The Lion’s Vault #2
The second edition of The Lion’s Vault features Tatsumi Fujinami vs. Riki Choshu, Kota Ibushi vs. Ricochet and a bonus tag match featuring none other than SD Jones!
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Category: Columns
That Was The Year That Was: 1992 (Part 13)
With WrestleMania rapidly approaching and the weekly exploits of Memphis and Smokey Mountain Wrestling to factor in, this is a promo heavy edition of That Was The Year That Was.
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Liger Beat: A Celebration of Jushin Thunder Liger’s Career (2005)
Jushin Liger’s 2005 Bound For Glory match with Samoa Joe was my entry point to Japanese wrestling.
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VOW Book Review: King of Strong Style
In presenting Shinsuke Nakamura’s words as spoken, ‘King of Strong Style’ allows the reader what feels like a genuine glimpse into the mindset of one of the greatest performers of a generation.
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Sport of Pro Wrestling: AEW Rankings Risers and Fallers (October 17)
Subtle but meaningful movement in the All Elite Wrestling rankings after last night’s AEW Dynamite in Philadelphia.
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This Week in Independent Wrestling (October 14-20)
A fun week of independent pro wrestling across the world including PCW Ultra, Hope Wrestling Evolution 91, Battlewar 68 and much more!
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De Leon Sleeps Tonight (Corazon de Leon, Negro Casas & Dos Caras vs. Atlantis, Texano and Silver King)
A look back at the 1994 match between Corazon de Leon (Chris Jericho), Negro Casas and Dos Caras vs. Atlantis, Texano and Silver King.
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The Lion’s Vault #1
Welcome one, and welcome all to the inaugural edition of The Lion’s Vault, a new column that will...
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VOW Book Review: Who’s The Daddy – The Life and Times of Shirley Crabtree
In spite of these flaws, Who’s The Daddy is an in-depth read that will particularly appeal to BritWres fans, wrestling historians, and fans of Big Daddy himself.
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Always Read The Manual: Impact Wrestling’s pre-Bound for Glory Booking Issues
I have tried, over the last couple of weeks, to express a more positive outlook in this column. I...
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Sport of Pro Wrestling: NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling Statistical Notes
Statistical notes and nuances for New Japan Pro Wrestling’s upcoming King of Pro-Wrestling show.
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Sport of Pro Wrestling: AEW Rankings Risers and Fallers
A comprehensive look at AEW statistics with a closer examination of the risers and fallers in All Elite Wrestling’s divisional and overall rankings.
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That Was The Year That Was: 1992 (Part 12)
A sneaky good selection of matches in this week’s edition of That Was The Year That Was.
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This Week in Independent Wrestling (October 7-13)
Another busy week in the world of independent pro wrestling including some BritWres companies proving the region is not dead and Sabu in Germany??!
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The Hours: Wrestling Shows Are Too Damn Long
We may be at a breaking point.
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2019 WON HOF: Biggest Risers
A look at the biggest risers in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame aka those who gained the highest percentage of votes in last year’s ballot.
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Hell in a Cell, Deathmatches, and the Effective Use of Horror in Wrestling
Horror in wrestling isn’t as hard to pull off as you might think.
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The Swingman is Back in Impact Wrestling
On perhaps the most significant week in professional wrestling in two decades, Impact Wrestling saved the best for last: the return of Johnny Swinger!
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Wrestling Omakase #114: 2019 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame
This week on Wrestling Omakase it’s once again time for Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame talk!
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WON HOF 2019: Japan
Our Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame coverage kicks into high gear as we welcome AAW Executive Producer Dr. Keith Lipinski to discuss the much-publicized Japan region.
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