Jim Cornette has been ousted as ROH booker, and replaced with the man that preceded him, Hunter “Delirious” Johnson.
Columns
The latest long-form columns from Voices of Wrestling contributors covering the world of pro wrestling.
WWF Primetime 3-14-1988
We are two weeks away from WrestleMania IV in Atlantic City, NJ at the Trump Plaza. This would be the first time the WWF/WWE title was contested in an elimination tournament. Andre the Giant had beaten champ Hulk Hogan in February, under questionable circumstances and subsequently, he sold the title to Ted DiBiase.
The Resurgent WWE Midcard and Tag Team Divisions
Did I miss something; was there some huge leadership shakeup in World Wrestling Entertainment over the last month? I did not think so, but you’d have a tough time convincing me because the show has evolved so much in such little time.
Can the WWE salvage their mid-card?
It’s fair to say that most of us will agree that the WWE is severely lacking … Can the WWE salvage their mid-card?Read more
WCW Saturday Night 1-8-2000
It was January 2000, and it was the start of a pivotal year for WCW. After this year, business would never be the same for the company as guys like Vince Russo, Eric Bischoff, and others assumed control of the on-air product
State of US Title
WWE’s recent U.S. Title holders over that last year have really brought into question the legitimacy of the title. Is it something that superstars should aspire to win, or is it their ticket to a gimmick and jobbing with it for the rest of their lives? All I have to say to that is. . . Woo Woo Woo, You Know It.
Disappointment: Lesnar/HHH at WM29?
Famed wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer reported on Wrestling Observer Live podcast this morning (August 28) that Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H is the plan for WrestleMania 29.
TOUT for Major Angles?
In less than thirty seconds, presumably, superstar Brock Lesnar has quit the WWE. Most of us know that Lesnar will be back at some point (likely around Royal Rumble or WrestleMania) so you can take the actual message with a grain of salt. However, the idea of a TOUT to announce the retirement or self-imposed termination of one of your biggest stars is beyond logic.
Did You Know: Crush & Animal Almost Became LOD in 1992
Steve Viglio tells you about a re-packaging of the Legion of Doom in the WWF in 1992 that you may not know about.
Stop Calling Nash a Smart Worker
The backlash of former World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment champion Kevin Nash’s comments in a recent Grantland article “Kevin Nash’s Next Angle” has been widespread.
