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9 Reasons WCW Went Out of Business

9 Reasons WCW Went Out of Business

On March 26, 2001, World Championship Wrestling went out of business. The Atlanta-based promotion, acquired by media mogul Ted Turner from the Crockett family in 1988, reignited mainstream America’s interest in professional wrestling throughout the ’90s. WCW gained its popularity by signing former high-profile WWE talents like Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage. But […]

8 Terrible Gimmick Matches

This Sunday is WWE’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. The Elimination Chamber is one of WWE’s most exciting and dangerous matches. Six competitors battle in a dome-like structure made of chains and pods made of plexiglass to isolate the wrestlers until they are released. The chamber match is where WWE superstars pull out all of the stops […]

The 10 Greatest Stables in Professional Wrestling History

The 10 Greatest Stables in Professional Wrestling History

The camaraderie in professional wrestling is unlike that in any other sport. Men and women from different walks of life share a bond that only the people in their chosen profession will understand. Unlike other professional sports, there isn’t an off-season for pro wrestlers. They are traveling 300+ days a year. The time away from […]

7 Tragic Professional Wrestling Deaths

7 Tragic Professional Wrestling Deaths

On December 26, professional wrestler Jon Huber-AKA Brodie Lee-passed away at 41. He died from a lung issue that sidelined him from in-ring competition in October. Before his passing, Hubert wrestled for All Elite Wrestling. He debuted for the promotion in March after spending seven years in World Wrestling Entertainment under the name Luke Harper. […]