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Dwayne Johnson posts deeply personal thoughts as ‘Young Rock’ films season three
It's not that unusual for actors from the same film or TV show to never actually meet on set, especially considering how...
Slam’s WWE Theme Song Tournament Round Nine
The entrance theme is a key part of a wrestler’s presentation. Even before they step into the ring, a good theme song can...
Burning Spirit: Ospreay retains, Hikuleo picks a side
David Finlay's unfortunate luck surrounding the IWGP United States Championship continued as he lost his his bid to claim...
JBL humbled, honored by CAC’s top award
John “Bradshaw” Layfield, a man known for being a boisterous, hard-hitting braggart, is anything but that these days. The...
Wrestlers’ Court: Saudi Arabia its own Bizzarro World
On November 5, WWE will present its latest show from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WWE has been promoting events there since 2014....
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Hungry Vancouver crowd eats up WWE action
VANCOUVER, BC - The WWE brand flexed its muscles big time in Vancouver on Saturday, September 24, with a Saturday Night’s Main Event card at the Pacific Coliseum. According to Wrestletix, with close to 8,000 tickets sold the show was essentially a sellout for the...
Second chances, Silas Mason, and Scrambles highlight this NWA USA
The title picture is getting more exciting as some promising challengers are looking to scramble in the main event for a shot at the Junior Heavyweight title, and the "Thrillbilly" Silas Mason is facing his toughest test yet against Judais, as both men look to make...
Smackdown Live Report: Salt Lake City acknowledges the Tribal Chief
This was the first time since the pandemic hit that the World Wrestling Entertainment has done a live show in the Beehive State of my home, Salt Lake City, UT. The last time WWE did a show was in January of 2020 when Monday Night Raw still managed to hold a live show...
At Victory Road, Steve Maclin carves out a… well, you know
Since arriving in Impact Wrestling, Steve Maclin has been slowly yet surely climbing the ranks. After a series of squash wins resulting in a lengthy undefeated streak, he spent some time competing in the X-Division, but was never able to capture the title. That may...
Rampage Grand Slam: Muta’s mist, Starks is Lights Out
Greetings and Salutations all! This isn't Impact or ROH so I am excited to be writing the report for AEW Rampage. After a strong show on Wednesday from Arthur Ashe I am excited to see what a double sized episode will give us. This reminds of a a comic book annual...
SmackDown: The Usos remain your champions
Hi friends, Has anyone else see the press conference between Reigns and Logan Paul last week? I did. The parts I’ll always find funny was when Roman shoved Paul over, then Logan tells Reigns not to touch him. Or when a fan shouted that Roman sucks when that’s not...
Rampage Grand Slam: Muta’s mist, Starks is Lights Out
Greetings and Salutations all! This isn't Impact or ROH so I am excited to be writing the report for AEW Rampage. After a strong show on Wednesday from Arthur Ashe I am excited to see what a double sized episode will give us. This reminds of a a comic book annual...
SmackDown: The Usos remain your champions
Hi friends, Has anyone else see the press conference between Reigns and Logan Paul last week? I did. The parts I’ll always find funny was when Roman shoved Paul over, then Logan tells Reigns not to touch him. Or when a fan shouted that Roman sucks when that’s not...
It is a dog-eat-dog world at NJPW’s Burning Spirit
It was survival of the fittest in more ways than one at night five of NJPW's Burning Spirit tour. Firstly, Hirooki Goto, Yoshi-Hashi and Yoh took on Evil, Sho and Yujiro Takahashi in a Never Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship Tornado Dog Cage Survival Match. Say...
Impact: Sami Callihan out for blood on final stop before Victory Road
Well, that was a bloody good way to end a show. Specifically, the final segment of Thursday night's episode of Impact Wrestling that saw Sami Callihan, Moose, and Steve Maclin in a contract signing before they face off in a Barbed Wire Massacre match at tomorrow...
George Tahinos’ AEW Grand Slam photo gallery
SlamWrestling.net's George Tahinos was at Arthur Ashe Stadium, in Queens, NY, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, as AEW presented Dynamite Grand Slam. Here's his photo gallery from the event. For more of George's photos, visit his website, georgetahinos.smugmug.com...
AEW Dynamite: Jon Moxley scores the hat trick at Grand Slam; winning AEW title a third time
A Grand Slam was hit in New York City, tonight, and I'm not talking about Aaron Judge. For the second year in a row, AEW is running Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens. And do we have a loaded card. Every single match has a championship on the line. Let's get to the action...
George Tahinos’ AEW Grand Slam photo gallery
SlamWrestling.net's George Tahinos was at Arthur Ashe Stadium, in Queens, NY, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, as AEW presented Dynamite Grand Slam. Here's his photo gallery from the event. For more of George's photos, visit his website, georgetahinos.smugmug.com...
AEW Dynamite: Jon Moxley scores the hat trick at Grand Slam; winning AEW title a third time
A Grand Slam was hit in New York City, tonight, and I'm not talking about Aaron Judge. For the second year in a row, AEW is running Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens. And do we have a loaded card. Every single match has a championship on the line. Let's get to the action...
Tony Khan hints at MJF cash in
Tonight on AEW Dynamite Grand Slam there will be five championship matches. Tony Khan is hinting at a sixth. A guest today on Barstool Rasslin' on YouTube, Khan reminded viewers that MJF can cash in his chip for a AEW World Championship match at any time. "MJF is...
TAJIRI brings insightful lessons on wrestling in new book
Few people have the ability to become pro wrestlers; fewer still can become successful in that strange business. And only a select handful can know the ins and outs of the industry so well that they can basically put together an almost pocket-sized guide on how to...
NWA POWERRR: Bully Ray needs a friend
Not only is the National championship tournament in the National Wrestling Alliance really highlighting up-and-coming challengers, but the feuds are also adding fuel Into The Fire. Since coming to the NWA, Bully Ray is not getting the hero’s welcome in Matt Cardona’s...
NXT: JD McDonagh wins number one contender spot; Ilja Druganov crashes the party
It's good to see NXT returning to it's roots; dropping the "2.0" and returning to the iconic black and gold. I haven't watched much, if any of NXT since the rebrand last year, so I'm jumping in blind here. Solo Sikoa returned last week to capture the North American...
Judgment Day, Bloodline, and Damage Control run Monday Night Raw
Another NXT darling enjoys a Raw debut tonight, the Edmonton crowd enjoys a cavalcade of Canadian stars, and Dexter Lumis will make it hard for some people to ever visit the Hockey Hall of Fame again. To the report! Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair heads to the ring...
Rampage Grand Slam: Muta’s mist, Starks is Lights Out
Greetings and Salutations all! This isn't Impact or ROH so I am excited to be writing the report for AEW Rampage. After a strong show on Wednesday from Arthur Ashe I am excited to see what a double sized episode will give us. This reminds of a a comic book annual...
Second chances, Silas Mason, and Scrambles highlight this NWA USA
The title picture is getting more exciting as some promising challengers are looking to scramble in the main event for a shot at the Junior Heavyweight title, and the "Thrillbilly" Silas Mason is facing his toughest test yet against Judais, as both men look to make...
SmackDown: The Usos remain your champions
Hi friends, Has anyone else see the press conference between Reigns and Logan Paul last week? I did. The parts I’ll always find funny was when Roman shoved Paul over, then Logan tells Reigns not to touch him. Or when a fan shouted that Roman sucks when that’s not...
Smackdown Live Report: Salt Lake City acknowledges the Tribal Chief
This was the first time since the pandemic hit that the World Wrestling Entertainment has done a live show in the Beehive State of my home, Salt Lake City, UT. The last time WWE did a show was in January of 2020 when Monday Night Raw still managed to hold a live show...
Impact: Sami Callihan out for blood on final stop before Victory Road
Well, that was a bloody good way to end a show. Specifically, the final segment of Thursday night's episode of Impact Wrestling that saw Sami Callihan, Moose, and Steve Maclin in a contract signing before they face off in a Barbed Wire Massacre match at tomorrow...
Burning Spirit: Ospreay retains, Hikuleo picks a side
David Finlay's unfortunate luck surrounding the IWGP United States Championship continued as he...
Hungry Vancouver crowd eats up WWE action
VANCOUVER, BC - The WWE brand flexed its muscles big time in Vancouver on Saturday, September 24,...
At Victory Road, Steve Maclin carves out a… well, you know
Since arriving in Impact Wrestling, Steve Maclin has been slowly yet surely climbing the ranks....
Cauliflower Alley Club 2022 Reunion Photo Gallery
LAS VEGAS -- There is nothing like the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion, and once again, SlamWrestling.net and its many contributors are in the house. This year's reunion is back at the Plaza Hotel & Casino at the end of Freemont Street in Las Vegas after many years...
George Tahinos’ AEW Grand Slam photo gallery
SlamWrestling.net's George Tahinos was at Arthur Ashe Stadium, in Queens, NY, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, as AEW presented Dynamite Grand Slam. Here's his photo gallery from the event. For more of George's photos, visit his website, georgetahinos.smugmug.com...
George Tahinos’ AEW Albany photo gallery
SlamWrestling.net's George Tahinos was at the MVP Arena, in Albany, NY, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, as AEW presented Dynamite. Here's his photo gallery from the event. For more of George's photos, visit his website, georgetahinos.smugmug.com ...
George Tahinos’ AEW All Out 2022 photo gallery
SlamWrestling.net's George Tahinos was at the Now Arena, in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Sunday, September 4, 2022, as AEW presented the All Out pay-per-view. Here's his photo gallery from the event. For more of George's photos, visit his website,...
IPWHF pays tribute to the Class of 2022
ALBANY, NY -- The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (IPWHF) held its second annual induction festivities in Albany, New York, this past weekend. Founded in 2019, the IPWHF's stated goal is to preserve the rich and colorful history of professional...
George Tahinos’ WrestleBash photo gallery August 2022
SlamWrestling.net's George Tahinos headed out to The Asylum WrestleBash '22 on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Police Athletic League in Parsippany, New Jersey. Check out his gallery below, and for more about WrestleBash '22, including future events, visit...
Wrestlers’ Court: Saudi Arabia its own Bizzarro World
On November 5, WWE will present its latest show from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WWE has been promoting events there since 2014. Since 2018 those events have been marketed as major pay-per-views, er, premium live events. Aimed at a very limited audience within that country,...
Wrestler’s Court: Keep your hands to yourself
On Sunday, September 4, AEW capped off a weekend of professional wrestling cards with its annual All Out pay per view. The event took place at the Now Arena in the Chicago suburbs. Favorite son CM Punk defeated Jon Moxley, who had beaten him for the title in a flash...
Mat Matters: Executive vice-presidents, the dos and don’ts
In my career, I have been fortunate enough to work for a handful of big media companies in Canada...including Postmedia/Sun Media where myself and Greg Oliver founded Slam Wrestling many, many, many moons ago. Teaming up with Greg was one of the very best decisions of...
TAJIRI brings insightful lessons on wrestling in new book
Few people have the ability to become pro wrestlers; fewer still can become successful in that strange business. And only a...
THQ Nordic teaming with AEW on Fight Forever
AEW confirmed today that they are tag-teaming with publisher THQ Nordic for their game AEW: Fight Forever. THQ itself, was...
Dwayne Johnson posts deeply personal thoughts as ‘Young Rock’ films season three
It's not that unusual for actors from the same film or TV show to never actually meet on set, especially considering how...
