Author: Jonathan Plombon

Retro review: WWE’s ‘Big Apple Takedown’ will leave the reader puzzled

Posted by Jonathan Plombon | Jun 1, 2024 | Books

Professional wrestlers aren’t just professional wrestlers. Their skills and talents extend beyond...

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Best friend comes to Herb Abrams’ defense

Posted by Jonathan Plombon | Apr 25, 2023 | Books, Interviews

Former UWF owner Herb Abrams didn’t stray from controversy. His public persona fed off of rumors....

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Unraveling the myths of Gordon Scozzari

Posted by Jonathan Plombon | Sep 12, 2022 | Interviews

In 1991, 21-year-old Gordon Scozzari began running shows under the banner of the American...

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The moderate rise and tragic fall of The Renegade

Posted by Jonathan Plombon | Feb 23, 2022 | Interviews

Richard Wilson, known as The Renegade in World Championship Wrestling, died by suicide on February...

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‘Tortured Ambition’ describes my work on Herb Abrams book too

Posted by Jonathan Plombon | Oct 11, 2021 | Books, Opinion

When it came to reflecting on writing the book Tortured Ambition: The Story of Herb Abrams and the...

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Colt’s gay films a purposeful dig

Posted by Jonathan Plombon | May 13, 2021 | Hollywood Headlock Interviews, Interviews, Movies and TV

In 1988, a retired professional wrestler contacted filmmaker Jack Fritscher to pitch an idea for a...

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July 2025

July 19: NJPW G1 Climax 35 Opening Weekend (Hokkai Kita-Yell)
July 19: GCW Bash At The Ballpark (New York City, New York)
July 20: NJPW G1 Climax 35 Opening Weekend (Hokkai Kita-Yell)
July 20: TNA Slammiversary (Elmont, New York)
July 28: GCW (Tokyo, Japan)
July 29: GCW (Tokyo, Japan)
July 30: GCW (Tokyo, Japan)
July 31: GCW Hit ‘Em Up 2025 (Rutherford, New Jersey)

August 2025

August 1: GCW Hit ‘Em Up 2025 (Rutherford, New Jersey)
August 2: WWE SummerSlam (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
August 2: GCW Emo Fight 2025 (Rutherford, New Jersey)
August 2: GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIV (Rutherford, New Jersey)
August 3: WWE SummerSlam (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
August 15: GCW/JCW The 2 Day War – Tag 1 (Thornville, Ohio)
August 16: NJPW G1 Climax 35 Finals (Ariake Arena)
August 16: GCW/JCW The 2 Day War – Tag 2 (Thornville, Ohio)
August 17: NJPW G1 Climax 35 Finals (Ariake Arena)
August 24: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door (London, England)
August 31: WWE Clash in Paris (Paris, France)

September 2025

September 5: ROH Death Before Dishonor (Philadelphia, PA)
September 13: MLW Fightland (North Richland Hills, Texas)
September 12: GCW (Detroit, Michigan)
September 13: GCW (Indianapolis, Indiana)
September 20: AEW All Out (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
September 28: GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport London (London, England)

October 2025

October 4: MLW Slaughterhouse (Long Beach, California)
October 4: GCW (Anchorage, Alaska)
October 11: WWE Crown Jewel (Perth, Australia)

November 2025

November 15: MLW Lucha Apocalypto (Cicero, Illinois)
November 29: WWE Survivor Series (San Diego, California)

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