Category: The Sporting Connection

Jim McMillen found success in many fields

Posted by Richard Vicek | Aug 1, 2024 | Interviews, The Sporting Connection

In the professional wrestling world of the 1930s, one of the biggest box office draws was the...

Mark Henry a powerful A&E Biography

Posted by Gio Alvarez | Jul 21, 2024 | Documentary Reviews, Movies and TV, The Sporting Connection

When approaching the A&E Biography, I was interested to see what else could be expanded upon...

Don Frye a man of few words, many accomplishments

Posted by Alex Podgorski | Jul 17, 2024 | Interviews, The Sporting Connection, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Don Frye has always been a man of action and not words; as such, don’t expect much of a speech...

Rousey’s ‘Our Fight’ might be best book on WWE’s machinations yet

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 15, 2024 | Books, The Sporting Connection

By now, a lot of the more salacious and condemning aspects of Ronda Rousey’s second...

WWE hires ESPN announcer

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Jul 9, 2024 | The Sporting Connection

The WWE is adding a new announcer to their team. The New York Post is reporting that ESPN...

MMA fighter says McMahon targeted men, women; names Shawn Michaels

Posted by John Powell | Jun 24, 2024 | News, The Sporting Connection

MMA fighter Chael Sonnen says that Vince McMahon offered pushes to WWE superstars, both male and...

Mayes McLain was a gridiron legend turned wrestling star

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 21, 2024 | Movies and TV, The Sporting Connection

Editor’s note: Problematic language may remain in vintage quotations and has been kept to...

Ken Patera’s book is weighty and ribald

Posted by Caleb Smith | Jun 18, 2024 | Books, The Sporting Connection

Ken Patera is a unique figure in the microcosm of professional wrestling. He seems to always be...

Bob Bruggers, dead at 80, followed Wahoo into wrestling

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 13, 2024 | Obituaries, The Sporting Connection

Bob Bruggers, who died on Friday, May 10, owes his wrestling career to his roommate while he...

Jimmy Smith rips into Ronda Rousey

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Apr 30, 2024 | News, The Sporting Connection

Former UFC and WWE commentator Jimmy Smith has lashed out at former WWE superstar Ronda Rousey....

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July 2025

July 13: WWE Evolution (Atlanta, Georgia)
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)