Mat Matters: Old friend, new to wrestling
We all have them. Those friends. You know, the ones that don’t watch wrestling, don’t...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Mar 29, 2022 | Event Reports, Opinion, Other House Shows
We all have them. Those friends. You know, the ones that don’t watch wrestling, don’t...
Read MorePosted by Bob Kapur | Mar 28, 2022 | Event Reports, House Show Reviews, WWE House Shows
TORONTO – As someone who writes about wrestling on the internet, it can be really easy at...
Read MorePosted by Bob Kapur | Dec 27, 2021 | WWE House Shows
WWE’s Holiday Live house show that was to take place this Wednesday, December 29th, has been...
Read MorePosted by Slam Wrestling | Dec 22, 2021 | News
Toronto is the last city standing in what has been a horrendous holiday tour for the WWE in...
Read MorePosted by Rasslin Merch Machine | Jul 4, 2021 | Not Another Collectible!
You might call Johnny Pota a hoarder, if he wasn’t so organized. The Toronto, Ontario, apartment...
Read MorePosted by Rasslin Merch Machine | Sep 20, 2020 | Interviews, Not Another Collectible!
Anthony Ruttgaizer — the wrestler and manager Anthony “Kingdom” James — has a unique...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Aug 17, 2020 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews
Scott Hunter has called nearly 1,000 matches in his career. But when he first stepped into the...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Jun 27, 2020 | Photo Galleries
Discovering a treasure trove of vintage photos can lead to a gallery. Not long after Terry...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Sep 13, 2019 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews
When Toronto’s Jody Threat first entered the world of professional wrestling, WWE was never...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Aug 5, 2019 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews
Bret Hart versus Owen Hart at WrestleMania X is the match that made a young Beth Copeland...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jun 21, 2019 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews
Psycho Mike Rollins’ conscience has been making its presence felt during Rollins’...
Read MorePosted by John Powell | Nov 12, 2018 | House Show Reviews, ROH House Shows
No matter what Tom Petty sang sometimes it isn’t good to be king. At ROH Global Wars at the...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | May 24, 2018 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews
Toronto native and six-time TNA/Impact Knockouts Champion Angelina Love returns to her homeland...
Read MorePosted by John Powell | Dec 31, 2017 | WWE House Shows
It was deja vu for Samoa Joe. As it did during his match against Finn Balor at NXT TakeOver Dallas...
Read MorePosted by John Powell | Sep 10, 2017 | WWE House Shows
Canucks stole the show at NXT Live’s stopover in Toronto. At the Mattamy Athletic Centre in...
Read MorePosted by HOLLY LENGYEL | Aug 8, 2017 | WWE House Shows
TORONTO – If preshow is any indication, Roman Reigns is going to have problems tonight....
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Jan 12, 2017 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Music for Cauliflower Ears
TORONTO – The Phoenix Concert Theatre has seen a lot of history through the years — bands,...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Jul 10, 2016 | WWE House Shows
TORONTO – There are times when WWE is very aware of the world around it, as in its Tribute...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Apr 5, 2016 | CAC, Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews
WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus has been on the cusp of movements her entire career — from...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Feb 26, 2016 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries, Opinion
TORONTO – You can learn a lot of things about a person at a funeral. That they were a...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Jan 10, 2016 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries
Willie “The Wolfman” Farkus barked for the last time today, squeezing the hand of his...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Dec 31, 2015 | WWE House Shows
TORONTO – When you have been to as many wrestling shows as I have through the years, it can...
Read MorePosted by John Powell | Sep 2, 2015 | WWE House Shows
TORONTO – Sometimes, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Just like infamous rivalry...
Read MorePosted by Caleb Smith | May 15, 2015 | ROH House Shows
TORONTO – Ring of Honor Wrestling and New Japan Wrestling presented Global Wars ’15 pay-per...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Sep 28, 2014 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, PWHF
TORONTO — The life of Sweet Daddy Siki was celebrated on Saturday night at the sixth Titans...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Apr 26, 2014 | WWE House Shows
TORONTO – If I had to guess, I’d estimate that I’ve been to more than 150 WWE...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Apr 14, 2014 | Interviews, Other House Shows
TORONTO — There’s wrestling strong and there’s real-life strong. Sunday...
Read MorePosted by Bob Kapur | Dec 10, 2013 | WWE House Shows
Before the show, the merch tables were packed, with lots of people getting the Wyatt Family...
Read MorePosted by Bob Kapur | Aug 4, 2013 | ROH House Shows
TORONTO — First, some context. I’m not the biggest fan of Ring of Honor for two...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | May 8, 2013 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews
With Ring of Honor announcing a show on August 3rd live from Toronto’s Mattamy Athletic...
Read MorePosted by Pat Laprade | Oct 12, 2012 | Event Reports, ROH House Shows
Ring of Honor produced Saturday night in Mississauga what many consider the best show since...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Aug 10, 2012 | Interviews, Music for Cauliflower Ears
Hardcore wrestling mixes with hardcore music this weekend in Toronto at Downsview Park as some of...
Read MorePosted by Jason Clevett | Apr 15, 2012 | Events
TORONTO – A business traveler stopping overnight at the Doubletree By Hilton Hotel might be...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Apr 10, 2012 | Classics, Interviews
Bruno Sammartino had said he was done traveling to fan fests and conventions, but then the...
Read MorePosted by ARJUN & LIAM CHATTERJEE | Mar 12, 2012 | WWE House Shows
TORONTO – It’s 7:15 p.m., Friday night. The weather has turned on a razor’s...
Read MorePosted by Kenai Andrews | Feb 6, 2011 | WWE House Shows
World heavyweight champion Edge retained his belt Saturday with a victory over challenger Dolph...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Feb 3, 2011 | Interviews
Beth Phoenix is heading to Toronto on Saturday for a Smackdown house show at the Ricoh Coliseum....
Read MorePosted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Sep 19, 2010 | Events, Interviews, PWHF
VAUGHAN, ON – Storytelling is perhaps the most rapidly growing trend in professional...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Nov 9, 2009 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews
Whatever mayhem he may have caused in the ring, outside of it, Baron Mikel Scicluna is a pretty...
Read MorePosted by Kenai Andrews | Sep 15, 2009 | WWE House Shows
“Hello, Toronto! It’s good to be home!” And with that, seven-time former WWE women’s champion...
Read MorePosted by Kenai Andrews | Nov 9, 2008 | House Show Reviews, ROH House Shows
TORONTO – Armed with momentum from its first-ever visit to Montreal the night before, Ring...
Read MorePosted by Kenai Andrews | Sep 28, 2008 | Interviews, PWHF
VAUGHAN, ON – Wrestlers and fans alike gathered together at The Factory Saturday night to...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Mar 18, 2008 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews
Billy Red Lyons was one of the biggest exports ever to come out of Canada in professional...
Read MorePosted by Canadian Bulldog | Nov 13, 2006 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Opinion
Excited for Survivor Series and a slew of other shows coming to The Six next weekend? I am too....
Read MorePosted by Bob Kapur | Oct 1, 2006 | Events, Interviews, PWHF
TORONTO — Wrestling fans and wresting legends came together Saturday night to share a meal,...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Aug 28, 2006 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews
In many ways, it’s quaint to look back on The Big Event, on August 28, 1986 at...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Jul 27, 2006 | Interviews
At a recent press conference in Toronto, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair couldn’t...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Apr 6, 2006 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Hollywood Headlock, Interviews
Appearing on iconic Canadian shows like Wayne and Shuster, SCTV and Seeing Things had a way of...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Oct 22, 2005 | Interviews, Other House Shows
TORONTO – Mix boxers, wrestlers and mixed-martial artists with some savvy television minds,...
Read MorePosted by Bob Kapur | Sep 19, 2004 | Interviews, PWHF
It was a wonderful night of mat memories yesterday at the Titans in Toronto dinner, held to raise...
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