Introduction to Independent Promotions
In 1948, the National Wrestling Alliance took control, making every promotion bow to its belt. Fast forward to today, where 11,263 fans at All In cheered for Cody Rhodes’ moonsault. It was a big middle finger to tradition, loud enough to be heard from Saturn. The NWA’s move led to wrestling’s “outlaw territories.” Think Harley […]
An Introduction to WWC
Imagine a sweaty coliseum where telenovela drama meets wrestling. Fans cheer more for the drama than the wins. Welcome to WWC, Puerto Rico’s twist on Shakespeare. It started as Capital Sports Promotions in 1973 and became a unique spectacle. Puerto Rico’s wrestling fans don’t just watch – they live it. They analyze storylines like they’re […]
An Overview of NJPW
In 1972, a Tokyo gym was filled with sweat and dreams. Antonio Inoki, a martial arts pioneer, started something big. It was more than wrestling—it was a mix of samurai, Mexican, and Senegalese styles. This blend was like Bruce Lee meets Cirque du Soleil. It was all about power and grace, with moves that could […]
An Introduction to AEW
Remember when streaming services made your cable package seem old-fashioned? That’s what’s happening in wrestling now. A new promotion, like the Netflix of body slams, is shaking things up. It honors old traditions while introducing new, exciting moves. Mercedes Moné said it’s like watching hieroglyphics turn into holograms. She’s right. Sting’s career has spanned decades, […]
Introduction to WWE
What started as a carnival act now rules global pop culture. It’s like a steel chair to the skull. The sports entertainment empire changed the game, using its own rules. Vince McMahon, the mastermind, mixed circus fun with business tactics. He made a huge impact. His creation is like a drama show with steroids. Championship […]
An Introduction to Major Wrestling Promotions
Let’s get one thing straight: wrestling isn’t fake – it’s hyperreal. Promotions like WWE and AEW have turned athletic theater into a $7 billion industry. CM Punk’s 2011 “pipe bomb” rant made ESPN analysts dissect kayfabe like Shakespearean drama. That’s the magic trick – and business model – of modern professional wrestling in the United […]
Introduction to WCW
Remember when flipping TV channels felt like choosing sides in a war? For 83 straight weeks, millions gripped remotes like commanders. USA Network’s gritty realism battled TNT’s neon rebellion. It was cultural trench warfare, fought with steel chairs and catchphrases. The organization that dared challenge Vince McMahon’s empire became wrestling’s Icarus. It soared on black-and-white […]