The Barber Shop Continuity
The betrayal. One of professional wrestling’s great calling cards. But, as Brandon Bethune writes, there’s a thread running through these backstabbing that makes them even more captivating.
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The Problem with Talking Smack
Once regarded as the hidden gem of WWE programming, the return of Talking Smack has fallen flat. Brandon Bethune reflects on the show’s past success and how it can reclaim its previous magic.
Read moreShaquille O’Neal’s Pro Wrestling Journey
A fan of wrestling for decades, basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal will officially compete in the ring for the first time on this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite. Brandon Bethune takes a look at Shaq’s journey in and around professional wrestling over the last three decades.
Read moreThe Best and Worst of WWE Elimination Chamber 2021
Twits and turns are to be expected on the Road to WrestleMania, but how does the journey look after the latest pitstop? Brandon Bethune looks at the best and worst of WWE Elimination Chamber 2021.
Read moreThe Best and Worst of NXT Takeover: Vengeance Day
On the day of love, NXT looked to make its audience fall in love with its product all over again. But were they successful? Brandon Bethune looks at the highs and lows from their latest Takeover offering.
Read moreThe Best and Worst of WWE Royal Rumble 2021
The first ever Royal Rumble without fans in attendance took place over the weekend, with the event splitting the opinions of the fanbase. Brandon Bethune highlights what worked well and what didn’t work at all.
Read morePro Wrestling’s Next Great Stipulation
Pro wrestling often asks the viewer to suspend its disbelief, but as NXT’s Fight Pit has shown, sometimes reality can be the perfect ingredient to heighten a match and a story. Brandon Bethune charts the rise of realism in wrestling and how NXT’s newest innovation can continue to thrive in an industry that has struggled without the buzz of a live crowd.
Read moreCan Manchester United Win The Premier League?
After years of mediocrity, Manchester United are once again in the title race. The last time they topped the Premier League at this stage of the season, they won their 20th league title in 2012/13. But can the Red Devils really make it 21 in ’21? Brandon Bethune looks at the key factors that could determine whether the former kings can reclaim their throne.
Read moreNXT & AEW: Wednesday Night War Review – 6th Jan 2021
NXT and AEW have allowed wrestling fans to expect high quality entertainment on Wednesday nights, from enthralling in-ring action to engaging characters and storylines. It’s not all five stars though, as Brandon Bethune takes a look at the best and worst from both brands’ first show of the new year.
Read moreAEW Dynamite Review – 9th Dec 2020
Ahead of this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite, Brandon Bethune looks back at last week’s show and gives his thoughts on wrestling’s latest major promotion and its rapid success.
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