OWW Wrestler of the Weel: Maryse
HeadLocker — Jay Shannon
OWW Wrestler of the Weel: Maryse
Our resident philosopher, Jay Shannon, profiles the new Diva Champion, Maryse. The Canadian upset Michelle McCool on Smackdown to become the second Diva Champion.
Michelle McCool seemed to have an Iron Grip on the Diva title. That grip came loose on Smackdown, as the former Playboy (Canada) Playmate, Maryse Ouellet, took the gold. Maryse has gone from a pin-up to a pinner. She is the new Diva Champion and this week’s OWW: Wrestler of the Week.
Riren 100 - Top 100 Matches of 2008
Abstract: John Wiswell celebrates the best matches of the year from WWE, TNA, ROH, PWG, NOAH, Dragon Gate, AJPW, NJPW and a bunch of places of which you’ve never heard. This is no mere Top 10. This is a manly list with manly words like “nuance,” “intervals,” and “kicking it into his face.”
The Riren 100
By John Wiswell
Katz Files: Ten Thins Guaranteed Not to Happen in 2009!
The Katz Files – Arnie Katz
Ten Thins Guaranteed Not to Happen in 2009!
The Kingfish Arnie Katz looks into his crystal ball to identify 10 things that will definite not happen in professional wrestling in the coming year.
This is the week that every journalist with a typewriter cranks out some predictions for the coming year in his or her field. Pro wrestling is certainly no except to this, so you can expect to read many articles about what things are sure to happen in the next 12 months.
AS I SEE IT: Year-End Awards
AS I SEE IT Bob Magee Pro Wrestling: Between the Sheets PWBTS.com
As 2008 moves into 2009, it’s time for the 12th annual AS I SEE IT Year-End Review. As usual, I should note that my selections are based on what I’ve actually seen this year, either live, online, on TV, or via tape/DVD; which primarily means North American wrestling.
Katz Files: Does Size Really Matter?
The Katz Files – Arnie Katz
Does Size Really Matter?
The Kingfish Arnie Katz talks about the role of physical size in the pro wrestling show, some behind-the-scenes stuff about the site and a zero-risk chance to win cash this coming Sunday.
Promoters, wrestlers and fans have long debated the importance of physical size in professional wrestling. Some point to the marquee value of the really large guys, while others claim that big clumsy wrestlers turn off more fans than they inspire. And questions about the dynamics of the big man-small man program never seem to die away/
After thinking about all the wrestling I’ve watched, both now and in my dim youthful past, I’ve come to the conclusion that size is one of the most decisive factors in the wrestling show and that the way a promotion handles size is crucial to its success. WWE, TNA, the original ECW and the current revival of ECW have all made fundamentally different decisions about how to handle the size differential.
