Royal Rumble

The Royal Rumble has long been recognized as one of the premier American wrestling events of the year, coming in second to only WrestleMania. This year's event featured a number of surprises, both in the 30-man Rumble match itself and on the rest of the...

Conflict and tension between authority figures and superstars are by no means new concepts in the world of professional wrestling. The most obvious example comes in the form of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's crusade against WWE CEO Vince McMahon. That duo...

When Daniel Bryan debuted in WWE, no one knew quite what to think. Bryan, who made a name for himself on the independent circuit as Bryan Danielson, epitomized the never-ending debate between "extremely talented technical wrestler" and "vanilla midget."...

I cannot buy the Great Khali as a world champion, despite his status as a former champion. In fact, I cringe a little every time the Great Khali wrestles. The thought of him in an Elimination Chamber match (for the second time), enclosed in a structure...

In 2010, my tag team partner Jimmy Korderas and I made the (questionable) decision to watch every single WrestleMania event leading up to WrestleMania 27. We made a podcast for every edition of the “Grand Daddy of them all” and posted them...

One of the most debated topics throughout the WWE Universe is John Cena's character and the notion that many want him to turn heel. I think the term “heel” -- when talking about change that many want from John Cena -- is misleading. Before...

This year's Road to WrestleMania feels like a construction zone. Momentum is stalled, speed is halted and the scenery doesn't seem to change. Despite all the negatives, the promise of a new, improved motorway lies ahead in the future. Coming off the...

Traditionally, the time between the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania is the best time to watch "Monday Night Raw". All the storylines are geared toward WrestleMania, leading to stronger writing and a more intense atmosphere. And if Monday was any indication,...