ESPN: A Lapsed WWE fan’s Guide to SummerSlam 2018
As a service to fans who have an interest in WWE, but haven’t watched many matches since WrestleMania, ESPN provides this FAQ as a guide to SummerSlam 2018
THE SUNDAY MATINEE – 08.19.2018: ‘Grunt! The Wrestling Movie’ (1985)
In the plot to this movie-on-the-mat, cult classic, a documentary filmmaker (Jeff Dial) tries to prove that a new wrestler, the Mask, is in fact the late Mad Dog Joe
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KAYFABE THEATER: Mid-South Wrestling Polo Shirt Commercial
Jim Ross narrates and Joel Watts models, as the ‘Property of Mid-South Wrestling’ Polo Shirt is advertised for the holiday season
LAST WORD ON SPORTS: Alexa Bliss vs. Trish Stratus advertised for Womens Evolution
An in-house ad for the event aired last night at the Barclay’s Center during the pre-show of NXT Takeover, and featured Bliss vs. the legendary Diva
iNDYS, iNTERNATIONAL, & THE uNDERGROUND – 08.19.2018: The Near-Death(s) of All Japan Pro Wrestling
Special guest Kelley Harras joins us for a look at the tumultuous history of All Japan Pro Wrestling.
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… AUGUST 19th: The Golden Greek Passes Away
Two-time World Heavyweight Champion ‘The Golden Greek’ Jim Londos, a star of wrestling’s golden era, dies at the age of 78
Braun Strowman takes his rips in the batter’s box in Brooklyn
Earlier this week, WWE Superstar Braun Strowman hit the cover off the ball at Coney Island’s MCU Park, home of minor league baseball club the Brooklyn Cyclones
KAYFABE THEATER: The Road Warriors talk about coming to Memphis
1984 – Hawk and Animal are on their way to Memphis to face Jerry Lawler and Austin Idol at the Mid-South Coliseum
MLW FUSION – 08.17.2018: Low Ki vs. John Hennigan | Lawlor vs. Parrow
For the first time John Hennigan will wrestle for MLW championship gold as he takes on the reigning World Heavyweight Champion Low Ki in the main event
REPORTS INDICATE MYSTERIO FINALLY HEADED BACK TO WWE
After cancelling some upcoming indy dates, it seems like Rey Mysterio has indeed signed on with the WWE, or is at least close to it
THE WRESTLING TERRITORIES: Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling | part 4
As we roll along into the fourth part of this historical series, we take a look at some of the factions that formed in the company in the mid-80s
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… AUGUST 18th: Beware of the Shockmaster!
The Shockmaster makes his legendary – and infamous – debut at WCW Clash of the Champions XXIV, falling through a wall and losing his helmet
KAYFABE THEATER: Dusty Rhodes gets a bill for $4,035
Dusty Rhodes gets a whopping credit card bill from Diner’s Club, and realizes SOMEONE has taken a Hawaiian vacation at his expense
GOING HOME – 08.17.2018: Socializing about Social Media in Wrestling
On this week’s episode, TGP Editors Ryan Boman and Michael Melchor take a closer look at the effects of social media, and how performers are utilizing it today
BLEACHER REPORT: Despite the Hate, Reigns knows his Worth
Roman Reigns knows he’s a polarizing figure among wrestling fans, but he’s on a mission to prove to the world that he’s still THE GUY
Cody and Aldis Up the Ante for ALL IN
With no belt to put on the line, Cody offers of up his ring as collateral to gain a title shot against NWA World Champion Nick Aldis at ALL IN