KAYFABE THEATER: Ali & Blassie Talk Trash Together
Muhammad Ali introduces Freddie Blassie on a talk show, as his manager for his match with Antonio Inoki, and the two talk strategy with host McLean Stevenson
KAYFABE THEATER: Ric Flair brings the naked truth
Ric Flair walks Tony Schiavone to the ring during an interview, then strips down and tells Ronnie Garvin that he’s not ready to be the champion
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THE BILL APTER VIDEO PODCAST – 05.24.2018: A ‘Fantastic’ Interview
The legendary Bill Apter goes over some news of the day, then talks with ‘The Fantastic’ Bobby Fulton and TGP Editor Ryan Boman gives The Wrestler of the Week award
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… MAY 25th: Jeff Hardy makes his WWF debut
1994 – Jeff Hardy makes his WWF television debut when he squares off against the 1-2-3 Kid. The match would eventually air on the June 25th episode of Superstars
TALES FROM THE MAT – 05.24.2018: The Squared Circle of Life and Deathmatch Wrestling (Part 2)
Part Two of referee Kris Levin’s in-depth look at the people and culture behind the powerfully punishing world of Deathmatch Wrestling
THE WRESTLING TERRITORIES: WORLDWIDE WRESTLING ASSOCIATES
A look back at the legendary Los Angeles promotion, Olympic Auditorium and stars like Fred Blassie, Edouard Carpentier and The Destroyer
KAYFABE THEATER: Randy Savage’s $100,000 Challenge
1980 – In ICW, Randy Savage offers a suitcase full of cash to fight Memphis stars Bill Dundee, Jerry Jarrett & Tojo Yamamoto in a cross-promotional dream match
NXT: Ricochet & Velveteen Dream vs. Lars Sullivan – Handicap Match | May 23, 2018
Despite the tension between them, Ricochet and Velveteen Dream try to put their differences aside in a 2-on-1 showdown with Lars Sullivan
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… MAY 24th: RAW is Owen
The WWF dedicates their entire live broadcast of Monday Night RAW to the memory of Owen Hart, who tragically fell to his death one night earlier in Kansas City
WOMAN ON FIRE – 05.23.2018: There’s No Such Thing as an ‘Overnight Success’
IGNITE Wrestling promoter Kim Artlip debuts her Wednesday column, discussing the real sacrifices a performer has to make before they step in to the spotlight
KAYFABE THEATER: Ric Flair comes after Ron Garvin
A confrontation between Ronnie Garvin and Ric Flair leads to an inevitable Horsemen beatdown
SMACKDOWN: Daniel Bryan vs. Jeff Hardy | May 22, 2018
Following an injury to Big Cass, WWE’s “Yes!” Man takes on Jeff Hardy for the first time ever, and the winner earns the right to face Samoa Joe next week
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY…. MAY 23rd: The Death of Owen Hart
The most tragic accident in wrestling history occurs on this day, in 1999, when Owen Hart falls to his death at WWF Over the Edge in Kansas City
KAYFABE THEATER: Harley Race, Bob Orton & Dick Slater mock Ric Flair
Race laid out the money, so Orton & Slater laid out Flair. Here, they gloat about it to Bob Caudle, and further disrespect The Nature Boy
BLEACHER REPORT: Ronda Rousey Destroying Nia Jax is the Only Option at Money in the Bank
Despite the fact that Nia Jax will put up a strong fight in their RAW Womens title match, Rousey should win convincingly to establish her dominance
RAW: Braun Strowman vs. Finn Bálor | May 21, 2018
The Monster Among Men looks to dominate WWE’s first Universal Champion, four weeks before they battle in the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match.