Professional wrestling since 2001 has existed in two silos: the mighty WWE, and everyone else. No promotion is likely…

Jim Ross, wrestling’s greatest living announcer, on his new book and becoming a meme

After Mick Foley’s first book, Have A Nice Day, surprisingly reached number one on The New York Times bestseller list…

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Some stiff competitions and a video to loosen your limbs

Marah Eakin,

Matt Gerardi,

and Sam Barsanti

7/15/17 12:00AM

Like many people, I have a hard time getting excited about working out. Doing the same shit over and over can get…

TV Reviews

We’re live blogging New Japan Pro Wrestling’s G1 Special in USA

Kevin Pang

7/01/17 5:50PM

It’s a historic night for the world’s second largest pro wrestling federation—and arguably top in match quality—as New…

Interview

Jim Ross on his WrestleMania return, The Undertaker’s retirement, and boisterous Chicago fans

Kevin Pang

4/06/17 5:13PM

Jim Ross is the greatest announcer in the history of professional wrestling, full stop. This is not in dispute. And…

TV Reviews

New Japan looks to the future, and the world, with Wrestle Kingdom 11

Kevin Pang

and Matt Gerardi

1/04/17 1:00PM

Emanating every January 4th from the Tokyo Dome, Wrestle Kingdom is one of the biggest pro-wrestling shows of the year.…

AVQ&A

What’s your 2016 pop culture gift to the world?

Sean O'Neal,

Alex McLevy,

Matt Gerardi,

William Hughes,

Leonardo Adrian Garcia,

Becca James,

Joe Blevins,

and Nathan Rabin

This week’s question continues our year-end celebration of the good things about 2016:

For Our Consideration

An introduction to the brutal spectacle of New Japan Pro-Wrestling

Matt Gerardi

12/29/14 12:00AM

The audience’s reserve during New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) matches is striking. During large shows, the thousands of…