Dark Side of the Ring
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Kayfabe – what is it?

In short: Kayfabe is widely held as the “suspension of disbelief” or the portrayal of events (rivalries, stories, personas) as real. What it is Kayfabe is not an easy term to define.  For some, it is simply the portrayal of staged events as real.  For others, it also includes portraying rivalries, actions, and personas as […]

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Survivor Series
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Survivor Series – Part 3

For Part 3, I actually wanted to get into some of the notable matches and historical events that have been part of Survivor Series.   Notable Matches and History The Montreal Screw Job Some of the most memorable matches that people discuss across wrestling are matches from Survivor Series of the past.  One such memorable match will be […]

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Survivor Series – Part 2

For Part 2 of the Survivor Series posts, I wanted to quickly address the last 48 hours of WWE. With just 6 days to go before what is arguably the 4th most anticipated pay-per-view of the year, WWE throws us not just one, but two HUGE curve balls.  Behind WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and The Royal Rumble, Survivor Series is […]

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Survivor Series – Part 1

In honor of WWE Survivor Series set for this Sunday, I’m going to do a series on the history of the event from the beginning.  From its humble beginnings to what it has become now 31 years later. It Begins In 1987, following what was a very successful WrestleMania III, Survivor Series built off of that momentum.  Originally created […]

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Crown Jewel – Oh the changes

In a mere 2 days, well 1 day and change, WWE will be holding its second pay-per-view from Saudi Arabia.  The company has decided to keep with the show despite controversy over the suspicious death of a Saudi Arabian journalist.  So, ahead of Crown Jewel, let’s see what we have on tap for matches. This week, […]

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Real Quick – What we got from WWE Evolution

I know RAW didn’t start with it, but I think it deserves a spotlight.  Last night, WWE Evolution was a very successful first-ever for the women’s division.  Overall, I felt the pay-per-view was well-time and quite entertaining.  The only disappointment I felt was seeing Nikki Bella, a veteran in the ring, tap out far too quickly to Ronda Rousey’s […]

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