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Thomas Hall's Columns
The Problem With Naming Wrestling’s Next Big Star
Calling someone “the future” of a wrestling promotion can create a huge amount of hype — and just as much pressure. From WWE’s biggest success stories to AEW’s Four Pillars, history shows why predicting the next face of the industry is far from an exact science.
Remembering Dory Funk Jr: The Wrestler's Wrestler
Thomas Hall looks back at the remarkable life and career of Dory Funk Jr., a wrestling legend whose skill, longevity and influence helped shape generations of professional wrestlers.
The Monday Night Wars Mentality Isn't Working Anymore
WWE's decision to run Worlds Collide opposite AEW's All Out may be inspired by the Monday Night Wars, but does that strategy still make sense in 2026?
ECW!! ECW!! ECW!!
WrestleMania Reviews
WWF WrestleMania 9 Review (The Worst Of The Bunch?)
Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna for the WWF Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 9. Hulk Hogan faces Yokozuna in an impromptu match afterwards.
Nov 13, 2022
WWF WrestleMania VIII Review (Double Main Event, Brother...)
Hulk Hogan faces Sid Justice in the main event of WrestleMania 8. Randy 'Macho Man' Savage challenges Ric Flair for the WWF Championship.
Nov 22, 2021
WWF WrestleMania VII Review (Goose-Bumps And Tears Forever, Oohh Yeeaah!)
The Ultimate Warrior vs. Randy Savage in a Retirement Match at WrestleMania 7. Hulk Hogan challenges Sgt. Slaughter for the WWF Championship.
Jun 16, 2021
WCW Starrcade Reviews
Wrestling In The 1990s!
WCW Starrcade 1993 Review
Big Van Vader defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Ric Flair in a title versus career match in the main event of WCW Starrcade 1993.
Sep 22, 2025
WCW Starrcade 1992 Review (Vader Vs. Sting II)
Sting meets Vader in the finals of the King of Cable. Ron Simmons faces Dr. Death for the WCW World Title. Plus, the 2nd annual edition of Battlebowl.
Jul 22, 2022
WCW Starrcade 1991 Review (Who Won The Lottery?)
WCW's top stars like Sting, Lex Luger, Steve Austin, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Vader, Ron Simmons & more compete in Battlebowl at Starrcade 1991.
Oct 2, 2021
NWA/WCW Starrcade 1990 Review (Scorpion No More)
The mysterious Black Scorpion faces Sting for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at Starrcade 1990. Doom take on Barry Windham & Arn Anderson.
May 10, 2021
Monday Night RAW Reviews
WWE RAW Reviews
Here are all the episodes of Monday Night RAW reviewed on the blog in chronological order.
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