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AEW's All In: Texas not only matched WrestleMania 41 -- it outshined it in multiple critical ways. So, let's break it down on how AEW stole the spotlight! Event Scope and Atmosphere AEW's first major U.S. stadium show at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas drew over 25,000 fans (projected number is north of 27,000) creating a fresh, energetic atmosphere. WrestleMania 41 was at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and while they doubled AEW's fan attendance at 61,000 fans, the fans

In an era where conversations around gender equality have penetrated nearly every primary industry, professional wrestling is no exception. The in-ring product may have evolved—women now headline WrestleMania, main-event pay-per-views, and hold their own in deathmatches and technical showcases—but the broader online wrestling community, known as the Internet Wrestling Community (IWC), often lags in its treatment and evaluation of women in the sport. This disconnect raises a f

For decades, college sports operated on a tacit agreement: wealthy alumni and passionate fans, affectionately known as "boosters," poured millions into athletic departments. Their contributions built state-of-the-art facilities, funded coaching salaries, and provided the "extras" that helped universities attract top talent – all under the guise of supporting "student-athletes." Now, with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals firmly in place, the ground has shifted, and many b

For any wrestling promotion, there's always one show that stands above the rest – a spectacle that defines its year, shapes its future, and captures the imagination of its fanbase. For WWE, that's undeniably WrestleMania. For All Elite Wrestling (AEW), a relatively young but ambitious company, that mantle has firmly been seized by AEW All In . Born from an independent wrestling super-show that inspired the creation of AEW, All In has evolved into a global phenomenon. Its tran

While I was listening to a space hosted by the Wrestling Collective (go follow them on X and join their spaces), they brought up the topic of fantasy booking in professional wrestling. So thank you guys for the topic. We all know professional wrestling thrives on imagination, drama, and the excitement of what could happen next. Wrestling fans have always speculated on dream matches and future storylines. With the rise of social media, YouTube fantasy cards, and booking simula

When the biggest name in wrestling shifts the spotlight to avoid facing its own shortcomings, a question was asked in one of my podcasts: Covalent TV. The hosts brought this question up, and I started thinking about it. For decades, WWE has stood atop the wrestling world like an untouchable colossus, you know the "INDUSTRY STANDARD!" However, since the rise of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2019, that dominance has been under pressure. While WWE still commands the biggest globa

While listening to a space on X, they were discussing the topics of fan demand and creativity. So, I continued listening and thought that would be a good topic to write about. Shout out to the Wrestling Collective for giving me this topic. Please check them out on X. In the world of professional wrestling, there is a battle that has been brewing just outside the ring -- a clash not between babyfaces and heels, but between two powerful forces: fan demand and creative storytell

When one thinks of professional wrestling, they picture over-the-top characters, wild promos, and packed arenas of cheering fans. Behind the theatrics, professional wrestling has reflected the deeper struggles of American society, including its uncomfortable relationship with race. In the 1960s and 1970s, the Civil Rights Movement reshaped American society. Professional wrestling told a very different story: one of exploitation for profit, where racial stereotypes were mainst

Chelsea Green (WWE) and AEW Women's Champion Toni Storm NOTE: According to 'some' men----Women are not supposed to have opinions on Professional Wrestling. Although I am not a fan of women's wrestling, I always pay attention when these two ladies are on my screen. Described as a 'gift' to women's wrestling, Chelsea Green(WWE) and Toni Storm(AEW) embody charisma, versatility, and in-ring talent that elevate their promotions' women's division. Chelsea Green can take characters

By: Katherine Reed at The MidPodcast MJF Many wrestling fans are up in arms after an interview done by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on the Pat McAfee show this past Tuesday. So, let's try and answer the question about kayfabe and The Rock's comments. First, let's discuss The Rock, who went on national television and said something that threw wrestling fans for a wild ride. The IWC went off on The Rock, saying he should stay away from the WWE if he had no intentions of fulfilling

Initial Thoughts: The female ring announcer was pretty good. While I am not a fan of a female voice on commentary, if you have to have one, Veda is not bad. The show was very good. It had some good matches with some great in-ring action. Defy World Championship Triple Threat Clark Connors(c) v El Phantasmo v Man Like DeReiss I have seen all three of these men wrestle and like them all. This match should be good as all three of these men are established. They each bring a diff

Live From Las Vegas, NV Initial Thoughts:  This is my first time checking out DragonGate Wrestling. I have seen a few of these wrestlers in other promotions and like what I've seen from them. The opening match did nothing to get the crowd invested in the show. The crowd did not seem interested in the show at all. They were quiet during the first two matches. Matt Sydal makes a guest appearance at DragonGate and gives a rah-rah speech. KZY v Marcus Mathers Seen KZY in a tag ma

Initial Thoughts: This was the first time I checked out Defy Wrestling. While I had heard of the promotion and some talent that started there, I never really sat down to watch their show. I had some time on Sunday night and thought, why not check it out… Some suitable matches on this card got my attention to tune in in the first place. Anytime Zack Sabre Jr is wrestling, you can expect a technical masterpiece, and his match against Thatcher was just that. Gabe Kidd is what I

INITIAL THOUGHTS: The Crowd is hyped. The set looks great. The Jericho/Bandido match was FUCKING TERRIBLE. Match placement was awful, no way should there have been two shitty matches back-to-back.  The flying spots in the 3-way match were in the right places. Zero Hour: Happy to see Anthony Bowens back and repackaged. He does look like he has put on more muscle and looks good in the ring. The tag match between Top Flight and AR Fox versus Cru/Nick Wayne was perfect. AR Fox is

Initial Thoughts:  The crowd was electric, and although the ring announcer's microphone went out, he remained unfazed and continued his announcements. Eventually, we had a working mic. This was my first time watching North Wrestling, and I enjoyed the show. I'm excited to write about them in the future. I discovered some new wrestlers who caught my attention, and I can't wait to see them back in the ring soon. Some wrestlers got my attention, and I cannot wait to see them bac

Progress Wrestling's Chapter 178: Fix Your Hearts This was Progress Wrestling's last show before they come to Las Vegas, Nevada in April and Super Strong which will be held in May. My initial thoughts on "Fix Your Heart" wasthat the show over all was great. I continue to say that if you are sleeping on British wrestling, then you are missing out on some of the best independent wrestling in the world. I do feel that Myles Kayman showboats a little too much for my taste and it

By: Katherine We are 4 weeks away from ALL IN live from London's Wembley Stadium and we have no matches announced for this historical...

By: Katherine After AEW's Dynamite went off the air on Wednesday, many IWCs had much to say regarding the match between Dr. Britt Baker...

By: Katherine The internet was a buzz yesterday as AEW was set to put on its annual Blood and Guts show live from Boston, MA. There was...

By: Katherine It is amazing how people want things to change but only complain when that change occurs. Wrestling fans wanted an...