The Beauty of Wrestling

Volume 1 – The Beauty of Wrestling There are two questions I want to ask up front with the hope that you’ll think about your answers as you read through the remainder of the column. The first one is what makes a good wrestler to you? And the second one is what makes a match […]

HZ Wrestling OnDemand

In late February, we introduced a new sub-forum in the HeelZone.com Forums called HZ OnDemand. We currently have over 30 full matches, shows and documentaries posted (including Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows). Showcase threads for Dr. Steve Williams, matches from WWF/E, WCW, TNA, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and more are waiting. This section as quickly […]

Wrestling VHS Collection

I am currently trying my hand at a rather daunting task: categorizing my entire wrestling VHS collection. Note that “entire” doesn’t include store bought VHS tapes, but rather many 6 to 8 hour VHS tapes that are packed with recorded wrestling TV shows, specials and pay-per-events. This categorization process includes dating every show and writing […]

Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up coming in March

At some point in March, likely the first week (which of course is this coming week), I’ll be debuting a new monthly column series called: Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up. Nothing super spectacular, just a column devoted solely to women’s wrestling. It’ll feature a spotlight on one wrestler each month and the bulk (or meat) of the […]

Top Five Countdown: Mr. Perfect Matches

A little over a week ago, I posted the 95th edition of A View From the Rafters in the LOP Forums. It was a reflection piece on Mr. Perfect, my all-time favorite wrestler. Well, here’s a companion piece to that, my Top 5 Favorite Mr. Perfect matches. (NOTE: Not necessarily his “greatest” matches, just the […]

AVFR Mini #2: Paul and Katie – The Tragedy of Wasted Talent

“Paul and Katie – The Tragedy of Wasted Talent” January 14, 2009 – 2 – Who’s up for a wild goose chase? Here’s what you have to do: Visit WWE.com and then send me the link to profiles on Paul Birchill and Katie Lea. Here’s a hint, you won’t find them on the “Superstars” page […]

AVFR Mini #1: Ayako Hamada – Joshi in America

“Ayako Hamada – Joshi in America” January 11, 2009 – 1 – Women’s wrestling in the United States has been like one long roller coaster ride, with its highs and its lows, its fun parts and its boring parts. The women enjoyed great success for a number of decades where they were treated like legitimate […]