Wrestling died. We just haven’t buried the body yet. Ten million Americans tuned into wrestling weekly during the late ’90s. Today, Raw barely scrapes two million viewers globally. But scroll through Wrestling Twitter for five minutes and you’d think we’re living through the greatest boom period since Hulkamania. Spoiler alert: We’re not. Welcome to the … Read more
A new report came out this week claiming that NXT beat AEW in the ratings 48 out of the last 52 weeks.Everyone reposted it. Everyone laughed.AEW fans cried into their replica belts. But here’s the thing: that’s not actually true.When we looked closer, we found something slightly less tragic: AEW didn’t lose 48 times. They … Read more
Professional wrestling asks us to believe in larger-than-life characters, unstoppable forces of nature who settle their differences while wearing not much more than glorified underwear. But sometimes, that gear has other plans. Female wrestlers have had their share of wardrobe mishaps, but today we’re focusing on the men. Because nothing shatters a tough-guy aura faster … Read more
Wrestlepalooza was supposed to be a Premium Live Event.Let’s be honest. There was nothing premium about it. It felt like RAW. It looked like RAW. And it was filled with ads like RAW. And ESPN, the shiny new partner WWE conned into this deal? Already showing buyer’s remorse. They slapped a mercy grade of C … Read more
On SmackDown, history was made, and pants were unmade. In a single seamless motion, until it wasn’t, Brock Lesnar split his shorts just as R-Truth proudly declared himself “Ron Cena.” Most viewers laughed. The enlightened saw destiny. This wasn’t chaos. This was the culmination. The tear-streaked final thread of a storyline quietly woven for two … Read more
I just finished watching WWE’s latest press conference, and honestly? I’m not sure whether to laugh, cry, or cancel every streaming subscription tied to wrestling at once. Because what they basically admitted, without ever saying it outright, is that WWE has officially cashed out its soul. It feels less like a wrestling company and more … Read more
AEW has an attendance problem. And no, this isn’t about TV ratings or another round of “bash Tony Khan.” The issue is simple: their shows don’t look right. When they run large arenas, the emptiness is obvious. Entire sections of seats sit bare, giving the broadcast a depressing vibe. When they switch to smaller venues, … Read more
WWE delivered another so-called premium live event, and I walked away wishing I could get a refund on my time. Here’s the Bad Faith Review of Clash in Paris 2025. Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed This wasn’t really Roman Reigns versus Bronson Reed. It was Roman Reigns versus the very idea of “aura.” And even … Read more
Becky Lynch roasted Nikki Bella on Raw last month, delivering what fans called the “burn of the year.” Becky teased: “Me and my hot husband are the greatest wrestling couple of all time. But wait a minute… at one point, that would’ve been you and your… oh, wait — you can’t see him anymore!” Cue … Read more
At Forbidden Door 2025, the chaos didn’t end when the bell rang. After the match, Will Ospreay was left trapped inside the giant cage while his allies: Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Darby Allin, Samoa Joe, Katsuyori Shibata, and Powerhouse Hobbs, stood around outside like confused NPCs, staring up as their friend got destroyed. The irony? … Read more