A peer-reviewed journal from the science department of professional wrestling. We explore the mathematics of roll-ups, heel movement mechanics, and the unexplained physics of rope breaks.
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
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
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
For years, WWE has been accused of “not knowing how to make new stars.” The internet wrestling community cries about wasted talent, missed pushes, and the endless parade of legends in their late 40s still carrying the company. But what if the truth is far more sinister… and brilliant? What if WWE has actually cracked the … Read more
Picture this alternate timeline: CM Punk crumbles against Gunther at SummerSlam, clutching his knee in defeat as the Ring General makes Punker tap out to a Boston crab. Gunther retains his World Heavyweight Championship. Somewhere in the back, Seth Rollins, still committed to his elaborate injury ruse, suddenly realizes his master plan has one critical … Read more
Seth Rollins walked into Saturday Night’s Main Event as Mr. Money in the Bank and walked out as the main subject of the wildest WWE conspiracy theory in years. The moment LA Knight got the clean win over Seth Rollins, it was clear Seth was really hurt. I mean, there is no way Triple H … Read more