The Undertaker’s commitment to risking his body for fans’ entertainment has solidified his legendary status, having collaborated with top names during his time in the company, including the likes of The Rock, Triple H, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin and many more. The Undertaker eventually retired from the ring back in 2020.
The Undertaker
There are many iconic wrestlers that The Deadman never did get to face in his career, but he did face the likes of Hulk Hogan and it appears the two superstars really didn’t like each other.
WWE Legend Mentored By The Rock’s Father Detested The Undertaker The Undertaker on WWE Raw
The Undertaker is renowned for his reverence toward professional wrestling, always giving his all whenever he steps into the ring. Throughout his career, he has shown disdain for those who don’t share his dedication to the craft.
Despite their past main event rivalry...
The Undertaker
There are many iconic wrestlers that The Deadman never did get to face in his career, but he did face the likes of Hulk Hogan and it appears the two superstars really didn’t like each other.
WWE Legend Mentored By The Rock’s Father Detested The Undertaker The Undertaker on WWE Raw
The Undertaker is renowned for his reverence toward professional wrestling, always giving his all whenever he steps into the ring. Throughout his career, he has shown disdain for those who don’t share his dedication to the craft.
Despite their past main event rivalry...
- 4/10/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
In the midst of all conversations regarding the greatest wrestlers of all time, many names often come up. However, one thing is for sure, The Undertaker will always be near the top. With a career that has spanned over three decades, 33 years to be precise, The Phenom has taken on generations of superstars, and has stayed on top of the business for a long time. However, all the good things come to an end, as he decided to hang his hat and long coat back in 2020.
The Undertaker | image: WWE
Nevertheless, The Undertaker’s popularity transcended wrestling, making him a pop culture icon and arguably the most recognized face on the planet. Since WrestleMania 40 is around the corner, a report regarding his return is looming and fans are excited about it.
The Undertaker Is Expected Make a Return in WrestleMania Xl
WrestleMania is the grandest stage of them all in professional wrestling,...
The Undertaker | image: WWE
Nevertheless, The Undertaker’s popularity transcended wrestling, making him a pop culture icon and arguably the most recognized face on the planet. Since WrestleMania 40 is around the corner, a report regarding his return is looming and fans are excited about it.
The Undertaker Is Expected Make a Return in WrestleMania Xl
WrestleMania is the grandest stage of them all in professional wrestling,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
The Undertaker’s commitment to risking his body for fans’ entertainment has solidified his legendary status, having collaborated with top names during his time in the company, including the likes of The Rock, Triple H, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin and many more. The Undertaker would eventually retire from the ring back in 2020 as well.
The Undertaker and The Rock
There are many iconic wrestlers that The Deadman never did get to face in his career and that includes The Icon Sting. In fact, he blames Sting for ruining his plans for a return to the squared circle.
Sting Retired From Professional Wrestling At Aew Revolution This Month Sting
During a remarkable occasion at the Greensboro Coliseum, the main event of the Aew Revolution pay-per-view unfolded as The Icon Sting graced the ring for his final match, leaving a mark in the annals of professional wrestling. Teaming up with his partner Darby Allin,...
The Undertaker and The Rock
There are many iconic wrestlers that The Deadman never did get to face in his career and that includes The Icon Sting. In fact, he blames Sting for ruining his plans for a return to the squared circle.
Sting Retired From Professional Wrestling At Aew Revolution This Month Sting
During a remarkable occasion at the Greensboro Coliseum, the main event of the Aew Revolution pay-per-view unfolded as The Icon Sting graced the ring for his final match, leaving a mark in the annals of professional wrestling. Teaming up with his partner Darby Allin,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Retiring from the wrestling world in 2020 after fighting his final match against Aj Styles at WrestleMania 36, The Undertaker majorly saddened his fans. However, recently the wrestler revealed how he briefly thought about making a comeback. Teasing fans with his comments, The Deadman mentioned one WWE legend who could have brought him out of retirement.
The Undertaker | Image: WWE
Revealing his one dream match against WWE legend Sting, The Undertaker claimed considering a return to the ring. But unfortunately, since Sting recently retired at Aew Revolution, The Deadman’s dream remained unfulfilled. Therefore teasing how he might have considered coming out of retirement to face The Icon, the wrestler seemingly excited his fans.
The Undertaker Speaks Candidly About His Comeback
The Undertaker sadly hung up his wrestling career back in 2020, after having his one final match against Aj Styles at WrestleMania 36. Disappointing his fans with his retirement, the wrestler thereafter remained...
The Undertaker | Image: WWE
Revealing his one dream match against WWE legend Sting, The Undertaker claimed considering a return to the ring. But unfortunately, since Sting recently retired at Aew Revolution, The Deadman’s dream remained unfulfilled. Therefore teasing how he might have considered coming out of retirement to face The Icon, the wrestler seemingly excited his fans.
The Undertaker Speaks Candidly About His Comeback
The Undertaker sadly hung up his wrestling career back in 2020, after having his one final match against Aj Styles at WrestleMania 36. Disappointing his fans with his retirement, the wrestler thereafter remained...
- 3/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
To celebrate the Blu-ray and DVD release of Royal Rumble 2023, we are giving away a Blu-ray copy.
It’s the Royal Rumble – one of the most exciting WWE events of the year and the first stop on the Road to WrestleMania! This year’s event features Two Royal Rumble matches, as both the men and women battle for a spot in the WrestleMania main event! Plus, the return of Cody Rhodes and implosion of the Bloodline as Sami Zayn finally takes a stand against the Undisputed Champion, Roman Reigns!
Match Listing: Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match – Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens Men’s Royal Rumble Match – Featuring Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Logan Paul, Brock Lesnar, Edge, and Sheamus Women’s Royal Rumble Match – Featuring Becky Lynch, Bayley, Asuka, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan and Michelle McCool Raw Women’s Championship Match – Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss Lights Out Match – Bray Wyatt vs.
It’s the Royal Rumble – one of the most exciting WWE events of the year and the first stop on the Road to WrestleMania! This year’s event features Two Royal Rumble matches, as both the men and women battle for a spot in the WrestleMania main event! Plus, the return of Cody Rhodes and implosion of the Bloodline as Sami Zayn finally takes a stand against the Undisputed Champion, Roman Reigns!
Match Listing: Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match – Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens Men’s Royal Rumble Match – Featuring Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Logan Paul, Brock Lesnar, Edge, and Sheamus Women’s Royal Rumble Match – Featuring Becky Lynch, Bayley, Asuka, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan and Michelle McCool Raw Women’s Championship Match – Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss Lights Out Match – Bray Wyatt vs.
- 3/21/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Former wrestling star Barbie Blank poses for a selfie in her car. Pic credit: @thebarbieblank/Instagram
Former WWE superstar Kelly Kelly, real name Barbie Blank Coba, has shared another stunning series of images with her social media followers.
Earlier this week, the 35-year-old model and social media influencer took to Instagram, showing her “Little Bo Peep” look, years after donning that costume in the wrestling ring.
For the updated costume, Barbie wore a skimpy blue gingham print crinkle bikini top from Pretty Little Thing and matching bikini bottoms that feature crisscrossing straps as part of the wraparound design.
Her gorgeous costume included white socks, sneakers, a white bow behind her head, and a thin gold necklace with a small charm.
She was all smiles, with her long blond locks flowing down the front and back of her shoulders as she posed in front of a bicycle, possibly in front of her home’s garage.
Former WWE superstar Kelly Kelly, real name Barbie Blank Coba, has shared another stunning series of images with her social media followers.
Earlier this week, the 35-year-old model and social media influencer took to Instagram, showing her “Little Bo Peep” look, years after donning that costume in the wrestling ring.
For the updated costume, Barbie wore a skimpy blue gingham print crinkle bikini top from Pretty Little Thing and matching bikini bottoms that feature crisscrossing straps as part of the wraparound design.
Her gorgeous costume included white socks, sneakers, a white bow behind her head, and a thin gold necklace with a small charm.
She was all smiles, with her long blond locks flowing down the front and back of her shoulders as she posed in front of a bicycle, possibly in front of her home’s garage.
- 9/22/2022
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
What’s this? A WWE review? On Nerdly? Well yes folks, despite not having reviewed any of WWE programming in some time we’re here with a review of this year’s Royal Rumble – mainly due to all the excitement surrounding the special entrants in both the women’s and men’s Rumble events… Even more so given that Impact Champ Mickie James would be crossing brands With her Championship in tow! Intriguing is not the word! Let’s get to the review!
Match #1: Seth Rollins def. Roman Reigns (Dq) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The past isn’t over for Roman Reigns as Seth “Freakin” Rollins used some crafty mind games to send The Head of the Table over the edge and force him to take a disqualification loss in an extremely personal battle. Making his entrance through the crowd to the tune of the old...
Match #1: Seth Rollins def. Roman Reigns (Dq) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The past isn’t over for Roman Reigns as Seth “Freakin” Rollins used some crafty mind games to send The Head of the Table over the edge and force him to take a disqualification loss in an extremely personal battle. Making his entrance through the crowd to the tune of the old...
- 1/31/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
WWE has been airing a documentary series on The Undertaker titled The Last Ride, which aired its final episode on Sunday. The series followed Undertaker’s last three years in WWE, chronicling his last half dozen matches with the promotion and his struggle with whether or not to retire over the last three years.
At the end of the final episode, Undertaker said that he’s done. The Boneyard Match against Aj Styles, which took place in front of no fans at this year’s WrestleMania, would be the last of his career … well, at least he thinks so.
“I believe I’m at a place now, post-Boneyard, which was a hellacious battle against one of the best in the business,” he said. “Here you are, climbing on your motorcycle and taking off. There was a lot of thought and a lot of emotion, one of those being ‘are you happy enough with that?...
At the end of the final episode, Undertaker said that he’s done. The Boneyard Match against Aj Styles, which took place in front of no fans at this year’s WrestleMania, would be the last of his career … well, at least he thinks so.
“I believe I’m at a place now, post-Boneyard, which was a hellacious battle against one of the best in the business,” he said. “Here you are, climbing on your motorcycle and taking off. There was a lot of thought and a lot of emotion, one of those being ‘are you happy enough with that?...
- 6/22/2020
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
If there was ever a wrestler with a more protected character than The Undertaker then I’d like to know about them. It’s been a storied and lengthy run, with a debut at Survivor Series back at the end of 1990, until the current day, and for 99% of that time we’ve seen The Undertaker character kept behind the scenes totally, with no real look at Mark Calaway, the man behind the black hat and the trench coat. Sure, we saw The American Bad-Ass back in the early 00s, which saw a more realistic version of ‘Taker on television, but it still wasn’t a reveal. Now, as The Undertaker approaches the end of his in-ring career, we finally see a documentary series from WWE in which access is granted to the cameras and Mark Calaway opens up about his life, his career and his final run as a professional wrestler.
- 5/15/2020
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
WWE Network has released the trailer for its five-episode docuseries “Undertaker: The Last Ride.” The professional wrestling company’s public relations team ain’t lyin’ when they say it’s Mark Calaway as you’ve never seen him before.
In Sunday’s premiere episode, the 30-year WWE veteran Undertaker (Calaway) comes to terms with his own mortality as he prepares for what many believed to be the final match of his career against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 33, according to the limited series’ logline.
Spoiler alert: It was not.
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“Undertaker: The Last Ride” will features interviews with Calaway, his wife Michelle McCool, Reigns, Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, John Cena, Batista, Ric Flair, Edge, Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley and others.
“People have no idea how much pain he’s in physically,” McCool says at one point.
In Sunday’s premiere episode, the 30-year WWE veteran Undertaker (Calaway) comes to terms with his own mortality as he prepares for what many believed to be the final match of his career against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 33, according to the limited series’ logline.
Spoiler alert: It was not.
Also Read: Game Developer 2K Cancels 'WWE 2K21,' Pivots to 'WWE Battlegrounds' Release This Fall
“Undertaker: The Last Ride” will features interviews with Calaway, his wife Michelle McCool, Reigns, Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, John Cena, Batista, Ric Flair, Edge, Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley and others.
“People have no idea how much pain he’s in physically,” McCool says at one point.
- 5/5/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
When Aj Styles started cutting his promos against Undertaker heading into WrestleMania 36, it crossed a lot of lines. Styles used Undertaker’s real name of Mark Calaway. He called him a broken-down old man. He said that Undertaker’s wife Michelle McCool was the reason he won’t stop. Finally, Aj Styles challenged Undertaker to a Boneyard Match, which is another name...
- 3/31/2020
- by Shawn S. Lealos
- Monsters and Critics
Since he entered semi-retirement, the Undertaker’s two or three matches per year don’t require much storyline. The Deadman returns, wrestles his match, and then goes back to his home in Texas until the next Saudi show or WrestleMania comes around. That’s changing with this year’s WrestleMania 36 Undertaker match, though.
Aj Styles cut a bizarre promo on last night’s Raw, outing former WWE women’s wrestler Michelle McCool as Undertaker’s wife. McCool married Undertaker, a.k.a. Mark Calaway, back in 2010. But that hasn’t been acknowledged on WWE television until now.
Historically, Calaway has kept the Undertaker character very close to the vest. There are stories about how he would rarely even interact with fans at an airport when he was the “deadman” character, but was more than willing to interact with fans when he utilized the biker gimmick in the early-2000’s.
Styles...
Aj Styles cut a bizarre promo on last night’s Raw, outing former WWE women’s wrestler Michelle McCool as Undertaker’s wife. McCool married Undertaker, a.k.a. Mark Calaway, back in 2010. But that hasn’t been acknowledged on WWE television until now.
Historically, Calaway has kept the Undertaker character very close to the vest. There are stories about how he would rarely even interact with fans at an airport when he was the “deadman” character, but was more than willing to interact with fans when he utilized the biker gimmick in the early-2000’s.
Styles...
- 3/10/2020
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
WWE legend Michelle McCool -- a 2-time WWE Women's champion -- says she's Stoked women are main eventing Wrestlemania ... but she really hopes they're getting paid like the men. McCool -- who's married to The Undertaker -- was raving about how far WWE has come from the days where women wrestlers had to fight and claw to get ring time. Now, with stars like Ronda Rousey, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch main eventing Wrestlemania 35 on...
- 3/30/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nikki Bella is going off on Ronda Rousey -- claiming she's done more for women's wrestling than Ronda Ever has ... and says when it comes to the sport, Ronda's the real "Do Nothing Bitch." The two have been feuding ever since Nikki betrayed Ronda on 'Raw' last week -- teaming up with her sister Brie Bella to stomp Ronda out in the middle of the ring. Ronda told TMZ Sports the sisters were...
- 10/15/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The couple that wrestles together stays together—said no one ever. And as hopeful as we could ever be about celebrity love, sometimes it just doesn’t work out. There aren’t many wrestler couples that we could honestly say we looked up to. There were the McMahon couples, but they were just too much to watch at times. There’s The Undertaker and Michelle McCool, but he was too old and she was too pretty. We were all ready to accept the fact that wrestlers just aren’t good matches for each other, at least until John Cena and Nikki Bella happened. No other
John Cena and Nikki Bella Split After 6 Years Together...
John Cena and Nikki Bella Split After 6 Years Together...
- 4/18/2018
- by Jennifer Borama
- TVovermind.com
The biggest wrestling stars in the world are gearing up for Sunday's epic WrestleMania 34 ... which is goin' down in the Big Easy. Check out the pics ... Ronda Rousey,The Miz, The Bella Twins, Roman Reigns, Shane McMahon, Jeff Hardy, Stephanie McMahon, Tom Hardy, Michelle McCool, and a bunch of other WWE wrestlers strutted the streets of New Orleans Saturday. One of the big questions ... Ronda Rousey's place in the WWE. This will be her debut,...
- 4/8/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The big stars put on their Sunday best -- at least some of them -- for wrestling's biggest event of the year -- Wrestlemania 34. The big names came out in force Friday for the 2018 Hall of Fame ceremony in New Orleans. John Cena and Nikki Bella were all gussied up ... joined by Michelle McCool, Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Booker T. Bill Goldberg was inducted into the Hall of Fame, along with Ivory, Jeff Jerrett,...
- 4/7/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
There was plenty of sports magic in Cleveland Tuesday, and some of it was hand-delivered by WWE icon The Undertaker. Along with the Cleveland Indians taking on the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the World Series, and the Cavaliers being presented with their first ever NBA championship rings — Kevin Love got a WWE title belt hand-delivered to Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs power forward was presented with the pro wrestling hardware by The Undertaker, former WWE Divas champion Michelle McCool and Dana Warrior, the widow of the late Ultimate Warrior, Yahoo Sports reported. Also Read: #RallyTogether: Stars Rooting for the...
- 10/26/2016
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
instagram
The Undertaker is preparing for WrestleMania 32 by taking a luxury vacation with his wife Michelle McCool.
The former diva posted a photo to Instagram that showed the veteran working in a gym, as well as a photo that showed him avoiding the sun. He’s wanting to look as muscular as possible for April 3, and obviously as a Deadman he doesn’t want to be turning up with a tan.
What’s funny about him avoiding the sun, is that he turned up looking a shade of orange in his 2015 series with Brock Lesnar. Getting a bit of a tan has never bothered him in the past, but maybe he saw photos from last year and figured a tanned Undertaker look didn’t really work.
Judging from McCool’s gym picture, he’s in excellent shape. For once, he isn’t the fitness worry, it is his opponent. John Cena...
The Undertaker is preparing for WrestleMania 32 by taking a luxury vacation with his wife Michelle McCool.
The former diva posted a photo to Instagram that showed the veteran working in a gym, as well as a photo that showed him avoiding the sun. He’s wanting to look as muscular as possible for April 3, and obviously as a Deadman he doesn’t want to be turning up with a tan.
What’s funny about him avoiding the sun, is that he turned up looking a shade of orange in his 2015 series with Brock Lesnar. Getting a bit of a tan has never bothered him in the past, but maybe he saw photos from last year and figured a tanned Undertaker look didn’t really work.
Judging from McCool’s gym picture, he’s in excellent shape. For once, he isn’t the fitness worry, it is his opponent. John Cena...
- 2/16/2016
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
Instagram
It’s quite appropriate that so many WWE stars participate in the Throwback Thursday hashtag: if you were to suggest that 2016 would see Triple H the champ, Jerry Lawler still making questionably racist comments on Smackdown, Chris Jericho in the ring and another Big Show face turn, you might have been laughed off the Internet.
But without some of the company’s top talents sidelined through injury that’s the lay of the land we all face. And there’s clearly some comfort for the company in familiarity: which is why The Rock came back to help push a WrestleMania where everyone already knows what the main event is going to be. At least there’s still some room for new talents though.
This week saw the Smackdown debut of Aj Styles – and his supposedly banned signature move – but not the return of Daniel Bryan, the rumoured impending return...
It’s quite appropriate that so many WWE stars participate in the Throwback Thursday hashtag: if you were to suggest that 2016 would see Triple H the champ, Jerry Lawler still making questionably racist comments on Smackdown, Chris Jericho in the ring and another Big Show face turn, you might have been laughed off the Internet.
But without some of the company’s top talents sidelined through injury that’s the lay of the land we all face. And there’s clearly some comfort for the company in familiarity: which is why The Rock came back to help push a WrestleMania where everyone already knows what the main event is going to be. At least there’s still some room for new talents though.
This week saw the Smackdown debut of Aj Styles – and his supposedly banned signature move – but not the return of Daniel Bryan, the rumoured impending return...
- 1/31/2016
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
impactwrestling.com
Aj Styles still hasn’t hit his finisher in WWE, leading to speculation that the move may be banned by WWE’s stringent safety guidelines.
The ‘Styles Clash’ is a belly to back inverted slam, in which Styles drives his opponent’s head into the mat. Unfortunately, he has a history of injuring people with the move, with several severe neck injuries having been caused by the botched finisher. However, it does tend to be the fault of the person taking the spot, rather than Styles being unsafe. Notably, in New Japan, Yoshi Tatsu was almost paralysed due to a botched Styles Clash. You could understand the WWE wanting to avoid such a scenario.
However, with all the teasing of the move, it does suggest that Styles will eventually hit it. What could be going on is a build of anticipation.
Michelle McCool actually used the spot as...
Aj Styles still hasn’t hit his finisher in WWE, leading to speculation that the move may be banned by WWE’s stringent safety guidelines.
The ‘Styles Clash’ is a belly to back inverted slam, in which Styles drives his opponent’s head into the mat. Unfortunately, he has a history of injuring people with the move, with several severe neck injuries having been caused by the botched finisher. However, it does tend to be the fault of the person taking the spot, rather than Styles being unsafe. Notably, in New Japan, Yoshi Tatsu was almost paralysed due to a botched Styles Clash. You could understand the WWE wanting to avoid such a scenario.
However, with all the teasing of the move, it does suggest that Styles will eventually hit it. What could be going on is a build of anticipation.
Michelle McCool actually used the spot as...
- 1/26/2016
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
According to a tease from WWE on Twitter, there’s set to be a major return on tonight’s Raw in Miami.
Breaking News: Rumors are running rampant that a major star returns to #Raw tonight on the road to @WrestleMania! #WWE
— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2016
Inevitably some talk has wildly grasped at the idea of Daniel Bryan making his long awaited bow. In line with recent reports of him passing a medical examination and rumours of an impending return, that much would fit – which is precisely why there was so much talk of him making a surprising appearance at Royal Rumble. But it’s still something of a reach.
The other most likely chances are The Rock, who is in Miami filming Ballers and possibly the Undertaker, who was shown on Instagram this week in good condition lifting some serious weights by Michelle McCool. It certainly looked like...
According to a tease from WWE on Twitter, there’s set to be a major return on tonight’s Raw in Miami.
Breaking News: Rumors are running rampant that a major star returns to #Raw tonight on the road to @WrestleMania! #WWE
— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2016
Inevitably some talk has wildly grasped at the idea of Daniel Bryan making his long awaited bow. In line with recent reports of him passing a medical examination and rumours of an impending return, that much would fit – which is precisely why there was so much talk of him making a surprising appearance at Royal Rumble. But it’s still something of a reach.
The other most likely chances are The Rock, who is in Miami filming Ballers and possibly the Undertaker, who was shown on Instagram this week in good condition lifting some serious weights by Michelle McCool. It certainly looked like...
- 1/25/2016
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
In case you’ve missed any of WWE’s programming recently, this Sunday’s Survivor Series is the 25th anniversary of the debut of the Undertaker. The longest active member of the WWE roster, Taker has seen everything in the business and is generally regarded as one of the most respected professional wrestlers to have ever lived. A solid argument could be made for him being the greatest of all time.
Still, 25 years is a long time in any industry, especially professional wrestling. Undertaker has been involved in some of the most physical matches in history too, and his body deserves all the relaxation retirement will bring. He has accomplished everything there is to accomplish, so nobody can begrudge the Deadman time at home. He’s married to Michelle McCool as well, so come on.
Professional wrestling is full of lamentation though. One of the most enjoyable things...
In case you’ve missed any of WWE’s programming recently, this Sunday’s Survivor Series is the 25th anniversary of the debut of the Undertaker. The longest active member of the WWE roster, Taker has seen everything in the business and is generally regarded as one of the most respected professional wrestlers to have ever lived. A solid argument could be made for him being the greatest of all time.
Still, 25 years is a long time in any industry, especially professional wrestling. Undertaker has been involved in some of the most physical matches in history too, and his body deserves all the relaxation retirement will bring. He has accomplished everything there is to accomplish, so nobody can begrudge the Deadman time at home. He’s married to Michelle McCool as well, so come on.
Professional wrestling is full of lamentation though. One of the most enjoyable things...
- 11/21/2015
- by John Bills
- Obsessed with Film
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The Undertaker has made a rare public appearance with his wife. He was pictured with Michelle McCool at the CC4C 4th Annual Micro Marathon 4 Inspiration in Bee Cave, Texas. It is a 2.62 mile family fun run, which raises funds for sick children. WWE superstar Mark Henry was also taking part.
Taker appearing in public with Michelle is something that they both try to kayfabe a little, and she’ll often only post obscure and teasing comments / pictures on her own instagram. But the above photo came from the charity instagram, which treated the scene like any normal family fun run. It wasn’t like Taker had any big celebrity status at the event, he was there as Mark Calaway.
He’s currently in the best shape he’s been in a long time, and is set to wrestle his third match of 2015 at October’s Hell In A Cell.
The Undertaker has made a rare public appearance with his wife. He was pictured with Michelle McCool at the CC4C 4th Annual Micro Marathon 4 Inspiration in Bee Cave, Texas. It is a 2.62 mile family fun run, which raises funds for sick children. WWE superstar Mark Henry was also taking part.
Taker appearing in public with Michelle is something that they both try to kayfabe a little, and she’ll often only post obscure and teasing comments / pictures on her own instagram. But the above photo came from the charity instagram, which treated the scene like any normal family fun run. It wasn’t like Taker had any big celebrity status at the event, he was there as Mark Calaway.
He’s currently in the best shape he’s been in a long time, and is set to wrestle his third match of 2015 at October’s Hell In A Cell.
- 9/28/2015
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Layla El, who won the 2006 WWE Diva Search contest, announced her retirement from the company Wednesday, ending her employment almost exactly nine years after it began. A former WWE Women’s and Divas Champion, Layla was the most-tenured member of the WWE women’s locker room.
Debuting shortly after winning the 2006 Diva Search Contest – which also gave us Maryse and Rosa Mendes – Layla made her first impact as part of Extreme Expose in the relaunched Ecw alongside Kelly Kelly and Brooke Adams. The British beauty made her mark by joining fellow countryman William Regal, managing him to an Intercontinental Championship.
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Layla would then move over to Smackdown, where she and Michelle McCool would form the WWE’s version of Mean Girls (or Tna’s Beautiful People), LayCool. The duo would torment women for more than a year-and-a-half, most notably Mickie James in a widely panned storyline...
Layla El, who won the 2006 WWE Diva Search contest, announced her retirement from the company Wednesday, ending her employment almost exactly nine years after it began. A former WWE Women’s and Divas Champion, Layla was the most-tenured member of the WWE women’s locker room.
Debuting shortly after winning the 2006 Diva Search Contest – which also gave us Maryse and Rosa Mendes – Layla made her first impact as part of Extreme Expose in the relaunched Ecw alongside Kelly Kelly and Brooke Adams. The British beauty made her mark by joining fellow countryman William Regal, managing him to an Intercontinental Championship.
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Layla would then move over to Smackdown, where she and Michelle McCool would form the WWE’s version of Mean Girls (or Tna’s Beautiful People), LayCool. The duo would torment women for more than a year-and-a-half, most notably Mickie James in a widely panned storyline...
- 7/30/2015
- by Scott Carlson
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
While The Undertaker looked healthier and was more mobile than he was at WrestleMania XXX, his match against Bray Wyatt at ‘Mania 31 helped reinforce the belief that his in-ring career is rapidly winding down. He looked Ok and the match was fine, but this wasn’t the ‘Taker that had wowed fans only a couple of short years before.
It wasn’t even known if ‘Taker would make it to WrestleMania. Pictures surfaced a couple of months before the event of Big Evil looking old and frail. Besides, he was said to have enjoyed his time away from the squared circle and was even allowing his wife Michelle McCool to post pictures of him on Instagram.
With WrestleMania 32 taking place in ‘Taker’s backyard of Arlington, Texas some have speculated that it could featured his last match as an in-ring performer. The Undertaker’s broken down body can...
While The Undertaker looked healthier and was more mobile than he was at WrestleMania XXX, his match against Bray Wyatt at ‘Mania 31 helped reinforce the belief that his in-ring career is rapidly winding down. He looked Ok and the match was fine, but this wasn’t the ‘Taker that had wowed fans only a couple of short years before.
It wasn’t even known if ‘Taker would make it to WrestleMania. Pictures surfaced a couple of months before the event of Big Evil looking old and frail. Besides, he was said to have enjoyed his time away from the squared circle and was even allowing his wife Michelle McCool to post pictures of him on Instagram.
With WrestleMania 32 taking place in ‘Taker’s backyard of Arlington, Texas some have speculated that it could featured his last match as an in-ring performer. The Undertaker’s broken down body can...
- 4/22/2015
- by Lewis Howse
- Obsessed with Film
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The Undertaker has arrived at the WWE hotel for WrestleMania 31. The star arrived in San Jose, California with his wife Michelle McCool. He was happy to pose for photos with WWE fans at the airport and was said to be in fantastic shape.
He was later pictured arriving at his hotel. WWE fan Georgie Minas tweeted the photo of him arriving at the hotel and she commented “Undertaker has just arrived and he looks awesome! He is in shape! Bring on Sunday!”
The 50 year old Undertaker was a doubt for this year’s Mania, but he has clearly worked through any physical difficulty and got himself in excellent shape ahead of his WrestleMania match against Bray Wyatt.
Other stars who have arrived in San Jose ahead of WrestleMania are Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels. The Hulkster was pictured at Lax airport as he waited to board the flight to San Jose.
The Undertaker has arrived at the WWE hotel for WrestleMania 31. The star arrived in San Jose, California with his wife Michelle McCool. He was happy to pose for photos with WWE fans at the airport and was said to be in fantastic shape.
He was later pictured arriving at his hotel. WWE fan Georgie Minas tweeted the photo of him arriving at the hotel and she commented “Undertaker has just arrived and he looks awesome! He is in shape! Bring on Sunday!”
The 50 year old Undertaker was a doubt for this year’s Mania, but he has clearly worked through any physical difficulty and got himself in excellent shape ahead of his WrestleMania match against Bray Wyatt.
Other stars who have arrived in San Jose ahead of WrestleMania are Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels. The Hulkster was pictured at Lax airport as he waited to board the flight to San Jose.
- 3/27/2015
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
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Aj Lee is set to make her WWE television return to Raw tonight in Newark, New Jersey. The Jersey native is backstage at the show according to PWinsider and is set to return this evening.
The expectation is that Lee will return as a babyface to go against the Bella Twins. It will likely be one of those situations where the Bellas are doing some 2-on-1 attack against their main rival Paige, which would lead to Lee running out for the save. That will probably lead to some match at WrestleMania with the Bella Twins taking on Aj & Paige although if they did that then Nikki’s Divas Title wouldn’t be on the line unless they do a “winner gets the title” kind of tag match. Another option is Nikki Bella defending the Divas Title in a 4-way match.
Lee has been off television since the TLC...
Aj Lee is set to make her WWE television return to Raw tonight in Newark, New Jersey. The Jersey native is backstage at the show according to PWinsider and is set to return this evening.
The expectation is that Lee will return as a babyface to go against the Bella Twins. It will likely be one of those situations where the Bellas are doing some 2-on-1 attack against their main rival Paige, which would lead to Lee running out for the save. That will probably lead to some match at WrestleMania with the Bella Twins taking on Aj & Paige although if they did that then Nikki’s Divas Title wouldn’t be on the line unless they do a “winner gets the title” kind of tag match. Another option is Nikki Bella defending the Divas Title in a 4-way match.
Lee has been off television since the TLC...
- 3/2/2015
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
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The Undertaker is continuing to get in shape ahead of his WrestleMania 31 match with Bray Wyatt.
The above photos were posted by Michelle McCool on her Instagram. She’s been working alongside her husband in an effort to improve her own fitness.
What’s clear from the photos is that The Undertaker is really focusing on his strength and conditioning. He’s hitting the weights and he’s hitting them hard. The end goal is to turn up at WrestleMania looking bulked up and sculpted in his muscles. At 49 years old it is harder to attain and retain muscular definition, so it is something that The Undertaker really needs to focus on over the next few weeks. When it comes to the WWE, it is imperative that your “look” reflects toughness.
Something else to note from the photos is that there’s no signs of Taker’s reported failing physical state.
The Undertaker is continuing to get in shape ahead of his WrestleMania 31 match with Bray Wyatt.
The above photos were posted by Michelle McCool on her Instagram. She’s been working alongside her husband in an effort to improve her own fitness.
What’s clear from the photos is that The Undertaker is really focusing on his strength and conditioning. He’s hitting the weights and he’s hitting them hard. The end goal is to turn up at WrestleMania looking bulked up and sculpted in his muscles. At 49 years old it is harder to attain and retain muscular definition, so it is something that The Undertaker really needs to focus on over the next few weeks. When it comes to the WWE, it is imperative that your “look” reflects toughness.
Something else to note from the photos is that there’s no signs of Taker’s reported failing physical state.
- 2/28/2015
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Bray Wyatt has challenged The Undertaker to a match at WrestleMania and it’s pretty obvious that The Undertaker will accept the challenge, but apparently he won’t actually appear on television to do so.
According to a report from PWInsider, WWE’s current plan is to keep The Undertaker off television until his match with Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania. To answer the challenge they could do something similar to when Sting answered Triple H’s Fastlane challenge with a video that said “I Accept” on it. Maybe he can use lightning bolts to spell the word “yes” or something. Oh right, that word belongs to some other guy. The point is that they can have him accept without actually being there.
They might be choosing that method because they don’t want to show him unless he’s in great shape and that might not be until WrestleMania itself.
Bray Wyatt has challenged The Undertaker to a match at WrestleMania and it’s pretty obvious that The Undertaker will accept the challenge, but apparently he won’t actually appear on television to do so.
According to a report from PWInsider, WWE’s current plan is to keep The Undertaker off television until his match with Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania. To answer the challenge they could do something similar to when Sting answered Triple H’s Fastlane challenge with a video that said “I Accept” on it. Maybe he can use lightning bolts to spell the word “yes” or something. Oh right, that word belongs to some other guy. The point is that they can have him accept without actually being there.
They might be choosing that method because they don’t want to show him unless he’s in great shape and that might not be until WrestleMania itself.
- 2/24/2015
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
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The Undertaker is in the gym and training hard for his WrestleMania match against Bray Wyatt. Michelle McCool posted the above photo on her instagram, indicating that her husband is getting in shape for the Mania match.
There has been speculation in recent months that the 49 year old WWE legend is in rough shape. He’ll be 50 by the time of WrestleMania and has a history of knee and shoulder problems.
However, the new training photo indicates that he’s still physically strong. Look at the amount of weight he’s lifting, there are men half his age who wouldn’t attempt such a lift. Also note that he’s training his boxing skills. This will improve his speed and agility. Boxing is a passion of The Undertaker and he likes to work punch combinations into his ring work.
This photo comes after recent reports that Taker was struggling...
The Undertaker is in the gym and training hard for his WrestleMania match against Bray Wyatt. Michelle McCool posted the above photo on her instagram, indicating that her husband is getting in shape for the Mania match.
There has been speculation in recent months that the 49 year old WWE legend is in rough shape. He’ll be 50 by the time of WrestleMania and has a history of knee and shoulder problems.
However, the new training photo indicates that he’s still physically strong. Look at the amount of weight he’s lifting, there are men half his age who wouldn’t attempt such a lift. Also note that he’s training his boxing skills. This will improve his speed and agility. Boxing is a passion of The Undertaker and he likes to work punch combinations into his ring work.
This photo comes after recent reports that Taker was struggling...
- 2/24/2015
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
WWE
The WWE Hall of Fame is the highest honor for anybody in the wrestling business to be recognized for their contributions to what WWE has called sports entertainment. While the WWE Hall of Fame is questionable sometimes in terms of who is inducted and who is ignored, it’s always a tremendous honor for somebody to be inducted.
Most years the WWE Hall of Fame follows a similar formula. They induct about five or six living people, at least one person posthumously (like Randy Savage this year) and then in recent years there has typically been a female inductee as well. There hasn’t been a woman announced for this year’s class yet, so it’s a good time to explore some of the possibilities.
There are several women in their 30s like Mickie James, Beth Phoenix, Michelle McCool, Eve Torres and others that could go in although...
The WWE Hall of Fame is the highest honor for anybody in the wrestling business to be recognized for their contributions to what WWE has called sports entertainment. While the WWE Hall of Fame is questionable sometimes in terms of who is inducted and who is ignored, it’s always a tremendous honor for somebody to be inducted.
Most years the WWE Hall of Fame follows a similar formula. They induct about five or six living people, at least one person posthumously (like Randy Savage this year) and then in recent years there has typically been a female inductee as well. There hasn’t been a woman announced for this year’s class yet, so it’s a good time to explore some of the possibilities.
There are several women in their 30s like Mickie James, Beth Phoenix, Michelle McCool, Eve Torres and others that could go in although...
- 2/19/2015
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
It is the time of the year where WWE fans are looking back on the year that was while also looking ahead to the new year with hope that 2015 will be a better year than 2014 was. One of the things that is on a lot of people’s minds is whether or not The Undertaker will wrestle at WrestleMania 31.
The latest bit of news about The Undertaker is that WWE wants him to work because he’s making around $1 million per year and they want to get a return on their investment, so to speak. If he does wrestle at WrestleMania 31 then his likely opponent is Bray Wyatt. At this point, nobody really knows if he’ll compete and we probably won’t find out for sure for another month or two.
Next year’s WrestleMania could be the time where he decides not to come back. Maybe...
It is the time of the year where WWE fans are looking back on the year that was while also looking ahead to the new year with hope that 2015 will be a better year than 2014 was. One of the things that is on a lot of people’s minds is whether or not The Undertaker will wrestle at WrestleMania 31.
The latest bit of news about The Undertaker is that WWE wants him to work because he’s making around $1 million per year and they want to get a return on their investment, so to speak. If he does wrestle at WrestleMania 31 then his likely opponent is Bray Wyatt. At this point, nobody really knows if he’ll compete and we probably won’t find out for sure for another month or two.
Next year’s WrestleMania could be the time where he decides not to come back. Maybe...
- 12/19/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
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Yoshi Tatsu has suffered a broken neck. The former WWE star is currently working for New Japan Pro Wrestling and was wrestling Aj Styles on the November 8th “Power Struggle” internet pay per view. The “Styles Clash” finisher went wrong, causing two broken bones in Tatsu’s neck.
The Japanese star went on social media to reveal the hospital diagnosis. He’s feeling down about the two broken bones, but has had plenty of support from his followers. This was the first time that he’s ever had to be hospitalised.
It isn’t the first time that a wrestler has been badly injured from the Styles Clash. British star Lionheart also suffered a broken neck back in March.
That isn’t to say Aj Styles is an unsafe worker. There’s just as much responsibility on the person taking the move as there is on the person executing it.
Yoshi Tatsu has suffered a broken neck. The former WWE star is currently working for New Japan Pro Wrestling and was wrestling Aj Styles on the November 8th “Power Struggle” internet pay per view. The “Styles Clash” finisher went wrong, causing two broken bones in Tatsu’s neck.
The Japanese star went on social media to reveal the hospital diagnosis. He’s feeling down about the two broken bones, but has had plenty of support from his followers. This was the first time that he’s ever had to be hospitalised.
It isn’t the first time that a wrestler has been badly injured from the Styles Clash. British star Lionheart also suffered a broken neck back in March.
That isn’t to say Aj Styles is an unsafe worker. There’s just as much responsibility on the person taking the move as there is on the person executing it.
- 11/26/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
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The Undertaker is WWE’s biggest legend. On screen he was a fearsome character and exceptional wrestler. Off screen he was a leader and inspiration to the locker room. He has carried this revered reputation for nearly three decades now, in a main event run that is unrivalled in the business.
His legacy will endure forever, but his story is perhaps over after losing to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 30. That loss marked the end of Taker’s 21 year unbeaten streak at WrestleMania. It was significant, because at that point, Undertaker and the streak were one of the same thing.
If that was the narrative ending for The Undertaker character, then what we are left with are some great memories. You’ll have your own personal favourite moments, perhaps the time he launched Mankind off Hell In A Cell or his classic match against Kurt Angle at No Way Out...
The Undertaker is WWE’s biggest legend. On screen he was a fearsome character and exceptional wrestler. Off screen he was a leader and inspiration to the locker room. He has carried this revered reputation for nearly three decades now, in a main event run that is unrivalled in the business.
His legacy will endure forever, but his story is perhaps over after losing to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 30. That loss marked the end of Taker’s 21 year unbeaten streak at WrestleMania. It was significant, because at that point, Undertaker and the streak were one of the same thing.
If that was the narrative ending for The Undertaker character, then what we are left with are some great memories. You’ll have your own personal favourite moments, perhaps the time he launched Mankind off Hell In A Cell or his classic match against Kurt Angle at No Way Out...
- 11/21/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
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The Undertaker has returned to the WWE in a role that helps the development of younger talents. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that the forty-nine year old spent last week in Orlando to help with developmental talent. It has always been the long term plan that he’d become more involved in that part of the business.
It suits Undertaker because his wife Michelle McCool has family in Florida. She’s also been able to help with the development of the female talent. This is something that Triple H has really pushed for, as he’s keen to get top tier superstars into mentoring roles with the younger talent. Can you imagine what a pep talk from someone like The Undertaker would do for a young wrestler’s career?
This is clearly a great boost for the WWE youth system, although it raises questions if this means...
The Undertaker has returned to the WWE in a role that helps the development of younger talents. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that the forty-nine year old spent last week in Orlando to help with developmental talent. It has always been the long term plan that he’d become more involved in that part of the business.
It suits Undertaker because his wife Michelle McCool has family in Florida. She’s also been able to help with the development of the female talent. This is something that Triple H has really pushed for, as he’s keen to get top tier superstars into mentoring roles with the younger talent. Can you imagine what a pep talk from someone like The Undertaker would do for a young wrestler’s career?
This is clearly a great boost for the WWE youth system, although it raises questions if this means...
- 10/30/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
Michael Kingston is a lifelong comic book and wrestling fan. In the past, various writers have attempted to create comics that mixed the two genres, but failed in spectacular fashion. In Headlocked: The Last Territory, though, Kingston creates a realistic hero in Mike Hartman who we follow on a journey in the unforgiving business. Filled with emotion and a clear passion from its writer, Headlocked is the most realistic portrayal of wrestling in the graphic novel form to date.
For his upcoming sequel Headlocked: The Last Territory Vol. 2, we follow the continuation of Hartman’s story. Kingston has taken to Kickstarter once more to raise the funds necessary to produce the book. Teaming up with him again is wrestling legend Jerry Lawler who will be providing the cover artwork. Also joining on the project in the role of guest creators are Booker T, Rob Van Dam, A.J. Styles, John Morrison,...
For his upcoming sequel Headlocked: The Last Territory Vol. 2, we follow the continuation of Hartman’s story. Kingston has taken to Kickstarter once more to raise the funds necessary to produce the book. Teaming up with him again is wrestling legend Jerry Lawler who will be providing the cover artwork. Also joining on the project in the role of guest creators are Booker T, Rob Van Dam, A.J. Styles, John Morrison,...
- 10/30/2014
- by Andrew Soucek
- Obsessed with Film
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There are few Divas in WWE history who can claim to have the longevity that Layla has enjoyed over the last eight years. A 2006 Diva Search winner, she has been the Optimus Prime of the Divas division, transforming herself from former Miami Heat dancer to member of Extreme Expose to one-half of the Mean Girls-esque LayCool and, finally, to the ballroom dance partner of Fandango. Whatever the case has been, she has repeatedly proven herself one of the most adaptable stars on the roster. She can play serious or goofy, sad or happy. The ability to do so has led to her withstanding roster cuts numerous times over the last decade.
Outside of her two-year stretch with Michelle McCool in LayCool, however, Layla has never been the woman at the forefront of the Divas division. She has always been a valuable piece of the puzzle, a star,...
There are few Divas in WWE history who can claim to have the longevity that Layla has enjoyed over the last eight years. A 2006 Diva Search winner, she has been the Optimus Prime of the Divas division, transforming herself from former Miami Heat dancer to member of Extreme Expose to one-half of the Mean Girls-esque LayCool and, finally, to the ballroom dance partner of Fandango. Whatever the case has been, she has repeatedly proven herself one of the most adaptable stars on the roster. She can play serious or goofy, sad or happy. The ability to do so has led to her withstanding roster cuts numerous times over the last decade.
Outside of her two-year stretch with Michelle McCool in LayCool, however, Layla has never been the woman at the forefront of the Divas division. She has always been a valuable piece of the puzzle, a star,...
- 10/16/2014
- by Erik Beaston
- Obsessed with Film
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There is mounting evidence that The Undertaker has possibly retired from the WWE, according to a report at inquisitr.com. One big change that has been observed is his wife Michelle McCool is no longer ‘kayfabing’ their marriage. Pre-WrestleMania 30 she wouldn’t post photos of her husband on social media, and she would only reference “hubs”. She has now started posting several photos on instagram that show her and Undertaker, some that even mention his name. There’s an implication that Undertaker has now moved on from WWE and is no longer required to maintain his act in public forums.
Another indication of Undertaker’s possible retirement comes from his recent appearance at Texas Comic Con. He reportedly told some fans that he didn’t even plan on attending WrestleMania 31. However, it does seem a bit of a stretch that he’d just casually give those comments away. He...
There is mounting evidence that The Undertaker has possibly retired from the WWE, according to a report at inquisitr.com. One big change that has been observed is his wife Michelle McCool is no longer ‘kayfabing’ their marriage. Pre-WrestleMania 30 she wouldn’t post photos of her husband on social media, and she would only reference “hubs”. She has now started posting several photos on instagram that show her and Undertaker, some that even mention his name. There’s an implication that Undertaker has now moved on from WWE and is no longer required to maintain his act in public forums.
Another indication of Undertaker’s possible retirement comes from his recent appearance at Texas Comic Con. He reportedly told some fans that he didn’t even plan on attending WrestleMania 31. However, it does seem a bit of a stretch that he’d just casually give those comments away. He...
- 10/15/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Roman Reigns had sudden emergency surgery to remove a hernia the day before Night of Champions, and is scheduled to be out of action for “several months”. When he returns, people will be expecting a few things from him: his rope-hung dropkick, a Superman Punch, and of course, a Spear. It will be as if he hadn’t missed a beat.
However, that same old, repetitive move-set can easily get stale. We’ve seen it with John Cena countless times, and some have even begun to complain that Roman Reigns is becoming repetitive. That kind of concern could kill his momentum before he even reaches the main event scene.
So what would be the solution? Simple: he needs a new finisher.
While the Spear, a.k.a. running shoulder tackle to your opponent’s gut, is indeed an effective (and rather safe) maneuver, it has become so overused...
Roman Reigns had sudden emergency surgery to remove a hernia the day before Night of Champions, and is scheduled to be out of action for “several months”. When he returns, people will be expecting a few things from him: his rope-hung dropkick, a Superman Punch, and of course, a Spear. It will be as if he hadn’t missed a beat.
However, that same old, repetitive move-set can easily get stale. We’ve seen it with John Cena countless times, and some have even begun to complain that Roman Reigns is becoming repetitive. That kind of concern could kill his momentum before he even reaches the main event scene.
So what would be the solution? Simple: he needs a new finisher.
While the Spear, a.k.a. running shoulder tackle to your opponent’s gut, is indeed an effective (and rather safe) maneuver, it has become so overused...
- 10/6/2014
- by Alexander Podgorski
- Obsessed with Film
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Michelle McCool has received an ice cold soaking from her husband The Undertaker. It was all part of the Als ice bucket challenge, the viral video sensation where celebrities get doused in ice water. The WWE Diva’s reaction to the drenching gives you some idea of how cold that water is, she responds with a shriek and shakes all over. She then nominates the man pouring the water to take the challenge, “I challenge him, I challenge my husband The-” she shouts before the video cuts out. It’s interesting that the video deliberately cuts before she says Undertaker. That’s how private the man is, yet presumably, he’s now going to post his own video within the week.
McCool also nominated a range of other wrestling superstars to take the Als ice bucket challenge. Layla, Booker T, Chavo Guerrero, Vickie Guerrero, Chili and Mvp all got the nod.
Michelle McCool has received an ice cold soaking from her husband The Undertaker. It was all part of the Als ice bucket challenge, the viral video sensation where celebrities get doused in ice water. The WWE Diva’s reaction to the drenching gives you some idea of how cold that water is, she responds with a shriek and shakes all over. She then nominates the man pouring the water to take the challenge, “I challenge him, I challenge my husband The-” she shouts before the video cuts out. It’s interesting that the video deliberately cuts before she says Undertaker. That’s how private the man is, yet presumably, he’s now going to post his own video within the week.
McCool also nominated a range of other wrestling superstars to take the Als ice bucket challenge. Layla, Booker T, Chavo Guerrero, Vickie Guerrero, Chili and Mvp all got the nod.
- 8/22/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Every time we hear Michael Cole try to attach some sort of prestige to the WWE Divas Championship, it’s hard not to snicker a little. While it’s fair that Aj Lee’s 295-day title reign did help restore some sanity, there was a period where it seemed like every Diva on the roster was a former champ – and it almost was true.
At WrestleMania Xxvi in 2010, the Divas division was on full display in a 10-woman match that ended when the only non-wrestler in the bunch, Vickie Guerrero, hit a “hog splash” (as the announcers called it) for the win. What’s noteworthy is that all nine of the other Divas who participated in the match (Michelle McCool, Maryse, Alicia Fox, Layla, Beth Phoenix, Eve, Mickie James, Kelly Kelly and Gail Kim) at one point or another held either the Divas Championship or the WWE Women’s Championship.
Every time we hear Michael Cole try to attach some sort of prestige to the WWE Divas Championship, it’s hard not to snicker a little. While it’s fair that Aj Lee’s 295-day title reign did help restore some sanity, there was a period where it seemed like every Diva on the roster was a former champ – and it almost was true.
At WrestleMania Xxvi in 2010, the Divas division was on full display in a 10-woman match that ended when the only non-wrestler in the bunch, Vickie Guerrero, hit a “hog splash” (as the announcers called it) for the win. What’s noteworthy is that all nine of the other Divas who participated in the match (Michelle McCool, Maryse, Alicia Fox, Layla, Beth Phoenix, Eve, Mickie James, Kelly Kelly and Gail Kim) at one point or another held either the Divas Championship or the WWE Women’s Championship.
- 7/30/2014
- by Scott Carlson
- Obsessed with Film
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The way that WWE utilizes their female performers is something that is always going to be scrutinized by wrestling fans. For most of the past decade, WWE recruited women by hiring models that didn’t have any experience in wrestling. Sometimes they didn’t know a thing about it, but they were still hired just based on their looks. Meanwhile, there are dozens of talented women in the indies that would thrive in WWE that have not been chosen for one reason for another.
It’s fair to say that things have improved in how WWE develops their talent in 2014. Ten years ago we saw women that were very green getting put on TV within a few months of employment simply because of how they looked. These days, a woman will have to take the same road as the guys by going to the Performance Center in Orlando...
The way that WWE utilizes their female performers is something that is always going to be scrutinized by wrestling fans. For most of the past decade, WWE recruited women by hiring models that didn’t have any experience in wrestling. Sometimes they didn’t know a thing about it, but they were still hired just based on their looks. Meanwhile, there are dozens of talented women in the indies that would thrive in WWE that have not been chosen for one reason for another.
It’s fair to say that things have improved in how WWE develops their talent in 2014. Ten years ago we saw women that were very green getting put on TV within a few months of employment simply because of how they looked. These days, a woman will have to take the same road as the guys by going to the Performance Center in Orlando...
- 7/16/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The WWE Divas have been an integral part of World Wrestling Entertainment since the dawn of the Attitude Era in late-1997. It was then that the presence of female talent became more noticeable than ever thanks, in large part, to the popularity of blonde bombshells Sunny and Sable. They helped establish the importance of women on the product and since then, female performers such as Trish Stratus, Lita, Mickie James, Michelle McCool and Aj Lee have helped carry on the legacy of the Divas.
Over the course of the last two decades, the WWE Universe has been exposed to quite a few unique women. These are women who had personalities to go along with the beauty, brains and brawn. Some were all-American good girls who any man would be lucky to take home to mom and dad. Others were athletically gifted, the type that would job with you...
The WWE Divas have been an integral part of World Wrestling Entertainment since the dawn of the Attitude Era in late-1997. It was then that the presence of female talent became more noticeable than ever thanks, in large part, to the popularity of blonde bombshells Sunny and Sable. They helped establish the importance of women on the product and since then, female performers such as Trish Stratus, Lita, Mickie James, Michelle McCool and Aj Lee have helped carry on the legacy of the Divas.
Over the course of the last two decades, the WWE Universe has been exposed to quite a few unique women. These are women who had personalities to go along with the beauty, brains and brawn. Some were all-American good girls who any man would be lucky to take home to mom and dad. Others were athletically gifted, the type that would job with you...
- 6/18/2014
- by Erik Beaston
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
A lot of people have been talking about Benjamin Morris’ 538 piece, “Are Pro Wrestlers Dying at an Unusual Rate?”
Like Morris, I am neither an actuarial scientist nor a demographer. So, our interpretations of the data should be taken with a grain of salt. My results were somewhat different from Morris’ due to a difference data set and changes in how we calculated actuarial predictions.
Differences in methodology from Morris
I also used Social Security Actuarial Life Tables, but my “expected mortality rates” for the age groups were not the same as Morris’. For each wrestler, I calculated what their age would have been as of today. Then, based on gender, I looked up the number of lives (out of 100,000) that were expected to still be alive and converted that to a percentage. His analysis looked at wrestlers who were on 20+ WWF PPVs through 2002. I went with a...
A lot of people have been talking about Benjamin Morris’ 538 piece, “Are Pro Wrestlers Dying at an Unusual Rate?”
Like Morris, I am neither an actuarial scientist nor a demographer. So, our interpretations of the data should be taken with a grain of salt. My results were somewhat different from Morris’ due to a difference data set and changes in how we calculated actuarial predictions.
Differences in methodology from Morris
I also used Social Security Actuarial Life Tables, but my “expected mortality rates” for the age groups were not the same as Morris’. For each wrestler, I calculated what their age would have been as of today. Then, based on gender, I looked up the number of lives (out of 100,000) that were expected to still be alive and converted that to a percentage. His analysis looked at wrestlers who were on 20+ WWF PPVs through 2002. I went with a...
- 4/22/2014
- by Chris Harrington
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The 2014 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony is this Saturday, and another group of inductees, headlined by the Ultimate Warrior, will join the ranks of wrestling’s greatest men and women. But there are still numerous deserving wrestlers who have not yet been inducted.
Here is a list of 15 of those wrestlers, tag teams, or factions that deserve to be in the WWE Hall of Fame.
Keep in mind that this list has been compiled according to WWE’s criteria for what constitutes a deserving addition to an “elite” group that includes Koko B. Ware but not Frank Gotch. There are going to be a lot of names not included that many will feel are more deserving of inclusion, and they should check out the list of the Professional Wrestling Hall of Famers or the Wrestling Observer Hall of Famers.
Here is the extensive criteria for those who will not make this list.
The 2014 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony is this Saturday, and another group of inductees, headlined by the Ultimate Warrior, will join the ranks of wrestling’s greatest men and women. But there are still numerous deserving wrestlers who have not yet been inducted.
Here is a list of 15 of those wrestlers, tag teams, or factions that deserve to be in the WWE Hall of Fame.
Keep in mind that this list has been compiled according to WWE’s criteria for what constitutes a deserving addition to an “elite” group that includes Koko B. Ware but not Frank Gotch. There are going to be a lot of names not included that many will feel are more deserving of inclusion, and they should check out the list of the Professional Wrestling Hall of Famers or the Wrestling Observer Hall of Famers.
Here is the extensive criteria for those who will not make this list.
- 4/4/2014
- by Seagull
- Obsessed with Film
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Last night on WWE Main Event on the WWE Network, the Divas Champion Aj Lee successfully defended her title against Natalya.
Prior to the match, there was speculation via PWInsider that Aj could lose the title as a way to punish her due to the actions of her boyfriend Cm Punk. Instead Aj came out on top thanks to Tamina’s interference in a very competitive match that went nearly 15 minutes.
Regarding a possible Divas Title match at WrestleMania, the speculation is that it would be a match involving several divas. The most likely contenders are stars from Total Divas such as Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Natalya, Naomi (if she’s healthy) and Cameron. It’s just a question of how many women they want to include in the match. It’s unlikely that they’re going to have a battle royal due to the other battle royal on the card,...
Last night on WWE Main Event on the WWE Network, the Divas Champion Aj Lee successfully defended her title against Natalya.
Prior to the match, there was speculation via PWInsider that Aj could lose the title as a way to punish her due to the actions of her boyfriend Cm Punk. Instead Aj came out on top thanks to Tamina’s interference in a very competitive match that went nearly 15 minutes.
Regarding a possible Divas Title match at WrestleMania, the speculation is that it would be a match involving several divas. The most likely contenders are stars from Total Divas such as Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Natalya, Naomi (if she’s healthy) and Cameron. It’s just a question of how many women they want to include in the match. It’s unlikely that they’re going to have a battle royal due to the other battle royal on the card,...
- 3/12/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
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A recent photo of Mark ‘The Undertaker’ Calaway has emerged online. Although grainy it clearly shows how much Calaway has aged as he approaches his 49th birthday on March the 24th. The man who we are used to seeing with black hair dye looks drastically different, instead sporting a white goatee beard. Perhaps he was inspired by the popularity of Daniel Bryan, but this beard has more in common with Santa Claus than the iconic beard of WWE’s hottest star. There’s little doubt that Taker will have shaved it off before he returns on Raw as expected next week.
What can also be noticed is a new neck tattoo on his throat. Calaway famously has the name of his second wife ‘Sara’ tattooed on his neck for many years, before getting it removed after he left her for Michelle McCool. This newest tattoo...
A recent photo of Mark ‘The Undertaker’ Calaway has emerged online. Although grainy it clearly shows how much Calaway has aged as he approaches his 49th birthday on March the 24th. The man who we are used to seeing with black hair dye looks drastically different, instead sporting a white goatee beard. Perhaps he was inspired by the popularity of Daniel Bryan, but this beard has more in common with Santa Claus than the iconic beard of WWE’s hottest star. There’s little doubt that Taker will have shaved it off before he returns on Raw as expected next week.
What can also be noticed is a new neck tattoo on his throat. Calaway famously has the name of his second wife ‘Sara’ tattooed on his neck for many years, before getting it removed after he left her for Michelle McCool. This newest tattoo...
- 2/21/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
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The life of a woman in WWE isn’t that easy because it’s fair to say that the professional wrestling business is a man’s world. To get to the top of the divas division you have to maximize every opportunity you get because the reality is there just aren’t as many opportunities as there are for the men on the roster.
On most editions of a three hour episode of Raw, there’s usually just one divas segment on the broadcast whether it’s a singles match or tag match. Often times those segments get under five minutes. That’s how little WWE thinks of their women at times.
Do you see a lot of the women on the roster get the chance to cut a promo to further a storyline? It doesn’t happen often. Aj Lee gets to talk the most,...
The life of a woman in WWE isn’t that easy because it’s fair to say that the professional wrestling business is a man’s world. To get to the top of the divas division you have to maximize every opportunity you get because the reality is there just aren’t as many opportunities as there are for the men on the roster.
On most editions of a three hour episode of Raw, there’s usually just one divas segment on the broadcast whether it’s a singles match or tag match. Often times those segments get under five minutes. That’s how little WWE thinks of their women at times.
Do you see a lot of the women on the roster get the chance to cut a promo to further a storyline? It doesn’t happen often. Aj Lee gets to talk the most,...
- 1/13/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
It’s not often that you can say that the WWE have done well for the Divas; often they are overlooked, under appreciated and left to wrestle brief two minute matches that don’t allow many of them to show their real talents. Over the past couple of years, big talents such as Beth Phoenix, Eve, Michelle McCool and Maryse have all left the company, partly citing the lack of opportunities offered to them as a reason for their departures. They have left behind a division that is rather bare-bones, but there are signs of potential thanks to the likes of Paige and Summer Rae making their way up through Nxt, while the Bella Twins and the Funkadactyls being given opportunities to mix it up in the ring on regular occasions.
Perhaps most importantly, though, the seeds have been sewn for a Kaitlyn-aj feud. The “Chickbusters” are best friends in real life,...
Perhaps most importantly, though, the seeds have been sewn for a Kaitlyn-aj feud. The “Chickbusters” are best friends in real life,...
- 5/6/2013
- by Chris Halpin
- Obsessed with Film
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