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Mark It: Important Detail On Next WWE Event In Saudi Arabia

December 26, 2022

They have a plan for that. WWE is a company that makes a lot of money in a lot of ways, but there are a few revenue streams that crush just about anything else. One of the most important is the company’s deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which brings a fortune in to WWE for a pair of annual shows. WWE occasionally does more than this, and now we know a bit more about the next show. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WATCH: Clip From Attitude Era WWF Live Event Featuring All-Star Lineup According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE’s next Saudi Arabian show will take place in May. There are currently no details on known regarding a show name or theme. This would be WWE’s first event in the Kingdom in May, as the events have recently been run in February and then again in the fall. WWE’s most recent event, Crown Jewel 2022, took place on November 5. WWE has done a lot in Saudi Arabia. Check out some of what they have done in the country over the years: [This post contains video, click..

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WATCH: Clip From Attitude Era WWF Live Event Featuring All-Star Lineup

December 26, 2022

It’s famous for a reason. There have been several different eras throughout the history of wrestling and some of those times are better known than others. Some of them are easily identifiable by a single word, with one of the most famous of WWE’s history being “Attitude”. The period of the late 1990s to early 2000s is still talked about today, but now we can see something we probably haven’t before. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: He’s Next: Former WWE Star Believes Goldberg “Has A Thumb On” Him WWE Hall Of Famer Kurt Angle has released a rare video from an Attitude Era WWE live event. The clip features Triple H, Chris Benoit, The Rock, Steve Austin, Rikishi and Angle in a six way test of strength before a fight breaks out. While Angle did not give a date for the show, according to Cagematch.de, the only time these six were together in a non-televised match was October 29, 2000 in Buffalo, New York. That’s rather cool. Check out what happened in the match, plus some more of these wrestlers i..

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THAT One? WWE Writers Considered Bringing Back Attitude Era Stable

July 13, 2022

Flash from the past. WWE has been around for a very long time now and the company has a rather incredible history. Over time, there have been a lot of different periods and eras, some of which are a lot more famous than others. There have been some very famous ones though, and WWE seemed to be interested in bringing back something that likely would have only fit in one era. In a new interview with NBC Sports’ Boston Steve, former WWE star Killer Kross talked about an idea he had pitched to revive the Corporate Ministry. Kross felt that the idea would work due to nostalgia and said that there was a group of writers on board with the concept. The idea would have been to fictionalize the idea of cults and evil businesses and put them on television with nostalgia thrown in. There is nothing to suggest that the idea ever went past the planning stage. Opinion: I’m not sure I could imagine this working, as the Corporate Ministry is about as Attitude Era as you could get. While I get the ide..

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VIDEO: Wrestling Legend Makes Surprise AEW Appearance (And It’s AWESOME)

May 28, 2022

I remember him. There have been so many wrestlers throughout the years that it can be difficult to remember all of them. All kinds of stars come and go with little to no impact, but there are some that stand out for one reason or another. That is the case with a bunch of stars from WWE’s Attitude Era and another one was back this week, albeit for a completely different company. Former WWE star Gangrel made a surprise appearance this week on AEW Rampage, accompanying the Young Bucks to the ring for their match. This was part of a Young Bucks parody of the Hardys, who Gangrel briefly managed in WWE as the New Brood. Following the match, the Bucks attacked Gangrel but the Hardys ran in for the save. There is nothing to suggest that this is anything more than a one off appearance. This was hilarious. Check out the surprise cameo: [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This is the kind of a cameo that works very well, as a wrestler like Gangrel does have enough of a connect..

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WRESTLING RUMORS: Possible Backstage Heat On CM Punk In AEW

May 27, 2022

That would be a problem. There are two different worlds in wrestling and only one of them takes place in front of the camera. In addition to what happens in front of an audience, there is everything that happens when the cameras are off. That can include backstage issues between the wrestlers and we might have seen one of them take place in front of our eyes. According to Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Radio, there may be some backstage heat on CM Punk in AEW. The two both cited the promo exchange between Punk and Hangman Page this week on Dynamite, saying that it felt like the Shawn Michaels/Bret Hart exchanges from the Attitude Era. This is seen as speculation as the two did not say that there were definite issues between the two or heat on Punk for that matter. Opinion: That is quite a bit to infer off of a single exchange. There is a very real chance that AEW was trying to make the segment feel more like a worked shoot, which means that they did very well. M..

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Remember Them: WWE Attitude Era Stable Reunites At Independent Show

May 16, 2022

There’s a flashback. Stables are something that have done a lot of good for wrestling over the years. Putting a group of wrestlers together under a common banner is something that has worked for a long time and it continues to do so to this day. There have been some very interesting ones over the years but now one of the lesser remembered ones has made a brief comeback. The New Brood had a reunion in a tag match at a Big Time Wrestling event on Saturday night in Prince George, Virginia. The match saw the Hardys faced Gangrel and Joey Janela, who billed themselves as the New New Brood. Gangrel and the Hardys teamed together in 1999 in the WWF against Edge and Christian, the former members of Gangrel’s Brood. Following the match, Gangrel and the Hardys posed together as part of the reunion. The New Brood has REUNITED. pic.twitter.com/5vH1ZGURN4 — MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 15, 2022 Opinion: This is one of those things that came out of nowhere and was good for a nice smile, as t..

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Drew McIntyre Wants To Bring Back A WWE Attitude Era Championship

May 12, 2022

It worked before. Titles are a simple concept in wrestling, but they are perhaps the most important thing a company can have. A wrestler holding a title will instantly be seen as more important and it can be their first step up the ladder. Some titles are seen as less valuable than others, but now a top WWE star wants to bring back one of the less important ones for a simple purpose. During a new interview with Talk Sport, Drew McIntyre said that he wanted to bring back the WWE European Title. McIntyre said that he wanted to bring the title back because he wanted to win it as a child but can’t now that it has been retired. He made it clear that he only wants to bring it back so he can win it and then instantly retire it again. There is nothing to suggest that WWE is planning to bring the title, which existed from February 26, 1997 until July 22, 2002. Opinion: This is the kind of thing that could be rather fun if WWE actually went through with it. There is no reason to make it into a..

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New 25 Episode Podcast Series About WWE Attitude Era Coming Next Month

April 1, 2022

It’s worth a listen. WWE has been around for a very long time now and has quite the history. There have been all kinds of looks back at that history, oftentimes through the official WWE lens. That can lead to some interesting takes o what the company has done over the years and now we might be seeing something similar, albeit with someone else giving their take. The Ringer will be releasing a new 25 part podcast series called The Book of WWE, looking at a variety of catchphrases from the Attitude Era. The podcast will be hosted by David Shoemaker and is based off a book by Bill Simmons. It will debut on April 4 with a new episode being released every weekday for the next five weeks. There is no word on any possible subjects being covered in the series. Opinion: This is something that could be interesting, though that is a rather specific topic and time frame to look at. I know the Attitude Era has a certain special feeling for a lot of wrestling fans, but there is so much else out th..

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WWE Posts Record Breaking Fourth Quarter Financial Report With Staggering Numbers

February 4, 2022

That’s why they’re #1. Despite some less than enthusiastic reactions at times, WWE is the biggest and most successful wrestling company in the world. They have been on top for a long time now and there is nothing to suggest that anyone is going to give them a serious challenge. While their product might not always be great, they know how to make money, which was on display this week. WWE has released its fourth quarter financial reports, which show record breaking figures. The company reported a 30% increase in revenue to $310.3 million and a 131% increase in operating income to $83.6 million. This brings the company’s full 2021 revenue up 12% to a record $1.095 billion. According to Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics, this is the most profitable year in the history of the company and nearly twice as profitable as the 1999/2000 Attitude Era years. Net income: The most final measure of profitability. 2021 is easily WWE's most profitable year ever. Even when adjusting for inflatio..

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KB’s Review: The Gangrel Solution

September 30, 2021

There are all kinds of problems in WWE today and one of the biggest is that the company does not seem to keep things interesting. This is the case for more than one reason, ranging from stories taking too long to move forward as well as wrestlers losing so often that it is hard to make them feel like stars. These are problems that can be solved, and there is one match that gives you a brief blueprint to solve more than one of them at the same time. Flash back with me to the Attitude Era, which may or may not be everyone’s cup of tea. There are parts of it that are remembered very badly while other elements were quite good in a lot of ways. One of the best things was the wide variety of memorable characters, as almost everyone had at least a little something going on. You can debate the merits of that, but this week we are looking at one match in particular on a pretty important episode of Monday Night Raw. The August 23, 1999 episode of Monday Night Raw was the post-Summerslam editio..

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VIDEO: Trailer Released For New Chyna Documentary

June 5, 2021

It’s an interesting topic. WWE has been around for a very long time now and there are certain periods of time in the company’s history that stand out more than others. One of the most infamous of them all is the Attitude Era, which is still regularly talked about over twenty years later. There were some fascinating people appearing during that time, and now one of them is getting a bigger spotlight. Vice TV, by way of 411mania.com, has announced that they will air a documentary on WWE star Chyna on June 17. The documentary will cover Chyna’s career and life, including comments from her family and people from the wrestling industry, such as Mick Foley and Sean Waltman. In addition to her career, the two hour film will also look into her mental health and substance abuse issues. The documentary will not be part of the Dark Side of the Ring series but rather a stand alone film. This could be rather interesting. Check out the trailer and a bit of Chyna’s time in WWE: [This post contains..

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1990s WWE Personality Making Special NXT Appearance

May 12, 2021

Blast from the past. There are certain eras in WWE history which get more attention than others. You hear some of these names over and over again, with the Attitude Era always near the top of the list. The Golden Era and Ruthless Aggression eras also get some attention, but there is another generation that does not get much attention. Now it is going to get a special cameo. WWE has announced that former broadcaster Todd Pettengill will serve as host of the upcoming NXT Takeover: In Your House 2021. The show will take place on June 13 and follows the first Takeover: In Your House from last year. Pettengill returned to the company to present a preview of the show. There is nothing to suggest that this will be anything more than a one off appearance. Pettengill worked for WWE from 1993-1997 and served as a host of several television shows. He also worked on multiple In Your House events, along with other WWE pay per views, mainly working as the hype man for the events. After leaving the..

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Watch: Wrestling Legend Makes AEW Debut In Special Role

August 6, 2020

I remember you! There are a lot of people to remember in wrestling history and of course some of them are going to be bigger names than others. That is the case in any wrestling promotion, but sometimes someone’s reputation is strong enough to carry over to another company. It certainly is true of the Attitude Era and that was on display this week on a big show. One of the biggest current feuds in AEW is Orange Cassidy vs. Chris Jericho. For some reason Jericho has become obsessed with destroying Cassidy once and for all but has not been able to put him away. It has kept going for a good while now, and this time around the big idea was a debate between the two. That involved a special moderator who was a wrestling legend in his own right. This week on Dynamite, Eric Bischoff made his AEW debut as the moderator for the Cassidy vs. Jericho debate. Bischoff asked five questions and had the wrestlers give their response before ultimately declaring a winner. There is no indication that Bi..

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AEW Champion Jon Moxley: Stone Cold Steve Austin Revisited

March 13, 2020

For years, WWE has tried to recreate Stone Cold Steve Austin. Sometimes the efforts were very subtle and other times, not so subtle. The excitement that once followed The Texas Rattlesnake to every town WWE ran, was infectious. It caught on in a major way and spread throughout the pro wrestling world. That excitement lead WWE over WCW during The Monday Night Wars and it completely revitalized Vince McMahon’s company. It’s arguably the most memorable and most popular part of The Attitude Era. WWE has tried to do it again with other Superstars, but to no avail. But now, AEW has found its own Stone Cold and the ironic part is, he used to work for WWE. Jon Moxley is the modern day rebel that every fan can believe in. He’s tough, he’s fearless and he’s unapologetic. He is who he is and nothing can change him. When Mox makes a prediction, he delivers. He fights the good fight and he does it his way. No one can tell him what to do and seemingly no one can stop him. If that sounds familiar, ..

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Rumor: Could FOX Be Ending The WWE’s PG Era?

March 9, 2019

Now this could be interesting. As you probably know, SmackDown Live is moving to the FOX Network later this year, giving WWE their biggest platform for television in decades, if not ever. It means that things could be changing in a hurry, and it’s not clear just how much those changes are going to mean. If FOX has its say though, it could mean one of the biggest changes of all. According to Rajah.com, FOX may be looking for WWE to stop being as politically correct and moving towards an edgier product. While no specifics are being given, it seems that FOX wants things to be a bit more adult, which could include a variety of things that are closer to the Attitude Era than the current PG style. WWE set themselves up as a PG promotion, meaning the only thing that would need to be done to change things is a self imposed change. It could be an interesting mixture of both eras. Check out this very cool SmackDown Live Attitude Era intro with modern stars: [This post contains video, click to..

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Video: Top Ten Entrance Ramp Ambushes

September 10, 2018

That’s one way of getting them. With most of the action on a wrestling show taking place in the arena, there aren’t a lot of places to get things done. Of course there’s the ring itself and various backstage places, but what if you want to mix things up just a little bit? There aren’t many other options available, but the entrance ramp is pretty ideal for a surprise attack, and it’s happened several times over the years. Make sure to shut the curtain behind you. [This post contains video, click to play] WWE has released a new Top Ten video looking at Ten Entrance Ramp Ambushes. The video is exactly what it sounds like, with wrestlers being jumped as they make their entrance down the ramp. These range back a long time over the years, with some of them going all the way back to the famed Attitude Era and coming all the way forward to earlier this month for some modern flavor. One of the most recent entries took place last week. Check out the details here. Opinion: These things almo..

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Is the AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe Feud Going Too Far in WWE?

August 31, 2018

AJ Styles and Samoa Joe are in the midst of a very intense, very personal rivalry in WWE. Styles and Joe are putting in some great work thus far, both in the ring and on the mic but many fans are actually having a problem with the content of their conflict. As illogical as it may seem to some, this feud is receiving criticism due to things Samoa Joe has said in regard to AJ’s family. Fans are asking if Joe has gone too far with his comments. Better yet, is WWE going too far with this feud? The fact is that Styles and Joe are doing good business right now and no amount of uncomfortable heat should change that. This is not the first time that WWE has embraced controversy with a storyline of course. But it is more of a rare instance in this PG era. Styles versus Joe is a throwback to The Attitude Era in some ways, if only because of the deeply personal tone of the rivalry. Joe committed the unforgivable sin when he decided to drag AJ’s family into the feud. Styles was his usual unshakab..

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Lilian Garcia to Guest Announce First-Ever Women’s Battle Royal at ‘WrestleMania 34’

March 25, 2018

As announced by WWE.com, Chasing Glory host and veteran ring announcer Lilian Garcia will return to WWE TV to be the guest ring announcer for the first-ever ‘WrestleMania’ Women’s Battle Royal. On Sunday, April 8, fans will witness yet another ‘first-ever’ match as female competitors from both ‘Raw’ and ‘Smackdown Live’ including The Riott Squad, Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, Naomi, and Natalya will compete in a Battle Royal to determine who is the superior talent. Here is what WWE.com had to say on the announcement: “A longtime member of the broadcast team throughout WWE’s Attitude Era, Lilian is also known for her stirring renditions of “America the Beautiful.” Her return to The Showcase of the Immortals comes in tandem with the establishment of the WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal, a counterpart to the male-centric Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal that will feature Superstars from Raw, SmackDown LIVE, and NXT.” Garcia took to her Twitter account to explain her thoughts on getti..