The Relationship with New Japan. AEW’s newest signing began his tour of the indies in New Japan on Tuesday. The result was Moxley defeating Juice Robinson for the United State Title. This was the first AEW character to appear in New Japan. We understand that there is an agreement in place between the two companiesContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Jon Moxley vs Juice Robinson”
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A New Challenger Approaches
The people have spoken and the Commissioner has made it so. Anastasia Lanz is joining The Wrestling League. Anastasia Lanz Anastasia was one of the original Thoughts From The Bench wrestling bloggers. She would recap NXT for the YouTube Channel. Her love for wrestling is based in Attitude Era. For years during the Royal RumbleContinueContinue reading “A New Challenger Approaches”
Wrestling League
You may have noticed over the past few weeks a lot of wrestling content gracing the TFTB Instagram Stories. This was the beginnings of what we are calling “The Wrestling League”. It’s an odd mix of fantasy booking (aka predictions) and fantasy sports. It is really the closest thing that we can get to inContinueContinue reading “Wrestling League”
Charles Barkley wants to fight Brad Marchand
In a recent interview Charles Barkley was talking about Boston Bruins star forward Brad Marchand. In the clip that has gone viral he stated a number of times he would like to “punch Marchand in the face”. THat’s right folks, NBA legend Charles Barkley wants to punch the NHL’s favorite rat Brad Marchand in theContinueContinue reading “Charles Barkley wants to fight Brad Marchand”
5 Things WWE Should Learn From The MCU
WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR EVERY MARVEL MOVIE FROM THE PATS TEN YEARS! 05 – New Characters and Old Characters can Co-Existed Avengers Infinity Wars proved one thing there is enough room for everyone. With the newest characters in the MCU teaming up with the fan favorites we got a refresh to the group.ContinueContinue reading “5 Things WWE Should Learn From The MCU”
NFL Draft Wrestling
I know nothing about the NFL Draft but everyone else is making one so what if the NFL drafted Pro Wrestlers? And here we go! #1 Arizona Cardinals They have the number one overall pick so you have to take the top name on the board. So no brainer Kenny Omega is going to Arizona.ContinueContinue reading “NFL Draft Wrestling”
Top 5 Matches from WrestleMania Weekend
#5 War Raiders vs Aleister Black and Ricochet The first match of Mania Weekend was hands down in the top five. No one put much thought into this match and maybe that allowed them to over deliver. Who knows, all we know is that it tore the f***ing house down. Black and Ricochet in theirContinueContinue reading “Top 5 Matches from WrestleMania Weekend”
NXT Top 5 Of All Time
NXT’s Top Five was written by Greg Malek and Josh Elsass. NXT started as a WWE Networks Show. Since its inception they were considered can’t miss events. Now the yellow brand has evolved into an Indie Wrestling All Star Roster and the best brand in wrestling. So on this the day of arguably the mostContinueContinue reading “NXT Top 5 Of All Time”
WrestleMania Week
Can you smell the electricity in the air? No it’s not The Rock, its WrestleMania Week. Even the most cynical fan has a grin on their face this week because the show of shows is on Sunday. However WWE’s biggest show of the year isn’t the only wrestling content you can consume this week. ContinueContinue reading “WrestleMania Week”
The Pirate Princess and the Curse of Japan
2017 saw the birth of NXT’s newest Japanese star, Kairi Sane. The former World Wonder Ring standout made her American debut in the WWE’s inaugural Mae Young Classic. Her presence in the tournament was felt immediately as the indie darling won over fans and critics alike winning the Mae Young Classic and securing a spotContinueContinue reading “The Pirate Princess and the Curse of Japan”