New Japan
Attending NJPW Windy City Riot: The HEART PUNCH Review
New Japan continues expanding its reach into the United States, and we are richer for it doing so.
Dj Hostettler
IfIHadAHiFi and Body Futures drummer/vocalist guy. Also seen calling Brewcity Bruisers roller derby periodically. "Writer."
Anthony Bowens
Anthony Bowens vs. Max Caster, AEW Dynasty, 4.6.25: The Pride of Professional Wrestling
Representation Matters. In 2025, it's more important than ever.
AEW
Kenny Omega vs. Gabe Kidd, Wrestle Dynasty, 1.5.25: The New Face
Weaving a thread through Kenny Omega's last three New Japan matches and ending on a new Bullet Club Babyface.
AEW
How "Hangman" Page Helped Justify Better Than You Bay Bay
Dissecting how the MJF/Hangman Page feud helped rehabilitate one of AEW's most polarizing stories.
New Japan
Zack Sabre, Jr. vs Shota Umino: Aces (Wrestle Kingdom 19, 1.4.25)
In which Shota Umino learns that there's more to Tokyo Dome success than simply aping your mentors.
AEW
Supplemental: The Toni Storm Love Triangle - Happy Pride
A post from last June examining the "Timeless" Toni Storm/Mariah May/Mina Shirakawa love triangle that lead to Forbidden Door.
AEW
How "Timeless" Toni Storm Exorcised her WWE Demons on Collision
The Toni Storm/Mariah May confrontation on Collision offered several callbacks, including some subtle nods to Storm's time in WWE.
General Ranting
Declaration of Intent
Ok, y'all - here we go with yet another blog where yet another wannabe writer spews his hot takes on the artform/grift known as professional wrestling. FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH: Hi! My name is DJ.
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