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The XWF: Part One What if I told you in late 2001 there was a wrestling promotion backed by Shark Tank investor Kevin Harrington that could have very well challenged the WWE and brought back competition to the business? With a roster that included the likes of Hulk Hogan, Curt Hennig, Road Warriors and a young AJ Styles, the company was built for success both short and long term. However, Vince McMahon must have sensed competition and snatched up the major talents. I'm taking a look at the company and their three pilot episodes that were used to pitch to various networks. https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/07/02/the-xwf-part-one/

Well, wrote another article focusing on todays wrestling. This time focusing on Samoa Joe. You Don't Know Joe. https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/26/you-dont-know-joe/

Inside The Magazine Volume #25: PWI August 1993 Missy Hyatt sits down for Press Conference. WCW invades New York to mixed results. The real winners and losers from WrestleMania IX. Does Van Hammer have what it takes to win the NWA World Title? The South rising up against Dirty White Boy. Will Lex Luger and Mr. Hughes feud or be friends? And, the first ever PWI Poll! All this and more! https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/26/inside-the-magazine-volume-25-pwi-august-1993/

The Hardest Part... Is Breaking Up. Looking a the demise of the tag team Big Cass and Enzo. https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/24/the-hardest-part-is-breaking-up/

Austin Skinner, a writer for Wrestling Recaps, looks at Patrick Clark and his unique character in NXT. https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/23/the-velveteen-dream-a-unique-experience/

Before The Camera Rolls: Volume #2: Some more matches that happened before the TV show began. These matches are from the early 2000s. https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/22/before-the-camera-rolls-volume-2/

https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/20/retro-reading-vol-3-inside-wrestling-february-1984/ Retro Reading Volume #3: Inside Wrestling February 1984

In this Girlfriend Watches, Carly watched NXT Takeover: Chicago. It's her first time watching NXT. See what she had to say about the action! https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/19/girlfriend-watches-nxt-takeover-chicago/

Inside The Magazine Volume #24: WCW Magazine March 2001 https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/13/inside-the-magazine-volume-24-wcw-magazine-march-2001/ In this edition of Inside the Magazine, I look at the March 2001 publication of WCW Magazine. Eric Bischoff goes in-depth about his plans for WCW upon acquiring the company. Glacier is coming back to WCW, but with a twist. Johnny The Bull recovering from injury. Getting to know Leia Meow and her difficult childhood. All this and more!

New series to the blog! Before The Camera Rolls: Volume 1. I take a look at dark matches that saw wrestlers getting tryouts or wrestlers in developmental getting a shot to reach the main roster. Lets see how they do! https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/12/before-the-camera-rolls-volume-1/

https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/10/career-retrospective-aj-styles-in-2002/ Looking at AJ's first year of national exposure, aside from WCW's dying days.

Inside The Magazine Volume #23: The Wrestler February 1991 https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/07/inside-the-magazine-volume-23-the-wrestler-february-1991/

This time around, I had my girlfriend watch WWF SNME, which was just an hour program (with commercials cut-out.) Find out her reaction to the action and to wrestlers like Big Bossman, Demolition, Rick Rude and others! https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/05/girlfriend-watches-wwf-snme-21/

Career Retrospective: Bret Hart In WWF 1991. Look back at "The Hitman" year where he transformed into a singles star after being an accomplished tag team wrestler. What are your memories or thoughts on Bret's year? https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/02/career-retrospective-bret-hart-in-wwf-1991/

Inside The Magazine Volume #22: PWI February 1995 https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/05/26/inside-the-magazine-volume-22-pwi-february-1995/

Carly sat down and watched WWF King Of The Ring 1996. Check out her reaction to wrestlers Goldust, Mankind, The Undertaker and others! https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/05/22/girlfriend-watches-wwf-king-of-the-ring-1996/

Ricky Steamboat and Shane Douglas don’t like the criticism they’ve gotten in WCW. Dustin Rhodes is bummed about Barry Windham turning on him. Does Randy Savage need a break from wrestling? Being a smaller wrestler is in instead of being a larger than life persona. Kevin Sullivan recent attacks and blood feud with Brian Lee in SMW. All this plus much more in the magazine, WrestleAmerica April '93! https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/05/17/inside-the-magazine-volume-21-wrestle-america-april-1993/

I've done something similar with my girlfriend, just having her watch random shows and report her reaction/thoughts. I look forward to more of this.

WCW Worldwide 2000: The Forgotten Show Part Seven https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/05/15/wcw-worldwide-2000-the-forgotten-show-part-seven/ Featuring Elix Skipper, Rey Jr., Chris Harris, and Big Vito!

I took a look at a match that shocked a lot of people in Memphis. Austin Idol battling Jerry Lawler inside a steel cage in a hair vs. hair match. The outcome surprised many, but did it surprise you? https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/05/14/the-match-11-austin-idol-vs-jerry-lawler-in-memphis-87/

Inside The Magazine Volume #20: WWF Magazine September '93. Crush sits down for an interview about his career goals and about Doink the Clown. Shawn Michaels goes on a date with Rhonda Shear. The WWF releases a statement on Billy Graham, and it's brutal. Enjoy! https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/05/05/inside-the-magazine-volume-20-wwf-magazine-september-93/

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it!

I have gotten my girlfriend into professional wrestling and she has excitedly agreed to check out wrestling from the past. The first show I picked? WCW UnCensored '95! I documented her reaction to the action. Enjoy! https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/05/04/girlfriend-watches-wcw-uncensored-95/

Retro Reading Volume #2: Wrestling Superstars Spring 1984 https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/05/02/retro-reading-vol-2-wrestling-superstars-spring-1984/

The Good & The Bad: WCW 2000 Part Two https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/05/01/the-good-the-bad-wcw-2000-part-two/ Looking at WCW from July to December. This should be interesting.