Author: Richard Hughes
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Chris Benoit: The Rise, and The Everlasting Shadow
For over two decades, Chris Benoit was regarded as one of professional wrestling’s most intense and technically gifted performers. Whether competing in Japan, ECW, WCW, or WWE, he built a reputation for relentless precision, brutal realism, and a work ethic that earned him nicknames like The Rabid Wolverine and The Canadian Crippler. Yet his legacy…
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Alter Bridge announce Blackbird Festival with Skindred and more
Hard rock titans Alter Bridge have revealed details of their inaugural Blackbird Festival, marking a major milestone in their two-decade career. The Florida-formed four-piece will make their long-awaited return to Wales — their first performance there in over seven years — when they headline TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Saturday, June…
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British Wrestlers Who Conquered America
With WWE & AEW bringing premium live events (PPVs) back to the United Kingdom, with a highly successful run at Wembley for the challenger brand, the spotlight shines once again on the UK’s vibrant wrestling heritage. From classic icons to modern trailblazers, here are the standout British Wrestlers whose star power and influence have shaped…
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Samoa Joe: TNA’s Unstoppable Force
An inescapable figure from the golden years of Total Nonstop Action (TNA), Samoa Joe was a dominant presence between 2005 and 2015, conquering every championship available after first making his name in companies such as Ring of Honor (ROH). Born on March 17, 1979, in Orange County, California, his real name is Nuufolau Joel Seanoa.…
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Are You Nostaglic for the WWE’s Lockdown Era?
When Covid-19 forced a worldwide lockdown in March of 2020, it seemed as if everything around was going to be temporarily put on hold. However, the WWE continued matches as if nothing had happened — a period now remembered as the Lockdown Era. Whilst criticised at first and their handling still being a point of…
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38 Years of Predator: Reviewing the Ultimate Hunts
Thirty-eight years ago, a group of elite commandos ventured deep into the Central American jungle for what they thought was a straightforward rescue mission. What they didn’t know was that, the moment they stepped into that dense green labyrinth, they had entered the hunting ground of an alien with advanced technology — a Predator. The…
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Star Wars EU: 5 Characters Who Deserve the Big Screen
The Star Wars universe has captivated audiences since 1977, telling the Skywalker saga on the silver screen — but beyond the movies lies a sprawling galaxy of stories. Known as the Expanded Universe (EU) — or more commonly now the Star Wars EU — these tales stretch across novels, comics, games, and animation, introducing heroes,…
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Royal Rumble: The 2025 “Where Are They Now” Update
The Royal Rumble is more than just a match—it’s the launching pad to WWE superstardom. Let’s look back at every Rumble winner and what their journey has been like since—updated as of early 2025. 1988: Hacksaw Jim Duggan The inaugural Royal Rumble match wasn’t on pay-per-view but aired as a special on the USA Network,…
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The Legacy of The Great One – The Rock
Survivor Series will mark almost 29 years since the debut of one of the greatest to ever step between the ropes. Dwayne Johnson, a.k.a The Rock, made his first appearance on November 17th, 1996, in a traditional Survivor Series match — and quickly became one of the best in the industry, despite a turbulent start…
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Goldfinger to Scotty Doesn’t Know: Original Songs in Movies
Movies without great original songs are like nachos without cheese — technically fine, but why would you even bother? The right track can turn a good scene into an all-timer, lodge itself in your brain for decades, and in some cases completely overshadow the film it came from. From Bond ballads to disco struts, from…