Melchorius
@melchormedia.bsky.social
Husband | Dad | Nerd | Music (80% metal) | Comics | FGC (mostly Street Fighter) enjoyer | Independent Pro Wrestling performer and digital media manager
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Melchorius
@melchormedia.bsky.social
· Mar 4
A while back, I mentioned I was writing a Masters thesis on the use of social media in pro wrestling.
That has evolved. Into a book for beginning independent wrestlers to create / maintain / observe best practices for their digital profiles and grow their careers.
A publisher is already lined up.
That has evolved. Into a book for beginning independent wrestlers to create / maintain / observe best practices for their digital profiles and grow their careers.
A publisher is already lined up.
"A journalist’s only obligation is to the truth. Not to ratings, not to donors, not to whatever demographic the algorithm thinks is under-served. The truth isn’t Democrat or Republican—it’s just the truth."
👏 Thank you for this.
👏 Thank you for this.
The “just asking questions” crowd turned misinformation into a business model—and too many networks treat them like experts. My latest: The Hot-Take Economy and the Death of Informed Opinion.
open.substack.com/pub/professo...
open.substack.com/pub/professo...
The Hot-Take Economy and the Death of Informed Opinion
How Charlamagne, Rogan, and the “just asking questions” crowd turned misinformation into a business model—and why the rest of us can’t afford to play along.
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"A journalist’s only obligation is to the truth. Not to ratings, not to donors, not to whatever demographic the algorithm thinks is under-served. The truth isn’t Democrat or Republican—it’s just the truth."
👏 Thank you for this.
👏 Thank you for this.
Oh, yeah. Been meaning to say:
I don't ever. EVER. Want to hear. Another. Word. About, "AEW has too many tournaments." EVER. Again.
Did I mention, EVER? 🤼
#WrestleSky
I don't ever. EVER. Want to hear. Another. Word. About, "AEW has too many tournaments." EVER. Again.
Did I mention, EVER? 🤼
#WrestleSky
John Cena confirms that a 16-man tournament will start a week from Monday. Stars from NXT, Raw, SmackDown, and "stars who don't even work here" to determine who will be his final opponent
#SNME
#SNME
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Oh, yeah. Been meaning to say:
I don't ever. EVER. Want to hear. Another. Word. About, "AEW has too many tournaments." EVER. Again.
Did I mention, EVER? 🤼
#WrestleSky
I don't ever. EVER. Want to hear. Another. Word. About, "AEW has too many tournaments." EVER. Again.
Did I mention, EVER? 🤼
#WrestleSky
I have to make it a point to turn my music off for work calls. My "somebody yelling at me" would either be screeching (black metal), growing (death metal) or...literal yelling (hardcore / metal core / etc)
Work call, forget to turn off music.
Coworker: Is that... do you have music on?
Me: Oh, yeah forgot to pause it sorry.
Coworker: I could just hear what sounded like someone yelling at you.
Me: That was David Byrne, he does that.
Coworker: Is that... do you have music on?
Me: Oh, yeah forgot to pause it sorry.
Coworker: I could just hear what sounded like someone yelling at you.
Me: That was David Byrne, he does that.
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I have to make it a point to turn my music off for work calls. My "somebody yelling at me" would either be screeching (black metal), growing (death metal) or...literal yelling (hardcore / metal core / etc)
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As time goes on, I become more convinced that it's the greatest (and most meta) film of all time.
The 🇺🇸 American satirical musical adventure film "HEAD" written by Jack Nicholson & Bob Rafelson & dir. by Bob Rafelson, starring television rock group the MONKEES (Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz & Michael Nesmith) premiered #OTD in 1968 at Columbia Pictures studio on West 54th Street, New York
November 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
As time goes on, I become more convinced that it's the greatest (and most meta) film of all time.
One thing I heard Al Snow say a few times:
"[Wrestlers] don't sign contacts to get paid more. [They] sign them to get on TV and get famous."
"[Wrestlers] don't sign contacts to get paid more. [They] sign them to get on TV and get famous."
That story about Kross making more money by doing some random GCW and HoG shows than he was making with a WWE salary is insane, actually...and more people should be talking about it. - Absolutely no one should still be working for that company. 🤼
November 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
One thing I heard Al Snow say a few times:
"[Wrestlers] don't sign contacts to get paid more. [They] sign them to get on TV and get famous."
"[Wrestlers] don't sign contacts to get paid more. [They] sign them to get on TV and get famous."
(This one's actually pretty easy)
November 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
(This one's actually pretty easy)
Just to be clear on my personal preferences: If I wanted to read 💩 on a 💩 platform, I'd be scrolling said 💩 platform. But I'm not. I'm here.
there's a reason I don't use Twitter anymore; can we stop screenshotting everyone's troll-ass garbage takes? #AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Just to be clear on my personal preferences: If I wanted to read 💩 on a 💩 platform, I'd be scrolling said 💩 platform. But I'm not. I'm here.
The 🇺🇸 American satirical musical adventure film "HEAD" written by Jack Nicholson & Bob Rafelson & dir. by Bob Rafelson, starring television rock group the MONKEES (Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz & Michael Nesmith) premiered #OTD in 1968 at Columbia Pictures studio on West 54th Street, New York
November 7, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Happy to be of service!
November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Happy to be of service!
Name an album that had an animal on the cover.
November 6, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Name an album that had an animal on the cover.
My favorite animated series of all time
November 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM
My favorite animated series of all time
Some people can't wait for Christmas. Stalking out November 1 so they can post holiday stuff and start the incessant music. Hell, some even try to celebrate in July.
They're just jealous that...
youtu.be/D2MH5c2sTvc?...
They're just jealous that...
youtu.be/D2MH5c2sTvc?...
Every Day Is Halloween
YouTube video by Ministry - Topic
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Some people can't wait for Christmas. Stalking out November 1 so they can post holiday stuff and start the incessant music. Hell, some even try to celebrate in July.
They're just jealous that...
youtu.be/D2MH5c2sTvc?...
They're just jealous that...
youtu.be/D2MH5c2sTvc?...
If you see this post an AEW gif just because 🤼
October 31, 2025 at 12:54 PM
If you see this post an AEW gif just because 🤼
We lost our little buddy yesterday. Suddenly, unexpectedly. We weren't ready for his loss at all but today we put him to rest.
RIP Gimli
RIP Gimli
October 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
We lost our little buddy yesterday. Suddenly, unexpectedly. We weren't ready for his loss at all but today we put him to rest.
RIP Gimli
RIP Gimli
AKA "The telltale sign that match isn't gonna mean shiiiiiit"
Nick Aldis announces that Cody Rhodes will face Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event.
October 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
AKA "The telltale sign that match isn't gonna mean shiiiiiit"
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Reminder that Violent J of Insane Clown Posse has the correct response to a lot of the shitty things he said in the early days.
October 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Reminder that Violent J of Insane Clown Posse has the correct response to a lot of the shitty things he said in the early days.
This explains why "revenue" was a good enough reason to dictate what the independent student media would publish and then completely cut their funding for print when they refused 🙄😡
Indiana just agreed to pay a football coach $93 million.
If you’re a fan of a Big Ten school and your AD tells you they can’t afford something they are lying.
If you’re a fan of a Big Ten school and your AD tells you they can’t afford something they are lying.
October 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
This explains why "revenue" was a good enough reason to dictate what the independent student media would publish and then completely cut their funding for print when they refused 🙄😡
Because damn near my entire 8th grade year was this game and "Children's Story" by Slick Rick:
October 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Because damn near my entire 8th grade year was this game and "Children's Story" by Slick Rick:
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What if, when we read a book and bump up against something that makes us uncomfortable (angry, confused, upset, offended, etc) instead of demanding the author only write what is acceptable to us, we hold that discomfort with compassion and use curiosity to see what it can teach us about ourselves?
October 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
What if, when we read a book and bump up against something that makes us uncomfortable (angry, confused, upset, offended, etc) instead of demanding the author only write what is acceptable to us, we hold that discomfort with compassion and use curiosity to see what it can teach us about ourselves?
Cash is good people. And smart. He took lessons from the filming of "Wrestlers" that many, many others didn't.
Mike 'Cash Flo' Walden Talks Behind-The-Scenes Role In Netflix’s The Wrestlers
Mike 'Cash Flo' Walden Talks Behind-The-Scenes Role In Netflix’s The Wrestlers - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News
Mike Walden reflects on his work behind the scenes of Netflix's The Wrestlers and shares stories about Sylvester Stallone.
www.fightful.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Cash is good people. And smart. He took lessons from the filming of "Wrestlers" that many, many others didn't.
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After Bound for Glory, it was worth assessing TNA's placement in the industry, the value of its association with WWE, the potential of a new TV deal, and getting the most out of its current momentum
www.postwrestling.com/2025/10/16/t...
www.postwrestling.com/2025/10/16/t...
Total Nonstop Questions for TNA
John Pollock looks at the future of TNA as it winds down the year and enters 2026.
www.postwrestling.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
After Bound for Glory, it was worth assessing TNA's placement in the industry, the value of its association with WWE, the potential of a new TV deal, and getting the most out of its current momentum
www.postwrestling.com/2025/10/16/t...
www.postwrestling.com/2025/10/16/t...
I feel seen.
October 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I feel seen.