Such Great Heights

"Amid the early-2000s arms race of wrestlers bumping from higher and higher places, Vic Grimes planted his flag w/ one of the riskiest spots of all time. Against all odds, it went catastrophically right."

by Matt Whittle

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Ricky Banderas vs. Slash Venom
IWA Puerto Rico
7-16-05
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Surviving Jon Moxley

"Outside the ring, dealing with Moxley is like talking to a domesticated animal. Inside the ring, it's like dealing with a wild animal."

by Tom Lawlor

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JEEZUS! Welcome to Smyrna

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Who Made The CZW Theme Song?

"The origins of the Combat Zone Wrestling theme song have eluded us for decades, with various fan theories elevating the iconic track to mythical status."

by Matt Whittle

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I'm good; I can go.

"Everything was going off without a hitch, and I had delivered Arez to the safe match I promised him beforehand — until the finish."

by Drew Parker

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I'm A Pro Wrestling Referee. I Almost Witnessed A Deathmatch Wrestler Bleed Out In The Ring.

"In a match like this, referees are almost like lifeguards, standing around and looking official until something inevitably goes wrong."

by Clark Feldman

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Safety Police:
Who's Looking After Professional Wrestlers?

By Matt Whittle

"Fans tacitly endorse what we're witnessing in the ring by buying PPVs & cheering for our favorite performers. Should we feel responsible for their increased risk-taking?"

www.moonsault.press/safety-police

We Alone Can Find The Good (and Bad) in Professional Wrestling

"TV ratings, ticket sales, and media rights deals can offer context but are not an indicator of quality."

by Matt Whittle

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Tag Team B-Sides:
Hidden Gems in the Mid-1980s

"These teams of singles stars often appear as less important than the real deal. Ultimately, they can find their spot within a greater catalog — often becoming fan favorites."

by Rob Naylor

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Booking DEAN~!!!,
A Tribute Many Years In The Making

“Dean was the best to ever do it. His ability to cover all types of wrestling, Mid Atlantic to Lucha to Battlarts, & make it funny, insightful, and accessible was unmatched.”

by Phil Schneider

READ: www.moonsault.press/dean