Andrew Ardizzi
@andrewardizzi.bsky.social
Columnist at Wrestling Headlines, Editorial Wizard; Poli-Sci grad and ex-Pat journalist; Dogfather, (Basket)baller, Gamer, Wrestling fan. Wii Boxing Champion. Doctor Whovian
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Will Ospreay: flying high along the edge of a hidden blade
Will Ospreay: flying high along the edge of a hidden blade
This is wrestling and the lines between what’s true, what’s reality and what’s neither is forever blurred. Part of the gig in watching professional wrestling in any capacity is operating within a pigeon-holed dynamic where all we know without second-guessing is that we can never fully understand everything. We’re immersed within a theatrical medium built […]
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August 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Will Ospreay: flying high along the edge of a hidden blade
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John Cena’s retirement tour forces us to see the man behind the persona
John Cena’s retirement tour forces us to see the man behind the persona
John Cena’s eventual retirement has crept ever closer over the last several years, but few could have presumed that final run would include a character turn. Whether you’re a long time supporter, fan, detractor or generally indifferent, the run on its own…
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March 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
John Cena’s retirement tour forces us to see the man behind the persona
New column up in #JohnCena’s retirement, his turn and reactions to his promo from #WWERaw on Monday.
John Cena’s retirement tour forces us to see the man behind the persona
John Cena’s retirement tour forces us to see the man behind the persona
John Cena’s eventual retirement has crept ever closer over the last several years, but few could have presumed that final run would include a character turn. Whether you’re a long time supporter, fan, detractor or generally indifferent, the run on its own…
dlvr.it
March 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
New column up in #JohnCena’s retirement, his turn and reactions to his promo from #WWERaw on Monday.
Sort of called it? 🤷🏻♂️
The Rock, the Chamber, and the Battle for Cody’s Soul @wrestlingheadlines.com #EliminationChamber
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The Rock, the Chamber, and the Battle for Cody's Soul
Power. Prestige. The big contract. Championships. When we're discussing sports of any kind, those are our markers of success. They tell us how successful
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March 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Sort of called it? 🤷🏻♂️
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The Rock Reacts To John Cena’s Heel Turn, Reveals Whether He’s A Heel Or Babyface, Here’s What He Told Cena After The Show
The Rock Reacts To John Cena’s Heel Turn, Reveals Whether He’s A Heel Or Babyface, Here’s What He Told Cena After The Show
During Saturday night’s WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto pay-per-view event, John Cena turned heel and joined forces with The Rock after winning the 2025 men’s Elimination Chamber match. Cena and The Rock assaulted Cody Rhodes after The American Nightmare…
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March 2, 2025 at 6:27 AM
The Rock Reacts To John Cena’s Heel Turn, Reveals Whether He’s A Heel Or Babyface, Here’s What He Told Cena After The Show
The Rock, the Chamber, and the Battle for Cody’s Soul @wrestlingheadlines.com #EliminationChamber
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The Rock, the Chamber, and the Battle for Cody's Soul
Power. Prestige. The big contract. Championships. When we're discussing sports of any kind, those are our markers of success. They tell us how successful
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March 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Rock, the Chamber, and the Battle for Cody’s Soul @wrestlingheadlines.com #EliminationChamber
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6 years ago today, AEW was officially announced as a company by The Elite on BTE.
January 1, 2025 at 5:01 AM
6 years ago today, AEW was officially announced as a company by The Elite on BTE.
Have a safe and happy new year one and all. May your 2025 be filled with more good things than dumb ones.👍🏻
a man in a suit and tie says i bet you 're gonna have a really great year
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January 1, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Have a safe and happy new year one and all. May your 2025 be filled with more good things than dumb ones.👍🏻
A quick look back at the year that was 2024 in wrestling, with a look ahead toward who might be worth keeping an eye on in 2025. @wrestlingheadlines.com wrestlingheadlines.com/flips-and-fi...
Flips and Fists: Looking Back on 2024
This past year was filled to the brim with notable moments on both the business and wrestling sides of the industry. Finished stories and concluded eras
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January 1, 2025 at 5:06 AM
A quick look back at the year that was 2024 in wrestling, with a look ahead toward who might be worth keeping an eye on in 2025. @wrestlingheadlines.com wrestlingheadlines.com/flips-and-fi...
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The Young Bucks Reveal Interesting News Regarding Original Plans For AEW Tag-Team Titles
The Young Bucks Reveal Interesting News Regarding Original Plans For AEW Tag-Team Titles
The Young Bucks have re-emerged, and did a new interview. The Young Bucks wrestle at this weekend’s Wrestle Dynasty show, and spoke with Tunnel Talk Pod to promote their match. During the interview they spoke about how creative changed a number of times…
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December 30, 2024 at 7:57 PM
The Young Bucks Reveal Interesting News Regarding Original Plans For AEW Tag-Team Titles
New column.
Anyone who outright writes off the purpose of this story is short-sighted. It has a point, maybe more than most recent AEW stories. The point of OC, White, Page, Cope, Cage & FTR being central highlights Mox’s point. People need to step up a part from ego. That’s where Allin comes in.
Anyone who outright writes off the purpose of this story is short-sighted. It has a point, maybe more than most recent AEW stories. The point of OC, White, Page, Cope, Cage & FTR being central highlights Mox’s point. People need to step up a part from ego. That’s where Allin comes in.
Copeland Return Drives Off Mox at World’s End, Toward Inevitable Violent Showdown
Copeland Return Drives Off Mox at World’s End, Toward Inevitable Violent Showdown
The prevailing theme of the AEW world title picture since Jon Moxley secured the championship for the fourth time has been his negative perception of the will and desire of the roster to become great. Since October Mox and the Death Riders have run…
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December 30, 2024 at 3:04 PM
New column.
Anyone who outright writes off the purpose of this story is short-sighted. It has a point, maybe more than most recent AEW stories. The point of OC, White, Page, Cope, Cage & FTR being central highlights Mox’s point. People need to step up a part from ego. That’s where Allin comes in.
Anyone who outright writes off the purpose of this story is short-sighted. It has a point, maybe more than most recent AEW stories. The point of OC, White, Page, Cope, Cage & FTR being central highlights Mox’s point. People need to step up a part from ego. That’s where Allin comes in.
New column that went up a couple of days ago @wrestlingheadlines.com. Here I take a look at where NXT could be headed in 2025 should Giulia win, and altogether why I’ve become a fan over the last few years.
https://wrestlingheadlines.com/giulia-perez-rematch-sets-the-tone-for-nxt-in-2025/
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December 24, 2024 at 1:51 AM
New column that went up a couple of days ago @wrestlingheadlines.com. Here I take a look at where NXT could be headed in 2025 should Giulia win, and altogether why I’ve become a fan over the last few years.
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Saturday Night’s Main Event Showcase Needs to Create Its Own Moments, Not Just Rely on Nostalgia
Saturday Night’s Main Event Showcase Needs to Create Its Own Moments, Not Just Rely on Nostalgia
Three things got me into wrestling when I was very young: my Piper-loving dad who got me watching shows like Superstars and never stopped talking to me about legends like Bruno Sammartino and Johnny Valentine, Coliseum Video VHS releases which I’m pretty…
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December 14, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Saturday Night’s Main Event Showcase Needs to Create Its Own Moments, Not Just Rely on Nostalgia
New column up ahead of tonight’s Saturday Night’s Main Event!
Saturday Night’s Main Event Showcase Needs to Create Its Own Moments, Not Just Rely on Nostalgia
Saturday Night’s Main Event Showcase Needs to Create Its Own Moments, Not Just Rely on Nostalgia
Three things got me into wrestling when I was very young: my Piper-loving dad who got me watching shows like Superstars and never stopped talking to me about legends like Bruno Sammartino and Johnny Valentine, Coliseum Video VHS releases which I’m pretty…
dlvr.it
December 14, 2024 at 11:39 PM
New column up ahead of tonight’s Saturday Night’s Main Event!
New column up on the Bloodline saga as they enter War Games tonight.
Bloodline Civil War Enters the Cage of The Match Beyond
Bloodline Civil War Enters the Cage of The Match Beyond
Some might have scoffed at Paul Heyman about two years ago when he said the Bloodline story was only in the bottom of the third inning, implying there’s plenty more of their story to tell. Well, I think if Heyman could read every negative comment to his…
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November 30, 2024 at 5:38 PM
New column up on the Bloodline saga as they enter War Games tonight.
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Moxley’s Pulping of Orange Cassidy The Darkest Hour Before Dawn
Moxley’s Pulping of Orange Cassidy The Darkest Hour Before Dawn
This is war, and in that there’s a certainty that there will be sacrifices. They’re necessary, and in this AEW narrative where Jon Moxley and the Death Riders have waged an iron fisted revolution and unequivocal overthrow of the company’s power dynamics…
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November 24, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Moxley’s Pulping of Orange Cassidy The Darkest Hour Before Dawn
The site is on Blue Sky now, so go follow it. Also, now I don’t have to go get the link myself, which is a win.👍🏻
Anyway, I’m going to start being a little more active soon, but for now these are my thoughts on last night’s AEW Full Gear main event—the build, the match itself and the next steps.
Anyway, I’m going to start being a little more active soon, but for now these are my thoughts on last night’s AEW Full Gear main event—the build, the match itself and the next steps.
Moxley’s Pulping of Orange Cassidy The Darkest Hour Before Dawn
Moxley’s Pulping of Orange Cassidy The Darkest Hour Before Dawn
This is war, and in that there’s a certainty that there will be sacrifices. They’re necessary, and in this AEW narrative where Jon Moxley and the Death Riders have waged an iron fisted revolution and unequivocal overthrow of the company’s power dynamics…
dlvr.it
November 24, 2024 at 3:43 PM
The site is on Blue Sky now, so go follow it. Also, now I don’t have to go get the link myself, which is a win.👍🏻
Anyway, I’m going to start being a little more active soon, but for now these are my thoughts on last night’s AEW Full Gear main event—the build, the match itself and the next steps.
Anyway, I’m going to start being a little more active soon, but for now these are my thoughts on last night’s AEW Full Gear main event—the build, the match itself and the next steps.
New column up over at Wrestling Headlines looking at where the NXT women’s division is probably headed over the next year. 🤼
NXT Women's Division Rebuild Being Done Correctly
Other than in rare occasions NXT has been at its best when it's used as a vehicle to build toward the future. It's been an avenue for young grapplers and
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November 18, 2024 at 2:52 PM
New column up over at Wrestling Headlines looking at where the NXT women’s division is probably headed over the next year. 🤼
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FOLLOWING BACK *ALL WRESTLING FANS*!!!
We're all new here, trying to have fun and connect. I WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU! So I am following back all wrestling fans.
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November 14, 2024 at 6:41 PM
FOLLOWING BACK *ALL WRESTLING FANS*!!!
We're all new here, trying to have fun and connect. I WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU! So I am following back all wrestling fans.
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LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
We're all new here, trying to have fun and connect. I WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU! So I am following back all wrestling fans.
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Tryna fight the power but I need that new Ferrari
November 9, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Tryna fight the power but I need that new Ferrari
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Latest column over at Wrestling Headlines.
How Bryan Danielson’s exit affects AEW’s roster and how it sets up the next group of protagonists for the company.
How Bryan Danielson’s exit affects AEW’s roster and how it sets up the next group of protagonists for the company.
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t.co
October 20, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Latest column over at Wrestling Headlines.
How Bryan Danielson’s exit affects AEW’s roster and how it sets up the next group of protagonists for the company.
How Bryan Danielson’s exit affects AEW’s roster and how it sets up the next group of protagonists for the company.
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I dunno, if you ask me, if you take political cues from pro wrestlers, that may be a you problem. 🤼
October 20, 2024 at 4:24 AM
I dunno, if you ask me, if you take political cues from pro wrestlers, that may be a you problem. 🤼
I can’t because an image of the 10th Doctor shouting “what?” in Stone Cold Steve Austin’s face doesn’t exist yet.
Advertise your account with just one mental image?
Advertise your account with just one mental image?
Advertise your account with just one image. 🤼
October 19, 2024 at 2:11 PM
I can’t because an image of the 10th Doctor shouting “what?” in Stone Cold Steve Austin’s face doesn’t exist yet.
Advertise your account with just one mental image?
Advertise your account with just one mental image?
It’s been a while. Since Twitter’s never ending inferno keeps getting fed, I think I’ll be here a little more. So expect some Raptor talk with the NBA season nearing, some wrasslin, and because I’m brow-deep in rewatching old Doctor Who, Who memes. Allons-y!
a man in a suit and tie is holding a vacuum cleaner and screaming .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is holding a vacuum cleaner and screaming .
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October 18, 2024 at 2:55 PM
It’s been a while. Since Twitter’s never ending inferno keeps getting fed, I think I’ll be here a little more. So expect some Raptor talk with the NBA season nearing, some wrasslin, and because I’m brow-deep in rewatching old Doctor Who, Who memes. Allons-y!