Nick | Scorpion Death Talk
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Our charity stream with @giantbomb.bsky.social starts NOW! Help us raise money for VEAP and KICK ICE OUT!!
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January 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Our charity stream with @giantbomb.bsky.social starts NOW! Help us raise money for VEAP and KICK ICE OUT!!
www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow
www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow
The AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door of video game crossovers. Can't wait to watch this on Friday and support a great and important cause.
MinnMax is teaming up with @giantbomb.bsky.social this Friday at 5pm Central for an ICE Out charity stream from our studio in Minneapolis.
It'll be simulcast on all channels...
www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow
www.youtube.com/minnmax
www.twitch.tv/giantbomb
www.youtube.com/giantbomb
It'll be simulcast on all channels...
www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow
www.youtube.com/minnmax
www.twitch.tv/giantbomb
www.youtube.com/giantbomb
January 27, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door of video game crossovers. Can't wait to watch this on Friday and support a great and important cause.
Submitted my top 10 to VoW's poll this year! Their list is always great for finding hidden gems, especially in the honorable mentions. Excited to see how the rest of the list pans out!
Welcome to the Voices of Wrestling 2025 Match of the Year Poll!
We begin our 14th annual countdown with an introduction to the project, a look at our voting pool, and the matches that finished outside of our Top 100.
www.voicesofwrestling.com/2026/01/26/v...
We begin our 14th annual countdown with an introduction to the project, a look at our voting pool, and the matches that finished outside of our Top 100.
www.voicesofwrestling.com/2026/01/26/v...
Voices of Wrestling 2025 Match of the Year: Introduction & Honorable Mentions
Welcome to the Voices of Wrestling 2025 Match of the Year Poll! We begin our countdown with an introduction & honorable mentions.
www.voicesofwrestling.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Submitted my top 10 to VoW's poll this year! Their list is always great for finding hidden gems, especially in the honorable mentions. Excited to see how the rest of the list pans out!
We should think about the creative side of wrestling more. I wrote an article about why in which I compare wrestlers & musicians. It may be the only place online where Jerry Garcia and AEW + Bryan Danielson are mentioned in proximity.
Check it out on substack:
Check it out on substack:
Wrestling is The Grateful Dead of Theater
Or jazz, if that's more your thing
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January 21, 2026 at 9:51 PM
We should think about the creative side of wrestling more. I wrote an article about why in which I compare wrestlers & musicians. It may be the only place online where Jerry Garcia and AEW + Bryan Danielson are mentioned in proximity.
Check it out on substack:
Check it out on substack:
As I said a few days ago, there's never been a better time to get into TJPW. Most underrated promotion in the world right now. scorpiondeathtalk.substack.com/p/you-should...
January 9, 2026 at 3:23 AM
As I said a few days ago, there's never been a better time to get into TJPW. Most underrated promotion in the world right now. scorpiondeathtalk.substack.com/p/you-should...
Every so often I get a post on my feed that says something like "all wrestling these days is the same!" My response is always "watch some @tjpw2013.bsky.social"
Wrote an article explaining why, and it's up now on my substack!
Wrote an article explaining why, and it's up now on my substack!
You Should Be Watching Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling
TJPW is one of the most consistent promotions in the world. Why aren't more people talking about it?
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January 7, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Every so often I get a post on my feed that says something like "all wrestling these days is the same!" My response is always "watch some @tjpw2013.bsky.social"
Wrote an article explaining why, and it's up now on my substack!
Wrote an article explaining why, and it's up now on my substack!
Wrote almost two thousand words on my favorite match of 2025: Saya Kamitani vs. Tam Nakano at Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom! Check it out!
Scorpion Death Talk's 2025 Match of the Year: Saya Kamitani vs. Tam Nakano at Stardom All-Star Grand Queendom
One of the best retirement matches ever is my match of the year for 2025.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Wrote almost two thousand words on my favorite match of 2025: Saya Kamitani vs. Tam Nakano at Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom! Check it out!
My wrestler of the year, beating out a talented field, is CMLL's Mistico, who had a year for the ages in 2025.
More on Substack.
More on Substack.
Scorpion Death Talk's 2025 Wrestler of the Year: Mistico
El rey de plata y oro stands alone, beating out a strong crop of contenders
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December 24, 2025 at 5:38 AM
My wrestler of the year, beating out a talented field, is CMLL's Mistico, who had a year for the ages in 2025.
More on Substack.
More on Substack.
CMLL is on another level this year. This all womens show has shown how strong that division has gotten in the last year.
October 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
CMLL is on another level this year. This all womens show has shown how strong that division has gotten in the last year.
Mistico vs. MJF was once in a lifetime. A transcendental match at the hottest promotion in the world's biggest show of the year. I'm not sure I've ever seen two guys have the crowd in the palm of their hands quite like this. #92AniversarioCMLL
September 20, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Mistico vs. MJF was once in a lifetime. A transcendental match at the hottest promotion in the world's biggest show of the year. I'm not sure I've ever seen two guys have the crowd in the palm of their hands quite like this. #92AniversarioCMLL
Long time no see! Wrote about my favorite matches of July, featuring TJPW, Stardom, ROH, AEW and CMLL.
My Favorite Matches of July 2025
Who knew a briefcase arc would feel so meaningful
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August 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Long time no see! Wrote about my favorite matches of July, featuring TJPW, Stardom, ROH, AEW and CMLL.
My biggest issue with conversation about tonight's TNA show is the hand-waving away of legitimate criticism with "well it's making money!" Numbers are fun to look at, but drawing power is not a defense of subjective quality. 2 years in a row where a babyface challenger should've won and they waited.
July 21, 2025 at 6:25 AM
My biggest issue with conversation about tonight's TNA show is the hand-waving away of legitimate criticism with "well it's making money!" Numbers are fun to look at, but drawing power is not a defense of subjective quality. 2 years in a row where a babyface challenger should've won and they waited.
A lot of great matches to talk about from June! This month's article features matches from CMLL, Stardom, NJPW and AEW!
What were your favorites last month?
What were your favorites last month?
My Favorite Matches of June 2025
Fluorescent lightbulbs, a couple of unmaskings, and more!
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July 19, 2025 at 2:33 AM
A lot of great matches to talk about from June! This month's article features matches from CMLL, Stardom, NJPW and AEW!
What were your favorites last month?
What were your favorites last month?
As AEW continues to exist I hope we get rid of this “wrestlers NEED a WrestleMania moment” narrative.
AEW has done a good job, especially in 2025, of creating unique experiences for their wrestlers.
It’s not just All In, either. You can work Arena Mexico, the Tokyo Dome, etc
AEW has done a good job, especially in 2025, of creating unique experiences for their wrestlers.
It’s not just All In, either. You can work Arena Mexico, the Tokyo Dome, etc
On The D'Amore Drop, Scott D'Amore thinks that The Young Bucks could leave AEW and have a WWE WrestleMania moment.
July 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
As AEW continues to exist I hope we get rid of this “wrestlers NEED a WrestleMania moment” narrative.
AEW has done a good job, especially in 2025, of creating unique experiences for their wrestlers.
It’s not just All In, either. You can work Arena Mexico, the Tokyo Dome, etc
AEW has done a good job, especially in 2025, of creating unique experiences for their wrestlers.
It’s not just All In, either. You can work Arena Mexico, the Tokyo Dome, etc
I recently made it a goal to expose myself to better wrestling discourse. Inspired by this I wrote up a list of 5 creators that celebrate the best of wrestling (but also don’t shy away from thoughtful criticism)
Feel free to drop your favs in the replies!
Feel free to drop your favs in the replies!
Five Wrestling Content Creators with Good Vibes
It's not ALL toxicity and AEW vs. WWE debates
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July 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I recently made it a goal to expose myself to better wrestling discourse. Inspired by this I wrote up a list of 5 creators that celebrate the best of wrestling (but also don’t shy away from thoughtful criticism)
Feel free to drop your favs in the replies!
Feel free to drop your favs in the replies!
It’s been a great year. Wrote up my front runners for yearly awards at this point, including Wrestler and Match of the Year, amongst others. Wrestlers and matches from across the globe, including AEW, CMLL, Stardom, NJPW and WWE, are featured.
Check it out and let me know what your picks are!
Check it out and let me know what your picks are!
Scorpion Death Talk's 2025 Best Wrestling of the Year (So Far)
Wrestling is still, in fact, good
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July 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
It’s been a great year. Wrote up my front runners for yearly awards at this point, including Wrestler and Match of the Year, amongst others. Wrestlers and matches from across the globe, including AEW, CMLL, Stardom, NJPW and WWE, are featured.
Check it out and let me know what your picks are!
Check it out and let me know what your picks are!
ICYMI, I wrote about how Hangman’s story - and its focus on empathy and growth - has been so refreshing in an industry that often does storytelling by the numbers. #AEW
Still over the moon after #AEW All In, so I wrote some words on @hangmanpage.bsky.social's arc, and why it has felt so distinct and important. Wrestling is awesome.
Hangman Adam Page Forever
In which AEW's hero overcomes adversity through empathy
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July 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
ICYMI, I wrote about how Hangman’s story - and its focus on empathy and growth - has been so refreshing in an industry that often does storytelling by the numbers. #AEW
Still over the moon after #AEW All In, so I wrote some words on @hangmanpage.bsky.social's arc, and why it has felt so distinct and important. Wrestling is awesome.
Hangman Adam Page Forever
In which AEW's hero overcomes adversity through empathy
scorpiondeathtalk.substack.com
July 14, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Still over the moon after #AEW All In, so I wrote some words on @hangmanpage.bsky.social's arc, and why it has felt so distinct and important. Wrestling is awesome.
Final #AEWAllIn winner predictions:
Outrunners
Conglomeration
Sons of Texas
Moné
Okada
Briscoe/Athena (gauntlets)
Young Bucks
Fletcher
Patriarchy
Opps
Hangman
Outrunners
Conglomeration
Sons of Texas
Moné
Okada
Briscoe/Athena (gauntlets)
Young Bucks
Fletcher
Patriarchy
Opps
Hangman
July 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Final #AEWAllIn winner predictions:
Outrunners
Conglomeration
Sons of Texas
Moné
Okada
Briscoe/Athena (gauntlets)
Young Bucks
Fletcher
Patriarchy
Opps
Hangman
Outrunners
Conglomeration
Sons of Texas
Moné
Okada
Briscoe/Athena (gauntlets)
Young Bucks
Fletcher
Patriarchy
Opps
Hangman
Wrote this article a 4 months back and Lee Moriarty's creativity, especially with the ropes, was on full display again tonight. With Blue Panther's rope breaks exhausted, Moriarty used the ropes to make his match-ending submission more effective.
July 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Wrote this article a 4 months back and Lee Moriarty's creativity, especially with the ropes, was on full display again tonight. With Blue Panther's rope breaks exhausted, Moriarty used the ropes to make his match-ending submission more effective.
A no doubt about it, potential match of the year classic from Bandido and Takeshita. Both of these guys are next level and both are barely into their 30s. Wrestling fans are so lucky to be able to watch these two. #ROHSupercard
July 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
A no doubt about it, potential match of the year classic from Bandido and Takeshita. Both of these guys are next level and both are barely into their 30s. Wrestling fans are so lucky to be able to watch these two. #ROHSupercard
That Swerve/Hangman sit down segment was one of the best things #AEW has ever done. Two men who have gone through hell together, deciding to talk things out and move forward rather than letting the resentment continue. It's not often you see wrestlers attempt legitimate growth like that.
July 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
That Swerve/Hangman sit down segment was one of the best things #AEW has ever done. Two men who have gone through hell together, deciding to talk things out and move forward rather than letting the resentment continue. It's not often you see wrestlers attempt legitimate growth like that.
Hangman Adam Page is totally winning the #AEW World Championship at All In on Saturday...or maybe he isn't?
Why Hangman Adam Page is Winning at AEW All In (And Why He's Losing)
Jon Moxley's divisive AEW title reign has an obvious off ramp at All In. But will he actually lose the title?
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July 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Hangman Adam Page is totally winning the #AEW World Championship at All In on Saturday...or maybe he isn't?
If you don't normally watch #AEW Collision, I'd recommend tuning in tonight to check out FTR vs. Outrunners. Not sure how it'll play on TV but in the arena it was one of my favorite tag matches of the year so far.
July 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
If you don't normally watch #AEW Collision, I'd recommend tuning in tonight to check out FTR vs. Outrunners. Not sure how it'll play on TV but in the arena it was one of my favorite tag matches of the year so far.