Check out this piece I did for MMA Uncensored Live (give ‘em a like on FB, will ya?) about MMA stars crossing into pro wrestling, which is a novelty here in the States with King Mo but is actually something of a tradition in Japan: … It’s fairly common in Japan. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Pro Wrestling
Explain Randy Orton to me
Random out of nowhere thought from watching Smackdown from last Friday on YouTube: Randy Orton just might be the worst “top guy” in over a decade. So-so work, no passion, bad promos, charisma of a wet brick. Why do kids like this guy? I don’t get the wrestling of these … Continue reading
Sorry guys, I totally Jon Jones’d this blog
I’ve been neglecting Mixed Marshall Arts the last several weeks, and for that I apologize. It’s mostly due to craziness, but a good kind of craziness! In addition to my weekly contributions to the MMA Uncensored Live! blog, I’ve now taken over as the main blogger (via Tumblr) for Spike … Continue reading
[Video] The Monday Main Event: Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat at Chi-Town Rumble ’89
Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat for the NWA Heavyweight Championship @ Chi-Town Rumble ’89 (February 20th, 1989) These two were magic whenever they squared off with each other. Flair has mentioned in several interviews that Steamboat was his favorite opponent. It’s easy to see why; not just because of … Continue reading
[Video] The Monday Main Event: Al Snow vs. Shane Douglas, 1995
Shane Douglas vs. Al Snow for the ECW Heavyweight Championship Wrestlepalooza ’98 (5/3/98) It’s hard for me to tell if this match holds up, because I loved it at the time and it makes me feel all tingly to watch it again. For my money, Snow was never better … Continue reading
The Monday Main Event: Terry Funk vs. Bruiser Brody, 1981
Terry Funk vs. Bruiser Brody Nagoya, Japan November 30th, 1981 Terry Funk you may know, Bruiser Brody you may know of. Of course, if you’re an older fan you DO know Brody. But my readership tends to be in my age group, if not younger, so you’ll have to forgive my … Continue reading
Awkward [VIDEO]: Anderson Silva Goes Nuts on Chael Sonnen, Guida & Maynard Spar Verbally Backstage, and More
It’s sort of a busy week, so I have to put the focus on writing that actually pays. Apologies if it seems like I’m phoning it in over here. Tons of awkwardness lately. Video #1: Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida, Round 6 Start watching at 8:12 or click here After … Continue reading
The Monday Main Event – War Games ’92
Welcome to a new installment here on Mixed Marshall Arts, the Monday Main Event. Each Monday, I’ll post a great and/or just plain entertaining goddamn match. This week’s Monday Main Event: WAR GAMES: Sting’s Squadron (Sting, Barry Windham, Dustin Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat, and Nikita Koloff) vs. The Dangerous Alliance (Rick … Continue reading
Who is the Best Professional Wrestler of This Criminally Exclusive List?
Cageside Seats is doing a fun, mostly harmless tournament by fan vote to determine…I guess just who everybody likes right now. I say it’s mostly harmless because there is some harm in having a list like this that includes guys like Randy Orton but not, say, Jerry Lawler or Lou … Continue reading
“Shear” Awesomeness
Raymond [Rougeau] runs in when Jacques is in the sleeper and then Brutus [Beefcake] pulls a weapon [the shears] on them. That’s weird, the more you think about it. They pretend he’s going to cut their hair and that’s why they’re scared, but no, dog, it’s because he’s about to … Continue reading