wrestling

Remembering Razor Ramon and Scott Hall's Genius Beyond Gimmicks

For all his sins and imperfections and human frailty, legendary wrestler Scott Hall reminded fans that these confrontations with the self are never…

Mar 21, 2022 • Passion Weiss

The Best Wrestling Matches of 2020

The showcase of the immortals returns.

Mar 1, 2021 • Staff

Body Slams and Hell Turns: On the Spectacle that is Wrestlemania

Evan McGarvey breaks down the experience that is Wrestlemania.

Apr 12, 2018 • Passion Weiss

Brains Over Brawn: A Tribute To Bobby Heenan

An eulogy for one of the greatest wrestling managers, announcers, and heels of all-time.

Sep 25, 2017 • Passion Weiss

What We Talk About When We Talk About Heels

Evan McGarvey takes a deep dive into wrestling's favorite villain, The Heel.

Apr 4, 2017 • Passion Weiss

The Best Wrestling Matches of 2015

Our guide to the best wrestling matches of 2015 breaks motherfucking backs like Ken Patera.

Jan 24, 2016 • Staff

Douglas Martin's Dirty Shoes: The Mountain Goats Go for the Title

Whether you dig wrestling or not, Mountain Goats' new album is for any lover of stories

Apr 6, 2015 • Douglas Martin

Douglas Martin's Dirty Shoes: The 10 Greatest Wrestling Matches of 2014

When he's not covering the best indie rock music in America, Douglas Martin is throwing steel chairs at heels.

Jan 13, 2015 • Douglas Martin

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