I Bought Tickets For WrestleMania 40 In Philadelphia!

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Less than a year ago, I announced that WrestleMania 40 was coming to Philadelphia. Today, I bought my tickets for this two-day WWE extravaganza in my hometown. Read on for more details.

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TNA/IMPACT Wrestling Book Update: Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon

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I recently had the opportunity to speak with Brian Solomon, one of the greatest professional wrestling journalists in the business. He invited me on his show, Shut Up And Wrestle to provide an update on my book about the first 20 years of TNA/IMPACT Wrestling. It was a pleasure speaking with Brian, and you can listen to the full episode below. Enjoy!

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Available Now: WWE 2K23

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WWE 2K23 is the latest installment in the long-running series of professional wrestling video games, and the successor to WWE 2K22. Developed by 2K and Visual Concepts, this game has an extensive roster of WWE Superstars and Legends, as well as a wide variety of match types and game modes.

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WWE Raw: Ultimate Warrior’s Last Public Appearance

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The night after WWE WrestleMania XXX in New Orleans, the Ultimate Warrior was on Monday Night Raw for what would wind up being his last public appearance. Thankfully, I was one of the thousands in attendance that night. Below is a video I shot of the Ultimate Warrior’s last public appearance and last time in a WWE ring.

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Philadelphia Hosting WrestleMania 40

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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, PHL Sports and WWE are proud to announce that Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia will host WWE’s pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania 40, on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 2024. The news was first reported by Philadelphia Inquirer and Sports Business Journal.

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Book Update: Brian James

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Oh, you didn’t know? The latest interview for my book about the first 20 years of TNA/IMPACT Wrestling was with the legendary Brian James. As someone who grew up watching Brian as The Roadie with Jeff Jarrett, Road Dogg in The New Age Outlaws and D-Generation X, and B.G. James in TNA, I was thrilled to have the chance to speak with him at length.

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Diamond Dallas Page: Relentless Movie Trailer

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Michael with the founder of DDP Yoga, Diamond Dallas Page.

Have you watched the Diamond Dallas Page documentary Relentless? Check out the movie trailer below to see what it’s all about, and watch the full documentary here.

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WWE’s Vince McMahon Agreed to Pay $12 Million in Hush Money to Four Women

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Vince McMahon, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.’s longtime leader, agreed to pay more than $12 million over the past 16 years to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity, an amount far larger than previously known. Below is the rest of the full story, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.

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Book Review — Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik

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Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik by Brian Solomon explores the tumultuous life and career of The Sheik — one of the most enigmatic figures in the history of pro wrestling. Does Brian’s book do The Sheik justice? Read on for my review.

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