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View ArticleWho has the best chances at winning WWE's 'Money in the Bank' pay-per-view?
Winning actually matters in this pro wrestling event, so let's see who has the best chances at grabbing the briefcases
View ArticleA day after 'Money in the Bank,' the WWE arrives in Brooklyn
A day after Money in the Bank, the WWE arrives in Brooklyn.
View ArticleWrestling's Greatest Shoots, Volume 4: Wendi Richter vs. The Spider, a.k.a....
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View ArticleA Fan's Notes: Let's Talk About Mark Cuban
Over the weekend, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban took to his blog — normally an outpost for stock investing advice, third-way political obser...
View ArticleWrestling's Greatest Shoots, Volume 5: Brian Pillman vs. Kevin Sullivan
It's SuperBrawl VI, on February 11, 1996, and color commentator Dusty Rhodes is giddy with anticipation. "This right here is loaded and will be outta ...
View ArticleSummerSlam preview and Daniel Bryan
Daniel Bryan somehow convinced WWE that he's a star. Now can he convince himself?
View ArticleThe Masked Man Podcast: Jensen Karp and Aubrey Sitterson Talk SummerSlam
On this very special SummerSlam podcast, David The Masked Man Shoemaker is joined by comedian, gallery owner, and former WWE writer Jensen Karp (@Je...
View ArticleAn interview with WWE superstar and corporate officer Triple H
The WWE superstar and corporate honcho discusses his career and "the business."
View ArticleB.S. Report: Gus Ramsey and The Masked Man
Bill Simmons calls up his friend Gus Ramsey to talk about Ramsey catching a foul ball. Then, David Shoemaker comes on to talk about his Triple H inter...
View ArticleWWE villains are supposed to make you mad, and that's something to cheer about
Wrestling villains are supposed to make you mad. That's something to cheer about.
View Article'Total Divas,' 'Night of Champions,' and where reality television meets pro...
Total Divas, Night of Champions, and the nexus of unreality.
View ArticleDaniel Bryan, the WWE Championship, and the art of delayed gratification
Daniel Bryan, the WWE Championship, and the art of delayed gratification.
View ArticleJerry 'The King' Lawler and Memphis wrestling are still alive and drop-kicking
Jerry "The King" Lawler and Memphis wrestling are still alive and drop-kicking, 40 miles south.
View ArticleThe Masked Man and Peter Rosenberg Podcast: Reviewing the State of the WWE
The Masked Man welcomes Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg to the podcast as they discuss Battleground, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, and the semi-dire state of pro wr...
View ArticleAfter 'Battleground,' WWE needs Daniel Bryan, or somebody, to succeed
After Battleground, WWE needs Daniel Bryan - or somebody - to succeed.
View ArticleThe Masked Man and Peter Rosenberg Podcast: The Rise of the Rhodes Family and...
"The Masked Man" David Shoemaker and Peter Rosenberg lock up in the second episode of their still-unnamed pro wrestling podcast to discuss the goings-...
View ArticleThe WWE midseason awards - taking stock of 2013 six months after 'WrestleMania'
Even if there is no "season" in pro wrestling, we're taking stock of 2013, six months after WrestleMania 29.
View ArticleThe Masked Man and Peter Rosenberg Podcast: With Special Guest Andrew Goldstein
David Shoemaker and Peter Rosenberg are joined by Andrew Goldstein to discuss Hell in a Cell, Triple H's self-promotion, and the best WWE has had to o...
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