Do you want to be a professional wrestler? You may not be built for that life. But Chandler Hopkins is. “It takes a whole different human being to just be willing to throw themselves at the ground nonstop,” Hopkins laughs as we discuss some of the matches we’ve seen. And the thing is, if and […]
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When Stephanie Cardona, aka Red Velvet, tells you that she’s a fighter, believe her. Some haven’t, and they found out the truth quickly. “Sometimes people think that they can try me because I’m small until I’m like, all right, bring it,” said Cardona, all 5-foot-2 of her, not 5-foot-1 like the internet wants you to
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Rolando Dy found a new girlfriend, and he’s in love. “Actually, I don’t like MMA anymore,” said the UFC veteran. “I just like to fight. I felt like I had a girlfriend for like 15 years, then I found this very pretty girl, bare-knuckle. And I fell in love with bare-knuckle, so I don’t love
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Despite hailing from New York City’s forgotten borough, Staten Islander Vinny Pacifico is doing everything in his power to make sure he’s remembered. Literally. That means wrestling, acting, sponsor gigs, interviews, podcasts, and precious little time for anything else. But there’s nowhere else the 25-year-old would rather be. Needless to say, he’s come a long
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Danny Limelight had a heck of a year in 2024. He got engaged to his lady Ana, and he continues writing screenplays that are getting serious interest. As far as his acting career goes, it was one for the books. “I got to do four movies and two TV shows,” he said. “I got to
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Josh Barnett has always been a purist. This was abundantly clear during his storied mixed martial arts career, but now, at 47, the former UFC heavyweight champion is preaching the gospel in pro wrestling, primarily through his latest endeavor, Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport. And he’s having the time of his life while doing it. “I enjoy
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Let’s get this out of the way right from the start. If I hit the lottery tomorrow, I’m buying a publishing company and hiring Brad Balukjian to write books like The Six Pack (and his previous one, The Wax Pack) about every sport. That’s how much his work hits my personal sweet spot. For the
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When recently talking with Jack Darrell, owner and CEO of the Micro Wrestling Federation (MWF) out of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, I asked him if any of his wrestlers would be available to chat about the promotion. Darrell didn’t hesitate, telling me Jacob Brooks, aka Lil Show, was “the guy.” Having seen the MWF’s Discovery Channel
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Is Japan ready for Starboy Charlie? Well, the pro wrestling scene better be, because the Bay Area standout is back on the road and in the Land of the Rising Sun, where he recently debuted for NOAH. That’s a big deal for any wrestler, and Charlie (Hilder) is no different. “I’m real excited because, at
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It’s a question that had to be asked. When Slice Boogie and Danny Limelight team up for matches south of the border, how are these two Puerto Ricans received in Mexico? “They need somebody to boo,” Slice responds, not missing a beat. “They hate us because we’ve been kicking their ass in wrestling and kicking
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