http://www.wrestling101.com Provides the latest articles from the WWE, TNA, RoH and more from Wrestling101.com Copyright 2009 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:56:33 -0400 The turning point in Christians solo career came during his old mate The Rocks highly entertaining Hollywood heel run in 2003 in a backstage segment where he asked the action hero to sign a copy of The Scorpion King. After Rock signed it To Christian my favourite wrestler The Great One took time out to give some advice. Telling him Carpe diem Rocky delivered a motivational speech encouraging Christian to seize the day. Christian seemed to take this advice to heart winning his second Intercontinental Title at Judgment Day 2003 in a Battle Royal consisting entirely of former Intercontinental Champions he lost and regained it from Booker T. over the course of that summer. Sporting new shorter-hairstyle wardrobe and cocky-cool persona he began referring to himself as The New Peoples Champion and his fans as Peeps and the Peepulation... http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/thebigboot/1161/ Now That's What I Call Wrestling http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/thebigboot/1161/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:10:00 -0400 Everyone knew it was coming. It was simply a matter of where and when. Fans all over the world knew it was only a matter of time until Prodigal Son returned home to WWE a born again Christian. Internet rumours had the Canadian set to re-debut by costing old-rival Jeff Hardy the WWE Title at the 2009 Royal Rumble... http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/thebigboot/1159/ Now That's What I Call Wrestling http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/thebigboot/1159/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:47:00 -0400 While Raw concerns itself with legacies and billionaire owners and Smackdown with sought-after briefcases and attempts to de-mask Tuesday nights are where a mixture of wily veterans and talented starlets do battle for supremacy inside the ring. ECWs current incarnation may be a far cry from the thrill-seeking death-defying promotion of the 90s but WWEs third brand has risen from the ashes to become one of the most gripping hours of televised wrestling on the planet... http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/ruse/1158/ Ruse's Muses http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/ruse/1158/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:18:00 -0400 Rumours and speculation make up a big part of the online wrestling landscape. Always have always will. One rumour that wont go away is that Eric Bischoff and/or Hulk Hogan are going to launch their own wrestling company in an attempt to give Vince McMahon serious competition. Recently the story gained more credence when it was reported that Bischoff and Hogan have had talks with CMT about creating a new wrestling promotion that would air on the channel... http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/thebigboot/1157/ Now That's What I Call Wrestling http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/thebigboot/1157/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:45:00 -0400 Its a new year and TheBigBoot is back and ready to rumble. February brings many things: snow Valentines Day the Fifth Round Proper of the F.A. Cup and once every four years we get February 29th Leap Day. In the world of journalism it also brings Year End Awards. Historically this was because of magazine deadlines and the time needed to compile votes. It is a tradition that continues to this day in the world of print in publications related to a whole range of sports hobbies pass-times including those magazines and newsletters dedicated to that weird and wonderful thing we call professional wrestling... http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/thebigboot/1155/ Now That's What I Call Wrestling http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/thebigboot/1155/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:10:31 -0400 WWE seems intent on elevating fresh talent into the main event picture and that is likely to give different men their chance at claiming world title gold - MVP John Morrison and John Cenas latest nemesis The Miz a possible three. But one other man has been waiting in the wings for quite some time. Since 2002 Shelton Benjamin has wowed many with his athletic prowess and technical qualities and numerous figures have implored for the Gold Standard to be given a championship run - so far to no avail... http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/ruse/1153/ Ruse's Muses http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/ruse/1153/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:28:00 -0400 The names of some WWE performers are known far and beyond the world of wrestling but others are not even given recognition from inside their own backyard. David Ruse looks at the top five underrated stars WWE currently has at its disposal... http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/ruse/1148/ Ruse's Muses http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/ruse/1148/ Mon, 25 May 2009 20:18:00 -0400 Over the past couple years television has seen the emergence of The Reality Show these shows showcase the real life antics of individuals performance and give the audience the opportunity to vote for their performance. This gives the audience the impression that they have control over what they are watching and that they make the decisions on aspects of the show. Reality is defined as the state or quality of being real and there is nothing more real than the Wrestling business... http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/thefightclub/1144/ The Fight Club http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/thefightclub/1144/ Thu, 07 May 2009 16:45:43 -0400 When it's time for Wrestlemania everything else fades into insignificance. We need escapism in this world we need great entertainment and to watch great athletes. Wrestlemania is all that and more. In a Three Count special it's time to look back over the history of the event that changed wrestling forever... http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/ttc/297/ The Three Count http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/ttc/297/ Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Wow its been a while since I wrote that little two word intro Yes folks those that care or remember The Live Wire is back for a WrestleMania special Some of you may even still be reading - as such I claim the moral victory. A lot has happened since I put the keyboard away on a regular basis names have risen to the top of the wrestling world names have fallen from grace and a few have gone to the great Squared Circle in the sky... http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/TonyC/1140/ The Live Wire - By Tony Cottam http://www.wrestling101.com/101/article/TonyC/1140/ Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:54:00 -0400