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J.D, a 27 year old sports fanatic from Cleveland, has been a devoted and lifelong pro wrestling fan for the last 22 of his life. His opinions are ones that will make you mad, make you sad but most of all, make you think. His writing skills are impeccable and his work will leave you wanting more.

WWE

Hell Frozen Over: CM Punk Returns To WWE

J.D. Phillips Nov 13, 2019

Wait…. That title isn’t right. “CM Punk returns to FS1 for FOX Sports” … Honestly, I don’t know what to definitively label this article because of the possible nature of this big return. It’s all confusion and rumors dating…
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WWE

Forever The Viper’s Nest: Randy Orton Re-signs With WWE

J.D. Phillips Nov 6, 2019

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1191942674603020288 For pretty much all of 2019, WWE has made it an absolute priority to lock down their stars for years. Some stars that really didn’t need new contracts as they aren’t making many…
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NJPW

Road To WrestleKingdom: Huge Title Stakes Announced

J.D. Phillips Nov 5, 2019

WrestleKingdom 14 is less than two months away and with everything going on in New Japan Pro Wrestling right now, they only just raised the stakes. So originally the plans were as follows: Mr. Destino himself Tetsuya Naito vs the…
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WWE

Taken Over: Why Adding NXT To Survivor Series Was WWE’s Best Decision

J.D. Phillips Nov 2, 2019

It is no secret that about 85 to 90% of the reason why the “WWE Universe” still watches WWE is because of their diamond brand, NXT. Ever since NXT went from a game show to a third brand, NXT has elevated professional wrestling as well…
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WWE

Women At War: NXT TakeOver War Games Taken To Another Level

J.D. Phillips Oct 31, 2019

Since 1987, bodies have been dropped. Careers have been shortened And legends were solidified. All because of one concept…War Games. A concept where two rings were surrounded by a deluxe steel cage and all hell broke loose. …
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NJPW

The Rain Continues: NJPW King Of Pro Wrestling Review

J.D. Phillips Oct 14, 2019

https://twitter.com/njpwglobal/status/1183729523180920833 We are less than 3 months away from Wrestle Kingdom 14 and one of NJPW’s biggest shows of the year, King Of Pro Wrestling happened this morning and it was a really amazing…
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NJPW

Jon Moxley STRIPPED Of IWGP United States Championship-New Champion Crowned

J.D. Phillips Oct 14, 2019

https://twitter.com/njpwglobal/status/1183629640323088386 Earlier this year during the finals of Best Of Super Juniors, the debuting Jon Moxley defeated Juice Robinson to become IWGP United States Champion. Unfortunately afterward,…
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WWE

WWE NXT Live On USA 10/9 Review

J.D. Phillips Oct 10, 2019

NXT on USA continues to bring the action to Wednesday nights. After last week, the landscape of NXT has changed. The return of Finn Balor to NXT for the first time in years. The return of Tommaso Ciampa to NXT for the first time…
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AEW

AEW Dynamite On TNT 10/9 Debut Episode Review

J.D. Phillips Oct 10, 2019

Two weeks in and All Elite Wrestling continues to be one of the hottest things on Wednesday nights. Last week was a success and last night was another huge success. Storylines progressed… Opportunities were seized… And…
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AEW

AEW Dynamite On TNT 10/9 Episode Preview

J.D. Phillips Oct 9, 2019

Last week, All Elite Wrestling exceeded expectations with their debut episode on TNT. They defeated WWE’s NXT and storylines were progressed for AEW Full Gear. Cody got attacked by Chris Jericho, Cody attacked Jericho, Jericho has a…
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Gaming

Step Inside: WWE2K20 MyCareer Trailer Review

J.D. Phillips Oct 8, 2019

For the last 5 or so years, WWE and 2K have partnered up to make their video game series, WWE 2K. Since WWE 2K14, the franchise has been elevated but has struggled as well to keep a fanbase. Allow me to explain… Since WWE2K15,…
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Gaming

PlayStation 5 Officially Debuts In 2020

J.D. Phillips Oct 8, 2019

With video gaming and technology in general, it’s about evolution. Every year, a new iPhone comes out...a new Apple Watch comes out…something new always comes out. In the video gaming world though, while games are constant throughout…
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Gaming

New Decade, New Games: Top Five Most Anticipated 2020 Video Games…So Far

J.D. Phillips Oct 8, 2019

Every year, the video game industry continues to show why they are a multi-billion dollar enterprise. Releasing new games, new consoles, new game streaming, and subscription services, video games continue to evolve from what we used to be…
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NFL

Bark Of The Dawg: Browns vs 49ers Week 5 Review

J.D. Phillips Oct 8, 2019

2-2. The Browns were tied but in 1st place in the AFC North after Week 4. Things were great, momentum was high, spirits were lifted… Did you notice those past tense words I just used? Were…Was… Because the Browns were…
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NFL

AFC North Week 5 Recap

J.D. Phillips Oct 8, 2019

Over a quarter of the season has come and gone and the AFC North has been drastically transformed from previous years. It’s no longer a battle between Baltimore and Pittsburgh for ownership of the division. It is now between Baltimore and…
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WWE

Cain And Able: Cain Velasquez Officially A Member Of WWE

J.D. Phillips Oct 4, 2019

World Wrestling Entertainment and Ultimate Fighting Championship have had…quite the interesting relationship throughout the last few years. UFC President Dana White being in attendance for WWE shows... WWE allowing Brock Lesnar to…
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WWE

Smokeshow Tryout: Scarlett Bordeaux Tries Out For WWE

J.D. Phillips Oct 4, 2019

One of the most stunning, beautiful and alluring talents in wrestling right now, may just be heading to WWE. According to The Wrestling Observer, Scarlett Bordeaux just had a WWE tryout this past week. Now as all tryouts are, either…
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WWE

NXToo Sweet: Why The OC May Be Headed To NXT

J.D. Phillips Oct 4, 2019

https://twitter.com/BRWrestling/status/1179557411771670529 This past week on NXT, we saw the shocking return of Finn Balor to the black and yellow brand and from his words, it looks like he’s staying in NXT for a while. So this got us…
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WWE

WWE NXT Live On USA 10/2 Review

J.D. Phillips Oct 2, 2019

The third week of the Black and Yellow brand on USA Network and the first time NXT was two full hours only on USA. And with competition on another network in the same timeslot, NXT had to make some huge waves in this new Wednesday Night…
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AEW

AEW Dynamite On TNT 10/2 Debut Episode Review

J.D. Phillips Oct 2, 2019

AEW Dynamite had its debut episode and it was quite a debut, but did it live to the hype? Did it live up to the anticipation? Was it worth all the sacrifice and hard work that took place to make change happen in wrestling? Well…
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NFL

Bark Of The Dawg: Browns vs Ravens Week 4 Review

J.D. Phillips Oct 2, 2019

1-2. One easy win over the New York Jets. One embarrassment at the hands of the Tennessee Titans. One close game against the Los Angeles Rams. Second in the AFC North and having to face the Ravens to see who gets 1st place in…
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NFL

AFC North Week 4 Recap

J.D. Phillips Oct 2, 2019

The AFC North has been a roller coaster of shockers and stunners since Week 1. This week has been no different. With the Ravens leading the division and the Browns second in the division, one of those two had to take the top spot. With…
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AEW

AEW Dynamite On TNT 10/2 Debut Episode Preview

J.D. Phillips Oct 1, 2019

ALL IN… Double Or Nothing… Fyter Fest… Fight For The Fallen… ALL OUT… All those events, all that hype, all have led to tomorrow night. For the first time, All Elite Wrestling will have its first weekly episode of their…
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WWE

FINALLY: The Rock Returning For Smackdown On FOX Premiere

J.D. Phillips Sep 30, 2019

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1178780805184806913 A few days ago, I wrote an article titled “Laying The Smackdown: A Look Back Through 20 Years Of Smackdown”. And it included many moments but one definitive photo and that was of…
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Wrestling

Keys To The Kingdom: ROH Extends Matt Taven’s Contract

J.D. Phillips Sep 30, 2019

https://twitter.com/MattTaven/status/1178176740037804032 Ring of Honor has a number of big stars on their roster but a huge star over the last few months has been the now, former ROH World Champion Matt Taven. The leader of The…
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