Category Archives: Chikara

My Favorite Ladies Matches of 2012

Last year I went on a bit of an odyssey discovering independent wrestling. This year I took an odyssey into a much deeper subset and found a culture that I really liked and even found myself becoming a part of … Continue reading

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A Ruff Look at Intergender Matches

So I’ve been thinking a lot about where I stand on intergender matches. Here are my thoughts from 3 different perspectives: a wrestling fan, a gentleman, and a dad. 1. Wrestling fan-First of all, as a wrestling fan, I want … Continue reading

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Steen Wolf-PWG

1. “Pretty” Peter Avalon, Freddy Bravo, & Ray Rosas vs. Famous B, Chris Kadillak, & Candice LeRae This was my first time being able to see all of these except for Avalon & Candice. Freddy Bravo’s gimmick is that he’s … Continue reading

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Raw Is Fire 1-30-2012

I’m sure you’re going to read many great recaps of the Royal Rumble that are already out there. But I wanted to just give my small opinion. It is very rare to find anything in wrestling that surprises me. Punk-Cena … Continue reading

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Joshimania Night 2

1. Cherry & Sawako Shimono vs. Toshie Uematsu & Gami Gami wrestled a very nice heel style. Shimono and Cherry worked very well as a tag team and engaging the crowd. I really liked Uematsu’s in-ring style. She is a … Continue reading

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A Ruff Look at the Past Year in Wrestling

I know this is a novel, but I would like to spend a moment to dedicate this blog to those of us who have gone on before this year. Though I did not know any of these personally, I would … Continue reading

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Joshimania Night 1

Here is the first night of Joshimania according to my stream-of-consciousness. We had a quick promo from Archibald Peck teasing a break-up with Veronica. 1. Archibald Peck & Los Ice Creams vs. Kaori Yoneyama, Hanako Nakamori & Tsubasa Kuragaki Now … Continue reading

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My Wrestling Christmas List

John Laryngitis-an off-screen role (ONLY) John Cena-intensity Alberto Del Rio-a promo that does not use the word “destiny” WWE Creative Team-creativity Divas-real women wrestlers and more than two minutes for matches (must be both; don’t do one or the other) … Continue reading

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Pro Wrestling Onslaught- Empire Ryzin’ 3 12-10-11

This is my first time to be able to attend a Pro Wrestling Onslaught show. (So if I misspell or get any names wrong, please forgive me.) They had a few hiccups overall. The main event’s challenger’s car was stalled … Continue reading

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Things I’m Thankful For-Wrestling Edition

It’s about that time of the year when we look at what we are thankful for. Yes, I know it’s cheesy, but I think it needs to be said. These are not in order of importance, just in an order … Continue reading

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