David Bixenspan Jul 15, 2020. 6 minute read
What’s the Legacy of Evolve Wrestling After Being Bought Out by WWE?
Two weeks ago, something that had been rumored for months became a reality: Reportedly, WWE has purchased Evolve Wrestling, the domestic promotion that had been a developmental affiliate the same way that PROGRESS and ICW in the U.K. were, from Sal Hamaoui, who bankrolled the promotion since its inception in…
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David Bixenspan Apr 3, 2020. 7 minute read
The Owen Hart Police Report Is a Chilling Reminder of WWE’s History with Worker Safety
Earlier this month, when the coronavirus pandemic and the safety measures designed to slow its spread started threatening not just pro wrestling, but the live event business in general, WWE’s public stance was curious. The situation did escalate quickly, but WWE’s initial defiance in the face of the novel coronavirus…
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David Bixenspan Jan 15, 2020. 5 minute read
The Other Guy, or the Case of Two La Parkas
On Saturday, the pro wrestling world suffered a major loss with the death of La Parka, a longtime top star wrestler in Mexico’s Lucha Libre AAA promotion. Real name Jesús Alfonso Escoboza Huerta, 54, Parka succumbed to organ failure stemming from in-ring injuries that he suffered in October. The wrestling…
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