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Covering the world of women's pro-wrestling, with the firm belief that women's wrestling shouldn't be resigned to the shadow of the men.

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and the best serenade/chant of the night

blackpool doing it the fuck right i applaud y’all

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"THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CHYNA"

The true story of CHYNA - The first woman to take on the male-dominated industry of wrestling and win.

Just when I’d started to lose hope in the gal looks like she’s doing something pretty exciting having recently turned up on social media at Mick Foley’s and apparently some WWE event?! Anyway I feel I owe it to her to donate to the project for all the childhood memories I hope some of you do too =)

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Dana White: Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg would sell over 2 million PPV buys

UFC president Dana White believes the promotion has a fight that would be MMA’s version of Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao so long as one of the participants can cut the weight to make the mega-bout official.

White spoke to Jim Rome on Wednesday about UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and her long simmering fued with former Strikeforce champion Cris ‘Cyborg’ Justino.

‘Cyborg’ has been itching for a fight with Rousey for the past few years, but the Brazilian currently fights at 145 pounds and the UFC has stated on several occasions that the only way they would make the matchup happen would be at bantamweight.

Despite his mixed emotions about ‘Cyborg’ based on previous interviews, White says he wants nothing more than for the fight with Rousey to happen and he’s hopeful that she will make the 135-pound weight limit for the first time later this year.

If ‘Cyborg’ can hit the mark and win her fight, White promises her next stop is the UFC and a showdown with Rousey.

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Whilst it’s good news, these statements certainly put the time-frame into question.

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Cyborg cutting weight to face Rousey

Glossed over it in my WWE related Rousey article, but how exciting is the news that Rousey v Cyborg may actually happen.

For those that don’t know, news has surfaced that Cris Cyborg is making the effort to cut weight to Rousey’s weight class (appearing to have hired a new nutritionist and set to fight in bantamweight division soon) and is under contract with UFC despite competing elsewhere.

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Kay Lee Ray joins ICW’s New Age Kliq

After assisting Stevie Boy in his Zero-G title win at Alex Kidd in London, KLR and Stevie double cross the Buck Boys to join heel faction the New Age Kliq.

Watch the drama unfold here: https://www.facebook.com/InsaneWrestling/videos/10153917490155620/

Whilst it’s bittersweet to see the Bucky Boys disbanded, this looks like an exciting prospect for both of them and should put a spotlight on the fantastic in ring work of Kay Lee Ray as well as Stevie Boys underrated abilities.

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Natalya & Emma d. Summer Rae & Layla

WWE Live Bournmouth 10th November 2014

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Reblogging for new followers ;)

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The Prospect of Ronda Rousey in WWE

Roddy Piper once gave the advice to UFC fighters to not go into fighting sports to be a lifer, and indeed wrestling’s greatest success stories have usually involved a big break into other forms of entertainment. While the hardcore fans may be disappointed, going into movies, writing or reality shows is no doubt a better move to protect your body and bank account. Whilst this advice goes for wrestlers too, looking at an MMA fighter’s career, the move into ‘sports entertainment’ seems a wise one however as such different disciplines, few seem able to seamlessly move between the two worlds.

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Above: Ronda in blockbuster Fast and Furious 7

We all saw Ronda’s delightful Wrestlemania moment and now the MMA and WWE news if full of teases regarding whether we may see her in a WWE ring again in the future with some reports alluding to a match as soon as Wrestlemania 32. Ronda who really only has one more MMA fight to prove - the now perhaps plausible, long anticipated match up against Cris Cyborg (the two star crossed opponents separated by weight classes) - has already seen success outside of the world of crippling someone in under a minute with several film appearances and a new phase of her career would be a good move. All I can say for her joining the WWE is the potential is huge.

Above: Cyborg, the other will they won’t they fight of this decade.

As stated, WWE has all the cards in its deck to revolutionise the women’s division in the next few years. NXT has an exciting Diva’s division, with rich characters, phenomenal ability and the right range of looks from believable athleticism to stunning beauty. Charlotte is the one to spearhead this due to her heritage - her debut was expected after mania but it’s yet to be seen whether the WWE can manage to make the most of a good thing.

With this in mind - that being a women’s wrestling product with focus on ability and performance (in short pro wrestling and not sports entertainment) - Rousey is a perfect fit. Whilst I sometimes lament the WWE’s handling of UFC existing in their ‘universe’, such as when it appears to get Brock over at the expense of everyone else in the WWE locker room it does bring the much needed authenticity to the squared circle with little effort required and as such Rousey is the perfect counterpart to Sasha Banks and Charlotte. 

Above: Ronda Rousey in the WWE could prove the perfect foil for the raw athleticism of NXT’s Charlotte.

Of course it’s always a gamble with a new star getting a huge push. Rousey has character sure, but it remains to be seen whether she could have the dimension needed of a true WWE star. As such, a heel persona makes sense for her debut to allow her the chance to grow before taking on a layered face role. Perhaps a surprise debut during a rerun of the Banks/Flair feud on the main stage of Raw to lead to a Wrestlemania debut for both women. The other gamble of course is an ever present fear of most wrestling fans - whether the WWE continue to make mistakes in their presentation of the very talented women on their roster. I dare say if HHH can keep Vince McMahon away from their programme they might stand a fighting chance. Regardless, right about now it would appear all the materials and talent you could want seem ready and waiting. The ball’s in your court WWE.

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Bull Nakano ‘91

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Angelico v Ivelisse

Another fine Lucha Underground match from what must be a couple of months ago now. The intergender matches are always superbly booked in LU, whether it’s Sexy Star being sold as a serious competitor for the vicious Pentagon Jr. or the way they played her match with powerhouse Big Ryck for a very different effect.

More up to date: I am loving them as trios champions with Son of Havoc! You have to love an unlikely team up like that. My all time favourite fantasy oddball team up would be Goldust, Stardust and Antonio Bizzarro!

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thanks to any new followers, i know we small but we appreciate it all!

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So just to say, my intentions with this blog were to be more journalistic about women’s wrestling but as my schedule has proved too busy it’s become more of a ‘when I have a spare minute’ thing. However I shall aim to improve!

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If you missed Sexy Star vs Pentagon Jr.

Stunning luchadora facing one of the company’s top heels. Love it.

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Kay Lee Ray pleasant surprise at ICW: Alex Kidd In London

I recently attended my first ICW show at KOKO in Camden as part of their Insane Entertainment System Tour. It was a magnificent spectacle and easily my favourite live event to date. Rather unsurprisingly there were no women’s matches on the card and I remember being disappointed that the inimitable Kay Lee Ray, who I’d been a fan of since British Bootcamp, had been announced to return to ICW the night prior in Birmingham.

However she made a short but sweet appearance in a run-in representing ned faction The Bucky Boys, to help Stevie Boy secure the Zero-G title in a mile a minute 6-man bout.

I’d love to see her in a singles action but it was a treat nonetheless.

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Sexy Star battles top heel Pentagon Jr.

Catching up on Lucha Underground, Sexy Star continues to be my idol. The fact that the company put her in a fantastic feud with one of their top heels, another favourite of mine from the roster, Pentagon Jr. following a shocker match winning Super Fly’s mask solidifies my stance on the companies approach to the ladies in the ring. Ivelisse continues to be exciting too but I would like to see more luchadoras. In a way having relatively few female competitors adds authenticity as they are believably competitive with the rest of the roster, they really are great - rather than them having the same old sideshow feel to the guys on the roster.

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First things first

Sorry for neglecting the blog. I don’t have much time to watch wrestling lately and less to write about it but I do my best!

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Sexy Star saves Melissa Santos from Pentagon, Jr. (Lucha Underground, 4/15/15)

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Oh shit. *runs to catch up on LU*