Thursday, September 30, 2010

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot!

The name of Surf Graffiti will probably mean very little to you. In fact it meant very little to me until I heard it for the first time a few weeks ago.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop on ESPN - TV Review

It was considered a dream match-up, but did it live up to expectations? That was what I was hoping to find out by watching UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop, shown live in the early hours of this past Sunday morning on ESPN here in Britain.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Ultimate Challenge Showdown on Sky Sports - TV Review

It’s time to take our monthly trip to The Troxy in London for the latest offering from Dave O’Donnell’s Ultimate Challenge promotion, and their latest offering, Showdown, shown on a three day delay on Sky Sports this past Wednesday night here in Britain.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

The Best of AAA 2007 Volume 1 - DVD Review

Watching American wrestling time and time again can get a little boring after a while, which is why I’m going to take a trip south of the border for my latest review, and the lucha libre stylings of AAA, with Volume 1 of a compilation that’s been doing the rounds of the tape traders over the past couple of years, The Best of 2007.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

RIP Alex Butler

Just over two weeks ago my cousin, Alex Butler, took his own life.

Since that time I’ve seen just how loved the man was. Countless people have posted tributes on his Facebook page.

An Open Letter To Ijaz Butt

Dear Mr. Butt,

You don’t know me. I’ve been a cricket fan for over twenty years. I’ve watched some great moments in all forms of the game. I’ve seen countless greats come and go over the years.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

WWE Night of Champions on Sky Sports - TV Review

It’s the only night of the year where every title is on the line as WWE presented their annual Night of Champions, shown live in the early hours of this past Monday morning on Sky Sports here in Britain.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Brian Pillman: Loose Cannon - DVD Review

Over the past few years WWE have released a ton of great compilations, but there’s always been one that I’ve wanted to see, that I’ve never gotten around to watching until now. That collection was Brian Pillman: Loose Cannon.

Friday, September 17, 2010

UFC Ultimate Fight Night 22 on ESPN - TV Review

It’s time to step into the world of the Ultimate Fighting Championship again as we take a look back at Ultimate Fight Night 22, shown in the early hours of this past Thursday here in Britain.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

ROH Bitter Friends, Stiffer Enemies 2 - DVD Review

It was a match fans had been waiting months for as El Generico and Kevin Steen, along with their cohorts Colt Cabana and Steve Corino, finally met in a Chicago Street Fight at Ring of Honor’s Bitter Friends, Stiffer Enemies 2.

Monday, September 13, 2010

TNA No Surrender on Extreme Sports - TV Review


It’s TNA time again as we enter the Impact Zone for the semi-finals of the World title tournament at No Surrender, shown this past Friday night on the Extreme Sports channel here in Britain.

Friday, September 10, 2010

UFC 4: Revenge Of The Warriors - Retro Review

It’s retro time again as we go back to December 1994 and the fourth Ultimate Fighting Championship tournament, Revenge Of The Warriors, featuring the return of Royce Gracie and the debut of Dan “The Beast” Severn.

Thursday, September 09, 2010

YouShoot With Jim Cornette The Lost Questions - DVD Review

When Kayfabe Commentaries released their two disc YouShoot with Jim Cornette a while ago one thing really surprised me. Having seen numerous interview with the man in the past, I was surprised that the interview only lasted four hours!

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

ROH Pick Your Poison - DVD Review

We’re heading into Ring of Honor territory again for my next review as Kenny King challenges Tyler Black for the World title in the main event of Pick Your Poison, held in Dayton, Ohio last April.

Friday, September 03, 2010

WCL Season 2 Episodes 21-24 - DVD Review

It’s time to take our final look at the second season of Chuck Norris’ World Combat League. We’ve now reached the final four episodes, with only the third place play-off and the championship final remaining.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

WCW/New Japan Collision on Korea - Retro Review


It was the one-time meeting of legends as over 300,00 fans gathered over a two day period in April 1995 in Pyongyang, North Korea as World Championship Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling joined forces for Collision in Korea, with Mike Tenay, Eric Bischoff and Sonny Onoo handling commentary duties.