Wrestleclash 2 - DVD Review

It was only meant to be a one-off event, but last November Wrestleclash returned for a second show at the Darebin Community Sports Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, with a packed line-up featuring some of my favourite Aussie stars. And now it’s available to buy on a two disc set!

Closed Combat Arena Put Up or Shut Up - DVD Review

It’s time to enter the world of British mixed martial arts as once again I dip into the pile of A1 Productions DVDs. This time we’re heading back to Hartlepool and March 2008 for the Closed Combat Arena “Put Up of Shut Up” show.

ROH Never Say Die - DVD Review

It’s time to step into Ring of Honor territory as we take a trip back to Boston last May and Never Say Die, headlined by Chris Hero challenging Jerry Lynn for the ROH World title, and with Lenny Leonard and Dave Prazak handling commentary duties.

TNA Bound for Glory 2009 - DVD Review

Once again it’s time to review a DVD release of a pay-per-view I’ve previously reviewed, as I take a look at TNA’s most recent release, the two disc Bound for Glory 2009, headlined by Sting and A.J. Styles squaring off for the World title.

UFC Ultimate Fight Night 20 on ESPN - TV Review

It’s time for the Ultimate Fighting Championship to make their latest appearance on free TV with the twentieth Ultimate Fight Night, shown live in the early hours of this past Monday morning on ESPN here in Britain, and featuring Nate Diaz taking on old rival Gray Maynard in the main event. As always, commentary was handled by Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan.

Gods of War 2: Worlds Collide - DVD Review

Once again I’m going to dip into the pile of discs that Tom Tailford of A1 Productions sent to me, for my first slice of German MMA action, Gods of War 2: Worlds Collide, which was held at the Hall of Champions in Baumholder in March 2008.

Ring Roasts 2: Terry Funk - DVD Review

Kayfabe Commentaries have done it again. Following on from my recent reviews of New Jack’s You Shoot and Don Muraco’s Timeline: History of WWE 1983, the powers that be asked me to review their latest DVD release, the second in their Ring Roast series, this time honouring a true legend in the form of Terry Funk.

UFC 108 Evans v Silva on ESPN - TV Review

It was the first UFC show of the year, but it wasn’t the main event we wanted. With no Rampage Jackson, Rashad Evans faced off against Thiago Silva in the main event of UFC 108 Evans v Silva, shown live here in Britain in the early hours of this past Sunday morning on ESPN, with Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan handling commentary duties.

TNA Final Resolution on Bravo 2 - TV Review

It’s the final pay-per-view of the year, with the great and good of Total Non-Stop Action presenting Final Resolution, shown on a three day delay here in Britain on Bravo 2, with Mike Tenay and Taz handling commentary duties.

ROH The Homecoming II - DVD Review

It’s time to step into Ring of Honor territory again, and this time we’re going back to this past April, as Colt Cabana challenges Jerry Lynn for the ROH World title in his own backyard in The Homecoming II, with Lenny Leonard and Dave Prazak handling commentary duties.

Ultimate Challenge Fighting for Heroes on Sky Sports - TV Review

Even though the year is over for the Ultimate Fighting Championship it doesn’t mean the end of mixed martial arts on British television, as Ultimate Challenge presented their latest show, Fighting for Heroes, on Sky Sports this past Wednesday night, hosted, as always, by Dave O’Donnell and O.J. Borg, with Rob Nutley and Pierre Guillet handling commentary duties.

WWE TLC on Sky Box Office - TV Review

It’s gimmick match overload again as World Wrestling Entertainment tests the waters with another new pay-per-view concept, TLC, shown live on Sky Box Office on the early hours of this past Sunday morning here in Britain, with Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and Matt Striker handling commentary duties.

UFC 107 Penn v Sanchez on ESPN - TV Review

It was the final show of the year for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as B.J. Penn aimed to cement his place as the top lightweight in the world against his latest challenger, Diego Sanchez in UFC 107: Penn v Sanchez, shown live here in Britain in the early hours of this past Sunday morning on ESPN, with Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan handling commentary duties.

UFC The Ultimate Finale on ESPN - TV Review

It took us twelve weeks, but we finally made it. Sixteen heavyweight fighters were whittled down to just two as the Ultimate Fighting Championship presented The Ultimate Finale, shown live here in Britain in the early hours of December 6th on ESPN, and only just seen by me because of a case of the dreaded swine flu!

Timeline: The History of WWE 1983 - DVD Review

I’ve said it before, so I’ll say it again - I’m a sucker for old wrestling stories. But seeing as I don’t hang around with old wrestlers anymore, there’s no better way to hear these old tales than in a Kayfabe Commentaries DVD release.

MAPP UK The Champions 2 - DVD Review

It’s time to step into the world of British mixed martial arts, and we’re once again paying a visit to the MAPP UK promotion, to take a look at their second show, The Champions 2, held at Cedar Court in Leeds, Yorkshire, back in August 2008.

WWE Survivor Series on Sky Box Office - TV Review

A little later than planned due to a power cut in my house, it’s multi-man madness time again, but of the WWE variety this time around as they presented their annual Survivor Series show, broadcast live here in Britain on Sky Box Office, with Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and Matt Striker handling commentary duties.

UFC 106 Ortiz v Griffin 2 on ESPN - TV Review

The prodigal son has returned, with Tito Ortiz making his long awaited comeback to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, facing his old rival Forrest Griffin in the main event of UFC 106: Ortiz v Griffin 2, shown live here in Britain in the early hours of this past Sunday morning on ESPN, with Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan handling commentary duties.

TNA Turning Point on Bravo 2 - TV Review

It’s multi-man madness time again as we step into the Impact Zone for Total Non-Stop Action’s latest offering, Turning Point, headlined by A.J. Styles defending his World title against long-time rivals Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels, and shown on a three day delay here in Britain on Bravo 2. As usual, Taz and Mike Tenay are handling commentary duties.

UFC 105 Couture v Vera on ESPN - TV Review

It was time for the Brits to shine again this past Saturday night as the Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to the MEN Arena in Manchester for their latest offering, with Randy Couture and Brandon Vera going at it in the main event of UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera, shown live here in Britain on ESPN, with Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan handling commentary duties.