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30 Years Ago This Week: WWF, WCW, ECW from January 1-7, 1996
1996 kicks off with a big departure from ECW, a pair of impending big arrivals in the WWF, Ric Flair beginning his 12th world title reign in WCW, and MORE! A LOT MORE!
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1996 kicks off with a big departure from ECW, a pair of impending big arrivals in the WWF, Ric Flair beginning his 12th world title reign in WCW, and MORE! A LOT MORE!
January 1-7, 1996. 30 Years Ago This Week.
January 1-7, 1996. 30 Years Ago This Week.
"Can we bust up a bit of the ceiling?"
"I mean"
"We'll pay for it"
"Yeah sure"
"I mean"
"We'll pay for it"
"Yeah sure"
January 4, 2026 at 1:33 AM
"Can we bust up a bit of the ceiling?"
"I mean"
"We'll pay for it"
"Yeah sure"
"I mean"
"We'll pay for it"
"Yeah sure"
I like that Bayne and Shafir continue to team just to have chances to beat the shit out of people
January 4, 2026 at 1:30 AM
I like that Bayne and Shafir continue to team just to have chances to beat the shit out of people
Tony Schiavone saying "Don Phallus" is a great start to 2026
January 4, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Tony Schiavone saying "Don Phallus" is a great start to 2026
what the fuck is an acw world title
January 4, 2026 at 12:34 AM
what the fuck is an acw world title
Rampage graphic having Saraya and Dr. Baker is one thing because Rampage is dead but this being NJPW World's Collision cover graphic is wild
January 3, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Rampage graphic having Saraya and Dr. Baker is one thing because Rampage is dead but this being NJPW World's Collision cover graphic is wild
It's not a Serious Argument or anything but I do not count NXT as "a promotion." It isn't. I understand how people do see it as one but it's not. Neither is ROH, this is not an "anti-WWE" thing. They're farm system shows. Basically my point is I don't think NXT should count as Worst Promotion.
January 3, 2026 at 10:41 PM
It's not a Serious Argument or anything but I do not count NXT as "a promotion." It isn't. I understand how people do see it as one but it's not. Neither is ROH, this is not an "anti-WWE" thing. They're farm system shows. Basically my point is I don't think NXT should count as Worst Promotion.
16 men in a cage and someone's mask or hair has got to go! Sin Salida kicks off CMLL's 2026!
Review: CMLL Sin Salida 1-2-2026
16 men in a cage and someone's mask or hair has got to go! Sin Salida kicks off CMLL's 2026!
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January 3, 2026 at 9:05 PM
16 men in a cage and someone's mask or hair has got to go! Sin Salida kicks off CMLL's 2026!
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Gengar used Evil Throw.
It’s super effective!
It’s super effective!
January 3, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Gengar used Evil Throw.
It’s super effective!
It’s super effective!
no one could ever get Gargano and LeRae to leave WWE for AEW because WWE's toys are better. even if they get released they will wait outside like Fry's dog for another call from Paul
Guys please stop saying you want Gargano and Ciampa. I promise you don't 🤼
January 3, 2026 at 6:58 PM
no one could ever get Gargano and LeRae to leave WWE for AEW because WWE's toys are better. even if they get released they will wait outside like Fry's dog for another call from Paul
Patricia, I think you — you know what, never mind.
January 3, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Patricia, I think you — you know what, never mind.
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If you aren't subscribed to this you're missing out on the best wrestling writing on the internet, full stop. Absolutely awesome.
1996 kicks off with a big departure from ECW, a pair of impending big arrivals in the WWF, Ric Flair beginning his 12th world title reign in WCW, and MORE! A LOT MORE!
January 1-7, 1996. 30 Years Ago This Week.
January 1-7, 1996. 30 Years Ago This Week.
30 Years Ago This Week: WWF, WCW, ECW from January 1-7, 1996
1996 kicks off with a big departure from ECW, a pair of impending big arrivals in the WWF, Ric Flair beginning his 12th world title reign in WCW, and MORE! A LOT MORE!
tapemachines.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:03 PM
If you aren't subscribed to this you're missing out on the best wrestling writing on the internet, full stop. Absolutely awesome.
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Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale close AEW's 2025 was an incredible main event, plus Mox Moxley, MJF yapping, Roddy Strong backbreaking his wife, and more! #AEWDynamite New Year's Smash!
Review: AEW Dynamite - New Year's Smash 12-31-2025
Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale close AEW's 2025 was an incredible main event, plus Mox Moxley, MJF yapping, Roddy Strong backbreaking his wife, and more!
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January 2, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale close AEW's 2025 was an incredible main event, plus Mox Moxley, MJF yapping, Roddy Strong backbreaking his wife, and more! #AEWDynamite New Year's Smash!
these mfs all got their hair cut in the same kitchen
January 2, 2026 at 8:41 AM
these mfs all got their hair cut in the same kitchen
Memphis TV in '96 really wanted you to sell your old piece of shit car to someone in town and then pop out and buy a new one somewhere. a pontiac/gmc, an isuzu, a toyota, whatever
January 2, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Memphis TV in '96 really wanted you to sell your old piece of shit car to someone in town and then pop out and buy a new one somewhere. a pontiac/gmc, an isuzu, a toyota, whatever
Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale close AEW's 2025 was an incredible main event, plus Mox Moxley, MJF yapping, Roddy Strong backbreaking his wife, and more! #AEWDynamite New Year's Smash!
Review: AEW Dynamite - New Year's Smash 12-31-2025
Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale close AEW's 2025 was an incredible main event, plus Mox Moxley, MJF yapping, Roddy Strong backbreaking his wife, and more!
tapemachines.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale close AEW's 2025 was an incredible main event, plus Mox Moxley, MJF yapping, Roddy Strong backbreaking his wife, and more! #AEWDynamite New Year's Smash!
Really thought Omaha-ish was about to be a weak crowd for Dynamite because "it's time for MJF to talk" did not get a very good reaction to start the show, but no, they just wanted to watch wrestling matches. Nebraskans are alright.
January 2, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Really thought Omaha-ish was about to be a weak crowd for Dynamite because "it's time for MJF to talk" did not get a very good reaction to start the show, but no, they just wanted to watch wrestling matches. Nebraskans are alright.
I think too many people in AEW do "I'm shooting guns with my fingers, my fingers are guns" for a trademark taunt
January 2, 2026 at 4:19 AM
I think too many people in AEW do "I'm shooting guns with my fingers, my fingers are guns" for a trademark taunt
Indiana Football was Indiana Football for so long and I've been around so long that every single time they go out there and just beat ass I keep being a little bit stunned that they are truly, genuinely this good. It's not fluke-y and it's not like Northwestern '95. They're not good, they're elite.
January 1, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Indiana Football was Indiana Football for so long and I've been around so long that every single time they go out there and just beat ass I keep being a little bit stunned that they are truly, genuinely this good. It's not fluke-y and it's not like Northwestern '95. They're not good, they're elite.
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1996 kicks off with a big departure from ECW, a pair of impending big arrivals in the WWF, Ric Flair beginning his 12th world title reign in WCW, and MORE! A LOT MORE!
January 1-7, 1996. 30 Years Ago This Week.
January 1-7, 1996. 30 Years Ago This Week.
30 Years Ago This Week: WWF, WCW, ECW from January 1-7, 1996
1996 kicks off with a big departure from ECW, a pair of impending big arrivals in the WWF, Ric Flair beginning his 12th world title reign in WCW, and MORE! A LOT MORE!
tapemachines.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM
1996 kicks off with a big departure from ECW, a pair of impending big arrivals in the WWF, Ric Flair beginning his 12th world title reign in WCW, and MORE! A LOT MORE!
January 1-7, 1996. 30 Years Ago This Week.
January 1-7, 1996. 30 Years Ago This Week.
1996 kicks off with a big departure from ECW, a pair of impending big arrivals in the WWF, Ric Flair beginning his 12th world title reign in WCW, and MORE! A LOT MORE!
January 1-7, 1996. 30 Years Ago This Week.
January 1-7, 1996. 30 Years Ago This Week.
30 Years Ago This Week: WWF, WCW, ECW from January 1-7, 1996
1996 kicks off with a big departure from ECW, a pair of impending big arrivals in the WWF, Ric Flair beginning his 12th world title reign in WCW, and MORE! A LOT MORE!
tapemachines.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM
1996 kicks off with a big departure from ECW, a pair of impending big arrivals in the WWF, Ric Flair beginning his 12th world title reign in WCW, and MORE! A LOT MORE!
January 1-7, 1996. 30 Years Ago This Week.
January 1-7, 1996. 30 Years Ago This Week.
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JUNGLE STRIKE
January 1, 2026 at 8:38 AM
JUNGLE STRIKE
