Paul LaPorte
banner
fhgpaullaporte.bsky.social
Paul LaPorte
@fhgpaullaporte.bsky.social
Owner of Foam Hammer Games. Creator of "Book It! The Pro Wrestling Promoter Card Game". Personal account. Board game designer, voice for strange hobbies. He/Him.
Pinned
For those of you who don't know me. I'm a game designer with a background in indie wrestling as a commentator, booker, and "general manager". I made a game tying together those two worlds. Check it out! And follow me for my takes on gaming, wrestling, and more!

boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/24...
Book It!: The Pro Wrestling Promoter Card Game
Run your own wrestling company by signing wrestlers and making incredible shows.
boardgamegeek.com
Hey wrestling nerds! We're running a sale at @foamhammergames.bsky.social all weekend! 25% off expansions and free shipping + a free gift on orders over $50! Get some gifts for your buddies or keep them yourself I'm not gonna judge!

foamhammergames.com
Foam Hammer Games
foamhammergames.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
But this logic Yoshihiko performs "At the level of" Kenny Omega. www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCir...
Reddit - The heart of the internet
www.reddit.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
You don't need ham AND turkey and ham is more of a Christmas food. See ya ham.
with charity and goodwill, i must here part ways with rolls.
November 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
When people complain about the heavy use of blood in AEW these days I can't help but think about how WWF homogenized and sanitized pro wrestling when it rose to prominence because pro wrestling pre-1980 was fucking WILD.
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Brilliant video breaking down the uniqueness of mid-90s game UIs, Wipeout, and the lack of creativity in the modern age. Highlights well what I've been feeling as I play retro games more heavily these days.

youtu.be/Zc3D-5ZyQpI?...
Yes, games really WERE cooler years ago
YouTube video by f4mi
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Taylor Swift Taylor Schmift here's Mariah Carey's secret grunge album she made in 1995 it fucking slaps. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Chick by Mariah Carey - Someone's Ugly Daughter (1995) - YouTube
youtube.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Reposted by Paul LaPorte
THE STORY OF HANGMAN ADAM PAGE, NATIVE PLANT LOVER AND AEW'S MAIN CHARACTER

We begin, as we often do, with a web-show started by a group of friends as a travel-vlog.

"Being The Elite", said web-show, gains popularity, which in turn increases the popularity of its already famous stars.
September 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
And here come the cavalcade of people who have absolutely no experience with the emotional, physical, and mental pressure it takes to be a professional athlete talking about how an athlete should react when all that effort vanishes in a heartbreaking moment.

He broke a racquet who gives a fuck?
Daniil Medvedev after a loss at the US Open.

Another grown man throwing a tantrum like he's a 3yo toddler. Ffs, mate. Do the world a favour—get off the court and stay off.
August 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We worked really, really hard on this one. I love doing games with weird themes that "feel" like the theme it's based on. I think we nailed it with this. I hope you'll check it out.
The Kickstarter campaign for our latest game: Caged In is now LIVE!!! Check out this fast paced fighting game that puts you in the shoes of an MMA brawler!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/foa...
Caged In - MMA Card Combat
A player vs. player board game that emulates the fast-paced, unpredictable nature of Mixed Martial Arts
www.kickstarter.com
August 15, 2025 at 2:07 AM
People complain about modern wrestling not being "realistic" enough when the most popular spot in the 80s and 90s was a dude being held in a rear naked choke for a minute straight and then getting willed back from the brink of consciousness by the cheers of the fans.
August 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
WWE Nattie : Bloodsport Nattie
August 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Submitted the Kickstarter page for final approval. Been working on this project for over eight years at this point. We've taken a lot of care to make a game with some great components that is easy to pick up and has deep strategy. Hope to see ya'll pledge on 8/14

www.kickstarter.com/projects/foa...
Coming soon: Caged In - MMA Card Combat
A player vs. player board game that emulates the fast-paced, unpredictable nature of Mixed Martial Arts
www.kickstarter.com
August 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Wasted Potential
Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe

Name this duo.
July 2, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I always giggle when I see these Saudi matches and how the women all have to wear their government sanctioned potato sacks.
Tiffany Stratton retains the WWE Women's Championship!

#SmackDown
June 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I'm really glad it found a new home but the concept of such an important and beloved children's show being shunted behind a paywall is incredibly depressing.
“Sesame Street” has found itself a new home.

Netflix announced that the decades-old public educational television program will premiere its 56th season on the global streaming giant, along with 90 hours of previous episodes.
‘Sesame Street’ is coming to Netflix with new streaming deal
“Sesame Street” will release episodes on both PBS Kids and Netflix later this year.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
So can we all agree to be fucking done with GCW now?
May 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Sabu is probably one of if not the last "mythic" wrestler that'll ever be. When I was a kid you'd hear about this guy and how fucking crazy he was but you couldn't go immediately to YouTube to find out for yourself. He had a legend built around him and we'll probably never have that again.
May 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I get the sentiment but personally I get sad and disappointed when wrestlers I like work for the maga rapist company.
Good for Cobb. I selfishly would have preferred him in AEW, but regardless, I wish him big pay and happiness wherever it may be.
Jeff Cobb is in WWE. What a great reaction

Fightful Select reported today he was in St. Louis and had been pitched for the Bloodline group
May 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I really don't wanna be the stick in the mud here but maybe the game of "fuck marry kill" in an industry that has a very checkered past, present, and most certainly future with sexual harassment, abuse, and assault isn't the vibe, you know?
May 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Man if this isn't an allegory for parenthood I don't know what is.
May 4, 2025 at 11:29 AM
WWE and sex offenders name a more iconic duo.
"Because of its proximity to the Performance Center, a lot of WWE developmental talent over the years had trained at Team Vision Dojo, although its largely kept under wraps."

🤔
April 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This is the lamest shit ever.
WOAH!

Matches are now going to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame

Bret Hart vs Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13 is the first one!

#SmackDown
March 29, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I get shitting on Bischoff is the thing to do, and for good reason, and the main event scene was a mess, but to say Nitro was a dreadful show is insane. It had some of the best wrestling you could find in the US and was a true spotlight for wrestlers around the world. It was a proto AEW in many ways
As aew dynamite is about to pass wcw nitro in eps:

Nitro was a dreadful show for much of its existence. Let's not forget that.
Dynamite is at worst boring every once in a while with a couple bad segments here and there.
March 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Reposted by Paul LaPorte
We would like to remind the fine folks at #AEW that tonight is the perfect opportunity to discard your unwanted Special Announcement and Dirt Sheet cards and draw new ones.
March 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
So he went from working the mid card in AEW to... Working the mid card in WWE? That's an... Improvement?
Penta declared he was coming for the WWE Intercontinental Championship following his win over Ludwig Kaiser.

He confronted Bron Breakker to end Raw.

(Source: WWE)
March 19, 2025 at 3:10 AM