Archive for the ‘Analyst Columns’ Category

The Phantom of the Ring reviews National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly That Strangled Pro Wrestling, by Tim Hornbaker. ECW Press.

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A History of the Surreal — Part 2

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Part 13 of an in depth look at the growth of women’s wrestling, from noted ring historian The Phantom of the Ring.

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Lipstick, Dynamite and Glowworms Part 13

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

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Michael Ryan stops by with a tribute to the legendary Killer Kowalski.

Michael Ryan — When We Were Marks

Yes Virginia, Wrestling is Fake
Killer Kowalski and the Death of Kayfabe

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The Phantom of the Ring reviews National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly That Strangled Pro Wrestling, by Tim Hornbaker. ECW Press.

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A History of the Surreal — Part 1

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Paul Stratoti returns with a photo essay on the feared wrestling hold.

All photos by Paul Stratoti.

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Part 12 of an in depth look at the growth of women’s wrestling, from noted ring historian The Phantom of the Ring.

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Lipstick, Dynamite and Glowworms Part 12

How The Gaijin Gave Joshi a Shot in the Arm

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The Phantom of the Ring pays tribute to one of the all time greats of the squared circle.  Walter “Killer” Kowalski passed away August 30.  All our thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.

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Killer Kowalski, The Gentle Maniac

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Part 11 of an in depth look at the growth of women’s wrestling, from noted ring historian The Phantom of the Ring.

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Lipstick, Dynamite and Glowworms Part 11

Double Inoue – Double Trouble

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Part 10 of an in depth look at the growth of women’s wrestling, from noted ring historian The Phantom of the Ring.

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Lipstick, Dynamite and Glowworms Part 10

The Last Superstars of AJW

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DVD Review : TNA’s Best of the Bloodiest Brawls: Scars and Stitches

Reviewed by: Peter Staniforth (www.powertripwrestling.co.uk)

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