The Remarkable Life of Ox Baker
One of wrestling's most controversial stories is whether wrestler Ox Baker killed not only one, but two wrestlers in the ring. Join me as...
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Michael Rickard II
Nov 27, 20171 min read
"'WWE Greatest Rivalries'. A Closer Look at 'The Montreal Screwjob.'"
Hard to believe the infamous shoot known as "The Montreal Screwjob" is twenty years old. Join me as I review the WWE video WWE Greatest...
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Michael Rickard II
Nov 24, 20171 min read
"Book Review: 'Backlund: From All-American Boy to Professional Wrestling's World Champi
If you're looking for an excellent wrestling book, look no further. If you're looking for an excellent biography, look no further. WWE...
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Michael Rickard II
Nov 22, 20171 min read
"What NOT to Get for Wrestling Fans this Christmas."
With Christmas, Chanukah, and Festivus approaching; it's time to start thinking of the wrestling fan in your life. However, here are...
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Michael Rickard II
Nov 17, 20171 min read
"'Survivor Series' Memories."
I hope everyone had an enjoyable, safe, and happy Thanksgiving. Hard to believe the WWE will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of their...
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Michael Rickard II
Nov 10, 20171 min read
"No More 'B' Shows: Why Every WWE Pay-Per-View Matters."
Just a few weeks back, wrestling pundits lost their minds at the thought of the WWE replacing a match scratched due to illness with a...
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by Michael Rickard II
Nov 8, 20171 min read
"The Short but Sensational Life of Adrian Adonis."
I'm please to have the opportunity to write for WrestlerDeaths.com Check out my column on Adrian Adonis, a WWF Superstar who died at the...
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Michael Rickard II
Nov 3, 20171 min read
"The Amazing Career of Bobo Brazil."
Join me for my look at the life of wrestling legend Bobo Brazil, a wrestler who got his famous name thanks to a printer's typo! These and...
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Michael Rickard II
Oct 30, 20171 min read
The Horrors of Halloween Havoc
Not too long ago, I looked at WCW's less than stellar track record with its Halloween Havoc pay-per-views. Let's just stay they weren't...
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Michael Rickard II
Oct 27, 20171 min read
"The Best of the Best: Wrestling Announcer Gordon Solie."
Professional wrestling has had some exceptional announcers such as Lance Russell, Jim Ross, and Joey Styles. And then there is Gordon...
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Michael Rickard II
Oct 24, 20171 min read
"Brad Armstrong: Wrestling's Unsung Hero."
As I announced a couple weeks back, I'm currently writing for Wrestlerdeaths.com. Check out my new article on wrestler Brad Armstrong, a...
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Michael Rickard II
Oct 20, 20171 min read
"Book Review: 'Long Bomb: How the XFL Became TV's Biggest Fiasco.'"
Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World. Last week I looked at ESPN Films' 30 for 30: This Was the XFL. This time around, I look...
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Michael Rickard II
Oct 12, 20171 min read
Check Out My New Wrestling Columns
Long-time readers know I've written about the careers and deaths of some of wrestling's all-time greats. You can see some of my work at...
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Michael Rickard II
Oct 6, 20171 min read
"Book Review: 'Bruno Sammartino, An Autobiography of Wrestling's Living Legend.'&qu
Recently I had the pleasure of reading WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino's autobiography. Does the book live up to Bruno's reputation as...
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Michael Rickard II
Sep 29, 20171 min read
"Wrestling's Redheaded Devil: Sir Oliver Humperdink. Manager Appreciation Month."
Manager Appreciation Month continues at Canadian Bulldog's World and this time around, I look at wrestling's "red-headed devil," Sir...
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Michael Rickard II
Sep 22, 20171 min read
"Wrestling's Renaissance Man: J.J. Dillon. Manager Appreciation Month."
Manager Appreciation Month continues at Canadian Bulldog's World and this time around, I look at wrestling's Renaissance Man, James J....
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Michael Rickard II
Sep 18, 20171 min read
Goodbye to the Greatest: Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
Thank you Bobby "The Brain" Heenan for entertaining countless wrestling fans with your wit and impeccable comic timing, whether you...
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Michael Rickard II
Sep 15, 20171 min read
"'Fool Me Twice: 'Number One' Paul Jones. Manager Appreciation Month."
Manager Appreciation Month continues at Canadian Bulldog's World Join me as I look at the career of "Number One" Paul Jones.
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Michael Rickard II
Sep 11, 20171 min read
"Today is the Greatest Day of My Life: Jimmy 'Mouth of the South' Hart."
Manager Appreciation Month continues at Canadian Bulldog's World and this time around, I have the privilege of writing about the man who...
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Michael Rickard II
Sep 8, 20171 min read
"Often Imitated, Never Duplicated: 'Captain' Lou Albano."
Manager Appreciation Month continues at Canadian Bulldog's World and this time around, I have the privilege of writing about the unique...
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