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The last wrestling hotline still worth calling

For a few years in the late ’80s, 900 numbers were an incredibly popular and profitable industry. Decades later, one Queens man is keeping the art of the hotline alive.

On May 15, 2016 by David Bixenspan

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My so-called life as a wrestling fanatic

Wrestling has always appealed to outsiders, and thanks to the Internet, we have a way to find each other and stay connected.

On Apr 3, 2016 by Pilot Viruet

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Why the WWE Network’s streaming revolution falls short

Vince McMahon’s streaming juggernaut has seduced plenty of subscribers, but is it delivering the goods?

On Apr 3, 2016 by Kenny Herzog

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Behind the renegade, DIY company bringing hardcore wrestling to the U.K.

Using the Internet as a turnbuckle, Mark Dallas has turned Insane Championship Wrestling into one of the hottest tickets in Britain—and he’s just getting started.

On Apr 3, 2016 by Chris Stokel-Walker

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How Donald Trump’s weird history with the WWE foreshadowed his presidential run

If you want to understand the appeal of the Donald, start with his WWE appearances.

On Apr 3, 2016 by Soyo Hong

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You can sign this petition to build a ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage statue in Ohio

Oh yeah!

On Mar 11, 2016 by David Britton

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Twitter’s @WWESubway pairs the absurdity of wrestling with the joys of eating fresh

Wrestling could be just what Subway needs to redeem itself.

On Jan 16, 2016 by April Siese

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WWE superstar John Cena loves being a meme

'I am overwhelmingly honored to interrupt such historic events.'

On Dec 21, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz

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Wrestling pro finishes opponent off with his super-strong penis

A total dick move!

On Dec 3, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz

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A brief history of pro wrestlers puking in the ring

They have their reasons.

On Nov 4, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz

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Father and son bond in the time-honored tradition of fake pro wrestling

Somebody sign this duo up to be the next tag-team world champions.

On Oct 5, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz

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The psychosis of Virgil, a wrestling icon turned lonely meme

Two words: f**k money.

On Sep 20, 2015 by April Siese

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Jon Stewart entered the WWE ring to help Seth Rollins beat John Cena

Your moment of zen comes with a smackdown today

On Aug 24, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

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A short history of celebrity cameos on the WWE

Jon Stewart is far from the only celebrity to show up during a WWE show.

On Aug 18, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

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Hulk Hogan gets the big boot from the WWE—and a leg drop

WWE laid the ultimate smackdown on its former poster boy.

On Jul 24, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

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