By Todd Matthy
The fate of pro wrestling was decided in 2001 when WWE purchased WCW and shattered the dreams of every wrestling fan with the subsequent “Invasion.” I’m not going to bore you with the details but the biggest storyline in wrestling history became the biggest bomb in wrestling history…and it was designed to be. Vince McMahon’s ego wouldn’t allow WCW (and ECW) to portrayed as equals to the WWE, driving off millions of wrestling fans that have not returned. So how could it have turned out differently?
Kayfabe Commentaries turned to Vince Russo and Jim Cornette to rebook the Invasion. What would they have done? And whose version is better? Click below to find out. (more…)
I Was Wrong: Goldberg’s Return IS Exciting
Posted: November 22, 2016 in Commentary, Entertainment, Funny Videos, Professional Wrestling, TV, UFC, WWETags: Bill Goldberg, Brock Lesnar, ECW, Goldberg, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Owens, Paul Heyman, RAW, Roman Reigns, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, Ultimate Warrior, Wrestlemania, wrestling, WWE
A month ago I posted an article about how Goldberg coming back to WWE was going to be a disappointment. I was wrong. Goldberg defeated Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series and did it in 90 seconds.
What appeared to be a story designed to give Brock Lesnar back his biggest loss (ala Hogan/Warrior II) became the most talked about 90 seconds of wrestling in 2016. The question on everyone’s mind is “where do they go from here?” The answer: several places. (more…)