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Crockett Cup '85: First Round Matches and Byes Announced

I'm excited to announce I'm contributing a special series for one of my favorite wrestling sites, the Mid-Atlantic Gateway.It’s time to take a look at one of wrestling’s biggest events from the mid-80s and see what they might have been like with a few historical alterations. It’s time to take a look at one of wrestling’s biggest events from the mid-80s and see what it might have been like with a few historical alterations. What if Jim Crockett Promotions hosted its tag team tournament the Crocke...

Crockett Cup '85: Fantasy Wrestling Tournament Coming Soon!

I'm excited to announce I'm contributing a special series for one of my favorite wrestling sites, the Mid-Atlantic Gateway.It’s time to take a look at one of wrestling’s biggest events from the mid-80s and see what they might have been like with a few historical alterations. What if Jim Crockett Promotions hosted its tag team tournament the Crockett Cup in 1985 and included teams from promotions outside the National Wrestling Alliance (“NWA”)? First, let’s take a look at the tournament itself.Cl...

Exorcisms Performed to “Cure” LGBT Indonesians

Copyright 2020 by Michael W. Rickard IIExorcisms have been around for thousands of years, but an Indonesian woman found herself ambushed when her family summoned an exorcist to "cure" her of being gay. Clickherefor the demonic-dispelling details.I am thrilled to announce I am writing over atPro Sports Extra, a site with a great variety of topics and with some of the best writers online. This is a tremendous honor and while I'll still be writing here, please check out my work there as well.Stay ...

Coronapocalypse Confusion Causes Crisis: Man Called Coronavirus “Fake Crisis” Now Hospitalized with COVID-19

Copyright 2020 by Michael W. Rickard IIWhile it's good to be skeptical and think critically, a Florida man's skepticism about the severity of the coronavirus has cost him and could cost him his wife's life. Clickherefor the full story. I am thrilled to announce I am writing over atPro Sports Extra, a site with a great variety of topics and with some of the best writers online. This is a tremendous honor and while I'll still be writing here, please check out my work there as well.Stay safe!

Eric Bischoff’s Latest Digital Pimp-slap to “Dinosaur” Dave Meltzer

ATM Eric Copyright 2020 by Michael W. Rickard IISocial media is a great place to watch wrestlers, wrestling personalities, and self-proclaimed wrestling journalists go at it. One of my favorite beefs is the one between Eric Bischoff and the Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer. Click here for the latest dirt. I am thrilled to announce I am writing over atPro Sports Extra, a site with a great variety of topics and with some of the best writers online. This is a tremendous honor and while I'll...

CBS Anchor Caught Sleeping on the Job?

Copyright 2020 by Michael W. Rickard IIMany people can relate to dozing off on the job, even if it's only for a moment. However, did a CBS anchor nod offduring a live broadcast? Click here for more details. I am thrilled to announce I am writing over atPro Sports Extra, a site with a great variety of topics and with some of the best writers online. This is a tremendous honor and while I'll still be writing here, please check out my work there as well.Stay safe!

Is A WWE Superstar Buying the Promotion? Clickbait Monday

Copyright 2020 by Michael W. Rickard IIAnything can happen in the WWE, including the global empire going up for sale. Now, an unlikely candidate for buying Vince McMahon's baby has stepped forward. Click below for more details. Is a Former WWE Superstar Buying the Company? I am thrilled to announce I am writing over atPro Sports Extra, a site with a great variety of topics and with some of the best writers online. This is a tremendous honor and while I'll still be writing here, please check...

Italy's Common Sense Solution to Social Distancing: Flamethrowers

Tired of all the bad news concerning COVID-19? I am too which is why I've decided to mine it for the comedy gold in some of the news stories coming out. Italy's Common Sense Solution to Social Distancing: Flame ThrowersAs I mentioned last week, I am thrilled to announce I am writing over atPro Sports Extra, a site with a great variety of topics and with some of the best writers online. This is a tremendous honor and while I'll still be writing here, please check out my work there as well.Stay...

Coronapocalypse Catastrophe: Is the McRib Cancelled?

Tired of all the bad news concerning COVID-19? I am too which is why I've decided to mine it for the comedy gold in some of the news stories coming out. Coronapocalypse Catastrophe: Is the McRib Cancelled???As I mentioned last week, I am thrilled to announce I am writing over atPro Sports Extra, a site with a great variety of topics and with some of the best writers online. This is a tremendous honor and while I'll still be writing here, please check out my work there as well.Stay safe!

Coronapocalypse Comedy Gold: Couple Consumes Cleaner Cocktail for Corona Cure, Causing One to Croak.

Tired of all the bad news concerning COVID-19? I am too which is why I've decided to mine it for the comedy gold in some of the news stories coming out. Coronapocalypse Comedy Gold: Couple Consumes Cleaner Cocktail for Corona Cure, Causing One to Croak.As I mentioned last week, I am thrilled to announce I am writing over atPro Sports Extra, a site with a great variety of topics and with some of the best writers online. This is a tremendous honor and while I'll still be writing here, please...