Benoit Tragedy Mars Year
By Mike Mooneyham Dec. 30, 2007 The pro wrestling industry will not soon forget 2007. Never before in the history of the business has one story garnered such mainstream attention as the Chris Benoit double murder-suicide in late June. It was a gruesome, grisly tragedy that far transcended professional wrestling, yet its link to the [...]
Luger Puts Famous Face On Addiction
By Mike Mooneyham Dec. 23, 2007 America’s addiction to performance enhancement is one of the big stories coming out of 2007. And nowhere is that reflection greater than in professional sports. The Barry Bonds debate, the George Mitchell opus, athletes shooting up with steroids and human growth hormone. The epidemic continues to sweep through American [...]
Jury Still Out On Jericho
By Mike Mooneyham Dec. 16, 2007 The jury is still out on the return of Chris Jericho, but tonight’s Armageddon pay-per-view could play a big role in determining exactly where his push leads. WWE brought back Jericho last month in a move the company hoped would help fill the void created when its top star, [...]
Decision To Pull Flair Riles Fans
By Mike Mooneyham Dec. 9, 2007 The formula was to have been fairly simple for last week’s Monday Night Raw at the North Charleston Coliseum. Ric Flair, the greatest performer in the history of the business, would make his first live local wrestling appearance in more than three years. The moment would be even sweeter [...]
Mr. Kennedy Endures Pitfalls
By Mike Mooneyham Dec. 2, 2007 For a guy who’s destined for stardom, Ken Kennedy has had more than his share of ups and downs. There’s no argument that the charismatic heel known as “Mr. Kennedy” is a top-tier player in WWE. But injuries and suspensions have come at the worst possible times for the [...]