November 2011

Dolph Ziggler: WWE’s New “Go-to” Guy

IFOWrestling • November 26, 2011
Dolph Ziggler | Illegal Foreign Object

Over the last several months, I’ve watched current WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler mature into quite possibly the most entertaining heel in the business. His recent series of matches against the likes of Zack Ryder, John Morrison & Mason Ryan have been most impressive, especially the none-dimensional Ryan. The match from last week’s RAW, which had Ziggler squaring off against CM Punk, the self-proclaimed ‘best in the world’ was a thing of beauty, and quite possibly the best match I’ve seen this year on WWE programming.
Perhaps WWE is realizing what they have in Ziggler as well, as they’ve pinned several losses on him recently. Now, I know you’re wondering if you read the previous sentence correctly, but I assure you, you’re reading that right.

Why Did Vince McMahon Kill The Tag Team?

IFOWrestling • November 20, 2011
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When I began watching professional wrestling back in the mid 80’s, I was treated to what must now be considered the Golden Age of a now largely forgotten art form: Tag Team Wrestling. During those years, I was lucky enough to catch World Class and Mid-South locally, WWF, AWA and NWA nationally, and each of those promotions boasted several of the greatest teams in the history of the business. Whether it was the

TNA/OVW Partnership: A Big Step In The Right Direction

IFOWrestling • November 13, 2011
Cliff Compton | Illegal Foreign Object

Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), at one time WWE’s developmental territory, has reached an agreement to become the primary training ground for TNA Impact Wrestling. The agreement means OVW owner Danny Davis will be working in tandem with TNA’s new Senior Vice President of Talent Relations Bruce Pritchard in training and developing future stars for the TNA roster.

Davis will also continue to handle much of the training duties, assisted by former WWE Tag Team Champion Nick Dinsmoreand former Georgia Championship Wrestling Tag Team Champion Rip Rogers, both of whom have an extensive history with OVW.

The Hollywood Blonds: How Their Separation Changed Wrestling Forever

IFOWrestling • November 6, 2011
"Stunning" Steve Austin | Illegal Foreign Object

How much different would the history of WWE look had there never been “Stone Cold” Steve Austin?

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