Collage honoring General Skandor Akbar with images from his wrestling career and text detailing his lifespan

Gone But Not Forgotten by Wil Riggs

Now that I have had the weekend to digest and reflect on the career, life and legacy of General Skandor Akbar, or Ak as those of us in the business call him, I can calmly, and less emotionally write about what he meant to me.

Two men holding a custom championship belt, with a baby in a green outfit in the center, smiling at the camera

2010 NWA LEGENDSFEST

Here are a few pictures from this years NWA Legendsfest in Charlotte NC. Enjoy them & leave us a comment! if you have any other pictures you want toshare, please send them to [email protected]. I will be happy to post them.

NCAA championship belt with a blue circular plate featuring "NCAA" and "4 National Championships" in gold lettering

Support Your Local Indy Wrestling Association – Wil Riggs

It’s hard to believe that just 25 short years ago, Dallas, Texas was the Mecca of professional wrestling by the small crowds we see at indy shows today.  The Sportatorium would rock and roll so loud that you could hear the crowd from the highway as you drove by it.  Thousands of people would turn […]

Three wrestlers posing together: one in blue face paint and black trunks, another in traditional Middle Eastern attire, and

Ah, The Good Ole Days! – Wil Riggs

Working in the wrestling business has taught me a great deal of respect for what the people who came before me really did for this business.  As a child, I grew up watching World Class Championship Wrestling at the Sportatorium.  The larger than life stars of World Class are a veritable Who’s Who of Professional […]

Stewie Griffin, a cartoon baby with a large head, wide eyes, and a shocked expression, in a living room setting

Why Has The WWE Gone PG? by Wil Riggs

The past few years of WWE have been a bit stale and boring from my perspective. Now, before you get all bent out of shape, keep in mind I grew up in the “Attitude Era” of the WWE, and what we see today in comparison is a bit, well… bland. It lacks the attitude and edginess that it had back then.

Two MMA fighters engaged in a takedown inside the octagon, with spectators visible in the background

The REAL Winners and Losers from UFC 114

Winners and Losers from UFC 114 By: Adrian Wilkins It’s been about a week since UFC 114 and in that time I took my time to soak in everything I could after watching this card.  There were some upsets and some bad judging calls and a main event that didn’t quite live up to what […]

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UFC 114 Breakdown & Predictions

UFC 114 Breakdown by Adrian Wilkins Predictions by Adrian Wilkins & Randy Jackson It’s getting close to that magical weekend of May 29th and if you’re an MMA fan you HAVE to be stoked about what’s coming up!  After all the hype and build-up we finally get to see “Sugar” Rashad Evans go up against […]

Muscular fighter posing with a clenched fist, showcasing strength and determination in a dramatic arena setting

Strike Force: Heavy Artillary by Adrian Wilkins

StrikeForce: Heavy Artillery This past Saturday, Strikeforce put on a card in St. Louis, Missouri, entitled Heavy Artillery and the name fit the show appropriately.  This show had big names in the audience and names in the cage that produced some very exciting fights. Rafael Feijo took on the heavy favorite Antwain Britt in the […]