Pro Wrestling/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer just about everything about professional wrestling and what I don't know I can usually track down or else account for. Wrestlers, wrestling schools, finishers, wrestling history, title histories, etc... I can track down where you can find wrestling videos too, but I will not help anyone infringe copyright. I specialise in professional wrestling schools as well as the the art of promotion. I can track down information about most promotions. I am always expanding my knowledge of pro wrestling and will consider every question seriously.

Experience in the area

I've been a fan of professional wrestling since 2001 and in my spare time I watch the classic matches, in addition to keeping up to date with all the major promotions in the world. Thanks to my work here, I have gained experience on the creative side of things, particularly in the answers to the questions from the Deadly Wrestling Alliance as well as various independent wrestlers. I now contribute articles to Bleacher Report, most notably being involved in the Spotlighting the Indies series. My 'Raisha Saeed Needs to Take Off Her Clothes' article appeared on Cheerleader Melissa's Twitter and played a small role in the development of Alissa Flash, a true honour. I am a regular columnist and contributor for The Wrestling Daily, as part of a select group. You can read my column, the Wide World of Wrestling, there. It provides insights on the world of professional wrestling without the 'doom and gloom' mentality found elsewhere. The Wrestling Daily is a new and rising site with a stellar cast of writers (though I would prefer the reviews the others do to be more comprehensive) and covers wrestling from around the world. I write other pieces there too. I will begin contributing to the montly free online magazine Pro Wrestling Press, once I find time and work out what I am doing. The publication features some of the best writers from the UK and the world with interviews, commentary and competitions. Former 20 year-veteran wrestler Dusty Wolfe and current wrestler Mickie Knuckles are also regular contributers. The magazine also features Steve Ashfield of Piledriver Online. I am continuing to develop my writing skills, too.

Organizations

Bleacher Report (B/R), The Wrestling Daily (TWD)

Publications

Australian Bar Review, Bleacher Report, The Wrestling Daily

Education/Credentials

Currently in High School.

Awards and Honors

Winner of 2007 (Inaugral) Francis Forbes' Society for Australian Legal History School Essay Competition. State Finalist, National History Challenge 2008.

Past/Present Clients

Deadly Wrestling Alliance, plus some promotion featuring a lot of supernatural characters. They never told me their name.

What do you like about this subject?

I like how professional wrestling is entertaining and is something where we can see things and feel things in a way conventional combat sports or any other sport for that matter, cannot do.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to be able to help the business. I would absolutely love to help anyone in or hoping to be in the business. I cannot help with business decisions if policies disallow it. If you wish to in hire me in some capacity, you can send me a private question. I ultimately would love to be a promoter and help bring wrestling to a new golden age. Time will tell if this ever comes about.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

El Santo is a national hero in Mexico and Rikidōzan is a national hero in Japan, both even having statues.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Screwjobs have had a long history in professional wrestling, dating back to Frank Gotch's deception regarding a planned match with Georg Hackensmidt in 1904, back when pro wrestling was simply a professional form of amateur wrestling.