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Against The Grain 11.09.08: Brock Lesnar’s WWE Career…and DepartureJulian Bond (November 9, 2008)With all the eyes of UFC fans and some wrestling fans alike on next week’s upcoming heavyweight title bout between the infamous Randy Couture and former WWE megastar Brock Lesnar, I wanted to take the time to reflect on the career of the once-dubbed “Next Big Thing”. I will discuss his insane rise to superstardom, break down the backlash he received once he decided to leave the wrestling business, and express why I think that his short WWE stint is now horribly overshadowed and somewhat crapped on due to his untimely exit.
For The Record 11.09.08: Avoiding the Montreal IncidentKristopher Rodriguez (November 9, 2008)It has been 11 years since the infamous Montreal "Screwjob." In this week's edition of For the Record, we will be discussing the Montreal incident and how the whole fiasco could have been avoided.
Lansdell’s Sunday Brunch News Report 11.09.08Chris Lansdell (November 9, 2008)Competition, revenue drops, former vampires, video games and dangerous midgets...where else but the Brunch can you find that sort of variety? Also a preview of Turning Point and a rant on numbers.
The Navigation Log 11.09.08: G1 Tag Finals, Hama Debuts in All Japan, and Dragon Gate PreviewMatt Short (November 9, 2008)The TenKoji Reunion Tour goes to the finals of the G1 Tag League, but does it have enough steam to finish? Meanwhile in All Japan Ryota Hama makes his long awaited debut, Marufuji sets his sights on the record book, and The Great Muta has a tall order in his next Triple Crown defense. We'll also preview the big Dragon Gate show set for next weekend and take a look at some Toryumon action in the Weekly Puro.
Column of Honor 11.08.08: Calling London, Part TwoAri Berenstein (November 8, 2008)The latest news and match additions to ROH shows in Dayton and Chicago, thoughts on the twenty count on the floor rule change, why Night of the Butcher II is way below average, a preview of tonight’s show in Toronto and a SHIMMER fave five!
Column of Honor: 11.08.08: Calling London, Part OneAri Berenstein (November 8, 2008)Paul London was released from WWE and Ring of Honor MUST sign him right away. Also, results from ROH’s debut show in Montreal and round five of the reader voted CHIKARA vs. ROH best of seven series!
Evolution Schematic 11.08.08: SHIMMER (Part 5)Mathew Sforcina (November 8, 2008)Why did I start this again? Oh yeah, it's awesome.
The Hamilton Ave Journal 11.08.08: Volume 1 – Issue 59JP Prag (November 8, 2008)In Issue #33 on May 10, 2008, the Journal stated this about the WWE’s Q1 results, “The rising costs are a bit of a concern, but the real issue is the WWE's attempt to hide the problems and others within the numbers. Instead of addressing these concerns head on and providing a strategic plan for change, the WWE has gone into denial mode and attempted to keep the issues a secret.” In Issue #46 on August 9, 2008 the Journal stated about the WWE’s Q2 results, “Overall, the WWE is still a highly profitable company and has been making significant growth in all product lines and markets. But costs are rising out of control and threaten company health in the long term.” How will the Journal react to the 37% drop in net profit this quarter? How do you think?
411’s PPV Roundtable Preview: TNA Turning Point 2008Jeremy Thomas (November 8, 2008)The Main Event Mafia takes on the TNA Originals at Turning Point as Sting defends the TNA World Title against AJ Styles, Samoa Joe looks for revenge against Kevin Nash, Booker T and Christian battle for the new Legends Title (and Christian's future) and Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with Abyss! Also, the Motor City Machine Guns try to get TNA Tag Team gold and Rhino takes on the X-Division Champion! Take a seat at the Roundtable and see what the 411Mania staff has to say!
The Importance of…11.07.08: WCW, Part 1 of 2… What To DoMike Chin (November 7, 2008)This week, we take a look at the many things that WCW did right, and how modern day promotions can learn from these good decisions.
High Road/Low Road 11.07.08: The 800th RawSat (November 7, 2008)Raw 800: Historic and epic or half hearted and underwhelming? Come on in, let us know what you think.
411’s Buy or Sell 11.07.08: Brodie Lee, Nigel McGuiness, Claudio Castagnoli, and More!!Michael Bauer (November 7, 2008)This week, the 411 staff looks ahead to Canada again being invaded by Ring of Honor this weekend as Chris Lansdell battles Michael Bauer!
411’s ROH Roundtable Preview: Montreal and Toronto, Canada, November 7th & 8th, 2008Ari Berenstein (November 7, 2008)The ROH Roundtable that almost wasn’t…but it lives! How could we miss the opportunity to comment on ROH’s first big shows after a booking change? It’s the first ever Canadian double shot to boot! The 411 Staff gives its thoughts on all of that and more!
Wrestling’s 4R’s Friday Edition – 11.07.08: RETRO TNA, Raw and ECW on Sci-Fi Reviewed!Larry Csonka (November 7, 2008)It’s the Friday edition of the 4R’s, and unlike WWE creative I do not plan to BERRY the up and coming talent in this column!
The CookThinks Friday FreeThinks 11.07.08Steve Cook (November 7, 2008)It's been a while since your Friday news report was provided by a drunk...wait a minute, didn't Michael O fill in a few weeks ago? My bad...
Shining a Spotlight 11.06.08: The Craptacular Legacy of Halloween HavocMichael Weyer (November 6, 2008)A look back at the horrendous moments that give the WCW card its sad legacy.
Wacky Wrestling Theory 11.06.08: Why Wrestling Fans Shouldn’t Believe in GodJake Chambers (November 6, 2008)Let’s give wrestling fans some credit, they are secure enough to accept and love pro-wrestling as a predetermined art form, so then of course they’re not stupid enough to believe in ‘god’ as well, are they?
411 Fact or Fiction 11.06.08: Steiner’s Return, HHH vs. Kozlov, The Possible Unmasking of Curry Man and More!Larry Csonka (November 6, 2008)Week TWO HUNDRED and THREE features Michael O, Michael Melchor, a special guest and discussion of traditional Survivor Series matches!
411 Book Review: Dungeon of Death: Chris Benoit and the Hart Family Curse by Scott KeithRyan Byers (November 6, 2008)411 alumnus Scott Keith's fifth wrestling-related book has hit the shelves . . . but would your time be better spent re-reading his Netcop Rant archives?
The Thursday Small-For-All News Report: 11.06.08Jeff Small (November 6, 2008)With nifty space age holograms inside!
Shining a Spotlight: The Craptacular Legacy of Halloween HavocAshish Pabari (November 5, 2008)A look back at the horrendous moments that made the WCW card so memorable.
Brooklyn Brawlin’ 11.05.08: It’s Time to Play the Game… Evaluating Triple H’s Current Title ReignDan Torkel (November 5, 2008)On Election Day, we vote on just how good Triple H is as the champ

The Triple Threat 11.05.08: The 114th Edition – Batista Winning the World Title, Bourne, Booker Spotlight and MoreDavid Martell (November 5, 2008)This week we talk about Batista winning the title, Cena's return, our favorite Survivor Series match and Booker T is out Superstar Highlight. Enjoy!
The Piledriver Report 11.05.08: The Shawn Michaels Story Part Nine – The Present Day HBKRSarnecky (November 5, 2008)Following Triple H’s quad injury, Shawn Michaels was forced to go it alone. Without his DeGeneration X partner by his side, Shawn focused his attention on trying to capture the WWE World title from John Cena in 2007. This year, Shawn was involved in two of the biggest feuds in the WWE throughout the first ten months of 2008. The Piledriver Report takes a look at these past two years in Shawn Michaels’s career as we conclude “The Shawn Michaels Story.”
Ask 411 Wrestling 11.05.08: Michaels, HHH, Nash, Hall…Rooster?Chris Lansdell (November 5, 2008)The importance of ratings, Sunny and Shawn, what went wrong in Terry Taylor's career, the Name Game, why Hall was never champion, HHH and Taker backstage, and Dude Love vs Disco Inferno! All this and more, in the latest edition of Ask 411 Wrestling!
Thoughts From The Top Rope 11.05.08: Time For A ChangeDaniel Wilcox (November 5, 2008)Raw is living off of its past glories, and it may not be long before its overtaken as the number one show in wrestling. Maybe it's time for a change.
The Happy-Go-Sucky Wrestling Report: 11.05.08Steve Sullivan (November 5, 2008)Mike Adamle is out as GM, Flair shoots down return rumors, the main event for Survivor Series, Low Ki's tryout match and more!
Five Star Conversation 11.04.08: Action in The Dome!Geoff Eubanks (November 4, 2008)TNA Crossed The Line last Sunday afternoon at The Dome in Bakersfield, California in one of its first three shows on the West coast and I was there, third row! I’ll give you a detailed account, we’ll dip into the bottom five of my Top Ten Most-Hated Wrestlers of all time and then answer your comments!
The Wrestling Doctor 11.04.08: Halloween Havoc (Part 2 of 2)W.S. Thomason (November 4, 2008)It’s an after Halloween Havoc sale, 50% off the original franchise!
Scripted Through Sin 11.04.08: Economic Wasteland Affects Wrestling?Jarrod Westerfeld (November 4, 2008)Today marks a historic day in American history as we look to elect our next president who will lead us through this horrible recession. But what guides our nation forward through these troubling times might have lasting effect on the American wrestling world. Are there casualties to be had, and if so, will wrestling be better off for it in the long run? A political look at the state of wrestling in this economic frenzied time and what it holds for us all.
Tim’s Take 11.04.08: Going Broadway411Mania Staff (November 4, 2008)The 60-minute match is somewhat of a lost art in this day of ADD wrestling. Why is that the case?
Your News, My Views 11.04.08Larry Csonka (November 4, 2008)In this week’s edition of the news column we discuss Booker T fighting for religious freedom as I BUST Vito’s Deck House with photo evidence, Kimbo Slice to WWE, Evan “Air Bourne” gets grounded, Gabe out of FIP, the NWA tries to rise again, LUCHA NEWS, this week in wrestling history, the question of the week, BUYS or NO BUYS and much, much more!
Wrestling’s 4R’s Tuesday Edition – 11.04.08: TNA Impact, WWE Smackdown Reviewed!Larry Csonka (November 4, 2008)It’s the Tuesday Edition of the 4R’s, did you Smackdown your vote?
Hidden Highlights 11.03.08: Issue #166JP Prag (November 3, 2008)Stone Cold Steve Austin counts only using two fingers, Evan Bourne shows his smarts by picking up on Rey Mysterio’s mistake, Eric Young still reacted in fear to the Motor City Machine Guns, The Big Show remembers the history of Vickie Guerrero and the Undertaker, Dennis Rodman gives Dustin Diamond an extra boot to the head, and more!
411’s Wrestler of the Week 11.03.08: Week 31Larry Csonka (November 3, 2008)Scott Steiner returns on Impact, Low Ki wins the BoLA, CM Punk and Kofi Kingston win the World Tag Team Titles, Evan Bourne goes down in glory, the Miz and John Morrison are awesome and much, much more! Check out the latest edition of 411's Wrestler of the Week for all the details!
Cook’s Corner 11.03.08: Perfect SeasonSteve Cook (November 3, 2008)The Bengals may have ended their perfect season yesterday, but this title still makes some sense...
The Shimmy 11.03.08: The (Matt) Hardy Report Card (Part Six)Andy Clark (November 3, 2008)With Jeff busy down in TNA land, Matt Hardy takes center stage as we look at the chaotic life of the "Sensei of Mattitude" during 2004 and 2005!
The Wrestling News Experience: 11.03.08Stephen Randle (November 3, 2008)Tonight, we celebrate 800 episodes of Raw, hopefully they actually wrote three hours worth of content. Plus, even more lawsuits, the Impact video game and other epic failures, and Booker T and The Boogeyman walk into a bar. I swear, this one doesn't have any strikethroughs.
The Cheers ‘n Jeers of Wrestling 11.02.08: Mike Adamle, Kofi Kingston, CM Punk, Batista and More!Michael O (November 2, 2008)Cheers to candy! Jeers to tummy aches! Oh, and don't forget to vote...unless it's for the old one. Just kidding, and there are almost no political references whatsoever in this column, I swear.
The Navigation Log 11.02.08: All Japan PPV Preview, G1 Tag League, NOAH Winter Navigation and More!Matt Short (November 2, 2008)All Japan prepares to show some LOVE in RYOGOKU, Makabe & Yano dominate New Japan's G1 Tag League, and all the happenings to expect from NOAH's Winter Navigation! We've also got the latest match from KENTA and Marufuji. Where does it rank among Japan's top matches from 2008? You decide! Holy crap, I just tied this in with the election...
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