Sam McKenzie
Wrestling Editor
Sam McKenzie has edited and written wrestling content for years, with particular interest in PPV preview and review coverage, championship histories and the evolving landscape of sports entertainment.
Articles by Sam McKenzie
Cody Rhodes and the heavy burden of being WWE's QB1
As WrestleMania 41 looms, Cody Rhodes finds himself at the intersection of …
2 months, 2 weeks agoWhy the wrestling TV ratings obsession is built on a lie
Nielsen ratings have been shortchanging traditional cable and overestimating streaming. It is …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why modern wrestling is facing a massive experience deficit
In 1996, top stars worked 210 matches; today, they average just 68. …
2 months, 2 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: March 30
The end of March brings out the ghosts. From X-Pac's scorched-earth return …
2 months, 2 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: March 30
March 30 is a date built on finality and fractured necks. From …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Penta's AAA title defense is a reckless risk right before WrestleMania
Penta is taking the WWE Intercontinental Championship to AAA on April 11 …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE ID signs Airica Demia but the Performance Center logjam is getting worse
Airica Demia is the latest indie talent to secure a WWE ID …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Kruel stabbing in Illinois is a terrifying wake-up call for wrestling
The brutal stabbing incident at a Ruthless Pro Wrestling Omega event is …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
AEW Dynasty 2026 is the moment Tony Khan finally stops playing it safe
AEW Dynasty 2026 hits Kansas City with a high-stakes card featuring FTR …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Randy Savage vs Ultimate Warrior is still the perfect retirement match
A tactical look back at the career-ending masterpiece between Randy Savage and …
2 months, 2 weeks agoThe AAA Rey de Reyes videos prove lucha libre is still a beautiful disaster
The viral clips from last night's AAA Rey de Reyes are a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Sami Zayn just took the US Title but the data suggests a WrestleMania problem
Carmelo Hayes’ 148-day US Title reign collapsed with an 82% win rate, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
AAA Rey de Reyes Week 3 has wrestling Twitter completely losing its mind
The timeline is an absolute war zone right now. Here is why …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The AAA Rey de Reyes timeline is an absolute bloodbath right now
Week 3 of the AAA Rey de Reyes tournament broke the wrestling …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Dana White's blunt message to UFC fans complaining about AI
UFC CEO Dana White aggressively dismissed fan complaints regarding the promotion's recent …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10 Biggest AEW Storylines Heading Into Dynasty 2026
With AEW Dynasty just 24 hours away, the ground underneath All Elite …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE departures are rarely about the wrestling anymore
From Austin's 263-day walkout to Marc Mero's $350k contract resentment, the math …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Penta defending the WWE Intercontinental title in AAA is a massive risk
WWE is sending the Intercontinental Championship to Mexico. It is a brilliant …
2 months, 2 weeks agoWrestleMania 41 Looms as AEW Tag Teams Fracture on Collision
Randy Orton hits a massive RKO on Jelly Roll, Jade Cargill builds …
2 months, 2 weeks agoKevin Owens sidelined with severe neck injury as WrestleMania 41 approaches
Kevin Owens faces a severe neck injury that threatens his WrestleMania 41 …
2 months, 2 weeks ago