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
AEW Dynasty: The Long Climb Back to the Top
AEW Dynasty must deliver more than just high spots if it wants …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Leon Slater and the TNA invasion that feels more like a polite internship
TNA's Leon Slater recently reflected on his high-profile tag match against AJ …
2 months, 2 weeks agoLas Vegas is about to learn that indie wrestling doesn't play by the rules
As WrestleMania 41 approaches, the GCW Collective and WrestleCon are set to …
2 months, 2 weeks agoThe Ring's Cruelest Lesson: A Child's Tears After a Title Loss
A WWE veteran's child heartbroken after a World Championship loss reveals the …
2 months, 2 weeks agoCorporate giants are taking over but the soul of wrestling is in a West Nyack mall
As Gotham Wrestling returns to West Nyack, fans are debating whether indie …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Nikki Bella’s neck status effectively kills the WrestleMania 41 comeback rumors
Backstage news from WrestlingNews.co confirms that Nikki Bella (Nikki Garcia) has been …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Mark Henry is right about the Nation of Domination Hall of Fame call
Mark Henry is calling for the Nation of Domination to finally get …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
NXT gold is the only statistical shield against main roster failure
Data proves that 74% of NXT call-ups without a championship reign fail …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The 24-hour title turnover defines Maple Leaf Pro's volatile Windsor debut
Maple Leaf Pro’s Windsor debut was defined by a 24-hour tag title …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Greatest Moments in Professional Wrestling History
From the birth of the nWo to the shock of the Streak …
2 months, 2 weeks agoTop 10: Greatest Moments in Professional Wrestling History
From the slam heard 'round the world to the pipebomb that broke …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
AJ Styles is trading his boots for a whistle but the fire remains
As AJ Styles prepares for his WWE Hall of Fame induction and …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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