The Tailgate Society

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Tag: Wrestling

  • It’s a Work, Brother: Why the XFL is a Sham

    It’s a Work, Brother: Why the XFL is a Sham

    Listen to me carefully when I say this: Vince McMahon doesn’t care about creating a professional football league. Yesterday’s XFL announcement was a money grab, plain and simple. And the media and everyone else is getting worked. In pro wrestling parlance, a “work” is something that has been staged to look real but is, in […]

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  • The Best Moments in WWE Monday Night Raw History

    The Best Moments in WWE Monday Night Raw History

    Tonight, WWE’s Monday Night Raw will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Over the course of that quarter century, viewers have been treated to some unforgettable moments, both good and bad (Mae Young’s birthing of a hand, anyone?). It’s clear, though, that WWE’s flagship show was a groundbreaking achievement in television, wrestling or otherwise. To help celebrate […]

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  • The Importance of Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega, and Wrestle Kingdom 12

    The Importance of Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega, and Wrestle Kingdom 12

    Is it overstating things to say that the most important date of 2018 for a wrestling company is only four days into the new year? Maybe, but only slightly.

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  • Me, My Dad, and Ric Flair

    Me, My Dad, and Ric Flair

    I was raised on Ric Flair and the Four Horsemen. That was, of course, because of my dad.

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  • TGS Presents 1.09: The Count Out –Life in the Fast lane

    TGS Presents 1.09: The Count Out –Life in the Fast lane

    TGS Presents is dedicated completely to the entertainment world. From Marvel to DC, to the small screen and silver screen, this podcast has you covered. A rotating panel of hosts will tackle currant entertainment topics like new movie/book releases, professional wrestling events, and major story lines coming out of Hollywood. On this episode, we will […]

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