The Next New Japan Wrestlers Likely To Retire In The Next Few Years

The Next New Japan Wrestlers Likely To Retire In The Next Few Years
August 30, 2026
By Ryan Porzl

The past decade or so has been an interesting one for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Japan's top promotion saw a rebirth for most of the 2010s before being forced into a rebuilding phase in recent years for various reasons including departures and age. As part of the rebuilding, future young lions continue to graduate the New Japan Dojo and hopefully begin what will be careers that will carry the torch in the years to come while others are coming into their own and taking the spotlight. Among these, New Japan has also seen many beloved legends close the book on their careers. Since 2018, New Japan and it's fans have said goodbye to Super Strong Machine, Takashi Iizuka, Manabu Nakanishi, Jushin Thunder Liger, Tiger Mask IV, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, and the ace himself Hiroshi Tanahashi all the while Tomoaki Honma has announced his intentions to follow. In this article, we'll take a look at New Japan names who will likely ride off in the sunset by the end of the decade.

Note: I don't own any pictures. Credit to New Japan.

Wrestlers Who Didn't Stand A Chance In WWF/WWE

Wrestlers Who Didn't Stand A Chance In WWF/WWE
August 17, 2026
By Ryan Porzl

Professional Wrestling is like a lot of things in life. To succeed, there's many factors. Not only do you need the skill but sometimes good luck and good timing can make a difference. The WWE has shown that over the decades. There's many reasons guys like Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, The Rock, and John Cena worked and one of which was right place at the right time as they were largely perfect for the era they were in. Another reason is they had that larger than life presence as well. Basically, the planets were aligned right. Unfortunately, there were wrestlers that weren't meant to work in the WWF/WWE whether it be bad timing or lacking what was needed. In this article, we'll take a look at wrestlers that for one reason or another were doomed in the WWF/WWE. I want to point out, I'm mostly going to point out weaknesses or bad timing rather than wrestlers who didn't work due to a bad gimmick.

Note: I don't own any pictures. Credit to WWE or whomever owns them.

Wrestlers You May Have Forgotten Or Didn't Know Worked For ECW In Their Final Year

Wrestlers You May Have Forgotten Or Didn't Know Worked For ECW In Their Final Year
June 17, 2026
By Ryan Porzl

Throughout the 1990s, fewer promotions made a bigger mark in American wrestling then ECW. Formed in 1992, the promotion started small and even was a member of the National Wrestling Alliance before eventually striking out on their own and eventually making their mark with creative and groundbreaking ideas and angles to being a place for talent to find themselves especially if runs in WWF and WCW didn't work. It's contributions would also be mimicked by the big two by the late 90s. Going in the 21st Century, ECW was utter chaos. They had a horrible relationship with TNN before losing that deal, pay checks were bouncing, talent was leaving in droves, the locker room was frustrated, and Paul Heyman was completely burnt out. During this time, ECW would see several wrestlers like Justin Credible, Steve Corino, Yoshihiro Tajiri, Super Crazy, and Rhino rise to become stars for the promotion. Meanwhile, legends like The Sandman and Rob Van Dam remained popular while Mikey Whipwreck experienced a career revival.

Then there were talents that came to the Land of Extreme in 2000-2001. Names you might be familiar with. Name who were either looking for a comeback or their first break in the industry. In this article, we'll take a look at wrestling talent who you probably either forgot or didn't know worked for ECW during their final year.

Note: I don't own any pictures. Credit to WWE, TNA, or whomever owns them.

Underrated WWF To WCW Career Moves

Underrated WWF To WCW Career Moves
June 3, 2026
By Ryan Porzl

Just recently, I watched a video on YouTube from "Wrestling Bios" who did a video called "The Most Pointless WWF to WCW Career Moves". It was an entertaining video and it inspired me to do something similar. Obviously, many wrestlers made the jump from WWF to WCW throughout the 1990s. As mentioned by Wrestling Bios, you had pointless ones like Honky Tonk Man, Marty Jannetty, Ted Dibiase, etc. Obviously, you also had some game changers in Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, etc. However, there were names that people forget about. Names that maybe came into WCW and actually had an underrated run. In this article, we'll take a look at wrestlers who actually had underrated runs that actually turned out good to great for them.

Credit to Wrestling Bios for the idea. I don't own any pictures. Credit to WWE or whomever owns them.

WWF Wrestlemania IV Review

WWF Wrestlemania IV Review
February 22, 2014 (Edited May 19, 2026)
By Ryan Porzl

Event: Wrestlemania IV
Tagline: What The World Is Watching!
Date: March 27,1988
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Live or Tape: Live
Arena: Atlantic City Convention Center
Attendance: 19,199
Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse “The Body” Ventura
Interviewers: “Mean” Gene Okerlund, Bob Uecker, and Craig DeGeorge (Coliseum Video only)
Other: Bob Uecker (Guest Commentator for Battle Royal, Guest Interviewer, & Guest Ring Announcer for Main Event), Vanna White (Guest Timekeeper for Main Event), Robin Leach (Presenter), Gladys Knight (Vocalist)
Broadcast: Pay-Per-View

WCW Greed: Where Are They Now?

WCW Greed: Where Are They Now?

May 9, 2026

By Ryan Porzl

If you know your wrestling history, 2001 was a dark year in American wrestling as two of the big three names in WCW and ECW both shutdown leaving the WWF the only game in town. WCW's downfall has especially been analyzed many ways over the decades and for good reason. In less than five years, WCW went from being #1 and nearly driving the WWF into bankruptcy to losing all their momentum, becoming a joke, and ultimately bought out by the same WWF. On March 18, 2001, just five days before Vince McMahon declared checkmate in the Monday Night Wars and bought WCW, the promotion would have it's final PPV called "Greed". March 18th marked 25 years since that event so like with Guilty As Charged 2001, I decided to see what happened to the participants of this memorable event.

Note: I don't own any pictures. Credit to WWE, TNA, or whomever owns them.

WWF Wrestlers Who Had a Good/Great 1996

WWF Wrestlers Who Had a Good/Great 1996
April 19, 2026
By Ryan Porzl

Just recently I did an article looking at the wrestler's who had a bad 1996. That means it's time to look at those with better luck. As mentioned, 1996 wasn't the best year for WWF as it was considered an improvement from 95 but still struggled with a powerful rival in WCW breathing down their necks. Despite this, many in the WWF were able to take a year where the Federation struggled and made it a good to great year for them. Some began rises to the top, others would peak, one legend would see a much needed comeback, and another legend would finally reach the top of the mountain. Here, we'll take a look at ten wrestlers/teams who had a good to great 1996.

Note: I don't any photos. Credit to WWE or whomever owns them.