Monday, May 25, 2015
Monday, May 18, 2015
Vince McMahon Needs To Retire
Vince McMahon Needs To Retire
May 18, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
Vincent Kennedy McMahon is a man who will go down in history as one of wrestling's most successful promoters. After buying the WWF (now WWE) fron his father Vincent James McMahon in 1982, he took it from a regional northeast promotion and made into a national powerhouse. Within five years of his ownership, he became the king of American wrestling with the highly successful Wrestlemania events, the Saturday Night's Main Event specials on NBC, and some of the best wrestlers in the world. In fact, with the exception of 1996-1998, McMahon has largely been the top promoter in American wrestling and continues to be as of this writing. However, times have changed and so have the fortunes of the WWE. In recent years, McMahon has become the WWE's biggest detriment. Like the promoters of old, McMahon has had his share of success but as he's gotten older and he's clearly fallen behind the times. He's also shown a very stubborn attitude, someone who seemingly can't make up his mind, and is stuck in the past instead of looking to the future. These are things the WWE doesn't need right now. While it's been said that McMahon will likely run the WWE until the day he dies, everybody would be better off if Vinnie Mac decided to call it a career.
May 18, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
Vincent Kennedy McMahon is a man who will go down in history as one of wrestling's most successful promoters. After buying the WWF (now WWE) fron his father Vincent James McMahon in 1982, he took it from a regional northeast promotion and made into a national powerhouse. Within five years of his ownership, he became the king of American wrestling with the highly successful Wrestlemania events, the Saturday Night's Main Event specials on NBC, and some of the best wrestlers in the world. In fact, with the exception of 1996-1998, McMahon has largely been the top promoter in American wrestling and continues to be as of this writing. However, times have changed and so have the fortunes of the WWE. In recent years, McMahon has become the WWE's biggest detriment. Like the promoters of old, McMahon has had his share of success but as he's gotten older and he's clearly fallen behind the times. He's also shown a very stubborn attitude, someone who seemingly can't make up his mind, and is stuck in the past instead of looking to the future. These are things the WWE doesn't need right now. While it's been said that McMahon will likely run the WWE until the day he dies, everybody would be better off if Vinnie Mac decided to call it a career.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Is Jackson's MMA the Next Lion's Den and Miletich Fighting System?
Is Jackson's MMA the Next Lion's Den and Miletich Fighting System?
May 6, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
Since becoming an MMA gym in 2000, Jackson's MMA has become home to some of the best fighters of the 2000s as well as all time. Many fighters experienced championship success and big career wins during their stay. However, the gym has started to see a decline in recent years. The top fighters have either left the gym or were out of action while the recent prospects haven't reached expectations. Is the gym becoming the next Lion's Den or Miletich Fighting System? Is it becoming a gym that was once dominant but then got outdated in a sport that keeps evolving?
May 6, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
Since becoming an MMA gym in 2000, Jackson's MMA has become home to some of the best fighters of the 2000s as well as all time. Many fighters experienced championship success and big career wins during their stay. However, the gym has started to see a decline in recent years. The top fighters have either left the gym or were out of action while the recent prospects haven't reached expectations. Is the gym becoming the next Lion's Den or Miletich Fighting System? Is it becoming a gym that was once dominant but then got outdated in a sport that keeps evolving?
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Monday, April 27, 2015
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Time To Go, Shogun
Time To Go, Shogun
April 26, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
Mauricio Rua is a man who will go down in history as one of the greatest fighters to ever compete in the sport known as Mixed Martial Arts. No doubt, the man affectionally known as "Shogun" is a shoo-in for the UFC Hall of Fame as well as a MMA Hall of Fame should one ever be created. His hitlist is a who's who in MMA. The promotions he's found success in are some of the biggest in the sports history. He's also one of the most popular fighters to ever fight. Sadly though, Rua is a mortal and his days of dominating are not only over but have been for a long, long time. Though only 33 years old, Shogun has competed for more than twelve years and the years of fighting, the wars he's had, and the brutal training have taken their toll. Along with bumps, bruises, and many injuries, Shogun has gone under the knife three times for his knee and his iron chin is a thing of the past. Sadly, inspite of all of this as well as pleas from family to call it quits, Shogun still believes he can still go. Even more sad are his fans who can be considered the most stubborn and supportive in all of MMA. To them, it's all so simple as he just needs to move down to middleweight and reunite with former head trainer Rafael Cordeiro as if that will be some sort of fountain of youth that will make him better than ever, cure his wear & tear, and harden his chin. Not many will like this article nor will it convince anyone to change their mind but I will explain why Shogun needs to retire and his fans need to realize the cold, hard truth that he's finished.
April 26, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
Mauricio Rua is a man who will go down in history as one of the greatest fighters to ever compete in the sport known as Mixed Martial Arts. No doubt, the man affectionally known as "Shogun" is a shoo-in for the UFC Hall of Fame as well as a MMA Hall of Fame should one ever be created. His hitlist is a who's who in MMA. The promotions he's found success in are some of the biggest in the sports history. He's also one of the most popular fighters to ever fight. Sadly though, Rua is a mortal and his days of dominating are not only over but have been for a long, long time. Though only 33 years old, Shogun has competed for more than twelve years and the years of fighting, the wars he's had, and the brutal training have taken their toll. Along with bumps, bruises, and many injuries, Shogun has gone under the knife three times for his knee and his iron chin is a thing of the past. Sadly, inspite of all of this as well as pleas from family to call it quits, Shogun still believes he can still go. Even more sad are his fans who can be considered the most stubborn and supportive in all of MMA. To them, it's all so simple as he just needs to move down to middleweight and reunite with former head trainer Rafael Cordeiro as if that will be some sort of fountain of youth that will make him better than ever, cure his wear & tear, and harden his chin. Not many will like this article nor will it convince anyone to change their mind but I will explain why Shogun needs to retire and his fans need to realize the cold, hard truth that he's finished.
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