The "Mane" Event

Regular contributor and a good friend of this blog, David, emailed me some pics he recently took of former WWE superstar John Morrison, now wrestling as John Hannigan. David found it odd that in a show which featured the likes of Anthony Nese, Robbie E, and Brian Cage, among others, the Main Event was Hannigan/Morrison (he of the long, flowing locks and spangly pants).  I guess that's what happens when you've once been a part of the WWE, the world's biggest wrestling promotion -- you get to be the Main Event of an indie show. Amazing pics as always, David. Thanks a million.

Also from the same show, this guy.

Robbie E

Monster Muscle Monday : Mason Ryan

Need I say more?

Yeah, I'd like to see this happen.

For Petey's Sake

Here's Petey Williams in his red hot gladiator gear taking on Big Poppa Pump (aka Scott Steiner). I don't know who won because match results were not published on the site these pics are from. Who do you think emerged the victor?

GIF of the Week

Beefcakes In Action

Rene Dupree

Caleb Konley (left)

Brian Cage

Caleb Konley

Emil Sitoci

Double Post : Ring Gear Games

If you've been watching WWE, you may have noticed Antonio Cesaro's "new" look. Well, it isn't so much a new look as it is a lessening of certain items of ring gear. Gone are the kneepads and wristbands of yore.  Cesaro has gone old-school; he now sports the basic pro wrestling uniform of trunks and boots (and socks) only. Of all the WWE superstars, he's the one who's currently showing the most skin. I applaud his courage and "chutzpah"; wrestling without protecting your joints can be risky and painful. But Cesaro is one tough rassler. I don't really know why he stopped wearing the pads and bands, maybe it's part of his "scientific wrestler/ring technician" image. What do you think of Cesaro's look? Here's Cesaro (formerly known in the indie circuit as Claudio Castagnoli) in a couple of recent matches on WWE RAW.

Compare Sin Cara's elaborate ring gear to Cesaro's minimalist mostly-black get-up.

And because this is a double-post, let's look at what today's wrestlers are wearing to the ring. Almost anything goes, right? Just when did kneepads/elbow pads/kickpads/wristbands/those long stretchy sleeve-like things and stuff like that become popular? They certainly weren't worn back in the so-called Golden Age of Wrestling (1950s-1960s). Look, I know they're supposed to protect the wrestlers' joints and body parts, and that's a good thing. But can you imagine what those wrestlers who didn't wear these things back in the day had to go through? Talk about tough.

Overalls and a sleeveless t-shirt? 

One-shouldered singlet and elbow pads on one fella.

Gladiator-esque "apron" and matching kneepads

Shorts on Chavo Guerrero, tights on Ryan Slade

Steven Walters' knee and wrist protectors

When Good Guys Go Bad

What's the first thing a wrestling babyface does when he turns heel? Why, change his look of course. That's just what British fan fave Timm Wylie did when he recently crossed over to the dark side. Here's  Timm before...

And this is Timm now. Pretty intimidating, huh?

His ring gear has that Mad Max/BDSM look to it. What do you think of Timm's new image?

Here are more pics of Timm from his "good guy" days.

 

Yes, it's a blurred photo. But who cares, right?