Will Ronda Ever Be Beaten?
With her latest victim dispatched again in quick fashion, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey stands as one of the sport’s most dominant competitors. Undefeated with twelve finishes in each of her professional fights, and an absurd total combined career fight time of just 25 minutes and 36 seconds; Rousey is the untouchable champion of her weight class.
Longtime rival Miesha Tate may be next in line for a third crack at the UFC’s top superstar, but talk of a superfight with fellow destroyer Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Justino refuses to go away...and for good reason. Justino might never be able to make the cut down to 135 pounds, but Rousey, who initially fought at featherweight, will never be able to call herself the undisputed greatest unless she agrees to tackle the last legitimate challenge she has left.
UFC 189: Best Main Card Ever?
The UFC have produced some memorable cards over the years, but last month’s 189 event made an extremely strong case to be considered as the greatest in the promotion’s near 25-year history. From gruelling wars to flash knockouts, bloody brawls to technical clinics, the five bouts showcased on pay-per-view perfectly encapsulated everything that makes this sport so special.
Cards like UFC 189 rarely happen, but rumors of a potential Rousey/McGregor-headlined supershow at the Texas-based AT&T stadium would suggest that the UFC are hoping to produce a worthy follow-up as quickly as possible. Here’s to hoping these rumours become reality.
One Return Too Many For ‘The Deadman’?
Returning at last month’s Battleground to avenge his shocking WrestleMania loss, The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar will do battle once again at this year’s SummerSlam...but is this something that we really want to see?
Yes, Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak coming to an end in 2014 was one of the most shocking things I’ve ever witnessed while watching the WWE, but a veteran going out on his back has been the tradition since the industry began. In his losing performance, ‘Taker looked drawn out, weak, unathletic, old, mortal. The time had clearly come for him to pass the torch and wrap up his legendary career.
Granted, since his return at WrestleMania 31 in April, ‘Taker has seemingly bounced back and arguably hasn’t looked better since his last proper run over five years ago, but this doesn’t change the fact that needlessly dragging out a career could be a huge mistake for the WWE’s most senior performer.
The Undertaker has always, and will always be my favourite wrestler of all time, but I simply do not wish to see him compete anymore.
“Fake” Wrestling Comments: Playing With Fire, Or Stroke Of Genius?
They say any publicity is good publicity. Dana White must a firm believer is this notion. The UFC president’s choice of words regarding professional wrestling’s legitimacy prompted a wave of anger on social media last weekend. While the use of the word ‘fake’ was poor, many have failed to recognise White’s perfect timing. While his views resulted in condemnation from countless fans and respected industry figures, they did help shine the spotlight on the UFC right before their latest pay-per-view event.
I don’t agree with White’s comments, but I do admire his tenacity and social media awareness. Probably helps that he’s also entertaining as hell.
Remembering ‘Rowdy’ Roddy
2015 hasn’t been kind to longtime fans of professional wrestling, and things got even worse with news of ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper’s sudden passing last week. Considered by many to be one of the greatest, most innovative heel talkers to ever grace the squared circle, Piper’s legendary, hall of fame career spanned over four decades and provided inspiration to countless superstars.
Piper may be gone, but his legacy will live on in the heel promos of almost every single performer forever.
Rest in peace.