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Dusty Rhodes, the American Everyman
Oliver Lee Bateman examines one of the most poignant interviews in pro wrestling history, Dusty Rhodes’ “hard times” monologue about working-class masculinity. Man, take two minutes and really...
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The Best of GMP Sports, 2013
The year in sports was an eventful one. From the bombings at the Boston Marathon to wrestling’s removal from and then reinstatement to the Olympics to the growing issue of concussions in the NFL, here...
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Worst Moment in Sports, 2013
Unfortunately, sports’ worst in 2013 included terrorism, rape, and murder. Liam Day runs down the ugly list. 2013 was not sport’s best year. Marked by tragedy, murder, rape, and a league and a network...
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Best Moments in Sports, 2013
Liam Day recaps the year’s best moments in sports. Yesterday, we shared with you the worst. Today we’re here to share the best—those moments that made us stand up and cheer, and helped us remember why...
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Cody Mulligan: Behind the Eyes
Erin Kelly, a writer with cerebral palsy, explores the fundamental lessons that can be learned from Cody Mulligan, the first blind amateur wrestler. — “We get one opportunity in life. One chance in...
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The Internet Sex Archive: What Should We Do With Millions of Hours of Amateur...
Historian Oliver Lee Bateman examines the potential scholarly applications of websites like Xtube and RedTube. “It’s only when one gives serious attention to these facts which are so self-evident...
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Behind the Mask: The Amazing True Story of Masked Wrestling in the United States
Historian Oliver Lee Bateman reflects on a time when masked wrestlers ruled the American South. Scrutinize that photo. It’s nigh-impossible for us to understand how over Mr. Wrestling II (née Johnny...
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Hail Beavis, Hail Butt-head: Reflections on my Nerdy Youth
A grown-up N.C. Harrison reflects on his nerdy boyhood. — My sister, bless her, is on something of a Poke-bing, right now. She is playing Pokemon Black 2, right now, and my days are filled with the...
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Undertaker’s Streak is Over and so is My Childhood
Today I hang up my childhood like The Undertaker did his boots, and relish in the good ol’ days. — For as long as I can remember I’ve been watching wrestling. Although ashamed to admit it at times, I...
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The Most Transphobic Thing That Ever Happened…
Oliver Lee Bateman examines one of the most transphobic moments in television history. Stop me if you’ve heard this one: a guy is either getting intimate or is about to get intimate with a person he...
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Warrior’s Death a Blow to an Already Devastated WWE Fan
I believed in The Ultimate Warrior. And despite my buried alive childhood, I still will. — Life-long fans of WWE, like myself, still trying to cope with the ending of The Undertaker’s streak at...
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R.I.P: WWE’s Ultimate Warrior
The world of professional wrestling has lost yet another icon. The Ultimate Warrior passed away on Tuesday, April 8. Just three days after he was inducted into the WWE’s hall of fame. — Warrior, born...
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We Are All Warriors Today: The Death of a Legend
N.C. Harrison reflects on the Ultimate Warrior’s death and the Undertaker’s Wrestlemania defeat. It has been a weird, interesting and sad few days for wrestling fans. Wrestlemania, as it usually...
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Requiem for a Warrior
“Jim Hellwig died years ago. He died so the Warrior could live.” Dan Friedman looks at the complexities of the man that didn’t just create a wrestling character, but lived the life of one. — The draws...
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Why Nancy Grace is Terrible
N.C. Harrison examines Nancy Grace’s sensationalistic coverage of a recent tragedy. When Ultimate Warrior died about a week ago, I saw wrestling fans united like I rarely have during my life. Fans...
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3 Things Entrepreneurs can Learn from Watching Wrestling
The backstage of professional wrestling can teach critical business strategies that have proven to work across industries. — It’s no secret I’m a big fan of the WWE, and have been since I was about 9...
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To the Teacher I Yelled ‘Suck It’ To: I’m Sorry!
To all the teachers in Philly who crossed my path from kindergarten to graduation, I have two words for you: Thank you! — I got suspended a handful of times during the 12 years I was registered as a...
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Karma Strikes…Bam! (And It’s Not Pretty)
Rob Azevedo takes an unwanted sick day and wonders how he ever doubted karma could be so evil and cunning. —- I was never a fan of staying home sick, not as a kid and definitely not as an adult. A...
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WWE Wrestling Legend Pat Patterson Comes Out in Emotional Video
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) legend Pat Patterson said, “For once in my life I’m going to be me now.” — If you’re a WWE fan, the name Pat Patterson has meant something to you since the ’70s...
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A 2-Minute Video For When You Need To Dig Deep
We often use metaphors from fighting to get through the struggles of our everyday lives. Here’s one inspiring video that shows why. — My career as a fighter has been over for years now, but the...
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