Sam McKenzie
Wrestling Editor
Sam McKenzie has edited and written wrestling content for years, with particular interest in PPV preview and review coverage, championship histories and the evolving landscape of sports entertainment.
Articles by Sam McKenzie
Teddy Long reflects on the physical toll of life as a WWE referee
Teddy Long highlights the extreme, often overlooked physical risks referees take when …
1 month, 1 week ago
Top 10: Mark Shapiro's Most Impactful Moves in the TKO Era
Mark Shapiro has transformed WWE from a family business into a cold-blooded …
1 month, 1 week ago
AEW is leaning on its old guard while WWE prepares for a new Bloodline chapter
A tactical breakdown of why WWE's Bloodline narrative at Backlash currently outshines …
1 month, 1 week ago
House of Torture is killing the vibe in NJPW
A deep dive into why House of Torture's repetitive booking is stalling …
1 month, 1 week ago
Top 10: WWE’s Status Report May 2026
An analytical ranking of WWE's current state, focusing on the New Day …
1 month, 1 week ago
The Paul Power Rankings: Influence, Heat, and Execution
From Heyman's kingmaking to Logan Paul's heat, we rank the names driving …
1 month, 1 week ago
Will Ric Flair make a final return to AEW Dynamite tonight?
AEW's tribute to Ted Turner has triggered rumors of a high-profile guest …
1 month, 1 week agoPaul Heyman is not looking for friends, he is looking for tax write-offs
Paul Heyman's criteria for a client proves he's more interested in marketability …
1 month, 1 week ago
Trick Williams injury update: Balancing title defenses and outside distractions
Trick Williams is grappling with lingering lower extremity inflammation ahead of Backlash, …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE’s NJPW shopping spree creates a depth problem
WWE’s aggressive push to sign NJPW talent is a volume strategy that …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE’s NJPW talent poaching is a numbers game
WWE's acquisition of NJPW talent has tripled in 2026, creating a technical …
1 month, 1 week ago
El Cuatrero is finally cooked and wrestling fans are throwing a party
After years of legal delays, El Cuatrero has been found guilty of …
1 month, 1 week ago
Justice in the Lucha world as the legal fallout for Cuatrero concludes
The wrestling world is reacting to the guilty verdict for Cuatrero in …
1 month, 1 week ago
Why a Tough Enough revival is the wrong call for AEW
Anthony Bowens wants a Tough Enough revival, but the legal clouds surrounding …
1 month, 1 week agoLet’s actually talk about Shanky’s backstage reality
Shanky's stance on his WWE tenure is the cold water the internet's …
1 month, 1 week ago
NXT is the only brand actually experimenting with its identity right now
NXT is the only brand actually experimenting with its identity right now, …
1 month, 1 week agoBianca Belair is changing the game while the rest of the roster stays silent
Bianca Belair dropping vlogs is a power move that exposes how dated …
1 month, 1 week ago
The Xavier Woods contract saga is a masterclass in WWE panic
The news of Xavier Woods potentially testing free agency has WWE management …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Joe Hendry’s Raw debut was a fever dream we didn’t deserve
Joe Hendry finally arrived on Raw, but his debut was a chaotic …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Oba Femi's Backlash Open Challenge Is A Dangerous Game
Oba Femi dismantled his first challenger on RAW. Now he's taking the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago