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
Kenny Omega and the shift in AEW's power metrics
Kenny Omega’s potential move to a backstage role threatens a 22% drop …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
AEW Dynamite remains trapped in a booking identity crisis
A deep dive into why AEW's current booking model is masking its …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Los Americanos have earned their spot, but the NXT tag division is a mess
Los Americanos secured their #1 contender spot at MSG, but the NXT …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tully Blanchard’s career longevity defies the typical wrestling attrition rate
Analyzing Tully Blanchard's 10-year peak reveals why modern wrestling's reliance on high-velocity …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Dave LaGreca (Busted Open Radio): "This Friday night on SmackDown, it is Drew McIntyre versus Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship."
Dave LaGreca on Busted Open Radio: key quotes on Roman Reigns vs. …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Je'von Evans needs more than pure athleticism to topple Randy Orton
Je’von Evans is aiming to prove himself against a titan, but Randy …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Rich Latta (Voices of Wrestling): "That term was thrown around a lot at Tony Khan for the first couple years at AEW. I don't think y..."
Rich Latta on Voices of Wrestling: key quotes on Swerve Strickland and …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Jim Ross (Grilling JR with Jim Ross): "Okada and Kenny Omega sort of the modern day equivalent of Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat. Sign me..."
Jim Ross on Grilling JR with Jim Ross: key quotes on Danhausen's …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Sean Ross Sapp (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "Steph DeLander told me she had to basically beg WWE to help her with her injury, and they ended u..."
Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on WWE departures, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Davey Portman (POST Wrestling): "I wonder how much they're thinking with the move to Netflix and knowing that there isn't the urge..."
Davey Portman on POST Wrestling: key quotes on WrestleMania ticket sales, NXT …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Steph DeLander (quoted by Courtney) (Women's Wrestling Talk): "I have not been evaluated by any medical professional on the TNA end. They haven't evaluated my m..."
Steph DeLander (quoted by Courtney) on Women's Wrestling Talk: key quotes on …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Hope (Women's Wrestling Talk): "I hate to say it, but I wouldn't be surprised [about locker room friction]. But the question woul..."
Hope on Women's Wrestling Talk: key quotes on TNA talent departures, Nancy …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Steve Austin (Cultaholic Wrestling): "Whether it happens at WrestleMania today or whenever, that damn belt is coming with Stone Cold, w..."
Steve Austin on Cultaholic Wrestling: key quotes on WrestleMania 14 build, Raw …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Rich Stambolian (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "I just googled top merch sellers in WWE and the AI response says Danhausen is now the top selling..."
Rich Stambolian on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on AEW Revolution main …
2 months, 2 weeks agoAEW is leaning hard on nostalgia to fix its attendance slump
AEW is using returning star power to combat attendance volatility, but the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
JBL (Six Feet Under with The Undertaker): "Eddie Guerrero not only made me, Eddie Guerrero gave me the angle that not only made me, but took..."
JBL on Six Feet Under with The Undertaker: key quotes on Heel …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Sarah Cannon (Grit & Glitter): "Our clinic escort team wept when I showed them the signup list for our Enjoy Wrestling cohort for..."
Sarah Cannon on Grit & Glitter: key quotes on Future partnership ideas, …
2 months, 2 weeks agoFrom Squats to Shoot Interviews: Two Must-Haves for the Wrestling Fan’s Setup
We put the RDX lifting belt and the official Dark Side of …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tony Khan (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "I would love to be on the same channel as UFC. While their sister promotion is also in pro wrestl..."
Tony Khan on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on MJF vs. Hangman …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Matthew (Cultaholic Wrestling): "Carly Colon's tryout was so impressive that they are already negotiating a deal with him. There's..."
Matthew on Cultaholic Wrestling: key quotes on Jeff Hardy indie return, Carlito …
2 months, 2 weeks ago