The SmarK Rant for the First Ever WWF Smackdown – 8/26/99

And back to the very first episode of Smackdown we go, although this isn’t the pilot episode where the Corporation merged with the Ministry and all that bullshit.  This would be…

Place to Be Podcast Episode 295: Survivor Series 2001

In this new episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Scott & Justin are in the Vintage Vault to chat Survivor Series 2001. They discuss Test, Jazz, The Rock, Rob…

McGinn’s WWE Superstars Recap – 1/23/14

What a week it has been Superstars Nation! Not only are we mere hours away from the Royal Rumble but enormous moves and shakes transpired here at Place to Be…

2014 Royal Rumble Preview

So the first PPV of 2014 is almost upon us. The Royal Rumble is this Sunday at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. There is a lot of uncertainty and…

Matt’s Smackdown Recap 1/17/14

WWE: Smackdown January 17, 2014 Worcester, MA DCU Center The current WWE champs are as follows: WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Randy Orton (12/15/2013) WWE Intercontinental Champion: Big E Langston (11/18/2013)…

TLC 2013 Preview

This Sunday we conclude the 2013 WWE PPV schedule with TLC, live from Houston (not Helena).  The year has had its ups and down on PPV, with some great shows…

Matt’s Smackdown Recap 12/6/13

WWE: Smackdown December 6, 2013 Tulsa, OK BOK Center

McGinn’s WWE Superstars Recap – 11/28/13

After a much-needed day off following the grueling “one article a week” schedule I’m keeping, it is now time for your weekly smorgasbord of wrestling talent and clips from other shows…

Off the Top Rope Episode 39: Armagedon 2004

After a week’s absence, we are back! The first 15 seconds of the show has some technical issues, but it’s clear sailing after that. We talk Survivor Series, 2 weeks…

Vintage Vault Pre-Viewing: Backlash 2001

Raven vs. Rhyno (C) – Hardcore Title In my journey to look at the encompassing facets of the WWF product around these PPV’s, we reach the hardcore division.  I have conflicting…