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Joseph Finnegan

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Joseph Finnegan is a longtime contributor here at Pro Wrestling Stories. He is a published author and produced screenwriter who has earned a BFA in Creative Writing from Full Sail University. He is currently working on a fiction anthology series titled, "Random Tales." You can keep up with the development of that series at the Twitter link below. Joseph's contact info can be found on his portfolio website linked above.
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Darren Drozdov aka Droz in 1999 and 2014.

Droz and D’Lo Brown: How A Disastrous Moment Brought Strength

by Joseph Finnegan

Droz and D’Lo Brown open up about the botch that left Droz paralyzed and how forgiveness and strength brought them close in the aftermath.

John Cena and CM Punk battle at WWE Money In The Bank 2011.

John Cena and CM Punk: A Feud In (and Out) of the Ring

by Joseph Finnegan

Classic feuds have elements of reality. Such was the case with John Cena and CM Punk. Feelings portrayed on TV were not far from the…

Stone Cold Steve Austin gets run over by a car during 1999's Survivor Series broadcast. Eleven months later, Rikishi would claim: "I did it for The Rock!"

Steve Austin and Rikishi: ‘I Did It For The Rock!’

by Joseph Finnegan

Steve Austin was hit by a car at WWE Survivor Series 1999. The way Rikishi delivered his confession almost eleven months later lives on!

These five rivalries pushed Shawn Michaels to run the gamut of emotions in front of the audience and are feuds fans will never forget.

5 Rivalries Shawn Michaels Will Be Remembered For

by Joseph Finnegan

Shawn Michaels ran the gamut of emotions in these five rivalries and are feuds wrestling fans will never forget.

Triple H returns from a quad injury on Raw at Madison Square Garden, January 7th, 2002.

Triple H Return in 2002: A Hero’s Welcome at MSG

by Joseph Finnegan

On January 7th, 2002, Madison Square Garden saw the triumphant return of Triple H after a career-threatening injury.

Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and the Fingerpoke of Doom!

by Joseph Finnegan

The Fingerpoke of Doom is a moment forever burned in the minds of wrestling fans and considered by many the beginning of the end for…

Moments before Brock Lesnar and The Rock do battle at SummerSlam 2002.

Brock Lesnar and The Rock – The Real Story of SummerSlam 2002

by Joseph Finnegan

The Rock was visibly angry at the conclusion of SummerSlam 2002. Brock Lesnar was now the youngest WWE champion of all time.

Corey Matthews (Ben Savage) finds himself in a formidable staredown with Big Van Vader on the popular family sitcom Boy Meets World in 1996.

Boy Meets World vs. Vader: Secret Story Behind ’90s Collision

by Joseph Finnegan

Relive the unforgettable moment when pro wrestling legend Vader collided with Boy Meets World. It was an epic clash we won’t soon forget!

On November 4th, 2004, WWE Tough Enough contestant Daniel Puder stepped up to Olympic gold medalist and wrestling legend Kurt Angle.

Kurt Angle and Daniel Puder – The Infamous Shoot Incident

by Joseph Finnegan

In an unscripted moment, Tough Enough contestant Daniel Puder stepped up against Kurt Angle. Things would not end well for the Olympic hero.

Eddie Guerrero and Brock Lesnar – An Unlikely Hero Conquers

by Joseph Finnegan

In recent years, Brock Lesnar has been booked as an undefeatable beast, but in 2004, this beast was conquered by Eddie Guerrero.

Undertaker and Brock Lesnar stare each other down just prior to their history-changing match at WrestleMania 30.

Undertaker and Brock Lesnar – The Truth Behind Ending the Streak

by Joseph Finnegan

Here is how one of the most shocking moments in the modern era of wrestling unfolded between Undertaker and Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 30.

Goldberg and Kevin Nash - The Night The Streak Died

Goldberg and Kevin Nash – The Night The Streak Died

by Joseph Finnegan

At WCW Starrcade 1998, Goldberg and Kevin Nash did battle with a 173-0 record on the line. In the end, it would all be for…

Things got stiff between Goldberg and William Regal (then known as Steve Regal) when they faced off against each other on WCW Monday Nitro on February 9th, 1998, at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.

Goldberg and William Regal: When Things Turned Ugly in El Paso

by Joseph Finnegan

231 days into his 173-0 win streak in WCW, Goldberg and William Regal met in the ring. Here is how it all went wrong that…

The Edge, Matt Hardy, and Lita love triangle storyline very much incorporated elements of real-life.

5 Wrestling Feuds Where There Was Real-Life Heat

by Joseph Finnegan

Some of the most legendary feuds in wrestling involved wrestlers who had real-life animosity outside of the ring. Here are 5 such examples.

5 Wrestlers Besides The Rock Who Starred In Movies

5 Wrestlers Besides The Rock Who Starred In Movies

by Joseph Finnegan

Many wrestlers have been able to make a jump into acting. We look at 5 wrestlers not named Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson who starred in…

Hulk Hogan and Sting face off at WCW Starrcade 1997.

Hulk Hogan and Sting – The Mess at WCW Starrcade 1997

by Joseph Finnegan

Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Sting at WCW Starrcade 1997 was the biggest match of either man’s career. And it failed. Terribly. Here’s why.

Anything is possible at the Royal Rumble. Here is a selection of wrestlers who saw their careers greatly enhanced after their showing at this yearly fan-favorite event.

6 Wrestlers Who Greatly Benefited from the Royal Rumble

by Joseph Finnegan

Anything is possible at the Royal Rumble! The following five wrestlers saw their careers greatly enhanced because of this yearly event.

WWE's The Kliq: Triple H, Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman.

Times WWE’s THE KLIQ Fought Amongst Themselves

by Joseph Finnegan

The Kliq crossed paths with many wrestling legends over the years, but it was these battles with each other that helped define their careers.

From competing in the Olympics to fulfilling a childhood dream, this is the memorable story of Mark Henry.

Mark Henry: Secret Tale Behind Hall of Fame Career

by Joseph Finnegan

An intimate look into the life and career of Mark Henry and how he fulfilled his childhood dream during his 20+ years in pro wrestling.

The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels square off at Wrestlemania 25 in what many consider the greatest match of all time.

Shawn Michaels and Undertaker: Secret History Behind Feud

by Joseph Finnegan

Shawn Michaels and Undertaker at WrestleMania 25 is widely regarded as one of the greatest matches in wrestling history. For good reason.

Shawn Michaels and Triple H - A Feud In (and Out) of the Ring

Shawn Michaels and Triple H – A Feud In (and Out) of the Ring

by Joseph Finnegan

The story of Shawn Michaels and Triple H is one where their in-ring storyline was very much inspired by incidents in real life. 

"The Crippler" Chris Benoit.

Chris Benoit: The Darkness Behind ‘The Crippler’

by Joseph Finnegan

From the Hart Family Dungeon to his unimaginable final days, this is the story of Chris Benoit, the man they called “The Crippler.”

Tyson Kidd and Cesaro with some tandem offense on Kofi Kingston.

Wrestling Injuries That Ended Careers Too Soon

by Joseph Finnegan

Learn the shocking tales of professional wrestlers whose lives were irrevocably altered by wrestling injuries sustained in the ring.

Perry Saturn | How An Act of Bravery Led to Years of Hardship

by Joseph Finnegan

There was no hero moment. All Perry Saturn got in return for his heroics were two bullets from a .25, and years of hardship.

'The Advocate' Paul Heyman and 'The Beast' Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman – Behind Their Deep Bond

by Joseph Finnegan

The bond between Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman runs deep. Here is how their fate aligned to become one of the greatest duos of all…

RVD drops down to his knees after defeating John Cena as Paul Heyman awards him the WWE Championship at ECW One Night Stand 2006.

RVD vs John Cena | The Unthinkable Occurs at ECW One Night Stand 2006

by Joseph Finnegan

On June 11th, 2006, fans witnessed RVD vs John Cena for the WWE Championship at ECW One Night Stand. Fans were not prepared to witness…

A Brawl Among WWE Champions

by Joseph Finnegan

An all-out WWE Champions Brawl evolved after a confrontation between CM Punk and HHH and ends up involving HBK and Daniel Bryan. Here’s the real…

BROCK LESNAR Return: Coming Back to WWE in 2012

by Joseph Finnegan

When word got out in 2012 about a Brock Lesnar return to WWE after stints in the NFL, UFC and NJPW, the WWE fan base…

Taking Brooklyn: Enzo and Cass Debut in NYC

by Joseph Finnegan

Spotlighting the huge hometown entrance of Enzo Amore and Big Cass at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, this was their first appearance in front of a crowd…

The Arrival of Sami Zayn in WWE

by Joseph Finnegan

Sami Zayn arrived onto the WWE answering John Cena’s U.S. Open Challenge, where he put his U.S. Championship up for grabs.

aj styles debuts in WWE

The Phenomenal One AJ STYLES Debuts at WWE’s 2016 Royal Rumble

by Joseph Finnegan

As soon as the word “phenomenal” flashed on the big screen, the crowd blew the roof off the Amway Center as AJ Styles made his…

goldberg beats hogan

Goldberg Takes Down Hollywood Hulk Hogan

by Joseph Finnegan

The Goldberg Hogan matchup holds the record for the largest WCW crowd with an almost a million dollar gate. We cannot deny the noise made…

Stone Cold STEVE AUSTIN Stuns The Alliance

by Joseph Finnegan

It doesn’t matter if you saw this for the first time now or sixteen years ago. This is the kind of action that gets fans…

tazz debuts in WWE

The WWE Debut of Tazz

by Joseph Finnegan

“He came in, wrecked house, and left.” – Tazz a former and future ECW Champion and his debut at the Royal Rumble in Madison Square…

THE MIZ and DANIEL BRYAN: Too Good To Ignore

by Joseph Finnegan

The Miz and Daniel Bryan’s explosive segment of Talking Smack on August 23rd, 2016 led to the greatest promo of Miz’s career.

ddp debuts in wwe

Diamond Dallas Paige’s Debut In WWE

by Joseph Finnegan

The WWE debut of DDP was one of the loudest debuts to date. Witness the deafening crowd reaction as DDP removes his mask to reveal…

daniel bryan turns on bray wyatt

Daniel Bryan Turns on the Wyatt Family

by Joseph Finnegan

“The slow, building “YES!” chant is absolutely incredible and one of the most memorable moments over the past ten years.”

Dolph Ziggler Cashes In!

by Joseph Finnegan

Relive the moment where Dolph Ziggler cashes in his Money in the Bank briefcase to become World Heavyweight Champion!

Sting in WWE: Where did it all go wrong?

Sting: His Unlikely WWE Journey (and Where It Went Wrong)

by Joseph Finnegan

It took 14 years for Vince McMahon to hire Sting after purchasing WCW. Here’s his unlikely journey to WWE and where it all went wrong.

The Kliq: Paul "Triple H" Levesque, Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall, and Sean "X-Pac" Waltman.

The Kliq | 10 Tales of Their WWE Locker Room Stranglehold

by Joseph Finnegan

The Kliq came together and ultimately dominated the WWF locker room. Learn the story of their checkered past, from those who knew them best.

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