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Si Powell

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Si Powell is a married father of four, obsessed with rock/heavy metal music, and all things wrestling for over 30 years. You can hear him weekly on the Chain Wrestling and SJP Wrestling Podcast. He can be reached on Twitter @SJPWORDS.
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John Morrison (then known as Johnny Nitro) with Melina. WWE SummerSlam Tour, Melbourne, Australia, August 5th, 2006.

John Morrison | His Up and Down First Run in WWE

by Si Powell

The first run in WWE for John Morrison was full of athletic exploits, name changes, and a controversy that soon led to his release.

No stranger to controversy, Marty Jannetty was unable to fulfill his full potential while his former partner flourished.

Marty Jannetty – His Turbulent Life After The Rockers

by Si Powell

No stranger to controversy, Marty Jannetty was unable to fulfill his full potential while his former partner flourished.

"The Renegade" Richard Wilson.

The Renegade – The Tragic Tale of Wrestling’s Richard Wilson

by Si Powell

The Renegade Richard Wilson had a meteoric rise, an equally quick fall, and, ultimately, a tragic ending to his young life.

The evolution of Scott Steiner.

Scott Steiner – The Controversial Story of Big Poppa Pump

by Si Powell

From The Steiner Brothers to “Big Poppa Pump,” Scott Steiner has evolved with the times (with a bit of controversy along the way!)

“The Hollywood Blonds” Steve Austin and Brian Pillman

Steve Austin and Brian Pillman | The Hollywood Blonds Story

by Si Powell

Seemingly thrown together at random, Steve Austin and Brian Pillman were known collectively as “The Hollywood Blonds.” This is their story.

Debra Miceli (a.k.a. Madusa and Alundra Blayze).

Madusa | Blayze of Glory – The Alundra Blayze Story

by Si Powell

Hers is a tale of changing the wrestling landscape, inspiring others, and, ultimately, monster trucks. This is Madusa, and here is her story.

The Ric Flair and Triple H storyline on May 19, 2003's edition of WWE Monday Night Raw was one of the best one-day storylines in the history of the business.

Ric Flair and Triple H | The Greatest Short Story in Wrestling

by Si Powell

Even at 54-year-old, this brief but impactful scenario between Ric Flair and Triple H showed fans precisely who the real Flair was!

"Big Daddy Cool" Diesel.

Diesel: From Failed Gimmicks to Record-Breaking WWF Champion

by Si Powell

Kevin Nash as Diesel ticked all the boxes for Vince McMahon as a world champion. This is the story of his record-breaking WWF title reign.

The Rock layeth the smacketh down on Goldberg at WWE Backlash 2003.

Goldberg – His Slew of Mistakes During First WWE Run

by Si Powell

Goldberg had a paltry first run in WWE. It was a gamble that WWE, and ultimately Goldberg himself, made a mess of.

Earl Hebner raises the arm of Bret Hart after he successfully defended the WWF World Heavyweight Championship against Shawn Michaels at 1992’s Survivor Series pay-per-view.

Bret Hart and his Often Overlooked First Championship Reign

by Si Powell

We look back on the first Bret Hart title reign, and how the WWF seemingly could not entirely pull the trigger this first time around.

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