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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.

Ribbing, numerous clashes with the law, and Steiner Math, too, this is the shocking, controversial story of Scott Steiner!

Scott Steiner: The Secret History of Big Poppa Pump

by Si Powell

Ribbing, numerous clashes with the law, and Steiner Math, too, this is the shocking, controversial story of Scott Steiner!

Thrown together seemingly at random, Steve Austin and Brian Pillman were known collectively as The Hollywood Blonds. This is their surprising story!

Steve Austin and Brian Pillman: Secret History of Hollywood Blonds

by Si Powell

Thrown together at random, Steve Austin and Brian Pillman were known collectively as The Hollywood Blonds. This is their surprising story!

Debrah Miceli (Madusa and Alundra Blayze) over the years.

Blayze of Glory: The Madusa/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.

Rodney Anoa’i (Yokozuna) celebrates his first WWF championship win at WrestleMania 9 on April 4, 1993.

Rodney Anoa’i | Yokozuna and His Unusual WWF Title Reigns

by Si Powell

Rodney Anoa’i (Yokozuna) won his first WWF Championship in April ’93. This would prove short-lived, leading to an unusual 14-month run.

Lex Luger holding a baby during the height of the Lex Express tour because why not?

Lex Luger and The Failed Lex Express Experiment

by Si Powell

Hulkamania ran its course and Vince McMahon was on the hunt for a new hero. Cue: Lex Luger and the Lex Express. Oh, how it…

Rick Rude was more than "Ravishing."

Rick Rude: A Ravishing Man with an Unfortunate End

by Si Powell

Blessed with the personality and in-ring ability to carry any match, Rick Rude was one of the greats of his time. Here is his tragic…

The Dangerous Alliance - Larry Zbyszko, Rick Rude, Bobby Eaton, Paul E. Dangerously (Paul Heyman), Arn Anderson, and Stunning Steve Austin

Dangerous Alliance: Their Brief, Impactful Influence on WCW

by Si Powell

The Dangerous Alliance and their brief yet impactful influence on WCW in the early ’90s with Paul E. Dangerously at the helm.

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