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Tim Buckler

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Tim Buckler is a contributor for Pro Wrestling Stories as well as a writer, presenter, and lover who hosts the geeky magazine show "Tim Buckler's Thursday Night Geek Out" every Thursday at 8 p.m on Radio Woking. Follow him @blockbusterman on Twitter for more of his ramblings!
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The Superkick Heard 'Round the World! Shawn Michaels superkicks Marty Jannetty before propelling him through Brutus Beefcake's barber shop window on WWF Wrestling Challenge on January 11th, 1992. The Superkick always gets a great reaction, so why's it so polarizing? Here's the surprising history of wrestling's most controversial move!

Superkick: The History of Wrestling’s Most Loved/Hated Move

by Tim Buckler

The Superkick always gets a great reaction, so why’s it so polarizing? Here’s the surprising history of wrestling’s most controversial move!

From the tragic ending for one particular wrestling turtle to the many superstars like John Cena, Sheamus, and Kevin Nash who've got in on the act, here are six times the wrestling world harnessed the turtle power of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Wrestling Connection!

by Tim Buckler

From tragic endings to wrestling superstars, here are 7 times wrestling harnessed the turtle power of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

From Zelina Vega to Victor Zangiev, here are the surprising times the Street Fighter franchise and professional wrestling influenced one another!

Surprising Times Street Fighter and Wrestling Inspired Each Other!

by Tim Buckler

Many wrestlers grew up playing Street Fighter, and the influences Street Fighter has had on pro wrestling (and vice versa!) may surprise you!

From Paul Wight AKA Big Show, Cody Rhodes, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Tom Magee to many unexpected others– Star Trek and wrestling have crossed paths many times over the years!

Star Trek and Wrestling – Times the Two Worlds Met!

by Tim Buckler

From The Rock and Cody Rhodes to many unexpected others, Star Trek and wrestling have crossed many times over the years!

Roddy Piper (Nada) and Keith David (Frank) in They Live.

They Live Fight Scene – Wrestling’s Influence On Cinema’s Finest Brawl

by Tim Buckler

Roddy Piper and Keith David created magic in just six minutes during their They Live fight scene, and it was all thanks to pro wrestling.

Zombies and Wrestling - A unique marriage (of some sorts).

Zombies and Wrestling – 4 Times These Worlds Unusually United

by Tim Buckler

Zombies and wrestling have had an unusual union over the years. We examine 4 times the world of wrestling clashed with the undead!

Eleven ways Mortal Kombat has rocked the world of professional wrestling, for better, and in some cases, for worse, since the '90s!

Secret Impact of Mortal Kombat on Pro Wrestling

by Tim Buckler

Discover how the Mortal Kombat video game franchise has impacted the professional wrestling industry (for better or for worse)!

From Mickey Whipwreck, Steve Austin, Kevin Owens, and beyond, this is the neck-cracking history of the Stunner! [Photo artwork/design: Tim Buckler]

The Stunner: Its Neck-Cracking History From Steve Austin & Beyond

by Tim Buckler

From Mikey Whipwreck, Steve Austin, Kevin Owens, and beyond, this is the neck-cracking history of this beloved wrestling maneuver.

8 Wrestlers Who Have Their Own Drink Brand

8 Wrestlers Who Have Their Own Drink Brand

by Tim Buckler

Alcohol has always played a significant role in pro wrestling, so it makes perfect sense that these 8 wrestlers should get in on the act!

Sega Genesis - Every Wrestling Game Brought Back!

Ranking Every Wrestling Game on Sega Genesis

by Tim Buckler

Journey back to the late ’80s and early ’90s as every wrestling game ever released on the Sega Genesis gaming system is brought back to…

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