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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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From Zelina Vega to Reika Saika, here are the times the Street Fighter and professional wrestling worlds influenced one another!

Street Fighter and Wrestling – Times Both Worlds 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!

11 Times Mortal Kombat Inspired Professional Wrestling

by Tim Buckler

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

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!

Sega Genesis – Every Wrestling Game Brought Back!

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…

While many wrestlers have donned face makeup over the years, we dive into the stories of seven face-painted pioneers who wore war paint to the ring, even if there were a few mishaps and dangerous conditions for some!

Face Paint: 7 Wrestlers Who Made War Paint Fashionable

by Tim Buckler

Dive into the stories of 7 wrestlers who wore face paint to the ring, even if there were a few mishaps and dangerous conditions for…

Batman | 7 Times The Dark Knight Influenced Professional Wrestling

Batman | 7 Times The Dark Knight Influenced Wrestling

by Tim Buckler

There have been many nods to Batman from inside the squared circle. Some are subtle, some are not, while some are just straight-up rip-offs!

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