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Sami Zayn

“Sweet and Sour” Larry Sweeney (1981–2011), pictured in and out of character. A gifted performer whose brilliance lit up indie wrestling until tragedy struck.

Larry Sweeney: Wrestling’s Sweet and Sour Tragedy

by Evan Ginzburg  May 21, 2025

“Sweet and Sour” Larry Sweeney had it all. But, his tragic fall left wrestling with one of its greatest lost legends and “What ifs?”

Left: Shaquille O’Neal makes his AEW debut at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville in 2021. Center: Elvis Presley performs at Crisler Arena just months before his planned match with Jerry Lawler in 1977. Right: David Arquette celebrates his controversial WCW World Championship victory at Thunder in 2000. Three moments that showcase wrestling’s evolving relationship with celebrity involvement across five decades.

10 Best Celebrity Matches (Plus 6 We’d Rather Forget!)

by John Harris  Jan 15, 2025

From Elvis nearly facing Jerry Lawler to 10 of the best and 6 we’d rather forget, discover wrestling’s most unforgettable celebrity matches!

From underdogs to legends: Discover 13 unexpected instances where mid-card wrestlers stepped into the main-event spotlight of WWE PPVs.

13 Times Mid-Carders Main-Evented a WWE PPV

by Kevin Tanza  Jun 15, 2024

From underdogs to legends: Discover 13 unexpected instances where mid-card wrestlers stepped into the main-event spotlight of WWE PPVs.

This is the story of Ring of Honor, who epitomized the very best of professional wrestling - as told by those who lived and breathed it.

Ring of Honor: Epitomizing The Very Best

by Ian Aldous  Aug 23, 2023

This is the story of Ring of Honor, who epitomized the very best of professional wrestling – as told by those who lived and breathed…

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn have a brotherhood that runs deep.

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn: A Tale of Brotherhood

by Marc Madison  Mar 2, 2023

Through miles of travel, injuries, and memorable performances, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn realize one thing: they can rely on each other!

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla has thrived since 2003 with star alumni such as Adam Pearce, Kevin Steen (Kevin Owens), AJ Styles, Uhaa Nation (Apollo Crews), Frankie Kazarian, Adam Cole, El Generico (Sami Zayn), CM Punk, Colt Cabana, Tyler Black (Seth Rollins), Kenny Omega, Bryan Danielson (FKA Daniel Bryan), Claudio Castagnoli (FKA Cesaro), Johnny Gargano, and a host of others.

PWG: The Untold Story of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla

by Jordan Talbot  Apr 14, 2025

Before WWE & AEW, today’s biggest stars cut their teeth in SoCal’s Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG). Discover its untold story!

Sami Zayn and Cesaro/Claudio Castagnoli embrace after their match at NXT Arrival, February 27, 2014.

The Respectful Side of Wrestling: Unexpected Friendships

by Alex  Feb 8, 2023

These stories of respect and friendship in wrestling demonstrate the special bonds that exist outside the ring.

The Arrival of Sami Zayn in WWE

by Joseph Finnegan  Aug 24, 2022

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

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