RADICAN’S TAKE: What does no TV deal mean for ROH’s future?
Ring of Honor’s TV fate for the foreseeable future has been decided and it is not great news for fans hoping to see a full relaunch of the company with a show of its own […]
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RADICAN’S 2022 Show & Match of the Year Contenders list: Ongoing rankings of show and match of the year updated throughout 2022
Radican Note: This page will be where I list my rankings for Show and Match of the Year for 2022. To qualify for the MOTYC list, a match has to get ****½ or higher. To […]
RADICAN’S TAKE: CM Punk comments directed at colleagues at All Out media scrum contradict his actions
The CM Punk comments directed at colleagues at the All Out media scrum contradict his actions. I loved you with a fire red, now it’s turning blue And you say sorry like the angel Heaven […]
RADICAN’S TAKE: Triple H needs to pull the trigger on Drew McIntyre at Clash at the Castle
Drew McIntyre needs to beat Roman Reigns at Clash at the Castle next weekend to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. There I said it. Word is going around that WWE wants to do The […]
Radican at the Movies: In-depth review of “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” starring Nick Cage
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, which is now out available in 4K at all major retail stores, stars Nicolas Cage playing himself in a tremendous action comedy. If you’ve been a fan of Cage’s […]
Radican at the Movies: In-depth review of Nick Cage’s amazing performance as himself in “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent”
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, which is now out available in 4K at all major retail stores, stars Nicolas Cage playing himself in a tremendous action comedy. If you’ve been a fan of Cage’s […]
RADICAN’S REVIEW SERIES: Hijo Del Vikingo vs. Flamiata from AAA Lucha Libre Showcenter Championship (3-12-22)
HIJO DEL VIKINGO VS. FLAMITA REVIEW AAA LUCHA LIBRE SHOW CENTER CHAMPIONSHIP MONTERREY, MEX. MARCH 12, 2022 AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON PPV WITH ENGLISH COMMENTARY ON FITE TV Commentary: Larry Dallas and Dave Sturchio As […]
Radican at the Movies: In-depth review of Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” look at home release extras
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings adds an Asian hero to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it enters the next phase after the events of Avengers: Endgame. This origin story is partially an […]
AEW Full Gear 2019 (11-9-19) flashback report: Radican’s results and analysis of show, comparison of wrestlers then and where they are now heading into Full Gear 2021
FULL GEAR 2019 DVD FLASHBACK REPORT NOV. 9, 2019 BALTIMORE, MARYLAND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT PRO WRESTLING TEES (A) BEA PRIESTLEY vs. DR. BRIT BAKER This was a fine pre-show match. Baker has gone on […]
RADICAN’S TAKE: Quick reaction to 8/4 Homecoming edition of Dynamite featuring Hangman-Elite segment, Rhodes-Black main event and post match “retirement” speech
Here are my quick reactions to the big happenings from the Aug. 4 Homecoming edition of AEW Dynamite: Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera Jericho was Guerrero was an ugly match at the beginning, but once […]
RADICAN’S TAKE: Allin proves it’s the moments that matter most in Coffin match performance
“It’s about moments… wrestling is about moments and making memories and that’s what draws people in.” A young wrestler in a struggling independent promotion said that to me several years ago. We were discussing why […]
RADICAN’S New Japan Big Match Spotlight: NEVER Openweight Champion Hiroshi Tanahshi vs. Jay White from Wrestling Dontaku 2021: Night 1
RADICAN’S NEW JAPAN BIG MATCH SPOTLIGHT NEVER OPENWEIGHT CHAMPION HIROSHI TANAHASHI vs. JAY WHITE WRESTLING DONTAKU 2021 NIGHT 1 MAY 3, 2021 FUKUOKO, JAPAN AVAILABLE ON DEMAND ON NJPW WORLD HIROSHI TANAHASHI vs. JAY WHITE […]
Radican’s One to Watch: A look at Great O-Khan’s fast ascension in New Japan, learning from Okada, Tanahashi, Naito
Tomoyuki Oka came up through the NJPW system as a Young Lion trained primarily by Yuji Nagata. Prior to training in wrestling, He had an ametuer wrestling background. In 2018, he went on an excursion […]
RADICAN: Why Darby Allin vs. Scorpio Sky is such an intriguing match on Dynamite tonight
Darby Allin and Scorpio Sky are heading into Dynamite tonight with a lot of momentum, so something has to give when they face off tonight for the TNT Championship held by Allin. Both men are […]
RADICAN’S ONE TO WATCH: Jey Uso from tag specialist to potential top tier singles star
The tribal council storyline in WWE has been one of the best stories WWE has told in the last twenty years. Roman Reigns, as a heel paired with a subservient Paul Heyman, has been amazing […]
Radican’s One To Watch: A look at J.D. Drake’s journey from Evolve to AEW Dark
This is the debut of a weekly series of articles called One to Watch. I will be writing an article each week that takes a look at a rising independent talent or a talent from […]
RADICAN: Tonight’s Impact with Kenny Omega, Don Callis, Tony Khan, and Tony Schiavone shows indicates AEW-Impact storyline will continue
It’s clear after Impact tonight that AEW and Impact are going to share a dance more than once. Impact began with highlights of Kenny Omega beating Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship last week […]
RADICAN’S THE PULL LIST EXTRA: A review of the predictable yet self-aware horror film “Murder in the Woods” starring Danny Trejo
Murder in the Woods is a pleasant surprise. Outside of Danny Trejo, there’s not a lot of star power, but this film from director Luis Iga Garza and screenwriter Yelyna De Leon serves as both […]
RADICAN’S TAKE: “Money Plane” starring Adam Copeland (Edge) and Kelsey Grammar is awesomely bad
Money Plane is a direct to on demand and digital purchase release from writer and director Andrew Lawrence. The movie stars Adam Copeland aka WWE wrestler Edge and Kelsey Grammar with Denise Richards getting top […]
RADICAN’S TAKE: A look at the NJPW Cup brackets, who will rise and fall during the tournament
NJPW announced yesterday they are resuming running events in empty arenas starting on June 15. PWTorch sources indicated last week that NJPW would be announcing that the company would be announcing they would resume running […]
RADICAN’S Guide to the Highspots Wrestling Network Companion – PWG BOLA 2018: Final Stage tournament concludes with second, semi-final, and final round matches
RADICAN’S GUIDE TO THE HIGHSPOTS WRESTLING NETWORK COMPANION PWG BATTLE OF LOS ANGELES 2018: FINAL STAGE SEPT. 15, 2018 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. AVAILABLE ON THE HIGHSPOTS WRESTLING NETWORK Commentator: Excalibur Note: This is the third […]
RADICAN’S TAKE: The Big Show thrives in leading man role in The Big Show Show on Netflix
The Big Show Show isn’t a vehicle from WWE Studios that I expected to succeed on Neflix. Placing semi-retired 7 foot tall wrestler Big Show in a family sitcom didn’t seem to hold a lot […]
RADICAN’S THE PULL LIST: Resident Evil 3 demo thoughts, 3/25 AEW Dynamite Blog looking at Hardy vs. Jericho in-ring confrontation
Radican’s The Pull List is a series of columns looking at the hottest topics in wrestling, comics, movies, videogames, books, and more. RESIDENT EVIL 3 DEMO The Resident Evil 3 remake is coming out April […]
RADICAN’S TAKE: Several independent companies take a financial hit due to COVID-9 forcing government cancellation of events
With all of the major sports leagues in the world shutting down last week for the foreseeable future due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the question became whether or not WWE and several independents would be […]