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This is Goodbye!

November 14th 2012 03:09

On May 31st, 2009 I started this professional wrestling blog known as Seek Extreme. Today I’m writing to inform you good people the end has arrived. After some consideration I have decided to move on from posting here. I thank everyone who helped to make Seek Extreme a regular amongst Orble’s top 10 sports blogs. Hopefully you found my insights shared over the past few years engaging and entertaining.

Now I’m leaving Seek Extreme to the past so I can better focus on other rewarding writing opportunities. For instance last December I published my teenage memoir Off Balanced and let me tell you, writing, publishing, and marketing a book takes much time and effort. Off Balanced explores how having a mild case of cerebral palsy affected me socially as an adolescent. While not about wrestling, perhaps the book will intrigue you. Please check out the free preview at my website or the cyber reading on Youtube.

You may also keep an eye open for my name as I’m accepting new freelance writing clients. Maybe stars will align and I can write about professional wrestling again. Unfortunately my WWE/pro wrestling Yahoo! Sports beat proved short lived thanks to changes in Yahoo! Contributor Network programs.

All in all wish me luck in my future endeavors.

One final note, for your viewing pleasure Seek Extreme’s entire archive will remain live and online. Indulge in selected nostalgic reading whenever you desire to.

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Check Me Out on Yahoo! Sports

October 13th 2012 17:23

If you enjoy my posts here at Seek Extreme, you may show interest in my latest work for Yahoo! Sports. Besides covering a Cleveland Indians fan perspective beat via the Yahoo! Contributor Network, I will start covering a WWE/pro wrestling fan perspective beat. You will find my first two articles already online, “Top 10 Professional Wrestling Stables of All Time” and “Sting’s Top 10 Most Memorable TNA Wrestling Moments.”

Now given this new beat assignment will overlap with my usual Seek Extreme subject matter, I’m thinking about turning my blog here into an “inside look” type deal for my wrestling related Yahoo! Sports pieces. For example, I imagine some fans might disagree I didn’t list Sting’s match with AJ Styles from Bound for Glory 2009 on Sting’s top 10 most memorable TNA Wrestling moments. Yet I included the “Last Rites” match between Abyss and “The Icon” from Destination X 2007.

Abyss did a number on the Stinger at Destination X 2007. Photo: PrtSc Image

Such decisions I feel deserve explanations and what better place to provide those then Seek Extreme? In the above example I highly contemplated the Styles vs. Sting Bound for Glory bout. After all, on the surface the moment represented a “handing of the torch” instance. However, looking at AJ Styles’ long resume I must wonder if he really needed a rub from “The Icon.” Plus retrospectively Sting not actually retiring weakens the moment.

On the other hand Sting’s “Last Rites” match against Abyss at Destination X 2007 showcases Sting’s tremendous talent. “The Icon” through his incredible bodily efforts helped fans see past the bout’s overly lame gimmick and let them enjoy a hard hitting, physical contest.

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WWE Releasing CM Punk DVD

September 23rd 2012 05:13

I remember a time where I made an effort to know every upcoming WWE DVD release, not so much the case anymore. Therefore while “WWE releasing CM Punk DVD” remains far from breaking news, I didn’t know about the upcoming release until today. CM Punk: Best in the World comes out Tuesday, October 9th and I’m a little excited quite frankly.

The WWE will release a CM Punk DVD Tuesday, October 9th. Photo: Ed Webster (flickr)

A three-disc DVD set CM Punk: Best in the World contains a documentary along with the wrestler’s best WWE matches. I first saw a mention about the home video featuring “The Straight Edge Superstar” on Punk’s Twitter account. Intrigued I located and watched the release’s trailer, turning my interest into anticipation.

Seeing footage from CM Punk in IWA MS and ROH genuinely delighted me. After all WWE recognizing independent promotions rarely happens. Now the DVD won’t include matches from these independent organizations but that’s understandable. Between the IWA MS/ROH mentions and teased DVD exclusive interviews CM Punk: Best in the World’s documentary appears to maintain much promise.

The match selection stands out too. Having seen next to none of CM Punk’s WWE PPV performances I’m looking forward to witnessing highly acclaimed contests such as Punk vs. John Cena Money in the Bank 2011 and Punk vs. Daniel Bryan Over the Limit 2012. For the full match listing, visit CM Punk: Best in the World’s Amazon page.

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DVD Review: Macho Madness The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection

August 31st 2012 02:17

“Ultimate collection” accurately describes the three-disc Macho Madness The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection DVD. This DVD includes everything from Randy Savage’s best known matches to his best wrestled. Additionally Macho Madness contains DVD bonuses such as various interviews and “Macho Man” marrying Miss Elizabeth at Summerslam 1991.

The DVD menu for WWE's Randy Savage DVD. Photo: PrtSc Image

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Summerslam Flashback: The Ultimate Warrior vs. "Ravishing" Rick Rude (1989)

August 20th 2012 01:11

Tonight WWE Summerslam emanates from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA, thus ending our Summerslam Flashback countdown. To celebrate let us finish similar to how we started, The Ultimate Warrior and the Intercontinental (IC) Championship. In our initial Summerslam blast from the past we revisited The Ultimate Warrior defeating Honkey Tonk Man for the IC Title at the first ever Summerslam. A year later Warrior once again entered the challenger, this time against Intercontinental Champion “Ravishing” Rick Rude.

Rick Rude actually won the title from The Ultimate Warrior earlier in the year at Wrestlemania V, making the Summerslam bout a rematch. Bobby “the Brain” Heenan accompanied the “Ravishing” one to ringside. The Ultimate Warrior displayed the same power which led him to dominate Honkey Tonk Man a year earlier. However Rude managed to put up resistance and show some power of his own, resulting in a highly competitive contest

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Summerslam Flashback: Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect (1991)

August 14th 2012 00:13

Less than a week remains until WWE brings Summerslam to the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. At Summerslam Chris Jericho and Dolph Ziggler will face off. The forthcoming match reminds me of two similar superstars who competed against each other at Summerslam back in 1991. Jericho’s claim as “the best in the world” makes me recall Bret Hart, “the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.” Meanwhile Ziggler’s old theme music “I Am Perfection” helps to draw a parallel between Ziggler and a past “perfect” superstar, Mr. Perfect Curt Henning.

Bret Hart versus Mr. Perfact from Summerslam 1991 remains a WWE classic. Photo: PrtSc Image

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Summerslam Flashback: John Cena vs. Edge (2006)

August 13th 2012 03:10

Exactly one week from today WWE presents Summerslam at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Amongst the announced matches John Cena and Big Show challenge WWE Champion CM Punk for the gold. This won’t be the first time Cena enters Summerslam a challenger for the WWE Title. Join me as I flashback to 2006 when John Cena looked to win the WWE Championship from the then title holder Edge.

Given Summerslam 2006 resonated from John Cena’s hometown Boston, MA the setting proved great. Hometown crowds often help boost a match to the next level. Sure the WWE Title bout doesn’t rank up with let’s say WWE In Your House: Canadian Stampede, but the crowd remained solidly in Cena’s corner

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Summerslam Flashback: The Rock vs. Triple H (1998)

August 6th 2012 22:47

13 days remain until the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA hosts WWE’s biggest summer party, Summerslam. Perhaps the most anticipated match so far sees Triple H and Brock Lesnar going one-on-one. Each man’s past accomplishments help to hype the bout. Unlike Brock Lesnar Triple H’s stardom came over time. In fact flashback to Summerslam 1998 and you stumble upon two rising superstars entering battle against one another, The Rock and aforementioned Triple H.

Before Triple H or The Rock could themselves WWE Champion, they each enjoyed reigns as WWE Intercontinental Champion. At Summerslam 1998 The Rock walked into Madison Square Garden the IC Title holder. He faced a difficult challenger in Degeneration X’s Triple H. Adding to the difficulty the two future WWE Champions squared off under ladder match rules

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Summerslam Flashback: Shawn Michaels vs. Vader (1996)

August 5th 2012 22:46

Two weeks from today the WWE presents their biggest party of the summer, Summerslam. Already announced Big Show and John Cena will challenge CM Punk for the WWE Title. This WWE Championship bout parallels the WWE Title match from Summerslam 1996 in that a big man challenges for the gold. 16 years ago the menacing and intimidating Vader looked to win the WWE Title from “HBK” Shawn Michaels.

Vader makes his way to the ring at Summerslam 1996. Photo: PrtSc Image

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Introducing Summerslam Flashbacks

August 2nd 2012 05:57

Yes, I’m back. This time I’m taking a nostalgia-filled journey recalling memorable Summerslam moments as I countdown to WWE’s annual Summerslam PPV. WWE presents Summerslam Sunday, August 19th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. I will post regular flashbacks beginning today. Following today’s initial piece expect new flashbacks every Sunday and Monday until the PPV August 19th.