There’s a hush before Maya World steps from behind the curtain—not silence, but reverence. The level of respect shown is akin to elder or OG, someone who has been here before and will be remembered long past her time. She doesn’t just walk into a room—she alters its chemistry. What makes it all the more … Read moreMaya World Wants to be Heard
There’s a quote about Ron Killings from Kaz that I still wish I had thought of myself: “When the aliens blow this planet up, the only things left will be Twinkies, ants, and Ron Killings.” It’s funny, sure, but it’s also kind of perfect because Killings, known to many as R-Truth, may be one of … Read moreHow the Truth Set Ron Killings Free
Words by: Mimi aka #TheWrestlingChic Let’s not play dumb, the boos Hulk Hogan catches at WWE events ain’t about heel heat, and I’m sure most of you already know that. They’re not nostalgic jeers like the ones John Cena eats for breakfast. These are real emotions that come from a place of disgust, betrayal, and … Read moreTHE REAL REASON THE CROWD BOOED YOU, BROTHER
Words by: Mimi JL Wrestling meets the culture, and the culture meets wrestling. WWE has always been about larger-than-life moments. This week’s Monday Night Raw at Madison Square Garden in NYC felt like it. Lately, more than ever, WWE has been giving us an extra flex with its crossover appeal. What used to be a … Read moreFROM THE RING TO THE RED CARPET: IS WWE EVOLVING INTO THE LIFESTYLE SPACE?
Words by: Mimi JL The traditional WWE live event chore, the old-school loop of Raw, SmackDown, and multiple house shows, is quickly becoming a relic of the past. Under TKO Group Holdings, WWE’s not just a media entertainment company; it’s running a content driven, multi-platform entertainment empire where every event is purposefully packaged and monetized. … Read moreWWE’S MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TAKEOVER: A BLUEPRINT FOR THE NEW ERA OF WRESTLING BUSINESS
Words by: Mimi JL Is the WWE on Netflix honeymoon phase over? As I’ve said before, the move to Netflix had me concerned, given its history on a linear platform. We recall, January 6 kicked off big. That hype train is slowing down fast though. The latest numbers show Raw’s global viewership has dropped to … Read moreWWE RAW’S HITS SLUMP: GROWING PAINS OR A BIGGER ISSUE?
Words: Mimi aka #TheWrestlingChic For the past few weeks, I’ve noticed a new logo popping up in WWE programming, subtly woven into the ring and around the Elimination Chamber hype. But it wasn’t until I saw the actual packaging that the nostalgia hit me like a vintage KO Packaged Pile Driver (I know… I’m extra), one … Read moreWWE & NISSIN’S HOT & SPICY FIRE WOK BRINGING HEAT