Wrestling with coronavirus is the ultimate test for the pro wrestling industry right now. It’s a predicament that neither WWE nor AEW ever thought they’d find themselves in. Empty buildings. Shows canceled in anticipation of things getting worse. WrestleMania turned into a pretaped movie-of-the-week. There’s never been a better or more critical time for the people […]
‘AEW: Dynamite’ Hits & Misses – Making The Best Of It
AEW: Dynamite, and professional wrestling in general, pushes on in an uncertain time. The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every aspect of life. And professional wrestling isn’t immune. The business is feeling the impact in every way. TV shows in empty arenas. Live events on hold indefinitely. Even the vaunted WrestleMania isn’t immune. And somehow, All Elite Wrestling […]
‘Star Trek: Picard’ Concludes Maiden Voyage
Star Trek: Picard ended its first season with plenty of style. The story of an aged but determined Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) closed its freshman year with a little bit of everything. Action, intrigue, emotion, and resolution. On the surface, ‘Et In Arcadia Ego, Part 2’ hit all the right notes. But when you dig […]
‘Star Trek: Picard’ Fails To Engage, Gets Too Familiar
Star Trek: Picard continues to speed toward its season finale. And the ride is particularly bumpy. Not necessarily in the best way, either. When Patrick Stewart returned to the role of Jean-Luc Picard, there was natural skepticism. Could the stalwart hero of Star Trek: The Next Generation translate from episodic adventures to modern, long-form storytelling? The answer […]
‘AEW: Dynamite’ Hits & Misses – All Delete Wrestling
AEW: Dynamite aired this week under some pretty strange circumstances. The world is gripped by fear and uncertainty. But in pro wrestling, the show must go on. With Blood And Guts on the horizon, AEW still had some loose ends to tie up. Global pandemic or not. Who is the Dark Order’s Exalted One? And who will […]