OFFICIAL SITE OF AUTHOR MICHAEL RICKARD

Copyright 2018 by Michael W. Rickard II Editor's Note: My celebration of Superman's 80th anniversary continues with a look at how different mediums have interpreted him and his supporting cast. I'll be exploring each medium in more detail over the next several months. Superman's comic book exploits quickly saw him adapted to the funny pages. Superman has appeared in so many different mediums that it’s not uncommon for people to be a fan of the character without having read t

In 1997, Extreme Championship Wrestling aired its first pay-per-view, Barely Legal. However, the show almost was cancelled. Twenty-one-years later, controversy still surrounds the show with some asking whether a dirtsheet tried to kill ECW's Barely Legal pay-per-view? Join me for part two of my special report. Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World

Eddie Graham distinguished himself in the ring and soared to incredible heights as the owner and promoter of Championship Wrestling from Florida. Sadly, he ended his own life at the age of 55, but his legacy remains. Join me as I look at the life of Eddie Graham. Originally presented at Ten-Bell Salute

Buddy Landel in Jim Crockett Promotions Wrestling reuses names and nicknames on a regular basis whether it's Stan Stasiak using a predecessor's name or the various versions of "The Hollywood Blondes." Although Ric Flair rose to fame as as "The Nature Boy" (even defeating the original "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers for the right to use the name), that didn't stop Buddy Landel from taking the nickname also. Here's my look at Landel's career. Years ago, I also wrote about what coul

In 1997, Extreme Championship Wrestling aired its first pay-per-view, Barely Legal. However, the show almost was cancelled. Twenty-one-years later, controversy still surrounds the show with some asking whether a dirtsheet tried to kill ECW's Barely Legal pay-per-view? Join me for part one of my special report. Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World

Julius Caesar fell prey on this day, failing to acknowledge the warning, "Beware the Ides of March." In 1999, William Shatner performed his one-man edition of Julius Caesar in the film Free Enterprise (a must-see for any Trekkie or Trekker). Here's the video.

Lance Russell (left) during his early years in the business. For decades, Lance Russell served as the host of Memphis Wrestling, helping to put over angles and get interviews out of the most marble-mouthed of wrestlers. Join me as I celebrate the life of wrestling legend Lance Russell. Originally presented at Ten Bell Salute.

I had the privilege of conducting a telephone interview with Conrad Thompson, co-host of Something to Wrestle With (starring WWF Superstar Bruce Prichard) and What Happened When (starring WCW announcer Tony Schiavone). Join me over at Canadian Bulldog's World for the world exclusive interview.

You don't want to miss the huge article on March 14, 2018 over at Canadian Bulldog's World. I can't say anything except you'll be kicking yourself if you miss out on this one.

Superman has appeared in so many different mediums that it’s not uncommon for people to be a fan of the character without having read the comic books. Consider Superman has appeared in comic strips, on radio, movie cartoons, in movie serials, novels, film itself, theatre, and of course television (both live-action and animated). Granted, people know Superman is a comic book character (a fact that was often disclosed in the programs whether it was via voiceover or in the credi

Bill Apter has kept wrestling fans updated on all the action for the squared circle from his days working for the Weston family of wrestling magazines (which earned the nickname "The Apter Mags" for Mr. Apter's involvement in them to his subsequent work online. His memoir on his life covering wrestling is a fun read as I detail in this review. Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.

The intensity of war has provided dramatic material dating back to antiquity with Homer’s epic poem, "The Illiad", and continuing today through the medium of film. War films can encompass any number of dramatic and comedic plots, relying on the incredible stresses caused by people whose lives are at risk in a warzone. A war film can examine the people involved, the conflict, the forces behind the conflict, life on the home front, life after war, or any number of these scenari

You don't want to miss the huge article on March 14, 2018 over at Canadian Bulldog's World. I can't say anything except you'll be kicking yourself if you miss out on this one.

I've been happy with the WWE Network's continued expansion of classic content, but two recent additions have me marking out big time. Join me as I look at the addition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and Coliseum Home Video to the WWE Network. Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.