Michael W Rickard II
Wrestling Merchandise and Memories 2020 Year-End Awards
I've had the pleasure of writing for Wrestling Merchandise and Memories and one of my favorite articles is when the staff selects the...
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OFFICIAL SITE OF AUTHOR MICHAEL RICKARD
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.
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Michael W. Rickard II
- May 5, 2020
- 1 min
Is A WWE Superstar Buying the Promotion? Clickbait Monday
Copyright 2020 by Michael W. Rickard II Anything can happen in the WWE, including the global empire going up for sale. Now, an unlikely...
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Apr 22, 2020
- 1 min
Italy's Common Sense Solution to Social Distancing: Flamethrowers
Tired of all the bad news concerning COVID-19? I am too which is why I've decided to mine it for the comedy gold in some of the news...
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Apr 16, 2020
- 1 min
Seth Rollins: Corporate Stooge?
In light of the WWE's recent mass layoffs, WWE Superstar Seth Rollins is asking people to stop with the negativity. My only question is...
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
Hulk Hogan's "Real American:" Your Coronapocalypse Cure
Tired of all the bad news concerning COVID-19? I am too which is why I've decided to mine it for the comedy gold in some of the news...
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Dec 26, 2019
- 1 min
Remembering Moondog Rex
@Copyright 2019 by Michael W. Rickard II Originally presented at Ten-Bell Salute Randy Colley achieved fame as one-half of the WWF Tag...
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Oct 30, 2019
- 1 min
WWE Blood Money: Sportswashing for Saudi Arabia
My friends over at WrestleLamia have a new episode in their Behind the Titantron series. This one looks at the WWE's controversial deal...
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Jul 1, 2019
- 1 min
Book Review: "Jim Crockett Promotions’ United States Championship" by Dick Bourne
Copyright 2019 by Michael W. Rickard II The United States Heavyweight Championship, a prestigious title that served as a stepping stone...
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Jun 27, 2019
- 4 min
Classic Review: "The History of the Intercontinental Championship DVD: Second to None."
Copyright 2009 by Mike Rickard Editor's Note: It's hard to believe it's been over 10 years since I penned this review of a WWE DVD. I was...
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Jun 19, 2019
- 1 min
Wrestling's Forgotten Monday Night War
The good folks over at WrestleLamia recently released a video on the second Monday Night War, this time with wrestling promotion Total...
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Apr 4, 2019
- 1 min
Vince McMahon's #MeToo Moments
The good people over at WrestleLamia have posted a video on Vince McMahon's #MeToo Moments (my words not theirs). Check the video out here
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Apr 2, 2019
- 1 min
WWE Censors the Truth
Update: I'm happy to report that the video is back up and can be found here. My friends over at WrestleLamia recently released a video on...
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Mar 11, 2019
- 4 min
Epic Fail: The Braden Walker Experiment
Editor's Note: Around 2009 I started a recurring column at World Wrestling Insanity titled, "Epic Fail" detailing some of wrestling's...
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Michael W Rickard II
- Nov 5, 2018
- 2 min
A Look Back at Ric Flair Finance
Editor's Note: Back in 2007, "Nature Boy" Ric Flair launched Ric Flair Finance, what seemed like the next step in "Slick Ric's" storied...
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by Michael Rickard II
- Aug 6, 2018
- 4 min
Madison Square Garden Magic
"The Mecca of Professional Wrestling" Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World Wrestling announcers are known for their...
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Michael Rickard II
- May 29, 2018
- 1 min
11 Wrestlers Who Were Murdered
The world of professional wrestling can be dangerous in the ring and out of the ring. Here are the stories of 11 wrestlers who were...
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Michael W Rickard II
- May 1, 2018
- 1 min
16 Wrestlers Who Died in the Ring
The world of wrestling is one where matches are scripted and the action is simulated. Nonetheless, wrestlers have died in the ring. Here...
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Michael W Rickard II
- Apr 6, 2018
- 1 min
WrestleMania XXXIV Predictions
"The Showcase of the Immortals" is just days away and the good people at Canadian Bulldog's World have their predictions online. Check...
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Michael Rickard II
- Mar 13, 2018
- 1 min
HUGE Article on March 14, 2018
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...
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Michael Rickard II
- Mar 9, 2018
- 1 min
"Book Review: 'Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn't Know It Was Broken'"
Bill Apter has kept wrestling fans updated on all the action for the squared circle from his days working for the Weston family of...
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