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Writer for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Fansided, and Last Word on Sport. Header by Andrew Wyeth

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The match is far from over, but I know we're going to be talking about Konosuke Takesihta versus Zack Sabre Jr from this match for a long while.

I'd be surprised if it were omitted from most MOTY discussions.

#njkopw

13.10.2025 10:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What I've sincerely enjoyed about the ZSJ and Takeshita singles matches I've seen is how Takeshita really, and I mean really keeps his cool when Sabre has technical control of the match. Like surviving quicksand.

#njkopw

13.10.2025 10:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

War Dogs and Unaffiliated realized it's all about friendship at the end of the day; that's what it's all about at the end.

#njkopw

13.10.2025 10:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Yamcha from Dragon Ball Z lying dead in a crater

Yamcha from Dragon Ball Z lying dead in a crater

ELP after that dive

#njkopw

13.10.2025 08:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a poster for the return of the king with trees in the background Alt: a poster for the return of the king with trees in the background

Hirooki Goto back in the ring, as he should be.

#njkopw

13.10.2025 08:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NJPW King of Pro Wrestling live results: Sabre vs. Takeshita NJPW holds one of its tentpole events today in Ryogoku at Sumo Hall with King of Pro Wrestling. IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr. puts his title on the line in the main event against G1 Climax 35 winner Konosuke Takeshita. The winner will likely end up defending the title at Wrestle Kingdom 20 [โ€ฆ]
13.10.2025 07:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BioShock's Failed Fictional City Of Rapture Is More Rooted In Reality Than You Might Think As BioShock celebrates its 15-year anniversary, we take a critical look back at the underwater city of Rapture and how it reflects real-world political impulses.

thinking about when i wrote about BioShock and Libertarians for GameSpot in 2022

www.gamespot.com/articles/bio...

12.10.2025 16:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 44    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

It's quite compelling, especially when you get drawn into Caulfield's first-person narrative. The way he's all conversational-like. You get a sense of the person without having it drilled by third-person.

And I can see why it was great for its time.

12.10.2025 17:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just got to Chapter 5.

Yeah, something doesn't seem right about Holden. Seems pretentious and mansplain-y.

Also, definitely don't much like Ackley or Stradlater.

12.10.2025 16:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Drop something devilish ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿคผโ€โ™€๏ธ

12.10.2025 15:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Drop something devilish ๐Ÿ‘ฟ ๐Ÿ”

12.10.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Decided to give myself whiplash this morning, alternating between John Milton's "Paradise Lost" & J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."

I've gotten through the first chapter on the latter and immediately I feel Salinger's challenging me to not like Holden Caulfield. Will report back later.

12.10.2025 15:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ishii's enthusiasm really ties the Conglomeration together.

12.10.2025 00:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Shocked kid with mouth open and hands behind his back

Shocked kid with mouth open and hands behind his back

Billboard with lawyers reading "Injured? Good."

Billboard with lawyers reading "Injured? Good."

Don Callis shoot vs Don Callis kayfabe

12.10.2025 00:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've overcome my inner turmoil at the idea of Hangeroni and SamJoe battling and accepted that I'll be happy with either man winning the AEW Men's World Championship.

12.10.2025 00:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A pretty handy way to continue the show while working around Kota's injury that doesn't feel disrespectful. The impact looked nasty though.

Also this is how we find out Mark Davis is back.

12.10.2025 00:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
11.10.2025 23:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Help to get any of this covered before Tuesday so it doesn't swallow all of my PIP would be really appreciated right now

We still need meds, toiletries, and other essentials before then too

#MutualAid #MutualAidRequsst #HelpFolksLive2025 #HelpSky ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’• โ™ฟ๏ธ

11.10.2025 01:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just a reminder Iโ€™ve got a Discord server now where we chat about everythingโ€ฆsports, movies, wrestling, tv, etc.

If youโ€™re on Discord and want a fun place to come hangout, leave a comment or send me a DM!

11.10.2025 23:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Some days grief knocks politely on the door, offering a smile and bright memories.

Other days it bursts in, leaving splinters and debris as it hammers pictures in your head until you can't cope.

And you just have to fall apart to come back together.

11.10.2025 21:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pippin, a small grey baby rex rat in his cage, sniffing around as can smell dinner cooking

Pippin, a small grey baby rex rat in his cage, sniffing around as can smell dinner cooking

Merry, a pink eyes white baby rex rat that's about to take a leap up to the platform in his cage

Merry, a pink eyes white baby rex rat that's about to take a leap up to the platform in his cage

Merry and Pippin digging through the substrate foraging for food in the perspex base of their cage

Merry and Pippin digging through the substrate foraging for food in the perspex base of their cage

The hobbitses are growing so quickly and I'll soon be adding the next level to their cage so they have more room to bounce around and enjoy their zoomies

If you want to treat the hobbitses, check out their wishlist!

www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...

04.10.2025 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

please help Riley. they are my editor for my novels and i literally still owe them money.

if i wasn't struggling then they wouldn't be struggling TBH

11.10.2025 19:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Now I'm officially unemployed. I've known it for a month, but that didn't help me to find a new job before today.

Does anyone know how to get a job with a bachelor's in biotech, in a place where education inflation has made people think you need a master's degree to put bacteria on petri dishes?

11.10.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Test prints came in today right before I had to leave to fly out for @westcoastpro.bsky.social streaming on their YouTube tomorrow.

11.10.2025 18:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 126    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
SNEAK PEEK: "The Good, The Bad and the Hangman" Trailer | AEW Stories
YouTube video by All Elite Wrestling SNEAK PEEK: "The Good, The Bad and the Hangman" Trailer | AEW Stories

new hangman propaganda film being disseminated this friday

(its actually very good and i am proud of it)

youtu.be/05Nter-UzF8?...

11.10.2025 18:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1070    ๐Ÿ” 266    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 49    ๐Ÿ“Œ 62

#ko-fi #helpfolkslive #urgent #help #Fundraiser #HelpFolksLive2025 #HelpSky #mutualaid ๐Ÿ’ธโ™ฅ๏ธ

11.10.2025 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Atlantis versus Villano III: Final Judgment Lucha libre is art. Even before I engaged too deeply with it, I knew lucha has a flair about it that catches the eye. On the surface, fans will easily see its influence in modern pro wrestling and eve...

www.bodyslam.net/2025/09/28/a...

11.10.2025 02:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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