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Making an Impact

TNA is stealing headlines left and right. From Sunday's signing of Kurt Angle to last night's Impact guest appearances by Lex Luger and Buff F. Bagwell, TNA is trying to hit top gear before getting to October's Bound For Glory PPV. Central to that mission will be new Head Writer, Vince Russo. Luckily, our Intrepid Reporter, the Canadian Bulldog (and his Sidekick, Johnny ITR) have uncovered secret documents outlining Russo's near-term plans. Read all about it in a brand new Inside the Ropes.

Latest "Breaking News"... and an apology

To anyone who's been visiting this blog for the last little while. I have been having REAL problems posting things, for whatever reason. I will contact the technical folks if it keeps up. Anyways, I HAVE had some things I wanted to post in the last little while, but I'll wait until there's some more stability here. In the meantime, a quick plug for my latest "Breaking News" column:

Poor Planning, Research, Lead to Sub-par Fabulous Freebirds Reunion Show

Oh, and YES, there will be an ITR this week. And the week after that. And the week after that. I haven't "retired" again, for those of you asking. Was just a bit pressed for time last week, thus the DVD review instead.


(Now let's see if I can actually publish this sucker....)

Latest "Breaking News"

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict to be Settled at Survivor Series.

Going to Unforgiven?

I am going to be recording a special episode of my "Complete and Utter Bulldog" audio show, somewhere in the vicinity the Air Canada Centre after the show. My special guests? YOU, the stupid marks of Toronto, on Unforgiven, wrestling in general, and much more.

If you're going to be there, and have a few minutes to kill after the show, drop me a line at canadian_bulldog@hotmail.com BEFORE Sunday morning, and I will let you know whereabouts I'm going to be recording this...

Latest ITR

Wolverine vs. Stingray?

The wrestling world has been positively abuzz the past week over a certain deadly, deadly creature. That's right: Stingrays! The most foul villains to walk planet Earth! Or swim on it. Or whatever. But everybody's forgetting about Rabid Wolverines. They may never have claimed the lives of Beloved Wacky TV Personalities, but they can be quite dangerous. And WWE's Wolverine, Chris Benoit, is just about ready to make his return to the ring. OO's own Feral Beast, the Canadian Bulldog, has all the details (plus an early look ahead to the Unforgiven PPV, a helpful analysis of this whole Kanyon Mess, and more) in Inside the Ropes.

Latest "Complete and Utter Bulldog"

This week, I discuss the history of wrestling hotlines, bad impersonations, pizza ovens and even a special guest.



(To hear "Complete and Utter Bulldog", you have to be a member of Club WWI, where you can also hear tons of uncut interviews, exclusive features and more.)

Latest TWS

The True Wrestling Story of Kurt Angle.

Oh, it's true. It's damn true.

The future of Inside The Ropes

Well, you all know the backstory by now. And as of today.... well, I'll let The Rick put it in his own words:

Goings and Comings

If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that the weekly "Inside the Ropes" column has been in something of a state of flux lately. Petty bickering and dick waving contests have even led to the point where just retiring the column entirely, and putting it up on the shelf along with the soon-to- be-departing Trish Stratus, seemed logical. Well, OO won't have to go that far, as it turns out. A solution has been reached. Has the Canadian Bulldog dropped his Diva Act, joined The Rick's own personal "Kiss My Ass" Club, and gotten his job back? Has PyroFalkon decided to keep the job by actually writing a halfway thoughtful column? Or is the actual truth something altogether more shocking and horrifying? There's only one way to find out people: check out the all new Inside the Ropes.

Spending my downtime wisely

So I've been putting my spare time to good use, updating the ITR Website.

After I did the last real "overhaul" to the site back in May, I failed really to do any upkeep. But I'm now caught up once again -- all of the Inside The Ropes, True Wrestling Stories, Breaking News and Wrestling With Literature columns are there for your reading convenience....

Latest "Breaking News"

DX Invades White House

Complete and Utter Bulldog

That's right -- my first audio commentary! Check out Club WWI for the whole scoop. (This is a members only feature)