Best Wrestling

The rivalry between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock was a centerpiece of WWE's Attitude Era, with their three WrestleMania main events (WrestleMania XV, X-Seven, and XIX) representing a record number of headlining matches between the same two performers. Their contrasting characters—Austin as t...

The rivalry between professional wrestlers Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes was a defining storyline of the National Wrestling Alliance in the 1980s. Flair, portraying a wealthy and arrogant villain, frequently clashed with Rhodes, who played a charismatic, working-class hero. The two men traded the NWA W...

WWF No Mercy was a 2000 video game for the Nintendo 64 based on the World Wrestling Federation. Developed by Asmik Ace Entertainment and AKI Corporation, it represented the final installment in a series of wrestling titles originating with WCW vs. nWo: World Tour. The game’s title referenced the WWF...

CM Punk and John Cena were central opponents in a 2011 WWE storyline built around Punk's expiring contract and criticism of WWE management. After Punk's 'Pipebomb' promo on the June 27, 2011 episode of Raw, the rivalry culminated at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view in Chicago, where Punk defeated...

Dangal is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama centered on Mahavir Singh Phogat, an amateur wrestler who trains his daughters Geeta and Babita to compete in international wrestling events. The film depicts the sisters’ journey to become India's first world-class female wrestlers, with several sup...

The rivalry between Hulk Hogan and André the Giant culminated in their main event match at WrestleMania III on March 29, 1987, held at the Pontiac Silverdome. The bout featured WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hogan defending his title against his former ally, who was managed by Bobby Heenan. The enco...

Slammed! is a text-based interactive fiction game developed by Choice of Games under their Hosted Games label. Set within the world of professional wrestling, the game allows players to navigate a wrestler's career from the independent circuit to the main event. The gameplay involves managing matche...

WCW Monday Nitro was a weekly professional wrestling program broadcast on TNT from 1995 to 2001. Produced by World Championship Wrestling under the leadership of Ted Turner and Eric Bischoff, it served as WCW’s primary television presentation. The show aired every Monday night and concluded after fi...

Sumo is a traditional Japanese martial art and sport practiced within a circular dohyō ring. Two rikishi wrestlers compete using throws, grappling, and strategic positioning to attempt to force their opponent out of bounds or make them touch the ground. It’s notable for its ancient roots and rigorou...

Greek wrestling, known as pale, is a historic combat sport originating in ancient Greece. It was a key element of the original Olympic Games beginning in 708 BC, distinguished by its three-throw victory system. The sport involved grappling and throwing techniques. Primarily for those interested in a...

The Asics Matflex is a lightweight athletic shoe designed for wrestling and gymnastics, produced by Asics, a Japanese sportswear company founded in 1949. It features a low-profile sole and rubber outsole intended to provide traction on competition mats. Asics has a long-standing presence in combat s...

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) is a leading Japanese professional wrestling promotion. It’s notable for its distinct “strong style” approach emphasizing athleticism and in-ring storytelling. NJPW provides high-quality entertainment primarily for fans of professional wrestling globally, particularly...

The Iron Claw chronicles the lives of the Von Erich family, a group of professional wrestlers focused on achieving success under the guidance of their father, Fritz Von Erich. The film portrays their journey from 1979 through the early 1990s, illustrating the challenges and eventual tragedies within...

Foxcatcher chronicles the relationship between John du Pont, a wealthy recluse, and Olympic wrestling champions Mark and Dave Schultz. The film details du Pont’s attempt to establish a training program before culminating in his fatal shooting of Dave Schultz in 1996. It is based on a true story invo...

The Undertaker and Kane rivalry was a major ongoing storyline in the World Wrestling Federation, now WWE. Portrayed as storyline half-brothers known collectively as the "Brothers of Destruction," their feud centered on Kane's debut and his destructive targeting of the Undertaker. The narrative arc l...

Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows is a 1998 documentary film directed by Paul Jay that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the professional wrestling industry. The film follows Bret Hart during his final year with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), documenting his contract disputes and his tra...

WWE 2K24 is a professional wrestling game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. It represents the twenty-fourth title in the WWE series and the tenth installment under the WWE 2K brand. The game launched on March 8, 2024, across multiple platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, and Windows...

The rivalry between Triple H and Shawn Michaels is a prominent storyline in WWE professional wrestling. The narrative centered on former allies from the stable D-Generation X turning against each other in a brutal personal feud. It peaked in the early 2000s, notably main-eventing the SummerSlam pay-...

The World Wrestling Championships is an annual international wrestling competition organized by United World Wrestling, the sport's global governing body. The event features competition across three disciplines: men's freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women's freestyle wrestling. It serves as one of the m...

WWE 2K23 is a professional wrestling video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. Released in March 2023, it represents the twenty-third title in the WWE series and the ninth installment under the WWE 2K brand. The game is available on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S, and Window...

The WWE Championship is a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship contested in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Established in 1963 as the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship, it is the oldest global championship currently active in the promotion. The title has been held by numerou...

Lucha VaVOOM is a Los Angeles-based entertainment show founded in 2003 that combines Mexican lucha libre wrestling with burlesque performances and comedy. Each show features masked wrestlers performing high-flying acrobatic maneuvers alongside burlesque dancers, creating a unique blend of athleticis...

NXT UK is a professional wrestling television series developed by WWE. It highlights talent primarily from the United Kingdom offering a distinct style of sports-entertainment programming. The show’s focus on British wrestling and its availability through platforms like BT Sport and Peacock makes it...

All Elite Wrestling is an American professional wrestling promotion founded in 2019 and led by Tony Khan. Its programming presents scripted rivalries and matches featuring a roster of contracted wrestlers, with Dynamite serving as its principal weekly television show alongside other broadcasts and p...

In Your House was a professional wrestling series produced by WWE, featuring standalone events that ran from 1995 to 1999 and were revived in 2020 as part of the NXT developmental brand. These shows typically showcased matches from WWE's roster and were broadcast through various channels including p...

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 is a professional wrestling video game created by Yuke’s and released by THQ in 2010. The title simulates WWE events with realistic character animations and match sequences. It was popular among fans of professional wrestling and those seeking a sports simulation experienc...

Foxcatcher (2014) is an American biographical sports drama directed by Bennett Miller, depicting the true story of Olympic wrestling champion Mark Schultz's disturbing relationship with eccentric millionaire John du Pont, who murdered his brother Dave in 1996.

Total Extreme Wrestling 2020 is a text-based professional wrestling promotion management simulation developed by Adam Ryland and published by Grey Dog Software. Players take control of a wrestling promotion, managing every aspect of the business including booking matches, negotiating contracts, and...

Lutte Traditionnelle is a style of folk wrestling native to West Africa, featuring distinct regional variations such as Laamb in Senegal and Kokawa in Hausa-speaking regions. The sport traditionally involves grappling, throws, and sometimes strikes, with the primary objective being to force the oppo...