What Is Booking in Pro Wrestling? Storylines, Characters and Creative Planning
You’ve cheered the heroes, booed the villains, and gasped at the shocking twists, but have you ever wondered how those captivating moments are meticulously crafted? This article pulls back the curtain on the art of “booking” in professional wrestling, revealing how creative teams develop compelling characters, manage long-term story arcs, and strategically build dramatic tension. Dive into the fascinating world behind the scenes and discover the intricate planning and collaboration that transforms simple matches into unforgettable sagas, giving you a deeper appreciation for the storytelling genius of pro wrestling.
Ring Psychology in Pro Wrestling: The Art of In-Ring Storytelling
Wrestling’s most guarded secret isn’t athletic prowess—it’s the psychological manipulation techniques that transform audiences into believers. Masters reveal their craft.
What Is a Shoot in Pro Wrestling? The Complete Guide
When wrestling’s scripted facade crumbles and real fights explode, the forbidden truth behind kayfabe emerges. These authentic moments expose what promoters never want fans to witness.
What is Kayfabe? A Fun Guide to Pro Wrestling’s Biggest Open Secret
Ever wonder about the secret code of pro wrestling? Dive into the history of kayfabe, the sacred pact that made wrestling ‘real.’ We explore its mysterious carny origins, the infamous moments that shattered the illusion (like the Curtain Call and Montreal Screwjob), and how it lives on today in a new form in companies like WWE and AEW. Discover the story behind wrestling’s biggest open secret.
Ronda Rousey’s UFC Legacy: How the Division She Built Has Evolved in Her Absence
Ronda Rousey’s UFC legacy runs deeper than six title defenses and a highlight reel of sub-one-minute armbars. When she walked away from MMA following her December 2016 loss to Amanda Nunes, she left behind something far more significant than a championship belt — she left behind an entire weight class she had willed into existence through sheer star power. The UFC Women’s Bantamweight division did not exist before her. Now, nearly a decade later, it is one of the most competitive weight classes in the sport, currently headlined by Kayla Harrison — another Olympic judo gold medalist — who submitted Julianna Peña at UFC 316 to claim the title Rousey first made famous. As the May 16 Netflix superfight against Gina Carano approaches, Ringside Report traces the full arc: how Rousey left, what the division became in her absence, and why the foundation she built has proven stronger than anyone gave her credit for.
WWE Elimination Chamber 2026: Nobody in the Writers’ Room Noticed They Ran the Same Promo Twice
One week before WWE Elimination Chamber 2026, the company’s creative team proved nobody reads each other’s scripts — running an identical promo twice in the same broadcast. Je’Von Evans shocked Gunther to qualify for the chamber. Kiana James did something even harder, pinning both Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax in a triple threat. AEW, by contrast, delivered a 5-star Kenny Omega vs Swerve Strickland match and is heading into Revolution 2026 with genuine stakes on the line.
Rousey vs Carano on Netflix Exposes the UFC’s Monopoly Problem + UFC Houston Picks
Rousey vs Carano is confirmed — Netflix, MVP Promotions, hexagon cage, May 16, 2026. The fight has a competitive ceiling; the platform behind it does not. Netflix has 300 million subscribers. The UFC has Paramount+. That gap is the real story. Plus: the Dana White text message that killed the UFC version of this fight in 2015, why the dream fight was always Ronda vs Cyborg, and full UFC Houston picks — Strickland (+205) vs Hernandez (-275), Uroš Medić’s finish guarantee, and the suspicious Carli Judice line movement from -400 to -800 in 10 days.
Ronda Rousey Returns: How Gene LeBell’s Legacy Lives in the Rousey vs. Carano Fight
The Rousey vs. Carano fight on Netflix isn’t just a nostalgia match. It’s the closing of a generational arc that the Godfather of Grappling opened. Here’s why “Uncle Gene” matters to this moment
The Rear Naked Choke: The Most Effective Submission in MMA History
The rear naked choke accounts for more UFC finishes than any other submission. From Gene LeBell’s 1963 victory to Islam Makhachev’s dominance, discover why this blood choke works regardless of size, strength, or skill level—and how to master it.
Cody Wins WWE Elimination Chamber Qualifier—But All Three Are Going Anyway
The WWE Elimination Chamber qualifier on SmackDown saw Cody Rhodes defeat Sami Zayn and Jacob Fatu after Kevin Owens interference, but nobody believes this is over—all three are probably ending up in the Chamber anyway. WWE announced major matches for Chicago: CM Punk defending against Finn Balor and Becky Lynch facing AJ Lee. But two months from WrestleMania 42, WWE still doesn’t have a clear night one main event. Jade Cargill retained against Jordan Grace in a rough title defense with multiple botched spots. The episode took an emotional turn when Dave opened up about the Montreal Expos, praising Ashkan Karbasfrooshan’s Project Peanut initiative and admitting he cried watching the Netflix documentary about bringing baseball back to Montreal. “I want them back so bad,” Dave said, voice cracking. It was a genuine moment that showed the human side of sports fandom.