Matthew Michaels

Matthew Michaels is editor of Pulse Wrestling, and has been since the site launched. He is also founding editor of Inside Fights and former editor of Inside Pulse Music.

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10 Thoughts on WrestleMania X8, 10 Years Later (From Former WWE Creative Team Member Seth Mates)

Thanks to former WWE creative team member Seth Mates for sharing some thoughts on the tenth anniversary of one of the most memorable WrestleManias of all time: 2002's WrestleMania X8 (during the time period I personally feel the WWF jumped the shark, although Seth and I will have THAT debate in the »»

DGUSA & EVOLVE News Update

Thanks to DGUSA and Evolve for sending along the following... Happy New Year!!! We hope you have a great and safe New Year's Eve. We are ready for a tremendous 2012 with the union between Dragon Gate USA and EVOLVE. It all starts on January 14th when EVOLVE presents the final wrestling event ever a »»

Matt Hardy Posts New Video

We haven't heard from the elder Hardy in a while. He posted a new video on his YouTube channel, with this intro: "As we are faced with adversity and struggles in life, we can either continue our downward spiral, or learn from our mistakes. I start my journey on my second chance at life very enth »»

Chris Jericho Talks Music; Is He Second 2012?

Former WWE Champ Chris Jericho was interviewed by CaptainSIB.com while on tour with his band Fozzy.  It is mostly about his music career and can be found here. In other news, there's lots of speculation that WWE's Second2012 YouTube page is a tease for Jericho's eventual return but the Wrestl »»

Pulse Wrestling's WWE Survivor Series 2011 Report (The Rock's Return to MSG!)

We're here LIVE with coverage of tonight's big pay per view event - The Rock teaming up for "one night only" with John Cena to face The Miz & R-Truth in the main event. Oh and two title matches. AT THE GARDEN. Jimmy Hart, what do you think? Don't forget to refresh for the latest updates.. »»

Matt Hardy (@MattHardyBrand) Update via Twitter

Since no matter what's reported, whatever's going on in Matt Hardy's life is pretty much an enigma (no pun intended), people interested in or worried about him only have his and his friends' public Twitter accounts for first-hand information. In the past 24 hours, Matt Hardy has tweeted the followi »»

10 Thoughts on WWE (CM Punk, Sin Cara, Daniel Bryan, The Kliq)

Some nagging things on my mind as we enter the HHH era... 1. If Sin Cara's really in everyone's bad graces following the wellness violation, why not just... get someone else to put under the mask and call HIM "Sin Cara?" Last I heard, WWE owns the name and the gimmick. 2. Every rumor I re »»

WWE World Champion Randy Orton Really Injured?

Yes, according to Wrestlingobserver.com, which reports that the concussion storyline from Monday Night Raw is true. He was concussed in Madrid on Sunday but as of now remains scheduled to perform seven days later at Capital Punishment. »»

WWE Releases Original Nexus Member & More

WrestlingObserver.com is reporting that WWE has released Michael Tarver, as well as NXT contestant Jacob Novak and FCW wrestlers Buck Dixon, Ethan Levine and Buddy Stetcher. »»

Gorgeous George's Wife Betty Passes Away

WWE.com has reported that Betty George passed away yesterday at the age of 98. She was the wife of WWE Hall of Famer Gorgeous George. Our condolences to her loved ones. (h/t to PWInsider.com) »»

WWE in Search of Mexican Talent?

PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE seems to be about to make a push to sign more Mexican talent. This on the heels of luchadors Sin Cara (formerly Mistico) and Alberto Del Rio (formerly Dos Caras Jr.) coming to the top U.S. promotion. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet, but WWE has had succes »»

Video: WWE's Zack Ryder's 11th YouTube Show

WWE superstar Zack Ryder has been posting some really funny videos on his "LongIslandIcedZ" YouTube channel over the past two months, and if you haven't checked them out, you need to. Most videos have tens of thousands of views, and some have eclipsed 100,000, which is pretty good considering h »»

The Next Streak - If The Undertaker Loses, Who Else Hasn't Lost at WWE WrestleMania?

There are some great wrestling fans over on Tumblr, including some who have been posting WrestleMania-themed photos over the past few days. Re-blogging a few of them, so check them out on our Tumblr page. Also on our Tumblelog, Over on our we dug up a fun link from About.com's pro wrestling gu »»

WrestleMania XXVII Match Changed

Add Kofi Kingston to the big 8-man tag match taking place at WrestleMania XXVII tomorrow night in Atlanta. According to WrestlingObserver.com, Vladamir Kozlov was fighting Tyler Reks at WWE Fan Axxess, and the Corre attacked the big Russian. The match is now strongly rumored to be Wade Barrett »»

Who Won WWE NXT Season 4?

The winner was announced today, along with the fact there will in fact be a new season! And the winner is... Johnny Curtis! »»

Rey Mysterio On Mistico/Sin Cara, The Rock, Macho Man, WrestleMania

Brian Fritz at Fanhouse interviewed Rey Mysterio about the new WWE video game. Some interesting tidbits, including that he would have liked to wrestle Macho Man Randy Savage one day, his thoughts on The Rock's return, Alberto del Rio's rise, his health and more. On Mistico joining WWE, he »»

NWA Main Event Results for 02.24.2011, Nashville, TN

Thanks to Lekisha F. Oliver for sharing this with us... NWA Main Event - NWA Arena, Nashville, Tennessee Damien Payne def. Sebastian Stardust Kid Fresh Mike Cobbs def. Road Hog Dave Adkins Shawn Shultz and Big Bully Douglas def. Super Barney and Justin Overstreet "Playboy" Scott Hayes d »»

Video: The Osirian Portal vs. Akebono & Brodie Lee

Check out this video of The Osirian Portal vs. Akebono & Brodie Lee from DGUSA's Bushido: Code of the Warrior (10.29.10 - Fall River, MA): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or9OdIFnnwk »»

Inside Pulse Wrestling's 2011 Awards: CM Punk, John Cena, Randy Savage - The Rock Snubbed?!

The Inside Pulse Wrestling team put together a list of five nominees in eleven categories for the latest year-end awards. Now that our readers have spoken, and selected who they felt were the best in 2011, it’s time to see what the staff felt and how that compares. Spoiler alert: there weren’t »»

Randy Orton Injured

Wrestlingobserver.com is reporting that Randy Orton will be out of actions for a few weeks with a herniated disc. It was originally announced by Tony Chimmel at a house show that the former world champ would be out several months but WWE.com has a story up saying the above. It doesn't appear surgery »»

One Thought On WWE's CM Punk And Daniel Bryan (+ Video)

As WWE's final PPV of 2011 comes to a close the company's two World Champions are two Internet favorites who made their name in Ring of Honor and have referred to themselves as the best in the world: WWE Champ CM Punk and new World Heavyweight Champ Daniel Bryan... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= »»

ROH Video Wire - 11.28.11

Ring of Honor's latest video wire is up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2YZryoulNM »»

Matt Hardy Suicide Note Update

Matt Hardy did not die today, despite posting a cryptic "goodbye" video on YouTube saying that it would all end on August 31, also his brother's 34th birthday. Beth Britt (@bethbrittbrand on Twitter), Jeff's wife, seemed peeved, tweeting that she didn't appreciate the cops coming to her door lat »»

TMZ: Matt Hardy Arrested, Released from TNA

TMZ is reporting that Matt Hardy was arrested for DWI after driving his car into a tree. He was not injured and has been released from both prison and TNA Wrestling. According to TNA's official statement, he was already under suspension. h/t: WrestlingObserver.com »»

Pulse Goodbye: Radio Exile

Just a quick note that our good friends at indie music site Radio Exile have shut their doors after years of goodness. Check out some thoughts on it here. Editor Shawn M. Smith will continue as editor of Inside Fights and an occasional contributor to Pulse Wrestling. »»

Mick Foley Talks About Leaving TNA

In a really thougtful blog entry, Mick Foley addresses his upcoming departure from TNA Wrestling. He says nice things about Dixie Carter, as well as Hogan/Bischoff/Russo, and closes with this: "Far too often, I was guilty of looking at the Impact glass half-empty - wishing the show and the comp »»

Inside Pulse Wrestling WWE RAW Report – 06.13.2011: Three Hours of Stone Cold Steve Austin

Raw is THREE HOURS tonight, and it kicks off with The Miz. Long story short, he's mad at A-Ri, as well as the fact he keeps getting one-upped by old timers from the Attitude Era. First Rock, now Stone Cold Steve Austin. Hey, here's Austin now! What? I said here's Austin. Anyway blah »»

Mick Foley Leaving TNA?

It seems that the hardcore legend Mick Foley is leaving TNA. PWInsider.com's Mike Johnson is confirming speculation that's been going around the Internet Wrestling Community that Foley's on-air "firing" at the end of the latest Impact Wrestling was more than a storyline, with a report saying that t »»

Brock Lesnar Has Surgery

Our friends at InsideFights.com are reporting that former WWF/E and UFC Champ Brock Lesnar has chosen to have surgery to hopefully permanently rid himself of diverticulitis. The surgery took place at the Mayo Clinic several inches of his intestine were removed. UFC President Dana White said he is ho »»

What is #IWantChristian? (Spoilers)

If you don't want Smackdown kinda spoiled for you stop reading now. Unhappy with the result of the main event taped last night for this Friday, the IWC has begun somewhat of a pro-Christian Twitter movement. Read David Lagana's latest blog post for details on #IWantChristian. »»

WrestleMania News: Bryan Match Moved; Former WCW, Other Stars in Atlanta

WrestlingObserver.com is reporting that Kozlov and Rhodes have been spotted, selling their worked injuries (unlike the injured members of Nexus, apparently). Lita and Paul Bearer were at WWE Fan Axxess, and Tommy Dreamer, DDP, Ron Simmons and Lex Luger are also hanging around. This in addition to »»

Final WrestleMania XXVII Card (+ a poll)

WrestleMania XXVII is only hours away, LIVE from Atlanta! Here's the line-up: Guest Host: The Rock The Miz [c] vs. John Cena WWE Championship Edge [c] vs. Alberto del Rio World Heavyweight Championship The Undertaker vs. HHH No Holds Barred Randy Orton vs. CM Punk Jerry La »»

Did WWE Ask Sting or Brock to be at WrestleMania?

According to the UK Daily Star, yes. Sting says that "it was close" when referring to WWE offering him a Hall of Fame slot and a match with The Undertaker. Why did he say no? "There are so many variables. Let’s just say that I turned it down for the same reasons I always have. Some- th »»

Kevin Nash (Diesel) WWE Contract Update

Kevin Nash tweeted that he has a five-year deal with WWE and promised his next appearance will be as surprising as the last one. »»

JR: WWE Planning Big Things for Sin Cara (Mistico) Debut

WWE, which announced that it has signed former CMLL luchador and major Mexican star Mistico yesterday, has big plans in store. WWE's Jim Ross represented the company at the Mexico City press conference yesterday. Here are some of his tweets following the big news: Mistico is signed, se »»

Former WWE Writer @SethMates Fantasy-Books The Rock & John Cena WrestleMania Confrontation

Seth Mates, the latest former WWE creative team member to join Twitter, posted this possible scenario for The Rock & John Cena's confrontation at WrestleMania XXVII in eight easy steps... # 1 - During match, Rock comes down and accidentally knocks down Rock. Miz smiles as if he did it on purpos »»

VS. #34 – Raffi Shamir vs. Andy Wheeler - NOT Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker

A question is posed. Two Pulse Wrestling writers go head-to-head. But only one will move on to face off with another member of our staff. This is »»

Video: Raven's Vlog #5

From Raven's YouTube page... Raven's newest blog for January 12, 2011 features Raven discussing his love for lottery scratchers, upcoming wrestling appearance on 3/4/11, 3/5/11 and 3/6/11 in Newfoundland, Canada, snow shoveling, his hatred for foreign call centers and wants you to tell him what »»

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