This Is Happening More

Soneone tried to follow and communicate with me on Bluesky posing as an anti-Trump wrestler using the above photo of Bayley, one of the most famous women wrestlers. Maybe it was just a random catfish, or maybe they connected with me due to my wrestling work. I don't know which is sadder.

New Monster, Brother!

My poem "Hulk Hogan's Rhapsody" is a companion pice to my recent essay on Vince McMahon, the WWE and Donald Trump. You can read the poem now at The Ugly Monster. Props to Richard Spisak for a wonderful illustration. 

Get Ready for the Heel Turn

My article on World Wrestling Entertainment as a hype machine for the far right and Trump is up now at The Ugly Monster. 

My Vindication for 2023: Thanks Dark Side of the Ring

My piece on the WWE and homophobia included a passage I almost took out.

I remember watching Adonis wrestle on TV, and a fan in the audience had a sign saying something along the lines of, “What restroom does it use?”

I wanted to find the visual to back this up so badly. I never could. I left the passage in. If someone wanted to call me out and say I was wrong, so be it.

Turns out I was right, as that fan footage was used (how could it not be) in the "Dark Side of the Ring" episode with Adrian Adonis. 

Poems I'm Proud of in 2023: My Adrian Adonis Piece

 

For once in 2023 I was ahead of the curve, publishing both my article about the WWE and homophobia and my poem "Adorable Adrian Adonis Shoots His Own Ballad" in The Ugly Monster before the "Dark Side of the Ring" documentary on Adrian Adonis came out. I even got the attention of the wrestler's surviving family, which I found flattering. 

Publications I'm Proud of in 2023: The Ugly Monster

 

My article on WWE and their culpability in spreading homophobia was also published in April at The Ugly Monster.  It was my most ambitious essay this year. I had other ambitious pieces, but this one took a lot our of me. It got me back on the Medium front page increased my Medium followers immensely.  Like most accomplishments this year, it only made me want to accomplish better, which I've had a hard time doing. 

Because No One Asked

"Vince McMahon Will Run for President" is my latest article on Substack.

Milestone

 

 

My article on the WWE and homophobia now has 50 fans via Medium. I'm grateful for the attention. See what the fuss is all about over at The Ugly Monster.

Bringing Up This Monster Again

 

Now that the Adrian Adonis episode of "Dark Side of the Ring" has aired, "I figured I might bring up this piece again. "Adorable Adrian Adonis Shoots His Own Ballad" is a followup to the recent essay I wrote about the WWE and their history of homophobia. Check both out at The Ugly Monster.

In Case You Missed It

 

Medium decided to boost my story on the WWE and homophobia. I appreciate the attention. You can read it now at The Ugly Monster.

Another Monster is Up

 

Thanks so much to Eric N. Peterson for the wonderful artwork that's included in my poem at The Ugly Monster today. "Adorable Adrian Adonis Shoots His Own Ballad" acts as a companion piece to the recent essay I wrote about the WWE and their history of homophobia. Check both out now.

Shooting for Almost Two Thousand Words

 

I have a new article on how the WWE promoted homophobia to my generation. You can read it now at The Ugly Monster.

A New Day

New Day in my new life. What better music to play than the them for The New Day, the longest reigning tag team champions in the WWE.

Oh, hell. The just split up.

Oh, well. 

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New Video Wisecrack

Not truly about Kanye, but more about how wrestling has taken over politics. I've wanted to write something about this subject. This piece doesn't cover all the points I want to make, but if I ever write something and it even comes as halfway close as this video essay, I'll be psyched.

We're Back!

George Panagopoulos and I reunite one last(ish) time with The Last(ish) Word. This week's subject? What else? check it out over at Oddball Magazine.

In a Perfect World, This Would Be a Slam Poem

An Open Letter to Hulk Hogan (and Gawker) from the Iron Sheik.

Annoying Thought of the Day

When I was taking selfies for this post, I took a photo at an angle that made me look more bald than I already do. My own head reminded me, of all things, of the time Vince McMahon had his head shaved by current presidential candidate Donald Trump.



That's why I refuse, on basic principle, to shave my head for another 1-8 years, depending how the 2016 elections turn out.

Tonight It's The Oddball Show #14: Jive Cuttah

Scheduled for Aug 6, 2015

This week on The Oddball Show, we welcome Greater Boston Area recording artist, Jive Cuttah. With an upcoming release to complement the several projects under his belt, including the trio of albums known as The Unholy Trilogy, Jive Cuttah delivers a shot of creative darkness and nihilism that sets his music apart from much of today's club, guns, and drugs oriented Hip Hop. Our Oddball Nation is sure to be both intrigued and impressed by Cuttah's talents.
Jive and the Oddballs will also be tackling a variety of Hip Hop topics including but not limited to the Ghostface Killah vs. Action Bronson saga, the Meek Mill vs. Drake battle, and both the upcoming Straight Outta Compton film and accompanying soundtrack. Also, given Jive's fandom for Pro Wrestling (as well as ours), Hulk Hogan, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes, and much more will be on the table. Be sure to tune in to what promises to be yet another Oddball of a good time.

Andrew Borne Rises Again at Oddball Magazine

Poems about wrestling just can't seem to stop. Check out Andrew Borne's latest Seven Times poem column: "The Undertaker."

Oooohhhh, YEEEEESSSSS!