by David Ruse on 8 October 2009 With just six months until the spectacular that is Wrestlemania 26, both Vince McMahon’s creative team and ardent WWE fans are turning their thoughts to which bouts will take place on that sparkling night in Arizona. Therefore, David Ruse has pitched in with his thoughts and listed a smorgasbord of matches he hopes to see grace the March extravaganza...

by David Ruse on 19 September 2009 Jeff’s departure has rendered the WWE a one-Hardy zone so with his sibling out of the way is it time for Matt to step out of the darkness, mirror his brother and reach the pinnacle of his profession?

by David Ruse on 30 August 2009 Let us rejoice, the Heartbreak Kid is back. After a lengthy hiatus following his dazzling display against the Undertaker at Wrestlemania 25, Shawn Michaels has returned to inject some life into a floundering Monday night Raw. He will bring ratings, razzamatazz and wrestling excellence aplenty but can the much-loved star generate something even better - a fifth world title reign?

by David Ruse on 18 August 2009 Professional wrestling needs gigantic. The high-fliers and those with technical talent may produce the more exciting matches but in an industry where extremes are there to be embraced and not hidden away, the gargantuan size is perfectly suited. Fervent wrestling enthusiasts often bemoan the presence of giants, yet fail to see what distinct advantages they bring. The colossal combatants are here to stay and because of it, the WWE should thrive...

by David Ruse on 10 August 2009 Say it softly because some do not believe but the WWE tide is turning. While the process may not be as swift as many would hope, fresh talents are on the rise and becoming pivotal members of the McMahon-led empire. The usual suspects may still sit at the summit but they are being joined by a host of capable performers who can prosper for years to come. The future used to appear sketchy, now though, it seems likely to be illuminating and definitely well worth a watch...

by David Ruse on 16 July 2009 Shawn Michaels and the Undertaker may sit at the top of WWE fans’ most adored list, with Jeff Hardy and Rey Mysterio scampering just beneath that hallowed pair. They are men who are revered due to their constant aspiration to please and perform. Yet there is one other figure whose debt to the WWE is not always appreciated, John Cena...

by David Ruse on 24 June 2009 While Raw concerns itself with legacies and billionaire owners and Smackdown with sought-after briefcases and attempts to de-mask, Tuesday nights are where a mixture of wily veterans and talented starlets do battle for supremacy inside the ring. ECW’s current incarnation may be a far cry from the thrill-seeking, death-defying promotion of the 90s but WWE’s third brand has risen from the ashes to become one of the most gripping hours of televised wrestling on the planet...

by David Ruse on 10 June 2009 WWE seems intent on elevating fresh talent into the main event picture and that is likely to give different men their chance at claiming world title gold - MVP, John Morrison and John Cena’s latest nemesis, The Miz, a possible three. But one other man has been waiting in the wings for quite some time. Since 2002, Shelton Benjamin has wowed many with his athletic prowess and technical qualities and numerous figures have implored for the ‘Gold Standard’ to be given a championship run - so far, to no avail...

by David Ruse on 26 May 2009 The names’ of some WWE performers are known far and beyond the world of wrestling but others are not even given recognition from inside their own backyard. David Ruse looks at the top five underrated stars WWE currently has at its disposal...