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Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (2025) Ballot and More!
For many years I have vote in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame at the request of the editor Dave Meltzer who includes me in the ‘Wrestling Historian’ category of the annual voting. Over last year, I have tailored my DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show podcast to analyzing and discussing the ballot. This year, I decided to do something different: I would let A.I. analyze the ballot and give me its picks. Read More.
Film Review: Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock and Roll (2021)
Official synopsis: George Harrison famously claimed: "No Lead Belly, no Beatles." Revered by countless musicians, the first record Janis Joplin ever bought was by Huddie Leadbetter: Lead Belly, who was born in poverty and went on to become King of the 12-string guitar and the greatest folk singer in the world according to Woody Guthrie. Hundreds of artists have covered his songs from The Beatles to The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, and Led Zeppelin. Interviews and performances by Janis Joplin, Harry Belafonte, Paul McCartney, B.B. King, Alan Lomax, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, and Odetta. Read More.
From Ancient Greco-Roman Demi-God to One of the Strongest Characters in the Marvel Universe: Who is Hercules!
Hercules is one of the longest-standing mythological heroes adapted into Marvel Comics. Introduced in the Silver Age, Marvel’s Hercules is inspired by the legendary Greek demigod but reimagined as a boisterous, brawling, and charismatic hero. Over the decades, he has fought alongside the Avengers, challenged Thor, and brought both comic relief and raw strength to the Marvel Universe. Read More.
201 Greatest Pro Wrestlers of All Time List: Who Are the Greatest Pro Wrestlers of All Time
Compiled By: Karl Stern Sourcing Data from over 30 Historians, Vetted Greatest Wrestler of All Time Lists, Major Media Rankings, Cumulative Lists, and Major Vetted Halls of Fame. This list is not my opinion. The only input I had into ranking this list was doing the math and averaging the results and putting it together in a readable format. This, according to multiple respected pro wrestling historians, major media rankings, published books, and vetted rankings are the 201 greatest pro wrestlers of all time, with bonus points given for major vetted Halls of Fame and Wrestler of the Year Awards. Read More.
