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Thoughts On Kurt Angle's Arrest: Where Does TNA Go Next?

As many of us know so far Kurt Angle was arrested early this morning. If you did not know that yet, then you should read Hayley Graham's article on the subject as well as the one by Jim McKinnon on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette website...

Written by Dan Telek about 3 months ago 824 reads 26 comments
TNA Starting an All X-Division Show: Could it Revive the X-Division?

For a while now, Spike TV has been asing TNA to pitch a new idea for a TV show on the network. According to various wrestling outlets, TNA has pitched an idea to Spike for an all X-Division show...

Written by Dan Telek about 3 months ago 327 reads 28 comments
A Little Bit Past Half Year Awards

I originally planned for this to be released on July 31, but I am such a procrastonator. I got some inspiration from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards so off to the awards...

Written by Dan Telek about 3 months ago 183 reads 28 comments
What If: Triple H Was Fired for the MSG Incident

This is my first in a new series in which I examine historical moments in wrestling history and changes in history that could have occurred because of them. Enjoy...

Written by Dan Telek about 4 months ago 413 reads 43 comments
Developmental Scouting Report: Dylan Klein

Allow me introduce you trend setting, attention getting, one of a kind Dylan Klein. Klein is one of the young stars in WWE's developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling...

Written by Dan Telek about 4 months ago 77 reads 12 comments
It's Alive: Seth Green Is Named the Next Raw Guest Host

When I read the prowrestling.net article about Robot Chicken creator Seth Green being the Raw Special Guest Host, I was in shock. I was in shock because I am a huge fan of both Seth Green and Robot Chicken...

Written by Dan Telek about 4 months ago 210 reads 36 comments
Is Michelle McCool Really the Best?

I recently read an article on WWE.com where Michelle McCool claimed herself to be the greatest Diva of all time. At the Bash, McCool defeated Melina to become the first Diva to win the Women's Championship and the Diva's Championship...

Written by Dan Telek about 4 months ago 208 reads 72 comments
Independent Spotlight: Ring Of Honor's Davey Richards

After reading Ray Bogusz's articles on Grizzly Redwood and El Generico, I decided to write an article about my favorite Ring of Honor star Davey Richards...

Written by Dan Telek about 4 months ago 981 reads 26 comments
IWC Spotlight: "Fabulous" John McChesney

I would like to thank editor Jeff D Gorman for all the help he has given me so far on this project I am currently working on. I will be writing a mini-series on Pittsburgh independent wrestling promotion International Wrestling Cartel...

Written by Dan Telek about 5 months ago 61 reads 8 comments
Misfits and Mistakes: A Look at the WWE Draft

Tonight on Raw it was revealed Donald Trump made a trade where each brand would receive five new superstars. Also on Raw, Special Guest Host Batista revealed WWE Champion Randy Orton would face ...

Written by Dan Telek about 5 months ago 203 reads 32 comments
Grasp the Spotlight: WWE's Post-Bash Direction

Well the Bash has come and gone, and it is time to see where the WWE goes from here. The show opened with the ECW Championship Scramble. Tommy Dreamer won a match that had a confusing ending...

Written by Dan Telek about 5 months ago 109 reads 36 comments
From the P.O.V. of a Fan: A Look at Raw

We fans, B/R maniacs, and critics always think we know what is best for WWE. We think we could perfectly book weeks worth of television and give every person the right they deserve. We all say we could make it better and fix all the problems...

Written by Dan Telek about 5 months ago 74 reads 6 comments
A Look at the International Wrestling Cartel

One of the most popular and fastest rising promotions in Western Pennsylvania is the International Wrestling Cartel, otherwise known as the IWC. The IWC was founded, and is booked, by Norm Connors...

Written by Dan Telek about 5 months ago 44 reads 17 comments
I See a Line in The Sand: The History Of Evolution

Evolution was a faction that appeared on the WWE brand Raw from 2003 to 2005. They completely dominated the WWE at the time and were unstoppable. The roots of Evolution can be taken back to Unforgiven 2002...

Written by Dan Telek about 5 months ago 189 reads 12 comments
Five Former WWE Stars TNA Should Sign

Many people call TNA the land for WWE castoffs. I say this is untrue. I will not go into it, but you can read my reason in my last article. Mr. Kennedy is obviously one star TNA has their eyes on...

Written by Dan Telek about 5 months ago 495 reads 29 comments
Why TNA is Not WCW or WWE

I have been reading a lot of articles recently, maybe too many, how TNA is just going to die like WCW. They also say how TNA is just a copy of WCW and I am here to tell why TNA is not just another WCW remake...

Written by Dan Telek about 5 months ago 967 reads 93 comments
Predictable Raw Becoming More Like a Children's Cartoon

"We are reaching the 15 minute point of the match and John Cena is still getting manhandled, King." "I do not know if Cena can mount the comeback...wait here he comes!" John Cena runs off the rope and hits a shoulder block...

Written by Dan Telek about 5 months ago 217 reads 33 comments
What a Returning Chris Masters Could Do For WWE

In case you have not read already, WWE has apparently re-signed former superstar Chris Masters. Masters could positively effect WWE in a lot of ways...

Written by Dan Telek about 5 months ago 893 reads 38 comments
CvC: Mordecai Is the Worst Gimmick of All Time

Mordecai is the worst gimmick of all time. To understand who Mordecai is in the ring, we have to learn a little about him. His real name is Kevin Fertig and is from Memphis, Tenn. Fertig first wrestled in Memphis Championship Wrestling as Seven...

Written by Dan Telek about 6 months ago 212 reads 31 comments
Telek's Theory: Vince McMahon Hates Wrestling Fans

This is my first in a new series, hope you enjoy. Last night's Monday Night Raw was absolutely atrocious. It was the most embarrassing episodes of Raw I have ever witnessed...

Written by Dan Telek about 6 months ago 242 reads 41 comments
An Offer You Can't Refuse: Guys In TNA Who Deserve Pushes

This is article I have been waiting to write, and one I am surprised Adam Testa was not written. This article will be in almost two part...

Written by Dan Telek about 6 months ago 137 reads 26 comments
Could Zack Ryder Succeed on ECW? You Know It!

When Zack Ryder was drafted to ECW during the Supplemental Draft, I had no idea what to expect. He had not been on TV since he and Curt Hawkins lost the Tag Team Championship to The Colons, which ...

Written by Dan Telek about 6 months ago 300 reads 42 comments
Smackdown Needs a Top Babyface

Since the rumor going around is that Jeff Hardy is leaving WWE because of burnout for a while and Undertaker is battling nagging injuries, the WWE needs to a new top babyface for Smackdown. Current Money in the Bank briefcase holder C...

Written by Dan Telek about 6 months ago 174 reads 12 comments
Feuds I Would Like to See in WWE and TNA

Some feuds seem to last a year and blow us away like has Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H from a few years ago. Some come and go quicker than Goldust's matches like the Kane, Kelly Kelly, Randy Orton, and Miz love square...

Written by Dan Telek about 6 months ago 351 reads 20 comments
A Few Questions for WWE

Sometimes when I watch WWE, I sometimes laugh, get extremely pissed, and sometimes even cry. I have a few question I hope will get answered...

Written by Dan Telek about 6 months ago 371 reads 45 comments

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Dan Telek Article Archive

Thoughts On Kurt Angle's Arrest: Where Does TNA Go Next?

TNA Starting an All X-Division Show: Could it Revive the X-Division?

A Little Bit Past Half Year Awards

What If: Triple H Was Fired for the MSG Incident

Developmental Scouting Report: Dylan Klein

It's Alive: Seth Green Is Named the Next Raw Guest Host

Is Michelle McCool Really the Best?

Independent Spotlight: Ring Of Honor's Davey Richards

IWC Spotlight: "Fabulous" John McChesney

Misfits and Mistakes: A Look at the WWE Draft

Grasp the Spotlight: WWE's Post-Bash Direction

From the P.O.V. of a Fan: A Look at Raw

A Look at the International Wrestling Cartel

I See a Line in The Sand: The History Of Evolution

Five Former WWE Stars TNA Should Sign

Why TNA is Not WCW or WWE

Predictable Raw Becoming More Like a Children's Cartoon

What a Returning Chris Masters Could Do For WWE

CvC: Mordecai Is the Worst Gimmick of All Time

Telek's Theory: Vince McMahon Hates Wrestling Fans

An Offer You Can't Refuse: Guys In TNA Who Deserve Pushes

Could Zack Ryder Succeed on ECW? You Know It!

Smackdown Needs a Top Babyface

Feuds I Would Like to See in WWE and TNA

A Few Questions for WWE

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