The Hang(ed) Man
Hangman Page has become one of Sachin Hingoo’s favourite wrestlers because of the contrast between his tough-guy style in the ring and his softness outside it.
“Hooking the Leg on 2025”
At Biff Bam Pop, the Gutter’s own Sachin Hingoo, friend of the Gutter Jeffrey X Martin join Josh Wallin and Andy Burns to talk about the year in pro wrestling. “Whether you’re a hardcore sicko, a casual, or an outside observer, it’s been a thrilling and compelling year […]
“A People’s History of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson”
At Polygon, Joshua Rivera writes about the career of Dwayne Johnson. “Movie stars at the top of their game can often feel invincible, but there was something about Dwayne Johnson’s 2000s climb from wrestler to bankable Hollywood star that seemed uniquely bulletproof. Possessing an endless supply of charm […]
“Dear AEW Friends”
Professional wrestler Anthony Bowens writes about his journey to self-discovery and openness about who he is and how it made his work better. Even if you don’t like pro wrestling, it’s a worthwhile read. “When I think about where I’ve gotten to over these last several years, and […]
The Firefly Funhouse
A match between the late Bray Wyatt and John Cena called a “Firefly Funhouse Match” showed that WWE could do something truly subversive.
Loving Disreputable Wrestling
Given all the other things I like, it should come as no surprise that the wrestling I love most is disreputable wrestling. Wait, you might say, all wrestling is disreputable. That’s true, but some kinds of wrestling are more disreputable than others among reputable wrestling fans. And it […]
The Cultural Gutter 