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Exit Sandman: Pro Wrestling's Most Entertaining Retirement Match!!!

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Pro Wrestling is choreographed and is designed to create moments for fans through story telling. There truly is no art form like it.  Whether it's a match that makes you appreciate the athletic, sports like, aspect of it or something that's just outrageously entertaing it's all about providing you with a moment and, when it's all over, it will have you talking about it days, months or even years after it's happened. The 'Hardcore Icon', and ECW legend, The Sandman decided for his farewell to go down the outrageous route in the form of a match against The Invisible Man at Joey Janela's 'Spring Break X' event, for Game Changer Wrestling, on April 17th. For the more "Pro Wrestling is an athletic sport" fan this match was a slap in the face to the business however for the real fans, that appreciate EVERYTHING Pro Wrestling has to offer, this was absolute perfection. ...

The Pro Wrestling Legacy Of Limp Bizkit's 'My Way'!!!

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When people mention, Rap/Rock band, Limp Bizkit's 'My Way' (especially Pro Wrestling fans) the first thought that pops into their head is, in most cases, the theme song to WWF's 'Wrestlemania X-Seven'.  The song may be remembered as the theme song to one of the greatest Pro Wrestling events of all time but it also has another, often forgotten, moment that most fans don't even think of and its one that makes it a truly defining moment in Pro Wrestling history.  Before going any further for those who aren't overly familiar with Limp Bizkit's 'My Way' here's a quick breakdown for you.  The song was released in early 2001 as the fourth single from Limp Bizkit's, massively successful, 'Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water' album that came out a few months prior.  Limp Bizkit 'My Way' (Official Video) Whilst the single didn't gain as much commercial success as the album's previous...

WCW Vault Presents 'WCW vs. nWo in 1996' (Mixtape)

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WWE's 'WCW Vault' YouTube channel has taken it back to the year 1996 (more specifically the second half of it) to relive the beginning of the 'WCW vs. nWo' war that changed Pro Wrestling forever!!! To some modern day fans it can be difficult to truly explain how significant the war between WCW and the nWo was to the landscape of the business at the time and even how this moment in time would go on to change the future of it as well. Watching this compilation mixtape really does bring back memories of when Pro Wrestling was fresh and truly unpredictable which is something the modern day scene is missing!!! Watching Hulk Hogan, the industries biggest babyface at the time, drop a leg drop on 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, and turn heel, is still one of the most shocking moments in Pro Wrestling history and it was certainly shocking to everyone who grew up watching Hogan at that point!!! The whole angle worked well because everyone...

R.A.W Media Presents 'How About Some Hardcore?!?!' (Playlist)

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R.A.W Media has gone hardcore with a brand new playlist, on our YouTube channel, bringing together the worlds of hardcore Rap/Hip-Hop and hardcore Wrestling!!!  Featuring an insane mix of hardcore music and matches from the likes of M.O.P, Sabu, Mobb Deep, Cactus Jack, Raekwon, New Jack and many more!!!  Definitely not a playlist for the weak hearted!!!  Stream the full playlist here -  R.A.W Media Presents 'How About Some Hardcore?!?!' (Playlist)

The R.A.W Report '94 - Nas, The Notorious B.I.G, Common, Outkast, Craig Mack, WWF, WCW, ECW, AAA and AJW!!!

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It's a new year and, after 6 months away, R.A.W Media is back on Blogger!!! We've switched our format (focusing more on classic Rap/Hip-Hop and Pro Wrestling, profiles and interviews) and what a better way to kick things off than with a special edition of 'The R.A.W Report' taking it back to the year 1994!!! A year that saw New York regain its prominence within the Rap/Hip-Hop landscape and the Pro Wrestling industry being shaken up by Ted Turner's WCW and a little group from Philadelphia called ECW!!! So ladies and gentlemen let's look at some of the releases, and events, that made 1994 such a great year in the worlds of Rap and Wrestling - RAP •  Nas - Illmatic •  The Notorious B.I.G - Ready To Die •  Craig Mack - Project: Funk Da World •  Common - Resurrection •  Outkast - Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik WRESTLING •  WWF 'Royal Rumble' (Full Match) •  ECW '1994' (Playlist) •  WCW 'Bash At The Beach...

Hulkamania Will Live Forever: A Tribute To Hulk Hogan!!!

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Before we go on our, hopefully, brief hiatus we couldn't go off grid without mentioning the recent passing of one of Pro Wrestling's most iconic, and charismatic, figures Hulk Hogan. To say that Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, didn't have his controversies would be the understatement of the decade however if you grew up watching Wrestling, in the 80's and 90's, it would be difficult to ignore Hogan's impact on the business and his mainstream appeal throughout that time. Seeing people you grew up watching on television, and who played big parts in something you love, pass away is always hard and Hogan's passing is a difficult one for all of us at R.A.W Media. We wish to remember the Hulk Hogan that changed Pro Wrestling forever. The man that main evented the inaugural 'Wrestlemania', slammed Andre The Giant, created the New World Order and had one of the greatest comebacks, of all time, in the early 00...

R.A.W CLASH Presents 'Clashiversary' - Full Results!!! 

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On Monday, over a 24-hour period, R.A.W CLASH proudly presented, their third anniversary spectacular, 'Clashiversary' on Sienthèah's X platform!!!  Each of the five clashes were decided by a 24-hour public voting poll.  So, ladies and gentlemen, here are the full results from Monday's 'Clashiversary' -  • The Sandman (w/ Tod Gordon) def. World Singles Champion Showtime Ramon to win the title.  • Dr. Loomis def. Johnny Kashmere, Jules Clay and Bryson Jakobs in a 4-Way World Singles #1 Contenders Clash.  • World Doubles Champions Gustavo Louis & L.A. Park def. Killshot Foundation (Mercer Monroe & Travis Aaron) to retain the titles.  • 3rd Eye Magic (Charles Hamilton & Chris Young) beat Jazzy Lion Man & Skip The Kid in a World Doubles #1 Contenders Clash.  • Hijo De L.A. Park def. PCO, Jimmy Pop and Kareem Hall in a 4-Way Intercultural Singles Title Clash to win the title.  The next R.A.W CLASH O.C.E will be 'E...