Wrestling Archives

How Rakhi Sawant, the OG Queen of Cringe and Camp Lost Her Crown

Rakhi Sawant introduced us to camp, but today – amid the rise of cringe-pop stars like Dhinchak Pooja and the growing popularity of TikTok – we see many versions of her. Sawant’s space in the spotlight is shrinking, as everyone clamours to be on the same stage as her.

Kahini Iyer May 21, 2016

Sports

The Passion of Wrestlemania: Why MMA Will Never Beat Pro-Wrestling

MMA fans thumb their noses at WWE, skipping its dramatic storytelling for the UFC’s methodical brutality. Realism is important to them… so I fail to understand how they think falling off a 20-foot ladder hurts less because it was pre-planned.

Dushyant Shekhawat May 9, 2016

Pop Culture

“Main Shah Rukh Khan Banna Chahta Hoon”: John Cena

If his social media handles are any indication, WWE’s biggest star, John Cena, is making a pitch to enter Bollywood – waiting in the wings for his “phata poster, nikla hero” moment.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 17, 2016