The future of professional wrestling. How many times have you heard that uttered. It can manifest itself in many ways. Sometimes it’s based on bloodlines, as it… Read more “The Pro Wrestling Future 21–The 21 wrestlers that will lead us into the next generation”
“Guardians of the Galaxy” and the Summer Film Industry
In the summer of 1975, a little-known director named Steven Spielberg released a film called “Jaws” that created the template for the modern blockbuster. Two summers later… Read more ““Guardians of the Galaxy” and the Summer Film Industry”
Takeaways from the pending Kevin Love acquisition
Consider this fact for a moment. Last year, on October 30, the Cleveland Cavaliers opened the 2013-14 season with a starting lineup of Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters,… Read more “Takeaways from the pending Kevin Love acquisition”
The Universe – Entry Six: The SummerSlam Series, Subsection Two: SummerSlam 1994
We are T-minus ten days away from SummerSlam! This year’s show is shaping up to be something special; not just Lesnar vs. Cena, not just Swagger vs.… Read more “The Universe – Entry Six: The SummerSlam Series, Subsection Two: SummerSlam 1994”
In LeBron we trust? Do we have a choice?
Why do we study history? If you are up to date on your history (no pun intended), you would know the famous quote from philosopher George Santayana,… Read more “In LeBron we trust? Do we have a choice?”
EHC The Podcast #3: #KeepWiggins and the #Klubots
I heard you missed us…we’re back….. EverybodyHatesCleveland.com rejoins the airwaves with their first podcast in over a month, as Jim Pete and Steve Orbanek wax poetic about… Read more “EHC The Podcast #3: #KeepWiggins and the #Klubots”
Orbiting Cleveland: A plea to keep Andrew Wiggins
The NBA is a harsh place. Perhaps no one has learned that more quickly than Andrew Wiggins. On Sunday, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ No. 1 overall draft pick… Read more “Orbiting Cleveland: A plea to keep Andrew Wiggins”
The Sunday Drive with random Indians’ trades and the 2014 stretch drive
With the dust settling a bit from last week’s trade deadline dealings (I’ll get there), and the massive Jim Thome statue weekend just taking place (I’ll get… Read more “The Sunday Drive with random Indians’ trades and the 2014 stretch drive”
Welcome Thome: Statue properly honors one of our own
The most moving and telling moment during Saturday’s Jim Thome statue dedication ceremony didn’t come when the team’s all-time home run leader pulled a bright red sheet… Read more “Welcome Thome: Statue properly honors one of our own”
The Universe – Entry Six: The SummerSlam Series, Subsection One: Summerslam 1999
I have an issue. My doctoral thesis review is coming up, and I needed to get it actually done like, yesterday. I hope you don’t mind that… Read more “The Universe – Entry Six: The SummerSlam Series, Subsection One: Summerslam 1999”
Are goalkeepers prisoners of defense? A statistical look at MLS
Tim Howard had the greatest game ever…in a loss. Effusive praise in other American sports is reserved solely for winners. Had Curt Schilling not won Game 6… Read more “Are goalkeepers prisoners of defense? A statistical look at MLS”
Getting Respect on the Streets: The Impact of Impact
TNA Wrestling may be without a home soon. TMZ first reported on Sunday (with multiple wrestling news outlets following) that Spike TV would not be renewing its… Read more “Getting Respect on the Streets: The Impact of Impact”
Orbiting Cleveland: Not giving up on Josh Gordon
Few athletes have had a more polarizing effect on Cleveland sports fans as Josh Gordon has in his two-plus years as a member of the Cleveland Browns.… Read more “Orbiting Cleveland: Not giving up on Josh Gordon”
The Sunday Drive with the Cavs, Manziel, Tribe stars, trade deadline selling, Andrew Wiggins’ jerseys, Global Force Wrestling and Julio Cesar
This is the Sunday Drive. What is it? Every writer at our site here at Everybody Hates Cleveland has 500 words or so to speak their mind… Read more “The Sunday Drive with the Cavs, Manziel, Tribe stars, trade deadline selling, Andrew Wiggins’ jerseys, Global Force Wrestling and Julio Cesar”
Sunday Night TV Summer Logjam
It wasn’t very long ago that summer television programming was a barren wasteland of reruns and lame reality shows. The reality shows are still here (Bravo has… Read more “Sunday Night TV Summer Logjam”
The Universe – Entry Five: The Universe (Tl;dr Version)
If I haven’t made it abundantly clear over the past month, it is just a wonderful time to be a member of the WWE Universe. I mean… Read more “The Universe – Entry Five: The Universe (Tl;dr Version)”
Trend Spotting: Dion Waiters, Efficiency and Shot Charts
When adding a transcendent, once-in-a-generation talent like LeBron James, it becomes easy to ignore the pieces or players who continue to develop and add value, as well… Read more “Trend Spotting: Dion Waiters, Efficiency and Shot Charts”
Getting Respect on the Streets: Everyone know…wants to know, where he’s been
Every Royal Rumble, I look forward to the surprise, novelty entrants. The old guys. Superstars from the past. Paycheck seekers. In recent years, one of the… Read more “Getting Respect on the Streets: Everyone know…wants to know, where he’s been”
US soccer and the economics of mediocrity
One goal from Thomas Muller and an entire nation began to cry. Only down one goal and with 78 minutes left to play, one German strike was… Read more “US soccer and the economics of mediocrity”
Orbiting Cleveland: Corey Kluber’s rise to ace status
Corey Kluber’s face said it all. As Terry Francona approached the mound late in Saturday’s first game of the Cleveland Indians’ doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, Kluber… Read more “Orbiting Cleveland: Corey Kluber’s rise to ace status”
Everyone Hates Cleveland 