“They don’t come any more confident than LA Knight” says Barrett after Knight’s promo where he talked about doubting he could beat Reigns. Interesting that would be Barrett’s first takeaway. #WWERaw
Greg Parks
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Middle school teacher. Writer, pro wrestling (pwtorch.com), UFL football (UFLNewsHub.com).
I only know Duncan Sheik from “Barely Breathing” (admittedly a banger) and until today thought it was a band.
Are we sure Steven Borden isn’t the third member of The Greasers with Deuce and Domino? #AEWDynamite
Yesterday in class I was teaching about monarchy and mentioned how it’s passed down from generation to generation via their bloodline - “and I’m not talking Roman Reigns” I said to one class. Crickets for that one.
My latest Parks’s Take @pwtorch.bsky.social is about what WWE got right last night in the Penta vs. Roman Reigns match in Mexico City: www.pwtorch.com/site/2026/09...
PARKS’S TAKE: No, Penta didn’t win, but he and Roman Reigns gave fans in Mexico City a wonderful experience they won’t soon forget
WWE deserves a lot of credit for their booking of Monday Night Raw last night in Mexico City, the first time their flagship show has broadcast from the country in 15 years. The fans, as expected, were...
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Wait, the Jaguars are crushing a team they should be crushing? This is going to take some getting used to.
Director cuts away before cool Rams interception celebration. Thumbs down on that decision.
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I scoured the waiver wire on cut-down day to find the top players at each position - who are still free agents - that should bell highest on the list for #UFL consideration @uflnewshub.com
One position, one player: Final NFL preseason cuts that should be of interest to the UFL, 2026 edition by Greg Parks https://uflnewshub.c... #UFL | #UFLNews |…
Thekla makes a great Statler (or is she Waldorf?) #AEWDynamite
Borden was so hyped he almost over-dropkicked Baretta. Don’t see that very often. #AEWDynamite
The Casino Gauntlet was a fun match, though it was also a clear “let’s get as many big names as we can on the card” match. For the story, have to wonder if it would’ve made more sense to do MJF vs. Andrade straight-up. #AEWAllIn
Bailey having to make the long run down that ramp barefoot…man that did not look comfortable! #AEWAllIn
Triple Threat was predictably an early match of the night contender. Okada has effectively silenced those who criticized him for running on autopilot early in his AEW run #AEWAllIn
As a tournament, the Continental Cup just felt cold. Mox retaining and ending up right back where we started feels a little pointless. That said, a McGuinness win would’ve been the feel-good moment but I don’t think it would’ve been the right call. #AEWAllIn
Brawling Birds vs. Divine Dominion got a little too cute in a few spots but having the Brits go over was the right call. Windsor in particular impressed in the match. #AEWAllIn
Dad duties on a Sunday afternoon are taking precedence over #AEWAllIn today. Will be checking in and out when I can. Modern day battle royals have tended to suck but I really enjoyed the trios opener, and that’s not even counting New Level’s debut.
This weekend will be the end of the NFL line for several #UFL players who get released and won't be signed to practice squads. Worth noting that of UFL players signed to NFL deals after the 2025 season who didn't stick in the league, 80% returned to the UFL for 2026. @uflnewshub.com
For my @pwtorch.bsky.social Parks’s Take this week, I ranked the #AEWAllIn matches based on my anticipation for them. How do your rankings compare to mine? Let me know! www.pwtorch.com/site/2026/08...
PARKS’S TAKE: Now that the hype is (mostly) over, ranking AEW All In’s matches in oeder of most to least anticipated
The final episode of Dynamite before AEW's biggest show of the year, All In, has aired. Most of the hype is over. With the PPV back at Wembley Stadium, AEW is anticipating somewhere in the neighborhoo...
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For my @pwtorch.bsky.social Parks’s Take this week, I ranked the #AEWAllIn matches based on my anticipation for them. How do your rankings compare to mine? Let me know! www.pwtorch.com/site/2026/08...
PARKS’S TAKE: Now that the hype is (mostly) over, ranking AEW All In’s matches in oeder of most to least anticipated
The final episode of Dynamite before AEW's biggest show of the year, All In, has aired. Most of the hype is over. With the PPV back at Wembley Stadium, AEW is anticipating somewhere in the neighborhoo...
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Finishing up my profile of select players from the UFL St. Louis Showcase earlier this month including a couple of intriguing QBs that broke records in college #UFL @uflnewshub.com
Select Player Capsules from the 2026 St. Louis UFL Showcase (part two) by Greg Parks https://uflnewshub.c... #UFL | #UFLNews | #UFLNewsHub
I agree with everyone else on the greatness of Kendal Grey. One small criticism? It might help to slow down when speaking and cutting promos. #WWENXT
Part one of my look at those known to have attended the St. Louis #UFL Showcase is now live @uflnewshub.com. Check out some of the names hoping to hook on with the league in 2027!
Select Player Capsules from the 2026 St. Louis UFL Showcase (part one) by Greg Parks https://uflnewshub.c... #UFL | #UFLNews | #UFLNewsHub
No buys for the Grayson Waller: Edgelord character. Just isn't working for me. #WWENXT
This is a great bit if Booker thinks this is the same La Parka he was in WCW with. #WWENXT
Finishing up my profiles of the D.C. #UFL Showcase participants with the defense. Look out for my St. Louis Showcase profiles next week - still compiling them, so send me a DM if you or someone you know attended that one! @uflnewshub.com
Select Player Capsules from the 2026 D.C. UFL Showcase (part two) by Greg Parks https://uflnewshub.c... #UFL | #UFLNews | #UFLNewsHub
Wow, these guys work fast! Just sent this over a few minutes ago. I added additional thoughts about the G1 beyond what you’ll find in my column this week @pwtorch.bsky.social, so if you’re a VIP member, check it out now!
VIP ALERT - Greg Parks Outloud! Thoughts on the NJPW G1 Climax tournament, including Oiwa’s win, the youth movement, debuts and returns, plus additional audio-exclusive opinion and analysis: vip.pwtorch.com/2026/08/17/v...
I’ll join the chorus online of people who loved the opening segment on #Smackdown this week. Aldis, Chelsea and Gunther all played their parts so well. Felt different than the usual talking segment.