Nigel McGuinness was a fantastic wrestler, which somehow worked against him in TNA. That sounds absolutely bizarre. Why would being one of the best technical wrestlers in the world be a hindrance to one’s career? The answer is simple. Hulk Hogan. When the Hulkster joined TNA in late-2009, everything changed. The six-sided ring went away, … Read more
With Nigel McGuinness likely stepping back into the ring soon, we’re looking back at some of his best matches in wrestling. The former ROH Champion has been retired for the past 13 years. During his career, he was considered one of the best wrestlers in the world, and looked certain to make it in the … Read more
Nigel McGuinness had his name changed to Desmond Wolfe when he moved to TNA, which seemed like a weird thing to do. While it’s not uncommon for wrestlers to change their names when moving promotions, McGuinness had huge name value in the United States. He had been ROH World Champion for nearly two years, putting … Read more
Nigel McGuinness retired from wrestling in 2011, never to set foot in the ring again. Unlike most wrestlers, he kept to his promise, and tool only non-wrestling roles since wrestling his last match. The AEW Commentator was seen as one of the best wrestlers in the world during his prime. His run in ROH in … Read more
Kurt Angle has claimed that Nigel McGuinness could have been a WWE Champion if his illness and injuries had not curtailed his career. Angle is a WWE and TNA Hall of Famer, starring for both companies in one of the most legendary careers of all time. During these runs, he faced off with some of … Read more
Nigel McGuinness is one of the biggest indie stars to never get a far crack at becoming a WWE Superstar. The Englishman was a big star in Ring of Honor and Total Nonstop Action, but never managed to make it as a wrestler in Vince McMahon’s company. He did agree to sign for the company … Read more