Apologies for my absence last week, I was pretty rattled after I was visited by the ghost of Casey Jones. Then, I woke up, and realized that it wasn’t a ghost, the ULW was seriously trying to get Jones over as a solo act in the year 2025. Anyways… ULW: AJ Continues to Deliver: InContinue reading “The Mop-Up: Double-Stuffed Edition”
Category Archives: Chris Hyatte
The Mop-Up: Week of July 27, 2025
WWE: SummerSlam Delivers: I don’t want to get too in the weeds regarding SummerSlam this week, as half the show took place last week, and this column is supposed to cover the week that was. That does include Night 1, though, which saw me vindicated for my abbreviated predictions I posted on social media overContinue reading “The Mop-Up: Week of July 27, 2025”
Chris Hyatte Presents: The Superstar Series (Vol. 3)
Welcome back to The Superstar Series; it’s been a while, but that’s pretty much my M.O., innit, though? In Volume 1 of The Superstar Series last year, I sat down with Logan Paul, followed by Splinter in Volume 2. Today, I’m excited for the world to get a chance to better know my guest forContinue reading “Chris Hyatte Presents: The Superstar Series (Vol. 3)”
The Mop-Up: Week of July 20, 2025
WWE: The Beast’s On Hold: Brock Lesnar, in the throes of a career resurgence and fresh off being the overall No. 1 pick in the 2025 World of Wrestling Draft, has been benched just weeks into his WWE return. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced during a Wednesday press conference that, after back to back lossesContinue reading “The Mop-Up: Week of July 20, 2025”
The Mop-Up: Quick Hits for the Week of July 13, 2025
Welcome back to the Mop-Up! No, I’m not apologizing for missing the deadline. We both know any apology from me would be the kind of empty, performative nonsense reserved for press conferences and Instagram breakup notes. Just be grateful you’re getting anything at all. I’m a busy man. I’d love to drop the hottest wrestlingContinue reading “The Mop-Up: Quick Hits for the Week of July 13, 2025”
The Mop-Up: Season 2 Preview
Tomorrow is the 4th of July—which, in the world of professional wrestling, has nothing to do with America’s 249th birthday and everything to do with the season premieres of WWE and ULW. That’s right: Independence Day isn’t just fireworks and forced family cookouts anymore. For nearly half a decade, it’s marked the official kickoff ofContinue reading “The Mop-Up: Season 2 Preview”
The Mop-Up: Season Finale Edition
Damn, it feels good to be back. You didn’t seriously think I’d sit out Draft Season, did you? Please. But before I can dive into all that, I’ve gotta take a quick look at where the competition stands after their season finales. Now, as much as I’d love to wax poetic about Exodus’ ratings dominanceContinue reading “The Mop-Up: Season Finale Edition”
The Mop-Up (Week of March 16, 2025)
What do you mean this is my first column since September? What the hell have I been doing for the last six months?! I’d love to blame my absence on tariffs or the general chaos we’re all living through, but let’s be honest—I don’t understand the economy. Hell, call me Midget Hogan, because I alsoContinue reading “The Mop-Up (Week of March 16, 2025)”
The Mop-Up (Week of Sept. 15, 2024)
Welcome back to the Mop-Up! As much as I wish I had the week off, I wasn’t fortunate enough to snag an invite to Mr. Murrey’s men’s retreat. With WWE taking a break, let’s dive into the highlights from this week’s Undisputed League Wrestling. The Dominance of Bron Breakker:One thing ULW is nailing so farContinue reading “The Mop-Up (Week of Sept. 15, 2024)”
The Mop-Up: End of Summer Edition
Welcome back to the Mop-Up! It’s hard to believe that Labor Day is already here, marking the unofficial end of summer and the start of the fall season. We’ve had a thrilling first two months in the 7th Era of Professional Wrestling, packed with some unforgettable moments. So, let’s get to it! ULW: As AEWContinue reading “The Mop-Up: End of Summer Edition”