Exclusive Interview Part I: Indy Star Joey Image Talks Humble Beginnings, WWE vs MMA, Triple H, and More!

 Maybe not the most renowned or famous wrestlers on the planet, but Joey Image has the pure ability and mindset in this business. Hailing from New Jersey, Image has been wrestling for twelve years now in companies such as IHPW, WSW, and EGW, where the held gold on numerous occasions. Having several feuds with the likes of Justin Credible, Justin Glory, and others, Image is one of the most underrated names on the Indy scene today. 


However, alongside with his ability and passion for wrestling, Image has truly made his mark to the majority of fans outside of his local area via social networking. Using Twitter and being a part of PW247 Radio, Image has established himself and expanded his fanbase. Recently, I was able to catch up with Joey and discuss numerous topics, which will all be discussed in Sharp Shooter Press's first ever, two part interview. 

This is the first portion of the lengthy interview and the followup will resume next week exclusively on Sharp Shooter Press. We hope you enjoy this interview with Mr. Image and feel free to leave any comments below in the comments section or the brand new, ChatRoll feature.

WWE PPV Preview: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs

The greatest PPV poster in WWE history.

 Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, welcome to the monthly WWE PPV Preview, which will run down the card for the last WWE pay per view of 2011, WWE: TLC. For the first time in in recent memory, John Cena is not advertised on the card, which really makes me intrigued to see how he will be involved in the event. We will be granted with seeing a Triple Threat TLC bout as well as the first ever intriguing Chairs Match. Hype for the event has not been terrible nor anything spectacular.

Some weeks have been more consistent than others, but we are all preparing for the down time on WWE television before the Royal Rumble begins preparations for WrestleMania. It looks like a pretty good match card on paper, but nothing mind blowing. We can expect to find Cena make his way to the event as well as some sort of continuation of Kane's reincarnation, but for now I will go down the announced match card and predict who I feel will win each bout. You are welcome to leave your thoughts on the comments section and please remember to follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. 

WWE '12: The Review

THQ has released its annual depiction of WWE programming, except this year they have promised a "Bigger, Badder, and Better" gaming experience. Did THQ and WWE hit a home run here in their latest development of video gaming, or was it only a step backwards for the struggling franchise?

The pure hype and excitement for this game, alone proves just how dedicated the producers at THQ are in terms of making the best wrestling game humanly possibly, but unfortunately, this title merely did not meet the through the roof expectations that this gamer had heading into GameStop. While, WWE '12 is not necessarily a bad game, it is one that really doesn't feel all that different as a whole in comparison to its predecessors.

What WWE '12 does right and does the best is without a doubt the entire visual presentation of the game. Featuring slightly enhances graphics from last year on top of brand new camera angles and an improved crowd that is watching the Superstars in action, WWE '12 succeeds at actually making you feel as though you are a living, breathing entity in the WWE Universe. Presentation in this game is like no other in the past, as WWE does all the "little things" right such as introduction packages to PPV events, pyro, and even improved trons throughout the arena during a Superstars entrance. It is obvious THQ had listened to their fans and for that, we say thank you for the best visual presentation that the WWE has yet to see in their licensed, annual game

State of Sin Cara: Taking a Gander at WWE's Young Luchador

Weeks prior to WrestleMania 27, WWE confirmed that they had come to terms of a contractual agreement with Mexican icon, Mistico to perform on the worldwide stage of WWE. Mistico is known for his legendary high flying prowess and his captivating sensational aerial maneuvers all over the world. From Japan to Mexico, worldwide, Mistico has been a staple to modern day Lucha Libre style wrestling. Cara has been a world renowned box office draw and the equivalent of what John Cena is to the American fans. Some believed it was only a matter of time until the masked crusader would be signed by the WWE. Soon enough, it happened and Sin Cara was born at a press conference at WWE’s headquarters in Mexico City. 


The presence of Mistico in the WWE is due to one man, Triple H. Cara is the first talent signed under the heir to Vince McMahon’s sports entertainment throne and Cara has also been deemed, “the next Rey Mysterio.” With his aerial specialty and undeniable athleticism, Cara has undoubtedly shown hints of the early days of Rey Mysterio’s Lucha Libre presence in the United States. Fast forward a few months later and I’ve learned one thing….Not any masked luchador can replace Rey Mysterio. 

WWE PPV Preview: Vengeance

Another PPV is on the way and I can honestly say once again, I don't care. Hell in a Cell, Bound for Glory, and Night of Champions have all been underwhelming pay per views and that is no ones fault but WWE's and TNA's. WWE especially has been awful as of late, with a lack of producing stars and a lack for clustering so many shows together. It's hard to believe WWE didn't learn how to book a PPV after Money in the Bank's phenomenal increase in buys this past year.

Anyways, Vengeance is being revived in WWE for no reason whatsoever....Oh well, it's better than Bragging Rights. Anyways, we are given another John Cena title match and a Big Show match in the main events. That alone makes me not care for this PPV event. Nonetheless, I will preview it and try my best to provide some insight into such a lacking and uninteresting pay per view.

WWE: An Awesome Preview of Vengeance Plus Predictions

Hi! My name is Jeff Awesome, and this is my first article writing for the Sharp Shooter Press. I appreciate being able to be the most electrifying writer in entertainment on this site.

I will break down WWE's latest pay-per-view offering of Vengeance. Vengeance needs to live up to its moniker of revenge if it is to stand out amongst the plethora of fall pay-per-views for both WWE and TNA. Normally, I often write fantasy PPV predictions on Bleacher Report. Now, I will write an actual card that I expect to see.

Dolph Ziggler (C) vs. Zack Ryder for the United States Championship

I want to assure you that this is not a typo. I actually think Zack Ryder will get a United States title shot at a pay-per-view. After all, we've seen Air Boom vs. Swagger/Ziggler at Night of Champions and Hell in a Cell. Don't ask me how many times Dolph Ziggler and Kofi Kingston have gone at it. I've never been a big fan of repetitive matches.

Unity: The Necessities of Building Success in Tag Teams

Welcome to the first true, analysis piece for, The Sharp Shooter Press. Something I've always felt was very imperative to the wile world of , Pro Wrestling, is a simple tactic known as, variety. Wrestling fans can not be exposed to the same thing continuously over and over, otherwise, the product becomes stale. In, 2011, wrestling fans all over the world, who tune into the mainstream product, seem to lack variety in regards to the, in ring product.

Over the years, WWE has provided so many types of matches that offer individualism, different ways to progress storylines, and to entertain the fans in more ways than the basic one on one match.  All over the world, different gimmick matches do help develop different companies. For example, CHIKARA presents the King of Trios, a tournament for all six man tag team matches; something we do not see in WWE as prominently. Other companies pride themselves on all different kinds of matches, but one of the core match types that has really seemed forgotten in, WWE, is the tag team division.