Tag: WWE

Bobby James Awards 2016 | World Wrestling Entertainment: A Phenomenal Arrival

With this post, the Bobby James Awards are officially 15 years old! They began at the end of 2002, to commemorate the “Best of WWE.” Since then, they have grown to encompass music, television and one of my favorites, movies. The WWE category though remains the oldest and one of the year-end posts I look most…

Read More

RIP: Chyna, “The 9th Wonder of the World”

I’ve thought about Chyna (Joanie Laurer) all day. If you’re familiar with her story, the early part of which is documented in her autobiography If They Only Knew, you’d know her road to iconicism was arduous. Despite her struggles, Chyna blazed a path to become the “9th Wonder of the World,” an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime performer. As a professional…

Read More

Bobby James Awards 2015 | WWE: NXT TakeOver!

Welcome to the first, oldest and one of my favorite installments of the Bobby James Awards. This edition is a celebration of all things WWE – and the stars, matches and moments that made 2015 a standout year. WWE’s developmental territory, NXT, has continued its evolution into one of the most popular brands in all of professional wrestling –…

Read More

WWE | 2015 Nominees, NXT leads with 15!

Welcome to the beginning of the 2015 Bobby James Awards. The nominees for best of WWE are about to be revealed. But first, aside from NXT-specific categories, WWE’s “developmental” show stole the show throughout the year and has invaded main-roster categories with 15 total nominations (fun-fact: Sasha Banks becomes the most nominated woman in Bobby…

Read More

Bobby James Awards | Fan-Voted Categories: Voting Open Through Dec. 15!

It’s nearing the time of year when I release my nominees and selections for my “Best of 2015” lists. Over the past decade, these lists have become known as the Bobby James Awards. A few years back, I thought it’d be nice to open (or create) a couple categories for you all to participate in. I’m happy to announce…

Read More

The 2014 Bobby James Awards: Television

Welcome to the fourth installment of the 2014 Bobby James Awards. This edition will celebrate the characters, actors/actresses, people and shows that made for compelling television. I’m interested to know your reactions. Please, leave your comments below. Now, may I have the imaginary envelopes please: Reality Television Personality or Host: Meryl Davis & Charlie White, Olympians American…

Read More

The 2014 Bobby James Awards: World Wrestling Entertainment

Welcome to the “Best of WWE” edition of the 2014 Bobby James Awards. Did you know my best of WWE list started it all? Thirteen years later, they’re still going strong (I’m adding two more categories this year! Bringing the total to 15!). This year presented us with some unforgettable in-ring action, as well as some…

Read More