The Nerdy Dozen : Wrestling and Comics

Regular listeners to our podcasts might recall that I love me some pro-wrestling. I’ve been a fan most of my life and I enjoy it for the same sort of escapism entertainment that action movies and superhero comics offer. With the recent release of WWE Heroes #1 and WrestleMania 26 taking place this weekend, I thought I would take a moment to ponder some of the memorable crossovers between pro-wrestling and comics. So know your role, walk that aisle and check out this Smackdown filled edition of The Nerdy Dozen.

12) Rival Angels

In a rarity for this list, this web-comic gets a mention mostly because it actually focuses a lot on in-ring action as the story deals with a group of female wrestlers battling their way up the ranks in the wrestling biz. While there aren’t any of your favorite wrestling superstars involved with the matches, kudos to the creators for involving actual wrestling in a comic about wrestlers. So while you’ve got wrestling on the brain, check out the official site for Rival Angels.

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