THE ONE MATCH THAT JIM CORNETTE MISSED - "Sadistic" Sam Gradwell (UK) vs. "The Rebel" StarBuck (FI)

In an absolutely stellar SLAM! championship title showdown from December 2023 in Seinäjoki, Finland - "Sadistic" Sam Gradwell of WWE NXT UK fame clashes with the pioneer of Finnish professional wrestling, "The Rebel" StarBuck @StarBuckOfficial in an instant classic! For years, legendary podcaster and former wrestling manager Jim Cornette @jimcornettepodcast233 has beleaguered the lack and absense of old-school substance in the current product that is modern professional wrestling at large. This is one match of the modern era with the kind of grit, feel and atmosphere that would be just what the good doctor ordered for the critical tastes of Cornette. Would you agree? * * * * * SLAM! Wresting Entertainment returns to Tallinn, Estonia at @kultuurivabrik on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for SLAM! WRESTLING FIESTA: George Hackenschmidt Invitational Cup, where we celebrate the legacy of the first-ever recognized world champion in the storied annals of pro wrestling history back from 1905 - Estonia's own George Hackenschmidt - strongman, inventor of the bench press and Hack squat and legendary, world-renowned sports figure of his time. Tickets to Paavli Kulttuurvabrik on May 2nd in Tallinn: https://fienta.com/et/slam-wrestling-hackenschmidt * * * * * FOLLOW/LIKE/COMMENT/SHARE @SLAMWres www.slamwres.com www.facebook.com/slamwres www.instagram.com/slamwres www.twitter.com/slamwres www.tiktok.com/@slamwres www.reddit.com/r/SLAMWrestlingFinland/ www.wrestleaid.fi