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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 1d

Which ex prime minister's face most closely resembles a dinner plate? Which one do I call a "vile piece of sub-human scum"?

Find out in my latest blog post on the absolute state of UK politics...

The (Not Always) Fine Print - Vol. 7

Why political disillusionment was inevitable...

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 7d

This week I battled a blinking cursor. Spoiler: the cursor nearly won.

The latest edition of The (Not Always) Fine Print covers writer’s block, the strange places inspiration comes from, and why even a blank page can be part of the process.

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The (Not Always) Fine Print - Vol. 6

Why the blank page isn't always the enemy...

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 11d

Did Destruction deliver, or was the Kobe faithful left disappointed? Check out my review of New Japan's latest showing here #njdest

NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2025

Did the next generation light up Kobe, or was it a case of same old, same old?

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 11d

Did Destruction deliver, or was the Kobe faithful left disappointed? Check out my review of New Japan's latest showing here #njdest

NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2025

Did the next generation light up Kobe, or was it a case of same old, same old?

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 12d

ZSJ: “Ren Narita had me the closest I’ve been to tapping out in 8 years in New Japan. So hats off to you, you ugly little cunt. Very impressive…”

Got to love Zack’s unique style of showing respect 😂 #njdest

Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 12d

Shingo and Kidd delivering the level of hard-hitting violence that’s needed on a Sunday morning #njdest

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 12d

Great showing as always from Tsuji and Finlay. The latter deserves so much more credit, he’s been putting out great matches for longer than people like to admit #njdest

Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 13d

Out for drinks last night and ended up in a rock pub with a juke box. Safe to say wrestling fans had taken over.

In the space of 20 minutes we heard the themes of John Cena, Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit before Creed kicked in.

Six pints deep, it was quite an experience 😳

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 13d

Yeah but, what show is it on?

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 13d

In the past 24 hours I’ve bought tickets to see My Chemical Romance’s Long Live the Black Parade tour, and Taking Back Sunday performing Louder Now in full at #SDF26…

To say 16 year old me would’ve been losing his shit is an understatement 🤯

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 13d

Fitting that the first music review I write on my SubStack is for Biffy Clyro, the band that’s got me through more struggles than I’d like to admit: open.substack.com/pub/benroger...

Off The Record: Futique by Biffy Clyro

Eleven albums in, is it a case of Mon' the Biff, or more of the same?

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 14d

Given how often I’m asked the question, here’s why, despite the bigotry and death threats, I’m not leaving Twitter…

The (Not Always) Fine Print - Vol. 5

It's time to talk about Twitter...

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 18d

So, #AEWAllOut had it all: title changes, shock returns, 5 ⭐ classics and a main event that'll be talked about for years.

My review covers it all, including why sticking with #AEWAllOut over yet another Brock vs Cena squash was the right call 👇

AEW All Out 2025 review

Title changes, shock returns and MOTY contenders light up Toronto

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 18d

Two months until season five. Guess it’s time to start the rewatch 👀 #StrangerThings

Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 18d

No worries, enjoy!

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 18d

They were on what Schiavone kept referring to as an episode of Collision directly before the PPV. Still available on Triller. Well worth a watch for Garcia vs Shibata III in particular

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 18d

No but if you scroll to the bottom of the article you can subscribe and be notified when new articles go live

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks, just started the site but plenty more where that came from 👌

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Ben Rogers @benrogers223.bsky.social · 18d

So, #AEWAllOut had it all: title changes, shock returns, 5 ⭐ classics and a main event that'll be talked about for years.

My review covers it all, including why sticking with #AEWAllOut over yet another Brock vs Cena squash was the right call 👇

AEW All Out 2025 review

Title changes, shock returns and MOTY contenders light up Toronto

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