Smoke Break Psychology: The Art of the Story
Smoke Break Psychology By That Donnie Back From the Break Yeah, I’ve been gone. And not just from wrestling — … Read More
Author: That Donnie
Wrestling fan since 1986. Writer since college. Now combining both interests.
Music and movie guru, especially metal and horror. And yes, I smoke a lot of weed since I became a stay at home dad. I've earned it with what I've seen working 20 years in law enforcement.
State of Mind: For the Love of Wrestling (I Hate Tribalism)
I’m editing this in before I post, but good for Michin on her recent interview and openness about marijuana use. … Read More
State of Mind: Marijuana, Wrestling, and Horror Movies
I’ve had a few people ask me, “Why weed and wrestling? Why make it known you are using cannabis as … Read More
State of Mind: Roxanne Perez isn’t Ready, Jey Uso and more
It’s amazing how there’s just something that bothers you. It’s so irksome that it becomes a distraction. That’s how I’ve … Read More
State of Mind: Random Thoughts on Charlotte Flair, Tessa Blanchard, and more
State of Mind: Salad/ Consumption: Rolled For those unfamiliar with the term, “salad” is island slang for a mix of … Read More
State of Mind: High Times and High Spots
Okay, let’s break the stigma, folks. It’s 2025, and it’s time to have an open and honest conversation about something … Read More
State of Mind: WWE RAW Served It’s Purpose to Perfection
Welcome to State of Mind, from the creator of From the Cheap Seats. Been gone a while haven’t I? I … Read More
Cheap Seats: AEW Lost Me…Again
Nothing I try to write works out for me this week. I’ve got a handful of docs with the … Read More
Cheap Seats: WWE Bad Blood 2024 Predictions
This week has been insanely busy for me. I walked away from my job this week to accept an offer … Read More
Cheap Seats: Thoughts on the Mr. McMahon Netflix Docuseries
For quite some time now the wrestling community has sat on edge waiting to see what what this new … Read More
Cheap Seats: Odds and Ends (Miro wanting his release and KO’s contract expiring)
Years ago I wrote a column for a now defunct horror website. My writing process was simple. As I would … Read More
Cheap Seats: Win Me Back AEW
I’m the new kid on the block here (well, old man likely). So before I get into my opinions, I … Read More