Melchorius

@melchormedia.bsky.social

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Husband | Dad | Nerd | Independent Pro Wrestling performer and digital media manager. Posts about Rasslin', Music or Comics. Dumb fun personified.

Thanos snapping his fingers while wearing the Infinity Gauntlet. From "The Infinity Gauntlet" #1, written by Jim Starlin with art by George Pérez and Ron Lim.
The cover to Faith No More's "Angel Dust"
How Social Media Led to the Creation of Another National Pro Wrestling Company Wherein I present the case of The Elite and how they used social media to form their own company.
A screenshot (still) of "The Warchild" Michael Fury* being hung over the top rope by Malfy during their dog collar match for control of the company at Grindhouse Pro Wrestling's "Summer Sweat Fest" show in July of 2025 * - Wait, I know that guy. That's me.
A title card for "Crawling Back Home," my first article back at Medium after 7 1/2 years. Why the long layoff? And, wait, what happened to your Substack? Well, there's you're teaser.
A promotional image for the television series "Legion," based on the Marvel comics character
The cover of the collected edition of "Die"* by Kieron Gillen & Stephanie Hans * - Not as in, what one does after their life is over. More like, the singular of "dice."
Supergirl (2016)
Meta has already killed its Instagram AI feature after user backlash
On the Instagram app for Android or iPhone: Tap Profile or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile. Tap more options Menu in the top right. Below How others can interact with you, tap Sharing and reuse. Below Allow people to reuse your content on Instagram and with AI features at Meta, tap Toggle off or Toggle on next to Posts or Reels to turn remixing or reuse of posts or reels on or off.
According to most studies done from 2017 to 2025, the percent of all content uploaded to all platforms that goes viral is...1%. In other words, basing your social media strategy on "going viral" is a little better than planning your retirement around playing the winning Powerball numbers. But not by much. Even if you do have a post or video that goes viral, we ask the same question that every pro wrestling booker / writer in existence should ask about anything they plan: But what comes next? Many of those people that saw / liked / even commented on that viral post won’t stick around. Only 0.4% of original viewers become sustained followers. That’s it.
Photos of the records I bought during Q2 2026: Anthrax - "Attack of the Killer B's" Biohazard - "Urban Discipline" Lacuna Coil - "The EPs" Lamb of God - "Into Oblivion" Neurosis - "An Undying Love for a Burning World" Poison The Well - "Peace in Place" Spirit Adrift - "Infinite Illumination" Sunn 0))) - "Sunn 0)))" Sin City - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Blackbraid - "Nocturnal Womb" [10" EP] Madhouse - "6" [7" single]
"Just so y'all know. I'll let the entire power grid go down and ruin all of our lives before I set my thermostat at 78°"
Khyron the Destroyer from Robotech: The Macross Saga.
"Just so y'all know, I'll let the entire power getting go down and ruin all of our lives before I set my thermostat at 78°"
A screenshot of a weather report showing the current temperature at 100° with a heat index of 119°. Absolutely ridiculous. Because, you know, global warming doesn't exist and stuff.
Mighty Orbots, "the story of six robots created by the Galactic Patrol to fight the alien menace of Lord Umbra and his SHADOW organisation" (https://www.starburstmagazine.com/features/the-telephemera-years-1984-part-4/)
A photo of the "Masters of the Universe" movie poster
Jelly Roll admitted that he and Pat McAfee had "no business" being involved in WrestleMania 42. Following his appearance—where he notably put McAfee through an announce table—the country singer stated: "I had one goal in WWE and I kinda succeeded. Pat I love you man, neither one of us had any business here. I say we should get back to doing what we're good at."
absurdism noun 1. intentionally ridiculous or bizarre behaviour or character Example: the absurdism of the Dada movement
The cover to Batman #400 (1986) drawn by the great Bill Sienkiewicz, featuring a brooding composition that includes Batman, Robin, Catwoman, Joker, Two Face, Ra's Al Ghul, and the bat that created the Batman
The "Bomb Diffusing [sic] Robot" sketch from Robot Chicken, wherein a bomb defusing robot is doing his job until, suddenly, he looks up at the human bomb squad members hiding behind the concrete to tell them, "This is some serious bullshit."
Magic the gathering sets for Final Fantasy 7 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles found on the shelf at Walmart. For some unknown reason.
The event poster for OVW TV #1400 featuring past and present stars of OVW in a filmstrip motif
(L to R:) Zartan, Buzzer, Ripper and Torch (or maybe Torch and Ripper?) as the fictional animated band Cold Slither from a 40+ year old episode of GI Joe where Zartan and the Dreadnoks became a hair metal band to raise money for a nearly bankrupt Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. Not unlike the organizers of the Freedom 250 concert they theoretically withdrew from performing at.
A picture of my gray and white cat, Stormy, watching TV
Me, having just graduated with a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies from Indiana University (Southeast campus)
A board on Indiana University Southeast campus "Celebrating our IU Southeast graduates." My name is at very bottom right.
RIP Barry Blaustein. I was fortunate to be able to interview him many years ago as he was doing media for an anniversary release of "Beyond the Mat." He was very cordial and very enthusiastic to talk about what he himself has called his favorite thing he's ever done. All of my condolences go out to his family and friends.
A two-figure set of Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston spotted on a shelf in Walmart. I believe this is the ultra rare, 1 in 1000, chase, "They're outta here" edition
Juice Robinson vs Jon Moxley from last night's AEW Dynamite playing on the TV in my office
The cover of Conjurers album "Unself" featuring an abstract painting of two pictures, one light and one dark (I think?).
The chorus of Body Count's "No Lives Matter": Don't fall for the bait and switch Racism is real, but not it They fuck whoever can't fight back But now we gotta change all that The people have had enough Right now, it's them against us This shit is ugly to the core When it comes to the poor No lives matter
From the article "TNA Open To Moving And Opposing AEW As Part Of Media Rights Discussions (Exclusive)" by Jon Alba on Sports Illustrated, dated 8/14/25: "Multiple independent sources tell The Takedown on SI that there have at least been discussions of TNA moving to a WWE-associated network, and that the company is even open to shifting from Thursday to Wednesday nights to go head-to-head with AEW Dynamite."
Backstage Note on Who Was Involved In Latest WWE Release Decisions Following WrestleMania 42 May 1, 2026 | Posted by Anya Rayne Paul “Triple H” Levesque led WWE’s post-WrestleMania 42 roster decisions, with Nick Khan providing input, according to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
A photo of the album "Black Tie White Noise" from David Bowie with pretty much just his face and the lettering on it
A photo of Mads "Krule" Kruger promoting the Substack article "Mads 'Krule' Kruger: A PR Analysis"
Spoilers for a 40 year-old comic that's one of the most well-known in history that has had several adaptations... A panel from "Watchmen" issue #12* (written by Alan Moore, art by Dave Gibbons) showing Ozymandias celebrating the culmination of his mastery plan by yelling "I did it!"
A panel from DC's "Flashpoint" showing Reverse Flash. Picture edited so it is more visible in scrolling timeline.
The cover to the new Immolation album "Decent," featuring a painting depicting what looks like an angel disintegrating. I mean, it's a death metal record. That tracks.
Casey Wong and Jess Perkins, the anchors of Mediabreak [from RoboCop]. "This is Mediabreak. You give us three minutes and we'll give you the world."
The movie poster for "Batman Returns" featuring Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer and Danny DeVito
The DVD cover for the documentary "Seven Levels of Hate" featuring Adam Pearce and Colt Cabana
Anthrax - "Worship Music" Conjurer - "Unself" Deafheaven - "Roads to Judah" Deafheaven - "New Bermuda" Extreme - "II: Pornografitti" Extreme - "III Sides to Every Story" Haywire / No Guard - "Shirts Vs Skins" Prince - "HITnRUN Phase Two" Sanguisuggabogg - "Hideous Aftermath" Strapping Young Lad - "City" Strapping Young Lad - "Alien" "Contra - Original Video Game Soundtrack" "Transformers: The Movie - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"
A "Happy Easter" graphic with grass and colorful eggs
If you can see and read this, you are invited to come watch my thesis defense Thursday, April 2nd on the campus of Indiana University Southeast. "Social Media is a Work: Composing a Guide for Independent Pro Wrestlers to Navigate the Digital Landscape" This will effectively serve as my final exam for my master's degree. The thesis proposal / defense literally sits at the intersection of social media, marketing, and pro wrestling. And it will be open to the public at no charge. If that is a topic that interests you, then I suggest you come on down and see whether or not I pass my final. And it'll all be caught on tape, to boot.
Kitty Pride from "Astonishing X-Men" asking what we're all thinking..."YeahbuhWHAT?"
The cover of "The Best at Being the Worst" by Kris Levin (FKA "Kid Ref") featuring him holding a mugshot sign (in an old promotional image for GCW)
(L to R) Joey Janela, myself and Megan Bayne from July 2025
From Dallas Edwards (the referee having the seizure): "Hey everyone! Unfortunately the CT scan showed a shift in the bleeding, so I am at the hospital for another night. I’ve seen plenty of discourse over the treatment of me and the handling overall of the situation. And though I don’t hold anyone personally accountable, I do feel there was negligence in the way the situation was handled. I would like to stress again, please stop sharing around the clip of me seizing out in front of a crowd. If you truly want to wish me well or care how I’m doing, I’m not hard to find and neither are the people that have been by my side since this happened. Thank you!"
From Mercy (on Friday, 3/13): "I hate X. I haven’t been on here in nearly 3 years. But I’m coming back to ask people to stop sharing that damn video. Dallas is still in the hospital. He’s coherent and alert but will continue to handle the aftermath. What do yall gain from seeing it posted again and again? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hey guys. Respectfully, if I see that video again, I may end up ripping my eyes out of my skull. I watched it live last night from work, where I couldn’t get to him, where I didn’t know what was happening, and where I was calling people frantically as soon as the feed stopped to try to figure out what was going on. I am tired of having to relive those gripping moments of terror because everyone wants their clout. Moreso, so is Dallas. He doesn’t deserve to have to see those moments of his injury happening every time he takes a second to open his socials to try to respond to anyone. Have some respect. I understand everyone wants their opinions, but fuck. I’m tired. It’s not even been a full 24 hours yet.”
Dropkick Murphys / The Aggrolites / Haywire Old Foresters Paristown Hall, Louisville, KY March 8, 2026
The soundtrack to "Transformers: The Movie" on vinyl. Not any of the Michael Bay movies, but the original 1986 animated movie. The one with "The Touch" by Stan Bush, Weird Al's "Dare to be Stupid" and all that.
A poster for "Doom: The Dark Ages" featuring the Doom Slayer guy laying waste to some fodder demons with his shield saw.