James Holder

Joined: Feb 7, 2026

James Holder is a news and feature writer for The Takedown on SI. After realizing as a teenager that he didn’t have the talent to be a professional sportsperson or sing in a band, James decided to write about those who did. This saw him earn a BA (Hons) degree in Journalism and Sports Studies before going on to review music for Distorted Sound Magazine, Rock Sins, and Noizze Magazine while running his own sport and music blog. However, in 2020, his love of pro wrestling took him in a completely new direction, and he joined the team at Inside The Ropes, eventually becoming Head Writer and Site Manager. A spell with TJR Wrestling followed before he eventually landed with SI in February 2026. James currently lives in Dudley, England, where he spends his time surrounded by family, studying history, and listening to heavy metal far too loudly, while being regularly let down by his favorite sports teams.

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