WWE Friday Night Smackdown Review.

       Intro.

I love Wrestlemania Season. Everything from the build. And the excitement, to the overall execution of storytelling is something that I find enthralling. Even though this years build to the show of shows has been met with some critisism. I don't think it's been that bad. Heel Cena, and the overlooming threat of deception, is a thing that you can't take your eyes away from. So with that said, strap yourselfs in, because we are in for one hell of a ride.

Superstars Seen Showing Up To The Arena.

Braun Strowman. Jacob Fatu. LA Knight. DIY. The Motorcity Machine Gunns. Bfab, and. Naomi, were all seen showing up to the arena.

Cm Punk Segment.

This would kick off a fantastic episode long storythread. Punk kicked things off. He came out and basked in the fans admiration, by embracing them, and proceeded to take us fans on a promo tour de force, as fans at home, and the 16.000 that packed out the All State Arena all hung on his every word. From taking over on cameraman duties, telling fans about his near death experience as a baby, to being told that he doesn't belong in what he loves, but now he's a Wrestlemania main eventer, because he's earned it. He thanked the fans, whilst teasing the return of AJ Lee, and. Larry, who hasn't been in action since his Match against The Elite. This was when Paul Heyman came out, and the pair had a great Promo dual, as the overlooming threat of the favour came into light. Paul asked Punk what is this favour, and he said that he would tell him when Roman shows up. Paul would bump into Seth Rollins later on in the broadcast, and said that he also wants to hear what this favour is. Just think about it Larry could be the face for workers rights.

Nathan Fraser vs Rey Fenix.

This was a divine piece of booking, and a good showing from both men. Rey Fenix is going to have a high ceiling in WWE. Fenix beat Fraser in what was a decent piece of business.

Drew Mcintyre Vingnette

Drew Mcintyre then took shots at Damien Priest. The archer of infamy would fire back later on in the broadcast.

LA Knight vs Tama Tonga.

LA Knight, beat. Tama Tonga in a flat and Predictable TV Match, that offered absolutely nothing.

Charlotte Flair And Tiffany Stratton Segment. 

I couldn't wait to bury this segment, but if i'm honest both ladies did this for me, when they went off script. Why is Ludwig in my dm's, all of this was cruel and unacceptable. I understand that Charlotte hasn't had the best of times, but moments like this don't help her cause. Fair play to Tiffany for trying to hold her own.

Tag Team Gauntlet Match Announcement.

Next week their will be a Tag Team Gauntlet Match, and the winners will face Liv and Raquel at Wrestlemania. Raw and Smackdown on the same show, sounds good.

DIY vs The Motorcity Machine Gunns.

The Motorcity Machine Gunns got the win against DIY in a flat and boring TV Match, that offered absolutely nothing. The Motorcity Machine Gunns vs The Street Profits sounds fairly standard if i'm being honest.

Pretty Deadly Insulting The Miz

Pretty deadly insulting The Miz. I think their right. The Miz hasn't been relevent in years.

Bfab vs Naomi.

Jade Cargill Battered Naomi before the glow specialist could lay a glove on the fabulous one, but in the end it didn't even matter because Naomi got the win, and another battering in the aftermath. Nick Aldis came out, and said that their is only one way for these ladies to settle their diffences, by facing each other one on one at WrestleMania. This was what it was.

Kevin Owens Segment. 

I hated this, not because this was a bad segment. It's because we as fans got to take a look at the harsh realities of the business. Nick Aldis brought out a solomn Kevin Owens, who informed the fans that he needs to go away and get neck surgery. As KO left the ring, out came Randy Orton, both men eye balled each other up and down before KO Left. Nick told Randy that his Match was off against KO at Mania was off, and what did he get for his troubles, an RKO from out of nowhere.

Last Man Standing Match Jacob Fatu vs Braun Strowman.

I have a soft spot for this stipulation. This was a lot of fun, and it acted like, say it with me now TWO BIG MEN SLAPPING SOME SERIOUS MEAT. both men thought all over the arena, and took decent table bumps. This allowed Jacob to get the win, which means he will face LA Knight at Mania for his United States Championship.

Roman Reigns Closing Segment.

This was a fantastic way to take the show off the air. Roman was given the walk through treatment, and oh my this man was pissed off. He came out to the ring, and after he got Chicago to acknowledge him, he wasted no time in asking about this favour, he said that Punk wouldn't be back if it wasn't for him, and he wouldn't be in the main event of Wrestlemania if it wasn't for him. He called out Punk, but instead he got Seth Rollins instead. Seth's part of this dual dealt with the ramifications of reality, and his history with Roman, stating that no matter what he does he can't ignore Cm Punk, Romans mistrust of Seth was played out as their history was etched all over Romans face. Seth said that it was time to hear from from the punker. Cm Punk came out and goes into his own history with Paul, laying waste to the old regime, and the advice that Paul gave him, when you headline Wrestlemania force them to accept you, because those people aren't in the business anymore, he's going to force Roman out from his comfort zone, and Paul will be in his corner. Roman turned to his wiseman, and the silence and crying from Paul was deafening. Roman told Paul to let Punk down easy, but he couldn't do it,  Paul says no. Roman backs Paul into a corner, Punk attacks Roman in order to protect his friend, as Seth Rollins watched on, and facing off against Punk, sending the show off the air.

Overview Of This Weeks Friday Night Smackdown.

From the outright insane, down to the overarching excellence that ran through this show. Yes I did have fun watching this weeks Smackdown, but the poor evidence of TV booking did leave a small stain on this show.

This weeks Friday Night Smackdown is a solid 7/10.

My Top 5 List Of UFC Fights That Shook My Ground.

       Intro. 

It's no secret that I'm a massive UFC fan, I never miss PPV's, or fight night events. Even though My love for this sport has never wained. There are a selection of fights that completely left me feeling like wow, what have I just witnessed. So this list is a look at those fights with my view on short hindsight.

5 Diego Sanchez vs Clay Guida Ultimate Fighter Season 9 finale.

I remember watching this show and coming away with the thought, wow what a card. Two Brits came away as season winners, and this fight took away fight of night. Month, and year accolades, and it was well deserved. Both men put on a war in the cage that lasted for five rounds in the main event of this show. And at that moment I coined my own phrase, never count out those Lightweights.

4 Dan Henderson vs Mauricio Shogun Hua UFC 139.

This fight doesn't always get mentioned, in the best MMA fights of all time debate, but I feel that it gets overlooked. This was a war, that came at a time when the success of the UFC was going from strength to strength, and I feel that what these two did on this one night in November of 2011 was something that was needed.

3 Israel Adesanya vs Kelvin Gastlelum UFC 236.

I'm ready to die were the words that came from the mouth of Israel Adesanya, to his opponent Kelvin Gastlelum. This is a priceless war that will live on the memory of all UFC fans forever.

2 Rich Franklin vs Chuck Liddell UFC 112.

This fight wasn't a war, it was a sad reminder that one of the greats of this sports career was coming to an end. The days of the Iceman were just starting to become a memory, but given what we know now about CTE. It's probably for the best that Chuck bowed out after this fight.

1 Connor Mcgregor vs Jose Aldo UFC 194.

From the over exhausting hype train, caused by Connor, to him knocking out Aldo in 16 seconds, to cement his legacy. Pure priceless.

 AEW Dynamite Review 3.4.2025.

Jon Moxley And Marina Shafir vs Willow Nightingale And Swerve Strickland Tornado Tag Team Match.

I liked this. From Willow doing the Nana dance, the physicality, and all round chemistry giving the Match time to breathe, and the Man on woman violence being well timed, and was not used to sell the story of the Match. I'm not a fan of man on woman violence, but this wasn't the centre piece of what i was seeing, which was the right thing. Willow got her team the win after a series of great exchanges, and a sick looking triple slam, and a powerbomb to Marina shafir. Mox then attacked Willow in the aftermath. Leaving her in need of medical attention. Swerve wanted to see to Moxley, by the end of the broadcast. This would act as a decent through episode storythread.

FTR Segment.

Dax Harwood apologised for his actions on Collision, he gave referee Paul Turner his fine Money, but as he said sorry to Cash, he got the cold shoulder. I sence a turn is coming on Sunday, and. Cash will join The Deathriders, just my thoughts.

The Owen Hart Tournament Brackets.

Ok. I don't know about you guys, the Matches on this graphic look awesome.

Timeless Toni Storm vs Penelope Ford.

I wasn't a fan of this. The Match felt like it wasn't given enough time to breathe, and it struggled as a result. Toni got the win, as Megan Bayne looked on.

MVP Segment.

MVP, and. Bobby Lashley came out, but before Bobby could get a word out, both men were greated by MJF. Maxwell gave us a tour de force in promo delivery, as his narsascism was on full effect, he insulted fans, whilst stating that he's part of the building blocks of AEW, and that Bobby needs him. Bobby counteracted this and said that he hates Max, and. The Hurt Syndicate don't need him. Max walked out, because he thinks that Peoria has a nasty stench. This gave way to Bryan Keith, and. Big Bill wrecking some local Enhance Talents, and in the aftermath challenging The Hurt Syndicate to their Tag Team Championships this Sunday at Dynasty, which was later on confirmed. I liked this

Will Osperay And Kevin Knight vs Christian Blake And Lee Johnson.

I liked this. The Matches within the Match was great, and the exchanges were solid. Knight got the win for his team after an awesome looking springboard. In the aftermath Tony Schiavone took to the mic, and told both men that their Owen Hart Tournament Match will be this Sunday At Dynasty.

The Opps Segment.

Samoa Joe said that his band of Merrymen will be at the PPV this Sunday. Ooh i'm so scared.

Brody King vs Lance Archer.

Brody King, beat. Lance Archer in a Match that resembled, say it with me now. TWO BIG MEN SLAPPING SOME SERIOUS MEAT.

Adam Copeland vs Claudio Castagnoli.

I had low expectations going into this Match, and I was right to do so, because even though this wasn't terrible. It left me with the feeling that I didn't want to watch anymore of this storyline. Because it has beyond run it's course.. Adam got the win with a sphere in what was a pretty limp Match. But it was the aftermath that became the talking point. Swerve Strickland was backstage with Renee Paquette, but he wanted to talk to her husband. As he went on the hunt for Moxley, he came across Hangman Adam Page, and both men a pull apart spat in which Swerve admitted that he deserves what he got, his house being burnt down to the ground. This led Mox and his crew to attack Swerve, and plant him through a glass plate. Mox ordered his crew to take him to the ring, and they proceeded to brutalise him, by slamming him onto a glass bed as the show went off the air. In summary the Match was boring, and the aftermath was awesome.

Overview of AEW Dynamite.

Overall I liked this weeks AEW Dynamite. It felt fresh, as the PPV looms closer.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is s solid 8/10.

My Top 5 Darkest Moments In UFC TUF History.

         Intro. 

In life we face hardships, now hardships can turn into light, it's up  to the individuals to come through the worst, and make something from their lives. UFC Fighters are no differant.

      5 Junie Browning.

This guy had real issues, and it was sad to see, because his behavior was all over the place. This was just sad.

4 John War Machine Koppenhaver.

This guy appeared in season 6 of the show, competing on team Serra, and all I have to say is this. DON'T GOOGLE HIM.

3 Season 8 As A Hole.

Food, and bodily fluids. I don't think that I need to say anymore really do I, so I just won't.

2 Julian Lane.

Julian Lane. This guy had issues, and should never had been put on national TV. And no i'm not going to let him bang.

1 Tony Ferguson.

In one drunken night. Tony got into a fight with Charlie Radar. This was immensely personal, when Tony brought a legal situation surrounding charlie's son. I couldn't sit through this at the time, because I've got friends who have gone through similar things. This was beyond dark.

 My Top 5 Wrestling Matches That Went Too Far.

     Intro.

Whether it's due to sponsorhip reasons, or outright stupidity, or common sense needing to prevail. Wrestling hasn't always been able to say that enough is enough, so this is my list of Matches that went too far.

5 Cactus Jack vs HHH Hell In A Cell WWE No Way Out 2000.

This Match was all kinds of crazy, from a barbwire 2 by 4 getting set on fire, and used against the man that was that damn good, to Foley taking one hell of a bump through a cage, to JR giving some of his best commentary takes. This Match was crazy.

4. Adam Copeland vs Jon Moxley AEW Dynamite 19.3.2025.

If you've caught fire of the headlines that this has caused, then don't watch this if you're screamish, because things get spikey.

3. Chris Jericho vs Nick Gage AEW Dynamite 28.7.2021.

This was insane, and also a learning lesson. Don't advertise a Pizza company's when someone is getting sliced open. This actually happened. On this edition of AEW's flagship tv Show. Chris Jericho faced off against Nick Gage in MJF's little tournament, and if Jericho wins he would get to face MJF at All Out. The Match got started, and as the 1st ad break got started Dominos would come up. This pissed off the advertiser. who then released a statement saying that they were weighing up their options.

2 Mankind vs The Undertaker Hell In A Cell 28.6.98.

This Match has been spoken about loads over the years, so i'm just going to say this. This is mad.

1. The Many Deathmatches Of Between Terry Funk and Cactus Jack.

Both of these guys had some insane Matches with each other, and if you don't believe me just go and check them out on Youtube.

Monday Night Raw Review.

Superstars Seen Showing Up To The Arena.

Rhea Ripley. Iyo Sky. Bianca Belair. Logan Paul. Jey Uso, and. Gunther were all seen showing up to the arena.

John Cena Segment.

This was awesome. Cena came out to a chorus of boos, but before he could even get a word out. Cody Rhodes joined him. And what transpired, was a fantastic promo dual. Cody verbally berrated John, he pin pointed things that used to get aimed at John, with some differences. His neck tattoo, to him being booed out of the building when he was under his Stardust monicker, this was very impactful, because he beat John to the punch. The fans were on fire during the show, but this was by far one of there proudest moments. Cody asks John why he did what he did. He said that he won't be coming down to Cody's level. Over Cena's career, he had been accused of burying talent, and he used this to his advantage tonight, by saying that he doesn't bury talent, because he is the talent, and that he doesn't care about Cody, because all he is, is a taxi driver, and a pick pocket, stating that Cody disgusts him. John went on to say that everything that Cody has done has been underwhelming, because he's too perfect, because he doesn't have a lot to him other than his entrance music. John rammed home the message that Cody isn't him, because he's to afraid to show his real self, as both men lay personal barbs on each other. Cena threatened to kidnap the WWE Championship after Wrestlemania. Cody put over how the fans chose him, whilst John was given his position by He Who Shall Not Be Named, and tells him that he isn't a hero, he's a piece of s*** , this started of a piece of s*** chant. Cena laid waste to Cody in their final exchanges, by bringing up his past, this caused both men to fight. Cody got the better of John with a cross Rhodes to end the segment. This was brilliant. The fans were on fire here, and it made me wish that I had booked a ticket, and overnight accomodation, because this segment would be worth the price of emission alone. I have no other words.

The New Day Vs The New Catch Republic.

The New Day, beat. The New Catch Republic, in a standard TV Match. This didn't do a lot for me. But it was great to see Tyler Bate back on my TV screen.

Ludwig Kaiser Segment.

Ludwig Kaiser wants a Championship Match at Wrestlemania, because he's faced a load of Ups And Downs. ( insert slapping of my head )

Gunther vs Jimmy Uso.

This was a suprisingly competitive one man beat down. Gunther wrecked Jimmy with a rear naked choke after a decent Match. Jey made the save, but this backfired on him. Jimmy took one hell of a beating, to the point that he needed medical attention, and when he got to his feet, he and his brother were put back down again. Gunther battered Jimmy some more, and then became Alex Delarge. He cable tied Jey to the ring ropes, and him watch his own brother get bloody, and brutalised. This. Was brilliant.

Judgement Day Segment.

Agh isn't this nice. It's all good in The Judgement Day hood. Yeah, that's not going to last. Finn Balor, and. Dom later then beat. Bron Breakker, and. Penta in a standard TV Match, thanks to an accidental sphere. This would act as storythread that I think is going to lead to their Mania Match.

Chad Gable Segment.

Adam Pearce can't be that stupid. El Grande Americano is Chad Gable. In the words of Beavis from Beavis And Butthead. Chad is a liar liar liar liar.

Karrion Kross Segment.

This segment taught me three things. The 1st thing was that he hates AJ styles, the 2nd thing was that he's a tease, and the 3rd is that he's a big fan of Kylie Minogue.

AJ Styles Segment.

This was decent, but not great. Aj got straight to business and called out Logan Paul. And on Logans entrance I noticed something that made me laugh. A fan had brought a sign in the shape of a Prime bottle, with the word P**** written all over it. To this fan I say. I salute you sir. You said what the world was thinking. Both men a fairly stable promo dual, but if i'm honest it was predictable, and fell apart quickly, they crossed all the marks in this segment. Forgiveness, to Logan being called a douche bag. Both men had a fight to end the segment. I'm not sure what to make about this.

Rhea Ripley vs Iyo Sky WWE Womens Championship Special Guest Referee Bianca Belair.

Overall the Match was decent, and had some superd near falls mixed in with some fantastic exchanges. But the Match was thrown out by Belair, after she took bumps, from both Iyo, and. Rhea. All three ladies had a fight, and Rhea served up Riptides for all as the show went off the air. This was a real letdown, and a bad way to send UK fans home happy.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw.

As a long standing fan for over thirty years. This weeks Raw was a weak effort that had some good to great moments. This is the definition of a mix-bag.

This weeks Monday Night Raw is a low 7/10.

 

AEW Collision Review 31.3.2025.

Timeless Toni Storm Segment.

I liked this opening segment. Toni put over her love for Milwaukee, and wasted no time in calling out Megan Bayne. The spotlight came down, and. Toni stated her thoughts on what happened a couple of weeks ago, likening it sex after a steak dinner. She put over the shame that it put on her, as she pondered her future and remembered who she is. Penelope Ford then got attacked Toni from out of nowhere. Toni took care of this pest, as Megan Bayne attacked from behind. This was a good way to start the show.

The Deathriders Segment.

Moxley said that he fears three women. His mum. His Sister, and his wife, whilst stating what he thinks of Swerve. Whilst Claudio put over his Match against Adam Copeland later this week, and. Marina shafir promised woman on woman violence. I'm not sure what to make of this.

Jay White vs Kevin Knight.

This was a decent showing from both men, however it did have a slight pacing issue, but as soon as that was lifted, the match was decent, and it had a solid flow. White got the win, and then took to the mic in the aftermath, and said that his era will begin when he wins the Owen, and takes the main prize at All In.

MJF At Globelife Field.

The only thing that I took away from this segment was the fact that MJF is terrible at Baseball.

Mercedes Mone vs Robyn Renegade.

Mercedes Mone beat. Robyn Renegade in a flat TV Match. Mercedes then cuts a promo on Billy Starks, and insults the lady who trained her, and said that Robyn has more heart than her, and just like that out comes Athena. Later on she said that she's in the Owen.

Queen Aminata And Serena Deeb Segment.

Queen Aminata vs Serena Deeb at a later point, oh go then AEW if you must. The Match will slap though.

Big Bill And Bryan Keith vs Top Flight.

I didn't like this. I thought the Match was flat, and it never got up off the ground. Big Bill, and. Bryan Keith got the win. I think The Hurt Syndicate is now in their future.

Adam Cole And Daniel Garcia Segment.

From both men showing each other respect, to Daddy Magic, and. Odderick Trong acting like devils on there mens shoulders. This was the catalyst for Garcia to say that he wants to run it back with Adam, so he challenged to a Match next at Dynasty For his AEW TNT Championship. I thought this was a bit clunky, but it managed to get itself back on track.

Dax Harwood vs Wheeler Yuta.

I liked this. The Match had a solid flow, as the story of the Match was centred around Dax's arm injury. Yuta got the win via roll up. The aftermath saw Dax get pissed off with the ref and want to deck him, this led to a pull apart security brawl. Dax accidentally flawed Cash wheeler by accident. Cash walked away leaving his partner behind, this furthered the FTR seperation thread.

Hologram vs Blake Christian.

Hologram, beat. Blake Christian in what was a flat and boring TV Match. So far I haven't been impressed with Blake christian.

Kris Statlander And Thunder Rosa Segment.

Kris Statlander vs Thunder Rosa at a later date. Oh go on then AEW if you must.

Jamie Hayter vs Billy Starks.

This was excellent. Both ladies showcased a solid work rate from the start of the Match. As a fan of both of these ladies. I thought this was a good way to book end the show. Jamie got the win, after a fantastic series of exchanges.

Overview Of AEW Collision.

I have mixed feelings about this show. Yes there elements that were decent, but overall It was a whelming experience, that was very mid table.

This weeks AEW Collision is a low 7/10.