Smackdown Review 21.9.2024

Intro

When the man upstairs ( i'm not religous ) takes away, he also gives something that Wrestling fans don't want. When Raw heads to Netflix, the show will be back at 3 hours long, it was announced a few weeks ago, that from the 7th of October. Monday Night Raw, will going back to its old school 2 hour format, and if i'm honest. I was exstatic, but then, income that old saying of, this is why we can't have nice things, because from January the 3rd. Smackdown is heading to 3 hours, just for 6 months. I'm not sure what to think about this, one part of me thinks, ok great i'm getting more of the show I like, and the otherside of me thinks, that less should act as more. That's what I think about this lunacy.

The Bloodline Show Up

The Bloodline were seen showing up to the arena, and Jakub Fatu has a major problem with arena Staff, because he decked one, that wanted to search him. Now this is just plain rude, just let them do it. I saw ACDC, at. Wembley Stadium this Summer, and I saw fans try and get rowdy with event staff. Go easy on event staff, there here to help.

LA Knight vs Andrade WWE United States Championship

I liked all of this. The match was a fast paced, fluid, fun, showcase, that held my attention, the physical side of this affair, helped saw the seed, of needless excellence. This. Was. A blast to watch. LA Knight, yeeeeeaaaah retained, and Carmelo Hayes, mugged off Andrade backstage, causing a brawl.

Roman And Cody Face Off

I have no words to descride this, other than it was perfect, just perfect. If you haven't seen this yet, then I won't ruin it here, you just need to see it for yourselves. The writing was sharp, and the execution was flawless. This. Was exceptional television, and fantastic storytelling. Kevin Owens saw all of this unfold, and when asked by Byron Saxton, what he thought of this, he said that he would tell the fans later.

Apollo Crews vs Giovani Vinci

Apollo Crews, beat. Giovani Vinci, in a flat, and clunky match, that continued Vinci's burial, my mum walked halfway through, and she told me that Vinci is a piece, and I looked down at myself, whilst I was eating a sausage roll, and thought. Man I felt guilty, because she's right. Vinci is a piece.

KO Segment

Kevin Owens came out, and tried to talk about getting the Cody and Roman saga, off his chest, but before he could get a word out, he was interrupted by. Tama Tonga. Tonga Loa, and every security personels worst nightmare. Jakub Fatu. Tama told KO, that after last weeks embarassment, KO is going to get his, by orders off The Peaky Blinders, I mean his tribal Chief. KO wrecks everyone, but the numbers game caught up with him, this was when DIY, came out to make the save, this caused General Manager Nick Aldis, to step in and make a 6 Man Tag Team Match for the main event.

Naomi and Bayley vs Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton

I liked this, but the finish, was a convoluted mess, Both. Naomi, and. Bayley got the pin on Nia, as the three count was slammed on the canvas. Both ladies got the pin, and Nia's face was a picture, and I've got some advice for ms Stratton, in the words of Brat Wyatt. Run, because the Queen has a taste for blood. Naomi will face Bayley next week. Nick Aldis made it official.

Chelsea Green Work Experience

Chelsea Green would be awful at Work Experience, if she was working at a dumpsite, wouldn't she. This. Was, to set up her match against Michin in a fortnight, in. Trashville. Ok. Michael Cole, calm down mate, your embarrasing Corey Graves.

KO and DIY vs The Bloodline

The Street Profits, ended up taking over for DIY, because. The Bloodline decked them, before they could get to the curtain, so out came. The Street Profits, to take their place. The match was solid, from KO taking everyone out, with a sentomb bomb, and nearly getting the win with that same move. The Physicality helped the story of the match breathe, whilst the near falls were well timed, but the match was thrown out, because the ref couldn't keep control of these lunatics. The Bloodline then set upon Kevin, like a pack of hyenas. DIY came out to make the save, but they were dealt with quickly. Cody came out to help his friend, but as he had cleared out the ring. KO was poised to turn on his friend, with a steel chair, but he couldn't pull the trigger.  Both men shook hands, when the credits started to roll.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw

from an astonishing promo filled on location in Atlanta, Dodgy finishes, and the continued burial, that makes no sense. This weeks Smackdown was a real mix bag.

This weeks Smackdown is a high 6/10.

  

My Top 5 Macho Man Randy Savage Matches

Intro

Ooooh yeeeaaah, you could say that this list is two hot to handle, and two cold to hold, so i'm not going to waste anytime, so let's snap into it. Digg it.

5 Macho Man Randy Savage vs Ted Dibiase Wrestlemania 4

Trunp Plaza was the venue, and an elimination tournament was the game. I remember watching this as a kid, and it still holds up now, the physicality was performed at a moderate pace, but that doesn't matter, because Randy's energy sold the match, at this point I didn't care who won, because this is a time capsule moment, that needed to be lived through. 

4 Macho Man Randy Savage vs Hulk Hogan Wrestlemania 5

I love WWE for these moments, a story that was nine months in the making. Hogan vs Savage was set for Mania 5, as the story of jealousy, and paranoia became the backbone of a great main event build up, and the match delivered. Savage won the belt, and at this point industry insiders thought, that when Hogan goes away to film a movie, that the WWE wouldn't have a main draw, those fears weren't founded, because Randy levelled the same amount of tickets, that Hogan did, this was another great look into a wrestling time capsule, that needed to be lived through.

3 Bret The Hitman Hart vs Macho Man Randy Savage WCW Slamboree 98

1998 was a turning point for the industry, the attitude era was starting to turn up the heat on WCW, as the group from Stamford, were gaining back the ground that they had lost, the years prior. One of the major criticisms, was their continuous use of pushing former WWF stars, as main eventers, when they had a rich talent pool, that needed to be examined by the higher ups, but this match managed to get some great milage out these veterans, the match was solid, and was highlight from both of their WCW runs. And it's always great seeing two of my all time favourite wrestlers, in the same ring at the same time.

2 Macho Man Randy Savage vs Diamond Dallas Page WCW Spring Stampede 97

In every fandom, their comes a time when things just click, and what your watching, feels a lot like magic unfolding in front of your eyes, this is the perfect way to describe. Macho Man Randy Savage vs Diamond Dallas Page. I loved this match. It got me hooked on the Macho Man, and I became a fan of his from this point. This, also won Pro Wrestling Illustrated's feud of the year for 1997, in their end of year reader poll.

1 Macho Man Randy Savage vs Ricky The Dragon Steamboat Wrestlemania 3

I don't know what else I can say about this, other than, just like Sasha, and. Bayley from WWE NXT TakeOver Brooklyn, this match gets studied at wrestling schools, even to this day. I don't think you get much higher praise than that.

AEW Dynamite Review 19.9.2024

Intro

Money. Money. Money. It isn't funny. In a rich mans world, and if you guys are wondering why i'm referencing Abba, at the beginning of this review, then all I have to say is this. HAVE YOU SEEN HOW MUCH MONEY AEW COULD BE GETTING WITH THERE NEW TV DEAL, and just like that, i've set the internet on fire. Sorry guys. I couldn't resist.

Orange Cassidy vs Chris Jericho

I don't have many nice things to say about this match. It was slow, methodic, and, with lazy spots, Cassidy got the win after a misguided money shot went wrong, allowing him to hit Jericho with an orange punch. I wasn't impressed with this, because I love Orange Cassidy, and i've seen a lot better from him, but as for Chris Jericho, I don't care what he does now. I don't like his character, and I'm not a fan of his, from a personal level. This. Was. A waste of perfectly good air time.

The Pacpool Combat Club

Pac. Claudio Castagnoli. Marina Shafir, and. Jon Moxley, ordered Wheeler Yuta, to show up next week, and defend their trios Championships. Yuta then sold this later on, when talking to Alex Mahvez, he said that he might have to suite up, if he's to become a fighting champion. I liked all of this. Private Party answered the call.

Hook vs JD Ink

Hook, beat. JD Ink, in a squash match, whilst Roderick Strong was on Commentary. I thought that we were past the point of Hook doing squash matches on tv. One other thing. Having the Undisputed Kingdom liken Hook to a known racist, and all round awful human being, was a low mark on this show.

The Patriacrchy Segment

Christian Cage, wants him, and his son Nick Wayne, to both hold AEW Gold, because it's a family affair.

Sareena Deeb and Marieh May vs Yuka Sakazaki and Queen Aminata

I thought the physicality within the ropes, was great, however the finish felt cheap, May, attacked Yuka with the belt, causing a dq finish, sigh. Mina Shirakowa then gave us her opinions on May, and all this screamed, she wants her, but she also doesn't want her, I mean I don't know. I'm not a relationship Psychiatrist.

Mcguiness and Danielson Video Package

Nigel Mcguiness, and. Bryan Danielson, got the video package treatment, on the second attempt, due to technical difficulties, I liked this, as it told the truth, from an era in Pro Wrestling, that is still prevelent to this day.

Jon Moxley Segment

Jon Moxley, then walked through into the arena, with. Marina Shafir, and. Claudio Castagnoli, that was until they got jumped by Private Party. Kommander tried to help, by making up the numbers, but that didn't go well, and even poor old Alex Abrahantez took a beating. Moxley cut a promo on Isiah Cassidy, when he was left isolated, as Marina held him down, so that Jon could extract some sickening violence on him, when he battered his arm with a hammer. This. Was Brilliant, shame it had to happen to my new best friends though.

Postman Perry

Ok, everyone it's time for singalong with Patrick. Postman Perry. Postman Perry, in his blacked out van, as all his victims are left realing, we all know that Perry is a very messed up man. Keep it going guys.

Ricochet vs The Beast Mortas

This match, was brilliant, the near falls echoed the superd in ring action, because this compelling stuff. Ricochet got the win.

Tony Schiavone Interviews Hangman Adam Page

Tony Schiavone then interviewed Hangman Adam Page, and well, let's be honest, this didn't go well, did it. Hangman talked about how the fans, had put him down, when they chanted Swerve's name, and the fact that he's got dozens of admirers, who wanted him to succeed. I thought this was a great way to get over what's left of Hangmans sanity, as he tried to level up to Tony, only for Jeff Jarrett to come out and make the save. Both men had a fight, and Jeff told the Hanger, once they were seperated, that at some point he's going to kick his ass. Oh my god. Book it Tony. I felt like I wanted to run through a wall after watching this.

Will Osperay Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshista vs The Elite

This. Was, an excellent main event, from Okada looking like a bonfide star, the matches within the match. Kyle Fletcher, having a great showing, the physicality becoming the story of match, as both teams incrosicity became widely known. Fletcher hit a coriollis on Nick Jackson for the win. I liked all of this.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite

I personal feel that this weeks Dynamite repressents, a bag of Pic'n mix, like what you like, and leave out what you don't.

 This weeks AEW is a solid 7/10.

The Wonderful. Weird And Ugly World Of WCW

Intro

Agh yes. WCW, the gift that in the nineties world of Pro wrestling, that kept on giving. From the good, the bad, to the downright stupid, these are some of the most outright strange situations, that. Ted Turners former company ever came up with.

5 Hulk Hogan vs The Ultimate Warrior

Now, what could go wrong with this, an awful match, performed by two awful human beings, yeah I can't really say much else about this, because my god this was just bad.

4 Robocop

Robocop showed up to help a Sting, at a PPV. Ok what, yeah this actually happened.

3 Chucky

Chucky showed up at Halloween Havoc in the early nineties, to hangout with Rick Steiner, yeah this actually happened.

2 Hogans Self Centred Nature Coming Back To Haunt Him

In the the summer of the year 2000. WCW was in very bad shape, it was hemmeraging money,  backstage moral wasn't stable, as the heads of Time Warner, were getting sick of how things were proceeding, and the booking had caused friction amongst talent, and fans. This. Was compounded at the year 2000's Bash At The Beach PPV, when Jeff Jarrett was told to ly down, by the then head of creative Vince Russo. Hogan did pin Jeff, but this didn't go down well. Hogan would go on to sue WCW, and. Vince Russo, for defimation of character. Personally. I think he got what he deserved, his backstage politicking was infamous, and due to his creative control clause, that was in his contract, he could have his say, this was rubbished, because new management had taken over, and it was out with the old, and in with the even worse booking decisions, that would eventually kill the company in my opinion.

1 Vince Russo

Yeah. I hate this man, because how he continued the demolition of something that I once liked, is the reason, for why I can't have nice things. Thanks Vince, thanks a lot.

Monday Night Raw Review

Intro

Ok guys. I'm going to have to start with an apology. I'm having to write this review, whilst very tired. This. Is due to my day job schedule at the moment.

Superstars Show Up And Cm Punk Segment

The Terror Twins. The Judgement Day. Damage Ctrl. Bianca, and. Jade. Braun Strowman. Bronson Reed, and. Cm Punk were all seen showing up to the arena in Portland, but this wasn't like any normal show up angle, because Punk walked his way to the ring, with a defiant attitude, and when he got inside the ring, he cut a menacing direct to camera promo, that looked like a panshot, that Stanley Kubrick would be proud of. Punk cut straight to the point, and talked about how much he has left in the tank, and the answer was, more than we think, ever since he came back to WWE, he said that he wasn't here to make friends, but he's made an enemy in Drew Mcintyre, he thinks this should've ended weeks ago, but he kept on coming back, his family told him not to do this, but he has to do this, because. Drew, has awoken the demon inside him, and even though he can't promise to kill Drew, he will make him bleed, because Punk is prepared to die, and if Drew wants to beat him, he's going to have to kill him. I liked all of this. Their Hell In A Cell Match is going to be insane. And I can't wait to see it.

Sheamus vs Pete Dunne

This. Was a fun ride, that embraced it's own european physicality, Pete had some fun with a cricket bat, which helped him get the win.

Terror Twins Segment

The Terror Twins, were backstage, when in stepped Jey Uso, and they were joined by Xavier Woods. Priest accidentally puts a curse on Xavier, and Finn had some nasty words for Rhea, but she gave it back in equal measure. Finn leave Ilja Dragunov alone.

Natalya vs Zoey Stark

Ok. I'm going get this out of the way now, this match was a mess, and a disaster. Natalya won. I don't know about you guys, but. I hated this.

Jey Uso and Bron Breakker Segment

Jey Uso was out next, after another session of trying to get with Mami, he came out, and talked about his accomplishments, and were he's going on his own, he was then confronted by Bron Breakker, and they had a great promo dual. I liked all of this. Jey Sphered Bron, to end the segment. The personal jibes about both mens families, and Brons past, made for a good exchange.

The New Day vs Finn Balor and Jd Mcdonagh WWE Tag Team Championship

This. Was, a fluent fun match of action, that blended storyline, and decent in ring action, and it paid off. Balor and Jd retained in this interference led Show piece. I have a soft spot for the LWO, but Xavier Woods doesn't feel the same. I think It's splitsville for The New Day. Oh no, how will I look at pancakes now. U*mmm breakfast food.

Bronson Reed vs Braun Strowman

Ok, if you haven't seen this, then all I can tell is this. It's bat s*** crazy, and I loved it. A fan got launched from out of his seat, and chucked into Braun Strowman, the tope rope gave way, they fought in the backstage, and it was here when the carnage amplified, both of these big lads, battered each other, like two giant Slabs of meat. Bronson Sphered Braun, through a wall to end the match.

Sami Zayn Segment

Adam Pearce, was backstage, and in stepped Ludwig Kaiser, who walked into shot, and started to instantly put down Sami Zayn. Sami made his entrance on the screen behind the pair, he made his way to the ring, and spoke with passion, and what last week meant to him. Sami mate, if I was standing in the same ring as. Bret The Hitman Hart, I would feel the same. Bret is one of favourite wrestlers ever, and if i'm honest I idolised the man when I was a kid, he said that he wants to have the same career as Bret, because he wants to be the World Heavyweight Champion, and everytime he has approached Gunther about it, he has always said no, and Sami knows why. It's because he's scared. Ludwig Kaiser came out, and spent the duration of his part of this Promotrain, by shaming Sami, but. Sami thought back, and put the seed of doubt in Ludwigs head, by telling him to stop being Gunthers lackey. Ludwig fired back by saying how dominant Gunther is. The Ring General came out, and asked Ludwig is there something that he would like to say, he proceeded by decking Sami, but. Sami fired back, after Gunther told him that the answer will always be NO. I loved this segment.

Bianca Belair vs Iyo Sky

I had a blast watching this match. Bianca's strength was a huge selling point, the physicality was great, and it both ladies worked this match with ease, and it was great to see. Iyo got the win.

American Made Segment

From The Wyatt Family, leaving him for dead, and losing his family, you could easily say that Chad Gable has a difficult few months, and his new faction agreed, their training montage had me howling with laughter. Ok, it's time to do their theme song. American. American. American. American Made, f*** yeah, freedom is the only way yeah. WWE your time is through, because now you have to answer to. American Made, f*** yeah. 

Damian Priest vs The Human Oven

I had fun watching this, from Rhea, and. The Mulletchaser having a catfight on two occasions. Wade Barrett had the time of his life. Carlito got decked, and The Oven was put away by Priest. Jey Uso came out to defend Mami's honour, only for Bron Breakker, to come out, and sphere him into next year, whilst acting like a giant, dick block. The Judgement day beat down The Terror Twins, to end the broadcast.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw

Their wasn't a lot of bad stuff on this weeks Raw, the in ring work went from ok, to great, and the segments were awesome.

This weeks Monday Night Raw is a solid 8/10.

 

AEW Collision Review 14.9.2024

Intro

As I sit here on a Sunday evening, I've checked my reader stats, and i'm so proud to say, that i've hit a great milestone. My blog has reached 1.000 readers, this has been one hell of a journey, and to say that exstatic with this, is an understatement, thank you to everyone who likes to read my thoughts, because without you, this wouldn't be possible. So once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Jack Perry vs Christopher Daniels TNT Championship Match

I hated this match, it felt rushed, and didn't last more than 6 minutes. Perry retained, this is a terrible way to use Christopher Daniels. I've been a fan of his work for years, and this doesn't feel right to me.

Wheeler Yuta Segment

Lexi Nair got a few words with Wheeler Yuta, and lets just say, he sounded like the world was about to cave in on him, as he gave us an update on Bryan Danielson health. This poor guy.

Mark Briscoe and Kyle O'reilly and Hologram vs The Beast Mortas and The Premier Athletes

I had a lot of fun watching this. The Conglomeration reps, and. Hologarm, beat. The Beast Mortas, and. The Premier Athletes, in a fun, and solid tv match. Patrick. The Premier Athletes are out, so put away that more to share bag of Malteasers, I'm feeling guilty, but delightfully stuffed at the same time.

Orange Cassidy Segment

Big Bill. Bryan Keith, and. Chris Jericho, decked Orange Cassidy, whilst he was being interviewed by Renee Paquette. Renee was great here as always.

Marieh May Segment

Marieh May wants her Mina, and Yuka Sakazaki, wants her belt. May vs Sakazaki at a later date, oh go on then AEW if you must.

Wheeler Yuta vs Anthony Henry

Wheeler Yuta has a new name, and it's Shin Yuta, because if you mention Danielsons name, he goes all out Super Saiyon, he had fun battering Anthony Henry, and getting the win in the process.

Private Party and Kommander vs Local Jobbers

Private Party, and. Kommander, beat some local Jobbers in a pointless match, that offered absolutely nothing, but, because Private Party are my new best mates, this is an instant 5 star classic, come and fight me Dave Meltzer.

Nigel Mcguinness Segment

Nigel Mcguiness, then shared his history with Bryan Danielson, in the only way he can, yeah we all know where this is heading, Clam Diggers unite everyone. I liked this.

Sareena Deeb vs Yuka Sakazaki

Sareena Deeb, beat. Yuka Sakazaki, in a fun tv match. Sareena Deeb is one of my favourite female wrestlers of the past few years, and I love watching her work, Marieh May, who was commentary, decked Yuka in the aftermath.

The Outrunners

I loved this, and if you haven't seen this, then I won't ruin for you, but you have to check it out.

Action Andretti Was Pissed Off

Action Andretti was pissed off, his team mates in Top Flight, with Lio Rush tried to calm him down, so he called out The House Of Black, nice knowing you Action. Malakai and his family answered this later on.

The Bang Bang Gang vs Cage Of Agony

The Bang Bang Gang, beat. Cage Of Agony, in a flat, and boring tv match, that once again offered absolutely nothing.

Queen Aminata vs Robyn Renegade

Queen Aminata, beat. Robyn Renegade, in another flat tv match, ok this starting to get a bit tedious.

FTR vs The Grizzled Young Veterans

This. Match. Saved me from chucking my chromecast out of the window, it was excellent, the physicality, the teamwork, and the solid fluidity, made this very enjoyable. FTR got the win, and were about go even further on The Vets, that was until. The Outrunners came out, and they teamed with FTR, both sides shook hands, and by the name of all that is faithful. I swore I saw a thunder bolt of lightning, when there hands met together. If only.

Overview Of AEW Collision

I don't have a lot to say, other than this. I have to say, this weeks AEW Collision reminded me of going out on a Saturday morning, when I was a kid, and me and my older brother, would get taken to Princess Risborough, and we would be treated to a big bag of Pick'n Mix. Eat what you like, and leave what you don't.

By AEW Standards This weeks Collision is mid 7/10. 

Smackdown Review 13.9.2024

Dedication

This review of WWE Smackdown, is dedicated to those who's lost their loved ones, and to those who lost their lives on 11.9.2001, a wise man once said, who cares if one more light goes out, in a sky of a million stars, well I do.

HHH

HHH came out to welcome us to the return of Smackdown, to the USA Network, this was a celebration, as this month Smackdown celebrates its 25th birthday. The fans were on red hot form for this, as he introduced the the Steel Cage match, between Cody Rhodes, and. Solo Sikoa. I'm not a big fan of Rah Rah speeches, because the show as a hole should do that, let the action do the talking Paul.

Solo Sikoa vs Cody Rhodes WWE Undisputed Championship Steel Cage Match

This. Was. Brilliant. From the awesome physicality, that allowed the story of the match to breathe. Cody bleeding, he gave Solo a cody cutter, from the middle of the cage. Cody then took a nasty bump after Solo suplexed him trying to escape the cage, the near falls made sense, and were well timed, Cody hit a cross body from the top of the cage, taking out Solo, Cody then put a cross Rhodes on Solo for the win, the rest of The Bloodline, then climbed the cage like a pack of hyenas, and attacked Cody, and then, out came Roman Reigns, who took out his own family. WWE then teased Roman vs Jakub Fatu, Cody helped Roman, to clear the damage. Nick Aldis then told Kathy Kelly, that Solo has requested an offer to Roman and Cody, for a tag match, at Bad Blood. This. Was an episode long through story, that I enjoyed.

Michin vs Piper Niven

Michin, beat. Piper Niven, in a flat, and boring tv match, that offered nothing.

Former Stars

Rob Van Damme. ( yay weed ) Vicki Guerro ( who the hell let her in ) Ron Simmons ( Damn ) Teddy Long. ( holla holla player, can you say tag match with The Undertaker ) Sheamus. ( Ok I can buy that ) Michael Hayes, ( Ok ) William Regal, ( legend ) Booker T and his wife. ( I can dig that sucker ) Imperium, and Damian Priest, were all in attendence. This is the right way to use Legends, even though I have no idea why Vicki Guerro is there at all, with the recent controversy that surrounds her at the minute.

Atown Down Under vs Kevin Owens and his mystery partner

Kevins partner turned out to be a guy called Ricky Gibson, who's looks a lot like Simon Miller, but as Ricky got to the ring, he was told by a production team member, that his partner was here, after KO told us, that due to travel issues, his partner won't be here, so out came Randy Orton. KO stunned poor Ricky, and he and Randy had a solid match, defeating these idiots. This. Was decent, not great, just decent.

Nia Jax Segment

This. Was. A convoluted mess, Nia came out and dropped a generic, boring promo, that fell flat, she said, ever since she came back to WWE, she's become unstoppable, the new womens champion, and every women fears her and if they don't, they should. Bayley came out, and she and Nia had an awkward promo dual, that me feeling bored. Tiffany Stratton failed to save this segment, and her dialogue was by far the worst. Naomi came out to back up her friend Bayley, and as it turned she wanted a championship match, just like Bayley. Nia came up with an idea, next week. Bayley, and Naomi, will have to face Nia, and. Tiffany in a tag team match, if they win, then I think were getting a triple threat at the PLE, and if they lose, they have to leave Smackdown for good. I hated all of this.

Carmelo Hayes vs Andrade

I loved this match. Their series of matches, up to this point have been excellent, but this, was by far their best. Their Physicality, and, chemistry was the selling point, that was on display, and it allowed this match to get out of the motions, that most WWE tv matches suffer from. Andrade won, and he will now face LA Knight ( yeeeeeaaaaah ) next week. Knight came out afterwards, and cut a promo on Andrade, because Andrade was the winner of the hit it and quit sweepstakes. I love this man.

Jade and Bianca Segment

Bianca Belair, and. Jade Cargill were seen backstage doing their best John Cena impersonations, and were then interrupted by Nia, and. Tiffany, because well, their dicks, that's why. This. Was. It was.

Roman Reigns Segment

Roman walks out, and when he gets in the ring, he insists with no words, that he has the mic, taking over from Nick Aldis, he said that doesn't need anything, and with or without the ulafala, he's the Tribal Chief, this is his ring, this is his show, and this is his WWE. Cody then came out, and said this used to be his. Both men staired each other down, both mics drop, and. Solo Sikoa comes out, With Jakub Fatu, both men sign the papers, so at Bad Blood it will be Solo Sikoa, and. Jakub Fatu vs Cody Rhodes, and. Roman Reigns. I like this development.

Overview Of WWE Smackdown

With any new era of a company, comes the same problems, wrapped up with decent to excellent matches, and a new theme tune, which has been divisive, for some reason, personally I think it's ok, and as for Smackdown, I thought this was a good show overall.

This weeks Smackdown is an 8/10.

  

My Top 5 Most Inspirational Wrestlers

Intro

In life, when people face hardtimes, we all have differant ways to face up to things, and when other avenues fail, some turn to drugs, whilst others find a form of higher power, but as for me, I found wrestling. I think it's easy to say, that without wrestling, I think my life would be very differant.

5 The Undertaker

Back in the eighties, the wrestling industry was full of outlandish characters, but as the nineties started to take shape, changes were made, yes big men were still relevent, but under the guise of there gimmicks. The Undertaker was differant, standing at a tall height of 6ft 10in, this man was a towering overarching figure, and so was I. In my pre teen, to teen years. I was embarrassed about my height, It slowed down my learning, as doctors couldn't figure out, why I was growing so quick. And I was bullied as a result. It was from watching this man, that I learnt to embrace what I have, and don't look back.

4 Bret The Hitman Hart

Agh yes. His excellency. This man, is the reason I got into wrestling as a kid. The phrase. The best there is. The best there was, and. The best there ever will be, wasn't just a clever catchphrase you could put on a poster, or a t shirt, it was a way of life. This matches never failed to lift a smile to my face. Bret is an inspiration to me because, in my life I have never been no1 in many people's mind, but I believe, if you think it, you can achieve it. And Bret achieved it, on so many levels, whilst sticking to his morals, in a world were the anti hero was starting to become king.

3 Shawn Michaels

I was a kid who grew up in the time, when Shawn Michaels, and. Bret Hart, had real life animosity, and it was awesome, as a kid growing. I did karate as a hobby, infact I did it for thirteen years, with six years of fight training, watching HBK actually aided this, because I grew up with learning issues, and learning later down the line about Shawns issues, that had dragged down his personal life, and how he has come through everything, to become the person who he is now, this taught me that, you can come through anything, if you want to. You just need to have will, and a load of good heart.  

2 The Rock

As a pre teen, I struggled to standout. Even though I was tall. I struggled when it came to standing up for myself, so I decided to try and make my friends laugh, and as a wrestling fan. The Rock always had me laughing. I used to insult teachers in what I thought was an ingenius way. How dare you sir, just walk into mr O'malley's room, and not have the class to introduce yourself, tell me what is your name, you know my names it's mr marti, it doesn't matter what your name is, as it turns out, this would land me in loads of trouble, who would've thought, but this was the genius behind Dwayne's character, he was captivating to the point, that you bought into every word he said, as a pre teen who was coming into his own, he had a huge impact on me, and still does to this day.

1 Stone Cold Steve Austin

As a teen who got bullied because of who he was friends with. I would have dreams about Stone Cold, driving a monster truck into the school, finding mine, and my friends bullies, and stunning these little bastards out existance, but, these were just what they were. Dreams, but I did learn watching this man was, if you can't physically stand up for yourself, then you can do it verbally, and to always believe in myself, and not to let anyone hold you down.

Another My Top 5 NXT Matches

Intro

After I finished the last NXT list. I dug out may Best of NXT Takeover 2018, and I felt so inspired, to the point, that another one was instantly on the cards, so here we go. Another Top 5 NXT Matches.

5 Adam Cole vs Alistair Black TakeOver Philidelphia

I love this match. It acted as a perfect reminder of the importance of time, both men now work in AEW, now this isn't a dig at Tony Khan, but I do feel there matches in AEW, have ranged from good to excellent, but, on this night, they managed to manipulate something from out of nothing, and it was magic. Black, may have gone over, as the viceral violence unfolded, but the impact of this classic in my eyes, remains one of my favourite NXT Matches.

4 Sami Zayn vs Shinsuke Nakamura

Over the past year, these two have had some fairly tepid matches on Monday Night Raw, but they've had better exchanges, and this is arguably their best, a fantastic technical feast for the eyes, and a match of the year contender, from 2016. This. Was. The highlight of WrestleMania 32 weekend, as NXT delivered something that the main roster failed to do. Deliver a good wrestling show.

3 Johnny Gargano vs Andrade Cien Almas TakeOver Philidelphia

NXT TakeOver Philidelphia was a steller card, that delivered on many levels, from match of the contenders, to steller Pro Wrestling becoming the main theme of the show. I love this match, the physicality stole the show, and as the match unravelled, the story came to light, and the match bacame a classic, as every second was savoured, by me at home, and fans in attendence.

2 Johnny Gargano vs Tomasso Ciampa Chicago Street Fight TakeOver Chicago

This. Is. One of my favourite matches, to ever be given the stipulation of a Street Fight, to me this is up there with. Willow Knightingale vs Kris Statlander, and. HHH vs Cactus Jack. The level of hatred had been building for over a year, and it started from the last time NXT was in Chicago, from the previous year, when Ciampa turned on his partner, NXT tv had teased a turn from both men, and this elevated the drama, when the match finally took place. This. Was. A modern day blood feud, that has shown other companies, just how to inplant their own style, onto this stipulation.

Bayley vs Sasha Banks NXT TakeOver Brooklyn

What can I say about this match, other than. It is used as the blueprint for modern Womens Wrestling, to the point that this match is studied at wrestling schools. I don't think you can much higher praise than that. 

 

AEW Dynamite Review 12.9.2024

Dedication

This Extreme Wrestling review of AEW Dynamite, is dedicated to those that lost their lives, 23 years ago on september 11th. A wiseman once said. It's times like these, that we should all learn to love again. 

Jon Moxley promo and Christian Cage Segments

Jon Moxley, in pre recorded footage, explained his actions for why his group did what they did, last Saturday, to. Bryan Danielson, and I've got to admit it, he actually scares me. This morphed into our first segment of the night, when, that poor man Tony Schiavone, interviewed everyone's favourite stand up guy Christian Cage, he put over what Killswitch has become, under his vision, and the fact that he's also street, because he has an aura. He mentioned that Danielsons days as champion are numbered, because he's coming for his belt, and will be the next AEW World Heavweight Champion. Also, what was Kip Sabian doing at ringside.

Damn It Don Callis Segment

Damn It Don Callis, wanted a favour from Will Osperay, but Osperay was like. Ok, but I have this other thing that I need to do first. Then in stepped Kyle Fletcher, and said please be my tag partner, and. Will couldn't say no. So it was official they were in the Tag Team Championship Gauntlet match, later on.

Jack Perry vs Lio Rush TNT Championship

I wasn't a fan of this. It felt slow, badly paced at points, and failed to get past the opening stages. Perry retained. I wasn't impressed.

Hangman Adam Page Segment

The big question that I had, going into this weeks Dynamite was, what's next for Hangman Adam Page, and the answer is of course, he's going to mug off a stage hand, walk away from his friends in the Dark Order, and pick a fight with Jeff Jarrett, ( mind you he's kind of had that coming ) who took the fight for his wife, after All In. Renee Paquette was excellent here.

Private Party

Private Party, and. kommander, were due to have a match, but, they were decked by Jon Moxley, and his new crew. Pac then cut a promo, saying that the diplomacy has gone from this company. I liked all of this, even though my best mates, were told to hit the bricks.

Ricochet vs Sammy Guevara

I loved all of this. The match, was a perfect blend of perfection, awesome physicality, and great superb speed. Ricochet showed what a star he is, and Sammy was a great foil to get him over. Ricochet performed an awesome looking double running sentomb onto Sammy, he then hit a axe kick, to the back of Sammy's head, and then gave him a vertigo for the win.

Okada Segment

Okada vs Takeshista for the Continental CHampionship. Yes please AEW. Book it Tony.

 Darby Allin And Jon Moxley Segment

Darby Allin called out Jon Moxley. This. Was. The segment of the night. Both men had a fantastic promo dual, that rallied on truth. Fire. Passion, and. Grace. Bullying, and. Reality. I loved this segment, the two will face each other at GrandSlam, in two weeks, and Darby's title shot will be on the line.

Marieh May vs Queen Aminata AEW Championship

Marieh May, retained her AEW Womens Championship, against. Queen Aminata, and said that she's not been able to celebrate her title win, because her favourite lady friend, wasn't around. So she asked for Mina Shirakowa to come back home. Agh isn't that nice.

The Young Bucks Segment

The Young Bucks, aired their grievences with the fans, and their Tag Team Division, and wished them luck for the Casino Gauntlet match later on.

The Learning Tree vs The Iron Savages

The Learning Tree, beat. The Iron Savages in a flat, and boring tv match, but it was what came next, that had me laughing. Chris Jericho gave me vibes from the movie Se7en, when he announced what was in Orange Cassidy's bag. A picture of him with his Best Friends. Chris was teaching Orange a Lesson, because there's no loyalty in wrestling. In earlier in the evening. Chris showed up in nice brand spanking new car. Yeah this isn't going to end well, and I was right, because Orange and his friends. Mark Briscoe, and. Kyle O'reilly, came in on a dumper truck, like the opening to Bob The Builder, and dumped a load coins on his new machine, with a dumper truck. Cassidy gave a bit of money towards paying Chris back. Penny for your thoughts anyone.

Nigel Mcguiness Is Back

Nigel Mcguiness was a in a great mood, and that's because. Tony Khan has booked him to face that Clam Digger Danielson at GrandSlam. Oy yoy savaloy. I hate Oasis.

Casino Gauntlet Tag Team Match

Even though i'm not a big fan of these matches being stabilised for television, but this was a lot of fun. Will Osperay, and. Kyle Fletcher, beat. Ftr. Will. The Rightgeous. Taven and Bennett. The Aclaimed. MXM. Top Flight. The Outrunners, and. The Grizzled Young Veterans, to earn a shot against The Young Bucks Tag Team Championships at GrandSlam. I love me some of The Outrunners.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite

I liked this weeks Dynamite. Yes, there were flat moments, but the moments that were flat, didn't out weigh my enjoyment for most of the show.

This Weeks Dynamite is a solid 8/10.