My Top 5 AEW Rampage Matches, And Moments

 Intro.

I have a soft spot for this show. I don't know what it is about this show. It acts like a nice mug of Hot Chocolate, whilst walking home from my day Job. AEW Rampage you shall be missed.

5 Kenny Omega vs Christian Impact World Heavyweight Championship.

I liked this. It was a great look at what this show could look. This Match was solid.

4 Bryan Danielson vs Minoru Suzuki.

This. Match was a fluid, majestic masterpiece. If I could describe what pure gold looks like, in the form of a wrestling Match it would look like this.

3 Eddie Kingston Calls Chris Jericho Live On Air.

This. Was pure comedy. I don't know what else to say, other than I pissed myself laughing.

2 Jon Moxley vs Wheeler Yuta.

This. Was my favourite TV Match of 2022, and I still go back and watch it now.

1 Cm Punk

From his First Dance debut, to his epic feuds against Eddie Kingston, and. MJF. It all went downhill  after this.

My Top 5 Takeaways From AEW Worlds End.

5. It's Great To See JR Looking Healthy.

I'm just going to say it. It's great to see JR back, and looking healthy. It's not been an easy year for JR, and it's nice to see him with a glow.

4. MJF And Adam Cole Needs To Be Left In 2024.

It's clear that I have not liked this feud of late, yes the Match was good, but it managed to lower its own standards, by giving AEW's critics rope to hang the company with. This was the second Match on the card to feature blood, which is a critism that has plagued the company since it's early days. Too much, could be overkill.

3. The Women Nearly Stole The Show.

Both of the Womens Matches on this card were a study in contrast. From the brutality of Thumbtacks, to the awesome physicality, and superb chemistry, from both sets of Ladies. Both Womens Matches, nearly stole the show.

2. The Returns.

Adam Copeland is back, and of course, there's one more guy, but more on him in a minute. 

1. The Continental Classic.

These Matches were another example of two things, being a study in contrast, both Matches felt differant, yet the outcomes weren't just gratifying, they were awe-inspiring. Osperay vs Fletcher, was a bloodsoaked masterclass in booking, whilst Okada vs Ricochet was a stiff fluent battle. Will, and. Okada won their Matches, setting up a mouth watering final, and it didn't disapoint. The Near falls, and all round execution, was simply stunning. Okada got the win, with his rainmaker finisher, and then it happened. Christopher Daniels came out onto the stage. He told Okada that as of today, he was no longer an EVP, so he couldn't hand over the Continental Championship to him, but he knew someone who could. And out he came. Kenny By God Omega. This. Was an awesome stand alone moment in time, as both faced each other, this isn't just a tease, it's a promise, that makes me very excited for AEW in 2025.

My Top 5 Moments In Wrestling That Made Laugh My Ass Off.

                Intro. 

I have lost count how many times, that I have cried laughing whilst watching Pro Wrestling. From the insane, to the damn right funny, welcome everyone to My Top 5 Moments In Wrestling That Made Me Laugh My Ass Off.

5 Stone Cold And Booker T Fight In A Supermarket.

What can I say about this, other than it had me howling with laughter. It makes me wish that this could happen during my weekly shop around Tescos, on a Friday Afternoon.

           4 David Flairs WCW In The Year 2000.

WCW in the year 2000, was the gift that kept on giving, and I mean this in a good way, because David Flairs character, made me laugh all the time, during this time period.

3 The Rock And William Regal Segment From Thanksgiving Smackdown 2000.

This Segment was pure comedic Gold. The words Candy Bum will always make me laugh

2 Eli Drake The Dummy Count.

TNA/Impact Wrestling in 2016. If you didn't find this funny then you're a dummy yeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaah,

1 Shoes Of A Champion.

If the dummy count is in second place, then this had to top the list. Christmas time is here again. What's on my feet. Shoes of a champion. A new year, brings in new goals, and what does that sound like. Goals more like Gold, yeeeeeeeeaaaah. Never change LA Knight.

My Top 5 Wrestlers Who Visibly Couldn't Stand Working For WCW.

         Intro.

Back in the mid nineties WCW  established itself as a major competitor, to. He Who Shall Not Be Named's Evil Empire, with talent going back and fourth from both company's, to the ground breaking emergence of The NWO, but when new things start up, you can't please everyone, and these were just some people, who couldn't hide the fact, that they hated their employers.

5 Scott Steiner.

This one spoke for itself, just take the remote, and turn over the channel, and watch Stone Cold Steve Austin, because WCW sucks. Yeah. Big Poppa Pump couldn't hide his displeasure for the company.

4 Bret Hart.

Just read this guys autobiography, and you will see what i'm on about. Bret has never hid his feelings about WCW.

3 Bobby Heenan.

I don't know what make of this, but if you go back and watch his commentary, alongside Tony Schiavone, and you could tell these two hated each other.

2 Eddie Guererro.

From being buried in the midcard, to falling out with Eric Bischoff. I'm not suprised that he and the Radicalz left.

1 Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Just watch his promos when he was in ECW, and go and look at his demeaner, when he had to cut promos on WCW TV, when Hulk Hogan made his debut. Over the years Steve has openly talked about his distain for how the company had treated, and it showed that he had become a forgotten toy, because a newer toy, had taken his place.

My Top 5 Favourite Matches Of 2024.

Intro.

This year has been remarkable, from the aspect of moments, and Matches leaving us all, with the feeling of complete amazement. IThis think this year has been a solid one from the aspect of in-ring work, with some Matches making me feel whole. These are my top 5 Matches.

5 Marieh May vs Toni Storm AEW All In.

I'm going to be a bit biased here, because I was In attendance for AEW All In. This Match was one of many highlights on the PPV, and in my opinion. It was the best womens Match this year.

4 Will Osperay vs Bryan Danielson AEW DynRg that it left me with. Just fighting spirit magic.

3 Will Osperay vs Pac AEW All In.

I loved this Match, it was fast paced. it was fluent, and it was a vital master stroke in booking, that we all needed.

2 MJF vs Will Osperay AEW All In.

Like I have said before, i'm going to sound a bit biased, because I attended AEW All In, and this was my Match of the night, next to Danielson vs Swerve. This Match is the reason why I love Pro Wrestling.

1Drew Mcintyre vs Cm Punk Hell In A Cell WWE Bad Blood.

Cody, and. Roman may have headlined the PLE, but it was Drew, and. Punk that stole the show. This is one of the best Hell In A Cell Matches in recent years. From the majestic, bloodsoaked story, that the Match followed, to its execution. This. Was perfect.

 

My Top Best Wrestling Moments This Year.

Intro.

Ok, we've done the bad, so I better give you guys a big bag of sweets, so here's the best moments. 

5 Cody Rhodes Finishing His Story.

This had me crying, because it was a life affirming moment, that only sport, and entertainment can create, however due to reasons beyond HHH's control, this brought in the new era not in sports entertainment, but in pro wrestling. So everyone, what do you want me to talk about.

4. The Rise Of Swerve Strickland In AEW.

In terms of building up new talent. AEW has capitised, at a time when WWE is starting to look for it's series of main eventers. Swerve Stricklands rise this year has been awesome to watch unfold. His Matches have been solid, both on TV, and PPV, and to think were only just getting started, because for Swerve it's onwards and upwards.

3 Cm Punk And Drew Mcintyre Had A Match Of The Year Contender.

From the Summerslam Match, being met with a tepid response, their Bash In Berlin Match, having its critics, to this, a bonafide classic, that redifined 5 star classic. This. Is one of my PPV Matches of the year.

2 MJF vs Will Osperay.

This Is another Match Of the yearc contender. I'm going to sound a bit biased because I was in attendance at Wembley Stadium for AEW All In, and this was a highlight. Just pure perfection all round if you ask me.

1 Hangman Adam Page vs Swerve Strickland Rivalry.

This Match in my opinion, is still helping to bring in AEW's Golden age of grotesc, from its levels of high octane violence, and blood, to the end of an era defining storyline. When AEW get it right, they kill it.

Top 5 Worst Moments In Wrestling This Year.

     Intro

This Year has seen some awesome moments in Pro Wrestling. From the rise of Willow Nightingale, and. Swerve Strickland. Cody Rhodes finishing his story. Hangman Adam Page becoming an arsonist, to my favourite. The retirement of an American Dragon. So with that said, here are the worst moments. So sit back everyone, relax, have a drink, and i'll begin.

5 The Elite Takeover Of AEW.

Yeah, this had a lot of promise, but overall in it's final execution, coming out from April onwards, the creative behind this fell flat, as time war on, but at least, we got to see Tony Khan take the TK driver.

4 Adam Copelands Rah Rah Speech.

I love Adam Copeland, but this was embarrassing. It was unnessicary, and pointless. This came off the back of Cm Punk going on a podcast with Ariel Helwani. It was childish, and no one came off looking good in the aftermath.

3 Showing The Cm Punk Backstage From Wembley Stadium.

Of the back of that infamous Ariel Helwani Podcast came this, and oh my it was a bad idea. I have no other words. Man this was dumb.

2 Justice For Jey Uso.

I loved it when Jey Uso won the Intercontinental Championship, but when he lost in the fashion that he did. I was furious. It's nothing against Bron Breakker. I just wanted better for the man that coined the phrase yeeeeeeeet.

1 The Never Ending Story Of Chris Jericho.

As a wrestler I have really gone off Chris Jericho in 2024, due to reasons I can't talk about. I think its time he leaves TV, for a while.

 5 My Top 5 Wrestling Moments That Made Me Ugly Cry.

 Intro

Crying is a natural form of emotion, and in life we've all done it. What does this say about me. I've cried more times watching wrestling, than I have attending weddings, funerals, and, anniversaries? I know what you're all thinking. This manchild is a robot.

5 Randy And Liz Wrestlemania 8.

Macho Man Randy Savage, and. Ms Elizabeth at Wrestlemania 8, were reunited and it feels so good. I hated Cheri Martel, my 7 year old self, was so relived watching this.

4 Daniel Bryan's retirement.

Concussions are no laughing matter, and watching this was just heartbreaking.

3 Ric Flairs Retirement.

Even though these days, i'm not a big fan of Ric's these days. This retirement speech, from after Wrestlemania 24 still gets to me. Leave the memories alone, and don't change a thing. 

2 Goodbye Cactus Jack.

Febuary 2000, was an interesting time in the wrestling industry. WCW was continuing to fall on its own sword, and we had to say goodbye to an old friend. ( Or so we thought ) Mick Foley, was done wrestling, his health was on a downward spiral, to the point that he was forgetting his own name. No Way Out, would be his swansong, and last appearance for the then WWF. His bloodsoaked masterpiece With HHH, that took place within the confines of the devils favourite structure, this was a fitting way to say goodbye to a man, that literally sacrificed his own body, to entertain us fans. Godspeed Cactus Jack. Godspeed Mick Foley. Jr's commentary on this night was flawless.

1 The Matches of Daniel Bryan And Bryan Danielson.

Wrestlemania 30, and. AEW All In 2024, all have one thing in common. the vice versa perona of this man, got thousands in attendance to beliveve in the art of storytelling, within the confines of a Pro Wrestling Match, when he beat the likes of. Randy Orton. Batista, and. Swerve Strickland, respectively. These matches examplified passion, and conviction. Fireworks and grace, thrown in with Pro wrestling, created memories for the families in attendance, even with one of them looking down from heaven.

AEW Christmas Collision 22.12.2024.

 Intro

It's Christmas, and after i've written this. I'm going to be sitting back with a beer in my hand, because this has been a great year for me, from me publishing my work for the first time, hanging out with my friend Dave at AEW All In, with his partner Kim, and his brother in Law Rich. And there was the time I got scissored by a man called Daddyass. I think it's been a good year, and with that said, thank you to everyone who's checked out the blog, and here's to a great 2025. Things are going to get interesting. This will be my last review of the year.

Costco Guys Are All Elite.

The Costco Guys kicked off the show, running everything down with Ian Riccabani. Later on in the evening they had a promo dual against Chris Jericho, and his Learning Tree. Shout out to Anthony Bowens, for sticking up for these Chicken Bake/ Double Chunk Chocolate Chip Cookies loving guys. I liked this.

Will Osperay vs Ricochet Continental Classic.

From Ricochet telling Will in a non subtle way, that he stinks, the excellent physicality, and chemistry, that both men showed, to it's lofi pace, that allowed the match to have plenty of time to breathe. The near falls blended perfectly with the in-ring work, as both mens movesets were made to be the centrepiece. Ricochet got the win. I liked this.

Adam Cole And MJF Segment.

I loved this segment, both sides of this were a fascinating watch, from Max's side dealing with the past. Dentistry, and sad truths, to. Cole replying by insulting his fake hair, hiring his girlfriend, and stating that he's nothing like Max. They both took shots at each other, that reverbarated back and forth with great effects, that led to the final exchange, that saw Max say the truth, he never cared about Adam, because all he wanted was his championship, and at worlds end, he's going to bring Adams world to an end. A fight broke out to end the segment.

Kris Statlander Segment And Match Against Penelope Ford.

Kris Statlander called out Mercedes Mone, for another Match for her TBS Championships, she went on to beat Penelope Ford in a flat TV Match, and then Mercedes came out, and accepted her challenge. This. Was. What it was.

Orange cassidy Segment.

Orange Cassidy, told Lexi Nair that he wants help, when it comes to eliminating Jon Moxley from AEW.

Harley Cameron Segment.

Harley Cameron continued her campaign to torture my ears, with AEW's Christmas ad. Please make it stop.

Toni Storm Segment.

Toni Storm, had a fan girl moment, when she met Deonna Purazzo, and. Taya Valkyrie. to the point that she now has a Match against on this weeks Dynamite.

Continental Classic Shelton Benjamin vs Daniel Garcia.

I liked this, from it's quick pace, that caught me off guard, which allowed my mind to expand, because this was energetic barn-burner. Garcia got the win via roll up. The Hurt Syndicate then attacked Danny in the aftermath. Mark Briscoe, and. Swerve Strickland, then came out to make the save. Swerve said to Bobby that he said he was  going to catch him, by the end of the year, and this all happened after the rest of the AEW locker room, came out to make the save.

Mark Briscoe vs The Beast Mortas Continental Classic.

Mark Briscoe, beat. The Beast Mortas, in what was a solid outing, and a decent TV Match.

Julia Hart Segment.

I get the feeling that Julia Hart is looking forward to her Match against Jamie Hayter, on the 1st of January.

Thunder Rosa And Marieh May Fight

Now I like Marieh May, and I like Thunder Rosa, but which one is better, there's only one way to find out. Fiiiiiiiigggggghhhht. Alex Mahvez didn't know what to do with himself.

Claudio Castagnoli vs Darby Allin Continental Classic.

I liked this. From Darby The Daredevil, chucking himself off the top of the stage scaffolding. Claudio giving Darby travel sickness, with that spin, and having some fun with the steel steps. The visceral physicality from start to finish, was great, and it helped shape how the Match would take shape. Claudio, beat. Darby, when Brass knucks were introduced. Osperay came out, and chased off Claudio, as the broadcast came to an end. 

Overview Of AEW Christmas Collision.

I liked this broadcast. The overshadowing arch of the Hammerstein Ballroom, made for a great treat, as the fans fed of the action, that was taking place, and the promos made for a nice side dish.

AEW Christmas Collision is a solid 8/10.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown Review 21.12.2024

Intro.

The New Year is already starting to look exciting. Monday Night Raw on Netflix. AEW Dynamite simulcast, on both TBS, and. HBO Max in the states, and of course. The return of Kenny Omega. Say it with me everyone. Sometimes it's good to be a wrestling fan.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Bianca Belair. Naomi. The Motorcity Machine Gunns, and Nia Jax, and. Candace Lerae, were all seen showing up to the arena, ahead of their respective Matches.

Temu Bloodline And 6 Man Tag Match.

I liked this. Solo and his not so merry crew came out, and for the first time it looked like Solo, was ignoring the boos, as the chant of OTC rang around the arena in Conneticut. He put over the level of his Match against Roman, on the 6th of January, all whilst he was getting booed out of the building. The main selling point of this Promo was to put over the conflict of Tribal, and that was achieved here, because after January 6th. Solo will still be our Tribal Chief, and. The Head Of The Table. After a failed Acknowledgement from the fans. Drew Mcintyre came out, and asks Solo. Was he happy, after last weeks beatdown on Jimmy? and does Solo ever think about drew, to which he just shook his head. Drew was clearly holding back anger, as he talked about attacking those that wronged him, whilst holding back the urge to not want to kill Solo. Drew said that he's going to continue to go through all of the OG Bloodline members, because it's the best way to handle business. Jimmy came out to attack Drew with a crutch, but Drew scarpered, as. LA Knight. Apollo Crews, and. Andrade came out for their 6 Man Tag Match with The Bloodline. This 6 Man Tag, resembled a small lofi barn burner, that turned into a solid TV Match, that allowed all six men to have energetic bursts, which sold the physicality. Solo got the win for his crew, when he got Crews all alone. Spinning Solo, and a spike, and that was all she wrote.

The Motorcity Machine Gunns Segment.

Alex Shelley, said that he wanted to get his hands on Johnny Gargano. This made Ciampa, and. Gargano wet themselves with laughter.

Chelsea Green Celebration.

Byron Saxton interviewed Chelsea Green, about her United States Championship win. In Pre-recorded footage, from after last weeks. Saturday Nights Main Event. I think this was a great piece of business, and by the sounds of it, so did she, and. Piper Niven.

Kevin Owens Segment.

Kevin Owens then did his best Gene Schnitsky impersonation, and said that what happened to Cody Rhodes, wasn't his fault, and put the blame on the fans, and the company executives.

Grayson Waller Effect With Braun Strowman.

I didn't like this, from Braun Strowman coming out dressed up like Santa Claus, to Waller insulting fans calling them poor, to this badly scripted segment becoming a promotrain, when Carmelo Hayes came out, all of this was unfanny, and boring. And the Match that Carmelo had against Braun, was nothing short of bad,  with a dodgy finish. Carmelo then caught up with Braun later on, after Braun bumped into Legado Delfantasma, and. Pretty Deadly, and attacked him with a steelchair.

Tiffany Stratton Segment.

Candace Lerae, then did her best Wayne Campbell Impersonation, and denied Tiffany Stratton from coming out to ringside. No Ringside access denied.

Alex Shelley

Johnny Gargano, beat. Alex Shelley in tame Match, that failed in its execution. Gargano won by roll up.

Bianca Belair And Naomi vs Nia Jax And Candace Lerae WWE Womens Tag Team Championship Match.

I liked this. It did what it said on the tin. The Match was a fun experience, that came from a lofi start. And turned into a barn burner. Naomi, and Bianca got the win, and Tiffany had another failed Cash in attempt.

Overview Of WWE Friday Night Smackdown.

I enjoyed this weeks Friday Night Smackdown. The in-ring work was solid, however the promos were a sad stalemate, of pre-recorded shows.

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