AEW Collision Review 9.2.2025.

        Intro.

In under a weeks time AEW is heading down under for its first ever event. Now a lot has been said about this show, and how it has been handled. I have my opinions on the matter, and I will not be going into detail on them here, because what I would say, has been said time, and, time again, over the past few weeks, to the point that it has become boring. My main train of thought towards this event is this. When things in life turn out to be a bed of thornes. I think we all need to take a step back and take a look around. What this means is can we all agree it's cool that a new market is getting an AEW event.

Mark Briscoe And Kyle Fletcher Opening.

Before the show got going Mark Briscoe, and. Kyle Fletcher, gave us their thoughts ahead of their main event later on in the broadcast. The Don Callis Family had some fun, tonight as well. You leave those workers alone Lance Storm, I mean Archer. Please don't kill me Lance Storm, I mean Archer. DAMN IT

Deathriders Segment. 

I liked this opening. From Marina Shafir chucking around a security guard, like he was a wet towel, to Moxley cutting a great promo on Adam Copeland, explaining why he isn't getting a shot at his World Heavyweight Championship, but if he was up for it, they can have a fight anytime anywhere. I love how Jon Moxley has used a slogan that one of sporting idols made famous. He can thank Chuck Liddell later.

Trios Match.

The Undisputed Kingdom, beat. Daniel Garcia. Angelo Parker, and. Daddy Magic, and. STP in a fun opening Match. The Deathriders took out Cole, when Yuta. Pac, and. Claudio came out, but they were chased off. When they got Adam all alone, they were made to look weak, as Cole thought back, and the bad guys were chased off after Adam challenged them to a Match on this weeks Dynamite, for their Trios Championships. Now don't get me wrong I think the Match will bang. I just don't like this out come, when you really think about it.

FTR Vingnette.

Now you guys should know me by now, because it's no secret that I love FTR. Top writer out.

Max Castor Segment.

Max Castor is going to get Murdered this Wednesday by Hangman Adam Page. I've given his murder tour a theme song, and it goes a little something like this. It's the Hangman murder tour come on come on, yes I have been watching South Park a lot of late.

Bryan Keith vs Bandido.

I liked this. It was a good blend of styles. Bandido got the win, and we then got a segment from Powerhouse Hobbs, saying that he's going to be in Texas all week. My fighty sense is tingling.

LFI vs Brick Savage And The Alexander Brothers.

LFI, beat these Local Jobbers in a standard, and boring TV Match, but at least we got the return of Hologram. Tony Khans favourite Power Ranger. Go Go Mighty Hologram.

Megan Bayne Segment.

Megan Bayne completely ignored Thunder Rosa, who then cut a fiery promo on her opponent tonight Penelope Ford, who she would beat later on. Megan hated this, as she battered Thunder in the aftermath.

Harley Cameron Halftime Concert.

I have no words that can do this segment any form of justice, because all of this was great. I'm going over to AEWshop, to get my hands on one of those Mercedes Dolls, to wind my dog up with. Harley vs Mercedes at Grandslam for the TBS Championship sounds like fun. I have the sense of humour of a five year old.

Bubby Matthews And Kazuchika Okada Sit Down Segment.

After watching this. I'm now excited to see this Match next week. This should be a stylistic clinic.

Dustin Rhodes vs A Local Enhancement Talent.

Dustin Rhodes, beat a Local Talent Enhancement, and did what he does best. He cut a passionate Promo on MJF. This Wednesday is starting to look good isn't it.

Bun B Meets Ricochet.

The Man who created America's favourite burger, had a meeting with wrestlings version of Jeffrey Dalmer, and it was glorious. Ricochet and Swerve having a fight, at a Defy show, was an inspired idea. Man those burgers looked great didn't they. Uuuuuummmm cheese burgers.

Marieh May vs A Toni Storm Lookalike.

I loved all of this, she beat Shay Carmichael in a glamourous Exhibition Match, she tried to humilate her opponent after getting the win, this was when Luther returned and gave Marieh a gift. It was a shoe, and when Marieh turned around, she wasn't greated by Shay, it was Toni Storm who looked back at her. Marieh got out of their, as the shoe was thrown. I loved this segment.

Kyle Fletcher vs Mark Briscoe.

I loved this Match. It was a bloodsoaked master stroke in TV booking. From Mark getting busted open, when he got slammed into the ring post, the exchanges were great, and the near falls were well paced. This. Was a majestic energy filled slugfest, that examplified just how important it is for wrestling to have a visceral nasty side. Fletcher got the win, after a great series of exchanges, that included an awesome table spot from Briscoe, this was great.

Overview of this weeks AEW Dynamite.

This. Was. A great TV Broadcast, with a TV Match of the year contender, and in my opinion, a segment of the year contender. The promos were great, and the in-ring work went from good to great. I had fun watching this.

This Weeks AEW Collision is a solid 8/10 show.

WWE Smackdown Review.

  Intro. 

As I sit here on a Saturday afternoon. I write this with the knowledge, that Wrestlers from both WWE, and. AEW have been released from their contracts. Now I get this is a study in contrast. Sonya Deville. AOP. Paul Ellering. Shelton Benjamin, and. Blair Davenport, were released from by WWE, whilst Bear Boulder was released by AEW outright, due to violent actions against his fiance. Getting released from your job if it's not your fault is bad, however if you put your hands on a woman in a violent way, then I have no time for you. In order to be human, we have to act human. It's really not that difficult.

Suyperstars Seen Showing Up.

LA Knight. Jimmy Uso. Drew Mcintyre, and. Charlotte Flair were all seen showing up to the arena.

Jey Uso Segment.

I loved this entrance, because this man has something, that if you bottled it up and sold it, you would make millions. He embraced the fans, as the Yeet tour of 2025 continued. When Jey got to the ring, we were treated to an encore, as the love from the fans continued to shower Jey. When he was able to talk, he said that this week he has received support from family, friends, and fans. This started off a you deserve it chant. Jey then called out Cody Rhodes, who continued the tradition of basking in the fans admiration. Both men had a great promo interaction, that led to. Jacob Fatu, and. Tama Tonga coming out, to spoil the proceedings.  Tama hushed everyone so that Jacob could talk, and what he had to say was this. Last year the belt that Cody has over his shoulder doesn't belong to him, it's belongs to his family, and Jey would never hold it, this caused a brawl to break out, and just like that the main event was set. Later on Jey told Cody that he was in two minds over who he was going to pick, to face in the Wrestlemania Main event. Jey vs Cody does sound appealing.

Piper Niven vs Bianca Belair Elimination Chamber Qualifier.

Bianca Belair, beat. Piper Niven in a standard TV Match, to qualify for the Elimination Chamber. Chelsea took the loss with grace, and didn't get wound up by Michin, and. Bfab later on. Piper a lot of people hate Chelsea.

Carmelo Hayes Segment.

Carmelo Hayes was made to pay for the crime of battering Tazawa, when he took him out at the Rumble. When General Manager Nick Aldis told the one that doesn't miss, that he was going to be facing Tazawa later on. Carmelo would go on and beat him, complete with Basketball puns. The Match was forgettable, but this segment did make me laugh though.

DIY Segment.

I had fun watching this. DIY came out, and tried to show some respect, as they greaved the death of the Motorcity Machine Gunns career, when they were interrupted by Pretty Deadly, when they hijacked a moment of silence. They reminded Ciampa, and. Gargano of all the times that they've helped them retain the belts. Nick Aldis then came out and said, that both teams will be facing each other now. Pretty Deadly won the Match, and it wasn't bad. It was decent. My message to all the Tag Teams in WWE, just chill out. Oh well at least The Street Profits are back.

The Miz Gets Mugged Off.

I love it when other talent embarress The Miz. I mean it makes me think that life is actually ok. God bless you Andrade, and. Cody Rhodes.

Elimination Chamber Qualifier Drew Mcintyre vs Jimmy Uso vs LA knight.

Even though I can't stand promotrains, this one wasn't bad. From Drew talking about his frustration after last weeks Royal Rumble. Jimmy calling him an ex girlfriend, to. LA Knight stealing the show by breaking the 4th wall, and being frank to the camera, about an issue that affects millions of people. I agree with everything that he said. He took digs at Drew, and you could easily say that this time he got his stuff in. The Match got the internet talking for the completely no reason. This Match was decent, and all 3 men had energetic bursts that sold the physicality of the match. Drew got the win, and is on his way to Toronto. Damien Priest had a backstage interaction with Braun Strowman. It's believed that Priest is the direction for Drew, at the show of shows.

         KO Segment.

Kevin Owens Gave us a segment from his car, and he blamed all of his issues on Sami Zayn. I loved this segment. These guys should main event Elimination Chamber. Just think about, two Canadians main eventing a PLE in their home country.

Jerry The King Lawler Was In Attendence.

Jerry The King Lawler was in attendence. I don't know about you guys, but I have a zero tolerance for awful human beings.

Charlotte Flair Segment. ( uh oh ) And Alexa Bliss vs Candace Lerae.

Now this was more like it. This segment, even though it turned into a promotrain, had a nice flow to it, Flair rubbed the fact that she's Charlotte Flair in our faces, in the only way she knows. This continued her tour of the brands, and by the looks of it, she found what she was looking for. Tiffany Stratton came out, and their promo dual was excellent. Flair reminded me in this segment, of a female version of The Undertaker, when she said that, she will make Tiffany famous. Nia Jax and Candace Lerae, then came out, and this promo dual left me feeling like Michael Scott from the office, because Nia wanted a piece of Tiffany, and she got her wish, because next week, she will face Tiffy for the belt on Smackdown. Alex Bliss then came out for her match against Candace Lerae, in an Elimination Chamber qualifier. Alexa got the win, in what was a standard TV Match. Alexa didn't even get any promo time. I didn't like how Alexa was treated. This isn't how you bring back one of your main stars, after a two year absence. And as for Stratton vs Jax 2, all I have to say is this. No no no no.

Jey Uso And Cody Rhodes vs Jacob Fatu And Tama Tonga.

This Match had a good glow of physicality, and a fantastic flow to it. Cody and Jey got the win, after Cody hit Tama with a Cross Rhodes, but it was the aftermath that was more news worthy. Solo Sikoa turned up and attacked Cody, as the show went off the air. Cody vs Solo at Elimination Chamber, oh go on then WWE if you must.

Overview of Friday Night Smackdown.

I had a lot of fun watching this broadcast. Which is something that I haven't been able to say about Smackdown in a long time. The promos were great, and the in-ring action was in good shape.

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

AEW Dynamite Review.

Jey White Opens the show.

We're skipping the intro this week, and getting straight to the point. Jey White was seen entering the arena, and was interviewed by Renee Paquette. He talked about his issues he's had with FTR, and how he's now having to rely on old enemies in order to get to The Deathriders. As he talked The Deathriders came into shot, but behind them was Rated FTR, and just like that my weekly arena fight took place. I liked this. The segment ended when Cope wanted an answer to the challenge for the AEW Championship. Mox told him in a word. Nah mate. Jey White picked up the fight, and challenged both Jon Moxley, and Claudio Castagnoli to a Tag Match, against him and Adam Copeland, in a Brisbane Rules Street Fight, at AEW Grandslam Australia. Mox and his crew scalked off into the night, and Tony Khan confirmed the Match later on in the evening.

Will Osperay vs Mark Davis.

Coming into the broadcast, It was unknown who Wills opponent would be. Don Callis walked out, and told him, that he would be facing his old mate Mark Davis. The Match was a solid opening contest, that examplified a perfect blend of styles from both men, from the great near falls, to the Match being allowed to have time to breathe. Will won with the hidden blade, and then took to the mic, and brought out his new best friend Kenny Omega. Kenny took his time and patience, as he took the fans down the road that he has been down, that ended when he said that 2025 is going to be his best year yet, because he and Will are the future of this industry. The trust issues within the Don Callis family were also brought into question. Now that is how you bid us fans adue with a BANG.

The Hurt Syndicate Segment.

I think The Hurt Syndicate are one of my favourite things in AEW at the moment, and their interaction with a returning Gunn Club, was a lot of fun. Gunns vs Shelton and Bobby next week, sounds like fun.

Puppet Mercedes Mone.

I'm not a religous guy, but God bless you Harley Cameron, because Puppet Mercedes speaks to my stupid sense of humour. The real Mercedes didn't find this funny. Renee Paquette was trying not to corpse on live TV, you love to see it.

Hangman Adam Page Segment.

Am I the only person who thinks that Hangman Adam Page is one conflicted man. Max Castor cuts him off from his interview with Renee Paquette, and yeah it's on. The Hangman murder tour 2025.

Hounds Of Hell vs Kyle Fletcher And Konosuke Takeshista.

I liked this. The Match had some fun moments, that were fused with an unwanted old WWE trope. Both Kyle, and Konosuke were forced to take a seat into the barricade, in the early going. Konosukes German suplex to Brody King looked awesome, and the tag seperation spots were as clean as you like. Kyle, and. Konosuke got the win, in what was a fun Match.

Hook And Samoa Joe Segment.

Hook and Samoa Joe both laid the smackdown on Christian Cage's adopted kids, because they could. I love Christian Cage. 

MJF Segment.

This was easily the best thing on the show. Max came out to cut a promo on Jeff Jarrett, in the only way he knows how, by insulting the daylights out of him. He said that no body is on the level of the devil, and he was interrupted by Hangmans murder tour, and a passionate Dustin Rhodes. The pair had one hell of a promo dual, that wasn't just believable, it was exceptional. The seperation brawl, and the ball shot that Max gave Dustin in the aftermath, was a great topping to a delicous Ice Cream Sunday of a segment. I love Ice Cream.

Toni Storm vs Queen Aminata.

Timeless Toni Storm, beat. Queen Aminata in a decent TV Match, whilst playing the role of Marieh May, who was sat on commentary, in arguably an Oscar winning performance.

New York Minute.

Even though this featured The Outrunners, and. Powerhouse Hobbs, three wrestlers that I like. I don't have time for anything related to The Olsen Twins, or Chris Jericho.

Swerve Strickland vs Ricochet. 

This. Was awesome. From Ricochet stopping Prince Nana's dance with a steel chair shot. Him taking a nasty looking barricade bump from Swerve, to both men having some precise counteractions. Ricochet won with his spirit gun finisher. I liked this.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite.

I had fun watching this broadcast. This was the definition of who wants in a wrestling show. It's just a shame that Mikel Arteta didn't want it last night.

This weeks Dynamite is a solid 9/10.

 

My Top 5 Wrestlers That WCW Tried To Ruin Talent.

      Intro. 

WCW in the 1990's was the gift that kept on giving. From utter nonsense, to ruining the talent that was on there books. Lets get into it guys.

     5 Eddie Guerrero.

The debut of Perry Saturn, and. Eddie Guerrero was a thing that was always going to happen in WWE. But it shouldn't have happened the way in which it did. The company creative, and overall direction, was taking them down a path that they couldn't come back from. Eddie was known to have grown frustrated as the old guard stood in front of him and his friends. Midcard was never his place in my opinion.

4 The Wall.

Oh the Flashbacks, my god this was dad, just all round bad. 2000's WCW People.

3 Chris Jericho.

Even though, I'm not his biggest fan of Jericho these days, in truth, he was a trailblazer, when it came to escaping Ted Turners evil empire. He tried at every oppotunity to get himself over, but, at every turn he was put back down, by millionaires, and higher ups.

2. Booker T.

This guy in my opinion, was badly treated by the company, however his loyalty is something that you can't teach in school. What a legend.

1. Bret Hart.

Let this be known. I'm a massive fan of his Excellency, but his WCW run was a real stark creative let down. There were clear moments in his run were he couldn't hide his displeasure, from his bad relationship with Eric Boischoff, and visceral hatred towards Ric Flair, to how his career ended at the hands of Bill Goldberg. Bret wasn't the mastermind behind his own downfall, not matter what some people might say.

Monday Night Raw Review 4.2.2025.

   Intro.

I think we can all agree that This past weekend was awesome. But with that said. Were on the road to Wrestlemania, and I love this time of year, from guessing which way storylines are going to go, to fantasy booking matches. And after this years Royal Rumble, and how the mens one ended. I can honestly say. I've never looked forward to a Mania build this much in years. Strap Yourselves in guys, because I have a feeling that this is going to be an epic ride.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Sami Zayn. Cm punk. Liv Morgan. Iyo Sky, and. Charlotte Flair, were all seen showing to the arena.

Jey Uso Segment.

I had a great time watching this at 7am this morning. Jey walked through the fans when he made his entrance, and their love and passion never wained once during this segment. Jey got to the ring, and at first he could barely speak, due to the overwhelming response the fans were giving him. When he did talk, he spoke with passion, fire, and grace. From his history, and the love he has for his family, to this point. Jey is the definition of hardwork paying off, and as a writer who's struggling to make a name for himself. I can understand all of his efforts, no one saw him as a singles guy, but he turned this around, and that gamble is slowly starting to pay off. Gunther came out, and the pair had an excellent promo dual. I like the chemistry that these two have, and this was awesome. I don't think were getting Jey vs Gunther at Mania, but in all honesty would it really be a bad thing.

Penta vs Ludwig Kaiser.

For a TV Match that needed a bit more time so it could marinade, this wasn't bad, in fact, it was very good. Penta got the win, and was then decked by Kaiser, after Pete Dunne showed his Butch like face.

Finn Balor Is Back.

Finn Balor is back, and he's acting like a big baby. Dom has been keeping the group a float, after Finn got decked by Damien Priest.

Charlotte Flair Is Back. ( uh oh )

This. Was. A real letdown. WWE have created an unwanted Creative vortex. They have been molding Charlotte into a modern day version of Tully Blanchard, with the vingnettes they have been showing hyping up her return, and then they go and do this. They turn into a babyface. Her promo was not well received by the fans in attendence, because her promo was built in the realm of a babyface. Charlotte is a natural heel, and this didn't work. Rhea Ripley then came out, and  not even she couldn't save this car wreck. I have no other words. Rhea, and. Iyo got decked by Liv Morgan, and. Raquel Rodriguez. 

6 Sami Zayn Heel Tease.

Sami Zayn was backstage getting tormented, by everyones favourite low rent Carnival freak Karrion Kross, and he walked over to see his mate. Jey Uso, in which he said he's proud of him, after his Rumble win. I'm not buying this.  Proud, more like not proud.

The New Day vs Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee.

I'm not sure what to make of this. From Logan Paul, acting like a evil mastermind, to The New Day slowly becoming completely irrelevent. The New Day got the win, and at this point I don't think I care. Which is a shame, because after that angle with Big E. they've fallen down, and it looks like they can't get back up.

Liv Morgan vs Iyo Sky Elimination Chamber Qualifier Match.

This. Was pathetic. I've seen a lot of people saying online, that this is one of Liv Morgans better Matches in recent months. And I agree, but the dodgy finish left a bad taste in my mouth. Rhea Ripley attacked Liv, causing a dq finish, meaning Liv won by default. Liv is going to Toronto, to be in the Elimination Chamber. Oh joy.

Seth Rollins Segment And Cm Punk vs Sami Zayn. 

I loved all of this. Seth started off proceedings by coming out wearing The Undertakers Bathrobe. He put over his praise of Jey Uso, whilst laughing at Cm Punks downfall. Seth started the job of working the fans by stating that Roman is injured, as the fake side of self loathing took centre stage, as he talks about the past. He then asked Sami Zayn to come out, and what came next was excellent. Seth reminded Sami who he is. A few weeks ago Punk told  Sami that he's not on his level. Seth told Sami, that he's levels clear of the second city st. This Morphed into the main event of the evening, and it was excellent. I've heard some people say that Seth vs Sami is one of the best Matches of the year, and i'm not sure if I agree. Yes, the story that both men told in the Match was great. I just think KO and Cody from this past weekend ruled major ass. The physicality that was on display here was something to behold for a TV Match, and their chemistry was awesome. I just feel that there was something missing, and I can't put my finger on what it was.

Overview of Monday Night Raw. 

Even with all of the technical faults that threatened to derail this broadcast. I had fun watching Raw this week. The promos went from sensational, to what were they thinking, and the in ring work followed the same pattern.

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

 

My Top 5 Takeaways From WWE Royal Rumble.

      Intro.

This will be the last piece that I write about this years Royal Rumble. I've done a main review, but I did miss some things out, so I'm going to give you lucky people a little something extra. So sit back, have a drink, and a snack, and lets get into it.

5. AJ Styles Is Back.

I jumped off of my bed, when this guy came out. AJ Styles is back, and I couldn't be more pleased to see him. It's no secret that I have been a fan of this man for many years, so yeah I marked out a bit.

4. Say His Name And He Appears.

Ok everyone sing it with me now. Say his name and he appears. I've checked, and Joe Hendry isn't behind me.

3 Pat Mcafe's energy.

I'm convinced that this guy is one of the energetic people to ever grace the WWE announcers desk. This. Was evidently clear this past Saturday.

2. I Have Lost A Lot Of Time For Trish Stratus.

Since last September when she featured in the He Who Shall Not Be Named Netflix Docu Series, when she called this awful human being a father figure. I lost a lot of respect for her. Watching her this past Saturday at the Rumble made me feel awkward. I can't understand why someone could respect another person, after they degraded her. I just don't get it.

1. Cena Did The Right Thing.

Whether you like him or not, what happened on Saturday was right. Cena did more in one night for Jey Uso, than anyone else has. He put over Jey, and it was the right thing to do.

 

AEW Collision Review 3.2.2025.

Samoa Joe And Hook vs Kip Sabian And Nick Wayne.

I'm skipping the intro today and i'm going to dive right into the show. I had a fun time watching this. Samoa Joe, and. Hook, beat Kip Sabian, and. Nick Wayne in a decent TV Match. I love Samoa, and i've never heard of the show Sex Idol, so when it comes to Kip Sabian, this proves that he's not a reality TV star.

Adam Copeland Segment.

Adam Copeland then cut a promo on Jon Moxley, challenging him for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship at Revolution, from brushes with the past, to the kidnapping of the modern day. I liked this.

The Beast Mortas vs Adam Priest.

The Beast Mortas, beat. Adam Priest, in a flat, and boring TV Match. Max Castor came out and challenged anyone to face him, as part of his Open Challenge. He was met by Rush, and was beaten by Rush. The Mexican then verbally laid into The Beast.

Chris Jericho And Bryan Keith vs The Outrunners.

I'm not the biggest fan of The Learning Tree, but I love The Outrunners. And I had fun watching this. Keith got the win for his team by roll up.

Kyle Fletcher And Mark Briscoe Vingnette.

Kyle Fletcher vs Mark Briscoe one more time. I have only one thing to say. Yes Please.

Buddy Matthews And Okada Segment.

So Patrick would you like Buddy Matthews vs Kazuchika Okada at a later point. Yes please AEW.

Taya Valkyrie vs Harley Cameron.

Harley Cameron, beat. Taya Valkyrie, in a flat, and boring TV Match. I love Harley Cameron, her puppet version of Mercedes Mone had me howling.

Ricochet Sits Down With Renee Paquette.

This. Was excellent. I you haven't seen this. Then you need to check this out on Youtube. His interactions with Swerve Strickland was something to be seen.

Timeless Toni Storm Segment.

This. Was simply perfect, from the outset, to the execution, however to that idiot who shouted get your tits out in 2025, have a word with yourself.

Kyle O'reily vs Daniel Garcia vs Lee Moriarty AEW TNT Championship.

I didn't like this. The Match was flat, and it never recovered. Daniel Garcia got the win by roll up, and the aftermath of were out numbered was predictable. The saves from Daddy Magic. Angelo Parker, and. Cole, and Strong, didn't help at all.

Hologram Vingnette.

Tony Khan's favourite Power Ranger Hologram is on his way back to AEW. And I can't wait to see him. Go go Mighty Hologram.

Megan Bayne vs Hyena Hern.

Megan Bayne, beat. Hyena Hern, in a standard TV Match, this was over far to quickly.

Lio Rush And Action Andretti.

Lio Rush, and. Action Andretti vs Top Flight, just get on with it AEW. This has gone on for far to long.

Willow Nightingale And Kris Statlander Segment.

The big question is this, do I want to see one more round from these ladies? Well, yes.

Mid South Street Fight FTR vs Moxley And Wheeler Yuta.

I had a lot of fun watching this. From both teams fighting around the venue, Trash can spots. Marina Shafir getting involved. And both Dax Harwood, and Moxley, having two forms of nasty accupuncture, from Pliers, and. Thumbtacks. Dax put Marina through a table. And the interference spots, from. Jay White. Claudio Castagnoli, and. Adam Copeland, made sense. Yuta got piledriven through the announcers desk, as FTR picked up the win. Claudio saved Mox from a steel chair concerto, as the show went of the air.

Overview of AEW Collision.

This. Was. A real mix-bag of a TV Show, and that's all I have to say, because this is a fair way to look at this broadcast.

This weeks AEW Collision is a solid 5/10.

 

Royal Rumble 2025 Review.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Given the fact that I've talked to death about my love for this event over the past few days, i'm going to jump straight into the show. Cody Rhodes. Kevin Owens. Cm Punk. Seth Rollins. Bayley. Bianca Belair, and. Naomi, and of course my Tribal Chief Roman Reigns, were all seen showing to the stadium in Indianapolis.

Stephanie Mcmahon Opens The show.

Stephanie Mcmahon opened up the PLE, and what she said resonated with me. She said that this is the biggest Rumble in history, due to the fact that its being simulcast, between Peacock in the United States, and Netflix, for vast 80 percent of the globe were WWE had previous TV rights deals. What this said to me, is, oh what a difference five years make. Five years ago, here in the UK. WWE aired on BTSport, the now TNTSports. At the time this was considered to be a massive deal, as the Company's pressents here in the UK, gained way more traction, under the watch of the network, and now were here. Globalisation isn't just near, it's here, because the company is more profitable than ever.

Pat Mcafe Intro Video.

Look. I get it. I know that Pat Mcafe is a required taste, but. I like him, he has a form of energy, that if you bottled it up and sold it, you would be extremely well off.

The Womens Royal Rumble.

I didn't think this was the best Womens Rumble, but I also didn't hate it. The returns of Alexa Bliss. Charlotte Flair, and. Nikki Bella, and the NXT entrants, like. Roxanne Perez. Lash Legend. Jaida Parker. Stephanie Vaquer, and. Giulia, made for great suprises, and the debut of TNA's Jordyne Grace, was an added bonus. However, due to a lack of storyline, the match suffered from pacing issues. As the 30 ladies were wittled down to just 3. The exchanges between Nia Jax. Charlotte Flair, and. Roxanne Perez, were decent. Flair eliminated Jax, and she and Perez, gave us a possible taste of what is to come in the future. Flair eliminated Perez, and is now heading to Wrestlemania, to face an opponent of her choosing. I didn't like the ending. I just feel that WWE have gone to the well of Charlotte Flair, far to often, over the past decade. This should've been time for change in my opinion.

DIY vs The Motorcity Machine Gunns WWE Tag Team Championship.

I'm not sure what to make about this. I liked the action in all three stages, that led to the falls, I just think that it looked out of place, and should've been featured as a main event, set for television, and not for a PLE, and the return of The Street Profits, felt lazy, and predictable. DIY retained their belts 2-1 on the night.

Kevin Owens vs Cody Rhodes WWE Undisputed Championship Ladder Match.

I loved this. It was a bloodstained masterstroke, in solid booking, that the fans were up for. The ladders were broken apart and used as weapons, and the physicality spots, in which ladders were used as a third compatriot, were borderline sickening, the selling of concern, from Sami Zayn, and. Nick Aldis, along with KO getting busted open, added to the drama, but it was Cody who retained his belts, as he incapacitated KO, by slamming him through a cleverly placed ladder, from the announcers table, to the ring apron. This brought the PLE back into business.

Mens Royal Rumble.

From the perfect start of Rey Mysterio vs Penta, and the in built Storyline, sparking up a creative weave, that was a study in contrast, in comparison to the Womens Match. And Logan Paul, a man that reminds of wrestlings answer to a bag of black liqourice, something that I can't stand. I do understand why he's important to this scenario. By having a hand in eliminating Cm Punk. Seth rollins, and. Roman Reigns, he has created a universal, multiverse, paradox situation, which is a wrestling bookers, best form of a dream. The final 3 entrants, saw him. John Cena, and. Jey Uso have a series of great exchanges. That led to Jey taking out Cena, to book his place in the main event of Wrestlemania. I loved this ending. As the early hours of the morning started to dawn here in the UK. I had two trains of thought go through my mind, the first. Was that the Aftermath of the mens Rumble from a storytelling view through the looking glass, is going to have a serious after burn, that is going to be felt, even after the next PLE in one months time, and the second one, was the fact i'm no differant to the thousands that were in attendance, because just like them. I was yeeting all over the place. I'm a 37 year old man, and I acted like a child for fun. But that's the power of wrestling, it can make you believe, and feel, because at the end of the day. Isn't that the whole point?

Overview of WWE's Royal Rumble 2025.

From the shows midcard leaving me with a sense of just feeling whelmed, and both Rumble Matches being a heavy study in contrast. I have to say I enjoyed this Royal Rumble PLE Event. 

WWE's Royal Rimble 2025 is a 8/10.

My Royal Rumble Insights.

  Intro. 

Every year, when this event comes around. I get excited like a school kid, breaking up from lessons, before the Summer Holidays. There's just something special about The Royal Rumble, my childhood fandom, still reigns unto this very day. From the Rumble Matches, to the midcard, that sometimes outshines the main attraction. I love The Royal Rumble, as much as I love sweats. Now just think of the ground that covers.

   Stark Contrast.

The balance between this years, and last years event, are a real stark study in contrast. Last year there was a dark over looming cloud, that took months to get over. acting as a nasty reminder, that this industry has a darkside, filled with disgusting degeneracy, that looks like the stories, were pulled up from the gutter. In my opinion, last years event, was overshadowed by the actions of an awful human being, who got off on the suffering of others. This left the show with a large hindrance against it, but, when the worst of occasions get going. WWE did what they try to do best. Put smiles on faces. Yes, I agree, that sentiment was used to death during the company's Pandemic Era, and whether we like it or not, it's true.

Place My Bets.

I'm not a betting man, nowadays. But, if I was, I would be going with Jey Uso. I agree with every account that said that. Cody, and. Punk had a sensational Promo dual on Monday Night Raw, from this past week, but when you dig beneath the surface. Punk is nothing short of a red herring. This promo was a smoke screen for what is going to come later down the line.

Predicting The Womens Rumble.

As a fan that watches WWE's weekly TV output religously, I can't predict the womens Rumble, and this years is no differant. WWE like to play the game of red herring, when it comes to the Rumble, but this year i'm struggling to predict the womens Rumble. I'm hoping that Charlotte Flair doesn't win, because I feel that WWE have gone to this well all to often, and if they place Liv Morgan in the winners place, they would going over old ground, and that could be disasterous. The big question is this, who do WWE go with? This to me has caused a massive conumdrum, due to the fact that I don't think WWE's womens division, is in the best state, at the moment.

Directions.

Were do WWE go after Saturday night, well that's a tough one, because it's hard to tell, either way. I can't wait to follow the storythreads, as they unfold.

Favourite Rumble Events.

I have great memories from watching past Royal Rumbles. My personal favourite event was Rumble 2000. From the botch finish to the main event. Cactus Jack, and. HHH, having a classic Street Fight, to The Hardy Boyz, and. The Dudley Boyz, creating magic. I love this PPV. I recently watched it again after the WWE Network moved to Netflix, and it brought back loads of great memories from that time.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown Review 1.2.2025.

Intro.

At the time of writing, we're just hours away from. The Royal Rumble. I've said this once, and i'll say it again. I love The Royal Rumble. I have an insights piece coming out later today, so keep your eyes pealed everyone, and happy Rumble Weekend to you all.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Liv Morgan. Raquel Rodriguez. Bianca Belair. Naomi. Chelsea Green. Piper Niven, and. Damien Priest, were all seen showing up. Michael Cole, and. Pat Mcafe, were on hand throughout the show, to get the Rumble Party started, with the help of Tyrese Hauerberton, this would be an on going theme throughout the broadcast. Michael Cole crowd surfing. You love to see it.

KO And Joe Tessatore Segment.

This was excellent. KO stared daggers at Joe, calling him a Cody fanboy, whilst glossing over what happened on Monday Night Raw, both men had a minor verbal dual, which ended with KO refusing to accept his apology, after last weeks Smackdown, when he felt like Joe overlooked him, in the same way that Cody, and. Punk did on Monday. KO took down his belt and tried to leave, this was when Cm Punk came out, and what ensued, was nothing short of a masterstroke. Both men had a fantastic promo dual. This. Was sold by both men, with conviction, and passion, and octane emotion. This. Was. Perfect.

The Miz Can't Keep His Mouth Shut.

The Miz was mouthing off to Nick Aldis, about Andrade, and this went south, because Andrade beat him later on, in a flat, and boring TV Match.

Jimmy Uso vs Carmelo Hayes.

This. Was. A great piece of business, both men had a solid TV Match, that played out well, in front of this decent crowd. jimmy got the win by roll up. Carmelo's promo before the Match started, echoed his downfall.

Chelsea Green vs Michin WWE Womens United States Championship.

The Match was thrown out, after Chelsea, attacked Michin with a Kendo Stick. I'm done with this feud.

Bianca And Naomi Segment.

Am I the only person, who thinks that Bianca Belair, and. Naomi, give off vibes, like a bad episode of Saved By The Bell, because these two aren't going to be best friends forever.

Charlotte Flair Is Coming Back.

I have a big burning question, is Charlotte Flair winning the Royal Rumble, because I hope not.

Damien Priest Segment.

I liked this. Damien Priest is now on Smackdown. I really like this. His promo was excellent, as the former Punishment Martinez, took us down a path, that was riddled with hardship, and passion, as he proclaimed his place in the Royal Rumble, he was then greated by Jacob Fatu, and. Tama Tonga. Jacob is the future, his visceral approach to a promo, is refreshing, and it was on full display here, he's the next big star. His promo dual with Priest, may have had a predictable ending, but it doesn't change the fact that this was awesome, and seeing Tama take some knocks, added to this plate. As the fight took shape. LA Knight came to make the save, and when he tried to take a swing at Jacob with a steelchair, Fatu punched it when it was in motion. This set up the Main Event later in the evening, between LA Knight, and. Damien Priest, and. Tama, and. Jacob.

DIY And Pretty Deadly vs Los Garza And The Motorcity Machine Gunns.

This. Match fell into the traps of a standard TV Match, and it suffered as a result. The Machine Gunns got the win. This would cause friction, between DIY, and. Pretty Deadly. Tama would later on catch the tag belts being carelessly left on some staging equipment, he eyed them up the same way, that I would do a KitKat Share bar, this would piss off Gargano, and. Ciampa.

Liv Morgan vs Naomi.

I thought this was flat. Boring, and repettitive, and predictable. Naomi got the win.

Zelina Vega Confronts Tiffany Stratton.

Zelina Vega vs Tiffany Stratton, at a later date, no not for me. I don't think this will be very good at all. Tiffany then had an in ring segment With Pat Mcafe, and. Michael Cole. I didn't like this. It fell into the realm of a promo train, without being a promotrain. Mcafe ran through all of the Womens Rumble entrants, and after Tiffany stood her ground, she was interrupted by Candace Lerae, who called Tiffany a traitor without a hood, to a degree, she acted as a decoy, because Nia attacked Tiffany. All of this was utter drivel, and the dialogue between all involved was hideous.

Tama Tonga And Jacob Fatu vs LA Knight And Damien priest.

I thought this was an adequote effort from all involved. Priest, and. Knight got the win, in what was a solid TV Match. The in ring work flowed nicely, as the story of the Match took centre stage. Fatu attacked Priest in the aftermath, as the show went off the air.

Overview Of This Weekends Friday Night Smackdown.

I don't know about you guys, but I thought that this was a very middle of the road edition of weekly TV. The Matches, and. Promos, were a real study in contrast, and that not always a good thing. 

This weeks Friday Night Smackdown is a Low 6/10.

Ps. God bless you R Truth.