My Top 5 Thoughts From UFC 321.

Intro.

As I sit here on a Saturday evening, i'm writing this piece in the aftermath of the event, having just watched Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane. ( more on this later on ) I can't help but feel a bit let down with this PPV. The UFC have put forward some great events, and fight nights this year, but I have to say that this one fell short of the mark.

5. Alexsander Rakic vs Azamat Murzikinov.

This one was over far too quick, as Alexander Rakic, laid waste to Amazat Murzikinov by knock out, this was one of the highlights of the main card. Rakic had no answer for his speed.

4. I don't Get How Alexander Volkov Beat Jaiiton Almeida.

Alexander Volkov, beat. Jailton Almeida in what was a poor excuse of a performance. Almeida showed his great ground game, and it out classed Volkov. I don't think that Volkov did enough to get the win, he looked slow, and off the pace, so the fact that he got the win by the decision, just baffles me.

3. Little Bro Namagamedov Is Highly Ressilient.

I will give Umar Namagamedov credit were it's due, he's highly ressilient. His win over Mario Bautista will be mared with the fact that it was an unflattering, and boring, and as for Mario. I don't get why fans like this guys fight style it's flat, and very onesided. This on paper looked good, but if i'm honest, this wasn't for me.

2. Mackenzie Dern Did Enough To Win.

This had the positioning of the Co Main Event, and it deserved it's place. But it felt like both Virna JanDiroba, and Mackenzie Dern were doing just about enough to get the job done, and become the new UFC Womens Straw Weight Champion. Dern got the win, and the sight of her celebrating with her daughter with a nice scene, however I thought that the fight was a bit underwhelming.

1. Refs Need To Do More.

I don't like critising Referees, but I feel like I have to on this ocasion. Steve Herzog was the man at the centre of the Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane Main Event, and to say that it ended in disaray is an understatement. Tom got poked in both of his eyes in an act of cheating in my opinion. Gane could be seen if you focus on the footage  manouvering his hand in a way to perform this move. Tom was given the right amount of time to recover, but as soon as a fighter says that they can't see, then that should be that. Steve waited 3 minutes before getting in the dr. This should've happened as soon as he said those words. The fight was ruled a no contest.

Top 5 Lessons That Pro Wrestling Can Learn From Music.

Intro.

From important issues like Mental Health, to the empowering feeling you get when watching a video package, to the sense you get when watching something life affirming. Music is the key to most things in life, and this shouldn't be ignored, so this is my inspiration for this list. I learnt a lot from music, as a kid who grew up with learning issues, that still have an impact on me now to this day as an adult, I feel music can teach you some very important life lessons, whilst acting as a form of education. I think that Pro wrestling can learn lessons from music.

5. Battery Metallica Video Packages.

As a fan of Pro Wrestling for more than 30 years, i've been a fan of Metal Music, for nearly the same amount of time, and it baffles me how this track has never been used to promote a Match in this form. I think that this would've been the perfect track to examplify Omega vs Okada from All In this year.

4. Joe Luke Combs Alcoholism.

A famous show runner once said. If you don't put issues like this on TV, then no one talks about them. I think this is true, so when AEW took this route with Hangman Adam Page, I thought that this was a bald move. Addiction isn't something to laughed at, and the way that Luke handles the subject is with care, and attention. This needs to done a lot more, and treated like this.

3. I'm Not Okay But It's All Gonna Be Alright JellyRoll Mental Helath.

In the past Pro Wrestling hasn't treated the issue of Mental Health with any respect, or dignity, for examples, we have Ric Flair in a mental institution, and we have the way that Linda Mcmahons character was treated in late year 2000, at the hands of He Who Shall Not Be Named. I get that those times were differant, but this is a case, of if we knew then, what we know now, would things be differant, or the same. I like to think that society would be more understanding, as tracks like this, can be a learning curb, and a source of medicine.

2. Easier To Run Linkin Park Child Abuse.

From the early aspects of the family dynamic, you never knew what was going on behind the scenes, this is true when it came to Pro Wrestling this is no differant. From the ring boy scandal that engolfed the early 1990's, to alledged incidents that I can't talk about online for legal reasons. The song Easier To Run is a reminder that's it's ok to speak up, and when you do, you will be listened to. I feel this issue doesn't get spoken about enough, and it should, especially in this industry.

1. My Way Limp Bizkit Soundtracking.

When you take a look at WrestleMania as an event, one of the things that I look at is how Matches get soundtracked.  This song is the grade of a perfect song matching its subject, as it was the main soundtrack to The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austins rivalry. You could say that I wrote this list My Way.

 

 AEW Dynamite Review 23.10.2025.

Hangman Adam Page Segment.

Hangman Adam Page wasn't in a good moode after WrestleDream this past Saturday, and it was aimed at Samoa Joe. Cheer up Hangman.

The Opps vs The Hurt Syndicate AEW Trios Championship.

I don't think it's a secret that I wasn't a fan of The Hurt Syndicate vs The Demand from this past weekend, but this was better, the Matches within the Match were solid, and it featured strong work from both teams. However those pesky boys in The Demand played a part in the finish as Joe got the win, catching MVP in his Clutch Submission. Joe then cut a scaving promo on the crowd, he praised them, and he resorted to bodyshaming. The Match was great, however I could've done without the bodyshaming.

Kris Statlander Segment.

Kris Statlander accepted Mercedes Mone's Challenge for Full Gear. This has left me feeling divided. One part of me thinks that this is going to be great, and the otherside of me thinks that this could fall by the wayside.

Darby Allin Segment.

This was a short fire way of telling the audience that Darby isn't done with The Deathriders. This had fire, passion, and grace, and it was a great. Mox answered this back later on. I get why some fans want this to end, i'm just giving my opinion.

4 Way Womens Tag Team Match.

Jamie Hayter, and. Queen Aminata, beat. The Sisters Of Mercy. Megan Bayne, and. Penelope Ford, and Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron, in what was a solid TV. In the aftermath Hayter and Aminata called out The Sisters of Mercy as their first opponents in the Womens Tag Team Tournament. I liked this.

The Young Bucks Segment.

The Young Bucks were on the scrounge for a big money Match, so Tony Khan came out of his office and put them in 400k Match with FTR, and they will be facing Jurassic Express, and Jetspeed on Collision. So Collision is going to be worth watching this week, and Tony Khan didn't sound awkward in anyway, mainly because this was probably pre taped.

Mercedes Mone Celebration Segment.

I loved this. The detail that was on display here was great. The set up may have looked predictable, but the execution was great. Mercedes interaction with Puppet Mercedes was hilarious. From the dialogue to Stat attacking Ms Mone, this was great. I love Harley Cameron.

Kyle O'reilly vs Jon Moxley And The Conglomeration vs Deathriders 3 Way.

These two Matches were a study in contrast, on one hand Mox vs O'reilly offered up a solid ground game, thrown in with decent physicality, that had a dodgy finish. The Bad finish happened after Mox decked a referee whilst being held in an ankle lock, whilst The Trios Match between Claudio Castagnoli. Wheeler Yuta, and. Daniel Garcia vs Orange Cassidy. Roderick Strong, and Mark Briscoe, was a barn burning stomper of a Match. Briscoe got the win for his team With the Jaydriller. I liked both of these Matches. Oh and The Conglomerations new theme is a Mixture between Beverly Hills 90210. Friends, and a fever dream.

Kyle Fletcher Segment.

Before I started work on this write up, I took a look online so I could gather what the feelings are about this weeks episode. I get the concerns about feuds continuing when they should be done, and I agree with this one. I had no time for this segment, and it's a shame because I like both men involved. Don Callis told Mark Briscoe to get to the back of the line, because he's not getting another shot at the TNT Championship. I fully suspect that this will happen at Full Gear.

Womens Tag Team Tournament Brackets.

I've got to say it, this Womens Tag Team Tournament looks really tasty, oh and Mina Shirakowa vs Thekla, oh go on then AEW if you must.

AEW Unified Championship Kazuchika Okada vs Bandido.

I didn't write many notes for this Match, because on the surface I didn't think I would need them, and as it played I was right. This was a no note worthy TV Match. Okada retained, and in the aftermath TDCWO came out to celebrate, whilst Takeshita just stood on the rampway. This is clear direction going into Full Gear, even though it does feel a bit rushed.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite.

I understand why there was a lot of misfeelings towards this weeks show, but in my opinion. I did enjoy it. Yes the continunisation of storylines is a bit tedious, but the promos, and in ring work was solid, and on an enjoyable level.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is a solid 7/10.

 

The Top 5 Fighters Trained By Duke Rufus.

Intro.

Death is a final statement in life, and is incredibly affirming as you recall memories from someones life, and Legacy, and the fighters that were trained by The Duke, that had the first name Rufus, will always be able to look at his advice, and wisdom when it came to the fight game. RIP Duke Rufus.

5. Maycee Barber.

Maycee is a true warrior, from battling her own health issues, she has become a standout in the womens Flyweight Division. She made the move to Milwaukee to train with Duke and his team, before her UFC debut, even though this timeline isn't exactly specified.

4. Paul Felder.

As a stand out in the Lightweight Division. Paul Felder is known to have pratically lived in Dukes MMA Gym Rufussport in Milwaukee Wisconsin. This would help his career in many different ways. He would become a fan favourite for his attitude which is something that you can't teach.

3. Jens Pulver.

Little Evil was a fan favourite from the early days of the closing days of the Division in late 2001, but he was a face that would change the way that the world would look at Lightweights. He had a stint as a Welterweight, but this is less remembered for a myriad of reasons, but his legacy will always be linked to the Lightweight Division as a former Champion.

2. Tyrone Woodley.

I know Tyrone Woodley isn't everyones favourite fighter, but if you ask me, there was levels to his game, as a stand out in the Welterweight Division, he became the champion after dethroning the then champion Ruthless Robbie Lawler at UFC 201.

1. Anthony Pettis.

From leaving the WEC as it's last ever Champion, beating Benson Smooth Henderson in the Glendale Arizona final showcase, to joining the UFC the following year, and quickly becoming a stand out in their Lightweight Division. He become the UFC Lightweight Champion, beating Benson again, and he had a banger of a fight against Gilbert Melandez, becoming a late contender for the fight of the year in 2014 at UFC 181.

Monday Night Raw Review.

Adam Pearce Segment.

I liked this. Adam Pearce came out to kick the show off, but before he could get a word out, we got a live walk through of The Brons, and. Paul Heyman. When they got to the ring, Adam informed them that Seth is now out for a while, due to receiving surgery last week after they attacked him, and that tonight  thare would be a Battle Royal, to determine who would face Cm Punk at SNME. Adam put forward his frustrations with The Brons, and afterwards Paul would go on to put them over in his own passionate way. This would be a long running storythread that would be the epicentre of the show. Tell Paul what you really think Becky. Am I the only person that thought when Adam asked for Seth's belt back, it sounded a bit childish like. Oh come on, give it back, i'll be your best friend, oh Bron your mean.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Maxine Dupri. Rusev, and. Stephanie Vaquer were all seen showing to work, ahead of their Matches tonight.

AJ Styles And Dragon Lee vs JD Mcdonagh And Finn Balor WWE Tag Team Championship.

This was excellent. This didn't feel like a standard TV Match, what we saw was the start of the end of a mans career. The Match featured strong work from both teams, as this allowed the physicality to let the story of the Match shine. The Near falls were well placed, and AJ got the win with a Styles, and just like that AJ and Dragon Lee are our new WWE Tag Team Champions. I liked this, and it's a great way to start of Aj retirement run.

The Uso's Divided.

Over the past week I've become convinced that Jimmy and Jey Uso are becoming WWE's answer to Kirk Vanhouten, because they're Uso's Divided. More on this later.

Dirty Dom vs Rusev IC Championship.

I'm just going to say it. I'm bored of this feud. Dom retained, but was stopped cheating by Penta. This was predictable, boring, i'm done with this rivalry.

UFC Fighters At Ringside.

Max Griffin, and one of the inventors of the Stockton slap Nate Diaz were sat at ringside. I do feel jealous of these guys, because next week when the WWE UK tickets go on sale, i'm going to have to pay a lot of money, and these guys won't. I'm thinking of a career change, one that's more painful.

Maxine Dupri vs Becky Lynch WWE Womens IC Championship.

Even though this Match didn't get a clean finish, as Becky Smacked Maxine with the belt, and it was thrown out, I do think that Dupri has improved quite a bit, and has come on leaps and bounds over the past year, and working with someone like Lynch just proves this.

Heel Kabuki Warriors.

I've said this loads to my friends over the past few weeks, but I love Heel Kabuki Warriors. Enough said.

Stephanie Vaquer vs Roxanne Perez.

Stephanie Vaquer, beat. Roxanne Perez in a flat TV Match, that offered up absolutely nothing.

14 Man Battle Royal Winner Faces Cm Punk At SNME.

There was three main plots to this Match. I'm not the biggest fan of TV Battle Royals, but this one was watchable. I could talk both Sheamus, and Kofi Kingston, having great performances, or that Dirty Dom trying to cheat, but the winner has to go to Jey Uso, and his brother Jimmy, who carved out their own story, that furthered Jeys decent into solo heeldom. Jey eliminated his own brother, and will face Punk one week from Saturday for the World Heavyweight Championship. I liked this development.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw.

I liked this broadcast. The overall flow felt better than what it has done in weeks, and it was refreshing to see.

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

 

My Top 5 Thoughts From UFC Fight Night Vancouver.

Intro.

As the year slowly draws to a close in the coming weeks. This is normally the time when the UFC Presesnts its best events, and next weekend at UFC 321 is looking no different, but before we get to Abu Dhabi, we have to make a trip to Vancouver Canada for this fight night card, and it was fairly good. So lets get into it.

5. RIP Duke Rufus.

On Friday Morning the MMA world was saddened to hear of the passing of Duke Rufus, at the age of 58. I'm not going to go into to much detail about this, because I will be going into this on Wednesday in my own top 5 list. Paul Felder was seen to be very emotional on screen, which is understandable, due to the fact that Duke was his career coach.

4. Kyle Nelson And That Finish To The 1st Round.

This was a confusing end to a great 1st round. After Nelson flawed Matt Frevola, he was seen laying in hammer fists, and at one point you could hear the 10 second clacker sound, and with three seconds to go Dan Miragliotta ended the fight, but then it restarted. This caused major confusion, and as it turned out he didn't stop the fight. This was a dangerous move, because if a fighter is fighting after this, and isn't a 100%, then this could be detrimental to the health of the fighter. He's there to protect the fighter from themself, this would be the start of a bad night for the once respected ref. Kyle Nelson put on a good showing, and in all of this talk about Dan, this has been ignored. He got the win by decision, and in the post fight interviews that he took part in, he showed a side that wasn't angry with Dan for this incident.

3. Charles Jourdain. Ok Bantamweights Should Scared.

There's only been a few times in my life, that i've ever seen one sided ownings in fights, and now I can add this to my list. Charles Jourdain wrecked Davey Grant in quick succession with a flying knee to the face, and a guilitine choke. Oh my this was awesome.

2. Dan Miragliotta Night Just Got Worse.

The fight between Kevin Holland and Mike Malott was a let down. Kevin was loballed twice in family jewels, he was ok after the first one, but it was the second one that had me shouting at the screen. Kevin was given way too much time to recover, and during this time were points taken away, no, and was a medical professional told to come in and take a look at Kevin, well that's also a no. Kevin wasn't the same after this, and ended up losing by decision, and this was a reminder of the fact. If a fighter can't fight, then that should be that.

1. Reinier De Ridder.

Brendan Allen, absolutely dominated Reinier De Ridder, and that's about it. I didn't know what to make of this. I felt that this was a mixture between, a bad day at the office, and Allen putting on a four round ground game clinic, that De Ridder had no answer to.

 

 My Top Moments From Friday Night Smackdown.

Intro.

Apologies for the delay in releasing this piece, this is because it has been a busy weekend at O'malley empires. I watched Killswitch Engage at Wembley Arena on Friday, and then I had a load of erans to run on Saturday, so this had to be pushed back. But here we are guys, so lets get into it.

5. Cody Rhodes Segment.

Some people have said online that they don't like Cody Rhodes opening up the show, and I get it, but in my opinion, I love his passion, and overall enthusiasm, and on Friday this came even more into the light. He looked to the future whilst going over his history with Seth Rollins. I don't think that were going to get another Match between these two, and that's for the best. Nick Aldis at the start of the show said that the winner of the main event between Jacob Fatu, and. Drew Mcintyre would face Cody at Saturday Nights Main Event. This would never happen, more on this later.

4. Flair And Bliss Retain Tag Team Belts.

Charlotte Flair, and. Alexa Bliss, beat. Zaria, and. Sol Ruca in what was a fun TV Match, to retain their Championships. I liked this.

3. WWE Is Coming Back To The UK And Europe In January 2026.

The WWE is coming back to Wembley Arena as part of their Road To The Royal Rumble tour on January 16th, and the tickets go on presale on Thursday the 30th of October. through ticketmaster, and general sale the following Friday, and I can't wait because i'm going to try and nab me a ticket. Here's hoping that DON'T HAVE TO PAY TO MUCH MONEY. I know. But I can hope right....... Right.

2. Sami Zayn's United States Championship.

This was a perfectly timed exhibition of what a TV Match should be. From Carmelo Hayes shutting up The Miz, to the suprise return of Ilja Dragonov. Everything from the physicality, the well paced timing of the near falls, and to it's final Product, and promise of a new United States Champion is exciting. Ilja Dragonov is our new Champ.

1. Jacob Fatu Gets Decked.

The Match between Jacob Fatu, and. Drew Mcintyre never happened, because that dastardly Drew Mcintyre decked him before the Match, and left him under a load of equipment. This is all keyfade, because it's rumoured that he's injured, by all media outlets. Drew Mcintyre then cut a promo on Cody, and he was then cut off by The American Nightmare, and the pair had a minor Match, that felt more like a violent segment. The Pair will meet at SNME on the 1st of November.

 

AEW WrestleDream 2025 Review 19.10.2025.

RIP Sam Rivers.

As I woke up this morning and checked out the news on my phone. I was saddened to hear the death of Limp Bizkit base player Sam Rivers. Sam was part of the entrance that brought The Undertaker to the ring at WrestleMania 19, as the bands hit Rollin became his intro, also the video package to Mania 17 that featured My Way that highlighted The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin's rivalry, is highly regarded as one of the WWF 's best from this time period, and a reminder that Sam did things his way. RIP Sam Rivers. Shout out to Bryan from the RockFeed Youtube Channel, for delivering this news. Check out the video if you haven't.

Jetspeed vs FTR.

This was a treat that followed on from the Tailgate show, and it was superb. From both teams having great chemistry, and the near falls falling into place perfectly. FTR got the win, thanks to a certain glorious man, who still can't get any of those ladies of the Night.

Jamie Hayter vs THEKLA.

I liked this. Charlie Thesz, the widow of Lou Thesz was sat at ringside, and by the looks of it she was having a lovely time, she would be used at a moment in this Match. From both ladies chucking each other around like wet towels, to this acting like a lesson into how to manipulate manouvers, and turn them into great submission holds. Both ladies helped guide the last series of exchanges, that saw Hayter get the win with a lariot.

The 500K Match The Young Bucks vs Jurassic Express.

I liked this. From The Young Bucks only having £32.17 to their name, which led to fans having a field day, and mugging them off with their own cash, to them even chanting. You've got no money. This was a lofi Match that became a high tail thriller. As I sit here on a Sunday Afternoon it would take me a while to mark of all of their exchanges move by move, so i'm just going to leave you  with this. The main arc of this paved way for everything to breathe, and the near falls were perfectly placed. Jurassic Express got the win with their awesome count down to doomsday finisher. Jurassic Express tried to offer the hand of friendship to The Young Bucks, but this got rebuffed after TDCWO attacked them, leaving Kenny Omega to make the save.

The Demand vs The Hurt Syndicate Tornedo Trios Match.

I didn't like this. Even though this Match fell into the platau of anything can happen. I felt this was a bit predictable, and this caused the Match to suffer in my opinion. The Hurt Syndicate got the win, and will now face the Opps at a later date.

Kyle Fletcher vs Mark Briscoe AEW TNT Championship.

Did this Match meet the standard that I thought it was going to hit, well if i'm being honest no, but that doesn't mean that this was a bad Match, infact quite the opposite. This was a decent effort from both men, that started from an underwhelming point, that turned into a hard thought battle. The reason why this didn't hit my ceiling is because i've seen both men do better. Kyle retained.

Both Ladies Championship Matches.

Because these Matches were right next to one another. I thought this would be best to marry these two together. I wasn't a fan of Kris Statlander vs Timeless Toni Storm for the AEW Womens Championship, because it felt over booked, and uneven in it's execution, whilst Mercedes Mone challenged anyone from the locker room to a winner takes all Match. Her opponent was Mina Shirakowa, now don't get me wrong I like Mina, I just felt that this was a predictable affair that offered up absolutely nothing. Mercedes beat Mina to become the new ROH Interim Womens Championship, whilst Statlander retained against the timeless one. This would lead to Renee Paquette later on interviewing a lost looking Toni, who cried on the shoulder of Mina. New Tag Team me thinks?

Brodido vs Konosuke Takeshita And Kazuchika Okada AEW Tag Team Championship.

This is a Match of the year contender, and by far the Match of the night. The Matches within the Match told a solid story, as the moments delivered, from Bandido selling his injured shoulder being a main plot point. Brody king proving that he isn't human, and the final exchanges leading to Brodido retaining. AEW did something during this that they're great at, teasing the future, and building up their next big hit. Takeshita vs Okada screams this point. The teases during the in ring storytelling were sensational.

Samoa Joe vs Hangman Adam Page AEW World Heavyweight Championship.

I liked this, but I didn't love it, and this is because it fell into pit of predictability, and this was a shame. Did it ruin my enjoyment no, infact I thought that it was refreshing to see this balance of styles play out in a Match. Hangman got the win, and then The Opps turned heel and attacked him.

Jon Moxley vs Darby Allin I Quit Match.

Judging by the metric on line, some fans thought that this went over the line, when it came to the execution of the violence, so to those people all I have to say is this. In 2016 the film Watership Down caused the BBFC to be taken to task, and over rule its classification from a U to a PG here in the UK, this came after a screening on Easter Sunday of that year on Channel 5, when complaints to Ofcom were made. Even though the film would get a PG today if released, the overall violence in the film,  helps unlock the story. What i'm trying to say is this. I get that some of the things that were shown could be triggering to some, whilst on the other hand fans do need to unlock the violence, in order for the story of the Match to make sense. I personally liked this, and felt that AEW didn't go far enough within its own confines of the I Quit Stipulation. Darby making Mox say I quit wasn't just survival of the fittest. It was a look at were the company can go with Darby Allin, off the back of this. Oh and hello Papa Sting.

Overview Of Aew WrestleDream 2025.

As the year starts to come into it's last months, i'm starting to think what were the best PPV's of the year, and were does this one go in that list, to me this doesn't Match AEW's earlier efforts, but it had some very solid moments, and Matches, one being a Match of the year contender, so all I can say is this. If you enjoyed the PPV as a stand alone show, then that's all that matters.

AEW WrestleDream 2025 is by AEW Standards a high 7/10.

 

 My Top 5 Times When UFC Fighters Pissed The World off.

Intro.

Who likes a good bit of anger? Well if you're a fan of the worlds largest fight orginisation, then you've probably felt this way on a number of occasions. And these five men have angered fans the most, so lets get into it, because I can feel that this one is going to a banger.

5. Michael Bisping.

From his brash personality, to his general trash talk, having the ability to get underneath Americans skin. This guy in my country is an MMA god, and we see how acted as typical British humour, but that doesn't mean the rest of the world felt the same. In 2016 Bisping beat Luke Rockhold to become the UFC Middleweight Championship, and after this, he got worse, and it was glorious.

4. Anderson Silva.

Great examples of this can be seen when The Spider faced Thales Leites, at UFC 97 Redemption, and Demian Maia at UFC 112, were he showed a lazy aproach to fighting. As both fights went on fans could be heard chanting boring, over and over again. These fights badly ruined his reputation, and in my opinion it never fully recovered.

3. Ian Machado Garry.

Ok were do I begin with this guy, from getting the boot from multiple fight teams, taking his wifes name, and to saying awful things about Neil Magny. Yeah he's managed to anger more fans, than i've pissed off my dog.

2. Tito Ortiz.

Back in the early days of the uprise of the promotion, It was important to make the fighters that The UFC had at the time stars. This was the case with Tito Ortiz. He was a fan favourite in these times, and he and Chuck Liddell were on the rise. Tito was the Light Heavyweight Champion, and Chuck had beaten Babalu Sobral, at UFC 22. And as time went on he ignored Chuck, and wrote him off claiming that they were friends. This angered Chuck, and the fans. The two would eventually fight, but as the time passed Both men were coming off from losses. Chuck had lost to Rampage Jackson in Pride in November of 21003, whilst Tito lost his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, to. Randy The Natural Couture, earlier that Summer. They faced each other in April of 2004, and Chuck would get the win by TKO. This furthered Chucks Journey to the belt.

1. Jon Jones.

I could sit here and talk about the time when he commited a hit on a pregnant lady, or the times that he's failed drug tests, both of these times pissed of fans, and fighters alike. Jon has had his issues, but at the time when these incidents came to public knowledge, he was seen as the enemy, and not the solution. Every controversy that he has faced, has led to Nevada Athletic state Commission suspensions, and fines.

AEW Dynamite Review 16.10.2025

Statlander And Storm Segment.

I feel sorry for Renee Paquette for these moments, she had to play parent to these grown ladies. Kris Statlander and Timeless Toni Storm played perfect caviats to one another, and this was great to watch. Both ladies pushed each other with ease. I liked this.

The Hurt Syndicate vs GOA

I liked this, from the physicality playing out decently, to Ricochet acting like a young Steve Erkel towards Bryan danielson. This was a highly enjoyable affair. GOA 

Darby Allin And Jon Moxley Cinematic Face To Face.

Before I watched this weeks Dynamite, I scrolled throughout X, and I came across a tweet from someone who works in the content creation industry, that I have a lot of time for. Michael Sidgewick from Whatculture, and from what I could gather from what he said, he echoed my thoughts. I agreed with everything that he had to say. I thought this pointless. Yes, I bought the velocity, but if you ask me, both this, and last weeks segment were done back to front.

Roderick Strong vs Claudio Castagnoli.

I didn't like this. It felt flat in my opinion, and it never really fully recovered. Claudio got the win.

Happy Birthday Damn It Don Callis.

Happy Birthday from extremewrestlingreviews1.blogspot.com to the man with the biggest family in the business. Oh and Okada it's alright, i'm technically challenged as well, and hello Konosuke Takeshita.

The Damn It Don Callis World Order vs Jurassic Express and Kenny Omega.

I liked this. The Matches within the Match were a solid reminder of how decent trios Matches can be, as the can they coexist storyline between Jack Perry, and. Kenny Omega was given its full amount of time to grow. Some fans have expressed concern over Kenny Omega's health due to his past with diverticulitis, and other injuries, but all I have to say is this. Can't we all just be happy that we still have him, and that he's still performing. I just feel that someones well being is more important. Maybe that's just me being selfish. Jurassic Express got the win.

Skye Blue vs Jamie Hayter.

I didn't like this. It was two short, and when it got going, the physicality fell off the mark. Hayter got the win.

Mercedes Mone Segment.

Mercedes Mone was backstage celebrating with Renee Paquette, the fact that she now has more belts, than TDCWO.

The Opps vs LFI.

This was another Match, that I wasn't into. The physicality was awesome, I just couldn't connect with this, and it's a real shame, because i'm a Samoa Joe fan, in the same way i'm a Hangman Adam Page fan, so this was a letdown. Hangman was commentary throughout the Match.

Opinions On The 3rd Hour And This Weeks Dynamite.

I'm not the biggest Collision guy these days, and if i'm honest this hour proved my point about the show, and this weeks Dynamite. This was a very inconsistant 3 hours of TV, so this weeks show, even though it had its moments just wasn't for me.

This weeks mega Dynamite and Collision show is a mid 5/10