Friday, 13 September 2024

My Top 5 Most Inspirational Wrestlers

Intro

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

5 The Undertaker

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

4 Bret The Hitman Hart

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

3 Shawn Michaels

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

2 The Rock

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

1 Stone Cold Steve Austin

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

Another My Top 5 NXT Matches

Intro

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

5 Adam Cole vs Alistair Black TakeOver Philidelphia

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

4 Sami Zayn vs Shinsuke Nakamura

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

3 Johnny Gargano vs Andrade Cien Almas TakeOver Philidelphia

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

2 Johnny Gargano vs Tomasso Ciampa Chicago Street Fight TakeOver Chicago

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

Bayley vs Sasha Banks NXT TakeOver Brooklyn

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

 

Thursday, 12 September 2024

AEW Dynamite Review 12.9.2024

Dedication

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

Jon Moxley promo and Christian Cage Segments

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

Damn It Don Callis Segment

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

Jack Perry vs Lio Rush TNT Championship

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

Hangman Adam Page Segment

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

Private Party

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

Ricochet vs Sammy Guevara

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

Okada Segment

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

 Darby Allin And Jon Moxley Segment

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

Marieh May vs Queen Aminata AEW Championship

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

The Young Bucks Segment

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

The Learning Tree vs The Iron Savages

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

Nigel Mcguiness Is Back

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

Casino Gauntlet Tag Team Match

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

Overview Of AEW Dynamite

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

This Weeks Dynamite is a solid 8/10.

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Music's famililarity with Wrestling

Intro

Over the decades, music has played big in Pro wrestlings zeitgeist, and I think you can easily soundtrack moments in time with the right song, from good times to bad times, music is the soundtrack any moment, as life, and careers move forward.

5 When It Rains It Pours Luke Combs John Cena

In the early 2010's, if you go back in time, WWE was in a bad state, they were failing to create new stars, and the reliance of the old guard. This. Is. A perfect way to describe John Cena, this cereal chomping multicoloured, divided the fans, there was loads, that loved him, and there was loads that hated him, and my god did they hate him. Fans were'nt buying what the company was selling, and this would have a negative effect on WWE's relationship with their fanbase, as it showed their callous form, and not acting when they had the chance. When It Rains It Pours.

4 Now That Were Dead ( Metallica ) The Undertaker

I've been thinking of which Metallica song, perfectly describes The Undertaker, and my thoughts went straight to Now That Were Dead, this track examines a 30 year career. It was the soundtrack to his Boneyard match against AJ Styles, and as he roade off into darkness of the net, this put an end to a career that defined many fans childhood.

3 Linkin Park One More Light ( All who we've lost )

Everytime I hear this song, as a wrestling fan. I think of those performers that we've lost, and this song perfectly catchers these moments, as the late Chester Benningtons pain is put out there for the world to hear, over the past few years, we've lost. Bray wyatt. Scott Hall, and. Jay Briscoe, and it's moments like this, that make you think. Life is two short.

2 Rage Against The Machine Killing In The Machine ( Daniel Bryan )

WWE's build to their show of shows, can divide fans, or they can have fans join in unison, this is a perfect to describe the yes movement, and after months of being ignored, Daniel Bryan has had enough, and on the Monday Night Raw before Mania, fans occupied Raw, and drowned out The Authority, by chanting. Yes. Yes. Yes, essentially saying. F*** you I won't do what you tell me.

1 Metal Music As A Whole ( NXT )

As a lifelong Metalhead. ( same as me ) HHH has morphed both his vision of Pro wrestling, and. Metal Music to soundtack NXT. Hard Rock Music has always been part of the Wrestling zeitgeist, but it was in the 2010's when Bands like. Turnstile. Employed To Serve. Code Orange. Bring Me The Horizon, and. Avenged Sevenfold, started to be used to soundtrack WWE Main Roster PLE's, and NXT Takeovers. The Importance of Hard Rock Music, has always been well balanced, the best example of this is Limp Bizkits My way, being used in the hype video. This. Is. A time capsule, that has never gotten old.


  

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

My Top 5 NXT Favourite Matches Part 1

Intro

Even this developmental brand, didn't have the best of starts, in the early days, under the guidance of HHH, what we saw wasn't just an uprising, what we saw were fans starting to gravitate towards the underground, causing a mass swelling, that the mainstream wrestling industry, was forced to sit up and take notice. WE ARE NXT, wasn't just a clever catchphrse, that you could easily slap on a t shirt, it was a blueprint, that would forshadow how the industry could look in the years to come.

5 Isiah Swerve Scott vs Johny Gargano NXT TV July 2020

Pandemic wrestling isn't a time that any fan would want to go back to, but if you dig beneath the surface, you can find pots of Gold, and this was one of them, two men showcasing their excellent chemistry, this is one of those matches, were who won, doesn't matter, because this was gold. Gargano is back together with his friend Tomasso Ciampa on main roster, whilst Swerve is in AEW is crying over a burnt down house.

4 Walter vs Ilja Dragunov

You need to watch this, because it's a well timed, painful, eye watering affair, that is gripping, as much as it's gratifying. 

3 Kyle O'reilly vs Finn Balor NXT Halloween Havoc 2020

I love this match, as the pandemic rolled on, WWE's creative had gone from dwindling to, outright dumpster fire, however in my opinion, there Black and Gold brand, was still delivering excellent shows on a regular basis, and their takeovers were good examples of this. Kyle O'reilly, and. Finn Balor had a barn burner at that years Halloween Havoc, the physicality was off the chart, as faces got busted the hard way. This. Is one of personal favourite NXT matches, because the passion from both men, seaped out from every beed of sweet that dripped from their bodies. The craft of Pro wrestling on this night, put a smile on my face, at a time in my life, when smiling was a hard thing to do.

2 Bo Dallas vs Adrian Neville NXT Arrival

before the days of main roster upset, and frustration, their was this ladder match, and it was great. Bo's selling, and. Neville's blunt physicality, made for a modern day reminder, that the art of Storytelling wasn't a thing of the past in WWE, this was the blueprint that got layed out for everyone else to follow.

1 Finn Balor vs Samoa Joe NXT Takeover London

This was NXT's first trip across the pond, and they did it in style. Finn Balor vs Samoa Joe for the NXT Championship, could it get any better than that. This. Was simply sensational.


Monday, 9 September 2024

The Everlasting Shadows Of Wrestling

Intro

In 1997 an incident in Pro wrestling, would shake the foundations of the industry as we know it, the incident in question was called The Montreal screwjob. Loyalty. Greed, and. Good vs Evil, were the themes that came to light in the documentary Wrestling With Shadows, a film made by the Canadian production Company High Road, and directed by Paul Jay, this started out as a normal career profile piece, but what unfolded, was, a morality play, as all the prior themes took centre stage.

Summer Of 1996

Production started in the summer of 1996, and at this time. WCW had started its near 2 year reign at the top of the tv ratings, as the Monday Night Wars was starting to intensify, The WWF at the time was coming off the back of a disasterous 1995, controversies, and contradictions, were married together at this point, and the tv show ratings had gone backwards. Times were changing, and Vince Mcmahon was struggling to keep up, so in order to stay relavent, he had to rely on parts of his old roster, whilst putting the focus on new stars. Bret The Hitman Hart, was a stallwart of The WWF's New Generation, gone were the days of the tired acts of the 1980's, and in their place, wrestlers that were younger and more polished. Bret Hart was the leader of this movement, and as time wore on, Mcmahon would become more reliant on him, and. Shawn Michaels, this would cause friction, and eventually a full blown, non keyfabe, hatetred. That years Wrestlemania, would see Shawn, over go Bret in a 60 minute Iron Man match, the build was centred around their mutual hatred of each other, and how their competitive edge, had spiralled out of control.

1997

They're feud continued into 1997, and the cameras caught this perfectly, from Shawns Sunny Days promo, and a smile. The effects of that would be felt when Bret got home, and he was asked by members of his own family, are you having an affair with Tammy Sych aka Sunny. Bret at this point felt that Shawn had crossed the line.

Legends As Fathers Dont Always Mix

Stu Hart, was a wrestling promoter, who had made his name working in the Canadian market. He at a young age, got into wrestling, when he fell in with a group of shooters. As a child. Stu had been in and out of care, the film examined Brets fears, from his childhood, as Stu would train hopefuls at their house, Owen. Brets younger brother, at one point when he was a child, went down to the famed dungeon, and recorded men, as they were made to cry like little children. Stu wanted all of his sons to go into Wrestling, and he wanted his daughters to marry Wrestlers, this would be something that annoyed his wife, who openly said that she wasn't a fan of the business. Bret wanted to study film at college, but when his dad needed him, he stepped up, and went to work for his dad.

Montreal Or Bust

In the months leading up to the 1997 Survivor Series, Bret had become Champion at that years Summerslam, by defeating The Undertaker, thanks to Shawn Michaels. WCW at this point had already seen WWF Stallwarts. Kevin Nash. Scott Hall. Hulk Hogan, and. Randy Savage amongst others, jump ship, and go to work for the competition in the years prior, the strain was still being put on the WWF's young stars at the time. Shawn was self medicating himself, and his issues with Bret were escalating. Roughly about a month before Survivor Series. Vince Mcmahon told Bret, that he was going to be cancelling their deal. The Cameras caught this, as he broke the news to his then wife Julie, his confliction, and distain for how things came to an end, wasn't nice to watch. He spoke about how he felt that the product, had become more sexually orientated, and its suitability for kids was starting to wain on a global level. Bret refused to keep his mouth shut, about how down the barrel the company had gone. As the end of October had come around, news that Bret was leaving had leaked, and fans were starting to show their opinions. Bret, and. Shawns relationship, was at a all time low. Shawn, was booked to face Bret, at that years Survivor Series, the intensity of their rivalry, was something that had become national news in Canada. Months before this. Bret had been offered a contract by Eric Bischcoff, to go and work for turners organisation, but nothing came from it, at that point. The 5th of November came around, and the film focused on how why this was his last night, because at one point. Bret was told by Vince, that it would financial suicide if he stayed with him. They agreed how the match would play out, and that he could go out anyway he wanted, but he had to drop the belt to Shawn in Montreal, Bret said no, and this would cause a rift between him and Vince, whilst putting handcuffs on Mcmahon, because he feared that if Bret showed up on WCW television with his Championship. It could spell the end for his company. The match, was what it was, and when  the bell rung at the end. The industry had changed forever.

The Match

The Match got underway, you wouldn't be able tell that a double cross was underfoot, the evening before Vince Mcmahon, had a meeting in his hotel room, with HHH. Shawn Michaels, and the creative team, and even though the details are a bit sketchy, but I believe this was when screwjod plan got into action. The physicality that was on display didn't echo any issues, which if you watch with naked eyes, you wouldn't see it coming. The last exchanges of match, felt like a heated exchange, and I was right, Shawn put Bret in his own move the sharpshooter, and at that point you could hear referee Earl hebner shout. Ring the bell. Bret heard everything, and he knew, they screwed him, he was enraged, and the images of him smashing up WWF tv equipment, and Bret gesturing the initials WCW in the air, would put an end to one of  Pro Wrtestlings best Characters, this was echoed in the final moments of the documentary

Career Counteractions

The aftermath of the screwjob saw both men, go down differant paths. Bret joined WCW, and his career suffered as a result, he would be under used, and after his brothers death, he reflected on what he wanted to do with his life, 1999 would be his last year as a professional, as he would have to retire in the year 2000, after he received a superkick from Bill Goldberg, at Starcade in december of 1999, he would suffer a stroke 3 years later, doctors would never clear. Shawn Michaels however, would have to retire in 1998, after he suffered a serious back injury, he would make a comeback 4 years later, and  would go on to serve the WWE fans for another 8 years. He retired in 2010. Both men later on reconciled before this.  

Documentary legacy

Wrestling With Shadows was released in the year 2000, and it unearthed the truth that most fans thought of Vince Mcmahon, whilst others thought that he was protecting his investment, in my opinion, this is vital viewing for new, and old fans, because it lays bare the issues of the industry that goes hand in hand, with any shakespherian novel. Lies. Greed, and. Good vs Evil.

I wasn't able to do a Monday Night Raw review this week, so given the fact that Bret is on the show, i thought i'd pivert, and do something differant.

Sunday, 8 September 2024

My Top 5 Takeaways From AEW All Out 2024

Intro

In my opinion, the word cinema is an overblown expression, used to entice fans, and cause tribalism amongst certain fan groups, to become a toxic proximity, when in arguments. This is especially true amongst wrestling fans. A  good wrestling match, just like a scene in a film, has the ability to hit you in the head, and make you think, and in your heart, causing you to feel a cathartic rush of emotions. I recently attended AEW All In at Wembley Stadium, and even though i'm not the most emotional of wrestling fan. I was stunned into crying at the sight of Bryan Danielson beating Swerve Strickland, to become AEW World Heavyweight Champion, the sight of him celebrating with his family, as the confetti rained down, left me feeling stunted. Fast forward, two weeks, and AEW is in Chicago for All Out, and as I get into my views of this show, you will see just how important emotion is in Pro Wrestling.

5 No Chris Jericho

Ok. I have to say it. Chris Jericho, was no wear near this card, and you know what. Good. Over the past year, when alligations about Chris came to light. I soured on him, to the point of no return. I think it was refreshing to not have him clogging up space on this card.

4 The Young Bucks Always Turn Up At All In

I love The Young Bucks, just as much as I love Cm Punk, from their 2021 classic against the Lucha Bros, to their fight with that muffin munching Ice Cream Bar lover, all the way to this year, and their match against Wheeler Yuta, and. Claudio Castagnoli, for the Tag Team Championships, some people have pointed this as a low point on the card, and I don't agree, because when you dig beneath the surface, this sets up what is to come further down the line. Wheeler looked conflicted, whilst Claudio sold his anger perfectly in defeat.

3 Nightingale And Statlander Stole The Show

After I watched this match, I made the rookie mistake of looking to see what the discourse was on X, and I was horrorified. Some fans called it barbaric, whilst others showered it with praise, and in my opinion. This was one of my matches of the year, both ladies worked, and thought out, a brilliant mental game of chess. Tribalism is an ugly thing, like I said earlier.

2 Will Osperay vs Pac AEW International Championship

Even though I thought the womens match was better. This. Is also another match of the year contender. I get the fact that Will loves Collecting match of the year honours, as much he loves 5 star ratings from Dave Meltzer, but this was ridiculous. Pac was a great foil, as his energy helped put Will over, and made himself look like a badass in defeat. I loved this match.

1 Visceral Violence In Pro Wrestling Storytelling

I have my thoughts on both main events, even though one wasn't official. Anyone who knows me, knows that my favourite film is A Clockwork Orange, and there's a scene in the film, in which after Alex has been arrested for murder of the artist, he has a meeting with his phychiatrist, who informs that he's now a murderer, and that he hopes his guilt tourments him to madness, that's exactly what Hangman Adam Page, and. Swerve Strickland did to one anther, but instead of being led on by the tretchery of others, they were both led on, by their own greed, and obsession, and it made for a sick cathartic match, that was just as much gripping, as it was horrific. This. Is. Yet, another match of the year contender. And then we come to Bryan Danielson, and how his Bcc Brethryn turned on him, I felt this was reminiscent of the home invasion scene, Claudio, used the tactic of trust. Yuta was held back, whilst. Jon Moxley morphed into Alex Delarge, and did the unthinkable. AEW have since censored the bag spot, due to the graphic nature of how it all unfolded, personally. I think you've done this to save face, to avoid any copycat incidents, and threats to those involved. Mimicking why Stanley Kubrick masterpiece, was banned in the UK for 29 years, seeing a limited cinema release in the year 2000, followed by a vhs, and, dvd release, art most definately imitates life.

Saturday, 7 September 2024

 WWE Smackdown Review 7.9.2024

Intro

This past week has been interesting, Odyssey Jones was let go by WWE, after alligations of Domestic Violence surfaced on X, and one of my favourite bands of all time. Linkin Park, are back, with a new front woman, and a man committed arson on live tv. Yeah, this week has been interesting. One other thing guys, this week their won't be a Monday Night Raw review, this is due to my schedule in my day job, so I've got something special on the way for you guys, about Bret The Hitman Hart. You guys know I hate this. So when this happens. I will do my best to give you guys something differant. Because it's you guys, that keep me driving forwards.

Superstars Seen Showing Up 

Bayley. Cody Rhodes, and that absolute piece Giovanni Vinci, were all seen showing up to the venue.

Cody Rhodes Segment

I love this man. Cody came out, and basked in the admiration of the fans, he put over Kevin Owens, and praised the fact that Michael Cole, is back Smackdown, and then he cut straight to business, and said that he's giving an invitation to The Bloodline. Solo came out, with his gaggle of P*****, and he  and Cody had a great promo dual. Solo asked is Cody done, because Solo would be champion if it wasn't for his cousin Roman, he then told Cody, he wants a rematch. Cody agreed that he deserves a rematch, but he was looking past him, and offered it to Jakub Fatu, but out of loyalty, he took a step backwards, this was Cody's master stroke, because this played with Solo's head. Cody then made the challenge for next week. Solo Sikoa vs Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship. The rest of The Bloodline tried to step in, but they were met by DIY, and. The Street Profits, there opponents in an 8 Man Tag Match later on. Nick Aldis then came out, and told both teams, that if there is any physicality, then they will be fined, he then said he agrees with Cody, that the issue surrounding the numbers game is bothering him as well, so next week on the Debut on the USA Network, it will be. Solo Sikoa vs Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed Universal Championship, inside a Steel Cage. I liked all of this. Also Nick Aldis, has got his work cut out for him, I mean he booked Chelsea Green in a match against Michin. That poor man.

Tiffany Stratton Segment

Tiffany Stratton was backstage, being pampered by Pretty Deadly, when Nia Jax walked in, and she looked pissed, and she asked Tiffany, did she try and cash in on her last week, to which Tiffany said, and the person who was spreading this miss information, had to be Chelsea Green. I think we've found a possible new career for Pretty Deadly, if wrestling doesn't work out. Make Up Artists, Tiffany would go on to beat Bayley in a decent tv match.

Atown Down Under Segment

Ok, note to self, never ever insult the Edmonton Oilers, because Kevin Owens doesn't like it, but he hates. Atown Down Under even more, he got them in a triple threat match against him later on, and he beat this pair of morons easily.

Apollo Crews vs Giovanni Vinci

Apollo Crews, beat, that absolute piece Giovanni Vinci by roll up, when he couldn't his gear off quick enough, and at this point, everyone women in the crowd, broke out into sweets.

LA Knight Segment

LA Knight then dropped a great promo, and he was in a vibrant mood, he said that he's hit and quit it on two title defences, in two continents, and now everyone is gunning for his belt, but no one will leave with it, from incells to part timers, they've all had a go, but Knights the champ. Carmelo Hayes came  out, and called out Knight for running his mouth, he said that he has two wins over andrade. Knight saw past and said this, and that he's more concerned about winning, whilst Knight is concerned about who's coming for him, which is why he's the champ. Andrade came out, and reminded Hayes, that he also has two wins on him, whilst reminding Knight, that he also used to be champ, A fight broke out, and Knight hit both men with his BFT finisher. Knight said at one point, that he dosen't understand a word that came out of Andrade's mouth, this could easily bring down the tone, of what was a decent segment.

Chelsea Green vs Michin

Chelsea Green, beat. Michin in a flat tv match, that offered absolutely nothing.

8 Man Tag Match DIY and The Street Profits vs The Bloodline

I liked all of this. The match had a solid flow to it, as the physicality, and energetic bursts from both teams, allowed the story to be told, The Bloodline got the win, and now, next weeks Smackdown is a must watch.


Overview Of Smackdown

In the words of one of my favourite bands ACDC. I was ready for a good time, coming into this weeks Smackdown, and that's what I got, the in ring was solid, and the promos ranged from questionable good, to great.

This weeks Smackdown is a solid 8/10. 


Thursday, 5 September 2024

AEW Dynamite Review

Intro

This Sunday i'm cancelling all my plans, yes that's right, no end of Summer BBQ at my friends house for me, because AEW All Out is going to be fire. LITERALLY. I'm buzzing to get into this review.

Daniel Garcia Segment

Daniel Garcia started off the show, and he was a firery mood, he wasted no time in calling MJF. Max then appeared in the fans, and said that on Saturday at the PPV, he's going to have no execuses when he beats Daniel, because he doesn't attack people from behind, and he doesn't cheat. Daniel Called out his hypocrisy, by attacking his looks, and his fake love for the business. Max then says that he wants to shut him up, and make him suffer, whilst Daniel takes Max on a trip into the future. This angered Max, who retaliated, in the only way he knows how, sex shaming Daniels Mum. Daniel went on the hunt for Max, he took out security, and was then glassed by Max. Max threatens to send him to paradise, because he has two tickets, excellent guitar riff. I liked all of this.

The Conglomeration Segment

I found something out whilst watching this segment. I have something in common with my Jack Russell puppy Jane, we both love Mark Briscoe, she got all fired up, just watching him. Agh bless.

Kazuchika Oakda vs Kyle Fletcher Continental Crown

I loved this opening match, from its fast pace, the physicality being well timed, and the near falls, allowing every burst of energy from both men, to tell the story. Okada got the win with a low blow, and a rainmaker in the knick of time. This. Was fantastic.

Swerve Strickland Segment

Swerve Strickland last week signed a contract exstension, and as a reward for himself, he bought his childhood home, he showed us around, and told stories, about how he grew up. This. Was nice. It was like watching a backwards episode of Cribs, now. I wonder if it has a fire place.

Jamie Hayter vs Robyn Renegade

Yeah, this was, what it was. Jamie Hayter, beat. Robyn Renegade in a squash match. Saraya watched on.

Roderick Strong vs Hook FTW Championship

Hook vs Roderick Strong, for the FTW Championship at some point, oh go then AEW, if you must.

Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir

Jon Moxley, and. Marina Shafir walked from the backstage area, having decked people, they dumped into The Elite, and. Moxley praised Jack Perry, they then walked to the ring, and. Mox cut a promo that went like this. I hope you're watching Darby Allin. I want to kill you Darby Allin. And, well that's it.

Orange Cassidy Segment

Chris Jericho,as it turns out is pissed off with Orange Cassidy, for wrecking his £7.0000 dollar Suite 7 years ago, you know the one that made him look like a member of Liverpool 1996 FA Cup Final team. Cassidy will face Brian Keith on Collision this week.

Marieh May vs Nyla Rose AEW Womens Championship.

Marieh May, beat. Nyla Rose to retain her AEW Womens Championship, in a decent tv match.

Deonna Purrazzo Segment

Deonna Purrazzo said that she's having a reset, and will face Shida on Collision.

Mercedes Mone Segment

Mercedes Mone came out, and cut a promo on her opponent this Saturday. Hikaru shida, she humiliated her, and told her that, there's a price to pay, when you mess with Mone. Shida then showed up on the screen, she can't beat the ace, without Camille, in stepped the fake Adam Pearce. Christopher Daniels, said that Camille is banned from ringside, for their TBS Championship match at the PPV. Sayonara indeed.

Orange Cassidy Kyle O'reilly and Will Osperay vs The Pacpool Combat Club

Bryan Danielson joined the commentary desk for this match, and it was awesome, the physicality was off the charts, the matches within the match, sold the story of what was to come perfectly. The Pacpool Combat Club got the win. Danielson came down to celebrate with his friends, but he was attacked from behind, by. The Elite, who earlier in the evening said, that they would do everything they could, to help Jack win the AEW World Heavyweight Championship, Perry was stopped by Claudio, who then called out The Bucks, telling them to put their Championships on the line at All Out. Danielson took the mic, and said to perry, that everyone is sick of him, and he's going to kick his head in, no wait sorry, he said he's going to kick his f****** head in, that's better. Pac was then battering Osperay backstage, sending him a clear message, see on Saturday William. All of this was awesome. But what came next, is one of the best angles I have ever seen.

Hangman Adam Page and Swerve Strickland Contract Signing

I have been a wrestling fan for nearly over 30 years, and this is one of the best go home segments, that i've ever seen. Swerve Strickland was out first, but Hangman was a no show, they played his entrance music twice, but he showed on the big screen walking into Swerve's house, he cut an intense promo, on the importance of family, and the repocussions of life, which spells out an eye for an eye, he then proceeded to pour petrol in Swerve's property, he walked into the garden, he sat down in Swerve's dads chair, he sipped on some whiskey, and lit the match, and watched Swerve's house go up in flames. Swerve was beside himself, as he cried in tourment. The Anger from both is going to go off, and it will seap out of every bloodstained mark on the canvas this Saturday. A Steel Cage won't be able to hold them, this needs to be unsanctioned.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite

This. Was an exceptional piece of Pro Wrestling Broadcasting, excellent matches, and phenomanal go home segments. I loved this show.

This. Is the best Dynamite of the year, and an easy 10/10.







Wednesday, 4 September 2024

Top 5 AEW Moments

Intro

In the past 5 years, AEW has carved it self a niche in the market of Pro Wrestling. From epic debuts. Emotional shows, and moments, and movements that will stay with fans, far beyond the annual PPV Circle. What can I say, other than, this company, are the reason why I love waking up early on a Thirsday Morning. This is my top 5 AEW moments. So far.

5 it's Stiiiiiiiing

2020's winter is coming, was one hell of a show, from the title change, that saw Kenny Omega overthrow Jon Moxley, as the. World Heavyweight Championship. Wardlow continuing to make a name for himself, and of course, the return to wrestling, from a five year absence of Sting, this was a monumental moment, because Sting was back on the TNT network, for the first time in over nineteen years, and when we walk back through the anals of time, this very nearly didn't happen, due to an injury, that he suffered an injury match against Seth Rollins. It was like travelling back in time, to a more simpler time.

4 RIP Brodie Lee

On the 26th of December 2020, the world was saddened to hear of the news, that Brodie Lee had passed away. The following episode of Dynamite Storylines were dropped, as remembering a loved one took centre stage. The sight of Tony Khan hugging Negative one, is something that I will never forget. Enough said.

3 A Boom Becomes a Dragon

All Out 2021 is considered one the company's best ever PPV's, and if i'm being honest, I can see why, but it was what happened at the end of show that had the internet buzzing. Kenny Omega took to the mic, after he beat christian Cage for the World Heavyweight Championship, he said that anyone can come back, even if there dead, which was a reference, harpering back to his days in ROH, making his Being The Elite series, and the episode in question, featured a death that go on to become undisputed. Adam Cole, would walk out, the night before, he faced Kyle O'reilly, at NXT 36 Takeover in Orlando, but things were about to get interesting, because with seconds left of the PPV out walked. Bryan Danielson, and my fantasy booking brain went into overdrive.

2 Easter Eggs Turn Into Ice Cream Bars

The 1st Dance, was a groundbreaking success, from the formation being layed out bare, to the out crying of emotion, when an Ice Cream bar loving Muffin Chomper, made his return to the wrestling industry, that took so much from him. I think it's safe to say, that I'm a mark for Cm Punk.

All In London 2023 Announcement

It was the week after a controversial Wrestlemania, and the world was still recovering from what they had seen. WWE had shown it's hand, by giving fans a badly received end to night 2 of mania, and a poorly received Raw after Mania. A couple of days after this, it was AEW's turn to shake up the world, and, well they did. I woke up on a Thursday morning, I turned on the wrestling news from google, and my first thoughts screamed. NO WAY. AEW WAS RUNNING WEMBLEY STADIUM, NOT ARENA. STADIUM, my jaw hit the ground, and I thought, nah this can't be true, but it was. They were running Wembley, and I couldn't believe it. I don't care about the attendences, because it doesn't matter, because the only people that won hear, wear the fans. I've attended both outings so far.

 

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