Aew Collision Review 3.6.2024

Tony Schiavone Interviews Ftr

The Show kicked with an in ring interview, when. Tony Schiavone spoke to Ftr. I loved this segment. Cash Wheeler thanked the fans, whilst feeling the embarrassment of losing the Anarchy In The Arena match, against. The Elite, but he's not dead yet, because. The Elite would have to kill them, in order to stop them. Dax Harwood then took the mic, and from the strength of self doubt, he's asked himself, is all of this worth it, and his answer was yes, because he would give his all for the cause that is Aew, and everyone who works for the company, all of this was great, and Jack perry's promo afterwards, was simply excellent, he loves the company, so why is he trying to bring it down?

Roderick Strong vs Lio Rush

I liked this. From Matt Taven looking cold, in the middle of June. Lio giving a great showcase for himself, and. Roderick getting the win, with his End Of Heartache finishing move. He then went on the hunt for Tony Khan, in the only he knows how. Toooooony. I want a title match against Swerve, so he could go to Forbidden Door, and beat Will Osperay. Tony loved this idea, so he booked the match for this wednesdays edition of Dynamite. Mjf 's returning segment, and now this. Wednesday is starting to look tasty.

Daniel Garcia and Katsuyori Shibata vs The Workhorsemen

I'm going to be honest I was bored watching, until the final 3 minutes, that saw. JD Drake perform an awesome looking moonsault, and. Shibata putting Anthony Henry in a submission hold for the win. You could say this was a mix bag.

Stokeley Hathaway and Kris Statlander segment

Kris Statlander, and. Stokeley Hathaway, had some words for Willow Nightingale, she belongs in a bin, because she's trash. I used to really like you Stokeley. I know longer want to see you on my tv screen. Boo hss boo. Statlander is going to wreck some fools.

Thunder Rosa vs Reina Dorada

Even though this was over way to soon, in order for it to be taken seriously. I think it's great to see two of Mexico's greats, put their styles on show. Thunder Rosa got the win, and called out Deonna Purrazzo. I love watching Thunder Rosa work. And I think her ceiling is slowly starting to get higher again.

Cage Of Agony vs Danny Rose. Ricky Gee, and KM

Cage Of Agony, beat these jobbers in a predictable match, also in the words of Mr T. I pity the fools who mess with the Cage Of Agony sucker.

Toni Storm and Marieh May segment from Rampage

Ok. I have to admit it. the chin, tits and shoe line, did make me laugh, but making fun of Saraya's past, that includes accounts of domestic violence, should not be said for a cheap pop, because sensitive issues like this are no laughing matter. 

Claudio Castagnoli vs Johny TV

Claudio Castagnoli, beat. Johny TV in a solid fun match. I'm getting sensational Sherri vibes from Taya Valkarye.

Premier Athletes Vingnette

The Premier Athletes, are putting me to shame. There in the gym working out, and i'm on my second bag of more to share Haribo. Man I feel Guilty.

Lee Moriarty and Shane Taylor vs West Coast Wrecking Crew

Lee Moriarty, and. Shane Taylor, beat. The West Coast Wrecking Crew, in a standard tv match, but it was funny watching Antony Agogo, have a stairing contest with a child. 

The Iron Savages

Killswitch, then murdered the Iron Savages. God Bless you Killswitch, for getting these annoying idiots off of my tv screen.

Will Osperay vs Kyle O'reilly Aew International Championship

This. Was. One of the best tv matches of the year. In a market that keeps shifting the goal posts. Both men gave everything they had. From the slow start, that allowed the match to have time to breathe, so it could turn into a barnburner. This is the best that Kyle O'reilly has looked since joining Aew. Both men counteracting each others moveset was a joy to see, this allowed the final exchanges to remind me of 2016 ROH, in all the best ways possible. Will hit Kyle with the storm driver for the win. Swerve Strickland gave a pre recorded video message taking shots at both Will, and. The master of neck strong, to take the show off the air.

Aew Collision Overview

This. Was. A. Solid broadcast, and a great Sunday night treat. The in ring action went from, decent, to execllent, to brilliant, and as the summer heats up, these broadcasts are going to be very important.

Aew Collision is a solid 9/10.

 

Smackdown Review

Intro

With. WWE. Clash At The Castle, and. Aew. Forbidden Door, both falling within weeks of one another. This June is already shaping up to be a great month. And with. Money In The Bank, and . Aew All In at Wembley Stadium, ( a show in which I will be attending ) I think it's safe to say, that sometimes it's good to be a wrestling.

Queen Nia's Corination

All hail. All hail. Queen Nia, a you suck chant broke out. Nia lapped up the boos from the fans, and wasted no time in calling out the Womens Champion Bayley. The Role Model came out, but was swiftly decked from behind by. Piper Niven, and. Chelsea Green. Piper stood face to face with Jax, as her friend, the walking karen Chelsea Green, said that Piper would be champion before her. Jax laughed and told them, that she doesn't care who's champion, because she's going to eNialate whoever holds it. This pissed off Naomi in a backstage segment later on. Prompting Nick Aldis to them in a tag match, against Niven, and. Green, later on. I liked this.

Nick Aldis and AJ Styles Segment

Nick Aldis, had a meeting with AJ Styles. LA Knight wanted to know what it was about. He then said that he wants to be the next in line to face, the walking sale sign Logan Paul. Carmelo Hayes then stepped into shot, to continue his taunting party of Knight. I have to say. I like these two having little verbal words with each other, yeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaah.

Tomasso Ciampa vs Austin Theory

Tomasso Ciampa, beat. Austin Theory. In a story driven tv match. I love DIY, but this match didn't work for me. Theory, and. Waller, aren't long for this world as a team are they.

Apollo Crews vs Andrade

Apollo Crews, got fed to Andrade in a flat and boring tv match. I like Apollo Crews, and to see him get used like this, is just shameful in my opinion. The match was story driven to the point of no return, thanks to Angel being a devious little bastard. Apollo saw right through this, and went for him later on, whilst. Santos loved what he saw. ( i'm being sarcastic )

The Bloodline segments

There's a lot to unpack here so i'm going to marry it together. If I could describe The Bloodline in terms of music, that would be easy. Solo is being played by Dwayne like a puppet, so. Master Of Puppets by Metallica is appropriate, and with all the lies he's telling, and how he's becoming empowered from violence, both. Victimised, and. Lies Greed Misery, by. Linkin Park, would be good choices. This segment focused on Pauls worry from within the faction, and he thinks that Solo, has no direction, or stratergy, after hiring his own extended family, as mercinaries, as random acts of violence have become their new normal for the faction, getting off on the misery of others. This is very much like my favourite film. A Clockwork Orange, and. Solo is slowly becoming Alex Delarge, leading around his family, like a pack of droogs. Paul reminded Solo, that. Cody has to be weakened. Solo told him we are handling it. Paul asked who's we? Solo ordered the wiseman, to out and talk to Kevin Owens, who's music had started playing. Kevin came out, he told the fans that after last week. Randy Orton is at home recouperating, after his King Of The Ring Final match against Gunther. Paul Heyman came out, and spoke with worry, he agreed with the fans, because he also wants Roman back, because he can see the decay in front of eyes, he wants to talk to kevin, one on one, out of fear for the former Prizefighter. Paul put over, just how scary The Bloodline has become. KO fired back with passion, as Pauls concern fell on death ears, from a human aspect Heyman showed compassion, whilst the worry came through his voice, that made him sound like a child. KO stunned him, just to shut him up. Solo came out, with his gang, and the look on Pauls face said everything. KO stood alone, that was until The Street Profits showed up, to even the numbers. The Tag Match followed, and it was a lofi banger, that worked well in a tv setting. Ford, and. Dawkins, have great chemistry with the Tonga Boys, this was a well received piece of work. The Tonga boys have been portrayed perfectly, their menacing statues have been focused on, to within an inch of their life. Tama, and. Tonga got the win. More of this please.

Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair segment

Jade Cargill, and. Bianca Belair stood their ground, against. Indi Hartwell. Yeah, do one Indi.

Bayley and Naomi vs Chelsea Green and Piper Niven

Chelsea Green, and. Piper Niven beat. Bayley, and. Naomi in a well worked tv match. I want this feud to end quickly.

Aj Styles Fake Retirement segment

This. Was. A great segment. Mark Henry came out, and announced his retirement from the business. Corey Graves talked from the heart, about his experiences with Mark, and he had nothing but praise for him. Gallows, and. Anderson stood in his corner, to take their flowers. From fake tears, to him putting over the importance of family, he called out John Cena, he thanked John, but when the two celebrated together. Mark attacked John, putting an end to this faused excellent dream segment. Replace the name Mark Henry, and replace it with AJ Styles, and John Cena, with Cody Rhodes, and then you get what i'm aiming this at. The boy from Georgia has done good.

Overview Of Friday Night Smackdown

Going forward, the weekend reviews will be seperate, just so I can focus on the views, so with that said. I liked this edition of weekly tv. The Matches went from good to solid, and the promos stole the show.

This weeks Friday Night Smackdown is a decent 8/10.

Aew Dynamite Review 30.5.2024

Update

There's no intro this time, instead i've a blog update. Over the next few weeks there's going to loads of specialist content coming. From small lists, to my love of Pro Wrestling. This is because. I think it's time for me to open up a bit, and give you the reader a look into the mind of the writer.

C.E.O celebration segment

The show kicked off in the style of Cool And The Gang. Mercedes Mone celebrating her Championship win, come on. I liked this segment. She  laid into. Willow Nightingale verbally on the mic, and said, that she warned her about her so called friends, but, what came next, had me scratching my head thinking, oh well that's something, when Skye Blue showed up on the big screen, she showed the footage of when Mercedes got attacked, and revealed that it was her. It was her Mercedes. It was her all along. Skye then attacked mercedes from behind. Tony Khan then announced via Tony Schiavone, that. Mercedes will defend her belt against Skye, later on in the broadcast.

Swerve Strickland vs Killswitch

This. Was. A high on physicality chopfest, that both men gave their all in. Swerve got the win in this quickpaced opener. This was a co promotion match with The House Of The Dragon.

Jon Moxley segment

Ok. I'm convinced this man is crazy, but. I do respect this man, because he's the defintition of a fighting champion, he went on to beat. Rocky Romero in a solid hard hitting outing, that screamed. If you hit me, then I will hit you back harder.

TV Time With The Learning Tree Chris Jericho

I have to say. This wasn't unwatchable. I walked over to my dog Jane last night, and told her. I'm The Learning Tree, and she looked at me, with a facial expression, that said. You're an idiot, and i'm going to go and play with my beer bottle queaky toy. Tony Schiavone didn't give two f**** , as he couldn't hide his distain, Big Bill welcomed out his mentor, and he was on full annoying mode form here. He thanked fans for making his new t shirt the no1 sold item on Aewshop. com. I'm not going to buy that hideous shirt. He brought out Brian Keith, who did his best Rodney Dangerfield, by saying that Jericho gets no respect. He put over all of Chris's achievements, that got a shut the f*** up chant. He then showed his Oprah hand, you give him no respect, and you give him no respect. Big Bill then called Keith the bad apple. Jericho called out Hook. The chisled one walked out, to be stopped by Samoa Joe, he walked away with joe, because both men exist in their own time.

Stephanie Vraquer

Stephanie Vraquer is on her way to Aew, and I can't wait to see who she faces.

Damn It Don Callis

Damn It Don Callis was up next, and he had a contract for the Don Callis Family, for. Orange Cassidy, he came out. And flat out refused to join his Family, he ripped up the contract. This pissed off Don. Kris Statlander, and that no good. Stokeley Hathaway came out. Stokeley proclaimed his hatred for the piece of fruit, whilst Kris accepted the position for Cassidy. Trent Barretta then attacked Cassidy, and accepted the position, he put a beating on Cassidy, that would have a lasting impact into the main event. Statlander is in business for herself. It's official people.

Daniel Garcia segment

Daniel Garcia, then promised a heel turn, and called out Will Osperay, for a shot at his International Championship.

Mercedes Mone vs Skye Blue

Mercedes Mone, retained her TBS Championship against Skye Blue, in a solid tv match outing.

The Elite Segment

Were do I begin with this. Pressents Tournaments. Christopher Daniels, and. Adam Copeland being stripped of the TNT Championship. All of this was great. The Bucks gave Okada, a stunning looking Lambogini, and. Jack Perry, the TNT Championship. They told us that. Adam Copeland has been stripped of the belt. This pissed off Christopher Daniels. Who announced that Tony Khan has given him a new job. He's an evp, ( I think ) and if Perry wants a shot a shot at the belt, he's going to have to go through other competitors, when the tournament begins in two weeks time. With the final being at forbidden door, in a ladder match. The Acclaimed came out, to even the numbers. I liked this. And leaving the prospect of a ladder match, sounds great.

Casino Gauntlet Match

Will Osperay, beat. Jay White. Pac. Mistico. Shota Umano.Claudio Castagnoli. Lio Rush. Orange Cassidy, and. Hechicero. In a flawless gauntlet match. Will had a face to face with Swerve to end the show. In a holys*** moment. I need this match in my life. Just hook it to my veins.

Overview Of Aew Dynamite

I enjoyed this weeks Dynamite, even though it didn't feel like a show that comes hot off the heels, of a well received PPV, but. I enjoyed this.

This Weeks Dynamite is a solid 7/10.

 

 

Monday Night Raw Review 28.5.2024

superstars showing up

Liv Morgan, and. Becky Lynch were seen showing up to the venue.

Intro

With WWE's latest trip to Saudi Arabia, now just a memory in the rearview mirror of life. It's full speed ahead to Glasgow, and. Clash At The Castle. The Card is already starting to look good, and it's nowhere near completion, however. With the scottish fans on hand, the show is sure to be unforgettable.

Ludwig Kaiser Segment

Ludwig Kaiser opened up the show, standing in the centre of the ring, he welcomed his Imperium leader out to the ring. The fans chanted, we want Randy. Gunther spoke to the fans with class, and wasted no time in calling out Damien Priest, for a title shot at Summerslam. He said that he stepped in to give the Intercontinental Championship some prestige, and take it to new heights, whilst Priest took shortcuts. Priest came out, flanked by the rest of his Judgement Day Family. Priest told the ring General, that he cashed in his briefcase, after earning it in a ladder match, and if. Gunther wanted to be taught a lesson, but. Gunther rejected this, and told priest, that he will protect this industry. Priest put over Gunthers achievements. The Ic belt needed to have a breath of fresh air. And Gunther was that in every way. Priest touched on this. Drew Mcintyre came out, to keep this promotrain on the tracks. He continued to talk about Cm Punk, and the fact that he will be the new Heavyweight Champion, when WWE touches down in Glasgow, in just over three weeks time. He told Priest to keep his eye on the prize, and ignore his Judgement Day Family, and all of their mess ups. He took Priest on a trip through WWE's history of UK Champions, ( or lack their of ) and his achievements, he said that Priest doesn't know what he's in for when he walks out in Scotland. Drew told him how the fans will be rabid, whilst. Priest took jibes at Drews wife. Both men took shots at getting under each others skin. Braun Strowman beat Jd Mcdonagh in shenanigans filled match, he completely battered him, this, and the decention within The Judgement Day, were through storylines, that ran throughout the broadcast. The promotrain was a slog to get through, because the concept has been bastardised to death.

Liv Morgan Segment

Liv Morgan, told. Kathy Kelley, that she's got no regrets, after how she beat Becky on Saturday, more on her, and. The Human Oven Later.

Ricochet vs Ilja Dragunov

This. Was. Decent, until that walking bulldog. Bron Breakker came, and sphered Ricochet out of his wrestling boots. Bron, like me I think is a massive Blink 182 fan, because this pissed off Adam Pearce, whilst. The Bulldog, smiled like a Cheshire Cat.

Aewsome Truth Ice Cream Men

Miz, and. R Truth, were both loving some Van Halen, because their Ice Cream men. The New Day showed up, asking about title oppotunities. Karrion Kross showed up, and tried to tease a New Day seperation, which pissed off. Kofi Kingston, when. Kross aimed his olive branch to Xavier woods. AOP would then wreck The Crede Brothers, in a flat tv match.

Rey mysterio segment

Rey Mysterio, then cut a promo on Carlito, that probably left that apple chomping bastard thinking, ooh i'm so scared.

Sheamus Return Segment

Sheamus is back, and he's wasting no time in calling out Ludwig Kaiser, for his King Of The Ring loss, to. Gunther. He said that he's done with him, for running his mouth. Ludwig showed on the screen, and put the blame on the Irishman. This. Angered the Irish brawler, to the point that he hunted down the Imperium man. Ludwig caught him, and jumped him from behind. A fight broke out, both men brawled onto the stage. Officials had to seperate them. I liked all of this.

Kairi Sane vs Lyra Valkyria

Lyra Valkyria, beat. Kairi Sane, and. Iyo Sky then took out her anger, on an Ikea Lamp, what has that lamp ever done to her.

Rey Mysterio vs Carlito

Rey Mysterio, beat. Carlito, in a Judgement Day shenanigans led match. This. Was. A lot of fun.

Chad Gable segment and Otis vs Bronson Reed

Chad Gable, was backstage, berrating Tazawa, for not being in Saudi Arabia, and insulting Maxxine dupri. He then told Otis, that in order to get back in his good books, he would have to beat. Bronson Reed. Otis would go on to lose the match, that I dubbed. The Battle Of The Big Lads. Thanks to Chad Gable. Chad, then proceeded to humiliate him in the worst way possible. He took off his belt, and tried to whip him. Maxxine would stop him, and Sami zayn would come out, to take the stand against the bully, he would call him a small, weak, little man. Chad would attack Sami, and Otis would sell the look of confliction perfectly. He pulled Sami off from him, and he walked away with his tormentor. The fans were fully on the side of Otis. I liked all of this

Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark Segment

Shayna Baszler, and. Zoey Stark, were caught backstage dragging about being able to meet the tag champs. Alba Fyre, and. Isla Dawn took issue with this, and is Sonya Deville becoming a Manager? She told Shayna, and. Zoey in the words of Gren Day. Nobody likes them, everyone hates them, their all off without them, having fun.

Liv Morgan vs Becky Lynch WWE Womens Championship Steel Cage Match

I had a lot of fun watching this. The was filled  Judgement Day shenigans, and great physicality. The Human Oven came out, and accidentally had cage door fun. Braun found JD, and Liv eacaped for the win, when he got launched into the cage door by Braun Strowman, that hit Becky, and Liv just walked out, to retain her belt.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw

The big question that has come after this weeks Monday Night Raw is, what will the future of Becky Lynch look like? Her contract expires this Saturday. And she will be a free agent. I don't think that she's going anywhere, but if she did move to Aew, the match possibilities could be endless. Jamie Hayter. Thunder Rosa. Serena Deeb, and. Britt Baker could all be appeteising prospects.

This weeks Monday Night Raw is decent 7/10. 

Smacklillision Weekend Round Up PLE And PPV Edition

Intro

With Saudi Arabia, and. Las Vegas becoming the backdrop for this weekend. I have to say that i'm excited to see both. PLE, and. PPV Events. It's unsual that we get to events, and tv tapings next to one another, on the same weekend, and if i'm honest. I'm here for all of it, because in the words of The Offspring, in a good sense. Let The Bad Times Roll.

Smackdown

Superstars showing up

Randy orton. Tama Tonga. Nia Jax, and. Bianca Belair, were all seen showing up to the arena.

Bianca Belair vs Nia Jax Queen Of The Ring SemiFinal

I liked all of this. The match had a good flow to it, from. Nia wearing a crown, that looked like it had just come out from a giant christmas, to. Biancas knee injury being the main story selling point of the match, both ladies showcased great back and forth in ring work. Bianca put forward her feats of strength, by powerbombing Jax, however her strength would also be her downfall, as. Nia capitalised on this, after she failed to put her away with a kod. Jax got the win with her eNialator finisher, she then called out Lyra Valkyria, who was sat at ringside, by letting her know, that she has taken out her idols. Bianca then ran into Candace Lerae and Indi Hartwell backstage, whilst she was nursing her knee, and they acted like schoolyard bullies, but thankfully, enter stage left. Jade Cargill. Bianca. Indi, both of you, cut the s***. I can dream right.

The Grayson Waller Effect

I liked all of this. I'm not the biggest fan of Austin Theory, but he was used well here, he acted as a back up host, which made sense. They were supposed to bring out LA Knight, but outcame Carmelo Hayes. All three men trashed veterans of the business, like. Bobby Lashley, and. LA Knight. Knight came out, and put all three men to the verbal sword, and the fans loved it. The Street Profits came out, this brought on an impromptu six man tag match. That saw Knight and the profits get the win.

 Cody Rhodes Segment

I loved this segment. From the Saudi Arabian fans basking in the pressence of The American Nightmare. Logan Paul, not giving him time to speak, and the pair having an excellent promo dual. Logi stated that Yogi Bear is better than him at everything. Cody see's through Logans pasade, and calls him a liar, and a scared little boy, because he fears the fans will see him as a fraud. Cody asks him to show his spare brass knucks, so. Logan pulls in an official to check Cody over first, he's clean, but. Logan, well he wasn't clean, the found his spare set. Logan left whilst taunting the Undisputed Champion. Cody fired back, scolding Logan with fire, and passion. All of this was excellent.

Bayley vs Chelsea Green

Bayley, beat. Chelsea Green in a flat tv match. She got beaten down by Piper Niven in the aftermath.

AJ Styles segment

AJ Styles was seen in the office of the Smackdown GM, and he was asking for one more shot at Cody's belt. Nick said that he would keep this in mind, out of respect for AJ. And just like that, the whining cry baby has got what he wants.

The Bloodline Segment

A few weeks ago. I was going through Linkin Parks back catalogue, when news broke, that they could be reforming with a female singer, and when I got to their Living Things album. I started to think of The Bloodline, when I heard the track Lies Gread Misery, because it examplifies what the current state of the faction is all about. This segment was proof. It's clear that their heading to Survivor Series with this, and the ramifications will be wide spread.

Randy Orton vs Tama Tonga King Of The Ring SemiFinal

This. Was. A fast paced fun match. WWE's pressentation of Tama has been awesome, and tonight, seeing him walk down with the pyro going off, made me feel like I was watching a PLE main event. Randy may have got the win, with an RKO from out of nowhere, but the fact that he let Tama, take in a lot of offence, just goes to show what type of veteran he has become. Randy was beaten down in the aftermath, by. The Bloodline. That was until Kevin Owens came out to make the save, as the show went off the air.

WWE King And Queen Of The Ring

Stars show up

Logan Paul. Cody Rhodes. Randy Orton. Gunther. Nia Jax, and. Lyra Valkyria, were all seen showing up to the Stadium in Jeddah.

Becky Lynch vs Liv Morgan WWE Womens Championship

I liked all of this, from. Becky coming out looking like a French mime without the face paint, whilst. Liv came out cosplaying as Britney Spears, from the Oops I Did It again music video. Both ladies had a banger of an opening match, the physicality represented a fist fight in the early going, it then transitioned into barn burner, the nearfalls were perfectly timed. The Human Oven turned up, and wreaked havoc in the wrong way. He slid a chair Into the ring, for. Becky to use, but Liv got her hands on it, because Becky didn't see it. Liv hit her with her obLivion ddt, for the win, and just like that. Liv Morgan is our new WWE Womens Championship. Like I've said before. I liked all of this.

Chad Gable vs Bronson Reed vs Sami Zayn IC Championship

This. Felt. Special, from the start, the storythread kicked in when Chad kicked Maxine to the back, leaving just Otis by his side. Bronson Reed came out, looking like someone, who I wouldn't like to meet down a dark alley, on a wet night. Sami's entrance however was something else, the video that aired beforehand showcased differences in culture, and how Sami's background is no longer an issue for him coming over for these shows. WWE handled this well, as the panaramic shot captured Sami's entrance perfectly. The saudi Arabian fans were electric for this from the start, and their energy didn't let up once throughout this. This. Match ran through like a perfect triple threat match, the near falls, and the physicality, made for a saturday night treat, from the double ankle lock, to chad pulling one hell of a feat of strength, suplexing, both. Sami, and. Bronson with ease, to Otis clotheslining his coach, after Chad verbally berrated him. This allowed Sami to hit Bronson with a hellouva kick for the retention. This. Was. Excellent.

Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill segment

Bianca Belair, and. Jade Cargill were backstage, having retained their Tag Team Championships, against. Indi Hartwell, and. Candace Lerae. I watched the match before the main show, and let's just say. It wasn't much to write home about.

Nia Jax vs Lyra Valkyria Queen Of The Ring Womens Final

First things first. I'm a garafe, agh yes. Corey Graves people, the gift that keeps on giving. Both ladies gave everything they had, their chemistry was on point, and then it happened, the finish was lazy. Lyra tried to slam Nia, but. Jax hit her with her eNialator finisher. I hated this. The fans booed the finish, and I don't blame them. This brings up multiple problems, the first one. Her against Bayley which is now set for Summerslam, looks plain on paper, and the second one, Smackdown doesn't have a very deep womens roster, so the creative needs to have a plan, which could open a door of issues. Nia cut a promo afterwards, and she was heavily booed.

Mens King Of The Ring final Randy Orton vs Gunther

This. Was, my match of the night. The fans were firmly on Randy's side, which meant Gunther had to work hard to get them on side, and there lys the beauty of this match, the physicality at points were eye wincing, to the point that Randy's chest was made to look like roast ham. Randy, gave. Gunther three slams on the announcers, but this came to nothing, as. Gunther got the win after. Randy hit him with an RKO, allowing Gunther to roll him up. This. Was. Brilliant. His promo afterwards hit like a heelish assault to my senses. Yes I did see the botch, but it didn't ruin my enjoyment of the match.

HHH announcement

HHH then made an announcement. Drew Mcintyre has been medically cleared, and he will face Damien Priest, at. Clash At The Castle, for the. WWE Heavyweight Championship, when the WWE heads to Glasgow next month. I like this. I think this will be Drews crowning. And he thouroghly deserves his moment in the sun, or rain, lets be honest he's Scottish.

Cody Rhodes vs Logan Paul WWE Undisputed Championship

This. Was. A slow burner of a match, that when it going, turned into an excellent main event. It was a perfectly balanced blend of, cat'n mouse action, filled with heart, and passion, from. Cody smacking Logan with a bottle of Prime, to him eating a knuck sandwich to the stomach. Logans deceitful behavior pissed off the normally, cool and calm Michael Cole. Cody paid respect to his late dad, in a flurry mixture of Boxing, and. Wrestling, he gave Logan a Cody cutter on the announcers table. Logan did a viral coast to coast, putting Cody through the Saudi announcers table. Cody then kicked out of a frogsplash attempt. This brought the worst out in Logan, who tried to go to the brass knuck well again, but he was stopped by the special guest ring announcer. Ibrahim Al Hajjaj. Logan was heard asking him, who do you think you are, but it was cody who replied, by saying. Cody Rhodes. Bitch. He hit Logan with three Cross Rhodes, and that was all she wrote. Cody retained his WWE Undisputed Championship. This. Was. A great way to end the WWE aspect of the weekend, oh well it's now over to Las Vegas.

Aew Collision

Jon Moxley segment

I liked this. Jon walked out with his nromal swagger, but before he could even talk, out came. Damn It Don Callis. Don talked about their history, which is laced in blood, and asked him to not go ahead with the match, his promo was decent, and it was the perfect fodder for Mox to attack him, only for Takeshista to turn the table on Mox, by attacking him, and going for his arm, by trapping it in a steelchair, and jumping on it. This. Was. A great segment, and it bled perfectly into the first match, when. Claudio Castagnoli came out to make the save.

Will Osperay Promo

I don't have a lot to say about this other, this was bloodsoaked brilliance.

Claudio Castagnoli. Daniel Garcia,and a mystery vs The Rightgeous and Lance Archer

This. Was. A real treat. Claudio Castagnoli, and. Daniel Garcia's mystery partner turned out to be, none other than. NJPW's Hiroshi Tanahashi. The match was a lot of fun. Tanahashi in Aew is always a pleasure to see on North American shores, he got the win for his team, as things start to look up for team Aew.

The Elite Segment

I loved this segment, because everyone. The Elite are not heel p*****, their genuinely nice guys, and. Team Aew, are very ungrateful. Nice shoes though lads. Man those fans looked pleased as punch to meet. The Bucks.

Lucha Bros vs The Gunns

I had fun watching this, from the mini Lucha's coming out with their dads, to the good eb and flow, that helped the match, embrace its physicality. The Lucha Bros got the win. Their Trios match will be decent against. The Bang Bang Gang for the belts should bang.

The Learning Tree Segment

The only thing that I took away from this was. Big Bill has faced terrible adversity, over the years, whilst Jericho has the boring in ring style of a slug, oh no, oh no. BRIAN KEITH NOOOOOOOOOOOOO. STAY AWAY FROM THE JERICHO MID CARD VORTEX. Patrick it's to late. I know brain. I know.

Kyle O'reilly vs KM

Kyle O'reilly, beat. Kommander m*********** in a flat tv squash match.

Willow Nightingale Segment

I liked this segment. Willow talked with passion, fire, and grace. From her personal story, to, her wanting to make Mercedes Mone, wish that she stayed at home, by proving that she's the better woman. I loved this.

Lexi Nair interviews Trent Barretta

Lexi Nair, interviewed. Trent Barretta. All he wants to get out of the match on Sunday is this, he wants the world to see. Orange Cassidy the same way he does. Rocky Romero showed up, and offered Trent an olive branch, but. Trent was not Interested.

4 Way Tag Match

Buddy Matthews and Brody King, beat. The Acclaimed. Infantry, and. The Gates Of Agony. In a fairly flat 4 way match. But it's the aftermath that was excellent. Adam Copeland showed up the big screen. He took on the role of old man storyteller, which delved into some excellent promise, that was executed perfectly.

Timeless Toni Storm segment and more

Toni Storm cut a promo on Serena Deeb, that left a well delivered, nasty taste in my mouth. Her Prodige. Mariah May, then beat. Leyla Hirsch in a boring match. Lexi Nair interviewed Serena Deeb, in which she counteracted what Toni said Perfectly. please put the strap on Deeb this Sunday.

Bryan Danielson and Ftr vs Team TNA

I had a great time watching this on a sunny and rainy sunday morning. Satnam Singh Manhandling Dax Harwood was a sight to be seen. Sunjay Dutt holding all of that green, had me thinking. what do Team TNA, have in common with one of my favourite Bands ever ACDC? They like to let the money talk. Team Aew tried to chop down the big tree, that is Satnam Singh. Danielson hit Jarrett with a bopsycho knee, after. Ftr hit him with a shatter machine for the win. But afterwards, was when Ftr's passion came out. Cash wheeler spoke to the fans about when they first arrived in Aew, he spoke about his love for this company, and how he will die on the Aew hill. Whilst Dax said that he takes pride, in being others escapism, because he can play the role of the hero. I think we can all agree, that the wrestling world is better off with Aew in it.

Aew Double Or Nothing 2024

Will Osperay vs Roderick Strong Aew International Championship

This. Was. A quickpaced match from the outset, the physicality was great, and both men brought out success in each other, with fantastic back and forth. The Kingdom tried to get involved, so Osperay hit them with an aerial assault. Wardlow tried to get involved, but he was stopped. Roderick gave Will, a mini chopfest. The exchanges were fluent. Damn It Don Callis stepped in, and told Will to put him away with the tigerdriver, because he's already on his all way to the hospital, but. Wills common sense came to light, and he backed out. And got the win with his storm breaker finisher. I liked all of this.

Adam Cole segment

Then came the segment of the night, because it's the only one. Adam Cole returned to Aew, even though he's not fully medically cleared. It's just great to see him. He cut a promo on how Nevada sucks, he spoke about how he's been through hell, over the past couple of years, and, to quote one of my favourite bands Slipknot. We have a devil inside us. The lights went out in arena. A film played out, showcasing a hallway, that led into a room, filled with merch, and a ripped friends photo. Then it happened. Mjf returned looking like a chisled 2002 HHH, this was awesome. His Return was excellent, he's back, and my god it's great. He's now pushed on by hate, which means no more friendships, no more brochatcho's, and no more kangaroo kicks, he name checked he who shall not be named, whilst announcing that he's resigned with Aew, and he doesn't plan on f****** leaving anytime soon. Daddy's back, and he's even more pissed off than ever. I loved all of this.

The Bang Bang Gang vs Death Triangle Aew Trios Championship

I liked this. The Match felt a bit two quick for my liking, both teams got their move sets. In what was a packed match. Penta, and Fenix, both going airbourne. Both teams had great, physical exchanges, but it was to late, when the returning Juice Robinson, caused a distraction, so the Gang could have some golden bat fun. Jay white hit Pac with his bladerunner finisher for the win.

Timeless Toni Storm vs Serena Deeb Aew Womens Championship

This. Is. The best Timeless Toni Storm has looked, since the reinvention of her Character. Her match last night with Serena Deeb, was excellent, her pairing with Deeb was a clever piece of booking, and both ladies showed good chemistry, which allowed the match to have time to breathe, and give focus to the story of the match. Which was cheating not being allowed to prevail. Storm got the win, after hitting Deeb with a panama sunset, and a piledriver. I liked all of this. I'm gutted that one of my faves Serena didn't get the win.

Orange Cassidy vs Trent Berretta

I enjoyed all of this. Cassidy playing mindgames with Trent, by doing a fake walk out, coming out to his old Pixies, were is my mind entrance was a nice touch, and the match, was better than what I thought it had any right to be. Trent didn't break a sweat in the early going, as he tormented Orange, but. Cassidy fired back with a never say die attitude, but it was short lived, when he took a piledriver on the ring apron. Both men counteracted each others moveset perfectly. Cassidy got the win by roll up. Trent just walked off, like a big cry baby in the aftermath. Not even Rocky Romero could get through to him. Take a hint Rocky mate, he's lost to the darkside now, he wants to eat. Darth Vaders cookies.

Hook vs Chris Jericho vs Shibata Ftw Championship

Normally I would be, at this point screaming for Chris Jericho to go away, but this was actually watchable. From dice spots. shibata. Hook, and. Jericho all taking bumps on them, ouch lego comes to my mind. Jericho got battered with a kendo stick. Shibata performed a deathrider on Hook, that landed on Jericho, who was positioned on a table, that refused to break. Chris was then drop kicked through a table by Shibata. Big Bill broke up a submission hold, and then ate some table himself, thanks to Hook, a hooded figure came out to help Jericho, he had some trash can fun with shibata. Chris gave Hook a judas effect, but pinned Shibata for the win.

Jon Moxley vs Konosuke Takeshista IWGP Championship No1 Contenders match

This. Was. A lofi burner, that gravitated into a match of the night contender, complete with. Fists. Headbutts. Eye Gauges. Submission holds, and a healthy dosage of. German Suplexes. Moxley got the win with a chair stomp, that led into a deathrider. I can understand why. NJPW, would be hesitant to not allow a western world promotion, have one of their titles be defended on American soil. But on a whole, this was great, it's just a shame that it wasn't for the main belt, thanks to interpromotional politics. Damn Don Callis has a lot to answer doesn't he.

Barbwire Steel Cage Match Adam Copeland vs Malakai Black

What came next, was a bloodsoaked physical war with shades of the attitude era. From Copeland walking out to South Of Heaven, by one of my favourite bands. Slayer, to the new Brood logo appearing on the tron. Malakai was the first to taste his own crimson, when. Copeland scraped Barbwire into his face. Copeland had the threat of getting his eye gauged out to give him nightmares. Malakai Black took on the role of Negan from the Walking Dead. wielding a barbwire baseball bat. like a menace, he then powerbombed Copeland through a table. Adam then did the unthinkadle, he jumped off the top of the cage, putting. Black through a table, with an elbow drop, and landing awkwardly in the process. Black was wrapped in barbwire at that moment. The fight was taken to the outside, when. Malakai kicked Adam out of the cage. The rest of The House Of Black came out, and played possum. teasing being on the side Copelands, but choosing their overarching leader, and attacking Copeland, they brought him back into the cage, and were about to sacrifice him, that was until the lights started to flicker Black and Red, only for in 2024. Gangrel to come up from the under the ring canvas, and help his old friend to get the win with a sphere, and take a kick to the face from Black for his troubles. For my money this in my top 3 matches of the weekend. I loved this.

Willow Nightingale vs Mercedes Mone TBS Championship

This Kicked off a triple header of main events, to varying results. I thought this was worth the wait. The Build felt like a bit of a mix bag. But that gave way for both ladies to go beyond their realms of comfort, and deliver something that was a crowd pleaser. Mercedes had an entrance, that delved into the positive side of feminism, to her being played out to the ring by, a drum band cosplaying as Levar Burton, from. Star Trek Next Generation. The physicality was laid bare by both ladies. Mercedes got the win, and. Willow was left crushed, but what was worse. She was betrayed by her friends. Stokeley Hathaway, and. Kris Statlander. I used to have a lot of time for Stokeley Hathaway. He's now off of my Christmas card list. If I had one that is. And as for that Alien Statlander. Let's wait and see.

Swerve Strickland vs Christian Cage Aew World Heavyweight Championship

Even though I enjoyed the match. I do feel that it didn't live to the blood feud moniker, that it set for itself. The action flowed nicely, but as a whole it failed to lift off. Swerve retained, after a set of solid run through of sequences.

Anarchy In The Arena

Then what came next, could only be described as the s*** hitting the fan. In the best way positive.  I mean, where do I beging, because this was f****** insanity peppers times by a hundred. Team Aew vs The Elite. This was, fiery, bloodsoaked, chaos from the start. It was 30 minutes of manic fun. From the battle of the theme music, which paved the way for a truth to be revealed. It costs a lot of money to get the rights to play Europe's final countdown. This acted like Singin In The Rain in A Clockwork Orange, as it worked to soundtrack the early stages of the violence. This was an arena wide fight, shot on a four way camera shot, used to keep viewers in the loop. Jack Perry tried to commit murder, after running into Darby Allin with a bus. He took a dunking into an ice bath before this Dax, and. Danielson, both got busted open. Darby Allin proved that he's unkillable as he walked back into the arena. The Bucks put him down their elevator. Their was plenty of poker chip call backs. All of this led to a TK driver to Danielson. The Elite took out Ftr, with table spots. Jack Perry showed up again, and took his anger out on Tony Khan. He dragged Tony out to the stage, were he was met by a firestarter, twisted firestarter. Darby Allin, complete with a flame thrower. He set Jack on fire, and let him cook, like prime BBQ. Darby then kicked Okada in the yam bags, and gave him a coffin drop, but this was stopped by The Bucks. Darby was tied up. Matt hit Dax with an exploding steelchair. Okada then had his own rainmaker party, with a thumbtack glove, and thumbtack trainers. The Elite would hang Darby upside down, and he was subjected to multiple superkicks. Danielson wanted a tack shoe, so he had fun with one. The near falls were well created, and they made sense to the violence. Danielson then took an EVP trigger, and this would be the downfall of the match. Jack Perry put Danielson away a knee to the face. All of this was crazy.

Overview Of The Weekend

With the tv of both company's remaining steady, the focus was put on the PPV. PLE's. Both delivered, and with Aew, now five years old, the company has built a fanbase on the grounds of differances of the industry, whilst WWE's creative started to stall, and crumble. Even though HHH, has brought them back to prominence. I feel both Company's are making the industry better, at a time when the fanbase are more split than ever.

Both tv shows are a solid 7/10

WWE King And Queen Of The Ring is a good 8/10.

And Aew Double Or Nothing is a high 9/10.

Aew Dynamite Review 23.5.2024

Intro

With both major North American wrestling company's, putting their best foot forward, ahead of this weekends PLE, and. PPV events, it seems to me that sensible booking decisions, are bringing in a sense of normalsy, in a world were TV ratings, age demographics, and having no media skills, when it comes to press conferences, even though Aew handle themselves better in those situations. ( well sometimes ) I think press copnferences should be more fanbased, however. I feel that fans should ask questions that challenge the higher ups, because if you give them interesting questions, then you'll get interesting answers. I can't wait to watch both shows this weekend.

Opening segment

The opening credits got a bit of a make over, thanks to. Furiosa A Mad Max Story, as a lifelong cult film, and. Science Fiction fan. I really want to see this film.

Orange Cassidy and Will Osperay vs Roderick strong and Trent Barretta

I liked all of this, the match had a good eb and flow to it, and acted as a glimpse into sundays window. The counteractions were great. It was induced with fun, and chaos, from. The Kingdom getting involved, to. Wardlow taking out Osperay. Roderick hit him with his End Of Heartache finisher for the win. The Kingdom took out Cassidy and Osperay. Roderick attacked Will, by busting him open with his International Championship, to end the segment.

The Elite Segment

By orders of the peaky Elite. Darby Allin Is Banned from the arena in Jacksonville. Nice shoes though boys, were can I get a pair of them in size 17. Look i'm a big tall guy, with large boats, deal with it.

The Bang Bang Gang Segment

The Bang Bang Gang came out, and wasted no time in calling out Pac, for getting involved in their business, they basically acted like the high school bullies, but they failed to imtimidate the bastard, because he showed up on the big screen, and told them that, he's not here by himself. Penta. Fenix, and. Pac came out. Death Triangle are reunited, and it feels so good. They put a beating on the gang, and challenged them to put their trios belts on the line, this Sunday. They later on accepted, and the match was made official later on.

Katsuyori Shibata vs Hook vs Brian Keith

This. Was. A solid outing by all three men, the only downside. Chris Jericho on Commentary. The in ring work was decent, but the finish left more to desired. Both. Hook, and. Shibata, put. Brian Keith in a double submission. Jericho took to the mic afterwards, and basked in the fans hatetred of him, his promo was flat, boring, and just confirms what I think of him. I just want him to go away.

Willow Nightingale Promo Video

I liked all of this. It's so great to see Willow get her flowers. Her match with Mercedes is one of my matches of weekend, and I can't wait to see it.

Konosuke Takeshista vs Matt Sydal

Konosuke Takeshista, beat. Matt Sydal, in a flat TV match, and at this point i started thinking, what is Matt Sydal? is he a main event talent. No. Is he a solid hand? Yes. Do I like what Aew are doing with him? No. I don't think this a good way to use him. Jon Moxley came out, he hit Takeshista with with a microphone, and said that he will see him on Sunday. This. Was. A mix bag.

Swerve Strickland vs Nick Wayne

I had a lot of fun watching this, from. Nick wayne getting whipped by Swerve. He took a top rope stomp from the champ, and swerve's counteractions were on point, he picked up the win with his house call finisher, and the chaos begin. Christian Cage and his patriarchy family came. Killswitch attacked Swerve, but Swerve thought back, without Cage seeing it. Cage legged it backstage, and ran to his parked car, he tried to getaway, but he was stopped by, a returning Prince Nana. Swerve caught Cage, and the two had a fun battle on top of Cage's car. I loved this. Cage ran off, after nearly being given a steelchair concerto. If you didn't laugh at the chase, then like Bart Simpson, you have no soul.

Malakai Black vs Kyle O'reilly

This. Was. Another solid match, with great back and forth. Malakai got the win, with his. The End kick finisher. And then I got in a time portal, and went back to 1998. The lights flickered with red light, and. Black was covered from head to toe, in red blood. Adam Copeland then gave Malakai, a warning from the entrance screen, telling him, to be careful what he wishes for. I love reminders of my childhood. And Slayer.

Timeless Toni Storm and Marieh May vs The Outcasts

This was an enjoyable match. I had a lot of fun watching this. From the outcasts great team work, the physicality being performed at a solid pace, to. Toni Storm laughing like Nelson Muntz at Saraya, to her getting the win, after a great final flurry. Serena Deeb then attacked her from behind, attacking her with a shoe, trapping her under a chair, and putting her in a submission hold, referees came out to seperate them, to end the segment. I want Deeb to get the win on Sunday.

Bryan Danielson vs Satnam Singh

Ok, their is a lot to unfold here, so let's get into it. This. Was Perfect. The big vs small dynamic worked well here, Bryan gave Satnam the time to become dominant, and. Danielson got in his licks, and had Singh beaten, that was until. Team TNA broke up the move, causing a dq finish. A fight broke out. Singh stopped a guitar shot with his fist, The Elite come out. Danielson gets jumped by Jack Perry. Okada gives him a rainmaker. The Elite uncover a table, that was positioned off the rampway, but then came the moment of the night. A large white car shows up on screen, and a returning Tony Khan, was seen dropping off Darby Allin, complete with a flame thrower, yeah that's right a f****** flame thrower, to scare off The Elite, they tried to fight back, but. Nick was the one who took the table bump to end the show.

Overview Of Aew Dynamite

A man getting busted open with a belt, a bloodbath, and a firestarter, twisted firestarter, roaming around with a flame thrower. This Has to be one of the craziest episodes of Dynamite, that I have ever seen, and I loved it. Also two men thought on top off a car.

This weeks Aew Dynamite is a solid 8/10.

 

Monday Night Raw Review 20.5.2024

Intro

As Jeddah Saudia arabia starts to beckon, and the line up is looking great. I think. don't get me wrong, the politics behind these shows are horrically awful. I don't think it's ok, to shame fans, who can't see their favourites all year round. You can choose who runs your country, but you can't choose how they run it. I know that's a controversial statement, but. It's true.

Superstars show up

Iyo Sky. Lyra Valkyria. Gunther, and. Jey Uso, were all seen showing up to the arena in Greensboro North Carolina. Iyo would get her own promo video later on.

Sami Zayn and Chad Gable segment and match

Sami Zayn started off the show, he came out and spoke to the fans. Sami  spoke about his issues, that can be described in two words. Issue 1. Chad Gable. Manipulative, and issue 2. Destructive. Bronson Reed. Sami spoke from the heart, as he bets on himself, because, he will still be intercontinental champion after Saturday. Chad Gable came out, acting like a fake positive marta, he puts down his faction, which allows Sami the time to ask them a question, who long will it take for these two, to wake up, and realise what he's like. Sami then challenged him to an impromptu match. I had a lot of fun watching this, at 6.30 am. The main story of the match, was the fracturing of The Alpha Academy. Chad Kicked Maxine, and. Tazawa out from ringside, after they refused to help him cheat. The physicality ended up being a back up dancer to the storyline of the match. Otis ended being the deciding factor in the match. Chad slapped into reality, as Master Gable got the win, with a awesome looking Chaos Theory. I love heel Chad Gable. This Man is a saint. poor Otis. Listen to Sami mate, he's got some great advice to give.

Bron Breakker vs Kale Dixon

Bron Breakker wrecked Kale Dixon, that's it. This had me barking like Pat Mcafe. My dog Jane must've been thinking, what the hell is going on upstairs.

Lyra Valkyria vs Iyo Sky Queen Of The Ring Semi Final

The match started out a bit clunky, but after those issues were ironed out, both ladies had a decent match. Lyra got the win with sunset roll up. She's now in the final on Saturday. Her interview afterwards showed her with a nice happy glow, whilst. Iyo was pissed off, you love to see it. Lyra later on ate a knuckle sandwich, courtesy of Liv Morgan.

Awesome Truth Segment

New Catch republic didn't look very impressed with R Truths jokes. He told The Miz, that Andre The Giant will be helping later on. Oh R Truth will you ever learn.

Gunther Empty Arena Segment

Gunther cut a promo in an empty arena, putting shame on Jey Uso. I liked all of this. Ludwig Kaiser feels the same about Jey.

Carlito and The Judgement Day

Carlito was hiding out in The Judgement Days clubhouse, after he attacked Cruise Del Toro from the Lwo. Priest told said, that the apple chomping bastard, must pay his way. This Would backfire later on thanks to Braun strowman, when JD and Finn lost to Awesome Truth. I think JD is going to be slaughtered next week.

Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan segment

I wasn't a fan of this, it, just felt off, and didn't get to the point quick enough. The Pair had a standard promo dual, that delved into their past, from Liv talking about Beckys self indulgence. Becky counteracted this perfect, by going through her achievements, and how she has paved the way for equality in this industry. Becky challenges her to a fight, there and then, but. Liv backs out, because she's going to wait until Saturday. Yeah, this wasn't great, was it.

Fatal 4 Way Match

Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark, beat. Maxine Dupri, and. Ivy Nile. Katana Chance, and. Kayden Karter, and. Dakota Kai, and. Kairi Sane. In a match that started clunky, and unfortunately, never recovered. This. Was a real letdown.

Drew Mcintyre Segment

Oh thank you Drew Mcintyre, for saving us from this drab edition of. Monday Night Raw. He told Priest to keep his eyes on the prize. Clash At The Castle is going to be decent isn't it.

Jey Uso vs Gunther King Of The Ring Semi Final

I liked all of this main event, the physicality was solid, their chemistry was excellent, and Jeys walk through entrance shot was awesome. Gunther maintained his power through out the match, and got the win, by choking Uso out.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw

I'm going to be honest. I wasn't that infused with this week's Raw. It just felt mid, the promos ranged from good to bad, and the in ring action went the same way. Maybe it's just me, being a grumpy old 36 year old, but I thought this was very mid.

This weeks Raw is a mid 6/10.