My Top 5 Modern Day wrestlers

Intro.

With, both. WWE, and. AEW, currently working their way through their own transitions. I thought this would be a good time, to take a look, at the best performers in the industry working today.

5 Drew Mcintyre.

Andrew Galloway, better known to WWE fans as Drew Mcintyre, is a veteran of the business, who has worked to garner his reputation, from being released by the company back in 2014, and working his way up the chain in Impact wrestling, to returning back to WWE, thriving in NXT, and leaving his own stamp on the main roster, becoming a multi-time champion. His rivalry with Cm Punk, has been WWE's best TV output this year, in my opinion, and their Hell In A Cell encounter from the Bad Blood PLE, is my WWE Match of the year. This. Man can do no wrong.

4 MJF.

I love this man, if we ever meet in real life, I think he would probably hate me, but then again, what would I expect. I mean it's Maxwell Jacob Freeman afterall. His Matches, against the likes of. Ricky Starks. Jon Moxley. Cm Punk, and. Kenny Omega, have been must appointment viewing, and his promos have been scaving, just ask Lexis King. Cm Punk, and. Darby Allin. Methanie anyone. Yikes.

3 Jon Moxley.

As it stands right now, Jon Moxleys favourite hobbies, are. Causing carnage, and murdering people, but if you rewind your mind back to the pandemic, and beyond, he carried my hope, and belief, as things got worse, during those times. Jon Moxley has carried AEW through some testing times, and choppy waters. This man gets my respect instantly.

2 Kenny Omega.

From helping Jon Moxley guide a company through the pandemic, to having outstanding matches, and moulding one of the best stories, to ever grace the wrestling world. This. Man, needs to take his flowers. I'm not a religous man, but. God bless you Kenny.

1 Cody Rhodes.

This man is the definition of passion, his believibility, and outright chemistry with the fans, is nothing more than exceptional. He's a one man industry changer, and whether you like him or not. Cody right now is the man.

Monday Night Raw Review 29.10.2024.

Intro.

With the nights drawing in, and the days getting colder. WWE is seeming to be getting hotter. This. Is. One of my favourite times of year, to be a wrestling fan. This Saturday It's Crown Jewel, a show that revels in fan delight, whilst the wider world looks on in disgust. If you want to watch the show, then watch the show. Everyone has their own opinions on these events, and i'm no differant. Sport washing is bad, but it's up to you, to decide how you proceed.

Superstars Seen showing Up.

The Judgement Day, and. Seth Rollins, were seen showing up to the arena, later on The Human Oven, was told by Adam Pearce, that he would be facing Damien Priest, in the main event. 

Jey Uso Segment.

I loved all of this. The fans giving Jey his flowers, is always a sight to be seen, as he entered throgh the fans. He runs through everything that has happened to him lately, guiding the fans through a yeetathon, he called out his brother Jimmy, and both men had a great promo dual. From Jeys hesistancy, to. Jimmy thanking him for turning up on Smackdown. Jey went through his achievements, but it doesn't topple being his his twin brother, and if he does reform with his brother, he doesn't want to be a sidekick, he wants to be the old Uso's. Solo and his new Bloodline attacked in the aftermath. But, it was Jimmy, and. Jey, who stood tall. Later on they would have meetings with Sami Zayn, this would act as an excellent episode long storythread, that was loaded with backstabbing easter eggs.

Sheamus vs Ludwig Kaiser.

Sheamus, beat. Ludwig Kaiser, in a solid match, that focused on their superb chemistry, and physicality. I liked all of this.

Rhea Ripley And Gunther Segments.

Rhea Ripley, and. Gunther, would then have, back to back segments, that focused on the same thing, their recent actions. I liked both of these segments.

Zelina Vega vs Ivy Nile.

Ivy Nile, beat. Zelina Vega, in a flat TV Match, that offered absolutely nothing.

Seth Rollins Segment.

I liked all of this. Seth came out, and said that he's on the hunt for a monster, and. Bronson Reed is that monster, because he's awoken something inside of him, that has been lost for some time. He's awoken, what he's capable of. Bronson then showed on the big screen, and told Seth, that if he wants a fight, he's in the car park of the arena. Both men, then engaged in a brawl, and. Seth took the worst of it, by taking a deathvalley driver through some well placed tables, near the equipment trucks.

R Truth Segment.

I''m just going to say, what I think, were all thinking. God Bless you R Truth. He stood up to The Miz, saying that he hopes The Wyatt Sick kill him, and he insulted Chad Gable, gaining great respect from The Alpha Academy. Whilst. The Miz, would go on to act like a big cry baby, leaving Karrion Kross to mop up his tears. ( Yeah I know that never happened, but it would be funny if it did.)

Tag Team Championship Final.

The War Raiders, beat. Rey Mysterio, and. Dragon Lee, and. The New day, in a storybased Match, that needed more time, because to me this felt a tad rushed. The New Day split is coming, and it's going to be emotional, if this story is your bag. Chad Gable got involved.

Damien Priest vs The Human Oven.

The Human Oven, beat. Damien Priest, in a nausiatingly bad TV Match, that was riddled with Shenanigans, from. The Judgement Day. The Oven, got the win, by roll up. Priest went balistic in the aftermath. I hated this Match.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw.

This Weeks Monday Night Raw, acted as a compulsive mix-bag, that had something for all. If you like The Bloodline, then the intrigue was there, and if you like, poor, to ok Matches, then WWE had you covered, what i'm trying to say is this. Enjoy, what you enjoy.

 This weeks Monday Night Raw is 7/10.

My Top 5 Favourite Modern Day NXT Stars.

 Intro.

Even though I'm not the biggest fan of the current day. NXT Product, since the days when. He Who Shall Not Be Named, revamped it from the dreary skull and bones, decour, to Refreshers factory explosion, that it later went on to become. The talent however, has remained consistant, and has helped give  HBK's reputation, the monicker of, the cooker, and booker of the year. Here's my top 5 Favourite Modern Day NXT Stars.

5 Tony D'angelo.

This character was an early favourite of mine, from The Refreshers factory era of the brand. I loved his vingnettes, and his in-ring performances have gotten a lot better over time.

4 Oba Femi.

This man is the future of the industry, his stature is immense, and his in-ring pressence, is very cool. I love this man.

3 Roxanne Perez.

Roxanne Perez, needs to be moved to the main roster, because she's that good.

2 Cora Jade.

Cora Jade, is another performer, who needs to be on the main roster, because she's that damn good.

1 Trick Williams.

Trick Williams, is a consistant force in NXT, and is a talent with a very high ceiling. I want him on the main roster, because the matches that he could have, will take my breath away.

WWE NXT Halloween Havoc Review 28.10.2024.

Intro.

As this time off year, draws the nights in, and the weather gets colder. NXT of late, hasn't been as a bad as what i thought it would be. Now, don't get me wrong. I have gone a bit cold on the NXT product of late, in terms of their TV product, but in the terms of PLE's they always deliver.

Gigi Dolon Hype Video.

Gigi Dolon, introduced the show, hosting the intro hype video, It's great to see her back.

Tony D'angelo vs Oba Femi NXT North American Championship.

The ring announcer couldn't even get a word out, because both men started, to produce the carnage. Awesome table spots, and ladders, getting used as impliments, and help from the family, leading to Tony to retain his belt, after he gave Oba a spinebuster through a table. This. Was, an excellent opening match, and I had a lot of fun watching it.

Lexis King Segment.

William Regal, said that he will help the man with drawn on side burns, and will be in his corner, when he faces his son on Tuesday.

Roxanne Perez And Cora Jade vs Giulia And Stephanie Vaquer.

Stephanie Vaquer, and. Giulia, beat. Roxanne Perez, and. Cora Jade. I loved this match. I felt that the flow it had, helped the match to have time to breathe. The physicality was solid, and all four ladies painted their art, on this canvas.

WWE Superstars Halloween Suprise.

WWE Superstars, then felt up The Boogeyman. Byron Saxtons face was a picture.

Cedric Alexander Jevon Edwards Segment.

Cedric Alexander, gave. Jevon Edwards some advice. They will face the Tag Team Champions on Tuesday. Nathan Frasier, and. Axiom answered back later on.

Busted Open Radio On NXT.

Dave LaGrecca, and. Bully Ray, from Busted Open Radio, were on hosting duties. I understand why they're divisive figures, but I like their back and forth, on. Busted Open. Ridge Holland then got in Bully Rays face later on. This was the second time on the broadcast. Tatum Paxley then scared the daylights out of. Booker T, when she appeared from Case, that Wendy Choo, trapped her in on NXT this week. Also. Vic Joseph's David S Pumpkins Costume was inspired.

Andre Chase vs Ridge Holland Ambulance.

I had a lot of fun watching this. This. Was. A stipulation led ride, that didn't disapoint. Ambulance matches, do what they say on the tin, there not technical masterpieces, what we got here was a weapon induced piece of work, as a steel chair, a kendo stick, and a stretcher, were all used to full effect. Holland got the win, after he put his former Chase U mentor in an ambulance, slamming the door on his education. Right i'm going to send in application.

Gauntlet Match Kelani Jordan vs Fatal Influence.

I thought this match fell flat. Kelani saw off. Jasmine Nix, and. Jacy Jayne, but she couldn't get over Fallon Henley, as she became the new NXT North American Championship. She then tried to cut a promo, but. Zaria came out and laid waste to all of Fatal Influence. This was her second appearance on the show, as she stared down Cora Jade, and. Roxanne Perez, after their loss.

Devils Playground Ethan Page vs Trick Williams NXT Championship.

I liked all of this, except the ending that is. The match was a fine run through, complete with good weapon spots, including. Ethan Page, getting turned into a human pumpkin, both men fighting in the fans. Ethan was landed onto nuts, and bolts. Both men had fun with steel steps. And. Trick Williams, was put through the announcers table. The final stages of the match, saw the near falls, land into place well, and both mens final exchanges, led to the finish, allowing Trick to retain his belt, and then it happened. Ridge Holland came out, and attacked Trick. Bully Ray came out to make the save. I hated the ending. Bully stood tall, this takes away the fact that Developmentees, were meant to be standing tall. Instead  this made Trick look stupid, needing help from a 50 plus year old veteran. What's the point in that.

Over Of WWE NXT Halloween Havoc.

Poor ending aside, this was a decent show, that I had a lot of fun watching. The in-ring work went from good, to, great, and the promise that has been placed on NXT, makes me feel excited for the developmental brands future.

NXT Halloween Havoc 2024 is a high 8/10.

AEW Collision Review 27.10.2024

Intro.

When the weekend comes around. I get a bit excited, because it means two things. The first is Premier League Football, and the second is wrestling. Weekend wrestling, unlike my beloved Arsenal FC, never fails to leave me feeling satisfied. Due to my day job. I haven't been able to do a Smackdown Review, in over two weeks, and you know what, it's been a nice change of pace, because sometimes in life, the quiet lane, knows what's best.

Footage From After Dynamite.

Chuck Taylors was seen being taken out of the ring on a stretcher. Orange Cassidy lost his cool, and took out his frustraions on Daniel Garcia. He will face Mox on Dynamite this Wednesday. I loved this as an opening to the show. Just brilliant.

Jay White vs Shane Taylor.

Jay White, beat. Shane Taylor, in a solid match. The big vs small dynamic, was a well woven story arch that sold the physicality. Jay hit big Shane with his bladerunner finisher, for the win, and then cut a promo, putting over Taylor, whilst rubbing salt into the skin of Hangman Adam Page, he challenged Hangman to a match at Full Gear, that was later on made official, by Tony Khan. I liked all of this.

Kyle Fletcher Segment.

Kyle Fletcher, told Lexi Nair that he's here on family business, keeping an eye on Ricochet, for Takeshista, whilst sporting his new haircut. Kyle Fletcher 1980's action star. He will meet Will on Wednesday.

Penelope Ford vs Robyn Renegade.

Penelope Ford, beat Robyn Renegade, in a flat TV match, that offered nothing. And was then called out by Jamie Hayter on the big screen, in the aftermath.

FTRunners Segment.

I'm head over heels in love with this team, their promo, had me howling with laughter, like it was 1987. The Outrunners, then beat MxM Collection in a fun TV match.

Nigel Mcguinness, Wheeler Yuta Segment.

This. Was. Excellent. I loved all of this. From Nigels calm expodition, acting like a school teacher, who was calmly trying to understand why a student has done something potentially very serious, to. Yuta becoming, a calm cadaver whilst explaining his actions, for why he nearly left his mentor with altering injuries. All of this was excellent. Well done to both men.

Ricochet vs Lio Rush.

Ricochet, beat. Lio Rush in solid match, that was a beat by beat, stylistic clash, left me wanting more. Ricochet, got the win by sending a clear message to Takeshista.

Harley Cameron Segment.

Ok i'm going to explain this in the style of a famous 1980's cartoon. Feel the magic, feel the roar Thunder Cameron is loose. Thunder. Thunder. Thunder. Thunder Cameron. Hooooooooooo. Thunder Rosa, said that she's going to smack the paint from off of her face next week. I liked this.

The Beast Mortas Segment.

The Kingdom had a very nice gift for The Beast Mortas, a sweet box selection. This was an attempt to get him on their side. Lexi Nair, ask before you take someone else's sweets. Manners little lady. Manners.

Ana Jay vs Viva Van.

Ana Jay, beat. Viva Van, in a solid TV Match, and was then called out by Marieh May, in the aftermath. I liked all of this.

FTR vs Rush and Dralistico.

I liked all of this. FTR are one of my favourite Tag Teams to watch, and this match was the perfect examplication for why. The Physicality was on point, the match was given plenty of time to breathe. FTR got the win, with a shatter machine. The Beast Mortas, then helped his team in a beatdown on Dax, and. Cash, that was until, their new mates. The Outrunners came to make the save, as the show ended, with all four men flexing, like it was 1988. 

Overview Of AEW Collision.

I had a lot of fun watching this weeks Collision, the in-ring work was solid, and the promos were decent.

This weeks AEW Collision is an enjoyable 7/10.

My Top 5 Jon Moxley Matches

Intro.

From being Ignored by a large corporation, to becoming the demented nuttcase he is today. Jon Moxley got me through the pandemic, and beyond, and has become a staple amongst fans, as he continnnnues to earn their respect.

5 Jon Moxley vs Hangman Adam Page Texas Death Match Revolution 2023.

In AEW Jon Moxley has become the stallwart for carnage, he's always been a company player, being there whenever he's been called upon, and on this night, he and Hangman Adam Page, didn't bring the house down, they created it in their image. A bloodstained canvas. I love this match.

4 Jon Moxley vs Chris Jericho Revolution 2020 AEW World Heavyweight Champion.

Even though I'm not the biggest Chris Jericho fan these days. I have to admit, he, and, Jon have great matches together, and this was one of them. It came at the right time, and was placed perfectly, as the build to the ppv ramped up, the excitement for the match grew, and it delivered. We love you Moxley, we do. We love Moxley, we do. We love you Moxley, we do, oh. Jon Moxley, we love you.

3 Jon Moxley vs MJF Full Gear 2022.

With the changing tides that AEW saw in 2022, there was one constant. Jon Moxley, his way of seeing what was working, and what wasn't, is something that I feel has gone unrecognised. MJF was on a speeding train, towards the AEW World Heavyweight championship, and to actions beyond Jons control, he took it upon himself to guide the company, through an incredibly troubling time. This, match was perfectly timed, and, a well executed piece of work.

2 Jon Moxley vs Kenny Omega AEW Dynamite Winter Is Coming 2020.

A changing of the guard was coming. Moxley had held the Championship since Febuary 2020, and his time at the top, was coming to an end, and. Kenny Omega, was on the rise, and his next step towards dominance, came when he had to topple the king, and that he did. Jon helped make this rivalry feel, visceral, and violent, before a move had been made, due to his promos, delving into the realm of believability. You add all of this together, and what do you get, well magic. Let's be honest.

1 Jon Moxley vs Wheeler Yuta AEW Rampage March 2022.

This. Is, by far the best Match Jon has ever had in AEW. If you haven't seen it, then I urge you to give it a watch, because this was gold.

My Top 5 AEW Championship.

Intro

Over its early five years. AEW has had some mind altering Championship Matches. Are a select few of my favourites.

 5 Will Osperay vs MJF AEW International Championship 2024 All In.

Ok. I'm going to sound a bit biased, because I was there, but this match was an excellent spectacle, and well worthy of its five star rating, from my idol. Big daddy Dave Meltzer. The physicality, and, storytelling, was off the chain, and I think I lost my voice twice, during this match.

4 MJF vs Adam Cole AEW All In 2023.

In a match that I dubbed. The Battle Of The Brochatchos, you could see the next four months worth of storytelling, being laid out in front of our very eyes. Even though that creative did fall by the wayside. This match acted as an interesting paradox. Their chemistry was palpable, as the stage was set, for something that UK fans wouldn't forget. I was also in attendance for this show, and I remember crying at the end, because I never thought I would ever be able to go to a big wrestling show, on these shores. This. Was. A perfect main event.

3 Jon Moxley vs Eddie Kingston Full Gear 2020.

As the way that the industry stood in 2020, the added art of Groteque in Pro Wrestling, had been given a new lease on life. AEW were not afraid to venture to places, that there counterparts in Stamford Conneticut, had distanced themselves from. This. Match, is the perfect example of bloodsoaked carnage, being turned into beauty, and served up to the masses.

2 Hangman Adam Page vs Kenny Omega Full Gear 2021.

What can I say about this match, that hasn't been said before, other than, this was a perfect way to cap off a two year story arch, well, as it turns out. I just did.

1 Bryan Danielson vs Swerve Strickland AEW World Heavyweight Championship AEW All In 2024.

If a matches final result, leaves me in a flood of tears at the end, then you know something special has unfolded. enough said.