Smackdown Review

Intro

With Crown Jewel, at the time of writing, just over an hour and a bit away, my excitement levels have dropped, because last night Indi Hartwell. Tegan Nox, and. Baron Corbin, were let go from thier contracts, this is the part of the industry that no one likes to talk about. Now I don't know the full story as to why this happened, but I can imagine it's the same old story, budget cuts. I have no words.

Nia Jax Segment.

I hated all of this. Nia came out, and gave a standard promo, her verbalage was predictable, everything she wants, she gets. And at Crown Jewel, she's going to beat The Mulletchaser, and humiliate her partner, The Human Oven, The Mulletchaser came out, and things got worse, her verbalage was hideous, and guess what she wants the belt as well. Tiffany Stratton came out, and at that point I was done, she gave her game plan away, promising to cash in on either lady, however I did like the fact that she mugged off The Mulletchaser, by saying that if she cashes in on her, she will get custody of The Human Oven. The Mulletchaser, then beat Tiffany in a flat TV Match, after, Tiffany clocked her one. This. Was. A letdown.

Kevin Owens Segment.

WWE. Then showed a video, that. Kevin Owens had sent in, he said that he doesn't want to fight Randy, because at Crown Jewel, he's going to hurt him. I liked all of this.

Pretty Deadly vs The Street Profits.

The Street Profits, beat. Pretty Deadly, in a flat, and boring tv Match, that offered absolutely nothing.

Naomi And Bayley vs Candace Lerae And Indi Hartwell.

Naomi, and. Bayley, beat. Candace Lerae, and. Indi Hartwell. In another flat, and boring TV Match. Considering the fact that this was a pre taped show. This would act as Indi's last match for the promotion. This Industry can be very cruel.

Roman Reigns Segment.

This. Was, by far the best thing on the show, and is one of the best moments The blue brand has produced all year. Roman, and. Big Jimmy Uso, came out. Jimmy wasted no time, and tried to reason with his Tribal chief, and get him to drop his beef with his brother Jey, because if he can, then so should Roman, because if they lose tomorrow night at Crown Jewel, then all this has been for nothing, and. Solo, and his crew, will reign. Roman took the mic from Jimmy, and out came Jey Uso, he entered through the fans, and his energy was palpable. He spoke from the heart, saying that he wants to get back at Solo, for how he has treated his family, because beneath the surface, nothing is fixed. He still hasn't recovered from the physical, emotional, and, mental abuse, that he was put through, at the hands of his cousin, and if he treats him like that again, during this go around, then he's out, because, now he's an equal, to the rest of his family. Roman has to now respect him, this leaves Roman to agree with his cousin, with one word. Yeet. Get your ones up guys, because the band is back together. This. Is better than the Oasis reunion.

The Motorcity Machine Gunns Segment.

Next Week The Motorcity Machine Gunns, will be on the Grayson Waller Effect. Theory, and. Waller got schooled here, and it was great to see.

Iyo Sky vs Piper Niven vs Lash Legend vs Bianca Belair.

Iyo Sky, beat. Piper Niven. Lash Legend, and. Bianca Belair, in a solid four way TV Match.

Cody Rhodes And Randy Orton vs Imperium.

Cody Rhodes, and. Randy Orton beat. Imperium. in a slick well worked TV Match. Kevin Owens, then came out, and attacked the pair in the aftermath. Allowing Gunther to choke him out as the show went off the air.

Overview Of WWE Smackdown.

This. Show was an uneven mix-bag, personally I liked elements of this broadcast, whilst other parts of the show stunk.

This Weeks Smackdown is high 6/10.

Top 5 Times Moments When Wrestling Went To Far.

Intro.

As most of you know I've been a wrestling fan, for nearly over thirty years, and to say that i've seen the good, and, the extremely ugly, is an understatement. From serious social issues, being handled with the subtlety of a sledgehammer, to storylines, that left me feeling sick. It's time to delve into the weird and wonderful people.

5 May Young Gives Birth To A Hand.

I don't know what to tell you guys. It was the attitude afterall. Whatever you do, don't google this. I don't want to be responsible, for paying for your therapy.

4 Claire Lynch.

I think if you mention this TNA storyline, to everyones favourite flat earther. AJ Styles. I think he might want to recoil in horror. I know how he feels, because this storylines gives me unwanted flashbacks, to how bad TNA's booking was at this time.

3 Lita's and Kane.

This is a whole mirage of all things that are wrong in wrestling. This is all just bad.

2 Dan Lambert In AEW.

This man is just disgusting. His Interactions with Brandi Rhodes in AEW, laidbare, an air of unwanted misogyny in Tony Khans promotion.

1 Vince Mcmahons many controversies.

Where do I begin with this guy, from the awful allegations, that have tainted his reputation, beyond repair, his consistant need, to be the focus of his own show, in the 2000's, to humiliating Ashley Messaro, in the worst way possible, to dominance that he has had over his own talent, to the point that some of them, have been manipulated into thinking he's a father figure, this man over the span of forty years, went too far, and beyond.

Top 5 Tag Team Matches

Intro

Earlier this week I asked the question, who is my favourite Tag Team ever? And after that I got thinking, what is the best tag team match ever, in my opinion. 

5 Edge And Christian vs The Hardyz WWF No Mercy 1999.

I love this match. Everytime I see it, I feel like i've gone back in time, to when I was twelve years old. This Match is a flawless look into how these teams reignited the releventcy of a stipulation that was becoming bastardised.

4 Chavo Guerro and Hernandez vs Kazarian and Christopher Daniels vs Kurt Angle and AJ Styles TNA Bound For Glory 2012.

If  the blood feud that was. Bobby Roode vs James Storm, and. Jeff Hardy vs Austin Aries, for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, were the centre piece of the this PPV, then this match stole the show in my opinion. Just pure magic.

3 The Uso's vs The New Day Hell In A Cell 2017.

This. Was. My favourite PPV match of 2017. These teams had undeniable chemistry, and on this night in early october 2017, it was on full display. I love this match.

2 The Young Bucks vs FTR AEW Dynamite April 2022.

This. Match was an insight into how to craft out a story in modern day Pro Wrestling with minimal ease. This. Match is simply put. Perfect.

1 Hangman Adam Page And Kenny Omega vs The Young Bucks AEW Revolution 2020.

If you've never seen this match, then I urge you to seek it out, because this is an all time classic, that needs your undevided attention. Enough said.

 

AEW Fright Night Dynamite Review 31.10.2024.

Intro.

I don't go in much on Halloween, usually I tend to sit around, and watch old Horror movies, which i'm a big fan of, and eat ludacris amounts of chocolate. But not this year. AEW have changed my normal routine, with Dynamite Fright Night. So gone is the Excorcist, and. Friday The 13th, is now a distant memory. And in it's place. Jon Moxley murdering people. God Bless Halloween.

Orange Cassidy Segment.

Orange Cassidy kicked off the show, by interrupting a Bcc video, that was captured after last weeks show. Cassidy praised the AEW locker room, calling them the future, but also giving them a stark warning, saying just how dangerous Jon Moxley is, he said that Jon doesn't need AEW, but. Orange does, he fires up, because he wants to stop Moxley, he went on to challenge him to a match, for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship, at. Full Gear. Cassidy told Mox, that he isn't hard to find. I liked all of this. Cassidy's cool and calm delivery was captivating, and slightly unnerving, at the same time.

Mercedes Mone Arrives.

Mercedes Mone, was seen showing up to the show, and was being interviewed by Renee Paquette, about Kamille's chances against Kris Statlander later on tonight. And she replied by saying, just look at her of course she's going to win, more on his later.

Adam Cole vs Buddy Matthews.

This. Was. Simply sublime. From both men creating a solid flow, in the early stages, this allowed the match to have time to breathe, as their mesh of styles created magic. The physicality was turned up to 9 on the dial, and it stayed their through to the final stages. Cole was taken out, after his ankle played up. Buddy got on the mic, and called him out causing, him to come back into the ring. What came next was good series of exchanges, that gave way for Adam to get the win. Both men shook hands at the end, the lights went out, and when they came back on. Malakai Black was standing in front of him. This Match was confirmed later on for next week. also those two Panama sunrises were sensational. I liked all of this. Adam cut a promo on Max in the aftermath.

Private Party segment.

Private Party, were given some advice from Christopher Daniels. I love this man, and this team. Because their my best mates.

Kyle Fletcher Segment.

I liked all of this. Kyle Fletcher, has turned himself, into a 1980's action movie villain, and I love it. He tried to call out Will Osperay, but he wasn't in attendance, instead out came a returning. Mark Davies, their promo dual was fantastic, from the act of betrayal, to the choices that Mark is going have to make in the future, the promise is exciting here.

Hangman Adam Segment.

I have no other words, other than, this man is extremely captivating, and his promo here, calling on his history with Jay White, was excellent.

Mox And His Crew Segment.

All of this was excellent. Jon Moxley, and his band of mercinaries came to the ring, he said that, one day Orange Cassidy, and the fans will understand, why they are doing this. Chuck Taylor was a distraction, and a deadweight, and all he was trying to do was open up Oranges eyes. He flipped reversed Oranges challenge, and challenged him instead, telling him, that when he faces him, he won't face him on the top of the mountain, he will face him in the valley to die. Yuta was used as a sacrificial lamb, but this was just a rouse, to call out Cassidy, it worked. Cassidy was beaten down. The Dark Order came out to even the numbers. Darby Allin came out, from the rafters, and took out Claudio Castagnoli. Top Flight also came out, along with Private Party. 

Private Party vs The Young Bucks AEW Tag Team Championships.

This. Was. Excellent. It had a differant kind of energy. The Match was fast paced from the outset, as the story of the Match unfolded. Isiah Cassidy was busted Open accidentally, by his Tag Team Partner Mark Qwen. The blood added drama to proceedings. Okada got involved, giving Qwen a piledriver on the stage. The movesets from both teams, were performed with ease, and the near falls were placed well, however the final exchanges, saw. Private Party get the win, and the belts. This. Was. A career defining moment taking place on national tv. The Bucks then vacated the building, after Postman Perry saw them shredding files. They left the arena, pissing off Christopher Daniels. Brandon Cutler was left behind, and was basically fed to the lions. Mox and his crew attacked Cutler, and. Daniels.

Jamie Hayter and Penelope Ford Segment.

I the only thing I have to say about this was. Just have the match already ladies.

Chris Jericho Segment.

I dispised this segment. Chris Jericho is a champion in our year of 2024, oh boy. God Bless you Mark Briscoe.

The Patriarchy Segment.

The Patriarchy said they will meet Hook next week.

Kamille vs Kris Statlander.

Kris Statlander, beat. Kamille, in a standard TV Match, and she was beaten down in the aftermath, by Mercedes Mone. This. Wasn't bad.

Swerve Strickland vs Shelton Benjamin.

I loved this. Both men showcased excellent chemistry, and the match was given time to breathe as a result, they played off of each others strengths. Swerve got the win with a stomp, and within seconds, the lights went out, and when they came back on. He came out. Bobby Lashley made his way to the stage. Bobby layed out Swerve, and. Nana, was taken out by MVP, as he proclaimed, that business has just picked up. This. Was. A sensational way to end this weeks broadcast.

Overview Of AEW Fright Night Dynamite.

This is one of the best episodes of Dynamite this year. The in-ring work flowed nicely, and the promos were sensational.

This Weeks Dynamite is a solid 9/10.

My Top Favourite Tag Teams Ever.

Intro.

HEY TAG TEAMS. Ok guys. I had to get my Butcher And The Blade reference out of the way, because if you know me, then, you know I love two things more than anything in life. Arsenal FC, and. Wrestling. Tag wrestling has a special place in my heart. The dynamics are special, and in some cases, they leave an endelible mark on my fandom, so here are some of my favourite Tag Teams.

5 The Outrunners.

I love these two. Truth Magnum, and. Turbo floyd, are simply 1980's perfection. Enough said.

4 Edge And Christian.

The WWF back in the late 1990's, and early 2000's, were enfused with Tag Team Wrestling. Edge And Christian, really wreaked of awesome, and as a 12 year old fan watching these guys, at that time in my life, was great, because me and my buddy Tim, would act like these two. I was Edge, and he was Christian. This is why they were so great. They didn't just have insane matches with The Hardy, and. The Dudley Boyz, they could also make you laugh, when you needed it most.

3 FTR.

From having class matches, to showing the world, that you can change your outlook, if you're not happy, with the current state you find yourself in. I love Dax, and. Cash.

2 The Uso's.

From setting the world alight with their matches against The New Day, to conquering, and fracturing the world, as part of The Bloodline. Their matches have never disapointed me.

1 The Young Bucks.

I've had the pleasure of watching these guys in person, their matches against FTR, are steller reminders, that Tag Team wrestling is an art form in its self. Their runs in ROH. NJPW, and. AEW are the stuff of legend. I'm an Elite Stan, and how they helped carve out the Hangman, and. Kenny Arch hasn't gone unnoticed. I love these guys.

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.