How Wrestling Made Me Feel Like Myself.

Warning.

Just a heads up guys I will be discussing themes, like, bullying, and, suicide, reader discretion is advised.

School Days.

My teen years is something that I like to talk about in a joking sense, but these days, were quite trying. There's a reason why I will always stand for fairness, in everything that I do in my life. My friends were bullied badly, to the of near suicide. As a wrestling fan, I would use, watching my favourite stars, as a coping strategy. Music also helped, however this wasn't always the case, because they were my friends, I was also bullied. This would come at a time, when the WWE wasn't perticually cool, so we were basically outcasts, which made us easy targets. Even though mine was mental, and not physical. I hated how I was treated, to the point, that I thought. I wish I had a gun, and what I would do with it. So one Monday after school. I went to my friends house, and I opened up about everything that was going on. I went round to my friends house to watch that years Survivor Series,  the night after he had ordered it  on Sky Box Office, but it turned into a cryfest, but it was important, because that event, especially the main event, saved my life. And it taught me a very valuble lesson, if you're going through something bad, to the point, that your forced to question yourself in a negative light, just remember. Like one of my childhood heroes Shawn Michaels, you can get through anything.

Big Dreams And Even Bigger Arseholes.

As I got older, my fandom reached new heights. I found the same issues would resurface, this time I was in my early thirties, and my work life was nowhere were I wanted it to be. I was taking things from people that I shouldn't, and it's only now, when I look back on things. I see it for what It really was. Bullying, and it was coming from my bosses. This started to become even more amplified, and I felt there was nothing I could do, because who was going to listen to me, a sorry weak wrestling fan. I would get home, and was able to lose myself, by watching my favourite shows. WWE NXT. AEW Dynamite, and. WWE Friday Night Smackdown, and my problems would go away, just for a few hours, and then one day I realised, these people aren't worth my time, and It was in this moment, that I decided, to turn this negative, and turn it into something positive, and become an awesome Blogger. I do this for you guys.

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WWE Monday Night Raw Review 12.11.2024.

Intro.

It's official. It's Survivor Series Season, and big questions are arising around the build, because I can't call what it's going to look like. Yes. The Bloodline story is the company's main focus, but that doesn't mean that. WWE should leave out all the rest. The creative needs to take a look in the mirror, as we head into the Netflix Era of the company.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Jade, and. Bianca, and. The Mulletchaser, and. Raquel Rodriguez, were all seen showing up to the arena, ahead of their Tag Team Championship Match, later on tonight.

Gunther Segment.

I liked this. Gunther came out, and he looked like he was in a pissed off mood. He spoke about looking to the future, and outcame Damian Priest, and the pair had a great promo dual, that paid shade to their rivalry in the summer, that was held up, with the relevence of today. Priest put the sead of doubt in Gunthers head. Priest tries to tempt Gunther into a fight, but. Ludwig Kaiser then came, and. Gunther stops him. Priest then decks Kaiser after calling him street trash.

Damage Ctrl vs PFC.

Damage Ctrl, beat. The PFC, in a flat TV Match, but hey, at least Dakota Kai is back.

The Bloodline Recruitment Segments

Jimmy showed up, to his brother Jey, and. Sami, and at first he seemed pissed off, and then the focus, was put on the job in hand, finding a 5th member for their wargames team. Sami later asked Seth, to join them at Survivor Series, and the answer was No, and Jimmy asked Bron Breakker, but we didn't hear the answer. Seth later told Solo, that he wouldn't team with him, because he's a Roman wannabe.

Pete Dunne vs Kofi Kingston.

I didn't like this. It felt underwhelming, and was a storybased piece of drivel. Pete Dunne got the win, and Kofi, and Xavier continued down their route of seperation. Just get on with it guys.

The Judgement Day Segment.

Finn Balor, then put The Human Oven in his place, and next week, they will face, he and carlito, will face. Jd, and. Finn, what is the point in this.

Big Bronson Read Segment.

Big Bronson Read, then cut a promo on Seth Rollins, and just like that, as if by magic, outcame Seth Rollins, and both men engaged in a fight. Seth will face Bronson for the last time, next week. I didn't like this. I feel that Seth needs to move on at this point, because WWE haven't advanced Bronsons character forward much, over the past few months.

Ludwig Kaiser vs Damien Priest.

Damien Priest, beat. Ludwig Kaiser, in a standard, predictable TV Match, that offered nothing.

Bron Breakker Segment.

Bron Breakker wants to batter Sheamus, and. Sheamus, wants to batter Bron Breakker, perfect. The pair will face each other next week for Brons Intercontinental Championship.

The Miz Segment.

Oh hallejuah. The Miz is ok, however Karrion Kross is pissed off. The Final Testement dragged him out to the ring, and asked him, were are The Wyatt Sick, because they want revenge, for what they did to Paul Ellering, and as if by magic, they showed up, because it was all a work. The Miz attacked Eric Rowan, and a fight ensued, this was terrible, and badly scripted.

The Mulletchaser And Raquel Rodriguez vs Jade And Bianca WWE Womens Tag Team Championship Match.

I didn't like this. It, like most of the matches on this card, felt slow, and predictable. Nia and Tiffany came out, and attacked. Jade, and. Bianca, as a retaliation from last fridays Smackdown. Naomi evened out the numbers, and helped the champs retain. This. Was a poor way to end the broacast.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw.

As you guys have already read. I wasn't a fan of this weeks Raw. It felt predictable, and when you're going into one of your biggest PLE's of the year, putting out a show like this, just isn't good enough.

This weeks Monday Night Raw is a low 3/10.

My Top 5 Jon Moxley Matches.

Intro.

I love this man, he's managed to reignite my love for wrestling, at a time when the industry had its hand forced, to creatively become even more bankrupt. We love you Moxley. We do. We love you Moxley. We do. We love you Moxley. We do, oh Jon Moxley we love you.

5 Jon Moxley vs Bryan Danielson AEW Revolution 2022.

This. Was. A bloodsoaked, carnage induced Match, that made my top 5 Matches of 2022. The Bcc was born off of the back of this, and it gave me two things that were awesome. 1st. a cool stable, for as long as that lasted, and the 2nd. The coolest Hoodie that I own, and made my mate Dave feel really jealous.

4 Jon Moxley vs Kenny Omega Dynamite Winter Is Coming 2020.

Pandemic Era wrestling isn't a thing I like to talk about, but there were some gems, that can be found in the murkiness, and this one of them. I love these two men, they managed to reignite my love for the business, to the point, that this is what In my sphere time.

3 Jon Moxley vs Hangman Adam Page Texas Deathmatch Revolution 2023.

Were do I begin with this match, it was beautiful violence, that reminds me, that extreme wrestling can have the effect on me, as much as a beautiful Sci Fi Movie, art is all around us people. Enough said.

2 Jon Moxley vs Orange Cassidy AEW All Out 2023.

If you haven't seen this Match, then you have to see it today, because this is awesome.

1 Jon Moxley vs Eddie Kingston Full Gear 2020.

It's impossible for these guys to not have bad matches, and this was a sensational trip into the psychie, of two of the industries best workers, to have ever come from the indy scene. This. Was. Bloodstained perfection.

 

My Wrestling Fandom Pt 3.

Intro.

As I sit here on a Monday morning, suffering with a case of writers block. I was pondering what to write about, and then it hit me. Why don't I write about my embarrassing wrestling stories. Oh my. I have some stories.

TNA Shows.

Back in the late noughties I had a love affair with TNA. I wnt to several of the shows, and TV tapings, that were held over here in the UK. I loved these shows, because the way that the company made the fans the vocal of every show. In 2012. I thought I was going to faint at the show, because I shook hands with one of my childhood idols. Hulk Hogan. In that moment I felt like my world was going to melt down. I didn't wash my hand for about a month, to the point that It was looking the time when Bart Simpson, after his neighbour spat in his hand, fast forward 4 months, and. Hogan would be involved in a sextape scandal. And three years after that, he would be involved in a race row, after the language that was used in the video, resurfaced. All of my illutions were broken, and I was forced to wash my right hand, man it was one dirty hand. My feelings towards Hogan have changed over the years, due to the fact that I think he's a compulsive liar, who's got awful opinions of ethnic groups. But, when you're a kid, you don't think your idols, can do no wrong, and then your forced to wash your hands with them, literally.

My Mum And Mae Young.

It was the year 2000, and I had just got home from school, all hyped to watch that years Royal Rumble. My mate Tim stayed up to watch it live, when it aired on channel 4 here in the UK. Channel 4 in the back end of 1999, secured the rights to show Sunday Night Heat, and four of the PPV's, this wasn't a great move, because. Mae Young got her delapitated coconuts out. It was the womens Bikini Contest. And yeah, as this happened, my mum was walking up the stairs with the washing, and as I kept shouting. No Mum don't come in, she said, but I need to put the washing on your bed, and I kept shouting. No don't come in, she completely ignored this, and her face said everything. We have never spoken about this incident since then. Channel 4 were also pissed at this, due to the fact that they weren't told about the spot prior, and all I have to say about that is this. Yes. the coverage wasn't well received by all in here In the UK, but it also showed what hypocrites they are, because lets not forget, this was the channel that showed the first ever lesbian kiss, on a pre watershed soap opera, plus they bought the rights to show programmes, like. The Sopranos, and, everyones favourite crying robot. Dawsons Creek, which were controversial shows stateside, for differant reasons. Don't get me started on how they treated Sunday Night Heat.

Backlash 2000. 

Agh yes. WWE Backlash 2000, or as I like to call it. My brothers reign of terror over my families vcr player. My version of the show, got cut short, because i'm an idiot, and got the timings wrong, so I thought that I would reach out to my brothers black soul, and ask if I could borrow his copy, that he had taped, and of course the answer he gave was. No, so I decided to fight fire with fire, and swap his copy, with an episode of Gardeners World, his mates weren't happy, but I was delighted. Because I got to watch the whole uninterrupted, that was until he got home, and the biggest fight you could imagine ensued. I turned into shin Patrick, and battered my older sibling, there wasn't any blood, but quite a lot of kitchen utencils that got it.

 

AEW Collision Review 10.11.2024.

Intro.

Now that Winter is in full swing. This. Is Normally the time of year when wrestling loses its creative spark, but on the evidence of what i'm viewing week in, and, week out. I don't think, were seeing that this year, because, at the moment, i'm enjoying both company's output, at this moment in time. Say it with me guys. Sometimes it's good to be a wrestling fan.

The House Of The Black vs The Iron Savages.

The House Of Black, beat. The Iron Savages, in a flat TV Match, FTR then came out, and, both Cash, and. Dax, cut a sensational promo, ahead of their Match against them on Wednesday, in the Full Gear 4 way contenders tournament. I can't wait to see this match. 

Lio Rush Segment.

Lio Rush, then called out Swerve Strickland, for a match on Dynamite this week, whilst flirting with the idea of joining MVP's Hurt Syndicate. All of this is intriguing.

Top Flight vs The Outrunners Full Gear 4 Way Qualifier.

I liked all of this. The Match physicality, was on point, and both teams showcased excellent chemistry. The Outrunners got the win, and I couldn't be more excited, my guys are going to Full Gear. My Friends Private Party watched on, from the top of the stage.

The Aclaimed Segment.

The Hurt Syndicate, tried to hire my mates The Acclaimed. Something tells me that their not being one over, anytime soon.

Roderick Strong vs The Beast Mortas.

Roderick Strong, beat. The Beast Mortas, in a flat TV Match, and was then taken out, by Lance Archer, on the orders of the Callis blinders. The rest of LFI weren't happy about this.

Marieh May Segment.

Marieh May, then told us exactly what she thinks, of the AEW womens division, and Womens wrestling as a hole, she's killed the industry, and the competion. Ana Jay then called her out, afterwards, with subtle fire, and grace. She will face Marieh again next week for the womens Championship, and if she loses, then she will compete for the AEW Womens Championship. Their match will be a No Dq Match. I liked all of this.

Kris Statlander vs Ashley Vox.

Kris Statlander, beat. Ashley Vox, in a flat TV Match. She was then attacked by Mercedes Mone, in the aftermath. This. Was what it was.

Jack Perry vs Action Andretti AEW TNT Championship.

I hated this Match. It felt slow for the first couple of minutes, and it didn't recover. Perry retained. Everyone sing it with me now. Postman Perry is a family guy, because he does all the things that make us, laugh and cry, because, he's a family guy. Daniel Garcia then came out, and cut a passionate  promo on him, challenging him to a match for the TNT Championship, at Full Gear. I liked this development. Perry said that Danny isn't ready. I sense a title change, because Perry's reign so far has been beyond flat.

Julia Hart Segment.

Julia Hart announced her return via some awful Teen Horror Movie tropes.

AR Fox vs Nick Wayne.

The son of Christian, showed that he was a chip off the old block, by insulting AR Fox's dead dad. Both guys had a decent TV Match, that was centered around, good old lst. Nick got the win, and then stapled a picture of his dad, to Fox's head, which dates back to the All In 2023 build. I liked this.

MXM Collection Segment.

Next week, these guys will be at ringside, for Johny TV's Match against Daniel Garcia. Oh Joy, he says.

The Deathriders vs The Conglomeration AEW Trios Championship Match.

I liked all of this, from the Matches within the Match being a fascinating sight. Mark Briscoe had some chair fun, and took out everyone. The exchanges were solid, as the mesth of teams styles, was a breath of fresh air. Mox, and. Marina, came out, this brought out Orange Cassidy, and. Mox looks like he's seen a ghost. Marina jams Kyle O'reilly in the stomach with that Championship Briefcase, and this allows Wheeler Yuta, to hit a bopsycho knee, on O'reilly for the win. Chaos then ensued in the aftermath as the broadcast went off the air.

Overview Of AEW Collision.

This. Was. A good broadcast, and. I had a lot of fun watching it, but the  womens squish Match. Jack Perry's awful TV Match, and. Roderick Strong, and. The Beast Mortas, having a flat TV Match, has left a bad taste in my mouth.

 This weeks AEW Collision is a decent 6/10.

 

WWE Friday Night Smackdown Review 9.11.2024.

Intro.

With Paul Levegues annual trip down chaos lane, fast approaching. I think this is a good time to take look at what he's accomplished. From the absolute disgrace that he inherrited, to the up turn in fortune, that he helped spherehead. This Is something that needs to be marvelled at, and be seen as a proud achievement. Yes, his interactions with the press, needs to be worked on, but overall he's done a great job in my opinion.

The Temu Bloodline Show Up.

The Temu Bloodline, were seen showing up, ahead of his acknowledgement ceremony, later on.

Roman Reigns Segment.

I loved Both of The Bloodline Segments, that appeared on this broadcast. This, as an opening segment, was sensational. Before Roman could even get a word out. Jey Uso came out, and brings out Sami Zayn, he told Roman, that he didn't kick him in the face at Crown Jewel, on purpose, but when he was in the ring with the rest of them, he felt something special, because he felt part of the family, and that he's got a soft spot for his former manipulator, as he put the thread of family into Romans head, because he wants the power, and the glory back. Sami explained how love and hate, isn't a thing, and that, love and indifferance is more common to this scenario, he then proclaimed that the ball is in his court, if he wants Sami to leave, then he will, but truth be told, he wants everyone, side by side. He then asked Roman to apologize to Jey, he said sorry, for allowing Jey to waste his time, saying that Sami isn't family, and called out Solo, but he was met by Jakub Fatu, who told Roman, that Solo doesn't jump, when Roman says anymore, because he is the tribal chief. Roman confronted Jey later on.

Bayley vs Candace Lerae.

Bayley, beat. Candace Lerae, in a solid TV Match, by roll up, this was decent.

Motorcity Machine Gunns Segment.

Johnny Gargano, had a backstage meeting with The Motorcity Machine Gunns, that pissed off Tommasso Ciampa. DIY, beat. Pretty Deadly, in a standard TV, match, and next week. The Motorcity Machine Gunns, will defend their Tag Teams Championships, against. The Street Profits, this pissed Ciampa off even more. The Motorcity Machine Gunns, beat Waller, and. Theory later on, in a decent TV Match, later on.

Bianca and Jade vs Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton.

I didn't like this. It felt way too predictable in everyway possible. Bianca, and. Jade got the win.

WWE Womens United States Championship.

The only thing that I have to say about this is. Well, it's taken them long enough.

Acknowledge Segment

This. Was. A sensational book end to a great show. Solo came out, and before he could get a word out. Roman walked out, he got straight to the point, and asked the fans in Buffalo New York, do they Acknowledge Solo? They answered no, and neither did Roman. Solo proceeded to flip the script, and said that if Roman can find four other men, then he and his crew would be ready to go to war, because his fifth member is Sami Zayn. Sami then came out, and stood at the top of the stage. The Usos came out, and Sami still stood there. The Temu Bloodline took control, and. Solo commanded Sami to come down, and kick Romans head off, but instead. Sami took out Solo. As the carnage subsided, all four original members, put there ones up in the air, as the show went off the air.

Overview Of WWE Friday Night Smackdown.

I had a lot of fun watching Smackdown this week, storylines have progressed nicely, and the in-ring work was solid.

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

My Top 5 ECW Wrestlers.

Intro.

All I can say is that all five of these men, are way to violent for any cartoon, because they used to work for EEEECCCCWWW. Let's get into it.

5 Rob Van Dam.

I loved this guy, he always manages to raise a smile out of me. I watched him on a dodgy vhs tape, at my mates house, battering Taz. His athletic ability, needs to be studied.

4 Justin Credible.

In 1998 this man, to me was the inavator of juicing in matches, and at this time. I think this is when Blood in wrestling became normalised, in my opinion.

3 Tommy Dreamer.

They didn't call him the inavator of violence for no Reason. This. Man introduced to Hardcore Violence, in all forms of media.

2 The Sandman.

This guy was an insane lunatic, but there was always something quite endearing about him. I think it's because we both love beer, or maybe it's, that were both nuts. I don't know, i'll figure it one day.

1 New Jack.

Believe all the stories, because this guy was insane, and everything else that came with him, just made him more relatable. Was, he a bully? Maybe, and was he psychotic? Maybe, what i'm trying to say is this. He was a lot of things, to a lot of people. RIP New Jack.