AEW Dynamite Review 14.11.2024.

Intro.

With Full Gear just nine days away, at the time of writing. I have to say I'm fully looking forward to this PPV. I think AEW, even though it finds itself in a state of flux. is currently going through a bit of a, to use a Sci Fiction term, bit of a metamorphis, because they are currently going through changes, that in my mind, i'm enjoying very much, so with that sad I say, let the carnage begin.

Christian Cage And Hangman Adam vs Jay White And Juice Robinson.

I didn't like this, an opener. I liked the fact that it played off the back of LTS, from this Summer, but overall I thought this felt like a make good, from the bad match, that. Cage, and. White had, a few weeks ago, that wasn't very good. Nick Wayne got attacked by Hook, and. Kip Sabian helped his new dad, when he hit juice with, that awful looking version of a filefax, allowing Hangman to hit with his deadeye for the win. Yeah, i'm not sure what to make of this.

Mercedes Mone Segment.

I liked all of this, because it was set up like the reveal of a Hollywood Movie Villain. Mercedes had a go at Camille, for having bad driving skills, and then it happened. Mercedes opened up her big mouth, about. Kris Statlander, and there she stood, she started to Batter Mercedes. Camille tried to save her abusive Boss, but she got taken out as well. Statlander ended up sphering both ladies through a wall. This had me thinking of that time when Eddie kingston mugged off the J.A.S outside, an airport, because this was on sight.

Will Osperay Segment.

There's a recurring theme throughout this broadcast. The Promo duals are the strongest thing on the show, and for my money, this was the best. Will was set to be interviewed by Tony Schiavone, but, instead he called out his old mate. Kyle Fletcher, all of this was awesome, from Will disabling kyles weapon, that he had hidden, the urgentcy of family, to. Kyle trying to escape the shadow of Will Osperay, through The Damn It Don Callis. This led to Kyle challenging Will to a Match at Full Gear. Will accepted, making Kyle feel like he isn't good enough, leading him Kyle to say that, he's going to take everything away from him, Will then said that, he knew he didn't come alone. Lance Archer, and. Brian Cage, came out, but they were met by. Mark davis, and. Powerhouse Hobbs, a massive fight then ensued, that bled into the next match, as Roderick came out, and Takeshita was taken out by Ricochet at the top of the stage.

Roderick Strong vs Lance Archer No Dq. Adam Cole vs Konosuke Takeshita.

I had a lot of fun watching this at 8am in the morning. They thought in the fans, and they thought in the backstage area. The production did a good job to hide AEW's short comings, because this was a well paced fun ride, that saw. The undisputed Kingdom, save their leader from a double Chokeslam, when Brian Cage got involved, and later on Matt Taven was the sacrificial lamd, to the slaughter, when archer chokeslammed him onto a load of Security Guards, this brought forward a great final exchange, that saw Strong get the win, with a big knee. I liked all of this. Takeshista came out, and attacked Roderick. This brought out Adam Cole, and as if by magic, their match was underway. I feel this match benefitted from coming off of the back, of a red hot match. I liked all of this, all but, the finish. Takeshita used the Dynamite Gold Ring, to take out Cole, and get a clean pin, to me this was a cheap way to end a decent match. Cole won't be facing Max, at. Full Gear. It will be Strong instead, this does make booking sense, because Cole vs MJF is a solid go, for Worlds End. Strong took to the mic, at the end of his Match, and said that Max sucks.  All whilst Max laughed his ass off.

Bobby Lashley Segment.

Bobby Lashey, said, that he's going to hurt Swerve Strickland, and. MVP showed Renee Paquette how to do her job.

Deathriders Segment.

I loved all of this. Claudio, and. Pac, battered. Jd Drake, and. Mox, and. Marina Shafir, then walked through the fans, and the take over, that wasn't really a take over, begin. Marina took over the camera man position, and Mox went straight to work, and cut one hell of a promo, he said that Orange Cassidy couldn't save Chuck Taylor, and. Wheeler Yuta walked away from him, because he's gravitated towards Mox, he said at Full Gear, he's going to make an example of Cassidy, and brutalise him, because he's the AEW World Heavyweight Champion, and his crew run AEW. Orange cassidy came out, and he and Jon, had a fantastic promo dual. This. Was, a perfect way to examplify the meaning of the championship. Jon then ended things by telling Cassidy, and us at home, to abandon all hope, in the aftermath of their match. Darby Allin then took up the fight, by taking everyone out from the top of an exit, this lead to some mad capers in the car park. 

The Learning Tree.

Ishii will face Chris Jericho, in two weeks time, for the ROH Championship. Oh boy, were do I begin with this. I have no other words.

Britt Baker vs Penelope Ford.

Britt Baker, beat. Penelope Ford in a decent TV Match, and Sarena Deeb, then called her out in the aftermath. The crowd was dead for this.

Mina Shirakawa Is Back.

Mina Shirakawa is back, and this pissed off Harley Cameron. Renee Paquette then acted like my mum, when she had seperate me and brother, when we were kids. Tits vs Tits people. It's a thing. ( apparently )

Swerve Strickland vs Lio Rush.

Swerve Strickland, beat. Lio Rush, in a solid TV Match. He then took to the mic, and called out Bobby Lashley for a fight. MVP came out, with Bobby, and said, that if he wants a fight, all he has to is ask, but he needs to take one thing in mind, strength in numbers. Shelton Benjamin then attacked Swerve from behind, and this led to a great beat down. Not even Prince Nana was safe. I liked this. Swerve mate, here's a little tip, say the right name of the town in future.

Jamie Hayter Segment.

Ok what was this. Jamie Hayters segment was infused with Julia Harts return. Ok I guess.

FTR vs Kings Of The Black Throne.

I have mixed feelings about this Match. Malakai Black's NXT throwbacks fell flat, and didn't resonate with me, and i'm an NXT stan. However the later parts, fell into the terroritory of becoming a lofi banger, and it did. The near falls made sense, as they carried the physicality. Brody King won by choking out Dax Harwood.

Overview Of Aew Dynamite.

I liked this weeks Dynamite, but I didn't love it. The fans were dead throughout large parts of the show, and this hampered my viewing experience. Yes there was some good stuff on here that I enjoyed, and like I said earlier I'm looking forward to the PPV, in over nine days, but it feels inconcequential, and unimportant, which is a shame when all is considered.

This weeks Dynamite is 8/10, but only just.

 

 

Another Top 5 Kenny Omega Matches.

Intro.

If you know me, then you will know I have a love for one man. Kenny Omega. Earlier this year I wrote a top 5 list of my favourite Kenny Omega Matches, and I decided to have a go at writing another one. 

5 Kenny Omega vs Ethan Page AEW Collision December 2023.

As the standard of how TV Matches go. I think you guys should give this a watch, because this is excellent, and a sleeper hit from last year.

4. Kenny Omega vs MJF AEW Collision November 2023.

what do you get, when you put two of my favourite wrestlers in a Match together, well, perfection in my opponent. I love this Match, and it was well deserving of its 5 stars from big bad daddy Dave Meltzer.

3 Kenny Omega vs Penta AEW Dynamite October 2020.

TV Matches have a funny way of making us fans feel all kinds of emotions, and this Match did just that. I think this is one of the best TV Matches ever, in my opinion.

 2 Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada 4.

Some people say that this is the best Match, that these two have ever had, personally for me it's their first bout, that takes that prize. But this is still a great view.

1 Kenny Omega vs Tetsuya Naito G1 Climax 27 Final.

If you've never seen this Match, then I urge you to check this out, because. It's genuinely amazing. Their In-ring chemistry was amazing, and the physicality was well paced, and superb.

 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.

If you've been affected by any of the issues written in this piece you can call.

In the UK SPUK ( Suicide Prevention UK ) on 1187866.

And In the US, any local authorities will be able to help.

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.