My Top Ten Bands That shaped My Love Of Pro Wrestling.

No Intro Needed.

5 Slayer.

As a fan of Heavy Metal music, the corilation between this genre, and wrestling goes back decades, from the time when Ozzy Osbourne, was seen sat at ringside, at Wrestlemania 2, but to me Slayer was a massive influence on my fandom. I listen to South Of Heaven on repeat when I did my Karate training back in the day, and unto this day. I listen to them when I go on walks,  when getting my exercise.

4 Slipknot.

I love this band. I have been a fan since I was fourteen years old, and getting into them, just so happened, when the back end of the attitude era, was starting to slow down, which meant that my tempo increased.

3 Pantera.

I'm just going to say this, so we get this clear. I don't agree with any of Phil Anselmo's controversial takes, in any way shape or form, but I love the music. Back when I did Karate. Pantera would be on my training playlist. In terms of Wrestling. In the mid nineties, the industry could easily have been soundtracked by  this band, which is when I first became a fan.

2 Korn.

Back in the late nineties, when I was entering my pre-teens. My favourite band at that point was The Offspring, that was until one of my boneheaded friends introduced me to Korn, and even it wasn't love at first listen straight away. I feel that it was a perfect way, to look at my relationship with wrestling at the time. Did I like Chris Jericho at that time. No, but I grew to love him, ( that was until earlier this Year ) Eddie Guererro I wasn't a big fan of in WCW, but I loved him in the WWF. This basically descrides my love for the band Korn.

1 Linkin Park.

This band, alongside Pro Wrestling, has got me through some dark periods in my life. I will be writing another piece on these guys a little bit later on, that will allow to go a bit more into detail.

Why I'm Looking To AEW Full Gear 2024. Top 5 reasons.

Intro.

Even though this weeks Dynamite, felt a bit damp. I'm still looking forward to the PPV, and here's why. 

5 The Costco Guys.

I have one word to describe this reason. Boooooooooooooooooooooooom. Right I'm hungry. I wonder if I have any Chicken Bakes downstairs.

4 Jon Moxley vs Orange Cassidy.

Even though a lot of critics, haven't liked a lot of this. I have, and the Match is going to deliver on the night, but I also respect others opinions. Were all differant people.

3 MJF vs Roderick Strong.

This. Match, even though the build has been a convoluted mess, the Match screams lofi burner.

2 Will Osperay vs Kyle Fletcher

This Match screams Match of the year. I can't wait to see this Match, as it unflods this weekend.

1 Chris Jericho Isn't On The Card.

At long last. Chris Jericho isn't on an AEW PPV Card, thank God. I'm so releaved for this.

AEW Dynamite Review 21.11.2024.

Intro.

When the new year comes around, we will be seeing a new trend within AEW, there going to be running smaller venues. I think this is a great idea, performers will thrive under a smaller spotlight, and this could help develop a better feeling within the company and beyond. One other thing, apologies for the lateness of this review, this is due to the fact that I was securing a Linkin Park ticket for there Wembley Stadium show, next June, and guess what. I got a ticket, so i'm a very happy Patrick. 

Full Gear Round Up.

The show started with a shortened version of the hype video, that aired on Collision, soundtracked to Guns And Roses November Rain.

8 Man Tag Match.

The Don Callis Family, beat Will Osperay. Ricochet. Powerhouse Hobbs, and. Mark Davis, in a fantastic opening contest. The Matches within the Match, were sensational, and the chaos induced physicality, blended into the story of the Match. I really liked this.

Jon Moxley Promo.

This. Was. Excellent, the subtlety surroundings of Jons words, were great, as he laid into what Orange Cassidy is like, beneath the surface. Claudio Spoke in swiss, and said that he's going to end Darby later on. Cassidy, and. Darby answered this back. Darby said that The Deathriders, will have there day, whilst Cassidy told his conglomeration friends, that he's going to take the fight on his own.

MVP Segment.

The Hurt Syndicate, were seen showing up, and MVP had an announcement. Big Bobbles Lashley is going to be in action later on. Swerve then came out, and decked Bobbles. MVP, and. Shelton Benjamin, then beat up a Swerve lookalike, buy a staircase, and just like i was saying, be still my awful WCW loving heart.

Adam Cole Segment.

I didn't like this. Adam Cole came out, and instantly put over his friend Roderick Strong, and even though, he isn't facing MJF at Full Gear, he's going to make sure that Max receives the ass whooping of a lifetime, this is when Kyle O'reilly came out, and both men had an awkward promo dual, that echoed their past, and looked how well respected by his peers, who would go to war for him, he added that Max is more evil than him, and this is worrying. I thought all of this, fell flat, and it was performed to crickets.

Kris Statlander vs Hikaru Shida.

I liked this. Statlander, beat. Hikaru Shida, in a decent Match. Mercedes Mone, from sport trashing, to sending in her lackey to taken out, Stat and Shida, instead she was the won who got decked.

Bobbles Lashley vs Joe Keys And CheeseBurger.

Bobbles Lashley, beat. Joe Keys, and. CheeseBurger. Nana came out whielding a steelchair, this allowed Swerve to attack lashley with his trusty chain, to end the segment. I liked this.

Marieh May And Mina Shirakawa Segment.

Ok guys, Saturday at Full Gear. I will de getting my tits out, for this segment, because it's a clear indication that Toni Storm is coming back. This was great, both promos were awesome.

Darby Allin vs Claudio Castagnoli.

I liked this. From Darby suffering a rush of blood to the head, whilst claudio lifted up the ring steps, the pacing selling the violence, the flip reversal exchanges, and Claudio launching Darby through a table, via way of the safety rail, this allowed Claudio to get the win with a hard lariot.

Private Party Segment.

My best mates Private Party, told Renee Paquette, that they were not going to give away their game plan, ahead of their Tag Team four way Match this weekend, and then in stepped The Costco Guys. AJ Boom, and. Big Justice, and they had an announcent. The Rizla is going to be the guest bell ringer, for AJ's Match against QT Marshall. Right i'm going to take a quick break, so I can go downstairs, and plant my face with. Double Chunk Chip Cookies.

MJF Segment.

MJF, then showed on screen, at what looked like the outside of an abandoned warehouse, were he cut a scaving, and highly personal promo on Roderick Strong, that focused on his up bringing. Roderick answered this back later on, with a great babyface promo, with Tony Schiavone. I'm not sure what to think about this, because the balance, just felt off.

Postman Perry Segment.

Well I don't know how Postman got here tonight. He has a feeling that something aint right, he's so scared he might fall of his chair. There's no clowns to the left, nor. The Elite to the right, here he is, he's watching his van get smashed, by Daniel Garcia. This. Was pointless.

ROH Championship Contract Signing.

I laughed my ass watching this, because it was just so stupid, and ridiculous. I won't go to much into detail, because you need to see it for yourselves. Jericho, and. Big Tom, have patter, who would've known.

Jamie Hayter And Julia Hart Segment.

Julia Hart vs Jamie Hayter, at a later date, oh go on then AEW if you must. Just get on with the Match already.

Orange Cassidy vs Wheeler Yuta.

I thought this was a mix-bag of a main event, the physicalty was performed well, and the lts, was a nice touch, but overall, this was a flat match, with a poor outcome. Cassidy got the win by roll up. The rest of the deathriders came out, to attack Cassidy, it started off with Pac taking out Cassidy, and. Moxley. Claudio, and. Marina taping up Cassidy, and playing a violent game of pass the parcel. The Conglomeration come out to make the save, and give Cassidy back his glasses, as the show went off air.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite.

I'm not sure what to make of this weeks AEW Dynamite, the in-ring work, went from good to poor, whilst the promos, went the same way.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is midway 7/10. This can only be seen as a disapointment, with a major PPV, just days away.

 My Top Episodes Of Darkside Of The Ring.

Warning.

Just a heads up, I will be discussing issues like. Child Murder, sexual assault, and suicide, reader discretion is advised.

Intro.

The Vice Docu Series Darkside Of The Ring, has divided the wrestling fanbase, from raising points of controversy, to bringing up points, that some fans already know, but in my opinion, it's been a revelation, it's managed to bring up, and raise awareness of issues, that would normally get ignored by the mainstream media. I think, if the need for conversations has got to be had, then it's ok to educate the audience, because social issues, are real issues, and sometimes you need to take a step back, and take a breath.

5. The Ultimate Warrior Season 3.

I found this episode to be horrorfying, and, enlightening, the man known as James Hellwig, was a complete differant person to the character that he potrayed. His divergance into unthinkable Racism, and full on persona, that lead to multiple problems, this was an eye opening piece of TV, that has stayed with me, since the first time I watched it.

4 Nick Gage Season 3.

This episode confirmed what I thought about Nick Gage, he's absolutely nuts. Enough said.

3 Plain Ride From Hell Season 3.

From accounts of Drug misuse, insane antics in the air, the awful accusations that came surrounding Ric Flair, after a stewardess accused him of sexual assault, that led to Tommy Dreamer to say some awful comments, that led to him getting suspended by his employers. TNA, to the heartbreaking realisation, that the industry failed Terry Runnels, after her ex Dustin Rhodes, wouldn't leave her alone, and the alleged sexual exposure from Brock lesnar. This. Was. A sickening look into the industry's time window, that should never have existed.

2 The Fabulous Moolah Season 1

This. To Me, shattered all of my illusions, when it came legendary status, and how that term gets thrown around nowadays, because this lady, isn't a lady, nor is she a legend, what this episode uncovered, was how the awful side of the industry, can encapsulate one person. By all accounts the Fabulous one was an awful lady, who got off on the suffering of others, by the worst ways possible.

1 The Benoit Murders Parts 1 and 2 Season 2.

This. Episode is one of the finest points of Wrestling documentary making, it acts as a severe gut punch to the senses, that reminds us as the viewers, that life is precious, and that every child deserves a parent, but not every parent deserves a child. Daniel was let down in the worst way possible. Chris's oldest son David gives a great insight into what his dad was like, that painted the image of son, trying to get the best from an awful situation, which is understandable. The talking heads. Vicki Guererro. Jim Ross. Chavo Guererro, and. Chris Jericho, all give good insight, and feelings, and post trauma accounts, as the WWE was forced to tighten it's wellness policy. This two parter ended with Chris Jericho, bringing David, and. Nancy's sister together, at an AEW show, this at the time reminded me, that the industry, does have a soul.

My Top 5 AEW Dynamite Main Events.

Intro.

Over the past five years, since AEW's birth. The company has delivered in many area's. LTS, and compulsive storytelling in Matches, this has made their main events, must view watching, from weekly tv, to PPV outings. Tony Khans little promotion that can, even in it's current state of creative flux. Has managed to carve out a future for itself, and the main events in part have been stellar, so here are a few of my personal.

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

I love this Match, it's one I always tend to go back to, the physicality was perfect, and the pace, and timing, was done to perfection. A new dawn in AEW wasn't just on the horizon, it was here, and. Kenny Omega was his name.

4 The Young Bucks vs FTR AEW Dynamite April 2022.

This is one of the best Tag Team Matches, that I have ever seen, just pure perfection, from two of the industry's best teams. Enough said.

3 Dr Britt Baker vs Thunder Rosa AEW Womens Championship St Paddy's Day Slam March 2022.

Everyone rates these two ladies lights out match, that took place a year beforehand, as one of the best Matches that AEW have ever committed to the canvas, but for my money, their Steel Cage for the AEW world Championship, was better. I know that's a hot take, but this one, is awesome, and the sight of Rosa celebrating with Dustin Rhodes afterwards, reminds me, that if you want something bad enough, you can achieve it. I don't think there's any need for more words is there.

2 MJF vs Cm Punk Febuary 2022.

This. Is. One of the best wrestling storylines of all time, in my opinion, and this Match, just added an extra thick layer of drama, to what was an already boiling melting pot. I love this Match. Punk was defeated for the first time in AEW. And it made for compulsive viewing.

.Darby Allin vs Konosuke Takeshita Dynamite Febuary 2024.

With AEW finding itself in a current state of creative flux, this Match, is a clear reminder, that in our year of 2024, they can still produce gold. This. Is, one of the best TV Matches of 2024. Darby needs to hold gold in 2025.

Another Top 5 Celebrities I Would Love Face In A wrestling Match.

5 Jake Paul.

I can't stand either of the Paul brothers. I just think they're the worst form of people, who have done shady things. Plus It would make a good fight, for him, because I would lose.

4 Dana White.

Just imagine. The head of the biggest fight promotion in the world, fighting an unknown blogger, that just spells weird humour.

3 P Diddy.

Now this one just makes sense, now doesn't it, given everything that we know about this guy.

2 Justin Bieber.

I would fight this guy, for crimes against music, yeah, the song baby sounds like a drill going into the side of my head.

1 Hulk Hogan.

I have no time for awful racist human beings, and it would be funny to slowly watch him melt on national TV. You won't be able to blame this on the beer Hogan.

My Top 5 Bloodiest Wrestling Matches.

 Intro.

In the words of My Chemical Romance. Give me blood, blood, gallons of the stuff. Blood can be used as an enhancement, to help advance Matches, and help storylines to get to the next level, so this gave me an idea, just what are bloodiest matches in wrestling history.

5 Cm Punk vs Drew Mcintyre Hell In A Cell 2024.

With a year long slow build, and two previous matches, that failed to deliver in comparison, but this Match, on this night, became my WWE Match of the year. both men busted each other open, inside satin's favourite structure, as the physicality, and the blood sold this Match perfectly.

4 HHH vs Ric Flair Steel Cage Match Taboo Tuesday 2005.

Wrestling over the decades, has told the story, of hate outweighing love, many times over the years, but this one felt special. The act of betrayal, may be looked at as predictable, due to how Paul Leveque played his character, and the fact that he had developed a real life relationship with Flair, this is why the match worked in my opinion. The red stuff oozed from both men, as the violence took center stage.

3 HHH vs Cactus Jack Royal Rumble 2000.

This. Is essential viewing. I was 12 years old when my brother, let me borrow his VHS, that he taped from the night before. I fell in love with this Match, and then developed a fear of Barbwire in the aftermath.

2 Cm Punk vs MJF AEW Revolution 2022.

This. Match, had one of the best builds to any match, that I have ever seen, in over thirty years of being a fan of this business. If you've never seen this Match, then you should give this a watch, because it's simply incredible.

1 Pat Patterson vs Sgt Slaughter Madison Square Garden 1980.

I understand, why. Pat Patterson is persona non grata these days, but back in the day, he had some pretty hardcore Matches, and this was at a time when hardcore wasn't even a phrase. This Is a disgusting bloodsoaked nightmare, that still gives me the willies, unto this very day, because gallons of the stuff, came out from both of these men.