AEW Dynamite Review 5.12.2024.

        Intro

With the year coming to an end. Controversy has reared its ugly head again for Tony Khan, and his little promotion that can. Last night allegations surfaced, from Ryan Nemmeth, stating that he suffered mental harrassment, and bullying at the hands of Cm Punk, When he was in the company. I don't know all the facts, so I'm just going to say this. I don't Condone bullying in any form.

Shelton Benjamin vs Kyle Fletcher Continental Classic.

This. Was. A sublime measure of great in ring work, and a perfect mesh of styles, that was counteracted into a head on car wreck. This had fans on their feet, and the near falls fell into place, and bled into the Match. Fletcher got the win, by being a cheating little weisel. I liked all of this. MVP was pissed after this, and a poor production guy, got battered as a result.

Hook Segment.

Hook came out, and said that he wasn't interested in facing Nick wayne, because he wants to face his Daddy. So he challenged Christian to a Match when Dynamite goes to the Hammerstein Ballroom. Cage came out onto the stage, whilst Nick Wayne, and. Kip Sabian, attacked Hook, allowing Daddy to give him a steel chair concerto. I didn't like this. It felt a bit contrived.

Mercedes Mone Segment.

Renee Paquette tried to get a word with Mercedes Mone, and, this went as well as it could've gone, she acted like a blazay diva, and said that she's done with Camille, and she'll be watching Anna Jays match against Penelope Ford later on.

Dynamite Dozen Battle Royal.

I'm not a big fan of TV Battle Royals, and this one was no differant. It felt rushed, and very predictable. Adam Cole, and. Kyle O'reilly, won, and will face each other next week, at. Dynamite Winter is Coming. MJF laughed his ass off, and put shame on Adam, calling out his hypocrisy. This storyline hasn't hit with me.

Julia Hart Segment.

Ok i'm getting a sick of this. Just return already Julia, because this is getting stupid. 

The Acclaimed Segment And Max Castor vs Swerve Strickland.

Everything isn't ok with The Acclaimed, no one likes to see their parents fight. Max then got his ass handed to him by Swerve Strickland, because. Swerve battered him, and then came back  for some more, and gave him another stomp, after the Match had finished. I liked this.

Jay White vs Pac.

This. Was. A, physical, storybased masterclass, complete with decent in-ring work. Yuta cost Pac the Match, and then it all kicked off. Mox took out White. Hangman Adam Page thought Mox. Jay White attacked Hangman, all whilst Christian Cage stood their with his contract. I liked this. Cassidy as a camera man choking out Mox, was class.

Chris Jericho Segment.

Chris Jericho advertised ROH, and. AEW tickets, as if their ticket sales aren't bad enough.

Anna Jay vs Penelope Ford.

Anna Jay, beat. Penelope Ford in a solid TV Match, and then called out Mercedes Mone. This brought out the C.E.O, who said that Anna has no chance of gaining her TBS Championship, and she should come back in ten years, when she's done something worth while in the industry, this caused Anna to give Mercedes the five fingers to the face move. I thought this was decent.

Marieh May Sit Down.

I didn't like this. It felt forced, and badly put together. I hated all of this. Renee Paquette sold Marieh, and. Mina's altercation perfectly.

 Brody King vs Claudio Castagnoli Continental Classic.

I liked this. The in-ring work was excellent, and it never let up, throughout its entirity. Claudio got the win, in an excellent TV Match.

Overview of this weeks AEW Dynamite.

I don't know what to think of this weeks Dynamite. The in-ring work went from good to great, but the promos were all over the place.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is mid 7/10.

 

My Top 5 Most Heartbreaking Moments In Wrtestling.

         Intro. 

Having just watched Monday Night Raw, abd still getting all the feels, and emotional lows of the New Day 10th Aniversary. This inspired me to write a list, about the moments, that make you cry, with laughter, whilst the tears are starting to form.

5 I'm Sorry. I Love You.

Wrestlemania 24. is a Mania that will always go down for one thing. Shawn Michaels uttering these beautiful words, as he turned out the lights on the Nature Boys career. ( Or so we thought ) But it was Ric's farewell speech the night after on Monday Night Raw, that left me feeling overwhelmed, with a mixture of feelings. Even though nowadays I'm not the biggest fan of Flairs, due to accusations that have surfaced since the Plain Ride From Hell episode of. Darkside Of The Ring, but in his day. Flair was the man.

4. The Montreal Screwjob.

This moment speaks for itself. As a ten year old fan. I don't think i've ever cried so much. This might be the most overhyped moment in Pro Wrestling history, but as a young fan. I felt like my world was falling apart. I was a Bret guy, and I still am to this very day.

3. Eddie Guererro's passing.

Man this was a difficult one. He left us to soon. He was just 38 years old. He lied he cheated, and he stole fans.

2. The Heartbreak Kid Breaks Up The Rockers.

This Barbershop segment is infamous. I watched this years after it happened, and the only thing that went through my mind was. I would feel gutted if I watched as a kid.

1 The Death Of Owen Hart.

This. Was. More than difficult. This. Was inhuman. No wrestling show should ever come above human life.  

My Top 5 New Day Moments.

Oh Extremewrestlingreviews1.blogspot.com don't you dare be sour, clap for my top 5 favourite New Day moments, and feel the power. And clap for your boys The New Day.

5 The Old Day.

Yeah, this was pretty terrible, but it was so bad, that it was good, in my opinion.

4 The New Christmas Ads.

Agh yes, christmas, nothing gets me more excited about this time of year, than these guys, shoving an Undertaker beanie, and phonecase, into my TV screen. I bought my mum an undertaker beanie for christmas one year, and yeah, the results weren't great.

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

This is, low key one of my favourite Hell In A Cell Matches. If you've never seen this match, then check it out on the network, because it's awesome.

2 Big E Wins The WWE Championship.

Monday Night Raw, over its thirty year history, has had some unforgettable moments, but this one is an underrated gem. Big E, beating. Bobby Lashley, and. Roman Reigns, to become the WWE Champion. Given the fact that WWE hasn't had many African American Champions, this to me is a milestone, that needs to celebrated a lot more, than what it is.

1 Kofi Mania.

This. Was. A true Wrestlemania moment, that will live on, long in all fans memories. Kofi Kingston, beat. Daniel Bryan, to become the WWE champion, after fan backlash, derailed WWE's creative. The power of positivity is a real thing folks. 

 WWE Survivor Series 2024 Review 2024.

Intro.

With the hindsight of tradition, getting a new facelift over the past few years, from the poorly conceived era of brand warfare bragging rights, to what we see now, all out carnage, as hardened, and well crafted storytelling, has become the norm. These days, are here to stay, and it's great to see.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

All four Wargames teams were seen showing up to the arena, as was LA Knight.

The Ladies Wargames Match.

Team Babyface, that comprised of Bianca Belair. Naomi. Bayley. Rhea Ripley, and. Iyo Sky, beat. Team heel. Liv Morgan. Raquel Rodriguez. Candace Lerae. Nia Jax, and. Tiffany Stratton. I liked this, even though it took a while to get going, when it did, the matches within the match, were an interesting sight. What we got here was weapon induced plunder, that was a lot of fun to watch. From Liv Battering Rhea with her baseball bat, whilst team heel held Rhea. Iyo Sky, and. Candace Lerae, then tried to out do each other, by moonsaulting off the top off the cage, complete with Iyo wearing a bin on her head. Nia Jax got put through a table, courtesy of Bianca Belair, and. Naomi. Tiffany Stratton teased another cash in, when Jax, and. Morgan, were taken out. Rhea got the win for her team, by giving Liv Morgan a riptide through a table. I liked this.

LA Knight vs Shinsuke Nakamura United States Championship.

I didn't like this, everything from, Nakamura's presentation, to the fact that this Match, failed to shift into second gear. This. Was a poor outing for both men. Shinsuke hit the kinchasa on Knight, to become the new United States Championship.

True Classic Advert.

This, given what is going on with He Who Shall Not Be Named, this was highly inapropriate, that's all i'm going to say.

Sheamus vs Bron Breakker vs Ludwig Kaiser Intercontinental Championship.

I liked this. From Breakker acting like a flying machine, the good physicality, and chemistry, that allowed all three men to have energetic bursts. The near falls made sense, and were well timed, but the final exchange, saw the finish, when Bron sphered Sheamus, to retain his Intercontinental Championship.

Gunther vs Damien Priest WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

I liked this. Gunthers selling within the storyline of the Match was excellent. Priest sold the impact of his injury, and both these occasions, echoed the sentiments of the physicality. This split the fans down the middle. The final exchange was an interference induced flaw of predictibility, when Finn Balor got involved. Gunther took care of Finn, and then gave Priest a Powerbomb, and choked him out, to retain his championship. Yes, this was predictible, and it means that The Judgement day midcard vortex continues, but the match delivered in my opinion.

Mens Wargames Match. Team OG Bloodline With Cm Punk vs The New Bloodline With Bronson Reed.

I love this Match, from Sami Zayn embracing the canadian fans. Cm Punk poking the cage of The New Bloodline. Roman and Punk staring each other down, potentially teasing something for the future me thinks? On this night, what we got was a storybased fun ride, driven by superd physiclaity, and insyncrosity. Romans grooming side came back into effect, and it moulded into one of the Matches vital elements of it's story, his lack of trust towards Cm Punk. Jakub Fatu had a great showing in this Match, giving this occasion a sense of unpredictability, as he no sold mulitiple moments. Upon his arrival. Roman took everyone out, after he gained entry to the cage, after Solo locked him out. And then it happened. Wargames was upon us, and Paul Heyman, got Roman, and Punk, to work together. Punk saved Roman, from taking a tsunami from Bronson Reed, who had taken flight from the top of the cage, the near falls led to Jimmy Uso topping what Bronson, by giving Jakub, an Uso splash from off of the cage. This led to Solo becoming Isolated, this allowed The OG Bloodline, to feed on him, like a pack of hyenas. Roman gave Solo a Sphere to get the win. This has, left me feeling excited for what is to come over the next few months, from a storytelling point of view. The OG Bloodline stood tall, with there ones in the air, whilst after having a minor conversation with Paul Heyman, Punk just did his go to sleep motion. I'm excited to see HHH takes this story next.

Overview Of WWE Survivor Series 2024.

This PLE event, left me excited for the future of The Bloodline, and even though the rest of the card went from good to great, and there wasn't a Dwayne insight, this was a noteworthy show, that delivered on it's promise. If you want entertainment, with excitement, and hope, then you got it.

WWE Survivor Series Wargames 2024 is a solid 8/10.

My Top 5 HHH Matches.

Intro.

Ok guys, go get yourself a snack, sit back, and relax, because it's time to play the game.

5 HHH vs Cactus Jack WWF Royal Rumble 2000.

This is one of my favourite matches ever. I remember watching it as a kid, and I loved it, this is a bloodsoaked masterpiece.

4 HHH vs The Rock Ladder Match For The WWF Intercontinental Championship Summerslam 1998.

Every fan praises Shawn Michaels, and. Razor Ramon, for being the blueprint for what a Ladder Match could look like, but for my money, this is the best executed Ladder Match of all time, these two worked an absolute classic.

3 HHH vs Shawn Michaels 3 Stages Of Hell Armageddon 2002.

HHH, and. HBK did have some decent Matches together, but this one, was by far their best, it was just majestic in my opinion, and even though I didn't agree with the result, and what it sparked off afterwards. I think this is one of the best Matches that HHH has ever had.

2 HHH vs The Rock Iron Man Match Judgement Day 2000.

Both of these men, at this time in their careers, were at the top of the mountain, in the wrestling world, and they brought the best out of one another. I still go back, and watch this Match from time to time, and it never lets me down.

1 Both Matches With The Undertaker At Wrestlemania 27 And 28.

With both stipulations being differant, one a No Holds Barred Match, and the other, taking place inside the Hell In A Cell structure. I think these Matches are the embodiment of great Pro Wrestling storytelling, when you watch these two, back to back.

 

AEW Dynamite Review 28.11.2024.

Intro.

AEW's Continental Classic is back, and I couldn't be more happier. I've felt for some time, that AEW has needed to go back to its roots, and given the fact that last years was a success, it makes sense to bring it back. And with the company going into smaller venues, I feel this could be a real moral booster, for fans, and talent. This. Could act as a reset.

The Hurt Syndicate Segment And Continental Classic Match.

I liked this. MVP came out with Shelton Benjamin, and. And Bobby Lashley. He put over Chicago, and the sports legends that come that state, and his team, saying that if you get an invite to join his crew, it's like being given a Golden ticket, he then turned his attention to Swerve Strickland, and called him arrogant, and showed footage of how Bobby battered him at the PPV. MVP called his crew the merchants of pain, and misery, bceause all they want is Gold to end this segment. Shelton then, beat Mark Briscoe, in the 1st round of the Continental Classic. I liked this Match, I felt like the agility, and physicality from both men, made for a great Match, and the physicality was superb. Shelton abvances to the next stage of the tournament, and I can't wait to see who he faces next.

Mercedes Mone Segment.

I'm not sure what to make of this. Tony Schiavone interviewed Mercedes Mone, and she got straight to business, saying that Statlander  gave her a great Match on Sunday, and I agree it was excellent, she turned to Camille, and started bullying her, saying that she couldn't get the job done, she went to fire her, but. Camille got there before she did, and quit, standing her ground. This felt very WWE to me.

I Love The Costco Guys.

I'm just going to say it. I love the Costco Guys. Aj Booooooooooom wrestled that Match against Qt Marshall, with a broken foot, what a legend. Right off downstairs to get me a Double Choc Chunk Chip Cookie.

Chris Jericho vs Tomohiro Ishii ROH World Heavyweight Championship.

I liked this, and I never thought I would say this about a Chris Jericho Match, in our year of 2024. This. Match was a physical war, complete with chopfests, and slap matches. Jericho retained, and, yeah, this was good.

Swerve Strickland Segment.

Max Castor got decked by Swerve Strickland, for being a bit too mouthy. Renee Paquette, sold this perfectly.

Hangman Adam Page Segment

Tony Schiavone, tried to interview Hangman Adam Page, but. Hangman was in no mood, he called Christian Cage a failure, and said that he wants to be the next AEW World Heavyweight Champion, whilst stating that he's better than Moxley, and White. Jay White then came out, and reminded us that he's beaten Hangman twice, so that puts him in contention. Pac. Wheeler Yuta, and. Marina Shafir came out, and a fight broke out. Jay was about give a bladerunner, but Mox stopped that from happening. Jay white was left lying in the ring,  as this melted into the next Match. I liked all of this.

Claudio Castagnoli vs Ricochet.

After the worst of the carnage had cleared, Claudio Castagnoli, beat. Ricochet in a solid tournament Match, that can only be described as a one sided beating. Claudio continues in the Continental Classic.

Damn It Don Callis Segment.

I have no other words than. I liked all of this, because I like the direction, that AEW is taking this group, and what a revalation has Kyle Fletcher been in 2024.

Adam Cole Segment.

This feud needed a good night, and it got just that. Adam Cole, came out, and wanted to take the fight for his friend Roderick Strong, who MJF injured at Full Gear, by saying that's he's going to get the ass whooping he deserves, this brought out Kyle O'reilly, and he also wants to take the fight for his fallen friend. Max then showed up on the screen, playing a piano, and said that he's not interested in facing either one of them, but he will be in the Dynamite Dozen Battle Royale next week, both men then said, their also in. This wasn't bad, but overall this storyline hasn't connected with me.

Womens International Championship Jamie Hayter vs Queen Aminata.

Jamie Hayter, beat. Queen Aminata, in a solid Match, to advance in the Womens International Tournament. This. Needed more time. I mean after 5, years c'mon AEW, do better.

Mina Shirawawa Segment.

Mina Shirakawa, then had a nice sit down chat with Renee Paquette. She explained why she attacked her former friend Marieh May, she said that on Saturday she saw the real Marieh, and as if by magic. Marieh came out, and battered with a Champagne bottle. Marieh stood tall in the aftermath, and said that she wants Mina. The pair will meet at Winter Is Coming in two weeks time. Can I also put over once again. Renee Paquettes selling during this segment, this women is gold.

Darby Allin vs Brody King Continental Classic.

I liked all of this, at times it made me worry for the safety of Darby Allin, because was getting chucked around like a wet tracksuit, and it was glorious. King got the win gutso bomb, and had a stairing contest with Claudio Castagnoli, to end the show.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite.

I'm rejoicing in the fact that The Continental Classic is back, because it made this broadcast feel a bit more whole, and that's I like in my wrestling.

This Weeks AEW Dynamite is a Solid 8/10.

My Top 5 times Wrestling Left Me Feeling Unsatisfied.

      Intro. 

Over the past thirty of years, of me watching my favourite form of entertainment, there have been plenty of moments, that have left me feeling, well, a bit unsatisfied, so I decided to write a list about, because my god these Matches, moments, and situation, were, and are, highly frustrating.

5. Jay White vs MJF AEW Full Gear

My god this Match was unsatisfying, and it still leaves a bad thoughts in my mind. Wrestling should never leave you questioning your life decisions.

4. Immortal.

Immortal. Hulk Hogan, and. Eric Bischoffs favourite form of escapism. Self Indulgence. I loved this at the time, but as a fan watching this with 2024 eyes, not all of this holds up very well.

3. WCW In 1999.

WCW in 1999. I have no other words, because my god this creative, looked like it had been regurgitated from the bottom of a toilet.

2. WWE In 2004.

This, year in WWE History at points, made me question my life choices. Armageddon 2004. Need I say anymore.

1 Retribution.

Retribution, agh yes. Retribution. Pandemic era wrestling at its worst. Right i'm going to go, and a have a lye down, because my head hurts, from being completely unsatisfied.