My Top 5 Things I'm Looking Forward To When WWE Moves To Netflix.

Intro.

With the TV Landscape forever changing. It's important that Company's stay ahead of the curb, and. WWE are doing just this, as their move to Netflix, moves ever closer here in the UK, and beyond. Netflix have already started to show what will be coming over to their platform, as the WWE Network starts to wind down. I feel that this is the way that the world is heading, and it's nice to know that some of my favourite old school PPV's, and events, won't become lost media, for that I'm thankful, but it does raise the question, how much more will they be bringing over?

5 All The Main Shows And PLE's Becoming Free To View.

If you're a UK Customer to Netflix, and you're also a WWE fan, then you're going to be eating well, because all three main shows, and PLE's will be coming to the platform. I think this is a brave move, but a sensible one, but it's sad to see the fed come away from liniear TV in my country, because this all we knew.

4 The Video Libary So Is Looking Good.

Insurrextion 2000. Fully Loaded 1999, and a varied amount of other old school PPV's will becoming to the platform.

 3 Not Having To Pay For Premium Live Events.

Even though I had access to the WWE Network. I used to pay to watch live events, because the live broadcast would be better quality. This is now going to be a thing of the past, well at least for some markets.

2. The Outreach.

With the availibility of Netflix, on a global level, becoming something that all fans have never experienced, i'm excited to see how this all unfolds.

1 Just Think What This Could For The Sporting Industry.

When you think about it. This Is a Landmark deal, just think what It could do for the sports industry as a hole.

Friday Night Smackdown Review.

Intro.

This past Friday. I decided to check out Netflix, and guess what, they've got me sorted, because, the fed, now has it's own section, so now my mum can access WWE content. I'm going to annoy her badly, and my dog jane will be made to acknowledge me, as her Tribal Chief. Things are going to be great, when January 6th rolls around.

Informed of Injuries.

Michael Cole, and. Corey Graves, told fans how serious the injuries to. Tonga Loa. Jimmy Uso, and. Big Bronson Reed are, and all I have to say is this. Ouch, all of these look painful.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

The Street Profits. The Motorcity Machine Gunns, and a pissed off Temu Bloodline, were all seen showing up, Jakub Fatu, then wrecked everyone in sight. Later on The Street Profits, were found, after taking a beating. Johnny Gargano then managed to put DIY in the fold, with the Motorcity Machine Gunns, agreeing to this.

Cody Rhodes Segment.

I liked this. Cody came out, and he basked in the fans admiration, he said that it's an honour to be part of Saturday Nights Main Event, that was until Chad Gable, and his American Made crew came out. Both men had a great promo dual. From the overshadowing themes of hypocrisy, and backstabbing, and referencing Shorty G, and Goldust. Cody told Chad to go and find Nick Aldis, and get him to sign off on this. Cody said that he's got Kevin Owens on his mind, and that's not great for Chad.

Bianca Belair Segment.

After wishing her traitor friend Naomi luck in her following Match. Chelsea Green, and. Piper Niven, stepped into frame, and runned their mouths, and attacked Bianca, this would later on backfire on the pair.

Womens United States Championship.

Tiffany Stratton, beat. Naomi, and. Elektra Lopez, in a solid 3 way Match, to advance into the Semi-Finals of the tournament. I liked this.

Bianca Belair vs Piper Niven.

Bianca Belair, beat. Piper Niven, in a solid TV Match. Chelsea got made to look stupid, when Piper was kod onto her for the finish.

Shinsuke Nakamura Segment.

I hated this segment. It ran like a long promotrain. LA Knight got his words in. Andrade got his words in, and The Temu Bloodline got there licks in, this segment ended in a big predictable brawl. Solo tried to the fans to acknowledge him, but this backfired as the fans chanted OTC in unison. This. Was garbage. Shinsuke didn't say a word. 

Kevin Owens Message.

Kevin Owens sent in a Message from his renta car, saying that he doesn't want to do an interview with Michael from inside the arena, so he asked him to come to him.

Motorcity Machine Gunns vs DIY WWE Tag Team Championships.

From the physicality, being performed with an ease, to a floundering friendsahip, turning into a ha ha we tricked you heel turn. DIY are heels now, and are new WWE Tag Team Champions. See people it's true, nice guys don't finish last. I liked this.

Michael Interviews Kevin Owens.

I can't praise this segment enough, all I have to say is, you need to see this, because it's surreal. Awesome, but surreal.

Carmelo Hayes Segment.

Are WWE teasing a Match between Gunther, and. Carmelo Hayes. I think so.

Cody Rhodes vs Chad Gable.

I liked this, whilst I do have to air some concerns. The physicality was great, and Cody got the win. Ko came out and attacked Cody in the aftermath leading, to a pull apart brawl, now the concern. Chad Gable, please remove the diving headbutt from your arsenal. It has far worse conitations than you might think. Harley Race did this move for years, and badly injured his neck. The Dynamite Kid did this move for years, and he ended up in a wheelchair, and don't get me started on the monster.

 Overview Of Friday Night Smackdown.

Overall this was a decent edition of weekly TV, as the standard TV grind for WWE slowly comes to an end, fan anticipation is starting to grow over here in the UK, as the Netflix deal starts to come into effect. I feeling excited about this move, and I never thought I would. These are exciting times, and with the standard of WWE's TV getting better, it's never been a better time to get well fed.

My Top 5 Moments In Pro Wrestling That Shaped My Fandom.

      Intro.

Ok were going to go way back for this list people. I mean waaaaay back, because were going to my childhood. So sit back, and enjoy.

5 The Montreal Screwjob.

This. Was. When my fandom wake up and take notice, of higher powers, not having a moral compass. I was always a Bret guy, and not a big WCW fan at this point. This gave birth to a time in history, that I took a lot of enjoyment out of, However nowadays the attitude era, has aged like milk under the sun.

4 HHH vs Cactus Jack Rivalry.

Agh yes, the early noughties WWF. Sunday Night Heat, being shoved around the weekly TV Schedule on Channel 4, here in the UK, PPV's becoming more easy to access, if you didn't have Sky TV, and then there was HHH vs Cactus Jack. I loved this rivalry, because it takes me back to a time that was, much more simpler.

3 The Rise of TNA.

I have so many great memories going to TNA shows, when they would annually make the trek to these shores. Agh yes so many memories. Me shaking hands with Dixie Carter. ( good ) Shaking hands with Bully Ray. (ugh) And of course, there's me shaking hands with Hulk Hogan. ( I have no words )

2 Watching The Downfall Of WCW.

The downfall of a company is never an easy thing to cover, and watching this unfold in the media wasn't easy, because peoples lives were impacted, and there wasn't a clear way for the industry to come through this hole, as a fan at the time, this was an emotional watch, and my feelings towards it hasn't changed.

1 The Rock.

If ya smeeeeeeeeeeelllll what The Rock is cookin, yes I smelt what he was cooking, and it was glorious, from his promos, to his insults, and his segments with Jonathan Coachman. Barry Manilow anyone. I love this man.

 

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.