Smackdown Review

    Intro.

I love wrestling in January time. The Royal Rumble is just around the corner, and the fan in me gets very excited, and this year is no exception, the list of stars, who are entering the Rumble, is starting to look pretty stacked, if you ask me.

Commentator Walk Through, And Superstars Seen Showing Up.

I liked this. Joe Tessatore, and. Wade Barrett, were given the walk through treatment, as they showed the superstars showing up. Tiffany Stratton. Bayley. Jimmy Uso, and. Carmelo Hayes, all showed up.

       Rey Mysterio Segment.

Rey Mysterio in his home town, announcing he's in the Royal Rumble, what could be better, well, what about a promo dual with Kevin Owens, well if you ask, you shall receive. I liked all of this, both men get in there licks. KO paid respect to Rey, as both men went through all of there achievements. KO asked Rey, when he wins the Rumble, he would love to face him for his stolen belt. Rey told Kevin that he's delusional, just like his son The Human Oven. This pissed off KO, who then started a fight with Rey to end the segment. I liked this. Nick Aldis, told Rey later on, that he will face KO later on. Both Cody, and. KO both refused to sign their Match contract for their Ladder Match at the Royal Rumble, so at Saturday Nights Main Event, their will be a contract signing, and Sanantonios very own Shawn Michaels, will host the segment.

Nia Jax And Candace Lerae vs Naomi And Bianca Belair.

Naomi, and. Bianca Belair beat. Nia Jax, and. Candace Lerae, in a standard TV Match.

Bayley Meets Byron Saxton.

Bayley, had a one on one walk through arena interview with Byron Saxton. I liked all of this.

BFab. Michin. Piper Niven, and. Chelsea Green Segment.

I hated this segment, and what it brought in later on, was pathetic. Piper Niven beat Bfab in woeful Match.

Jimmy Uso vs Carmelo.

The Match was going fine, that was until. The Temu Bloodline came, out and got the Match thrown out. What came next was an impromptu promo segment. Jakub Fatu tried to rally the fans, to get behind his leader, but after a chorus of fan backlash. Solo was seen to be walking out. LA Knight then came out, and had a fight with Tama, and. Braun Strowman had a face off against Jakub Fatu, they will face each other next week, at Saturday Nights Main Event. I wasn't a fan of this. It all felt a bit to convoluted to me.

Motorcity Machine Gunns vs Los Garza

Motorcity Machine Gunns, beat. Los Garza, in a solid TV Match, that was riddled with Interfereence from Pretty Deadly. Apollo Crews tried to give both of my Country's finest gentlemen, some advice, after DIY went back on their word, and got decked by Johnny Gargano for his troubles.

Rey Mysterio vs Kevin Owens

This was a fluent masterstroke in solid TV booking. Ko got the win. in a Match that was riddled with Family insults, and the  mocking of old friends. Cody saved Rey from taking a Piledriver. The Match had superb physicality, that was matched by some sensational exchanges. I liked this.

Bayley vs Tiffany Stratton WWE Womens Championship.

I liked this. Both ladies worked hard to bring out the best in one another. The exchanges were great, and the physicality was on point, but it was little Tiffy, who retained her belt, with her pme finisher.

Overview Of Friday Night Smackdown.

I had a great time watching this weeks edition of the blue brand. The Storylines flowed nicely, and the action was decent in most areas.

This Weeks Smackdown is a solid 8/10.

 

 My Top 5 Maxican Wrestling Icons.

      Intro.

As a british wrestling fan for over thirty years, I have always found Mexican Wrestlers, to be something to be looked at, from the way that they were mistreated on midard, meaning they had a wall placed in front of them, and as the industry changed attitudes changed, as harmful stereotypes were made a thing of the past, as the likes of Rey Mysterio, and. Eddie Guerro, changed the face of the industry, because in the early 2000''s oh these times they were a changing.

       5 Mil Mascaras

This Man was a mark of possibillities, as he has paved the way for multiple talents to follow in his footsteps. Mil was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2012, and it was well deserved.

   4 Juvetude Guerra.

This. Man was the WCW midcard in the mid nineties, and this was unfair, because he was that good.

                                                         3 Thunder Rosa.

Thunder Rosa, is one of my favourite wrestlers working today, and the fact that she is a beacon for if you want it bad enough, you can achieve anything. Puts her on this list.

 2 Eddie Guerrero.

From his physicality, to his all round passion, that speaks volumes, to this day, past the mans death in 2005. He came through the otherside of addiction a better person, and showed that, anyone can overcome hardship, and prove to the world, that seconds chances in life, can be pivotal, and completely affirming.

1 Rey Mysterio.

Who's that coming out the sky. A complete legend that's who. I'm a big fan of this man, his influence, and, passion for this industry is something that he wears on his ring gear, as he takes the fans on a fun ride.

My Top 5 Takeaways From AEW Dynamite Maxinum Carnage.

 Intro.

Apologies for not doing a full review, this is due to my work schedule, and the fact that i'm fighting back a cold, hasn't helped proceeding at all.

5 Moxley vs Hobbs Over Delivered.

I liked this. The Match was complete over delivery, even though Tony Khan did shoot himself in the foot with that Collision graphic. I had fun watching this. It was a bloodsoaked TV Masterstroke, that worked, so this asks the question, does backwards booking work?

4 The Womens Casino Gauntlet Match.

I liked this. Even though this Match needed to be better placed. It was a well paced fun affair. The interluding storylines was a nice touch, a returning Megan Bayne added an extra layer of suprise, and having Toni Storm win, made sense, with the direction that AEW is taking their womens division.

3 MJF vs Jeff Jarrett Segment.

I loved all of this, from the fragments of addiction, to telling home truths about each other, this is clearly the direction the company is going in, as they head down under. Strooth mate. MJF is going to hang with some wallabies.

2 The Hurt Syndicate vs Private Party And Mark Briscoe, Was A Letdown.

I have no other words, because in my opinion this was a real let down. It's a shame because Private Party are my best friends. I had the pleasure of meeting Private Party last year, at a All In pre show fan meet up, and they couldn't have been nicer.

1 Kenny Omega Is Back.

Kenny Omega is back, and my God it's great to have him back. He won't be bidding us a due any time soon. His Match with Brian Cage was a great reminder of this fact.

 My Top 5 Takeaways From Monday Night Raw.

    Intro.

I'm loving the WWE on Netflix. I never thought that I would enjoy it as much as I am, but here we are. So here's my thoughts on this weeks Monday Night Raw.

5 I'm Not A Big Fan Of The Miz.

Sami Zayn, made The Miz look very average. I know what you're thinking, thats not exactly difficult.

4 Lyra Valkyria Is Our 1st Womens Intercontinental Champion.

She's the right choice, that's all I have to say. I mean I'm part Irish, so I have to repressent my Irish breathryn.

3. I'm Done With Finn Balor vs Damien Priest.

I'm completely over this storyline, and in all honesty, we need to leave this in 2024. Along with Liv, and. Rhea.

2 Penta Is Raw'All Elite.

I loved this. I know it wasn't to everyones tastes, but hey. Can we all just rejoice in the fact that Penta is in the Fed.

1 The World Thanks All 1st Responders

Sometimes in life, when our world leaders don't stand up for the small guy. Wrestling does. Well said Punk. Well Said.

My Top Reasons why I Love Pro wrestling

        Intro.

Pro Wrestling, the one vice, that has never in some ways let me down, Even when the WWE was in one of its many poor creative eras, that has carried on until this very day. I mean in the words of Barry Blaunstein. I don't know why I like it, I just do, because it's wrestling.

5 Pure Escapism.

It's a known fact that, a lot of people watch Pro Wrestling. It's the perfect remedy, cure for a long day, picture the scene, if you were a working man, back in the days of the attitude, and your boss was giving you a hard day. You could turn on Monday Night Raw, and watch. Stone Cold Steve Austin, Punch, a disgusting human being, who was his boss, and you could just imagine him doing this on your behalf.

4 Schoolyard Bullies.

It's no secret on these pages, that I was bullied at school. Wrestling was a huge outbreak for me, just knowing that I could go round my mates, and completely escape into the arms of the fed. Sometimes it's the simple things we all need.

3 You're Never Alone If You're A Wrestling.

All I have to say is this. Never a truer statement has ever been said. If you join any fandom, you're never alone.

2 Entertainment Is The Key.

As a fan of Pro Wrestling, for over thirty years of my life. I have been asked one question. Why do you watch this? And my answer is always the same. In the UK we have soaps like Eastenders, and. Coronation Street, and I always say, why do you watch these shows, and my friends and families answer is always, entertainment. And just like that they realise, i'm right, we're all differant.

1 I just Love It.

Like I said before. In the words of Barry Blaunstein. I don't know why I like it. I just do. It's wrestling.

      AEW Collision Review 12.1.2025

        Intro. 

Harley Cameron. Marieh May. Chris Jericho. Big Bill. Cope, and. Dax Harwood, gave their thoughts on their opponents.

      Cope vs Big Bill.

This. Was a lot of fun, and a great opener, from the solid physicality, that came with a solid balance, between storyline, and in ring styles, Cope gave a Bill a running powerbomb, followed by two spheres, that Bill kicked out of. Cope got the  win, by doing his best Jon Moxley impersonation. The Learning Tree, then beat down Cope in the aftermath.

Hangman Adam Page Segment.

Hangman Adam Page, then challenged Christopher Daniels, to a Texas Deathmatch next week, at Collision Maximum Carnage. The Fallen Angel accepted the challenge later on. This was awesome.

Pac vs Komander.

I have no other words, than. Komander is awesome. Pac got the win, in what was a fun match. Claudio Castagnoli, and. Wheeler Yuta, came and taught Komander a lesson, don't mess with The Deathriders, they then committed the ultimate sin. They beat The Outrunners in a standard TV Match. They beat The Outrunners, boo his boo.

Powerhouse Hobbs Segment.

I can't wait for this wednesday, Hobbs is going to make Jon his bitch. I love Powerhouse Hobbs.

Harley Cameron vs Marieh May.

This Broadcast had a few low points, and this was one of them. I didn't like this. I felt pedestrian, and it couldn't recover. May got the win, this was a let down.

Brody King vs Trevor Blackwell.

Brody King, beat. A local enhancement talent called Trevor Blackwell, in a squash Match. Cope vs Brody King at a later point. Yes please.

Daniel Garcia vs Katsuyori Shibata TNT Championship.

I liked this. The Physicality was solid, the main frame of the Match was centred around, both men having a chopfest, and Shibatas headkicks. Garcia retained his belt in what was a solid Match.

Dax Harwood vs Chris Jericho.

This. Was. A complete mess from start to finish. Jericho got the win. The Learning Tree, beat. Dax down, and Jon Moxley attacked Cope, as the show went off the air. I hated all of this.

Overview Of AEW Collision.

I don't know what to make of this broadcast. It felt like a varied mix bag, that disguised it self as sweets, but what I got was peanuts.

This Weeks AEW Collision is a mid 5/10.

 WWE Friday Smackdown Review 10.1.2025

No Intro.

Ok guys, there's going to be no intro this week, instead, all i'm going to say is this. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with the residents of the state of California. I hope you all are safe, and well. And remember to keep wrestling extreme. The state of California stay strong, and remember, you will find your feet again.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Tiffany Stratton. Shinsuke Nakamura, and. Paul Heyman, were all seen showing up, to the arena.

Paul Heyman Segment.

Paul Heyman came out, and. The Wiseman was in a celebratory mood, this was due to the measure of business, going back to normal after Monday nights Victory, for his Tribal Chief. He got straight down to business, and shared news with us fans, about what Romans next accomplishment will be, so he called out Cody Rhodes, and shared the news, that Roman will be entering the 2025 Royal Rumble. before Paul told Cody this, he plagued him with a plethora of compliments, as he laid respect on Cody thick, he then asked Coby, what did he want to talk about, but he couldn't get a word out, because Kevin Owens came out, and told Cody some home truths. Ko could be seen as forshadowing what could happen to Cody, after shaking hands with a couple of devils. This caused KO, and. Cody to fight in and amongst the fans, this gave breathing space for Jakub Fatu, and. Tama Tonga, to isolate Paul, threatening to attack him, that was until. Jimmy Uso came out and made the save. I loved this development. Security failed to deal with the Temu Bloodline, so LA Knight did.

Michin vs Chelsea Green WWE United States Championship Match.

Chelsea Green, beat. Michin, to retain her United States Championship, in a fun TV Match.

Los Garza vs Pretty Deadly.

I don't blame Nick Aldis, I mean if I had four Tag Teams all complaining. I would book a convoluted series of Matches as well, the first one was this complete misfire, and, well, yeah, this wasn't great. Los Garza got the win.

LA Knight vs Shinsuke Nakamura United States Championship Match.

I liked this, until it was thrown out, thanks to the Temu Bloodline. Cody Rhodes, and. Jimmy Uso came out to make the save. Cody then challenged both. Jakub, and. Tama, to a Tag Match against him and Jimmy, this would act as the main event.

The Motorcity Machine Gunns vs Atown Down Under

This was a fast paced, waste of time, that saw the Machine Gunns get the win.

Tiffy Time.

Our new WWE Womens champion was out next, to be interviewed, by Byron saxton. I wasn't a fan of this. The whole thing turned into a pointless promotrain, that acted as convoluted way to get to a fatal 4 way, between. Bayley. Naomi. Bianca Belair, and. Nia Jax, the scripting from all four ladies was woeful, however, that sweary drop that Nia dropped, was funny. Aldis got bored of all of this, and saved my sanity by booking the Match, for that second. Bayley got the win, in what was a satisfying TV bout.

Cody Rhodes and Jimmy Uso vs Jakub Fatu And Tama Tonga.

I don't know what to make of this. I thought this Match was all over the place. Distractions, and, post fights, made this a predictable end, to what was a drab edition of weekly TV. The Match was flat from the start in my opinion, and it never recovered.

Overview Of Friday Night Smackdown.

I thought that this broadcast was all over the place. The action was a mid affair, as the promos went from awesome, to poor.

This weeks Smackdown is a solid 5/10.