My Royal Rumble Insights.

  Intro. 

Every year, when this event comes around. I get excited like a school kid, breaking up from lessons, before the Summer Holidays. There's just something special about The Royal Rumble, my childhood fandom, still reigns unto this very day. From the Rumble Matches, to the midcard, that sometimes outshines the main attraction. I love The Royal Rumble, as much as I love sweats. Now just think of the ground that covers.

   Stark Contrast.

The balance between this years, and last years event, are a real stark study in contrast. Last year there was a dark over looming cloud, that took months to get over. acting as a nasty reminder, that this industry has a darkside, filled with disgusting degeneracy, that looks like the stories, were pulled up from the gutter. In my opinion, last years event, was overshadowed by the actions of an awful human being, who got off on the suffering of others. This left the show with a large hindrance against it, but, when the worst of occasions get going. WWE did what they try to do best. Put smiles on faces. Yes, I agree, that sentiment was used to death during the company's Pandemic Era, and whether we like it or not, it's true.

Place My Bets.

I'm not a betting man, nowadays. But, if I was, I would be going with Jey Uso. I agree with every account that said that. Cody, and. Punk had a sensational Promo dual on Monday Night Raw, from this past week, but when you dig beneath the surface. Punk is nothing short of a red herring. This promo was a smoke screen for what is going to come later down the line.

Predicting The Womens Rumble.

As a fan that watches WWE's weekly TV output religously, I can't predict the womens Rumble, and this years is no differant. WWE like to play the game of red herring, when it comes to the Rumble, but this year i'm struggling to predict the womens Rumble. I'm hoping that Charlotte Flair doesn't win, because I feel that WWE have gone to this well all to often, and if they place Liv Morgan in the winners place, they would going over old ground, and that could be disasterous. The big question is this, who do WWE go with? This to me has caused a massive conumdrum, due to the fact that I don't think WWE's womens division, is in the best state, at the moment.

Directions.

Were do WWE go after Saturday night, well that's a tough one, because it's hard to tell, either way. I can't wait to follow the storythreads, as they unfold.

Favourite Rumble Events.

I have great memories from watching past Royal Rumbles. My personal favourite event was Rumble 2000. From the botch finish to the main event. Cactus Jack, and. HHH, having a classic Street Fight, to The Hardy Boyz, and. The Dudley Boyz, creating magic. I love this PPV. I recently watched it again after the WWE Network moved to Netflix, and it brought back loads of great memories from that time.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown Review 1.2.2025.

Intro.

At the time of writing, we're just hours away from. The Royal Rumble. I've said this once, and i'll say it again. I love The Royal Rumble. I have an insights piece coming out later today, so keep your eyes pealed everyone, and happy Rumble Weekend to you all.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Liv Morgan. Raquel Rodriguez. Bianca Belair. Naomi. Chelsea Green. Piper Niven, and. Damien Priest, were all seen showing up. Michael Cole, and. Pat Mcafe, were on hand throughout the show, to get the Rumble Party started, with the help of Tyrese Hauerberton, this would be an on going theme throughout the broadcast. Michael Cole crowd surfing. You love to see it.

KO And Joe Tessatore Segment.

This was excellent. KO stared daggers at Joe, calling him a Cody fanboy, whilst glossing over what happened on Monday Night Raw, both men had a minor verbal dual, which ended with KO refusing to accept his apology, after last weeks Smackdown, when he felt like Joe overlooked him, in the same way that Cody, and. Punk did on Monday. KO took down his belt and tried to leave, this was when Cm Punk came out, and what ensued, was nothing short of a masterstroke. Both men had a fantastic promo dual. This. Was sold by both men, with conviction, and passion, and octane emotion. This. Was. Perfect.

The Miz Can't Keep His Mouth Shut.

The Miz was mouthing off to Nick Aldis, about Andrade, and this went south, because Andrade beat him later on, in a flat, and boring TV Match.

Jimmy Uso vs Carmelo Hayes.

This. Was. A great piece of business, both men had a solid TV Match, that played out well, in front of this decent crowd. jimmy got the win by roll up. Carmelo's promo before the Match started, echoed his downfall.

Chelsea Green vs Michin WWE Womens United States Championship.

The Match was thrown out, after Chelsea, attacked Michin with a Kendo Stick. I'm done with this feud.

Bianca And Naomi Segment.

Am I the only person, who thinks that Bianca Belair, and. Naomi, give off vibes, like a bad episode of Saved By The Bell, because these two aren't going to be best friends forever.

Charlotte Flair Is Coming Back.

I have a big burning question, is Charlotte Flair winning the Royal Rumble, because I hope not.

Damien Priest Segment.

I liked this. Damien Priest is now on Smackdown. I really like this. His promo was excellent, as the former Punishment Martinez, took us down a path, that was riddled with hardship, and passion, as he proclaimed his place in the Royal Rumble, he was then greated by Jacob Fatu, and. Tama Tonga. Jacob is the future, his visceral approach to a promo, is refreshing, and it was on full display here, he's the next big star. His promo dual with Priest, may have had a predictable ending, but it doesn't change the fact that this was awesome, and seeing Tama take some knocks, added to this plate. As the fight took shape. LA Knight came to make the save, and when he tried to take a swing at Jacob with a steelchair, Fatu punched it when it was in motion. This set up the Main Event later in the evening, between LA Knight, and. Damien Priest, and. Tama, and. Jacob.

DIY And Pretty Deadly vs Los Garza And The Motorcity Machine Gunns.

This. Match fell into the traps of a standard TV Match, and it suffered as a result. The Machine Gunns got the win. This would cause friction, between DIY, and. Pretty Deadly. Tama would later on catch the tag belts being carelessly left on some staging equipment, he eyed them up the same way, that I would do a KitKat Share bar, this would piss off Gargano, and. Ciampa.

Liv Morgan vs Naomi.

I thought this was flat. Boring, and repettitive, and predictable. Naomi got the win.

Zelina Vega Confronts Tiffany Stratton.

Zelina Vega vs Tiffany Stratton, at a later date, no not for me. I don't think this will be very good at all. Tiffany then had an in ring segment With Pat Mcafe, and. Michael Cole. I didn't like this. It fell into the realm of a promo train, without being a promotrain. Mcafe ran through all of the Womens Rumble entrants, and after Tiffany stood her ground, she was interrupted by Candace Lerae, who called Tiffany a traitor without a hood, to a degree, she acted as a decoy, because Nia attacked Tiffany. All of this was utter drivel, and the dialogue between all involved was hideous.

Tama Tonga And Jacob Fatu vs LA Knight And Damien priest.

I thought this was an adequote effort from all involved. Priest, and. Knight got the win, in what was a solid TV Match. The in ring work flowed nicely, as the story of the Match took centre stage. Fatu attacked Priest in the aftermath, as the show went off the air.

Overview Of This Weekends Friday Night Smackdown.

I don't know about you guys, but I thought that this was a very middle of the road edition of weekly TV. The Matches, and. Promos, were a real study in contrast, and that not always a good thing. 

This weeks Friday Night Smackdown is a Low 6/10.

Ps. God bless you R Truth.

My Top 5 Royal Rumble Entrants.

Intro.

Just giving you guys a heads up, this weekend on the blog, i'm going to be having a bit of a love in, due to The Rumble, and you know what, it starts here. So here's a list of my top 5 of my favourite Royal Rumble Entrants.

5. Santino Marella.

Agh yes. Santino Marella, my favourite false Italian, the time when he was eliminated from the Rumble by Kane, in quick time, still makes me laugh.

4. Hacksaw Jim Duggan.

I have to put this guy on this list, he won the 1st ever Rumble, and by all accounts he the nicest person to ever ride a double decker bus. Gob bless you Hacksaw. Hoooooooooooo.

3. John Cena.

In 2008. John Cena made his comeback, from an awful pectoral injury, an injury that would keep a normal athlete out of action, for up to nine months, but. Big Time John, came back in just five, this guy isn't real, for someone who can't be seen

2. AJ Styles.

In 2016. Kevin Dunn, clearly didn't want none, because all we saw, was a suprised looking Roman Reigns, still it was cool seeing AJ Styles in a WWE ring.

1. Edge.

This. Was. Easily the best thing about 2020, as for the rest, well, we all know how that turned. This. Was an emotional moment that I would never forget. Edge was back, and it was great to see.

My Top 5 List Of Wrestlers Who Made Dodgy Commercials.

Intro.

Wrestlers over the years have made, some pretty bad acting endeavours, from films, to. TV Shows, and then there's, of course. Adverts, and oh my there's been plenty of Bad adverts, featuring Pro wrestlers, so lets take a look at some. 

5 Chris Jericho Taco Bell.

It's no secret, that I love fast food. Taco Bell is slowly becoming my new favourite chain, however this advert staring Chris Jericho, is just plain bad. And  it leaves me feeling unhungry.

4. The Ultimate Warrior Ford Dealer ships.

Ok, i'm just going to say it. No thank you. I don't want to buy a car from an awful person.

 3 Terry Funk Car Salesman.

It's true Women love men with cars, ( or so I hear ) When Terry Funk says he has a message for the ladies, men you need to listen. In the late nineties he did a series of commercials for his local car dealer. What a nice guy RIP Funker.

3 John Cena Subway.

Whatever you do. Don't Google the man next to Big Time John, oh boy this was bad.

 2 Sgt Slaughter Local Steakhouse.

Kids if you don't eat your greens, this guy will come for you. Sgt Slaughter advertising a Steakhouse, is a sight to be seen.

1 Hulk Hogan Right Guard.

Oh my, this is so appropriate. Given the fact that he has a lot of stench against him, after his appearance on the Raw debut on Netflix. I think he could use a product like this, to get rid of the stench that he created. I hate Hulk Hogan.

AEW Dynamite Review 30.1.2025.

   Intro. 

In just over two weeks, AEW will be heading Down Under, for the 1st time, but as they say goodday for the 1st time, the gaping holes, in their creative is becoming more, and, more evidant. Tony Khan has said, that he has gone back into the weeds of his own Company's creative, and I think this is a good idea. Back in late 2019, he made the decision, to cut down his creative team, because, he felt like their was two many cooks, ruining good meals, this has needed to happen, for quite some time, and. I welcome this change.

Will Osperay vs Brian Cage.

I liked this. As an opening Match, this worked, from. Damn It Don Callis taking to the mic, and showing Will footage of a battered Kenny Omega backstage. Will sold the look of confliction perfectly, as the fast paced fluidity of the Match, took centre stage. This. Was. A perfect look, at how you book, differant sizes. It's not an easy thing to do, and both men made this look easy. Will got the win, after an awesome final exchange. Lance Archer, beat Will down in the aftermath, leading Kenny to make the save, ( as if by magic ) but, the numbers game caught up with him, as The Don Callis took him bown as well. Am I the only one, who thinks that Kenny Omega is like wrestling's answer to Jean Claude Van Damme?

Hangman Adam Page And MJF Segment.

Renee Paquette tried to get a word with Swerve Strickland, but instead, she found a frantic Hangman Adam Page, she tried to get a word with him, but he was more interested in squiring up to MJF. Renee tried to speak to Max, but all he said was, that he had an offer for Jeff Jarrett, that he can't pass up.

Powerhouse Hobbs Segment.

Ok, i'm now scared of Powerhouse Hobbs, I think he just threatened to Murder Big Bill, on live TV.

Claudio Castagnoli vs Jeff Jarrett.

I have mixed feelings about this Match. On one side, the Match had good physicality, but it also had a dodgy finish, as Moxley, and his crew helped Claudio get the win, when Claudio gave Jeff two immobilisers. He was left in the centre of the ring, and then in comes my other mind, out comes MJF, and this restored my faith with his promo. Jeff got back to his feet, and. Max knocked him back down, when he punched him, with a stiff right, that was balanced out with the Dynamite Gold Ring. And all he said was this. He respects his elders, but he told Jeff, that this would happen. This. Was. A real Mix-bag.

Ricochet vs AR Fox.

This. Match. Was a lofi burner, that reminded me, that sometimes, you need Matches like this on a broadcast. Ricochet got the win, and then nearly embraced his inner Jeffrey Dalmer, and brought out his scissors. Swerve stopped this from happening.

Learning Tree Segment.

I have two thoughts on this segment, my first one is this. Jericho's new movie looks awful, and this is coming from a big Horror. Sci Fi, and. Comic Book fan, and the other one is that. Tony Khan must be paying The Olsen Twins a boat load of money, to use the term. New York Minute. Chris Jericho, and. Big Bill vs The Outrunners on Collision, should be fun though.

Jay White vs Wheeler Yuta.

Even though some of this Match was a bit of a stagnant affair. I do also think that this Match was an interesting mental game of chess, that was actually quite enthralling, when you dig beneath the surface. Jay got the win with his Bladerunner finisher, he was then greated by Moxley, and his crew, he was attacked by Claudio. Rated FTR made the save, and. Dax Harwood took to the mic, he spoke about his idol one half of The Rock'n Roll Express. Dennis Condry who was in attendence, and then challenged The Deathriders to a Mid south Street Fight on this weeks Collision. I like this development.

Marieh May Segment.

This. Was. Excellent. Renee Paquette, got to have a few words with Marieh May. And from awkward swearing, to getting to the point. May cut down Toni Storm in the only way she could, with Visceral nastiness, and, humiliation, embrace her everyone, because she's our AEW womens champion. This. Was excellent.

The Gunns Are Coming Back.

The Gunns are coming back, oh yay, oh joy. The Gunns are coming back. I can't wait. In the words of Homer simpson. If you can't tell. I'm being sarcastic.

Taya And Deonna Segment.

I might have hated this segment. I love the fact that these two were dressed up like Neo from The Matrix.

Mercedes Mone vs Yuka Sakazaki AEW TBS Championship Match.

I liked this Match, but It shouldn't have main evented, the Match had a solid flow, that allowed the Match to breathe. Both ladies showcased each others momentum, this gave the Match a main focus, and it was great to see. Mercedes retained, after a great final exchange. The near falls were well placed. It's just a shame that these ladies didn't open the show.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite.

Even though this weeks Dynamite, did showcase its gaping holes, for the world to see. I did have a good time watching it. But the big question is this. Can AEW fill in, and fix their gaping holes, and problems? At this time. I remain positive, but I'm not getting my hopes up.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is a solid 7/10.

My Top 5 Takeaways From Monday Night Raw 28.1.2025.

       Intro.

It's Rumble week, and this guy, is as excited like a kid before christmas. I love The Royal Rumble, it's my favourite event of the year next to WrestleMania. So with that said, what were the highlights of the go home edition of Monday Night Raw, let's get into it.

5. Pat Mcafe Shuts Michael Cole Down.

Pat Mcafe silenced Michael Cole, after he tried to rap. God bless you sir, every fan thanks you for this.

4. The New Day Suck.

Even Xavier Wood's family hates him, and. Kofi, for what they did to Big E, it's one thing for the fans to hate you, but your own family, well that's unforgivable.

 3. JD Mcdonaghs Injury.

Even though, i'm not the biggest fan of JD Mcdonaghs, for reasons I can't talk about on the internet, but the injury he suffered here, on this night, looked bad. He was taken to hospital afterwards.

2. So Many Rappers.

Quavo. Lil Yachty, and. 2 Chains were all seen throughout the broadcast, having a lovely old time.

1 Punk vs Cody.

I loved this ending segment. It was perfect, and the vice versa story that both men told, was awesome.

  My Top 5 Moments In TNA That Wouldn't Work Today.

         Intro.

From its inception, to breaking new ground in the world of Pro Wrestling, and creating new stars, that would go on to change the industry. From the likes of AJ Styles. Bobby Rhode. Samoa Joe, and. The Motorcity Machine Gunns, however, they've got some skeletons in their oversized closet, from Matches to moments, to some segments that went way to far. So lets go, and take a look 5 moments, that wouldn't work today.

5. Bully Ray Gets In The Face Of Christy Hemme.

I hate these type segments. In a backstage segment at the Victory Rd PPV from 2010. Bully Ray could be seen getting in the face of Interviewer Christy Hemme. I know this was completely in character, but still. I hated this then, and I don't like it now.

4. Austin Aries Gets In Christy Hemme's Face.

This took place at a house show, and it's as bad as it sounds, she mistakenly got the name of Austin Aries Tag Team wrong, when he was partnered with Bobby Rhode, he could be seen berrating her, whilst thrusting in her face. I'm not the biggest fan of Aries, and this makes me feel sick.

3 Ric Flair vs Jay Lethal.

Hindsight is a beautiful thing. These two faced each other at 2010's Victory Rd. Over the 10 years that followed, both men would be accused of abuse, and sexual assault. 

2 Mr Anderson Ass Cheeks Promo.

Victory Rd 2010 wasn't a great time piece, for the Nashville Promotion, yeah this promo is unwatchable by todays standards.

1. Claire Lynch.

This storyline was insulting to my senses, yes it gave us a great Christopher Daniels vs AJ Styles Match, but this story is highly inapropriate, and offensive to those who can't have kids. Yeah this was bad all round.