AEW Dynamite Review.

      Intro.

With Wrestlemania now in the rearview mirror, this is the time of year when complacantcy  normally steps in. If years gone by are anything to go by. Yes the standards of American Pro Wrestling fans has in some way declined over the past twenty years. I feel that now is the time both company's need to take a look at one another, backwards copycat tactics, and booking shows to counteract your rival promotion, this leads me to say this, why can't we all just get along.

Master P Segment.

I haven't listened to this guy in nearly 25 years. The last tune I heard him put out was Kenny's Dead from the South Park Chef Aid soundtrack. He brought out The Opps, and Joe was in a celebratory mood, as he put over his faction. He also brought up the fact that Master does a lot of work in his local community for young athletes. The Deathriders came out and attacked The Opps, and Master P had fun mugging off Jon Moxley, you love to see it. The Elite joined in, so did Swerve Strickland, and. Kenny Omega. Joe then challenged Mox for the belt, this was later confirmed for Beach Break in 3 weeks time. Oh and one other thing, recently Rap has been crap, shout out WrestlingBios. This was entertaining.

The Patriarchy Segment.

Christian Cage gave his son some tough love, whilst telling us how he and his mum celebrated his ROH TV Championship win. Christian Cage, mate, tell me your secret.

Ricochet vs Mark Briscoe.

This was a lot of fun, and a great opener. From the solid in-ring work, the fans acting like rude little so and so's, chanting bald bald bald, back to back. This was a well paced exscurtion that built into a decent mid cruschendo, filled with fantastic chemistry. Mark got the win, after a great series of exchanges.

FTR Segment.

This was great. I'm loving heel FTR, and the added edition of Stokeley Hathaway has pushed this to be one of my favourite things in Pro Wrestling at this moment. Dax and Cash were on fire here, as they laid waste verbally to Daniel Garcia. The Rock'n Roll Express were in attendence, and were called into the ring, only for Dax to Humiliate them, and then attack them. This was great, and a good way to use legends, because heroes give way to hate in some worlds. Adam cole made the save.

The Young Bucks vs Kevin Knight And Speedball Mike Bailey.

This was easily the best thing Match on the card. The pacing was performed at a moderate to rapid pace, as the airing of styles made this Match, allowing it to have time to breathe. The bucks got the win with an EVP Trigger, after a great series of exchanges. Ricochet tried to attack Knight, which led to the finish. This was excellent.

Toni Storm Segment.

I took away a few of things about this segment. No1 Toni Storm wished both Ladies in the main event Luck, because the winner will be in the Owen Hart Tournament final. No2 She will face Queen Aminata on Collision in a title eliminator, and the 3rd, just like me, she's a Star Wars fan. Funny old world isn't it.

The Hurt Syndicate Segment.

I loved this. MVP puts over the dominance of his faction, the camera cuts to the big screen as MJF showed up in a nice looking car. Stopping Lashley from talking. Max gets the seal of approval from Shelton after last week, but he didn't give in for Max, he did for MVP, Max said that he gets it, but if Lashley gave him the thumbs up, then the car that he turned up in would be his. Bobby wanted to take a closer look, so Max took him to the back. Bobby got in the car, he gave Max the thumbs down, and drove off. This reminded me of the opening scene in the film Commando, because the one thing that Bobby liked about this car was the price. Max was livid, as MVP told him, sometimes in life you have to give people what they want.

Hangman Adam Page Segment.

Hangman Adam Page, and MJF in the near future, oh AEW you absolute tease.

Will Osperay And Brody King vs Konosuke Takeshita And Josh Alexander.

I liked this. The Matches within the Match was sublime, and this was elevated by the red hot chemistry between all for men. Josh got the win for his team when he gave Brody a spike. The aftermath was filled with the usual plunder, that came from the Damn It Don Callis family, attacking Hangman Adam Page, after Lance Archer attacked Osperay, which allowed Carl Fletcher to stand over him.

Jamie Hayter vs Kris Statlander Owen Hart Tournament Semi Final.

This slugfest started off a bit quiet, but when it got going things warmed up, and both ladies put forward a steller effort. Hayter got the win, and will face Mercedes Mone at Double Or Nothing next month. Mercedes came out, and staired down the Brit as the show came to an end.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite.

I liked this broadcast. The In-ring work was steller, and the promos were great.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is a solid 8/10.

My Top 5 Takeaways From Monday Night Raw.

Apologies.

You guys know that I hate this. I had to push this back until today due to life taking over, I've had to push this back. I thrive on trying to give you guys the best content I can, so if I fall ill, or have to push things back. It's not a decision that I take lightly. So here's my top 5 takeaways from From The Monday Night Raw After Mania. Apologies for the delay.

5 Becky Lynch Is A Heel.

As the aftermath of Becky Lynch, and Lyria Valkyria losing the Tag Team Championships back to Liv Morgan, and. Raquel Rodriguez. Becky turned on her Irish brethryn. I thought this felt a bit forced. Look, i'm excited to see Becky back, but if i'm honest this fell flat in my opinion.

4. Rusev Day.

He's back, and it was glorious, because Monday was Ruuuuuuuuusev Day. Shame about how it all came about though.

3. Stephanie Vaquer vs Iyo Sky.

Iyo's Promo was what the build to the threeway at Mania should've been, and her interaction, and. Match with Stephanie Vaquer was excellent. Vaquer has a cold and menacing style to her in ring work, and promo style, and when you mix it all together, it just makes magic. Yes the interference from Giulia, and. Roxanne Perez was a bit predictable, but overall this was great.

2 Seth Rollins Segment.

Some people would put this at the top of their lists, but for me what comes next is better. I'm not going to ruin this for anyone who hasn't seen this, but you need to go and check this check out.

1 John Cena Segment.

This was vile vitriol, that centred around the back and forth of abuse, that sang the song of a dodgy break up. The fans were on form here, as Cena ran down his remaining dates, that he has left in WWE, to everyones saviour Randy Orton RKO'ing the daylights out of him. I can't wait to see how HHH is going to weave this story.

Honourable Mention.

Ok Gunther, it's one thing to beat up the brother of the man who says yeeeeeeeet a lot, but you leave Michael Cole, and. Pat Mcafe alone you bully.

 My Top 5 Matches That Happened During The Undertakers Streak At Mania.

Intro.

In the stadium, the lights go down, and the sense of dreading fate and doom echoes around the place, and goes around all fans senses. Metallica made the phrase For Whom The Bell Tolls, but as the fear of neverending doom comes close, the reaper from Deathvalley has moulded Mania history, into his own path of Hell, and in hindsight it has been a pleasure, and a nightmare as the numbers grew into existance.

5 Boneyard Match Mania 36.

As the circumstances of the worlds reality grew in 2020. WWE faced a Challenge for the show of shows. As the situation got worse, the company was forced to make a drastic change in how Wrestlemania would be pressented. Instead of it being hosted at Raymond James Stadium in Florida, they went  behind cloesd doors, and filming it from an empty performance centre. This ment that The creative had to come up with ideas. And this in my opinion was one of the best. The Undertaker vs AJ Styles in a Boneyard Match. This was a visual treat, and an all out fun ride, that was soundtracked by Metallica. This may not have been the best way to send off The Deadman, given the circumstances. I think WWE did the best they could. I know this isn't in the streak, but I just love this Match.

4. The Undertaker vs HHH Mania 17.

In late 1999 due to gaining a shopping list of injuries that Mark Calloway had collected over the past decade. He took time off, and didn't come back until May 2000's Judgement day PPV. This wasn't the same old Taker, he had donned a new persona, instead of the drench of impending doom, we were greated by a blueprint of American Freedom. The American Badass. Fast forward ten months, and he was getting ready to play The Game at Mania in the confines of a No Holds Barred Match. From Motorhead walking down the future COO, to both men crafting a fun Match, that still holds up today.

3 The Undertaker vs Cm Punk Mania 29.

Even though this Match is heralded as a work of genius. The build was less so in my opinion. Paul Bearer who's real name is William Moody, sadly passed away. The build was extremely raw and uncomfortable to watch, as Punk played with Takers Urn, I get this was a planned spot, but to me this was a bit distasteful, and as the weeks went on, this elevated the hype around the Match, I just think that there was another way to go about this. The Match however was a stellar look at how Taker was aging, and how a career at this time, we may have reached its peak. I rewatched this Match recently, and it is a reminder of what i've just mentioned, and it got me thinking. Age is nothing but a number.

2. The Undertaker vs Batista Mania 23. 

This was a rivalry that shaped the landscape over on the bluebrand, over the space of 2007, in a time when the industry would undergo a massive overhaul, but three months before this happened, this Match took place at Mania 23. Both men were pissed off when they were told that they weren't going to be getting the main event slot, so they went out there and stole the show. And they call HBK The Showstopper.

1 The Undertaker vs HBK Mania 25.

This Match is a true test of wills, from start to finish. There's a reason why fans say that this is a classic. Those who were in attendence were on their feet from the moment when both men made their entrances, and throughout the entire 20 plus minute duration of the Match. Timeless people. Just timeless.

Wrestlemania Night 2 Review.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Cody Rhodes. Randy Orton. Lyra Valkyria. Bron Breakker. The Judgement Day. Penta, were all seen showing up, whilst the ladies in our opening Match were getting ready.

Stephanie Mcmahon Segment.

Man this was painful. She welcomed us to night 2, and harped on about her memories. I hated this.

Iyo Sky vs Bianca Belair vs Rhea Ripley.

This in my opinion was my Match of the night. From Bianca's step daughter giving her luck on the entrance, to the Match resembling a fast paced race, that showed no signs of letting up. All three women had minor energetic bursts that worked well to sell the Match. Bianca at one point turned into a female version of Jean Claude Van Damme, when she blasted Iyo in the later stages. Iyo reversed a riptide, which led to a series of fantastic Exchanges, that gave way to the finish, as Iyo Retained her belt.

Sin City Street Fight Drew Mcintyre vs Damien Priest.

As I watched this Match unfold. My went to one thing. Me and Damien Priest both met Kerry King. I met him at a signing tent at the Reading Festival back in 2006, whilst last night he played Priest out to the ring, funny old world isn't it. Whilst Drew came out and walked by prop that wouldn't look out in an old episode of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. From the lore that harped back to last year. Priest got put through a table, he took an after shock ddt on the steel steps, and took even more table punishment, after attempting to old school. This is what led to the finish, as Drew gave Priest a steel chair Claymore for the win. Priest did get in some good offense, but it was ineffective. I liked this.

 Penta vs Bron Breakker vs Finn Balor vs Dominic Mysterio Ic Championship.

I liked this. The 4 way dynamic was worked well here, and it played into the Match perfectly, as this was another Match that relied on having energetic bursts. The exchanges were great, as The Judgement Day over riding arc, was the main point of the Match. This would lead to the finish, as Dom Pinned Finn after Coup de grace attempt on Bron Breaker. Dom hit a splash on both men, and is our Intercontinental Champion.

Randy Orton vs ?.

Who was Randy Orton's Opponent going to be. Could it be Nick Aldis, could it be Simon Miller, well no, because if you said his name then he might just appear. It was Joe Hendry. The pair had a fun Match, and Randy got the win, as the emotion dripped down Joe's face.

Logan Paul vs AJ Styles

This fell flat. And it never recovered. The multi layered story elements with Karrion Kross were pointless, and the back and forth between both men felt a bit forced in my opinion. Logan got the win.

Raquel Rodriguez And Liv Morgan vs Lyra Valkyria And ? WWE womens Tag Team Championship

Lyra Valkyria's Mystery Partner was none other than a returning Becky Lynch. The Match was a bit safe for my liking. The look on Liv's face said everything. Her and Lyra became the new Tag team Champions. Yes i'm excited to see Becky back, but I just feel that this was a wasted oppotunity, because this screamed Monday Night Raw after Mania. Just my opinion.

Stone Cold Steve Austin Segment.

Stone Cold Steve Austin told  us the gate record for last night, and the weekend as a whole, and beforehand taking out crowd menbers with his buggy. This caused Nick Khan to run to ringside to smooth things out. I don't know about you guys, but I would where this like a badge of honour. I got run over by Stone Cold Steve Austin, and I lved to tell the tale.

John Cena vs Cody Rhodes WWE Championship.

I liked this. The contrast between both men was a day and night look, that was fascinating. Cody entrance was based on the excitement of the dream of Americana, whilst Cena's was a bleak look into the future, as the dis taste of fan acceptence ran down his face. The balance of the Match resembled lyrics from one of my favourite bands Linkin Park. Fear is how I fall. In terms of how the Match played out it went the way I thought it would, but the dynamic that played was something to be seen. Cena wasn't powering out as a babyface, his complete demenour had changed, and it was a glimpse into  were the company was heading. Cena got the win with a simple belt smash to the head, as his heel antics became the centre piece of WWE's fabric. I get that this Match had several problems, that were pain sakingly bad. But in my opinion the overarching fear of doom is how us fans are going to fall, and it's going to be a sight to be seen. Cena is now a 17 time World Heavyweight Champion. His isn't up, and us fans don't deserve it to be now.

Overview of Wrestlemania Night 2. 

Night 2 ran smoother in my opinion. I thought that the in-ring work was a lot more stable, which allowed the story's to flow. I get that some fans might not like the outcome of the Main event, but if i'm honest I feel excited about were WWE take Cena under HHH leadership.

Wrestlemania Night 2 is a solid 8/10.

 Wrestlemania 41 Night 1 Review.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

I'm skipping the intro so lets get straight into it. Roman Reigns. Paul Heyman. Cm Punk. Charlotte Flair, and. Tiffany Stratton were all seen showing up, whilst Jey Uso, and Gunther were shown getting ready for their Match.

HHH Segment.

The new solo hall of famer HHH welcomed us to Wrestlemania, and at this point I was thinking, just get on with it.

Jey Uso vs Gunther WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

I liked this. From Jey making his entrances with the help of Cheerleaders, and flag banners, to Gunther coming out on his own. This made both men look like a study in contrast, and it was the right call to make. From the early groundwork which acted as a mask for Jeys Injury. This kicked off what was a lofi burner, complete with Superb back and forth, as the final exchanges brought a close to the Match. Jey got the win by choking Gunther out. A lot fans have been divided over the finish, but in my opinion. I think this made a lot of sense when you think about. What Jey is saying is this, an eye for an eye is a powerful thing.

The New Day Vs The War Raiders WWE Tag Team Championship.

I didn't like this. The whole Match felt phoned, and predictable. The New Day are the new Tag Team Champions.

Naomi vs Jade Cargill.

This was just fine. From Naomi looking like she had just stepped of the music video set for The Backstreet Boys Larger Than Life, whilst Jade took her comic book cosplay to the next level, as a weather report was the backdrop for her entrance. The in ring work was clunky, and it never got up off the ground. Jade got the win, and I was left with the feeling of confusion, because this wasn't great.

LA Knight vs Jacob Fatu WWE United States Championship.

Even though I didn't think much of this Match. It was better than what I thought it would be. This was another state of both men being a study in contrast. Knight made his entrance in a Mazzarati, whilst Jacob walked out with Solo. The near falls and exchanges were good, and the work overall was decent. Jacob got the win, and is our new United States Championship. But the big question is this, will I be rewatching it? the answer to that is no.

Rey Fenix vs El Grande Americano.

Fenix was a last minute replacement for Mysterio who was injured in a Match the night before on Smackdown. This was a lot of fun. and showcased that both men had decent Chemistry, that allowed the Match to breathe, but even though this was fun. It's also forgettable. El Grande got the win.

HBK Segment.

HBK told us the attendence for night 1 was 61.467. And if you aint down with that, then, ok, I guess.

Tiffany Stratton vs Charlotte Flair WWE Womens Championship.

I liked this.  From the Nsync reference used for Tiffany's entrance, to Charlotte Flairs  proving that Rolls Royce's are for fun. With the build going off the rails, the match stayed on course, and as a result the Match was given time to breathe, as it managed to mix fiction with reality. Stratton retained, and this told me the fact that Flair had done the right thing for business.

Hall Of Fame Class.

I love Bret Hart for these reasons. His eye roll was classic here, because I felt the same way. HHH getting an overexapated entrance was a joke.

Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns vs Cm Punk.

With no belt on the line WWE were heavily banking on story to create the nesicicary drama in order to sell the Match. Over the past few weeks I have been going through my old Sons Of Anarchy DVDs. The shows overarching themes of Jealousy, betrayal, and control, were all played out here, to pulverising effect. The video Packages that came beforehand were sensational, as they teased what could possibly come. From The Shield lore acting like a support act to something that is much bigger at play. The near falls molding into the Match like a warm blanket, to Paul Heyman committing the ultimate act of btrayal, he low blowed his best friend Cm Punk, and his Tribal Chief, allowing Seth to use the chair that he had brought into the ring. This allowed Seth to hit a stomp on Roman after he smacked him in the back with the chair. All of this was fantastic, and a great piece of storytelling. Over the years I haven't always been a fan of Heel Rollins, but this is a new WWE, under a differant creative force. Which means watching Paul Heyman and Seth Rollins run down their former adversaries is going to make for fascinating viewing. This was brilliant stuff.

Overview Of Wrestlemania Night 1.

This was a night that thrived on highs and lows, and as a result what we got was an inconsistant showing, that had some good, to great highlights.

Wrestlemania 41 Night 1 is a solid 7/10.

   My Top 5 Worst Wrestlemania Matches In WWE History.

  Intro.

This weekend sees the return of the show of shows, and over the years we've seen some excellent Matches, but there has also been some stinkers, that no one tends to really talk about, so I decided to give it a go, so sit back and relax, and read my list of the Top 5 worst Wrestlemania Matches in WWE History.

    5. Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar Mania 20.

This was a victim of various circumstances. Both men were leaving the company in the aftermath, and the fans were pissed. I remember watching this with my dad when I was sixteen, and he asked me why are the fans booing both men, and I had to go through the hole situation. Both men looked visibly annoyed.

4. Bray Wyatt vs Randy Orton Mania 33.

From the Match running at a slow pace, Maggots showing on the canvas, to Randy getting the win, which was a decision that was universally panned, to this leaving me with the feeling of confusion. I think its' safe to say that this was a letdown

3 The Undertaker vs Sid Mania 13.

This Match stank, and if you believe the rumours, it did literally, this was a poor mismatch, and a badly executed waste of time.

2 The Undertaker vs The Giant Gonzalez Mania 9.

This Match gives me nightmares, not because it's scary, it's because this was just all round terrible.

1. Lawrence Taylor vs Bam Bam Bigelow Mania 11.

If you could sum up the World Wrestling Federation in 1995, it would come in the shape of this Match. Look I get it you have to get eyes on the product from all works of life, but using a football player who at the time had no experience in a wrestling ring is just plain dumb in my opinion. The match left many fans feeling purplexed, and outright angry, and this got me thinking. If the WWE Network was a thing back in 1995, just how many fans would've rage quit the app as a result. Thumbs would still be burning if this happened ten years later.

 

AEW Collision Spring Break through Edition.

      Intro. 

As this week has gone, news has come out that AEW's Forbidden Door is going to emmulate from the 02 in London, whilst also making their Scotland debut. I'm not going to Forbidden Door this year. This is due to the fact that my focus needs to be on this, because you guys know, that this is my passion, and with the impending start of advertising coming soon. I'm going to need to put in a lot of work. I've managed to build something special here, but if i'm going to turn this into my job, then more needs to be done.

 The Deathriders Segment.

I felt bad for Tony Schiavone, and. Nigel Mcguinness, because they couldn't even get a word out before The Deathriders caused a load of mayhem. Mox took to the mic, and told fans they can celebrate all they want, because it's not going to last for long, he laid waste to The Young Bucks, and then challenged Samoa Joe to a Match for his AEW World Heavyweight Championship. This was well performed, but overall I feel like this segment treaded over old ground, and offered nothing new.

Kevin Knight vs Lance Archer.

This Match resembled a one sided beatdown, with an excellent sense of fight back. Knight got the win, in what was a solid Match. I loved how the big vs small dynamic played out, because it was well balanced, and if you look back through history in wrestling, this isn't an easy thing to do.

The Opps Segment.

This footage was caught after Wednesday nights Dynamite. I liked this. All three of these guys look like a positive murderers row.

Kris Statlander And Jamie Hayter Segment.

Jamie Hayter vs Kris Statlander next week on Dynamite in the Owen. Yes please AEW.

Tony Schiavone Hates FTR.

Tony Schiavone vs FTR at Double Or Nothing. Book it now Tony, because this would be comedy.

Josh Alexander And Konosuke Takeshista vs Tomohiro ishii and Rocky Romero.

This was flat. I didn't like this. With the talent that was involved I was expecting so much more, but that didn't happen. Josh, and. Konosuke got the win, and then a returning Trent Barretta joined his old mate in turning on Ishii, and returning to the Damn It Don Callis Family. Ropongi Vice is back people. Oh joy.

Muppet Mercedes.

These dolls need to be made available to fans as merch, because they would sell. I love Harley Cameron.

Megan Bayne Wrecks Fools.

Megan Bayne Wrecked some local enhancement talents in less than two minutes. I love Megan Bayne, but this felt a bit pointless. 

Adam Cole vs Claudio Castagnoli TNT Championship Open Challenge.

I liked this. Both men put forward a great effort. The Match had a solid flow, and as the Match entered its final stages, the exchanges got better, as Cole retained his belt. 

Big Bill And Bryan Keith Segment.

Big Bill is right, he and Bryan Keith are better off not being in the Jericho Vortex.

LFI vs Some Local Talent Enhancements.

LFI, beat some local talent enhancements, in a flat, and boring TV Match, that offered up absolutely nothing.

Nick Wayne vs Kommander ROH TV Championship Match.

I liked this. It had a fun energy to it, thanks to the fans wanting a piece of momma Wayne. Patrick be careful what you say. The in ring work was turned up a gear, as both men showcased a sense of flair that was missing from most of this card. Nick got the win, and is the new ROH TV Champion. And his Mum and Dad both looked very pleased.

Mercedes Mone And Harley Cameron vs Krist Statlander And Julia Hart.

Even though this Match wasn't much to write home about, I did think this was an interesting balance of styles. I liked the chemistry between both teams, but this didn't mesh with the physicality, and as a result the Match suffered. Harley And Mercedes got the win, and yet again Toni Storm on commentary was hilarious. Look I have the same sense of humour as a 10 year old.

Overview Of AEW Collision Spring Break through.

As a fan sitting here writing this on Good Friday. I have to say that I did enjoy this show. Was it perfect no, but did I have fun watching it, yes.

This weeks AEW Collision is a solid 7/10.