My Top 5 Takeaways From Monday Night Raw 29.4.25

Another Apology.

Like I always say, because of my day job guys. I'm giving you another Top 5 Takeaways list. You guys know that I love writing about Pro Wrestling, and MMA, and, when I can't do a full show review for whatever reason. It doesn't sit with me, but being the person that I am, with the strong work ethic that I have. I will give you guys something good to chew on. So here goes nothing.

5. Seth Rollins Segment.

I liked all of this, as it ran as an episode long throughthread. I think it's clear that were getting Seth vs Sami Zayn at a later point. Their interaction on both occasions was great, as Zayns heart was shown on the outside from his body. Bron Breakker wrecked Sami in the main event. I'm starting to like Seth's new gaggle of bastards.

4. Rhea Ripley Took Roxanne Perez To School.

Even though this ended in the worst way. Interference from Giulia. But when you dig beneath the surface, things like this are slowly becoming WWE's new blueprint. Veterans helping upstarts. This is a great thing to see, and I think this shows good signs going into the future.

3 Jey Uso Shuts Up Logan Paul.

God bless this man, and i'm not even a religous person. He shut Logan Paul up, so all I have to say is this. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

2. Becky Lynch Is The Best.

Becky Lynch is the best. I know that not everyone likes her as a heel, but I love this, she's like a Saturday morning cartoon villain, whilst Lyra Valkyria played the hero. Now everyone lets try and figure out who attacked Bayley. I think we should we should Dick and Barry Van Dyke in to solve the case, oh wait no Becky said that she did it, oh well then mystery solved.

1 Pat Mcafe vs Gunther at Backlash.

Pat Mcafe vs Gunther at Backlash, this is going to be funny. Nice knowing you Pat my guy.

My Top 5 Times WWE Went Too Far.

Intro.

As father time has garnered on over the years. Some moments in the WWE Libary have aged like Yogurt under the sun. So here's a selection, that might make you feel sick, or angry, you decide.

5 He Who Shall Not Be Named Makes Trish Stratus Bark Like A Dog.

I watched this, recently as part of the Vince Mcmahon Docu Series, and even though I had seen this before. It still made me sick, knowing what we know now.

4.  Ric Flair In A Mental Home.

Ok. Technically this isn't a WWE moment, but when WWE Purchased the WCW Video Libary in 2004, they bought the hideous, the bad, and the outright offensive. This series of segments were'nt just in bad taste, they were outright bullying.

3. He Who Shall Not Be Named Kiss My Ass Club.

Given what we now know about the former chairman of the board, all of this is now unwatchable.

2. HHH Outright Racism.

HHH vs Booker T Wrestlemania 19. This is a blithe in the storied career of the Cerebral Assasin. This should've never happened.

1. Katie Vick.

I feel sick just thinking about this. Guys please don't look this up Youtube, because I don't want to pay for anyone's therapy.

My Top 5 Favourite Snack Combos For Watching.

Intro.

I don't know about you guys, but I love food. And my biggest vice is eating whilst watching the UFC. I know i'm not alone in this, so this is my top 5 food combos to have whilst watching one of my favourite past times.

5 Cookies All Kinds.

Whilst I was watching UFC Fight Kansas City this weekend I devoured a whole load of Marylands, and. Mcvite's Gold Bars, and I didn't feel guilty at all.

4. Doritos And Sausage Rolls.

This one is an odd one, but my god it hits differant. Hint Of Paprika flavour Doritos loaded up with Sausage Rolls, yes please.

3. Malteasers And Coca Cola.

My dentist is going to love me. Malteasers and Coca Cola is my jam, a jam that I go back to constantly that is.

2. Pizza.

In the words of Homer Simpson. Pizza, is there anything that It can't do. Well in my opinion, no, because Have you seen the Shaqaroni Pizza from the USA brand of Papa Johns. I want it.

1. Burger And Fries.

I make the best Burger And Fries, in fact just thinking about my favourite meal just makes me want to load up UFC 92 on DVD, and have a gauging fest.

   My Top 5 Takeaways From UFC Fight Night Kansas City.

       Intro. 

As I sit here writing this piece. I was wondering what is Kansas City famous for. Well as it turned out, quite a fair bit. Football. BBQ. The blue collar attitude of America, and of course fighting. This was a great fight card, and a solid show from start to finish, so lets dig into the weeds of it.

5. Aliskerov Scares Me.

Ikram Aliskerov legit scares me, his performance against Andre Muniz was frighteningly good, what a TKO finish.

4 Holloway vs Poirer 3 Coming This Summer.

Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirer 3 for the BMF Championship, oh Dana White you tease, this turned out to be true. I was listening to the Fighting MMA podcast, whilst I was in the middle of Tesco's doing my weekly shop, when this got announced. I dropped a bottle of Coca Cola, because this was a oh s*** moment. The drinks aisle was a complete mess.

3 Randy Brown Is A Savage.

Randy Brown's knockout of Nicholas Dalby, was nothing short of a work of art. In the words of Mick Foley, oh my, oh my.

2. Ian Machado Garry.

Ian Machado Garry, beat. Carlos Prates in a solid 5 round war, and is now the back up fighter for the Welterweight title fight in two weeks time. The fighting Irish are so back.

1. Antony Smith.

In defeat Smith shows nothing but class. I can't believe that this the last time that were going to see him in the octagon. He lost to Chang Ming Yang. Yang was a gracious winner, as Antony was left in the octagon realing after a great thank you video, that featured Jellyroll. Chael Sonnen. Rashad Evans, and. Bruce Buffer all were seen saying thank you, as the emotion ran down Antony's face. From facing a hard loss at the end of last year, to leaving his gloves in the cage. Antony us fans will miss your fighting tenacity. Godspeed mr Smith.

My Top 5 UFC TUF Fighters That Didn't Seize The Oppotunity.

Intro.

The Ultimate Fighter has made stars, and it's also broken some fighters, who didn't seize their Oppotunity, so this got me thinking, which fighters failed to seize the oppotunity.

5. Gabe Rudiger Season 5.

If you're going to be on national TV in a fighting reality show, then it's best that you show up on weight, and avoid unhealthy trappings. Gabe failed on both levels, and was eliminated from the show, after he failed to make weight.

4. Matt Mitrione Season 10.

When you act like an idiot, waste your team mates , and coaches time, make it all the way to the semi-finals, and then get smashed by James Mcsweeney, then that lands you on this list.

3. Bobby Southward Season 1.

I don't know about you guys, but I couldn't stand watching this guy. I mean he was a bully.

2. Chris Tickle Season 15.

This guy had a lot of heart on the show, but when you act out, lose your fight, and annoy your headcoach Dominic Cruz, who was trying to help you, then this gets you on this list

1. Jessie Taylor Season 7.

This guy won the show, got kicked off the finale card for being an idiot, coming back eight years later winning the 25th season, and then peaking for failing a wellness policy violation. Yeah I know. Can you say what.

My Top 5 Takeaways From Friday Night Smackdown.

      Apologies. 

Ok guys it's another Top 5 Takeaways list, this is because life is being life for me at the moment, normal service will resume next week. I hope. I don't make these decisions lightly, because I love creating content for you guys, and this is the direction that I want to take my life, so here goes nothing.

5. Zelina Vega is the new United States Womens Championship.

This was the right move, and direction. And a form of fantastic representation for Porto Rican wrestling.

4 Tiffany Stratton Segment.

I hated all of this. This fell into the realm of predictability, from Jade Cargill and Tiffany having, an impromptu Match, and then it getting wrecked by Naomi, as Nia Jax's return just got lost in the miere.

3 Triple Threat TLC Match WWE Tag Team Championship.

This. Was simply fantastic. And arguably the best TLC Match in recent years. The street Profits are our new Tag Team Championships. Well done WWE.

2. The Shaqaroni Pizza Is Back.

Americans, you don't know how lucky you've got it. The Shaqaroni Pizza is back at Papa Johns, and my god It looks like a right old feast. I want one. Uuuummmmm Pizza.

1 John Cena And Randy Orton Segment.

This was fantastic. The performer and fan dynamic, was put on full display here, as both men battled back and forth on the stick. Both men will face each other at Backlash. Fair play that 6 year old who gave John the finger, that must've taken some guts. I think that this was fascinating, and I can't wait to see how this unfolds under HHH's creative guidance.

 My Top 5 UFC Fighters That Defied Age.

Intro.

The passing of father time is a real thing, and at times MMA Fighters can easily feel this strain, because from the moment that a fighter starts training, the clock starts ticking. With the added preassure of Injuries, and family life, this is a list of the Fighters that defied age.

5 Randy couture.

I have said this once, and I will say it again. This man is my hero. He started training in MMA at the age of 34, and he became the UFC Heavyweight Champion, just a few years later, and by the time he was 39, he battered Tito Ortiz, to claim the UFC light Heavyweight Championship, after Tito tried to become a businessman, whilst screwing Chuck Liddell in the process.

4 Tito Ortiz.

In the twilight of Tito's UFC Career he went on a five year losing streak that came at the end when he beat Ryan Baber at UFC 132, he would then lose to Rashad Evans. Antonio Noguiera, and. Forest Griffin as he bowed out of the Las Vegas outlet. He took time away from the sport, and then at the age of 37, he debuted in Bellator MMA, and went on to have a decent run in the promotion, that saw him become the No1 contender for Their light Heavyweight Championship, this happened in his late 30's to early 40's.

3 Stipe Miotic.

From being a real life hero, to becoming the UFC world Heavyweight Champion in his late 30's. This man should be everyones hero.

2. Frankie Edgar.

It's no secret that i'm a big fan of the Tom's River New Jersey resident. This guy isn't normal. His championship reign at lightweight lasted for just under two years, whilst he was entering his early 30's, and when he entered the twilight of his career, he proved that age is nothing but a number.

1 Alexander Volkanovski.

A couple of weekends ago Alexander Volkanovski beat diego Lopes, to become a two time UFC Featherweight Champion, at the age of 36, this in incredible, because Volk has taken quite some time away from the sport. The fight earned fight of the night rewards, proving that you can do anything regardless what age you are.