My Top 5 UFC TUF Fighters With Hardest Back Stories.

Intro.

As the way that life goes, we all have our struggles, and those that appear on The Ultimate Fighter are no differant, we see everyting, from their homes, to what's lead to this place in their lives. And it's a fascinating story.

5. Chris Tickle Season 15.

Watching season 15 back recently. Tickle opened up about where he's come from, and to say that he's not had an easy up bringing is an understatement. No one deserves to be called racist names ever.

4. Junior Browning Season 8.

From behaviour stuggles, to trying to navigate growing up with nothing. I now look back on this season 8 competitor with breand new eyes in 2025.

3. Chris Saunders Season 15.

I find it remarkable how this guy navigated his life through MMA, from a bad start in life due to reasons deyond his control, to competing on National TV. I think it's easy to say that life is what you make, you've just got to want to earn it

2. Chris Leben Season 1.

This guy is the reason why reality checks are needed in TV today. Chris nowadays is in a better place. Bullying is no laughing matter.

1. Court Mcgee.

From facing up to his demons, and turning his life around, to battling addiction, this man gave his all on the show, and it was inspiring to see.

  

WWE Monday Night Raw Review.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Jey Uso. Cody Rhodes. Roxanne Perez. Jade Cargill. Becky Lynch, and. Bayley, were seen showing up to the arena.

Seth Rollins Segment.

As Seth and his crew welcomed us to Monday Night Rollins, it looked their was some mixed feelings from the fans, and Seth capitalised on this, as he stated that they don't know what they want, judging by who they chant for. Cm Punk, and Roman Reigns. He also brought to light that he's an industry changer, by becoming the first one to hold the NXT Championship, and World Heavyweight Championship. He spoke of why his crew took out LA Knight. As he ran down competitors who he beems unfit to face him. This was when he warned Penta to stay out of his way. Bron would go on to beat Penta in what was a solid outing from both men. All of this was solid.

Adam Pearce Is Shown No Respect.

AJ Styles. The New Day, and. Grayson Waller, all need to Show Adam Pearce some respect, because at this point he's becoming a Rodney dangerfield meme.

Goldberg/Gunther Segments.

Even though I think this Match screams disaster, I did like both of these segments, they got to the point, and didn't waste my time.

The Judgement Day Segment.

If Pro Wrestling doesn't work out, then i've got the perfect Job for Finn Balor. Motivational speaker. 

Roxanne Perez vs Jade Cargill Ladies Queen Of The Ring.

I liked this. Both these had an exhausting affair in the best way possible. Jade got the win after solid series of near falls, that allowed the Match to have time to breathe. I think that this is the wrong decision. overall when you look through Asuka's history, she's been able to get great matches out of talent that I don't think is on her level, case and point. I'm not a big charlotte Flair fan, but Asuka pulled her to one of her best best Matches at Wrestlemania 34. This should be done for Perez in my opinion. I like Jade Cargill, I just feel that Perez would be a better match up.

Rusev And Sheamus Segment.

After Rusev sherked off The Alpha Academy, he then told Sheamus that he's god. Oh no he's going to start talking about temptation again isn't he.

Sami Zayn Segment.

Sami Zayn Chinned Big Kazza Kross, and now the pair will face each other at Night of Champions. Sing it with me guys. Oh Kazza Kross, you don't know when to stop.

Bayley vs Becky Lynch WWE Intercontinental Championship.

Even the Match was thrown when Lyra Valkyria got involved. The in ring work was excellent, and it showcased a broader story going into Evolution 2 in a couple of weeks.

Chad Gable Segment.

I like Chad Gable, but I also like Penta, but which one is better there's only one way to find out. Fiiiiiiiiiiight.

Raquel Rodriguez Segment.

This was a mess, and a complete waste of time. Raquel called out Rhea Ripley, and the pair had a fight, and Roxanne Perez helped Raquel get the upper hand, when she placed Rhea through a table with a tahuna bomb. This was flat, and predictable.

Jey Uso vs Cody Rhodes King Of The Ring Semi-Final.

I liked this. I heard some fans in the dark corners of the internet say that this was one of the best Raw Main Events in recent memory. I don't agree with this personally. I thought this ran smoothly, and was a well executed piece of respect, being played out to a mass TV Audience. Cody got the win and will now face Randy Orton this Saturday.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw.

Overall Monday Night Raw was a decent show this week, and has set the tone for what could be happening this Saturday. Cease fire pending.

This Weeks Monday Night Raw is a solid 8/10.

My Top 5 TV Characters That Have Similar Characteristics To Pro Wrestlers.

Intro.

TV is the base for a lot of inspiration, from the outlet of how a character can sound, all the way down to the presentation. Pro Wrestling has taken this trope to the next level. As some of the best shows of the past thirty years have influenced what we see on a week to week basis, so this got me thinking, which Pro Wrestlers have characteristics like a TV Character? So let's get into it.

5 Roman Reigns. Clay Morrow.

This one is a fascinating look into how manipulation, can be the overarching force that leads to grooming. Clays attempts to Jax close in Sons Of Anarchy, is very reminiscent to how Roman would groom his own family, into his twisted form of law, and respect. I'm a massive Sons Of Anarchy fan, and over time I feel that WWE have gone to this show, as a way to look at how individuals can be the master of their own downfalls.

4. Cody Rhodes. Captain America.

Ok this one is easy to look at. Cody Rhodes is a modern day version of Steve Rogers. As time has gone by, the world of Marvel animation hasn't really changed, infact you could balance it alongside WWE, and how they've taken influence from the world of Comics. Look no further than Cody Rhodes, and Captain America, both characters are polvarizing amongst fans, to mixing degrees.

3. Buffy Summers. Xena Warrior Princess.

I've decided to put all female Pro Wrestlers into this space, because I couldn't decide who to write about. Back in the mid 90's Female empowerment was nonexistant in the world of Pro Wrestling, it wasn't until 1996 when things started to change. Chyna was a clear invention to balance what was going on in the world, because the ladies weren't just starting to shape the world of. Pro Wrestling in the 1990's, but on the small screen as well. Buffy The Vampire was a show that paved light on what female empowerment could look like in the then modern world. Pro Wrestling was starting to take a look at what female reprosentation could be, to varying results.

2. Neville Pepperman. The Miz.

I know what you're all thinking, what is an adult doing watching a kids TV show. I was babysitting my friends two daughters, and they're both huge Icarly fans, and I had to watch this with them, and oh my, was this show inapropriate for kids, and look no further than Neville Pepperman, he's like a more annoying version of The Miz. I'm not sure which one was worse. I just felt that after watching this show, that I wanted my time back. The Miz is the master of his own humour, whilst Neville portrays Mike's heel persona perfectly for kids.

1 MJF. Ari Gold.

I love the show Entourage, however I can also understand why it would never get made today. This is the perfect way to take a look at the Man that is Maxwell Jacob Freeman, a man that has no morals, just like the character that Jeremy Piven Portrayed for nearly a decade.

 

My Top 5 Insights From UFC Fight Night.

Azerbijan fighters shine, whilst the main event fritters away into the night. 

Intro.

This has been a fascinating year, not just for the UFC, but for TKO as a whole, with new markets being reached, and fan engagement being at a steady level, just reminds me that it's important to expand, because as time changes, new markets open up, which is why the UFC has travelled to Baku, making this the Vegas outlets first trip to Azerbijan.

5.Muhamand Naimov vs Bogdan Grad.

This fight fell a bit flat in my opinion. Naimov got the win by Decision, and if i'm honest. I found myself reaching for my phone during this fight.

4. The Serra Longo Team Have Another Savage On Their Hands.

Nazim Subyko, beat. Nicolas Motta, by TKO, in stunning fashion, the fight resembled a real life version of Rock'em Sock'em Robots, to the point that Michael Bisping called it one of the best fights that he's been on the desk for.

 3.Tofiq Musayev vs Myktekbek Orolban.

Myktekbek Orolban, beat. Tofiq Musayev with a rather slick Armbar submission.

2. Curtis Blaydes Is Back.

I'm going to be honest, this wasn't the best performance that I have ever seen from Curtis, but it's great to see him get a win. Curtis has always divided up both sides of my brain, and i'm pleased to say that I love the fact that he's back in title contention again.

1. Khamil Roundtree.

Khamil Roundtree, beat. Jamal Hill in what was a disapointing performance from both men. Neither man took their chances, and given the fact that both have immense power in their hands, and have great ground skills, this was a disapointment.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown Review 21.6.2025.

Superstars Seen showing. 

Randy Orton. Asuka. Alexa Bliss. Sami Zayn. Ron Killings. Solo Sikoa, and LA Knight, were even at the arena, or were just showing up, whilst the Magastar was given the walk through treatment.

LA Knight Segment.

I've just got to say it. I love this man. He called out Seth Rollins after his crew managed to screw him out of a position in The King Of The Ring Tournament, on Monday Night Raw, and then went into business, and called out Seth, but what he got was Paul Heyman, and at this point, the promo went downhill. All of this was bad, awkward, and all round terrible. Both men proved that they don't have a lot of chemistry, and it showed here. Heymans warning felt flat, and predictable. From Challenges getting made for a Match, to open threats, and even a forced beatdown, that managed to make both Bronson Reed, and. Bron Breakker look week, this was a poorly scripted trip down woeful lane. Bron Breakker would later get a Match between LA Knight, and. Bronson Reed thrown out. All of this was a massive waste of time.

Alexa Bliss vs Asuka Queen Of The Ring Semi Final.

This was a solid Match, that saw Asuka get the win, and advance to the final next weekend in Saudi Arabia. I have a thought. What's the plan for Alexa Bliss. It just feels to me that she's got no momentum at the minute.

Kit Wilson vs Alistair Black.

This Match got thrown out when Ron Killings got involved, and called out john Cena. I have no other words.

Promotrain.

I liked this. What we had next was a promo dual that centred around Cody Rhodes. Jey Uso. Randy Orton, and. Sami Zayn. This didn't take up two much time, and got straight to the point, as all three men hit their marks, which helpled this segment run smoother.

Sami Zayn vs Randy Orton King Of The Ring Semi Final.

I liked this. But it failed to get over any form of substance, because this felt like a standard Randy Orton Match just put on rinse and repeat. Randy got the win, and will now face the winner of Cody vs Jey this coming Monday on Raw.

Nia Jax Segment.

I hated this segment. It had a vibe from the end days of He Who Shall Not Be Named, and you could feel it as this went on. Her interaction with Tiffany Stratton was yet another poorly scripted waste of time. And the failed cash in from Naomi felt predictable.

Chelsea Green vs Charlotte.

This was a solid Match, that had a bit of a botchy end. Charlotte Flair got the win. ( huh no suprises ) It looked like Piper Niven missed her que, and this future alliance between Alexa and Charlotte feels a bit left by the wayside.

Solo Sikoa And Jacob Fatu Segment. 

As most of you guys know. I love my metal music, and if this segment was soundtracked Linkin Park, and Bullet For My Valentine, because all Solo spewed out from his mouth were lies gread, that implemented the seed of misery, whilst Jacob gave him some words to Choke Upon. Because he wasn't buying what Solo was selling. Jacob will defend his United States Championship next week at Night of Champions Against Solo.

John Cena vs R Truth.

I absolutely dispised all of this. John managed to get the Match thrown out when he clumped Truth with the belt, which caused Cm Punk to come out and make the save. John put Punk through a table, and did his own flip reverse of Punks pipebomd. It's tarnished the reputatation of said promo, and in essence made John sound pathetic. This wasn't great, and by the sounds of it, this segment has split fans down the middle on the internet. I reside in the camp of this stunk.

Overview of WWE Friday Night Smackdown.

This broadcast was all over the place, and if i'm being honest the things I enjoyed here were saving lights, but given the fact that Smackdown is at a low bar at this moment, I can't wait for August 15th, 2 hours here I come.

 Top 5 Reasons Why Heavy Metal Resonates With Pro Wrestling.

Intro.

Music is the lifes natural energy, and their are some tracks from differant genres, that stay in your mind, whether it's clever lyrics, or a catchy hook, or it soundtracks a certain moment in time, that changes your life. This is why Heavy Metal, and Pro Wrestling go hand in hand. From Limp Bizkit's relationship with the show of shows, to the uprising of NXT, heavy music has always played heavy on the world with Pro Wrestling.

5. Video Packages.

From Limp Bizkit soundtracking Austin and Rocks rivalry from Mania 17, to The Smashing Pumpkins breathing life into TNA Lockdown in 2009. Heavy Music has paved the way for aggression. These are just some of the best examples of this genre has paved the way for, the stories of the Match to be told.

4. New Talent Can Be Found This Way.

As a fan of modern Hardcore. It was refreshing to see Code Orange work with WWE. This brought them to a new audience when they recorded Bray Wyatts theme music, and then less than a year later, they were performing on an NXT Takeover show, when the world was thrown into chaos. I still think that this was pretty cool of WWE to do this, because it must've been a good pay at a time when Independent musicians, needed their escape, more than ever.

3. Live 

Pro Wrestling and live metal, don't always go toegether very well at times, if they go well, then you've got Bring Me The Horizon at Takeover Brooklyn, and if it goes wrong, then you've got Kid Rock at Mania 25.

2. Wrestlers Are Fans.

This one is pretty obvious, but Pro Wrestlers like Chris Jericho, and. Jeff Hardy, are both known to be fans of both Metallica, and. Tool respectively, whilst HHH has opened the mainstage at Download back in 2016, naming it after his fallen friend Lemmy.

1. Moments In Time.

As a fan of this genre. I have always been fascinated by which bands play wrestlers to the ring, the names that come to mind are. Motionless In White, and. Motorhead, both working with Rhea Ripley and HHH respectively. Metal has one common goal, and that's to bring people together from all works of life.

 AEW Grandslam Mexico Review. 19.6.2025.

Oversight Of The Show.

AEW shines on a night of real prevelence on their Debut at the Grand Arena in Mexico.

Intro.

As the year has rolled on, AEW's mark on the Pro Wrestling atlas has grown over time, are they a perfect company, well no, but they've put their best foot forward, and have made their stance known again, with a perfect balance of Keyfabe, and solid in-ring work. AEW has carved it's way into international markets, and on the balance of last night I can't wait to see where they go next.

Hangman Adam Page Segment.

I'm just going to be honoured. I don't understand the spanish language, but I do understand the character of Hangman. I liked this.

14 Man Tag Team Match.

This was a superb blend of styles, that saw Team Babyface that reprised of The Atlantis family. Daniel Garcia. Adam Cole. Brody King, and. Babdido, beat. The Don Callis family. Hechicero, and. dax Harwood in what was a solid bout. But their was a cloud hanging over it's head, and that was the absense of Cash Wheeler. I'm not sure why this is, but I think this could be because of his arrest a couple of years, in which he was rumoured to have pulled a gun on someone from his car, this could explain his absense. This isn't fact, it's just my opinion.

Mark Briscoe vs Kazuchika Okada.

This was a fascinating reminder of just how great these two are. it played into both their history in Mexico as Okada was welcomed like a hero, as emotion played  into seeing Mark wrestle, because one of the last times he was there, he was acompanied by his brother Jay, who past away 2 and a half years ago. The physicality was a solid look at how a lofi Match should be worked. Okada got the won with a rainmaker. Okada and his new family, beat down Briscoe in the aftermath. I liked this. Both men were respected by the fans in attendence, which I thought was a nice show of respect.

MJF vs Mistico.

Were do I begin with this. Should I start with how much Mexican fans showed pure distain towards Max, Maybe I should start how The Hurt Syndicate showed their dominance, when attacking Mexico's favourite son, or should I talk about the low blow that got this Match thrown out, that lead to Max humiliating Mistico, this was perfect, and a lot of fun to Watch. After the show was finished, it has been reported that a fan went to the talent hotel, and attacked Max. Mjf was seen to have laughed it off, but it does raise the question about the Security of wrestlers. I get this part of Max's character, but this could've been so much worse.

4 Million Paso 4 Way.

Hologram, beat. Ricochet. Lio Rush, and. Mascara Dorada in what was a fantastic tv match, that gave time to each man time to let their history with this country bleed out, within the confines of this 13 minute tv match.

Zeuxis vs Mercedes Mone CMLL Womens Championship.

The fans here were a bit lapsed when it came to this match. I understand why, yes it brings up the flaws within AEW's system, but when you take in everything that has happened on this broadcast in within the 100 minutes that had come before it, you could argue that fan exhaustion may have played a part on this night. Mercedes got the win to become the new CMLL Womens Champion. But that wasn't the end of the night for Mercedes, because a video played in the arena, it was a french film noir piece from Toni Storm, and in a guest staring role Mina Shirakowa was a distraction piece, because Toni appeared from behind Mercedes, and suplexed her, causing all of her Gold wear to go flying. The match was decent, whilst the ending angle was great.

Will Osperay. The Opps, and. Swerve Strickland vs Jon Moxley. Wheeler Yuta. The Beast Mortas, and. The Young Bucks.

This was your standard fast paced fun affair from start to finish, that allowed it's 30 minute time length to have time to breathe. The physicality put over the importance of what was happening in front of fans eyes, as the storylines that the match catered towards managed to elevate the existing rivlaries within it. Mox got the win, and then had a fight with Hangman Adam Page, which caused a malet of chaos as the show went of the air.

Overview Of AEW Grandslam Mexico.

This show acted as a solid reminder of where AEW can go, if they stay on the path that they're on. This was a great show, that proved, if you want to make history, then you have to move mountains, because nothing comes for free in life.

AEW Grandslam Mexico is a solid 8/10.