My Top 5 Moments From UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi.

Apologies.

This weekend has been a busy one for me, so you guys are going to be getting a double from me this evening, with Smackdown coming later down the line. I will be stating my thoughts on the passing of Hulk Hogan, when that piece gets released later on tonight, so stay tuned guys.

5. Nikita Krylov Gets Owned.

This was very impressive, and a great way to kick off the main card. Bogdan Goskov is a beast, that has a very bright future, his win via knockout was a standout for knockout of the night. Light Heavyweights you've been warned.

4. Asu Almabayev Needs Time.

I have to be honest. I wasn't impressed with Almabayevs Performance. I thought this felt flat, as the rounds looked even. He got the win by decision, also full credit to his opponent Jose Ochoa for taking this fight on only six weeks notice, after his last fight in Azerbijan from mid June.

3. Shara Magomedov Is A Dangerous Man.

With the current state of russian, and Dagostanian fighters, currently residing in the UFC, they're proving to the world just why this sport is becoming one of the biggest in the world. Shara Magomedov is another shining light in the middleweight division. His win over Marc Andre Barriault, is another reminder that it doesn't matter were you come from, because no one should be counted out.

2. Has Petr Yans Time Passed.

I have a question for all of you. Has Petr Yans time passed? I thought his performance last night, was a bit predictable. Marcus Mcghee looked awesome in defeat, but that's this industry for you. I don't think that Petr Yan has another title run in him. I feel that that the division is starting to pass him by.

1. What Next For Robert Whittaker.

Reinier De riddier, beat. Robert Whittaker in what was the fight of the night, but I do have a question to ask. What's next for Robert Whittaker. I don't think that he has another run in him when it comes to the Middleweight Crown. If he had won last night, you could put him conversation to face Israel Adysana again, and with Sean Strickland facing an uncertain future, due to his own stupid actions. I don't know what Dana White, and. Sean Shelby have in store for the former champion. I think these times will be telling as the year enters its final months.

My 5 Moments In WWE History That I Wish I Could Unsee.

Intro.

Over it's vast tenure. World Wrestling Entertainment has ventured into the land of cringe on multiple ocassions, From Kurt Angle singing about cracking corn. Steve Austin, dumping Golddust in a porter loo, to Bobby Lashley loving his family, yeah these are all memories that we all wish we could all unsee, for the sake of our own sanity.

5. Big Show Dresses Up As Hulk Hogan.

This wasn't funny, it was just bad. You can clearly see that the WWF back in late April had no idea what to do with Paul wight. Wrestlemania 16 was now a thing of Pro Wrestling lore, and what we got at Backlash 2000, was pure stupidity. He did everything from his speech, all the way down to Hulking up, to embracing himself, and chokeslamming Kurt Angle. Yeah this was a thing. Please bare in mind this was written before his death yesterday.

4. Kid Rock On Monday Night Raw.

It was the year 2000, and Monday Night Raw was back at the top of the ratings lists. So how do you celebrate that little known fact, you have Kid Rock play The Undertaker down to the ring, this was when Mark Calloway was embracing his true persona, because as the tides of the Pro Wrestling had changed, he needed to change, so the WWF adapted to this movement. Part of this was updating his entrance music to suite the times. Nu Metal was at the peak of it's powers, as bands like korn and Limp Bizkit were shifting records faster than you could imagine. WWE asked if they could use Kid Rocks American Badass, he played Taker to the ring on a random Episode of Monday Night Raw from June of that year, and the whole thing was unbearable, from the sound, all the way to the clear edits to cut swears. this was just bad. The deal would only last for roughly seven months, and was then changed to Rollin by Limp Bizkit, in a move that would financially viable for the band.

3. May Young Gives Birth To A Hand.

It was Febuary 2000, and the run up Wrestlemania was starting to rev up. This came just before the No Way Out PPV, and yeah, this was a thing. The Relationship between Mark Henry, and. May Young was a thing of pure disgust due to the nature of the content, and just weeks later after they did the deed, and she gave birth, whilst her awful friend The Fabulous Moolah said that she was having a baby, when in fact she gave birth to a hand. Yes that's right you heard me, a hand. I'm going to go and have a lye down, because this wasn't good for me to talk about this.

2. Katie Vick.

This is by far the most complained about segment to ever air on WWE TV here in the UK. The WWF don't have the best of relations with Ofcom, especially when they were aired on Sky TV, their former broadcast partners for nearly thirty years. This still gets talked about today, and the only thing that I can say is this. Don't Google it.

1. Sable Vs Jaqueline Fully Loaded 1998 Bikini Contest.

All of this, given what we now know, is just unwatchable. I get that the year 1998 was the wild west for the WWF, but this is all bad, when you look at what came before, and after<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4963406231585175"

     

 

AEW Dynamite Review 24.7.2025.

RIP Ozzy Osbourne.

I could be right, I could be wrong It hurt so bad it's been so long. Ozzy has finally come home. On Tuesday 22nd of July. The world was saddened to hear of the death of one John Michael Osbourne, better known as Ozzy Osbourne. I've been a fan of this man for as long as I can remember, so yeah this one hurts. I know he wasn't in the best of health. But if this has taught me anything, it's this. You only have one shot in life to achieve what you want. Ozzy did just that, and as a result he was able to live out his dreams to the fullest effect. A wiseman once said. Who cares if one more light goes out, in a sky full of a million stars. Well I do. God Bless you Mr Tinkertrain. God Bless You Ozzy Osbourne. RIP Ozzy Osbourne. The 19th of June 2007 is a date that will live on in my mind forever.

Hangman Adam Page vs Wheeler Yuta

This was over way to quickly for my liking. But if i'm being honest it was his interactions with Renee Paquette, and MJF were more fascinating given what came down the line. This had great physicality, that was performed at a franetic pace from the start, but it was hangman who got the win with a Buckshot. This felt a bit predictable, but when you dig beneath the surface. It needed to be. 

Athena Armt Sgt.

I liked this. Athena would a great Army Sgt. Just saying. The way she ordered around Billy Starkz, felt like an army drill.

Tag Team Championship Tournament Match FTR vs Jetspeed.

I had a lot of fun watching this Match. The Physicality was solid, and it sold the Match perfectly, as it blended into the asthetic of the venue. FTR got the win, thanks to that glorious man Stokeley Hathaway. In keyfabe I now hate Adam Copeland after last week. Stokeley has been left on a crutch, this led to Stokeley coming out, and insulting Adam to the point where he came out, and set The Hurt Syndicate on FTR. He managed to get a deal with The Hurt syndicate, because he can't touch Stokeley. What a coward, oh and one other thing. Can I please have more Stokeley Hathaway on my TV please. MJF was pissed with this decision, which angered Lashley.

Nick Wayne Segment.

Nick Wayne has promised Danger on Collision. I'll get the more to share bag of Malteasers in.

Mox Vingnette.

Given what were going to get down the line on this episode. This was sensational.

Will Osperay Segment.

This had me feeling concerned, and worried. Will came out, and was interviewed by Tony Schiavone, and he laid out his problem for the world to see. He's got a neck injury. He thanked Swerve, and praised Hangman for capturing the championship, but given the help that AEW is willing to give him, he should be back in time for Forbidden Door at The 02. This was later confirmed by Dave Meltzer that Will is actually hurt, but when he comes back, it will be an eye for an eye, when it comes to the Deathriders. He embraced Swerve as both men stood at the top of the stage.

Julia Harts New Trio

I don't know what to think of these Ladies. It feels like Tony Khan has watched the film The Craft two many times.

Willow Nightingale Segment.

Willow Nightingale vs Thekla at a later point, oh go on then AEW if you must.

Timeless Toni Storm vs Billy Starkz.

I liked this. Billy Starkz had a great showcase here, because I think it acted like a fantastic audition peace for the future. Toni made her tap out with her Chicken wing finisher. Athena, and Billy snapped in the aftermath, taking out Aubrey Edwards, and attacking Toni. This feels to me like this is the direction to Forbidden Door for the Womens Championship.

Hechicero vs Swerve Strickland.

This Match got thrown out, when The Damn It Don Callis Family got Involved. The physicality was a bit flat, and the beat down from Okada to swerve felt predictable, but Don Callis doing his best Bruce Buffer inpersonation was funny.

Ricochet Segment.

Ricochet and GOA want Gold, because after Collision this week, they're well in the money. Just imagine what I could with  £4.0000 pounds.

MJF Segment And Mark Briscoe vs Claudio Castagnoli.

MJf Came out, and was in as a spiteful mood as ever, he talked about not needing Lashley, after what he said about Max earlier on in the broadcast, and as for Hangman, well he's going to beat him fairly, and not execute his contract. This brought out Mark Briscoe, and both men had a visceral affair of words, that came with the importance of cheap laughs, pops, and the balance of family. This was Max at his nastiest, and most sickening, and I wouldn't have it any other way. This was brilliant. Marks Match with Claudio Castagnoli followed this, and it was a solid blast, of slick manouvers, as it brought the show to an end. Mark got the win. This was when The Deathriders came out and attacked Mark. Mox then took to the mic, and called out Hangman Adam page, and what came next left me speechless. Hangman took the fans on a 3 minute blistering journey, that has left me feeling excited for next week. Hangman vs Mox one last time for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite. 

This was one of the best AEW Broadcasts this year, as it wreaked of promise, from the outset, to it's execution. I liked this show.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is a solid 8/10.

 WWE Monday Night Raw Review 22.7.2025.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Becky lynch, Sami Zayn, who was wearing a rather awful Oasis t shirt. I hate Oasis, they've only ever made one good song. Metallica rule. The Judgement Day were also seen showing, when Dom was greated by there valet known as AJ. This would be a hilarious storyline thread as the show continued. AJ would make a great Janitor, and if that doesn't work out, then he could be a Dr. Oh the possibillities.

Cm Punk Segment.

I loved this. Punk came out to a great pop, as he basked in the fans adjulation. He said that he's done with distractions, because now he wants Gold, after he faced off the challenge of running the gauntlet last week, to become Gunthers next challenger, and said that he's not taking chances, to state his name as the Best In The World. Gunther then came out, and to say that these two were a study in contrast would be an understatement. Both men played the card of silence being Golden, as Gunther levied on the fact that both men have egos, and stating that punk will never be a World Champion.

Stephanie Vaquer Segment.

Stephanie Vaquer vs Naomi at a later date. Yes Please WWE. This looks like a good prospect for the future.

Rusev vs Sheamus.

I liked this. The Match counteracted as two big men, doing big men things. Rusev got the win, in what was a great TV Match.

The New Day vs The LWO vs American Made No1 Contendership For The Tag Team Championship.

This was a lot of fun to watch. The balance of this Match played out, was well worked, and the physicality of the Match was allowed to have time to breathe, as a result. The LWO got the win thanks to Ludwig Americano.

Iyo Skye Segment.

Iyo Skye vs Stephanie Vaquer. Yes Please WWE, oh wait they did it later on, and it was an interference led waste of time. The interactions that came beforehand were solid, that was until Chelsea Green and her Secret Hervice got the Match thrown out. Naomi came out attacked Iyo, leaving Rhea Ripley to come out and make the save. I know this looks out of place, I just thought that marrying this together would be a better thing to do when editorialising this piece.

Becky Lynch Segment And Lyra And Bayley vs Raquel Rodriguez WWE Womens Tag Team Championship.

I'm loving Becky Lynch as a heel. She never fails to make me laugh, just like the film Happy Gilmore. From delusion, the fans letting her know what they think of her, to Becky getting booed throughout this segment, she called out Lyra Valkyria, after she called her greedy, for being in the Tag Team Championship Match with Bayley that came after. Lyra came out, and Becky reiterated the same stipulation from their MITB Match, But Lyra raised the stakes, and said that she wants their Match at Summerslam to be a No DQ Match. Becky agreed to this with a Handshake, but Lyra wasn't falling for it, and she put Becky down with her own move The Man Handleslam. The Match that followed was another shenanigans led Predictable affair that was very watchable. Roxanne, and. Raquel retained their belts. 

Sami Zayn vs Karrion Kross.

Big Kazza Kross, beat. Sami Zayn in what was a fun, but forgettable TV Match. I think that WWE have big plans for Kross down the Pipeline.

Dirty Dom Is Medically Cleared For Competition.

Adam Pearce looked like he was losing the patience to live at this point with The Dirty one, that was until he attacked Pearce, and said that he will see AJ at Summerslam.

Roman Reigns Segment.

Paul Heyman came out, with his new crew, and wanted to get some things off his chest, but this was when Roman came out, as the chants of asshole, and OTC were labelled at both men, this would act as the ark of the story. Roman levied the truth at Pauls door, after he had rebuffed pauls offer to join his crew due to Seth's injury. This segment focused on four main points. The future. The past. Betrayal, and, the balance of family. Roman put forward the case for the fact that the fans had put him were he is, whilst his family built him up, which was something that paul had nothing to do with. Paul is now not a wiseman, he's a Dumbass. Bron then took to the mic, as this promo entered it's final stage. The future. He's the future, and roman is the past. He told Roman to leave his ring. This was when hit Bron him with a superman Punch, and went for Big Bronson Reed. Bron then got the upperhand on Roman when he gave him a sphere, this allowed Jey Uso to come out and make the save. I loved this segment. I know that this has divided some fans online, but I think that it was great when you dig beneath the surface, and take a look at what could come from it.

My Top 5 Moments From This Weeks AEW Collision.

Intro.

AEW is starting to carve out it's own legacy, when it comes to their Summer runs, from builds to PPV's. Residentcies, and a trip to my country of England. This is how you make a mark, in a territory that once was considered a distant land when it  comes to hosting Pro Wrestling shows. I fully expect ITV to expand their deal to show all AEW Programming over here, because it has acted like a superb launch pad. And with Forbidden Door at the 02 just around the corner. Now has never been a better time to take a look at what the company can offer.

5 Dustin Rhodes.

This man has the spirit of Texas, and the heart of his family, running through his blood, and it was evidently clear here, as our new TNT Champion opened the show, and his passion, fire, and grace was etched all over this segment. From giving the fans words to live by, that can be used as advice in our everyday life. The man has made his mistakes, but with every mistake you make in life, there's always a triumph, and winning the TNT Championship is a triumph. His interactions with Kyle Fletcher, and. Don Callis acted like a nice tease for what could be coming down the line. I liked this.

4. Ricochet vs AR Fox.

This was solid. Ricochet, beat AR Fox in what a great TV Match. Both men have incredible movesets, that were added in with excellent physicality, and brilliant counteractions. I liked this. Ah Haaaaaaaaa.

3. Colt Cabana On Commentary.

Colt Cabana, was on commentary just minding his own business, and then he got taken out by The Deathriders, on the orders of The Peaky Punkers. This segment that saw him get choked out in a mirror image from how Moxley dropped the belt was excellent.

2. Megan Bayne Scares Me.

I watch a lot of Football Youtubers, and the one phrase. Scares me, is something that gets said a lot, normally it gets given to either Liverpool, or my beloved Arsenal, but it doesn't correspond all the time with Pro Wrestling. I think it should, when we look at someone like Megan Bayne. She's simply awesome, and her running powerbomb looks like one of the coolest moves in Pro Wrestling at the moment, and her Match her against Tai Melo was a fascinating sight into how styles can be a study in contrast. She put Tai away with that awesome said move.

1. Athena And Toni Storm.

Were do I begin with this. Maybe I should start with Athena, doing her best Mercedes Mone impersonation, or maybe I should start with Toni Storm bringing up the fact that Billy Starks hasn't faced puberty, to both ladies wanting to hunt each other down, catch them if you can. I laughed my ass off watching this.

My Top 5 Moments From UFC 318.

Intro.

As the Summer continues, we start to reflect as fans. Just last night we said goodbye to Dustin The Diamond poirer who retired from the UFC, after a career that has spanned over 15 years. As a fan who has watched MMA for nearly 20 years, I can honestly say that No other fighter had left me feeling excited about a card. He gave his heart, and soul to an industry that can be very unforgiving. This isn't just something that has been said by me, this is going around the MMA community. Thank Mr Diamond, your story will always be inspirational, as the picture perfect send off you deserve, will be something that will stick in fans minds for a longtime, proving that if you want something bad enough in life, you have to do things your way, and remember we're all everymen.

5. The Triumphs Of New Orleans.

New Orleans is a state, that over time has faced its own hardship, from the people that were born there, and their everyday Struggles, that we can all relate to. And overfacing the effects of hurricane Katrina, and showing the world what the term Orleans strong means. Dustin is the living embodiment achieving your dreams, and to do against a backdrop, that has been through the rings of change. New Orleans is a fighting state, as their spirit will always be infectious from a fans point of view.

4. Michael Johnson Is A Beast.

This Fight was a stagnant reminder of how fights can take a while to get started, but when they do. You could be in for a treat. This was the case with this fight. Daniel Zellhuber may have shown a decent ground game, but this fight was won on the feet, with Johnson's superior boxing. Michael Johnson got the win by decision, in what was a very fraught, and cagey affair, that proved to be a fantastic opener.

3. Give This Guy The Greenlight.

With his fight against Yair Rodriguez from UFC 314, not being remered well by fans, and being looked at as a joke by hardcore fans, this was the homecoming of Patricio Pitbull. He beat Dan Ige in what was a great fight, that showcased both mens skill sets. Both men looked fantastic, as this is a clear look at where the Featherweight Division could be heading.

2. Kevin Holland Takes His First Loss At Welterweight.

The real sign of a fighter is how they take a defeat. Kevin Holland lost to Daniel Rodriguez to in what was a great set up for the rest of the evening. Both men had a strong contender for the fight of the night, with both men having a minor war. I have never seen KH get knocked down, until last night that. Daniel Rodriguez, met KH's offence with solid hands. KH put forward his form of striking, that very nearly got him the win, but on this night it wasn't to be.

1. Goodbye Mr Poirer.

What a fight. As I sit here writing this on a Sunday evening. I'm conflicted with my thoughts, on one hand I'm thinking. If you're going out, then it's best to go out swinging, with the knowledge that you know you've, put your opponent through hell, and the on the other. A win would be a good way to say goodbye to the fans, and leave them with a solid memory. Dustin Poirer Managed to do one of these things in defeat. He May have lost to Max Holloway, as the pair have put an end to their trilogy, but when you think about it, he's a winner in life, he got to achieve his dreams on a global level, whilst putting his opponents through one hell of a showing on multiple ocasions. Now that's what you call heart.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown Review 19.7.2025.

Intro.

This one of my favourite times of year to be a WWE fan, there's just something special about WWE in the summertime, and I can't quite put my finger on why. I know that this is just my opinion,  but I do love the build to Summerslam, as it's one of my favourite events on the  Pro wrestling calender.

Who Dunnit.

This was a case of WWE does Diagnosis murder, because we opened up on a who dunnit, who tried to kill Solo Sikoa's crew. Adam Pearce, who was stepping in for Nick Aldis, was then taken away by Cody Rhodes. This would be a running theme through out the show.

Charlotte Flair vs Raquel Rodriguez.

This was an entertaining fun Match. I enjoyed this. From the promise of Perez vs Bliss, to Charlotte and Raquel having good chemistry. This was a solid run through, that worked to continue Flair, and. bliss's can they coexist dynamic. Flair got the win, thanks to her mate Alexa.

 Damien Priest vs Carmelo Hayes.

Am I the only person who thinks that Damien Priest, and. Alestair Black, sholud be a tag team? oh just me then, oh well. He decked both Priest, and Hayes, and got their Match thrown out. The Match however had some fantastic moments of great back and fourth action.

The Wyatts Sic.

The Wyatt Sic, delivered a cryptic message to The Street Profits, which they answered back later on.

Solo Sikoa Crew.

I liked this. As the chants of WHAT, and. OTC echoed throughout the arena. Solo proceeded to throw Jacob under the storyline bus, he called him selfish, whilst bringing up his real life term in prison. This was when the Feds showed, after having released Jacob, this meant that he was now on a warpath, and oh my did he want revenge.  With the help of Big Jim Uso, they took out Solo's faction. I loved it when Tala Loa no sold getting slammed over the announcers table. Big jim helped Jacob batter JC, and Tonga, and this when Adam Pearce then came out, and said that at Summerslam Solo Sikoa will defend his United States Championship in a Steel Cage Match. This was excellent, it managed to pull the gravitas of the story, and make it feel real.

JellyRoll Is The Man.

I don't know if anyone here in the UK has seen this, but WWE taking over Jimmy Kimmel live was classic. It's always great when Logan Paul gets what he deserves. This had me feeling Higher Than Heaven. Also Drew, and. Randy having a gladiators fight was also funny.

Stephanie Vaquer vs Alba Fyre.

Stephanie Vaquer, beat. Alba Fyre in what was a flat TV Match, that offered up absolutely nothing.

 Fatal 4 Way For The No1 Contendership For The WWE Tag Team Championships.

I have to admit it. I liked this. I don't normally like Fatal 4 Way Tag Team Matches. They normally fall short of my expectations, but this one was a lot of fun. Andrade, and. Rey Fenix, beat. Fraxiom. The Motorcity Machine Gunns, and. DIY, and will now face The wyatt Sic next week, for the WWE Tag Team Championships.

Cody Rhodes And John Cena Contract Signing.

Adam Pearce oversaw the proceedings. Cody signs the contract, whilst basking in the adjulation of the fans, he spoke about the oversight of his activities on Social Media this week, whilst stating that he flinched when he lost to Cena at Mania, to me this wasn't a flinch it was a blink. John came out, and played the victim of circumstance roll perfectly, as he said that he couldn't face Cody at Summerslam due to filming commitments. The split film image was used here to great effect. John walked out, and this pissed Cody off who then went and attacked John. Cody blasted John with the Championship, forged his signature, and then told him, that there Match at Summerslam for the WWE Championship will be a Street Fight. This was an excellent way to end the show, lets just hope that this Match delivers, because I defended their Mania Match, and I was left wishing that I hadn't.

Overview Of Friday Night Smackdown.

This Broadcast was a blast to sit through, and I had a lot of fun watching, because their was very little to not like in my opinion. The in-ring action, and Promos were on the same level, more of this please WWE.

This weeks WWE Friday Night Smackdown is a high 7/10.