WWIE Summerslam 2025 Night One Review 3.8.2025.

Intro.

I have spoken at large about my love for this PLE event, so lets get into night one of Summerslam 2025.

Superstars Seen Showing Up. 

Drew Mcintyre. Logan Paul. Randy Orton. JellyRoll. Gunther, and Cm Punk were all seen showing up to the stadium in New Jersey.

Druski Hype Video.

Ok, i'm going to admit it. I have no idea who Druski is, but as it turns out, he's a comedian, and next month he will be playing a show at The OVO Wembley Arena next month, so you learn something new everyday.

Cardi B Is Our Host.

I don't know what to make of this. Cardi came across a bit desperate. I think we need that Cardi B vs Nicki Minaj Match at a later date, now that would be fire.

Jey Uso And Roman Reigns vs The Brons.

This was a blast of an opening Match, that was well paced, and well executed. From both Bronson Reed, and Roman Reigns proving that air dynamics are for idiots. Bron serenading Roman like he was Dolly Parton. Jey eating a big boy sandwich, from Bronson, and Bron. The final stages of the Match saw to a great finish, as Roman took the bullet for Jey, when taking a sphere from Bron Breakker, this allowed Jey to take care of Bronson with a kick, and a frogsplash to get the win. The spots were great, and the overall storytelling was solid. Roman took the bullet for his cousin, just let that Marinade.

5. Raquel Rodriguez And Roxanne Perez vs Alexa Bliss And Charlotte Flair WWE Womens Tag Team Championship.

I've got to admit it. I'm starting to like Alexa Bliss, and. Charlotte Flairs dynamic, but this Match was a bit dull in my opinion. I have said this before, when it comes to Championship Matches you need to grab fans from the start, and this failed to grab me. Things did pick up before the end, but it was too late for me. Alexa Bliss, and Charlotte Flair are your new WWE Womens Tag Team Champions. This had me feeling bored.

I Love Pizza

I love me some shameful brand promotion. WWE Superstars love Papa Johns. I'm a Dominos guy myself. Pepperoni Stuffed Crust, uuummmm yes please.

Karrion kross vs Sami Zayn.

I wasn't a fan of this. It felt like a Monday Night Raw Match, taking place on a PLE. It was lifeless. Boring, and forgettable.

Hulk Hogan Tribute.

I'm sick to death of the Hulk Hogan Tributes, and placing his son at ringside was a bad move. Don't Google him. Logan Paul would pay tribute in his Match. Pleasde bare in mind, this is just my opinion.

Jade Cargill vs Tiffany Stratton WWE Womens Championship Match.

I didn't like this. It felt flat. Stagnant, and predictable. Tiffany retained, this could've been better. This leaves me with one question. What do you do now with Jade Cargill? Her run in WWE so far has been very hit and miss, and on this occassion, this was a confusing sad state, that I hope she can get herself out of.

Logan Paul And Drew Mcintyre vs Randy Orton And My Guy JellyRoll.

I had so much fun watching this at 1.15am, complete with near blurry eyes. This energised me back to normal. This Match had a fantastic dynamic, as the Matches within the Match gave way for a solid story to be told. The physicality was decent, but was played at a safe level, due to Jelly's involvement. Jelly became Country Music's answer to Mick Foley with the amount of heart he was showing, but it wasn't good enough, as Logan made him eat the pin. JellyRoll might be a Son Of A Sinner, and a man who's Higher Than Heaven, but he has a whole load of heart, and if you could bottle it, you would make millions.

Cm Punk vs Gunther WWE Heavyweight Championship.

Both men from the ring gear, down to their face off, were a complete study in contrast. Punk wore his Chicagos colours, whilst Gunther looked like the war colonel that he is. This Match was electric from the start, as the mental game of chess started to help things shift gear. The Physicality acted as side piece when it came to telling the story, because the Matches psychology was more fascinating. This Match did what it said on the tin, it delivered, and helped develop further Story's to come. The blood that Gunther sprayed on his head, when he got busted open, was pointless, because it wasn't needed, but it didn't change how things would play out. Punk hit two GTS's on the Austrian to become the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, and then it happened. Just as Punk was getting his breath back, and before he could gather his thoughts on being a new Champion, the theme that screeches burn it down echoed throughout Metlife Stadium. Seth Rollins was back, his injury was a complete rouse, he threwaway his crutches to reveal the gotcha of the decade, he was never injured, he ran down to the ring, he handed his Money In The Bank briefcase to the ref, and it was on. He beat Punk down, and gave him a stomp, to become the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion. I loved this. Many have said about the speculation surrounding Seths Injury, and yes, this did have elements of predictability, due to rumours from the news outlets, and social media, but my take is this, If it didn't ruin you're enjoyment, then ignore the news. I could see this coming, but it didn't ruin my enjoyment. Were all different.

Overview Of Night One.

This card was fascinating at what a confusing mess, with good highlights looks like. Punk and Gunther was excellent. JellyRoll was a top sport, when helping carve out an enjoyable Match with Randy Orton. Logan Paul, and. Drew Mcintyre. And the opener was a stomper. The only way that I can descride this card is like this. Things that I enjoyed were bread, and the things that I didn't were spam, and not bacon.

WWE Summerslam Night One is a high 7/10.

 My Top 5 Reasons Why I Can't Wait For WWE Summerslam 2025.

Intro.

I love this PLE, I think at this point it's a known fact that I love WWE Summerslam, it's one of my favourite PLE's on the Pro Wrestling calender, so lets get into what i'm looking forward to from this years two night affair.

5. JellyRoll Getting In The Ring.

I'm a big fan of this man. I know what some people think, but Patrick you're a Metal fan, and you'd be right, but I also love Country Music. This man is a massive imspiratioin to me, as someone who has faced his own struggles. JellyRoll is the living embodiment of you can overcome and achieve anything, if you put your mind to it. Jelly's issues revolved around drugs, whilst mine is something that I continue to struggle with, my learning. I can't wait to see him batter Logan paul, and. Drew Mcintyre with the help of Randy Orton, this is going to be a lot of fun.

4. Lyra valkyria vs Becky Lynch For The IC Championship.

This has potential to be Match of the weekend. Their Money In The Bank, and. Backlash Matches were solid, so this could be something special. I have loved the story that these two have managed to carve out with some not so great creative. I can't wait for this one. When I get paid next i'm going to order a pair of stompers.

3. Rhea Ripley vs Naomi vs Iyo skye For The WWE Womens Championship.

Iyo, and. Rhea had a stomper at Evolution that has made it on to my Matches of the year list, and now that Naomi has been added to mix, this screams Womens Match of the year.

2. Cm Punk vs Gunther For The WWE Heavyweight Championship.

I have no words. This Match for me is a must watch, that has me hooked from the graphic alone. Enough said.

1. Cody Rhodes vs John Cena For The WWE Championship.

This has a degree of hope, and worry attached to it. The interest comes from how HHH is going to dig himself out of his own bad creative hole, and on the other when, if Cody wins, who will be the man to take the prize from after John has gone, these are all thoughts that need to be brought into question.

My Top 5 Reasons Why I Love Summerslam.

5. Timing.

It's no secret that I love Summerslam. I feel that the timing behind this is perfect. When Mania comes around each year I find in some cases that it can leave me feeling a bit lethargic, but when Summerslam comes around, I feel a bit refreshed. This build normally makes me feel a bit more excited. With Mania taking 2 months to get to the fireworks factory, Summerslam's build normally tends to feel a bit more snug. And this years build has been fairly steller if I say so myself.

4. The Matches That Stole The Show.

This PLE doesn't always Match up to it's predecessor, but when it comes to Matches, that's a different story. The examples come from my childhood. HHH vs The Rock In a Ladder Match from 1998. The first TLC Match. Bret Hart vs The Undertaker from 1997. And how can I forget Bret Hart vs The British Bulldog from Wembley in 1992. I could go on.

3. This Time Of Year.

When Summerslam came around as a kid. I would get excited, but I would also feel a bit sad, because yes my favourite event was around the corner, but so was the start of going back to school, and the dreaded trip to go and get back to school clothes. I used to dread this.

2. Match Of The Year Contenders.

This falls into the same category as The Matches That Stole The Show. Because multiple Matches have ended up on my best of the year lists when it comes to December. Case and point. HHH vs Brock Lesnar, and. Cm Punk vs Brock Lesnar, This event can create fantastic talking points. I just want to add that I don't condone what Brock has been accused of. I'm using these as examples because these were the first ones to come to my mind.

1. Money For The State.

When WWE head into any area acrooss the globe. It's known that good things come to those cities, whether it's fan meet and greets from fanatics, who are WWE's merch distributor, to the local community getting an influx of money due to live revenue. It's important to say that the WWE in communities brand can be used for good, even though they can be seen as a view for hypocrisy.

AEW Dynamite Review 31.7.2025.

The Outrunners vs The Young Bucks Forbidden Door Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament.

This was a stripped back awesome affair. It was stripped back, because The Young Bucks are still getting completely mugged off. No entrance, and no dignity. You love to see it. I had fun watching this. The physicality was quick, and slick, and helped move things along. The Bucks got the win, and later on in the broadcast teased facing FTR ( again ). Also Can I please have more Stokeley Hathaway on my TV please. Swerve stopped Okada from beating down the best Tag Team in the game. Everything should be given to The Outrunners. 

Mark Briscoe Segment.

Just belt this man up already. Mark was fired up to face Ricochet later on, but he's more focused on MJF. Ricochet reminded him to get focused. I liked this. Renee Paquette here was great.

MJF Segment.

The Hurt Syndicate is slowly becoming The No Homers Club, by becoming the No Max's club. Max let this be a lesson to you. Don't buy cheap knock off Rolex's from Temu. More on Max later. Yeah. Shelton was pissed.

Christian Cage Segment.

I loved this. As the themes of Entitlement. Revenge. Death, and disownment played from Christians words. I couldn't help but think of the fact that he's a fascinating parasite. Yes he's an asshole, but he's a nice asshole, that at one time was obsessed with becoming a champion. He played out his dis pleasure of Moma Wayne, whilst talking through his history with Adam Copeland. The new Patriarchy then attacked Cage, by giving him a standing Steel Chair Concerto. This was great. I love Tony Schiavone.

Hangman Adam Page vs Jon Moxley AEW World Heavyweight Championship.

This was a majestic gold Match. From it's slow, and lethargic start, both men having a chopfest. Mox playing Skin games with Hangmans back. When this Match began. I struggled to get into this, and this was a shame, because the opening stages for any Championship Match are vital, when it comes to fan engagement, but these two managed to pull things around. We got Deadeye's on announcers tables. A flying Darby Allin, taking out The Deathriders from his very expensive Boxseats. Hangman kicking out of a belt shot from Mox, after it was brought into play from Marina Shafir. This gave birth to the final exchanges, allowing Hangman to get the win, after a Deadeye, and. Buckshot combo. Hangman would have a segment with MJF later on, and call him a coward. Mark Briscoe vs MJF vs Hangman Adam Page for Forbidden Door. yes please. This booking has a very high ceiling if this happens.

Athena And Billy Starkz vs Alex Windsor And Timeless Toni Storm.

This Match was a victim of it's circumstances. It needed more time to breathe. Do better AEW. Athena, and. Billy got the win, when Athena pinned Toni. This can be seen two ways. It's a good way of throwing fans, for when this Match happens. and the other way. It could overshadow what might becoming around the corner.

Willow Nightingale Segment.

Willow Nightingale will face Thekla on Collision this week. I might give this a watch. I won't be able to review because I have a lot still to do, but, yeah this sounds great.

Ricochet vs Mark Briscoe.

With their Stretcher Match from Double Or Nothing being in my list of favourite Matches this year, I had high hopes going into this Match, and they weren't met. Yes, this was a solid run through, with superb physicality. I've just seen these two have better Matches. Mark got the win with the Jay driver. The aftermath was excellent. Mark cut a promo calling out MJF, and needing help from his fallen family to help get him through this. Max showed up on the big screen, and told Mark in the most insulting way possible, that he will meet him next week for a Match, but that's if he makes it? This allowed Max to attack Mark from behind, because this was all a roose. The big question is now aimed at Hangman. Is Max a coward. Max beat Mark down, leaving Hangman to make the save as the show went off the air.

Overview of AEW Dynamite.

I liked this weeks show. The run in going towards Forbidden Door is starting to shape, and it's looking quite exciting. It's now full steam ahead to London.

This Weeks AEW Dynamite is a very high 7/10.

 

 

 My Top UFC Fighters With The Worst Personality Traits.

Intro.

I like to think that when you meet someone, you can get a good look at what someone is like. From the good to the bad, we all see what we see. On the surface a person who you can call a friend might let you down. We all have traits that make us who we are, and this is what makes us differant.

5. Michael Bisping.

My country's stand out fighter who paved the path for others to walk down, is known to have a brash, and cocky side to his personality, this came to the forefront when he coached on both season 9, and. 14 of The Ultimate Fighter, when he was opposite Dan Henderson, and. Jason Mayhem Miller. The build to his fights, against the likes of Luke Rockhold, and. Anderson Silva, brought this into question. There's a reason why he wore the Most hated man in the UFC badge with pride, and that's because in my opinion, he bought into the toxicity of the fight way two much.

4. Ian Machado Garry.

I know what you guys are thinking, why is this Welterweight Stand out on this list, well it's due to how he left his former team. Team Renegade, and other MMA gyms, letting his own wife become his manager, and of cause there's the Neal Magny, and. Jeff Neal Controversies. Ian Machado Garry is a talented fighter, no doubt. This showed a flawed level of weakness. This type of behavior to some could look like a man trying to walk down his own path, but to many it looks big headed, but to me it just looks negative.

3. Paddy The Baddy Pimblett.

Paddy The Baddy is one of the most polverising figures in recent MMA memory. His fights are always must watch, and his last outing against Michael Chandler was something to behold, but when their is one blenish against his name. His rivalry with Ilia Toporia. His remarks against Ilia's homeland, that lead to the pair having a clashes on multiple occassions, hasn't endeared him with some fans. This isn't a good look. I feel it makes some people feel stupid, and sound entitled.

2. Anderson Silva.

Some have called The Spider arguably one of the best MMA fighters, pound for pound, to ever exist, and he does deserve that moniker, but he's failed drug tests, and disrespected his opponents, by acting lazy when it to interacting in the cage, he would do the bare minimal to engage with his opponent, which lead to the fans chanting boring. It got so bad that when he faced Damien Maia at UFC 112, Dana White walked out from the cage, handing the Middleweight Championship to his manager, and saying the words, here you put it on him. yeesh. No one likes a lazy fighter.

1. Colby Covington.

Were do I begin with this guy. There's his outright baffling political views, to his rivalries centering around disrespect, and being outright offensive. I mean what would you expect from the man who said, that if Dana White tries to put the belt on him, he'll take it out of his hands, and smack him over the head with it. Is Colby the definition of Satan? 

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 My Top 5 Insights From Monday Night Raw.

Intro.

Summerslam is one of my favourite PLE's of the year and this years look like one of best line ups in recent years. I have two lists coming out later this week, that will showcase my thoughts on the Matches that i'm looking forward to seeing, and giving my thoughts on why I love this event, so stay tuned.

5. Another Hulk Hogan Tribute.

I've said all that I have to say about Terry Bollea, so i'm going to make this brief. WWE are doing a good job not talking serious issues.

4. Jey Uso Segment.

This was a great way to start the show. Jey had his entrance encore cut short by Paul Heyman, both men had a fantastic Promo dual, that centred around the themes of love, lies, and Betrayal. Both men had a awesome bounce between them, and it was great to see.

3. AJ Styles And The Kabuki Warriors vs The Judgement Day.

I liked this. AJ Styles mixing it up with my favourite Womens Tag Teams at the moment, was awesome. Roxanne Perez had another solid showing here, and her partnership with Raquel Rodriguez is starting to grow on me. AJ and his new pals The Kabuki Warriors, got the win. Also Kairi is insane.

2. Becky Lynch Gets Owned By lyra Valkyria.

I cried laughing at this, because this had me howling with. I don't know about you guys, but I love Kendo Sticks.

1. Gunther And Cm Punk Segment.

This was a fantastic promo dual. Now this is more like it, after last weeks segment. I argued with my friends, that you don't need Punk and Gunther to have another segment, because their graphic is enough, oh how wrong was I, because was awesome, and it's left me buzzing for the PLE this Saturday.

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 My Top 5 Insights From WWE Friday Night Smackdown.

5. My Thoughts On Hulk Hogans Passing.

I don't know what to think of this news. I didn't want to write a piece on Hogan so soon after his passing, because I was worried that it would look, and sound like a hit piece, so I thought it would be best to let things marinade for a few days, and all I have to say is this. As a child Hogan was one of my idols, a man who was a becon of light, in a world that wasn't always positive for me, due to my learning struggles. Hogan was a man of three halfs, and the odd thing is this. I only like one half. Half one. The industry changer. I was nine years old when he morphed into Hollywood Hogan, and changing the landscape of Pro Wrestling, for decades to come. This had a profound effect on me then, the same way that it would've done if I was the same age in the 1980's. Hogan oversaw two boom periods in his time. Half two. Backstage and beyond. His backstage politics escapades are the stuff of legend, and not for a good reason. He was known to march to beat of his own drum. The phrase. That doesn't work for me brother was code for someones push coming to an end, before it had even got started. This was the case for the likes of Jesse The Body Ventura, and. Bret The Hitman Hart. Unisation was needed in my opinion. The third half. Terry Bollea the man. I have a hard time talking about Terry Bollea. I don't condone racism in any form, and I find everything that has occompanied him over the past decade, to be something, that in my opinion, we all need to have conversations about, as his actions have had everlasting consequences. His apologies were seen as insincere, and see through. In order to be human, he should've acted human, and not just talked about getting caught. The rot kept running as he tried to ruin the life of one of his sons former friends, after the accident that saw his son serve prison time. Whilst Nick was in prison, audio got leaked, from when his dad paid him a visit, and to say that Hogan didn't know best was understatement. Nicks former friend was left with serious life altering injuries, and Hogan was more concerned with flipping the script, and making him an example in the worst way. So putting this in simple terms what do I think of Hulk Hogan. He was a man of worrying conviction, that has a tarnished legacy. He did some great things in this industry, but the overlooming shadow of the past 15 years, is something that me personally I won't forget, because we shouldn't. RIP Hulk Hogan. My thoughts are with your lived ones. WWE honoured him with a 6 bell salute, and a tribute video, that ignored his daughters existance, whilst not talking, about key untalkable issues, because in the mind of WWE, if we don't talk about it, then it never happened. I have a word for that. It's called ignorance. Sorry If I sounded brash. I just feel that these conversations need to be had.

4. JellyRoll Is The Man.

What isn't to like about this guy. From coming out Who's Your Daddy by Toby Keith, to him owning Logan Paul, by holding his own, and showing what a stand up guy he is. He and Randy Orton, facing off against Logan, and Drew was great. I love JellyRoll. People sound suprised when I say that I like Country music, but I do. Yes I'm a Metalhead, but i'm a countryhead as well.

3. Alexa Bliss vs Roxanne Perez.

Give me an A. Give me an L. Give me an E. Give me an X. Give me an A. Would do you get. Charlotte Flair looking weird with pom poms. Roxanne got the win, in what was a fun Match.

2. Chelsea Green Is A True Star.

Chelsea Green, needs to watch her mouth, because if she doesn't, Jade cargill might own her, oh wait she did. This impromptu Match was a lot of fun. Jade got the win, and was saved from a beat down, from her Summerslam opponent Tiffany Stratton. Over the past few days after Chelsea Green gave her thoughts on Hulk Hogans passing, whilst on an American early morning news show. She was then targetted with death threats, and other forms of bullying online. She didn't say anything wrong, so if your one of those people that sent her these awful messages, I ask you to just stop it. In order to be human, we have to act human. It's really not difficult.

1. Cody Rhodes Segment. 

It's a known fact, that i'm a big Cody Rhodes fan. I don't know why. I just love the man. He paid his respects to Hogan, and called out John Cena, stating that he wants the old Cena, that rallied around the words. Hustle. Loyalty, and. Respect, which could be rephrased as take your vitamins, and say your prayers. Cody came in for some critisism instantly after this segment.