The Rise And Fall. And Rise Again Of Cm Punk Pt1

Intro

If you look into a mans eyes, what do you see, because if you're like me, then you suffer with a cult of personality, from the aspect of loneliness, that sparks a fire Inside, to the killswitch, that burns, to the point, that a society can be built, however, Controversy, has followed this man around, like a moldy old Muffin, from quitting a major company, at the height of his fame. Tiresome ethics, breaking up a friendship, and all the legal ramifications that came back, to this mans everloving ability, to hold the fans attention in his hands. This is. The Rise And Fall. And Rise Again Of Cm Punk.

Uneasy Early beginnings

Philip Brooks, aka. Cm Punk has had storied career in Pro Wrestling, started at a young age, he wasn't the most liked of children, whether it was at school, or at home, even though Punk wasn't abused, he did see alcoholism in his own family, from a young age, unfold in front of his eyes. The Family aspect, is what you make, and when things got bad, he went to live with his friends, after favouritism took a toll. It was here when he looked at his life, and realised that he was never going to drink alcohol. So he ventured to go down a differant path. Wrestling, so he and his friend, started up their own backyard promotion, that would use, fields, and. Backyards, as their Allstate Arena. But, this wouldn't last, as family mistrust would end the promotion, and his relationship, with his brother. His Brother stole money from the pair, when he was managing their funds. This would end their relationship. But it was Punks love of. Wrestling. Comics, and. Punk music, that carried him through, at these times, as the he embraced the straight edge lifestyle, and used the tools that came with that. A fire was starting to strike, as the first match was then lit.

ROH 2002-2006

Punk, would then get signed to ROH, after working his way around the states on the indie scene. It was here when he got noticed by Gabe Sapolsky, who at the time was taking the bookings for ROH. It was here when Punk really learnt his craft, from the detail within physicality, theory, and of course, the art of storytelling. Punk was an old school fan, who has sighted Rowdy Roddy Piper, as his favourite wrestler, because he could relate to him, on a personal level. Punk would go on to have rivalries, with the likes. Chris Hero. Eddie Guerro. Bryan Danielson. Austin Aries. AJ Styles, and of course. Samoa Joe, his matches with joe, were stunning, and a masterful look at were the industry was head, or could, be heading, however. Punk would leave ROH, and go and work for OVW, which was at the time the developmental brand, for the WWE. I Think Punks air of hypocrisy also came to light at this time. Just months before he would make the jump, he and Samoa Joe would sit down, and do a shoot interview, in which both men would lay into, their future employers.

Paul Heyman

During Punks time in OVW he would get the chance, to work with Paul Heyman, a man who is responsible for the careers of. Stone Cold Steve Austin. Chris Jericho. The Dudley Boyz, and. Rey Mysterio, he was also the mastermind behind ECW, a roughneck, renegade promotion, that emmulated from Philidelphia. Punk relished the oppotunity, and has gone on record, calling himself a Paul Heyman guy. Paul would go to bat for Punk, by saying to the main office, that they had a guy who's ready to go, so it was inevitable that Punk would be debuting on WWE's main roster in the near future.

Punks 1st WWE Run

Punk would make his debut on WWE television, for. Paul Heymans revamped ECW brand, a brand that was a shell of its former self, however some talent, did benefit from this type of exposure. Punk would be one of this guys. He would matches with the likes of John Morrison, and. The Big show. By the time 2006 had finished. Punk had gone from Internet darling, to a bonafide star, on the rise in WWE, 2007, would also take on significance, as he was entered in the WWE's picture for the intercontinental Championship, his star at this time was getting brighter, his matches at this were starting, to give him a bigger platform, his triple threat match, against. The Miz, and. John Morrison, from that years Survivor Series, is a match that shouldn't be slepped on, and his 2006 match against Justin Credible, is another underrated affair.

Misfires and mistakes

In 2008 Punk was entered in that years Mania MITB Ladder match, a match that he would go on to win, This would allow Punk a Championship, for what belt he felt like, at anytime, this would a catastophic mistake on WWE's part, because after he had cashed in on a weakened Edge, and became Champion. WWE would pull a nasty creative, they had no plans for him, so instead of having him defend his new found prize, at that years Unforgiven PPV, against six other opponents, he was involved in a pathetic beatdown segment at the hands of Legacy, that would lead to him being stripped of the belt. This is something that, at the time, fans, and Punk hated. It felt the ground had opened up, and if you wanted something nice, then you were looked at like a chump, these were'nt great times for WWE, there failure to create new stars, was starting to become evidentally clear, as there cereal chumping cash cow, was starting to get parents to part with their hard earnt cash, turning their little prides of joy, into multicoloured little minions. This would be something that punk would go on to attack, in his Pipebomb promo. Thankfully 2009 and 2010, would see his star rise, feuds with the likes of. William Regal. Jeff Hardy, and. The Undertaker, would elevate him even more, and then he was told, that the company were going to turn him heel, this would be met with a sigh of relief, he would be given the challenge to become his heel persona, this was met with confusion, as he asked the question. Were's the challenge, and that's how the. Straight Edge Society was born, he would be joined by. Sareena Deeb, and. Luke Gallows, this would be Punks calling card. He would go on to become the most hated man in the company, by preaching his solitude, of how to live your life, he had become a preacher man, and this would carry on into his Rivalry with Rey Mysterio, in the build up to Mania 26, even though the match varied in quality, his heel work was great, as he hit home on the importance of family. Punk as a heel, was just perfect to. It was at this time, that his frustration was starting to build up, as 2011 rolled around. The WWE was in the duldrums. They were failing to create new stars, and this would be compounded, when The Miz, was placed in the main event of 27. Punk felt like he had been robbed of the position, as the old school fan in him, thought that tradition should prevail, as the top heel, should face, the top babyface. This didn't happen, as punk would have to work with, what he has been dealt with. Randy Orton. The pair would have a decent match, whilst. The Miz, and. John Cena, would stink the stadium out, as. Punks frustration grew, it would get worse, when The Rock, was announced as the headliner for Mania 28, this compounded, the fans, and. punks thoughts. The WWE were failing to make new stars.

The Summer Of Punk

As 2011 continued to drag on in WWE, the fans support for Cm punk, was entering fever pitch levels, but, Punks frustrations were clearly evident, and fan interest in the product, was starting to come under scrutiny, because of the lack of star power. July of 2011, would become a milestone in Punks career, his contract was coming up for renewal, and his frustrations were palpable. He was having the best matches on every card, and yet he was being unrecognised, by the company, who he was, making millions for. So one night, before they went live for Monday Night Raw. Michael Hayes told that the company were going to let him air his opinions, and this is how The Pipebomb was born, as promos go, this was ground breaking, he pulled back the curtain, and laid the forth wall completely bare, from mentioning other promotions, which was a big taboo in WWE, saying hi to his mate Colt Cabana. Given their history, this nowadays takes on a hole new meaning. Punk sat on the top of the rampway, putting the company on blast, predicting the future, whilst watching over a weakened John Cena, a new dawn was coming, and its due date was the Summer of 2011. Punk won the Championship at that years MITB PPV, because the Summer of Punk wasn't near. it was here.

The Title Didn't Make The Man

Punk was the new WWE champion, after he took it from the company's golden cereal chomper. This would last for over 17 months. In 2012 I thought Punk had a great year in ring, and outside he was the guy, that WWE would send to the fan conventions, but this was having its toll, Punk was working injured, throughout most of his later years in the company, and with. The Rock, and. John Cena's one year build to their match at Mania 28, this would mean that everything else, would become second fiddle, and beyond that Punks frustrations would continue to grow. The fans loved him, but the company that he worked for, had other ideas. But the fans love for him, never wavered. In 2012. punk came in at no1 in Pro wrestling Illustrated's top 100 wrsetlers of the year. His status in the company, was still high, but punk would come to a heart breaking realisation, he had peaked. In 2013. Punk would get dethroned at the top of the mountain by. The Rock, at that years Royal Rumble, this confirmed fans theories. The WWE never believed in Punk. And looking back in hindsight, it feels very much like that. In the WWE eyes, this is what the fans wanted, this would start the trend, of The WWE losing touch with their fanbase. Punk would have a decent 2013, as the fans love for him never died, the WWE would continue to alienate its longtime fanbase. John Cena was being hailed as the light of excellence, and this would have a lasting effect. Punk, would face. The Undertaker, at the show of shows, whilst the office favourites, would take the prime spots. the rest of 2013, Punks Distain for the company couldn't be hidden, and as 2013, came to a close. Punk had mentally checked out, the life, and riggers of life on the road, had taken its toll. So the night after, the Royal Rumble 2014, he handed in his notice. He was done. The machine had made him feel like less of who he is. The Cult of Personality was over. ( well not really )

Aew Dynamite Review 8.8.2024

Intro

With All In new just over two weeks away, I'm starting to feel the excitement in the air, whether it's me attending the meet and greet, the day before, or listening to Bryan Danielson on TalkSport radio here in the UK. I can't help but feel like, the male version of Jessie spano, because. I'M SO EXCITED.

MJF vs Kyle Fletcher AEW American Championship 

I loved this match, from. Damn It Don Callis, being on commentary, to max getting pissed off with Kyle, and taking to the mic in the early going, telling him to hook up like a man. I don't think that Tony Schiavone could hide his distain for the title, the match however was great, from Max having a nice little sit down mid match. Kyle Fletcher launching himself over the barricade, onto Max. Max giving him a ddt, whilst he had kyle's arm trapped in a hammerlock. Max later on spat in Fletchers face. Kyle then sold the look of confliction, as. Damn It Don, gave him the screwdriver, Kyle couldn't use it, and he ended paying for it, when Max hit him with a Kangaroo Kick, and then a Brainbuster for the win. Will Osperay came running from the back, as Max started to beat down on Kyle. Max goes to give kyle the tiger Driver, but Will gets there just in time. Don gets into the ring, and shows clear concern.

Marieh May vs Viva Van

Marieh May, beat. Viva Van, in a squash match, and then had a pull apart brawl with her mentor Toni Storm, after May, opened a nice gift, which was a picture of the pair together, in the good old days, but on the back the message read. DIE MARIEH DIE. I liked all of this.

Jack Perry segment

Jack Perry, then showcased his new favourite hobby. Smashing up old tv sets. Darby Allin would later on counteract this later, by saying Perry can't hide, and he will see him at Wembley Stadium. Ok. I get the feeling that some crazy s*** is going to go down in this match. Because. Darby Allin is the reincarnation of Keith flint, a twisted firestarter.

Bryan Keith vs Katsuyori Shibata

Katsuyori Shibata, beat. Bryan Keith in a fun match. Chris Jericho, and. Big Bill took on commentary duties, thanks to the evp's, allowing security to take Taz away during the ad break. Shibata was beaten down in the aftermath, only for a returning Hook to come out, and make the save. This. wasn't bad.

Hangman Adam Page Segment

Renee Paquette interviewed Hangman Adam Page, and he told her, that he's not going to stop, until he gets what he wants. Swerve Strickland, at. All Out, this makes perfect sense.

Swerve Strickland Sit Down With JR

I. Thought, that this was a highly effective segment, that wasted no time in getting to the point, as it showcased Swerve's day and night transformation, from last years Wembley, he spoke about Danielsons must fight legacy, and the person he could be if it gets taken away. Ok. I'm just going to adress the elephant in the room. JR looked and sounded awful. I understand that he's not been in the best of health. I just think, he needs looking after that's all.

Orange Cassidy and FTR vs Rush Roderick Strong and The Beast Mortas

Due to some talent not being able to get to the show, due to bad weather, this match was thrown together, and it was a blast, from. FTR cosplaying as Orange Cassidy, the great physicality, and the exchanges between all six men, being cleverly woven together like fine art. cassidy and friends got the win. The Acclaimed came out in the aftermath, no words were needed, because both FTR, and. The Acclaimed had a fight. All of this, was excellent.

Christian Cage Segment

Christian Cage announced, that he will be the Special Guest Referee, for the match between. The Bang Bang Gang, and. The House Of Black, and just to ad a little bit more sizzle to that delicous steak, the winners will face The Patriarchy for the Trios belts at Wembley Stadium.

Camille vs Jazmyne Hao and Clara Carter

Camille beat these two jobbers single handed, and then. Mercedes stepped in the ring, and cut a promo on an absent Britt Baker. Mercedes mocked Britts feal life suspension, and. Tony Schiavone had the task of telleing her, that it's been lifted, by. Tony Khan, and. Britt was able to talk via satellite. Britt mocked Mercedes back, in a form of art echoing real life. I liked this.

Jeff Jarrett vs Bryan Danielson No Dq Match

I loved this, from the moment Jeff attacked Danielson, before he could get to the ring, the pair, brawling in the fans, and the consession area, to both men having a an all out barnburner in the ring. Danielson got the win, with a Bopsycho knee, with an added ingridient. A steel Chair. Swerve then came out, and he cut a great promo on Danielson to end the broadcast.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite

I liked this weeks Dynamite. It wasn't the best show of the year, but it did the job it needed to do. The promos were solid, and the in ring work was decent.

This weeks Dynamite is a solid 8/10.

Wrestling film and tv counteractions

    Intro

Phrases and scenes in any form of medium, can at times be over used, but on occasion both, film, and, tv, have been used in Pro Wrestling, whether it's themed tv shows, or film parodies through cosplay, this, to me is something I find interesting as a film fan, so with that said here are some examples.

                            Rey Mysterio Wrestlemania 25 The Dark Night

Roughly 16 months before Mania 25. In January of 2008, the world woke up to the news that Heath Ledger had passed away, he had finished filming The Dark Night, in which he played The Joker, in christopher Nolans Batman trilogy. This sent shockwaves throughout Hollywood, and the world over, this would start off a chain of events in which critics would call the film cursed, after Morgan Freeman, who played Lucius Fox in the film series, would also go on to be hospilitised, after he had a car accident. Morgan would go on to make a full recovery, whilst the loss of Ledger, is still felt until this very day. Rey Mysterio would go on to pay tribute to Heath Ledger, when he came down to the ring, in gear inspired by The Joker Character, for his match against JBl, this wasn't someone latching onto a popular film, this was someone saying, It's ok for someone to inspire others, even though their gone.

Chucky NXT Halloween Havoc 2021

Agh yes. Chucky. Everyone's favourite foul mouthed Good Guy Doll. Chucky has had an interesting history with Pro Wrestling, from appearing on a WCW PPV, in the early 90's, for the promotion of Childs play 3, a film that was highly controversial here in the UK, when it was sighted in the murder of Jamie Boulger, as being an influence of evil, that forced the film to banned for a period of time on VHS here in the UK. Chucky would also go on to appear on this broadcast of WWE NXT, in the carnation that saw. He Who Shall Not Be Named, and his minion Bruce Pritchard, take full control of, after HHH, had suffered a heart attack. Ok this show wasn't very good if I recall, but seeing everyones Good Guy Doll decide who faces who in Halloween themed matches, was a bit of cheaptrick, because. I would have put him on commentary, instead of Boooker T, so he could piss off Vic Grimes Joseph, did you get The Walking Dead Reference, oh forget it.

Leatherface AEW Fight For The Fallen

What Can I say about this segment other. Karen Jarrett getting chased by Leatherface, well as it turns out not a lot.

Chris Jericho Wrestlemania 25 The wrestler

In the build to his match against Ricky The Dragon Steamboat, at the 25th edition of the show of shows. Chris Jericho would taunt the legends of yesteryear, by saying that all of their old achievements, were just that, old achievements, from the past, that replocated everything that was seen, In Darren Afronofsky's The Wrestler. Mickey Rourke played Randy The Ram Robinson, a down and out Wrestler who was coming to terms with a normal life, after his fame had fleeted. Jericho was chinned by Rourke at the show.

Chris Jericho A Clockwork Orange

Even though. Chris Jericho's run in Tony Khans little promotion that can, has screamed please go away, over the past 18 months, it hasn't always been this way, back in 2019 when signed for the promotion, this started off a resurgence in his career, that had flagged under the WWE banner, his stint in NJPW, was seen as a good move, but it was the 1st episode of AEW's flagship show Dynamite, that he would Debut. The Inner Circle, a roughneck group of villains that echoed aspects of the droogs from A Clockwork Orange, everything from their attitude, to the attraction of gang violence, with Jericho acting like an all seeing eye in the same way, that Malcolm Mcdowells Character Alex delarge did. I loved this, as it had me saying at the time. Viddy well Chris, Viddy well.

 

My top 5 WWE PPV's  From The noughties

Intro

Agh, yes, the noughties, the decade that brought us the birth of live reality tv, the rise of online dating, and of course. Daphne And Celeste, but, like milk under the sun, some of these have aged badly, but the question that I have is this, have my favourite ever WWE PPV's from the noughties aged badly. Well lets find out.

5 Royal Rumble 2000

A botch finish to the Rumble match, that had everyone in my school was talking about. The Hardy Boyz vs The Dudley Boyz. HHH, and. Cactus Jack, having a classic of a Street, to. Mae Young doing the thing, that if I talk about it, all of those years that I have spent in therapy, in order to forget about it, will be for nothing. Don't Google it kids. I don't want to inflict those memories on to you.

4 WWE Backlash 2000

Chris Jericho, and. That Monster, had a great match for the Intercontinental Championship. The Big Show cosplayed as a racist, and. HHH, and. The Rock had a barn burner of a main event, which saw the second public appearance, in nearly six months, for. Stone Cold Steve Austin, this was special, because at the time, it was unclear, whether or not Austin would return at all, he was the guest enforcer, that had been brought in, to give some order, to a main event, that had been infested by The Mcmahon family. The Rock became the WWF Champion on this night, after he delivered a Rock Bottom to The Game, and then he and Austin, drank it down with liquid refreshment. You love to see it.

3 WWE Fully Loaded 2000

The Rock, and. The Monster, had a class main event. Kurt Angle vs The Undertaker was fun, and. HHH, and Chris Jericho, had a brilliant Last Man Standing Match, need I say anymore.

2 WWE Wrestlemania 16

Yeah, alright I know that this isn't the best Mania, but the reason this even gets on my list is because, It's the first one I watched with friends. The card on paper looked good, however it was poorly executed. The Triple Threat Ladder Match between. The Hardy Boyz. Edge And Christian, and. The Dudley Boyz, however, saved this card.

1 WWE Wrestlemania 17

Kurt Angle vs The Monster. TLC 2. HHH vs The Undertaker in a. No Holds Barred Match. And. He Who shall Not Be Named vs Shane Mcmahon, ian a Street Fight, and of course. The Rock vs Stone Cold Steve Austin, need I say anymore. Nope I don't think so.

 

Monday Night Raw Review 5.8.2024

Intro

Now that the biggest party of the Summer, is just a drunken hangover for another year. The focus, will now be on Bash In Berlin, and as the smoke from Summerslam, starts to a clear path has started to look rather tasty indeed. AEW All In is on the 25th, and. Bash In Berlin is on the 31st, say it with me everyone. Sometimes it's good to be a wrestling fan.

Superstars show up

Damian Priest. Drew Mcintyre. Bron Breakker, and. The Human Oven, and. The Mullet Chaser, were all seen showing up, and the only thing that I thought whilst watching this was, is. The Human Oven auditioning for the reboot of. Walker Texas Ranger, because that hat looked ridiculous.

Gunther Segment

A retuning Ludwig Kaiser, brought out his leader. Gunther, before he could even say a word, he was met by chants of. You deserve it, this would echo throughout the arena. The Ring General begin by saying that, he is going to bring legacy to the World Heavyweight Championship, in the same way he did to the Intercontinental championship, he put forward how he's above everyone, and he's the embodiment of greatness personified, and that. Monday Night Raw now belongs to him. Randy Orton came out, and they had a great promo dual, which levied heavily on lts. This. Is. A perfect example of listening to what the audience is telling you, Gunther needs a red hot feud, to kick start his title run, and Randy is a perfect choice. Gunther deserves to be champion. Randy hit on how, the last time they faced each other, and gave him Gunther credit. for how he looked, Gunther has called himself a living legend, but. Randy has made a career out of killing legends, this led to him, challenging Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship, at. Bash In Berlin, Gunthers hometown. He's Austrian Randy, the match was later on made official. I liked all of this.

Sheamus vs Ludwig Kaiser

Sheamus, beat. Ludwig Kaiser in a match, that had no right to be as good as it was. Pete Dunne tried to leather sheamus with a shalaleigh, but he failed. Sheamus hit Kaiser with a brogue kick for the win. This was good.

Vingnette for the Wyatt Sick

I loved this. Bray, and. Luke would be proud, timelines are a very precious thing.

Damian Priest segment

Ok, and the winner of the man who's the most pissed off is, my guy Damian Priest. I liked all of his. Priest wasted no time in calling out Finn Balor. Priest spoke from the heart, as he talked about where he's come from, to where he is now. The betrayal was written all over his face. He called the WWE fans his family, which is even more prevelent now, because he's been ousted from his faction, he calls Finn scum, and said that, when Finn suffers, Priest will be the cause of the pain. Finn then showed up on the screen, and said that, last year, when Finn lost his Championship match, so he bided his time, and waited, and when he saw an oppotunity, he took it. Making him a loser from the streets, and that he will wait until he felt safe, and comfortable, this places intent in Priests mind, and Finn unveiled his new Judgement Day. JD Mcdonagh. Carlito, and. WWE's new power couple. The Human Oven, and. The Mullet Chaser. I liked all of this.

Bronson Reed Segment

Bronson Reed, was seen to be pissed off with Adam Pearce. ( more on this later) 

Lyra Valkyria vs Shayna Baszler

I don't have a lot to say about this match, other than. It was pointless, and ended when Sonya Deville and company got involved. Damage Ctrl made the save, and at this point. I started to question my life choices.

Cm Punk segment

I loved all of this. The second City Saint was in a jovial mood, even in defeat he's in a good mood, not because he lost to Drew Mcintyre at Summerslam, but because he's back in Baltimore, after a ten year absence from the state, he put over the fact that he understands, that some people hate him, and some love him, and he doesn't care, because he's back. In January, he was injured at the hands of Drew Mcintyre during the mens Royal Rumble Match, Doctors told him that he would be out for 9 months, but he came back in 5 months. He said it was time to get back to fighting, and at that point, my mind was like, oh no not another failed UFC run, but no, he meant that he was done talking. So out came Seth Rollins, who looked like he had raided The Undertakers closet, and found his American Badass costume, that had been infused with a dark and edgy version of Woody from Toy Story. Seth stood on the rampway, and said that he was also in a good mood, they nearly got into a fight, but Drew then showed up in the fans, he heeps praise on Punk, in a backwards way, because he then said that Punk isn't the best in the world anymore, and that last Saturday, he had a defining factor in his corner. Punks bracelet, that had his wife, and dogs name on it, punk ran into the crowd after Drew, and Seth was then battered by Bronson Reed, and my god was he battered. Seth got no more than six Tsunami bombs, he was reeling, coughing up blood, as security tried to put an end to the violence.

AOP vs The New Day

The New Day, beat. AOP, in a flat and boring match, that was until, my guy Odyssey Jones came out, and cleared house, by battering The Final Testement. I love the fact that Odyssey is finally getting used.

ATown Down Under vs Awesome Truth

Atown Down Under, beat. Awesome Truth, in a flat, and, boring tv match. I hated this, to the point that it left me seething.

JD Mcdonagh vs Damian Priest

The match was thrown out, because of, shenanigans, after Finn Balor got involved, the match wasn't bad, but it was the aftermath, when things hyped up. The Human Oven, and. The Mullet Chaser came out, to add to the beatdown, but just as they got in their licks. Rhea came out, and went straight for loves youngest dream, she got The Mullet Chaser, but The Human Oven helped her escape. Even though I hate dq finishes, this was a lot of fun.

Bron Breakker Segment

Bron Breakker isn't scared of anyone who comes for his Intercontinental Championship, whilst Sami Zayn, was left feeling conflicted, that was until Jey Uso, made him feel all Usy again. Bron Breakker vs Sami zayn next in a 2 out of 3 falls match, oh go on then WWE, if you must. I actually like this development.

Sonya Deville vs Iyo Sky

This wasn't bad, no, because it was very watchable, it was supposed to Dakota Kai, but. Sonya Deville had other ideas, and took out Dakota. Iyo got the win. This had no right to be as good as it was.

The Wyatt Sick vs American Made

This. Was. A perfect way to debut a new stable, just have them wrestle a match. I loved this, from the presentation, to the mach execution. The tributes to Bray, and. Brodie, were needed, and well timed. Joe Gacy pulled off a sick looking clothesline. Dexter Lumis dropped an awesome looking leg drop from the top rope. Both of The Crede Brothers were given the double urinagi treatment, from Dexter, and. Gacy. This allowed Eric Rowan to have Chad for himself, and get the win, all whilst Uncle Howdy, was seen having a lovely time, and as for Abby, she just sat there. The faction met in the ring, as the show went off the air.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw

Cm Punk. Drew, and Seths segment. The rise of the new Judgement Day, and Gunthers segment, and the in ring debut of The Wyatt Sick, were all great, however, the in ring work, was all over the place, and at times nausiating. A better balance needs to be found.

This weeks Monday Night Raw Is a solid 7/10.

Aew Collision Review 3.8.2024

 Intro

With Wembley beconning on the horizon, for Tony Khan and his little promotion that can, their weekly tv output looks like it is stepping up a gear, things are starting to feel fresher, more vital, and more easy to digest, in comparison to last year, and whilst Tony Khan, manages to balance the plates, on his ever improving circus trick, the booking can improve, and the company can grow as a result.

The Patriarchy Segment

I loved this segment, because it was so well conceived. Christian Cage, everyones favourite tv dad, and stand up guy. He talked about, how he wants to use this as a springboard to get back to the top, and also punishing his daughter outside the ring, this led him to crown Nick Wayne, and. Moma wayne, with two of the trios belts, because Moma wayne gave birth to a future legend, whilst. Killswitch hasn't, the look on Killswitch's face said everything. The House Of Black came out, Christian gives them some advice, this does'nt go well, because their soon joined by The Bang Bang Gang, Kip Sabian comes out to aid, both teams with Nick Wayne. But hey, at least Buddy Matthews is back.

Lexi Nair segment

Am I the only person, who thinks that it's great to. The Rhodes, and. Von Erich Families together on tv. I liked this segment.

Mistico and Hologram vs The Premier Athletes

Mistico, and. Hologram, beat. The Premier Athletes, in a standard tv match, there wasn't a lot to this.

Toni Storm vs Local Jobber

Toni Storm won her match, but. She was more concerned with Marieh May, who was on commentary. Security stood in the way of May, as the match was allowed to take place.

MJF Goes To Mexico

MJF went to Mexico, and he pretty much offended everyone, don't ever change Maxwell.

Kyle Fletcher vs Brian Cage

This. Was. Great, the physicalty was on a decent level, from both men fighting on the ramp. Kyle got the win, and then cut a promo on Mjf. Max showed up on the big screen, and answered Fletchers challenge to put his American Championship on the line. Max refused, and told him that he will give him a title eliminator, so now their match on wednesday, will act as an audition for Kyle.

Jeff Jarrett segment

I love Jeff Jarrett, he will now face Danielson in a no dq match on Dynamite. I like this, his promo was balanced perfectly, with Danielsons Vingnette.

Lee Moriarty vs Tomohiro Ishii vs Claudio Castagnoli

Claudio Castagnoli, beat, Lee Moriarty, and. Tomohiro Ishii, in a fun three way match, he will now face Kazuchika Okada, at a later date.

Thunder Rosa vs Taya Valkyrye

Thunder Rosa, beat. Taya Valkyrye in a flat tv outing, which is a shame. She then had a promo dual with Deonna Purrazzo, the pair will face each other next week, in a bullrope match.

Darby Allin Mark Briscoe and FTR vs The Kingdom and The Beast Mortas

I liked all of this, the match had a good flow, and the matches within the match, were great. The Beast Mortas as a high flyer, is something to be seen, however, he was put away with a Froggy Bow, and coffin drop combo, as Darby and Mark got the win for their team. Dax Harwood, then took to the mic, but, before he could say a word out came The Acclaimed, Anthony Bowens, showed the world just how great he is on the mic. A fight then broke out to end the broadcast, handshakes never work in wrestling do they.

Overview Of AEW Collision

I thought this weeks Collision was a mixbag, and a good one at that. Collision is what it is nowadays.

This Weeks AEW Collision is a solid 7/10.

WWE Summerslam 2024 Review

Intro

Agh yes Summerslam, the biggest party of the summer, next to the Reading Festival. As the years have gone on, this show, has become WWE's second highest performing PLE next to wrestlemania, because this show, now acts as a story setter, and on the grounds of this years event, I think it's time to get excited.

HHH segment

HHH welcomed us to the hottest event of the summer, and he did it in style, he welcomed Jellyroll, to perform his new track Liar, he did a decent enough jod, his performance was intergrated, with highlights from the build up. He sounded great, and as a fan of country music, I want some Jellyroll in the UK.

The Miz hosting duties

The Miz then made me feel like, I was reading a Where's Wally book, from my childhood, because I couldn't find our host in the crowd.

WWE Womens Championship Rhea Ripley vs Liv Morgan

Ok. I know this is a hot take. I didn't like this, the story was the main focus, and it should be, because this match was a carwreck, that was unavoidable. It was a clunky mess, both ladies did manage to get it back on track, thanks to the interference of The Human Oven, this led to Liv hitting Rhea with two obLivions to put Rhea away, and retain her belt, but for me it was to late. The multiple counts of sexual innuendo made for an interesting finish, as that dirty rotten little p**** kissed Liv, and left with her, after he had cost Rhea her shot, to get back what she was forced to give up. Ok Oven, listen up mate, run, run as fast as your chicken tenders loving carcass can take you, because on Raw this Monday, you're going to get met with the chant of Mami's going to kill you. This pissed off Damien Priest, who went on anger mode, asking everyone in his faction, did you know this was going to happen? He then landed on Finn Balor, and he said. Nope. Not me mate. I had no idea. This would be a running theme throughout the evening.

Sami Zayn vs Bron Breakker Intercontinental Championship

Bron Breakker wrecked Sami Zayn, to become our new Intercontinental Champion. That's it, the match lasted less than 5 minutes, and it was perfect. WWE's pressentation of Breakker has been great. This. Was. A starmaking performance.

LA Knight vs Logan Paul WWE United States Championship

The only question I have about this match is this, with everything that has been said this week, did I have a lot of fun watching this match? Well. Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaah. This. Was. Brilliant. From MGK acting as Logans security, Both men having fun with the announcers table. Logan pulling off a sick looking springboard moonsault, his titanium hand met Knights face on several occasions, this made me me think that Knight is The Terminator, because he just kept on coming, no matter what Logan threw at him, however, he was the master of his own victory. MGK handed Logan, his favoured brass knucks, after Knight had a fight with Logans Entourage, Logan tried to hit Knight with a buck shot lariot, but Knight had his number, as he reversed into his BFT finisher for the win, to become the new United States Champion.

Nia Jax vs Bayley WWE Womens Championship

I thought this ran at a better pace, than the previous womens match on the card, from Queen Nia taunting Bayley. Tiffany Stratton, trying to cash in her Pink Panther themed briefcase, to Nia, putting Bayley away with two powerbombs, and 3 eNialators to become our new Womens Champion. I liked this

Cm Punk vs Drew Mcintyre

This. Was, my match of the night, from the guest referee Seth Rollins, showcasing a bejazzled refs uniform, that even Beverly Goldberg would be proud of, to the match itself, which was a story driven fun ride, that has left wanting more, and the good thing is, that I think that's what's going to happen. The physicality was on point. Punk, and. Drew, laid everything out in order to make magic. Punk turned into John Mackenroe, after Seth Counted a two count, this led to the pair having a minor altercation, the bracelet that Drew stole from Punk would end up back in Punks hands, after he caught Seth wearing it. This would cause Punk to take his eye of the ball, Drew hit him with a claymore, for the win, and he takes back what he stole. This is a clear indication that this rivalry isn't over, this gave me real Bret vs Taker 1997 vibes, and I loved it. This screams Hell In A Cell. Bad Blood, me thinks.

Gunther vs Damien Priest WWE World Heavyweight Championship

This match, acted as a perfect examplication of, just how far these two have come, in order to get were they are today. This. Was. A physical war, that had me thinking, I could watch another ten more minutes of this match, after it ends. Gunthers chest got busted open the hardway, so he gave priest some lariots, that looked they sucked to take, because they must've felt, like he was being kissed by a freight train, however the act of betrayal, would rear its ugly head again. Finn Balor stopped a pin, after Priest, had. Gunther beaten, this would enforce the running theme of the show to continue, wrestlers taking their eye of the ball. Priest did just that. Gunther put him in a sleeper hold, that he managed to reverse, and turn the tide, by pinning him for a two count, this failed. Gunther then hit him two powerbombs, and a snug looking sleeper hold in order to get the win, and become, the new World Heavyweight Champion.

Aewsome Truth Segment

And just like that. It's time for some bad comedy, courtesy of Awesome Truth, having a bad back and forth with Atown Down Under, all of this, was terrible, and I cringed all throughout this segment, thankfully people, fear not, because everyone's favourite neighbourhood Jellyroll, was on hand to batter Theory with a chair, and give Waller, a chokeslam, and a five knuckle shuffle, because the hottest time of year to masterbate is the summer. Apparently their was over 57.000 fans in attandence for this. I smell bulls***.

WWE Universal Championship Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa Bloodline Rules

The whole creative behind this was awesome, from Cody's entrance, the cameos from Ferro the dog, and of course Glock Anderson, who I was suprised was allowed in the building, considering the fact that, he's a lethal weapon, to the match itself. And my god, let me tell you. IT WAS AWESOME. Both men eyed each other up, at the beginning, as the mental game of chess began. The story of anything Solo, can do. Cody can do better, was echoed on full display, as they physically met each others match perfectly, this allowed the shenanigans to take a grip of the match, as Cody's mates. Kevin Owens, and. Randy Orton, came to take out the rest of. The Bloodline. Jakub Fatu got in on the act, and attacked Cody, he also got injured from a frogsplash, landing through an announcers table. Cody then hit Solo, with a Cody Cutter, from the air, and then it happened, an orchestral theme played throughout the stadium in Cleveland, and just like a Pheonix rising like a chizzled star, out walked Roman Reigns, he's back, he walked down to the ring, he gave Solo, a Superman punch, and a sphere and walked out, he gave cody a glance, and left. Cody hit Solo with a cross Rhodes, and retained his Championship.

Overview of WWE Summerslam 2024

Gunther vs Priest. Punk, and. Drew. Logan Paul getting his. The Human Oven turning on the hand that feeds him, to a returning Tribal chief, the in ring action was great, and I have to say. I'm excited for WWE going forward.

WWE Summerslam 2024 is a very high 9/10.