I did not expect to be doing a recap for this show. All the talk leading up to it was negative, that the matches were a bunch of rematches from either WrestleMania or the Super Showdown in Saudi Arabia, that the tickets weren't selling well, and that it had little buzz at all. And in … Continue reading WWE Stomping Grounds Thoughts
On Jon Moxley and Creative Freedom
Well who knew that this whole thing with Dean Ambrose/Jon Moxley would turn out like this? In hindsight when it was announced he wasn't re-signing then you had to figure that he wasn't coming back, but then the send off he got made it at least look like it would be a temporary thing. Even … Continue reading On Jon Moxley and Creative Freedom
NXT Live 2019 Recap
NXT was back in town so I figured I'd check them out again after last year's show. This time Undisputed Era was in town unlike last year, along with new additions to NXT in Matt Riddle, Keith Lee, and Kushida. Here's how things went down: The Street Profits vs The Outliers The Street Profits are … Continue reading NXT Live 2019 Recap
Retro Recap – Bunkhouse Stampede
The Bunkhouse Stampede was the second attempt at pay per view for Jim Crockett Promotions and the NWA just two months after their first try, Starrcade 87, was dealt a pretty heavy blow by one Vince McMahon putting the screws to the cable companies and running an event on the same day. It was also … Continue reading Retro Recap – Bunkhouse Stampede
On Lars Sullivan and Racism at work
Do I expect WWE to fire Lars Sullivan over his racist/sexist/homophobic comments? Probably not. I have not read them all but I've seen a few, but unless there's language in the contract he signed that gives them room to do it then they're likely risking a lawsuit that they may not come out on top … Continue reading On Lars Sullivan and Racism at work
Creative Freedom isn’t an Entitlement
This one is coming on the heels of John Moxley (or as you may know him, Dean Ambrose) releasing a video that is essentially proclaiming his freedom from WWE. One of the reasons, if not the main reason, Dean/John did not renew his contract is that he didn't like the roles he was given by … Continue reading Creative Freedom isn’t an Entitlement
WrestleMania 35 – KofiMania!!!
First, the easy stuff. Pre Show All the matches were fine. The Men's Battle Royal was fun and the Women's Battle Royal was ok, even though the stigma of the whole SmackDown side getting the shaft a few weeks ago is still there. The Raw Tag Team match was a good match, albeit a bit … Continue reading WrestleMania 35 – KofiMania!!!
Costs and Benefits in the World of Wrestling
In case you missed it or forgot about it already, John Oliver did a pretty scathing piece on how the WWE treats it wrestlers in regards to healthcare, retirement benefits and classifying the wrestlers as independent contractors instead of employees. After further review I'm not a big fan of the piece. Why? Because while he … Continue reading Costs and Benefits in the World of Wrestling
Believing in the Shield
Unless something changes, we're heading into the home stretch for what is in my opinion the best faction I've ever seen with the exception of the first run of the Four Horsemen. When they first debuted if you'd told me that I would be making that statement today I would have blown you off. But … Continue reading Believing in the Shield
On chosen ones and embracing greatness
Why this topic? Well for one, it's tiring to see anyone does not fit that role get dumped on by certain fans as soon as they begin to reside at the top. Whether it's John Cena before, or Roman Reigns and Charlotte now there's a very vocal section of fans that seems to resent high … Continue reading On chosen ones and embracing greatness
Stroke of Genius 