2017 is winding down, so I'm going to attempt once again to do some year in review stuff. Maybe I'll actually finish it this time. There was a lot of good stuff in the wrestling world this year, both in and out of WWE, and I didn't get to see all of it so you're … Continue reading Wrestling Top Fives of 2017
Money in the Bank thoughts
Well that was an emotionally triggering show last night to say the least. A lot of the takes I've seen are judging the entire show based on the end of the opening match, which I think is a mistake. I personally don't find that finish all that objectionable, but I do see the argument people … Continue reading Money in the Bank thoughts
Backlash 2017 Thoughts
Shinsuke Nakamura vs Dolph Zigger I initially found this to be a curious choice for an opener but given how Nakamura's entrance gets the crowd worked up it was the right choice. Dolph came to work and got in most of the offense while Shinsuke did most of the selling save for his signature stuff. … Continue reading Backlash 2017 Thoughts
WrestleMania 33 Recap
Pre-Show The cruiserweight title match was really good; the good thing about them going on the preshow is that they got 15 minutes instead of 10, and the finish allows for a rematch. Battle Royals are always ok at best; the Gronk run-in was fine as a sports entertainment moment. Mojo Rawley winning it.....I would … Continue reading WrestleMania 33 Recap
WWE Fairfax 2017
I hit the Road to WrestleMania tour last night in Fairfax. Great show start to finish. Here's what went down. Opener: Heath Slater, Rhyno, and Mojo Rawley vs Curt Hawkins and Breezango Nice 'He's got kids!' chant going for Slater whenever he was in the ring. Mojo is a local guy and always gets a … Continue reading WWE Fairfax 2017
Elimination Chamber 2017 Thoughts
The night was about two people in particular: Bray Wyatt and Naomi, two people who have worked their asses off for five plus years to overcome bad first gimmicks and become champions. Their victories are a beacon of hope for everyone toiling away in developmental, or at the bottom of the main roster or even … Continue reading Elimination Chamber 2017 Thoughts
Royal Rumble 2017 Recap
Pre-Show Matches The six woman tag match was pretty good, about what I expected. They got just under 10 minutes, fine for a pre-show match. Everyone got some licks in and it looks like we're going to get some kind of program with Naomi and Smackdown Women's Champ Alexa Bliss going forward based on the … Continue reading Royal Rumble 2017 Recap
Roster Swapping
Who should switch shows later this year? As 2017 unfolds the rosters are going to get shuffled a bit on both shows. While I hope we don't get a whole new draft (completely unnecessary in my opinion) there are some swaps and call ups that would make some sense to me, other than what we … Continue reading Roster Swapping
WWE TLC 2016 Recap
Last big show of the year Smackdown; how did it go? With only six matches, was the card too short or just right? Would the filler matches do their job or mess up the flow? And would all the title matches go off in a way that left people satisfied? Let''s find out! Tag Team … Continue reading WWE TLC 2016 Recap
Wrestling Year End Awards – Phase One
Towards the end of December I'm gonna do my year end awards for comics, wrestling, TV, and movies. For now I'm narrowing down the field in each category. So here we go with wrestling. Where I have a lot of nominees I'll whittle it down some more making a final choice. Match of the Year … Continue reading Wrestling Year End Awards – Phase One
Stroke of Genius 