I did a little exercise back in 2022 where I looked back at the brand vs brand Survivor Series shows and handed out some accolades and rankings of sorts, so with some time having passed I thought it would be to look at the Royal Rumble during the brand split era that started in 2016. … Continue reading Grading the Royal Rumbles
Thank you, Bray Wyatt
The world of pro wrestling was hit with a huge blow this week with the passing of Windham Rotunda, know onscreen as Bray Wyatt. Bray was one of the most creative minds in the business and came up with a lot of concepts for characters, tv segments and matches that weren't like anything else we … Continue reading Thank you, Bray Wyatt
Retro Recap: Backlash 2007
For a long time Backlash was essentially a show of WrestleMania rematches. That began to change after 2012 when it stopped being an every year event. Now it is it's own show completely unassociated with the biggest show of the year and has happened at other points in the calendar. That has it's pros and … Continue reading Retro Recap: Backlash 2007
Who should dethrone Roman Reigns?
This question has become a bit of a thing lately, to the point of being asked almost every day on Twitter it seems. And it's wild to see because four years ago, after the debacle that was the WrestleMania 34 main event, I was in this space asking "What to do about Roman Reigns?" The … Continue reading Who should dethrone Roman Reigns?
Retro Recap – Battleground 2017
Battleground 2017 was one of the most critically panned pay per views in modern history. On paper it wasn't a bad show but as it unfolded with each match it just seemed like everything was taking the worst possible turn it could. And over it all loomed the shadow of the Punjabi Prison Match, and … Continue reading Retro Recap – Battleground 2017
Summerslam 2021 Thoughts
Summerslam is normally the second biggest show of the year in WWE but in 2021 given the circumstances it may be the biggest one. A Full capacity crowd at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas makes a big difference, among other things, but there was also the expectation of some big returns as well, particularly with … Continue reading Summerslam 2021 Thoughts
Do we want Cena vs Reigns?
With Summerslam happening in two months the rumor mill has already kicked into full gear. At the top of that right now is John Cena returning to face none other than Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship. Now depending on where you're sitting this might be a great idea or a not so great one. … Continue reading Do we want Cena vs Reigns?
RIP Ratings Talk
Our long national nightmare may finally be over. Ratings talk is on the run and may be over for good. Finally! What went from a weekly observation in 1996 to a justification for half baked takes in the 2000s to a toxic point scoring tool on Wednesday nights in 2020 may finally have breathed its … Continue reading RIP Ratings Talk
Retro Recap – One Night Stand 2008
I've been going through the years I missed while on breaks from watching wrestling, and now I'm halfway through 2008. 2007 ended on a pretty lackluster note with John Cena out injured for months and Chris Benoit's murder/suicide casting a huge shadow over the entire business and forcing some much needed cleaning up both in … Continue reading Retro Recap – One Night Stand 2008
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 