The season premiere of Friday Night Smackdown brought with it some new beginnings but also a somber ending. It was on this night that Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, and Big E wrestled what is for now their last match together as a trio. They went with a win over Cesaro, Sheamus, and Shinsuke Nakamura (as … Continue reading New Day Rocks Forever
Summerslam 2020 Thoughts
Women's Title Matches: Asuka vs Bayley (c) and Asuka vs Sasha Banks (c) Both matches were very good to great, and they moved the storyline along in important ways. Sasha took the bullet for Bayley to help her retain her title but Bayley did not return the favor when it was her turn to help … Continue reading Summerslam 2020 Thoughts
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
Retro Recap – Hell in a Cell 2012
I figured that with Hell in a Cell on the way in a few days it was time for a Retro Recap of one of the previous offerings of this event. It's only been around as a standalone pay per view since 2009 I believe so there's some history but not like Summerslam or WrestleMania. … Continue reading Retro Recap – Hell in a Cell 2012
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
Retro Recap – Unforgiven 2004
Unforgiven went down in September of 2004, about a month after Summerslam. The company was still reeling a bit from Brock Lesnar leaving after WrestleMania XX, and was getting by with JBL as the main champion on Smackdown while Triple H's Evolution (with Ric Flair and two youngsters named Randy Orton and Bautista) was sucking … Continue reading Retro Recap – Unforgiven 2004
Retro Recap – WrestleMania 28
WrestleMania 28 was the second show in the two year, three 'Mania show comeback tour by the Rock. This one saw him get back in the ring for his first singles match in almost nine years against John Cena. It was also part of a big comeback for the company after what, perception wise, was … Continue reading Retro Recap – WrestleMania 28
Retro Recap – WrestleMania 27
WrestleMania 27 marked a crossroads of sorts for the company. We were nine years into the first brand split, and there had been an exodus of some pretty big names: Shawn Michaels to retirement, Batista to MMA (and eventually Hollywood), and Chris Jericho (back to the music business). The Undertaker had been absent for months, … Continue reading Retro Recap – WrestleMania 27
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
