U.S. Title Open Challenge Now this was a genuine surprise. I did not have Alberto Del Rio coming back, even though the reports last week that the company was up for bringing him back should have been a hint. Him coming back and aligning with Zeb Colter was an extra surprise; we'll see where that … Continue reading WWE Hell in the Cell Recap
Missed Opportunities
Hulk Hogan vs Rick Rude Rude came to the WWF in 1987, right after Hogan beat the last guy on the company's list of credible challengers in Andre the Giant, and had a good run until he left late in 1990. He would have been a physical match for the Hulkster, and having longtime Hogan … Continue reading Missed Opportunities
WWE Night of Champions Recap
In recent years Night of Champions has been somewhat of a throwaway event in that the big belt usually doesn't change hands. (The last time being in 2011; there were Dusty finishes in 2012 and 2013) While there are always some title changes to justify the name of the event, you'd have a hard time … Continue reading WWE Night of Champions Recap
Movie Review – 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown
12 Rounds 3: Lockdown is the third installment in an ongoing movie series from WWE Studios. The three movies aren't related, and each one stars a different WWE wrestler (the first one starred John Cena and the second one Randy Orton). And this one departed from the premise of the first two - the hero … Continue reading Movie Review – 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown
WWE Fairfax Show Report
As of this writing I've finished the first half of my WWE weekend. The house show is in the books, and it was a fun way to spend a Sunday night with my son. A lot has changed since the last time I went to a house show, which was in 1991. House shows used … Continue reading WWE Fairfax Show Report
Booking NXT vs Booking WWE
With NXT catching on so well over the last year it's not out of the ordinary to see people on social media proclaiming it's superiority over the main WWE product. I'm not here to 'well actually' that sentiment, but comparing the two are like apples and oranges. I like NXT, and when it's at … Continue reading Booking NXT vs Booking WWE
Mediocre Movie Review – The Marine
It's time for another Mediocre Movie Review. This time we are crossing genres with The Marine, starring WWE wrestler John Cena. The Marine came out in 2006, made a little money in the theater and then a enough in the home video market to turn a profit. The running time is a pretty quick 90 … Continue reading Mediocre Movie Review – The Marine
RIP Dusty Rhodes
Dusty Rhodes has passed away at 69 years old. Rhodes was one of wrestling's biggest stars in the 1970s and 80s, and was my favorite NWA wrestler. Rhodes wasn't a great technician by any measure, but he was a master on the mic and at working a crowd. I remember watching him on Saturdays take … Continue reading RIP Dusty Rhodes
WWE Musings – 6/5/2015
OK, we got Money in the Bank coming up in a little over a week and there's some developing stuff to talk about. Here's my list: Ryback as I-C Champ: After Elimination Chamber Ryback is your new Intercontinental Champion, and it looks like his first major opponent is going to the Big Show. The sound … Continue reading WWE Musings – 6/5/2015
Elimination Chamber Recap
John Cena vs Kevin Owens: OMG!! Wow. Match of the Night, easily. I'm not a regular NXT viewer so I haven't had a full sampling of what Owens can do in the ring. But wow.....for a guy his size and build to pull off some the moves he used in that match. Cena held his … Continue reading Elimination Chamber Recap
Stroke of Genius 