Note: Well after seeing what NXT has to offer and what TNA tried to counter with, it is nice to see this week end with WWE Smackdown. With all the events that happened on WWE Raw, this is usually the leftovers of all the shows. So what can we expect to see? What could WWE give us with WWE Smackdown? I keep asking these question but barely get the answers I like to see. So here we go with the end of the week and WWE Smackdown...
Match#1: Jack Swagger and Cesaro vs. Mark Henry and Big E.
Winners: Jack Swagger and Cesaro
(I will admit that this was so bad that it was good. Why? It is because The Real Americans are a joke of a team. Nothing against Big E. and Mark Henry because these men are actually a good team. This was more about the tension with Cesaro and Swagger. This was sad to watch but funny to see. Big E and Mark Henry were wasted with this match because they could have won this match in like two minutes flat. Cesaro is going to leave and Swagger is back to jobbing. Moving on...)
Match#2: Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner: Sheamus by DQ
(This was classic Smackdown. This was two or three years ago for the WHC Title. This was good to see again to a point. At least this was not boring thanks to Christian. Christian is going out with a bang because as soon as his contract is up, he should go back to TNA and retire there. Sheamus is still funny but he needs a push and just to not talk. Moving on...)
Match#3: Batista vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner: Batista
(This was basically a squash. Batista is basically going to kill jobbers until he meets RKO at Wrestlemania 30. The fans hate Batista. I don't. I think he is doing what he was paid to do which is take heat from the fans. Sorry Dolph but this was not your night to show off. Moving on...)
Match#4: AJ Lee vs. Cameron - WWE Divas Title Match
Winner: AJ Lee
(Aww man, it was nice to see my girl and my other girl in action. You notice that AJ Lee is doing all her talking in the ring. Also it should be noted that AJ Lee is still the Divas champ. Only because it is better to keep her as champ than fuck up and give it to a Bella or someone else from the divas reality show. Cameron can wrestle a bit but AJ Lee took her out. So at least this was good to see again.)
Main Event: Daniel Bryan and The Usos vs. Kane and The New Age Outlaws
Winners: Daniel Bryan and The Usos
(I am not sick of Daniel Bryan but sick of the Yes movement. I am tired of WWE writers trying to capitalize on something that was created by the fans. This was a good main event. No titles, no bullshit, just good wrestling and good action. I am sad that WWE is determined to kill what is good for business. Daniel Bryan is good for business. The Usos are good for business. This match was the best thing on Smackdown. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: Well this was not a bad show. However, I am not a fan of all the bullshit with having pre and post shows via the WWE Network. I mean it is sad that I am watching this show on Syfy but now I gotta watch shit on the network before and after the show. I am also sick of the Raw Review because you can still see WWE Raw over the weekend and also watch stuff via WWE.com and the WWE Network. I really cannot talk about this show because it had elements of WWE Raw in it. Most of these matches were not on WWE Raw but could have been on WWE Main Event. So I will see you all for WWE Raw....
Gene The Grappler
2/28/14
WWE NXT Arrival PPV 2/27/14
Note: This is new territory for me. I decided to slowly start doing more than review the same WWE and TNA shows. So tonight is the first PPV from WWE NXT. My friend Matthew Ward use to do an NXT review but it was short lived. So as this PPV comes up, I am going to start with this NXT PPV and then go back to regular reviews because it is sad that this WWE show is getting more hype and more attention than both Raw and Smackdown. Even though this is going to be a fun ride, I am going to admit that NXT is going to be reviewed differently because these are the future WWE stars. I will also admit that I hope to do these reviews longer than what my friend Matt did. So please get ready to be entertained with the future of WWE. Here is NXT Arrival PPV...
Match#1: Sami Zayn vs. Cesaro
Winner: Cesaro
(I will admit that this was a good match. Cesaro use to be in the NXT system and this was more so a homecoming for him. I am learning about Zayn but he is almost ready to be in the main roster. He could be a good IC or US title holder in the future. I am right to say this was a good match. I find it sad that WWE NXT can have good matches but their bigger shows have shitty matches. )
Match#2: CJ Parker vs. Mojo Rawley
Winner: Mojo Rawley
(I was not real interested in this match. Seeing that I am coming into this without knowing all the people in NXT, this match was wasted on me. I actually made this my time to eat and drink. So sorry for this quick commentating on this match. )
Match#3: Too Cool vs. The Ascension - NXT Tag Team Title Match
Winners: The Ascension
(Before I saw this, I thought I was watching something else. Too Cool in NXT? I mean if New Age Outlaws can be the current WWE Tag Team Champs then something is wrong with Too Cool in NXT. As for The Ascention, well they need to come up to the main roster. They would go over huge. This was a good match for the younger team. I mean I wanted to see The Worm but the ending was better. )
Match#4: Emma vs. Paige - NXT Women's Title Match
Winner: Paige
(I have heard that these women can have good matches. Why? No bullshit with them being in the divas show or being buried in the shuffle. Emma does come off as goofy on Smackdown and Raw but she was good in this match. Paige is the future Divas champ. I never though I could be aroused and happy to see women wrestle at the same time. Both these women could give AJ Lee a run for the title. This is definately a match of the year candidate for me. )
Match#5: Xavier Woods vs. Tyler Breeze
Winner: No Contest
(This would have been a good match but Alexander Rusev killed both men. So time to move on to the main event. )
Main Event: Adrian Neville vs. Bo Dallas - Ladder Match for the NXT Title
Winner: Adrian Neville - New Champion
(What is the deal with Bo Dallas? I mean this guy has memes and is either really good or really fucking bad. So watching this match was kind of a wash with me. This is the brother of current star Bray Wyatt. He can wrestle but I hope he can do more. As for Adrian Neville, he is going to be another guy to see win mid card titles in the main roster soon. The ladder was a good touch with this match. Time to end this...)
Final Thoughts: As of tonight, there will be more reviews for NXT. I need to get back to watching this show. No more bullshit and no more excuses watching this. I think it would be fitting to review something good with WWE. I mean the WWE Network is good but until they have all the content made viewable, I'm still on the fence. This was good to watch but I need to know about this and even go back to the original NXT/Tough Enough. See you all for WWE Smackdown...
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Sami Zayn vs. Cesaro
Winner: Cesaro
(I will admit that this was a good match. Cesaro use to be in the NXT system and this was more so a homecoming for him. I am learning about Zayn but he is almost ready to be in the main roster. He could be a good IC or US title holder in the future. I am right to say this was a good match. I find it sad that WWE NXT can have good matches but their bigger shows have shitty matches. )
Match#2: CJ Parker vs. Mojo Rawley
Winner: Mojo Rawley
(I was not real interested in this match. Seeing that I am coming into this without knowing all the people in NXT, this match was wasted on me. I actually made this my time to eat and drink. So sorry for this quick commentating on this match. )
Match#3: Too Cool vs. The Ascension - NXT Tag Team Title Match
Winners: The Ascension
(Before I saw this, I thought I was watching something else. Too Cool in NXT? I mean if New Age Outlaws can be the current WWE Tag Team Champs then something is wrong with Too Cool in NXT. As for The Ascention, well they need to come up to the main roster. They would go over huge. This was a good match for the younger team. I mean I wanted to see The Worm but the ending was better. )
Match#4: Emma vs. Paige - NXT Women's Title Match
Winner: Paige
(I have heard that these women can have good matches. Why? No bullshit with them being in the divas show or being buried in the shuffle. Emma does come off as goofy on Smackdown and Raw but she was good in this match. Paige is the future Divas champ. I never though I could be aroused and happy to see women wrestle at the same time. Both these women could give AJ Lee a run for the title. This is definately a match of the year candidate for me. )
Match#5: Xavier Woods vs. Tyler Breeze
Winner: No Contest
(This would have been a good match but Alexander Rusev killed both men. So time to move on to the main event. )
Main Event: Adrian Neville vs. Bo Dallas - Ladder Match for the NXT Title
Winner: Adrian Neville - New Champion
(What is the deal with Bo Dallas? I mean this guy has memes and is either really good or really fucking bad. So watching this match was kind of a wash with me. This is the brother of current star Bray Wyatt. He can wrestle but I hope he can do more. As for Adrian Neville, he is going to be another guy to see win mid card titles in the main roster soon. The ladder was a good touch with this match. Time to end this...)
Final Thoughts: As of tonight, there will be more reviews for NXT. I need to get back to watching this show. No more bullshit and no more excuses watching this. I think it would be fitting to review something good with WWE. I mean the WWE Network is good but until they have all the content made viewable, I'm still on the fence. This was good to watch but I need to know about this and even go back to the original NXT/Tough Enough. See you all for WWE Smackdown...
Gene The Grappler
2/27/14
TNA Impact Review 2/27/14
Note: Well after seeing Hulk Hogan, Brock Lesnar, and The Undertaker on WWE Raw, I want to know what TNA can offer. This is not a taped show. This is possibly a live show. So this show has to be good because there is a special PPV from WWE NXT on at the same time. I will review that show at the same time as watching this show. TNA is going to have to do something to keep me watching this show. So let's watch TNA Impact...
Match#1: The BroMans vs. Bad Influence vs. The Wolves
Winners: The BroMans
(I rather have saw anyone else win this match. I am not a fan of these guys. I am happy because they lost the titles. This was so bad that I actually changed channels because I cannot stand BroMans. The Wolves and Bad Influence was good in this match. I am going to move on because this made me mad. )
Match#2: Ethan Carter III vs. Douglas Williams
Winner: Ethan Carter III
(This was actually a good match for ECIII. Why? It was because he had a real wrestler in the ring. Douglas Williams can wrestle and is a good wrestler. This could have been a longer match but we all know that ECIII is not ready to carry a match longer than four minutes. I think he needs more time in TNA to get to having good matches there. )
Match#3: Bad Bones vs. Samoa Joe
Winner: Samoa Joe
(Samoa Joe killed someone. Magnus was pissed with this match. This was a good match bit quick as fuck. So what else can I say? Nothing at all...)
Match#4: Alpha Female and Lei’D Tapa vs. Velvet Sky vs. Madison Rayne
Winner: Lei’D Tapa and Alpha Female
(I like Lei'd Tapa. She can wrestle and also love me a thick woman. Alpha Female is on my radar because she is green but she can wrestle. This was actually a good team to watch and too bad TNA got rid of their KO Tag Team Titles. I also think Gail Kim is getting hotter to me. I love a woman that can wrestle not be a model. Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne are not wrestlers. They barely can wrestle. These women are eye candy. Time to end this show. )
Main Event: Bobby Roode vs. MVP
Special Guest Referee: Austin Aries
Winner: Bobby Roode
(This was a good match. Holy shit, this was good. Why? MVP was a mid carder in WWE but could be a champion in TNA. Bobby Roode was not bad. This could be a classic in TNA. I mean outside of the ending, this could be a good match for the title or even #1 contender for the title. Austin Aries is either going to join Dixie's team and help them win or will join MVP's team and cause them to lose. I cannot wait for that. Time to end this review.)
Final Thoughts: I am really getting sick and tired of TNA using most of the show to do backstage segments and talking. I mean I think most of the drama with Dixie and MVP can be summed up is less than five minutes of air time. Also, stop using the backstage to make up bullshit for the show. I know Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey still have producing credits for this show but we need to go back to basics with anything outside the ring. I mean aside from all the outside the ring crap, this was a decent show. Kurt Angle's TNA HOF segment was good to a point. We all know that WWE HOF is more relevant than TNA's. The matches could have been longer or more matches. I guess before I get ready to watch WWE Smackdown, we get a review of NXT Arrival. See you for that...
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: The BroMans vs. Bad Influence vs. The Wolves
Winners: The BroMans
(I rather have saw anyone else win this match. I am not a fan of these guys. I am happy because they lost the titles. This was so bad that I actually changed channels because I cannot stand BroMans. The Wolves and Bad Influence was good in this match. I am going to move on because this made me mad. )
Match#2: Ethan Carter III vs. Douglas Williams
Winner: Ethan Carter III
(This was actually a good match for ECIII. Why? It was because he had a real wrestler in the ring. Douglas Williams can wrestle and is a good wrestler. This could have been a longer match but we all know that ECIII is not ready to carry a match longer than four minutes. I think he needs more time in TNA to get to having good matches there. )
Match#3: Bad Bones vs. Samoa Joe
Winner: Samoa Joe
(Samoa Joe killed someone. Magnus was pissed with this match. This was a good match bit quick as fuck. So what else can I say? Nothing at all...)
Match#4: Alpha Female and Lei’D Tapa vs. Velvet Sky vs. Madison Rayne
Winner: Lei’D Tapa and Alpha Female
(I like Lei'd Tapa. She can wrestle and also love me a thick woman. Alpha Female is on my radar because she is green but she can wrestle. This was actually a good team to watch and too bad TNA got rid of their KO Tag Team Titles. I also think Gail Kim is getting hotter to me. I love a woman that can wrestle not be a model. Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne are not wrestlers. They barely can wrestle. These women are eye candy. Time to end this show. )
Main Event: Bobby Roode vs. MVP
Special Guest Referee: Austin Aries
Winner: Bobby Roode
(This was a good match. Holy shit, this was good. Why? MVP was a mid carder in WWE but could be a champion in TNA. Bobby Roode was not bad. This could be a classic in TNA. I mean outside of the ending, this could be a good match for the title or even #1 contender for the title. Austin Aries is either going to join Dixie's team and help them win or will join MVP's team and cause them to lose. I cannot wait for that. Time to end this review.)
Final Thoughts: I am really getting sick and tired of TNA using most of the show to do backstage segments and talking. I mean I think most of the drama with Dixie and MVP can be summed up is less than five minutes of air time. Also, stop using the backstage to make up bullshit for the show. I know Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey still have producing credits for this show but we need to go back to basics with anything outside the ring. I mean aside from all the outside the ring crap, this was a decent show. Kurt Angle's TNA HOF segment was good to a point. We all know that WWE HOF is more relevant than TNA's. The matches could have been longer or more matches. I guess before I get ready to watch WWE Smackdown, we get a review of NXT Arrival. See you for that...
Gene The Grappler
2/24/14
WWE Raw Review 2/24/14
Note: Well after the mess that was the Elimination Chamber PPV, it is time to see WWE Raw. I hate that the internet ruins any surprises that the WWE could give us. So we know that Hulk Hogan is back in the WWE but for what? Basically, nothing have changed in the WWE. Everyone who is champion stil has their titles. Last night was bad for business. Tonight should be good for business since we will have over a month to make matches and feuds for Wrestlemania 30. Who else will be coming back in WWE? Who else will be in the WWE HOF for this year? Time to watch WWE Raw and hope for something to cleanse us from the bad PPV.
Match#1: Alberto Del Rio vs. Batista
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
(I call this last night. Why was this repeated? To set up something with the main event of Wrestlemania. So ADR won this match, thanks to RKO coming out to distract Batista. I laughed my ass off when RKO comes out and ADR took advantage of the distraction. As soon as both RKO and Batista talked, well I tuned it out. Moving on...)
Match#2: Cesaro vs. Big E.
Winner: Big E. by DQ
(Good news is that Big E. is still the man. Bad news is that Real Americans might break up. This was not a boring match but basically, the point of this match was to tease the break up of Real Americans. So Big E. wins by DQ but loses because Cesaro still takes him out with a Neutralizer.)
Match#3: Christian vs. Sheamus
Winner: Sheamus
(This was so long that I had time to eat dinner and desert, wash my dishes and even take shower. This was a long match. Why was this match so fucking long? What was the point? Especially, since we know Christian is leaving soon and have nothing to gain with this match. Sheamus is just in mid card for life. So moving on...)
Match#4: Daniel Bryan vs. Kane
Winner: Daniel Bryan
(So this match was setup at the pre show for WWE Raw? Pre show for WWE Raw? What the fuck? Anyways, this was as good as we will get right now. Kane is still good and should not have been forced into semi retirement. This was good for business but seeing Bryan in the main event at Wrestlmania. As good as Bryan is in the ring, it is sad to see him buried by WWE. He wants to face Triple H at Wrestlemania 30. I say give it to him. Seeing that CM Punk is not going to face Triple H. )
Match#5: Summer Rae vs. Emma
Winner: Emma
(I watched these women in NXT. They had some good ass matches in NXT. This is WWE Raw. There is a difference. Both of these women were different in NXT. They actually wrestled and did some cool moves for women. However, this shit was sad to watch. This was so slow and clumsy. I think it is sad that the current NXT women's champion won't be in the main roster but Emma is. What's funny was this ended with a submission but is she comes off as a klutz. )
Match#6: New Age Outlaws vs. The Usos
Winners: The Usos
(Um what the fuck just happened? So you just made this rematch short and to the point? Wow, that's a first. What else can I say about this match? Nothing, so moving on...)
Main Event: Roman Reign vs. Bray Wyatt
Winner: Roman Reign by DQ
(Good news is this would have been a good main event. However, this was short because of Brock Lesnar. Hopefully, we will see another match with these men soon. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: So we will see Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar. We will see Hulk Hogan host the 30th annual Wrestlemania. The WWE Network is up and running. We are at the home stretch of the road to Wrestlemania. All that is so far is the good news. Daniel Bryan takes over what CM Punk was going to do - feud with Triple H. John Cena might miss Wrestlemania thanks to the Wyatt Family. We are done with the shitty celebration of black history in WWE. Now for the actual show, well the show was a good filler and did fix some things that was bad for business. I guess we will see what happens when WWE Raw will come to Chicago. See you all for TNA Impact...
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Alberto Del Rio vs. Batista
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
(I call this last night. Why was this repeated? To set up something with the main event of Wrestlemania. So ADR won this match, thanks to RKO coming out to distract Batista. I laughed my ass off when RKO comes out and ADR took advantage of the distraction. As soon as both RKO and Batista talked, well I tuned it out. Moving on...)
Match#2: Cesaro vs. Big E.
Winner: Big E. by DQ
(Good news is that Big E. is still the man. Bad news is that Real Americans might break up. This was not a boring match but basically, the point of this match was to tease the break up of Real Americans. So Big E. wins by DQ but loses because Cesaro still takes him out with a Neutralizer.)
Match#3: Christian vs. Sheamus
Winner: Sheamus
(This was so long that I had time to eat dinner and desert, wash my dishes and even take shower. This was a long match. Why was this match so fucking long? What was the point? Especially, since we know Christian is leaving soon and have nothing to gain with this match. Sheamus is just in mid card for life. So moving on...)
Match#4: Daniel Bryan vs. Kane
Winner: Daniel Bryan
(So this match was setup at the pre show for WWE Raw? Pre show for WWE Raw? What the fuck? Anyways, this was as good as we will get right now. Kane is still good and should not have been forced into semi retirement. This was good for business but seeing Bryan in the main event at Wrestlmania. As good as Bryan is in the ring, it is sad to see him buried by WWE. He wants to face Triple H at Wrestlemania 30. I say give it to him. Seeing that CM Punk is not going to face Triple H. )
Match#5: Summer Rae vs. Emma
Winner: Emma
(I watched these women in NXT. They had some good ass matches in NXT. This is WWE Raw. There is a difference. Both of these women were different in NXT. They actually wrestled and did some cool moves for women. However, this shit was sad to watch. This was so slow and clumsy. I think it is sad that the current NXT women's champion won't be in the main roster but Emma is. What's funny was this ended with a submission but is she comes off as a klutz. )
Match#6: New Age Outlaws vs. The Usos
Winners: The Usos
(Um what the fuck just happened? So you just made this rematch short and to the point? Wow, that's a first. What else can I say about this match? Nothing, so moving on...)
Main Event: Roman Reign vs. Bray Wyatt
Winner: Roman Reign by DQ
(Good news is this would have been a good main event. However, this was short because of Brock Lesnar. Hopefully, we will see another match with these men soon. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: So we will see Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar. We will see Hulk Hogan host the 30th annual Wrestlemania. The WWE Network is up and running. We are at the home stretch of the road to Wrestlemania. All that is so far is the good news. Daniel Bryan takes over what CM Punk was going to do - feud with Triple H. John Cena might miss Wrestlemania thanks to the Wyatt Family. We are done with the shitty celebration of black history in WWE. Now for the actual show, well the show was a good filler and did fix some things that was bad for business. I guess we will see what happens when WWE Raw will come to Chicago. See you all for TNA Impact...
Gene The Grappler
WWE Elimination Chamber PPV Review 2/23/14
Note: Well this is going to be interesting for me because usually I watch the PPV as it happens either at a friend's house or at a bar that gets WWE PPVs. With the WWE launching their network tomorrow, I decided to catch the replay because I wanted to watch this alone. So basically, if this PPV sucks then I am going to get refunded. If this is a good PPV then I will watch it again. This is the PPV before Wrestlemania 30 and usually this PPV makes things worse for Wrestlemania depending on who is watching it. So let's get ready to watch WWE Elimination Chamber PPV.
Pre-Show/Match#1: Cody Rhodes and Goldust vs. Ryback and Curtis Axel
Winners: Cody Rhodes and Goldust
(I feel this match should have been on the actual PPV. Both these teams should have shots at the tag titles. I love seeing Cody and Goldust as a team but I wanted to see them in a match at Wrestlemania. As for Ryback and Curtis Axel, well it is better for these men to be together than be apart. Good match but should have been in the actual PPV. )
Match#2: Jack Swagger vs. Big E - WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Winner: Big E
(I wanted to watch this and think this was good to start the PPV. However, I forgot that Swagger is a boring wrestler. He can wrestle but lacks the charisma to speak for himself. Big E. is the man right now for the IC title. This was not a bad match but Swagger knows he is stuck in the mid card and isn't a main eventer. Big E. is the future of WWE. He will be champion some day. This PPV he was the man. Thank god he carried this match. )
Match#3: The Usos vs. The New Age Outlaws - WWE Tag Team Title Match
Winners: The New Age Outlaws
(This was worth the wait. I love these guys and hope this is a rematch at Wrestlemania 30. I think it is because New Age Outlaws are still good as a team. These men can still make magic in the ring. The Usos are close to being champs. I hope this is the year for them. This was good enough to make me think this was not going to be a good PPV. Thank you guys...)
Match#4: Darren Young vs. Titus O'Neil
Winner: Titus O'Neil
(THIS WAS BULLSHIT!!!!!! THIS WAS JUST TOTAL BULLSHIT!!!!!!! REALLY WWE!!!!!! So this match was good for the PPV? That's bullshit. These guys were funny as a team but apart these men aren't shit. Neither one of them is going to be a champion or have a title shot. I am pissed because this should have been in the pre-show. So bullshit....moving on...)
Match#5: The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family
Winners: The Wyatt Family
(The IWC had the biggest orgasm seeing this match. I am not a part of the IWC but laugh because I loved this match as well. What's funny was this was going to be the start of the end of The Shield and the start of The Wyatt Family's reign of terror. This match basically just so good that I wished this was longer. Basically, this was the match of the night. Sorry but most people know I am right. )
Match#6: Cameron vs. AJ Lee - WWE Divas Title Match
Winner: Cameron by DQ
(I am so disappointed with this match. This is the end of the divas division. AJ Lee cannot carry this division anymore. We all know that any female on Total Divas will have this title before the end of the second season. This was so bad that I was glad it ended the way it did. I love AJ Lee but know her time is up for this title reign. )
Match#7: Batista vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner: Batista
(Ugh, this was the match before the main event? Why? ADR is leaving soon, so he should be jobbing to anyone. This match will be repeated on WWE Raw tomorrow but tonight this was just boring and sad. People hate Batista and love ADR, please tell me this is bizaro land. Time for the main event of the night...)
Main Event: Cesaro vs. Sheamus vs. Christian vs. Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena vs. Randy Orton - Elimination Chamber for the WWE World Heavyweight Title
Winner: Randy Orton
(Let me break this down to a very simple thought: Cesaro is in the main event but loses. Then you restarted a feud with Christian and Sheamus. John Cena is taken out by The Wyatt Family. Finally, Daniel Bryan gets screwed out of another title shot and opportunity. I think everything outside the last two men was better than seeing this bullshit ending. I hope Daniel Bryan gets some revenge at Kane finally. As for Orton winning, this was exactly how I saw this PPV ending. So let's end this before I get upset. )
Final Thoughts: I loved when WWE had four main PPVs in a year. The in between time was suppose to setup feuds and storylines. However, this PPV was a wash. This had a lot of shitty moments but some good matches as well. Sad thing is that the best match wasn't for a title but just to setup possibly a break up and also the feud of the Wrestlmania season. I am also glad I am getting refunded because this was not worth my money. This was bulllshit for the most part. See you all for WWE Raw with the return of Hulk Hogan...
Gene The Grappler
Pre-Show/Match#1: Cody Rhodes and Goldust vs. Ryback and Curtis Axel
Winners: Cody Rhodes and Goldust
(I feel this match should have been on the actual PPV. Both these teams should have shots at the tag titles. I love seeing Cody and Goldust as a team but I wanted to see them in a match at Wrestlemania. As for Ryback and Curtis Axel, well it is better for these men to be together than be apart. Good match but should have been in the actual PPV. )
Match#2: Jack Swagger vs. Big E - WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Winner: Big E
(I wanted to watch this and think this was good to start the PPV. However, I forgot that Swagger is a boring wrestler. He can wrestle but lacks the charisma to speak for himself. Big E. is the man right now for the IC title. This was not a bad match but Swagger knows he is stuck in the mid card and isn't a main eventer. Big E. is the future of WWE. He will be champion some day. This PPV he was the man. Thank god he carried this match. )
Match#3: The Usos vs. The New Age Outlaws - WWE Tag Team Title Match
Winners: The New Age Outlaws
(This was worth the wait. I love these guys and hope this is a rematch at Wrestlemania 30. I think it is because New Age Outlaws are still good as a team. These men can still make magic in the ring. The Usos are close to being champs. I hope this is the year for them. This was good enough to make me think this was not going to be a good PPV. Thank you guys...)
Match#4: Darren Young vs. Titus O'Neil
Winner: Titus O'Neil
(THIS WAS BULLSHIT!!!!!! THIS WAS JUST TOTAL BULLSHIT!!!!!!! REALLY WWE!!!!!! So this match was good for the PPV? That's bullshit. These guys were funny as a team but apart these men aren't shit. Neither one of them is going to be a champion or have a title shot. I am pissed because this should have been in the pre-show. So bullshit....moving on...)
Match#5: The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family
Winners: The Wyatt Family
(The IWC had the biggest orgasm seeing this match. I am not a part of the IWC but laugh because I loved this match as well. What's funny was this was going to be the start of the end of The Shield and the start of The Wyatt Family's reign of terror. This match basically just so good that I wished this was longer. Basically, this was the match of the night. Sorry but most people know I am right. )
Match#6: Cameron vs. AJ Lee - WWE Divas Title Match
Winner: Cameron by DQ
(I am so disappointed with this match. This is the end of the divas division. AJ Lee cannot carry this division anymore. We all know that any female on Total Divas will have this title before the end of the second season. This was so bad that I was glad it ended the way it did. I love AJ Lee but know her time is up for this title reign. )
Match#7: Batista vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner: Batista
(Ugh, this was the match before the main event? Why? ADR is leaving soon, so he should be jobbing to anyone. This match will be repeated on WWE Raw tomorrow but tonight this was just boring and sad. People hate Batista and love ADR, please tell me this is bizaro land. Time for the main event of the night...)
Main Event: Cesaro vs. Sheamus vs. Christian vs. Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena vs. Randy Orton - Elimination Chamber for the WWE World Heavyweight Title
Winner: Randy Orton
(Let me break this down to a very simple thought: Cesaro is in the main event but loses. Then you restarted a feud with Christian and Sheamus. John Cena is taken out by The Wyatt Family. Finally, Daniel Bryan gets screwed out of another title shot and opportunity. I think everything outside the last two men was better than seeing this bullshit ending. I hope Daniel Bryan gets some revenge at Kane finally. As for Orton winning, this was exactly how I saw this PPV ending. So let's end this before I get upset. )
Final Thoughts: I loved when WWE had four main PPVs in a year. The in between time was suppose to setup feuds and storylines. However, this PPV was a wash. This had a lot of shitty moments but some good matches as well. Sad thing is that the best match wasn't for a title but just to setup possibly a break up and also the feud of the Wrestlmania season. I am also glad I am getting refunded because this was not worth my money. This was bulllshit for the most part. See you all for WWE Raw with the return of Hulk Hogan...
Gene The Grappler
2/21/14
WWE Smackdown Review 2/21/14
Note: Well we are at the show before the PPV. Usually, this just ends the week in wrestling but this is the calm before the storm when it comes to WWE PPVs. I am old school. Usually, from February to April we get more action and more build to Wrestlemania. However, now we have to have 12 WWE PPVs per year. So there is rarely a break from PPVs. As we watch this episode of WWE Smackdown, we will see how the PPV participants will act during the show beforehand. So here we go with WWE Smackdown...
Match#1: Daniel Bryan vs. Jack Swagger
Winner: Daniel Bryan
(Who is getting tired of these matches with Daniel Bryan starting the show? I am. I am tired of seeing a real main eventer be wasted in the company. As I watched this match, I could hear people like myself who think WWE is wasting guys like Daniel Bryan. CM Punk isn't wasted, he's on sabbatical. This was just a waste of time but thank you Kane and Vickie Guerrero for setting up the next match. )
Match#2: Daniel Bryan vs. Cesaro
Winner: Daniel Bryan by DQ
(This also happened on WWE Raw. Same setup and the same result. We all know that WWE is not going to have Daniel Bryan be in the main event but then again that's just my opinion. So like the match earlier, this was just to waste time but also setup a match with Kane and Daniel Bryan...that I will watch. )
Match#3: The Wyatt Family vs. Rey Mysterio, Cody Rhodes and Goldust
Winners: The Wyatt Family
(This is another match that will setup the something for the PPV. We all know that this was a tune up match for The Wyatt Family. Nothing against the Rhodes brothers but this was just to make the heels look good. We all know that before the PPVs the guys who have more heat or cheers will get the win. So basically, this was a precursor for the PPV. )
Match#4: Dolph Ziggler vs. Titus O'Neil
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
(This match can be summed up like this - Ziggler showed off, O'Neil is a joke as a singles wrestler and Darren Young is like Michael Sam and Jason Williams, an openly gay celebrity. Ziggler could wrestle an invisible oppenent and show off to win. This was basically to setup the match with O'Neil and Young. Their match should be on the PPV pre show. )
Match#5: Jimmy Uso vs. Road Dogg
Winner: Jimmy Uso
(I think it is good to see how these teams will fare up for the PPV. It would be nice to see new champions but New Age Outlaws are good a transitional title holders. This was not a bad match. I just think it was too short for me. Road Dogg can do a ten minute match. More hype was needed for this tag team title match. )
Main Event: Sheamus vs. Christian
Winner: Sheamus
(I think it is better that I end this review because this match was boring to me. Sorry but both these men don't make me cheer for them but they do make me sleepy and sometimes pass out at the end of the show. )
Final Thoughts: This PPV coming up on Sunday is not going to change what is planned for Wrestlemaina 30. We all know that Orton is going to win this weekend. We know that Batista will be in the main event. We know Cena will have a match, and finally, this PPV will suck with Daniel Bryan being buried and CM Punk being absent. So hopefully, I am wrong with this assumption but we will see. See you all for WWE Elimination Chamber PPV...
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Daniel Bryan vs. Jack Swagger
Winner: Daniel Bryan
(Who is getting tired of these matches with Daniel Bryan starting the show? I am. I am tired of seeing a real main eventer be wasted in the company. As I watched this match, I could hear people like myself who think WWE is wasting guys like Daniel Bryan. CM Punk isn't wasted, he's on sabbatical. This was just a waste of time but thank you Kane and Vickie Guerrero for setting up the next match. )
Match#2: Daniel Bryan vs. Cesaro
Winner: Daniel Bryan by DQ
(This also happened on WWE Raw. Same setup and the same result. We all know that WWE is not going to have Daniel Bryan be in the main event but then again that's just my opinion. So like the match earlier, this was just to waste time but also setup a match with Kane and Daniel Bryan...that I will watch. )
Match#3: The Wyatt Family vs. Rey Mysterio, Cody Rhodes and Goldust
Winners: The Wyatt Family
(This is another match that will setup the something for the PPV. We all know that this was a tune up match for The Wyatt Family. Nothing against the Rhodes brothers but this was just to make the heels look good. We all know that before the PPVs the guys who have more heat or cheers will get the win. So basically, this was a precursor for the PPV. )
Match#4: Dolph Ziggler vs. Titus O'Neil
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
(This match can be summed up like this - Ziggler showed off, O'Neil is a joke as a singles wrestler and Darren Young is like Michael Sam and Jason Williams, an openly gay celebrity. Ziggler could wrestle an invisible oppenent and show off to win. This was basically to setup the match with O'Neil and Young. Their match should be on the PPV pre show. )
Match#5: Jimmy Uso vs. Road Dogg
Winner: Jimmy Uso
(I think it is good to see how these teams will fare up for the PPV. It would be nice to see new champions but New Age Outlaws are good a transitional title holders. This was not a bad match. I just think it was too short for me. Road Dogg can do a ten minute match. More hype was needed for this tag team title match. )
Main Event: Sheamus vs. Christian
Winner: Sheamus
(I think it is better that I end this review because this match was boring to me. Sorry but both these men don't make me cheer for them but they do make me sleepy and sometimes pass out at the end of the show. )
Final Thoughts: This PPV coming up on Sunday is not going to change what is planned for Wrestlemaina 30. We all know that Orton is going to win this weekend. We know that Batista will be in the main event. We know Cena will have a match, and finally, this PPV will suck with Daniel Bryan being buried and CM Punk being absent. So hopefully, I am wrong with this assumption but we will see. See you all for WWE Elimination Chamber PPV...
Gene The Grappler
2/20/14
TNA Impact Review 2/20/14
Note: Well TNA is still out of the USA. It is sad that TNA in UK means better shows because they can do weekend live shows in almost empty places. I am not trying to suggest that TNA is going out of business but I think TNA cannot hang with WWE with fan base and also the finances. I watch TNA because of what WWE does not have - Cruiserweights and Women Wrestling. I hope to see something from the X Division or KO Division tonight. I don't care too much for this power struggle in TNA because it is SSDD for me. However, I expect less from TNA because I expect too much from WWE. So time to watch TNA Impact...
Match#1: Samoa Joe vs. Zema Ion and Bro Mans - 3 on 1 Handicap Match
Winner: Samoa Joe
(I would usually say that starting a show with a match like this is bad but in this case, this was a good thing. I laughed because Samoa Joe basically wasn't going to have a week off not wrestling. As I was watching this match, all I can say is this was triple the jobbers in this match. I think it was basically set that Samoa Joe had this match won. Moving on...)
Match#2: Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne - Street Fight
Winner: Gail Kim
(Holy shit, I get to see some real women wrestling. My TNA crush vs. this mess. I will admit that this was basically a 2 on 1 handicap match. What was funny was seeing these women actually go longer than three minutes. I don't like Madison Rayne because she is not a real wrestler. However, some weeks she can have some good matches. I was happy to see Gail Kim beat her with an assist to Lei'd Tapa. )
Match#3: The Wolves vs. Kazarian and Daniels
Winners: The Wolves
(This was a good match. I mean I love WWE Tag Team matches but these matches on TNA have been good with The Wolves. I guess when you have young men doing some work, it makes the show more interesting. We all know that WWE isn't going to have young teams in the main roster unless someone gets hurt. TNA is better with tag teams and there is no bullshit unless you count the current champs - BroMans. This was basically part clinic and part excitement. I have never had a bad thing to say about Kaz and Daniels unless it is a shitty match with someone else. These guys are better off with TNA because it would have been years before WWE shows them off. One thing I would suggest is they need a new finisher. )
Main Event: Magnus vs. Gunner - World Heavyweight Title Match
Winner: Magnus
(I will admit that this was not a boring match. I only say that because both these men were in the mid card for years in TNA. Seeing this match is why I love TNA sometimes. Gunner is not as bad as I use to think. Magnus is a good wrestler. This is like watching good wrestling. This was good wrestling. I think it is sad that TNA can do good shows but most of them are taped. As for James Storm turning on Gunner, well he is better as a heel. Also if Beer Money comes back, fuck BroMans. )
Final Thoughts: Well I guess TNA is getting better but really, what the fuck is up with all these short card shows. Only four matches? Come on now, we get close to ten matches in WWE. This is what pissed me off last week. Again this was a good show but short with content. So there really isn't that much to talk about at the end. So see you all for WWE Smackdown...
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Samoa Joe vs. Zema Ion and Bro Mans - 3 on 1 Handicap Match
Winner: Samoa Joe
(I would usually say that starting a show with a match like this is bad but in this case, this was a good thing. I laughed because Samoa Joe basically wasn't going to have a week off not wrestling. As I was watching this match, all I can say is this was triple the jobbers in this match. I think it was basically set that Samoa Joe had this match won. Moving on...)
Match#2: Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne - Street Fight
Winner: Gail Kim
(Holy shit, I get to see some real women wrestling. My TNA crush vs. this mess. I will admit that this was basically a 2 on 1 handicap match. What was funny was seeing these women actually go longer than three minutes. I don't like Madison Rayne because she is not a real wrestler. However, some weeks she can have some good matches. I was happy to see Gail Kim beat her with an assist to Lei'd Tapa. )
Match#3: The Wolves vs. Kazarian and Daniels
Winners: The Wolves
(This was a good match. I mean I love WWE Tag Team matches but these matches on TNA have been good with The Wolves. I guess when you have young men doing some work, it makes the show more interesting. We all know that WWE isn't going to have young teams in the main roster unless someone gets hurt. TNA is better with tag teams and there is no bullshit unless you count the current champs - BroMans. This was basically part clinic and part excitement. I have never had a bad thing to say about Kaz and Daniels unless it is a shitty match with someone else. These guys are better off with TNA because it would have been years before WWE shows them off. One thing I would suggest is they need a new finisher. )
Main Event: Magnus vs. Gunner - World Heavyweight Title Match
Winner: Magnus
(I will admit that this was not a boring match. I only say that because both these men were in the mid card for years in TNA. Seeing this match is why I love TNA sometimes. Gunner is not as bad as I use to think. Magnus is a good wrestler. This is like watching good wrestling. This was good wrestling. I think it is sad that TNA can do good shows but most of them are taped. As for James Storm turning on Gunner, well he is better as a heel. Also if Beer Money comes back, fuck BroMans. )
Final Thoughts: Well I guess TNA is getting better but really, what the fuck is up with all these short card shows. Only four matches? Come on now, we get close to ten matches in WWE. This is what pissed me off last week. Again this was a good show but short with content. So there really isn't that much to talk about at the end. So see you all for WWE Smackdown...
Gene The Grappler
2/17/14
WWE Raw Review 2/17/14
Note: Seeing that this is a new week of wrestling, I am going to start this week with something different. I try to be positive that this week we get to see something new and fresh from WWE and TNA. Most weeks, we get something but other weeks it is SSDD. Before this week's WWE Raw show, it should be said that the Elimination Chamber PPV is Sunday. Thank god the Olympics suck this year because I would rather watch Winter sports than WWE but I am a loony WWE fan. So let's get ready for the hyped WWE Raw show.
Match#1: Christian vs. Daniel Bryan
Winner: Daniel Bryan
(Well I am tired of seeing Daniel Bryan start the show. He is not a jobber. He is a main eventer. That does piss me off a lot. Also, did Christian turn heel? I really don't care but do want to know what he is now. This wasn't a pointless match. I only say that because Kane was at ringside to see him get beaten within an inch of his life. Then Kane announces the next match with Daniel Bryan.)
Match#2: Kane vs. Daniel Bryan
Winner: Daniel Bryan by DQ
(So Kane can still wrestle. That's a good thing to say in the WWE. Also, this was a better match to watch than seeing the above match. I guess I don't like Christian anymore. As for Kane, this new angle with him is good for fans. This was a very physical match. I miss these matches on WWE because it makes the match last longer. The best part was when Kane knew he was DQ he says it and moves on. This was just as funny as when he said my name is Gerald. )
Match#3: Fandango vs. Santino Marella
Winner: Fandango
(This was a pointless match. I will repeat it again - This was a pointless match. This was so bad that I mopped the kitchen floor while this match was on. Santino is a joke and so is Fandango. Also, why is Emma with Santino? Why is Summer Rae dancing like a dumb blond? Moving on...)
Match#4: Mark Henry vs. Roman Reign
Winner: Roman Reign
(This was the best Roman Reign match. I think I can honestly say he is ready for the main event. He has the moves and can go toe to toe with a big man. Also, his superman punch is getting more popular. His spear is almost as good as Edge. This was just to setup something better than this cool ass match. We got to see another showdown with The Shield and Wyatt Family. Their feud is getting better to watch. )
Match#5: Kofi Kingston vs. Jack Swagger
Winner: Jack Swagger
(This was another boring match. I actually did dishes while watching Kofi make this match not look boring and silly at times. The only good thing was the ending and seeing Big E. come out for his match.)
Match#6: Big E. vs. Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre
Winner: Big E.
(This was just to show that Big E. can kill two jobbers with one shot. Also, that he can speak for himself. I will admit that Big E. does not need a mouthpiece. This was just a jobber killer match. Moving on to Yawn Cena...)
Match#7: John Cena vs. Cesaro
Winner: John Cena
(Will someone please explain to me why Cesaro could beat RKO but cannot take out Cena? That is a simple explanation. It is because Cena is a big asshole. I mean Cesaro even put him in the swing and Cena basically kicked out at two. This was not an awesome match. The crowd was high. This was just a longer Cena match. We all know the outcome...Cena wins.)
Match#8: Los Matadores and Sin Cara vs. Wyatt Family
Winners: Wyatt Family
(I think I was so bored with this match that I actually played Flappy Bird during it. I got a high score of 10. As for this match, it was a let down because there was no sign of The Shield. So this was basically WWE's way to kill a few minutes off the card to bore people. )
Match#9: Billy Gunn vs. Jey Uso
Winner: Jey Uso
(This was weird. However, this was not a bad match. Billy Gunn can still go. Jey Uso is actually not bad as a singles wrestler. I think it is was weird to not see this as a tag match. This is a weird spot for this match because usually this match would be in the middle of the show. I am glad it was not in the middle. Hopefully their match at the PPV is better. )
Main Event: Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
Winner: No Contest
(This was actually not a bad match to watch. I think it is sad that this was good. Too bad this could have ended with a pin not a brawl with all the guys in the PPV. I mean this is turning into a wild battle royal. The Shield, Wyatt Family, all the guys in the main event. The ending basically was so quick that I think it is time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: Well this have been a very interesting show before the PPV. I mean we got some matches added to the card and also saw the pre show match. WHAT THE FUCK IS TITUS O'NEIL VS DARREN YOUNG DOING IN THE MAIN PPV BUT NOT THE PRE SHOW???? I mean what idiot said this was PPV worthy. Cody and Goldust should be in the actually PPV not the pre show. That pissed me off. Also please explain to me why ADR thinks he is going to beat Batista at the PPV. He is going to kill him and then make him job to other guys. Most of this show actually had my attention and was good for the PPV. Other matches on the card were just not right. Basically, this was not a bad show but very interesting to say the least. I do think it is time for WWE to start with a match not bullshit. Especially when it comes to not seeing Cena after the opening credits. I think WWE is ready to push down the app and the network our throats just to appease the older fans. I cannot wait to see if the network is worth it. The WWE App only works when you are watching WWE TV. If you watch any Fox shows, then you know what I mean. See you all for something exciting from TNA....
Gene The Grappler
2/14/14
WWE Smackdown Review 2/14/14
Note: As we end this week of wrestling, it keeps nagging at me that when we get to tonight's WWE Smackdown it is always a 50/50 shot that either we end with shitty TV or a decent show. Either way, we get a mix. Last night was interesting for TNA but tonight's show hopefully will change my views on Smackdown being the C show. I might have to start reviewing Main Event just to make up for the lost TV time for WWE. I might also have to do an NXT review. Anyways, here we go with WWE Smackdown...
Match#1: The Shield vs. Sheamus, Daniel Bryan and Christian
Winners: The Shield
(So who don't think Daniel Bryan is being burried and wasted in the WWE right now? I think this was bullshit to start with this match. The Shield is main eventers. So are the other three. This was bullshit to make this match first. Why would you make this first? This match was not bad but this could have waited until close to the end. If anything, begin this show with someone else. Good match but bone head move. )
Match#2: Jack Swagger vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Mark Henry - #1 Contender for IC Title
Winner: Jack Swagger
(Ok, this match had me scratching my head. So all these men except for Kofi was in the main event at one point. Kofi held the IC title more than all three men. This would have been better if this was a legit match but this was a way to throw smoke in people's eyes. We all know that Mark Henry and Rey will retire soon. Kofi is jobbing till the end. So we all know that Jack Swagger is going to be back in the mid card or jobbing soon. )
Match#3: Eva Marie vs. Alicia Fox
Winner: Eva Marie
(I will admit that this match was bad. I usually love seeing some of the women wrestle but these women cannot wrestle. Alicia Fox haven't been relevant in years. Eva Marie is not a wrestler but can be a good eye candy. This was not even a match I could FAP to. Moving on...)
Match#4: Goldust, Cody Rhodes and The Usos vs. New Age Outlaws, Ryback and Curtis Axel
Winners: Goldust, Cody Rhodes and The Usos
(This was basically a clusterfuck. Not a bad one, but it was interesting to see all these men in the same match. I don't have anything bad to say about this match. I don't think I have anything good either. Basically, this will end up being a match for the PPV. )
Match#5: Darren Young vs. Damien Sandow
Winner: Darren Young
(This was a weird match to see. First of all, Sandow is a joke right now. He is a jobber with a gimmick. Second, is Darren Young going to be a mid card champion? If he is, then it is only because they ran out of people. Also, why is Titus O'Neil the heel? He is more of a mid card title winner of the future than Darren is. This was a weird match, moving on...)
Match#6: The Miz vs Fandango
Winner: The Miz
(Ususally, I hate watching Fandango but thanks to The Miz, Santino and Emma this was a good match. I think The Miz needs to be back in the main event. I think Santino needs to be more serious character not a joke. As for Emma, she is young so she needs to get into a real feud with a diva. Summer Rae isn't a real diva, yet. This could make me happy if Fandango loses again to The Miz or Ziggler. )
Main Event: Antonio Cesaro vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Antonio Cesaro
(I will admit that this was the best match of the night. Not because RKO lost the match but this just made me a fan of Cesaro. I will admit that this is the second name change I wasn't made aware of but whatever. This match just prove that WWE can make guys outside the regulars into stars. RKO isn't going to lose any heat but he did help Cesaro into the main event. Hopefully, this could make things better for WWE Smackdown. )
Final Thoughts: As a whole, this was another good Smackdown show. I only say that because of the fact that these matches did make the show good to watch. There were some points that were messy and very silly to me. However, this was a good show. I know that is rare to say about WWE Smackdown but it is. I am going to hope for better shows as we lead to Elimination Chamber PPV. I just hope that we will see more great shows. See you all for WWE Raw.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: The Shield vs. Sheamus, Daniel Bryan and Christian
Winners: The Shield
(So who don't think Daniel Bryan is being burried and wasted in the WWE right now? I think this was bullshit to start with this match. The Shield is main eventers. So are the other three. This was bullshit to make this match first. Why would you make this first? This match was not bad but this could have waited until close to the end. If anything, begin this show with someone else. Good match but bone head move. )
Match#2: Jack Swagger vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Mark Henry - #1 Contender for IC Title
Winner: Jack Swagger
(Ok, this match had me scratching my head. So all these men except for Kofi was in the main event at one point. Kofi held the IC title more than all three men. This would have been better if this was a legit match but this was a way to throw smoke in people's eyes. We all know that Mark Henry and Rey will retire soon. Kofi is jobbing till the end. So we all know that Jack Swagger is going to be back in the mid card or jobbing soon. )
Match#3: Eva Marie vs. Alicia Fox
Winner: Eva Marie
(I will admit that this match was bad. I usually love seeing some of the women wrestle but these women cannot wrestle. Alicia Fox haven't been relevant in years. Eva Marie is not a wrestler but can be a good eye candy. This was not even a match I could FAP to. Moving on...)
Match#4: Goldust, Cody Rhodes and The Usos vs. New Age Outlaws, Ryback and Curtis Axel
Winners: Goldust, Cody Rhodes and The Usos
(This was basically a clusterfuck. Not a bad one, but it was interesting to see all these men in the same match. I don't have anything bad to say about this match. I don't think I have anything good either. Basically, this will end up being a match for the PPV. )
Match#5: Darren Young vs. Damien Sandow
Winner: Darren Young
(This was a weird match to see. First of all, Sandow is a joke right now. He is a jobber with a gimmick. Second, is Darren Young going to be a mid card champion? If he is, then it is only because they ran out of people. Also, why is Titus O'Neil the heel? He is more of a mid card title winner of the future than Darren is. This was a weird match, moving on...)
Match#6: The Miz vs Fandango
Winner: The Miz
(Ususally, I hate watching Fandango but thanks to The Miz, Santino and Emma this was a good match. I think The Miz needs to be back in the main event. I think Santino needs to be more serious character not a joke. As for Emma, she is young so she needs to get into a real feud with a diva. Summer Rae isn't a real diva, yet. This could make me happy if Fandango loses again to The Miz or Ziggler. )
Main Event: Antonio Cesaro vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Antonio Cesaro
(I will admit that this was the best match of the night. Not because RKO lost the match but this just made me a fan of Cesaro. I will admit that this is the second name change I wasn't made aware of but whatever. This match just prove that WWE can make guys outside the regulars into stars. RKO isn't going to lose any heat but he did help Cesaro into the main event. Hopefully, this could make things better for WWE Smackdown. )
Final Thoughts: As a whole, this was another good Smackdown show. I only say that because of the fact that these matches did make the show good to watch. There were some points that were messy and very silly to me. However, this was a good show. I know that is rare to say about WWE Smackdown but it is. I am going to hope for better shows as we lead to Elimination Chamber PPV. I just hope that we will see more great shows. See you all for WWE Raw.
Gene The Grappler
2/13/14
TNA Impact Review 2/13/14
Note: Well after that weird and crazy WWE Raw show, it is time to hope for something good with TNA. So according to the previews of this show, we should be seeing something good. I know I bitch about good wrestling but it is because it is hard to see a show that can have a good run of good shows. I also find it funny that TNA is wasting their time by having more backstage bullshit than matches. WWE Smackdown is just as long but have at least 6 to 8 matches per show. TNA is more so leaning to the 4 to 6 range. So let's hope this show changes things. Here is TNA Impact...
Match#1 Part One: Ethan Carter III vs Gunner - Ladder Briefcase Match
Match#1 Part Two: Ethan Carter and Magnus vs. Gunner and James Storm - Ladder Briefcase Match
Winners: Gunner & James Storm
(I am so fucking confused with this match. So this started as a case vs. case match but became a tag team case match. Only in TNA that you can go from one match to another match in between the match. Also, why would you give a tag title shot to a guy that is not in a tag team. Good match but did waste a lot of TV time. )
Match#2: The Bromans & Zema Ion vs Samoa Joe & The Wolves
Winners: Samoa Joe & The Wolves
(This was a very interesting match. First of all, I got to see the new tag team in TNA. Even though these guys have been around in the indies for a long while. This was a good match. I love seeing new teams and also seeing good matches. I would have something bad to say but seeing that this was with a team that can't really wrestle, no need to say the other team was bad. Moving on. )
Match#3: MVP vs Rockstar Spud
Winner: MVP
(Well the good news is that MVP still got it. The bad news is that he squashed a guy who can't wrestle. MVP had some classic matches in the WWE with guys like Kane. However, I missed his matches while he was in NJPW. He did change some of his move sets and also has a sweet finisher. Moving on to the end, I guess. )
Main Event: Bully Ray vs Mr. Anderson - Casket Match
Winner: Mr. Anderson
(Thank you god this feud is over!!!! I am not a fan of this feud and think this should have ended when Aces and Eights ended. Why is Bully Ray still in TNA? Why is Anderson not in the main event picture. This was a shitty casket match. At least in WWE, the caskets are larger and more elaborate. Time to end this review...)
Final Thoughts: So you mean to tell me that in two hours, we get four matches? Also, why is TNA making themselves seem like that don't have the people to make this show longer with matches not segments. I know they have enough people to put on a show. Seeing that this show is short as fuck, I might as well make this review short as well. What's to review? All the matches were short and the segments were long. See you all for WWE Smackdown. At least they can fill the show with matches and less segments.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1 Part One: Ethan Carter III vs Gunner - Ladder Briefcase Match
Match#1 Part Two: Ethan Carter and Magnus vs. Gunner and James Storm - Ladder Briefcase Match
Winners: Gunner & James Storm
(I am so fucking confused with this match. So this started as a case vs. case match but became a tag team case match. Only in TNA that you can go from one match to another match in between the match. Also, why would you give a tag title shot to a guy that is not in a tag team. Good match but did waste a lot of TV time. )
Match#2: The Bromans & Zema Ion vs Samoa Joe & The Wolves
Winners: Samoa Joe & The Wolves
(This was a very interesting match. First of all, I got to see the new tag team in TNA. Even though these guys have been around in the indies for a long while. This was a good match. I love seeing new teams and also seeing good matches. I would have something bad to say but seeing that this was with a team that can't really wrestle, no need to say the other team was bad. Moving on. )
Match#3: MVP vs Rockstar Spud
Winner: MVP
(Well the good news is that MVP still got it. The bad news is that he squashed a guy who can't wrestle. MVP had some classic matches in the WWE with guys like Kane. However, I missed his matches while he was in NJPW. He did change some of his move sets and also has a sweet finisher. Moving on to the end, I guess. )
Main Event: Bully Ray vs Mr. Anderson - Casket Match
Winner: Mr. Anderson
(Thank you god this feud is over!!!! I am not a fan of this feud and think this should have ended when Aces and Eights ended. Why is Bully Ray still in TNA? Why is Anderson not in the main event picture. This was a shitty casket match. At least in WWE, the caskets are larger and more elaborate. Time to end this review...)
Final Thoughts: So you mean to tell me that in two hours, we get four matches? Also, why is TNA making themselves seem like that don't have the people to make this show longer with matches not segments. I know they have enough people to put on a show. Seeing that this show is short as fuck, I might as well make this review short as well. What's to review? All the matches were short and the segments were long. See you all for WWE Smackdown. At least they can fill the show with matches and less segments.
Gene The Grappler
2/10/14
WWE Raw Review 2/10/14
Note: This week should be interesting. I only say that because this show is in Los Angeles and Betty White is suppose to be on WWE Raw. I thought WWE stopped this guest star bullshit. WWE is not a comedy show or a situational comedy. I know most people assume that WWE is entertainment but it is not. This is wrestling, and I hate when people think this is TV. As for this show, it is going to be interesting. No CM Punk! Daniel Bryan is basically wasted. So time to watch WWE Raw.
Match#1: Wyatt Family vs. Rey Mysterio, Cody Rhodes and Goldust
Winners: Wyatt Family
(This week, the Wyatt Family proved that they can take out people. The ending was sick. Seeing Bray Wyatt turn Rey from a hurricara into his finisher was sick. That just made me like them more. I would love to see more matches where these guys can make a slow match end quickly. This was one of those rare matches that was good to open the show. )
Match#2: Fandango vs. Santino Marella
Winner: Fandango
(The Miz basically said everything I wanted to say in this match. That was the most interesting point of the match. Other than that, moving on. )
Match#3: Real Americans vs. Sheamus and Christian
Winners: Sheamus and Christian
(I will admit that I did not watch this match and didn't care much for this match. I think it was because I was not interested with the participates in the match. It was really just because I knew how this match would end. I like Sheamus but he is like Cena. Moving on...)
Match#4: Dolph Ziggler vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
(Thank you Batista for powerbombing ADR into the table. This match was pointless because of the ending. ADR kicked Ziggler just like he did to with the WHC Title. All this was suppose to do is setup a match with ADR and Batista at the PPV. What was funny was seeing the impact of the powerbomb that ADR took. Thank you Batista...)
Match#5: Curtis Axel and Ryback vs. The Usos
Winners: The Usos
(I think it is fitting that The Usos will be popular but never champions. Why? Well simply because Triple H is partial to having his buddies hold the titles but not defend it. I was referring to New Age Outlaws. I don't see The Usos winning gold but I hope I am wrong. As for Ryback and Axel, this is more so sad to see these guys be a team but have no point to them. So moving on...)
Match#6: Dean Ambrose vs. Mark Henry - U.S. Title Match
Winner: Mark Henry by DQ
(I almost though this was going to be a match. I was shocked to see this for the U.S. title. Dean Ambrose can wrestle and can be a good champion. This was not a match per se. I mean there was action and Mark Henry was good for a man that had his elbow out of socket. This could have been a good match but it was not. The ending was typical Shield interference. However, we had the first of many showdowns with The Shield and Wyatt Family. This made up for the shitty match ending. )
Match#7: Cameron and Bella Twins vs. AJ Lee, Aksana and Alicia Fox
Winners: Cameron and Bella Twins
(Ususally I love seeing any divas matches with AJ Lee because she can wrestle. However, this was the ladies night version of Botchamania. Last week, we saw Naomi lose her eye because Aksana can't fucking wrestle. This week, it was all but AJ Lee fucking up. I mean Bellas were botching. Alicia was botching. I was laughing my ass off because AJ Lee got out when she could. This match just proves that people need to see real wrestling with women that can do it. Also what was the point of having Eva Marie at ringside? Tamina can wrestle so she could be out there. My god, I laughed then I cried. Now I have to end this show with Yawn Cena and Randy for the millionth time. )
Match#8: John Cena vs. Randy Orton
Winner: John Cena
(People bitched about Cena and The Rock but this is the match that people have holy fucking fits about. I loved their matches from 2003 to 2009 because their characters were fresh and new. However, when WWE when to the PG format, that changed. RKO can't do his punt kick like he use to. Cena's finishers were more cool but now it is lame and tame. This was longer than expected and I will admit that I passed out because it was boring me. We all know that Cena kicked out at two a lot. I wished this ended with a DQ ending. At least it would have stopped Super Cena from making this bullshit boring. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: Will someone please explain to me why Betty White was on? She was barely on the show. I also think it was pointless to have her with the divas since most of them can't wrestle. The scenes with her and the New Age Outlaws was funny but pointless. So WWE basically wasted time with that. Also, can we stop having RKO and Cena matches. In the beginning, they were fun and fresh. After the 100th or 1000th time, it gets old as fuck. My god, I fell asleep watching this match. Also, what is going to happen with Kane and Daniel Bryan? I mean will we get a match or is this going to kill time. See you all for TNA Impact UK Edition.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Wyatt Family vs. Rey Mysterio, Cody Rhodes and Goldust
Winners: Wyatt Family
(This week, the Wyatt Family proved that they can take out people. The ending was sick. Seeing Bray Wyatt turn Rey from a hurricara into his finisher was sick. That just made me like them more. I would love to see more matches where these guys can make a slow match end quickly. This was one of those rare matches that was good to open the show. )
Match#2: Fandango vs. Santino Marella
Winner: Fandango
(The Miz basically said everything I wanted to say in this match. That was the most interesting point of the match. Other than that, moving on. )
Match#3: Real Americans vs. Sheamus and Christian
Winners: Sheamus and Christian
(I will admit that I did not watch this match and didn't care much for this match. I think it was because I was not interested with the participates in the match. It was really just because I knew how this match would end. I like Sheamus but he is like Cena. Moving on...)
Match#4: Dolph Ziggler vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
(Thank you Batista for powerbombing ADR into the table. This match was pointless because of the ending. ADR kicked Ziggler just like he did to with the WHC Title. All this was suppose to do is setup a match with ADR and Batista at the PPV. What was funny was seeing the impact of the powerbomb that ADR took. Thank you Batista...)
Match#5: Curtis Axel and Ryback vs. The Usos
Winners: The Usos
(I think it is fitting that The Usos will be popular but never champions. Why? Well simply because Triple H is partial to having his buddies hold the titles but not defend it. I was referring to New Age Outlaws. I don't see The Usos winning gold but I hope I am wrong. As for Ryback and Axel, this is more so sad to see these guys be a team but have no point to them. So moving on...)
Match#6: Dean Ambrose vs. Mark Henry - U.S. Title Match
Winner: Mark Henry by DQ
(I almost though this was going to be a match. I was shocked to see this for the U.S. title. Dean Ambrose can wrestle and can be a good champion. This was not a match per se. I mean there was action and Mark Henry was good for a man that had his elbow out of socket. This could have been a good match but it was not. The ending was typical Shield interference. However, we had the first of many showdowns with The Shield and Wyatt Family. This made up for the shitty match ending. )
Match#7: Cameron and Bella Twins vs. AJ Lee, Aksana and Alicia Fox
Winners: Cameron and Bella Twins
(Ususally I love seeing any divas matches with AJ Lee because she can wrestle. However, this was the ladies night version of Botchamania. Last week, we saw Naomi lose her eye because Aksana can't fucking wrestle. This week, it was all but AJ Lee fucking up. I mean Bellas were botching. Alicia was botching. I was laughing my ass off because AJ Lee got out when she could. This match just proves that people need to see real wrestling with women that can do it. Also what was the point of having Eva Marie at ringside? Tamina can wrestle so she could be out there. My god, I laughed then I cried. Now I have to end this show with Yawn Cena and Randy for the millionth time. )
Match#8: John Cena vs. Randy Orton
Winner: John Cena
(People bitched about Cena and The Rock but this is the match that people have holy fucking fits about. I loved their matches from 2003 to 2009 because their characters were fresh and new. However, when WWE when to the PG format, that changed. RKO can't do his punt kick like he use to. Cena's finishers were more cool but now it is lame and tame. This was longer than expected and I will admit that I passed out because it was boring me. We all know that Cena kicked out at two a lot. I wished this ended with a DQ ending. At least it would have stopped Super Cena from making this bullshit boring. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: Will someone please explain to me why Betty White was on? She was barely on the show. I also think it was pointless to have her with the divas since most of them can't wrestle. The scenes with her and the New Age Outlaws was funny but pointless. So WWE basically wasted time with that. Also, can we stop having RKO and Cena matches. In the beginning, they were fun and fresh. After the 100th or 1000th time, it gets old as fuck. My god, I fell asleep watching this match. Also, what is going to happen with Kane and Daniel Bryan? I mean will we get a match or is this going to kill time. See you all for TNA Impact UK Edition.
Gene The Grappler
2/7/14
WWE Smackdown Review 2/7/14
Note: Last night we saw a very interesting TNA show that didn't suck but it was only because of the fact that they were not in the USA and it was taped and edited. So we end this week with Smackdown and hopefully something good to make up think about watching WWE Raw this week. It is just hard to believe that this week we haven't seen any signs of CM Punk and we might now see him back for a while. So let's watch WWE Smackdown and hope for something great to end the week...
Match#1: Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs. Kofi Kingston and Dolph Ziggler
Winners: Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose
(I hate that WWE is teasing a break up of The Shield. However, it is funny that Roman Reigns is going to be the true future of WWE. He will be like his cousin The Rock. As for this match, I really think The Shield is getting better. I love the tension in between this group but it is the feud with The Wyatt Family that is going to make them even better. I will also admit that as a team, Kofi and Ziggler was good but we all know that once Evan Bourne comes back, Air Boom is back. Ziggler can team with The Miz to be Awesome Showoffs. )
Match#2: Sheamus vs. Ryback
Winner: Seamus
(I will admit this was boring. Only because Ryback is basically a jobber with a gimmick. Sheamus is still the same but at least he is not trying to be a jobber. He is the main event. I like him better than Cena or even Kofi. This was suppose to end the feud with Ryback and Sheamus but this just made me want to sleep.)
Match#3: Antonio Cesaro vs. Daniel Bryan
Winner: Daniel Bryan
(I am not a big time ROH fan. However, this was more like a ROH match. This was not Daniel Bryan vs. Antonio Cesaro but Bryan Danielson vs. Claudio Castiglio. This match was the best fucking match in a long while. This shit was so good that I wished this lasted longer. I guess this was one of those times that Daniel Bryan could have saved this show but this wasn't the main event. Damn you WWE!!!!!!)
Match#4: AJ Lee vs. Nikki Bella
Winner: AJ Lee
(Ususally, I would love to talk about any match with AJ Lee. Even though she wrestled a Bella, this was just boring and fucking sad. Why? It is because this division is shit. AJ Lee is champion but she is one of a few that can wrestle. I mean actually can put holds together and can finish a match. Also I want to point out that when AJ Lee did her pipebomb last year, someone was offended with her remarks. We all know it was one of the twins that assumes they can wrestle. Moving on...)
Match#5: Bray Wyatt vs. Goldust
Winner: Bray Wyatt
(I won't talk about this match because it was not a bad match. I guess this would have been a good main event. However, it was not. This was a good match and did not think this match had anything bad to talk about. So time to end this show...)
Main Event: Randy Orton vs. Christian
Winner: Randy Orton
(I will admit that I almost passed out during this match. I was not tired but bored. Also because this wasn't a good main event. Randy Orton has to face all his opponents for the Elimination Chamber PPV in singles matches. So far this was the second match. I loved that he lost to Daniel Bryan but this should have been a DQ ending. I guess I am not a fan of Christian or was just bored. Either way, I woke up in time to see the end. Other than that, time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: I will admit this was a good week for Smackdown. At least these matches made some sense. I think sometimes WWE ignores or plain forgets that they do have a lot of TV time each week. Also we will also have more time via the WWE network soon. So it should be said that if people buy the network, they should at least give people a reason why to watch WWE Raw and WWE Smackdown. Next week is going to be be interesting with Betty White on WWE Raw and the 1 millionth match of Randy and John. See you all for WWE Raw.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs. Kofi Kingston and Dolph Ziggler
Winners: Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose
(I hate that WWE is teasing a break up of The Shield. However, it is funny that Roman Reigns is going to be the true future of WWE. He will be like his cousin The Rock. As for this match, I really think The Shield is getting better. I love the tension in between this group but it is the feud with The Wyatt Family that is going to make them even better. I will also admit that as a team, Kofi and Ziggler was good but we all know that once Evan Bourne comes back, Air Boom is back. Ziggler can team with The Miz to be Awesome Showoffs. )
Match#2: Sheamus vs. Ryback
Winner: Seamus
(I will admit this was boring. Only because Ryback is basically a jobber with a gimmick. Sheamus is still the same but at least he is not trying to be a jobber. He is the main event. I like him better than Cena or even Kofi. This was suppose to end the feud with Ryback and Sheamus but this just made me want to sleep.)
Match#3: Antonio Cesaro vs. Daniel Bryan
Winner: Daniel Bryan
(I am not a big time ROH fan. However, this was more like a ROH match. This was not Daniel Bryan vs. Antonio Cesaro but Bryan Danielson vs. Claudio Castiglio. This match was the best fucking match in a long while. This shit was so good that I wished this lasted longer. I guess this was one of those times that Daniel Bryan could have saved this show but this wasn't the main event. Damn you WWE!!!!!!)
Match#4: AJ Lee vs. Nikki Bella
Winner: AJ Lee
(Ususally, I would love to talk about any match with AJ Lee. Even though she wrestled a Bella, this was just boring and fucking sad. Why? It is because this division is shit. AJ Lee is champion but she is one of a few that can wrestle. I mean actually can put holds together and can finish a match. Also I want to point out that when AJ Lee did her pipebomb last year, someone was offended with her remarks. We all know it was one of the twins that assumes they can wrestle. Moving on...)
Match#5: Bray Wyatt vs. Goldust
Winner: Bray Wyatt
(I won't talk about this match because it was not a bad match. I guess this would have been a good main event. However, it was not. This was a good match and did not think this match had anything bad to talk about. So time to end this show...)
Main Event: Randy Orton vs. Christian
Winner: Randy Orton
(I will admit that I almost passed out during this match. I was not tired but bored. Also because this wasn't a good main event. Randy Orton has to face all his opponents for the Elimination Chamber PPV in singles matches. So far this was the second match. I loved that he lost to Daniel Bryan but this should have been a DQ ending. I guess I am not a fan of Christian or was just bored. Either way, I woke up in time to see the end. Other than that, time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: I will admit this was a good week for Smackdown. At least these matches made some sense. I think sometimes WWE ignores or plain forgets that they do have a lot of TV time each week. Also we will also have more time via the WWE network soon. So it should be said that if people buy the network, they should at least give people a reason why to watch WWE Raw and WWE Smackdown. Next week is going to be be interesting with Betty White on WWE Raw and the 1 millionth match of Randy and John. See you all for WWE Raw.
Gene The Grappler
2/6/14
TNA Impact Review 2/6/14
Note: Well as we gear up for TNA Impact, I ask a simple question - Is TNA in a weird infinity cycle? I think TNA is the best promotion when it comes to secret investors angles/storylines. WWE have done it but then again, it is in house. TNA have had guys and gals come to change TNA and some do and some don't. Bring in guys like Sting and Hogan was good for nostalgia but bad for business. Then you bring in Dixie Carter as an on air talent and that kills the whole business. So we get MVP as both the new investor and talent. We also get the American Wolves as the new tag team. Well it just proves that WWE isn't the best place for some guys. Time to watch TNA Impact...
Match#1: Abyss vs. Eric Young - Monster's Ball Match
Winner: Abyss
(I will admit that this was awesome to start with. I miss hardcore matches because the carnage that happens along the way. TNA is appealing to the people that hates the WWE PG show. As for this match, this was cool. Abyss had this match. I mean we got tables and chairs. No ladders this time. We got thumbtacks and mirrors. My god, Eric Young did this sick ass powerbomb and Abyss landed on thumbtacks. I almost died. We saw at the end that Abyss and Joseph Park is the same person. Who cares? We need more Abyss and less Joseph Parks. Good job TNA...)
Match#2: Curry Man vs. Bully Ray
Winner: Bully Ray
(The way I saw this, technically this wasn't a match. However, I added it because this was more so a statement to the feud between Bully Ray and Mr. Anderson. I felt sorry for Curry Man. I felt sorry that this could have been longer. This scared the shit out of me because piledrivers aren't done as much anymore. )
Match#3: Austin Aries vs. Zema Ion - X Division Title Match
Winner: Austin Aries
(This was another situation where this wasn't a match at first but became an impromptu match. By the way, I hate Zema Ion's DJ gimmick. It almost reminds me of Zack Ryder. This was a quick match but it was more so effective. This just proves that Austin Aries is the future of TNA, if there is a future. )
Match#4: Kurt Angle vs. Magnus
Winner: Kurt Angle by DQ
(I was excited to see this match. However, this was where TNA decided to fuck up a good match. So this was good. Both guys can give us a good match. The action was good. So why did ECIII had to ruin this match? Well it is simply because they had to insert him in the main event. Plus this might setup something with Angle and ECIII. This was the low point of the show. Hopefully Angle is not really injured. )
Main Event: Samoa Joe vs. Bobby Roode - #1 Contender Match
Winner: Samoa Joe
(I watched this match like if this was the best thing TNA had to offered. It was the best thing they had to offer. People don't realize that since AJ Styles left TNA, Samoa Joe is the next guy to be the face of TNA. Bobby Roode was fucked over because he could have had a title shot later on instead had to do this match. Basically, this was a setup for Samoa Joe to have another victim. This should have ended the show but we have to see a showdown. )
After The Main Event: Dixie Carter comes out with Spud. She introduces MVP and welcomes him to TNA. She says they have a lot to talk about. Dixie praises Magnus and says she will lead TNA to success. Dixie says she has dealt with good investors and bad investors, an apparent shot at Jeff Jarrett. MVP isn't buying Dixie's talk and says her reign of terror is over. MVP says her party is over and he plans on being very hands-on. MVP and Dixie had a staredown to end the show.
(I wished this was not after the main event. I found this whole thing boring and typical. I only say this because Dixie is boring and MVP was speaking like the typical face. So let's end this before I fall asleep. )
Final Thoughts: This was an interesting show. I just think TNA needs more matches and less fucking talking. I mean for two hours only have barely four or five matches. I know most of WWE's matches are shorter than five minutes but TNA does put on close to ten minute matches. I was nitpicking with that point but this show was long on content. I also think TNA benefits from having these shows taped in UK this month. What also struck me as odd was taping shows in the UK but having live events in the USA. This was an interesting show because you would think having MVP would help TNA. Well he did but to me it was just a way to prevent all the talk that TNA is over. I am not a TNA fanboy. I am not a WWE fanboy. I am a wrestling fan, period. So see you all for the C show of WWE - WWE Smackdown.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Abyss vs. Eric Young - Monster's Ball Match
Winner: Abyss
(I will admit that this was awesome to start with. I miss hardcore matches because the carnage that happens along the way. TNA is appealing to the people that hates the WWE PG show. As for this match, this was cool. Abyss had this match. I mean we got tables and chairs. No ladders this time. We got thumbtacks and mirrors. My god, Eric Young did this sick ass powerbomb and Abyss landed on thumbtacks. I almost died. We saw at the end that Abyss and Joseph Park is the same person. Who cares? We need more Abyss and less Joseph Parks. Good job TNA...)
Match#2: Curry Man vs. Bully Ray
Winner: Bully Ray
(The way I saw this, technically this wasn't a match. However, I added it because this was more so a statement to the feud between Bully Ray and Mr. Anderson. I felt sorry for Curry Man. I felt sorry that this could have been longer. This scared the shit out of me because piledrivers aren't done as much anymore. )
Match#3: Austin Aries vs. Zema Ion - X Division Title Match
Winner: Austin Aries
(This was another situation where this wasn't a match at first but became an impromptu match. By the way, I hate Zema Ion's DJ gimmick. It almost reminds me of Zack Ryder. This was a quick match but it was more so effective. This just proves that Austin Aries is the future of TNA, if there is a future. )
Match#4: Kurt Angle vs. Magnus
Winner: Kurt Angle by DQ
(I was excited to see this match. However, this was where TNA decided to fuck up a good match. So this was good. Both guys can give us a good match. The action was good. So why did ECIII had to ruin this match? Well it is simply because they had to insert him in the main event. Plus this might setup something with Angle and ECIII. This was the low point of the show. Hopefully Angle is not really injured. )
Main Event: Samoa Joe vs. Bobby Roode - #1 Contender Match
Winner: Samoa Joe
(I watched this match like if this was the best thing TNA had to offered. It was the best thing they had to offer. People don't realize that since AJ Styles left TNA, Samoa Joe is the next guy to be the face of TNA. Bobby Roode was fucked over because he could have had a title shot later on instead had to do this match. Basically, this was a setup for Samoa Joe to have another victim. This should have ended the show but we have to see a showdown. )
After The Main Event: Dixie Carter comes out with Spud. She introduces MVP and welcomes him to TNA. She says they have a lot to talk about. Dixie praises Magnus and says she will lead TNA to success. Dixie says she has dealt with good investors and bad investors, an apparent shot at Jeff Jarrett. MVP isn't buying Dixie's talk and says her reign of terror is over. MVP says her party is over and he plans on being very hands-on. MVP and Dixie had a staredown to end the show.
(I wished this was not after the main event. I found this whole thing boring and typical. I only say this because Dixie is boring and MVP was speaking like the typical face. So let's end this before I fall asleep. )
Final Thoughts: This was an interesting show. I just think TNA needs more matches and less fucking talking. I mean for two hours only have barely four or five matches. I know most of WWE's matches are shorter than five minutes but TNA does put on close to ten minute matches. I was nitpicking with that point but this show was long on content. I also think TNA benefits from having these shows taped in UK this month. What also struck me as odd was taping shows in the UK but having live events in the USA. This was an interesting show because you would think having MVP would help TNA. Well he did but to me it was just a way to prevent all the talk that TNA is over. I am not a TNA fanboy. I am not a WWE fanboy. I am a wrestling fan, period. So see you all for the C show of WWE - WWE Smackdown.
Gene The Grappler
2/3/14
WWE Raw Review 2/3/14
Note: I normally don't care much for IWC bullshit but in this case, I care. So there will not be any sign of CM Punk on tonight's WWE Raw show. I would believe that he is resting up for the PPV. However, as of now, there is no CM Punk match at Elimination Chamber PPV. So basically, WWE is going to ignore this and the fans will cheer for him. So basically this is going to be a good show without him or a shitty attempt to hide that he's gone. Here's WWE Raw...
Match#1: The Shield vs. Rey Mysterio, Kofi Kingston and Big E. Langston
Winners: The Shield
(Usually, matches like these are wastes of time. However, seeing that The Shield is in a match at the PPV, we got to see all three members do some damage. Also it is funny to accept the Shield could be turning face because of this match. This was a decent start but we all know that we could have gotten better competition for The Shield. )
Match#2: Christian vs. Jack Swagger
Winner: Christian
(This was just boring. I actually started making dinner because this was so clearly going to be a boring and dull match. I was right. Sorry guys but you don't have any charisma. Plus what made this so bad to watch was that we all know that in a couple weeks, these guys will be wrestling in the mid card or on Main Event. )
Match#3: New Age Outlaws vs. Cody Rhodes and Goldust - Steel Cage Match for the WWE Tag Team Titles
Winners: New Age Outlaws
(Best fucking match of the night. Why is that? Well it is sad that these four men have had better matches than most of the tag teams in WWE right now. I mean this is the perfect blend of old school and new school. I think this is one of WWE's better ideals since they aren't looking for smaller guys. So instead let's make tag teams relevant again. I will admit that seeing Cody go for the moosault was cool but I hope he did not break his arm doing it. This was a good match, and even though New Age Outlaws won, it could have been longer. )
Match#4: Titus O'Neal vs. Zack Ryder
Winner: Titus O'Neal
(I did not care that Titus is a heel. I did not care about seeing Zack Ryder on WWE Raw. This was a dumb match. I actually saw this match while vacumming my apartment. So I did not have to hear all the mess that JBL and Cole was talking about. This was so bad that I know this match will happen again on Main Event. Titus O'Neil is a winner but also a big dummy. )
Match#5: Sheamus vs. Curtis Axel
Winner: Sheamus
(I will just say that this was more boring that the above match. Moving on...)
Match#6: Dolph Ziggler, R-Truth and Xavier Woods vs. The Wyatt Family
Winners: The Wyatt Family
(This was just as bad the opening match. I actually felt sorry for Ziggler because he is a showoff not a jobber. However, the banter between these groups are good because of the fact that these men finally will be showcased in a PPV not a pre-show. This was just to make a point. Same thing with The Shield match earlier. )
Match#7: Naomi vs. Aksana
Winner: Naomi
(This was when I forgot this show was PG for kids. All that ass and tits in and out of the ring was distracting. I was happy to see AJ Lee come out to do commentary but the real action was in the ring with Naomi basically shaking her ass. This match just proves that Naomi and Cameron aren't wrestlers. It was sad watching Aksana actually wrestle in this match. Also seeing that Alicia Fox was trying to make a save was sad and pathetic. AJ Lee saved this match but we need to see more divas matches. )
Main Event: Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton - Non Title Match
Winner: Daniel Bryan
(I will admit that I was shocked to see Daniel Bryan win this match. That's only because RKO was actually watchable. This was a good main event but would have been better if this was for the title. What was funny is that watching this match, I was expecting a shitty ending but the ending wasn't as bad as I would think. Seeing that RKO has to face all of his opponents for Elimination Chamber, it was fitting to see him face Daniel Bryan first. The ending was clean but seeing Kane come out before the end was creepy. Even though he won, Daniel Bryan still got beat up by Kane and RKO. So that's the end of the show. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: Most of this show was filled with CM Punk chants and some good signs. WWE did try to distract people from not having to see CM Punk on WWE Raw. I am a fan of CM Punk and feel like he should be in the main event not in the mid card. Same with Daniel Bryan. We saw that Daniel Bryan was in the main event tonight but most nights he would be fighting in the mid card. I have said that WWE is stuck on the past. We got Batista back to be in the main event of Wrestlemaina XXX, New Age Outlaws as tag team champs, and his buddy Orton as champ. Aside from not seeing CM Punk, we also found out via the Internet that Cena is out for awhile. So WWE needs to change their plans for WM30. As for this show, it did not make me forget that there was no CM Punk tonight. This show did not make up for no CM Punk. The ending was good but predictable. Most of the show was boring or ok. The Tag Team Title Match was good but that couldn't replace CM Punk. So see you all for part two of TNA's Oversea Impact show.
Gene The Grappler
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