Note: We are on the road to Wrestlemania. However we are in the final week of the best PPV in wrestling history. On WWE TV we will see basically the hype that comes with WWE Wrestlemania. Also we will be seeing what hopefully be the best shows for WWE to showcase the PPV. We got the hype for the WWE Network but now we get the main reason to watch WWE Raw, WWE Smackdown, and even shows like WWE Main Event and WWE NXT...WWE Wrestlemania 30. So here we go with WWE Raw.
Match#1: ADR vs. Big E.
Winner: ADR
(I don't understand why Big E. is not defending the IC title at the PPV. I don't understand why ADR is being a jobber with a gimmick. This was a good match but it is sad that these men can do better. We all know that Big E is better as a singles wrestler. ADR is good in the ring but shitty speaking. Especially in a WWE ring. Good match but was wasted being first. )
Match#2: Summer Rae vs. Natalya
Winner: Summer Rae
(Here we go with matches and feuds being set up by that bullshit divas show on E!. So now we got a good wrestler facing a shitty one. Even though Summer Rae can wrestle in NXT but in the main roster she is basically a dumb blonde. Even though she won, she is close to being the next Kelly Kelly. Moving on...)
Match#3: The Usos and Los Matadores vs. Real Americans, Curtis Axel and Ryback
Winners: The Usos and Los Matadores
(This match is setting up the huge pre-show match at Wrestlemania. I will admit that at least the tag titles will be defended and this could lead to something better in the tag team division. Usually, I would bash matches like this but I think it is time to have some faith in WWE with this division. )
Match#4: Cody Rhodes and Goldust vs. Damien Sandow and Fandango
Winners: Cody Rhodes and Goldust
(This was a good match. I think it is hard for me to see Sandow go from title contention to mid level in such a short time. Also seeing Fandango still makes me hate the character. It is sad to see a good wrestler stuck in mid card gimmick. There are no complaints about Cody and Goldie. Even though I still would love to see these brothers have either a WM match or even a SummerSlam match. )
Match#5: R-Truth vs. Bray Wyatt
Winner: Bray Wyatt
(Bray is gearing up for his match with Cena. I think he could have faced someone more popular even though he faced Kofi many times. This was not a boring match but this was close to being SSDD for me. I will admit that Wyatt does have a good move set that is easy to see. Moving on...)
Match#6: AJ Lee vs. Naomi - Lumberjill Match
Winner: Naomi
(I like AJ Lee. I think WWE is running out of matches for her to have with the Divas title. I think the match at WM will prove that they had to throw together something for the division and also make more hype for the bullshit show on E! AJ Lee isn't on that show. This match basically also shows that there aren't a lot of women in the main roster but NXT have more.)
Match#7: Roman Reign vs. Kane - WWE App Match
Winner: Roman Reign by DQ
(This is another match that sets up a match for WM. This could have been a good match as it was but I think this will hype the Shield vs. NAO and Kane. One thing that bothers me is that this is another old vs. new match. I rarely like those matches. )
Main Event: Randy Orton vs. Batista - No DQ Match
Winner: No Contest
(Daniel Bryan attacks Triple H. Then it becomes a brawl. We basically wasted a good match but no one wanted to see this match. I am glad to see Daniel Bryan back before the PPV. I wish we could have gotten more before the brawl but then again, WWE is know for hyping PPVs with less. Time to end this review.)
Final Thoughts: As a whole, this show was more so a hype monster to Wrestlemania 30. Most of the matches did or didn't do their jobs with that aspect. I will admit that I am getting to the point of wondering why watch all the the shows between after Royal Rumble to Wrestlemania. Growing up, I loved the hype of seeing all the stars getting ready for this big PPV. However, as an adult, it is hard to be excited to watch Wrestlemania except for any match with the Undertaker. See you all for TNA Impact.
Gene The Grappler
3/31/14
3/28/14
WWE Smackdown Review 3/28/14
Note: We are on the road to Wrestlemania 30. This is WWE Smackdown. As we get ready for this week's show, it is sad to see that this is not the second best show on WWE TV. A lot of these matches will be repeated on WWE Raw next week. However, I am hoping this will be better than most shows in the past. So let's dive into WWE Smackdown...
Match#1: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre
Winners: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose
(This was a good way to start the show. I am a fan of The Shield. So seeing them actually do work in the WWE is a blessing. This was basically a jobber match for The Shield because this was very quick for a match with The Shield. So let's try again with the next match....)
Match#2: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. Ryback and Curtis Axel
Winners: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose
(This was the second match with The Shield. This was actually better. Axel and Ryback can do more in the ring and this was longer than the first match. The result was the same and it was nice to see this team of the Shield in the ring. We all know that Roman Reign is better as a singles wrestler but is better with Rollins. This could be my dark horse match of the year. )
Match#3: Sin Cara vs. Damien Sandow
Winner: Sin Cara
(I saw this match on WWE Raw. I will just repeat what I said about this match. I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. I have to move on just to forget this shit.)
Match#4: Fandango vs. Goldust
Winner: Fandango
(Goldust should have won this match. This was crap. I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. Moving on...)
Match#5: The Bella Twins vs. AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka
Winners: The Bellas
(I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. I have to move on just to forget this shit.)
Match#6: Jack Swagger vs. Jimmy Uso
Winner: Jack Swagger
(I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. I have to move on just to forget this shit.)
Match#7: Mark Henry vs. The Miz
Winner: Mark Henry
(I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. I have to move on just to forget this shit.)
Main Event: Bray Wyatt vs. Big Show
Winner: Bray Wyatt
(I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. I have to move on just to forget this shit.)
Final Thoughts: It is taking all the energy I have to not go HAM on this review. I hate being right about WWE programming. Most of this show was WWE Raw Reviews. Hell if they do that, then I don't need to review WWE Raw on Mondays. I can wait until Friday to share my opinions about WWE Raw. I think the only match I love seeing is the first two matches with The Shield. This show went downhill from there. I mean this was basically like watching a kid book this show on his PS4. So good night and see you next week for the final week of the Road to Wrestlemania 30....
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre
Winners: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose
(This was a good way to start the show. I am a fan of The Shield. So seeing them actually do work in the WWE is a blessing. This was basically a jobber match for The Shield because this was very quick for a match with The Shield. So let's try again with the next match....)
Match#2: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. Ryback and Curtis Axel
Winners: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose
(This was the second match with The Shield. This was actually better. Axel and Ryback can do more in the ring and this was longer than the first match. The result was the same and it was nice to see this team of the Shield in the ring. We all know that Roman Reign is better as a singles wrestler but is better with Rollins. This could be my dark horse match of the year. )
Match#3: Sin Cara vs. Damien Sandow
Winner: Sin Cara
(I saw this match on WWE Raw. I will just repeat what I said about this match. I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. I have to move on just to forget this shit.)
Match#4: Fandango vs. Goldust
Winner: Fandango
(Goldust should have won this match. This was crap. I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. Moving on...)
Match#5: The Bella Twins vs. AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka
Winners: The Bellas
(I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. I have to move on just to forget this shit.)
Match#6: Jack Swagger vs. Jimmy Uso
Winner: Jack Swagger
(I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. I have to move on just to forget this shit.)
Match#7: Mark Henry vs. The Miz
Winner: Mark Henry
(I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. I have to move on just to forget this shit.)
Main Event: Bray Wyatt vs. Big Show
Winner: Bray Wyatt
(I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. I have to move on just to forget this shit.)
Final Thoughts: It is taking all the energy I have to not go HAM on this review. I hate being right about WWE programming. Most of this show was WWE Raw Reviews. Hell if they do that, then I don't need to review WWE Raw on Mondays. I can wait until Friday to share my opinions about WWE Raw. I think the only match I love seeing is the first two matches with The Shield. This show went downhill from there. I mean this was basically like watching a kid book this show on his PS4. So good night and see you next week for the final week of the Road to Wrestlemania 30....
Gene The Grappler
WWE NXT 3/27/14
Note: It is late into the night. I don't know if I can review this show without passing out. I will do my best with this show. Starting in April, I will just have to do this review right before WWE Smackdown instead of after TNA Smackdown. So please forgive me if this is not my best review. Here we go with WWE NXT...
Match#1: Sheamus vs. Aiden English
Winner: Sheamus
(I know it is late. I almost though I was tripping to see Sheamus on WWE NXT. I will admit that Aiden is a good wrestler but Sheamus is better. Sorry but this was just a jobber match for Sheamus. Moving on...)
Match#2: Mojo Rawley vs. CJ Parker
Winner: Mojo Rawley
(SSDD is what this match means to me. Moving on...)
Match#3: Tyler Breeze vs. Xavier Woods
Winner: Tyler Breeze
(I actually though it was sad to see Xavier Woods lose because he was good in NXT but bad in the main roster. So this was going to be a match he should have one. So I felt sorry for Xavier Woods for losing. Moving on...)
Match#4: Corey Graves vs. Yoshi Tatsu
Winner: Corey Graves
(I fell asleep during this match. This was not a boring match because it was actually good. Both men did give it their best. However, I knew Corey Graves was going to win because Yoshi Tatsu is a jobber with a gimmick. Moving on...)
Match#5: Natalya vs. Charlotte
Winner: Natalya by DQ
(This was a match of the kids of WWE Legends. Jim Neidhart's daughter vs. Ric Flair's daughter. This was good but hopefully we will see this match again. This could have been better. This is definitely something I want to see again. )
Main Event: Adrian Neville vs. Bo Dallas - NXT Title Match
Winner: Adrian Neville
(This is the future of WWE. We are so fucked. Why did I say that? Well it is not because of Adrian Neville. He is going to be a good main roster wrestler. The issue was seeing another match with Bo Dallas. I might be sleepy as fuck, but he is getting worse not better. I think I need to end this review now...)
Final Thoughts: I am tired. I am loopy. I am really trying to like WWE NXT. The last match was shitty because of Bo Dallas. Aside from that this was a good show. Like I said, I will be doing these reviews before WWE Smackdown because next week is going to be good. So see you all for WWE Smackdown. Time to finally go to bed.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Sheamus vs. Aiden English
Winner: Sheamus
(I know it is late. I almost though I was tripping to see Sheamus on WWE NXT. I will admit that Aiden is a good wrestler but Sheamus is better. Sorry but this was just a jobber match for Sheamus. Moving on...)
Match#2: Mojo Rawley vs. CJ Parker
Winner: Mojo Rawley
(SSDD is what this match means to me. Moving on...)
Match#3: Tyler Breeze vs. Xavier Woods
Winner: Tyler Breeze
(I actually though it was sad to see Xavier Woods lose because he was good in NXT but bad in the main roster. So this was going to be a match he should have one. So I felt sorry for Xavier Woods for losing. Moving on...)
Match#4: Corey Graves vs. Yoshi Tatsu
Winner: Corey Graves
(I fell asleep during this match. This was not a boring match because it was actually good. Both men did give it their best. However, I knew Corey Graves was going to win because Yoshi Tatsu is a jobber with a gimmick. Moving on...)
Match#5: Natalya vs. Charlotte
Winner: Natalya by DQ
(This was a match of the kids of WWE Legends. Jim Neidhart's daughter vs. Ric Flair's daughter. This was good but hopefully we will see this match again. This could have been better. This is definitely something I want to see again. )
Main Event: Adrian Neville vs. Bo Dallas - NXT Title Match
Winner: Adrian Neville
(This is the future of WWE. We are so fucked. Why did I say that? Well it is not because of Adrian Neville. He is going to be a good main roster wrestler. The issue was seeing another match with Bo Dallas. I might be sleepy as fuck, but he is getting worse not better. I think I need to end this review now...)
Final Thoughts: I am tired. I am loopy. I am really trying to like WWE NXT. The last match was shitty because of Bo Dallas. Aside from that this was a good show. Like I said, I will be doing these reviews before WWE Smackdown because next week is going to be good. So see you all for WWE Smackdown. Time to finally go to bed.
Gene The Grappler
3/27/14
TNA Impact Review 3/27/14
Note: In the WWE world, it is all about WWE Wrestlemania this week and next week. However in TNA, we are adjusting to the absence of Dixie Carter and the new regime of MVP. In TNA, we are getting people back in the fold and setting up for the next few weeks of good shows. Thank god TNA does not have to deal with WWE in Florida. TNA is a good promotion with some promise. It is time for us to see some of that promise. Here we go for TNA Impact...
Match#1: The Wolves vs. Abyss and Magnus
Winners: The Wolves
(This was cool to watch. It was not because Magnus lost, but because The Wolves are going to be the team to beat and these men could wrestle as individuals and win all the titles in TNA. So watching this just proves that The Wolves are good. Thank god they did not end up in WWE. This was a good showing of old school vs. new school. This could be a best match candidate for TNA. )
Match#2: Angelina Love vs. Madison Rayne - Non Title Match
Winner: Angelina Love
(So Angelina Love and Velvet Sky is back as a couple of non wrestling bitches. That was not the reason why I couldn't watch this match. People love TNA because they have women that can wrestle. I agree with that but this was not the match to showcase it. This was like a FAP match. I didn't even watch this all the way through. I watched the end. So I moved on...)
Match#3: Samoa Joe vs. Eric Young
Winner: Samoa Joe
(This was a flashback to all their matches in the X Division. I mean Samoa Joe is the man in TNA but Eric Young just proved that he isn't a jobber in TNA. He was never a jobber in TNA. This man took on Samoa Joe and basically proved he is a main eventer. This was definitely a match of the year candidate. EY needs to be in more main event matches. No more comedy for him...)
Main Event: Gunner vs. James Storm - No DQ Match
Winner: Gunner
(If you ever wanted a lesson on how to have a feud and good matches, this was the blueprint of it. I might have been harsh about these men fighting and feuding but this match just showed that TNA is better with storylines. I know this is not over but this is a good way to make this feud last long. )
Final Thoughts: Well as a whole, this was a good show. I did not talk about the mess with EC3 finding Willow. That was boring. This show was good because these guys can do more than what WWE is scared to do. I am a grown man that does not need to see stars and kids stuff. I want to see action. TNA is action. The only thing I hate is the backstage crap and also questioning the KO division with their version of Total Divas being reborn with The Beautiful People. See you all for WWE NXT and WWE Smackdown.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: The Wolves vs. Abyss and Magnus
Winners: The Wolves
(This was cool to watch. It was not because Magnus lost, but because The Wolves are going to be the team to beat and these men could wrestle as individuals and win all the titles in TNA. So watching this just proves that The Wolves are good. Thank god they did not end up in WWE. This was a good showing of old school vs. new school. This could be a best match candidate for TNA. )
Match#2: Angelina Love vs. Madison Rayne - Non Title Match
Winner: Angelina Love
(So Angelina Love and Velvet Sky is back as a couple of non wrestling bitches. That was not the reason why I couldn't watch this match. People love TNA because they have women that can wrestle. I agree with that but this was not the match to showcase it. This was like a FAP match. I didn't even watch this all the way through. I watched the end. So I moved on...)
Match#3: Samoa Joe vs. Eric Young
Winner: Samoa Joe
(This was a flashback to all their matches in the X Division. I mean Samoa Joe is the man in TNA but Eric Young just proved that he isn't a jobber in TNA. He was never a jobber in TNA. This man took on Samoa Joe and basically proved he is a main eventer. This was definitely a match of the year candidate. EY needs to be in more main event matches. No more comedy for him...)
Main Event: Gunner vs. James Storm - No DQ Match
Winner: Gunner
(If you ever wanted a lesson on how to have a feud and good matches, this was the blueprint of it. I might have been harsh about these men fighting and feuding but this match just showed that TNA is better with storylines. I know this is not over but this is a good way to make this feud last long. )
Final Thoughts: Well as a whole, this was a good show. I did not talk about the mess with EC3 finding Willow. That was boring. This show was good because these guys can do more than what WWE is scared to do. I am a grown man that does not need to see stars and kids stuff. I want to see action. TNA is action. The only thing I hate is the backstage crap and also questioning the KO division with their version of Total Divas being reborn with The Beautiful People. See you all for WWE NXT and WWE Smackdown.
Gene The Grappler
3/24/14
WWE Raw Review 3/24/14
Note: Well it is a new week in wrestling. Last week for me was not my best week to review what was going on. Also it was not my best week to keep up. Reminds me of when I started this blog reviews. As much as I am a fan of pro wrestling, I keep reminding myself that WWE is not pro wrestling anymore and TNA is trying to be good. So basically, this is the countdown to WWE Wrestlemania 30 and also the beginning the next cycle for WWE. Here we go with WWE Raw.
Match#1: Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus - #1 Contender for the WWE IC Title
Winner: Christian - #1 Contender for the WWE IC Title
(As I was watching this match, this was basicallly a throwaway match. Why would I say this? It is because all these guys were either WWE or World Heavyweight Champs. The sad thing is that two of these guys are going to leave in the summer. I was actually hoping for Dolph to see a good match but Christian winning is sad because unlike Edge, his career is basically because of Edge speaking up. This was a good match but it was sad to watch.)
Match#2: Sin Cara vs. Damien Sandow
Winner: Sin Cara
(I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. I have to move on just to forget this shit.)
Match#3: Ryback and Curtis Axel vs. Los Matadores
Winners: Los Matadores
(The Shield surrounds the ring with Ryback and Axel inside. Roman Reigns pulls Axel to the floor while Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose beat Ryback down. Reigns tosses Axel into the barrier. Reigns enters the ring and nails a huge spear on Ryback. They lift him up and drop him with the triple powerbomb. This would have been a better match but what happened after the match was better. )
Match#4: Fandango vs. Cody Rhodes
Winner: Cody Rhodes
(As I was watching this match, I basically though if Cody lost this match, I would have quit watching WWE. Thank you Cody for showing that you have skills and also showing that you are going to be a main eventer soon. )
Match#5: Titus O'Neil vs. Big Show
Winner: Big Show
(This was sad to watch because we all know Big Show could have hurt O'Neil. Why? It is because Big Show has nothing left to prove. He is a triple crown winner. He basically is just there to KO jobbers. O'Neil is a large jobber with no gimmick. Moving on...)
Match#6: Luke Harper vs. John Cena
Winner: No Contest
(I was happy to see this end with a no contest and also see Bray Wyatt fuck with Cena. I actually think it was best for business to see Cena lose this fight. Everyone knows I hate Cena with a passion. I am fucking happy that Cena is not in the main event for Wrestlemania. Thank you WWE for that. )
Match#7: Naomi vs. AJ Lee
Winner: Naomi by Count Out
(I love AJ Lee. I love seeing a woman who can wrestle in WWE. However, her time as champ is about to be over. Why? It is because WWE is ready to have one of their skinny bitches be champ and let AJ Lee be a jobber to the Total Divas bitches. If you can't tell, I am referring to those girls that I am not mentioning. This was basically a setup for a clusterfuck with the Divas title at Wrestlemania. )
Main Event: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. Jack Swagger and Cesaro
Winners: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose
(In my opinion, this was a good main event. This just proves that WWE is trying to let go of the past and showcase their talent more. No one notice that Orton, Batista, or even Daniel Bryan ended the show. This is the time for both these teams to shine. This was a match I would vote for as match of the year. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: If you are new to reading this, just know why I did not mention the confrontation with Brock Lesnar and Undertaker. It is because I don't mention non matches unless it is in the show. This was a fight basically. Plus it is WWE trying to hype the PPV. As for this show, basically we got some good wrestling but we keep getting reminded of the past of WWE. Brock and Taker is an example. Another example was New Age Outlaws and Kane teaming up. The past is repeated weekly in WWE. The show was good but as a fan, I am getting tired of SSDD and being remined of stats and facts that aren't true. See you all for TNA Impact and WWE NXT.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus - #1 Contender for the WWE IC Title
Winner: Christian - #1 Contender for the WWE IC Title
(As I was watching this match, this was basicallly a throwaway match. Why would I say this? It is because all these guys were either WWE or World Heavyweight Champs. The sad thing is that two of these guys are going to leave in the summer. I was actually hoping for Dolph to see a good match but Christian winning is sad because unlike Edge, his career is basically because of Edge speaking up. This was a good match but it was sad to watch.)
Match#2: Sin Cara vs. Damien Sandow
Winner: Sin Cara
(I cannot believe I just saw a shitty match. I have to move on just to forget this shit.)
Match#3: Ryback and Curtis Axel vs. Los Matadores
Winners: Los Matadores
(The Shield surrounds the ring with Ryback and Axel inside. Roman Reigns pulls Axel to the floor while Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose beat Ryback down. Reigns tosses Axel into the barrier. Reigns enters the ring and nails a huge spear on Ryback. They lift him up and drop him with the triple powerbomb. This would have been a better match but what happened after the match was better. )
Match#4: Fandango vs. Cody Rhodes
Winner: Cody Rhodes
(As I was watching this match, I basically though if Cody lost this match, I would have quit watching WWE. Thank you Cody for showing that you have skills and also showing that you are going to be a main eventer soon. )
Match#5: Titus O'Neil vs. Big Show
Winner: Big Show
(This was sad to watch because we all know Big Show could have hurt O'Neil. Why? It is because Big Show has nothing left to prove. He is a triple crown winner. He basically is just there to KO jobbers. O'Neil is a large jobber with no gimmick. Moving on...)
Match#6: Luke Harper vs. John Cena
Winner: No Contest
(I was happy to see this end with a no contest and also see Bray Wyatt fuck with Cena. I actually think it was best for business to see Cena lose this fight. Everyone knows I hate Cena with a passion. I am fucking happy that Cena is not in the main event for Wrestlemania. Thank you WWE for that. )
Match#7: Naomi vs. AJ Lee
Winner: Naomi by Count Out
(I love AJ Lee. I love seeing a woman who can wrestle in WWE. However, her time as champ is about to be over. Why? It is because WWE is ready to have one of their skinny bitches be champ and let AJ Lee be a jobber to the Total Divas bitches. If you can't tell, I am referring to those girls that I am not mentioning. This was basically a setup for a clusterfuck with the Divas title at Wrestlemania. )
Main Event: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. Jack Swagger and Cesaro
Winners: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose
(In my opinion, this was a good main event. This just proves that WWE is trying to let go of the past and showcase their talent more. No one notice that Orton, Batista, or even Daniel Bryan ended the show. This is the time for both these teams to shine. This was a match I would vote for as match of the year. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: If you are new to reading this, just know why I did not mention the confrontation with Brock Lesnar and Undertaker. It is because I don't mention non matches unless it is in the show. This was a fight basically. Plus it is WWE trying to hype the PPV. As for this show, basically we got some good wrestling but we keep getting reminded of the past of WWE. Brock and Taker is an example. Another example was New Age Outlaws and Kane teaming up. The past is repeated weekly in WWE. The show was good but as a fan, I am getting tired of SSDD and being remined of stats and facts that aren't true. See you all for TNA Impact and WWE NXT.
Gene The Grappler
3/21/14
WWE Smackdown Review 3/21/14
Note: Well it is the end of the week. It is sad that I am getting to the point of watching this show is a joke most weeks. Most of the action is on Raw, NXT, and Main Event. So time to pray this show is good and hope this show is not going to be filled with matches we already saw on WWE Raw. Time to watch WWE Smackdown...
Match#1: Fernando vs. Fandango
Winner: Fernando
(I actually changed the channel because this was basically a joke to watch. No comment and moving on...)
Match#2: Dolph Ziggler vs. Damien Sandow
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
(These guys both are fighting to get out of mid card hell. So why can't these guys get out of mid card hell? It is because WWE merged the titles and the shitty WHC isn't the Smackdown title anymore. So guys like Ziggler and Sandow fight to be relevant. This was a good match because both these men can wrestle. Moving on...)
Match#3: Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. 3MB vs. Ryback and Curtis Axel vs. The Real Americans - #1 Contender's Match
Winners: No Contest
(This was a setup for Kane and New Age Outlaws to beat up The Shield. They had help from the other teams. This is how you get revenge on a team. This was just like the Corporate Ministry or something like the old factions of the attitude era. I was into this match until the beat down. Also it should be said that this is the sign that The Shield is going to be a face team soon. )
Match#4: Big Show, The Miz, Titus O'Neil, Kofi Kingston, Alberto Del Rio, Big E., Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Mark Henry, and Sheamus - Battle Royal
Winner: Big Show
(Technically, this was not a match. This was a segment on Miz TV about the Andre The Giant Battle Royal Match at Wrestlemania 30. This became an unofficial match. This was basically a clusterfuck with a good ending. So moving on...)
Match#5: Alberto Del Rio vs. Big E. - Non-Title Match
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
(Yawn...this was not boring but very predictable. I think it is because we all know that ADR is leaving soon. So we will see him in matches and feuds that will basically kill his character. This was one of those matches. Also it should be said that watching this match was just sad. )
Match#6: The Bella vs. Natalya and Summer Rae
Winners: The Bellas
(No comment on this match. Time to end this show.)
Main Event: John Cena vs. Luke Harper
Winner: John Cena
(Typical Cena match. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: First of all, leave Cena on WWE Raw. Never have him on Smackdown. Also time to figure out how to have better divas matches. Basically, this was leftovers from WWE Raw. I think this is a shitty way to end the week of wrestling. I think it is time for WWE to wake up and do something for Smackdown. Also it is time to figure out a way to have more title matches and titles aside from the ones there now. My opinion is only a dream of good things for WWE. So see you all for WWE Raw.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Fernando vs. Fandango
Winner: Fernando
(I actually changed the channel because this was basically a joke to watch. No comment and moving on...)
Match#2: Dolph Ziggler vs. Damien Sandow
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
(These guys both are fighting to get out of mid card hell. So why can't these guys get out of mid card hell? It is because WWE merged the titles and the shitty WHC isn't the Smackdown title anymore. So guys like Ziggler and Sandow fight to be relevant. This was a good match because both these men can wrestle. Moving on...)
Match#3: Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. 3MB vs. Ryback and Curtis Axel vs. The Real Americans - #1 Contender's Match
Winners: No Contest
(This was a setup for Kane and New Age Outlaws to beat up The Shield. They had help from the other teams. This is how you get revenge on a team. This was just like the Corporate Ministry or something like the old factions of the attitude era. I was into this match until the beat down. Also it should be said that this is the sign that The Shield is going to be a face team soon. )
Match#4: Big Show, The Miz, Titus O'Neil, Kofi Kingston, Alberto Del Rio, Big E., Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Mark Henry, and Sheamus - Battle Royal
Winner: Big Show
(Technically, this was not a match. This was a segment on Miz TV about the Andre The Giant Battle Royal Match at Wrestlemania 30. This became an unofficial match. This was basically a clusterfuck with a good ending. So moving on...)
Match#5: Alberto Del Rio vs. Big E. - Non-Title Match
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
(Yawn...this was not boring but very predictable. I think it is because we all know that ADR is leaving soon. So we will see him in matches and feuds that will basically kill his character. This was one of those matches. Also it should be said that watching this match was just sad. )
Match#6: The Bella vs. Natalya and Summer Rae
Winners: The Bellas
(No comment on this match. Time to end this show.)
Main Event: John Cena vs. Luke Harper
Winner: John Cena
(Typical Cena match. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: First of all, leave Cena on WWE Raw. Never have him on Smackdown. Also time to figure out how to have better divas matches. Basically, this was leftovers from WWE Raw. I think this is a shitty way to end the week of wrestling. I think it is time for WWE to wake up and do something for Smackdown. Also it is time to figure out a way to have more title matches and titles aside from the ones there now. My opinion is only a dream of good things for WWE. So see you all for WWE Raw.
Gene The Grappler
WWE NXT 3/20/14
Note: I am trying to get back into the swing of watching WWE NXT. I stopped watching because the people who are in WWE main roster were people I watched in NXT. The kicker is that I miss WWE Tough Enough because that was more realistic than watching these kids fight to get into the main roster. SO hopefully this week is a better week for me to catch up. Here we go with WWE NXT.
Match#1: Mojo Rawley vs. Bull Dempsey
Winner: Mojo Rawley
(I was totally lost with this match. I did not know who to root for and also was just lost in the action. So basically I just watch two kids fight for attention. Moving on...)
Match#2: Tyler Breeze vs. Sami Zayn
Winner: No Contest
(Corey Graves attacked Sami Zayn during his entrance and beat him down. I will admit seeing that was funny but this shows that these guys want to be in the main roster. I love grudge matches and hope to see these guys fight in a cage or something soon. Also it was funny to see this happen because it woke me up. )
Match#3: Adam Rose vs. Camacho
Winner: Adam Rose
(I think it is sad that Camacho is jobbing to kids. Also sad that Adam Rose use to have a better gimmick but WWE is known for changing people's gimmicks to make them watchable. Too bad this does not work all the time with WWE wrestlers. An example of this is Fandango. Moving on...)
Main Event: Bayley vs. Sasha Banks
Winner: Bayley
(I don't know if this was the main event of the show or not. If this was, I was shocked to see a women's match end the show. I will admit that the women on NXT have better matches than the actual women on the main roster except for AJ Lee. I like this so much that I don't have anything bad to say. I just hate that women in NXT can wrestle but the main roster is filled with models. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: I will admit that watching this show makes me think WWE puts more faith in this show than both Raw and Smackdown. Also it is sad that this show is only on WWE Network. This show could have easily beat TNA Impact on network TV. Put this show on Syfy and move Smackdown to USA or ION. Speaking of WWE Smackdown, see you all for the that show.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Mojo Rawley vs. Bull Dempsey
Winner: Mojo Rawley
(I was totally lost with this match. I did not know who to root for and also was just lost in the action. So basically I just watch two kids fight for attention. Moving on...)
Match#2: Tyler Breeze vs. Sami Zayn
Winner: No Contest
(Corey Graves attacked Sami Zayn during his entrance and beat him down. I will admit seeing that was funny but this shows that these guys want to be in the main roster. I love grudge matches and hope to see these guys fight in a cage or something soon. Also it was funny to see this happen because it woke me up. )
Match#3: Adam Rose vs. Camacho
Winner: Adam Rose
(I think it is sad that Camacho is jobbing to kids. Also sad that Adam Rose use to have a better gimmick but WWE is known for changing people's gimmicks to make them watchable. Too bad this does not work all the time with WWE wrestlers. An example of this is Fandango. Moving on...)
Main Event: Bayley vs. Sasha Banks
Winner: Bayley
(I don't know if this was the main event of the show or not. If this was, I was shocked to see a women's match end the show. I will admit that the women on NXT have better matches than the actual women on the main roster except for AJ Lee. I like this so much that I don't have anything bad to say. I just hate that women in NXT can wrestle but the main roster is filled with models. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: I will admit that watching this show makes me think WWE puts more faith in this show than both Raw and Smackdown. Also it is sad that this show is only on WWE Network. This show could have easily beat TNA Impact on network TV. Put this show on Syfy and move Smackdown to USA or ION. Speaking of WWE Smackdown, see you all for the that show.
Gene The Grappler
3/20/14
TNA Impact Review 3/20/14
Note: Before each TNA show, I try to hope for a show where we see more matches and less backstage stuff. I want to see some changes and some eliminations. TNA use to be a good way to stop WWE for a little while. Now, it is sad to watch TNA unless you want to be bored. Unlike WWE, TNA is getting better but some things will never change. We will see something different but what I want to see is something cool. Her we go with TNA Impact...
Match#1: Ethan Carter III vs. Bobby Lashley
Winner: No Contest
(Well it is hard to take this match seriously. I say that because to me, there was more botches than anything else. Bobby Lashley can wrestle but it was EC3 that was messing up the match. I want to thank Willow for ending this match before it was going to be a predictable ending for TNA. Moving on...)
Match#2: Gail Kim vs. Lei'd Tapa - Loser Leaves TNA
Winner: Gail Kim
(This was a good match. I was told before this match that this was really going to be the last match for Lei'd Tapa. So basically this was a good bye for Lei'd Tapa. I love Gail Kim and she did make this a great last match for Lei'd Tapa. I think it was fitting that Gail Kim is alone again because she don't need a body guard. )
Match#3: BroMans vs. The Wolves vs. Tigre Uno and Sanada - TNA Tag Team Title Match
Winners: BroMans
(I was pissed that the titles did not change. Only because seeing the titles on BroMans is a joke because they cannot wrestle. The Wolves, Sanada and Tigre Uno was putting on a clinic of why TNA needs to do something with the X Division again. They stole the show and the match. However, we saw that the heel won. Fuck that shit...)
Main Event: Samoa Joe vs. Magnus - TNA Heavyweight Title Match
Winner: Magnus
(Who is getting tired of Magnus as champion? I am starting to. I loved that he was not going to play the idiot with a title but the heel with heat. So this match could have been better but we all know that in wrestling logic, we play things out for weeks and months. So basically, this was a good match until the ref bump and also MVP and Abyss getting involved. So the paper champion is still the champ. One more thing...)
Between Matches Recap: Eric Young and Abyss fought before the first match. They fought from the back to the front. ODB helped EY but Abyss choked out EY. James Storm and Gunner continued their feud. James Storm chained Gunner to the ring rope and KOed Gunner's father. Angelina Love and Velvet Sky reformed The Beautiful People without Madison Rayne. Angelina Love beat up Madison Rayne in the back. Finally, Bully Ray got jumped by Bobby Roode in Dixie's office.
(This is why TNA is short on matches but long on storylines. Basically, all these segments and stuff could have been added to another show and could have saw a third hour of TNA. This is going to be a new thing because the matches are getting shorter but these segments are getting longer. Time to end the review. )
Final Thoughts: Well I will admit that this was better than this week's WWE Raw. However, not by much. This was more so the non wrestling segments being the better show than the actual wrestling. I think it is sad that the show is using a lot of backstage segments and less wrestling. I will also admit that it is hard to watch both this and WWE NXT. So time to review WWE NXT and see you all for WWE Smackdown.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Ethan Carter III vs. Bobby Lashley
Winner: No Contest
(Well it is hard to take this match seriously. I say that because to me, there was more botches than anything else. Bobby Lashley can wrestle but it was EC3 that was messing up the match. I want to thank Willow for ending this match before it was going to be a predictable ending for TNA. Moving on...)
Match#2: Gail Kim vs. Lei'd Tapa - Loser Leaves TNA
Winner: Gail Kim
(This was a good match. I was told before this match that this was really going to be the last match for Lei'd Tapa. So basically this was a good bye for Lei'd Tapa. I love Gail Kim and she did make this a great last match for Lei'd Tapa. I think it was fitting that Gail Kim is alone again because she don't need a body guard. )
Match#3: BroMans vs. The Wolves vs. Tigre Uno and Sanada - TNA Tag Team Title Match
Winners: BroMans
(I was pissed that the titles did not change. Only because seeing the titles on BroMans is a joke because they cannot wrestle. The Wolves, Sanada and Tigre Uno was putting on a clinic of why TNA needs to do something with the X Division again. They stole the show and the match. However, we saw that the heel won. Fuck that shit...)
Main Event: Samoa Joe vs. Magnus - TNA Heavyweight Title Match
Winner: Magnus
(Who is getting tired of Magnus as champion? I am starting to. I loved that he was not going to play the idiot with a title but the heel with heat. So this match could have been better but we all know that in wrestling logic, we play things out for weeks and months. So basically, this was a good match until the ref bump and also MVP and Abyss getting involved. So the paper champion is still the champ. One more thing...)
Between Matches Recap: Eric Young and Abyss fought before the first match. They fought from the back to the front. ODB helped EY but Abyss choked out EY. James Storm and Gunner continued their feud. James Storm chained Gunner to the ring rope and KOed Gunner's father. Angelina Love and Velvet Sky reformed The Beautiful People without Madison Rayne. Angelina Love beat up Madison Rayne in the back. Finally, Bully Ray got jumped by Bobby Roode in Dixie's office.
(This is why TNA is short on matches but long on storylines. Basically, all these segments and stuff could have been added to another show and could have saw a third hour of TNA. This is going to be a new thing because the matches are getting shorter but these segments are getting longer. Time to end the review. )
Final Thoughts: Well I will admit that this was better than this week's WWE Raw. However, not by much. This was more so the non wrestling segments being the better show than the actual wrestling. I think it is sad that the show is using a lot of backstage segments and less wrestling. I will also admit that it is hard to watch both this and WWE NXT. So time to review WWE NXT and see you all for WWE Smackdown.
Gene The Grappler
3/17/14
WWE Raw Review 3/17/14
Note: This is suppose to be the best drinking holiday of the year. This is St. Patrick's Day. You suppose to wear green and think lucky thoughts. So why do I feel like this show is not going to be lucky. I want to believe in the WWE programming I love but this is not the one I love but the one I barely watch. I know this is a review but tonight feels like this is going to be another SSDD show. Here we go with WWE Raw...
Match#1: The Usos vs. Real Americans
Winners: Real Americans
(I actually liked that this was the first match. Only because I think it is fitting that a title no one really cares about is showcased. I know people do care about the tag team titles but it seems like the only title that has worth is the main title. This was a predictable match. I would loved to have seen the champs win but this is setting up something. I do love the Usos as champs but think we will see them be champs until Wrestlemania. As for Real Americans, it is time to let Cesaro be a singles wrestler and go for the main event and title. As for Swagger, maybe he should leave WWE and go to TNA. At least there he could gain more mic time. )
Match#2: Sheamus vs. Titus O'Neil
Winner: Sheamus
(This was the joke match for the holiday. We know that Sheamus is a real irishman. So this was basically a show for the kids. I felt sorry for Titus because he is basically jobbing on WWE Raw while Darren Young is barely on TV. We all know how this match was going to end. So moving on...)
Match#3: Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Daniel Bryan
(I'm not part of the IWC. So basically, I think it is good for RKO and Batista to show that they can allow someone to get over on them. Daniel Bryan is going to be champion and will be a better face for the WWE than RKO or Batista. Plus this is why I support DBry. I am not a part of the Yes movement. I like seeing guys who can wrestle and is not part of the past show why they are good. )
Match#4: Fandango vs. Goldust
Winner: Goldust
(I loved this match because this was to show people that Goldust can wrestle and can be more than a partner for his brother. Also it should be said that I was happy to see anyone beat Fandango. So basically this was a win for me watching it. So thank you Goldust. )
Match#5: AJ Lee and Tamina vs. Cameron and Naomi
Winners: Cameron and Naomi
(Ok, this is the first divas match I have to go into some details on. First, Naomi had a eye patch on because Aksana fucked up her eye botching a move. So you just got proof that someone needs to train these women who cannot wrestle ASAP. So Naomi is wrestling with one eye. Second of all, this is another total divas vs. non total divas match. I was happy it was not the Bellas. However, the similarities with AJ Lee and Tamina fighting each other is like Gail Kim fighting Lei'd Tapa. So moving on...)
Match#6: Big Show, Big E., Dolph Ziggler and Mark Henry vs. Ryback, Curtis Axel, Damien Sandow and Alberto Del Rio
Winners: Big Show, Big E., Dolph Ziggler and Mark Henry
(This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. Moving on...)
Match#7: Kofi Kingston vs. Bray Wyatt
Winner: Bray Wyatt
(Yawn, SSDD. I feel sorry for Kofi being a jobber with a gimmick and sorry for people that assumed Kofi would win. This was boring because it was so fucking predictable. So time to end the show with a confrontation. )
Main Event: Daniel Bryan and Triple H Confrontation
(If you are younger than 20 years old then you will not get what's about to be said. This was basically how Triple H buries people in the WWE. We have seen this with The Rock, Steve Austin, HBK, and countless others. This was very much a flashback to the attitude era. This is why people who want the attitude era back is going to be disappointed because WWE will recycle some storylines from that era of WWE. So basically, this was a beat down of DBry and the Yes movement. )
Final Thoughts: If you are a gamer, then you could come up with creative matches for WWE Raw. A kid who have a vivid imagination could book a better WWE Raw. I am not saying this was a bad show but this was somewhat predictable. The main event is basically something we use to see from the attitude era. Most of the matches were jokes and the backstage segments are getting to be used as bathroom breaks. I keep hoping that the closer we get to Wrestlemania 30 we will see something good. Also it should be said that I am getting tired of the WWE Network or the WWE App. See you all for TNA Impact and also WWE NXT.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: The Usos vs. Real Americans
Winners: Real Americans
(I actually liked that this was the first match. Only because I think it is fitting that a title no one really cares about is showcased. I know people do care about the tag team titles but it seems like the only title that has worth is the main title. This was a predictable match. I would loved to have seen the champs win but this is setting up something. I do love the Usos as champs but think we will see them be champs until Wrestlemania. As for Real Americans, it is time to let Cesaro be a singles wrestler and go for the main event and title. As for Swagger, maybe he should leave WWE and go to TNA. At least there he could gain more mic time. )
Match#2: Sheamus vs. Titus O'Neil
Winner: Sheamus
(This was the joke match for the holiday. We know that Sheamus is a real irishman. So this was basically a show for the kids. I felt sorry for Titus because he is basically jobbing on WWE Raw while Darren Young is barely on TV. We all know how this match was going to end. So moving on...)
Match#3: Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Daniel Bryan
(I'm not part of the IWC. So basically, I think it is good for RKO and Batista to show that they can allow someone to get over on them. Daniel Bryan is going to be champion and will be a better face for the WWE than RKO or Batista. Plus this is why I support DBry. I am not a part of the Yes movement. I like seeing guys who can wrestle and is not part of the past show why they are good. )
Match#4: Fandango vs. Goldust
Winner: Goldust
(I loved this match because this was to show people that Goldust can wrestle and can be more than a partner for his brother. Also it should be said that I was happy to see anyone beat Fandango. So basically this was a win for me watching it. So thank you Goldust. )
Match#5: AJ Lee and Tamina vs. Cameron and Naomi
Winners: Cameron and Naomi
(Ok, this is the first divas match I have to go into some details on. First, Naomi had a eye patch on because Aksana fucked up her eye botching a move. So you just got proof that someone needs to train these women who cannot wrestle ASAP. So Naomi is wrestling with one eye. Second of all, this is another total divas vs. non total divas match. I was happy it was not the Bellas. However, the similarities with AJ Lee and Tamina fighting each other is like Gail Kim fighting Lei'd Tapa. So moving on...)
Match#6: Big Show, Big E., Dolph Ziggler and Mark Henry vs. Ryback, Curtis Axel, Damien Sandow and Alberto Del Rio
Winners: Big Show, Big E., Dolph Ziggler and Mark Henry
(This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. This was a clusterfuck. Moving on...)
Match#7: Kofi Kingston vs. Bray Wyatt
Winner: Bray Wyatt
(Yawn, SSDD. I feel sorry for Kofi being a jobber with a gimmick and sorry for people that assumed Kofi would win. This was boring because it was so fucking predictable. So time to end the show with a confrontation. )
Main Event: Daniel Bryan and Triple H Confrontation
(If you are younger than 20 years old then you will not get what's about to be said. This was basically how Triple H buries people in the WWE. We have seen this with The Rock, Steve Austin, HBK, and countless others. This was very much a flashback to the attitude era. This is why people who want the attitude era back is going to be disappointed because WWE will recycle some storylines from that era of WWE. So basically, this was a beat down of DBry and the Yes movement. )
Final Thoughts: If you are a gamer, then you could come up with creative matches for WWE Raw. A kid who have a vivid imagination could book a better WWE Raw. I am not saying this was a bad show but this was somewhat predictable. The main event is basically something we use to see from the attitude era. Most of the matches were jokes and the backstage segments are getting to be used as bathroom breaks. I keep hoping that the closer we get to Wrestlemania 30 we will see something good. Also it should be said that I am getting tired of the WWE Network or the WWE App. See you all for TNA Impact and also WWE NXT.
Gene The Grappler
3/14/14
WWE Smackdown Review 3/14/14
Note: Well after sleeping for hours and doing some other things, it is time to watch WWE Smackdown. After seeing WWE NXT, I think WWE Smackdown needs to be revamped. Why? Because people watch NXT like it is the B show. This is the C show of the WWE. So it is still the road to Wrestlemania and hopefully we get some filler matches for the PPV. Also I should say before this start that I am determined to see WWE Smackdown off Syfy by the end of the year. You know how weird it is to watch some crazy movie then Smackdown. That's like watching the Kardashian show then watching the Divas show. Here's WWE Smackdown...
Match#1: Sandow vs. Seth Rollins
Winner: Seth Rollins
(So you want to punish a wrestler for not going into a ring full of people last Monday? Here you go, Damien Sandow. This was Triple H's way to show people that he is the boss and no one in WWE is safe. People assume this was the change in character for Damien Sandow. It was not. Seth Rollins can wrestle but WWE killed his indy nature. Moving on...)
Match#2: Big E. vs. Fandango
Winner: Big E.
(This was so quick and painless. Thank you Big E. for making this painless. Moving on...)
Match#3: Real Americans vs. Cody Rhodes and Goldust
Winners: Cody Rhodes and Goldust
(This was actually a good match but it has been seen over and over. If the Real Americans are breaking up, then Cesaro needs to be himself and have a killer match with Roman Reign or Seth Rollins. Until then, please speed up this tension and eventual break up. Moving on...)
Match#4: Kofi Kingston vs. Bray Wyatt
Winner: Bray Wyatt
(Bray kills Kofi. This was a physical match. Sad to see Kofi job to Bray Wyatt. This was a decent match to be in the middle of the show. )
Match#5: Nikki Bella vs. Tamina Snuka
Winner: Nikki Bella
(This match would have been better if Tamina won. AJ Lee and Tamina are showing tension and could break up like Gail Kim and Lei'd Tapa. I like seeing AJ Lee and Tamina together. All good things do have to come to an end. Moving on....)
Match#6: Dolph Ziggler vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
(This was the best match of the night. Even though they faced for the WHC title and being #1 for that title. This was actually better to see but we all know that ADR is going to leave soon and that would be a good thing because he is going to be better elsewhere. Like I sad, WWE kills guys with talent and makes them wrestle with kid gloves on. Dolph might be out of the doghouse with Triple H. )
Main Event: Kane vs. Big Show
Winner: Big Show
(These men have had classic matches with each other and as partners. These men are the big men of the company. Now, I will admit that this was a classic match. So much so that it was weird seeing Kane as he is not as he was. This was a good main event but I am learning that it is funny that this was the main event. So what? We cannot be graced with the presence of RKO, Batista, or anyone that is truly in the main event. This was basically a match that was setup by events of last week. Also, it should be said that having the Shield at ringside is not a good thing if they are forced to be there. Also Kane messed up trying to chokeslam Seth Rollins. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: I am going to admit that watching Smackdown is like getting beat up by a mob of people most weeks. It is hard to see how a two hour show can basically be ok but three hours is overkill. Still stunned as to way WWE Raw is three hours and waste the first hour with shitty matches most weeks. Tonight just made my point about why NXT should be on network TV and WWE Smackdown should be the internet show. Most of these matches were not good as a whole. I think it is sad to see SSDD in WWE. As a kid, it was different because SSDD to a kid is just like auto repeat on a MP3 player. See you all for WWE Raw.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Sandow vs. Seth Rollins
Winner: Seth Rollins
(So you want to punish a wrestler for not going into a ring full of people last Monday? Here you go, Damien Sandow. This was Triple H's way to show people that he is the boss and no one in WWE is safe. People assume this was the change in character for Damien Sandow. It was not. Seth Rollins can wrestle but WWE killed his indy nature. Moving on...)
Match#2: Big E. vs. Fandango
Winner: Big E.
(This was so quick and painless. Thank you Big E. for making this painless. Moving on...)
Match#3: Real Americans vs. Cody Rhodes and Goldust
Winners: Cody Rhodes and Goldust
(This was actually a good match but it has been seen over and over. If the Real Americans are breaking up, then Cesaro needs to be himself and have a killer match with Roman Reign or Seth Rollins. Until then, please speed up this tension and eventual break up. Moving on...)
Match#4: Kofi Kingston vs. Bray Wyatt
Winner: Bray Wyatt
(Bray kills Kofi. This was a physical match. Sad to see Kofi job to Bray Wyatt. This was a decent match to be in the middle of the show. )
Match#5: Nikki Bella vs. Tamina Snuka
Winner: Nikki Bella
(This match would have been better if Tamina won. AJ Lee and Tamina are showing tension and could break up like Gail Kim and Lei'd Tapa. I like seeing AJ Lee and Tamina together. All good things do have to come to an end. Moving on....)
Match#6: Dolph Ziggler vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
(This was the best match of the night. Even though they faced for the WHC title and being #1 for that title. This was actually better to see but we all know that ADR is going to leave soon and that would be a good thing because he is going to be better elsewhere. Like I sad, WWE kills guys with talent and makes them wrestle with kid gloves on. Dolph might be out of the doghouse with Triple H. )
Main Event: Kane vs. Big Show
Winner: Big Show
(These men have had classic matches with each other and as partners. These men are the big men of the company. Now, I will admit that this was a classic match. So much so that it was weird seeing Kane as he is not as he was. This was a good main event but I am learning that it is funny that this was the main event. So what? We cannot be graced with the presence of RKO, Batista, or anyone that is truly in the main event. This was basically a match that was setup by events of last week. Also, it should be said that having the Shield at ringside is not a good thing if they are forced to be there. Also Kane messed up trying to chokeslam Seth Rollins. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: I am going to admit that watching Smackdown is like getting beat up by a mob of people most weeks. It is hard to see how a two hour show can basically be ok but three hours is overkill. Still stunned as to way WWE Raw is three hours and waste the first hour with shitty matches most weeks. Tonight just made my point about why NXT should be on network TV and WWE Smackdown should be the internet show. Most of these matches were not good as a whole. I think it is sad to see SSDD in WWE. As a kid, it was different because SSDD to a kid is just like auto repeat on a MP3 player. See you all for WWE Raw.
Gene The Grappler
WWE NXT 3/13/14
Note: I will admit that watching WWE NXT after watching TNA Impact is getting hard for me to deal with but it does have some good with how people see this show as a better show than WWE Smackdown or WWE Raw most weeks. Plus I wanted to know most of the stars that either should be in main roster or is going to be stuck in NXT until their contract ends. Also bare in mind that I might be wrong in the order and also if a match was shown or not shown. So time to stay awake and watch WWE NXT...
Match#1: Paige vs. Sasha Banks
Winner: Paige
(This just proves that WWE actually wants their Divas division to suck. These women put on a great match. Both are not women who cannot wrestle or look good in a dress. Basically this is why people think Paige is good to face AJ Lee in the main roster. Usually, I might think it is nice to see sexy women wrestle but this was a good match. I am going to move on because the events after the match was dumb to me.)
Match#2: The Ascension vs. Two Jobbers
Winner: The Ascension
(This was a clinic on how a tag team can beat jobbers. I was nodding off at times not because the match was boring but watching this at like 2 AM is rough. Also it is funny that this match was so quick that I had time to take a nap. moving on...)
Match#3: Mason Ryan vs. Wesley Blake
Winner: Mason Ryan
(Why is Mason Ryan in NXT? He was a part of the main roster. He could be a good threat to Big E. This man is very talented. This is just a waste of time and a waste of talent.)
Match#4: Alexander Rusev vs. Xavier Woods
Winner: Alexander Rusev
(Why is he wrestling in NXT but not in the main roster? He was good at Royal Rumble but what the fuck. So he can kill jobbers but cannot take out guys like Kofi Kingston and Sheamus. This just pissed me off on why WWE has no faith in people.)
Main Event: Bo Dallas vs. Colin Cassady
Winner: Bo Dallas
(I see why people shit on Bo Dallas. Wow, this was a bad match. You mean to tell me that he is the brother of Bray Wyatt and has no talent. At least Bray Wyatt is more of a talker and can back up his talk with his in ring moves. This kid sucks. This is another talent that Vince loves but the fans hate. I was so glad to pass out at the end of this match. )
Final Thoughts: Well I will admit that as hard as it was to stay awake for this episode that it was harder to see why WWE has no faith in their talent. I remember that I stopped watching NXT because it was like watching where guys go to job or where the talented get brainwashed into the shitty WWE PG style of wrestling. I remember watching NXT where people were learning to be in the main roster. Now it is a slow process to weed out the talented from the bullshit artists. Next week might be better but off to bed, finally...
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Paige vs. Sasha Banks
Winner: Paige
(This just proves that WWE actually wants their Divas division to suck. These women put on a great match. Both are not women who cannot wrestle or look good in a dress. Basically this is why people think Paige is good to face AJ Lee in the main roster. Usually, I might think it is nice to see sexy women wrestle but this was a good match. I am going to move on because the events after the match was dumb to me.)
Match#2: The Ascension vs. Two Jobbers
Winner: The Ascension
(This was a clinic on how a tag team can beat jobbers. I was nodding off at times not because the match was boring but watching this at like 2 AM is rough. Also it is funny that this match was so quick that I had time to take a nap. moving on...)
Match#3: Mason Ryan vs. Wesley Blake
Winner: Mason Ryan
(Why is Mason Ryan in NXT? He was a part of the main roster. He could be a good threat to Big E. This man is very talented. This is just a waste of time and a waste of talent.)
Match#4: Alexander Rusev vs. Xavier Woods
Winner: Alexander Rusev
(Why is he wrestling in NXT but not in the main roster? He was good at Royal Rumble but what the fuck. So he can kill jobbers but cannot take out guys like Kofi Kingston and Sheamus. This just pissed me off on why WWE has no faith in people.)
Main Event: Bo Dallas vs. Colin Cassady
Winner: Bo Dallas
(I see why people shit on Bo Dallas. Wow, this was a bad match. You mean to tell me that he is the brother of Bray Wyatt and has no talent. At least Bray Wyatt is more of a talker and can back up his talk with his in ring moves. This kid sucks. This is another talent that Vince loves but the fans hate. I was so glad to pass out at the end of this match. )
Final Thoughts: Well I will admit that as hard as it was to stay awake for this episode that it was harder to see why WWE has no faith in their talent. I remember that I stopped watching NXT because it was like watching where guys go to job or where the talented get brainwashed into the shitty WWE PG style of wrestling. I remember watching NXT where people were learning to be in the main roster. Now it is a slow process to weed out the talented from the bullshit artists. Next week might be better but off to bed, finally...
Gene The Grappler
3/13/14
TNA Impact Review 3/13/14
Note: Well this is the all new TNA without Dixie Carter. I was actually happy to see the end of TNA Lockdown with MVP winning control but what shocked me is the change of attitude of Bully Ray. Add with that the addition of Sanada who is the new X Division Champion and Tigre Uno, this gives TNA an international flare to it. What kills me is that I think TNA is trying to be competitive with WWE but it is going to be an uphill climb for them. So let's watch TNA Impact and hope for something cool...
Match#1: Samoa Joe vs. Abyss
Winner: Abyss by DQ
(I will be honest, most people who saw this was confused as hell for this match. This was suppose to be a revenge match for Samoa Joe. Plus seeing Abyss in a new mask and a new attitude is reminiscence of how Kane is changing. So this was going to be a good match but was a big letdown. By the way, EY cause the DQ ending but what is funny is that EY and Abyss in a feud is pushing it for a storyline.)
Match#2: Brittany vs. Gail Kim
Winner: Brittany
(Well I will admit that Brittany can wrestle. Thank you TNA for having women that can wrestle in their KO division. Brittany is also thicker than most women in TNA. She is a normal looking woman not some Barbie looking thing like Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne and Angelina Love who is back in TNA. I miss seeing Gail Kim as KO champion but I will miss seeing Lei'd Tapa with her. No more Lei'd Tapa as Gail Kim's bodyguard. I did ignore the match because it was quick and shocking that the new girl won so fast. Moving on...)
Match#3: BroMans vs. Sanada and Tigre Uno
Winners: Sanada & Tigre
(This was a tale of two different styles of wrestling. BroMans cannot wrestle and the other team could sell the shit out of anything. This was so bad that it was good enough to be entertaining. I will admit that I was happy to see BroMans lose this match because it was killing me to watch this fast match with slow people. Moving on...)
Match#4: Samuel Shaw vs. Mr. Anderson - Street Fight
Winner: Mr. Anderson
(So Samuel Shaw is a creepy bastard. I am not joining the bandwagon but his character just made the point so clear. So he went from having Christy Hemme to having a dummy that looks like her now. Basically, this was a return match from the PPV. Moving on...)
Main Event: Rockstar Spud vs. Willow
Winner: Rockstar Spud by DQ
(This match was pointless. This was not the official main event but this was the last match of the night. This was bullshit. Thank you TNA for wasting my time.)
Bully Ray Revenge Storyline: Bully Ray gets jumped by the guys from Team Dixie from the PPV last Sunday. Bully Ray methodically tracks down each guy. He starts with BroMans and Zema Ion in the locker room. He then beats up EC3 after he left the ring. He gets Rockstar Spud after Willow leaves him in the ring after the DQ ending of their match. He finally gets the leader - Bobby Roode. This was the official ending of the show.
(If you watched Kill Bill then you understand this was basically like that. So is this a face turn for Bully Ray or something else? Basically, he explains that he helped Bobby Roode by helping him lose because he was going to be drunk with power if he won the match at the PPV last Sunday. So basically we will find out more next week. )
Final Thoughts: People bitch about how WWE can have a shitty PPV but have a good WWE Raw but this was not a good show as a whole for TNA. All the hype that is for week's show was wasted because next week's show in going to be better. We will see the TNA title up for grabs. We will see Bobby Lashley face EC3. Basically next week is better than this week. Also will someone explain to me why TNA fans are so oblivious to how bad or good the shows are. I try to be objective when I write reviews for both WWE and TNA but WWE will always piss me off. TNA is suppose to be better but it is not. Maybe I am not giving it time to see what this show is like without Dixie Carter. See you all for WWE NXT and WWE Smackdown...
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Samoa Joe vs. Abyss
Winner: Abyss by DQ
(I will be honest, most people who saw this was confused as hell for this match. This was suppose to be a revenge match for Samoa Joe. Plus seeing Abyss in a new mask and a new attitude is reminiscence of how Kane is changing. So this was going to be a good match but was a big letdown. By the way, EY cause the DQ ending but what is funny is that EY and Abyss in a feud is pushing it for a storyline.)
Match#2: Brittany vs. Gail Kim
Winner: Brittany
(Well I will admit that Brittany can wrestle. Thank you TNA for having women that can wrestle in their KO division. Brittany is also thicker than most women in TNA. She is a normal looking woman not some Barbie looking thing like Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne and Angelina Love who is back in TNA. I miss seeing Gail Kim as KO champion but I will miss seeing Lei'd Tapa with her. No more Lei'd Tapa as Gail Kim's bodyguard. I did ignore the match because it was quick and shocking that the new girl won so fast. Moving on...)
Match#3: BroMans vs. Sanada and Tigre Uno
Winners: Sanada & Tigre
(This was a tale of two different styles of wrestling. BroMans cannot wrestle and the other team could sell the shit out of anything. This was so bad that it was good enough to be entertaining. I will admit that I was happy to see BroMans lose this match because it was killing me to watch this fast match with slow people. Moving on...)
Match#4: Samuel Shaw vs. Mr. Anderson - Street Fight
Winner: Mr. Anderson
(So Samuel Shaw is a creepy bastard. I am not joining the bandwagon but his character just made the point so clear. So he went from having Christy Hemme to having a dummy that looks like her now. Basically, this was a return match from the PPV. Moving on...)
Main Event: Rockstar Spud vs. Willow
Winner: Rockstar Spud by DQ
(This match was pointless. This was not the official main event but this was the last match of the night. This was bullshit. Thank you TNA for wasting my time.)
Bully Ray Revenge Storyline: Bully Ray gets jumped by the guys from Team Dixie from the PPV last Sunday. Bully Ray methodically tracks down each guy. He starts with BroMans and Zema Ion in the locker room. He then beats up EC3 after he left the ring. He gets Rockstar Spud after Willow leaves him in the ring after the DQ ending of their match. He finally gets the leader - Bobby Roode. This was the official ending of the show.
(If you watched Kill Bill then you understand this was basically like that. So is this a face turn for Bully Ray or something else? Basically, he explains that he helped Bobby Roode by helping him lose because he was going to be drunk with power if he won the match at the PPV last Sunday. So basically we will find out more next week. )
Final Thoughts: People bitch about how WWE can have a shitty PPV but have a good WWE Raw but this was not a good show as a whole for TNA. All the hype that is for week's show was wasted because next week's show in going to be better. We will see the TNA title up for grabs. We will see Bobby Lashley face EC3. Basically next week is better than this week. Also will someone explain to me why TNA fans are so oblivious to how bad or good the shows are. I try to be objective when I write reviews for both WWE and TNA but WWE will always piss me off. TNA is suppose to be better but it is not. Maybe I am not giving it time to see what this show is like without Dixie Carter. See you all for WWE NXT and WWE Smackdown...
Gene The Grappler
3/10/14
WWE Raw Review 3/10/14
Note: Well we are three weeks from Wrestlemania 30. That's good because it means we can really get some good hype for some of the matches we like to see in the PPV. Also it does suck that because of the internet, we have people spoiling the possible main event changes or other things for Wrestlemania. So as we watch, let's hope Hulk Hogan doesn't mess up things for the PPV and we get to see something different and cool. Here we go with WWE Raw...
Match#1: John Cena vs. Erick Rowan
Winner: John Cena
(This was a typical Cena match. With Hogan in his corner, it was like watching the past and the present of the WWE. I was actually happy to see Cena have a match before the main event. Even happier to see this match as the opening match because get Cena off the show quick and painless. I was not into this match and was bored. Moving on...)
Match#2: The Usos vs. Ryback and Curtis Axel
Winners: The Usos
(I actually was more into this match than the prior match. The thing is that we have seen this match over and over. The thing that is different is the tag titles are on The Usos. So this was actually a match where we could have had a real possibility that Ryback and Axel could have a later title shot. However, the Usos won. Also I actually cannot wait to see New Age Outlaws get their rematch. )
Match#3: Big E. vs. Jack Swagger
Winner: Big E.
(I feel sorry for Big E because he is stuck in the middle of another team breaking up. Also it should be said that if the IC title is not going to be defended at Wrestlemania then just retire the title. No need to have titles that aren't being defended at PPVs if they cannot write people into a storyline for the title. As for Real Americans, either break up or fix it. )
Match#4: Cody Rhodes and Goldust vs. Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins
Winners: Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins
(I was happy to see this match but not happy to see this match for nothing. This would have been better if for the titles or the #1 title shot. I think if the Shield is going to end, then it is time to really put the U.S. title up soon. Seeing that that title is more of a joke than the IC title. )
Match#5: AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka vs. Bella Twins
Winners: Bellas Twins
(As much as I love AJ Lee, this match madde me so fucking mad that I refuse to watch another match with the Bellas. So from this point forward, no more reviews of any Bella twin or even Eva Marie. So moving on...)
Match#6: Sheamus vs. Christian - WWE App/Memphis Street Fight
Winner: Sheamus
(We have seen this match too many times but at least this was a rare treat to have a street fight with weapons. Sheamus kicking through the bass drum to Christian was actually a good thing. Also seeing kendo sticks and steel chairs were a nice touch. I know WWE won't do blood but something better would have been fire. Thank you WWE. )
Main Event: Batista and Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan and Big Show
Winners: Daniel Bryan and Big Show
(After seeing the people take over the ring to help Daniel Bryan get his match with Triple H and a possible title match, this was basically a pointless match. I mean it was a good match but pointless because now RKO will act more like a weasel and Batista is going to be more of a douche bag. So maybe this week was when we saw a pointless main event. )
Final Thoughts: Well I never thought we would see people take over a WWE show. Even though this was planned, it was awesome to see people in the Yes Movement stop the show so Daniel Bryan get his match with Triple H and also the possible chance to be in the main event of Wrestlemania. Also it should be said that if this was to happen in real life, people would be arrested. So we got possibily two matches that people wanted to see at Wrestlemania 30. This was suppose to be given to CM Punk but he assumed he was going to get jobbed to Triple H. Another match that was going around in the internet was John Cena and Bray Wyatt. We will see that match and John Cena will either kill this character or help this character. Hogan's announcement for a 30 Man Battle Royal in honor of Andre The Giant is a good thing and hopefully will be something that continues. Most of the show was about Daniel Bryan and his Yes Movement. So the actual matches in this episode were overshadowed. See you all for TNA Impact - The Aftermath of Lockdown.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: John Cena vs. Erick Rowan
Winner: John Cena
(This was a typical Cena match. With Hogan in his corner, it was like watching the past and the present of the WWE. I was actually happy to see Cena have a match before the main event. Even happier to see this match as the opening match because get Cena off the show quick and painless. I was not into this match and was bored. Moving on...)
Match#2: The Usos vs. Ryback and Curtis Axel
Winners: The Usos
(I actually was more into this match than the prior match. The thing is that we have seen this match over and over. The thing that is different is the tag titles are on The Usos. So this was actually a match where we could have had a real possibility that Ryback and Axel could have a later title shot. However, the Usos won. Also I actually cannot wait to see New Age Outlaws get their rematch. )
Match#3: Big E. vs. Jack Swagger
Winner: Big E.
(I feel sorry for Big E because he is stuck in the middle of another team breaking up. Also it should be said that if the IC title is not going to be defended at Wrestlemania then just retire the title. No need to have titles that aren't being defended at PPVs if they cannot write people into a storyline for the title. As for Real Americans, either break up or fix it. )
Match#4: Cody Rhodes and Goldust vs. Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins
Winners: Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins
(I was happy to see this match but not happy to see this match for nothing. This would have been better if for the titles or the #1 title shot. I think if the Shield is going to end, then it is time to really put the U.S. title up soon. Seeing that that title is more of a joke than the IC title. )
Match#5: AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka vs. Bella Twins
Winners: Bellas Twins
(As much as I love AJ Lee, this match madde me so fucking mad that I refuse to watch another match with the Bellas. So from this point forward, no more reviews of any Bella twin or even Eva Marie. So moving on...)
Match#6: Sheamus vs. Christian - WWE App/Memphis Street Fight
Winner: Sheamus
(We have seen this match too many times but at least this was a rare treat to have a street fight with weapons. Sheamus kicking through the bass drum to Christian was actually a good thing. Also seeing kendo sticks and steel chairs were a nice touch. I know WWE won't do blood but something better would have been fire. Thank you WWE. )
Main Event: Batista and Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan and Big Show
Winners: Daniel Bryan and Big Show
(After seeing the people take over the ring to help Daniel Bryan get his match with Triple H and a possible title match, this was basically a pointless match. I mean it was a good match but pointless because now RKO will act more like a weasel and Batista is going to be more of a douche bag. So maybe this week was when we saw a pointless main event. )
Final Thoughts: Well I never thought we would see people take over a WWE show. Even though this was planned, it was awesome to see people in the Yes Movement stop the show so Daniel Bryan get his match with Triple H and also the possible chance to be in the main event of Wrestlemania. Also it should be said that if this was to happen in real life, people would be arrested. So we got possibily two matches that people wanted to see at Wrestlemania 30. This was suppose to be given to CM Punk but he assumed he was going to get jobbed to Triple H. Another match that was going around in the internet was John Cena and Bray Wyatt. We will see that match and John Cena will either kill this character or help this character. Hogan's announcement for a 30 Man Battle Royal in honor of Andre The Giant is a good thing and hopefully will be something that continues. Most of the show was about Daniel Bryan and his Yes Movement. So the actual matches in this episode were overshadowed. See you all for TNA Impact - The Aftermath of Lockdown.
Gene The Grappler
3/9/14
TNA Lockdown 2014 Review 3/9/14
Note: As I get ready for the first real PPV from TNA of 2014, I want to try to be positive about watching TNA shows. It is hard to be positive as a fan of TNA. You have finally got rid of what fans hated about TNA. No more Hogan, he's back in WWE. No more Sting, he is close to being in WWE. Most of the guys that were in WWE is gone. I mean there is no Jeff Jarrett and no more stability. So what is there to watch for this PPV? I mean unless things have changed, there is only five matches in this PPV. At least WWE will have a pre show and maybe six or seven matches for a PPV. Time to watch TNA Lockdown and hope for something better with this promotion.
Match#1: Kazarian, Daniels and Chris Sabin vs. The Great Muta, Sanada and Yasu
Winners: Sanada, Yasu and The Great Muta
(Will someone explain what I just saw. This was not an opening match for TNA. This was a NJPW match with TNA guys. All the action in and out the ring was so fast that I had to watch this in slow motion. I bitched about the lack of action in TNA but this was overkill. I mean this was so good that I was speechless. So moving on...)
Match#2: Samuel Shaw vs. Mr. Anderson
Winner: Samuel Shaw
(I don't know why I watched this match, this was going to be boring in a sense. Anderson is basically saving Christy Hemme from Samuel Shaw. This was last minute and thank god we did not see a run in with Bully Ray or someone else. This was quick and boring to a point. This is not over.)
Match#3: Manik vs. Tigre Uno
Winner: Tigre Uno
(I will admit that this match was fucking awesome. Add in Chris Sabin and this could have been a fucking X Division Title Match. I love this match because TNA does need that do something with the division and also do something with all the missed talent. This was so fucking awesome that I would love to see this shit on TV or at another PPV. )
Match#4: Gunner vs. James Storm - Last Man Standing Match
Winner: Gunner
(Typical match with two former partners. Good solid action and this could be a possible #1 contenders match. I almost though this match was going to be boring but it was very well done. This storyline was not rushed and had a long standing build up for months. So well done TNA and hope to see this match again soon. )
Match#5: Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne - KO Title Match
Winner: Madison Rayne
(I think it is time for me to stop caring about the KO division. I have said many times before that Madison Rayne cannot really wrestle and that Gail Kim could just stay the KO champ until someone else comes that could wrestle. ODB is one person I would admit could do more as champ than Madison Rayne. So basically this will be my last KO match until the title changes.)
Match#6: Samoa Joe vs. Magnus - TNA World Heavyweight Title Match
Winner: Magnus
(This was no surprise for me. We all know that Magnus is the man and no one will beat him any time soon. I actually thought that we were going to see something different but then again, it is a good thing that Magnus beat Samoa Joe for now. At least this makes Magnus not a paper champion. Time to end the show...)
Main Event: Team MVP (MVP, Jeff Hardy and The Wolves) vs. Team Dixie (Bobby Roode, Austin Aries and Bro Mans) - Lethal Lockdown for Control of TNA
Winners: Team MVP
(Well the good news is that Dixie Carter is going to be done on TV, I hope. Also good that we got to see something different to a point. I think it is time for TNA to go in a different direction. Time to get Dixie off TV and time to let the wrestlers be the focus of the show. Also I think it is good that MVP's team won because this is one of those rare times that a former WWE star can actually make a differenece in another promotion. So the good guys won the battle but the fight will continue. )
Final Thoughts: I am very confused with TNA. I mean watching this made me have so many questions than answers. I mean it is nice to see guys like Bobby Lashley, the guys from Japan, and even a so called face turn of Bully Ray. I am not a big fan of TNA but I am trying to understand what is new and fresh and what is just bullshit booking. Basically, it is a patch to make fans watch TNA. I don't know how long will this work but for tonight, we did see something new and fresh. Thank you TNA for ending the Dixieland bullshit. Also happy to see something good from the Japanese invasion and Bobby Lashley. Maybe we will see some good from TNA to come. See you all for WWE Raw and let's hope WWE can do something to make Wrestlemania more watchable.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Kazarian, Daniels and Chris Sabin vs. The Great Muta, Sanada and Yasu
Winners: Sanada, Yasu and The Great Muta
(Will someone explain what I just saw. This was not an opening match for TNA. This was a NJPW match with TNA guys. All the action in and out the ring was so fast that I had to watch this in slow motion. I bitched about the lack of action in TNA but this was overkill. I mean this was so good that I was speechless. So moving on...)
Match#2: Samuel Shaw vs. Mr. Anderson
Winner: Samuel Shaw
(I don't know why I watched this match, this was going to be boring in a sense. Anderson is basically saving Christy Hemme from Samuel Shaw. This was last minute and thank god we did not see a run in with Bully Ray or someone else. This was quick and boring to a point. This is not over.)
Match#3: Manik vs. Tigre Uno
Winner: Tigre Uno
(I will admit that this match was fucking awesome. Add in Chris Sabin and this could have been a fucking X Division Title Match. I love this match because TNA does need that do something with the division and also do something with all the missed talent. This was so fucking awesome that I would love to see this shit on TV or at another PPV. )
Match#4: Gunner vs. James Storm - Last Man Standing Match
Winner: Gunner
(Typical match with two former partners. Good solid action and this could be a possible #1 contenders match. I almost though this match was going to be boring but it was very well done. This storyline was not rushed and had a long standing build up for months. So well done TNA and hope to see this match again soon. )
Match#5: Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne - KO Title Match
Winner: Madison Rayne
(I think it is time for me to stop caring about the KO division. I have said many times before that Madison Rayne cannot really wrestle and that Gail Kim could just stay the KO champ until someone else comes that could wrestle. ODB is one person I would admit could do more as champ than Madison Rayne. So basically this will be my last KO match until the title changes.)
Match#6: Samoa Joe vs. Magnus - TNA World Heavyweight Title Match
Winner: Magnus
(This was no surprise for me. We all know that Magnus is the man and no one will beat him any time soon. I actually thought that we were going to see something different but then again, it is a good thing that Magnus beat Samoa Joe for now. At least this makes Magnus not a paper champion. Time to end the show...)
Main Event: Team MVP (MVP, Jeff Hardy and The Wolves) vs. Team Dixie (Bobby Roode, Austin Aries and Bro Mans) - Lethal Lockdown for Control of TNA
Winners: Team MVP
(Well the good news is that Dixie Carter is going to be done on TV, I hope. Also good that we got to see something different to a point. I think it is time for TNA to go in a different direction. Time to get Dixie off TV and time to let the wrestlers be the focus of the show. Also I think it is good that MVP's team won because this is one of those rare times that a former WWE star can actually make a differenece in another promotion. So the good guys won the battle but the fight will continue. )
Final Thoughts: I am very confused with TNA. I mean watching this made me have so many questions than answers. I mean it is nice to see guys like Bobby Lashley, the guys from Japan, and even a so called face turn of Bully Ray. I am not a big fan of TNA but I am trying to understand what is new and fresh and what is just bullshit booking. Basically, it is a patch to make fans watch TNA. I don't know how long will this work but for tonight, we did see something new and fresh. Thank you TNA for ending the Dixieland bullshit. Also happy to see something good from the Japanese invasion and Bobby Lashley. Maybe we will see some good from TNA to come. See you all for WWE Raw and let's hope WWE can do something to make Wrestlemania more watchable.
Gene The Grappler
3/7/14
WWE Smackdown Special Review 3/7/14
Note: These matches were taped Tuesday in my hometown of Detroit, MI. Usually I will just talk about Smackdown but they had a live Main Event show on the WWE Network. So this is going to be an interesting review. I decided to wait until Friday to do the full review of both these shows. This is also interesting because I left before the main event of Smackdown. So I had to ask a friend that was there to give me the main event. So here is WWE Main Event and WWE Smackdown from Detroit MI...
Live WWE Main Event Results - Detroit MI
Match#1: Kane vs. Daniel Bryan
Winner: Daniel Bryan
(This was the first match on Main Event, this just pissed me off. How are you going to start the show with this match? I actually told someone in my row that this was bullshit. However, the guy said to me that this will keep people in their seats. To be honest, it was half full when they started this part of the show. As for this match, they can have good matches. This was a letdown in my opinion. However, this was not the last time we will see Kane and Daniel Bryan face each other. )
Match#2: Nikki Bella vs. Alicia Fox
Winner: Nikki Bella
(I left to go get food and drinks. I am sorry but not going to see another Bella match. I will just move on because this was not interesting to me. )
Main Event: WWE Tag Team Title Match: The New Age Outlaws vs. The Usos
WWE Tag Team Title Match: Los Matadores vs. The Usos
Winners: The Usos
(Ok when I saw this occurring, I was not happy to see the New Age Outlaws back out of this match but the kids were happy to see the new ethnic tag team stereotypes. I will admit this was a good match because it was not a typical short tag team match. I like the Usos and hope they can be the core to a better tag team division in the WWE. This was a good live part of the show, time for Smackdown...)
WWE Smackdown - Detroit MI 3/7/14
Match#1: Christian vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner: Christian
(I was hoping to see a better showing with these men but this was basically a setup for both Sheamus/Christian and ADR/Ziggler. The match was so so but the action at the end and afterwards was better. Moving on...)
Match#2: The Usos vs. Curtis Axel and Ryback
Winners: The Usos
(The Usos were great in this match. It was just sad to watch them carry the match with Ryback and Axel. I was actually falling asleep in the arena. I just think Ryback needs to be a single wrestler and Axel get some training again. I know it was a bad match when some of the fans wanted to chant boring but started chanting something else.)
Match#3: Eva Marie and Natalya vs. AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka
Winners: Eva Marie and Natalya
(Typical divas match. I got to see my dream woman - AJ Lee. This was typical hype for the Divas reality show. I laughed and zoned off. I like Nattie but Eva Marie is not that hot and comes off as a dumb blonde. I will admit that the seats I had made these women look small but poor AJ Lee look like a midget compared to the other three it was three giants and a midget.)
Match#4: Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner: Sheamus
(I am not tired of their matches together. I am tired that most people don't give them credit for trying to put on good matches for the fans. This was good seeing it live. However, the crowd was chanting RVD at the end of the match, so basically this match was lost on most of us. To me, this was a treat but miss their matches for the WHC title and the #1 contender for the WHC title and WWE title. Moving on...)
Match#5: Big E vs. Jack Swagger
Winner: Big E
(I will admit that I was in the bathroom during this match. Someone told me that it was the same thing we saw on WWE Raw. I will admit that what I said during WWE Raw does hold some merit in what could be an interesting way to have a killer match for the IC title. Moving on to the end of the show. )
Main Event: Batista and Kane vs. Big Show and Daniel Bryan
Winners: Daniel Bryan and Big Show
(I left before anyone came out. However, seeing it on TV was not better because I bet the place was louder than the taped version of this match. This was basically a good main event but with some consequences for both Daniel Bryan and Big Show for WWE Raw. I will also admit that I wanted to stay for the dark main event but had to get back home before traffic got heavy. )
Final Thoughts: I spend close to five hours watching two shows. I am not bitching about that but I am bitching about the fact that WWE live is a lot better than WWE taped. I cannot wait for the WWE Raw show in Detroit or a PPV. Both shows live was better than seeing it on TV. I am mad that my camera died on me during the end and the pics I did get aren't clear. So hopefully next time I am ready to have pics and also more. This was not a good as the Smackdown show last year but it was not bad as the house show over the holidays. Wrestlemania 30 is going to be interesting but we need more matches. See you all for WWE Raw.
Gene The Grappler
Live WWE Main Event Results - Detroit MI
Match#1: Kane vs. Daniel Bryan
Winner: Daniel Bryan
(This was the first match on Main Event, this just pissed me off. How are you going to start the show with this match? I actually told someone in my row that this was bullshit. However, the guy said to me that this will keep people in their seats. To be honest, it was half full when they started this part of the show. As for this match, they can have good matches. This was a letdown in my opinion. However, this was not the last time we will see Kane and Daniel Bryan face each other. )
Match#2: Nikki Bella vs. Alicia Fox
Winner: Nikki Bella
(I left to go get food and drinks. I am sorry but not going to see another Bella match. I will just move on because this was not interesting to me. )
Main Event: WWE Tag Team Title Match: The New Age Outlaws vs. The Usos
WWE Tag Team Title Match: Los Matadores vs. The Usos
Winners: The Usos
(Ok when I saw this occurring, I was not happy to see the New Age Outlaws back out of this match but the kids were happy to see the new ethnic tag team stereotypes. I will admit this was a good match because it was not a typical short tag team match. I like the Usos and hope they can be the core to a better tag team division in the WWE. This was a good live part of the show, time for Smackdown...)
WWE Smackdown - Detroit MI 3/7/14
Match#1: Christian vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner: Christian
(I was hoping to see a better showing with these men but this was basically a setup for both Sheamus/Christian and ADR/Ziggler. The match was so so but the action at the end and afterwards was better. Moving on...)
Match#2: The Usos vs. Curtis Axel and Ryback
Winners: The Usos
(The Usos were great in this match. It was just sad to watch them carry the match with Ryback and Axel. I was actually falling asleep in the arena. I just think Ryback needs to be a single wrestler and Axel get some training again. I know it was a bad match when some of the fans wanted to chant boring but started chanting something else.)
Match#3: Eva Marie and Natalya vs. AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka
Winners: Eva Marie and Natalya
(Typical divas match. I got to see my dream woman - AJ Lee. This was typical hype for the Divas reality show. I laughed and zoned off. I like Nattie but Eva Marie is not that hot and comes off as a dumb blonde. I will admit that the seats I had made these women look small but poor AJ Lee look like a midget compared to the other three it was three giants and a midget.)
Match#4: Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner: Sheamus
(I am not tired of their matches together. I am tired that most people don't give them credit for trying to put on good matches for the fans. This was good seeing it live. However, the crowd was chanting RVD at the end of the match, so basically this match was lost on most of us. To me, this was a treat but miss their matches for the WHC title and the #1 contender for the WHC title and WWE title. Moving on...)
Match#5: Big E vs. Jack Swagger
Winner: Big E
(I will admit that I was in the bathroom during this match. Someone told me that it was the same thing we saw on WWE Raw. I will admit that what I said during WWE Raw does hold some merit in what could be an interesting way to have a killer match for the IC title. Moving on to the end of the show. )
Main Event: Batista and Kane vs. Big Show and Daniel Bryan
Winners: Daniel Bryan and Big Show
(I left before anyone came out. However, seeing it on TV was not better because I bet the place was louder than the taped version of this match. This was basically a good main event but with some consequences for both Daniel Bryan and Big Show for WWE Raw. I will also admit that I wanted to stay for the dark main event but had to get back home before traffic got heavy. )
Final Thoughts: I spend close to five hours watching two shows. I am not bitching about that but I am bitching about the fact that WWE live is a lot better than WWE taped. I cannot wait for the WWE Raw show in Detroit or a PPV. Both shows live was better than seeing it on TV. I am mad that my camera died on me during the end and the pics I did get aren't clear. So hopefully next time I am ready to have pics and also more. This was not a good as the Smackdown show last year but it was not bad as the house show over the holidays. Wrestlemania 30 is going to be interesting but we need more matches. See you all for WWE Raw.
Gene The Grappler
WWE NXT 3/6/14
Note: This is my second chance to watch the stars of the future in the WWE. I am going to try to do a through review of NXT prior to now. Until then, this is still going to be interesting because I am learning the people I am suppose to pay attention to and the people that I need to forget. Also it is funny to see guys that are suppose to be main eventing but come to beat up the kids. So here we go with WWE NXT...
Match#1: Camacho vs. Adrian Neville
Winner: Adrian Neville
(I am sorry but I laughed my ass off during this match. Camacho's former partner is Hunico who is the new Sin Cara. So Camacho basically is stuck jobbing to the kids. This was a good match but it is funny to see Camacho job to a kid. So moving on...)
Match#2: Emma vs. Charlotte
Winner: Charlotte
(If this match was in the main roster, these women would be having a quick three minute match. This was a good women's match. Not a divas match. It is sad that WWE basically waters down people before going into the main roster. Especially women who can wrestle. I cannot wait to see a match with the NXT Women's Champion - Paige. )
Match#3: Yoshi Tatsu vs. Corey Graves
Winner: Corey Graves by Count Out
(This was a confusing match. This was a good match but the ending was confusing as hell. It was nice to see Yoshi do something aside from guest spots on JBL and Cole show. I think it is fitting that COrey Graves face someone that almost everyone beat. )
Match#4: Adam Rose vs. Wesley Blake
Winner: Adam Rose
(I will admit that watching this was interesting because I was lost on who to cheer for. However, Adam Rose is the man people think should be in the main roster. This was a decent match but it was lacking. )
Main Event: Corey Graves vs. Sami Zayn
Winner: Sami Zayn
(When I saw this, I though I was seeing things. Didn't Corey Graves have a match already? I guess he wanted more. I will admit that this was a good main event but I was tired. So my mind was not right in watching this match. I will admit that these guys will be great in the main roster but sad that they will be in mid card hell for a long while. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: I will admit that it is going to be hard to follow NXT but I will try to learn who is the best and who is very shitty. This show was good but after watching TNA Impact, it is hard to watch another wrestling show afterwards. So I guess I will have to schedule something different with next week's NXT show. Plus, I am not going to read the spoilers for this months shows. See you all for WWE Smackdown Special from Detroit MI...
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Camacho vs. Adrian Neville
Winner: Adrian Neville
(I am sorry but I laughed my ass off during this match. Camacho's former partner is Hunico who is the new Sin Cara. So Camacho basically is stuck jobbing to the kids. This was a good match but it is funny to see Camacho job to a kid. So moving on...)
Match#2: Emma vs. Charlotte
Winner: Charlotte
(If this match was in the main roster, these women would be having a quick three minute match. This was a good women's match. Not a divas match. It is sad that WWE basically waters down people before going into the main roster. Especially women who can wrestle. I cannot wait to see a match with the NXT Women's Champion - Paige. )
Match#3: Yoshi Tatsu vs. Corey Graves
Winner: Corey Graves by Count Out
(This was a confusing match. This was a good match but the ending was confusing as hell. It was nice to see Yoshi do something aside from guest spots on JBL and Cole show. I think it is fitting that COrey Graves face someone that almost everyone beat. )
Match#4: Adam Rose vs. Wesley Blake
Winner: Adam Rose
(I will admit that watching this was interesting because I was lost on who to cheer for. However, Adam Rose is the man people think should be in the main roster. This was a decent match but it was lacking. )
Main Event: Corey Graves vs. Sami Zayn
Winner: Sami Zayn
(When I saw this, I though I was seeing things. Didn't Corey Graves have a match already? I guess he wanted more. I will admit that this was a good main event but I was tired. So my mind was not right in watching this match. I will admit that these guys will be great in the main roster but sad that they will be in mid card hell for a long while. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: I will admit that it is going to be hard to follow NXT but I will try to learn who is the best and who is very shitty. This show was good but after watching TNA Impact, it is hard to watch another wrestling show afterwards. So I guess I will have to schedule something different with next week's NXT show. Plus, I am not going to read the spoilers for this months shows. See you all for WWE Smackdown Special from Detroit MI...
Gene The Grappler
3/6/14
TNA Impact Review 3/6/14
Note: This is the last TNA show before the PPV this weekend. I find it weird that the shows are still overseas but the PPV is back in the good ol' USA. Unlike WWE, these matches have been set for weeks. Thank god we will finally see the end to another TNA power struggle. As for tonight, well this should be an interesting night to watch. So let's watch TNA Impact...
Match#1: Robbie E, Bobby Roode, and Austin Aries vs. The Wolves and MVP - Six Man Elimination Match To Determine The Man Advantage For Lethal Lockdown
Elimination: Robbie E. #1
Elimination: Eddie Edwards #2
Elimination: MVP #3
Elimination: Austin Aries by DQ #4
Match Stopped...
(Usually if a match stops then the winner is given the match. In WWE, it is called no contest. This is going to be interesting to see if this match will resume. This was a good match for the most part and should have just ending but TNA is stretching out these tapings for a good reason. I will repeat that this was a good match. Even Robbie E was good in the little time he was in this match. Basically this is a gamble to have stopped this match. We will see. )
Match#2: Samuel Shaw vs. Eric Young
Winner: No Contest
(I like this creepy Sam Shaw. It is interesting to watch him wanting to be with Christy Hemme. This match was a ploy to not only setup the match with Shaw and Mr. Anderson but the ongoing soap opera with Christy Hemme. This is going to be a short rant because this feud was last minute. Also it should be said that if Samuel Shaw wins this match this weekend then I think we should have this soap opera end as well. )
Match#3: Gail Kim, Lei’D Tapa, and Alpha Female vs. Velvet Sky, ODB, and Madison Rayne
Winners: Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne, and ODB
(This was not a real women's match. I say that because there was enough tits and ass to be called a full fledge FAP match. Nothing wrong with that because in TNA the women can wrestle. I mean I am going to admit that all these women in this match was hot in their own way. I was truly happy to see Gail Kim because that is why I watch the KO division in TNA. This was actually a good match but all I could see is ways to FAP to. Moving on....)
Match#1 Restarted: 6 Man Elimination Match
Winner: Bobby Roode
(This match could have ended at the beginning of the show. I only say that because once Davey Richards was injured in this match. Bobby Roode basically had this match won at the beginning of the show. I am not mad about how this ended but I am mad that this was weird to even see on TV. )
Final Thoughts: I will admit that this weekend TNA needs to do something to make their show more interesting. I mean it is basically a power struggle with MVP and Dixie. Also it is sad that most of the matches are either repeats or something last minute. I guess TNA is going to either amaze or piss off people just like WWE does each week. So see you all for WWE NXT and WWE Smackdown in Detroit.
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: Robbie E, Bobby Roode, and Austin Aries vs. The Wolves and MVP - Six Man Elimination Match To Determine The Man Advantage For Lethal Lockdown
Elimination: Robbie E. #1
Elimination: Eddie Edwards #2
Elimination: MVP #3
Elimination: Austin Aries by DQ #4
Match Stopped...
(Usually if a match stops then the winner is given the match. In WWE, it is called no contest. This is going to be interesting to see if this match will resume. This was a good match for the most part and should have just ending but TNA is stretching out these tapings for a good reason. I will repeat that this was a good match. Even Robbie E was good in the little time he was in this match. Basically this is a gamble to have stopped this match. We will see. )
Match#2: Samuel Shaw vs. Eric Young
Winner: No Contest
(I like this creepy Sam Shaw. It is interesting to watch him wanting to be with Christy Hemme. This match was a ploy to not only setup the match with Shaw and Mr. Anderson but the ongoing soap opera with Christy Hemme. This is going to be a short rant because this feud was last minute. Also it should be said that if Samuel Shaw wins this match this weekend then I think we should have this soap opera end as well. )
Match#3: Gail Kim, Lei’D Tapa, and Alpha Female vs. Velvet Sky, ODB, and Madison Rayne
Winners: Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne, and ODB
(This was not a real women's match. I say that because there was enough tits and ass to be called a full fledge FAP match. Nothing wrong with that because in TNA the women can wrestle. I mean I am going to admit that all these women in this match was hot in their own way. I was truly happy to see Gail Kim because that is why I watch the KO division in TNA. This was actually a good match but all I could see is ways to FAP to. Moving on....)
Match#1 Restarted: 6 Man Elimination Match
Winner: Bobby Roode
(This match could have ended at the beginning of the show. I only say that because once Davey Richards was injured in this match. Bobby Roode basically had this match won at the beginning of the show. I am not mad about how this ended but I am mad that this was weird to even see on TV. )
Final Thoughts: I will admit that this weekend TNA needs to do something to make their show more interesting. I mean it is basically a power struggle with MVP and Dixie. Also it is sad that most of the matches are either repeats or something last minute. I guess TNA is going to either amaze or piss off people just like WWE does each week. So see you all for WWE NXT and WWE Smackdown in Detroit.
Gene The Grappler
3/3/14
WWE Raw Review 3/3/14
Note: Well it is a new week of wrestling but this week is going to be an interesting one. This week will be filled with WWE coming to Detroit to tape Smackdown and also this weekend's Detroit Autorama where HBK and Jericho will be there to sign autographs and also take pics. As for tonight's show, well we are about a couple weeks from Wrestlemania 30. So we have the duel main event of the WWE World Heavyweight Title Match and the Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar match. So we need more matches in the PPV. Hopefully we don't get a lot of short crappy matches or matches that don't vibe with the card. So let's hope for something great tonight. Here's WWE Raw...
Match#1: The Usos vs. The New Age Outlaws - WWE Tag Team Title Match
Winners: The Usos - New WWE Tag Team Champions
(This is a shocker. This was actually a good match. I do hate seeing a title match as the opener because it diminish the title and also in the WWE, the opening match should be with the younger talent. So the Usos have the titles? That's great for business because these guys can be multiple title winners before parting ways to face each other for the IC or US titles. As for the New Age Outlaws, it is an accomplishment to hold the titles in the new era. These guys are good as they are. I am still a mark for these guys because they have been through a lot. They will face each other a couple more times in the future. )
Match#2: Big E vs. Cesaro
Winner: Big E by DQ
(I am excited to see the possible break up of Real Americans but I am tired of the constant bullshit with Big E being in the middle of things. WWE is pissing me off with having a mid card title but not doing much with it. I will only speak of the IC title in this rant. Basically the IC champion is in the middle of a possible break up of a mediocre team. So have them both face Big E at Wrestlemania 30 for the IC title. Then you could finally break up the team. Good ideal but WWE don't do good ideals. )
Match#3: The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family
Winners: The Wyatt Family
(THIS WAS AWESOME!!!!!! I only say that because this was the best match of the night. Why? These guys have been making hell for others in the WWE for the past year. So these men in the ring in a match was going to happen and it is something that the people wanted to see. So this was a good thing to see for the second time in a row. I will also say that if The Shield is going to break up then we will see more from Reigns and Rollins but Ambrose will be the next midcarder for life. )
Match#4: Summer Rae and Fandango vs. Emma and Santino Marella
Winners: Emma and Santino Marella
(I found it funny that when I started back watching NXT that Emma and Summer Rae have better matches in NXT than in the main roster. I find it funny that NXT people have four and five star matches but once they come up to the main roster, they act like fools or don't have the same matches. Watching this was sad because both women can do more. As for Fandango, he was better as he was before the shitty gimmick. Santino Marella is a lost cause. )
Match#5: Sheamus vs. Christian
Winner: Sheamus
(People bitch about ADR vs. Sheamus or Cena vs. Orton or even Cena vs. Rock but these men faced each other so many times that I tend to drift off in space. I did that with this match. I am not tired of good matches being repeated but these men have either bad matches or somewhat good matches with shitty endings. So moving on...)
Match#6:The Bella Twins vs. Aksana and Alicia Fox
Winners: The Bella Twins
(This was when I took my bathroom break and got food. I am not a fan of the Bellas and feel that Aksana and Alicia Fox are just wasted in the WWE. I finally see that Alicia Fox is better as a mouthpiece not as a wrestler. Aksana is a valet at best. Moving on...)
Match#7: Alberto Del Rio vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
(This was another match that I hated to see over and over again. However, actor Aaron Paul did make this match interesting. He was both actor, cheerleader and wingman. So this was a very interesting version of this match. Also it did help Aaron Paul basically helped Dolph winning a match. Moving on... )
Match#8; Big E vs. Jack Swagger
Winner: Big E by DQ
(I will just repeat what I just said with Cesaro and Big E: I am excited to see the possible break up of Real Americans but I am tired of the constant bullshit with Big E being in the middle of things. WWE is pissing me off with having a mid card title but not doing much with it. I will only speak of the IC title in this rant. Basically the IC champion is in the middle of a possible break up of a mediocre team. So have them both face Big E at Wrestlemania 30 for the IC title. Then you could finally break up the team. Good ideal but WWE don't do good ideals. Moving on...)
Main Event: Daniel Bryan vs. Batista
Winner: Daniel Bryan by DQ
(This match just proves that this is setting up a match with Triple H and Daniel Bryan. Also this is setting up what is going to happen without CM Punk being in the WWE. As I was watching this match, I was excited to see if Batista can hang with the new guys. He barely can. Thanks to RKO and The Authority, this match was cut short. Why? To make both Triple H and RKO weak and cannot take out Daniel Bryan. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: This was the show in Chicago. This was the show that was the fans were going to hijack. Paul Heyman came out to CM Punk's music and did his version of a pipebomb. That pissed the fans off. CM Punk chants were on all night. For the exception of Daniel Bryan, this crowd was pro CM Punk. This show was not bad but this does prove that WWE and CM Punk goes together. So basically the fans did not get what they wanted and people still watched this show. So this was a wash. See you all for TNA Impact...
Gene The Grappler
Match#1: The Usos vs. The New Age Outlaws - WWE Tag Team Title Match
Winners: The Usos - New WWE Tag Team Champions
(This is a shocker. This was actually a good match. I do hate seeing a title match as the opener because it diminish the title and also in the WWE, the opening match should be with the younger talent. So the Usos have the titles? That's great for business because these guys can be multiple title winners before parting ways to face each other for the IC or US titles. As for the New Age Outlaws, it is an accomplishment to hold the titles in the new era. These guys are good as they are. I am still a mark for these guys because they have been through a lot. They will face each other a couple more times in the future. )
Match#2: Big E vs. Cesaro
Winner: Big E by DQ
(I am excited to see the possible break up of Real Americans but I am tired of the constant bullshit with Big E being in the middle of things. WWE is pissing me off with having a mid card title but not doing much with it. I will only speak of the IC title in this rant. Basically the IC champion is in the middle of a possible break up of a mediocre team. So have them both face Big E at Wrestlemania 30 for the IC title. Then you could finally break up the team. Good ideal but WWE don't do good ideals. )
Match#3: The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family
Winners: The Wyatt Family
(THIS WAS AWESOME!!!!!! I only say that because this was the best match of the night. Why? These guys have been making hell for others in the WWE for the past year. So these men in the ring in a match was going to happen and it is something that the people wanted to see. So this was a good thing to see for the second time in a row. I will also say that if The Shield is going to break up then we will see more from Reigns and Rollins but Ambrose will be the next midcarder for life. )
Match#4: Summer Rae and Fandango vs. Emma and Santino Marella
Winners: Emma and Santino Marella
(I found it funny that when I started back watching NXT that Emma and Summer Rae have better matches in NXT than in the main roster. I find it funny that NXT people have four and five star matches but once they come up to the main roster, they act like fools or don't have the same matches. Watching this was sad because both women can do more. As for Fandango, he was better as he was before the shitty gimmick. Santino Marella is a lost cause. )
Match#5: Sheamus vs. Christian
Winner: Sheamus
(People bitch about ADR vs. Sheamus or Cena vs. Orton or even Cena vs. Rock but these men faced each other so many times that I tend to drift off in space. I did that with this match. I am not tired of good matches being repeated but these men have either bad matches or somewhat good matches with shitty endings. So moving on...)
Match#6:The Bella Twins vs. Aksana and Alicia Fox
Winners: The Bella Twins
(This was when I took my bathroom break and got food. I am not a fan of the Bellas and feel that Aksana and Alicia Fox are just wasted in the WWE. I finally see that Alicia Fox is better as a mouthpiece not as a wrestler. Aksana is a valet at best. Moving on...)
Match#7: Alberto Del Rio vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
(This was another match that I hated to see over and over again. However, actor Aaron Paul did make this match interesting. He was both actor, cheerleader and wingman. So this was a very interesting version of this match. Also it did help Aaron Paul basically helped Dolph winning a match. Moving on... )
Match#8; Big E vs. Jack Swagger
Winner: Big E by DQ
(I will just repeat what I just said with Cesaro and Big E: I am excited to see the possible break up of Real Americans but I am tired of the constant bullshit with Big E being in the middle of things. WWE is pissing me off with having a mid card title but not doing much with it. I will only speak of the IC title in this rant. Basically the IC champion is in the middle of a possible break up of a mediocre team. So have them both face Big E at Wrestlemania 30 for the IC title. Then you could finally break up the team. Good ideal but WWE don't do good ideals. Moving on...)
Main Event: Daniel Bryan vs. Batista
Winner: Daniel Bryan by DQ
(This match just proves that this is setting up a match with Triple H and Daniel Bryan. Also this is setting up what is going to happen without CM Punk being in the WWE. As I was watching this match, I was excited to see if Batista can hang with the new guys. He barely can. Thanks to RKO and The Authority, this match was cut short. Why? To make both Triple H and RKO weak and cannot take out Daniel Bryan. Time to end this review. )
Final Thoughts: This was the show in Chicago. This was the show that was the fans were going to hijack. Paul Heyman came out to CM Punk's music and did his version of a pipebomb. That pissed the fans off. CM Punk chants were on all night. For the exception of Daniel Bryan, this crowd was pro CM Punk. This show was not bad but this does prove that WWE and CM Punk goes together. So basically the fans did not get what they wanted and people still watched this show. So this was a wash. See you all for TNA Impact...
Gene The Grappler
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