WWE Smackdown Review 7/11/14

Note: Rather to just repeat what I usually say at the end of the week, let's do something different. We always start the reviews with what happened but the sad thing is that WWE Smackdown is just a repeat of all the other shows. Only these matches are on TV. Even though we are watching this on a station that is for Sci-Fi shows and movies, sometimes WWE Smackdown does make up shit as they go along. So here we go with the epic bottom feeding show, WWE Smackdown...

Match#1: Cameron vs. AJ Lee

Winner: AJ Lee

(I wanted to know what was the point of this match. To see who would get a title shot at AJ Lee after she faces Paige or the slow split of Cameron and Naomi. Why was AJ Lee brought back to WWE if she was not the main point of this match? I mean I love seeing AJ Lee in good matches but this was not a good match. Cameron and Naomi splitting is good but also bad because we will see this again during the Total Divas show.)

Match#2: Adam Rose vs. Fandango

Winner: Adam Rose by Count Out

(To be honest, I lost interest in this match. Not because Adam Rose who is growing on me because we need more lively characters in the WWE. It was Fruit-Tang-Oh. I don't care about him or his bullshit. I guess because he is just a jobber with a gimmick. Next match, please....)

Match#3: Heath Slater and Titus O'Neil vs. The Usos

Winners: The Usos

(I will just move on because this was just stupid to watch and I couldn't bear to think this was a legit match.)

Match#4: Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton

Winner: Randy Orton

(The above match was just bad. This was just a big waste of nostalgia because we saw this match back in the early 2000's. This was back when RKO was fresh and Y2J was epic. This was more so a trip down memory lane. Next...)

Match#5: Layla vs. Summer Rae

Fandango - Special Referee

Winner: No Contest

(This was basic filler. I don't want to go into details nor want to go into this bullshit. )

Match#6: Goldust vs. Ryback

Winner: Goldust

(This was a decent match. I am starting to think more matches that would be seen on WWE Main Event or WWE Superstars can been seen on here. Good thing, this was also a way to showcase Stardust and the feud with Ryback and Curtis Axel. I know Goldust can make good matches and this was close to that. )

Match#7: Bo Dallas vs. Diego and El Torito - Handicap Match

Winner: Bo Dallas

(Bo Dallas and Fandango are going head to head with who I don't want to see. At least Fandango cannot wrestle and Bo Dallas can but is limited because WWE is scared to show off the younger talent. Time to end this shit!!!!)

Main Event: Rusev vs. Roman Reigns

Winner: Roman Reigns by DQ

(Why was RKO wrestling Y2J if he is feuding with Roman Reigns? I rather see a match with them then split them in different matches. Plus we all know that Rusev is a jobber killer like Ryback use to be. This match was not completely pointless but not seeing a title match is. Roman Reigns was not responsible for this match or bad ending to the show. That's WWE as a whole. Time to end this review. )

Final Thoughts: This was not a bad show as a whole but for two hours, there was maybe two matches that was ok and two matches that could have been better. The rest was shit. I miss the Smackdown when it was a different show. The whole reason for WWE to have a second show was to be different. This non branding is killing WWE Smackdown. Even with the WWE App being used to see all the taped backstage segments, it was just hard to watch. See you all for WWE Raw. 

Gene The Grappler

TNA Impact Review 7/10/14 - Championship Showcase

Note: So this is basically a championship edition of TNA Impact. This is interesting because TNA is good at showcasing their titles. At least TNA makes sure people know who their champs are. WWE only focuses on the main titles. Also it is going to be interesting because this is a taped show and I avoided spoilers. I am watching this and WWE NXT at the same time. However, the NXT reviews won't be up until the end of the month. NXT is getting a monthly review. So let's watch this special TNA show. Here is TNA Impact - Championship Showcase Edition.....

Match#1: The Wolves vs. Magnus and Bram - TNA Tag Team Title Match
Winners: The Wolves
(I would say this was a good match but this was very one sided. I only say that because Bram and Magnus was slow at times. Plus, this was just a way to make The Wolves look good. I was so happy to see this end because I was bored to tears. Not a bad match but then again, TNA needs more tag teams not two guys put together. Next match please.....)

Match#2: Austin Aries vs. Sanada - X Division Title Match
Winner: Austin Aries - New X Division Champion
(My god, this was what I missed. A good X Division match with a good ending. Nothing against Sanada but the whole storyline with him was getting old and very lame. We know that the Japanese love wrestling but he was basically doomed to fail. He can wrestle but don't give him a mike and speak. As for Aries, he is just more so a big name in TNA. He can win any title and make it look good. He created Option C for Destination X and he will prove it again soon. )

Match#3: Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne vs. Angelina Love vs. Brittany - Fatal 4 Way for the TNA KO Title
Winner: Gail Kim
(Unlike WWE with the Divas, TNA does have better women's matches. I might not like Angelina Love, Velvet Sky or Madison Rayne but they can make a good match. Also seeing Brittany was good. Gail Kim is the queen of TNA. This was her night. I will admit that aside from Gail Kim, Brittany is getting better. Too bad she is in an angle like Mickie James was back in WWE. Thank you TNA for this.)

Main Event: 20 Man Battle Royal for the #1 Contendership for the TNA Heavyweight Title
Winner: Jeff Hardy not Willow
(I will admit that this was not what I wanted to see but for those who really like TNA, this was good. I wanted someone who is on Lashley's level to win this but Hardy is ok. I really cannot say much else because Hardy is like Yawn Cena in WWE. This was not boring but the ending was predictable. Time to end this review. )

Final Thoughts: The ending was lame and weak but the whole show was good for the most part. I got to see a good X Division match and a very decent KO Title match. I will admit that not seeing Lashley defend the title was bad but then again, it could have been done better. Basically, TNA did a good job to be competitive but sadly TNA also dropped the ball with having Hardy come out of his other gimmick just to job to Lashley. We will see. See you all for WWE Smackdown...





Gene The Grappler

WWE Raw Review 7/7/14

Note: New week and we are going into another WWE PPV coming up. One more then we get the summer extravaganza known as Summer Slam. It is hard to keep up with all the PPVs that WWE comes up with that isn't the original four. So as we get into the new week, I know there will not be any mention of Emma being arrested for larceny or Santino announcing his retirement. Also there will not be any Real Americans because Swagger can't leave the USA. As for what's going on for this upcoming PPV, well at least the odds for Yawn Cena to lose the titles will be better than 50/50. So let's watch WWE Raw and hope for something good....

Match#1: Erick Rowan and Luke Harper vs. The Usos 

Winners: Luke Harper and Erick Rowan

(I have come to the decision that these matches with these teams are building up to the PPV. So rather to say things like this was boring or wonder how many times I want to see this match during the four weeks leading into the PPV, I will look at it like this: Warming up to the PPV. This was better because as we all found out this week that all matches in WWE will be more aggressive. So no more bullshit. We are going to where it was watchable. So this was not bad but this was not good either. Next match please. ) 

Match#2: Alicia Fox vs. Nikki Bella 

Winner: No Contest

(In a way, I am glad it did not have a winner. This just proves that Alicia Fox is trying too damn hard to be hated. Also the psycho woman gimmick is stale. Also, why is Nikki Bella on TV? Shouldn't she be off TV like her sister? Oh wait, she is still fucking with Yawn Cena. Nevermind but thank you Alicia Fox for the effort in trying to be like Stone Cold. )

Match#3: Rusev vs. Rob Van Dam 

Winner: Rusev 

(I did not care for this match. I was watching Lana. Why? She is fucking hot and at least she can hold my attention. This match was done because Swagger can't leave the USA. So basically, their feud will pick up in a couple of days during the next Raw in the USA. This was bullshit...NEXT!!!!!)

Match#3: Randy Orton vs. Dean Ambrose 

Winner: Randy Orton 

(This just proves that Dean Ambrose is going to be mid carding for years. This was a rare squash match for RKO. This was good to watch but that is because the action picked up. I will just move on because there was not a lot I can say to make this match more than what I said it was. Sad to see Dean Ambrose get jobbed. Moving along....)

Match#4: Dolph Ziggler vs. Alberto Del Rio 

Winner: Alberto Del Rio 

(I won't wasted time with this match because there is no point. How many times can you see these men wrestle? This is worst that seeing paint dry or water boil. I love Ziggler but at least give him someone he can wrestle with not someone that is stagnant. NEXT!!!!)

Match#5: Sheamus vs. Damien Sandow 

Winner: Sheamus 

(I don't know what was worse: Seeing Sandow act like HBK or seeing Bret Hart punch him out. Then after that, he had to job to Sheamus. My god, this was just a big fuck you to Damien Sandow. Moving on from this sad excuse of a match....)

Match#6: The Miz vs. Chris Jericho 

Winner: Chris Jericho 

(This was good. This was better to watch. Y2J is good and so is Miz. This is a side feud because we all know that we will see Jericho vs. Bray Wyatt at the PPV. This was a good match and at least this was not boring. I am starting to think WWE Raw needs to go back to two hours because the middle hour and most of the last hour gets bland. )

Match#7: Cameron and Naomi vs. AJ Lee and Paige 

Winners: Paige and AJ Lee 

(I will admit that this was the time I used to basically stop watching as a reviewer and saw this for what this was: FAP Time. I did not care that Paige and AJ Lee are going to have a rematch because it will be on the PPV. I don't care if Cameron and Naomi are splitting. I just saw four women bouncing around. Next week, I will be objective. Moving along with the show....)

Match#8: Cesaro vs. Kofi Kingston 

Winner: Kofi Kingston 

(Why bother having Kofi win when Cesaro is going to beat him like a stepchild? I loved the after match beatdown than the match because it was like who wanted to see Kofi win wanted to see him get the shit beaten out of him. I will say that is very sadistic and evil. I loved it. )

Match#9: El Torito vs. Bo Dallas 

Winner: Bo Dallas 

(All I will comment on is why is WWE trying to make him a star. Bo Dallas is a joke. El Torito is a joke. This match was a joke. I want to call bullshit but it won't help. This was beyond bullshit. Time to end the show because it is getting to the end of this review as well. )

Main Event: John Cena vs. Seth Rollins 

Winner: No Contest

(Why? Really, WWE? No point in commenting on this match because the whole thing is setup for the main event of the PPV. I am just going to end the review because I just think it is sad to see the young guys be used to mask the rematch no one wants to see again: Yawn Cena vs RKO. At least Roman Reigns was there at the end. Time to end the review....)

Final Thoughts: Like I said after WWE Money In The Bank PPV, I only watch to see everyone else but Yawn Cena. I actually changed the channel before the main event started because I knew either Yawn Cena would win or it would not have a winner to begin with. So with that said, this was an ok show for the whole except for the ending with Yawn Cena. Bret Hart was a good thing to see but don't care much for the shit with Damien Sandow. I will just say the PPV for this weekend is looking good but the title match is going to be interesting because we all know that Yawn Cena is going to win then showcase the SummerSlam PPV. So with that said, see you all for TNA Impact....

Gene The Grappler

WWE Smackdown Review 7/4/14 - Holiday Edition

Note: Well it is the 4th of July, and like a lot of Americans we are all on vacation/holiday mode. So I don't expect to see a lot of action in this show because this will be more focused on the military and full of ads for the WWE Network and also various DVDs coming out. So let's what this special episode of WWE Smackdown...

Match#1: Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio - US Title Match
Winner: Sheamus
(Please forgive me in this but since this is my opinion, this is going to be honest. WHY ARE WE SEEING THIS MATCH?????? When one of these men had the WHC title, it was interesting. When these men were fighting to be #1 contenders for a title, that was interesting. This is different! Why? It is because neither man is from the U.S. and this is for the U.S. title. Sheamus as US champion is a joke because he is not American or billed from the US. The match was good but just why. Also even though it is a holiday, this was more like a joke. )

Match#2: Bo Dallas vs. Diego
Winner: Bo Dallas
(For over 30 years, I have watched some weird matches. Seeing matches with Boggeyman and Papa Shango was weird. Watching Goldust back in the day was weird. This was weird in a new way. So we ran out of people for Bo Dallas to face? Also why is Los Matadores still a team? Why is El Torito still working? This was so bad that I changed the channel to watch a kids cartoon just to erase this match out of my memory. However, we will see this shit again on Monday. Next!!!!!)

Match#3: Big E vs. Cesaro
Winner: No Contest
(I wish this match had a winner. This was not even filler. This was just a good match being fucked over. I am tired of seeing good matches go to shit because WWE is trying to make the fast edits and give the main event more time. Again, we will see this match on Monday.)

Match#4: Eva Marie vs. AJ Lee
Winner: AJ Lee
(I feel so sorry for AJ Lee to have had to wrestle Eva Marie. Eva Marie is not a wrestler. She is still very green. She needs to go back to NXT. At least Jojo did because she was written off Total Divas. Eva Marie is just a train wreck with a bunch of TNT added. I love a redhead but she is not even a natural one. She is nice to look at but don't let her speak. As for AJ Lee, this was like a cakewalk. She came in, she made a woman tap, she leaves. Paige was at ringside but this is just a blip. )

Main Event: Randy Orton vs. Dean Ambrose
Winner: Dean Ambrose by DQ
(This should have been more like Dean vs. Seth. No point in adding RKO because at this point he is a joke. Let Seth and Dean fight and we will see what two guys who can wrestle do for WWE. That match is going to be epic. This match was boring because RKO is back to being stale and lame. I can make a better match for RKO on PS3/PS4 with WWE 2K13 or 2K14. Time to end this review. )

Final Thoughts: Well like I said, this was a holiday show. There was heat for WWE Raw but nothing new or relevant. I just want to know why they changed Big E. into a preacher and why now is Jack Swagger a face not a heel. Basically without a title or some seperation from WWE Raw, this is basically rematches from WWE Raw. So I am going to enjoy my holiday. Hopefully, next week we can get back to business. See you all for WWE Raw.




Gene The Grappler

TNA Impact Review 7/3/14

Note: Well I will admit that I had to see the spoilers seeing that TNA basically taped shows through August. So that means my reviews of TNA program might be more critical and also rant like. It is going to be interesting to see how TNA can basically promote shows and PPVs without people knowing and also how the storylines can continue without someone getting injured or worse. By the way, most of these matches might not be in order but these are the matches for this show. So let's see how this close to the holiday edition goes. Here is TNA Impact....

Match#1: The Wolves vs. Knux and Crazzy Steve vs. Robbie E. and Zema Ion
Winners: The Wolves
(This was a big clusterfuck. Holy shit, I haven't said that in a long while. Why did I say that? Because this match had too many things going on. One thing was that I was just stunned as to seeing everything in one match. Unlike The Usos in WWE, The Wolves are basically in TNA to help the division. This was not helping. I did not care for the present storyline with Knux and crew. I am waiting for BroMans to go away for good. Not the best way to start the show. )

Match#2: Bobby Roode vs. Kenny King - Street Fight
Winner: Bobby Roode
(This was a weird thing to watch. That's because seeing Bobby Roode as a face is something to witness live. I still think he is only trying to weasel into the title picture. As for Kenny King, he is a X Division guy not a mid carder. I don't want to see him in the mid card or trying to be in the main event. He is not ready. However, this match was weird because it wasn't a match but a fight of sorts. I loved the action but just looked weird to me. )

Match#3: Ethan Carter III vs. Bully Ray - Tables Match
Winner: Ethan Carter III
(So how many more times will we see a tables match with Bully Ray? I am not tired of the match but tired of the people in it. Plus adding Rhyno to come in to help EC3 was good but why? So we got a heel Rhyno but why only him? I mean if Dreamer coming in last week was not heel but Rhyno is. That confused me. This match was typical until Rhyno came in. By the way, I know he changed the spelling of his name but I rather stick to the way I am use to it. )

Match#4: Gail Kim vs. Angelina Love - KO Title Match
Winner: Gail Kim
(This just proves that WWE and TNA watch each other programs. Why? AJ Lee comes back to WWE and wins the Divas Title. So guess what? Gail Kim just happens to win the KO Title on the same week. The only difference is that Gail Kim did not leave to rest. AJ Lee did. Plus in TNA, Gail Kim is better and can do more. AJ Lee is stuck. Main event time....)

Main Event: Bobby Lashley vs. Eric Young - TNA Heavyweight Title Match
Winner: Bobby Lasley
(I was going to go into a long rant about comparing Bobby Lashley vs Yawn Cena as champions but it would make me think I am back in 2007 or 2008. I do like Lashley but it is hard to like someone that is one dimensional. Yawn Cena is the same way but the thing is that his character got stale when WWE went PG. Lashley is getting stale because he will not have any real competition until he faces Samoa Joe. EY is going to be on TV doing his other show and we will see him come back to the X Division. So this match was not boring but just predictable. Time to end the review. )

Final Thoughts: I have said that most times that TNA backstage is better than the matches or the show itself. I think this is one of those shows. I like that Earl Hebner is back as a referee. I have excepted that Angle is only going to be a mouthpiece until he is back to wrestling. Most of TNA is either about who is running it or who is champion. Other than that, it sucks to me because I love the X Division but there is no matches in that division. Hopefully I am wrong in the coming weeks. See you all for WWE Smackdown.




Gene The Grappler

WWE Raw Review 6/30/14

Note: After what was suppose to be a good PPV until the end, this is going to be a interesting show. If you don't know, I am not a fan of this version on Yawn Cena. I was a fan but WWE had to change him to appease the kids that watched. Also not a fan of putting over older talent just to make sure people know who to cheer for. Basically, last night's PPV was good but Yawn Cena killed my joy in that. So let's watch WWE Raw and hope something will make me feel better....

Match#1: Seth Rollins vs. Rob Van Dam
Winner: Seth Rollins
(I like this Seth Rollins. I have been getting use to him being the new guy in Evolution/The Authority. His matches are getting better and hopefully he will be a main eventer not a mid carder. As for RVD, well it is sad to say he has not changed. This was a good match to start the show but only because RVD finally got someone in the roster that can make him look good and bad at the same time. I also love that after the match, Ambrose is still making it his business to make Rollins life hell. So far so good. )


Match#2: The Usos and Sheamus vs. The Wyatt Family
Winners: The Wyatt Family
(Can I be totally honest here? As much as I love the Usos, it is time to either drop the titles or go heel. Either way is good for the WWE. Watching this match was like watching guys act like Yawn Cena. Sheamus is still US Champ, why? I think it is sad that a title like that is being misued. This match was ok but then again, Wyatt Family is gaining some steam and hopefully they will have some gold soon. )

Match#3: Nikki Bella vs. Cameron and Naomi - Handicap Match
Winners: Cameron and Naomi
(Do I care that a Bella was beaten? Fuck no! I do hate that the black girls are about to break up. Of course, when they break up a black tag team, one gets fired and the other one sucks. So we will see on who is who. As for this match, I can say it was bearable only because Cameron and Naomi made it watchable. )

Match#4: Cesaro vs. Kofi Kingston
Winner: Kofi Kingston
(Someone told me that sometimes it is better to find fault before making changes. Kofi winning is a change but I cannot answer why. Cesaro is suppose to be the new guy to get a title shot. It is sad that Bad News Barrett lost his title but it makes me wonder why WWE is enforcing this title shit now. I remember as a kid that most of the titles were held for years even without being defended for several PPVs. I guess Vince is tired of people bitching about not seeing title matches. As for this match, this is going to be a good IC title match soon. This was meh....)

Match#4: The Great Khali vs. Damien "McMahondow" Sandow
Winner: The Great Khali
(No comment. Next match, please!!!!!!)

Match#5: Fandango vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
(I don't like Flame-Bore-O but love Ziggler. This kid needs a title shot soon. He is going to be ok. This match proves that Ziggler is going to be a mid carder but also a champion soon. I want to say that seeing Summer Rae make out with Ziggler was good for TV. Also good was seeing Ziggler make the lame gimmick got down. This made up for the above bullshit. )

Match#6: Stardust and Goldust vs. Ryback and Curtis Axel
Winners: Stardust and Goldust
(This was a good match. I have said my peace about Stardust and Goldust. Still think Ryback and Curtis Axel is a joke. Next match, please......)

Match#7: AJ Lee vs. Paige - WWE Divas Title Match
Winner: AJ Lee - New WWE Divas Champion
(This was basically what the fans wanted. Why? Because Paige is good in the ring but cannot speak or make a good promo. Also it is funny that as soon as AJ came out we got the loudest CM Punk chants. I don't believe she is married to him or is pregnant with this kid. However, she is back to give us good matches and a better feud with the Total Divas. She came, she won, she is champion again. Too bad this was not the main event. Time for Yawn Cena...)

Main Event: Roman Reigns and John Cena vs. Kane and Randy Orton
Winners by DQ: John Cena and Roman Reigns
(Well I will admit that the after match bullshit was better than the match. Why? Simply because this was a setup for Seth to cash in the MITB contract. I know I did not mention this during his match but was not thinking. Basically like I said, this was a setup for Seth to get the title. However, Ambrose did what he said he would do. So the ending was better than the match. Only because the young guys made it better. Time to wrap this up.)

Final Thoughts: I will admit that I don't care for the title until Yawn Cena loses at SummerSlam PPV. As for the rest of the show, most of the show was filled with people that came back to make us happy. The Miz is back just to job to Y2J. Then Y2J jobs to Bray Wyatt which was good for the fans. AJ Lee has her title back. That's good. So we will see if CM Punk comes back. Basically, this show helped me forget that Yawn Cena is back to being the asshole I hate. See you all for TNA Impact...




Gene The Grappler

WWE Money In the Bank PPV 6/29/14

Note: Well it is time to see if the IWC is right or if people will be shocked to see who is champion and see who is going to be champion. Also hoping that most of the matches will not be just regular matches on PPV. I will be honest as say that this PPV is something I dread watching because if the IWC is right, I might have to stop watching WWE. I hope they are wrong. Time to watch WWE Money In The Bank PPV...

Match#1: Luke Harper and Erick Rowan vs. The Usos - WWE Tag Team Title Match
Winners: The Usos
(Why do they make their matches look decent on TV but better on the PPVs? I have been flip flopping on this because it is hard for me to actually enjoy this match. I want to see The Usos win but change their gimmicks or The Wyatt Family win and we get to see something new. This was a good match but we will see if this could change. )

Match#2: Naomi vs. Paige - WWE Divas Title Match
Winner: Paige
(Well I don't have anything good to say about this match because the build up to this was lame at best. Also seeing that Paige don't say much and we all know that Cameron and Naomi are splitting soon, this was so bad but the only good thing was seeing this match on PPV and be longer than three seconds. Next match, please.....)

Match#3: Adam Rose vs. Damien Sandow
Winner: Adam Rose
(This was the saddest thing to see on PPV. Why? This just proves that Sandow is about to be fired or jobbed to death. Actually seeing him lose to Zack Ryder would be sadder. This was just to see Adam Rose and his people party. However, it was better to see this than the divas title match. )

Match#4: Seth Rollins vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Jack Swagger vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Dean Ambrose - Money In the Bank Contract Ladder Match
Winner: Seth Rollins - MITB Contract Holder
(This was the best match of the night! This just proves that the younger talent is better than the older talent. We got to see a good old fashioned ladder match with men that can show off what they can do. I loved this match because it made me see who is ready for the main event and who is happy in the mid card. Rollins won because of Kane but we will get to see some good matches from Rollins and Ambrose soon. )

Match#5: Stardust and Goldust vs. Ryback and Curtis Axel
Winners: Stardust and Goldust
(This is a story of two teams but they have a different effect on me. Ryback and Curtis Axel bored me to no end. Stardust and Goldust is fresh and exciting. Also it is good to see Cody do something different. Basically, this was a good match to watch but only because of the new character in Stardust. )

Match#6: Rusev vs. Big E
Winner: Rusev
(This is still going on. Why? This is one of those matches we use to see back in the day with Hogan and Nikola Volkoff. So I am going to move on with the next match. )

Match#7: Summer Rae vs. Layla
Fandango - Special Referee
Winner: Layla
(This is the match before the main event. Why? This is basically a lovers brawl. Summer Rae is the ex girlfriend and Layla is the current girlfriend with Hot Pants in the middle. This could have been done on WWE Raw. So basically, this was stupid. Time to end the show. )

Main Event: Sheamus vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Cesaro vs. John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs. Roman Reigns vs. Kane - Ladder Match for the Vacant WWE World Heavyweight Title
Yawn Cena - New WWE World Heavyweight Title
(I had a smile on my face but lost my smile when Yawn Cena won. This could have been done better but WWE is back to catering to the kids. So, let's wrap this up. )


Final Thoughts: This was a good PPV except for the ending. Why? Well it is that time when I care for the mid card before I give a damn that Yawn Cena is champion. This PPV does need to be changed because it is time for this to go back to being a match at Wrestlemania. I think it is better for this to be a different PPV. See you for WWE Raw.




Gene The Grappler

WWE Smackdown Review 6/13/14 - Friday The 13th Edition

Note: This is going to be a very interesting show. Seeing that WWE just released a lot of wrestlers yesterday and some will be on WWE TV it will fit into this special episode. Today is Friday the 13th and Smackdown is going to be filled with scary and unpredictable things. So time to watch WWE Smackdown...

Match#1: Roman Reigns vs. Bad News Barrett
Winner: No Contest
(Even though the official last sighting on 3MB together was on a recent episode of WWE Superstars, this is the last sighting of 3MB as a whole. Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal are gone from WWE and Heath Slater needs a new gimmick. Before, I go there, as for this match, this would have been a good match for the IC title. Why? It is because Reigns is not going to be a mid carder forever and because he is going to be big. So this would have been a great match for a PPV. We will see this again soon for the IC title. As for 3MB, good bye and thank you for leaving like the jokes you are. )

Match#2: Erick Rowan vs. Jey Uso
Winner: Erick Rowan
(This was watching a bully beat the shit out of a small kid. Even though Jey Uso is not a weak kid but the damage he took was brutal. Sell or no sell, it was harsh to watch this match. Ususally, I would change the channel but this was not a typical match. This could be bigger once the tag titles are on the line and also we see change in the tag team division. )

Match#3: Bo Dallas vs. R-Truth
Winner: Bo Dallas
(This was close to being boring. I think R-Truth is going to be heel again soon. I cannot wait for the return of Little Jimmy. Bo Dallas is basically like Bray Wyatt except he is annoying not creepy. This was not a good match but Bo Dallas needs to be something else aside from being annoying. )

Match#4: Sheamus vs. Cesaro
Winner: Cesaro
(This was a good match. I am actually shocked because it is now a feud with these two. It is weird to have a feud with the U.S. title. I will refrain from my constant questioning as to why Sheamus is the U.S. champion but still comes from Ireland? As for Cesaro, he needs to win a title soon because his popularity is not getting better with Heyman as his manager. This was a good match because these guys can wrestle and can put on a show. Regardless of how Sheamus acts like Cena most times.)

Match#5: Adam Rose vs. Fandango
Winner: Adam Rose
(So Summer Rae became a rosebud, cool. I don't talk about F-lame-mo bt will say that Adam Rose is growing on me. I only say that because being British only goes two ways in wrestling: the asshole or the cool Brit. I will be moving on. )

Match#6: Big E vs. Jack Swagger
Winner: Big E
(This was so confusing that I will not even speak about it. I feel like I went back to 1985. Almost done with the review. )

Match#7: Alicia Fox vs. Aksana
Winner: Alicia Fox
(Aksana was another wrestler that was let go this week. So it was weird to see her get beaten but someone I think should have been fired. Aksana did fuck up Naomi's eye and that was probably why she was let go. This match was weird but it is nice to see Alicia is trying to be something she is not. AJ Lee is crazy but Alicia Fox is just trying too hard. Main Event Time....)

Main Event: Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose - Money In The Bank Qualifying Match
Winner: Bray Wyatt
(This was the best match of the night. This might be a rare thing on WWE Smackdown but this was the match of the night. I know I am repeating myself but it was good. Dean Ambrose is just that damn good. Bray Wyatt does a better job with this match than anything with Cena. Seth Rollins did make an appearance and was effective in the assist to Wyatt. Good way to end the show. )

Final Thoughts: It was weird to see former WWE wrestlers on their last official show but it was good to see 3MB and Aksana go out like they did. As for the show as a whole, it was not a good show but it was not the typical bullshit we get from WWE Smackdown. So I guess we are going to get some better shows on here or some shitty ones. Either way, WWE needs to do something with this show. See you all for WWE Raw.....





Gene The Grappler

TNA Impact Review 6/12/14

Note: This is the show before the PPV this weekend. I think TNA is not doing a good job with promoting their PPVs or other programming. This will be an interesting show because if my math is right, there is barely enough on this card to make a good PPV. I might be wrong. Here we go with TNA Impact before TNA Slammaversary...

Match#1: Eric Young vs. Bobby Lashley
Winner: Bobby Lashley
(Watching this match was like watching old school Bobby Lashley in WWE. This was like watching a jobber match. Eric Young is the TNA Champion but was looking like a jobber getting schooled. Bobby Lashley is better as a wrestler but does have some good qualities outside the ring. As long he does not speak, we are good. So EY lost this match but he is not done for tonight. )

Match#2: Robbie E vs Knux
Winner: Knux
(There was a match in all this fucking craziness. I am not a fan of the gimmick Knux have. This was pointless to me. So let's move on to the next match....)

Match#: Eric Young vs. Kenny King
Winner: Eric Young
(Kenny King is a good wrestler but this was more so a better match for EY. This was more so the pace of wrestling for EY. Kenny King was doing his thang but this was EY's match to win. I will also say this was more so an X Division type of match. I just wish we will see an actual X Division match tonight. )

Match#: Brittany vs. Madison Rayne vs. Gail Kim - #1 Contender for the KO Title
Winner: Gail Kim
(I am happy to see my TNA crush get another title show. I really cannot explain why I am in love with Gail Kim except for the fact that she can wrestle and also is the queen of TNA. Brittany is going to be a good wrestler. She should not adopt the Mickie James creepy KO role but if she does, she should pick someone else to obsess about. Great match thanks to Gail Kim and also the interference of The Beautiful People. Main Event Time....)

Winner: Main Event: MVP vs. Eric Young
Winner: Eric Young by DQ
(EY lost the battle but won something at the end. We will see a steel cage title match. Unlike in WWE where we will see someone break in the cage or come under the cage, TNA cage matches are unique in nature. As for this match, well it was leaked out on the internet that MVP is out of the main event for the title but there will be a triple threat match. Also taping shows does fuck up live shows. Time to end the review. )

Final Thoughts: I don't pay for any wrestling PPVs. If I was to pay for TNA Slammaversary, I would want my full refund after seeing the opening match. This show did setup the PPV but like I said, MVP is out of the title match. One thing that kills me is the shitty X Division match at this PPV and the match with the Von Erichs debuting on TNA. Why? No build up. See you all for WWE Smackdown and also TNA Slammaversary PPV...




Gene The Grappler

WWE Raw Review 6/9/14

Note: As with all shows, I hope for good things. Since we always start with WWE Raw, it shouldn't be said for a good show. This is going to be a good week because I hope for a good week of wrestling each week. WWE is gearing up for MITB PPV and hopefully it is going to be good. We got one match last week on WWE Smackdown so tonight we will get more good matches for this PPV. So here we go with WWE Raw...

Match#1: Bad News Barrett vs. Sheamus - Money In the Bank Qualifying Match
Winner: Sheamus
(For some reason, this was a good way to start the show. Even though both of these men have the mid card titles, this was basically what I like to see in an opening match. I ignored the titles and saw these men wanted to be a part of the MITB PPV. I will admit that even though Barrett is perfect as the IC champ, Sheamus as U.S. champ baffles me. How does a man from Ireland become the U.S. champion? Only Vince knows...)

Match#2: Zack Ryder vs. Rusev
Winner: Rusev
(This was so much of a jobber match that it was sad to see Ryder do the job for this big man. All I know is that I cannot watch Rusev wresle without seeing Lana. I am sorry but Lana has a nice ass and she is hot as fuck. Lame gimmick for both of them but Lana could read the phone book in Russian and I will be happy. Moving on...)

Match#3: Ryback and Curtis Axel vs. Goldust and R-Truth
Winners: Ryback and Curtis Axel
(Cody Rhodes needs to be on TV wrestling. This whole angle with him leaving his brother with these shitty tag team partners is getting old. We all know that we will see Cody vs. Goldust at SummerSlam. This was awful to watch, so moving on....)

Match#4: The Usos vs. Fandango and Damien Sandow
Winners: The Usos
(The Usos need competetion. This was bullshit. Moving on....)

Match#5: Xavier Woods vs. Bo Dallas
Winner: Bo Dallas
(Yawn....boring. Next match. )

Match#6: Cesaro vs. Rob Van Dam - Money In the Bank Qualifying Match
Winner: Cesaro
(This makes up for the boring match prior to this one. This was good. Cesaro is basically going to be a title contender. He is what WWE wants and what the fans need right now. RVD is just there to help the young talent get over. Unlike in TNA where he was there for a check. )

Match#7: Paige vs. Alicia Fox
Winner: Paige
(One word sums up this feud: weird. Paige is getting heat because she was just given the title because AJ Lee wanted time off. Paige is a good wrestler but she is losing the fans because her feuds are shit. This is just a weird thing because Alicia Fox is not crazy but she is trying to be. I love how Paige wins and get nervous seeing Alicia Fox lose her shit. Next!!!!)

Match#8: Jack Swagger vs. Santino Marella
Winner: Jack Swagger
(I did not watch this match at all. Why? I feel like this was filler for the main event. Usually that is what the Divas matches are. This was bullshit. So let's end this show. )

Main Event: John Cena, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper
Winners: John Cena, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns
(I will not speak about Yawn Cena but will speak on the other players in this match. This was a good match even better without Yawn Cena getting involved. Reigns and Ambrose will be a good tag team. There might not be no more Shield but at least all three men are moving on. This match proves it. Reigns is getting better and Ambrose is the loose cannon we miss on WWE TV. The Wyatt Family is better off with a new person to feud with. We all know that Yawn Cena is going to bury anyone that takes his spotlight. Time to end the review. )

Final Thoughts: I think Reigns and Ambrose are on their way to the main event. Seth Rollins is going to be in the main event sooner than later. This whole show is better than most. I think it is good to see some of the younger talent get more time but the IC title and US title needs to be featured since there is no champion and after tonight with Daniel Bryan getting stripped of the title, we will see more good MITB Qualifying Matches. See you all for TNA Impact....






Gene The Grappler