Friday, June 24, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Raw review 6/13/11
Personally I thought that having an All-Stars version of Raw would have been better if it was not the last before Captiol Punishment. There were some great matches, but in the end, I personally thought that for the second week in the row, the show started off good and went downhill from there. I also did not understand the multiple interruptions from the anonymous general manager. If Stone Cold Steve Austin was the guest general manager for the night, then why did we need this idiot to be “present.” Really, can he have a vacation?
Beginning with the Miz was really good. I like how the Miz pointed out that he has had problems with both the iconic Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. Miz would begin demanding an apology from Austin and what he received was a match with the legendary Rowdy Roddy Piper.
Austin after he sent the Miz packing, was interrupted by Alberto Del Rio. He then booked Del Rio to face Kane.
Beginning with the Miz was really good. I like how the Miz pointed out that he has had problems with both the iconic Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. Miz would begin demanding an apology from Austin and what he received was a match with the legendary Rowdy Roddy Piper.
Austin after he sent the Miz packing, was interrupted by Alberto Del Rio. He then booked Del Rio to face Kane.
Kane def Alberto Del Rio via Disqualification
I like the aggression that Del Rio used in this match when he put Kane in the cross armbar, even though it got him disqualified. This led to the return of the Big Show. Big Show came out and attacked Del Rio. Now unless I missed something, why was his hand taped, if his knee got caught under the car. I thought the Big Show would be out longer however this allowed Austin to make the match for the two face each other at Capitol Punishment.
I like the aggression that Del Rio used in this match when he put Kane in the cross armbar, even though it got him disqualified. This led to the return of the Big Show. Big Show came out and attacked Del Rio. Now unless I missed something, why was his hand taped, if his knee got caught under the car. I thought the Big Show would be out longer however this allowed Austin to make the match for the two face each other at Capitol Punishment.
Sin Cara, Ezekiel Jackson & Daniel Bryan def. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase
This was a great wrestling match. I am not as much of a fan of six-man tag matches any longer, I feel that the concept has been used to many times. Sin Cara worked really well and it was him scoring the pinfall on Barrett after he was abused with multiple bodyslams and the torture rack by Jackson. In my opinion, I feel that Ezekiel Jackson will finally defeat Barrett for the Intercontinental Title at Capitol Punishment.
This was a great wrestling match. I am not as much of a fan of six-man tag matches any longer, I feel that the concept has been used to many times. Sin Cara worked really well and it was him scoring the pinfall on Barrett after he was abused with multiple bodyslams and the torture rack by Jackson. In my opinion, I feel that Ezekiel Jackson will finally defeat Barrett for the Intercontinental Title at Capitol Punishment.
Sheamus def. Santino Marella
In this match, I saw the old Sheamus. I thought that he was losing his winning ways and ruthless aggression. It is always great to see submission wrestling, and seeing Sheamus using the Texas Cloverleaf to obtain the victory show his great wrestling ability.
In this match, I saw the old Sheamus. I thought that he was losing his winning ways and ruthless aggression. It is always great to see submission wrestling, and seeing Sheamus using the Texas Cloverleaf to obtain the victory show his great wrestling ability.
Rey Mysterio def. Christian by Disqualification
This match ended after Mysterio was attacked by the Nexus. After Christian hit the Kill-switch to send a message to Randy Orton. If Christian can display the same type of aggression, then he has a chance to once again become the World Heavyweight Champion.
This match ended after Mysterio was attacked by the Nexus. After Christian hit the Kill-switch to send a message to Randy Orton. If Christian can display the same type of aggression, then he has a chance to once again become the World Heavyweight Champion.
U.S. Champion Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne def. Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger
On a normal two hour segment, this match would not have taken place. All four of these men are the future of the WWE and personally I cannot wait til Sunday to see Kingston take on Ziggler. However, I think Ziggler will pull off the victory and become the new WWE U.S. Champion.
On a normal two hour segment, this match would not have taken place. All four of these men are the future of the WWE and personally I cannot wait til Sunday to see Kingston take on Ziggler. However, I think Ziggler will pull off the victory and become the new WWE U.S. Champion.
“Rowdy” Roddy Piper def. The Miz with special guest referee Alex Riley
This match was entertaining, but it was predictable. Before the match, an episode of Piper Pit occurred and it was brought to the attention of everyone that Miz has been often compared to Piper. I did like how this was the only true “All-Stars” match of the night (One Generation against Another). Even though the Miz lost $5,000 in this match, I believe that he will take out all his aggression Sunday and defeat Riley.
This match was entertaining, but it was predictable. Before the match, an episode of Piper Pit occurred and it was brought to the attention of everyone that Miz has been often compared to Piper. I did like how this was the only true “All-Stars” match of the night (One Generation against Another). Even though the Miz lost $5,000 in this match, I believe that he will take out all his aggression Sunday and defeat Riley.
Kelly Kelly, Eve, Gail Kim, Beth Phoenix, Natalya, Kaitlyn & AJ def. Divas Champion Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Maryse, Melina, Alicia Fox, Tamina & Rosa Mendes
This was a typical Divas fill in match. Before this match, I did not realize that there were 14 divas on the roster. With Kharma out of the picture, the divas have returned to being what they were, just fill ins before the main event. I will be glad when Brie Bella does not have the Divas title any longer. Having Kelly Kelly score the victory proves that she is the face of the diva division.
This was a typical Divas fill in match. Before this match, I did not realize that there were 14 divas on the roster. With Kharma out of the picture, the divas have returned to being what they were, just fill ins before the main event. I will be glad when Brie Bella does not have the Divas title any longer. Having Kelly Kelly score the victory proves that she is the face of the diva division.
CM Punk def. WWE Champion John Cena in a Non-Title Match
CM Punk and John Cena always have a great match when the two face off. I was never the biggest fan of Punk, but I could never count out his in ring ability. His matches tell a story, and he has the ability to make you hate him.
I did like how R-Truth used his tactics to distract Cena and allow Punk to hit the Go To Sleep and score the victory over the champion. Truth then would get in the ring and continue to pummel Cena and attempt to weaken him for Captiol Punishment.
CM Punk and John Cena always have a great match when the two face off. I was never the biggest fan of Punk, but I could never count out his in ring ability. His matches tell a story, and he has the ability to make you hate him.
I did like how R-Truth used his tactics to distract Cena and allow Punk to hit the Go To Sleep and score the victory over the champion. Truth then would get in the ring and continue to pummel Cena and attempt to weaken him for Captiol Punishment.
Other notes on the show
I enjoyed Christian getting inside of Randy Orton’s head by telling him that he would face him in the ring, only to send security to contain Orton.
I also enjoyed Stone Cold Steve Austin beating up the “Raw General Manager.” I will be glad when they finally reveal who this person is. It is really getting old now.
Last but not least, R-Truth continues his mind games this time beating up John Morrison prior to the match that they were supposed to have. R-Truth continues to thrive in his role as the biggest heel in the company.
I enjoyed Christian getting inside of Randy Orton’s head by telling him that he would face him in the ring, only to send security to contain Orton.
I also enjoyed Stone Cold Steve Austin beating up the “Raw General Manager.” I will be glad when they finally reveal who this person is. It is really getting old now.
Last but not least, R-Truth continues his mind games this time beating up John Morrison prior to the match that they were supposed to have. R-Truth continues to thrive in his role as the biggest heel in the company.
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Monday, June 13, 2011
The New Cohost of The New Show, The Wrestling Wrealm
Wrestling Matters to Mr Main Event BDuB
Total Nonstop Action also known as TNA changed their name recently to Impact Wrestling. Their reason for changing their name was a direct shot at the WWE changed their name from World Wrestling Entertainment. The WWE did this because they no longer wanted to be known as a wrestling company. WWE wants to be known more for entertainment. They even went as far not calling their employees "wrestlers" any longer, instead, they are "superstars." Now after hearing this, I did not make any sense to me. They still get inside the ring, with the goal of achieving victory, and the ultimate goal, winning the World Championship. So why isn't this wrestling any longer? Well its just like KFC, even though they are not called Kentucky Fried Chicken any longer, does not mean that they do not sell chicken.
So what do you mean when you say wrestling matters? Personally wrestling matters mean that no matter what I will watch two individuals lock up in the squared-circle. If Im bored, I will get on YouTube and watch old WWE , WCW, ECW, or any Independent wrestling clips I can get to. Wrestling Matters even means that when I am channel surfing and I come across an unknown wrestling promotion, I immediately stop and watch it for at least five minutes. Last but not least, wrestling matters means that No matter what people say or who is around, if wrestling is being discussed I will immediately join the conversation and say proudly that I am a fan of professional wrestling.
If Im bored, YouTube always has the pleasure of treating me to some of my favorite wrestling matches or moments in history. The cool thing about YouTube is that there are lots of matches that I have not seen, even in the WWE, so during my spare time I can view them. Whenever I want to see a good wrestling match, I can go right to YouTube and find it. Another great asset that this site has been to me is that I can find just about all the independent promotions located right here. On here I can find different wrestlers who are on the way to the top. This is what wrestling matters to me, seeing unknown participate in the sport that I love the most.
The first time I attended an independent promotion, it was Maryland Championship Wrestling's Shamrock Cup. A friend of mine asked me if I wanted to go, he just stated that there would be wrestling at a building that is used for a flea market right across the street from a local wal-mart. And since he said the magic word, "wrestling" I was automatically interested. On that night, I did not know who anyone was, or their ranking within the promotion, but because they were wrestling, I was hooked. And now I am a proud supported of independent wrestling, because I respect their hard work and dedication to the craft.
While channel surfing a few weeks ago, I came across a promotion on Comcast cable that I have never heard of. Now honestly I thought that the presentation was terrible, however, it consisted of wrestling and because of that, I had to stop looking for something to watch. Another example, I was working in a hospital and as I was channel surfing, I came across the Spanish channel and saw some good lucha libre action going on. And even though I am not fluent in speaking or even understand Spanish yet, I enjoyed the action of the matches. Wrestling matters this much that even during promotions I have never heard of will still get at least five minutes of my time just because it is wrestling.
All my life I have been a proud fan of professional wrestling. My mom even indicated that when I was about two years old, I was at the doctors office and while in the waiting area, I was playing with another little boy and in the middle of us playing with the toys, I asked him if he watched wrestling and he said yes and we continued playing. my mom often jokes about that day saying that if he said no, I would have left. At every job I have had in my life, I have come across at least one co worker who watches it just as much as I do, and I have always had continuous conversations with that person on Tuesdays after WWE Monday Night Raw.
I have never been ashamed of being a fan of professional wrestling. I love the sport. Whether you call it a sport or sports entertainment, I will always be a fan. Anytime I get a chance to be in the presence of professional wrestling, or carry on a conversation with another fan, I am happy because I am in my world!
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Post Raw Thoughts June 6, 2011 ( Miz Injured After Raw)
I felt this episode of Monday Night Raw started out great, then fell flat.
It is always great when you see Stone Cold Steve Austin began a show no matter what. Austin crowned Andy as tough enough champion. After that, Andy was slapped by Vince McMahon and received a Stone Cold Stunner from Austin. Talk about a welcome into the company. Then fans greeted with R-Truth coming down looking like a black "Uncle Sam." He apologize, then claimed that there was a conspiracy going on. This really showed that R-Truth is over. The fans have someone that they truly love to hate. Hopefully he can maintain a main event slot. Afterwards, The Miz, Alex Riley, and John Cena all came down to the ring and before you knew it, the main event was made, Cena and Riley vs Miz and R-Truth. Before that was made, Cena indicated that since R-Truth finally apologized he would be granted his WWE title match. So finally we have a match for Capitol Punishment. Now, onto the match. This match ended up being pretty boring, and in the end it was the Miz receiving a beat down from Riley, a Stunner from Stone Cold and a Attitude Adjustment from Cena.
Another match I found pretty interesting, Jack Swagger vs Booker T. Booker T looked really great in the ring, and I think that he can help build Jack Swagger back up. Only time will tell.
I am looking forward to seeing what Kofi Kingston is going to do. There was a great video package put together showing some great highlights. I truly believe that it is time for Kofi to be elevated into the main event picture.
According to Pro Wrestling Torch, The Miz suffered a leg injury in a dark match with John Cena following Monday Night RAW.
During the match, Cena threw Miz to the outside of the ring. Miz definitely appeared to be in pain and was holding his leg. He had to have paramedics help him to the back. Cena thanked fans for coming out and seemed concerned about Miz's injury.
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