Read on for my thoughts on what 2013 holds for the WWE and TNA rosters. Note that these are at best educated guesses and shouldn't be taken as gospel. Wrestling has all sorts of twists and turns in a given year.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Raw Live Event Reax - 12/30/12
I attended yesterday's live event in Raleigh. Read on for my thoughts on the show.
Why Noble worked live events, Updates on Sin Cara/Orton, Interview with McCool, and Questions on being a wrestling fan, TNA's booking, the Invasion, Hogan's robe and Ryback vs. Rock
Ted DiBiase suffered some sort of hand injury at the 12/26 live event in Chicago. That's why Jamie Noble filled in.
Sin Cara was at the most recent Raw taping, but wasn't used. Maybe on Smackdown?
Michelle McCool talked about Beth Phoenix. Interesting.
Randy Orton will be back in the ring alongside Sin Cara next weekend. Glad that they're back.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Sin Cara was at the most recent Raw taping, but wasn't used. Maybe on Smackdown?
Michelle McCool talked about Beth Phoenix. Interesting.
Randy Orton will be back in the ring alongside Sin Cara next weekend. Glad that they're back.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Update on Flair, Interviews with Bully Ray/Sheamus, new WWE recruit profiled, more live event notes, and Questions on Dr. Andrews and Punk vs. Taker
Ric Flair "can't wait" to do more with WWE. I can't wait to see him again as I enjoyed his last appearance. I just really hope we don't end up with another scary situation like we got with Lawler.
Bully Ray talked before a TNA live event. It was definitely time for 3D to do something new. I've enjoyed both as singles competitors. They seem to have new life in their careers.
Recently signed developmental talent Alex "Zander" Jones was profiled. He sounds like a blue chipper.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Bully Ray talked before a TNA live event. It was definitely time for 3D to do something new. I've enjoyed both as singles competitors. They seem to have new life in their careers.
Recently signed developmental talent Alex "Zander" Jones was profiled. He sounds like a blue chipper.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Interview with McCool, Raw and Impact audience, producer works live event, injury updates, and Questions on call-ups and WCW
Michelle McCool talked about Sharmell.
Raw's audience was down to 3.14 million viewers for the 12/24 edition, a huge drop-off from last week and the lowest-rated Raw of the 3-hour era. Hopefully WWE re-examines their booking and tries to make people want to watch holiday episodes instead of doing such silly stuff.
Jamie Noble lost to Fandango on a recent Smackdown live event. He works as a producer/agent for WWE. I wouldn't mind him returning to the ring full-time. He's gifted as a character and as a wrestler.
Randy Orton and Sin Cara are expected back at the upcoming TV tapings. Thankfully neither is majorly hurt.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Raw's audience was down to 3.14 million viewers for the 12/24 edition, a huge drop-off from last week and the lowest-rated Raw of the 3-hour era. Hopefully WWE re-examines their booking and tries to make people want to watch holiday episodes instead of doing such silly stuff.
Jamie Noble lost to Fandango on a recent Smackdown live event. He works as a producer/agent for WWE. I wouldn't mind him returning to the ring full-time. He's gifted as a character and as a wrestler.
Randy Orton and Sin Cara are expected back at the upcoming TV tapings. Thankfully neither is majorly hurt.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Interviews with McCool/Ion, another Rock date, live event notes, and Questions on Batista, Kaval, Booker, Sting, and Impact
Michelle McCool talked about Melina and getting in trouble for matches being "too good". I'm inclined to agree with Jericho's stance. If you want people to care about the Divas' division, they need to be able to have good matches. Fans are paying to see good action (in addition to good stories).
Here's a story on Zema Ion. Good for him to have a back-up plan.
The Rock is now being advertised for the 1/22 Smackdown taping. They're getting the most out of him going into the Rumble (as perhaps they should).
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Here's a story on Zema Ion. Good for him to have a back-up plan.
The Rock is now being advertised for the 1/22 Smackdown taping. They're getting the most out of him going into the Rumble (as perhaps they should).
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Main Event Reax - 12/26/12, NAO update, Austin evaluates curent roster, and Questions on Naomi, the WWE App, Sin Cara, Show, and the champ coming out last
Main Event:
I love a good battle royal. It's cool that 20 men want a shot at the U.S. Title.
Oh boy. There's going to be a lot of complaining about that result. Khali's by no means a "5-star" match worker, but it made sense for the big guy to win and it could lead to a big moment for Cesaro beating the former World Heavyweight Champion (and possibly lifting him for the Neutralizer).
I liked the post-match. As long as next week we're talking about Cesaro beating Khali it's ok that we're talking about Khali winning this week.
Khali's not exactly a good talker. That was about the best they could have done with him in an interview setting.
Ok promo by 3MB. Not an act I see going too far.
Good little tag match. It didn't really accomplish much, but it was a fine match. And yes, I noticed the faces won. I don't really mind since the match itself had good work.
I love a good battle royal. It's cool that 20 men want a shot at the U.S. Title.
Oh boy. There's going to be a lot of complaining about that result. Khali's by no means a "5-star" match worker, but it made sense for the big guy to win and it could lead to a big moment for Cesaro beating the former World Heavyweight Champion (and possibly lifting him for the Neutralizer).
I liked the post-match. As long as next week we're talking about Cesaro beating Khali it's ok that we're talking about Khali winning this week.
Khali's not exactly a good talker. That was about the best they could have done with him in an interview setting.
Ok promo by 3MB. Not an act I see going too far.
Good little tag match. It didn't really accomplish much, but it was a fine match. And yes, I noticed the faces won. I don't really mind since the match itself had good work.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
McCool talks Tara/Victoria and Layla, and Questions on Dreamer, Del Rio, the Hardy Boys and RVD
Michelle McCool talked about her experiences with the current Knockouts Champion and her former tag team partner. The Piggie James storyline was pretty controversial with fans.
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I didn't see it as a jab at ECW, either. If anything, they were writing him off in case they don't use him again.
2. One theory is that with Sin Cara needing knee surgery and Rey being written off as well, they wanted a face for the Latino audience. It could also be that they just called up 4 main event heels in The Shield and Big E and want some face opponents for them. Either way, I think he's talented enough to pull off being a face.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I didn't see it as a jab at ECW, either. If anything, they were writing him off in case they don't use him again.
2. One theory is that with Sin Cara needing knee surgery and Rey being written off as well, they wanted a face for the Latino audience. It could also be that they just called up 4 main event heels in The Shield and Big E and want some face opponents for them. Either way, I think he's talented enough to pull off being a face.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Questions on Austin vs. Punk, ECW, Sting vs. Taker, and The Shield
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. That would be amazing. I'm in full support. I don't see it happening, but I like the idea.
Nothing to add to 2.
3. That does sound like revisionist history! There was definitely more to ECW than putting people through tables, etc. as was pointed out in their answer. There's no telling where wrestling would be without the influence of ECW.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
1. That would be amazing. I'm in full support. I don't see it happening, but I like the idea.
Nothing to add to 2.
3. That does sound like revisionist history! There was definitely more to ECW than putting people through tables, etc. as was pointed out in their answer. There's no telling where wrestling would be without the influence of ECW.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Dreamer talks Raw, Interviews with Foley/McCool, Update on Edge, and Questions on WWE releases, Sting, and Punk
Tommy Dreamer talked about returning to Raw. It's kind of scary that WWE didn't know who they wanted to use until that late in the day.
Mick Foley talked about Tribute to the Troops.
Michelle McCool talked about Natalya, including the rumor that McCool taught her to wrestle the WWE way. Interesting read. It doesn't surprise me that Natalya is such a team player.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Mick Foley talked about Tribute to the Troops.
Michelle McCool talked about Natalya, including the rumor that McCool taught her to wrestle the WWE way. Interesting read. It doesn't surprise me that Natalya is such a team player.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Impact viewership, Interviews with Gertner/McCool/AJ/Miz, Update for Angle, Hogan wants a shot at TNA Title, and Questions on DiBiase, Punk, Kharma, Del Rey, and Knockouts
Impact had 1.27 million viewers on 12/20.
Joel Gertner was interviewed.
Michelle McCool talked about Kelly Kelly.
AJ Lee was interviewed ahead of a Raw live event. She has the right attitude, and I'm glad she's able to be herself.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Joel Gertner was interviewed.
Michelle McCool talked about Kelly Kelly.
AJ Lee was interviewed ahead of a Raw live event. She has the right attitude, and I'm glad she's able to be herself.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Questions on Rhodes, Hall, and Stone Cold
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
Nothing to add to 1.
2. I'm kind of split on whether it's a good idea for him to keep it, since it's kind of drawing attention away from him as a wrestler. Though Bryan got over with the goatface thing...
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Nothing to add to 1.
2. I'm kind of split on whether it's a good idea for him to keep it, since it's kind of drawing attention away from him as a wrestler. Though Bryan got over with the goatface thing...
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Interviews with Morton/Sheamus, Sin Cara update, NXT moving?, R-Truth update, Orton update, more Rock dates, NAO update, and Questions on WWE/TNA reading the web, Sarah Del Rey, Knockouts, and Tyson Kidd
Ricky Morton was interviewed. It would definitely be interesting to see if today's stars could call it in the ring more, and to see if that would make things more successful.
Sheamus talked ahead of a live event. Good read. He handles himself well.
Sin Cara has undergone knee surgery. I wish him a speedy recovery and still hope for a match against Rey down the line.
WWE could be moving its developmental headquarters to Orlando to make better use of its partnership with Full Sail University.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Sheamus talked ahead of a live event. Good read. He handles himself well.
Sin Cara has undergone knee surgery. I wish him a speedy recovery and still hope for a match against Rey down the line.
WWE could be moving its developmental headquarters to Orlando to make better use of its partnership with Full Sail University.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Main Event and TTTT Reax - 12/19/12
Read on for my thoughts on yesterday's Main Event and Tribute to the Troops.
Tag champs meet boy with cancer, Raw cameos update, TTTT story, Sin Cara update, Gut Check in Philly, Interviews with Stone Cold/Foley, Taker update, Patterson at NXT, Smackdown viewership, Smackdown dark match, and Questions on Angle, Rock, TLC '11, and Linda-WWE
Daniel Bryan and Kane met a 7-year-old with cancer.
As of now, Ric Flair's appearance was a one-time deal. He hasn't signed a WWE contract, but is open to working with the company again.
The Boogeyman was just a surprise appearance.
There's interest in using Tommy Dreamer again. He's always good for a reaction from the die-hards.
Here's a story on Tribute to the Troops.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
As of now, Ric Flair's appearance was a one-time deal. He hasn't signed a WWE contract, but is open to working with the company again.
The Boogeyman was just a surprise appearance.
There's interest in using Tommy Dreamer again. He's always good for a reaction from the die-hards.
Here's a story on Tribute to the Troops.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Interviews with Punk/Tyson/Jeff Hardy, Raw viewership, Smackdown dark match, and Questions on The Shield, the WWE Tag Team Titles, and 1/3/13
C.M. Punk was on the Nerdist podcast.
Mike Tyson talked WWE and more. I was fine with Mayweather vs. Show since it took brass knuckles to beat Show.
Jeff Hardy talked. Hopefully in 5 years we're talking about how Hardy elevated people like Taker elevated him.
Raw brought in 4.23 million viewers, the highest benchmark since August. Hopefully that's because TLC had them interested in new faces on the card.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Mike Tyson talked WWE and more. I was fine with Mayweather vs. Show since it took brass knuckles to beat Show.
Jeff Hardy talked. Hopefully in 5 years we're talking about how Hardy elevated people like Taker elevated him.
Raw brought in 4.23 million viewers, the highest benchmark since August. Hopefully that's because TLC had them interested in new faces on the card.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Henry rumorkiller, TLC notes, Cena on Today, injury healed for former TNA Champion, EW at TLC, and a Question on gimmick names
Mark Henry has not been cleared to return to the ring yet, despite reports to the contrary. It's possible that he doesn't come back, which would be a shame as I was a big fan of his last run.
There was concern over the lack of reaction Ryback got at TLC. There were some good "Feed Me More" chants. I think he'll be ok. They shouldn't stop pushing him at any rate.
The Shield's work at TLC was praised by WWE management.
John Cena was on the Today Show. He handled himself well.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
There was concern over the lack of reaction Ryback got at TLC. There were some good "Feed Me More" chants. I think he'll be ok. They shouldn't stop pushing him at any rate.
The Shield's work at TLC was praised by WWE management.
John Cena was on the Today Show. He handled himself well.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Query on Cruiserweights, new WWE signings, live TLC notes including dark match, and Questions on Cena, WWE being more edgy, and next year's Mania
First up, a query:
1. I guess WWE COULD turn Saturday Morning Slam into the long-rumored Cruiserweight show, though I think if they wanted to do that they would have debuted the show under that format. It's possible for down the line. The original idea was to save the show for the WWE Network, which is still in development.
WWE signed Davina Rose from Shimmer and Alexander Jones from KnokX Pro to developmental contracts. I couldn't find much on Jones, but Rose has a decent amount of experience. I wish both the best.
JTG defeated David Otunga in the TLC dark match. JTG's from Brooklyn, so maybe they just wanted to warm the crowd up and/or give him a win he hasn't had in forever.
DMC was in attendance at TLC.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
1. I guess WWE COULD turn Saturday Morning Slam into the long-rumored Cruiserweight show, though I think if they wanted to do that they would have debuted the show under that format. It's possible for down the line. The original idea was to save the show for the WWE Network, which is still in development.
WWE signed Davina Rose from Shimmer and Alexander Jones from KnokX Pro to developmental contracts. I couldn't find much on Jones, but Rose has a decent amount of experience. I wish both the best.
JTG defeated David Otunga in the TLC dark match. JTG's from Brooklyn, so maybe they just wanted to warm the crowd up and/or give him a win he hasn't had in forever.
DMC was in attendance at TLC.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Saturday Morning Slam Reax - 12/15/12, Orton update, new developmental territory for WWE?, Matt Hardy update, and Questions on Savage, tattoos, the Hall of Fame, and the Shield
Saturday Morning Slam:
Damned solid tag match. Everyone in that ring is going places.
Awesome display of power by Ryback. I wouldn't mind him doing more squashes like that.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Damned solid tag match. Everyone in that ring is going places.
Awesome display of power by Ryback. I wouldn't mind him doing more squashes like that.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
TNA loses TV in Germany, Interview with McGuinness, Sheamus on Conan, Cena on Fallon, and a Question on booking The Shield
TNA is set to lose its TV clearance in Germany. That's never good news to hear. It's possible that they get clearance with another company in the area.
Nigel McGuinness (TNA's Desmond Wolfe) talked about blood and unprotected chair shots in wrestling among other things. They definitely need to be careful with intentional blood.
Sheamus appeared on Conan. Clip 1 Clip 2
John Cena appeared on Jimmy Fallon with his typical unfunny shtick.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Nigel McGuinness (TNA's Desmond Wolfe) talked about blood and unprotected chair shots in wrestling among other things. They definitely need to be careful with intentional blood.
Sheamus appeared on Conan. Clip 1 Clip 2
John Cena appeared on Jimmy Fallon with his typical unfunny shtick.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Superstars and Smackdown Reax - 12/14/12
Read on for my thoughts on yesterday's Superstars and Smackdown.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Interviews with Kofi/Ryback, a look at Vince, new NXT trainer, King Mo update, TNA additions to OVW, interesting name wrestling in MSG, another name WWE might not be bringing back, and Questions on John Morrison, TNA live events, and Aces and Eights
Kofi Kingston talked TLC. He came across pretty well.
Ryback was also interviewed on what 2013 holds for him. Good read. I hope he is that motivated.
Grantland.com looked at the Vince McMahon character. Good read.
Billy Gunn is now a trainer in NXT. Could be a good choice.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Ryback was also interviewed on what 2013 holds for him. Good read. I hope he is that motivated.
Grantland.com looked at the Vince McMahon character. Good read.
Billy Gunn is now a trainer in NXT. Could be a good choice.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
WWE Main Event Reax - 12/12/12, TTTT injuries, Rock update, Where's WM30?, Interviews with Eve/AJ Styles/Angle/Show/Bagwell/Mikey/Roberts, Angle update, and Questions on Hornswoggle, Bully Ray, Percy Watson, Maddox, and WWE raiding TNA
Main Event:
Nice opening video on Ryback and The Shield.
Fun segment with Ricardo and a good video package following.
Ryback was very impressive in a longer match. Del Rio was on top of his game as always.
Good post-match promo by Ryback. His character doesn't need long, wordy promos to get his point across.
Kind of a silly tag team segment, but I can live with it.
Pretty good handicap match.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Nice opening video on Ryback and The Shield.
Fun segment with Ricardo and a good video package following.
Ryback was very impressive in a longer match. Del Rio was on top of his game as always.
Good post-match promo by Ryback. His character doesn't need long, wordy promos to get his point across.
Kind of a silly tag team segment, but I can live with it.
Pretty good handicap match.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
What happened after Raw, Smackdown viewership, former star at Raw, Raw viewership, MVP to WWE?, Henry update, Rock at PPV, and Questions on Tensai, JBL, the Bellas, and The Shield
After Raw went off the air, the babyfaces stood tall. Dolph Ziggler hit the ring once the other heels were run off, and ate big moves from all the faces. Of course. And they wonder where the new stars are.
Smackdown drew 2.55 million viewers, up slightly from last week.
Colt Cabana was backstage at Raw. Get those rumors started!
Raw's viewership was 3.76 million.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Smackdown drew 2.55 million viewers, up slightly from last week.
Colt Cabana was backstage at Raw. Get those rumors started!
Raw's viewership was 3.76 million.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Angle injured, Interviews with Hart/Daniels, Radical at NXT, names interested in WWE return, and Questions on The Shield, the Carters buying WWE, Russo, music, and beatdowns
Kurt Angle suffered a groin tear at Final Resolution, but is expected to work through it. This guy's insane.
Here's a Q&A with Bret Hart. I like that he remembers his roots and gives back.
Perry Saturn was helping out at NXT.
Goldust and Shannon Moore are interested in returning to WWE. If they can still "go", I don't have a problem with either from an in-ring perspective.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Here's a Q&A with Bret Hart. I like that he remembers his roots and gives back.
Perry Saturn was helping out at NXT.
Goldust and Shannon Moore are interested in returning to WWE. If they can still "go", I don't have a problem with either from an in-ring perspective.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Query on Homicide-WWE, Interview with Keneley, what happened after Final Resolution, and Questions on WWE developmental, Vince's suits, saving WWE, and the ECW brand
First up, a query:
1. No update on Homicide going to WWE. I don't know that there's interest from their part. If they did sign him, they'd almost certainly give him a new name.
TNA's new announcer Todd Keneley talked.
After Final Resolution went off the air, Aces and Eights stood tall. Jeff Hardy was stretchered out and Roode left under his own power.
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I definitely think it benefits someone to have wrestling experience before coming to WWE. I think WWE's doing a better job of signing talents from other promotions under HHH's watch.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
1. No update on Homicide going to WWE. I don't know that there's interest from their part. If they did sign him, they'd almost certainly give him a new name.
TNA's new announcer Todd Keneley talked.
After Final Resolution went off the air, Aces and Eights stood tall. Jeff Hardy was stretchered out and Roode left under his own power.
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I definitely think it benefits someone to have wrestling experience before coming to WWE. I think WWE's doing a better job of signing talents from other promotions under HHH's watch.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Saturday Morning Slam Reax- 12/7/12, Injured talent returns to the ring, Punk update, TTTT note, Interviews with Edge/Mickie, why Scorpio Sky isn't on WWE TV, ex-WWE midcarders returning?, and Questions on Cabana, WWE Games, Cruiserweights, and death matches
Saturday Morning Slam:
Sheamus vs. Titus was fine, I guess. I just kind of shudder a bit when a talent I think has potential loses clean.
Booker's segment was kind of silly.
Cena winning wasn't exactly a shock. Hopefully next week the show is back to featuring young talent who can use the exposure.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Sheamus vs. Titus was fine, I guess. I just kind of shudder a bit when a talent I think has potential loses clean.
Booker's segment was kind of silly.
Cena winning wasn't exactly a shock. Hopefully next week the show is back to featuring young talent who can use the exposure.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
TTTT notes, big Raw milestone, Punk update, Impact viewership, TNA star working hurt, RVD to WWE?, Interview with Daniels/Bully Ray, and Questions on iPPVs and Lawler
John Cena was quoted in a piece on Tribute to the Troops.
Here's another story on TTTT.
The 20th anniversary of Raw is set for 1/14/13. Pretty cool! There are preparations for it underway.
C.M. Punk is not expected to miss any TV time.
The most recent Impact got 1.32 million viewers.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Here's another story on TTTT.
The 20th anniversary of Raw is set for 1/14/13. Pretty cool! There are preparations for it underway.
C.M. Punk is not expected to miss any TV time.
The most recent Impact got 1.32 million viewers.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
WWE Superstars and Smackdown Reax - 12/7/12
Read on for my take on the 12/7 Superstars and Smackdown.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Indie documentary, Champion re-signs with TNA, HBK at NXT, and Questions on WWE Network ideas, Mysterio, Shelley-WWE, and WWE copying TNA
Here's a story about working on the indies.
Eric Young has re-signed with TNA. I would have been ok with them letting him go.
Shawn Michaels will be at the next NXT taping. Nice!
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. That does sound pretty cool. I hope WWE listens for once.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Eric Young has re-signed with TNA. I would have been ok with them letting him go.
Shawn Michaels will be at the next NXT taping. Nice!
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. That does sound pretty cool. I hope WWE listens for once.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
WWE Main Event Reax - 12/5/12, Interviews with Keibler/Stone Cold/Styles/Bryan, Streak talk, more allegations against DeMott, January PPV posters, and Questions on a time machine, Snuka, and Rock vs. Punk
Main Event:
Nice serious promo from Kingston.
Not a bad promo from Cesaro but I don't know how high he'll make it in WWE with his accent coloring his promos.
Cesaro was damned impressive against Kofi. I hope both guys get the rub in the years to come.
Good tag match. Hopefully Cesaro rebounds from the loss in the weeks to come. A big win over Truth would be nice.
Good post-match promo.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Nice serious promo from Kingston.
Not a bad promo from Cesaro but I don't know how high he'll make it in WWE with his accent coloring his promos.
Cesaro was damned impressive against Kofi. I hope both guys get the rub in the years to come.
Good tag match. Hopefully Cesaro rebounds from the loss in the weeks to come. A big win over Truth would be nice.
Good post-match promo.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Interviews with Kelly Kelly/HBK/Ryback/Mickie, Punk undergoes surgery, Cena sick, Raw audience, and Questions on fans being hard on WWE Creative, MVP, Twitter voting, Linda, and Lashley
Kelly Kelly talked about life after WWE.
Shawn Michaels did as well. I'm glad his second run lasted as long as it did.
Ryback talked to ESPN, the New York Post, and The Score. He's listening to the right people backstage to be a success.
Mickie James talked WWE, TNA, music and more.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Shawn Michaels did as well. I'm glad his second run lasted as long as it did.
Ryback talked to ESPN, the New York Post, and The Score. He's listening to the right people backstage to be a success.
Mickie James talked WWE, TNA, music and more.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Query on The Ascension, more on Riley/Cena, another TNA PPV dropped?, NXT talent on the road, backstage name returns, former Creative member talks, DeMott injuring talent?, Steamboat at NXT, Smackdown viewership, Interview with Foley, and Questions on Flair, Cena/AJ, Taker, and The Shield
First up, a query:
1. No word just yet on what WWE will do with The Ascension now that Kenneth Cameron's gone. They've revived the gimmick before, so it's not out of the question that they add someone (or someones?) to replace him. We'll get a better idea at the next NXT tapings in a few weeks.
For those wondering about the incident with Alex Riley, the story is that he didn't show "proper respect" to Cena, whatever that means. Now is not a time to let backstage politics interfere with a talent's ascension.
In addition to dropping Against All Odds, the plan is to drop TNA's September PPV as well to allow for a bigger build to Bound For Glory. Perhaps a good move. An interesting one at any rate.
NXT's Paige is on the road with the main roster this week.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
1. No word just yet on what WWE will do with The Ascension now that Kenneth Cameron's gone. They've revived the gimmick before, so it's not out of the question that they add someone (or someones?) to replace him. We'll get a better idea at the next NXT tapings in a few weeks.
For those wondering about the incident with Alex Riley, the story is that he didn't show "proper respect" to Cena, whatever that means. Now is not a time to let backstage politics interfere with a talent's ascension.
In addition to dropping Against All Odds, the plan is to drop TNA's September PPV as well to allow for a bigger build to Bound For Glory. Perhaps a good move. An interesting one at any rate.
NXT's Paige is on the road with the main roster this week.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Monday, December 3, 2012
AJ Lee profiles, change in NXT, Reks shoots, and Questions on the Hall of Fame and Ryback
AJ Lee was profiled here and here.
Byron Saxton is now a creative consultant for NXT.
The former Tyler Reks has made a number of remarks on Twitter:
John Cena told him to stop using the Burning Hammer as his finisher, asking who gave him permission to use it. Reks' theory is that this is because it looked better than the Attitude Adjustment.
He confirmed the story about Cena and Alex Riley, namely that Cena ribbed Riley and Riley went off so he's being held back now.
The idea of Awesome Truth to get fired, use social media, then come back was originally for Reks and Hawkins. They did something similar on NXT.
Titus O'Neil was the most reckless, stiff person he had worked with. Not really a surprise with as little experience as he has.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Byron Saxton is now a creative consultant for NXT.
The former Tyler Reks has made a number of remarks on Twitter:
John Cena told him to stop using the Burning Hammer as his finisher, asking who gave him permission to use it. Reks' theory is that this is because it looked better than the Attitude Adjustment.
He confirmed the story about Cena and Alex Riley, namely that Cena ribbed Riley and Riley went off so he's being held back now.
The idea of Awesome Truth to get fired, use social media, then come back was originally for Reks and Hawkins. They did something similar on NXT.
Titus O'Neil was the most reckless, stiff person he had worked with. Not really a surprise with as little experience as he has.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Superstars and Saturday Morning Slam Reax - 12/1/12, NXT talent working live events, International talent getting WWE tryout?, Fandango works live event, and Questions on Brad Maddox, Kelly Kelly, Punk's DVD, and Heyman vs. Vince
Superstars:
Santino is a much better wrestler than his gimmick would suggest. I was impressed. Otunga has grown as an in-ring talent.
I really hope Brodus can work longer matches. They had a chance to show that he could here and didn't pull the trigger. Fine squash but I want to see something longer from him.
Saturday Morning Slam:
DiBiase vs. Mahal was nice. WWE has all this young talent who can go, but continues to focus on the same core group of people.
Good tag action as well. I wish WWE promoted Superstars and SMS better.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Santino is a much better wrestler than his gimmick would suggest. I was impressed. Otunga has grown as an in-ring talent.
I really hope Brodus can work longer matches. They had a chance to show that he could here and didn't pull the trigger. Fine squash but I want to see something longer from him.
Saturday Morning Slam:
DiBiase vs. Mahal was nice. WWE has all this young talent who can go, but continues to focus on the same core group of people.
Good tag action as well. I wish WWE promoted Superstars and SMS better.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
NXT talent released, TNA cuts back on PPVs, TNA backstage sentiment, note on Morgan, Impact viewership, and Questions on WWE/TNA angles, Stevie Richards, the Freebirds, and TNA growing
NXT's Kenneth Cameron, of the Ascension, was released following an arrest. He had previously been arrested in 2011. That's really a shame as the Ascension had a unique look and gimmick. Here's hoping the idea isn't totally scrapped.
With Lockdown being moved to March, TNA Against All Odds has been scratched from the calendar. There could be more dates scratched as well. This could be a good thing. Given how most PPVs end up with matches thrown on them at the last minute, this would mean that at least some shows will have proper build.
The backstage mood in TNA is more positive than it has been in a while, due to Creative having more long-term plans in place. That's good. They have done a better job at that lately.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
With Lockdown being moved to March, TNA Against All Odds has been scratched from the calendar. There could be more dates scratched as well. This could be a good thing. Given how most PPVs end up with matches thrown on them at the last minute, this would mean that at least some shows will have proper build.
The backstage mood in TNA is more positive than it has been in a while, due to Creative having more long-term plans in place. That's good. They have done a better job at that lately.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
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