Since 3MB vs. Los Matadores can't be a thing now due to releases and an injury, things have been shaken up on live events. This weekend saw Sin Cara, Diego and El Torito beat Heath Slater, Titus O'Neil and Hornswoggle. I wouldn't read anything into it as far as a new 3MB or anything. They're just filling some spaces on a live event. Also of note, Tyson Kidd worked as a heel. He's been doing that pretty well in NXT (although it can be argued he's still a tweener).
The Wolves successfully defended the TNA Tag Team Championships in Wrestle-1. No surprise there. The Great Muta beat Sanada, who then teased leaving Wrestle-1.
Santino Marella announced his retirement from in-ring competition this weekend at a live event, citing neck issues stemming from multiple injuries. He is expected to remain in WWE in a non-wrestling role. I think he had a great run as far as making the most of that character. He's more memorable and got further than a good number of more serious-minded characters. I hope we still see him on TV here and there. As for his team with Emma, maybe now she can split off and be more in line with her NXT work since that's been a big sticking point with people.
Everything else from Sunday is after the break.
Chris Jericho returned to the ring Sunday to defeat The Miz. I wonder what Miz would be doing if Jericho hadn't returned.
For my take on Sunday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Smackdown is definitely supplementary to Raw. I will say it fleshes some stories out and gives performers valuable ring time; but if you can only watch one show a week, the most important one is Raw.
2. It's pretty thin, but at least it's not concrete!
3. I definitely think the employment of former WWE personnel adds to the "WWE Lite" way of doing things, whether intentionally or not. It makes sense for TNA to turn to former WWE names given their years of experience in doing things in the big leagues, but there are valid complaints to that making them too reminiscent of WWE. There is DEFINITELY plenty of WWE content out there for those who want to see their style. TNA should experiment in different directions.
4. Brock is a very special case because he does move the needle to a nice degree in a way someone like RVD might not. Brock's protected as a big deal, so him winning the title would mean something different than if RVD won it after spending his run losing to mid-level guys. I also think it depends greatly on what they DO with Lesnar as champion, as I have the same concerns about live events not having the top champion on them.
5. I enjoy his work and think he'll continue to impress. He's still pretty early in his career, so he has time to make progress. I think he could definitely be a top player, but that's down the road.
More wrestling coming up.
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