Read on for my thoughts on yesterday's Superstars and Impact Wrestling.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Main Event Reax - 1/8/14, TNA signs new international deal, Update on TNA-Spike relationship, former Divas Champion leaves WWE, former WWE/TNA name leaves wrestling, Hogan correction, Mae Young update and Questions on WWE live events, bringing back KOTR, the dangers of indie wrestling, Batista at Mania and signing Sin Cara
Main Event:
I really liked the opening match. Cesaro in particular always impresses me, and Woods is starting to get more comfortable in the ring. Hopefully the sky is bright for those two in particular.
I wonder how much putting over of Vince's accomplishments will happen after HHH takes over for real.
Del Rio's a really smooth performer in the ring. I appreciate it. Gabriel's something of an unsung hero for his work ethic. I hope both men catch the attention of WWE brass (though I think Del Rio would benefit from some time off as a character).
Good Del Rio promo. I imagine Batista will eat him for lunch at some point. Batista does need a big win to put him back on the map as a top name.
I'm not really sure why I found that Fandango promo so funny, but I did. I have an odd sense of humor.
Impressive work from the tag champs there. Their string of solid matches continues. 3MB was nice as well.
That was a great send-off match for Kaitlyn.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
I really liked the opening match. Cesaro in particular always impresses me, and Woods is starting to get more comfortable in the ring. Hopefully the sky is bright for those two in particular.
I wonder how much putting over of Vince's accomplishments will happen after HHH takes over for real.
Del Rio's a really smooth performer in the ring. I appreciate it. Gabriel's something of an unsung hero for his work ethic. I hope both men catch the attention of WWE brass (though I think Del Rio would benefit from some time off as a character).
Good Del Rio promo. I imagine Batista will eat him for lunch at some point. Batista does need a big win to put him back on the map as a top name.
I'm not really sure why I found that Fandango promo so funny, but I did. I have an odd sense of humor.
Impressive work from the tag champs there. Their string of solid matches continues. 3MB was nice as well.
That was a great send-off match for Kaitlyn.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
TNA footage on news show, Ziggler hurt, what happened after Raw, more on Flair/NFL, Jarrett update, Interviews with Jake Roberts/Foley/Cornette, WWE makes Conan, Elimination Chamber poster, Knockouts take a break, Ryback in hot water, more on original Sin Cara, Diva sick, Rhodes update, Raw audience, Cena's insane schedule, Bryan chant catches on andQuestions on changing WWE PPVs, Shane Douglas, a new Streak and Cena's politics
Footage of Rob Van Dam delivering a five-star frog splash to AJ Styles from a TNA show was used on MSNBC to illustrate an ice-breaking ship. You'd think they'd use WWE footage given the NBC Universal connection. Note how neither person in that clip is with TNA anymore.
Dolph Ziggler was concussed during a match with Ryback taped for this week's Superstars. He'll have to be cleared by WWE doctors before returning to the ring. If anyone could use a new direction in 2014, it's Ziggler.
After Raw went off the air, C.M. Punk celebrated with the New Age Outlaws and Jake Roberts. Then, John Cena beat Randy Orton when Orton used a low blow. How weird is it to have the famously straight-edge Punk alongside someone with Roberts' history?
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Dolph Ziggler was concussed during a match with Ryback taped for this week's Superstars. He'll have to be cleared by WWE doctors before returning to the ring. If anyone could use a new direction in 2014, it's Ziggler.
After Raw went off the air, C.M. Punk celebrated with the New Age Outlaws and Jake Roberts. Then, John Cena beat Randy Orton when Orton used a low blow. How weird is it to have the famously straight-edge Punk alongside someone with Roberts' history?
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Where HBK was, JR on commentary, Interviews with Rollins/AJ Styles, NXT guests, more on big WWE announcement, Jarrett starting new promotion?, more on Lawler, Smackdown audience, possible injury to WWE champ, upcoming WWE matches and Questions on TNA departures, "smarks" say the darnedest things and using Batista and Lesnar
Shawn Michaels was already set for an event for the Archery Trade Association, so it was unlikely he would have been able to make Raw. I suspect we'll see him again during Mania season.
Jim Ross did commentary on a recent NBA game. I still love that NBA Jam clip...
Seth Rollins talked ahead of Old School Raw. I hope The Shield all have really impressive careers.
The first NXT taping of 2014 is set for 1/9/14. The Wyatt Family and Miz will be there. Could be cool.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Jim Ross did commentary on a recent NBA game. I still love that NBA Jam clip...
Seth Rollins talked ahead of Old School Raw. I hope The Shield all have really impressive careers.
The first NXT taping of 2014 is set for 1/9/14. The Wyatt Family and Miz will be there. Could be cool.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Monday, January 6, 2014
TNA jobber update, more NXT names on live events, TNA Lockdown date set, Interviews with DiBiase, Sr./Sandow, Mae Young update, another Old School name and Questions on selling wrestling stuff, the Ruthless Aggression era, Ryback at Mania and a TNA invasion angle
Dewey Barnes beat Jessie Godderz at a recent TNA live event, so they're still using him.
On the same live event loop with the debut of "Daniel Wyatt", NXT Champion Bo Dallas lost to R-Truth and NXT diva Emma teamed with Natalya in a win over AJ Lee and Tamina. I've liked what I've seen of both Bo and Emma, though I haven't seen much of them. Bo has notably improved as a character since his last main roster run.
TNA Lockdown will be on 3/9/14. No word on the location at this point in time.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
On the same live event loop with the debut of "Daniel Wyatt", NXT Champion Bo Dallas lost to R-Truth and NXT diva Emma teamed with Natalya in a win over AJ Lee and Tamina. I've liked what I've seen of both Bo and Emma, though I haven't seen much of them. Bo has notably improved as a character since his last main roster run.
TNA Lockdown will be on 3/9/14. No word on the location at this point in time.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Update on Ezekiel Jackson, Flair appearance, Interviews with Cesaro/Titus/AJ Styles/Ambrose, NXT talent works live events, more on Booker's second book, former WWE Champ back at the Rumble?, injured NXT star returns, Foley looks at Bryan angle, TNA leaving Universal Studios again, Impact audience, pictures of Daniel "Wyatt" and Questions on chanting ECW, EC3 and WWE holiday shows
Ezekiel Jackson gave an update on his status. Dude's JACKED in that picture. I think it's notable he was at home for 10 months where theoretically WWE could have used him but didn't. He might only have one more shot to impress management enough to make it back on TV once he recovers. I hope he'll be ready for it.
Ric Flair talked about the Carolina Panthers adopting his famous catchphrase for their games. That was a nice promo by Flair.
Antonio Cesaro had a Q-and-A before Old School Raw. I can see him being really successful in WWE in the years to come with his experience and work ethic.
Titus O'Neil talked about his journey to WWE and more. He continues to find a nice niche in the company.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Ric Flair talked about the Carolina Panthers adopting his famous catchphrase for their games. That was a nice promo by Flair.
Antonio Cesaro had a Q-and-A before Old School Raw. I can see him being really successful in WWE in the years to come with his experience and work ethic.
Titus O'Neil talked about his journey to WWE and more. He continues to find a nice niche in the company.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
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