This is really a "non-news story" because nothing has changed, but since it was reported elsewhere, I thought I'd mention it: Edge still isn't planning on returning to the ring. I'm not sure which part of "career ending injury" people don't understand, but there are online dictionaries out there now to define such things.
Good Ol' JR was a part of a hunger drive in Utah. I wonder if before he came, they realized that business was about to pick up. Seriously, though, that's very cool. And yes, I noticed that they used "you're" instead of "your".
Bret Hart's influence on the world's perception of Calgary was profiled.
Liberace's appearance at WrestleMania I was profiled. I wonder if they'll ever put him in the Hall of Fame?
Former NWA World Champion (and WWE Hall of Famer) Dory Funk, Jr. remembered Col. Buck Robley. Someone who did what's best for business and the promotion? Truly he's part of a bygone era.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Main Event Reax - 5/29/13, news on NXT call-ups, Interviews with Angle/Kim/Bully Ray, Kofi out, WWE signing update, Raw joke gets press, AJ profiled, Former TNA Champion returning, Raw audience, and Questions on Borash, Double J, calling spots, dominant heels, Extreme Rules, Steamboat, Lesnar, Punk vs. HBK, and ROH
Main Event:
Sheamus vs. Barrett was pretty darn good. I know I say this about just about everyone, but I hope they have bright futures. I wish both would get more time to speak as characters (Sheamus already gets a good deal, but shows seem to be dominated by the same couple of people). Barrett's a diamond in the rough. He's not an amazing talker, but I think he can continue to grow and maybe be someone they can bet on in the future.
I like that they acknowledged the Wyatt Family vignette, making it important.
Cesaro vs. Gabriel was another pretty good match, as short as it was. Here's the thing, though: we had no reason to care about it. It was just thrown out there as another match with no build-up. If this was my first time watching WWE, I'd know that both guys were talented, but not much else. Why are they facing off? What are their motivations? Why should I cheer Gabriel and boo Cesaro?
I liked the post-match as a pure heel move.
The argument can be made that the show needed some levity after two "serious wrestling matches" and the recaps, and that some fans want to see more "popcorn" acts instead of straight-up brawling or technical wrestling. Personally I would have liked to have seen video packages and/or promos for those other two matches instead of that brief match.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Sheamus vs. Barrett was pretty darn good. I know I say this about just about everyone, but I hope they have bright futures. I wish both would get more time to speak as characters (Sheamus already gets a good deal, but shows seem to be dominated by the same couple of people). Barrett's a diamond in the rough. He's not an amazing talker, but I think he can continue to grow and maybe be someone they can bet on in the future.
I like that they acknowledged the Wyatt Family vignette, making it important.
Cesaro vs. Gabriel was another pretty good match, as short as it was. Here's the thing, though: we had no reason to care about it. It was just thrown out there as another match with no build-up. If this was my first time watching WWE, I'd know that both guys were talented, but not much else. Why are they facing off? What are their motivations? Why should I cheer Gabriel and boo Cesaro?
I liked the post-match as a pure heel move.
The argument can be made that the show needed some levity after two "serious wrestling matches" and the recaps, and that some fans want to see more "popcorn" acts instead of straight-up brawling or technical wrestling. Personally I would have liked to have seen video packages and/or promos for those other two matches instead of that brief match.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Query on Alex Riley, what happened during the Raw main event, guest at Raw, Hart profiled, le TNA, King Mo update, Ziggler back?, Piper appearance, Mid-South performer passes away, update on new WWE signing, ROH rumorkiller, Eaton hospitalized, honoring Bruno, Orton makes a wish, Interviews with Foley/Bully Ray, Young surgery, and Smackdown's audience
First up, a query:
1. I haven't seen anything about WWE repackaging Alex Riley. I wish they would. I think he's pretty talented. He just needs a role and gimmick for fans to sink their teeth into. A number of talents fall into this trap.
During Cena vs. Axel on Raw, there was some sort of commotion in the crowd involving a drunken fan that security had to remove forcibly. He was probably getting started drinking in case CENAWONLOL. I know; I'm terrible. It's a shame that people can't control themselves at a family show.
Lance Storm was visiting at Raw due to the Bret Hart festivities.
Speaking of which, the Calgary Herald covered the special edition of Raw. Nice read.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
1. I haven't seen anything about WWE repackaging Alex Riley. I wish they would. I think he's pretty talented. He just needs a role and gimmick for fans to sink their teeth into. A number of talents fall into this trap.
During Cena vs. Axel on Raw, there was some sort of commotion in the crowd involving a drunken fan that security had to remove forcibly. He was probably getting started drinking in case CENAWONLOL. I know; I'm terrible. It's a shame that people can't control themselves at a family show.
Lance Storm was visiting at Raw due to the Bret Hart festivities.
Speaking of which, the Calgary Herald covered the special edition of Raw. Nice read.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Reigns profiled, looks back at Garza, Interviews with Hendrix/Rock/Gabriel, more from Hogan, and Questions on WWE booking The Shield, WWE Creative, Alex Shelley, and building new stars in TNA
Roman Reigns was profiled. He came across well. He's got some impressive size and a good look. He's not much different from other "power guys" but he plays his role well and that's all he needs to do for now.
PWTorch.com looked back at the life of Hector Garza, looking at comments from Dixie Carter and Konnan.
PWInsider.com has a more in-depth look. I really only saw him for his brief TNA stint, so I can't say much. A "tecnico" is a babyface while a "rudo" is a heel. If you think current wrestling is bad, look at the story about WCW. All in all, this was a really good read by someone who clearly knows his stuff.
Here's a little bit of an interview with TNA's Taeler Hendrix. Anytime I've seen her on the main roster, I didn't think she was ready, brother. More time in OVW would do her well. She's only 23. There's plenty of time for her to grow before they get behind her.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
PWTorch.com looked back at the life of Hector Garza, looking at comments from Dixie Carter and Konnan.
PWInsider.com has a more in-depth look. I really only saw him for his brief TNA stint, so I can't say much. A "tecnico" is a babyface while a "rudo" is a heel. If you think current wrestling is bad, look at the story about WCW. All in all, this was a really good read by someone who clearly knows his stuff.
Here's a little bit of an interview with TNA's Taeler Hendrix. Anytime I've seen her on the main roster, I didn't think she was ready, brother. More time in OVW would do her well. She's only 23. There's plenty of time for her to grow before they get behind her.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Hogan in hospital, WWE signs DGUSA star, WWE business notes, ex-WCW/TNA star passes away, King Mo shoots at indie show?, and Questions on a physical Hall of Fame, Prime Time Wrestling, Taker vs. Brock, Barrett's boxing, and Heyman on Creative
Hulk Hogan went to the hospital after a radiator on his boat exploded and burned his hand. Gruesome pictures have been posted on his Twitter account. What's sad is that TNA probably cares more about this than what happened with Zema Ion. Can you tell I'm in a bitter mood?
WWE has signed DGUSA's Samuray del Sol. Cagematch has your hookup. Some nice stats on him. I hope we see good things from him in the years to come.
Here's a look at some WWE business news like demographics and such. VERY interesting demographics notes. I would have thought that the little Jimmys were their biggest crowd.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
WWE has signed DGUSA's Samuray del Sol. Cagematch has your hookup. Some nice stats on him. I hope we see good things from him in the years to come.
Here's a look at some WWE business news like demographics and such. VERY interesting demographics notes. I would have thought that the little Jimmys were their biggest crowd.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
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