Jeremy Borash talked about a number of TNA topics. I wonder what the logistics would be of moving all their tapings to the UK. Presumably they'd have to move all their live events to Europe and such as well? Honestly it's not a bad idea. That might work out better for them given the attendance woes they're having here.
Brie Bella hinted at retiring before too much longer. Interesting. I could see her being "fired" in order to stay at home with Bryan while he's injured.
Lita talked about going into the WWE Hall of Fame and more. The "worked shoot" with Edge and Matt really elevated the careers of both Edge and Lita as heels, but it did come with a price as far as the attention it brought to the situation.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Superstars and Smackdown Reax - 5/30/14
Read on for my thoughts on yesterday's Superstars and Smackdown.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Interviews with EY/JR, obsessed-over wrestlers, Punk update, more NXT merch, HHH talks NXT, another Smackdown visitor, Takeover dark match and guests, other NXT notes and Questions on Punk returning, Dixie turning face, Devitt in WWE, Vince in charge and the price of the WWE Network
Eric Young made the rounds promoting his new show on Animal Planet, including some TNA talk. I'm glad he's getting outside publicity, but will it help TNA for him to be champ?
A lot of wrestling personalities made TIME's list of heavily-searched living names online. Very fascinating! Other wrestlers rank as well.
An article on C.M. Punk lists him as retired from WWE. He's still officially under contract for another month and a half or so. I love Punk, but WWE can't force him to compete (nor should they). He had an amazing run, but it looks like it's over now. While we should all remember all the great stuff he's done in his career, it's time to turn our attention to the next generation of stars.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
A lot of wrestling personalities made TIME's list of heavily-searched living names online. Very fascinating! Other wrestlers rank as well.
An article on C.M. Punk lists him as retired from WWE. He's still officially under contract for another month and a half or so. I love Punk, but WWE can't force him to compete (nor should they). He had an amazing run, but it looks like it's over now. While we should all remember all the great stuff he's done in his career, it's time to turn our attention to the next generation of stars.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Interviews with Goldberg/JR/Batista, Superstars update, HHH talks NXT, special guests at Slammiversary, WWE Magazine slips up, Raw audience and Questions on the "what" chant, Stone Cold as guest host and Taker's last match
Goldberg talked about potentially coming back to the ring, the end of WCW and more. It does feel like people overlook the AOL-Time Warner merger when looking at WCW's demise. Obviously WCW was losing a lot of money at the time and there were poor decisions made creatively, but there's a corporate side to things, too.
Jim Ross talked about his announcing style and more. I think there's a reason JR's passionate commentary is remembered more in a positive way than what we hear today. I liked JR's ideas for the perfect wrestler.
WWE Superstars will air on Friday this week due to NXT Takeover being in that timeslot this time. I'm OK with that.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Jim Ross talked about his announcing style and more. I think there's a reason JR's passionate commentary is remembered more in a positive way than what we hear today. I liked JR's ideas for the perfect wrestler.
WWE Superstars will air on Friday this week due to NXT Takeover being in that timeslot this time. I'm OK with that.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Main Event Reax - 5/27/14, Hall of Famers at Takeover, what Shield vs. Evolution contract said, latest on Sin Cara I, Interview with Striker, Kane appearance, the importance of referees, Bagwell tries Canadian Destroyer, good news for NXT, Japanese legend back in TNA, Smackdown audience, Batista update, Flair appearance, Raw cameo and Questions on stripping Bryan, changing Bryan's music, Saving Private Ryback, Wyatt vs. Cena and great talkers
Main Event:
I liked the little video to set up the opening tag match. WWE's doing a better job of setting up matches lately.
Not a bad match between Axel and Cody. I wish it would have went a little longer, but they've got a PPV to sell for Sunday. Or maybe they'll set up a tag match?
I wish there was a post-match there. I'm curious to eventually see Cody vs. Goldust.
As bizarrely entertaining as it is to watch Sandow in these silly segments, it's going to take a while for him to recover from them. He's a very talented competitor. I don't know why they're doing this to him.
Yeah, the further we get away from that match, the better. It was alright, but I don't really get the direction with Sandow.
Didn't expect Brie to lose that one clean. WWE throws some curve balls sometimes. I'm ready for Natalya vs. Charlotte in NXT at any rate.
I liked the promo from The Usos. They're growing as performers.
Good Wyatts promo. I love this gimmick.
Kickass main event match. I want to see these two teams face off for the titles on Sunday. Why wouldn't they?
Great post-match to send a message to Cena.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
I liked the little video to set up the opening tag match. WWE's doing a better job of setting up matches lately.
Not a bad match between Axel and Cody. I wish it would have went a little longer, but they've got a PPV to sell for Sunday. Or maybe they'll set up a tag match?
I wish there was a post-match there. I'm curious to eventually see Cody vs. Goldust.
As bizarrely entertaining as it is to watch Sandow in these silly segments, it's going to take a while for him to recover from them. He's a very talented competitor. I don't know why they're doing this to him.
Yeah, the further we get away from that match, the better. It was alright, but I don't really get the direction with Sandow.
Didn't expect Brie to lose that one clean. WWE throws some curve balls sometimes. I'm ready for Natalya vs. Charlotte in NXT at any rate.
I liked the promo from The Usos. They're growing as performers.
Good Wyatts promo. I love this gimmick.
Kickass main event match. I want to see these two teams face off for the titles on Sunday. Why wouldn't they?
Great post-match to send a message to Cena.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
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