Tuesday, December 15, 2015

WWE Raw Quick Note Update

Reigns Takes the Title. I dig It.

Where does Sheamus and the League of Nations Go. probably right out the window eventually, but for now I see a small feud to last through the Royal Rumble and then the Rumble winner will be Reigns next opponent.

They put Ziggler in the Mix with Owens and Ambrose. Called it.

Continued the Team Extreme thing with the Wyatts. I thought for sure it was over.

I'm super pumped for the new Champ. Excited to see the Ball roll in different direction.

Monday, December 14, 2015

TLC Thoughts, Fallout, where are they Going?

WWE's Last PPV of 2015 Tables, Ladders, and Chairs kicked off last night. It ultimately wasn't that big of a disappointment. Some things happened that I was happy about, some things happened I wasn't happy about. All in All I'm content. Lets breakdown the matches, and where I would like to see them go vs. where I think they will go with the characters. Lots of vignettes and rambling on and on in the beginning of the TLC kick off. It was good time to get some housework done, not sure what all was shown, because honestly who gives a flying shit about what Booker T's predictions are. He is a good commentator though. Unlike Byron Saxton, they should give the Commentator spot to someone better suited, its a huge company, why are they still screwing around with Saxton. Speaking of Screw, did you catch the epic amount of Screw ups the Commentators made, I mean come the FUCK on Renee Young, you can't remember who Sheamus is defending his title against, I assume you have notes somewhere in front of you with the Card. Maybe the huge Billboards EVERYWHERE could help you out. Even if the Teleprompter went down you should be able to remember the main event. So unlike her, she is normally stellar. Just an overall AWFUL showing by those guys in general the entire panel should be tossed and put some people in there who can carry the segments like Heyman or Christian and Edge. On to actual wrestling, kind of.


Becky Lynch Vs. Sasha Banks A.K.A. Does WWE even know what to do with women who know how to wrestle, what the Hell was that Christmas Carol about with Team B.A.D. not needed, waste of time and probably the WORST thing I've ever seen Sasha Banks a part of and I'm including her time with Summer Rae in NXT. Who is writing this Garbage. Even the Kids who I assume this is targeted to were looking around and saying to themselves, this isn't Team B.A.D. It's just bad. WWE and it's writers are getting worse and worse. This segment is why Raw is having Record breaking Low ratings. The match starts and its just all fluff, then they warm up a bit and you catch a small fluttering glimpse of what could be happening in the Divas division. ACTUAL good solid entertaining professional wrestling. Then WWE sticks there foot in it AGAIN, and we can't have a clean finish because clean finishes are for suckers apparently. Banks Wins.

So Where do we go from here? Lynch obviously is going to have it out with Charlotte, it's been leading up to it for a while. Banks though. Lets face it. Team B.A.D. is bad for Banks career, Neither Tamina nor whoever the other person is, oh yeah she's married to an Uso or something right? They don't have it, they aren't going to have it, they need to fade away. Best thing for Banks to do. They need to toss her into the fold with Charlotte, Have a women's 4 Horsemen like they kind of did in NXT. Charlotte is kind of heading into that zone and it would be a great for Banks to become the Tully Blanchard to Charlotte's Ric. Also, with this much talent around, bring back the Divas Tag belts already, that could really solidify the 4 horsewomen. Bring Emma back up, team her with Charlotte and Banks and let Emma and Banks hold the tag belts. Push Paige and Lynch as the babyfaces and maybe bring in Fox as the fourth or even Bailey, although Bailey's personality doesn't fit the 4 horsemen mentality so i don't think she would work. maybe just have Lynch reluctantly have a if you can't beat em join em mentality and pull up Bailey to team with Paige. The epic Paige vs. Emma battles from NXT past could really make a statement on the main roster. Emma can go, they just need to let her. Then when you have interference it would be to put over the 4 horsewomen and we wouldn't have the Christmas Carol Fail fest we had last night.


The New Day vs. Lucha Dragons vs. The pathetic brothers USO's. I hate the Usos, but all three teams put on a great show. The Uso's in particularly took some AMAZING bumps. I realize I'm being contradictory here. I don't like them, but you have to give credit where credit is due. One of  bumps was Kalisto salon del sol, but I'm positive it hurt Kalisto more. This match straight up should not have been on first. They set the bar WAY too high for the rest of the PPV and the idiot writers should have know that. Anytime you have that many high flyers and daredevils and guys who really put it out there, it's going to be impossible for it to follow. Honestly, Del Rio vs. Swagger should have been the opener here. Rio has the star power to hold the attention for the opener. This Triple Threat match, was hands down one of the better matches of the night. Lucha Dragons were astonishing, the Uso's took really fantastic bumps, The New Day rocked. Feats of Strength from Big E were great spots for him. Kofi was just everywhere, taking bumps, giving great daredevil moves. There was one point where I legitimately thought Sin Cara killed Kofi. Then lets face the facts here. The best thing in WWE right now at this very moment in time is Xavier Woods. He Screams he yells he interferes. Woods chucked his trombone at Kalisto to win the match for The New Day. It was over the top and just entertaining something WWE has been missing. Carnage.


So where do we go from here. The Usos are tired. We have seen them in the Tag Team Title picture for far too long. Even with the lengthy layoff from injury. They really need to attach themselves to Reigns. I like the family angle and after last night a little rough side to the Uso's would be fantastic to see. Lets have them just beat people up. Have them not care about the tag team scene and have them just be Reigns Hitmen. That's where we need them. Change their outfits to be more like Reigns and everything. As far as the Lucha Dragons and New Day. Lets see them continue to battle for the belts, I think the chemistry is great, I think there matches are entertaining and in the end have the titles go back and fourth a couple times. Then have Enzo and Big Cass come in and take them both out. The New Day don't need to change a thing, they're perfection in the WWE.

Ryback Vs. Rusev. Filler. Awful Awful Filler. Lana was hot though. I like her with the Hair down approach. This couldn't have been any worse. This match was here so people could go take a piss after the heart stopping action in the Tag match. Exactly What's the point of Rusev if he isn't being a beast. Either put him with someone worth watching or don't use him at all. This match was not good. Ryback couldn't pull off a standard clothesline and he looked like he drank like 7 meth induced 5 hour energies. It was a terrible match.

Where will they go. Well unfortunately I think the feud is going to stay alive. Where should they go, Throw Ryback against another Mid card player in a decent Feud. Have him and Rose put some matches together on Superstars. Ryback simply can't go. He's too bulky and doesn't pay attention to his moves and winds up hurting people. Ryback should show up in Global Force Wrestling or TNA or something. His character would be good if the person behind him could actually pull off simple moves. Rusev, He will continue this league of Nations shenanigans and he will be put over against someone good. Feud him and Barrett with the Uso's. Barrett, where was he in the end? I wonder if he will be around tonight? The only thing making this segment worth watching was... oh yeah, even Lana being smoking hot didn't save it.

Alberto Del Rio Vs. Jack Swagger. Swagger really? you couldn't find someone more relevant to fight Del Rio for the Championship? How about I don't know CESARO, Breeze, Ziggler, Neville, Star Dust, Bo Dallas, Adam Rose, anybody else in the locker room except Swagger. Swagger should except his role behind the curtain and start training people. His bullshit "This is for you Zeb" came off whiny and weak just like America. We The People are done with We The People, because We The People is only a thing because CESARO was involved. Not only that, but Del Rio comes out and does the absolute worst Sell job in the History of WWE PPV. For a good 3 minutes Swagger was bouncing Del Rio's face off of Chairs set up around the ring, EXCEPT Del Rio didn't sell a single one. Several of them Del Rio didn't even bend his knees and was just slapping the chairs with his hands. His head didn't even get close to the top of the chair, much less the seat of the Chair. Come on Del Rio, I realize Swagger's a joke, but at least worry about how you look out there with him. Some of the Chair spots were also dumb. Like Swagger wrapping Del Rio's Ankle in a chair and then Patriot Locking his Ankle. Exactly how is the chair making that worse when it's down around Del Rio's Knee. Swagger was trying desperately to get over and it showed. Del Rio took Zero bumps, He sold nothing until the match was over when the feigned a weak ankle from the patriot lock after he walked around fine for 5-10 minutes after it was put on. There was a point when Del Rio was shamelessly Chucking Chairs at Swagger that was kind of funny. It was almost like Del Rio was making a statement. Each Chair had this extra sting of "How dare they let me win against Cena, then put with this stupid Irrelevant Idiot Swagger again" It ended with worst move Del Rio does

Where do we go with these guys. Well they have that League of Nations thing going. So Del Rio will be there. I would like to see someone get in the ring with Del Rio that will make him push it a little more. I think Breeze would be a good matchup here, Breeze and Ziggler is pretty much over and I think a Del Rio vs. Breeze a battle of the rich pompous asses could go over well. Breeze could get some Babyface/Heel time and Del Rio could smack around Summer Rae and get some nice Heat. Swagger needs to go Train in NXT.

List or Wrestlers we don't need to see anymore. Swagger, The Big Show, Kane, Heath Slator, Mark Henry, Natalya, Cameron, Diego, El Torito, Fernando, Naomi, R-Truth, Ryback, and Darren Young.

List of Wrestler we need to see more. Alicia Fox, Damien Sandow, Titus O'Neil, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, CESARO, Curtis Axel, DANIEL BRYAN, Emma, Fandango, and Neville.

 Team Extreme vs. The Wyatt Family. This was Chaos, enjoyable Chaos. Rowan continued to be the weak link. I'm excited to see what they do with that. He was the only member of the Wyatts Eliminated. Wyatt was protected and I thought they did a great job with that. Rhyno had his moments and was Eliminated the exact way he should have been, He gored himself through a table. Perfection. Braun took a cheese grader to the nads from Dreamer. Hilarious. This match was almost perfect. Just a few complaints, but they are all minor. It was too short, It was better than both the matches that preceded it. It should have had more time. The legends got over amazingly, but I thought we could have had a double elimination in there somewhere. Like I said I'm being nitpicky if I'm being honest. I thought Dreamer did a great job staying out of trouble and accidentally getting eliminated. Awesome ECW moments with Kendo Sticks, Cheese Grators etc. Strouman Kicked through a table and should have been eliminated for it. Last complaint. They should have lit the table on fire.I was bummed it didn't happen. Compliments to the match for Being a bit predictable, but in the ECW tradition of predictability. What do I mean? For example, you knew Dreamer was going to pull out every weapon ever, you knew Rhyno was going to eliminate himself with a Gore to a table. Stuff like that. All good stuff, just predictable, and I will say if they didn't happen I would be super Pissed. D'von going so early was a surprise. I like the weak link Rowan being the only one eliminated on the Wyatt's side. This was a great match. The Wyatts looked strong and dominate which is what they need. Especially after the Undertaker and Kane bull crap last month. I hate that WWE lets legends smash new talent. I would rather it go like it did with the ECW Alum. They stood tall, you come out thinking, those ECW guys are awesome! Dreamer still has it man. Rhyno is THE man beast and 3D forever! However, you see the Wyatts win. I liked the Angle, I liked the ending.

Where do we go from here. Rhyno goes back to NXT, Dreamer goes back to HOH, Dudleys should start a feud with Konner and Victor. Wyatts need to have an internal battle with Rowan and maybe introduce a new family member. Maybe a lady Wyatt? The Wyatt's will need something for Wrestlemania. How about! Bray Wyatt wins the Royal Rumble. NAH, I'm just joking with ya. The Wyatt's need to bother someone big. Maybe Another run with Jericho, I never EVER get tired of that guy. Honestly though. A Lesner vs. the Wyatts would be a good run and it could carry both names into wrestlemania with relevance. I don't think Wyatt vs. Lesner is a Wrestlemania match, but it could suffice until March. A wyatt vs. Sting would be a good one. Not sure if Sting can go though. We saw what happened with Sting vs. Rollins. I think the Wyatts really depend on the cards that are on the table. If Lesner is there ok, go with it. If Sting is there, Go. If you bring up Balor, Go. Wyatts are good and can put over anything you throw their way.

Owens Vs. Ambrose  This was a solid match, they both really laid it out there. It was at TLC though, so why didn't they have a stipulation. At least no DQ street Fight, you know some backstage brawling Maybe a falls count anywhere. That would have put the match over the top. Clean finish, good overall match. It would have stole the show if it were at another PPV where every other match wasn't a NO DQ. Ambrose took the title which I'm not upset with. I love Owens, but I really like Ambrose too.

Where do they go from here. Rematch. It makes sense. Maybe Zayn or Ziggler could get involved and spice it up a little, maybe even Neville. How about Daniel Bryan comes back into the mix. I mean even the Miz would make a good third here. However, I see Rusev in Dean Ambrose's future. Rusev should probably be the obvious choice with the League of Nations Vs. Reigns thing. Well, where do we take Owens. Sami Zayn is where we take Owens. Let that Build all the way to the bank at Wrestlemania baby. What a great Angle they have worked on. Bring Cena in for commentary and maybe a guest Referee spot. Man, that could be huge.


Charlotte Vs. Paige. AKA Ric Flair vs. Paige. I honestly don't mind where they are going with this. However, they need to let Paige win eventually. I like the Daddy mannerisms. She cannot pull of the strut at all though. I'm waiting for the day where we see Ric Flair Die in the ring wooing his head off. Was he drunk last night? Obvious spot botching by Ric all night. He didn't need to be out there, but I can see why they are putting him there. Honestly a descent finish story line wise. Really building that Flair "Dirtiest player in the game" angle. However, lets stop this Oblivious to doing wrong thing Charlotte is pulling. She should Whore it up like her daddy did. Have her start groping up the guys and stuff, it would be awesome. They need to let Paige get a W here. Have Paige get the title.

Where will we go. Probably more of the same. Lynch is going side with Paige. Charlotte is going to cheat. Blah Blah Blah. See the Lynch and Banks Paragraph for What I think should happen. Ric Flair is Ancient.

Sheamus Vs. Reigns. Lets Address the Crowd first. Great Chants throughout the night. They were silent for the most part. Loud as Heck for The New Day and ECW and the Wyatts. otherwise unnoticeable. Well, they were excited when Ambrose won. However, they were AUDIBLE for this match. "We Want Cena" " Cena Sucks" Chants at the very beginning. So loud you couldn't hear the commentary. Reigns looked visibly irritated with it. Angered Even. It's obvious NOONE wants him where WWE is putting him. He is a three move guy. Driveby, Superman Punch, Spear. All lame, all dumb all the moves he knows. Oh and the clotheslines in the corner. he probably throws what 6 superman punches a match now? Pathetic. Not only that, he's not good on the mic. The tater tot thing, like something a 4th grader would say. He was better as the Muscle in the Shield. Quiet and dominant. He Botched Constantly. Chant Number Two "We Miss Rollins" So loud. Who would have ever thought a WWE crowd would want Rollins back so badly. Naturally you had the "Daniel Bryan" Chants and "CM PUNK" Chants. I hate to say this, but I would rather have Cena around than Reigns. This Job act is getting dull and he needs more diversity in the ring. Part of why Ambrose, Rollins, Cena (yes I'm putting him here), CESARO, Owens, and Ziggler are so popular with the crowd is they give you diversity. I'm pretty sure Big show has a better and more diverse move set than Reigns. They want Reigns to be the next "Rock," but it's not going to happen he doesn't have it. Sheamus Delivered, say what you want, but that guys took a beating, they both did. Multiple busted ladders, busted chairs, busted Tables. Hence TLC right? Honestly, I thought the crowd may have been a little too rough. Sure, I would rather have seen a Cena vs. Ziggler match or CESARO vs. Sheamus match, but we didn't have that. We had Sheamus vs. Reigns, and they did bring it. Reigns superman punched his way through the match, but hey whatever. some Chairs Shots were given, That Irish Curse Back breaker in the middle of the match was cringe worthy. White Noise through the table. That Samoan Drop into the ladder, awesome. The powerbomb onto the ladder was super weak, Obviously a Botch by Reigns, seriously he needs to head back to NXT to figure out how to pull of moves. At one point I was certain Reigns had hurt himself badly. It was close to the end of the match spot. Reigns came down off the Ladder and hit the bottom rope with his leg and it bent in a weird angle. I thought he %100 percent broke his leg. I was super upset for him, that could make for the end of a career, I don't like the way the WWE is using him, but I wouldn't want his Career to end to an accident or at all for that matter. Thankfully, I was wrong. the League of Nations interfered and Sheamus won. NO BARRET? Where was Barret? WADE? anyone? Wade? No. ok. Then Reigns went bananas. This was nice. I liked it. It sets up a long feud with HHH, something they were planning for Rollins. It would have been better with Rollins but I think it will carry well with Reigns.

Where do we go. Well I think Sheamus vs. Reigns is probably going to happen again. However, we may see someone else go for it. Maybe Owens? Doubtful. I don't think we will see Sheamus as Champion at Wrestlemania. Maybe Lesner. They are bringing him back. Maybe even Orton or Cena. That would be tired, but whatever. Reigns vs. the Authority is happening.


TLC wasn't bad. Great action. It Delivered. I'm ready for a few call ups and retiring/firing's though. Lets see Balor and Samoa Joe. Some new blood.