SmackDown Opens 2021...

Happy New Year, Enthusiasts!

 

Here we are to inaugurate this year 2021. Given last year, most would say there’s nowhere else to go but up. Let’s hope this rings true. In meantime, let’s see what’s going on in the world of wrestling.

 

Well, it was emotional but AEW held a wonderful tribute episode for Brodie Lee/Luke Harper. Word is that WWE was gracious and chose to let AEW have first dibs on honoring him, since that’s the promotion he was with. It was very touching. Moments like this can be very catalytic. In a way, Mr. Lee could become a sort of martyr, though unintentional. How he touched everyone has caused a sort of sea change. That mixed with the impact of the pandemic could prompt people to rethink their lives. Seeing how he affected so many, I wouldn’t be surprised that his passing will change how many handle their careers and hold their professional interactions. No doubt it will all be for the better.  Though it is sad it took his passing to bring home the truth, the result should show that his death will not be in vain.

 

In other news, there was word that Seth Rollins will not be on tonight’s SmackDown. I was actually a little surprised that he intended to come back so soon. A new baby is a big deal and he and Becky Lynch should take their time in returning. It’d be great to have them back but not at the expense of their family. We can easily wait until the Royal Rumble or even WrestleMania. The point is we’re not in that much of a rush. We can wait for a more comfortable time for them.

 

And so, that takes us to tonight. We’ll probably see Luke Harper’s tribute. Big E and Baron Corbin will have a non-title fight. Carmella & Bayley will have at Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks. And at some point, Roman Reigns will make a public request. Well, I heard that they may angle for another Kevin Owens bout for the Royal Rumble but that’s gonna make the match-up get old. Let’s hope he has a more inspired inquiry. Funny tweets get retweeted and as for Likes well, it’s the New Year. Let’s try not to force anything but feel free to experiment. Try to allow your creativity to announce itself in more honest ways. That’s the best way to take confidence in your work.

 

See You in a Bit,

-Nicole Alexis (^_~)