WWE Musings

  Happy Friday, Enthusiasts.   It couldn’t have come sooner. Soooooooo…. There’s some chatter today, isn’t there. Let’s get into it, shall we?   Well, I took a gander at what Mr. Vince McMahon said during the what? Quarterly investor call? Not being that concerned with AEW doesn’t surprise me one bit. It’s too new to worry about. The question is will it last. Like I said recently, we’ll see if they make it to year 5. Not that I think they won’t, it’s just that’s the thing about these sorts of things. Lucha Underground was mad promising but they couldn’t make a profit. Will AEW suffer a similar fate? We shall see.   Regardless, we know that Tony Khan took some “offense” basically saying that WWE’s only real competition is sleep. Coming on so late and being so “bad” I guess, given RAW mostly. I say this, this way because as you know, kayfabery is always in effect but I wouldn’t be surprised if this stuff is more off the cuff.   If I were Khan, I’d ...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Enjoying the Olympics? It’s different without the fans but at least the employees/volunteers, athletes and everyone else who can are watching. Maybe press too. There’s some scant participation but it is strange. This is the first Olympics I haven’t been glued to the TV for. Last Olympics I had it on all day every day until the Closing Ceremony. This time around, I’m just checking in from time to time, catching up here and there. It’s weird. But I kinda get it. They postponed and the Winter Olympics are next year. Gotta knock it out now or never.   Well, as far as the wrestling world goes there are a few things going on. It’s not as thought-provoking as the recent rumors but it’s something.   First bit that stuck out was word is that Jeff Hardy caught the COVID. Now, if he’s sick with it or just tested positive hasn’t been confirmed or denied just yet but my first thought is how real is this? It’s believable if he’s positive. That...

Happy Friday, Enthusiasts!   How’s everyone doing? So, there are some rumblings aren’t there. Let’s drop the formalities and get right to it.   So, AEW rumors have Daniel Bryan and CM Punk coming over in the next few months and naturally everyone is mulling over how true this all is. I am a skeptic but not quite in the way many think. I’m probably more in line with conspiracy theorists as I think some sort of merger has either been surreptitiously in place or is being quietly negotiated. The only reason I say this is due to the seeming “silence” on WWE’s part. They have been making noteworthy moves, though. There are reports Daniel Bryan has been removed from 2K22 and he has been moved to alumni status for months.   Be this as it may, I never thought that amounted to much. Mainly because, I never thought AEW would be a real option for Bryan. I only feel this way because of Bryan’s reputation. He can have what he wants in the wrestling world, even with WWE. Eve...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Well, Money in the Bank came and went and you know what…it was a solid show. I would say all the matches worked except for the Women’s MITB match, which is a little disappointing because they tend to be the least wrong with WWE generally speaking.   I would say there’s a lot to contribute to this. The Women are subject to a lot more social scrutiny whether anyone likes it or not. Did you hear how the crowd soured any time Natalya or Tamina had a shot? Oi, that’s what I’m talking about. The crowd definitely wanted someone “cute” and “fresh” to win which are standards women are always subjected to. These have a basis in grander social issues that we can’t expect WWE to remedy. Besides that, what may be the problem is that the Ladies may be friendly in real time so it’s hard for them to cut loose come show time. This is where a Vision becomes necessary. I don’t doubt the talent but everyone needs to work on their motivations as characters. T...

A Good Sunday to You, Enthusiasts!        It’s Money in the Bank and again, it feels like all others no longer matter. Now, when I say that, it doesn’t mean they have no weight. They serve as WWE history so there’s importance but given everything, they don’t seem very relevant. We are in a new space. The pandemic has changed the landscape and WWE’s recent moves have definitely also changed it. It definitely feels more like that was then and this is now. It’s kind of exciting. It’s been the same for so long and now it really feels reset. This is a new beginning, my friends whether anyone realizes it or not.   But enough pontificating. It is Money in the Bank just the same and it’s harder than ever to decipher what may happen. With fans back and AEW creeping up, WWE has true incentive to up its game and this gives us, the fans, plenty to look forward to and it couldn’t have come at a better time.   WWE has been getting thoroughly dragged...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts!   This Friday treating you well? The excitement is on a slow boil because with the state of the wrestling world as it is presently, there’s going to be a lot of waiting and seeing for the rest of the year. Call it the beauty of honest competition. With AEW finally breaching a million viewers on Wednesday, WWE has to make sure AEW stays 2 nd . Whether anyone likes it or not, WWE inadvertently forced its own hand. It’s smarten up or get left behind.   But before we get into all that, let’s chat about what’s wafting through the grapevine. To start, some happy news as the longtime bachelor in Sheamus has decided to settle down with his lady love in Isabella Revilla. I’m quite happy for the couple. May their lives together be blessed. Congratulations to them!   What you don’t need me to tell you is that this has been an exciting week because it alludes to fans being at shows again. We now are all on the same page about how necessary hav...

Happy Monday, Enthusiasts.   Though, there are some less than pleasant events to discuss. I still want to take a moment to greet you but yes, let’s not dally. Let’s get to what’s happening in the wrestling world.   So, the first piece of unfortunate news is that “Mr. Wonderful”, better known as Paul Orndoff has passed. I am unfamiliar with the gentlemen but many are offering condolences for his passing and so I shall do the same. Sincere condolences to his close relations. Let us hope that he has found some peace in his journey. He wasn’t that old at only 71 but it sounds like a culmination of ailments took their toll. This sort of thing is always too bad.   The other bit of bad news is that Naomi has resorted to deleting her Twitter account in response to cyberbullying. The rumors speak of people blaming her for Jimmy Uso’s troubles. Talk about a load of crap. Jimmy has made it clear that he’ll go and make a mistake, what is she supposed to do about it? He’s ...

A Good Friday to You, Enthusiasts.   I hope it finds you well. So, there’s quite a bit to talk about in the wrestling world this week. Let’s not dally, shall we.     The first matter of business, Aleister now Malakai Black is now All Elite. Well, when I first saw this I was a bit downhearted but now I feel this is a new beginning across the board. Why, you ask? Well, it’s simple. The move has caught the wrestling world’s attention and with WWE’s numbers going in the wrong direction and apparently out of ideas, they now have no choice but to prove they’re the promotion to beat. What’s interesting is that they may have already beaten themselves. I’ve said before how AEW is nothing but an amalgamation of all WWE’s failures. Black is yet another example. What they may not realize is that this obvious truth could serve as proof that WWE lost its own script some time back. If they’re nothing but a revolving door, we shouldn’t expect much from them. Somewhere in that org...

Happy Independence Day, Enthusiasts!   Yes, it was yesterday but we’re observing the holiday today, aren’t we. That’s why so many are at home at the moment. I’m making the most of it. I hope you are too.   So, what’s buzzing in the wrestling world? Well, we all saw that Zelina Vega has returned to the WWE fold. Does that mean Aleister Black will soon follow? Well, word is we shouldn’t hold our breath. According to his recent Twitch statement, he’s not in any hurry to return but I hope that’s just what he’s saying to maintain a sense of suspense. I’ve said AEW would be glad to have him but I don’t know if that’s the best move for him. I take a look at AEW from time to time just to see if it measures up to some of the hype I witness on the Social Media platforms and to be honest, I feel Black is simply too good for them. I feel the same way about Pac too. We know how his stint went with WWE and he had every right to leave but now, I think if WWE has any good sense of its...

  Happy Friday, Enthusiasts.   You can color me vaccinated. Not that it matters that much but I got my last shot today and so far so good outside of a little arm soreness. Hopefully, that’s the worst of it. Anyway, we’ve got a few things to chat about in the wrestling world. Let’s knock it around, shall we.   So, Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins legalized their union. They are now Mr. & Mrs. Congratulations to the young family! I got a good feeling about them. They appear to be together for the right reasons and I think they’ve already passed the 2 year mark in terms of being an item so, there’s a good chance it lasts for a least a good while. May it be until death do they part but you know, I’m not going to be surprised if something more realistic transpires down the line. Let us just wish them well.   Not too surprisingly, Roman Reigns redirected focus back to kayfabe by starting to make outrageous claims about how awesome he is. I love a deluded heel. ...