WWE Musings

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? Enjoying this Friday? It’s a little gloomy, weather-wise, in my neck of the woods but I otherwise can’t complain. So, there are at least 2 things that have gone down since the last post. Let’s talk a little bit about it, yes? The first bit is that Jade Cargill has made the jump to WWE having signed a multi-year contract. Don’t know what to make of it just yet. I don’t have anything personally against it. My only concern is the interest of the WWE Universe. No doubt many have heard of her but I don’t know if anyone really knows her or cares.  When I say that, I’m talking more about casual fans. If they’re only half-heartedly watching it’s hard to say what they know of AEW. I know plenty of fans are privy. I know of her and agree she has the right look but I don’t know about everything else. Only time will tell I suppose and in that case, I wish her well. I really can’t say how this will go but let’s just hope it doesn’t turn out to be a waste of time. The ot

  How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? A happy Yom Kippur to those who celebrate it. I was wondering why traffic was so light this morning 😉 Hard to complain. So, there’s a few things we can certainly chat about. I’ll touch on them briefly. The first bit is old news now but the UFC/WWE merger releases appear to have come to a close for now and the last minute not-so-shocker was the release of Matt Riddle. Now, I didn’t dislike him enough to jump for joy about this but I am glad that it came to pass. As people started to question those released, I could see it becoming harder and harder to explain the likes of Riddle being spared.  It makes sense in a number of ways. One of the blessings that comes from this merger is increased oversight on both ends. Hopefully it tightens up what’s sloppy about the WWE and they can do the same for the UFC. I suppose we shall see. We’ll also see if these vacancies are filled by the likes of Jade Cargill and perhaps a CM Punk return.  While on the topic of rele

Happy Friday, Enthusiasts! It’s a well-earned one, I feel, this week. Had to press through kind of sentiment in the air. There’s quite a bit to chat about. I got a few key points to go over so, let’s get to it. First, we’ll start outside of the WWE Universe as there was a minor scare in the Realm of AEW. Our dear Jon Moxley a.k.a. Dean Ambrose suffered a mild concussion during his match against Rey Fenix this week on Dynamite.   Many commenters are coming down hard on the match’s referee, Rick Knox, for not ending the match and I can understand that. Concussions must be taken seriously, especially in the wrestling industry and even more so when you have a guy like Moxley in the mix.  We all know he has masochistic tendencies and I wouldn’t be surprised if his personal views on his health are quite old school. He probably has to pass out and lose a pint of blood before going to the hospital because in a case like that, he wouldn’t be able to protest. Every ailment usually gets the blank

  How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? Hanging in there? Seems like you ought to. The future is looking bright in the Wrestling World. There are a few things we can chat about so let’s get right to it, shall we? Well, it’s looking like the Jade Cargill rumors have some weight. Word is that her contract has expired with AEW and was not renewed. Reports are that she has been removed from their active roster and that she has reported to the WWE Performance Center. Go fig. I suppose we’ll see what they do with her.  It’s interesting that this happens upon news that Bianca Belair has scheduled a hiatus. She has some peripheral projects that she wants to devote some time to and given the nature of the WWE schedule, I can see why she would like to take some time to focus.  Commenters suggest that this may be a time she starts to plan for the future family-wise as well. One of her projects just so happens to be a children’s book. The clock is ticking, I suppose. Let’s hope she makes the most of the br

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? Enjoying life? Well, that’s the hope anyway. There’s some stuff to talk about but I’ll only touch on a few things. I like to keep things casual, you know? The first bit of news is a bit of a shocker to me but I can understand the logic. Word is that Jade Cargill of AEW is aiming to make the leap to WWE. Personally, I would have never considered this. She has a great look but she seems like an AEW product. I mean, she is but that’s kinda what I’m getting at. She seems more suited for that format. I’m not sure how she’ll fit in with WWE.  Regardless, many commenters feel her style may suit them more. She’s no wrestler so that leaves Sports Entertainment and there I see what people are getting at. She’s gotten better but needs a lot of work in my opinion so, we’ll see if this comes to pass.  I kinda see this as a feint, to be honest. I know a lot of people feel that after Nick Khan gave the CM Punk coming to WWE question the best corporate, “Thanks, but no tha

A Merry Monday to You, Enthusiasts. How is everything? Well, it’s a mixed bag in terms of the rumors circulating around the Wrestling World. There’s enough to have a decent conversation, though so, let’s get into it. We’ll start on the outskirts of the WWE Universe as current members of the roster are keeping mum on the possibility of CM Punk returning to WWE. In recent interviews, both Finn Bálor and Drew McIntyre were very noncommittal to the notion leading to a “wait and see” sort of sentiment. The general consensus is that the decision will more or less come down to Triple H, Nick Khan and perhaps a Locker Room vote.  Most feel that as long as Punk can prove profitable, something will be worked out but there are a lot of people who don’t care for any of Punk’s mess so it’s hard to call at this moment. Like I said previously, if they can keep the “drama” on TV, I don’t see what the problem is. We’ll see if some agreement is ever reached. Elsewhere in the WWE Universe, Matt Riddle is

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? Everything going okay? Can’t say much is going on in my world but it should pick up soon. In any case, when it comes to the Wrestling World, there’s not all that much going on so this post should be brief. Let’s get to it. So, all that’s going on continues to be speculation. Given CM Punk’s release from AEW, his partner in crime, Ace Steel, was also let go for a second time. That’s gotta sting a little for Punk as his antics trickled down to someone else. I’m not sure if that will be a factor should WWE consider bringing Punk back. I guess it will be all contingent upon the argument Punk and Steel come up with outside of Punk’s guilt. We shall see what comes to pass. In the WWE Universe, the WWE Superstar Spectacle was held in India earlier today. Given the card, no surprises happened but it was a new experience for most of those tapped to perform. John Cena posing with The Great Khali is going around. So, Cena has become an unofficial global ambassador. No

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Enjoying Labor Day if you’re able? I can’t say that I mind it. It’s a relaxing afternoon for me. Just about to have a bit of tea 😉 So, there’s some stuff to talk about, isn’t there. Let’s get into it.   So, it happened. CM Punk was released from his AEW contract and we wonder where he may end up next. Naturally, all eyes are on WWE and I feel that’s a natural conclusion.   Whether this is all real or not, either way, AEW has made it clear it doesn’t really know how to deal with Punk. He’s got a rep in the industry so Tony Khan should have taken him on knowing he’d be a challenge. To me, this looks like Khan simply didn’t have the experience or clout in the industry to hold his own counter to Punk.   Given Punk’s disposition, it seems to me that you’re going have words with him from time to time. If you are not secure in yourself, you’re not going to get the man’s respect. I wouldn’t doubt Punk views Khan as a bit of kid still so, why list

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? So, this is a weird Payback given it’s on the back of sudden loss. It’s hard to feel enthusiastic about it so soon after the fact but, at the same time, we can’t mourn forever. This show will have the delicate task of making us forget for a while. With that said, I advise they simply try to do their jobs and have a good time. Some things are just out of one’s hands, so to speak.   Given that, I’ve got just 3 matches that have my full attention. It doesn’t mean the other matches aren’t interesting, it’s just they either have to prove to be or should be. Either way, what’s there to talk about?   The first match I’m looking at is LA Knight vs. The Miz. This is interesting for all sorts of reasons. Mainly because it can be argued that they are one and the same. The only difference is that we’re more familiar with The Miz. The kicker is that they’re the same age, so naturally, Knight has the shorter shelf life. It’s unlikely he outlasts The Miz. More