RAW Preps for the Final Touches for the Royal Rumble...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?

 

Everything going all right in your worlds. I hope so for the most part. Let’s try to use this year to build a better tomorrow and all that. Gotta start somewhere. In any case, there are some things going on we can talk about. Want to get into it? Let’s.

 

In the Kingdom of TNA/Impact the “mystery” acquisition was revealed to be Dolph Ziggler at their recent PPV. I’m still a little forlorn that he was released but this is probably his only shot at fronting a promotion which is something he deserves to pursue. Though his prowess is known, he will never get a shot at the major titles in WWE as long as the likes of Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Randy Orton and all those in the same boat are around. This is his chance to be the face of a company and he should give it his best shot. Perhaps WWE will reacquire him towards the end of his career, but for now I’ll wish him well in his current endeavors.

 

There’s also talk from the Kingdom of TNA that Naomi/Trinity Fatu may be making a return to WWE. She lost her match at the TNA PPV fueling the rumors of a return. Naturally, that makes many of us think that she may be incorporated into the Bloodline. I’d think that’d be the best route. Given her strained exit, coming back as a baddie with a chip on the shoulder could track. We’ll see what happens.

 

As for other wayward, former WWE stars, Mustafa Ali has made his way over to New Japan. That should be a better fit for him. As much as I respect Ali, his stature would always hold him back. Though, Pete “Butch” Dunne and Tyler Bate may be clearing a way for the smaller competitor that has yet to be fully established and so, Ali should be able to get a lot of ring time and merit under his belt abroad. I wish things were different but you have to make sense from the get-go if you’re going to make it WWE. Guys like that have to prove someone bigger just won’t shove them into a trash can. It’s not fair but you gotta keep it “real” like that. That could happen in real time so, why wouldn’t it? That’s the question they’re always up against.

 

In the WWE Universe, we have some hopeful news as word Afa the Wild Samoan was hospitalized recently after suffering multiple heart attacks while struck with a case of pneumonia. It sounds dire, I know but word is the Honorable Afa was released from the hospital yesterday and is on the mend. Of course, we can put Bloodline animosity aside to wish this living legend well. We never like seeing one of our own suffer. The Gods are kind to spare him.

 

We’ll see if this news gets used in Bloodline story but in the meantime, tonight’s RAW is focused on giving Jinder Mahal a second chance. I’m all for this but it’s doubtful they pull the trigger tonight. I expect Seth Rollins to retain. Cody Rhodes gets opening duties. R-Truth will partner with The Miz to earn his place back into the Judgment Day. They’ll face Finn Bálor and Damian Priest. We’ll also welcome GUNTHER back to television from his short hiatus.

 

Many of us have the day off in the United States so, many are enjoying the long weekend, myself included. The unofficial watch party will start at 8pm PST. You’re more than welcome to join in, especially if you’ve got nothing better to do. It’s that sort of pastime.

 

 

See You in a Bit,

-Nicole Alexis (^_~)