RAW Bids Us a Merry Christmas!....
How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?
It’s a cold one in Southern California but nothing that those
used to snow couldn’t handle. As for the Wrestling World, there’s some stuff
going on but what caught my eye is more administrative. Some insight on how 2025
is gonna go. Are you up for a brief discussion? Let’s see where it goes.
We’ll stay in the WWE Universe for now as AEW’s stuff appears
to be percolating. There’s an “update” on Brock Lesnar’s status going around
making it seem like he’s on an unofficial retirement. Given the dirt that came
up on him, it’s not surprising. You see how everyone is getting theirs for past
unsavory behavior. I think he would have gotten more clemency if he was a more
approachable person. His rep, in general, isn’t the best so, when dirt comes
out, it’s easy to close the book on him. I don’t really think he’s needed
anymore, to be honest. There was a time he served a purpose but now that WWE is
finding a more engaging stride, Lesnar can be left by the wayside.
As for weekly shows, SmackDown appears set to get
expanded to 3 hours in the new year. I can only think it’s to make up for RAW
going to Netflix. The duration is still being debated for the Monday night
show but it appears there will be ads during the broadcast. I’m thinking it’ll
work more like the PPVs. Get a word from the sponsors between matches n’such. I’m
fine with it. I suppose we won’t have to worry too much about buffering. It’s
unlikely these shows get more than a couple million viewers at a time. After
the Tyson Fight fiasco, I’m sure Netflix can accommodate a WWE audience.
Speaking of that, we arrive at tonight’s RAW. It’s
prerecorded also so that the roster can enjoy the Holidays. Not sure about
Friday and Next Monday, though. Technically, they can fit it in so, we’ll see.
For now, we can expect to see the re-imagined Dexter Lumis continue this simmering
beef with The Miz. Alba Fyre and Natalya will face a Mystery Opponent in a
Triple Threat for a shot at the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. And Drew
McIntyre is going to start things off this evening. See how long that lasts before
someone busts it up.
The unofficial watch party will commence at 8pm PST. Stop by
if your Monday is feeling a little ho-hum. It’s at least a step in a better
direction.
See You in a Bit,
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