WWE Musings

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Anything interesting going on? Well, there’s a little bit going on but I’m just gonna wrap up the CM Punk business and get into tonight’s No Man’s Land RAW action.   So, after all the hubbub, Punk is out with a torn triceps for about 8 months and there it is. The “hiatus” so everyone can decide what to do with this fiasco. Well, if AEW is the kinder, gentler wrestling promotion, they won’t fire him while he recovers. I would think they would at least give him time to recover and potentially explain himself. Then they’ll decide what to do with him.   On the other hand, in this down time, WWE could enter the picture. Yet, I don’t think they’d seek to acquire him as is. He’s probably going to have to make some sort of amends so he’s not just complete damaged goods. Yet, they may be able to negotiate themselves a “fair deal” given that’s what Punk did to himself.   Also, there’s the possibility that Punk goes “Fuck it!” and retires. He’s not

Happy Friday, Enthusiasts!   This is the most disagreeable heat I have ever experienced in my life to date. Not only is it really hot but even the rain we’re getting isn’t helping. The climate she is a changing. Well, this time around, the wrestling world serves as a welcome distraction. Let’s get into this CM Punk business and put it to bed once and for all.   So, what’s going on with this guy? Is this Punk business a misfired work or proof of the truth that’s always lied beneath? It’s hard to say but the consensus is coming to the conclusion that this was at the very least “premeditated”. From what I’m hearing, Tony Khan knew Punk had some sort of bee in his bonnet just didn’t know how big or what kind.   Let’s break it down into its bare parts. What gets me about the whole thing is the timing of it. CM Punk unloads after their All Out PPV, that he wins. Has a “fight” backstage with people he’s known to “dislike” and then in the melee supposedly suffered an injury that t

Happy Labor Day, Enthusiasts!   Whether you’re in the United States or elsewhere, please enjoy this Monday. So, there are quite few things to talk about in the wrestling world. Let’s not waste any time and get right into it.   To start, Clash at the Castle was had and it was solid fun. Could be considered a bit predictable but not too annoyingly so. To look at it, I would say Triple H was just playing it safe. He’s establishing an attainable precedent to build upon and I would have to say that he has accomplished that. There was nothing really to be ashamed of last Saturday night. Yes, the end was a little corny with Tyson Fury and Drew McIntyre singing but I guess WWE was just trying to ease the pain of McIntyre taking the loss.   As I said last post, Reigns’ story is just more interesting. I don’t think H can do much about the nature of the WWE Universe. It will always be 14 th grade more or less. Though the crowd may be generally older, it doesn’t venture too far away f

A Happy Friday to You, Enthusiasts!   Well, AEW has been throwing a bunch of pebbles in the pond and causing all sorts of ripples in the wrestling world. Let’s chat a little bit about it before heading over to the WWE Universe.   So, the big news is that AEW unified their titles and quite quickly under Jon Moxley.   He faced CM Punk in a match that I can basically call a bait and switch. Moxley and Punk were sold as the main event but they actually went on second to last and the match played out as an   injury induced squash. It started off strong and looked to be a good intense one but then Punk got “injured” and Mox took over from there.   Speculations are flying about what this could implicate. Is this the beginning of a Heel Turn for Punk? Was he cleared for competition too soon? Does he plan to return to WWE now that Triple H is in charge? Well, we can safely assume that whatever the plan is, it was decided and is in effect. We could ponder more about what’s going on i

A Good Monday to You, Enthusiasts!   How’s every little thing? Well, there isn’t that much to talk about but there are some things. Enough to have a steady conversation at least so, let’s get into it.   So, let’s start off with some non-WWE but related stuff. There’s a lot of talk about Jon Moxley/Dean Ambrose on the Social Media, Twitter to be specific, and the question that’s coming up is why have a lot of fans have decided that they prefer Ambrose over Mox. Some feel it’s because of a bias in favor of WWE but I think it’s more the content. I’ve said that Mox is masochistic. I feel that AEW encourages Mox’s lesser inclinations especially when it comes to the blood and Hardcore stuff.   I don’t like what it implies. I like the action but I don’t need people hurting themselves for my pleasure. I am not sadistic. I just like a rip-roaring good time. Sometimes that means getting rowdy and a little nuts but it shouldn’t be anything a band-aid and/or a cold compress couldn’t fi

How’s Everyone Doing?   It’s Friday, so I would hope most are ready to put their feet up. There’s quite a bit going on in the wrestling world so, let’s not dally.   The first bit of news is of the sad variety. Brian Pillman, Jr.’s mother, Melanie, passed this week. The vague details lead me to presume this may have been suicide, but I haven’t heard anything definitive just yet. It’s too bad. I saw the Dark Side of the Ring episode on Pillman, Sr. and this seems a bit tragic. It’s unfortunate how self-destruction can permeate one’s life. It can all seem so hopeless sometimes but that is often a state of mind. Let us hope that this gives Pillman, Jr. the proper motivation to set more positive structures in his life. This may be easier said than done but in the name of survival, it may behoove him. My sincere condolences.   Sticking with AEW news, the biggest buzz is hovering over MJF. Is it a shoot or a work? Apparently, he has been removed from AEW’s roster. Does that mean

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   So, it’s the Go Home Week for BackLash and yeah, not too many people care but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. The Wrestling World in general seems to be having a slow news day so, let’s just get into what’s happening? That cool?   To start, I did my periodic check-in on AEW just to see how they’re coming along and I’d say they’re embracing what they are and I think they should continue to. They are definitely becoming the WWE alternative, which is fine. The only real difference I could discern is that they seem to be having more fun. WWE is still a cleaner product, but you don’t need me to tell you that they come off uninspired. AEW is far more willing to experiment and have fun with things and it appears to show. The rabid fans help too. WWE fans are always looking to be impressed but that’s the precedent WWE put into motion for itself whether it realizes it or not. It’s boiling down to a matter of preference and I still prefer WWE, but I wo

Merry Friday, Enthusiasts!   I hope it’s a good one for you. So, there are some things to talk about but nothing too Earth shattering. Shall we get into the chatter?   So, the biggest news is that Jeff Hardy is now officially on the AEW roster. WWE dropped the ball on this one, but it may not be all that bad. As much as I like Jeff Hardy, he’s been dated for a while. Don’t get me wrong, he still has “It” but he’s going to stay in 2001 for the rest of his life. Plus, he’s never been that great on the mic. Granted, WWE doesn’t always give a person the best shit to say but he never got the hang of sounding natural with his lines. Nevertheless, I wouldn’t be surprised if Hardy retires with WWE in the end. That may seem farfetched at the moment, but it all comes down to his appeal factor. Dated as he is, he’s still engaging and entertaining and that sells. We’ll see if AEW puts him to good use but if they don’t, WWE may lure him back with an apology and a fat paycheck.   In AEW

How Are You, Enthusiasts?   This Monday treating you well? Given the news that’s floating around, this isn’t the best Monday, yet for me personally, I’ve definitely had worse. In any case, let’s chat about some of the lighter news. I’m in no mood for downers.   The first item of interest was Taz’s kid, Hook’s debut on AEW Dynamite. Commenters had nothing but raves so I had to check him out. He’s skilled, I’ll give him that but the persona reads like a little punk so I don’t know how to feel. He’s not that big so plenty would think they could take him in theory. I can’t say I was intimidated but his attitude definitely reads. He’s looking like an AEW / pro-wrestling lifer to me. I can’t see WWE fans taking him seriously. Those who praise him are probably fine with that.   In WWE news, Bayley has started to tease her return. This was good news to hear because I was starting to miss her. That’s kinda strange because I tend not to lean too much towards any wrestler but Our Arya

  A Good Friday to You, Enthusiasts.   I hope you had a good one. There isn’t a whole lot going on in the wrestling world so let’s chat about what stood out. Game?   So, let’s start with AEW. Their ratings appear to be going in the wrong direction and interest in pro-wrestling across the board seems to be on the decline. Why? Social norms changing primarily. As I’ve been saying in this blog, the violence has to be validated in these times and in AEW’s case, they tend to cater to the sadist with their stunts. Cody Rhodes’ latest one is a case and point. I don’t need to see anyone maim themselves for my amusement. We all know that everyone out there are just doing their jobs and we want them to retire intact and happy. I like action but a lot of that comes from the comfort of knowing all the carnage I’m looking at is staged and not actual bedlam. You see how people complain when someone isn’t safe or how the mood changes when someone takes a bad bump. We generally don’t want to s

Happy Monday, Enthusiasts!   I hope Thanksgiving treated you well. For those of you who don’t celebrate the tradition, I hope your weekend was splendid. There are a few rumblings in the world of wrestling but nothing too exciting. I think last week was a little more eventful but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to talk about. Let’s get to it, shall we?   So, not too much of a surprise, AEW took a bit of a hit last Wednesday ratings-wise. Most of us stateside had other plans, myself included. I don’t watch Dynamite regularly so that drop had nothing to do with me but this is generally the case come the Holidays. Now, I would try to hype days like this up more for both AEW and WWE. I felt the pandemic really highlighted the pitfalls of WWE because with all these people sitting at home, they still couldn’t draw people to watch. I think they did the best that they could with what they had but that’s not saying much. They’re only scratching the surface of their own potential. AEW,

 A Good Black Friday to You, Enthusiasts! May you be pleasantly stuffed with leftovers. So, even with the Holiday it has been an eventful week. Though, many of us don't even remember RAW  there is some wrestling that resonates. Chatter is starting to churn up with ideas of inter-promotional trading, as I foretold. It may not get to the status that it is in MLB or the NFL but people are beginning to consider who from AEW should go to WWE. Now, what people must understand is that it's clear that this wouldn't be considered a "promotion" or "graduation". This may merely be a mark of better placement. WWE could one one day be the pinnacle it may have once represented but I think many of us can admit, it may never had been that great a place. The outrageous "pops" and personalities definitely lent to a good time when all the right pieces were in place but most of it wouldn't fly now. Match quality is too subjective to call. What sold before, sim