WWE Musings

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Everything all right for a Monday? Well there are some subtle things floating around at the beginning of this week. My interests are more broad so, if you’re more of a diehard fan I may sound like I’m talking out of my ass but I’m only interested in certain things and only a couple of things caught my interest. Care to talk about them?   First item of business comes from the Land of MLW. Apparently, they have a faction call the Samoan Swat Team and yes, they do have some Bloodline ties. They were backing Jacob Fatu (The Usos’ and Reigns’ other cousin) but now, it looks like they’re free agents. Lance Anoa’i, as you can gather, is a cousin of Roman Reigns not sure if there is a direct relation to The Usos and it appears that Juicy Finau is a Tongan “adoptee”. Could we see them make their way as bit players in the Bloodline in the coming months? 🤷‍ I guess we shall see.   Following the Reigns theme, the wrestling trades are picking up a whiff

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? The start of the Memorial Day Weekend doing you well? If it doesn’t apply, is Friday at least a good one, especially as it’s close to being over for many of us? I certainly hope all is well. As for the Wrestling World, it’s a slow news day. The key players for WWE are over in Saudi Arabia and AEW is here stateside doing its thing. There are a few tidbits to comment on so, let’s have a brief chat. In CM Punk news, word is some agreement has been made so Collision is now a “go”. I guess Punk and Tony Khan reached some agreement regarding Steel. Word is Steel will work remotely to appease Punk. So there’s that. It will be interesting to see how the crowd responds. The notion going around that Punk should go heel is not a bad one in this light, but I think it should be more humorous than pointed.  If the media scrum that started all this was in fact a work that missed the mark, it’s because Punk wasn’t being over-the-top enough. He played it too serious and pe

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? It’s Go-Home Week for Night of Champions and in the Wrestling World, we got our fair share of speculation today. I wouldn’t say there’s a lot to talk about but enough to start a few conversations. Let’s take shot at it. So, if you’re wondering where things are in the CM Punk melodrama, Eric Bischoff has stepped in to basically concur with what a lot of commenters are saying in how it’s setting a bad example to let Punk have his own show. It establishes a questionable precedent. It allowed Bischoff to conclude that this is a demonstration of selfishness on Punk's part. Everything has to come to a halt because of no Ace Steel, whoever that is.  Well, from what I heard, Steel trained Punk back in the day but I could be wrong on that. Haven’t really felt the need to do the deep dive but I hear what Bischoff is saying. Well, we’ll see if AEW changes their mind. They have until June.  In the WWE Universe, the idea of turning the Street Profits and Bianca Bela

A Good Monday to You, Enthusiasts!   There are some interesting rumblings in the wrestling world today. Some you may find more promising than others. Nevertheless, it’s probably good to be aware of what’s making the rounds on the grapevine. Let’s get into it, shall we?   So, Eric Bischoff is pretty much done with wrestling. He’s not bitter about it or anything he’s just kinda over it. He’s been doing it for the better part of his life and he is simply realizing that there is more to life than wrestling. He’ll peek back in from time to time but for what it’s worth, he’s through. Well, I only knew of the man though the biographies and the Dark Side of the Ring episodes have filled in some blanks. I wasn’t really aware of the man when he was in his heyday but I do know that he has made innumerable contributions to the industry and his service is respected and valued. I think he’s earned the right to do something else. I hope he fills his days with whatever keeps him happy.   T

A Good Friday to You, Enthusiasts!   This one had some twists and turns for me but they sat me right back where I always am so, let’s see what’s going on in the world of wrestling. There are a few rumblings going around.   The first that raised an eyebrow is news that there may be some dissension within the AEW ranks. The word is that Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks, Matt and Nick Jackson haven’t been seeing eye-to-eye on too much recently. It’s all talk and speculation but those close to the situation don’t appear to be surprised. The only thing that comes to mind with this development is what if things get so bad that Rhodes considers returning to WWE.   The thing about reality is that it gets you to think. Anything is possible but once you put something into motion and it manifests how to maintain it becomes the next hurdle. The reality of the venture of AEW is developing. As with anything, as one gets better acquainted with circumstances, one can more easil

Good Evening, Enthusiasts.   How’s everyone doing? Good I hope, you know everything considered. So, what’s happening in the WWE Universe? Well, fallout over Zelina Vega’s dismissal continues. Rumors floating around suggest the WWE Roster’s feathers are ruffled, especially those who don’t get on TV much. There’s a post on Reddit that claims Vega made more money with Twitch than with WWE. If that’s true, it’s easy to see why there’s some mild unrest. Times as they are, wrestlers gotta eat too. WWE is getting a lot of flak for coming off greedy. Personally, I think WWE’s only real argument is Kayfabe. The 3 rd Party action going unregulated could compromise what’s supposed to be in play. I think if they develop protocols under which to engage 3 rd Party sites and take a minimal percentage, the disquiet could be settled down but it’s hard to know what’s really going on. That’s what I’d do for what it’s worth.   In other news, Chelsea Green’s debut appears over before it even got

How Goes It Enthusiasts? Trying to enjoy Summer?   I know, it’s a bit different this time around but that doesn’t mean fun can’t be had.   Just have to be more creative about it is all.     In any case, well word of how COVID is spreading in the WWE Universe is getting around.   Looks like Lana and Rusev are the next ones to become effected.   Sounds like Lana’s parents have caught it and Rusev apparently tested positive.   For those out there believing this is some conspiracy best take note.   This is a super-cold we’re dealing with.   That means it’s easy to catch.   This disease making the rounds should be no surprise.   Its basis is one of the most communicable strains in existence.   That’s why precautions are so necessary.   Who can say they haven’t caught a cold?    I haven’t caught a bad one for a few years.   I hope that last one gave me some antibodies to combat it with.   And don’t forget that the COVID isn’t the only thing that can get you.    Keep yourselves healthy any

Hey Enthusiasts! Still hanging in there?   Keep at it.   Looks like this is life for about 6 weeks.    To be honest, I’m beginning not to mind this sheltering but the one downside is that I have to stay home.   I love the downtime but I’d like to go somewhere and enjoy it, you know.   The one thing about me is that I get sick of shit and I’m getting sick of staying at home.   Oh well, guess I’ll start reading up on these “occupy your time” articles circulating online.   Anyway, we have the Go Home Show for WrestleMania tonight and I don’t think I’ve ever been so…at a loss.   I have absolutely no idea what to expect.   None.   I know what the loose plan is but as for any actual sense of what I might see, no idea.    And on top of that, no idea if that’s a good or bad thing.   In all honesty, last week’s SmackDown wasn’t bad.   It was much improved actually.   They’re starting to film these as opposed to have a live show anyway and it’s working a lot better.   I was getting a

Happy Monday, Enthusiasts! Hope it’s a decent start to the week for you.   I certainly have more things I could complain about but this week’s start is not one of them.   So, before heading off to Saudi Arabia, the WWE pit stops in Canada for tonight’s RAW .    There’s a few things readily advertised.   Randy Orton will continue to apologize for his deplorable heel-itude.   Brock Lesnar is stalking the backstage halls and Becky Lynch ramps up the beef with Shayna Baszler.   Could be a fun night. What we should be looking for is how RAW is going to lead us into this Super Showdown.   I won’t be watching live this time around.   I’ll catch it when I get home from work.   Hopefully it isn’t too long.   Do have to get up the next morning but given the loose viewership this event may have, the question is will we have much lead-up?    I view these Showdowns as exhibitions for the most part because of this.   With a SmackDown to produce on the following Friday and some of the ro

A Good Monday to You, Enthusiasts! How’d the weekend treat you?   Fine, I hope.   And if not, let us hope that this week’s festivities brighten your mood.    So, we have Go-Home Show action for RAW this week as we get geared up for Clash of Champions.   The interesting question that I’ve seen floating around the social medias is whether Braun Strowman would make a good titleholder and I can’t say I’m opposed to it but the thing about a Braun Strowman is that he’s a “Monster Among Men”.   It’s kind of like having the big bully of the block run the neighborhood.   Not that he’s a bully per se, but he’s so formidable that it’s hard to say who would take it off of him.   With Rowan now making a push for some credibility, he could potentially challenge but what I’m really getting at is that the WWE could kinda handcuff themselves by making the whole thing too real.   Who can feasibly face these guys?   Would you buy a match up against the likes of a Ricochet or a Daniel Bryan?   Even

Greetings Enthusiasts! So, RAW held up its end for the most part so SmackDown now   has to come through and close.   Not too surprisingly, the only thing that kinda fell flat was the second face-off between Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins.   It appears they’ll handle this as they always do since there was no punishment to Lesnar and a clearly beaten Rollins hobbles out to show Lesnar he should have never laid hands on him, only to walk into another beating.   Now, I can see how this could be a roundabout game of possum but what last night proved, more than anything else, is that no one is really interested or looking forward to this match.   Last night, didn’t really help.   Always nice to know when an idea of yours could work, though 😉 In any case, it’s just looking like this will be a bathroom break kind of match even though it’s for all the marbles.   The hope now becomes that this leads to the plan to make the switch over to FOX or something.   We won’t bridle too much if this

A Good Evening to You, Enthusiasts! So, there’s quite a bit pending for this RAW Summer Slam Go-Home Show.   First of all, how will the “Brock Lesnar Situation” get handled?   Well, it could go any number of ways but for me, if they want us to stay half-invested in the story being told here, Lesnar should face repercussions for his rude dismantling of Seth Rollins.   If it’s me running things, I would strip him of the title for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.   Have some sort of Battle Royale or Gauntlet Match for the 1 st Contender and if Rollins is still “out of commission”, do the same for the 2 nd .   This could throw the title up for grabs right before Summer Slam.   That could potentially solve 2 minor problems with these guys.   Many aren’t feeling Lesnar hanging around keeping the Universal Title hostage and for whatever reason, Rollins is making all the wrong moves right now.    This could take them both off the table while Creative figures out a more palatable conclusion.   F

A Merry Monday to You, Enthusiasts!  The weekend treat you well?  In my case, I took it upon myself to do a little reconnaissance and took a gander at this AEW Double or Nothing PPV or you know, what I could find for free.  After viewing this, I have to double down on my statement of how the WWE doesn’t really have anything to worry about.  In my opinion, depending on whether AEW can establish themselves in the long run, AEW resembles the original TV series, Dallas so the WWE should simply counter by being Dynasty . For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, in the 80s the ABC network had the prime-time show Dynasty and CBS had Dallas .  They were top shows for years!  I was a little too young when they first came out but they're both on Amazon Prime if you're curious.  For the most part they were similar, both featured prominent families in the Oil Business.  The big difference was that Dynasty was the classy option while Dallas was more Blue Collar.