WWE Musings

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? Here we are at Crown Jewel-Perth and we’ll see if this is another so-so PPV. Given the timing, it could be but if WWE is planning more comprehensively and aiming for Survivor Series, we could get some tidbits of foreshadowing. A few years ago, I wouldn’t have bothered speculating. They certainly weren’t thinking that far ahead outside of booking the venue but these days, how to lay the groundwork for the future appears to be what these Creative Changes floating around are all about. You all know I’m all for it. But first, what about this Crown Jewel? It’s not the first show in Perth but it’s the first Crown Jewel to be held in Perth. I suppose this is how WWE plans to incorporate international shows, which I have no problem with. Yet, given the inaugural nature, you’d think there’d be some pizazz to this show.  Well, if it’s to transpire, it will be in what’s not advertised if you ask me. The show is booked solid but I don’t see any matches I’d be dying...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Enjoying this Friday? I have definitely had worse ones. So, there are a few things I can chat about in the Wrestling World. There are some rumors floating around but I’ll be focusing more on observations. Are you up for it? Let’s find out.   We’ll start off in the Realm of AEW as they are preparing for the Future. I like what I’m seeing to be honest. I checked out what those Riders of Death are up to and Darby Allin as well. Allin appears to have been given the nod to usher in the Future and I’m all for it. He may be 45lbs. but he gets it.   He’s ready for this “I Quit” Match with Jon Moxley and will set the whole place on fire if he has to. Well, that’s the only thing Mox understands.   I hope they continue to have fun, just mind the limits. This can touch on the humorous but not the ridiculous. It’s a fine line, I know but things have to always go “kayfabe too far”. Remember what got me bitching in the first place. No one ...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   A Merry Monday to you! So, there’s not much to talk about but there’s been some talk. Given that, this will be a fairly short post but that’s all right. Sometimes it’s best to just get to it. Let me just say my little piece and then we can get on with the evening.   So, all the talk of late has been concerning last week’s SmackDown and the “botch of the century” with Nia Jax just missing her kickout. To me, it seemed very relatable. She must have just missed the count or was thinking about something else. She just spaced if you ask me. But most were upset with the referee and Tiffany Stratton for not going with things as is. Apparently, general rule is to play the match as witnessed so if someone goofs, oh well, that’s what goes down in “history”. The miscommunication basically just led to a do-over and a lot of boos and comments on social media.   I don’t mind that these ladies had a human moment. It happens. Yet, WWE should es...

  How’s It Going, Enthusiasts! It’s another Happy Friday. How’s everyone doing? Well, it’s something else to be an American right now but there are some little glimmers of hope as we seem to be mostly agreed on preserving the right of Free Speech. So, I guess it’s not all bad.  As for the Wrestling World, there are few things going on. Nothing shocking, just your general rumblings but I’ve got a few things to chat about. Are you up for it? Let’s get started. So, we’ll take a brief stop in the Realm of AEW as they had their Fallout for their All Out PPV on this week’s Dynamite. I just checked in to get an update on the Future and what I saw simply reminded me of Young Frankenstein. It wasn’t bad but I am teasing a little as many may know, Darby Allin understands that Jon Moxley only understands pain and the “extreme” so he set him on fire for like 3 seconds at All Out. At the end of Dynamite , Allin came out with a flamethrower and kept Moxley and his Riders of Death on the de...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Did you go ahead and get ESPN to watch WrestlePalooza? Well, you didn’t miss much if you didn’t. I have to agree with the general consensus that for all the hype it was a very okay show. No one was surprised that Stephanie Vaquer and Iyo Sky took Match of the Night but everything else well, it was polished for the most part but kinda what WWE does. So, they have to sit with themselves and think about it if they don’t like the response. They do this sort of thing.   I say that because I basically had them read right but just got the matches they’d pull the trigger on the Face(s) wrong. I figured John Cena would be given the win over Brock Lesnar but it looks like they decided to give the W to AJ Lee and CM Punk. I knew if 1 got the win, the other probably wouldn’t and I was right.   And on top of that, it looks like they probably would have gotten a better response if they had gone my way as many were gearing up to cheer Cena on h...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? There are some interesting times before us. WrestlePalooza debuts upon the worst backdrop you could ask for. It’s mired in controversy by association and it’s not of its own making. How do you make lemonade out of this? It’s possible but it’s due to circumstances that I’m looking at 2 matches.  The first match is the slated opener, Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena. Now, I never saw them throwdown in their heyday and I’ll keep to my parkour philosophy of always going forward so, I won’t watch any old matches but knowing what the conclusion is, so to speak, I’m interested to see how they incorporate all that they know. Lesnar is in an uncomfortable spot given his personal reputation is somewhat tarnished. We don’t mind him being big and bad in the ring but that doesn’t translate well to real time living. There’s nothing wrong with him having fun being a terror but it doesn’t wipe his slate clean.  Thankfully, it doesn’t need to. Given everything, I think C...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Happy Friday! And I suppose, Happy WrestlePalooza Eve but with all the recent happenings in the media, it’s hard to say how this will go. There’s some very compelling things going on in the U.S. right now and they may inadvertently affect the show. Shall we discuss? Here we go.   So, I wasn’t trying to get into the Charlie Kirk matter but with the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel and his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live which airs on ABC and is owned by Disney, I feel I should say something. Given that what Kimmel said was mild if only a little too soon maybe, I don’t feel he should have been pulled. If the Conservative Right is going to purport this sense of “Americanism”, they can’t trounce upon the concept of free speech. That’s the main reason why Kirk shouldn’t have been killed. The man was the epitome of ignorance but I’ll defend to the end his or anyone’s right to say what they want to say, even if it is completely idiotic.   There’s a ...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Enjoy your weekend? I went ahead and caved and got the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN bundle. Had to do some redistributing and canceled Peacock so, I think I’ll be breaking about even in the end. Since I did all this, I sweetened things by getting the premium tier without ads. I usually grin and bear ‘em but I figured, why not. Like I said, I break even when it’s said and done so, might as well. I’m old enough 😉   As for the Wrestling World, most of the talk is in the WWE Universe so, we’ll stick with that. The Future seems to be coming along nicely so we’ll let it bake like a cake in a really low-heat oven. It doesn’t need extreme oversight. A periodic glance should do.   So, in the WWE Universe, it appears that Andrade has parted ways with WWE a second time. The reports are all over the place so, it’s hard to say what happened. Some are saying there was a Wellness Policy violation. Others are saying that he was no-showing events and being...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? Happy Friday! I’ll let you in on a little secret. This may be one of the last ones I have as a “typical civilian”. My luck seems to be on the upswing but I’ll keep it to that until what’s going to be done, is in fact done. But I’ll just say I’m looking forward to living a less “encumbered” lifestyle. As for the Wrestling World there is at least 1 thing to talk about but I would like to swing by the Realm of AEW first. Shall we get into it? Allow me. Well, it looks like that new kid, Daniel Garcia is continuing to “make mistakes” as he broke and sided with Jon Moxley and his Riders of Death. The scrappy Darby Allin had to take a post match beating to confirm it. Yet, what I like most about this week’s showing is how people are responding to Mox in catering. Getting the hell out of there when he’s a coming is great for the Future. I envision a few instances when people get out of Dodge when they see him marching through. That’s why it all “falls apart” as it ...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Well, we have come full circle as AJ Lee did in fact return last week and I have to say that I’m glad. It feels like some wrongs can get righted and we all can more or less move on, on a more appropriate footing. One of the good things about WWE is that redemption seems to be an underlying theme. You can always come back, for the most part.   My only notes were that they may want to contemplate updating her gear. We’re all older and wiser now and though no one can complain about the shape she’s in, she’s no longer 20-something. I vote for something more fitting for the new and improved version 😉   Regardless, she still seems willing and able to bring the “crazy” so we’ll see how this goes. I didn’t factor Lee into the Future but she can certainly participate, especially if it catches Lord Seth Rollins or Lady Becky Lynch any hell, which I don’t see why it couldn’t. We’ll see where it all stands when the time comes.   S...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? Happy Friday! So, the Wrestling World has a few things going on. Many of us are “getting our arms twisted” with having to pick up the ESPN app. I’ll probably breakdown next week but I got to see where I can streamline first. Probably going to let Peacock go but we’ll see if it can be saved. It does have some decent content outside of WWE. Yet, I digress. Let’s get into this week’s action. In the Realm of AEW all seems to be going nicely as Darby Allin appears to have put all 45 pounds of himself into becoming a one man wrecking machine against the Riders of Death. He dragged off “The Hooligan”, Gabe Kidd in a body bag hitched to the back of a truck so he means to make an example of anyone he can get his hands on. Meanwhile, Jon Moxley has his eye on recruiting the “naive” Daniel Garcia. Not sure he’s the type to break but stranger things have happened. All in all, this is great for the Future because currently no one has eyes on it which is absolutely perfe...