WWE Musings

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Everything in its right place? You know, for the most part? Well, it doesn’t have to be all sorted out. We can take a break and partake of some wrestling. There are some things to talk about. Again, my mind isn’t blown but it’s something to kick around. Let’s get into it.   We’ll start in the Realm of AEW mainly to say, “Get well, soon…” to Darby Allin. Of all people, he gets hit by a bus. And still manages to see a show no less as well. So, we can officially say nothing to this guy. He may be 130lbs wet, but would you still be standing after getting hit by a bus? The man earns newfound respect no matter what you think of him. Let’s hope he fully recovers.   In the WWE Universe, Drew McIntyre fans can breathe a bit easier as news broke, perhaps by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, that he signed a new deal. This, I feel, is the right thing. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not sure where else he works. He’s more of a performer than a wrestler so, I’m no

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? Hanging in there? Staying afloat? Whatever it is, I hope it’s working for you. So, as you know, there a few things we can talk about tonight. It’s not going to knock any socks off but it’s worth a mention. Are you up for it? Let’s break the top news down.   We’ll start in the Realm of AEW as they had their PPV Dynasty this past weekend. Given the polls circulating, looks like Will Osprey vs. Bryan Danielson/Daniel Bryan was Match of the Night. That just sounds like it would be if you ask me. Glad they didn’t disappoint.   In distant 2 nd we’ve got Toni Storm vs. Thunder Rosa and Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland in a tie and it all comes down to preference after that. The buzz with Osprey vs. Danielson is that Danielson was hard selling Osprey’s devastating finisher, giving everyone a scare that he was injured but it sounds like Danielson is just doing his job. Glad to see him thriving in a new environment. All power to him.   Back in the WWE Un

What’s Going On, Enthusiasts!   WrestleMania XL is over and the landscape has changed. The Reign of Roman Reigns is no more. Same goes for Seth Rollins as the Heavyweight Champion. GUNTHER has to find something else to do and so does Iyo Sky. The Men’s Tag Team Titles have been split and I’m not sure where the Ladies’ stand. I don’t believe it was contested. So…what happens now? Well, that’s what Fallout is for.   Before we contemplate the future, let’s talk a little bit about last night. Not too many surprises, to be honest, as Titles changing hands and Damian Priest “cashing in” was all anticipated. I enjoyed Day 2 more on the whole but both Day 1 and 2 had satisfying conclusions. I thought that there would be more hijinks in the main event, though. It was no surprise that the Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa jumped in at the end but that giving way to John Cena and then The UnderTaker were nice touches.   Why I never got the UnderTaker was kinda exemplified last night because I

What’s Going On, Enthusiasts!   How’s everyone doing? So, we’ve got a few things to chat about this evening. Nothing too shocking but it’s enough to have a little conversation. You up for it? Let’s break these things down.   First item of WWE business comes courtesy of a semi-disgruntled Ronda Rousey. She’s now spilling all sorts of tea. She claims a slap she took from Stephanie McMahon back in 2018 caused a concussion and that she would have walked sooner if she didn’t get to work with Shayna Baszler. Apparently, Rousey has a long history of concussions and appears to have been susceptible during her stint with WWE. I can sympathize with this but it comes off like Rousey went into things a little naïve.   I’m no sports entertainer but I can see that there’s a lot of physicality in this genre of entertainment. It may be scripted but you take your hits. If Rousey wasn’t prepared for that, she should have taken another route. Maybe become a martial arts trainer or something.

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts!   Not bad for a Monday, if I may say. Definitely had worse ones. This week, we got a few things to chat about, mostly in the WWE Universe so let’s discuss, shall we?   First up, The Rock is getting both good and bad responses of late. His “Rock Concert” didn’t do much for SmackDown ratings but, Tennessee welcomed him nonetheless. There’s been some talk that his taking liberties is rubbing some the wrong way. He’s definitely invoking more Attitude Era Tone than the PG one these days. Some say, the rules should apply to all involved, especially post-Vince McMahon. Personally, my feathers weren’t ruffled but I definitely have picked up on how the Rock’s appeal isn’t what it used to be. Not sure that’s a bad thing, per se though.   The crux of current times is that there’s a lot of push for a kinder, gentler society and those of us who like it rough and tumble, aren’t exactly fully on board but we have to be respectful enough or at the very least c

What’s Going On, Enthusiasts?   This Monday treating you well? I do hope so. It’s a Monday all right but I’ve certainly had worse. There are few things to talk about this evening. It’s the end of an era so to speak so let’s get into it.   In the Realm of AEW, they had their Revolution PPV and it also served as retirement party for the enigma that is Sting. I missed out on this guy. I just remember him making better use of The Crow face paint than the franchise. I didn't witness what made him so iconic. And when he came to WWE, he was simply too old. Not to say he got any younger with AEW but you see what I mean. No way this guy was getting much ring time wrassling at 107.   I try to live in accordance with Parkour so I try to only go forward. I don’t care to revisit the past unless for research purposes. I won’t likely go find his epic past matches and educate myself but I do take everyone’s word for it. He’s been around this long and definitely makes an impression so,

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   It’s a lightly rainy night in Southern California and the Elimination Chamber has come and gone. It was one of the finer ones if not the best I’ve ever seen. I fast-forwarded through the Kick-Off Show so I missed the Women’s Tag Team match but I caught everything else. I think we got some character development this PPV. We know our players a little better now. Shall we get into the implications? Maybe just a little.   So, general consensus is that the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match was Match of the Night. Personally, I preferred the Men’s Tag Team Match. Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne gave us a preview of the future, just as they were supposed to, and it’s looking quite bright. In the meantime, Finn Bálor and Damian Priest secured some street-cred and came off like a pair you don’t want to mess with. I found it satisfying.   We also got confirmation that AJ Styles is now in Yosemite Sam mode as he can’t stand the friggin-fraggin, no-good likes o

A Merry Monday to You, Enthusiasts!   It’s a rainy one in Southern California. One I’m glad to have the day off. Just get to stay inside and curl up with some good TV & a nice cup of tea. As for the latest news in the Wrestling World, well there are a few things but nothing earthshattering. Shall we start our little chat?   First item of business is that it appears a law firm has taken it upon themselves to seek justice for any who have fallen prey to the old WWE guard. They are attempting to file a class action lawsuit against Vince McMahon and anyone affiliated with sex abuse allegations. WWE itself is also a named defendant.   This is not a good look, that is for sure. If there was any hope of this blowing over, it may take a year or 2 if this lawsuit comes to pass. Many commenters feel that some sort of punishment should be issued but the suit itself can be proof of one of the crux’s of human nature, greed.   As much as “championing justice” can be issued as th

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Kind of a lot to consider at the moment but, only a few things have grabbed my interest. As much as I am consistent, I am a “casual fan”. I’ll always only care so much but as you can see, enough to put some time and effort into it so, let’s see what’s going on.   With WrestleMania fast approaching there are few loose ends that have to get tied up between now and then. The most obvious of which appears to be Damian Priest’s Money in the Bank contract. When’s he gonna cash in? Personally, that may be a twist in a main event between now and June.   Given all the talk with WrestleMania, I’m not sure if they could pull off a believable cash-in at WM40. With so many clamoring for Cody Rhodes to “finish his story”, to have Priest come in and cash-in on him comes off like WWE fucking with people. Definitely something they used to do but with the push to move away from the “VKM Influence/Sensibility” I think this would trigger too many fans into thinki

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   So, the people have gone rogue again, have they? Well, I am and am not surprised. The WWE Universe loves an underdog and has a habit of resenting what’s “been decided”. Will the WWE cave to fan preference? I wouldn’t hold my breath just yet. Let’s get into this.   Now, I’ve written an article about The Rock vs. Roman Reigns showdown a few years ago. It's no longer up but this match has basically been a pending showdown since Reigns debuted so, now that it’s here, people don’t seem to want it? Well, it would appear not at anyone’s expense. When I first wrote about this possibility the time simply wasn’t right. Creative was throwing things together and arbitrary as shit. If it were to happen, it would have been done to simply do. Probably very little lead in, just a surprise appearance, to some shit talk to a match. It would have either sunk or floated.   These days, some continuity has been established and a “reason” for this showdown has a

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Did you enjoy the Royal Rumble? I have to say I came away from it satisfied. It was generally well-executed and though there were no jaw-dropping returns I had a lot of fun and have to say it was one of the more well-rounded PPVs, especially given everything I’m glad everyone kept themselves together and had a great show.   General consensus gives match of the night to the Ladies’ Rumble. Which isn’t much of a surprise. They were forward-thinking with having Jordynne Grace on loan from TNA. Naomi is back and Jade Cargill is now available for main roster action. The Men’s Rumble wasn’t all that bad but all they had was Andrade’s return and Bron Breakker is now everyone’s problem.   Personally I enjoyed the Fatal-4-Way even though the outcome was expected I thought it was well done and it kept me entertained. Everyone looked good and say what you will about Roman Reigns, he performs without having to be exulted, meaning that though he’s the “und

How’s It Going Enthusiasts? Hanging in there? It’s wet in Southern California so staying in is preferable tonight. Not that I would be out anyway, it is a school night. Just gives me more incentive to stay put. Regardless, we’ve got some things to chat about today. Shall we get into them? Let’s. So, let’s take a brief moment to wish Kenny Omega well. Word going around is that his diverticulitis is so severe they can’t even operate. Poor guy. I suppose it’s just a restricted diet and rest to see if that clears things up. Hang in there! For those looking for an update on the beloved Big E., there’s still no timeline for this return and it looks like many of us are fine with this. We prefer his safe and complete recovery as opposed to a speedy return. A few commenters suggested that he manage the New Day to get him back on TV. I wouldn’t be opposed to this innovation. Perhaps sneak in a return at some point where he inserts himself into the action. I’m down. We’ll see what the future hold

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 Nao