WWE Musings

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   The rains continue in Southern California. Looks like it’ll be spotty throughout the week. We’ll see if it affects my schedule. In the meantime, the Wrestling World is kinda quiet so this should be quick. Not gonna lie and act like I’m more interested than I am. If it piques my interest, it piques my interest.   The Realm of AEW appears to be doing its thing smoothly so, no need to comment as of now. The Future is Bright and on its way. So, let’s go straight to the WWE Universe.   On tonight’s RAW, The “Last Time Is Now” Tournament continues and it looks like we’ll get another “surprise”. We got Zack Ryder aka Matt Cardona last week on SmackDown and though it was back to jobbing, he looked good. He gave LA Knight a run for his money and then did what he was paid to do. Tonight, it’s Solo Sikoa who gets to wait with bated breath to see who he faces.   As for the rest of the action, we can anticipate Heel Nikki Bella taki...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   A Merry Monday to you! So, there’s not much to speak of so far. There are a few continuations from last week but it’s generally a slow wrestling news day so, this should be short but we’ll see. I know I can start to ramble. Given that, shall we just get to it? Let’s dive in.   The Realm of AEW seems to be doing fine as they’re preparing for their Blood & Guts event that’s to be held this week. It looks like Jon Moxley will have to watch from the sidelines as who I’ve been playfully calling “Krista’s Dad” aka Roderick Strong took him out with some help from Mox’s new bane of existence, Darby Allin.   Strong gets the monicker because he looks like someone’s dad. I wouldn’t look at him and say he’s a wrestler, but Krista’s Dad for sure 😉 I don’t know if he has kids but he has that look certainly. He’s a solid wrestler though, I’ve noticed.   This turn of events is likely to result in some retribution so, Wednesday Nig...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Getting through another Monday? That’s me for sure. Well, we got a couple things to chat about so shouldn’t be that long of a post but we’ll see where we end up. Ready to get into it? Here we go.   The Saturday Night: Main Event has come and gone and it was pretty standard I would say, like a polished weekly show though some would say it could have been cleaner, especially when it came to Jey Uso. I’ll just chalk that up to him staying in character.   He does seem poised for a Heel Turn.   I would say this show was a clear demonstration of “displaying realism” as none of the matches were stellar but they were hard-fought and do progress the general storylines in play. Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes opened and many took to social media to protest the treatment of McIntyre. When can the guy get a break was the general consensus.   Personally, I feel him swinging and missing again is par for the course. That’s a big pa...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   A Merry Monday to you. So, there’s not much going on in the Wrestling World at the moment so this will be a short post. It happens from time to time. What are you gonna do? Shall we just dive in? Here we go.   Well, the only thing kind of going around is speculation of AJ Lee returning to action after her re-debut. There were advertisements with her for RAW on November 17 th but word is that’s been scrapped so who knows.   Given how well-received she was, I can understand her waiting for something worth suiting back up for. With Lord Seth Rollins out, it may be a good time to start some shit with Lady Becky Lynch. She may be tapped to help fill the void. There’s also potential with both Roxanne Perez and Giulia with them both known for being “crazy” too. There’s stuff to do, for sure. Creative just has to flesh some stuff out. Can’t waste the lady’s time 😉   With that, let’s just get to tonight’s business as tonight’s...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Welcome to Monday. Another day, another dollar as They say. We have a couple things to chat about as AEW had their WrestleDream PPV last weekend. The WWE Universe grumblings are minimal in comparison at present though we have some things to kick around. That should keep this post at a decent length so, let’s get into it, shall we? Here we go.   So, the highly anticipated “I Quit” Match between Darby Allin and Jon Moxley closed things out for WrestleDream as it could go for hours and hours given how these 2 were talking. Thankfully, it was about 35 minutes but I would say for the most part it was well-executed. Moxley was honest in how he was going to wear Allin down as he gave him plenty and then let the Death Riders get their hits in. Then he half drowned him in an aquarium before Sting made a cameo to “stop the nonsense” to give Allin the edge and win.   My only notes are that I feel Allin has to do more in these kinds of match...

How’s It Going Enthusiasts?   Hanging in there? It’s all you can do sometimes. Well, there’s not much going on in the Wrestling World but there are a couple things to talk about. Are you ready for it? Let’s get into it.   So, we’ll start in the real world but WWE Universe adjacent as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson suffered a minor blow as his new movie The Smashing Machine isn’t doing too well at the box office. I don’t think this is a surprise as it’s an A24 offering and these are known for their quality as opposed to quantity however, post-COVID that basically translates to “a streamer”.   This is probably not a film you have to see on a big screen. Getting comfortable at home should do just fine and these days, many prefer it.   I have to admit my last trip to the movies was disappointing at best. It’s clear that though there may be some action this is not a big, flashy action flick so The Smashing Machine will probably recoup any losses over time. I’ll ce...

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?   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?   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?   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?   Did you catch Clash in Paris? Honestly, I’m glad I went in blind. It was a solid show. Nothing anyone needed to see but at the same time, not exactly a waste of time. I liked the main event the most but the Match of the Night went to John Cena vs. Logan Paul. Paul is better than you’d like to give him credit for and he’s accepting Heel-dom well so, we’re going to start loving to hate him. We’re also going to have to get used to Lord Seth Rollins and Lady Becky Lynch acting more as a cohesive unit. With her intervention in the Fatal-4-Way, sources online are stating that she’s now a member of The Vision. Always thought that was a given but if there was any wonder, there it is.   All in all, I wasn’t disappointed with the show. It didn’t need my full attention but it did leave some interesting hints for the Future. The show opened with Roman Reigns and closed with Lynch and Rollins which leads me to think that the seeds are taking root. We ...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? Looking forward to hearing about what the hell is going on with Naomi? I have to say I’m curious. There are a few other tidbits to contemplate making their rounds. Shall we have a brief chat? I’m up for it if you are. Here we go. In the Realm of AEW, the Future seems to be on its way in good time. Yet, the real potential news is talk of Chris Jericho returning to WWE. He’s no spring chicken at 50-something but I think he could certainly be utilized. I can see him either becoming a confidant of Paul Heyman’s or rivaling him as being a slick former performer who knows the ropes and definitely knows how to counter the likes of Heyman and Lord Seth Rollins for that matter.  I think we’re all agreed that in-ring action is out but I’m fine with him backing up brawl action and not being afraid to tussle backstage when trouble finds him but I see him talking and perhaps sitting in on Commentary from time to time. I’m not opposed to it if they just keep it hones...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts?   Just another Monday? Yeah, same here for the most part. Well, there’s not much going on in the Wrestling World though…I’ll just say that seeds have been planted for the Future but only those who know what the Future Holds know what that means 😉 Besides that, we have a talking point or 2. Let’s get to it, shall we.   There’s not much to comment on in the Realm of AEW so, we’ll just keep to the WWE Universe as the news there is that Karrion Kross and Scarlett have been moved to the Alumni section. However, many feel this is some sort of work, similar to R-Truth’s dismissal or Seth Rollins’ injury. Most are expecting a return and perhaps reincarnation that explains the actions.   Personally, I don’t really mind either way. Kross was more interesting in NXT but I don’t know if we can take him that seriously in WWE without the cool entrance. And if he’s not imposing enough, I would have tried him as being comically crazy. We don’t h...