WWE Musings

Happy Friday, Enthusiasts! How is everyone doing? Well, there’s certainly some stuff to chat about. I think you know what I’ll land on, among a few other things. Shall we get into it? Before I get into the “state of WWE”, let’s talk on a few things going around the Wrestling World. The first of which appears to be Jeff Hardy seems to be on the mend in more ways than one. There was some fan sightings circulating on social media with a grayer Hardy obliging for photos. Also, word is that he is recovering from “eye surgery” and spending time with family.  He definitely looked more weathered from what I saw but not in a disconcerting way. We all know he “lives the life” so to speak. He could be in a lot worse shape. It’s nice to see him finding his center. I’m sure I’m like many and wish him a fast yet complete recovery. In AEW news, the big reveal going around is that this Jay White that I’ve been hearing about signed with them. I don’t know who he is so, the news is somewhat lost on ...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts.   So, it’s a bittersweet SmackDown isn’t it. The recent cuts saw some favorites get their walking papers. Personally, I didn’t see Billie Kay and Peyton Royce getting released coming. Yet, at the same time, I’m not surprised. Don’t get me wrong. I like them it’s just…I could take or leave them as a spectator. You know WWE. It’s supposed to be the big deal and “They’re all right…” isn’t what they want to hear about the wrestlers. What I am surprised at is the rumor that a lot of them were told they wouldn’t be cut a few months ago. I guess things changed but that comes off cold. Samoa Joe however isn’t too much of a surprise. Word is that he wants to get back in the ring but he’s just not medically cleared. I don’t think Samoa Joe is supposed to be a svelte man but slimming down wouldn’t hurt, especially since he isn’t the freshest chicken. Generally speaking, these releases may cause a trickle-down effect. These displaced wrestlers could find thems...

How Are You Doing, Enthusiasts?   We’ve been seeing a lot of each other, haven’t we? WrestleMania does that. Well, now that it’s all said and done a lot of people have their panties in a bunch, more so because they know that’s exactly what WWE wanted. The insult to injury is that tends to prove they got pissy pants. I rightly “hated” the end but I loved the show. That was the first time it felt like WrestleMania since I’ve been watching. Finally! Now, that’s what they need to be doing out there. Let’s see how long it all lasts. It’s on them to make sure it isn’t a fluke.   As for best night, I would say that’s more a matter of preference. Night 1 was definitely more honest. Yet, Night 2 was better executed, save for The Fiend match but I saw that coming so I tossed that out. I appreciated both nights for what they offered. Overall, I’m kinda proud of everybody. It was just like I’ve been saying. The talent is there, no doubt. They just need a Vision. Hopefully, this la...

Happy Good Friday, Enthusiasts! I’m an agnostic myself but I respect the generally practiced holidays.   Is it going good for you?   Stir crazy yet?    I’ll be honest, I’m getting tired of staring at these walls.   Anyway so, for SmackDown tonight we have Braun Strowman announcing his tenure of being Universal Champion for the foreseeable future and you know what, they should have fun with that.   He shouldn’t become a bully with it but it should be clear you’re going to have do more than weigh more than 250lbs to take it off him.   He should get a little cocky.   Let’s face it, if this was any kind of realistic, there aren’t many who could actually do it.   Some of these guys do have a Boxing and/or MMA background and those guys should have the biggest chance at taking him out so, if the WWE is wise, they won’t put Roman Reigns back up there for the title just yet.    Now, that doesn’t mean Reigns goes running back to B...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts! Enjoy WrestleMania?   You know, I did if I may say so myself.   I would have to say content-wise they came up with the best action they’ve had in a while.   It’s too bad this WrestleMania will always have an asterisk beside it but I think it served as proof of the depth of the roster.   So, my general conjectures are true.   WWE’s Creative team doesn’t know how to best use everyone.   Let’s see if they can validate their jobs over the coming weeks. In any case, I know a lot of people loved the Firefly Fun House match but you can’t really say that was match.   It was a sort of demonstration but I didn’t mind it.   It proved a lot of my points, though so I can’t really be upset anyway.   Always nice to get some confirmation.   It showed how this gimmick should have been pitched to WWE Studios as a horror flick franchise and not really attempted as a live action incarnation.   Though people like it...

How’s It Going, Enthusiasts? Was I more or less right?   Well, it looks like they continued with a lot of surprises on RAW so, I guess I was wrong.   Kofi Kingston retained his title though I thoroughly enjoyed the back and forth between he and Seth Rollins during the main event.   These men are skilled in their trade so I can overlook the lack of size as they hold the titles.   If the smaller dudes can generally do this, outsmart or “outwrestle” their larger opponents, they can make their title runs far more believable.   We the Audience becomes savvier as time goes on.   As Creative lay their plans, they have to make sure the “winner” is able to sell the “win”. Finn Bálor does this well.   Even though he’s slight, he does come up with compelling offenses that make him winning over someone larger believable.   I don’t mind if he takes a Universal or WWE Title if he wins in this way.   If he simply is dubbed winner and the opposing part...

Happy Tuesday to You, Enthusiasts! So, RAW hit the reset button and we now have all sorts of new things contemplate.   Such as,  Bobby Lashely's return, though this is a first for me, along with Samoa Joe and Jeff Hardy coming off the DL.   And we got some debuts with Ember Moon and No Way Jose getting called up to the Majors. All of a sudden, everything’s different.   Ain’t that life in the WWE?   So, with the game officially changed and a shakeup set for next week, we should have some interesting times ahead.   Told you we don’t know everything 😉 So, tonight, SmackDown proceeds with their WrestleMania fallout and the big item of note is the Shinsuke Nakamura heel turn. Personally, I missed this moment because it looked like both AJ Styles and Nakamura took some nasty bumps and I was honestly worried they were injured, Nakamura especially.   It looked to me he landed on his neck at some point.   I was scared for them!   But it...

Hello, Enthusiasts! Did you catch WrestleMania?   Well, it was definitely a spectacle but was it good?   It’s hard to say.   It definitely has us talking but the buzz isn’t exactly good.   It’s more…quizzical.   We just don’t know what’s going on and to be honest, Enthusiasts, we have to admit that we never really do.   As much as we search the Internet for information, it’s hard to say what of it is true and what of it isn’t and so, we should simply admit that we don’t know what the WWE has planned and seeing how this is primarily entertainment, we have to ask ourselves how much we should really care.   For the most part it is scripted so, all we have to do is decide to put our thumbs up or down. I would say We the Audience are at a crossroads with the WWE right now.   Whether Creative likes it or not, the days of simply churning out shite are quickly coming to a close.   They’re going to have to make some sense and consistently...