WWE Musings

Hello Enthusiasts! How does it feel being back at work, if that’s your lot?  Have to say, as much as I love being leisurely, I don’t mind having something to actually do.  Not that I missed the grind but I’m not complaining, let’s just say that.  So, last night’s RAW wasn’t bad so much as underappreciated I felt.  This time around, I think the merriment of NYE left the crowd weary.  Though there were some high points, the crowd certainly could have been better.  So, Christmas show, yes! New Year’s Day, not so much.  Kinda figures.  Sure plenty were nursing hangovers. In any case, hopefully tonight’s SmackDown crowd is more up for this evening’s action.  Looks like AJ Styles will have himself some ginger beer in the form of Sami Zayn.  The Usos have another case for the likes of Benjamin, Gable & Associates.  And will see how this US Title tournament shapes up.  Anyone know what the deal is with Dolph Ziggler?...

Happy New Year, Enthusiasts! I don’t know about you but I thought 2017 was a doozy.  No 2016 of course, but I’ve certainly had better years.  Let’s just say 2018 feels like it’s gonna be a good one.  Let’s cross our fingers and see if there’s any truth to that. So, R AW keeps it going through this usual Holiday for our entertainment pleasure and we’ll see if they can keep with the Quality over Quantity method as they opted for the Christmas show.   I was really surprised with the turnout and with many of us off but set for work tomorrow, I wouldn’t be surprised if plenty settle down to watch tonight as well.  What’s penciled in on the docket has Brock “Gun Jack” Lesnar needing to make use of his hangover tonic so he can make an appearance tonight.  Samoa Joe will keep his beef going with Roman Reigns and threatens to strip him of the Intercontinental Title.  Cedric Alexander will also make a bid for the Cruiserweight Championship a...

Happy Post-Christmas, Enthusiasts! I hope it was a great one.  I certainly have no complaints.  Well, the Chinese Food could have been better but I didn’t have too many options.  In any case, RAW appears to have been a success with a solid show and viewers to match.  I have to say I was surprised at how much traffic I got.  Looks like plenty of us viewed this as a Christmas gift after all.  I didn’t need the 1 st hour to be commercial free but I was glad it was.  You know, the little things count and the word is the same goes for tonight’s Smackdown as well. There are no matches slated for tonight so it’s anyone’s guess what they entertain us with but, if it’s in the same vein as last night, we should be pleased.  The spirit of the Holidays is in the air and it’s permeating throughout the WWE Universe.  Whodathunk it?  I’m sure Dolph Ziggler will rain on some of the parade since he’s playing the “Bad Douche” right now. AJ St...

Merry Christmas, Enthusiasts! The Gods were kind and allowed me to have my Non-Denominational Christmas which is me, shacked up with a bunch of Chinese Food and sampling the day's entertainment delights.   It’s great!   To each their own on this joyous day. So, we have a Christmas treat in the form of RAW going on as if it were any other Monday night but we all know it’s not any other Monday night.   We’re off work and surrounded by family for the most part.   If that were my lot, I wouldn’t be able to watch.   Not the travesty it could be for some but, I do appreciate my current freedom of movement.     As for tonight’s offerings, it’s hard to say.   No matches have been advertised but we can pretty much expect John Cena to make an appearance and he may have a go-round with Roman Reigns but we’ll see.    With Dean Ambrose out for “X” amount of time, they may have to shake things up to cover.   I’m not complaining, too b...

A Good Tuesday Evening to You, Enthusiasts! So, RAW had some interesting moments.  Still not sure about this “Woken” gimmick of Matt Hardy’s, Hideo Itami is a bit smaller than I envisioned and we can expect a Women’s Royal Rumble next year.   And as expected, no Roman Reigns.  They’ve had worse shows certainly but, I don’t know.  Even with the surprises.  Still just wasn’t the same.  Does that mean something?  We’ll have to see if the sentiment resonates.  With all the mixed responses and down right vitriol leading up to now, it is interesting that there does appear to be a difference when Reigns isn’t in the House.  Let’s compare to when he’s not supposed to be there. SDLive has their Clash of Champions fallout show in New Jersey tonight and for the most part, it’s a playful rehashing of some of the matches from last Sunday.  A few group tag-team matches featuring anyone around of any interest seems to set the stage. ...

How Goes It, Enthusiasts! It’s another Monday and with Clash of Champions done and dusted we now set our sights to the Royal Rumble.   Tonight’s RAW is supposed to get us thinking about what’s going to go down and who’s got what it takes to face Brock “Gun Jack” Lesnar in battle.   The obvious answer comes in the form of Braun Strowman, most would say, just due to his size and might.   As a believable opponent, he certainly fits the bill but is he a compelling one?  Does anyone really want to see Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman go toe-to-toe?   It could be interesting but the last couple of previews were underwhelming at best.   We’ll see if they can actually hype this one up. Besides that, we may get to see what Matt Hardy does with this “Woken” gimmick.   Still not entirely sold but I am open so, if he changes my mind, he changes my mind.   And Absolution may just get some of what they’ve been dishing out.   There’s also a rumor floa...

Greetings Enthusiasts! Tonight should be interesting, with it being the final PPV of the year the Blue Brand has the dubious task of closing things out and setting us up for 2018.  Given the match card, we shouldn’t be too disappointed.  It looks like Mojo Rawley and Zack Ryder will work out their break up in the ring for the Kick-off show.   Guess Rawley is ready for his solo run.  We have a few multiple person melees set as well with The Usos, The New Day, Rusev Day and Benjamin, Gable & Associates going for what looks like a tag-team Fatal-4-Way.  Along with Dolph Ziggler, Bobby Roode and Baron Corbin set for a Triple Threat match.  I get the feeling we’ll close with either Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn against Randy Orton & Shinsuke Nakamura or AJ Styles vs. Jinder Mahal.  It’s hard to say.  Charlotte and Natalya going for it has gotta fit in somewhere too along with Breezango and the Bludgeon Brothers.  I wouldn’t be sur...

It’s an Exhibition Night, Enthusiasts! That’s right, it’s that time again.  It’s the Tribute to the Troops and it was held in my good ol’Hometown of San Diego!  Have to say I’m a little proud (^_^)  So, I don’t know what’s going on tonight and since it’s an exhibition, it doesn’t really matter.  There’s basic talk of Samoa Joe & The Bar tangoing with The Shield and The Ladies of RAW are supposed to perform some sort of melee but outside of that, not sure what’s gonna fill up these 2 hours.  Want to join me and yuk it up?  That’s what I’m gonna do.  Funny tweets get retweeted and Like/Favorites have just a good a chance as any other of showing up tonight.  Let’s make room. See You in a Bit, - Nicole Alexis (^_~)

How’s Your Tuesday Going, Enthusiasts! Can’t say I can complain.  What I can complain about was the sloppy RAW put forth last night.  This is the sort of thing I don’t like to be able to call but I guess the true take-away is that WWE Creative can pull itself together when it wants to.  I would suggest lighting the fire a little more regularly…just a suggestion. In any case, thankfully SmackDown doesn’t need RAW ’s help because it has to hype up its own PPV in Clash of Champions set for this Sunday.  Tonight’s Go-Home show boasts a dance between Shinsuke Nakamura and Kevin Owens, I’m not expecting that one to be pretty.  The unlikely but quirky pair of Aiden English and Rusev take a shot at some “One Day-ish” against The Usos, anybody’s guess there.  The presiding ladies in Tamina, Lana and Carmella see if they can put a dent in the Riott Squad, all depends on how they go about it.  And Jinder Mahal takes a moment to continue to dislike AJ S...

Good Evening, Enthusiasts! Well, it got a little real for the WWE this weekend with Rich Swann basically ending his career with alleged kidnapping and battery charges against him.   Tsk-tsk-tsk, if this doesn’t fall under “dumb move” I don’t know what does.   One of the Cruiserweights is going to get a chance to prove himself tonight. So, outside of the news headlines, The WWE Universe’s RAW Contingent prepare for the end of the year shows while SmackDown preps for Clash of Champions and the same.   Tonight, the lineup is a bit vague.   Looks like we’ll have a series of singles matches between The Bar along with Samoa Joe against the members of The Shield.   Could be interesting though I’d like to see how that works with rumors of Sheamus having a serious injury floating around.   Also, I suppose we’ll get more of a taste of Matt Hardy’s “Woken” side with Bray Wyatt as a sounding board.   And Asuka has to watch her back with Absolution looking for...