April 26, 2016
April 23, 2016
April 19, 2016
MMS: with Special Guest Silent Gas
What makes a guy forget to talk about Owens/Ambrose commentary during Zayn/Jericho, Bullet Club shenanigans, and the Full Sail debut of Shinsuke Nakamura? Having a Gurl around, that's what! Hopefully my dearth of insight this week will be hidden underneath the layers of entertaining marital tension.
April 12, 2016
April 06, 2016
A review?
So, I've kinda stayed mum about how I feel about Mania and Raw and I think it's because I'd rather stay positive than to bitch and moan about a product that I'll continue to watch and forgive. So anyways...here's some bullet points.
•Favorite Match On WrestleMania
Would it surprise you if I said Undertaker vs Shane? Memorable bump aside....this will be the only story I remember and I really loved the story of Shane gaining Taker's respect and putting him out of his misery. And basically Vince gave him one night to run RAW because he'd gained his respect too. Just wish Vince/the writing played that up a bit more.
•I understand the sentiment that booking doesn't matter because everything changed on Monday, but booking does matter, and obviously booking to focus on one guy is a huge pet peeve for me. (Btw...I was cheering for Charlotte because I want a chase. ) I'm so sick of fifty/fifty booking and not building a roster of stars and we're so focused on one stupid guy that I will never ever like. I watched a lot of the Rise Of Cena and the boring horrible storytelling of a big giant dude with a buzz cut who never loses. I don't think Roman is a heel now. I think this was a one week stop gap before he goes back to tater tot jokes. The announcers made it clear (for once) that this audience Boo and Cheer for the wrong guys....so "don't adjust your dial because of those wacky fans." I just want everyone to be important and have the focus on them, and not just a few large handsome men. I'm probably just rambling and expressing the same feelings I always have...but I'd accept Roman as an important character more...if we had 6 guys who were all focused on and we could pick and choose ourselves whom were most excited about and not be punished for liking the "wrong guy." And stop telling me it's because people "aren't over." Just shove them down throats with good material and they will be.
•Those NXT call ups were awful. Corbin's promo was the shits. Apollo didn't get over in NXT....how's he gonna get over on the main roster? Enzo was great.....but that stupid crowd ruined it. Poor Vaudevillians...their road to obscurity on the main roster begins on Smackdown. They really need some better plans for call ups because as of now...The Shield is the only one that has worked to create a main eventer.....because Bray Wyatt is a popilar mid carder who always loses.....
•I'm not a huge Dean Ambrose fan, but boy was that Hardcore Match awful. 10 minutes of Brock literally looking like nothing really caused him damage and then he wins. I absolutely believe in keeping Brock strong...but Dean just looked like a dumbass with his silly looking move set. Btw...doesn't Brock just usually bleed at the drop of a hat...and all these "toys" did nothing to him.
•Excited for AJ....but confused that the story is "grizzled vet finally gets the upper hand in feud...only to have rookie win title shot. Huh? I like AJ....but I also like Jericho....so there was no logical conclusion to their feud and no one was rewarded for anything. Just some stuff happened with no bearing to anything. That's what 27 writers thought of!?!
Am I being a whiner? I think I'm just confused.
•I don't hate Roman because he's shoved down my throat, or I don't feel he deserves it....that's not something in my control. I hate Roman because he doesn't seem genuine at all. He comes off as doing bad acting, which causes a huge disconnect in my brain. It makes me question the character and the push. When I continue feeling that way, it makes me hate the character more and I question why he is the focal point and the guy who does seem genuine (to me) isn't the focal point. Now the character is getting "edgier" and I care even less, because a character can't be scary when he's already made it clear that he refers to testicles as tator tots like a grade schooler. (Now I'm just thinking outloud/not directing this at you guys....but anyone out there in the internet).
•Triple H's introduction by Stephanie was incredible, and Snaggletooth on his boots teared me up. (The match was okay, but his match with Ambrose at Roadblock was waaaaaaaaay better).
•I LOVE SHAQ.
I don't really have much else. Kudos to WWE for having a plan and sticking to it.....for exactly one guy on a roster of like 40?
I really wanna love the product so I can tell randoms about how awesome WWE is...and be the biggest free advertisement in Eugene Oregon....but for now I'll just steer people towards El Rey.
(I think I wrote this more as a real blog post than a letter to you two....weird....whining over).
•Favorite Match On WrestleMania
Would it surprise you if I said Undertaker vs Shane? Memorable bump aside....this will be the only story I remember and I really loved the story of Shane gaining Taker's respect and putting him out of his misery. And basically Vince gave him one night to run RAW because he'd gained his respect too. Just wish Vince/the writing played that up a bit more.
•I understand the sentiment that booking doesn't matter because everything changed on Monday, but booking does matter, and obviously booking to focus on one guy is a huge pet peeve for me. (Btw...I was cheering for Charlotte because I want a chase. ) I'm so sick of fifty/fifty booking and not building a roster of stars and we're so focused on one stupid guy that I will never ever like. I watched a lot of the Rise Of Cena and the boring horrible storytelling of a big giant dude with a buzz cut who never loses. I don't think Roman is a heel now. I think this was a one week stop gap before he goes back to tater tot jokes. The announcers made it clear (for once) that this audience Boo and Cheer for the wrong guys....so "don't adjust your dial because of those wacky fans." I just want everyone to be important and have the focus on them, and not just a few large handsome men. I'm probably just rambling and expressing the same feelings I always have...but I'd accept Roman as an important character more...if we had 6 guys who were all focused on and we could pick and choose ourselves whom were most excited about and not be punished for liking the "wrong guy." And stop telling me it's because people "aren't over." Just shove them down throats with good material and they will be.
•Those NXT call ups were awful. Corbin's promo was the shits. Apollo didn't get over in NXT....how's he gonna get over on the main roster? Enzo was great.....but that stupid crowd ruined it. Poor Vaudevillians...their road to obscurity on the main roster begins on Smackdown. They really need some better plans for call ups because as of now...The Shield is the only one that has worked to create a main eventer.....because Bray Wyatt is a popilar mid carder who always loses.....
•I'm not a huge Dean Ambrose fan, but boy was that Hardcore Match awful. 10 minutes of Brock literally looking like nothing really caused him damage and then he wins. I absolutely believe in keeping Brock strong...but Dean just looked like a dumbass with his silly looking move set. Btw...doesn't Brock just usually bleed at the drop of a hat...and all these "toys" did nothing to him.
•Excited for AJ....but confused that the story is "grizzled vet finally gets the upper hand in feud...only to have rookie win title shot. Huh? I like AJ....but I also like Jericho....so there was no logical conclusion to their feud and no one was rewarded for anything. Just some stuff happened with no bearing to anything. That's what 27 writers thought of!?!
Am I being a whiner? I think I'm just confused.
•I don't hate Roman because he's shoved down my throat, or I don't feel he deserves it....that's not something in my control. I hate Roman because he doesn't seem genuine at all. He comes off as doing bad acting, which causes a huge disconnect in my brain. It makes me question the character and the push. When I continue feeling that way, it makes me hate the character more and I question why he is the focal point and the guy who does seem genuine (to me) isn't the focal point. Now the character is getting "edgier" and I care even less, because a character can't be scary when he's already made it clear that he refers to testicles as tator tots like a grade schooler. (Now I'm just thinking outloud/not directing this at you guys....but anyone out there in the internet).
•Triple H's introduction by Stephanie was incredible, and Snaggletooth on his boots teared me up. (The match was okay, but his match with Ambrose at Roadblock was waaaaaaaaay better).
•I LOVE SHAQ.
I don't really have much else. Kudos to WWE for having a plan and sticking to it.....for exactly one guy on a roster of like 40?
I really wanna love the product so I can tell randoms about how awesome WWE is...and be the biggest free advertisement in Eugene Oregon....but for now I'll just steer people towards El Rey.
(I think I wrote this more as a real blog post than a letter to you two....weird....whining over).
April 05, 2016
April 04, 2016
April 03, 2016
Wrestlemania Cowboy Star Preview
Kalisto vs Ryback for the WWE Intercontinental Title
Well. I heard there was a meeting where they "made clear" that being on the Preshow was not a demotion and was an important part of the larger experience. That being said...I genuinely like Kalisto. I genuinely like a babyface, and I found him and his masked wife adorable at the Hall of Fame. I hope he wins, and I will do high kicks.
The Total Divas (Brie Bella, Paige, Natalya,Alicia Fox and Eva Marie) vs. B.A.D. & Blonde (Lana,Naomi, Tamina,Emma and Summer Rae)
So Ryan Manhole and I did a show last week and we played a song by him called "All Summer In A Day." Ryan ended it by saying "but you're no Summer Rae." I'm guessing this is Brie Bella's last Wrestlemania as a performer, and it's nice to see Emma on the main roster. Lana is not as hot when she doesn't have the suit and the bun. Will Eva get more heat than Roman?
The Usos (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso) vs. The Dudley Boyz(Bubba Ray Dudleyand D-Von Dudley)
Now they are teasing tables. Those hypocrites! If I didn't think the Usos were boring as hell, I might care. Bubba has a way of making chicken salad.....you know the saying.
The New Day (Big E,Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs.The League of Nations (Sheamus,Alberto Del Rio,Rusev and King Barrett)
Ooooooooooooooooo Spare Change Wrestling.....Don't be sour. Clap for your Poncho wearing champ and feel the Power. I can't remember the last time I was stoked to see an entrance and reaction and jokes. The New Gay are the best (sic....Kevin Von Erich). Lot of people expecting The Lads to go over.
André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
So uhhhh....Braun Strowman? Cesaro is apparently healthy? Bray is unbooked. They moved this from the preshow to the main show. The ARMBAR (I like it) is sure to have a great Golden Truth moment.
Well. I heard there was a meeting where they "made clear" that being on the Preshow was not a demotion and was an important part of the larger experience. That being said...I genuinely like Kalisto. I genuinely like a babyface, and I found him and his masked wife adorable at the Hall of Fame. I hope he wins, and I will do high kicks.
The Total Divas (Brie Bella, Paige, Natalya,Alicia Fox and Eva Marie) vs. B.A.D. & Blonde (Lana,Naomi, Tamina,Emma and Summer Rae)
So Ryan Manhole and I did a show last week and we played a song by him called "All Summer In A Day." Ryan ended it by saying "but you're no Summer Rae." I'm guessing this is Brie Bella's last Wrestlemania as a performer, and it's nice to see Emma on the main roster. Lana is not as hot when she doesn't have the suit and the bun. Will Eva get more heat than Roman?
The Usos (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso) vs. The Dudley Boyz(Bubba Ray Dudleyand D-Von Dudley)
Now they are teasing tables. Those hypocrites! If I didn't think the Usos were boring as hell, I might care. Bubba has a way of making chicken salad.....you know the saying.
The New Day (Big E,Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs.The League of Nations (Sheamus,Alberto Del Rio,Rusev and King Barrett)
Ooooooooooooooooo Spare Change Wrestling.....Don't be sour. Clap for your Poncho wearing champ and feel the Power. I can't remember the last time I was stoked to see an entrance and reaction and jokes. The New Gay are the best (sic....Kevin Von Erich). Lot of people expecting The Lads to go over.
André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
So uhhhh....Braun Strowman? Cesaro is apparently healthy? Bray is unbooked. They moved this from the preshow to the main show. The ARMBAR (I like it) is sure to have a great Golden Truth moment.
AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho
Well....I hope they get 20 minutes. Did anybody see Triple H's tweet of Vince watching the Nakamura match. I wish more than anything to hear what he had to say. If I was Vince...I book Nakamura like Brock....just with more competitive matches.....against AJ....alot.....
Chris Jericho is really one of my all time favorites and it is bizarre that he's in his 40s. While my favorite is WCW Jericho....if he hadn't become Aging Rocker Nick Bockwinkel we would would have far less awesomeness in our lives. This will be good....I will it to be.
Kevin Owens (c) vs.Sami Zayn vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Zack Ryder vs. Sin Cara vs. The Miz vs.Stardust
Spot fest. Aren't you glad indie vets are in on this? Maybe Ryder will do something physical that makes him the greatest ever. Aren't ladder matches built for title changes. I can't wait to see Kevin Owens headbutt Sami Zayn off a ladder and retain.
Charlotte (c) (with Ric Flair) vs. Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks
Who's excited for Snoop Dogg? His Hall Of Fame speech was excellent. I hope they don't get 10 minutes. I don't really have much other thoughts about this.
Shane McMahon vs.The Undertaker
Supposedly closing the show. Does anybody actually want anybody to win? What kind of craziness will go on? I think Vince has "my son takes crazy bumps" glasses on and isn't worried that the whole thing makes NO SENSE!
Dean Ambrose vs.Brock Lesnar (withPaul Heyman)
So, logic tells me that Dean is going to cut off all of Brock's limbs with a chainsaw. The show will be the end of Freaks with Stephanie looking down into a crib with a limbless Brock Lesnar as she screams in horror. Maybe that's Sable's big return! Horrified by her husband!? Sable is a big deal right!? She doesn't do porn! Anybody watch Sunny Side Up? You all have significant others.....I should stop talking. The bartender purchased 3 Fireball shots for me......
Triple H (c) vs.Roman Reigns
What should be a great WWE Heavyweight Title bout...that will be total horseshit when we see the end. Roman Reigns doesn't suck. His character/bad acting sucks. He's like if Terry Taylor was pushed into the to spot. A super smart/competent guy pushed to something that makes him look stupid. Tator tots aside.
NXT Takeover was really good. Like ridiculously good in my opinion. I'm trying to have a crew of Mania watchers but it's difficult. Hope ya'll enjoy the show. Wish we were together.
I wrote this hours ago. Drunk as shit now. Got into a feminism/racism conversation with some server from Missouri.....so I of course lost from sheer anger/location. Then got flirted with by the bartender I mentioned drunkenly before. Watching Konnan vs Liger? It's almost 4 in the morn. Whatever.
Well....I hope they get 20 minutes. Did anybody see Triple H's tweet of Vince watching the Nakamura match. I wish more than anything to hear what he had to say. If I was Vince...I book Nakamura like Brock....just with more competitive matches.....against AJ....alot.....
Chris Jericho is really one of my all time favorites and it is bizarre that he's in his 40s. While my favorite is WCW Jericho....if he hadn't become Aging Rocker Nick Bockwinkel we would would have far less awesomeness in our lives. This will be good....I will it to be.
Kevin Owens (c) vs.Sami Zayn vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Zack Ryder vs. Sin Cara vs. The Miz vs.Stardust
Spot fest. Aren't you glad indie vets are in on this? Maybe Ryder will do something physical that makes him the greatest ever. Aren't ladder matches built for title changes. I can't wait to see Kevin Owens headbutt Sami Zayn off a ladder and retain.
Charlotte (c) (with Ric Flair) vs. Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks
Who's excited for Snoop Dogg? His Hall Of Fame speech was excellent. I hope they don't get 10 minutes. I don't really have much other thoughts about this.
Shane McMahon vs.The Undertaker
Supposedly closing the show. Does anybody actually want anybody to win? What kind of craziness will go on? I think Vince has "my son takes crazy bumps" glasses on and isn't worried that the whole thing makes NO SENSE!
Dean Ambrose vs.Brock Lesnar (withPaul Heyman)
So, logic tells me that Dean is going to cut off all of Brock's limbs with a chainsaw. The show will be the end of Freaks with Stephanie looking down into a crib with a limbless Brock Lesnar as she screams in horror. Maybe that's Sable's big return! Horrified by her husband!? Sable is a big deal right!? She doesn't do porn! Anybody watch Sunny Side Up? You all have significant others.....I should stop talking. The bartender purchased 3 Fireball shots for me......
Triple H (c) vs.Roman Reigns
What should be a great WWE Heavyweight Title bout...that will be total horseshit when we see the end. Roman Reigns doesn't suck. His character/bad acting sucks. He's like if Terry Taylor was pushed into the to spot. A super smart/competent guy pushed to something that makes him look stupid. Tator tots aside.
NXT Takeover was really good. Like ridiculously good in my opinion. I'm trying to have a crew of Mania watchers but it's difficult. Hope ya'll enjoy the show. Wish we were together.
I wrote this hours ago. Drunk as shit now. Got into a feminism/racism conversation with some server from Missouri.....so I of course lost from sheer anger/location. Then got flirted with by the bartender I mentioned drunkenly before. Watching Konnan vs Liger? It's almost 4 in the morn. Whatever.
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