Well I bit the bullet and ordered the PPV. Not the best the WWE has ever done, but overall I thought it was better than the last PPV. Some decent wrestling across the board. No 5 star matches but a couple of solid showings.
PRE-SHOW MATCH BRODUS CLAY V DAVID OTUNGA
I did not get to see this match so I can't say anything about it other than Brodus picked up the win via CO, per LordsofPain. No surprise here.
Predicted Winner: Brodus Clay Predictions 1-0
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP SHEAMUS V DOLPH ZIGGLER
Very good match overall. This one isn't going be a Meltzer 5 star match, but it delivered. Any match with Ziggler involved is going to be solid. Over the last few months I have been impressed with Sheamus. He is improving at a drastic rate. The Ziggler turn is soon to be in full force, as the crowd was probably 60-40 pro Ziggler. His run with Vickie has ran its course, so it is time to move on to greener pastures for The Show Off. As for the match, Sheamus picked up the win.
Predicted Winner: Sheamus Predictions 2-0
SANTINO MARELLA V RICARDO RODRIGUEZ - TUXEDO MATCH
This match served its purpose, Comedy and time filler. The crowd chanted boring throughout parts of the match, but I honestly was not impressed with the crowd for most of the night. Granted, there was little wrestling involved in this one, but not every match has to be a technical masterpiece. Santino picked up the victory via the foot Cobra.
Predicted Winner; Santino Predictions 3-0
IC TITLE CHRISTIAN V CODY RHODES
IMO Match of the Night. It wont make the list of Match of the Year Candidates, but it was a good "old school" wrestling match. Both guys have good chemistry. Christian continued his hot streak following his return with another victory over Cody. It appears Cody is off to bigger and better things, I see the possibility of a MITB win for Mr Rhodes.
Predicted Winner: Christian Predictions 4-0
PRIMO/EPICO V THE USOS V TYSON KIDD/JUSTIN GABRIEL V PRIME TIME PLAYERS
This turned out to be a very nice showcase for the tag division. It would have been nice to see the Kofi and Truth defend their titles tonight, but with Truths injury them not wrestling was understandable. The PTPers (Titus and Darren Young) ended up winning the match after AW jumped ship and cost Primo and Epico the win. There is a nice little storyline here developing and it was nice to see that they didn't just quit on the whole AW thing.
Predication N/A
DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP LAYLA V BETH PHOENIX
The one positive of this match was that they actually gave the ladies time to have a real match. The downfall was that I though Layla was terrible. She botched a couple of spots and looked sloppy in others. Beth couldn't even carry her through to a good match in this one. Easily the worse match of the night. Layla retained the title.
Predicted Winner: Beth Phoenix Predictions 4-1
SIN CARA V HUNICO
Another non-advertised match. I thought their last match on Smackdown was better than this one. Sin Cara picked up the win, but he got very little offense in. Hunico did most of the damage, but Cara managed to get the win.
Predicted Winner: N/A
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP CM PUNK V KANE V DANIEL BRYAN
First off I want to start by saying that 95% of the time I dislike triple threat matches. This was the 5% that I actually enjoyed one and thought that it worked. All 3 guys worked really well together. Although Kane was perceived as being the weakest link, he has a very good showing. A couple of very enjoyable spots. The ending of the match was also interesting.
If you read my pre-match prediction you know that I predicted Daniel Bryan to win with AJ helping him out. Well I was wrong (I am glad I was wrong). AJ did however factor in to the finish. She ran to the ring and Kane knocked her down. Which allowed Punk to get the win. Kane then carried AJ to the back, while AJ looked back at Punk smiling. I am interested to see where this is going.
I was also surprised the Bryan was nowhere to be found during the finish.
Predicted Winner: Daniel Bryan Predictions 4-2
RYBACK V ROB GRYMES AND DAN DELANEY
Do I honestly need to review this one? We all know what happened. However Ryback did continue to expand his move-set tonight. He hit a splash from the second rope. It is nice to see him slowly expanding things.
I am honestly digging this whole Ryback character. With that said I think it is either time to give him a lower card superstar and not an indy jobber, or FEED HIM THREE!
Prediction: I actually predicted him to show up so I am counting this one. Predictions 5-2
JOHN CENA V BIG SHOW - STEEL CAGE
Not a technical clinic here, but it was a decent main event. I enjoyed all of the victims of the Big Show coming back down and helping out Cena. I loved how Brodus Clay was involved. I am glad that they are furthering this whole Big Show/Brodus angle. A match between the two of them is inevitable, I just hope they build it to a nice PPV payoff.
Cena picked up the win after escaping over the cage before Show could get out of door. Following the match Mr McMahon fired Johnny Ace!
The landscape of Raw and Smackdown is going to change, and I think that is a good thing. Over the past month or so we have had an overload of Big Johnny.
Prediction: John Cena Predictions 6-2
Overall a solid show. Triple H made and appearance and challenged Brock Lesnar to a fight at SummerSlam. We could be on the cusp of seeing some good things heading into the summer.
PREDICTIONS;
Overall I finished 6-2, which I consider a very good showing. I very easily should have been 8-0. I had a feeling Layla was going to retain the Divas title, but I was hoping for a Beth victory.
As far as the WWE Championship match I honestly thought it could go anyway. I did not know what they were planning with the AJ angle and I knew that ultimately she held the cards as to how the match would finish.
So with tonights predictions I move to 23-9 in my WWE PPV prediction on the year!
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
WWE Stats Through April
Reminder that the stats are based on televised WWE events. All PPVs and Online shows are counted.
TOTAL MATCHES
T1. Big Show, Sheamus 30
3. Santino Marella 29
4. Daniel Bryan 27
5. Kofi Kingston 25
MOST WINS
1. Sheamus 21
2. Big Show 18
3. Brodus Clay 16
T4. Santino Marella, Daniel Bryan 15
MOST LOSES
1. Dolph Ziggler 16
T2. Cody Rhodes, The Miz 15
T5. Kofi Kingston, Alex Riley 14
UNDEFEATED
Brodus Clay 16-0
Ryback 5-0
Lord Tensai 4-0
*Must have competed in more than 1 match to qualify
WINLESS
Ezekial Jackson 0-10
JTG 0-6
Booker T 0-2
Jim Duggan 0-2
TAG TEAM MATCHES
1. Epico and Primo 15 10-5
2. The Usos 11 6-5
3. Reks and Hawkins 7 3-4
4. Truth and Kofi 7 4-3
DIVAS Matches
1. Nikki Bella 15
2. Beth Phoenix, Kelly Kelly, Natalya 14
5. Tamina, Alicia Fox, Brie Bella 12
DIVAS Wins
1. Beth Phoenix 9
2. Kelly Kelly, Tamina 8
4. Alicia Fox 7
5. Nikki Bella 6
UNDEFEATED
Layla 2-0
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Predicting the Rumble
Yesterday I gave all of my Rumble predictions. Today, I am going to give a list of the 30 guys I believe I will appear in the Royal Rumble match itself. As awesome as it would be to predict all 30 men in the Rumble, I am going to say that is near impossible. I will put it on the same level as predicting a perfect bracket during March Madness.
With superstars returning from injury and legends returning, anyone can be an entrant. Also they have been promoting that any WWE superstar is eligible to be in the match this year, so that throws in another wrinkle. I look for a few guys who compete earlier in the night to show up in the Rumble match.
Here is my prediction for the 30 entrants. The number beside them is no the number in-which I believe they will enter, just simply a number so I can keep them in order.
1. The Miz
2. Sheamus
3. R-Truth
4. Randy Orton
5. Wade Barrett
6. Jinder Mahal
7. Santino Marella
8. Cody Rhodes
9. Chris Jericho
10. Mick Foley
11. Justin Gabriel
12. Hornswoggle
13. Mason Ryan
14. Brodus Clay
15. Ezekiel Jackson
16. David Otunga
17. Heath Slater
18. Christian
19. Kane
20. John Cena
21. Dolph Ziggler
22. CM Punk
23. Kofi Kingston
24. Hacksaw Jim Duggan
25. Papa Shango/Godfather
26. Rob Van Dam
27. Batista
28. Rey Mysterio
29. Goldust
30. Jack Swagger
Hopefully I can get at least 25 of them correct.
Batista is the biggest long shot of them all. RVD has been rumored to come back after his TNA contract expires, and TNA wrote him off of tv with an injury a few weeks ago. I look for Goldust to be involved so they can get the feud with he and Cody up and running.
With superstars returning from injury and legends returning, anyone can be an entrant. Also they have been promoting that any WWE superstar is eligible to be in the match this year, so that throws in another wrinkle. I look for a few guys who compete earlier in the night to show up in the Rumble match.
Here is my prediction for the 30 entrants. The number beside them is no the number in-which I believe they will enter, just simply a number so I can keep them in order.
1. The Miz
2. Sheamus
3. R-Truth
4. Randy Orton
5. Wade Barrett
6. Jinder Mahal
7. Santino Marella
8. Cody Rhodes
9. Chris Jericho
10. Mick Foley
11. Justin Gabriel
12. Hornswoggle
13. Mason Ryan
14. Brodus Clay
15. Ezekiel Jackson
16. David Otunga
17. Heath Slater
18. Christian
19. Kane
20. John Cena
21. Dolph Ziggler
22. CM Punk
23. Kofi Kingston
24. Hacksaw Jim Duggan
25. Papa Shango/Godfather
26. Rob Van Dam
27. Batista
28. Rey Mysterio
29. Goldust
30. Jack Swagger
Hopefully I can get at least 25 of them correct.
Batista is the biggest long shot of them all. RVD has been rumored to come back after his TNA contract expires, and TNA wrote him off of tv with an injury a few weeks ago. I look for Goldust to be involved so they can get the feud with he and Cody up and running.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Post Raw Evaluations
*Will Mick Foley retaliate against Johnny Ace for this attack last week?
NOPE. Foley was only to be found in a brief segment with Zack Ryder and Eve. I feel that the WWE may have missed out on a change to use Foley. I know Punk/Johnny Ace is the bigger feud developing, but Foley can get into the mix. Foley stills gets a good reaction so why not use hime?
*How does Zack Ryder respond after losing his title?
He responded by getting his back broke!!!! Kane destroying Ryder was fine by me, I understand they are developing him back as that monster heel. Thats cool by me. However a broken back for Ryder? I don't understand this. Now Ryder will be written off of TV for a while, just after being finally put on TV. Maybe while out he can figure out a few ways to develop his character more. Ryder was heading in the right direction, I just hope the the powers the be do not bury him. He deserves better.
*Will we finally see the Divas Champ in 2012?
Apparently only on Superstars this week. Beth taped a match for the internet show. This is only helping further bury the divas division. Maybe they need to take a look at TNA and see how a women's wrestling division in a major promotion is supposed to be.
*Will Kofi be used?
Another NOPE. I can see him not being used simply because everything last night was geared torwards the Rumble. Hopefully things get better for Kofi.
*Who will the man from Planet Funk destroy this week?
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!! My odds on favorite Heath Slater was the lucky one last night. Also interested to see where this thing with Brodus and William Regal is heading. Could be interesting and a great way to get Clay's career off to a great start.
Overall a solid RAW. Not nearly as good as last week. I am looking forward to getting the Rumble over so we can get on the "RTWM" and get into the best story's of the year.
NOPE. Foley was only to be found in a brief segment with Zack Ryder and Eve. I feel that the WWE may have missed out on a change to use Foley. I know Punk/Johnny Ace is the bigger feud developing, but Foley can get into the mix. Foley stills gets a good reaction so why not use hime?
*How does Zack Ryder respond after losing his title?
He responded by getting his back broke!!!! Kane destroying Ryder was fine by me, I understand they are developing him back as that monster heel. Thats cool by me. However a broken back for Ryder? I don't understand this. Now Ryder will be written off of TV for a while, just after being finally put on TV. Maybe while out he can figure out a few ways to develop his character more. Ryder was heading in the right direction, I just hope the the powers the be do not bury him. He deserves better.
*Will we finally see the Divas Champ in 2012?
Apparently only on Superstars this week. Beth taped a match for the internet show. This is only helping further bury the divas division. Maybe they need to take a look at TNA and see how a women's wrestling division in a major promotion is supposed to be.
*Will Kofi be used?
Another NOPE. I can see him not being used simply because everything last night was geared torwards the Rumble. Hopefully things get better for Kofi.
*Who will the man from Planet Funk destroy this week?
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!! My odds on favorite Heath Slater was the lucky one last night. Also interested to see where this thing with Brodus and William Regal is heading. Could be interesting and a great way to get Clay's career off to a great start.
Overall a solid RAW. Not nearly as good as last week. I am looking forward to getting the Rumble over so we can get on the "RTWM" and get into the best story's of the year.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Pre-Raw Thoughts and Questions
*Will Mick Foley retaliate against Johnny Ace for this attack last week?
Mick has played the biggest role yet in this budding McMahon/Austin 2.0 feud. Mick got Johnny Ace to finally let his feelings known only to get blasted with the mic. Will Mick show up tonight to get some revenge on Mr. Interim GM?
*How does Zack Ryder respond after losing his title?
They are at a cross roads with Ryder's character. Last week showed a more serious side of Ryder, which is a good thing. I believe Ryder chasing the title again will be a positive, I just hope that they do it differently than the last time (when he was chasing Ziggler).
*Will we finally see the Divas Champ in 2012?
Beth Phoenix hasn't been on WWE tv since Alicia Fox botched her somersault kick. I would think they need at least 1 divas match at the Royal Rumble and it needs to be for the Divas title. With that said Phoenix needs to be back on tv.
*Will Kofi be used?
First off, Evan Bourne has effectively killed Kofi Kingston. Kofi finally found a place in the tag team division. He was getting pushed out of the mid-card level as a singles wrestler, so it was either team up with someone or get demoted to jobber status. Apparently he teamed up with Mason Ryan at a recent house show. I wouldn't mind seeing those two form a full-time team. I am not a Ryan fan, but in tag matches Kofi could do most of the work. I also would not mind to see him team with Santino.
*Who will the man from Planet Funk destroy this week?
I was wrong last week. I plan on keeping this a question until I get it correct. Last week I picked Tyler Reks and Brodus ended up defeating JTG. This week I am going to put odds on a few guys with hopes I can get it right.
25/1 Mason Ryan
15/1 Michael McGillicutty
10/1 Tyler Reks
2/1 Heath Slater
Sorry Mr. "One Man Southern Rock Band" but I believe you are the next victim of the Funkasauras.
Leave any comments, they are greatly appreciated.
Mick has played the biggest role yet in this budding McMahon/Austin 2.0 feud. Mick got Johnny Ace to finally let his feelings known only to get blasted with the mic. Will Mick show up tonight to get some revenge on Mr. Interim GM?
*How does Zack Ryder respond after losing his title?
They are at a cross roads with Ryder's character. Last week showed a more serious side of Ryder, which is a good thing. I believe Ryder chasing the title again will be a positive, I just hope that they do it differently than the last time (when he was chasing Ziggler).
*Will we finally see the Divas Champ in 2012?
Beth Phoenix hasn't been on WWE tv since Alicia Fox botched her somersault kick. I would think they need at least 1 divas match at the Royal Rumble and it needs to be for the Divas title. With that said Phoenix needs to be back on tv.
*Will Kofi be used?
First off, Evan Bourne has effectively killed Kofi Kingston. Kofi finally found a place in the tag team division. He was getting pushed out of the mid-card level as a singles wrestler, so it was either team up with someone or get demoted to jobber status. Apparently he teamed up with Mason Ryan at a recent house show. I wouldn't mind seeing those two form a full-time team. I am not a Ryan fan, but in tag matches Kofi could do most of the work. I also would not mind to see him team with Santino.
*Who will the man from Planet Funk destroy this week?
I was wrong last week. I plan on keeping this a question until I get it correct. Last week I picked Tyler Reks and Brodus ended up defeating JTG. This week I am going to put odds on a few guys with hopes I can get it right.
25/1 Mason Ryan
15/1 Michael McGillicutty
10/1 Tyler Reks
2/1 Heath Slater
Sorry Mr. "One Man Southern Rock Band" but I believe you are the next victim of the Funkasauras.
Leave any comments, they are greatly appreciated.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Post Raw Evaluations
*Whats next for John Cena and Kane?
I really liked the story development this week. Cena is starting to embrace the hate. It was nice to see Cena start to show some more emotion. Whether or not Cena ultimately turns heel or not doesn't matter to me. As long as he can change things up I am happy. We are starting to see some more layers to the Cena character, and that is thanks to Kane.
*What does Chris Jericho have planned next?
First off, Jericho's segment in Johnny Aces office was brilliant. As far as the main event goes. After they announced that he would team with Punk and Bryan, I knew that he wouldn't wrestle. I did not know how he was going to get out of it though. I assumed that he simply wouldn't take the tag when it came his way. However, what happened was better yet. After getting tagged it by CM Punk, Jericho did the same routine that he has done the last two weeks. Prancing around and getting the crowd all hyped. But this time after doing it for a short period, he tagged Daniel Bryan in and left. Simply Brilliant.
*What will happen with the New Tag Team Champs?
Air Boom got their automatic re-match and were unsuccessful. I was glad that they let Epico and Primo keep the belts. I like the tag team. Hopefully they can continue to develop the division. The Uso's need more TV time and it would be nice to see Tyler Reks and Curt Hawkins get some time to develop into another quality team.
*Will Zack Ryder be able to defend his US Title vs Jack Swagger?
Once again I think WWE dropped the ball. I hope there is more to this and after watching the few segments following the match I think there may be. I understand playing up the Ryder is hurt angle, but why are we sacrificing the US title for it. Ziggler brought some prestige back to the title and Ryder was not hurting the belt. I am not saying that Swagger will not be a good champion, however Ryder needed to have the title longer.
*Who does the Funkasauras get to destroy next?
Apparently I picked the wrong jobber this week. I totally forgot about JTG. In JTG's defense he did last longer than Tyson Kidd. I see more jobbers ahead for Mr. Clay as he is developing the character even more.
Overall I feel the show was a very good one. The touches of Foley were great. The crowd seemed to be eating it up. They are doing a good job of developing feuds.
Pre-Raw Thoughts and Questions
I am going to try to do a weekly entry with my Pre-Raw thoughts and questions. Hopefully I can accomplish this. If I can not do it weekly then I plan to do it as often as possible.
*Whats next for John Cena and Kane?
Will they continue to let Kane beat up on Cena until the Royal Rumble? Personally I feel like this should happen. Some may say it will get old, however to continue to build Kane's character back to where it once was, I think this is needed. Plus we all know that Cena is going to win at the Rumble. He has to have some momentum heading on the Road to Wrestlemania.
*What does Chris Jericho have planned next?
I believe the silent treatment will continue. I believe it has to continue because Jericho is trying to get heat and up to this point I don't think it is working exactly like he has planned. The University is still cheering for Jericho. Sooner of later the boos have to start coming.....Don't they?
*What will happen with the New Tag Team Champs?
For those of you who may not know, Epico and Primo won the Tag Team titles over the weekend at a house show. As interesting as this is, it is not something totally new. The WWE has down it in the past, albeit not any time recently. I am interested to see how they write this into the show. I look for Air Boom to get a re-match tonight.
*Will Zack Ryder be able to defend his US Title against Jack Swagger?
I do not think Ryder will be on Raw tonight, simply to play up the attack from Kane last week. However, I believe that this could be a mistake. Finally they were bringing some creditability back to the US title and now it gets but on the back burner just because Ryder somehow gets caught up in the Kane/Cena feud. It would not surprise me if they stripped Ryder because he is unable to defend in his scheduled match. I hope this does not happen, but it would not surprise me.
*Who does the Funkasauras get to destroy?
Since returning last Monday, the man from Planet Funk destroyed Curt Hawkins on Raw and then Tyson Kidd on Smackdown. He will definitely be on Raw tonight, but who is his victim? My bet is Tyler Reks.
*Whats next for John Cena and Kane?
Will they continue to let Kane beat up on Cena until the Royal Rumble? Personally I feel like this should happen. Some may say it will get old, however to continue to build Kane's character back to where it once was, I think this is needed. Plus we all know that Cena is going to win at the Rumble. He has to have some momentum heading on the Road to Wrestlemania.
*What does Chris Jericho have planned next?
I believe the silent treatment will continue. I believe it has to continue because Jericho is trying to get heat and up to this point I don't think it is working exactly like he has planned. The University is still cheering for Jericho. Sooner of later the boos have to start coming.....Don't they?
*What will happen with the New Tag Team Champs?
For those of you who may not know, Epico and Primo won the Tag Team titles over the weekend at a house show. As interesting as this is, it is not something totally new. The WWE has down it in the past, albeit not any time recently. I am interested to see how they write this into the show. I look for Air Boom to get a re-match tonight.
*Will Zack Ryder be able to defend his US Title against Jack Swagger?
I do not think Ryder will be on Raw tonight, simply to play up the attack from Kane last week. However, I believe that this could be a mistake. Finally they were bringing some creditability back to the US title and now it gets but on the back burner just because Ryder somehow gets caught up in the Kane/Cena feud. It would not surprise me if they stripped Ryder because he is unable to defend in his scheduled match. I hope this does not happen, but it would not surprise me.
*Who does the Funkasauras get to destroy?
Since returning last Monday, the man from Planet Funk destroyed Curt Hawkins on Raw and then Tyson Kidd on Smackdown. He will definitely be on Raw tonight, but who is his victim? My bet is Tyler Reks.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Friday Night Power Rankings Week 2
Raw
1. Kane - Last Week 3 - The Kane/Cena feud dominated Raw. Kane not only got the best of John Cena twice, but he also put a big-time choke slam on Zack Ryder. The monster has returned as Kane has gotten the best of Cena in every exchange so far.
2. John Cena - Last Week 2 - Still the main man on Raw and the WWE, no doubt about that. With ratings sliding, it appears that the powers that be are putting the ball back in Cena's court. Will this feud with Kane lead to a Heel turn in time for WrestleMania? Only time will tell.
3. CM Punk - Last Week 5 Punk broke out of his slump with a win against Jack Swagger. Things continue to get interesting with he and Johnny Ace. Hopefully this min-feud with Ziggler doesn't get pushed to the wayside in-favor of the Boss/Employee feud. Punk v Ziggler at the Royal Rumble has Match of the Year potential.
4. Zack Ryder - Last Week 6 - Even without a match Ryder was a focal point of Raw. Somehow he has been drug into the Kane/Cena feud. His budding romance with Eve also continued this past Monday. It appears the Zack will be out of action at least one week while selling the Kane segment.
5. Chris Jericho - Last Week 1 - Another week without words from Jericho. However this week he did leave crying. I do like seeing the layers develop in this version of the Jericho character. Personally I still think this bit is working, but this week did not have as much impact as last week.
6. Dolph Ziggler - Last Week 3 - Ziggler continues his ascent to main event status. This week he got to tangle with Cena. I wish however he would have got back in the ring and at least have picked up a count out win. WWE sort of dropped the ball on this one as all the focus was on Kane/Cena.
7. Brodus Clay - Last Week NR - Did anyone see that coming? I can answer that.....HELL NO! Big Brodus made a surprising return on Monday. Not that him returning was surprising, but just the way he did it. Not only did he defeated Hawkins on Monday night, the Funkasauras defeated Tyson Kidd on Smackdown in about 25 seconds.
8. Jack Swagger - Last Week 7 - It appears that Swagger is inline for the next shot at the US Title. This week he lost to CM Punk. The loss is controversial because I honestly believe the ref botched it. At first I thought it was part of the story, but re-watch the match on youtube and tell me what you think. You can hear the referee say that he screwed up.
9. Ricardo Rodriguez - Last Week NR - He made the list simply because his calling out of R-Truth was hilarious.
10. The Miz - Last Week 9 - Not much out of the Miz this week. He ran around in fear of R-Truth and LIttle Jimmy. How bad is it when you have to have RR do your dirty work for you?
Smackdown
1. Daniel Bryan - Last Week 1 - Bryan held on to the title once again. We are also still seeing the development of his character. I am not completely sold on it yet, but I am willing to give it time.
2. Big Show - Last Week 2 - Show is doing some of the best work of his career IMO. He may have had a shot at the WHC if he did run into Miss AJ. At this point everyone knows that Bryan can not beat Show straight up. The only chance show has to get a clean win is inside of Hell in a Cell.
3. Cody Rhodes - Last Week 3 - Cody said he plans on pulling an "Ultimate Warrior" and holding both belts at the same time. That very well could be possible. He has held the IC belt for 5 months and I do not see anyone taking it off of him right now. There is no one else in the Mid-Card scene on Smackdown capable of it at this point.
4. Sheamus - Last Week 6 - Sheamus is building momentum for the Royal Rumble. He looks to be one of the favorites heading in, however I do not believe he wins. Next week he has a big match-up with Wade Barrett. In the words of JR...That one should be a slobberknocker.
5. Wade Barrett - Last Week 5 - I wish Barrett would have had a match this week to continue his Barrett Barrage. However he did come out and talk some crap about Sheamus. This little mini-storyline should lead to some good stuff heading into the Rumble.
6. Mark Henry - Last Week 4 - With no match, Henry still managed to keep himself in the WHC picture with his opening segment with Bryan. A 3 way dance as RR is on the horizon.
7. Hunico - Last Week 7 - I am glad they are putting him on TV every week. He can put on some good matches. Putting him into a program with Dibiase will only help out both of them.
8. Drew McIntyre - Last Week NR - Something is brewing for Drew. He is finally getting TV time on a weekly basis. We all know they are not going to be firing him as the storyline portrays. I am interested to see where this is heading.
9 Ted Dibiase - Last Week NR - Picked up a win vs Drew and has a budding feud with Hunico.
10. Justin Gabriel - Last Week NR - He and Slater actually put on a pretty good match. Hope he continues to get the TV time. I honestly would not mind him getting a big push and challenged Cody for the IC title. Plus he may have the best finished on Smackdown.
IMPACT
1. Robert Roode - Last Week 1 - Slowly becoming one of the best heels in the business. Roode is becoming the go to man in TNA.
2. James Storm - Last Week 5 - The New #1 contender. Had a pair of good bouts with Kurt Angle this week.
3. Jeff Hardy - Last Week 4 - The biggest draw that TNA has. I look for him to somehow be put into the title match with Storm and Roode. I look for Hardy to be the next TNA Heavyweight Champ.
4. Bully Ray - Last Week 3 - After a brutal loss to Abyss on Sunday. Bully Ray made his presence known as he helped keep Hardy from winning the strap.
5. Kurt Angle - Last Week 2 - After losing to Storm on Thursday, I look for Angle to take more time off to focus on the Olympics.
6. Matt Morgan - Last Week NR - Morgan and Crimson won a pair of matches this week. A budding feud with Joe and Magnus is on the horizon.
7. Crimson - Last Week NR - See write up for Matt Morgan.
8. Samoa Joe - Last Week 8 - Making a run for the tag titles. Put a severe beat down on the champs this past Thursday.
9. Magnus - Last Week 9 - See write up for Samoa Joe.
10. Abyss - Last Week 6 - Picked up a big win vs Bully Ray on Sunday. However the disappearance and absence from Thursday hurt him in my mind. I know if is most likely part of the plan, but it did not work for me.
1. Kane - Last Week 3 - The Kane/Cena feud dominated Raw. Kane not only got the best of John Cena twice, but he also put a big-time choke slam on Zack Ryder. The monster has returned as Kane has gotten the best of Cena in every exchange so far.
2. John Cena - Last Week 2 - Still the main man on Raw and the WWE, no doubt about that. With ratings sliding, it appears that the powers that be are putting the ball back in Cena's court. Will this feud with Kane lead to a Heel turn in time for WrestleMania? Only time will tell.
3. CM Punk - Last Week 5 Punk broke out of his slump with a win against Jack Swagger. Things continue to get interesting with he and Johnny Ace. Hopefully this min-feud with Ziggler doesn't get pushed to the wayside in-favor of the Boss/Employee feud. Punk v Ziggler at the Royal Rumble has Match of the Year potential.
4. Zack Ryder - Last Week 6 - Even without a match Ryder was a focal point of Raw. Somehow he has been drug into the Kane/Cena feud. His budding romance with Eve also continued this past Monday. It appears the Zack will be out of action at least one week while selling the Kane segment.
5. Chris Jericho - Last Week 1 - Another week without words from Jericho. However this week he did leave crying. I do like seeing the layers develop in this version of the Jericho character. Personally I still think this bit is working, but this week did not have as much impact as last week.
6. Dolph Ziggler - Last Week 3 - Ziggler continues his ascent to main event status. This week he got to tangle with Cena. I wish however he would have got back in the ring and at least have picked up a count out win. WWE sort of dropped the ball on this one as all the focus was on Kane/Cena.
7. Brodus Clay - Last Week NR - Did anyone see that coming? I can answer that.....HELL NO! Big Brodus made a surprising return on Monday. Not that him returning was surprising, but just the way he did it. Not only did he defeated Hawkins on Monday night, the Funkasauras defeated Tyson Kidd on Smackdown in about 25 seconds.
8. Jack Swagger - Last Week 7 - It appears that Swagger is inline for the next shot at the US Title. This week he lost to CM Punk. The loss is controversial because I honestly believe the ref botched it. At first I thought it was part of the story, but re-watch the match on youtube and tell me what you think. You can hear the referee say that he screwed up.
9. Ricardo Rodriguez - Last Week NR - He made the list simply because his calling out of R-Truth was hilarious.
10. The Miz - Last Week 9 - Not much out of the Miz this week. He ran around in fear of R-Truth and LIttle Jimmy. How bad is it when you have to have RR do your dirty work for you?
Smackdown
1. Daniel Bryan - Last Week 1 - Bryan held on to the title once again. We are also still seeing the development of his character. I am not completely sold on it yet, but I am willing to give it time.
2. Big Show - Last Week 2 - Show is doing some of the best work of his career IMO. He may have had a shot at the WHC if he did run into Miss AJ. At this point everyone knows that Bryan can not beat Show straight up. The only chance show has to get a clean win is inside of Hell in a Cell.
3. Cody Rhodes - Last Week 3 - Cody said he plans on pulling an "Ultimate Warrior" and holding both belts at the same time. That very well could be possible. He has held the IC belt for 5 months and I do not see anyone taking it off of him right now. There is no one else in the Mid-Card scene on Smackdown capable of it at this point.
4. Sheamus - Last Week 6 - Sheamus is building momentum for the Royal Rumble. He looks to be one of the favorites heading in, however I do not believe he wins. Next week he has a big match-up with Wade Barrett. In the words of JR...That one should be a slobberknocker.
5. Wade Barrett - Last Week 5 - I wish Barrett would have had a match this week to continue his Barrett Barrage. However he did come out and talk some crap about Sheamus. This little mini-storyline should lead to some good stuff heading into the Rumble.
6. Mark Henry - Last Week 4 - With no match, Henry still managed to keep himself in the WHC picture with his opening segment with Bryan. A 3 way dance as RR is on the horizon.
7. Hunico - Last Week 7 - I am glad they are putting him on TV every week. He can put on some good matches. Putting him into a program with Dibiase will only help out both of them.
8. Drew McIntyre - Last Week NR - Something is brewing for Drew. He is finally getting TV time on a weekly basis. We all know they are not going to be firing him as the storyline portrays. I am interested to see where this is heading.
9 Ted Dibiase - Last Week NR - Picked up a win vs Drew and has a budding feud with Hunico.
10. Justin Gabriel - Last Week NR - He and Slater actually put on a pretty good match. Hope he continues to get the TV time. I honestly would not mind him getting a big push and challenged Cody for the IC title. Plus he may have the best finished on Smackdown.
IMPACT
1. Robert Roode - Last Week 1 - Slowly becoming one of the best heels in the business. Roode is becoming the go to man in TNA.
2. James Storm - Last Week 5 - The New #1 contender. Had a pair of good bouts with Kurt Angle this week.
3. Jeff Hardy - Last Week 4 - The biggest draw that TNA has. I look for him to somehow be put into the title match with Storm and Roode. I look for Hardy to be the next TNA Heavyweight Champ.
4. Bully Ray - Last Week 3 - After a brutal loss to Abyss on Sunday. Bully Ray made his presence known as he helped keep Hardy from winning the strap.
5. Kurt Angle - Last Week 2 - After losing to Storm on Thursday, I look for Angle to take more time off to focus on the Olympics.
6. Matt Morgan - Last Week NR - Morgan and Crimson won a pair of matches this week. A budding feud with Joe and Magnus is on the horizon.
7. Crimson - Last Week NR - See write up for Matt Morgan.
8. Samoa Joe - Last Week 8 - Making a run for the tag titles. Put a severe beat down on the champs this past Thursday.
9. Magnus - Last Week 9 - See write up for Samoa Joe.
10. Abyss - Last Week 6 - Picked up a big win vs Bully Ray on Sunday. However the disappearance and absence from Thursday hurt him in my mind. I know if is most likely part of the plan, but it did not work for me.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Make way for the Funkasauras
We all knew the debut of Brodus Clay was coming. We didn't know when, but we knew sooner or later Clay was going to pop up on Raw. Johnny Ace (in reality just creative failing to find anything for him to do after they stole his idea and put it on Mark Henry) delayed his delay and kept promising us his debut.
Above is a picture of the Brodus Clay we all expected. The one who finished 2nd on NXT. The Brodus Clay who we all saw as Alberto Del Rio's Bodyguard. The Clay who we recently saw killing people on Superstars.
This is what we get? The Funkasauras from Planet Funk? With Ernest "The Cat" Millers theme music? Backup-Dancers? The love child of Disco Inferno and King Kong Bundy? Did anyone see this coming?
As wrong as it all may seem.......I LOVE IT. It was nice to see something that no-one expected. It is also nice to see a legit gimmick back in the WWE. It was nice to see big Brodus enjoying himself. It may be a goofy gimmick, but what is not to like?
Everyone needs to remember....The wrestler makes the gimmick, the gimmick doesn't make the wrestler. I think Brodus can make it work. It appeared that he was having fun on Monday night. While on his entrance, while in the ring, and post match (even in the WWE.com exclusive) G-Rilla was smiling and having a good time. Dude was even giving in ring commentary.
Plus do we really need another Monster Heel? We already have plenty of them and it has been played out. As much as I like Mark Henry and what he is doing, do we really need Clay to be Mark Henry 2.0? I think Brodus can make this work.
Lets just say that for once I was excited because something happened that I didn't see coming. Something completely un-expected. WWE delivered!
As one final note........Somebody call my momma!!!!
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| Photo Credit to WWE.com |
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| Photo Credit to WWE.com |
As wrong as it all may seem.......I LOVE IT. It was nice to see something that no-one expected. It is also nice to see a legit gimmick back in the WWE. It was nice to see big Brodus enjoying himself. It may be a goofy gimmick, but what is not to like?
Everyone needs to remember....The wrestler makes the gimmick, the gimmick doesn't make the wrestler. I think Brodus can make it work. It appeared that he was having fun on Monday night. While on his entrance, while in the ring, and post match (even in the WWE.com exclusive) G-Rilla was smiling and having a good time. Dude was even giving in ring commentary.
Plus do we really need another Monster Heel? We already have plenty of them and it has been played out. As much as I like Mark Henry and what he is doing, do we really need Clay to be Mark Henry 2.0? I think Brodus can make this work.
Lets just say that for once I was excited because something happened that I didn't see coming. Something completely un-expected. WWE delivered!
As one final note........Somebody call my momma!!!!
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