TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - Truth and Kofi vs Ziggler/Swagger
Predicted Winner - Truth/Kofi
This was a very good match. I was glad to see that they actually gave the Tag Titles a decent showcase on a PPV. It was a nice change of pace.
Winner - Truth/Kofi 1 for 1
DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP - Layla v Beth Phoenix
Predicted Winner - Beth Phoenix
As sloppy as this match was at times, it was a very good match by Diva standards. First off they actually gave them time to wrestle. Secondly and most importantly, Beth Phoenix was in the match. I think Layla showed some ring rust, which is to be expected after being out for a year. I loved the way Beth exploited Layla;s knee.
However for the prediction, I took a flyer and went with Beth because I assumed the WWE would want to get Kharma back into the fold as soon as possible. Maybe they are waiting until SummerSlam.
Winner - Layla 1 for 2
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FOUR WAY
Predicted Winner - Sheamus
For a four way this was a decent match. I am not a big fan of most Triple Threat and Four Way matches, simply because at times it is hard to keep track of everything. However I though everyone did a nice job in this one.
Winner - Sheamus 2 for 3
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP - CM Punk v Daniel Bryan
Predicted Winner - CM Punk
All I can say is WOW! And this right now is my leading candidate for match of the year. The best part of the entire thing is, They are at least going to have one more rematch! They could ultimately have one of the best series of matches in WWE History. The submission wrestling in this one was amazing. Both guys showed that they are each in the conversation as the Best Wrestler in The World.
Winner - CM Punk 3 for 4
JOHN CENA V JOHNNY ACE
Predicted Winner - Johhny Ace
This one went down exactly how I saw it. Nothing much to say here.
Winner - Big Johnny 4 for 5
Added Predicition:
We will see Brodus Clay vs the Miz...with Brodus winning
I did call this one so I am giving myself credit. 5 for 6
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Friday, May 25, 2012
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.
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.
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