Sorry it took me so long. The last few months for me have been very busy. I'm going to try and update more often. Anyways I have been seeing this awesome girl who is a big wrestling fan and it has been going great so far.
Well to the news part. WWE Raw sucks right now. In fact WWE just sucks period. Lets just face it wrestling fans, the roster is incredibly thin right now. 2010 to this year was the exodus of major stars. HBK, Batista, Jericho, HHH, Edge, and hell, even Undertaker, have all either gone on to do other stuff or just havent been around. The company really either needs to make more new stars, or go and try to bring some people back. Batista says he doesn't want to come back because of the PG rating even though he wants to finish in WWE.
I attended Over The Limit in Seattle. It was a fun show because I was there live. I still have to get the DVD and see if it will stand the test of time for me. I also really want the new Nitro set. Get to relive my childhood baby.
TNA hasn't been bad at all. I just wish I would get more then 30 minutes of matches. Since "wrestling matters". Just saying. Anyways, the last few Impact's made me really enjoy the product. Just focus more on wrestling and pushing the right guys, and TNA will do well.
As for reviews, I got like 8 new different TNA DVD's to watch and Wrestlemania 27. So stay tuned!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Monday, October 18, 2010
Matt Hardy released from WWE over the weekend
As the title explains it all.
The biggest topic in the wrestling world right now is the release of Matt Hardy. WWE finally released this guy in what seemed like forever for them to do. Matt says he deserves to be a World Champion. Well WWE doesn't think he should be. So Matt decides to complain through Twitter and Youtube videos and after months of this crap he gets his release.
Here's the thing. Matt Hardy has sucked for the last year or so. His last relevant push came in 2008 when he was the ECW Champion. His feud with Jeff was just ok. Then when he went to RAW he bombed worse and I haven't really seen him in a match for a long time. So of course TNA is gonna sign him, team him with Jeff, and put him as a Triple H rip off gimmick or something like that. Kiss your career goodbye in TNA Matt.
As for reviews I have no clue what will be next. I say one thing then do the opposite. WWE Classics has a free view so it's most likely I will be reviewing the old Nitro and Raw they have on there. Stay tuned for something very soon.
The biggest topic in the wrestling world right now is the release of Matt Hardy. WWE finally released this guy in what seemed like forever for them to do. Matt says he deserves to be a World Champion. Well WWE doesn't think he should be. So Matt decides to complain through Twitter and Youtube videos and after months of this crap he gets his release.
Here's the thing. Matt Hardy has sucked for the last year or so. His last relevant push came in 2008 when he was the ECW Champion. His feud with Jeff was just ok. Then when he went to RAW he bombed worse and I haven't really seen him in a match for a long time. So of course TNA is gonna sign him, team him with Jeff, and put him as a Triple H rip off gimmick or something like that. Kiss your career goodbye in TNA Matt.
As for reviews I have no clue what will be next. I say one thing then do the opposite. WWE Classics has a free view so it's most likely I will be reviewing the old Nitro and Raw they have on there. Stay tuned for something very soon.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Random Stuff
Alright I figured that I should give some thought s on stuff going on in wrestling.
Raw was pretty good, plenty of good matches and not promo heavy. The Seattle shows always are done well. That brings to my next point, WWE is coming back in May for Over The Limit. I didn't attend Raw tonight due to the fact that my favorite band came to Seattle to weeks ago, but I will go to the PPV. The Last PPV we had was No Way Out 2009 and that kicked ass. So hopefully Over The Limit will be the same.
There was mixed reactions to TNA's Bound For Glory event. It aired last night, and since it was my birthday, I didn't order it. I had other things I was doing. A lot of people hated the ending of the main event. Basically "They" is NWO 2010. Now the renegade group angles are just riding a dead horse. NWO and DX were great for there time. The Nexus was good in the beginning, but lost momentum, and I really don't need to see Jeff Jarrett on my TV screen in another NWO reunion.
Speaking of TNA they are bringing JWOWW from Jersey Shore for iMPACT on thursday night. Well WWE heard this and said they won't be countering bringing another star. As WWE is considered just a wrestling company to the media. Really WWE? What about all the guest host's for the last year? They took up more time then the wrestling. RAW was unwatchable because of celebrities I don't care about. I bet JWOWW will only do a segment or two and that's it. RAW's guest host's took up a good hour of the program. Not like JWOWW is going to be the biggest draw for the company. RAW's ratings went up after they stopped with the guest host.
Well that's it for now. Hopefully I will get some sort of review up this week.
Raw was pretty good, plenty of good matches and not promo heavy. The Seattle shows always are done well. That brings to my next point, WWE is coming back in May for Over The Limit. I didn't attend Raw tonight due to the fact that my favorite band came to Seattle to weeks ago, but I will go to the PPV. The Last PPV we had was No Way Out 2009 and that kicked ass. So hopefully Over The Limit will be the same.
There was mixed reactions to TNA's Bound For Glory event. It aired last night, and since it was my birthday, I didn't order it. I had other things I was doing. A lot of people hated the ending of the main event. Basically "They" is NWO 2010. Now the renegade group angles are just riding a dead horse. NWO and DX were great for there time. The Nexus was good in the beginning, but lost momentum, and I really don't need to see Jeff Jarrett on my TV screen in another NWO reunion.
Speaking of TNA they are bringing JWOWW from Jersey Shore for iMPACT on thursday night. Well WWE heard this and said they won't be countering bringing another star. As WWE is considered just a wrestling company to the media. Really WWE? What about all the guest host's for the last year? They took up more time then the wrestling. RAW was unwatchable because of celebrities I don't care about. I bet JWOWW will only do a segment or two and that's it. RAW's guest host's took up a good hour of the program. Not like JWOWW is going to be the biggest draw for the company. RAW's ratings went up after they stopped with the guest host.
Well that's it for now. Hopefully I will get some sort of review up this week.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Quick Thoughts on ROH
So HDNet just expanded to the Seattle area and I finally get to see what all the hype was for this promotion. I don't really have the time to do my usual review so here are my quick thoughts.
I thought it sucked.
Yes let all the idiots come with there pitch forks. The matches were slow, uneventful, dull and to repeat it again, downright boring. I thought this was fast paced action and incredible matches that the IWC craps all over. I didn't get any of that. Oh and another thing is that the commentary was HORRENDOUS.
I'll probably watch it again to see if tonight was an off night for me. I still don't see how the all the fat wrestling nerds love it so much.
Anyways future updates will include the John Morrison disc, and the ECW set.
I thought it sucked.
Yes let all the idiots come with there pitch forks. The matches were slow, uneventful, dull and to repeat it again, downright boring. I thought this was fast paced action and incredible matches that the IWC craps all over. I didn't get any of that. Oh and another thing is that the commentary was HORRENDOUS.
I'll probably watch it again to see if tonight was an off night for me. I still don't see how the all the fat wrestling nerds love it so much.
Anyways future updates will include the John Morrison disc, and the ECW set.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Ringside Reviews: WWE Night Of Champions 2010
I ordered the show last night so here we go...
Intercontinental Championship
Dolph Ziggler (C) vs Kofi Kingston
Time: 12:34
The match that should of happened at Summerslam. Great action and well paced for a decent opener. It was nice to see Dolph gain a win here. Maybe he can have a nice run as champ.
***1/4
Big Show vs CM Punk
Time: 4:45
Other then Punk's promo before the match nothing special happened. It just felt like a throw away TV match then a PPV caliber one. Much better then the mess at Summerslam.
**
United States Championship
The Miz (C) vs Daniel Bryan
Time: 12:27
This one is hands down match of the night. Awesome bout. It was paces well and action packed. It was great with all the near falls, technical wrestling, and I've begin to like Daniel Bryan. I just wish they had a little more time.
****1/4
Divas and Women's Championship Unifcation Lumberjill Match
Melina (Diva's) vs Michelle McCool (Women's)
Time: 6:31
For a diva's match this wasn't horrible but, wasn't amazing. They had a nice base and didn't need the lumberjill stipulation. Don't get me wrong I liked seeing the diva's but, there were a few botches on their part.
**
World Heavyweight Championship No Holds Barred
Kane (C) vs Undertaker
Time: 18:24
Some say this went on way too long. I didn't really think so as I was interested the whole time. What we got was a nice brawl. This may not be like their earlier matches but, it's worth taking a look at. I was really glad that Kane got the win here. He needed it.
***1/2
WWE Tag Team Championship Tag Team Turmoil Gauntlet
Hart Dynasty (C) vs the Uso's vs Vladimir Kozlov/Santino Marella vs Mark Henry/Evan Bourne vs Cody Rhodes/Drew McIntyre
Time: 11:39
You could tell this was a throw away. No proper build and the WWE tag division is a joke. Anyways why put a tag title on Cody Rhodes when he is building himself up to be a singles star? I don't get it.
**
WWE Championship Six Pack Challenge
Sheamus (C) vs John Cena vs Randy Orton vs Edge vs Chris Jericho vs Wade Barrett
Time: 21:23
As for a six pack challenge this was great. I liked the fact it was elimination. I didn't really care for Randy Orton's win. I know he's the hottest thing in wrestling but, the constant belt switching needs to end. Then Sheamus looks bad, because he never gets a clean win as champion.
****
Overall: 7/10
This one had some minor problems with some match quality. Other then that there was some solid stuff. I would recommend checking out the US title bout.
Intercontinental Championship
Dolph Ziggler (C) vs Kofi Kingston
Time: 12:34
The match that should of happened at Summerslam. Great action and well paced for a decent opener. It was nice to see Dolph gain a win here. Maybe he can have a nice run as champ.
***1/4
Big Show vs CM Punk
Time: 4:45
Other then Punk's promo before the match nothing special happened. It just felt like a throw away TV match then a PPV caliber one. Much better then the mess at Summerslam.
**
United States Championship
The Miz (C) vs Daniel Bryan
Time: 12:27
This one is hands down match of the night. Awesome bout. It was paces well and action packed. It was great with all the near falls, technical wrestling, and I've begin to like Daniel Bryan. I just wish they had a little more time.
****1/4
Divas and Women's Championship Unifcation Lumberjill Match
Melina (Diva's) vs Michelle McCool (Women's)
Time: 6:31
For a diva's match this wasn't horrible but, wasn't amazing. They had a nice base and didn't need the lumberjill stipulation. Don't get me wrong I liked seeing the diva's but, there were a few botches on their part.
**
World Heavyweight Championship No Holds Barred
Kane (C) vs Undertaker
Time: 18:24
Some say this went on way too long. I didn't really think so as I was interested the whole time. What we got was a nice brawl. This may not be like their earlier matches but, it's worth taking a look at. I was really glad that Kane got the win here. He needed it.
***1/2
WWE Tag Team Championship Tag Team Turmoil Gauntlet
Hart Dynasty (C) vs the Uso's vs Vladimir Kozlov/Santino Marella vs Mark Henry/Evan Bourne vs Cody Rhodes/Drew McIntyre
Time: 11:39
You could tell this was a throw away. No proper build and the WWE tag division is a joke. Anyways why put a tag title on Cody Rhodes when he is building himself up to be a singles star? I don't get it.
**
WWE Championship Six Pack Challenge
Sheamus (C) vs John Cena vs Randy Orton vs Edge vs Chris Jericho vs Wade Barrett
Time: 21:23
As for a six pack challenge this was great. I liked the fact it was elimination. I didn't really care for Randy Orton's win. I know he's the hottest thing in wrestling but, the constant belt switching needs to end. Then Sheamus looks bad, because he never gets a clean win as champion.
****
Overall: 7/10
This one had some minor problems with some match quality. Other then that there was some solid stuff. I would recommend checking out the US title bout.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Ringside Reviews: Triple H: The King Of Kings Disc 2
Here we are with the second and final disc of Triple H. I still don't understand why he just got two discs...
The Return of Shawn: Talks about stamp collecting, what else?
World Heavyweight Championship 2/3 Falls (Armageddon 12/15/02)
Triple H vs Shawn Michaels (C)
Time: 38:32
I've heard about this match but, never saw it until I got the set. Not many are big on it. To me I can't really get past the street fight. They go full tilt, the cage part is just ok, and the ladder part is nothing really special. By the time it was done I was kinda worn out.
***
The Rise of Batista: Evolution got over as a group but, Batista was starting to break out on his own. Of course Triple H credits himself for saying he put him over.
World Heavyweight Championship Hell In A Cell (Vengeance 6/26/05)
Triple H vs. Batista (C)
Time: 26:53
Whenever I watch this match I just keep thinking how awesome it is. Packed full of brutal action, it just owns. To see Batista take a barbed wire chair shot to the back and Triple H spit blood from the sledgehammer makes this worth the viewing. Great match is all that I can say.
*****
Wrestling My Idol: Talks about wrestling Ric Flair.
Last Man Standing (Survivor Series 11/27/05)
Triple H vs Ric Flair
Time: 27:00
After 96 is when I like Ric Flairs stuff. This match proves that he was having classics all over the place in the 2000's. To say it it short, this match is a war. Great spots and they hit big move after big move. I actually marked out when Triple H went through the table. Thankfully I was alone.
*****
The Next Generation: Cena came up to Triple H and asked him what he thought of their match. He told Cena he sucked and showed him all of his classic matches from 2003. Well he didn't do that, just another thing I wish that happened. Cena then promised he would improve and the rest is history.
WWE Championship (Backlash 4/30/06)
Triple H vs John Cena (C), vs Edge
Time: 17:33
I usually have a problem with triple threats becoming handicap matches. This one doesn't go that route which is great. This match was action packed and well paced. They went out there and tore the house down and didn't let up. It's one of the better triple threats I've seen in a long time.
****1/2
Extra's
Hog Pen Match (In Your House 12/17/95)
Triple H vs Henry O Godwinn
Time: 9:06
This one bad, but just good to view for nostalgic reasons.
*
Terra Ryzing vs Flying Tony Roy (11/1/92)
Time: 10:48
Triple H's first ever match. Nothing really exciting or memorable to talk about.
*1/2
Overall: 10/10
Man did this disc own. You get two five star, one over four stars, and just one mediocre match. Yeah Triple H may of sucked for awhile there but, matches like those on this DVD show the best of him. If only they had that third disc...
The Return of Shawn: Talks about stamp collecting, what else?
World Heavyweight Championship 2/3 Falls (Armageddon 12/15/02)
Triple H vs Shawn Michaels (C)
Time: 38:32
I've heard about this match but, never saw it until I got the set. Not many are big on it. To me I can't really get past the street fight. They go full tilt, the cage part is just ok, and the ladder part is nothing really special. By the time it was done I was kinda worn out.
***
The Rise of Batista: Evolution got over as a group but, Batista was starting to break out on his own. Of course Triple H credits himself for saying he put him over.
World Heavyweight Championship Hell In A Cell (Vengeance 6/26/05)
Triple H vs. Batista (C)
Time: 26:53
Whenever I watch this match I just keep thinking how awesome it is. Packed full of brutal action, it just owns. To see Batista take a barbed wire chair shot to the back and Triple H spit blood from the sledgehammer makes this worth the viewing. Great match is all that I can say.
*****
Wrestling My Idol: Talks about wrestling Ric Flair.
Last Man Standing (Survivor Series 11/27/05)
Triple H vs Ric Flair
Time: 27:00
After 96 is when I like Ric Flairs stuff. This match proves that he was having classics all over the place in the 2000's. To say it it short, this match is a war. Great spots and they hit big move after big move. I actually marked out when Triple H went through the table. Thankfully I was alone.
*****
The Next Generation: Cena came up to Triple H and asked him what he thought of their match. He told Cena he sucked and showed him all of his classic matches from 2003. Well he didn't do that, just another thing I wish that happened. Cena then promised he would improve and the rest is history.
WWE Championship (Backlash 4/30/06)
Triple H vs John Cena (C), vs Edge
Time: 17:33
I usually have a problem with triple threats becoming handicap matches. This one doesn't go that route which is great. This match was action packed and well paced. They went out there and tore the house down and didn't let up. It's one of the better triple threats I've seen in a long time.
****1/2
Extra's
Hog Pen Match (In Your House 12/17/95)
Triple H vs Henry O Godwinn
Time: 9:06
This one bad, but just good to view for nostalgic reasons.
*
Terra Ryzing vs Flying Tony Roy (11/1/92)
Time: 10:48
Triple H's first ever match. Nothing really exciting or memorable to talk about.
*1/2
Overall: 10/10
Man did this disc own. You get two five star, one over four stars, and just one mediocre match. Yeah Triple H may of sucked for awhile there but, matches like those on this DVD show the best of him. If only they had that third disc...
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Ringside Reviews: Triple H: The King Of Kings Disc 1
Alright I know I said that I was going to review like 10 other DVD's but, this one is official.
Triple H, King Of Kings, The Game, Cerebral Assassin, you get the picture. He's been with WWE for a good 15 years or so. His career took off with the Snob gimmick to DX and then The Game. Where he was at his best. Then one fateful night in 2001 he tore his quad.
2002 came along and he had some decent matches then started to suck. The World Heavyweight championship was handed to him. 2003 rolled along and he got fatter, had a bob haircut, wore different color trunks, and sucked even worse. This would go onto Wrestlemania 21 when Batista beat him and he started to have some good matches again.
Let's now get to the career of Triple H.
Getting Started: Talks about how he got started in the business. He was at a gym and met some wrestlers there. He got Killer Kowalski's number and the rest is history.
Triple H vs John Crystal (Raw 5/22/95)
Time: 3:09
Just a squash to make Triple H look good. What's weird is that Triple H beats him with the Diamond Cutter.
*
Pressure-It's All On You & The Work Horse Title: He talks about the pressure being in the WWE. He then praises the IC title saying those were the best matches while Hogan posed for four minutes. Funny thing is he disses Marc Mero by saying he told him how to be a ring general.
Intercontinental Championship (Raw 10/21/96)
Triple H vs Marc Mero (C)
Time: 6:40
This was the first of 25,000 title wins Triple H will have in his career. The match itself is pretty slow and boring.
*1/2
Chyna, Curtain Call & The Crown: Here he talks about how he wanted Chyna to be his bodyguard but, Vince said no. He ended up getting her anyway. Then he gets in trouble for the curtain call and loses out being King Of The Ring in 96 but, won it 97. Finally he talks about the crown and how much he hated it and broke everytime they got him a new one.
Triple H vs Mankind (King Of The Ring 6/8/97)
Time: 19:25
I wasn't expecting much with this match. Boy was I wrong, it's a great match. It's well paced, action packed, and exciting. Sure it isn't like their later matches but, it's a hidden gem.
****
The Transformation-The Amplified Version: Here Triple H talks about ditching the Snob gimmick and being himself. This all leading to DX.
European Championship (Wrestlemania XIV 3/29/98)
Triple H (C) vs Owen Hart
Time: 11:29
Man did this match rock. The only problem is that it should of went longer and I wish Chyna wasn't involved. It was great paced and action packed. Man I miss Owen.
***1/2
Elevating The Game: Became the leader of DX when Shawn left and had a good time. He wanted to leave it and get to the next level. Some wondered why he would do that when DX had a lot of miles left.
WWE Championship (Raw 8/23/99)
Triple H vs Mankind (C)
Time: 8:42
Rumor was that Stone Cold didn't want to drop the title to Hunter because he "wasn't at his level". So they had this. Not a bad match but, seen it once, don't need to see it again.
**3/4
Being At The Top: Talks about being the number one guy.
WWE Championship (No Mercy 10/17/99)
Triple H (C) vs Stone Cold Steve Austin
Time: 21:54
When I first saw this I didn't really care for it. Saw it again I really liked it. Great brawling, and some decent wrestling mixed in. These two can put on some really good bouts.
****1/4
McMahon-Helmsley Era: Talks about his "marriage" to Stephanie and wanting to make Mick look good for his last match.
Hell In A Cell (No Way Out 2/27/00)
Triple H (C) vs Cactus Jack
Time: 23:57
Awesome match. It's hard for me to decide if this or the Street Fight is the better match. Anyway's incredible spots, packed full of action and a good way to end Foley's career in order to heal up. It just amazes me when Foley get's up after going through the roof and continues fighting.
*****
Injury & Return: Here he talks about tearing the quad and wanting to come back worse then ever and drag a ton of people and the business down to hell with him...Wait he didn't say that, I just wish he did.
Royal Rumble match (Royal Rumble 1/20/02)
Just begins with Triple H coming in at #22. Kind of wish they had the full match.
N/A
Overall: 8/10
Some solid stuff on here. It's worth to take a look at. There are some of his very best matches like the Street Fight are not on here but, on other DVD's. Hey it's always good to mix it up a bit.
Triple H, King Of Kings, The Game, Cerebral Assassin, you get the picture. He's been with WWE for a good 15 years or so. His career took off with the Snob gimmick to DX and then The Game. Where he was at his best. Then one fateful night in 2001 he tore his quad.
2002 came along and he had some decent matches then started to suck. The World Heavyweight championship was handed to him. 2003 rolled along and he got fatter, had a bob haircut, wore different color trunks, and sucked even worse. This would go onto Wrestlemania 21 when Batista beat him and he started to have some good matches again.
Let's now get to the career of Triple H.
Getting Started: Talks about how he got started in the business. He was at a gym and met some wrestlers there. He got Killer Kowalski's number and the rest is history.
Triple H vs John Crystal (Raw 5/22/95)
Time: 3:09
Just a squash to make Triple H look good. What's weird is that Triple H beats him with the Diamond Cutter.
*
Pressure-It's All On You & The Work Horse Title: He talks about the pressure being in the WWE. He then praises the IC title saying those were the best matches while Hogan posed for four minutes. Funny thing is he disses Marc Mero by saying he told him how to be a ring general.
Intercontinental Championship (Raw 10/21/96)
Triple H vs Marc Mero (C)
Time: 6:40
This was the first of 25,000 title wins Triple H will have in his career. The match itself is pretty slow and boring.
*1/2
Chyna, Curtain Call & The Crown: Here he talks about how he wanted Chyna to be his bodyguard but, Vince said no. He ended up getting her anyway. Then he gets in trouble for the curtain call and loses out being King Of The Ring in 96 but, won it 97. Finally he talks about the crown and how much he hated it and broke everytime they got him a new one.
Triple H vs Mankind (King Of The Ring 6/8/97)
Time: 19:25
I wasn't expecting much with this match. Boy was I wrong, it's a great match. It's well paced, action packed, and exciting. Sure it isn't like their later matches but, it's a hidden gem.
****
The Transformation-The Amplified Version: Here Triple H talks about ditching the Snob gimmick and being himself. This all leading to DX.
European Championship (Wrestlemania XIV 3/29/98)
Triple H (C) vs Owen Hart
Time: 11:29
Man did this match rock. The only problem is that it should of went longer and I wish Chyna wasn't involved. It was great paced and action packed. Man I miss Owen.
***1/2
Elevating The Game: Became the leader of DX when Shawn left and had a good time. He wanted to leave it and get to the next level. Some wondered why he would do that when DX had a lot of miles left.
WWE Championship (Raw 8/23/99)
Triple H vs Mankind (C)
Time: 8:42
Rumor was that Stone Cold didn't want to drop the title to Hunter because he "wasn't at his level". So they had this. Not a bad match but, seen it once, don't need to see it again.
**3/4
Being At The Top: Talks about being the number one guy.
WWE Championship (No Mercy 10/17/99)
Triple H (C) vs Stone Cold Steve Austin
Time: 21:54
When I first saw this I didn't really care for it. Saw it again I really liked it. Great brawling, and some decent wrestling mixed in. These two can put on some really good bouts.
****1/4
McMahon-Helmsley Era: Talks about his "marriage" to Stephanie and wanting to make Mick look good for his last match.
Hell In A Cell (No Way Out 2/27/00)
Triple H (C) vs Cactus Jack
Time: 23:57
Awesome match. It's hard for me to decide if this or the Street Fight is the better match. Anyway's incredible spots, packed full of action and a good way to end Foley's career in order to heal up. It just amazes me when Foley get's up after going through the roof and continues fighting.
*****
Injury & Return: Here he talks about tearing the quad and wanting to come back worse then ever and drag a ton of people and the business down to hell with him...Wait he didn't say that, I just wish he did.
Royal Rumble match (Royal Rumble 1/20/02)
Just begins with Triple H coming in at #22. Kind of wish they had the full match.
N/A
Overall: 8/10
Some solid stuff on here. It's worth to take a look at. There are some of his very best matches like the Street Fight are not on here but, on other DVD's. Hey it's always good to mix it up a bit.
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