Ok it’s been a while since my last Godly blog update and a lot has happened in WWE since then. Lets take a look!!
Triple H winning world title
I figured it was going to happen sooner rather than later. The only thing that confused me was...why save the world title change for Backlash? Wouldn't it make sense for Triple H to win his 12th World Title at WrestleMania? Really no problem with Hunter winning the World Title, he’s arguably the biggest face in the company right now. I would love to see HBK with an extensive World Title reign though.
Randy Orton losing World Title
I figured it was going to happen sooner rather than later. Seriously, ever now and again Orton shows his true colors by doing something stupid and immature in his personal life. For those who missed it...
Randy Orton had another incident on the recent European tour. Orton was upset that the hotel staff woke him up earlier than he scheduled. Orton then put clothes on, took his food from room service, went down the hall and threw the food on the staff that woke him up. Orton reportedly laughed after the incident and went back to his room.
- Credit The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Orton has to realize, especially when he is champion, he is representing not only a wrestling company...but a corporate business in WWE. He is literally the face of the company when holding the gold, he can’t live his gimmick. Until he realizes that, I don’t see WWE making him their champion for a while.
William Regal winning KOTR
It was a nice surprise but I’ll only agree with it if Regal becomes active in ring again…which it looks like they are heading towards. The heel GM role on Raw has become stale…but having the GM also actively compete is something fresh and could be interesting if booked properly.
Mr. Kennedy turning face?
It’s only natural for Kennedy to turn face. I found it rather odd instead of pulling the trigger in a big money making storyline…they seem to be testing the waters against Regal. I guess it makes sense to try it out before you put a lot of time and money into it…but I believe the fans have been dying to cheer Kennedy for quite some time and would have embraced him in a main event role as a good guy.
Honestly WWE should have made him a face as soon as he came to Raw. Do you remember the draft when they announced he was coming to Raw and he came out to a huge ovation? That was a great shot at getting him over as a face. Now? We’ll see what they have up their sleeves to make it work.
Jericho-HBK storyline
Just a side note. I’m not sure if this is a coincidence or WWE is doing it purposely…but HBK rarely wrestles on Raw anymore. Think about how matches he’s had since WrestleMania…not many. And I for one am happy they are cutting back his schedule to prolong his career. Besides his charisma alone is enough to carry storylines on Raw without wrestling. Speaking of carrying storylines…
So far so good with Jericho vs. HBK. Chris Jericho has ALWAYS been a better heel than face…and he may not be there yet but it’s getting close. I for one am very excited about this storyline since their Mania match from a few years ago is one of my all time favorites. HBK vs. Batista was good…this is going to be even better. Can’t wait.
Mick Foley becoming commentator of Smackdown
Well it’s about damn time they have found something for that fat ass to do. Seriously, the guy is collecting a weekly paycheck…probably a decent sized one, at least have him do something to earn it. And that’s not knocking Mick Foley…if WWE wanted to pay me big bucks just to sit at home and eat cheese doodles sign me up.
Foley is a very gifted performer but at this point in his career he’s best suited using his vocal abilities. Besides this leaves open one last feud for him to retire with….you know the wrestler picking on Michael Cole, Mick Foley stands up for him, magic happens.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Review/Monday Night Raw 1/14/07
Show opens up with a Jeff Hardy/Randy Orton microphone confrontation. Boy, don’t you miss the days where Stone Cold and The Rock would be the main eventers with the microphone confrontation? Although Jeff Hardy has surprised me with his vocal improvement.
Ashley, Maria and Mickie James vs. Jillian, Melina and Beth Phoenix
Or what I like to call, a pee break. Seriously, I haven’t watched an entire women’s match since Trish retired.
Next up a backstage segment between Vince, Snitsky and Regal. Some bad humor between Vince and Regal. Why is Regal even the G.M anymore with Vince calling the shots?
HBK wonders why he has to qualify to enter the Rumble. Good point.
Shawn Michaels vs. Trevor Murdoch
Quick match that has Shawn going over with an inverted figure four leg lock. I love when veterans change up their move list, especially when it actually finishes a match. Triple H take notes!
Mr. Kennedy shows up with a pre recorded promo basically saying he is done with HBK. But since he has just a pinch of respect he will face him next week on Raw. These guys have great chemistry in the ring so the more they fight the happier I’ll be. Maybe Lashley comes back next week?
I hate Hornswoggle. It was a fun joke on Vince in the beginning but as of right now nobody pays a ticket or turns on the television to watch him.
HHH vs. Snitsky
HHH and Snitsky have a decent back and forth match which ends with a DQ. That was probably the best match of Snitsky’s career. I know it’s not saying much, but it’s something. Triple H snaps after the match and beats up Snitsky and tries to go backstage when Vince shows up on the mini screen telling him he’s an angry young man. HHH destroys the screen with his sledgehammer as amazing spark effects fly out. Who’s producing this show? George Lucas!
HHH and Vince meet backstage and Vince says HHH is out of control, so he’s putting him back in the rumble………………………….IF he wins next weeks match. Who is that against? We’ll find out next week. I hope it’s against HBK. That would be sweet
JBL celebration time! He cuts a promo basically calling Y2J a coward. A yella bastard! Ok I made up that last part but when it comes down to it JBL is probably one of the top three heels in wrestling promo wise. The other two I would have to say are Kennedy and Edge. I would have thrown Christian Cage in there as well, be he’s a face now…I think.
Whoever thought using all those fireworks was a good idea should be fired. You could barely see anything with all the smoke in the arena. Horrible idea. With WWE’s production values you would think they would realize that. It doesn’t even add any heat to JBL. Just makes his exit really pretty.
Actually maybe the smoke was a good idea. I didn’t want to have clear vision of the midget match. Sure it was funny for a bit, but this thing went like 8 minutes while HBK vs. Murdoch went like 4. Give me a break. Khali comes out but Hornswoggle is saved by Finlay!! Hooray.
Vince and Finlay show their Irish anger and keep mentioning a deal. Hopefully the deal involves the murder of Hornswoggle.
Ric Flair vs. William Regal
Match was nothing special but the ending was fun. That’s why you pull the tights while the ref is counting on the opposite side Regal!! Well I wanted more legit wins for Flair so I guess I got my wish. Sure it only took two minutes, but a win is a win.
IC Title Match/ Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton
Nice touch having Jeff Hardy come out last since he is the defending champion of this match. And it’s over with a kick to the balls. I kind of figured it would be some screw job ending just because it started so late. And why give away a ppv match for free on T.V anyway.
But I loved the end of the show. Jeff Hardy was doing insane stuff for the midcard and tag division, why not do it for the main event when it really matters. Did you notice J.R and King were silent during the entire aftermath of the jump? Makes the situation seem real serious. Last time I can remember WWE using that strategy was when they worked the Shawn Michaels injury with Owen Hart in 96. They are building Hardy perfectly though, he is getting more over every week.
The show was ok. All it really accomplished was the further pushing of the JBL/Y2J and World Title storylines which is looking like the selling points of The Rumble.
Ashley, Maria and Mickie James vs. Jillian, Melina and Beth Phoenix
Or what I like to call, a pee break. Seriously, I haven’t watched an entire women’s match since Trish retired.
Next up a backstage segment between Vince, Snitsky and Regal. Some bad humor between Vince and Regal. Why is Regal even the G.M anymore with Vince calling the shots?
HBK wonders why he has to qualify to enter the Rumble. Good point.
Shawn Michaels vs. Trevor Murdoch
Quick match that has Shawn going over with an inverted figure four leg lock. I love when veterans change up their move list, especially when it actually finishes a match. Triple H take notes!
Mr. Kennedy shows up with a pre recorded promo basically saying he is done with HBK. But since he has just a pinch of respect he will face him next week on Raw. These guys have great chemistry in the ring so the more they fight the happier I’ll be. Maybe Lashley comes back next week?
I hate Hornswoggle. It was a fun joke on Vince in the beginning but as of right now nobody pays a ticket or turns on the television to watch him.
HHH vs. Snitsky
HHH and Snitsky have a decent back and forth match which ends with a DQ. That was probably the best match of Snitsky’s career. I know it’s not saying much, but it’s something. Triple H snaps after the match and beats up Snitsky and tries to go backstage when Vince shows up on the mini screen telling him he’s an angry young man. HHH destroys the screen with his sledgehammer as amazing spark effects fly out. Who’s producing this show? George Lucas!
HHH and Vince meet backstage and Vince says HHH is out of control, so he’s putting him back in the rumble………………………….IF he wins next weeks match. Who is that against? We’ll find out next week. I hope it’s against HBK. That would be sweet
JBL celebration time! He cuts a promo basically calling Y2J a coward. A yella bastard! Ok I made up that last part but when it comes down to it JBL is probably one of the top three heels in wrestling promo wise. The other two I would have to say are Kennedy and Edge. I would have thrown Christian Cage in there as well, be he’s a face now…I think.
Whoever thought using all those fireworks was a good idea should be fired. You could barely see anything with all the smoke in the arena. Horrible idea. With WWE’s production values you would think they would realize that. It doesn’t even add any heat to JBL. Just makes his exit really pretty.
Actually maybe the smoke was a good idea. I didn’t want to have clear vision of the midget match. Sure it was funny for a bit, but this thing went like 8 minutes while HBK vs. Murdoch went like 4. Give me a break. Khali comes out but Hornswoggle is saved by Finlay!! Hooray.
Vince and Finlay show their Irish anger and keep mentioning a deal. Hopefully the deal involves the murder of Hornswoggle.
Ric Flair vs. William Regal
Match was nothing special but the ending was fun. That’s why you pull the tights while the ref is counting on the opposite side Regal!! Well I wanted more legit wins for Flair so I guess I got my wish. Sure it only took two minutes, but a win is a win.
IC Title Match/ Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton
Nice touch having Jeff Hardy come out last since he is the defending champion of this match. And it’s over with a kick to the balls. I kind of figured it would be some screw job ending just because it started so late. And why give away a ppv match for free on T.V anyway.
But I loved the end of the show. Jeff Hardy was doing insane stuff for the midcard and tag division, why not do it for the main event when it really matters. Did you notice J.R and King were silent during the entire aftermath of the jump? Makes the situation seem real serious. Last time I can remember WWE using that strategy was when they worked the Shawn Michaels injury with Owen Hart in 96. They are building Hardy perfectly though, he is getting more over every week.
The show was ok. All it really accomplished was the further pushing of the JBL/Y2J and World Title storylines which is looking like the selling points of The Rumble.
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