WWE RAW Analysis – 11.03.18 – Roman Reigns gets suspended, John Cena challenges the Undertaker & Strowman wins a tag-team battle royal alone?!

Kurt Angle opens RAW. Angle says Brock Lesnar has not shown up again, so Roman Reigns comes out. Reigns asking what the repercussions are for Lesnar not showing up for work. Reigns says he feels Vince McMahon is disrespecting him. The camera follows Reigns going backstage to confront McMahon.

McMahon temporarily suspends Reigns.

Absolution are in the ring as we return.  Sonya Deville is facing Sasha Banks. Banks is accompanied by Bayley.

It was a back and forth match, which Banks eventually won after Bayley threw Rose off the ring apron as she tried to distract Banks, Banks locked in the Bank Statement.

Absolution attack Banks post match, with Bayley nowhere to be seen.

Miz TV with special guests Seth Rollins and Finn Balor, up next.

Miz is without the Miztourage tonight.

Rollins is Miz’s first guest for tonight. Followed quickly by Balor.

Miz is trying to get Rollins and Balor to turn on each other.

Balor and Rollins argue after a while, and Miz steps back and laughs as they are about to fight but Balor and Reigns attack him. Rollins then attacks Balor from behind.

The Bar now heading to the ring.

They face the Miztourage.

Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel attack them before the bell.

The Revival now attack the others from behind.

And the Good Brothers join in too.

Titus Worldwide and Slater and Rhyno now join in too.

All the teams teamed up on the Bar, who were forced to retreat.

John Cena is up next.

Crowd are already chanting for the Undertaker.

Cena says he is going to Mania this year as a fan.

Cena challenges the Undertaker to a match at Wrestlemania.

Cena calls Undertaker an egomaniac.

Cena says Undertaker should have one more match.

Elias is now sat in the middle of the ring with a neckbrace on.

Braun Strowman is now backstage asking why he does not have a match at Wrestlemania.

Balor v Rollins up next.

A hard hitting back and forth encounter, with both superstars reversing each others key moves. Balor wins after he rolled up Rollins, as Rollins had superplexed Balor off the top rope.

Asuka now heads to the ring.

Alexa Bliss interrupts Asuka, along with Mickie James.

Bliss and James mock Asuka.

Asuka says she wants to face the best champion in WWE.

Bliss and James attack Asuka.

Angle makes Asuka v James during the break.

Asuka kicks the steel ring post, and James exploits it.

Asuka finally locks in the Asuka lock, and gets the win.

Nia Jax is in action next.

She faces an unknown competitor.

Jax wins in roughly 30 seconds.

Bliss and James are talking crap about Jax as she watches them do it whilst in the ring.

Jax runs backstage after hearing what was said.

Bliss and James run off.

Jax destroys the backstage area.

We are now seeing more of the Hardy compound.

Wyatt tells Hardy to run.

Up next is a tag-team battle royal between all the teams who attacked the Bar before, to see who will challenge them at Wrestlemania.

All the teams are in the ring, and Braun Strowman comes out.

Strowman is in the match.

Strowman eliminates Crews. And now Slater. The Revival eliminate Rhyno.

Strowman being attacked on the outside with steel steps.

Dallas eliminates Dawson. Axel eliminates Wilder. Strowman eliminates O’Neil. And now Gallows. And now Axel and Dallas. And finally Gallows.

 

WWE RAW Analysis – 05.03.18 – First ever symphony of destruction match, Ronda Rousey’s Wrestlemania match made & Bayley turns heel?!

The analysis will be similar to what last week’s was today. Will most likely remain that way too.

Kurt Angle opened the show and he wanted to fight Triple H. Then Stephanie McMahon came out and reminded Angle of his responsibilities. Then Ronda Rousey came out to a huge pop from the WWEV Universe. Followed by Triple H. The four had an argument, during which Rousey said she would like to fight McMahon at Mania, to which McMahon said she is not a member of the active roster. Then Angle reminded both Triple H and McMahon that they are both on the roster and made the Wrestlemania match of Angle and Rousey v Triple H and McMahon. Triple H attempted to punch Angle and failed and it resulted in him being locked into the ankle lock. Rousey samoan dropped McMahon.

Asuka v Nia Jax followed, which resulted in Jax tapping out to an armbar. Later on in the night Alexa Bliss attempted to try and make Jax feel better, but if anything it made her feel worse and cry.

The Revival then lost to the Bar, which means they won’t get a shot at the tag-team titles at Wrestlemania.

John Cena then came out and talked about how he will be the WWE Champion next Sunday, and he wants to face Shinsuke Nakamura and AJ Styles at Wrestlemania. He was then interrupted by Goldust. There was then a match between the two, which Cena won with ease.

Bayley then battled Mandy Rose, with Absolution at ringside. Bayley won the match, but was attacked by the group immediately after it was over. Sasha Banks came out and saved Bayley and then wanted a hug. Bayley pushed her away and walked off.

Bray Wyatt then beat Rhyno again, in a quick match. After the match he called out Matt Hardy. Hardy came on the screen and says there is only one place for them to fight, the Hardy Compound, to which the majority of the crowd erupted. No idea yet as to when we will see that match happen.

Braun Strowman then faced Elias in a symphony of destruction match. Strowman crushed Elias, meaning that he had to leave on a stretcher after Strowman dropped a piano over him and hit him on the back with a cello.

The Miz was then in the ring to host the Mizzies, but was interrupted by firstly Seth Rollins. And then Finn Balor. It resulted in a three on two handicap match with the Miztourage taking on Balor and Rollins. Balor and Rollins had some disagreements during the match, but ended up winning it. Angle then comes out and announces Miz will face Rollins and Balor at Wrestlemania.

Paul Heyman comes out to end the show, but is interrupted by Roman Reigns. Heyman announces that Brock Lesnar will be at RAW next week. Reigns says Lesnar better come ready for a fight.

 

 

 

 

WWE RAW Analysis – 26.02.18 – Ronda Rousey’s official debut, The Miz has two matches & Bayley and Sasha fail to team together again

Just a disclaimer, I was not able to stay up last night to watch RAW, so this is just a brief overview of what happened going off the order that the clips are in on the WWE YouTube page.

RAW started with Alexa Bliss coming out, she talked about herself and then Asuka came out when her name was mentioned.

Nia Jax then came out, attacked Bliss and Mickie James, before the numbers games caught up with her.

Bayley and Sasha Banks then came out, yet those two were also laid out by Jax, Bliss and James.

This led to a match, notably when Banks wanted to tag Bayley, she jumped off the apron yet she helped Asuka when she was in trouble.

Asuka, Bayley and Banks got the win in that match.

John Cena then came out and addressed why he had been a failure.

He teased an Undertaker match at Wrestlemania, but then said it won’t happen and he will be on Smackdown Live tomorrow night, in order to get a Wrestlemania match.

Bray Wyatt then faced Heath Slater and Rhyno and won.

He later blamed Matt Hardy for him beating up two innocent men.

(Going off course a bit here, but the storyline doesn’t make sense if I don’t)

The Miz says that he is undervalued at WWE and he should be in the main event of Wrestlemania.

Seth Rollins interrupts him and a match is set up, Kurt Angle saying it’s a likely Wrestlemania opponent.

Rollins beats Miz and then Finn Balor is sent out.

The Miztourage attack Balor pre-match, but Gallows and Anderson come out to help him out.

All four are then banned from ringside, and Balor beats Miz.

Roman Reigns then comes out and says Brock Lesnar is not there tonight and slates Lesnar for not caring about anything to do with the WWE.

Reigns got a good response from it and to be fair it was a great promo.

Yet again shows Lesnar is not really bothered about WWE.

Sheamus and Cesaro then faced Apollo Crews and Titus O’Neil in a two our of three falls match.

Sheamus and Cesaro won the match 2-0, getting the first pin with a brogue kick instantly on the bell.

Elias then dedicates a song for Braun Strowman, only to be distracted by him eventually.

Elias attacked Strowman with a fire extinguisher and was disqualified.

Strowman then threatened to throw Elias through the announcers table, only for Elias to run off.

Finally, Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle had to explain themselves to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.

Angle says he was lying last night when he said Triple H and Steph were going to take advantage of Rousey, as she had embarrassed them a couple of Wrestlemanias ago.

At the end of the heated exchange, Triple H punched Angle as he left the ring.

 

 

RAW Analysis – 29.01.18 – Two title defences, Cena v Balor & Braun flips tables!

We start with what happened at the end of the Women’s Royal Rumble last night, which Asuka won, when Ronda Rousey walked out.

Stephanie McMahon opens RAW.

Roman Reigns challenges the Miz for the Intercontinental Title tonight.

Stephanie welcomes out Asuka.

Stephanie announces Alexa Bliss will defend her title at the Elimination Chamber in four weeks.

Sasha Banks interrupts Asuka.

Banks wants to face Asuka.

Stephanie grants her wish.

Banks v Asuka takes place tonight.

Braun Strowman now heads to the ring.

Strowman throws weapons into the ring.

Strowman to face Kane, winner will go onto the Eliminaton Chamber match for the chance to face Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania.

RAW has new graphics and they look really nice to be fair.

By time we get back from an ad break, Kane and Strowman are fighting.

The two are now brawling in the crowd.

Strowman hits Kane with a chair.

Strowman pushes a cart into Kane.

Strowman hits Kane with a chair again.

Strowman pushes the announcers table on top of Kane, and the whole stand it’s on too.

Referee stops the match.

Strowman is interviewed by Corey Graves.

Strowman said he’s doing his job.

Prolonged look by Strowman towards Kane, who is stretched away.

Kurt Angle shouts at Strowman for what he’s done.

Elias is now in the ring.

Crowd are behind Elias.

Elias is now singing.

Matt Hardy interrupts Elias.

The two face in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match, next.

The Commentator’s now have a makeshift new commentary position at ringside.

Chops by hardy to Elias in the corner.

Elias beatdown on Hardy in the corner.

Elias throws Hardy’s shoulder into the steel ringpost.

And again.

Headbutts by Hardy.

Elbow to the neck off the top rope by Hardy.

Side effect by Hardy.

Bray Wyatt distracts Hardy.

Elias hits his finisher to win.

Now Wyatt is laughing at Hardy for losing.

Miz faces Reigns for the Intercontinental Title, next.

Miz heads to the ring first.

Followed by Reigns.

Reigns punches Miz as soon as the bell rings.

Miz slaps Reigns, but Reigns isn’t budging.

Reigns throws Miz over the top rope.

Reigns throws Miz into the steel steps.

Reigns gets a steel chair, and as he goes to hit Miz, the referee tells him he can’t.

Miz throws Reigns into the steel ring post.

Reigns clotheslines Miz.

Boot to the face by Reigns.

Knee chop by Miz, as Reigns went for a spear.

Daniel Bryan kicks by Miz.

Figure four by Miz.

Reigns reverses the move on Miz.

Miz gets to the ropes.

Powerbomb by Reigns, Miz kicks out at two.

Miz tries to take off the turnbuckle, but the referee stops him this time.

Skull crushing finale by Miz, Reigns kick out at two.

Reigns goes shoulder first into the steel ring post.

Superman punch, Miz kicks out at two.

The Miztourage come down to ringside to distract Reigns.

Miz retains after rolling up Reigns after multiple distractions by the Miztourage.

The Revival head to the ring.

They face Rhyno and Heath Slater.

Wilder attacking Slater’s left arm.

Dawson continuing that attack.

Chop-block to the knee of Rhyno by Dawson.

Shatter machine, and the Revival pick up the win.

Banks v Asuka up next.

Banks enters first.

Followed by Asuka.

Grapple game early on.

Banks falls to the floor after a hip attack by Asuka.

Beatdown by Asuka thus far.

Grapple on the matt by Asuka.

Double knees by Banks.

Asuka repetitively kicks Banks in the chest.

Double knees on the middle rope by Banks.

Submission attempt by Banks.

Banks slaps Asuka.

Bank Statement by Banks, Asuka rolls Banks onto her back.

Bank Statement again, Asuka breaks it up again.

Banks goes out the middle rope, and takes a nasty fall for it.

Knee to the face by Asuka.

Sliding knee by Asuka.

Missile dropkick by Asuka, Banks escapes at two.

Armbar by Asuka, but Banks escapes.

Double knees off the top rope, Asuka kicks out at two.

Bank Statement again, Asuka escapes.

Asuka lock on Banks, and she taps out.

Sheamus and Cesaro come out next.

They put their titles on the line against Apollo Crews and Titus O’Neil.

Double team by Crews and O’Neil.

Clothesline by Sheamus.

Grapple by Cesaro on O’Neil.

Scissor kick by Crews to Cesaro.

Jumping clothesline by Crews.

Kick to the head by Crews.

Standing moonsault by Crews, Cesaro breaks Up the pin at two.

Double team by the Bar, and Sheamus pins Cesaro to get the win.

Ronda Rousey up next!

Seems we are just re watching what happened last night.

Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson are next out.

Followed by Finn Balor.

John Cena is next out.

Grapple game early on.

Shoulder tackle by Cena.

Cena has Balor in a headlock.

Grapple game in the middle of the ring.

Cena throws Balor from one corner of the ring to the other.

And again.

Cena misses the five knuckle shuffle.

Punch for punch in the middle of the ring.

Overhead kick by Balor, Cena kicks out at two.

Slingblade by Balor.

Clothesline by Cena.

AA by Cena, Balor kicks out at two.

STFU by Cena, Balor reaches the ropes.

AA off the top rope by Cena, and he wins the match.

 

 

 

2013 Royal Rumble Match – The Golden Boy wins again! – Analysis & Thoughts

Match Analysis

Dolph Ziggler and Chris Jericho start the match off.

Cody Rhodes enters next.

Kofi Kingston enters next.

Santino Marrella enters next.

Rhodes eliminates Marrella.

Drew McIntyre enters next.

Titus O’Neil enters next.

Jericho eliminates McIntyre.

Goldust enters next.

David Otunga enters next.

Heath Slater enters next.

Sheamus enters next.

Sheamus throws Otunga into O’Neil to eliminate O’Neil.

Sheamus eliminates Otunga.

Tensai enters next.

Brodus Clay enters next.

Rhodes eliminates Goldust.

Rey Mysterio enters next.

Darren Young enters next.

Clay eliminated by multiple superstars.

Kingston eliminates Tensai.

Bo Dallas enters next.

Kingston eliminates Young.

Rhodes eliminates Kingston.

The Godfather enters next.

Ziggler eliminates The Godfather.

Wade Barrett enters next.

John Cena enters next.

Cena eliminates Slater.

Cena eliminates Rhodes.

Damien Sandow enters at 20.

Barrett eliminates Mysterio.

Daniel Bryan enters next.

Cesaro enters next.

The Great Khali enters next.

Kane enters next.

Zack Ryder enters next.

Kane eliminates Khali.

Bryan eliminates Kane.

Bryan is eliminated by Cesaro.

Randy Orton enters next.

Orton eliminates Ryder.

Jinder Mahal enters next.

Cena eliminates Cesaro.

The Miz enters next.

Sheamus eliminates Mahal.

Sin Cara enters next.

Dallas eliminates Barrett.

Barrett comes back to eliminate Dallas.

Ryback is the last entrant.

Ryback eliminates Sandow.

Ryback eliminates Sin Cara.

Ryback eliminates Miz.

Ziggler eliminates Jericho.

Ryback eliminates Orton.

Sheamus eliminates Ziggler.

Ryback eliminates Sheamus.

Cena eliminates Ryback to win the 2013 Royal Rumble!

My Thoughts

A good Royal Rumble match.

The pop when the Godfather came out was great as I am pretty sure that nobody suspected it.

From what I remember, Ryback was doing very well at this moment in time, so a win for him, rather than Cena would have probably made more sense.

Jericho and Ziggler lasting so long in the match was good to see as well.

 

RAW 25 Analysis – 22.01.18 – A New Intercontinental Champion, Three Stone-Cold Stunners & Strowman stands tall again!

First we get to see the Manhattan Centre.

Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross are there.

Stephanie McMahon opens the show.

Shane McMahon is alongside her.

Shane thanks everyone for making the show a success.

Now we are seeing highlights of the best moments.

Stephanie introduces Vince.

Shane and Stephanie have got a plaque to celebrate the occasion for Vince.

Vince is playing classic heel Vince, and it’s awesome!

STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN INTERRUPTS VINCE.

Stunner on Shane!

STUNNER ON VINCE!

ANOTHER STUNNER TO SHANE!

Austin walks out with his beer.

Eight woman tag-team match.

The heel team attack the face team before the match has began.

It’s Sasha Banks, Bayley, Asuka and Mickie James v Nia Jax, Sonya Deville, Mandy Rose and Alicia Fox.

Asuka in control of Deville this far.

Asuka now in control of Rose, after the ad-break.

Jax now in control of Banks.

Fox now in control of Banks.

Fox mocking in front of Banks’ team.

The rest of the competitors brawl outside the ring.

Banks locks in the bank-statement on Fox for the win.

Asuka attacks all of her team-mates and throws them over the top rope.

Kurt Angle is now backstage with Coach Jonathan.

Teddy long joins them.

The Boogeyman now joins in!

There were some more guests but I’d be lying if I said I knew who they were.

UNDERTAKER UP NEXT!

It appears the other people were brother love and the Brooklyn Brawler.

We are watching a package of the Undertaker’s best moments.

Taker is at the Manhattan Centre.

Howard Finkel introduced him.

Taker doing an old school promo.

No mention of whether he is retiring or a Mania match.

We’re now with the APA.

They are joined by Heath Slater and Rhyno.

The million Dollar man, Ted DiBiase joins them.

John Laurinatis comes out.

As does William Regal.

As does Eric Bischoff.

As does Daniel Bryan!

The Miz interrupts them.

Miz joined by the Miztourage.

Reigns attacks the Miztourage.

Miz takes advantage of the distraction.

Reigns on top by time we are back from ad-break.

Reigns sent shoulder first into the steel ring post.

Miz does the yes kicks.

Reigns catches Miz and powerbombs him, kickout at two.

Miz once again takes advantage of distractions.

Super-man punch, kickout at two.

Miz once against takes advantage of distractions.

Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel thrown out from ringside.

Skull crushing finale by Miz, Reigns kicks out at two.

Another skull crushing finale and Miz wins!

NEW INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION, THE MIZ.

MVP, Jeff Hardy and The Usos have joined the APA Poker game.

Now Christian is hosting the Peep Show.

Jason Jordan and Seth Rollins are his guests.

Jordan getting A LOT of heat.

Cannot even get his lines out.

The Bar interrupt.

Crowd loves Cesaro when he tells Jordan he sucks.

Rollins accidentally knees Jordan.

The crowd loves it.

Ric Flair says Alexa Bliss needs to be more like Charlotte.

Titus Worldwide and Natalya have joined the APA Poker game.

Bray Wyatt is at the Manhattan Centre.

As is Matt Hardy.

Wyatt throws himself at Hardy.

Hardy repeatedly bouncing Wyatt’s head off the turnbuckle.

Side effect by Hardy, Wyatt kicks out at two.

Sister Abigail by Wyatt wins him the match.

The Bella twins are now out.

Maryse is next.

Kelly Kelly is next.

Lilian Garcia is next.

Jacqueline is next.

Torrie Wilson is next.

Michelle McCool is next.

Terri Runnels is next.

Maria Kanellis is next.

Trish Stratus looks to be the final one.

BACKSTAGE WITH ELIAS AND CHRIS JERICHO.

Jericho calls Elias a stupid idiot.

Elias makes the list!

Elias is now sat in the ring.

Elias points out Jimmy Fallon in the front row.

John Cena interrupts him.

A security guard has taken away a ball the WWE Universe where hitting around the arena.

Five knuckle shuffle by Cena.

Low-blow by Cena as he went for the AA.

Elias hits Cena with a guitar.

Driftor to Cena.

The New Day have now joined the APA Poker Game.

WE GOT A DAMN FROM RON SIMMONS!

Mark Henry backstage.

Her meets the Godfather.

Titus Worldwide now heading to the ring.

They will face Slater and Rhyno.

O’Neil in control of Slater early on.

Match ended after both teams continue fighting.

THE DUDLEY BOYZ COME OUT!

The other four men run out the ring.

Slater is thrown in the ring.

Signature Dudley Boyz move!

DEVON, GET THE TABLES!

3D through a table on Slater.

AJ Styles now backstage.

Styles will be interviewed by Gene Okerlund.

DX Reunion up next.

Triple H keeps stopping Michaels from telling some stories he doesn’t want telling.

Michaels promotes the WWE Network.

Triple H is recapping memories of the Mahattan Center.

The New Age Outlaws come out.

X-Pac is next out.

Razor Ramon is next out.

Balor Club walk to the ring!

Everyone in the ring too sweets.

Now the Revival come out.

The Revival attack Gallows and Anderson before the bell has rang.

The club win after they hit their finisher.

Dawson gets beaten up by all members in the ring after he attacked Ramon.

Coupe de grace by Balor on Dawson.

Kurt Angle makes his way to the ring with pretty much the full locker room.

Strowman heads to the ring first.

Kane follows Braun.

Superstars in the ring to split them up.

Paul Heyman introduces Lesnar.

Heyman says Lesnar wants a fight.

Strowman attacks Kane from behind.

Lesnar clotheslines Strowman.

F5 by Lesnar on Kane.

Strowman throws Lesnar out of the ring.

Strowman throws Lesnar into the barricade.

Strowman slams Lesnar through a table.

2011 Royal Rumble Match – The biggest Royal Rumble in history – Analysis & Thoughts!

Match Analysis

CM Punk is the first man out for the record 40-man Royal Rumble.

Punk was still a part of the Nexus at this point.

The core come out to attack Punk.

The Nexus come out to defend Punk.

Punk starts off against Daniel Bryan.

Justin Gabriel comes in third.

Bryan eliminates Gabriel.

Zack Ryder is the next man to enter.

Bryan eliminates Ryder.

William Regal enters next.

Ted DeBiase enters next.

John Morrison enters next.

DeBiase eliminates Regal.

Yoshi Tatsu enters next.

Husky Harris enters next.

Chavo Guerrero enters next.

Mark Henry enters next.

Henry eliminates Guerrero.

Henry eliminates Tatsu.

JTG is next to enter.

Michael McGullicuty enters next.

McGullicuty eliminates JTG.

Harris & McGullicuty eliminate DiBiase.

Chris Masters enters next.

David Otunga enters next.

Punk eliminates Bryan.

Punk eliminates Masters.

All members of the Nexus eliminate Morrison.

All members of the Nexus eliminate Henry.

Tyler Reks enters next.

Punk eliminates Reks.

Vladmir Kozlov enters next.

Punk eliminates Kozlov.

R-Truth enters next.

Punk eliminates Truth.

Great Khali enters next.

Khali eliminates Harris.

Mason Ryan enters next.

Ryan eliminates Khali.

Booker T enters next.

Ryan eliminates Booker.

John Cena enters next.

Cena eliminates Ryan.

Cena eliminates Otunga and McGullicuty.

Hornswoggle enters next.

Cena eliminates Punk.

Tyson Kidd enters next.

Cena eliminates Kidd, after he and Hornswoggle AA him.

Heath Slater enters next.

Cena eliminates Slater.

Kofi Kingston enters next.

Jack Swagger enters next.

Sheamus enters next.

Sheamus eliminates Hornswoggle.

Rey Mysterio enters next.

Mysterio eliminates Swagger.

Wade Barrett enters at 30.

Dolph Ziggler enters next.

Diesel enters next.

Drew McIntyre enters next.

Alex Riley is next to enter.

Diesel eliminated by Barrett.

Big Show enters next.

Alex Riley eliminated by Show.

Show eliminates Ziggler.

Show eliminates McIntyre.

Ezekiel Jackson enters next.

Jackson eliminates Show.

Santino Marella enters next.

Alberto Del Rio enters next.

Randy Orton enters next.

Orton eliminates Kingston.

Orton eliminates Sheamus.

Kane is the last entrant.

Kane eliminates Jackson.

Mysterio eliminates Kane.

Barrett eliminates Mysterio.

Miz eliminates Cena after a distraction by Riley.

Orton eliminates Barrett.

Del Rio eliminates Orton to win the 2011 Royal Rumble!

Marella is still in the match.

Del Rio eliminates Marella, and now he has won!

Thoughts

A pretty good Royal Rumble in all honesty. You can tell the eliminations were pretty quick as they tried to fit in all 40 competitors.

I like the part where Nexus dominated the most, as that showed they were a force to be reckoned with, but when it took one man to eliminate almost all of them it was pretty stupid booking.

Miz eliminating Cena could also set up future storylines.

Marella at the end was pretty funny, the whole crowd wanted him to win, but I liked that added comedy at the end.

Question – What are your thoughts on the 2011 Royal Rumble?

 

15.01.18 – RAW – Matt Hardy v Heath Slater w/ Rhyno – Crazy getting Crazier?!?

Matt Hardy makes his way to the ring with his new entrance.

BEHOLD the absolutely SCINTILLATING presence of #WOKEN @MATTHARDYBRAND… NEXT on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/cVQbkY1We6

— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2018

Hardy is facing Heath Slater.

Hardy is shouting delete a lot.

Rhyno is at ringside with Slater.

Hardy’s craziness is scaring Slater.

Rhyno has to motivate Slater to get back in the ring.

Hardy bites Slater’s fingers.

Suplex by Hardy on Slater into the corner.

Side effect by Hardy, Slater kicks out at two.

Twist of Fate seals the win for Hardy.

Hardy is chanting delete towards the crowd.

Opinion

Better match than I expected, Hardy won as expected but that’s a good thing. Crowd still a little disappointing when it comes to the Woken Character.

12.01.18 – Defiant Wrestling – Defiant Championship Match, Mike Bailey Competes & Prince Ameen Returns!

We are watching highlights from last weeks show, and the controversy surrounding the Hardcore Title match.

The commentators remind us of Travis Banks against Austin Aries for the Defiant Championship, tonight.

Jurn Simmons is the first man out tonight.

Prince Ameen, Liam Slater and Pastor William Eaver accompany him to the ring.

Luke Menzies is his opponent.

Manzies out-strengths Simmons.

Both men shoulder blocking each other in the middle of the ring.

Simmons dropkicks Menzies.

Big clothesline by Simmons.

Suplex by Simmons.

Submission hold by Simmons on Menzies.

Hip toss by Menzies.

Powerslam by Menzies, Simmons kicks out at two.

Ameen gets up on the apron, Menzies punches him off and Eaver and Slater catch him.

Gutwrench powerbomb by Simmons get him the win over Menzies.

Zack Gibson is next out.

Gibson met my boos.

Gibson’s promo met by even more boos.

Chants of: “Yorkshire,” by the fans.

Gibson reveals an IPW shirt.

‘Flash’ Morgan Webster is his opponent.

Crowd fully behind Webster.

Gibson slaps Webster in the corner.

Grapple match so far.

Gibson is sent into the ringpost by Webster.

Hurricinarana around the ringpost by Webster.

Webster does a lap of the ring and runs into Gibson who was sat on a chair.

Codebreaker by Gibson, as Webster was held up on the ropes in the corner, kick out at two.

Gibson has targeted Webster’s left leg.

Flying clothesline by Webster on Gibson.

Webster jumps over the top rope to the outside of the ring, and lands on Gibson.

Moonsault by Webster, Gibson kicks out at two.

Submission attempt by Webster on Gibson, but he escapes.

Webster locks it in again, Gibson escapes again.

Gibson pushes the referee towards Webster on the top rope, and catches Webster when he jumps.

Gibson makes Webster submit, to win the match.

Gibson isn’t mpressed with the competition.

Gibson attacks Webster.

Rampage returns.

Gibson rolls out of the ring.

We see a few clips of Millie McKenzie.

Drake is on his way to the ring.

He faces Mike Bailey.

Bailey tries to kick Drake, but he rolls out of the ring.

Quick succession of kicks by Bailey.

Good agility by Bailey early on.

Bailey jumps over the top rope and lands on Drake.

Drake uses the referee as a distraction.

Drake targets Bailey’s left knee.

Drake continues the assault on the knee.

Half crab on Bailey’s knee, he gets to the rope.

Shooting star press by Bailey on Drake’s back.

A kick by Bailey to Drake’s head gets him the win.

In a backstage segment, Gabriel Kidd tries to get Prince Ameen back, but Ameen wants Kidd to join them instead (them being him, Slater, Simmonds and Eaver.

Travis Banks is now on his way to the ring.

Aries is alone which may be considered a surprise.

Opponents shake hands pre-match.

Grapple game early on.

Aries showing off.

Aries laying on the top rope mocking Banks.

Banks trips Aries up, and goes for a pin, Aries kicks out at two.

Succession of kicks by Aries.

Now a succession of kicks by Banks.

Aries in control of the match now.

Elbow to the back from the top rope by Aries, Banks kicks out at two.

Submission attempt by Aries, Banks escapes by rolling Aries onto his back, kick out at two.

Banks kicks Aries in the head, after being pushed to the corner by Aries and Banks jumped off the ropes.

Blow for blow in the middle of the ring.

Both competitors trying to pick up their opponents several times and failing.

Shining wizard by Banks, Aries kicks out at two.

Aries holding onto the ropes to avoid Banks attacking him.

Neckbreaker on the middle rope by Aries.

Banks trips Aries into the turnbuckle.

Banks goes under the middle rope twice and lands on Aries outside the ring both times.

The Prestige come out to distract Banks.

Brainbuster by Aries after the distraction, and he retains the title.

 

RAW Analysis – 08.01.18 – Strowman crushes again, The Club win again and The Miz returns!

Starts with highlights of last weeks Intercontinental Title match between Samoa Joe and Roman Reigns.

Reigns opens the show.

About an even amount of boos and cheers.

Jason Jordan interrupts Reigns.

Jason puts his fist out to Reigns, like the Shield would.

Seth Rollins now comes out.

Jordan receiving a lot of boos.

Finn Balor interrupts them, with the club!

“Whose your daddy,” chants aimed at Jordan.

Gallows calls Jordan a nerd, and Jordan slaps him.

Kurt Angle comes out.

Match made for tonight, Balor, Anderson and Gallows against Reigns, Rollins and Jordan.

Sasha Banks is the first to come out.

Followed by Bayley and onlooker Mickie James.

Absolution come out together, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville to compete.

Rose starts out stronger against Bayley.

Bayley struggling to get into the match, thus far.

As we return from the ad break, Banks is now being dominated by Rose.

Banks slaps Rose as she gets cocky.

Deville gets tagged in and starts dominating Banks again.

Both women clothesline each other in the middle of the ring.

Deville attacks Banks as the referee is distracted.

Rose taps out to the bank-statement.

Backstage segment showing Goldust giving Cedric Alexander a prep-talk ahead of his title match tonight.

Now we are being shown how Goldust and Alicia Fox were paired together in the Mixed Match Challenge.

Matt Hardy starts with his crazy ‘yeaaaaaas’.

Followed by new entrance music, that was pretty awesome

He is here, and he is #WOKEN! @MATTHARDYBRAND has plans to DELETE his opponent NEXT on Monday Night #RAW! pic.twitter.com/A0ftzNamC8

— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2018

As we return from the break Hawkins is in the ring.

As Hawkins is doing his entrance, Hardy declares he will be in the Royal Rumble, in something recorded pre-match.

Hawkins runs scared of Hardy.

Hardy bites Hawkins hands.

Hardy throws Hawkins back first into the turnbuckle.

Hawkins misses with a cross-body.

Hardy hits Hawkins head into the turnbuckle numerous times.

Twist of fate for Hardy to win.

Bray Wyatt is stood behind Hardy.

Wyatt and Hardy stand laughing at each other.

This is next level crazy, but I love it!

Elias is now sat in the ring playing his guitar.

Elias is singing in the ring, alone.

Elias welcomes The Miz back.

Miz comes down with the Miztourage.

Miz praises the Miztourage.

Bo Dallas gives the Miz a framed photo of, The Miz.

Curtis Axel gives him his suit jumper.

Dallas gives him a watch.

Axel gives him his shoes.

Miz tells them both off for arguing.

Miz wants the Intercontinental Title back.

Cuts back to Balor, Anderson and Gallows backstage.

Anderson talks about how hot his wife is.

Balor says 2018 is the year of the Balor club.

Enzo Amore against Cedric Alexander up next.

Amore is the first one out.

Amore out alone, which is interesting.

Enzo cuts a heated promo before the match has begun.

Both Amore and Alexander alone, which is interesting.

Amore running scared for the opening stages.

Amore escapes the ring, gives himself time to think.

Nia Jax overlooking backstage.

Amore pushes Alexander out of the ring.

Amore has Alexander in a chin-lock in the ring.

Amore dominant as Alexander is once again on the floor.

Amore knees Alexander in the face.

Alexander drop-kicks Amore as he jumps off the top rope.

Alexander knees Amore in the head.

Alexander jumps over the top rope and lands on Alexander.

Amore’s face is bleeding heavily.

Amore holds his left ankle.

Amore is counted out as a result of the ‘injury.’

Amore is still champion.

Backstage showing Amore at the trainers room.

Now we see Cesaro and Sheamus asking when they get their rematch for the RAW tag-team titles.

Angle announces the rematch will happen at the Royal Rumble.

Miz now questions is Angle knows how to run a show.

The Miz will face Roman Reigns in two weeks on RAW 25, for the Intercontinental Championship.

Backstage with Asuka, and Alexa Bliss comes on and talks trash to her.

The Bar are now out to compete.

Titus O’Neil and Apollo Crews to face them.

Sheamus sends Crews out of the ring.

Crews is injured according to Michael Cole.

Squash match so far, as expected.

Sheamus goes into the steel corner, after Crews moves out of the way of the Irishman.

Sheamus knees O’Neil in the head.

O’Neil pins Sheamus for a three count after Sheamus gets caught up on the rope, now that’s a surprise!

Brock Lesnar is up next.

We are watching highlights of what happened when Kane and Lesnar went face to face last week.

Lesnar comes out, accompanied by Paul Heyman of course.

Heyman firing shots at the WWE.

Heyman once again showing why he is so good on the mic.

Nobody interrupts the promo, which is a surprise.

Spoke too soon, Kane attacks Lesnar from behind on the ramp.

The brawl foes backstage.

Strowman just came in and destroyed them both.

Strowman just pulled down some huge, metal thing on the top of Kane and Lesnar, with the locker room looking on.

Now seeing Lesnar being helped to his feet.

Lesnar leaves on a stretcher.

Kane helps himself up.

Samoa Joe now coming out.

Joe looks like he will be facing Rhyno, accompanied by Heath Slater.

Joe starts off dominant.

Joe making sure Slater sees what he’s doing to his partner.

Rhyno kicks out at two after an STO from Joe.

Rhyno gets caught in the Coquina Clutch, and has to tap out.

Joe talks to Charly Carruso after the match, and enters the Royal Rumble.

Joe says John Cena will be the first man he eliminates at the Royal Rumble.

Nia Jax enters the Royal Rumble whilst speaking to Alexa Bliss backstage.

There seems to be tension between Bliss and Jax.

Asuka out now, presumably to face Nia Jax.

I was incorrect, she will face a local competitor.

Nia Jax just attacked Asuka from behind.

Crowd chanting for Nia.

The main event is up next.

Gallows and Anderson come out first.

Pretty obvious how disliked Jordan is compared to the other five competitors.

Balor and Rollins begin.

Grappling game early on.

Reigns Samoan drops Gallows.

Reigns delivers a succession of clotheslines to Balor in the corner.

Reigns goes for the Superman punch, but Anderson and Gallows distract him, followed by a sling-blade by Balor.

Gallows kicks Reigns in the head.

The Good Brothers are dominating Reigns.

Momentum changes as Reigns gets Anderson down.

Didn’t last long as Gallows prevents a tag from happening.

Reigns super-man punches Gallows, but there’s no pin attempt.

Sling-blade by Rollins on Anderson.

Reigns Samoan drops Gallows.

Spine-buster by Anderson, Rollins kicks out at two.

Jordan distracts the referee, and he misses the tag from Rollins to Reigns.

Magic-killer delivered to Rollins in the meantime.

Coupe de grace by Balor to get the win for his team.

The Miztourage attack Reigns, Rollins and Jordan post-match.

Skull-crushing finale on Reigns.

“One more time!” Chants from the fans, Miz obliges.

Instead of the skull-crushing finale they deliver the Shield’s unique triple powerbomb.

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Potential matches that could be on RAW tonight

Given that there has been no real news about what is going on, on RAW tonight, bar the Cedric Alexander v Enzo Amore Crusierweight title match, I thought why not have a go at guessing some of the matchups.

Last week was saw a number of interesting matches, including Samoa Joe v Roman Reigns for the Intercontinental Title. The ‘Big Dog’ retained his title in a match if he were to be disqualified he may lose, but we may see Joe get the chance to earn himself another shot at the title tonight on RAW.

The Miz was last seen on WWE television around a month ago, as he went to film a movie. But now the ‘must see’ Superstar has been announced to be back tonight, even hosting a MIZ TV episode for fans to enjoy.

Last week we also saw Finn Balor teams with the ‘Good Brothers’ Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. Could we see a mini re-union of the Bullet Club in WWE with Balor, Anderson and Gallows. Hopefully last-week was not just a one off as it would be good to see this group used in WWE, and hopefully given a push too.

Braun Strowman is likely to have another squash match if the last few weeks are anything to go by. Heath Slater and Rhyno have been his opponents the past two weeks, so I would guess he will face them both in a handicap match tonight.

Alexa Bliss lost to Asuka last week on RAW, so we may see either a match or Asuka announced as the number one contender to face Bliss at the Royal Rumble in three weeks time.

With the Bray Wyatt and ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy feud spicing up the past few weeks, will we get to see both Superstars face to face in the ring tonight? I hope so as it would be great to see.

I also think we may see some Mixed Match Challenge focused storylines, like Strowman and Bliss having one anothers backs, and likewise for the likes of Sasha Banks and Balor.

Question – What do you want to see on RAW tonight?

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Defiant Wrestling – 06.01.18 – A new Women’s Number One Contender and a Title Match!

Show start with a re-cap of last week’s show, when the roster of IPW took over the company’s ring.

First out is one half of the Defiant tag-team champions, Jimmy Havoc.

Havoc is joined by some allies.

Havoc wants an explanation from IPW as to why they did what they did.

Mark Haskins leads to IWP group out.

Haskins says: “You must be wondering why we come here and beat the f*** out of every single one of you,” to which he gets the response: “Because youre a wanker!”

Havoc is a former IPW Champion, and he lets Haskins know that.

Haskins says Aries has signed a new contract at IPW.

Haskins says Stu Bennett wants Aries to be exclusive to Defiant.

Haskins: “We are going to burn this place to the ground,” greeted with a few loud boos.

Chris Ridgeway walks to the ring and asks for a title shot from Primate, but gets a headbutt instead.

Liam Slater is the first man to head to the ring as we prepare for the first match of the night.

His opponent it Gabriel Kidd.

Kidd attacks Slater before the bell starts.

Back-drop by Kidd on Slater.

Slater attacks Kidd from behind after a distraction.

Slater in control of the match since the attack from behind.

Kidd throws Slater off the top rope.

Kidd on top since getting Slater off the top rope.

Prince Ameen’s carpet is thrown into the ring, distracting Kidd.

Crucifix on Kid.

Slater wins after connecting with the newly named ‘Holy Headbutt’ from the top rope.

Now time for Women’s action, as Little Miss Roxy makes her way to the ring.

This will be a triple threat match, the commentators confirm.

Xia Brookside is next to head to the ring.

Millie McKenzie is the final competitor.

Match starts with a bit of pushing and shoving.

German suplex’s from McKenzie.

Roundhouse kick from Brookside, but the pinfall is broken up by McKenzie.

Spear by Brookside on McKenzie.

Brookside throws Roxxy off the top rope and wins the match!

David Starr is out for a singles match, next.

Chris Brookes is his opponent.

Starr attacks Brookes before the match begins.

When the bell does ring Starr goes for a cover, Brookes kicks out at two.

El Ligero, whose at ringside aiding Starr, trips Brookes up.

Cross-body to the corner by Starr.

Ligero continues to attack Brookes whilst the referee is distracted.

Brookes slams Starr’s head into the turnbuckle, and then kicks it.

El Ligero holds Brookes’ foot, then Starr tries to spear him and goes through the middle rope, but he hits El Ligero instead.

Starr DDT’s Brookes on the ring-apron.

Starr puts him back into the ring and delivers a clothesline.

Starr tries to roll up Brookes after he’s distracted by El Ligero, but as Brookes kicks out El Ligero collides with Starr and Brookes rolls Starr up for a three count.

Travis Banks comes out to save Brookes as the other two guys attack him.

Joe Hendry comes out and says: “We will do anything to remove you,” as he stands with El Ligero and Starr.

Joe Coffey then comes out and is threatened with a steal chair by the trio.

Coffey announces that next week it is Banks against Austin Aries for the Defiant Championship.

Chris Ridgeway comes out for the main event.

Primate heads to the ring with the Defiant Hardcore Championship.

Starts off with the two competitors trading blows.

Primate is thrown into the barriers.

Primate spears Ridgeway.

Ridgeway locks in a triangle hold, but Primate powers out of it.

Primate goes for a submission hold, and Ridgeway taps, according to the referee.

It appears the IPW guys feel he did not submit, however Primate retains the title.

RAW Review – 01.01.18 – Braun Strowman looks inhumane again, whilst Bliss v Asuka disappoints – Robbo’s Thoughts

As the show began, we saw RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss ask Kurt Angle why he is making her face the undefeated Asuka tonight on RAW.

Kurt responded saying he wanted to see: “A Wrestlemania worthy match,” to which Bliss said there would be one if Asuka can win the Royal Rumble match next month.

Angle’s music then played, and he left Bliss to go an make an announcement. The announcement was that the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble match will have the same rules as the mens.

It's truly a #RumbleForAll at this year's @WWE #RoyalRumble for both the men AND women…

– 30 Superstars
– Eliminations occur when a Superstar is thrown over the top rope & both feet touch the floor
– Winner earns title match at @WrestleMania#RAW pic.twitter.com/I2iViayCqa

— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2018

The Bar then interrupted Angle, and demanded their rematch for the RAW tag-team championships, tonight, to which Kurt said: “You’ll get your re-match when I say so.”

Jason Jordan then came out, whilst the crowd were shouting: “Daddy’s boy,” towards him.

Seth Rollins then came out, almost as though he was Jordan’s coach telling him what not to do. A match between Cesaro and Jordan was made, and Rollins said: “As far as I’m concerned, I’m here to watch you lose.”

The resulting match was alright, although it appeared that the crowd seemed bored as the atmosphere was flat.

Jordan won the match after Rollins attacked Sheamus, as he was about to hit Jordan behind the officials back, and Cesaro watched and as he turned around Jordan hit him with the same moves that won he and Rollins the titles last week.

Bray Wyatt then comes out, and according to Michael Cole he is preparing for a match, but we all know Matt Hardy will appear at some point!

Wyatt will face Apollo Crews, accompanied By Titus O’Neil and Dana Brooke.

Crews was made to look a lot stronger than I thought he would be, Wyatt seemed to struggle getting the win, which he did by delivering Sister Abigail in what was a near ten minute match.

Matt Hardy then appeared and made one of his best Woken promos yet, with him splitting into more and more screens, I’d guess these are to signify what his Woken Warriors look like.

A WIN for @WWEBrayWyatt comes with a warning…from #WOKEN @MATTHARDYBRAND! #RAW pic.twitter.com/FwYqYvTR9y

— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2018

Alexa Bliss then stopped Nia Jax from leaving the arena to go and see Enzo Amore, who had legitimately been in Hospital that day and therefore couldn’t compete and defend his Cruiserweight title.

Bliss told Jax to choose her or Enzo, to which Jax chose Amore.

Bliss dodges Asuka’s early attempts to hit her by going under the rope.

Really slow and dull beginning, Bliss hasn’t landed anything, Asuka’s landed a few but majority has been Bliss stood outside the ring.

They are making Bliss look strong now, by making her dominate the ground grapple game.

Bliss then taps out to the armbar, a very disappointing match compared to what it could have been. It was also very predictable that Asuka would win as it’s highly unlikely her undefeated streak would end on RAW.

Samoa Joe then cuts a Promo backstage insulting everything to do with Roman Reigns and the Shield, even says Ambrose is a: “Stay at home husband,” to real life wife Renee Young.

Braun then comes up to a huge pop, he faces Rhyno, whose accompanied by Heath Slater.

Strowman grabs the mic, mid-match to tell Slater to get on the floor and shut up, or to get in the ring and fight. Slater chooses the later option and gets squashed.

Strowman then does the running power-slam to Rhyno and gets the pin.

Slater attacks Strowman from behind post-match, gets running power-slammed.

Crowd chanting: “One more time,” Strowman obliges and does it to both superstars one time each again.

Make that two more, each, Strowman is a monster and I love it!

Backstage segment between Rollins and Reigns. Jordan interrupts and says something (I wasn’t focused so didn’t hear exactly what) and then says: “Believe that.”

Backstage segment between Kane and Strowman where Kane wants to work with Strowman to take out Lesnar, but Strowman says he will: “Do it on my own terms.”

Finn Balor announces he is in the Royal Rumble to Angle, then announces his team-mates for the six-man tag team match tonight are the good brother, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows!

After officially entering himself into this year's Men's #RoyalRumble match, @FinnBalor shows off a couple of partners for a #6ManTag tonight…and they're just TOO SWEET!#RAW @LukeGallowsWWE @KarlAndersonWWE pic.twitter.com/KMqar9BUtD

— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2018

Reigns v Joe is next, Reigns gets a decent pop, whilst crowd chant Joe per usual for his entrance.

Joe comfortably on top for the start of the match, almost like a squash match.

Joe jumps out of the middle rope, and hits Reigns, both men get back into the ring just before the ten count.

Reigns picks up the steel steps, and Joe taunts him saying: “Hit me,” but Reigns superman punches Joe outside and then inside the ring. Joe kicks out at two.

Reigns pushes the referee nearly gets disqualified.

Reigns spears Joe to pick up the win, and retain the Intercontinental title, after a great match!

Drew Gulak and Ariya Divari are in the ring for a promo, Gulak starts by reading Amore’s letter to why he can’t compete tonight.

Alexander interrupts the promo.

Goldust comes out to team with Alexander!

Goldust was very good in the match, crowd even said: “you’ve still got it to him, as he did a moonsault off the top rope!

He and Alexander won.

Elias now sat in the ring, I hope he asks: “Who wants to walk with Elias,” cause I will.

The Miztourage join him, and announce The Miz will return next week!

The Good Brothers interrupt them, closely followed by Finn Balor.

The trio do the ‘too sweet’ in the ring before the match begins!

Magic Killer by the Good Brothers, then a Coupe de Grace by Balor gets them the win!

Paul Heyman accompanies Brock Lesnar to the ring.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman,” how iconic.

Strowman’s looking on backstage

Kane interrupts the promo

Kane chokeslams Lesnar

Lesnar sits up like Kane normally does

Superstars come out to stop the brawl

Opinion

Decent episode of RAW but nothing amazing. The Roman Reigns v Samoa Joe match stood out in particular, but not much else. Alexa Bliss v Asuka was very disappointing in my eyes, I had high hopes for that.

Question – What did you think of RAW tonight?

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