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WWE WrestleMania 32 Reaction
Posted by Nicholas Jason Lopez
By Nicholas Jason Lopez
Branded as a “seven-hour spectacle” that actually went a half hour longer, this WrestleMania definitely provided the entertainment factor coming from AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas with several noteworthy moments – a broken WWE event attendance record, both Shane McMahon and The Rock’s return, Shaquille O’Neal, the rebirth of the WWE Women’s Championship (retirement of the Divas Championship) to name some.
As it goes with most Manias, some stars were created, but other matches gave us unspectacular finishes and questionable booking decisions.
More on that below.
Posted in WWE
Tags: AJ Styles, Alberto Del Rio, Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royale, Barin Corbin, Becky Lynch, Booker T, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar, Charlotte, Chris Jericho, Corey Graves, Dean Ambrose, Diamond Dallas Page, Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan, Jerry Lawler, Kalisto, Kane, Kevin Owens, King Barrett, Lita, Mark Henry, Mauro Ranallo, Paul Heyman, Renee Young, Ric Flair, Roman Reigns, Rusev, Ryback, Sami Zayn, Sasha Banks, Shane McMahon, Shaquille O'Neal, Sheamus, Sin Cara, Stardust, Stephanie McMahon, Tatanka, Team Bad And Blonde, Team Total Divas, The Big Show, The Dudley Boyz, The Miz, The New Day, The Rock, The Undertaker, The Usos, Triple H, Tyler Breeze, Zack Ryder
Notes In Observance – WWE Raw 3/28/16: Bombs Away
Posted by Nicholas Jason Lopez
“Notes In Observance” features random thoughts and analysis on recent television shows. Quick results can be found at the bottom of the post.
(Aired 3/28/16)
Bombs Away
– With a hyped-up Brooklyn crowd, the show got off to the right start with the hot opening segment with Shane McMahon and The Undertaker. Again, while this whole feud/storyline severely lacks strong logic, it does hold a certain entertainment factor to it that can’t be denied. Say what you want. You’re looking forward to this match. That said, their exchange on the mic was entertaining, with Shane proclaiming he was fighting to win to bring change, while Taker was fighting not to lose. Also some nice jabs at Taker’s legacy tarnished two Manias ago. They amped it up by having Shane walk down the ramp and into Taker’s face, to which Taker called Shane his daddy’s bitch, which started the memorable physical exchange. Didn’t think they’d take a chance with Shane’s signature elbow drop through the announce table, but they did it and the crowd went bonkers. This feud actually needed that “aha” moment to get people even more excited and gave us a taste of what could potentially come at Mania.
Posted in Uncategorized
Tags: AJ Styles, Alberto Del Rio, Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royale, Becky Lynch, Big E, Brie Bella, Brock Lesnar, Byron Saxton, Charlotte, Chris Jericho, Damien Sandow, Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Emma, Eva Marie, Goldust, Jack Swagger, JBL, Kalisto, Kane, Kevin Owens, King Barrett, Kofi Kingston, Konnor, Lana, Mark Henry, Michael Cole, Naomi, Natalya, Paige, Paul Heyman, R-Truth, Ric Flair, Roman Reigns, Rusev, Ryback, Sami Zayn, Sasha Banks, Shane McMahon, Sheamus, Sin Cara, Stardust, Stephanie McMahon, Summer Rae, Tamina, The Big Show, The Dudley Boyz, The League Of Nations, The Miz, The New Day, The Social Outcasts, The Undertaker, Triple H, Viktor, Vince McMahon, WrestleMania, Xavier Woods, Zack Ryder
Notes In Observance – WWE Raw 3/7/16: R.I.P. Y2AJ
Posted by Nicholas Jason Lopez
“Notes In Observance” features random thoughts and analysis on recent television shows. Quick results can be found at the bottom of the post.
(Aired 3/7/16)
R.I.P. Y2AJ
– The opening video chronicled Vince McMahon’s promo last week on Raw where he’d confidently recognize Shane McMahon as someone who’d lose everything if he lost to The Undertaker at Hell In The Cell at WrestleMania. Taker made it clear Shane’s blood would be on Vince’s hands, with nice archival footage of Taker wreaking HIAC havoc. Not sure why they dragged out a short segment for a three-minute video because it didn’t have the emotional impact for it but either way, it’s Raw from Chicago, so let’s get to it.
Posted in WWE
Tags: Adam Rose, AJ Styles, Becky Lynch, Big E, Bo Dallas, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Brie Bella, Byron Saxton, Charlotte, Chris Jericho, Curtis Axel, Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan, Goldust, Heath Slater, JBL, Jojo, Kalisto, Kevin Owens, King Barrett, Kofi Kingston, Lana, Luke Harper, Mark Henry, Michael Cole, Naomi, Neville, R-Truth, Ric Flair, Roadblock, Rusev, Ryback, Sami Zayn, Sasha Banks, Shane McMahon, Sheamus, Sin Cara, Stephanie McMahon, Summer Rae, Tamina, The New Day, The Social Outcasts, Triple H, Tyler Breeze, Vince McMahon, WrestleMania, Xavier Woods, Y2AJ, Zack Ryder
Notes In Observance – WWE SmackDown 2/25/16: Sympathy For The Devil
Posted by Nicholas Jason Lopez
By Nicholas Jason Lopez
“Notes In Observance” features random thoughts and analysis on recent television shows. Quick results can be found at the bottom of the post.
(Aired 2/25/16)
Sympathy For The Devil
– The opening video reminded us all of that time Roman Reigns outlasted both the “Ambrose Asylum” and “Suplex City” in one night, defeating Dean Ambrose and Brock Lesnar to earn the main event spot at WrestleMania, fighting WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H.
Posted in WWE
Tags: Adam Rose, AJ Styles, Becky Lynch, Bo Dallas, Bubba Ray Dudley, Byron Saxton, Charlotte, Chris Jericho, Curtis Axel, D-Von Dudley, Dolph Ziggler, Goldust, Heath Slater, Jerry Lawler, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Kevin Owens, Mark Henry, Mauro Ranallo, Naomi, Natalya, Neville, R-Truth, Renee Young, Ric Flair, Sasha Banks, Tamina, The Big Show, The League Of Nations, The Lucha Dragons, The New Day, Triple H, WrestleMania
Notes In Observance – WWE Raw 2/15/16: Friendship Reigns Supreme
Posted by Nicholas Jason Lopez
“Notes In Observance” features random thoughts and analysis on recent television shows. Quick results can be found at the bottom of the post.
(Aired 2/15/16)
Friendship Reigns Supreme
– The opening video showcased the events of last week’s Raw – WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose’s toughness, Brock Lesnar’s utter destruction and Roman Reigns simply hanging in the background, while others tried to throw stones in the fire that is the “brotherhood.”
Posted in WWE
Tags: Adam Rose, AJ Styles, Alberto Del Rio, Becky Lynch, Big E, Bo Dallas, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Brie Bella, Byron Saxton, Charlotte, Chris Jericho, Curtis Axel, Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan, Fastlane, Goldust, Heath Slater, JBL, Kane, Kevin Owens, King Barrett, Kofi Kingston, Luke Harper, Mark Henry, Michael Cole, Naomi, Neville, Paige, Paul Heyman, R-Truth, Renee Young, Ric Flair, Roman Reigns, Rusev, Ryback, Sasha Banks, Sheamus, Stardust, Stephanie McMahon, Summer Rae, Tamina, The Big Show, The Dudley Boyz, The Lucha Dragons, The Miz, The New Day, The Social Outcasts, The Wyatt Family, Tyler Breeze, Xavier Woods, Zack Ryder
Notes In Observance – WWE Raw 2/8/16: Thank You, Daniel Bryan
Posted by Nicholas Jason Lopez
“Notes In Observance” features random thoughts and analysis on recent television shows. Quick results can be found at the bottom of the post.
(Aired 2/8/16)
Thank You, Daniel Bryan
– With the road to WrestleMania set to full-gear drive, we were hit with news earlier in the day by various outlets that spoke of Daniel Bryan retiring at age 34, but all of us hoped it was a last-second swerve to get fans hyped for Fastlane or WrestleMania but as we came to find out, it was indeed true. If they were going to do it, it had to be done in Seattle, Washington, not far from Aberdeen where Bryan hails from. It was awfully strange to suddenly hear Bryan references galore, as it seemed like WWE was avoiding bringing him up entirely due to concussions, but this was the night to let the Yes Movement enjoy its revival. Also liked the little additions to the opening montage.
Posted in WWE
Tags: Adam Rose, AJ Styles, Alberto Del Rio, Alicia Fox, Becky Lynch, Bo Dallas, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Brie Bella, Brock Lesnar, Byron Saxton, Chris Jericho, Curtis Axel, Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan, Fastlane, Goldust, Heath Slater, JBL, Kevin Owens, King Barrett, Luke Harper, Mark Henry, Michael Cole, Naomi, Paul Heyman, R-Truth, Ric Flair, Roman Reigns, Rusev, Ryback, Sasha Banks, Stephanie McMahon, Tamina, The Dudley Boyz, The Lucha Dragons, The Miz, The New Day, The Social Outcasts, The Usos, Titus O'Neil, Triple H
WWE Royal Rumble 2016 Reaction
Posted by Nicholas Jason Lopez
By Nicholas Jason Lopez
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns has been most synonymous with the Royal Rumble event for the last three years, whether you love or hate him.
His first appearance in 2014 had him break the record for eliminations in a single match as a heel, with people actually cheering for him to win over the rejected babyface Batista, coming up short as the last man eliminated.
Last year, he was the rejected babyface and won, thrown into a main event picture many fans felt he wasn’t ready for, forcing his character to develop inorganically.
This year, the Rumble match puts the focus solely on Reigns, since he comes in as the defending World Champion and has the belt on the line in the actual match where he’d also be the first entrant. Consider the odds stacked.
Posted in WWE
Tags: AJ Styles, Alberto Del Rio, Becky Lynch, Big E, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar, Charlotte, Damien Sandow, Darren Young, Dean Ambrose, Erick Rowan, Goldust, Jack Swagger, Kalisto, Kevin Owens, Kofi Kingston, Luke Harper, Mark Henry, Neville, Paul Heyman, R-Truth, Ric Flair, Roman Reigns, Royal Rumble, Rusev, Sami Zayn, Sasha Banks, Sheamus, Stardust, Stephanie McMahon, The Ascension, The Big Show, The Dudley Boyz, The New Day, The Usos, Triple H, Tyler Breeze, Vince McMahon, Xavier Woods
Notes In Observance – WWE Raw 1/18/16: The Biggest Highlight Reel Of All Time
Posted by Nicholas Jason Lopez
“Notes In Observance” features random thoughts and analysis on recent television shows. Quick results can be found at the bottom of the post.
(Aired 1/18/16)
The Biggest Highlight Reel Of All Time
– It’s the opening segment crew… Here comes WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, the unlucky man who defends in the actual Rumble match. It made sense for Reigns to want to call out Lesnar considering how the last Raw ended. Interesting that Chris Jericho comes out, since he would host Lesnar in the Highlight Reel segment later on. The segment was later hyped involving Reigns. Out came the goofy League Of Nations. At least Sheamus’ promo intended to put a target on the actual other competitors in the match. WWE United States Champion Alberto Del Rio pleased his case of winning the biggest Rumble match, followed by Rusev saying everyday was the Rumble in Bulgaria. Jericho basically traded insults with everyone. For what it was, the match made between Reigns and Rusev with Jericho as special guest referee made sense.
Posted in WWE
Tags: Alberto Del Rio, Alicia Fox, Becky Lynch, Big E, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Brie Bella, Brock Lesnar, Byron Saxton, Charlotte, Chris Jericho, Dean Ambrose, Erick Rowan, Heath Slater, JBL, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Kalisto, Kevin Owens, King Barrett, Kofi Kingston, Luke Harper, Mark Henry, Michael Cole, Naomi, Natalya, Neville, Paige, Paul Heyman, R-Truth, Ric Flair, Roman Reigns, Royal Rumble, Rusev, Ryback, Sheamus, Stardust, Stephanie McMahon, Tamina, The Ascension, The Big Show, The Dudley Boyz, The League Of Nations, The New Day, The Social Outcasts, Titus O'Neil, Tyler Breeze, Vince McMahon, Xavier Woods
WWE Tribute To The Troops 2015 Reaction
Posted by Nicholas Jason Lopez
By Nicholas Jason Lopez
It’s that time of the year when WWE thanks the military the best way possible – feel-good holiday filler television.
Given what horrors these courageous troops regularly face, this was probably relieving.
Based on that alone, we can’t be too critical of the show, but it definitely entertained.
Posted in WWE
Tags: Alicia Fox, Becky Lynch, Bo Dallas, Brie Bella, Charlotte, Dean Ambrose, Jack Swagger, JBL, Kane, Kevin Owens, Lana, Mark Henry, Michael Cole, Paige, Roman Reigns, Rusev, Ryback, Team BAD, The Dudley Boyz, The League Of Nations, The Usos, The Wyatt Family, Tribute To The Troops
Notes In Observance – WWE Raw 12/21/15: Slammy Awards 2015
Posted by Nicholas Jason Lopez
“Notes In Observance” features random thoughts and analysis on recent television shows. Quick results can be found at the bottom of the post.
(Aired 12/21/15)
Slammy Awards 2015
– Maybe it’s the purpose of true “filler TV” with a dose of year-end nostalgia that makes WWE go back to the Slammy well. No, not the award show of the 90’s that at least garnered some relevance to storylines. This was an award show parodying an award show. Quit lying to yourselves, Creative. This was insufferable. Just imagine how the live crowd must’ve felt. More on that throughout the post. At the least, we were spared a campy Slammy-themed opening video with a recap of how WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns won his Title.
Posted in WWE
Tags: Alberto Del Rio, Becky Lynch, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Brie Bella, Byron Saxton, Charlotte, Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan, Jack Swagger, JBL, Kalisto, Kane, Kevin Owens, King Barrett, Luke Harper, Mark Henry, Michael Cole, Neville, Nikki Bella, Paige, Paul Heyman, R-Truth, Ric Flair, Roman Reigns, Rusev, Santino Marella, Seth Rollins, Sheamus, Stephanie McMahon, Team BAD, The Dudley Boyz, The League Of Nations, The Miz, The New Day, The Slammy Awards, The Usos, The Wyatt Family, Tom Phillips, Tommy Dreamer