So far in the Calender year we have seen shocking returns of Kevin Nash, Booker T, Trish Stratus and Non wrestling returns of The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Plus once again the return of Undertaker and HHH from Injuries as well.
I met Kevin Nash in 1995 in Hartford Connecticut. I was 18 at the time. He towered over me, as one might expect. It was an amazing exiperience to be that close up to someone that you have watched on TV.
While I have never met Booker T, Stratus, The Rock, Austin or HHH I was about ten feet away from the Undertaker that day as well. And this is old School total Deadman Undertaker. I did meet Paul Bearer that day. Talked to me in his normal voice, not the Paul Bearer voice. It was rather disturbing.
So far this year is shaping up to be a pretty good year in Wrestling. I know a lot of people arent happy that Alberto Del Rio won the Royal Rumble. But I know they are looking to push new stars. And While he is a heel right now, Mysterio won't be around for ever. And they are going to need to keep the Hispanic children watching. I think in time Del Rio can be this generations Rey.
I really hope we dont see Michael Cole vs Jerry Lawler at Wrestlemania. That has the potential to knock Lesnar-Goldberg down as the worse Wrestlemania match ever!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Royal Rumble Prediction
With this being the BIGGEST ROYAL RUMBLE EVER, it's almost impossible to make an accurate prediction. But I am going to try as we head on the Road to Wrestlemania.
First off, I dont know if there are even 40 active wrestlers on the roster, so that should be interested. Of course that does mean someone like Beth Phoenix could enter the Royal Rumble again.
I expect a few other names to pop up that we havent seen in a while, wether it be from injury or for other reasons. So I wouldnt be surprised to see the return oI f Christian, the Great Khali or another name that definitely seems to be floating around being the return of the five time five time five time five time five time WCW champion Booker T! But I expected him back last year so we shall see.
I expect another big confrontation between The Corre and The Nexus. I expect atleast one former member of the Nexus (Tarver perhaps since he seems to be around in the background) to eliminate either a member of Nexus or The Corre.
But I am going on record to say the winner will be Kofi Kingston!
First off, I dont know if there are even 40 active wrestlers on the roster, so that should be interested. Of course that does mean someone like Beth Phoenix could enter the Royal Rumble again.
I expect a few other names to pop up that we havent seen in a while, wether it be from injury or for other reasons. So I wouldnt be surprised to see the return oI f Christian, the Great Khali or another name that definitely seems to be floating around being the return of the five time five time five time five time five time WCW champion Booker T! But I expected him back last year so we shall see.
I expect another big confrontation between The Corre and The Nexus. I expect atleast one former member of the Nexus (Tarver perhaps since he seems to be around in the background) to eliminate either a member of Nexus or The Corre.
But I am going on record to say the winner will be Kofi Kingston!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
In Defense of Jerry Lawler
The Sultan. The Blu Brothers. Tenryu and Kitano. Jerry Lawler. Akebono. Lawrence Taylor. Butterbean. Bull Buchanen. Floyd Mayweather. Skinner.
All these names have something in common, except for one. One doesn’t fit with the rest. And sadly, that name is Jerry “The King” Lawler.
But you may be asking exactly what do they all have in common, except for Jerry Lawler. And that is that they have all at matches at the Showcase of The Immortals, Wrestlemania. Three of those names were just special attraction matches to get WWE more wide spread attention (Akebano, Taylor, Mayweather). Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Lawrence Taylor and Floyd Mayweather vs. Big Show got Wrestlemania on Sportscenter.
Recently Jerry Lawler was named as one of the WWE Top 50 Superstars of all time. As a matter of fact he comes in on the list at number twenty, even a head of Hulk Hogan. And yet in everything that Jerry Lawler has done through his career, he has never had a match at Wrestlemania. He was involved in one of the most mainstream wrestling angles ever (Andy Kaufman anyone?) and held more titles then anyone in the history of wrestling. In fact he has had 163 different title reigns. Everyone always talks about Ric Flair and his 19 World Title wins. Jerry Lawler has had more than 50 reigns as American Wrestling Association Southern Heavyweight Champion.
Jerry Lawler is in the Hall of Fame. Maybe I missed the Sultan’s induction? I think the only thing missing from Jerry Lawler’s career is a match on the grandest stage of them all. If you saw any of his matches against The Miz on Raw (November 29 in a TLC Match), (December 20th in a 6 Man tag match), or (December 27th) you know that while he isn’t quite the wrestler he once was, he can still wrestle at a great level.
Don’t get me wrong, I am not necessarily a huge fan of non full time wrestlers getting a spot at Wrestlemania, but I think there is a time and a place for everything. I’m not saying that Lawler has to face the Miz at Wrestlemania, but I think it would be the feather in his cap if he could wrestle someone with some merit at Wrestlemania. I don’t want to see a match just thrown together just so he can wrestle. I want the match to have reason. I think the world of wrestling owes Jerry Lawler that.
All these names have something in common, except for one. One doesn’t fit with the rest. And sadly, that name is Jerry “The King” Lawler.
But you may be asking exactly what do they all have in common, except for Jerry Lawler. And that is that they have all at matches at the Showcase of The Immortals, Wrestlemania. Three of those names were just special attraction matches to get WWE more wide spread attention (Akebano, Taylor, Mayweather). Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Lawrence Taylor and Floyd Mayweather vs. Big Show got Wrestlemania on Sportscenter.
Recently Jerry Lawler was named as one of the WWE Top 50 Superstars of all time. As a matter of fact he comes in on the list at number twenty, even a head of Hulk Hogan. And yet in everything that Jerry Lawler has done through his career, he has never had a match at Wrestlemania. He was involved in one of the most mainstream wrestling angles ever (Andy Kaufman anyone?) and held more titles then anyone in the history of wrestling. In fact he has had 163 different title reigns. Everyone always talks about Ric Flair and his 19 World Title wins. Jerry Lawler has had more than 50 reigns as American Wrestling Association Southern Heavyweight Champion.
Jerry Lawler is in the Hall of Fame. Maybe I missed the Sultan’s induction? I think the only thing missing from Jerry Lawler’s career is a match on the grandest stage of them all. If you saw any of his matches against The Miz on Raw (November 29 in a TLC Match), (December 20th in a 6 Man tag match), or (December 27th) you know that while he isn’t quite the wrestler he once was, he can still wrestle at a great level.
Don’t get me wrong, I am not necessarily a huge fan of non full time wrestlers getting a spot at Wrestlemania, but I think there is a time and a place for everything. I’m not saying that Lawler has to face the Miz at Wrestlemania, but I think it would be the feather in his cap if he could wrestle someone with some merit at Wrestlemania. I don’t want to see a match just thrown together just so he can wrestle. I want the match to have reason. I think the world of wrestling owes Jerry Lawler that.
Friday, September 3, 2010
No Surrender PPV Predictions
Velvet Sky vs Madyson Rayne- Whenever the words grudge match are used, a safe bet is always with the face in this case Rayne. But I have a feeling that Velvet Sky will pull this one out. By cheating of course.
Falls Count Anywhere Abyss vs Rhyno - I have been a fan of Rhyno for a while, but he never seems to get PPV matchs so I am glad to see this. However as rare as his PPV matchs are, PPV wins are even harder to come by. Abyss wins!
Sting/Kevin Nash vs Jeff Jarrett/Samoa Joe - In the battle of the dinosaurs, Samoa Joe turns his back on Jeff Jarrett and once again sides with Sting/Nash....
X Division Title: Sabu vs Douglas Williams. Sabu wins... via DQ. Hence no title reign for him
I Quit AJ Styles vs Tommy Dreamer. Tommy Dreamer probably has never said I Quit. Either has AJ Styles. Tommy should have quit a long time ago... Styles win
TNA World Tag Titles Motor City Machine Guns vs London Brawling. That may be the dumbest tag name since Techno Team 2000. MCMG retain the titles!
Mr. Anderson vs The Pope - In the first semi-final match Mr. Anderson will defeat a very game Pople.
Kurt Angle vs Jeff Hardy - In the 2nd semi final match and the match that will steal the card.... Kurt Angle will win.
Falls Count Anywhere Abyss vs Rhyno - I have been a fan of Rhyno for a while, but he never seems to get PPV matchs so I am glad to see this. However as rare as his PPV matchs are, PPV wins are even harder to come by. Abyss wins!
Sting/Kevin Nash vs Jeff Jarrett/Samoa Joe - In the battle of the dinosaurs, Samoa Joe turns his back on Jeff Jarrett and once again sides with Sting/Nash....
X Division Title: Sabu vs Douglas Williams. Sabu wins... via DQ. Hence no title reign for him
I Quit AJ Styles vs Tommy Dreamer. Tommy Dreamer probably has never said I Quit. Either has AJ Styles. Tommy should have quit a long time ago... Styles win
TNA World Tag Titles Motor City Machine Guns vs London Brawling. That may be the dumbest tag name since Techno Team 2000. MCMG retain the titles!
Mr. Anderson vs The Pope - In the first semi-final match Mr. Anderson will defeat a very game Pople.
Kurt Angle vs Jeff Hardy - In the 2nd semi final match and the match that will steal the card.... Kurt Angle will win.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Summerslam Thoughts and NXT Predictions
I have a huge problem when there are two title matches that end in DQ, especially when there is only a total of 6 matchs. I was fairly on the mark when it came to my predictions.
Dolph Ziggler vs Kofi Kingston- I said that Kofi would probably win but not walk away with the title. I figured Vickie would interfer. I was way wrong. But still, it was a disappointing match because both have big potential to put on good matchs.
Melina vs Alicia Fox - It was a decent match for a divas match. Atleast there was no jello or pillows in the fight. I didnt expect LayCool to come down at the end of the match.
Big Show vs CM Punk/Luke Gallows/Joseph Not Joey Mercury - I expected the SES to walk away with the win. I was wrong. It was a short decent match.
Randy Orton vs Sheamus. This match could have stolen the card if it wasn't for it ending in a DQ. Sheamus lost, but retained the title. It was pretty awesome to see Sheamus go through the table though.
Rey Mysterio vs Kane. I know it was totally predictable that Undertaker was going to be there, in the casket. But it still was a great match, made even better by the return of the true legends of wrestling.
Raw vs Nexus - I know I said Nexus would win. I should have remembered that John Cena is this generation's Hulk Hogan. He never loses the big match. He rarely loses on PPV anyway. It was great to see Daniel Bryan back. I think he got screwed out of that whole situation. It was only a matter of time until he came back.
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There are 3 left in NXT. I am pulling for Michael McGuilicuty or Alex Riley. I wouldn't be upset if Kaval wins, but I was McGuility to win more.
Dolph Ziggler vs Kofi Kingston- I said that Kofi would probably win but not walk away with the title. I figured Vickie would interfer. I was way wrong. But still, it was a disappointing match because both have big potential to put on good matchs.
Melina vs Alicia Fox - It was a decent match for a divas match. Atleast there was no jello or pillows in the fight. I didnt expect LayCool to come down at the end of the match.
Big Show vs CM Punk/Luke Gallows/Joseph Not Joey Mercury - I expected the SES to walk away with the win. I was wrong. It was a short decent match.
Randy Orton vs Sheamus. This match could have stolen the card if it wasn't for it ending in a DQ. Sheamus lost, but retained the title. It was pretty awesome to see Sheamus go through the table though.
Rey Mysterio vs Kane. I know it was totally predictable that Undertaker was going to be there, in the casket. But it still was a great match, made even better by the return of the true legends of wrestling.
Raw vs Nexus - I know I said Nexus would win. I should have remembered that John Cena is this generation's Hulk Hogan. He never loses the big match. He rarely loses on PPV anyway. It was great to see Daniel Bryan back. I think he got screwed out of that whole situation. It was only a matter of time until he came back.
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There are 3 left in NXT. I am pulling for Michael McGuilicuty or Alex Riley. I wouldn't be upset if Kaval wins, but I was McGuility to win more.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Summerslam Predictions
Today is Summerslam so let the predicitions begin:
Dolph Ziggler vs Kofi Kingston for the IC Title. I see Dolph retaining thanks to Vickie Guerrero. I am not saying Dolph wins the match, but he will retain the title anyway. Either by countout or DQ.
Melina vs ALicia Fox for the Divas title. Winner and new Divas champion! Melina!
Big Show vs CM Punk, Luke Gallows and Joey Mercury. It's hard to argue against Big Show, no matter how many opponents he faces. But I still say that Straight Edge Society win.
Kane vs Rey Mysterio. Kane will retain his title. It will be a great match with a lot of back and forth. But I think Kane will win.
Randy Orton vs Sheamus. I expect HHH to make his return during the match. And I think Randy Orton will defeated Sheamus for the title.
Team WWE vs The Nexus. One member of the Team WWE will be revealed as the lead of the Nexus and turn on the Team WWE allowing Nexus to win.
Lets see how well I do
Dolph Ziggler vs Kofi Kingston for the IC Title. I see Dolph retaining thanks to Vickie Guerrero. I am not saying Dolph wins the match, but he will retain the title anyway. Either by countout or DQ.
Melina vs ALicia Fox for the Divas title. Winner and new Divas champion! Melina!
Big Show vs CM Punk, Luke Gallows and Joey Mercury. It's hard to argue against Big Show, no matter how many opponents he faces. But I still say that Straight Edge Society win.
Kane vs Rey Mysterio. Kane will retain his title. It will be a great match with a lot of back and forth. But I think Kane will win.
Randy Orton vs Sheamus. I expect HHH to make his return during the match. And I think Randy Orton will defeated Sheamus for the title.
Team WWE vs The Nexus. One member of the Team WWE will be revealed as the lead of the Nexus and turn on the Team WWE allowing Nexus to win.
Lets see how well I do
Monday, August 2, 2010
The Invasion Edition
Yes, I know it's been a very long time since an update here inside the Wrestling Ring. But here we go.
Both Monday Night Raw and Thursday Night Impact are dealing with their own invasions. Raw has been dealing with the Nexus for several months. And now it looks like TNA is dealing with a Hardcore invasion with former OECW (Original ECW) wrestlers.
Yes, I know that Dixie Carter invited Dreamer and Crew to appear, but clearly based on Raven's actions at the end of last week not everyone is on the same page. I keep hearing that there is going to be more of an Invasion coming. After all, many people believed that "They" Abyss was talking about for weeks are the former OECW wrestlers invited. But they arent. Could there be more coming?
One of my first wrestling blogs was about how TNA has no originility. That they steal past ideas from other wrestling organizations. Um.... Hard"core" Justice just furthers that point. I always keep telling myself that I am not going to watch anymore TNA because I am tired of them having no originality. And yet, somehow every Thursday that I am home I am tuned to Spike. I can't explain it. I honestly think that last week's episode was the worst episode I have seen, with the exception of the Tag team match.
Both Monday Night Raw and Thursday Night Impact are dealing with their own invasions. Raw has been dealing with the Nexus for several months. And now it looks like TNA is dealing with a Hardcore invasion with former OECW (Original ECW) wrestlers.
Yes, I know that Dixie Carter invited Dreamer and Crew to appear, but clearly based on Raven's actions at the end of last week not everyone is on the same page. I keep hearing that there is going to be more of an Invasion coming. After all, many people believed that "They" Abyss was talking about for weeks are the former OECW wrestlers invited. But they arent. Could there be more coming?
One of my first wrestling blogs was about how TNA has no originility. That they steal past ideas from other wrestling organizations. Um.... Hard"core" Justice just furthers that point. I always keep telling myself that I am not going to watch anymore TNA because I am tired of them having no originality. And yet, somehow every Thursday that I am home I am tuned to Spike. I can't explain it. I honestly think that last week's episode was the worst episode I have seen, with the exception of the Tag team match.
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