Just wanted to post a small blurb about something that I've been thinking about recently...
I, along with all the other WWE fans, was shocked to read that Kevin Nash got 'released'. I used the quotations because this obviously is a part of a story and not an actual release.
According to what I've heard, he is off filming a movie and is set to return when it's done. I know he probably had previous commitments prior to his stint on Summerslam but I do wish that they utilized him more. It just seems a little hokey that he was sparingly used. As a fan, the interaction between Triple H and himself was entertaining to watch. I was actually looking forward to seeing what Nash had left in him and am greatly disappointed that he wont be fighting at Night of Champions.
Here's to hoping that Nash returns in some capacity....I wish him well in his future endeavors.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Live from Edmonton, Alberta.
I had the pleasure of attending the August 22nd edition of Monday Night Raw and I just have to say that no one does it better than the WWE. They don't travel to Edmonton, located 5 hours away from my hometown, very often but when they do it's always worth the travel and money to get there. I was lucky enough to stay in the same hotel as Sheamus, David Otunga (who is extremely polite), and Michael McGillicutty.
The Superstars matches were excellent, seeing Sheamus defeat Heath Slater and Daniel Bryan defeat Drew McIntyre. It was a thrill to see Daniel Bryan wrestle as he is one of my all time favorite competitors. The Edmonton crowd is always awesome to be a part of, everyone was into the ring action. My friends and I had such amazing seats, row 9, on the floor, right by the titantron.
The MNR broadcast as a whole was one of the best I've seen in a long time and my second live Raw. It's been a few days since the show and I'm sure everyone knows who beat who and what not, so I'm going to highlight a few of my favorite moments from my live WWE experience...
Even though I LOVE John Cena, CM Punk stole the show from everyone. The crowd just ate him up, seeing him cut a promo live was one of the most memorable wrestling moments of my entire life. The reaction to Kevin Nash and Triple H didn't even come close to how the crowd responded to Punk. The section that I happened to be sitting in had a good mix of Punk and Cena fans so it was always hilarious when the two were in the ring. One of the funniest moments of the night was when Cena tossed his shirt into the crowd and it got tossed back...three times!
The crowd chants coming out of Canada are always a treat to listen to. My section got a 'We Want Hall' chant, 'Mr.Perfect' chant, and a 'Boring' chant going at various points throughout the broadcast. Our section was full of tons of great people and there was only one lady who was raining on everyone's good time. She actually told me that since I was wearing a John Cena shirt that I should know better than to cuss. I literally had nothing to say and just laughed. One of the best parts of any event is the crowd reaction, everyone was cheering, yelling, drinking, and just having a great time. It's really something to see that one single event bring so many people together in one place. It didn't matter who cheered for who, everyone was so into it. As evidenced by the 'WHAT?' chants when the Miz and R-Truth were in the ring.
I'd also like to mention that I saw the sign that I made four or five times on television, it was just something that made the show that much more fun.
Another thing that made the event so special for me was that I got to meet the man I aspire to be when I'm done school, Jim Ross. I also met Jerry Lawler (for the second time) and Kevin Nash. They seemed a little tired and cranky but I'm sure that travel and being bombarded by fans all night will do that to you. It was a real thrill for me as a fan and aspiring WWE commentator. I would only hope to be as talented as Jim Ross one day.
I was very upset that I was unable to make it to Calgary for the Smackdown taping, just for the simple fact that Bret Hart, my favorite wrestler of all time, was in attendance. He is number one on my 'Wrestlers to Meet' list.
I will say this, I am happy that I didn't have to sit through the Sin Cara versus Heath Slater match...twice.
The Superstars matches were excellent, seeing Sheamus defeat Heath Slater and Daniel Bryan defeat Drew McIntyre. It was a thrill to see Daniel Bryan wrestle as he is one of my all time favorite competitors. The Edmonton crowd is always awesome to be a part of, everyone was into the ring action. My friends and I had such amazing seats, row 9, on the floor, right by the titantron.
The MNR broadcast as a whole was one of the best I've seen in a long time and my second live Raw. It's been a few days since the show and I'm sure everyone knows who beat who and what not, so I'm going to highlight a few of my favorite moments from my live WWE experience...
Even though I LOVE John Cena, CM Punk stole the show from everyone. The crowd just ate him up, seeing him cut a promo live was one of the most memorable wrestling moments of my entire life. The reaction to Kevin Nash and Triple H didn't even come close to how the crowd responded to Punk. The section that I happened to be sitting in had a good mix of Punk and Cena fans so it was always hilarious when the two were in the ring. One of the funniest moments of the night was when Cena tossed his shirt into the crowd and it got tossed back...three times!
The crowd chants coming out of Canada are always a treat to listen to. My section got a 'We Want Hall' chant, 'Mr.Perfect' chant, and a 'Boring' chant going at various points throughout the broadcast. Our section was full of tons of great people and there was only one lady who was raining on everyone's good time. She actually told me that since I was wearing a John Cena shirt that I should know better than to cuss. I literally had nothing to say and just laughed. One of the best parts of any event is the crowd reaction, everyone was cheering, yelling, drinking, and just having a great time. It's really something to see that one single event bring so many people together in one place. It didn't matter who cheered for who, everyone was so into it. As evidenced by the 'WHAT?' chants when the Miz and R-Truth were in the ring.
I'd also like to mention that I saw the sign that I made four or five times on television, it was just something that made the show that much more fun.
Another thing that made the event so special for me was that I got to meet the man I aspire to be when I'm done school, Jim Ross. I also met Jerry Lawler (for the second time) and Kevin Nash. They seemed a little tired and cranky but I'm sure that travel and being bombarded by fans all night will do that to you. It was a real thrill for me as a fan and aspiring WWE commentator. I would only hope to be as talented as Jim Ross one day.
I was very upset that I was unable to make it to Calgary for the Smackdown taping, just for the simple fact that Bret Hart, my favorite wrestler of all time, was in attendance. He is number one on my 'Wrestlers to Meet' list.
I will say this, I am happy that I didn't have to sit through the Sin Cara versus Heath Slater match...twice.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Champion vs. Champion.
Two of the biggest names in wrestling are facing each other this Sunday in a match to determine the true champion. It's going to be outspoken CM Punk versus golden boy John Cena. I personally love both of them and look forward to seeing them face each other yet again.
Like their MITB match, this face-off is a definite game changer. Who really is the champion? Is it the man who won and then left? Or is it the man who won it from Rey Mysterio? It certainly has peaked the interest of wrestling and non-wrestling fans from all over, easily becoming one of the most popular angles of the last five or ten years.
Personally, I think that CM Punk is the true champ. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a true blue John Cena fan. I have a Cena snuggie for god sakes. He has been the number one guy for the company for quite some time and he deserves that title, there is no denying that he's a big draw. That being said, CM Punk is a breath of fresh air. There is a new sheriff in town with Triple H taking over the television leadership reigns from Vince and CM Punk is the perfect guy to, for lack of a better term, shake shit up. His off the cuff rants are the most compelling and exciting stuff to come out of WWE programming in a LONG time.
As I've said a million times before, there needs to be a change when it comes to the champion. There are the same guys winning it far too often and it seems as though someone has finally answered my prayers. I think Vince McMahon is one of the most brilliant men ever, and he knows that this recent 'Age of Punk' is peaking interest in his company and its superstars.
There is a shifting dynamic and CM Punk is at the forefront, it may not be a full fledged return to the Attitude Era, but it's a start.
Like their MITB match, this face-off is a definite game changer. Who really is the champion? Is it the man who won and then left? Or is it the man who won it from Rey Mysterio? It certainly has peaked the interest of wrestling and non-wrestling fans from all over, easily becoming one of the most popular angles of the last five or ten years.
Personally, I think that CM Punk is the true champ. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a true blue John Cena fan. I have a Cena snuggie for god sakes. He has been the number one guy for the company for quite some time and he deserves that title, there is no denying that he's a big draw. That being said, CM Punk is a breath of fresh air. There is a new sheriff in town with Triple H taking over the television leadership reigns from Vince and CM Punk is the perfect guy to, for lack of a better term, shake shit up. His off the cuff rants are the most compelling and exciting stuff to come out of WWE programming in a LONG time.
As I've said a million times before, there needs to be a change when it comes to the champion. There are the same guys winning it far too often and it seems as though someone has finally answered my prayers. I think Vince McMahon is one of the most brilliant men ever, and he knows that this recent 'Age of Punk' is peaking interest in his company and its superstars.
There is a shifting dynamic and CM Punk is at the forefront, it may not be a full fledged return to the Attitude Era, but it's a start.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
A New Era.
This past episode of Monday Night Raw was, in my opinion, a home run show.
It's always refreshing to see the show opened with a match instead of the usual promo. The action between Rey Mysterio and The Miz was received well from the crowd and it was great to see that the crowd was responding well to the match. I always take note of the crowd reaction during a show and anything was better than the crowd that they had after the MITB pay-per-view. The entire tournament seemed kind of odd, and I feel as though they should have left the title 'vacant' a little longer. It would have added a little more suspense and played up the storyline with CM Punk that much more. Letting Punk leave with the belt was pure genius. I'm glad it didn't turn into an Alundra Blayze incident, where she dropped her title in a garbage can.
The tournament seemed useless with Rey winning and losing so quickly. One of the huge surprises of the night is that CM Punk made a return and had a wordless showdown with Cena in the ring, with each man raising their respective title and garnering a fan reaction. What should have happened is that Rey should have hung on to the belt for a week or two and then Cena should have won it from him, leaving the showdown between Punk and Cena for before Summerslam. A champ vs. champ match perhaps? This eager fan is hoping so.
Last week saw Triple H take over the day to day activities of the company by being appointed the new COO of the company. I have a feeling that things will be a little more edgy than the previous product without losing the PG rating on the programming. His in ring exchanges with both R-Truth and Michael Cole were hilarious and had me laughing the entire time. The thing that most pleased me with this entire segment was that good ol' Jim Ross was brought back. I don't know the terms of the deal, all I know is that I am one happy camper. Mr. Ross adds a informative view to the action in the ring and, partnered with Lawler, will make announcing more interesting. All of the announcers seem to be lost, not really knowing what the hell they're doing and it causes guys like Lawler to be lost in the shuffle.
The first night of the 'Triple H' era was extremely successful. I am excited and a bit curious to see just where this new perspective will take us as wrestling fans.
It's always refreshing to see the show opened with a match instead of the usual promo. The action between Rey Mysterio and The Miz was received well from the crowd and it was great to see that the crowd was responding well to the match. I always take note of the crowd reaction during a show and anything was better than the crowd that they had after the MITB pay-per-view. The entire tournament seemed kind of odd, and I feel as though they should have left the title 'vacant' a little longer. It would have added a little more suspense and played up the storyline with CM Punk that much more. Letting Punk leave with the belt was pure genius. I'm glad it didn't turn into an Alundra Blayze incident, where she dropped her title in a garbage can.
The tournament seemed useless with Rey winning and losing so quickly. One of the huge surprises of the night is that CM Punk made a return and had a wordless showdown with Cena in the ring, with each man raising their respective title and garnering a fan reaction. What should have happened is that Rey should have hung on to the belt for a week or two and then Cena should have won it from him, leaving the showdown between Punk and Cena for before Summerslam. A champ vs. champ match perhaps? This eager fan is hoping so.
Last week saw Triple H take over the day to day activities of the company by being appointed the new COO of the company. I have a feeling that things will be a little more edgy than the previous product without losing the PG rating on the programming. His in ring exchanges with both R-Truth and Michael Cole were hilarious and had me laughing the entire time. The thing that most pleased me with this entire segment was that good ol' Jim Ross was brought back. I don't know the terms of the deal, all I know is that I am one happy camper. Mr. Ross adds a informative view to the action in the ring and, partnered with Lawler, will make announcing more interesting. All of the announcers seem to be lost, not really knowing what the hell they're doing and it causes guys like Lawler to be lost in the shuffle.
The first night of the 'Triple H' era was extremely successful. I am excited and a bit curious to see just where this new perspective will take us as wrestling fans.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Money In The Bank.
It's been quite a while since my last post and we have a lot to talk about...
The hot topic in the wrestling world has been the storyline between CM Punk and John Cena. These two athletes pulled off one of the hottest angles in the last decade, it had everything a wrestling fan could want. The right amount of hype, perfect promos, and one hell of a match at Money In The Bank. The anticipation for this event has been off the charts and I personally think this will be declared the pay-per-view of 2011. Yes, even beating the showcase of the immortals.
From beginning to end, the main event had it all. CM Punk came out with a huge pop as expected (it was in his hometown of Chicago) and Cena came out to the loudest chorus of boos I have ever heard in my life. Constant non-stop action, amazing near-falls, and I think it was the best match of either man's career. It's moments like this that make me so very proud to be a WWE fan. My Dad and I sat on the edge of our seats for the entire match and were torn between who to root for. We talked about possible outcomes before and during the pay-per-view and both came to the conclusion that there would be something similar to the infamous Montreal Screwjob. We figured that there would be no way in hell that Vince would allow CM Punk to leave with the lifeblood of the WWE. Well, ladies and gentlemen, that very thing happened last night and it sent shock waves throughout the entire wrestling world.
Honestly, I think this was the correct way to go with the title match. As much as I love John Cena, the WWE needed a shake up at every level. CM Pun k deserved this win, he is one of the most talented men to ever step through those ropes as far as I am concerned. I was surprised that the ball was not dropped as there have been some questionable creative decisions made within the last few months concerning story lines and talent. It's programs like this that just go to prove that nobody does it better than World Wrestling Entertainment.
Another highlight of the event was Daniel Bryan winning the Smackdown Money In The Bank match.I've always enjoyed watching him wrestle and think that he is finally getting what he deserves. I called him as a winner from the very beginning and am so glad that it didn't go to someone like Cody Rhodes. Daniel Bryan is already so accomplished but now he is the most important man on Smackdown. He can strike at any time and win the title, it will only be a matter of time before he is main eventing.
As for the actual MITB matches, I found the Smackdown match far superior to the Raw match. It's nice to see the Smackdown guys get centre stage as I believe that they are often left on the back burner. There was one shocking moment in the Raw match, Alberto Del Rio unmasking Rey Mysterio. I actually gasped. It added a nice element of surprise to the match and gave the crowd something else to talk about. Christian versus Orton was a nail biter of a match and just added more fuel to their red hot rivalry, Christian came out as champ after provoking Randy to the point that he disqualified himself. The spitting in the face came across as a little too much but I think in the end that it worked.
The only 'boring' part of the show was the Diva match. It was a pretty decent match overall but I just do not enjoy watching them wrestle while real talents like Natalya and Beth Phoenix are left sitting in the back. Give them something else to do other than twiddle their thumbs...
It will be interesting to see what the fallout will be from MITB and how the WWE deals with CM Punk leaving the organization as champ....bring on Monday Night Raw!
The hot topic in the wrestling world has been the storyline between CM Punk and John Cena. These two athletes pulled off one of the hottest angles in the last decade, it had everything a wrestling fan could want. The right amount of hype, perfect promos, and one hell of a match at Money In The Bank. The anticipation for this event has been off the charts and I personally think this will be declared the pay-per-view of 2011. Yes, even beating the showcase of the immortals.
From beginning to end, the main event had it all. CM Punk came out with a huge pop as expected (it was in his hometown of Chicago) and Cena came out to the loudest chorus of boos I have ever heard in my life. Constant non-stop action, amazing near-falls, and I think it was the best match of either man's career. It's moments like this that make me so very proud to be a WWE fan. My Dad and I sat on the edge of our seats for the entire match and were torn between who to root for. We talked about possible outcomes before and during the pay-per-view and both came to the conclusion that there would be something similar to the infamous Montreal Screwjob. We figured that there would be no way in hell that Vince would allow CM Punk to leave with the lifeblood of the WWE. Well, ladies and gentlemen, that very thing happened last night and it sent shock waves throughout the entire wrestling world.
Honestly, I think this was the correct way to go with the title match. As much as I love John Cena, the WWE needed a shake up at every level. CM Pun k deserved this win, he is one of the most talented men to ever step through those ropes as far as I am concerned. I was surprised that the ball was not dropped as there have been some questionable creative decisions made within the last few months concerning story lines and talent. It's programs like this that just go to prove that nobody does it better than World Wrestling Entertainment.
Another highlight of the event was Daniel Bryan winning the Smackdown Money In The Bank match.I've always enjoyed watching him wrestle and think that he is finally getting what he deserves. I called him as a winner from the very beginning and am so glad that it didn't go to someone like Cody Rhodes. Daniel Bryan is already so accomplished but now he is the most important man on Smackdown. He can strike at any time and win the title, it will only be a matter of time before he is main eventing.
As for the actual MITB matches, I found the Smackdown match far superior to the Raw match. It's nice to see the Smackdown guys get centre stage as I believe that they are often left on the back burner. There was one shocking moment in the Raw match, Alberto Del Rio unmasking Rey Mysterio. I actually gasped. It added a nice element of surprise to the match and gave the crowd something else to talk about. Christian versus Orton was a nail biter of a match and just added more fuel to their red hot rivalry, Christian came out as champ after provoking Randy to the point that he disqualified himself. The spitting in the face came across as a little too much but I think in the end that it worked.
The only 'boring' part of the show was the Diva match. It was a pretty decent match overall but I just do not enjoy watching them wrestle while real talents like Natalya and Beth Phoenix are left sitting in the back. Give them something else to do other than twiddle their thumbs...
It will be interesting to see what the fallout will be from MITB and how the WWE deals with CM Punk leaving the organization as champ....bring on Monday Night Raw!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
CM Punk: The Most Brilliant Man In Wrestling.
I believe that for the crowd to respond well to a wrestler, whether that reaction is good or bad, the wrestler has to be real. They have to be an all-around amazing entertainer, in and out of the ring. On Monday night, CM Punk gave us all of this and more.
I was sitting on my couch and when he started speaking after Cena lost, my jaw hit the floor. He just laid it all out there and cut one of the best promos I have ever watched. Even better than the one Roddy Piper cut on the Old School Raw and the silent one done by both the Undertaker and Triple H for their epic Wrestlemania XXVIII battle. From the first second that he opened his mouth it was pure magic. I did find it odd that he was wearing a Stone Cold Steve Austin shirt but then someone on Twitter summed it all up. He was having his 'Stone Cold moment'. He ripped on absolutely everything. Cena, Vince, WWE as a company, the fans, and he even speculated about what he would do when he was done with the organization. I was flabbergasted. When things like this happen, it breathes new life into what some view as a 'stale' product. I personally find WWE programming entertaining every time I watch it but even I was relieved. This is exactly what a heel should be in wrestling.
It is my hope that everyone in the locker room was taking notes that night. That, ladies and gentlemen, is how it's done.
Kayfabe or not, I don't care. This is exactly the type of intense heat that a rivalry should have. Fans are engaged, intrigued, and just can't get enough of it.
To view the epicness that occurred on Monday Night Raw, click here.
I was sitting on my couch and when he started speaking after Cena lost, my jaw hit the floor. He just laid it all out there and cut one of the best promos I have ever watched. Even better than the one Roddy Piper cut on the Old School Raw and the silent one done by both the Undertaker and Triple H for their epic Wrestlemania XXVIII battle. From the first second that he opened his mouth it was pure magic. I did find it odd that he was wearing a Stone Cold Steve Austin shirt but then someone on Twitter summed it all up. He was having his 'Stone Cold moment'. He ripped on absolutely everything. Cena, Vince, WWE as a company, the fans, and he even speculated about what he would do when he was done with the organization. I was flabbergasted. When things like this happen, it breathes new life into what some view as a 'stale' product. I personally find WWE programming entertaining every time I watch it but even I was relieved. This is exactly what a heel should be in wrestling.
It is my hope that everyone in the locker room was taking notes that night. That, ladies and gentlemen, is how it's done.
Kayfabe or not, I don't care. This is exactly the type of intense heat that a rivalry should have. Fans are engaged, intrigued, and just can't get enough of it.
To view the epicness that occurred on Monday Night Raw, click here.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Good, Bad, and Ugly.
There is a lot to cover in this post; Ultimate Warrior's 'Karma Collects' video came out, the Capitol Punishment pay-per-view, and the second three hour edition of Monday Night Raw. So here we go, let's get down to business...
I sat with my mom and watched all eight parts of the 'Karma Collects' video. First off, I have never been more entertained in my entire life. Some serious allegations were made against Hogan by Warrior. He was/is a drug abuser, he was so afraid of other guys getting over that he would sabotage their careers, he is a hypocrite, and a plethora of others. It was a lot to take in and I sat riveted to my computer for almost an hour. Warrior made one statement that really stood out to me, "Hulkamania shows how to fuck up a life."
Utterly speechless.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is more than just mudslinging. You don't say those types of things without having some kind of truth to the rumors. I personally find it weird that Hogan hasn't really addressed these allegations. Most people would advise that the best thing to do is to keep your mouth shut, 100% wrong. I think that Hogan should come out and say a little more than what has been said. I'm looking forward to any other videos that Warrior is releasing but what I'd really like to see if these two men face to face. Now that would be entertainment...
As for the Capitol Punishment pay-per-view, it was a really solid card. What they could have done differently was get rid of that stupid Obama impersonator. It would have been impressive if the real president made a surprise appearance. Asking a lot, I know, but it would have been phenomenal. The highlight of the event for me was when that little kid threw the drink in R-Truth's face and celebrated in the ring with John Cena. My dad and I laughed so hard, it just goes to show that the superstars are all about the fans and giving them a fantastic show. There are two things that made me scratch my head during the show, one happened when Christian faced Randy Orton and when Kofi Kingston faced Dolph Ziggler.
We'll start with the Dolph Ziggler versus Kofi Kingston match. I'm sorry but Scott Armstrong needs to go back to FCW or something. Ziggler clearly used to bottom rope for leverage and his sleeper hold on Kofi should have been broken. I do realize that he probably made a judgement call and wanted to do what was best for Kofi but COME ON! Any other referee would have broken that hold.
And concerning Christian versus Randy Orton...HIS FOOT WAS CLEARLY UNDER THE ROPE! I saw it, the announcers saw it, everyone watching saw it. I have seen the officials reverse their decisions based on replays from matches before and I think that the same should be done here. Or there should at least be one more rematch. It's not like Christian is some Joe Blow going for the belt, this man earned it and deserves it. Hopefully this is all just part of the angle and not just another Montreal Screwjob.
I won't even discuss the results from Monday Night Raw: Power to the People because of all the problems that they had with the mobile voting system. The biggest disappointment of the night was that the problems caused Mason Ryan to face Evan Bourne. I so badly wanted Sin Cara to face Evan Bourne and found it extremely odd that the WWE Universe would pick Ryan over Sin Cara. At least the WWE acknowledged the snafu and is making it up to the fans, I for one will be glued to my seat Monday night to watch the two high flyers go at it. Another fun surprise for next week is that Shawn Michaels is the special guest, he'll be in attendance for the Raw Roulette and to promote his new outdoor themed television show. If anything, it should bring up the ratings and get a great reaction out of the fans who always go nuts whenever the Heartbreak Kid is around.
What I want to discuss the most is CM Punk's stunning announcement that on July 17th he will be wrestling his final WWE match. I was stunned. I heard rumors of it happening but didn't think that it would happen. I'm attending a taping of Monday Night Raw in Edmonton this August and very upset that I won't be able to see him. I'm hoping that he will remain in some capacity with an eventual return, that it's just a break like Chris Jericho takes periodically. Either way, it's a true loss to every wrestling fan. CM Punk had incredible in-ring ability and an even more incredible gift of gab. He could get the crowd going and make them laugh all in the same breath. He delivered world class entertainment each time he stepped in between those ropes and into the squared circle, as only the WWE superstars can do. We'll miss you Punk...
With two three hour editions of Raw complete and Raw Roulette coming up, let's sit back and see what the WWE creative team has to offer up to us next week.
I sat with my mom and watched all eight parts of the 'Karma Collects' video. First off, I have never been more entertained in my entire life. Some serious allegations were made against Hogan by Warrior. He was/is a drug abuser, he was so afraid of other guys getting over that he would sabotage their careers, he is a hypocrite, and a plethora of others. It was a lot to take in and I sat riveted to my computer for almost an hour. Warrior made one statement that really stood out to me, "Hulkamania shows how to fuck up a life."
Utterly speechless.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is more than just mudslinging. You don't say those types of things without having some kind of truth to the rumors. I personally find it weird that Hogan hasn't really addressed these allegations. Most people would advise that the best thing to do is to keep your mouth shut, 100% wrong. I think that Hogan should come out and say a little more than what has been said. I'm looking forward to any other videos that Warrior is releasing but what I'd really like to see if these two men face to face. Now that would be entertainment...
As for the Capitol Punishment pay-per-view, it was a really solid card. What they could have done differently was get rid of that stupid Obama impersonator. It would have been impressive if the real president made a surprise appearance. Asking a lot, I know, but it would have been phenomenal. The highlight of the event for me was when that little kid threw the drink in R-Truth's face and celebrated in the ring with John Cena. My dad and I laughed so hard, it just goes to show that the superstars are all about the fans and giving them a fantastic show. There are two things that made me scratch my head during the show, one happened when Christian faced Randy Orton and when Kofi Kingston faced Dolph Ziggler.
We'll start with the Dolph Ziggler versus Kofi Kingston match. I'm sorry but Scott Armstrong needs to go back to FCW or something. Ziggler clearly used to bottom rope for leverage and his sleeper hold on Kofi should have been broken. I do realize that he probably made a judgement call and wanted to do what was best for Kofi but COME ON! Any other referee would have broken that hold.
And concerning Christian versus Randy Orton...HIS FOOT WAS CLEARLY UNDER THE ROPE! I saw it, the announcers saw it, everyone watching saw it. I have seen the officials reverse their decisions based on replays from matches before and I think that the same should be done here. Or there should at least be one more rematch. It's not like Christian is some Joe Blow going for the belt, this man earned it and deserves it. Hopefully this is all just part of the angle and not just another Montreal Screwjob.
I won't even discuss the results from Monday Night Raw: Power to the People because of all the problems that they had with the mobile voting system. The biggest disappointment of the night was that the problems caused Mason Ryan to face Evan Bourne. I so badly wanted Sin Cara to face Evan Bourne and found it extremely odd that the WWE Universe would pick Ryan over Sin Cara. At least the WWE acknowledged the snafu and is making it up to the fans, I for one will be glued to my seat Monday night to watch the two high flyers go at it. Another fun surprise for next week is that Shawn Michaels is the special guest, he'll be in attendance for the Raw Roulette and to promote his new outdoor themed television show. If anything, it should bring up the ratings and get a great reaction out of the fans who always go nuts whenever the Heartbreak Kid is around.
What I want to discuss the most is CM Punk's stunning announcement that on July 17th he will be wrestling his final WWE match. I was stunned. I heard rumors of it happening but didn't think that it would happen. I'm attending a taping of Monday Night Raw in Edmonton this August and very upset that I won't be able to see him. I'm hoping that he will remain in some capacity with an eventual return, that it's just a break like Chris Jericho takes periodically. Either way, it's a true loss to every wrestling fan. CM Punk had incredible in-ring ability and an even more incredible gift of gab. He could get the crowd going and make them laugh all in the same breath. He delivered world class entertainment each time he stepped in between those ropes and into the squared circle, as only the WWE superstars can do. We'll miss you Punk...
With two three hour editions of Raw complete and Raw Roulette coming up, let's sit back and see what the WWE creative team has to offer up to us next week.
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