Well, between the Olympics, TiVo technical difficulties (that was rough), and my own disinterest I once again haven’t watched RAW for a little while. But, here goes! I have to admit the thought of constant 3-hour episodes terrifies me, but SummerSlam just happened and that’s a pretty big deal, which is compelling me to watch. Also I want to know what CM Punk is up to, and I know Jericho is leaving again/nearly already gone (since his band Fozzy is touring with my favorite band SOiL!), and I like that guy.
Right, sort of forgot about Brock Lesnar again. How did he look at SummerSlam? Anyone have an opinion? I’m guessing I won’t catch a replay, unless there’s something really spectacular I should see (and I’m not sure Lesnar would count as that, but maybe). Uh oh, you know someone’s in trouble when they actually use a referee’s name on air! Wait, they’re beating Shawn Michaels up now? Interesting. I’ll be kinda bummed if he starts wrestling full matches again. It’s not that I don’t want to see him, but he retired.
Cody Rhodes having a caricature of Sin Cara being “ugly” while also being involved in the anti-bullying campaign is…a very wrestling thing to do. I’m glad Kofi is getting in the ring (what seems like) regularly.
It still doesn’t totally make sense to me that AJ is general manager, but seeing it happen, it’s better than I thought since she’s just crazy and does whatever. Wrestling hasn’t made good sense in a while anyway. It’s pretty entertaining that she skips everywhere.
Hmm, finally a new WWE app. It really took them a long time to get there, which is surprising given their focus on technology. I’ll probably grab it, and if I have enough to say maybe I’ll post a little review.
Damien Sandow’s cartwheel made me laugh out loud.
Uh, the Diva Battle Royal helped remind me why I didn’t watch wrestling for a while. It wasn’t a complete disaster, but it was a mess. At least Tamina and Natalya had some stuff going on. Where was Beth Phoenix? And has Kaitlyn been doing well enough to deserve this title shot? Last I saw (which was quite a while ago) she wasn’t a trainwreck but…eh.
Okay. Dolph Ziggler vs. Chris Jericho is an easy way to win me over. No complaints – except bummed that Jericho’s gone again, but I don’t think this is the end. At least I really hope not.
I’m not sure that WWE Films movie is my kind of thing, but it’s very interesting to me that it’s an R-rated movie with no apparent stars that are wrestlers (in fact I just checked the IMDb page and I’m not sure there are any wrestlers in it at all). Seems like a way for people to take WWE films more seriously, I wonder how that will go.
I love Punk’s pink and black.
August 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM
I am late to the party here but I have much to chime in on.
1. The match between Lesnar and Triple H was terrible. In Lesnar’s two matches since returning, I saw one in person and the other on TV, he hardly “wrestles”. It’s mostly punches and UFC moves which I guess is appropriate given his character. Triple H looked tired in the match and it wasn’t up to pace in my opinion. I do think Lesnar doesn’t want to do all of the wrestling-type moves anymore to avoid injury.
2. You said that wrestling hasn’t made good sense in a while. Well, wrestling hasn’t made sense for the most part in over a decade. They have a surplus of wrestlers with no idea how to use any of them. It’s pathetic to say the least.
3. The internet writers and experts have Damien Sandow becoming a big thing sometime in the next year or two. I don’t remember much of his first run many years ago as “Idol Stevens” but it seems like his new character is working. The promos and the cartwheels are must-watch TV. His in-ring work is much better lately and if he can get more time in his matches, I feel like it can be even better.
4. From what I am reading, it seems like Triple H wants less time on TV for divas. I understand it’s horrible and all right now but that is also because, the women who can actually wrestle aren’t given enough time to begin with. These three-hour shows are brutal to begin with but for the divas to still not get any time to try to improve, it’s not happening. Natalya, Tamina and Beth Phoenix are three women who can get the job done.
I know they need more but they seem to be signing more minor league talent so that can happen. I don’t know if we’ll get women’s wrestling of the old days with Trish or Lita, but they need to be given a chance.
5. WWE Films has been a terrible investment since is started back in 2005-2006. I watched “The Marine” many years ago and while I thought that was alright, everything else was horrible after that. They try to make “12 Rounds” which was the same damn plot with the exception of their names and occupations. I’ll save the headache and not go through the rest but it’s horrible. Vince McMahon should just focus on wrestling.
Today (Sunday, August 26th), I will be going to the house show in Rockford and may have a recap. Next week, I am heading to the AllState Arena for Raw. I am going to be drinking some pop that night because I am going to need to find a way to stay awake for another, grueling three-hour Raw. I will have my signs with me though and I should get plenty of TV time with where I am sitting.