Tuesday Wrestling Hangover 7-31-2012

Last night Raw was live from Cincinnati Ohio for episode 1001. The start to the show had its hiccups with the Titan Tron catching on fire. The show overall was pretty good but three hours is going to be tough to watch every week. I found myself wanting the program to be over.

What I Think

I think I really liked the guy behind Cole and Lawler with The Blue World Order shirt.

 

I think CM Punk was right that The Rock is not the WWE Universe. The focus does need to be on the champion and it has not been. Finally they have booked Punk to be mad about that. If indeed it is going to be him and Rock at Royal Rumble it will be epic plain and simple.

I think I heard Big Show say John Cena lost the week before. He may not have won the championship but he did win by DQ.

I think Santino did an awesome job taking a beating from Alberto Del Rio last night. It what seems to be ADR’s last match before Summer Slam Santino made him look solid.

I think I thoroughly enjoyed Damien Sandow’s beat down on Brodus Clay. Sandow is a future champion love every time he’s on RAW.

 

I think AJ is really annoying it’s even worse now that she is the GM of Raw.

 

I think Sheamus and Daniel Bryan gave us a really great street fight. I do believe Bryan needs to win a match at some point. He always loses. I think the backstage stuff with the doctor was hilarious. What was up with the Kane attack?

 

I think Titus O’Neil got a well deserved win against Kofi Kingston. It is time to make the Prime Time Players legit.

 

I think AW’s comment about Kobe Bryant and a Colorado hotel room was uncalled for. That happened almost ten years ago. It wasn’t a PG thing to say and most of the crowd probably had forgotten about the incident and were confused what he was talking about. My question is was it planned? When they came back from break Michael Cole apologized for the comment.

I think Randy Orton looked tiny in his match with Heath Slater. It is obvious he is off the juice. He had a pretty strange haircut as well.

I think I like where the Jericho/Ziggler feud is going. I wish The Miz didn’t take the fall in the tag match.

 

I think I heard an Albert chant in the Tensai/Tyson Kidd match. For a short match this was a great one. I hate reverse decisions. What decision did the ref really make he just counted to three? WWE needs to decide what they are going to do with Tensai.

 

I think it felt like they showed the Triple H/Brock Lesnar video package a 100 times.

 

I think Big Show and John Cena put on a pretty good match. CM Punk on commentary is always entertaining. I think the Big Show/John Cena/CM Punk triple threat match at Summer Slam doesn’t need the Big Show.

I have to admit I was laughing when Punk kept saying show me some respect to AJ as Raw went of the air.

Wrestler Of The Night: Damien Sandow. Great to see him attack the most annoying wrestler on the roster.

Wrestler Who Had A Rough Night: Santino. He did a great job selling for Del Rio but some of that had to hurt.

Dan Venus

Tuesday Wrestling Hangover 7-24-2012

The 1000^th episode of Raw from St. Louis was truly a great show that gave us a chance to see both current and past superstars. I have to admit I had my doubts that it would be a great show. I found I was entertained throughout the broadcast. I do have my doubts that they can do great three hour shows every week.

What I Think About The 1000^th Episode of Raw

Opening Segment

I think it was awesome the crowd was chanting Thank You Vince! Vince McMahon is truly the greatest wrestling mind of all time. The WWE and Raw are a success because of him.

I think it was a great that it was truly DX this time. Shawn Michaels and Triple H were the originators but Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, and X-Pac helped really make the group so popular. They also had a longer run than Shawn Michaels in the original DX. Only thing missing in the reunion was Chyna but in all honesty if we never see her again that’s a good thing.

I really liked HBK and Billy Gunn arguing on who would say if you aren’t down with that I got two words for ya.

I think Damien Sandow is the next big star in the WWE. I’m glad he was chosen to interrupt DX.

I think the only thing to make this segment better was if Brock Lesnar stormed the ring and attacked.

Rey Mysterio/Sin Cara/Sheamus vs. Dolph Ziggler/Chris Jericho/ Alberto Del Rio

I think I liked that JR came down for commentary and was sporting a beard.

I think Jim Ross put Michael Cole to shame. I like Cole but he can’t tell a story or do play by play like Ross.

I think it was an interesting fact that Jericho has had the second most matches on Raw behind Triple H.

I think the match was short but entertaining the Ziggler Jericho feud is heating up and that’s a good thing. However I stick to my guns and say Jericho’s days in wrestling are numbered.

Brodus Clay vs. Jack Swagger

I think I’m really getting tired of Brodus Clay.

I think this was the worst Mick Foley appearance of his current WWE return. I’m a Dude Love fan. But he couldn’t wear the shirt he had from 97-98? Foley was just adding to the annoying squash match that went on. WWE set Jack Swagger free.

AJ and Daniel Bryan

I think it was cool to see Slick but I could be wrong but Raw was never around in his era.

I think I liked the crowd Whating Slick throughout the wedding.

I think over all this was piss poor. Why did they bother using the wedding to announce AJ as the new Raw GM. What a dumb idea to get extra ratings.

Daniel Bryan, CM Punk, and Rock Confrontation

I think I’m glad Rock shaved his beard he looks much younger without it.

I think it was awesome to see CM Punk and The Rock in the ring face to face. I think it was clear the Punk really doesn’t like Rocky. This would only get better later in the night.

I think Rock getting an undeserved title shot at the Royal Rumble is actually a good thing. How hyped up will this Pay Per View be?

Intercontinental Title Match The Miz vs. Christian

I think it’s always great to see Bret Hart and I think Cole even gave him credit for the Attitude Era.

I think Miz and Christian had a great match I’m really happy Miz won the match and the IC Strap. This is finally the right direction for him.

Brock Lesnar Answers Triple H’s Challenge For Summer Slam

I think Heyman has done the best job of anyone with hyping this match.

I think it’s always great to see Stephanie McMahon she really looks good these days.

I’m glad the match is ready to go now but for me the whole segment fell flat. I guess I expected more between Lesnar and Triple H. Does WWE trust Lesnar with a microphone?

Heath Slater vs. Lita

I think this feud with legends has really paid off for The One Man Band.

I think the beat down for all the former superstars was kind of weak didn’t care much for it. Only thing I liked was Bradshaw’s Clothesline From Hell.

Undertaker and Kane Beat Up A Bunch Of Mid-Carders

I think it’s always great to see Undertaker. It’s even better to see him with Kane. The crowd was right to chant This Is Awesome!

John Cena vs. CM Punk

I think it was great the crowd was split they were the top two faces in the company.

I think I almost threw up when CM Punk wanted to shake hands before the match.

I think I enjoyed the crowd booing Cena’s punches.

I think I really, really love the CM Punk heel turn. I could not take much more of him kissing the crowd’s butt. I feel like CM Punk is finally back!

Was it me or did Rock really sell the clothesline and GTS well? If CM Punk faces The Rock at the Rumble it will be epic.

Side Notes

I think I hated the Charlie Sheen stuff. I thought he would actually be there.

I think it was cool to see Sean Mooney again.

Wrestler Of The Night: Without Question it was CM Punk. Finally he is a heel again.

Wrestler Who Had A Rough Night: Mick Foley. It was an awful way to bring back Dude Love.

 

Dan Venus  

Tuesday Wrestling Hangover 7-17-2012

Ladies and Gentleman boys and girl children of all ages Recreate Wrestling proudly presents to its Tuesday Wrestling Hangover!! Today we are a little bit behind blogging about last night’s Raw. In all honesty Raw from Las Vegas was pretty lackluster. Maybe I’m being a little bit negative but with the 1000^th show next week they could have done a lot more.

What I Think

OPENING SEGMENT

I think it was no surprise to anyone that John Cena won the WWE Championship Contract Money In The Bank Match.

I think AJ should have screwed CM Punk in his WWE Championship match with Daniel Bryan at Money In The Bank.

 

I think I’m sick of CM Punk kissing the crowd’s behind.

 

I think CM Punk speaking his mind a year ago didn’t start a revolution but simply turned him into Cena Light.

I think Big Show is a main event jobber.

I think Big Show was right to say the company revolves around one man. That man is John Cena.

 

KOFI KINGSTON/R-TRUTH VS. THE PRIME TIME PLAYERS

I think AW is struggling to be interesting. He kind of is having a Jimmy Hart thing going by talking in a microphone throughout the match.

I think I was confused that the Prime Time Players got a title match the night after losing on a pay per view.

I think The Prime Time Players are the best tag team WWE currently has. I don’t believe it was their time to win the belts however these guys need to get a big win.

I think Tout is going to annoy me. Does Raw really need to be interactive? It’s not like creative will listen to the fans.

 

ZACK RYDER VS. ALBERTO DEL RIO

I think it is great Ryder is getting more TV time.

I think it was clear he was going to job to Del Rio. They could have at least made it a match. Ryder could be a great talent for WWE if used correctly.

I think it is good that Rey Mysterio is back. I don’t think he received a very good pop from the Las Vegas crowd. I think most fans have lost interest in him.

 

HEATH SLATER VS. RIKISHI

 

I think I’m a big fan of the One Man Band.

I think I’ve always hated the stink face.

I think it was cool Rikishi got to dance with his sons the Usos. I thought Too Cool was going to show up though.

 

DANIEL BRYAN/AJ VS. THE MIZ/EVE

I think I heard the crowd chant Hoeski at Eve.

I think it is great to see The Miz back. What was up with his hair?

 

I think the crowd was doing a great job with the YES chants.

I think Miz looked like he didn’t want to be there.

I think I’m starting to believe The Miz will never get to the level he was once at. WWE has taken away Miz’s spot. Damn shame.

I think I HATE wedding angles. Daniel Bryan seems to understand that he is pissing off the crowd.

I think it was easy to see the wedding would be next week.

RYBACK VS. JACK SWAGGER

I think it is good Ryback is finally getting real matches, but last night proved how limited he really is. That match well wasn’t actually a match because the bell never rang was absolutely terrible. Those power bombs were hard to watch.

 

I think Ryback does have a good catch phrase. FEED ME MORE!

I think by October we won’t be seeing much of Ryback anymore. Creative won’t know what to do with him and they will give up.

DOLPH ZIGGLER/CHRIS JERICHO SEGMENT

I think I can’t wait until Ziggler is World Champion.

 

I think Chris Jericho turned face last night.

I think they had to make it clear that Jericho has won nothing since returning.

I think Chris Jericho has really lost his touch. Retirement for good could be coming soon.

BRODUS CLAY VS. JTG

I think I’m surprised JTG is still employed by WWE. This guy hasn’t done anything since Cryme Tyme. Why is he still around?

I think I have realized Brodus Clay is just a PG guy Vince wanted on the roster to help get more kids to watch.

CM PUNK VS. THE BIG SHOW

With all the talk of the being the last two hour Raw I think within six months it will go back to two hours.

I think Punk and Big Show had a pretty good match.

I think I’m starting to hate John Cena again. The goody two shoes gimmick is so bad.

I do think CM Punk and John Cena will have a great match for the WWE Championship next week. I won’t be surprised if Cena wins.

Wrestler Of The Night: CM Punk. I’m going with him because he proves he can have a great match with anyone.

 

Wrestler Who Had A Rough Night: Ryback. What he proved last night is he can’t wrestle.

This week Recreate Wrestling pays tribute to Sherri Martel.

 

Dan Venus Head Blogger of Recreate Wrestling.