NXT UK
Date: May 22, 2019
Location: Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness
It’s time for a big one as we have Pete Dunne vs. Walter II for the United Kingdom Title. The first match was the biggest match in the history of NXT UK and now Dunne wants his chance to get the title back. That’s all but a guarantee for some shenanigans but the question is what kind. Let’s get to it.
NXT
Date: May 22, 2019
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Mauro Ranallo, Nigel McGuinness
We’re somehow less than two weeks away from the next Takeover (thanks Saudis) so things need to hurry and get ready now. Last week saw the NXT Title and Women’s Title matches being set up, along with what seems to be the Tag Team Title match being set up. That leaves a few things needing to be done, which should be taken care of tonight. Let’s get to it.
I like and respect Dolph Ziggler as a talent and performer. Let’s get that out of the way. For the love of god, I even defended his dumb finishing move in detail on the Blog before.
Could it be true? We’ve finally hit upon a night without playoffs of any kind?
Tonight is NXT and NXT UK on the Network (which still works on the Windows 10 desktop app as of this writing, by the way, although it’s removed from Apple TV 3 and older).
Smackdown ratings were up a tick, along with RAW’s.
Smoke ’em if you got ’em!
Hello Mr Keith,
I hope all is well and have a simple
question for you. Why do people constantly complain about WWE’s booking and whether
or not they subscribe to the WWE Network? Did you know there are people who go
without running water and food for days on end and yet fans are complaining
nonstop about the booking of a senile old man’s wrestling show and where he
holds said wrestling show. Do you have any idea why that is? Also when I browse
your site, I constantly get ads for dating black men. I am a straight white
Christian male who never has improper thoughts. I wish you would look into this
matter as I find it very distracting on your website.
Thanks,
Peter Hummer.
Hello You!
So here we are, a week removed from ECW Hardcore Heaven 99. You can read my full thoughts on that show HERE, but to give you the short version; the show had some good matches but ended on a downer due to Taz defending his ECW World Title against Buh Buh Ray Dudley. Yes, you read that right, Buh Buh Ray Dudley got a World Title shot. In 1999. Don’t look at me like that I didn’t chuffing book it!
On the Brightside, Rob Van Dam and Jerry Lynn had another corker for the ECW TV Title and the efforts of the likes of Super Crazy, Tajiri and Little Guido once again shone through. Lance Storm and Tommy Dreamer even had an enjoyable bout, where Lance Storm finally managed to win a match after months of being pushed as a supposed top heel!
Of course ECW then had to spoil it by booking Justin Credible, the other half of the top heel contingent, to look like an absolute chump against Sid, once again taking one step forward only to take two steps back straight after. Here’s hoping we’ve seen the last of Sid going forward, unless it involves him getting choked out by Taz in 30 seconds.
So without further ado, lets once again take a journey to The Extreme!!!
Monday Night Raw
Date: December 20, 2004
Hosts: Jonathan Coachman, Jerry Lawler
We’re near the end of the year and that means it’s time for a special episode. This is the Best Of 2004, which means that we’ll be seeing matches and moments from Raw and pay per views, which could make for a rather eventful evening. If nothing else it’s going to make for a shorter show. Let’s get to it.
The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat – 06.06.99
Hey, last week’s show was at least decently watchable due to the King of the Ring qualifying stuff. Hopefully we get another one this week.
WWE.com NXT Preview
https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-05-22
Kevin Owens Told WWE He Does Not Want to go Back to Saudi Arabia
MLW Fusion #58
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: June 11, 1983 (taped 05/27)
Attendance: unknown
Hosted by Bill Mercer
Who will win the eight-man elimination match? Can Adams topple Yatsu? What are the Freebirds doing by the pool? And who or what could impact us with tonight’s reflection?
September 19, 1993
Your hosts are Joe Fowler and Bobby Heenan. This is Fowler’s debut as co-host of the show. We get a bit at the beginning with Heenan gloating about being the solo host of the show until he is introduced to Fowler, who takes his chair.
This week’s featured match is the Heavenly Bodies vs. Smoking Gunns
Smackdown
Date: May 21, 2019
Location: Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton
It’s a big night as we have the 24/7 Title making its Smackdown debut. I don’t know what else we could have that lives up to that level. The Roman Reigns vs. Elias rematch and the return of Big E. just don’t feel anywhere near as important as the comedy stuff we might be seeing. Let’s get to it.
Sure. Although everyone here is basically a bunch of battered housewives when it comes to the Network, I think.
What say you, Blog?
Tonight! Smackdown probably sees the 24/7 title getting defended. Or maybe they’ll change the name to Classics on Demand Title and then kill it.
Raptors try to even up the series against the Bucks. Doesn’t sound promising for them.
Double or Nothing has officially been ordered, for those wondering.
You know you’re getting old when you get excited about bingeing through Forensic Files on Netflix.
Have at it!
–Tony Schiavone and Bobby Heenan are doing commentary and they are taped from Atlanta, Georgia. These tapings were done on June 7. Tonight’s show is one hour in length due to the usual summer interruption provided by Atlanta Braves baseball.
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