The RR is in a couple of hours, so I suppose it's time for predictions. I am going to make a list of people I think will win the RR. Don't worry I'll keep it to a list of 5 possible winners.
So what's on the card, Mark Henry vs. Big Show vs. D. Bryant. For those who don't know Mark Henry hyper-extended his knee on SD, but as far as I know he is going to wrestle tonight, but may not do a lot. So he's not going to win. That leaves Big Show and D. Bryant. I can see D. Bryant escaping the cage, while Big Show and Mark Henry duke it out. So I'll go with D. Bryant to retain his title.
Who's next?(Goldberg?)Of course not;We've got CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler. Now I like Dolph as a wrestler, he's got the physical talent and he is growing as an interesting character being the show off and all, but as a WWE champion? I don't think so...then again that would give Vicky's "faction", I use the term loosely, both single's belts...No, I don't think Dolph will pull it off. I'll go with CM Punk FTW.
Kane vs. John Cena...ummm who cares? lol. I'm kidding. Actually this storyline might be leading up to Cena turning heel, just in time for him to face The Rock at WM. I think this match will end on a DQ, with John Cena attacking Kane with a weapon of some kind, more than likely a chair.
Last but not least the RR. Originally I thought that Randy Orton was going to win the RR, but with his recent injury I'm not sure now. I would like Christian to be there, from what Ive read there is a 50% chance he'll be in the match. I don't know if people in previous matches on the card will participate in the RR. I haven't read the possible surprise appearances, because I don't want to spoil the surprise (lame). What can I say? I like to be surprises that's what makes the RR exciting. Anyway here are the 5 people I think will win the RR.
1. Chris Jericho
2. The Miz
3. Randy Orton
4. Christian(hell of a long shot)
5. Sheamus
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wrestling obscurity: Basham Brothers
It has been awhile since the last WO. I thought it would be a good way to start the new year. So let's take a look at the Basham Brothers...who? I do remember the Bashams but just barely. I don't remember them being champions but they were. 2 time champions actually. What did they do? Apparently they hung around JBL, when JBL had a stable. Yea I don't remember that either. They probably were good wrestlers too, but just didn't leave much impact on the wrestling/tag team world. Here is some info on their carerr in the WWE.
Basham and Hollie made their official WWE debut on the May 29, 2003 edition of SmackDown! and became known as The Basham Brothers. Since both wrestlers looked remarkably similar to each other despite not being related, they were booked as kayfabe twins. The Bashams were successful in their first match as a team, defeating Rikishi and Brian Kendrick. Shortly after this Shaniqua became their valet. Their gimmick was originally that of two S&M fans, with Shaniqua as their trash-talking dominatrix. To play off their role as twins, Basham and Hollie often switched places mid-match, so the "fresher" wrestler was always in the ring, this idea was later used by The Bella Twins.
The Bashams won their first WWE Tag Team Championship from Los Guerreros on the October 23, 2003 edition of SmackDown!. The team would go on to lose the titles in February 2004 to Rikishi and Scotty 2 Hotty. The Basham Brothers and Shaniqua faced Scotty 2 Hotty and Rikishi at the No Way Out pay-per-view in 2004 in a handicap match for the tag team titles but lost the match when Shaniqua was pinned, and after the match she was released from her contract leaving the Bashams without a manager. For the next few months the Basham Brothers were regulars on Velocity. Occasionally they appeared on SmackDown!, usually taking on upper midcard/main event level wrestlers in handicap matches, generally losing in the outcome.
The Basham Brothers would go on to join John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL)'s cabinet stable on the November 25, 2004 episode of SmackDown!, where they were known as JBL's "Co-Secretaries of Defense". Their role was often to sacrifice themselves to prevent Layfield from getting harmed after he had provoked an opponent. The Bashams would once again win Tag Team gold defeating the teams of Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam, Luther Reigns and Mark Jindrak, and Eddie Guerrero and Booker T in a four-way elimination match in January 2005. The Basham Brothers lost the titles to Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero at No Way Out 2005 on February 20. From here on The Bashams would either be jobbing on SmackDown! or defeating any team that came in their path on Velocity. The Basham Brothers quit Layfield's Cabinet on the June 16, 2005 episode of SmackDown!, claiming that they were tired of being "JBL's crash test dummies" and not getting enough respect.
Basham and Hollie made their official WWE debut on the May 29, 2003 edition of SmackDown! and became known as The Basham Brothers. Since both wrestlers looked remarkably similar to each other despite not being related, they were booked as kayfabe twins. The Bashams were successful in their first match as a team, defeating Rikishi and Brian Kendrick. Shortly after this Shaniqua became their valet. Their gimmick was originally that of two S&M fans, with Shaniqua as their trash-talking dominatrix. To play off their role as twins, Basham and Hollie often switched places mid-match, so the "fresher" wrestler was always in the ring, this idea was later used by The Bella Twins.
The Bashams won their first WWE Tag Team Championship from Los Guerreros on the October 23, 2003 edition of SmackDown!. The team would go on to lose the titles in February 2004 to Rikishi and Scotty 2 Hotty. The Basham Brothers and Shaniqua faced Scotty 2 Hotty and Rikishi at the No Way Out pay-per-view in 2004 in a handicap match for the tag team titles but lost the match when Shaniqua was pinned, and after the match she was released from her contract leaving the Bashams without a manager. For the next few months the Basham Brothers were regulars on Velocity. Occasionally they appeared on SmackDown!, usually taking on upper midcard/main event level wrestlers in handicap matches, generally losing in the outcome.
The Basham Brothers would go on to join John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL)'s cabinet stable on the November 25, 2004 episode of SmackDown!, where they were known as JBL's "Co-Secretaries of Defense". Their role was often to sacrifice themselves to prevent Layfield from getting harmed after he had provoked an opponent. The Bashams would once again win Tag Team gold defeating the teams of Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam, Luther Reigns and Mark Jindrak, and Eddie Guerrero and Booker T in a four-way elimination match in January 2005. The Basham Brothers lost the titles to Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero at No Way Out 2005 on February 20. From here on The Bashams would either be jobbing on SmackDown! or defeating any team that came in their path on Velocity. The Basham Brothers quit Layfield's Cabinet on the June 16, 2005 episode of SmackDown!, claiming that they were tired of being "JBL's crash test dummies" and not getting enough respect.
The best matches of 2011
Through 2011, I kept track of what I thought were the best matches of the year. Unfortunately I have not seen the last ROH iPPV...yet. I'm sure there are some contenders for match of the year on that card and if so I will update this list, but until then I will give you what I consider to be the matches of the year. Keep in mind I am a little biased toward the high flyers and "daredevil" style of wrestling.
5. WWE Raw (1/3/11): Miz vs. John Morrison for the WWE Championship
4. ROH 9th Anniversary: Christopher Daniels vs. Eddie Edwards for the TV Championship
3. Money in the Bank: John Cena vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship
2. SummerSlam: Randy Orton vs. Christian for the World Heavyweight championship
1. Destination X: Austin Aries vs. Zema Ion vs. Low Ki vs. Jack Evans
5. WWE Raw (1/3/11): Miz vs. John Morrison for the WWE Championship
4. ROH 9th Anniversary: Christopher Daniels vs. Eddie Edwards for the TV Championship
3. Money in the Bank: John Cena vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship
2. SummerSlam: Randy Orton vs. Christian for the World Heavyweight championship
1. Destination X: Austin Aries vs. Zema Ion vs. Low Ki vs. Jack Evans
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
TLC
Well I got a few predictions right for the TLC PPV. Too bad they didn't advertise ALL the matches they were going to have. I thought the card looked a little small. Obviously the big surprise was Daniel Bryan becoming the new Heavyweight champion. I couldn't beleive it. That is awesome but this victory is bitter sweet to me. I did want D. Bryan to be champion, but just not on THIS ppv. What's wrong with the Royal Rumble or Wrestlemania? He still might be champ by Wrestlemania time, but I won't hold my breathe. I am still surprised that RVD is the only MITB winner to announce when and where he was going to cash in the breif case and follow through with it.
Overall the PPV was good...not great. It did keep me guessing and new champs were crowned which is always entertaining. Will 2012 be the year for Zack Ryder and Daniel Bryan? Time will tell.
Overall the PPV was good...not great. It did keep me guessing and new champs were crowned which is always entertaining. Will 2012 be the year for Zack Ryder and Daniel Bryan? Time will tell.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
TLC predictions
The WWE PPV is in several hours and that means that it is prediction time. What's first?
Orton vs. Wade Barrett(Tables Match). WWE seems to be giving Barrett an unbelievable push lately. He has beaten Orton more than once and his team won on the last PPV.
So I think that they will continue the "Barret Barrage." I'll take Wade Barrett to win.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Zack Ryder(US Championship). In short, Zack Ryder has way too much heat behind him to lose this match. I would be SURPRISED if Zack Ryder lost this match. Zack Ryder for the win
Cody Rhodes vs Booker T (IC championship). A question if I may. WHY?!? Why is this match happening? Booker T? What? Was Jerry Lawler busy? I don't get it. Not saying that Booker can't wrestle...but you couldn't pair Cody with anyone else? Someone younger and can but on a better match than Booker. But I could be wrong maybe the match will be good...maybe. But I'll still take Cody for the win.
Triple H vs Kevin Nash(Ladder Match) I know why this match is taking place...but does anyone expect Kevin Nash to climb a ladder with the condition his knees are in? He may try once or twice but he won't get the hammer at least not by climbing the ladder. Triple H is going to get the hammer...and then Kevin Nash is going to get it away from him or use another weapon i.e. ladder. This is a hard match to predict. I'm going to go with Triple H to win.
Big Show vs. Mark Henry(World Heavyweight Championship) Another hard match to predict. Mark Henry has had the belt for a little while now but maybe not long enough for WWE. Maybe Kane will interfere in the match. I don't know. I'll go with Mark Henry for the win.
CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. The Miz (WWE Championship) CM Punk just became champion so I don't think he will drop the belt for that reason. Another reason would be that CM Punk has won more ladder matches than his opponents...I think. I'm going to take CM Punk for the win.
Orton vs. Wade Barrett(Tables Match). WWE seems to be giving Barrett an unbelievable push lately. He has beaten Orton more than once and his team won on the last PPV.
So I think that they will continue the "Barret Barrage." I'll take Wade Barrett to win.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Zack Ryder(US Championship). In short, Zack Ryder has way too much heat behind him to lose this match. I would be SURPRISED if Zack Ryder lost this match. Zack Ryder for the win
Cody Rhodes vs Booker T (IC championship). A question if I may. WHY?!? Why is this match happening? Booker T? What? Was Jerry Lawler busy? I don't get it. Not saying that Booker can't wrestle...but you couldn't pair Cody with anyone else? Someone younger and can but on a better match than Booker. But I could be wrong maybe the match will be good...maybe. But I'll still take Cody for the win.
Triple H vs Kevin Nash(Ladder Match) I know why this match is taking place...but does anyone expect Kevin Nash to climb a ladder with the condition his knees are in? He may try once or twice but he won't get the hammer at least not by climbing the ladder. Triple H is going to get the hammer...and then Kevin Nash is going to get it away from him or use another weapon i.e. ladder. This is a hard match to predict. I'm going to go with Triple H to win.
Big Show vs. Mark Henry(World Heavyweight Championship) Another hard match to predict. Mark Henry has had the belt for a little while now but maybe not long enough for WWE. Maybe Kane will interfere in the match. I don't know. I'll go with Mark Henry for the win.
CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. The Miz (WWE Championship) CM Punk just became champion so I don't think he will drop the belt for that reason. Another reason would be that CM Punk has won more ladder matches than his opponents...I think. I'm going to take CM Punk for the win.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Thoughts about the United States Championship
I was very surprised the amount of air time that the US championship got this past Monday night on RAW. I can't remember the last time they spent so much time on THIS belt. Not saying that it was a bad thing. That's what they should do for every...almost every title anyway. Build a story around the title. It's not that difficult, especially if the 1# contender has as much heat as Zack Ryder does right now. It would be good to have an actual rivalry for the U.S. title and the intercontential title as well.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
MATT HARDY LEGAL UPDATE
By Mike Johnson on 2011-11-23 10:50:03
Matt Hardy remains in jail as no one has put up the one million dollar bail yet, according to the Fayetteville Observer, which picked up the story of Hardy being kicked out of rehab in today's edition. You can read their story at this link.
Hardy has a slew of court dates ahead of him. Based on the most recent information available, here are the details:
November 30th – Driving While Impaired
December 1st – Felony Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell and/or Deliver a Schedule 3 Controlled Substance, Felony Possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance, Felony Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for Controlled Substances, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
December 6th – Reckless Driving with Wanton Disregard
December 21st – Driving While Impaired, Exceeding a Safe Speed
Matt Hardy remains in jail as no one has put up the one million dollar bail yet, according to the Fayetteville Observer, which picked up the story of Hardy being kicked out of rehab in today's edition. You can read their story at this link.
Hardy has a slew of court dates ahead of him. Based on the most recent information available, here are the details:
November 30th – Driving While Impaired
December 1st – Felony Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell and/or Deliver a Schedule 3 Controlled Substance, Felony Possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance, Felony Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for Controlled Substances, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
December 6th – Reckless Driving with Wanton Disregard
December 21st – Driving While Impaired, Exceeding a Safe Speed
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