Archive for January, 2015
Best Feuds for Dean Ambrose on Road to WrestleMania 31
On January - 30 - 2015
One of the stars getting lost in the shuffle following the controversy surrounding the Royal Rumble is Dean Ambrose, and the WWE Superstar needs a marquee feud heading into Fast Lane and WrestleMania 31.
With Ambrose’s ability to be a perfect antagonist to both heels and faces due to his unpredictable character, the possibilities are endless for a storyline on the road to WrestleMania. Possible options include Daniel Bryan, Seth Rollins and Sheamus.
Here are the best feuds for Ambrose leading into WrestleMania 31.
Turning Heel on Daniel Bryan
When Ambrose was with FCW before getting the call-up to the main roster, he was ...
WWE’s Top Tweets, Instagram Photos and Viral Videos for Week of January 26
On January - 30 - 2015
Other than Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center, there was no other place to feel the intensity of the aftershocks of the WWE Royal Rumble than social media.
Twitter brimmed with confused, angry and poignant responses to Roman Reigns' victory. WWE's Instagram proved that not everyone is unhappy with his coronation, though. The number of "likes" that his celebratory photos received points to a fanbase pulling for him amid the noise of others rejecting him.
Other WWE-related social media highlights include some funny looks at would-be Superstars and Triple H's display of virtual flexibility.
We begin there, with an unsettling glitch in WWE 2K15. In Kotaku's Highlight Reel, ...
Pro Wrestler Mick Foley Disqualified for Cheating at Wing Bowl
On January - 30 - 2015
Retired wrestler Mick Foley's day at Wing Bowl 23 was ruined by a cheating scandal. And it involved a fanny pack."Mankind" was disqualified after getting busted for throwing uneaten chicken wings into his fanny pack. There is both video (via Nick Piccone) and photo evidence of the move:The 49-year-old Foley fessed up to breaking the rules:Foley explained why he did it, per The Associated Press, via NBC Sports."I didn't want that [getting sick] to be my legacy," Mankind said. "So I stretched the rules. I thought people would appreciate that, right here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!"Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago won the contest ...
WWE NXT Big Board: Updated Prospect Rankings and Analysis for January 30
On January - 30 - 2015
Great athletes proved they were great actors on the latest WWE NXT.
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens held tight to the audience's attention without a single suplex or superkick. Their presence and mic skills did the work, further proving that they belong on top of the developmental food chain.
Elsewhere on Wednesday's NXT, Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy gained gold to go along with their momentum, Becky Lynch fell behind her peers and two bruisers collided again with similar results.
Owens has certainly pushed his way up the ladder quickly. If he continues his current trajectory, he won't be doing his fighting at ...
Triple H Is the Perfect Antagonist for Sting at WrestleMania 31
On January - 30 - 2015
There is a portion of the WWE Universe that was dead set on Sting fighting The Undertaker at WrestleMania 31, but the truth is that Triple H is the perfect antagonist for the wrestling legend’s debut match with the company.
Sting made his first appearance in the WWE at Survivor Series by attacking Triple H and helping Dolph Ziggler and his team earn the victory, effectively removing The Authority from power.
After John Cena was forced to re-hire Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, Sting once again made his presence felt by distracting The Authority, allowing Cena to earn the jobs back for ...
WWE SmackDown Results: Biggest Winners, Losers and Moments from January 29, 2014
On January - 30 - 2015
The first live event since the disastrous Royal Rumble pay-per-view, this week's SmackDown featured two huge blockbuster main events.
First, Rumble winner Roman Reigns battled Big Show in a bout that should end their rivalry. The second-generation star overcame a tremendous effort by the giant and blasted him with two hard Superman Punches before putting him away with the spear.
Later in the broadcast, Daniel Bryan and Kane brought their feud to an end in a rare Casket match. In what was a highly dramatic bout, the bearded Superstar vanquished the Corporate Demon and can now move on to bigger and better ...
Roman Reigns Should Not Be Portrayed as a John Cena Clone
On January - 30 - 2015
Fans are still debating Roman Reigns' win at WWE's Royal Rumble event on Sunday, January 25. Many think the former Shield strongman does not deserve the right to work the main event of WrestleMania 31, while others feel his career is right on track.
Regardless of which side fans choose, there is no denying that Reigns should be his own man. But lately, the comparisons to John Cena have become more frequent. Much of the blame falls on WWE, and it needs to stop now. Reigns should not be portrayed as a Cena clone.
The similarities between the two men were not evident before.
Truth ...
WWE Fast Lane 2015: Feuds That Will Increase Excitement Level for Event
On January - 30 - 2015
This year, WWE has dropped the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view and replaced it with Fast Lane in an attempt to make the Road to WrestleMania a little more evenly paved. Without the Chamber match as a main event, the inaugural show will have to boast a strong card to convince fans it's worth watching.
However, WWE must walk a fine line. It doesn't want to present a throwaway pay-per-view, but it can't give away its WrestleMania matches and risk undercutting the biggest show of the year. Here are the best feuds to make Fast Lane a success in its own right.
Rusev vs. John ...
WWE Fast Lane 2015: Stars Under the Most Pressure at PPV
On January - 30 - 2015
After one of the wildest and most controversial finishes to a Royal Rumble match in history, the focus for the majority of the WWE Universe has shifted to the inaugural edition of the Fast Lane pay-per-view on February 22.
With Triple H going face-to-face with Sting, Rusev and John Cena squaring off for the first time on PPV and Divas champion Nikki Bella taking on the rookie Paige for the title, there is no doubt that several big names are under immense pressure.
Here are the top stars who face high expectations at the 2015 edition of Fast Lane.
Triple H and Sting
Sting’s ...
WWE SmackDown Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from January 29
On January - 30 - 2015
The winter storm that crippled the northeast this past week and caused a rare cancellation of Monday Night Raw also led to the postponement of the WWE SmackDown tapings Tuesday night.
As a result, Thursday's broadcast was live from Hartford, Connecticut, and it was headlined by a huge pay-per-view quality Casket match pitting Daniel Bryan against the Big Red Corporate Demon (from Hell), Kane.
Having been eliminated from the Royal Rumble match fairly early, Bryan was sure to be fueled by frustration and anger. What would that mean for Kane, who has suffered many a loss to his former tag team partner ...