Archive for October, 2016
Examining T.J. Perkins’ Direction, Upside and Long-Term Potential
On October - 2 - 2016
T.J. Perkins is a graceful bird among a flock of graceful birds. Whether it be via his backstory or performances in prime-time matches, the high-flyer will have to find a way to stand out from the rest of the stacked WWE cruiserweight division.
The Los Angeles native is a skilled in-ring performer, a wrestler who defies gravity with little effort and a man who has been toiling between the ropes since he was a teenager.
After wrestling for TNA, in Mexico or in armories and community centers to sparse crowds around the country, Perkins earned himself the opportunity of a lifetime. WWE named ...
WWE Raw Must Avoid Authority Figures Overshadowing Kevin Owens’ Title Run
On October - 1 - 2016
Kevin Owens' WWE Universal Championship win on the Aug. 29 edition of WWE Raw was met with critical acclaim from fans, but there is little doubt the brand's authority figures have largely overshadowed him since then.
Finn Balor's abrupt injury suffered at SummerSlam forced WWE to change its plans on a whim, and it did so in effective fashion by immediately thrusting Owens into the title picture. He has long deserved to be among the elite on Raw, but this provided him with the optimal opportunity to cement his status as a main event-caliber competitor.
When he initially captured the championship, it ...
WWE No Mercy 2016: 9 Most Memorable Moments in Event’s History
On October - 1 - 2016
WWE is dotted with pay-per-views that may fly under the radar, shadowed by the bigger events produced by the sports-entertainment empire, but it has managed to consistently deliver memorable matches and moments that stand the test of time.
No Mercy is one such show, an event steeped in iconic matches and moments that have rewritten history books and established certain stars as top-ranked in their profession.
On October 9, the Superstars of WWE SmackDown Live will battle for supremacy, with championships and careers on the line in some of the most significant matches of the year.
Whether those men and women can live ...
The New Day and Other WWE Superstars Who Should Host ‘Saturday Night Live’
On October - 1 - 2016
The word synergy likely makes anyone who doesn't work in a corporate environment cringe, but using two things to promote each other does benefit everyone in the end.
WWE programming airs on the USA Network, and Saturday Night Live is on NBC. Both networks are under the umbrella of NBC Universal, so they are technically part of the same company.
Considering WWE incorporates a lot of comedy into its shows, it's somewhat surprising more WWE Superstars haven't hosted SNL over the years.
The Rock has hosted a handful of times, and several WWE Superstars have made cameos over the years, but that's about ...
Jamie Noble Attacked, TNA for Sale and Top WWE News from Week of October 1
On October - 1 - 2016
The array of WWE news stories we see every week is always a mix of good, bad and everything in between, and this week is no exception.
Jamie Noble Attacked and Hospitalized
In one of the more unfortunate stories from the past week, WWE's Jamie Noble has been hospitalized following an attack outside his home.
According to Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet, the backstage producer was followed home by three men who claimed Noble had cut them off while driving.
The argument turned physical, and "at least" one of the men ended up stabbing Noble twice in the back. Thankfully, ...