Shield's Break-up: Battle of Emerging Hounds

06/23/14 11:47:40 AM

So, this group had their worst moment recently — having a break-up with each other. Which makes me think of this question: out of these three men, who will emerged the most?

First and foremost, though: Forgive me for doing this post if it sounds like a malanding fanboy.

Well, I'll just reiterate this: I'm not a huge fan of this former three-man faction in the recent WWE events known as The SHIELD. In fact, when I started watching them in almost all the WWE shows for the recent few months, I hated them along with the Wyatt family, also a trio heel crew in current pro wrestling scene.

But even if they were heels, I noticed something that can be really a big star in the World Wrestling Entertainment: I'm talking about Roman Reigns.

The wrestler Reigns (his stage name), was apparently a Samoan, one of the race of wrestlers whom dominated the pro wrestling scene for decades, including the lateYokozuna, Rikishi, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (yes, folks; he has that kind of blood FYI), Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka; and on the modern era, Snuka's daughter Tamina, and Rikishi's sons Jimmy and Jey Uso.

I started noticing Reigns' individual dominance on the WWE main roster even during those days with the so-called Hounds of Justice. Along with fellow Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW)-slash-WWE NXT stars Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose, The Shield was overpowering everyone, no matter how badass or fierce their counterparts are.

But it was more evident during the 2014 Royal Rumble at Philadelphia. Reigns overthrown Kane's previous records for most beaten opponents in that 30-man over-the-top battle royale, and he could even set some more when he faced the then-returning Batista for that bragging right to headline WrestleMania.

His loss seemed to be his major achievement though, as despite his role (and their, as a group), people seemed to cheer on the big guy who usually unloads Samoan Drop, Spear, and Superman Punch as main weapons.

And his performance was more evident when he almost single-handedly defeat a trio of The New Age Outlaws and Kane in WrestleMania XXX held April 6 at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

SHIELD had formally turned back when a four-on-four situation was slated at the final segment of April 7 RAW episode; thus signaling another era in the plot of the pro wrestling world, including the rebirth of Evolution (Triple H, Batista, and Randy Orton minus Ric Flair).

But after their second clash with Evolution on Payback, it was Seth Rollins who triggered the faction's surprisingly break-up (seems it was an “untimely” surprise since they were at the main limelight of the entire WWE lineup, and did not seemed to have any signs of negativity at all).

Now, is it time for Reigns to shine utmost? Definitely. I can foresee that he might end up winning the prized WWE World Heavyweight title at the Ladder Championship match of the upcoming Money in the Bank pay-per-view event (unless John Cena, Bray Wyatt, Randy Orton, and even.. uh?! Daniel Bryan?! will spoil the party).

However, as much as I don't appear like a spoiler (and besides, who cares? I don't even know what will comes next to their story at all), since Seth Rollins already named for the MTB contract match, I'm thinking he might win it all and another conspiracy theory-liked attack will be slated on the next PPV offering (though it's much better if it might take place at the SummerSlam or at the Night of Champions). Yes, there's chance a possible scenario might take place (remember Daniel Bryan, who just won over Cena at SummerSlam last year for the then-prestigious WWE Championship only to hand it over to Orton after cashing in to the game's referee, who happens to be Triple H, the COO of the WWE) and will draw another ire over WWE universe.

Amborse is no doubt, have a better future ahead. But out of three, it's gonna be clash for the standings between Reigns and Rollins. Unless, some creative peeps will pull a surprise twist which might changed our perceptions anew.

One thing is for sure though—you've got to BELIEVE IN THAT!

Author: slickmaster | ©2014 september twenty-eight productions

Just My Opinion: WWE Extreme Rules 2014

5/21/2014 8:31:25 AM

Everything just went extreme during that first Sunday of May 2014, as the World Wrestling Entertainment unleashed their latest edition of the Extreme Rules pay-pwe-view event held May 4 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford.

And over that three-hour stretch, I can only come with few takes regarding the matter, but too bad the Wee-LC match between El Torrito and Hornswoggle was not shown on air though. I can only manage to catch-up via their highlights aired during the evening. On the shallow aspect, it was indeed entertaining.

Paul Heyman was indeed the master of all heels, though it took some time for the universe to recognize his latest guy Cesaro as one. But come on, Mr. Hustler. Move on, no one really cares about how your beast incarnate dragged the Undertaker and his 21-undefeated battle run to death.

It’s just the Italian fella proved to be an even hell-sick performer from time-to-time.

Looks like it was a “Bad News” era for the former Inter-continental champion named Big E Langston. I just noticed. Since his title-defense defeat to the new IC titlist Wade Barret, Big E has been on a slump. But maybe, that’s how the plot should roll in his character considering this heavyweight lifter-looking athlete has been dominating though not earning a total primetime card slot.

Paige has been successful in her title defense against the always-dangerous TaminaSnuka. And their match proved to be one. On that note, the match already earned my nod for the second best match of the night.

Rusev has shown much promise, despite facing a numbers game versus the combo of Xavier Woods and R-Truth. 

But could the match go even well only if the Bulgarian brute (oh, sorry. He’s already a Russian according to his manager-slash-rumored dating partner Lana) didn’t unload his shot before the bell rang? Too bad, their battle went only short-lived and the super-athlete proved to be too much for the two of ‘em.

On the other side though, no wonder why NXT talents like him and Paige would be lording over the main roster soon. I suggest he should face either Bray Wyatt or Brock Lesnar in the future.

Sorry for both the Buzzard and Cenation follower, but the “steel cage match” between John Cena and Bray Wyatt sucks. Seriously, it is. Not because it is really plain scripted by acting-wise speaking, but because it’s damn ill-executed. Forget the child with that weird-sounded voice singing “He’s got the whole world in his hands,” it’s just kinda ill-planned despite both fighters appeared they played well against each other.

So the plot continues, and we’ll hope on Payback, their clash (which by the way, is on the verge of creating a trilogy a la boxing) will top them all… even the ones they had at WrestleMania.

Kane and Daniel Bryan were on the title match. And everything went to their extremities (though still nothing compares to that term during the WWE’s attitude era), you see those backstage brawl that includes crashing cars, forklift, fiery table, and even a sparking television set (when thrown without any unplugging per se on a bucket full of iced water).

But sadly, it was not that epic thing to see. Still, I gave them my verdict as the third best match of Extreme Rules 2014. Plus, Daniel Bryan may have won the match and retained his WWE World Heavyweight title, but never enough to finish one daunting important task – that is to slay the demonizing red-head demon.

And of course, I reserved this last spot for what would the best match of the night – the trio versus trio clash between Evolution and Shield. Seriously, they should have been co-headlined Extreme Rules aside from the title clash between these two former tag team members of Hell No.

And this time around, it was not Reigns who emerged the most – it was Rollins. Talk about that highlight moment when he jumped for like 10 feet above the stands and landed on two Evolution members. Perhaps if you were seated near to Seth’s jumping row, you already saw it coming. But the aftermath was just sick as fuck – the “holy shit” chants which I’m afraid the MTRCB would not be able handle (and just imagine if it was airing here on free TV: you might get irate on why suddenly your TV went mute for that matter).

Reigns have been a usual one-man show. It may be too much for us to see, but it was impressive to do a one-man screwjob anyway, no matter how many the odds are placed on the squared circle.

As for Triple H, Randy Orton, and Batista, they are on the verge of unleashing the vengeance in Payback. I’m seeing another potential match-of-the-year (well, the Shield was always to top contender since their Elimination Chamber 3x3 battle against the Wyatt Family).

Author: slickmaster | © 2014 september twenty-eight productions

Match of The Year?!: #1 — The SHIELD vs. The Wyatt Family

2/28/2014 11:00:58 AM

Meanwhile, as I saw the entire list of clashes in the Sunday’s Elimination Chamber, I think this battle goes down as one of the World Wrestling Entertainment’s epic matches of the year 2014.

Seriously, it is.

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I know, it’s just seven weeks in the year; but do I need to explain how these hounds-versus-cults battle needs to be proved as one?

Look at that. Two groups whom the WWE universe described them both as the “heels” in the cast. One of them goes as if they want to put the word ‘justice’ at their own bare knuckles; while another used to take things in such creepy ways.

And they are assaulting superstars no matter how tough and aged they are.

But this time around, they had their hands full against each other.

Yes! Yes! Yes! Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, and Luke Harper versus Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose.

Six bad-ass people divided into two toughie-trios for just one horrendous match.

Well, indeed was a great one.

But if you ask me on ‘what’s best for business,’ I can only put a suggestion: thrown the marbles on Wrestlemania, and make it a ‘no-holds barred’ battle.

Believe me, they will just boom more than the anticipated Orton-Batista clash for the WWE World Heavyweight title, especially in that huge, huge venue called Superdome in the Big Easy? Rating going high on both pay-per-view, the WWE network, the fans seeing the action live, and even the Twitter feed in the US. And they can even top that one against another streak-on-the-roll match for the Undertaker. Seriously.

Besides, people love seeing antagonists going at it on another. No wonder the universe called their feud the match of the night, right? Yes, much better than the main event himself, or even the escalating altercation between Batista and Alberto Del Rio.

Author: slickmaster | (c) 2014 september twenty-eight productions