Spoiler Storyline

7/19/2014 11:56:11 AM

As I looked forward to the Battleground, I saw this video circulated over the internet.

And aside from that, Amazon just published the poster. And other sites followed suit.

Now it’s time to join that kind of bandwagon though. Well, just to put my takes on this potential championship match.

Yes, Brock Lesnar will be returning for SummerSlam, and his next target is John Cena. Say, that makes me wonder though, I thought when Lesnar returned anew to WWE earlier this year, he wasn’t going to settle score.

Hey, it doesn’t looked one anyway. It’s been two years since Lesnar faced the Cenation leader in the Extreme Rules match in 2012 wherein the West Newbury native withstand the pain and aggression brought by the multi-sport personality on him.

And I think, the Cena-Lesnar feud triggered another storyline which is better known as the “Triple H versus Brock Lesnar” story (you know those arm-breaking scuffles by the Minneapolis, Minnesota native on the WWE COO, as well as Shawn Michaels, and even a bone-splintering F5 on Vince MacMahon). It was a personified feud that exceed the extremities to the extent they slugged each other again in a No Hold Barred Match on WrestleMania 29, and at the Steel Cage Match of the 2013 Extreme Rules.

After their tale, Lesnar has been feuding with others, with one notable includes CM Punk, after Punk turned his back over the Hustler.

But since his return to the canvas for the nth time, I thought he’s up for the championship which was then-held by Randy Orton. Instead is immediate off-the-squared-circle target was Mark Henry, and instead viciously had a melee with the Big Show at the Royal Rumble. However, though the ex-UFC heavyweight champ shown totality over them, the portrayal turned out to be a bust.

Plus, I think he just gone dismayed for not earning a title shot.

But again, his name made it to the households after defeating the Undertaker and his epic 21-year winning WM run. It was indeed a loss that shocked the world, whether they’re old school fans or just plain newbies.

Since taking some hiatus, the Paul Heyman guy turned out to be Cesaro. Now, when he’s back, the question: will the five-languaged wrestler still remain for the heel manager, or would it be the other way around? Looks like a new twist may possibly unveil.

Plus, it was supposed to be Daniel Byran whom will face the Beast Incarnate. But due to injury, the Authority stripped his title. But on a second, dirtier, mind-run, it looked like they just passed the platter to the Cenation leader.

However again, what if Roman Reigns spoiled the plotlines by taking that title? Looks like it’s a heavyweight shit at all! The problem though is that even if Reigns, a former member of the SHIELD, is a legitimate juggernaut, looks like he will have a long way to grasp over that arm-breaking dude. It’s like, if Reigns was a “major pain” (with no intentions to take the title away from Eric Menk per se), Lesnar was more than that—he’s a goddamn nerve-wracking beast, like the way he used to advocate when he returned to WWE: return legitimacy.

But let’s go back to the supposed-to-be storyline. Looks like another one-sided affair will be on SummerSlam again.

Author: slickmaster | ©2014 september twenty-eight productions

Just My Opinion: WWE Money in the Bank 2014

7/12/2014 9:49:12 AM

I can only say nothing but few words for the last WWE pay-per-view event titled “Money in the Bank” ­— it’s really worth the “money!”

A lot of blockbuster-hyped match lived up to its expectations, with two ladder matches containing respective prizes at stake: one is for the Money In The Bank contract (which guarantees him for a contender spot for the big one), and the other is for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

The only thing that sucks though is the theme used for the PPV offering. They’re better off playing it as their music bed. But if you’re gonna dig that up on YouTube, nah.

Match of the Year?! #4 — Jimmy and Jey (The Usos) vs. Erick Rowan and Luke Harper (The Wyatt Family)

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Kick-off match were entertaining as always, and the tag-team scuffle between the Usos and the Wyatt Family was just as sick as shit. Everyone showed their promises, and either Jimmy and Jey or Luke Harper and Erick Rowan deserved to win it all, plus the latter seemed to emerged anew in case Bray is not around.

I think the funny (and the same time, silliest) match of the night goes to the feud between love-triangle stars Lyla and Summer Rae—with Fandago, their interest, as the special referee. And at the end of the battle, one just went heartbroken and became the subject of memes.

Big E and Rusev clashed anew. However, the former-Bulgarian-slash-now-Russian brute proved to be too much. He’s damn on fire, that no one (unless somebody who’s even brute like Brock Lesnar; well, how I wish that will happen) can stop the freight crush train. It seems like almost every win Lana’s man got was from pulling his accolade submission maneuver. How tough was that?

And the irony, looks like Goldust is now winning with the unveiling of new tag team partner Stardust, against the badass combo of Ryback and Curtis Axel. Say, looks like its a story of overcoming a hump (though it's obvious who that bizarre guy really is).

Paige was successful in defending her Diva’s title against Naomi of the Funkadactyls, though I might want to take another look on it again, if there’s available segment to watch over the World Wide Web.

The MITB match seemed to be impressive. Well, almost the best of the night, until Kane came out of nowhere and spoiled the party for Dean Ambrose who’s about to bag the briefcase. Seth Rollins won the game, and the jeers aired in the Garden could only do nothing to help their dismay. Still, what a match that was, especially everyone out there from Jack Swagger to Rob Van Dan to Kofi Kingston, to anyone who competed.

Match of the Year?! #5 — The Ladder Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship (John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Kane vs. Alberto del Rio vs. Cesaro vs. Sheamus vs. Roman Reigns)

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And finally, for the unified titles (I wonder though if why the champion has to bring two belts if their called as one? Sickass ploy.), hey, what a goddamn scuffle; it’s really awesome! Everyone out there in Boston was treated to a real WWE PPV (aside from WrestleMania, of course!). It seems like everyone (though I’ll put Kane to an exception since he was just playing like a point guard — assisting somebody for their title shot) would have won the big one.

Look at that, Shaemus and Cesaro throwing blows on each other while hanging in the air and one hand’s holding on to the coveted belts. Good thing the string was strong enough to hold these two brutes. Seems like epic moment.

Plus, Randy Orton, though booed ‘cause he was the destined one by the authority, was just playing with a bit of extremities. He had a wound in his head by which 12 staples were needed to close and stop the bleeding. When was the last time we saw somebody in the WWE beaten to some kind of “bloody pulp?” Not even the present peeps could top that one, unless you’re Cena and Lesnar.

Cena won the title, and it appeared like he had done that easily. But I’ll say, not surprising on that. He lived in West Newbury (somewhere in Massachusetts, the state where Boston was located), what can you expect?

But… hey, that legitimize his status anew as one of the recent WWE greats.

However, I’d rather see him and Roman Reigns clashing for the title, instead though. Seriously, the latter have that huge future ahead of him. Much way ahead than what we saw previously on Cesaro and even Bray Wyatt.

But since it’s gonna be a fatal-four way battle in the next PPV Battleground, expect another warfare ahead.

Author: slickmaster | © 2014 september twenty-eight productions

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

Warfare: SHIELD vs. EVOLUTION

6/14/2014 10:31:47 AM

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Forgive me for posting this quite too late. To be honest with you folks, I never saw a lot of things coming following their another clash at Payback—that Seth Rollins already broke their trio up, leaving the Shield faction to only a tandem of Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns.

But I think WWE in 2014 will never be an epic year (as what Triple H declared on his year-ending mano-a-mano interview with Michael Cole over WWE.com) without their two-battled rivalry—and I am talking about the clash of the three-man factions: SHIELD versus EVOLUTION.

It all started during April 2014, exactly a night after WrestleMania was staged in the Big Easy. Daniel Bryan, the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion, was about to be assaulted in some kind of conspiracy fashion by the Authority (Triple H and Kane) and alongside heels Batista and Randy Orton (also, fellow headliners of WM XXX), when these trio came out of nowhere to neutralize the momentum. Hunter was in the middle of the ring to pacify the upcoming commotion.

But it was the Samoan-raced Reigns who initiated first blood on the rivalry. At the end of April 7 RAW episode, people witnessed the formal turning back of the Shield’s character. The moment only lasted for some time however, as Triple H rebuilt their alliance with Orton and Batista. Thus, Evolution had their second era; and they formally came to life (even if the pioneer Ric Flair was not part of their context anymore) and trashed the Rollins-Reigns-Ambrose union the next time around.

In the succeeding tapings, it was an all-out clash between them, leading into total humiliation for either group. And their formal tip-off was slated on Extreme Rules in New Jersey last May.

The clash, which is a regular three-man tag team match, resulted into a victory for the black vest suited men, after Reigns unleashed a sphere to Batista and set the pinfall on him.

Another insult to injury was during the RAW episode in late April where the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair appear before the Randy Orton-Roman Reigns card, and gave his blessing to the two-year faction. Yes, over his old damn group.

So, the first blood was on the Shield, and it came after a Seth Rollins highlighted jump. Yes, the architect jumped from the stands to destroy the HHH-Orton assault on Ambrose. Lots of “holy shit” chants rocked the iZod center, and several pro wrestling aficionados proclaimed their duel as the “match of the evening” and a potential 2014 “match of the year.”

The feud did not stopped from there however, as Hunter and company continued to ravaged their anger on the Shield once again, prompting a challenge on the latter’s part for Payback.

The second match turned out to be “no hold barred elimination” stipulation, and everything went out of proportion from the start, including another highlight reel from Rollins. As the Evolution was assaulting Reigns, the highflyer leaped from the top portion of one of those screens to neutralize another attack.

The result: Rollins pinned Batista; Ambrose pinned Orton; and Reigns took the pinfall victory at the expense of the WWE COO to set a complete sweep; all that despite a late cheap sphere by the Fil-Greek superstar.

As the (another) result: Batista expressed his total frustration over Hunter, but in a clean manner. After he was told that he could not earn a shot for the WWE World Heavyweight title anew, he uttered “I understand… and I quit.”

So, seems like everything’s short-lived for the man who portrayed Drax the Destroyer, eh? However, the Shield got the shocker of their own after Rollins formally turned his back over his group mates Reigns and Ambrose. Perhaps a lot of people already predicted their breakup, but maybe they did not see it coming in the middle of their rivalry.

Now, what’s next for both squads? The WWE storytellers can only have a hand on that.

Sub-feature: Match of the Year?! #2 — SHIELD vs. EVOLUTION

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Author: slickmaster | © 2014 september twenty-eight productions

Just My Opinion: WrestleMania XXX – Supreme Rising Against Conspiracy

5/22/2014 2:08:45 AM

Look, it may be Randy Orton versus Batista versus Daniel Bryan for that WWE World Heavyweight Championship belt. I mean, it appeared to be like a one-on-one-on-one clash, or simply let’s call it “triple threat.”

But as I watched the event thru both online live streaming and the television coverage (which, by the way, props to Fox Philippines for saving our raging sanity), I can only sense one thing… conspiracy.

Look, both Batista and Orton were heels (and I know, and you know that we loved seeing one heel clashing with another), but at the same time, they were both under the “Authority” and were up against similar familiar foe this time around: that is Daniel Bryan, especially if we’re speaking about roles here.

Just imagine if the Hunter won against then-contender Bryan, it could have been a hell boring match; and people would have tagged Brock Lesnar and the Undertaker’s duel as the “best in the evening” instead. And that could even drag down their overall perception in the WrestleMania 30.

But they had just done what’s best for business – and what are also the fans would want to get.

Bryan would have won the title; but this time around, the 32-year old superstar did not let another misery passed by (cause no one dared to interfere after Batista tapped out from his Yes! Lock).

Save this moment for last, though.

But again, you mean “B plus player” who? Yes! Yes! Yes!

Author: slickmaster | © 2014 september twenty-eight productions

Just My Opinion: WrestleMania XXX – Step-Ladder To Supremacy

5/22/2014 1:57:41 AM

Daniel Bryan and Triple H collided in a step-ladder match en route to a triple threat battle for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on WrestleMania 30 last April.

Wait a second; this was supposed to be just a plain non-title singles bout, right? And perhaps, this was a “last minute” adjustments made by the WWE writers and other creative storytellers, considering these options:

• The match was supposedly addressed as CM Punk versus The Game. But that did not happen after Punk left the WWE just a night after the Royal Rumble; and  

• Daniel Bryan changed the blueprint of the projected WrestleMania itself. Supposedly, it was only Randy Orton and Batista for the WWE World Heavyweight Title (yes, only a plain singles match).

If you want to figure out what I’m talking about, about three RAW episodes prior to WMXXX, Daniel waged like an activist, together with a bunch of supporters in the squared circle to challenge the WWE COO for that fight.

But maybe, that’s because he chased his dream of becoming a champion in the pro wrestling world once again. If you can recall it well, Bryan defeated Cena in SummerSlam last August, but the game’s referee whose goes by the moniker of The Cerebral Assassin, changed the entire pace as Orton cashed in Bryan’s title, which means that Bryan’s reign as the WWE Champion only lasted for moments.

Talk about this guy’s huge movement comes with only short-lived moments of stardom. The last time he went head-to-head on WrestleMania (which dates way back 2012 at that summer-themed SunLife Stadium in Miami Florida) was he lost both the match and the title to not just Sheamus, but to then-girlfriend AJ’s kiss. And another worst thing: it only took 18 seconds for the Celtic Warrior to defeat the flying goat with a brogue kick and a pinfall.

Fast-forward to April 6 at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, the match served as the preliminary for the main coverage (which lasted four hours, as usual). A lot of observers tagged them as the “match of the evening,” and if you asked me it’s not that hard to see why. Good portrayal by both fighters though some would argue that HHH did not liked the outcome and unleashed his frustration over the Yes Movement king once again in the aftermath. But that’s how the story goes, people.

Though to be honest with you, I’d put them at top with a tie to Brock Lesnar-Undertaker match.

Author: slickmaster | © 2014 septemer 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