The OsGrrrs: Celebrating The Best, and Worst of the WWE in 2015

Despite grumbles regarding the direction of the company, creative quality, and the fact that they are now considered by some to now be second to their very own developmental division; the last twelve months will still go down as a huge success for the WWE, both inside and outside the squared circle. With the year drawing to a close, The OsGrrrs looks back at the very best, and worst of 2015 in the WWE.

Bold Predictions for 2016

2015 saw shocking twists and unforgettable moments delivered in spades for both the WWE and the UFC, but this next year has the potential to be even bigger for the two industry leaders. With so many headline-grabbing happenings guaranteed to occur over the course of the next 365 days this post looks at six bold predictions for 2016. Will any of these calls happen? Only time will tell...

The OsGrrrs: Celebrating The Best, and Worst of the UFC in 2015

Subtract all the controversy surrounding sensational drug test failures, late injury withdrawals, dodgy uniform deals and misbehaving fighters and what you’re left with is undeniably the UFC’s greatest year yet. A milestone year which saw the rise (and fall in some cases) of some of the sport’s biggest transcendent superstars, and a seemingly endless slew of memorable in-cage moments. With the year drawing to a close, The OsGrrrs looks back at the very best, and worst of 2015 for MMA’s leading promotion.

NXT TakeOver: London Recap & Review

First Brooklyn, now London, next the world? The NXT brand is showing no signs of slowing down and has been a must-see for fans craving something other than commercialised superheros and jewellery peddling. Headlined by an extremely personal title showdown between NXT champion Finn Balor and Samoa Joe, how did the acclaimed developmental division fare as it took over London’s Wembley arena for its latest TakeOver special?

Predicting NXT TakeOver: London

The critically-acclaimed NXT just won’t stop expanding. Growing beyond its original home at the Orlando-based Full Sail University, the WWE’s ultra popular developmental brand will now air from the United Kingdom with another tantalising night of unpredictable bouts. Will the NXT champion Finn Balor successfully retain his belt against former friend Samoa Joe? Will Bayley overcome the considerable challenge of Nia Jax? What else can we expect from NXT TakeOver: London?

WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs Recap & Review

Having spent much of 2015 coming agonisingly close to championship glory, could Roman Reigns finally reach the summit of the WWE by overcoming its newest World Heavyweight champion, Sheamus; the very man who ruined his moment of triumph with an audacious smash-and-grab cash-in at last month’s Survivor Series? Also, what else went down, or up in some cases, at the WWE’s final main roster event of the year?

UFC 194 Recap & Results

At last. After almost a year spent battling each other mentally, Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor finally settled their business inside the Octagon as they waged war to determine the undisputed featherweight champion of the world. Hyped to the max, could the leader of the fighting Irish McGregor hand the long reigning champion his first loss in over a decade? Also, could Chris Weidman remain perfect as he defended his middleweight belt against the dangerous challenge of Luke Rockhold?

Predicting WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs

Cashing in his Money in the Bank contract at Survivor Series to end Roman Reigns’ title reign at just over five minutes, Sheamus may be loving life back at the top of the WWE, but it could all end as suddenly as it began has he rematches with the former champion in a tables ladders and chairs match. Will the Irish leader of the League of Nations keep his reign alive, or will ‘The Big Dog’ end a difficult 2015 on the ultimate high? Also, what else can we expect from the WWE’s final pay-per-view event of the year?

Predicting UFC 194

UFC 189 will take some beating as the greatest MMA card of all time, but UFC 194 might give it a serious run for its money. A mouthwatering collection of razor-close fights headlined by one of the sport’s most tantalising grudge matches, supported by an additional four bouts easily capable of headlining on their own. Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor might be hogging the spotlight as they battle for featherweight supremacy, but what else can we expect to happen at the UFC’s stacked final pay per view event of 2015?

UFC 9 Days of Fury: 5 Other Key Fights to Watch

Starting with Thursday’s Fight Night card from The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan, the UFC will embark on an epic 9 day run which will feature at least 44 fights spread over 4 stacked cards. Many of these won’t just be filler fights either; champions will be crowded, new contenders will be decided, and potential new superstars could be discovered. Most of you will already be anticipating the crown jewel in this collection of scraps, but what about the fights you may have forgotten were taking place?