WWE: Daniel Bryan's Greatest Matches

He might have been labelled a B+ player on television, but in reality Daniel Bryan was a once in a generation superstar whose hard work and determination endeared him to fans like only a handful had done before. Joining the WWE in 2010, Bryan’s popularity soared almost instantly as the former indy sensation delivered a string of memorable moments and unforgettable matches. A torrid eighteen month spell on the sidelines has sadly forced Bryan prematurely retire, but he’ll always be remembered for his brief but brilliant stint as the industry's hottest star. To celebrate his career this post looks back at Daniel Bryan’s greatest matches with the WWE.

Top 10: Greatest WWE Crowd Reactions

Live crowds have always played a pivotal part in professional wrestling. Whether it be wild celebration, gasps of awe or stunned silence almost every famous moment in the WWE’s illustrious history has been met with a suitable reaction. With AJ Styles’ Royal Rumble debut last month still fresh in memory, and potentially the biggest WrestleMania of all time just around the corner, this post looks at ten of the very best crowd reactions in WWE history.

Royal Rumble: Top WWE World Heavyweight Championship Contenders

WWE fans desperately needed something fresh following a disappointing 2015, and that’s exactly what we got with Vince McMahon’s huge announcement on Raw: For the first time ever the WWE World Heavyweight Championship will be defended in the Royal Rumble match. While all the signs may point to another triumph for the current title holder, Roman Reigns, there are a number of other potential contenders who could capture the gold. This post looks at six of the best candidates to win this year’s unique Royal Rumble match.

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...

Survivor Series: 5 Potential New WWE World Heavyweight Champions

Seth Rollins is no longer WWE World Heavyweight champion. A torn MCL, ACL and meniscus suffered during a house show match with Kane ended the former champion’s reign as suddenly as he had won it. The show must go on however, and the WWE must now choose a new champion to carry the company through the remainder of 2015, and possibly up until next April’s mega WrestleMania. Who will the next champion be? This post looks at 5 of the best candidates.

Top 10: Greatest Hell in a Cell Matches

Viewed for over a decade as the ultimate score settler, the rivalry ender and even the career crippler, the infamous Hell in a Cell match may no longer be quite what it was back in its heyday, but its always managed to provide us with some unforgettable moments nevertheless. Not for the squeamish or faint of heart, this list looks at ten of the best, most grisliest matches to ever take place within the dreaded structure.

WWE Classic: John Cena vs. CM Punk

As the world’s biggest professional wrestling promotion, the WWE has produced some of the finest matches in the history of the industry. This series looks back at some of those matches. Kicking it off is a look back at one of the greatest modern battles of all time: CM Punk’s Chicago homecoming against reigning WWE Champion John Cena at Money in the Bank 2011.

WWE Night of Champions Recap & Review

Now in possession of two of WWE’s top titles after capturing the United States championship last month, the bullseye on Seth Rollins’ chest has only increased along with the added weight on his shoulders. Facing challenges on both fronts from two of the industry’s greatest superstars, John Cena and the elusive, iconic Sting, could the self-proclaimed ‘Future of the WWE’ hold onto his gold?

WWE SummerSlam Review

Emanating from somewhere other than Los Angeles for the first time in six years, SummerSlam's new Brooklyn setting wasn’t the only major change to the long-running show’s format. Now expanded to a WrestleMania-esque running time of 4 hours, could this year’s ten bout instalment of the WWE’s summer classic match the grandeur of its fellow ‘big show’ counterpart?

Top 10: Greatest SummerSlam Matches

Second only to WrestleMania as the year’s most celebrated pro-wrestling production, SummerSlam has had a hand in producing some of the greatest matches in history over the course of its 28-year run. With this year’s traditional summer extravaganza fast approaching, lets look at ten of the most revered matches in the long and storied history of the event.

WWE Battleground Recap & Review

Featuring a number of tantalising matches that wouldn’t look out of place on one of the ‘Big Four’ cards, Battleground looked set to finally shake off its undesirable ‘B’ show label. Boasting another instalment of the already acclaimed Cena/Owens feud, a near-impossible to predict main event title match, and the promise of a ‘Divas Revolution’, did Battleground live up to both hope and expectation?

WWE The Beast in the East Recap & Review

Airing exclusively on their fledgling Network, the WWE’s latest trip to Japan saw the in-ring return of box office sensation Brock Lesnar and a highly anticipated NXT title battle. Essentially a televised house event, did the Ryōgoku Kokugikan-hosted show succeed in delivering an entertaining experience, not only for the attending Japanese fans...but also viewers braving the unusual air time?

Top 10: Most Brutal Matches in WWE History

Violence has always been at the very core of professional wrestling, but every once in a while a match will push way beyond the expected level of carnage. Over the years WWE fans have witnessed some of the most punishing, blood-curdling encounters ever seen inside a squared circle. This list looks at ten of the most brutal WWE matches of all time.

WWE Money in the Bank Recap & Review

A fan favourite event that's always guaranteed surprises, this year’s Money in the Bank show featured the continuation of several acclaimed rivalries, and the return of the always-entertaining ladder match of the same name. With the summer period now in full swing did the typically hot Money in the Bank maintain the WWE’s current run of good form, despite only being afforded a short window to build its card?

WWE Elimination Chamber Review

Free to subscribers of its fledgling Network, the short-notice return of the Elimination Chamber event was the first show of its kind in WWE history. Following the surprising success of Payback, the show continued a number of ongoing summer rivalries. With the fan-favourite Money in the Bank pay-per-view two weeks away, it was unlikely that the show would feature too many developments, but its potential to be a solid show was apparent. Did Elimination Chamber deliver?

WWE Payback Recap & Review

As the quiet period between major events, the spring and early summer pay-per-views are rarely remembered as anything more than ‘B’ shows; the kind of event that only serves to tick a box in the WWE’s never-ending slew of ‘sports entertainment’. It’s at this time of the year when surprises can occur; expectations can be exceeded, excitement can be generated causing an unexpected upswing in momentum. Does Payback represent a pleasant upswing, or just another obligatory ‘box-ticker’?

WWE Extreme Rules Review

A post-WrestleMania staple for half a decade, WWE’s Extreme Rules is nowadays used to mop-up any remaining feuds from the preceding extravaganza. The latest instalment of ‘Extreme’ may have happened just over a week ago, but the ramifications of this year’s event have been significant when compared to previous offerings. What did the WWE get right? What could they have done better?

WWE WrestleMania 31 Recap & Review

As the WWE’s flagship event, WrestleMania is essentially Christmas for pro wrestling fans. Eagerly anticipated all year round and packing some of what will be the year’s most memorable moments, the event transcends the bubble that is the ‘WWE Universe’ and becomes a happening that everyone has to witness. Now in its third decade and with the WWE attempting to create a new crop of superstars for the future, could ‘The Show of Shows’ deliver another unforgettable night?