Showing posts with label Wrestling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wrestling. Show all posts

WWE Roadblock Recap & Review


With WrestleMania just under three weeks away Dean Ambrose was a man on a mission. Out to derail The Authority’s plans for the year’s biggest show by capturing Triple H’s WWE World Heavyweight crown was the ‘Lunatic Fringe’ successful in reshaping not only the Road to WrestleMania, but the entire landscape of the promotion? Also, what else went down as the WWE hit a Roadblock in Toronto, Canada?

WWE Fastlane Recap & Review


With a WWE World Heavyweight Championship opportunity at WrestleMania 32 on the line Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Brock Lesnar collided in the main event of the second-ever WWE Fastlane. With ‘The Beast’ the overwhelming favourite on paper, could the former Shield teammates and longtime ‘brothers’ Reigns and Ambrose stay on the same page long enough to remove their dangerous adversary from the equation? Who confirmed their spot in main event of the year’s biggest show, and what else happened as the Road to WrestleMania made its latest stop?

Predicting WWE Fastlane


Friendship will once again be put to the test this Sunday as former Shield teammates Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose will do battle to determine Triple H’s WWE World Heavyweight Championship challenger at WrestleMania 32. With dangerous former champ Brock Lesnar also in the mix, which of these three superstars will leave WWE Fastlane with their spot in the main event of the year’s biggest show confirmed? What else can we expect to happen as the Road to WrestleMania passes through Cleveland?

WWE: Matches That Need To Happen At WrestleMania 32


This year’s WrestleMania, potentially the biggest instalment in the event’s history, is less than 50 days away. With the ‘Road to WrestleMania’ well underway the stories and their players are slowly moving into place as the WWE aims to deliver a card that could sell out the enormous AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Injuries might have blighted the promotion since late last year, but that shouldn’t prevent the show from being another excellent spectacle.

Taking into consideration the superstars available along with a number of developing angles and character changes, this post looks at five matches that need to happen at WrestleMania 32.

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.

WWE Royal Rumble Recap & Review


Never has a champion faced such a challenge. Forced to defend his WWE World Heavyweight title in the Royal Rumble match as its number one entrant, Roman Reigns’ odds of leaving with the belt were astronomically slim. Was the defiant champion able to pull off the unthinkable and successfully defend the gold, or did the devious McMahon family finally get their way and strip Reigns of his recently acquired prize? What else went down on one of the WWE’s most unpredictable nights of the year?

Predicting WWE Royal Rumble


For the first time since 1992 the WWE’s top title will be on the line in the Royal Rumble match. Vowing to make Roman Reigns’ life miserable following his World Heavyweight title triumph last month, the vengeful McMahon family have stacked the odds against the champion who’ll be guaranteed a long and tough night as he defends against 29 hungry challengers. Will Reigns pull off the unthinkable and leave Orlando still the champion? What else can we expect from the latest instalment of the WWE’s first show of the year?

Royal Rumble: 5 Dream Rumble Match Entrants


The Royal Rumble has always been one of the WWE’s most exciting matches but in recent years the potential for a shocking return has added new layers of unpredictability and intrigue. With potentially the biggest WrestleMania in history just around the corner, and following two underwhelming previous instalments, delivering an unforgettable Rumble match will be imperative. This post looks at five superstars whose unlikely involvement would undoubtedly help elevate the match to the level of quality we’ve come to expect from the January classic.

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.

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...

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?

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?

WWE Survivor Series Recap & Review


Granted a shot at greatness thanks to an unfortunate injury suffered by the former champion, who claimed the WWE World Heavyweight title as the 16-man tournament to crown a new champion reached its conclusion? Also, could The Undertaker, celebrating an unprecedented 25 years with the WWE, along with his half-brother Kane overcome the threat of Bray Wyatt and his dangerous brotherhood?

Predicting WWE Survivor Series


With Seth Rollins’ shocking injury a golden opportunity has arisen for four of the WWE’s top superstars. For Alberto Del Rio, Kevin Owens, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns, Survivor Series will now be their chance to ascend to the top of the company as its new WWE World Heavyweight champion. Who will capture the title? Also, will The Undertaker’s 25th anniversary celebration be a happy one, and what else can we expect from this year’s event?

25 Years of The Deadman: The Undertaker's 10 Greatest Moments


This Sunday The Undertaker will celebrate a historic 25th anniversary with the WWE. Two and a half decades of destruction. ‘The Deadman’ is as revered as they come and, since 1990, has played an integral part in some of the greatest, most famous moments in the long and illustrious history of the business. This post celebrates this incredible milestone by looking at this legendary superstar’s ten greatest moments.

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.