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Sunday, June 20, 2021

Hell in a Cell 2021 is TONIGHT!

            Hell in a Cell is usually held in October. Tonight will only be the second time in its history that it won't be. The other time that it was held outside of October was back in 2018. This is one of my absolute favorite pay-per-views from WWE. Let's get to the card for tonight along with predictions.

            The WWE Championship match between Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre will be held inside hell in a cell. This particular feud needs to come to an end. And I think that is exactly what the stipulation within this match is meant to accomplish. If McIntyre loses to Lashley, he will not be given another opportunity at the title as long as Bobby holds the gold. I am rooting for McIntyre all the way but I have a feeling that Lashley will retain. I further predict that he will then lose it at SummerSlam opening the door for McIntyre to go after it again in front of a live crowd. But to whom does the champ drop the title? I would love to see either Damien Priest or Jinder Mahal be the next thorn in the side of Lashley.


            Saving the women for last, let's look at Kevin Owens v. Sami Zayn. I predict that the conspiracy continues. Sami is such a great heel and Kevin knows how to give a great beatdown. This one is all KO.

            Next, Cesaro squares up against Seth Rollins. My vote goes to Cesaro here. He is a consistent hard worker and ever the underdog despite winning belts in the past. Seth Rollins easily commits to his character's evolution and will be, for the foreseeable future, one of the company's top guys. 

            A match that I'm really not interested in is Shayna Baszler v. Alexa Bliss. I do not like Alexa's current character but I'll watch just to see how Shayna tries to beat the evil out of her. I fully expect psychology mind games and interference with this particular match. As much as I want Shayna to walk out triumphant, I predict Alexa Bliss picks up the win.

            The Raw Women's Championship is on the line tonight. The current holder of the gold Rhea Ripley goes up against Charlotte Flair. I am always thinking about both the long and short game that WWE plays. Recently, multiple outlets have reported that Becky Lynch has been seen practicing at the performance center. It's been almost 7 months since she gave birth to her first child. Fans, me included, are always wondering when and where, she will make her return. I think that Rhea retains tonight but loses when Becky Lynch returns. This opens the door for a  Becky v. Charlotte match with a live audience.


            Bianca Belair's feud with Bayley is the last match on the card for tonight. I predict that Bianca retains. Belair won the title back in April when she defeated Sasha Banks. We haven't seen Ms. Banks since that loss. I suspect that she will be returning soon looking for an opportunity to reclaim the gold.  

            I am beyond excited for tonight. The snacks and drinks are on deck for what will be an insane evening. I will be watching fully expecting the unexpected. One person that I also hope will be watching is Adam Scherr, aka, Braun Strowman. The company did him dirty but it is important to be ready for when WWE corrects their mistake.  #BringBackBraun 

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Monday Night Before Hell In A Cell 2021

            A couple of facts about me. I'm a cradle WWE fan. I have been a consistent member of the WWE ThunderDome for several months. I am also a member of the WWE Fan Council. I haven't had live TV or cable since 2004. I stream everything via Roku. I also have experience working on a production team. So last night, I got to watch Monday Night Raw and this upcoming Friday night's Main Event as a member of said ThunderDome. When I watched the replay via Hulu today, not only were the matches not played in the order they aired last night, but some very highly promoted matches were missing! Also, because of these editing choices, some of the color commentary didn't line up.

            When Monday night's entertainment began, I thought it was ladies night. The show opened with Alexa's playground where she informed us that Lilly is in timeout because of her actions with Shayna last week. Nia also stepped to Miss Bliss resulting in a match later in the evening. 

            Next, there was the match between Charlotte Flair and Nikki Cross. This was one of the matches that didn't air next day on Hulu. I can't tell you if this match will appear via replay on Peacock because they are still a month behind in uploading current episodes of Raw, SmackDown and NXT. This particular decision to remove Nikki and Charlotte's match from next day viewing led to some head scratching color commentary from Corey Graves and Jimmy Smith.

            Graves: "...Charlotte was humiliated again tonight..."

            Smith: "Both ladies had matches tonight..."

Huh? If you are a next day streamer, then you only saw Charlotte when she interrupted the match between Asuka and Rhea Ripley. You missed Charlotte's match where she entered the ring with her signature peacock feathers and her getting counted out which secured another victory for Nikki Cross. 

            Another match that was only shown live was the highly promoted return of Eva Marie. She was suppose to have a match against Naomi. Did you notice that I used the word "was"? Eva came down the ramp with someone I initially thought was the Blue Meanie's sister. Turns out, it was Piper Niven. Piper is known for her stint on NXT UK. I don't follow NXT UK so I was a little lost and the announce desk acting puzzled didn't help the situation. Anyway, Piper fought Naomi instead and picked up the win for Eva. Besides coming to the ring with Eva, there is chatter about her being called Doudrop. Hey WWE creative....please don't. Course correct and have her next tv appearance be as Piper Niven. 


            I also only saw the match between Jeff Hardy and John Morrison live. Jeff won but his celebration was interrupted by Cedric Alexander. Cedric issued a half ass apology and a challenge. A "retirement match" happened right then and there. If the veteran Hardy lost, then he would have to retire. Guess who's not retiring! Mr. Alexander is his own worst enemy and should never be allowed to be in possession of a live mic.

            Continuing with the ladies, there was some jaw jacking between Nattie and Tamina against Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke. The Barbie dolls didn't like the champ's practice session interrupting their photoshoot. Needless to say, they learned good and quick that the second generation champs are "statement makers, bone breakers and truth tellers".

            Alexa and Nia had their match. Besides remembering their friendship turned storyline from years ago, a question immediately came to mind: Will Reggie ever play with the big boys? 

            He was first introduced to us as Carmella's valet who had an eye for Sasha then he became involved with Nia and Shayna's storyline. Tonight, he seemed to be under Alexa's spell. The man isn't having much luck with the ladies. 

             I personally don't like the current evil evolution of Miss Bliss but she is getting over. Mind games and ring psychology have a place in sports entertainment and it's a fine line. The New Day and Randy Orton both have it in spades. 

            The New Day squared up against RK-Bro. The odd couple teaming of Matt Riddle and Randy Orton has built chemistry but eventually Randy will get tired of being saddled with Matt and gift him a very special RKO leading him to go back to singles competition.

            Drew McIntyre vs. AJ Styles was the last match of the evening. There is somewhat of a power disparity between these two competitors. AJ's agility helped him earn some frequent flyer miles. He also got in some impressive combination strikes. Styles is no stranger to going up against guys bigger than him. Remember the Bone Yard match against the Undertaker? 

            McIntyre has this fan's heart. I love watching him in action. All the while the match was in progress, the executive lounge was fully occupied at the top of the ramp. Lashley threatens to interrupt the match but his plans are thwarted by the Viking Raiders. What started as a one on one main event quickly turned into a 6 man tag match. Bobby, AJ and Omos versus Drew, Ivar and Erik was a powerful match with omens. 

                At one point, Ivar and Omos had at it. Being in a tag team doesn't prevent a competitor from entering into a singles match. I would love to see Ivar v. Omos. The second omen was Drew pinning Lashley for the win. McIntyre will hold the gold up high this Sunday.


            As I said at the beginning, I saw the taping of this upcoming Friday night's Main Event. Stop reading now if you want to be surprised.

            The first match was Mace and T-Bar v. Lucha House Party. David and Goliath matches are always nail biting to watch. Despite rope intelligence and speed advantage of the Lucha House Party, the dangerous duo of  Mace and T-Bar pick up the win.

            The second match between Ricochet and Drew Gulak highlighted different in ring styles. Ricochet is a high flyer while Gulak is known for his submission ground game. However, Ricochet showed his intelligence by taking a page from his opponent's playbook. He gets Drew trapped in a submission move and scores a W. Mr. Gulak showed much love and respect in his loss and shook Ricochet's hand before exiting the ring. 

            Speaking of exits...#BringBackBraun

Friday, June 11, 2021

Monday Night Without Braun

            This past Monday night was the first episode since Braun Strowman was released on June 2, 2021. Still a good show but knowing that Adam Scherr is no longer on the roster is all I could think about while in the ThunderDome. 

            The show opened with a tag team, over the top rope Battle Royal. A lot of jaw-jacking by the competitors, as well as, interruptions by both Miz and Morrison and AJ and Omos before the bell. Three RKOs to start but ultimately, the Viking Raiders won the match. I literally jumped out of my chair and screamed with excitement! They have now earned a future tag team championship opportunity. I am so glad they are back.


            Another superstar who is back with a new look is Jaxson Ryker. New haircut and trimmed down beard has him looking damn hot. As a fan, I am happy to see the company investing in him. What hasn't changed is his excellent ass kicking skills, just ask Elias. Jaxson's former tag partner fully felt his rage. Jaxson was absolutely relentless with Elias scrambling for a meaningful offense. However, he fled the ring, up the ramp and Jaxson secured a W as a result of a count out. Jaxson is a titan worthy of fan attention.

            The other titan that has my attention is Drew McIntyre. It was a night of contract signing but I knew this was going to be a little different. Drew usually leaves his sword at the top of the ramp but this time he brought it with him to the ring. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see how it would be used. Sure enough, it was dramatically used to cut the table in half. Check out the clip below.

        (13) Drew McIntyre will see Bobby Lashley inside Hell in a Cell: Raw, June 7, 2021 - YouTube

            Next it was time for Drew's best mate, Sheamus to make an appearance. Poor fella, he comes out to the ring ala Cody Rhodes. Remember in 2011 when Cody would come to the ring with a clear protective face covering. Well, Sheamus suffered a legitimate broken nose at the hands of Humberto Carrillo on May 31, 2021. I watched it live as a member of the ThumberDome. It was a vicious forearm. You could see not only the bridge of his nose go flat but blood instantly flowed. However, a week later, Sheamus sat at the announce table with black eyes and protective gear on his face to watch Humberto and Ricochet have a match. These two superstars are really good and dangerous on the ropes. At one point, Humberto sends Ricochet to the floor compliments of a Spanish Fly. Both men were counted out. High risk didn't pay off this time.


 

            Many superstars are known for their high risk moves. One such veteran is Jeff Hardy. Jeff had a match with Cedric Alexander. I love Jeff Hardy but not Cedric Alexander. Don't get me wrong, Cedric can wrestle but there is something about him that makes me uneasy. I had the same feeling with Lars Sullivan, Velveteen Dream and Alberto Del Rio. It's in his eyes. Something is hidden. As with all truths, it will be revealed in time. For now, Cedric remains his own worst enemy and Jeff picks up the win.

            From veterans to newcomers, Mansoor is someone to watch. I first became aware of Mansoor during WWE's 2018 Greatest Royal Rumble in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He has gone on to win 2019's Super ShowDown and 2019's Crown Jewel. If you haven't seen them, or want to see them again. you can stream them both on Peacock. This past Monday, Mansoor had a match against Drew Gulak, Despite Gulak focusing heavily on Mansoor's left leg, he earned his win.

            Before I get to the women's division, let's look at Kofi's match against Matt Riddle. Both men draw from unconventional playbooks. High flyers with equally matched aggression. Randy Orton comes to the ring half way through  the match to offer support and advice, However, Matt failed to listen to his mentor and instead showed off. This was a mistake and as a result, Kofi picks up the win. 

            The women's division needs a little overhauling. There is no clear face of the women's division on Monday night. Rhea was moved up from NXT to Monday Night Raw and is the current champ. Despite being a force to be reckoned with, she doesn't seem to be defending the belt the way a champ should. There is no strong storyline of anyone coming after her title. When is Becky Lynch coming back? I would love to see Rhea and Becky go at it. I would also like to see a little more investment in Rhea Ripley.

            This past Monday, there was a tag match between the team of Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley versus Asuka and Nikki Cross. I instantly knew that Charlotte and Rhea would implode on each other. The current storyline has them severely disliking each other. Nikki Cross and Asuka on the other hand compliment each other. Nikki takes advantage of the hatred between Charlotte and Rhea to pick up the win.

            Additionally, what is going on with Alexa Bliss? I do not like this current evolution of her character. The evil and scary Miss Bliss doing a lot of talking and being creepy is not the best of use of her talent. She has definitely gotten over but I am not the type of fan who enjoys storylines that include mind games and witchcraft. However, I am happy that Shayna seems to be going solo and focusing on setting Scary Miss Bliss straight. 

            I remember WrestleMania 31 when I saw Shayna in the front row when Ronda Rousey was being highly pushed. It is joyfully interesting that Shayna is still here and Ronda left well before she announced her pregnancy. Shayna is someone that I enjoy watching and the ending of this past Monday Night Raw saw the beginnings of a storyline with Alexa and her doll Lilly coming after Shayna, Pyros up the ramp, equipment and  structures falling from the ceiling eventually led to a mind game where Lilly would appear in a mirror but not in the room itself. Shayna can't take it anymore and she breaks the mirror before everything fades to black ending in a scream of frustration.

            One other thing that I greatly appreciate with Shayna is her intergender matches with Reginald. WWE has done women vs. men in the past. The one that immediately comes to mind is Chyna v. Eddie Guerrero. Then there was the tag match with Sable and Marc Mero v. Goldust and Luna Vachon. I enjoy intergender matches but they need to remain sporadic in order for them to remain a "special feature" and not the norm. 

        Before I get to my closing, I am going to drop a couple of spoilers. Friday Night Main Event is taped on Monday nights. So I saw what is going to happen tonight because I saw it as a member of the ThunderDome. Without any further ado, here are the matches and results. 

            First match is between Mustafa Ali and Angel Garza. This is the first matchup between these two superstars. Angel is the aggressor but Ali turns things around and picks up the win with a submission move.

            Next match is between Jinder Mahal and Shelton Benjamin. This was a PPV worthy match.  As a lifelong WWE fan, I have watched Shelton "grow up" and improve as an athlete. However, my favorite, the Monday Night Maharaja, won the match. 

            I am going to end today's post the way that I started -  talking about Braun. I was so upset with the asinine move to release Braun that I did something that I said I would never do. I joined Instagram and Twitter. Yes, OpinLytical is now on IG and Twitter. I am a huge fan of Adam and I am curious to see what the future holds for him. So far, he has maintained his fitness routine, severely trimmed his beard, worked on cars and has displayed a joyful and mature attitude with travel, good food and whiskey. This man will not fail. I personally do not want to see him wrestle anywhere else. Hopefully, WWE and NBC Universal will recognize their mistake and bring him back. #BringBackBraun 





             

Monday, May 31, 2021

Matches - Some Great...Some Missing

            Last week's Monday Night Raw opened with MVP in the ring sans the cane. He introduces Bobby Lashley and his mini ho train. Luckily both Drew McIntyre and Kofi Kingston interrupt. After a couple of minutes of smack-talking, Adam Pearce makes official a match between the two former champs and the winner will face Bobby at June's Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. 
            It was a great match of athleticism versus power. Drew had an answer for everything Kofi threw his way. But in true WWE fashion, Drew gives a Stone Cold salute to Bobby who is watching from the top of the ramp causing an irate Lashley to come down to the ring. As a result, Bobby and MVP enter the ring creating mayhem and prompting the ref to call for the bell and no winner being declared. Looking forward to the rematch tonight. Bobby and MVP cannot interfere or be anywhere near the ring lest they suffer consequences.
            Rhea versus Nikki Cross was an interesting and confusing match. Nikki is back and it's about time. Yet, the nonchalant way Ripley approached the match was disappointing. In this 2 minute beat the clock challenge, Nikki has to last two minutes to win but Rhea repeatedly wasted the 120 seconds she had to pin her opponent. Nikki and her insane energy win the match.

            Charlotte interrupts Nikki's celebration and is about to face her one time tag team partner Asuka. The dark and damaged queen versus the empress is a compelling match. Both technically sound with their respective finishing moves. Charlotte focused on Asuka's left leg. After a couple of haymakers and moonsaults, Asuka gets Charlotte into an Asuka lock but Charlotte counters and picks the win.
            The match between Matt Riddle and Xavier Woods showcased great grappling and ring awareness from both competitors. Woods was effectively frustrated by Riddle. These two against each other work beautifully. Matt wins via a RKO. I always said that Matt didn't need Randy Orton to get over but what if the long term goal was to get rid of the surfer dude attitude and have Randy's influence be a more calculated wrestler. I would very much welcome a new attitude from Matt Riddle. I would also like to see him go up against Aleister Black. It might be a better match than Black verses Murphy.
            The rematch between Tamia and Nattie vs. Nia and Shayna was very one sided until Reginald comes to ringside. Eventually Nattie bodyslams Shayna giving her the opening to tag Tamina. Shayna then tags Nia. Fierce fighting between the two with frequent tags between Nia and Shayna. Tamina is on her way back and tags in Nattie. Insane chaos from all four women when Reggie gets on the apron causing Shayna to lose to Nattie. Reggie is sent up the ramp which explodes in fire again. Shayna is so angry that she challenges Reggie to a match. I am looking forward to seeing that tonight. 
            As a member of the WWE ThunderDome, I got to see matches live that I did not see on replay via Hulu. Some of you might have seen them live on USA Network. The ones that did not show up next day on Hulu were Shelton Benjamin vs. Cedric Alexander, AJ Styles vs. Jaxson Ryker or Sheamus vs. Humberto. Yes, Humberto is back!!!! I could have done without the match between Rhea and Nikki and Charlotte vs Asuka and definitely put in Sheamus vs Humberto. Just a fan's perspective.
            
             

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Monday after BackLash

            What an opening tonight. Apparently, Bobby Lashley thinks he's The Godfather with a little bit of Rick Flair arrogance. He entered the ring with 5 barely dressed women to join MVP. Mr. Porter does a great job as a Don King like manager. And here it comes...another open challenge. Yet before he can finish, Drew McIntyre's music starts playing. However, MVP's open challenge includes a stipulation that excludes Drew or Braun. Currently, it is being reported that Braun is out with broken ribs. By the end of the show, Kofi Kingston answers the open challenge. I would love to see Kofi as champ again. Kofi pulls out a win in this non-title match with an assist from Drew at the end.

            The next match was Elias vs. AJ Styles. It is obvious that AJ and Omos are now babyfaces. AJ has shaved down his face making him look younger and more innocent. A severe contrast with Elias and Jaxson Ryker who look like grizzly mountain men. My heart is a little torn because I am an Elias fan especially since he lost the bohemian robes. All 4 men are impressive athletes.



            It looks as if Angel Garza and Drew Gulak have moved off of Friday night's Main Event to Monday Night Raw. As a member of the ThunderDome, I was a little confused when the moderator told us to cheer Garza and boo Gulak. Huh? In their last match, Angel shoved a rose down the backside of Drew. In tonight's match, Drew offered up no offense leading to Garza picking up the win and shoving a rose in Drew's mouth. Sorry Mr. Moderator, I will not be cheering for Angel.

            Another storyline that has me head scratching is Randy Orton and Matt Riddle. I think I understand the business point of view with what appears to be helping Randy helping Matt get over but does Riddle need the help? And this Fast Times at Ridgemont High persona is nerve grating. I don't remember him being like this during his NXT days. Randy's character is definitely fed up with with the partnership. I, as a fan, would welcome the separation.

                Next is one of my favorite feuds. Sheamus met up again with Ricochet. I love the new look of Ricochet. With a pair of simple black pants and belt, he entered the ring wearing Sheamus' coat and hat. Sheamus met him with unbridled aggression. Great match-up with both men showcasing speed, strength and stamina. A Spanish fly off the top rope gave Ricochet a fighting chance but Sheamus picks up a win after issuing a Brogue kick. I want to see where this goes but I'm always thinking of Humberto. 


            Before I get to the women, let's talk about Damian Priest. He has what it takes to be a superstar but the company is not pushing him the way I think they should. Put Priest up against Jeff Hardy. That would be an insane, high flying match. Thankfully Damian made it clear tonight that his beef with Miz and Morrison is over and he's setting his sight on the championship.

            The rematch between Nattie and Tamina vs. Nia and Shayna felt like a filler match meant to give a plug to Alexa Bliss. Scary Miss Bliss made an appearance during the match with an implication that she caused fire to come out of one of the ring posts. This caused Reginald to go flying off the apron and allowed for Nattie and Tamina to retain. I think that since Nikki Cross is back, that she and Alexa need to have at it again. Maybe Nikki can exorcise the demon with Alexa. I would wholeheartedly welcome the old Miss Bliss.

            This is where some of you might want to stop reading because I am going to spoil tomorrow's Friday night's Main Event. 

            The first match was a women's tag match between Many Rose and Dana Brooke vs. Naomi and Lana. I'm going to be brutally honest. The only one that I am interested in seeing compete is Naomi. She is a headlining solo superstar. Lana has definitely grown since her husband went over to AEW but her character acts overly gregarious with only one friend. She has potential but I'm not seeing it yet. Mandy and Dana are yawn inducing. They're filler athletes. Both need to get rid of the bad hair extensions and wear gear that helps them show off their talent instead of having them "pop" out.

            The second and last match had Mansoor going against Cedric Alexander. Now we haven't seen Cedric since the dissolution of The Hurt Business but Mansoor is the one I want to focus on. I loved him at WWE's 2018 Greatest Royal Rumble. The current storyline has his colleagues saying he's too young to have the success he's enjoying. All I could think about was Rhea Ripley. She has earned so much success and championships all before the age of 25. Mansoor is on that same page. He could easily headline a pay-per-view. Team Mansoor all the way. 




Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Monday Night Raw and Main Event Spoiler

            Last Friday, I expressed joy over Jinder making his return on Friday night's Main Event. The joy continued during yesterday's Monday night episode of Raw. He made a promo clip before entering the ring for a rematch against Jeff Hardy. It appears official that he, as well as, Veer and Shanky are part of Monday Night Raw.

            During the 6 woman tag team match, I noticed the transformation of two wrestlers. First, Charlotte Flair's character has become more malevolent. Her in ring gear has gone from bright greens, blues and purples to a dark bordello red and black. The shoulders of her robe are now accented with spikes and chains. It triggered a memory of Rhea Ripley sharing how when she first started in the WWE, she was often compared to Charlotte due to their similar features. It seems now, one can make the argument that Charlotte looks like Rhea.
            Then there is Alexa Bliss. Not too long ago, she was an "apprentice" of The Fiend. Ever since her disturbing distraction at WrestleMania 37 during The Fiend's match with Randy Orton, she has now become a fully separate, and unsettling, entity. 
            Just when you thought mayhem was about to break out when all six women were in the ring smack talking, Alexa made an appearance along with the bride of Chucky she calls Lilly. Scary Miss Bliss made it known that she was out there to keep an eye on one of the female superstars. It is my opinion that either Asuka or Charlotte is the one in her crosshairs. 
            Another multi superstar match was the 8 man tag team. Omos is physically imposing, but I'm not buying the mean streak he's selling. He reminds me of Giant Gonzalez. Both are physically formidable wrestlers, but it's not in their eyes and both always seem to have a slight smirk peeking out from their sneers.
             Tonight's main event was between my new favorite author, Drew McIntyre and Bobby Lashley. Right out of the gate, both men went for their signatures moves. The intensity between the two of them was tangible through the television. Predictably, no winner was declared because Braun interrupted the match. 

            I do have an observation to make and two questions for MVP. Why are you still wearing the chain containing the letters THB since The Hurt Business is now dissolved? Wouldn't it make more sense to go back to your adornment with the letters MVP?
            One last thing before I get to Friday night Main Event spoilers. Please keep Humberto Carrillo in your prayers. Unless you watch last night's episode live via a cable or as a member of the WWE ThunderDome, you won't see the match between Humberto and Sheamus in any next day or future airings. During the match, Humberto seemed to go for a power bomb type move that would have both competitors going from the ring area to outside on the floor. In the clip below, it looks as if all of Sheamus' weight landed awkwardly on Humberto. Something definitely went wrong. The ref's decision to declare Sheamus the winner is both confusing and insignificant. Heal soon Humberto

            Now for spoilers. Unless you are a part of the ThumderDome on Monday nights, you will not be aware of the matches or outcomes for the upcoming Friday night Main Event. Stop here if you want to be surprised on Friday.
            The first match revealed the return of Nikki Cross. Nikki hasn't been seen since Feb 1, 2021 on Raw. The fact that she returned on Main Event is a slight concern for me. The familiar vernacular within WWE seems to be that you are moved up to the main roster of either Raw or SmackDown from NXT or Main Event. The opposite would be that you drop back down to either NXT or Main Event from Raw or SmackDown. I hope that Miss Cross is coming back in the same vein as Jinder Mahal and not of Ember Moon, Finn Balor, Drew Gulak, Angel Garza, etc. In the meantime, I am digging her return and new look of the refined makeup and the braid keeping the hair out of her face.
            The second match was between Ricochet and Mustafa Ali. I adore both athletes but I am not digging the storyline. "I'm better than you!" seems to be the theme of the feud. All I can think of are two little boys fighting over something frivolous.   
               I am very excited for this Sunday's WrestleMania Backlash. I will post my predictions in the next couple of days.
            

Open Letter to Jeff Hardy

               Endings are better than beginnings.               I grew up in a very dysfunctional household. My father is a gambler and my ...