Author: Ian Abugov

WWE Smackdown is here WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman confronts The Fiend Bray Wyatt WWE Smackdown returns with WrestleMania in the books, It provided us with many moments and WILL be remembered for the right reasons. The Wyatt-Cena piece was a work of total genius. Like an epic film, you could watch it a dozen times and find something new to be thrilled with every viewing. Amazing story with the theme of one protagonist being dragged into a parallel universe fuelled by his own perceived inadequacies while the other seeks redemption after a defining setback. The landscape has changed significantly…

When we wake up each day, our first thought after, wow, that cup of coffee is going to be some kind of delicious is….my word. One would NOT believe this crazy dream we just had. Perhaps two seconds later, we realize this is no dream but a very uncomfortable reality. Trying, unprecedented and anxious times as an exalted friend said to us a short time ago. As we all know by now, Wrestlemania will be shown in 23 hours. Over two evenings and was pre-taped in an empty performance center. This was with the exception of a pair of contests…

While the NWA has suspended its activities owing to the pandemic affecting us all, they did promise periodic broadcasts. Tonight NWA offered up a replay of an empty arena match from January 2018 pitting Tim Storm up against Jocephus Saga. The contest took place in the empty TNA Impact Zone. I guess Orlando was meant to be the mecca of spectatorless wrestling. For those unfamiliar with Jocephus, he has been wrestling for 10 years and currently portrays the Question Mark, the 10th-degree black belt kara-TAY master from the fictional land of Mongrovia. The 15-minute pre-match story and table setting were…

We are back yet again at the kinder, gentler Performance Center. Adjustments have been made camera wise and we no longer focus on empty eats but rather on the makeshift Titantron. Tons of close-ups too. After a week of splendid isolation, we are ready for a good time. As we know, the biggest shows of the year, before the smallest crowds of the year are eight and nine days away respectively. The show slated for tonight will go a long way into crystallizing the final card for Mania. The featured match of the evening involved The Usos against The New…

Changes are more than just an iconic Bowie tune. As the hours go on, there are more and changes in the Wrestlemania line up, By now, we all know that Braun Strowman will get a shot at the Universal title vs.Goldberg. A few hours ago we found out that the Lashley Aleister Black match will not take place either as Lashley recently traveled to South Africa and has to spend some time in self-quarantine. Now, we have been informed that the Raw tag team championship encounter set between Andrade and Angel Garza vs the Street Profits will not take place…

We are all familiar with the card subject to change disclaimer and sadly, Wrestlemania 36 will be yet another show subject to this issue. It is being reported that Roman Reigns will NOT be appearing at WrestleMania 36. He will not challenge Goldberg for the Universal Title as reported by Pro Wrestling Sheet’s Ryan Satin. Roman Reigns opted out and not appearing at WrestleMania is completely understandable. Due to his two bouts with leukemia and the treatments he had to undergo to vanquish the dread disease. He is immunocompromised and does not feel comfortable exposing himself to the risks of…

One of the themes in Alice in Wonderland is that the abnormal becomes normal and vice versa. Tonight marks broadcast #3 from the Performance Center and we are becoming accustomed to the fanless setting. We all have a new home away from home. So what if it is quieter than our local library. Tonight Roman Reigns and Goldberg sign the contract for their WWE Universal Championship match at WrestleMania. Quite an adjustment, especially for the talent who depends on crowd reaction like a quarterback depends on his coach or offensive coordinator for guidance. https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1241153090750996481 As deliberate a segue as you…

These are strange days and troubling times. Most of us are in lockdown at home. Unless you drive for Uber Eats, many challenging weeks ahead. Smells like Quaran-teen spirit. The NWA has chosen the route of social responsibility – care and caution. The much anticipated Crockett Cup slated for April 19 has been canceled, as well as all Powerrr shows until the crisis seizes. NWA Cancels Crockett Cup And Future Episodes Of Powerrr https://twitter.com/nwa/status/1239574296684646407 Below is the tweet from Dave Lagana with the official statement – https://twitter.com/Lagana/status/1239576052864778242 The episode that was slated to air would have featured the in-ring debut…

With the Coronavirus hitting mercilessly across the globe Vincent Kennedy McMahon displays his show must go on mentality and ingenuity by having Smackdown take place in the WWE performance center as opposed to the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Rock City. John Cena returns to Smackdown to discuss his match with the Fiend Bray Wyatt. https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1238617009182605312 WrestleMania remains a question mark as we go to press. Florida s Governor, Rick De Santis is urging local authorities and organizers in the State to curtail or limit mass gatherings for at least the next 30 days. March Madness has been canceled, MLB,…

Credit is given where credit is due. Despite being owned by a multi-billion dollar entity, Sinclair Broadcasting, Ring of Honor is run in a very similar manner to a lot of small market sports teams. Its best talent is inevitably swallowed up by bigger fish which prompts the necessity of hitting that good old reset button. This is the focus come 18th Anniversary. The talent that has come and gone over the years includes the likes of Daniel Bryan, Seth Rollins, the Young Bucks, Cody Rhodes, etc. We could list a dozen other names but you definitely get the point.…