Fans were deeply disheartened after Heels season 3 was canceled by Starz Network. However, Netflix acquiring both seasons 1 and 2 of Heels became a ray of hope for both the fans and the show’s creators.
The show chronicles the story of twin brothers who are pro-wrestlers. It stars big television personalities like Arrow‘s Stephen Amell, Vikings star Alexander Ludwig, singer Alison Luff, and In Plain Sight actor Mary McCormack among others.
Screenshot from Arrow – Comic-Con 2018 Trailer | DC – YouTube Heels Season 3’s Fate Remains Blurry Despite Netflix’s Move
Heels Season 1 hit our screens for the first time in 2021. It chronicled the story of the Spade brothers – Jack and Ace portrayed by Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig, who are working to keep their father’s independent wrestling promotion afloat after his death. Vikings star Alexander Ludwig famously labeled his experience of filming Heels as “painful.”
Seasons 1 and 2 had a lot going for it.
The show chronicles the story of twin brothers who are pro-wrestlers. It stars big television personalities like Arrow‘s Stephen Amell, Vikings star Alexander Ludwig, singer Alison Luff, and In Plain Sight actor Mary McCormack among others.
Screenshot from Arrow – Comic-Con 2018 Trailer | DC – YouTube Heels Season 3’s Fate Remains Blurry Despite Netflix’s Move
Heels Season 1 hit our screens for the first time in 2021. It chronicled the story of the Spade brothers – Jack and Ace portrayed by Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig, who are working to keep their father’s independent wrestling promotion afloat after his death. Vikings star Alexander Ludwig famously labeled his experience of filming Heels as “painful.”
Seasons 1 and 2 had a lot going for it.
- 4/13/2024
- by Disha Kandpal
- FandomWire
Ever since its debut in 1969, Scooby-Doo has become one of the most treasured cartoons ever. From its unique narrative to iconic storylines, the cartoon show has spanned several episodes, series, movies, toys, games, and many more, with its characters and mythos a permanent part of popular culture.
The Scooby-Doo Gang
Even though there are several cartoons and animated series that enjoy similar popularity, what makes the adventures of Scooby-Doo and his friends is the countless crossovers they have had. From The Dark Knight to the Justice League and even Jensen Ackles’s Supernatural, the characters have had many memorable crossovers. But perhaps the best one was when they collaborated with WWE starring John Cena for an epic WrestleMania mystery.
When John Cena Saved The Scooby-Doo Gang! A still from Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery
Scooby-Doo characters have had many epic adventures together, from being trapped in a computer game to traveling to a zombie island.
The Scooby-Doo Gang
Even though there are several cartoons and animated series that enjoy similar popularity, what makes the adventures of Scooby-Doo and his friends is the countless crossovers they have had. From The Dark Knight to the Justice League and even Jensen Ackles’s Supernatural, the characters have had many memorable crossovers. But perhaps the best one was when they collaborated with WWE starring John Cena for an epic WrestleMania mystery.
When John Cena Saved The Scooby-Doo Gang! A still from Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery
Scooby-Doo characters have had many epic adventures together, from being trapped in a computer game to traveling to a zombie island.
- 3/7/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
WWE.com
It’s been over two years since Phil ‘Cm Punk’ Brooks was part of World Wrestling Entertainment on screen. Even though he elected to leave in late-January, 2014, it wasn’t until June that Punk was officially served with his termination papers from the company. Rather coincidentally (or not), that document happened to plonk down on the man’s door mat on the day of his wedding to another ex-WWE talent, Aj Lee.
Naturally, the longest-running WWE Heavyweight Champion of his generation didn’t take too kindly to this fact. Punk has bashed WWE ever since, and had many gripes about his time with the company. Despite this, he had an aforementioned 434 day run as the promotion’s top champ, won ‘Money In The Bank’ twice, and wrestled everyone from Triple H and The Undertaker to John Cena and Daniel Bryan.
Cm Punk had a lot of success in WWE,...
It’s been over two years since Phil ‘Cm Punk’ Brooks was part of World Wrestling Entertainment on screen. Even though he elected to leave in late-January, 2014, it wasn’t until June that Punk was officially served with his termination papers from the company. Rather coincidentally (or not), that document happened to plonk down on the man’s door mat on the day of his wedding to another ex-WWE talent, Aj Lee.
Naturally, the longest-running WWE Heavyweight Champion of his generation didn’t take too kindly to this fact. Punk has bashed WWE ever since, and had many gripes about his time with the company. Despite this, he had an aforementioned 434 day run as the promotion’s top champ, won ‘Money In The Bank’ twice, and wrestled everyone from Triple H and The Undertaker to John Cena and Daniel Bryan.
Cm Punk had a lot of success in WWE,...
- 2/17/2016
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
After announcing his long-speculated retirement via Twitter just a mere few hours before this week’s edition of Raw, fans around the world began to mourn and celebrate the career of one of the most gifted wrestlers to ever compete in the squared circle. With a career spanning sixteen years, Bryan Danielson has left a legacy that is worthy of a place in the WWE Hall of Fame.
Recognised as a ‘Founding Father’ of Ring of Honor, Danielson joined at a time when it was rare for WWE to hire so-called ‘indie darlings’. Sami Zayn this week tweeted that ‘Without Daniel Bryan, many of the performers you love in Nxt and WWE would never have been hired. He broke down barriers for us all.’ Bryan’s popularity is no doubt one of the reasons why Vince McMahon and Triple H are more open to signing already established wrestlers from the indie scene.
After announcing his long-speculated retirement via Twitter just a mere few hours before this week’s edition of Raw, fans around the world began to mourn and celebrate the career of one of the most gifted wrestlers to ever compete in the squared circle. With a career spanning sixteen years, Bryan Danielson has left a legacy that is worthy of a place in the WWE Hall of Fame.
Recognised as a ‘Founding Father’ of Ring of Honor, Danielson joined at a time when it was rare for WWE to hire so-called ‘indie darlings’. Sami Zayn this week tweeted that ‘Without Daniel Bryan, many of the performers you love in Nxt and WWE would never have been hired. He broke down barriers for us all.’ Bryan’s popularity is no doubt one of the reasons why Vince McMahon and Triple H are more open to signing already established wrestlers from the indie scene.
- 2/11/2016
- by Ryan Carter
- Obsessed with Film
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Former WWE Diva Kaitlyn has posed nude for Bodybulding.com’s Body Of Work Volume 4 magazine. “And for everyone that’s always wanted to see me naked…” she posted on Instagram alongside a couple of nude shots from the shoot.
Rather than being a sexy shoot, the idea is to show off her muscles and body shape. Kaitlyn is a keen fitness fanatic, with a passion for the gym and healthy eating. Bodybuilding has been one of her main focus points since leaving WWE back in 2014.
At only 29 years of age, and with that kind of body, WWE would absolutely be interested in bringing her back. She’s actually got a better look for the business now than when she was competing. As for her wrestling skills, she always demonstrated a decent level of ability, but in such a short career she never really left any legacy.
Former WWE Diva Kaitlyn has posed nude for Bodybulding.com’s Body Of Work Volume 4 magazine. “And for everyone that’s always wanted to see me naked…” she posted on Instagram alongside a couple of nude shots from the shoot.
Rather than being a sexy shoot, the idea is to show off her muscles and body shape. Kaitlyn is a keen fitness fanatic, with a passion for the gym and healthy eating. Bodybuilding has been one of her main focus points since leaving WWE back in 2014.
At only 29 years of age, and with that kind of body, WWE would absolutely be interested in bringing her back. She’s actually got a better look for the business now than when she was competing. As for her wrestling skills, she always demonstrated a decent level of ability, but in such a short career she never really left any legacy.
- 1/20/2016
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Women’s wrestling is on the cusp of a long-overdue change in WWE, with female superstars given three-dimensional personalities and consistent motives (on Nxt, largely). However, there’s no hiding the fact that, over the years, women in WWE have often been portrayed as sneaky, manipulative, and downright evil.
As a general rule of thumb, if a good-natured babyface aligns himself with a diva, he’ll be betrayed before long. As uncomfortable as many of these storylines may be to look back upon, there’s no denying that women have been the cause of some very memorable heel angles throughout the company’s history.
From Sensational Sherri to Aj Lee, by way of Trish Stratus and Lita, WWE’s divas have been at the heart of trouble for decades. Some storylines have been good, others terrible, but they all have one thing in common: Vince McMahon’s most devious femme fatales.
Women’s wrestling is on the cusp of a long-overdue change in WWE, with female superstars given three-dimensional personalities and consistent motives (on Nxt, largely). However, there’s no hiding the fact that, over the years, women in WWE have often been portrayed as sneaky, manipulative, and downright evil.
As a general rule of thumb, if a good-natured babyface aligns himself with a diva, he’ll be betrayed before long. As uncomfortable as many of these storylines may be to look back upon, there’s no denying that women have been the cause of some very memorable heel angles throughout the company’s history.
From Sensational Sherri to Aj Lee, by way of Trish Stratus and Lita, WWE’s divas have been at the heart of trouble for decades. Some storylines have been good, others terrible, but they all have one thing in common: Vince McMahon’s most devious femme fatales.
- 12/22/2015
- by Jack G King
- Obsessed with Film
wwe.com
As a wrestling fan, devising one’s own crystal ball is part of the fun. Speculation is king, and trying to figure out what the landscape of World Wrestling Entertainment will look like in 12 months is something all wrestling fans will do at some point in time. I would wager that a large number have already started putting together their own WrestleMania cards, planned surprise returns and championship wins. Predicting the future is all part of being a fan.
WWE has an immense amount of talent at its disposal, and despite 23846 hours of weekly television time the company seems unable to find something meaningful for a large number of the wrestlers. Now, I’m not arguing that everyone should be in a major storyline, certainly not, but with over 60 men and 15 women there is absolutely no reason why the same matches should happen as frequently as they do.
As a wrestling fan, devising one’s own crystal ball is part of the fun. Speculation is king, and trying to figure out what the landscape of World Wrestling Entertainment will look like in 12 months is something all wrestling fans will do at some point in time. I would wager that a large number have already started putting together their own WrestleMania cards, planned surprise returns and championship wins. Predicting the future is all part of being a fan.
WWE has an immense amount of talent at its disposal, and despite 23846 hours of weekly television time the company seems unable to find something meaningful for a large number of the wrestlers. Now, I’m not arguing that everyone should be in a major storyline, certainly not, but with over 60 men and 15 women there is absolutely no reason why the same matches should happen as frequently as they do.
- 12/9/2015
- by John Bills
- Obsessed with Film
This Sunday is the biggest day on the calendar year for those of us who still prefer this Steve Austin over the one from The Six Million Dollar Man and who still get the urge to patriotically tear off our shirts whenever this terrible Rick Derringer song kicks in. It’s WrestleMania XXX (that’s XXX as in “30,” not in porn terms), and it’s airing live from New Orleans on Sunday night.
I’m particularly excited for this iteration of the show thanks to the development that has completely re-aligned the way I watch and think about the WWE’s theatrical grappling arts.
I’m particularly excited for this iteration of the show thanks to the development that has completely re-aligned the way I watch and think about the WWE’s theatrical grappling arts.
- 4/4/2014
- by Kyle Anderson
- EW.com - PopWatch
So, we’re almost there. The biggest professional wrestling show of the year is about to happen, WrestleMania XXX, and so, before it does happen, let’s take a look at the matches that are currently being planned for the New Orleans supershow on April 7th.
WWE confirmed a couple of weeks ago that there would be a two hour pre-show airing on YouTube, WWE.com and the WWE Network in various ways. The pre-show is set to include an star-panel that will discuss the upcoming matches and give their thoughts. We will also get some pre-show in-ring action to wet our appetite for the main card.
WrestleMania XXX Pre-show Match WWE Tag Team Title Four Corner’s Match - The Uso’s (c) vs. Ryback & Axel vs. Los Matadores vs. The Real Americans
The WWE tag team division has been fantastic over the last 12 months, and it is nice...
WWE confirmed a couple of weeks ago that there would be a two hour pre-show airing on YouTube, WWE.com and the WWE Network in various ways. The pre-show is set to include an star-panel that will discuss the upcoming matches and give their thoughts. We will also get some pre-show in-ring action to wet our appetite for the main card.
WrestleMania XXX Pre-show Match WWE Tag Team Title Four Corner’s Match - The Uso’s (c) vs. Ryback & Axel vs. Los Matadores vs. The Real Americans
The WWE tag team division has been fantastic over the last 12 months, and it is nice...
- 4/2/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Here we are then, less than a week from WWE’s biggest annual event, WrestleMania 30. This is the go-home Raw, an episode in which, most years, all matches for the big event are finalised, feuds are heated up ready for the pay per view, and fans are left with a desire to see the roster go hell for leather at the supershow.
The match results:
Alberto Del Rio pinned I-c Champion, Big E, in a non-title match Summer Rae beat Natalya The Uso’s & Los Matadores beat Ryback & Axel & The Real Americans The Rhodes Brothers defeated Damien Sandow & Fandango Bray Wyatt easily beat R Truth Naomi pinned Divas Champion, Aj Lee, in a non-title match Roman Reigns and Kane wrestled to a no-contest Randy Orton and Batista went to a no-contest
The show began, this week, with The Undertaker talking about his career and how 21 men have stepped up at...
The match results:
Alberto Del Rio pinned I-c Champion, Big E, in a non-title match Summer Rae beat Natalya The Uso’s & Los Matadores beat Ryback & Axel & The Real Americans The Rhodes Brothers defeated Damien Sandow & Fandango Bray Wyatt easily beat R Truth Naomi pinned Divas Champion, Aj Lee, in a non-title match Roman Reigns and Kane wrestled to a no-contest Randy Orton and Batista went to a no-contest
The show began, this week, with The Undertaker talking about his career and how 21 men have stepped up at...
- 4/1/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
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We’re just days away from Wrestlemania XXX so with all the matches firmed up, barring any that may be added this week (this column was written before 31st March’s Raw), I’m going to offer up my thoughts and hopes for the various bouts (in no particular order, I might add).
Fatal Four Way Tag-Team Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
Thankfully the Old Age Outlaws seem to have been dropped from the tag team title race, though they are busy elsewhere on the card but we’ll get to them in due course. Instead we’ve got an interesting clash between current champs The Usos, who I happen to think are one of the best tag teams around, Rybaxel, The Real Americans and Los Matadores. I can’t see the title changing hands here, as The Usos are well...
We’re just days away from Wrestlemania XXX so with all the matches firmed up, barring any that may be added this week (this column was written before 31st March’s Raw), I’m going to offer up my thoughts and hopes for the various bouts (in no particular order, I might add).
Fatal Four Way Tag-Team Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
Thankfully the Old Age Outlaws seem to have been dropped from the tag team title race, though they are busy elsewhere on the card but we’ll get to them in due course. Instead we’ve got an interesting clash between current champs The Usos, who I happen to think are one of the best tag teams around, Rybaxel, The Real Americans and Los Matadores. I can’t see the title changing hands here, as The Usos are well...
- 3/31/2014
- Shadowlocked
Wrestlemania XXX Teaser Wallpaper by i-am-71
Last night’s edition of Raw was the second last episode of WWE’s flagship show prior to WrestleMania 30 on April 6 in New Orleans. It was held in Brooklyn, New York in front of a boisterous crowd that reacted well to most of the action. There were times when they veered off in another direction with “Cm Punk” chants, but for the most part they cared about what they saw in the ring even without Daniel Bryan in action.
For weeks we’ve been updating you with the lineup for WrestleMania. Several matches were made official following Elimination Chamber while others have slowly taken shape based on recent actions from Raw and Smackdown. Here’s a look at the eight matches that are expected to be a part of the full WrestleMania card.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: Randy Orton vs. Batista vs. (Daniel...
Last night’s edition of Raw was the second last episode of WWE’s flagship show prior to WrestleMania 30 on April 6 in New Orleans. It was held in Brooklyn, New York in front of a boisterous crowd that reacted well to most of the action. There were times when they veered off in another direction with “Cm Punk” chants, but for the most part they cared about what they saw in the ring even without Daniel Bryan in action.
For weeks we’ve been updating you with the lineup for WrestleMania. Several matches were made official following Elimination Chamber while others have slowly taken shape based on recent actions from Raw and Smackdown. Here’s a look at the eight matches that are expected to be a part of the full WrestleMania card.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: Randy Orton vs. Batista vs. (Daniel...
- 3/25/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
We are less than two weeks away from WrestleMania 30 and so the television shows that WWE promotes between now and then are the most important “go-home” shows of the year for the company. The final “big sell” before the big show itself. Tonight, Raw is live from Brooklyn, New York.
In the next two episodes of Raw, including this one, we should know, without a doubt, the full card for WrestleMania, and have an idea of what the biggest show of the year has in store for us. Tonight, celebrities will be a part of Raw, as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Manganiello and Scooby Doo make appearences, as well as Hulk Hogan, Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker promoted to appear. Should be an interesting show.
The match results;
Christian beat Dolph Ziggler, Alberto Del Rio & Sheamus in a fatal-four-way match Sin Cara quickly defeated Damien Sandow Los Matadores beat Ryback & Curtis Axel...
In the next two episodes of Raw, including this one, we should know, without a doubt, the full card for WrestleMania, and have an idea of what the biggest show of the year has in store for us. Tonight, celebrities will be a part of Raw, as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Manganiello and Scooby Doo make appearences, as well as Hulk Hogan, Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker promoted to appear. Should be an interesting show.
The match results;
Christian beat Dolph Ziggler, Alberto Del Rio & Sheamus in a fatal-four-way match Sin Cara quickly defeated Damien Sandow Los Matadores beat Ryback & Curtis Axel...
- 3/25/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
WWE.com
With just two more weeks of WWE television to go before WrestleMania, it appears as though we may finally know the full lineup.
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported about the eight matches that WWE has planned for the four hour show taking place on April 6th in New Orleans. Here’s a listing of the matches that have been made official as well as those that will be official in the coming weeks.
Triple H vs. Daniel Bryan – This will likely take place in the first hour because the winner of this match will wrestle in the main event match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton and Batista. This stipulation was added on Monday’s Raw when Triple H said he’s going for it all after he beats Daniel Bryan. It would be a shock if Bryan didn’t win this match.
With just two more weeks of WWE television to go before WrestleMania, it appears as though we may finally know the full lineup.
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported about the eight matches that WWE has planned for the four hour show taking place on April 6th in New Orleans. Here’s a listing of the matches that have been made official as well as those that will be official in the coming weeks.
Triple H vs. Daniel Bryan – This will likely take place in the first hour because the winner of this match will wrestle in the main event match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton and Batista. This stipulation was added on Monday’s Raw when Triple H said he’s going for it all after he beats Daniel Bryan. It would be a shock if Bryan didn’t win this match.
- 3/20/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
We continue on the Road to WrestleMania XXX and are less than three weeks away. Recent developments in the storylines leading to the event have made it all the more appealing and opened up some intriguing questions as we approach the thirtieth “showcase of the immortals” in New Orleans. Tonight, we are live from San Antonio, Texas.
The quick results of the matches tonight:
The Real Americans defeated, Tag Champs, The Uso’s Sheamus pinned Titus O’Neal Daniel Bryan pinned Randy Orton after interference from Batista Goldust pinned Fandango The Funkadactyls beat Aj Lee & Tamina Snuka Big Show, Dolph Ziggler, Mark Henry & Big E defeated Ryback, Curtis Axel, Damien Sandow & Alberto Del Rio in tag team action Bray Wyatt beat Kofi Kingston
This was a decent episode of Raw that did plenty to develop the angles as we approach WrestleMania. It is important at this point that each television...
The quick results of the matches tonight:
The Real Americans defeated, Tag Champs, The Uso’s Sheamus pinned Titus O’Neal Daniel Bryan pinned Randy Orton after interference from Batista Goldust pinned Fandango The Funkadactyls beat Aj Lee & Tamina Snuka Big Show, Dolph Ziggler, Mark Henry & Big E defeated Ryback, Curtis Axel, Damien Sandow & Alberto Del Rio in tag team action Bray Wyatt beat Kofi Kingston
This was a decent episode of Raw that did plenty to develop the angles as we approach WrestleMania. It is important at this point that each television...
- 3/19/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
WWE.com
This past Monday’s Raw had an interesting development as it pertains to the tag team title situation in WWE. The Real American defeated the tag team champions The Usos in a non-title match. It’s typical WWE booking to have champions lose non-title matches. In fact, it happened three times on Raw since Randy Orton and Aj Lee also lost. They do that as a way to build up contenders.
The manager of the Real Americans, Zeb Colter, tweeted about how Cesaro and Jack Swagger deserved a tag team title match at WrestleMania 30 after their win.
It’s interesting to note that on a recent edition of a German broadcast of Raw, Cesaro was announced for the Andre the Giant battle royal, but it appears though that decision has been changed since he hasn’t been pushed for it on television. If he was a part of it,...
This past Monday’s Raw had an interesting development as it pertains to the tag team title situation in WWE. The Real American defeated the tag team champions The Usos in a non-title match. It’s typical WWE booking to have champions lose non-title matches. In fact, it happened three times on Raw since Randy Orton and Aj Lee also lost. They do that as a way to build up contenders.
The manager of the Real Americans, Zeb Colter, tweeted about how Cesaro and Jack Swagger deserved a tag team title match at WrestleMania 30 after their win.
It’s interesting to note that on a recent edition of a German broadcast of Raw, Cesaro was announced for the Andre the Giant battle royal, but it appears though that decision has been changed since he hasn’t been pushed for it on television. If he was a part of it,...
- 3/19/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
Scooby Doo is back and he and the rest of the Mystery Inc. gang are ready to solve a new mystery - with the stars of WWE! In ScoobyDoo! WrestleMania Mystery, Shaggy and Scooby win tickets to WrestleMania, so the entire Mystery Inc. gang to travel to WWE City in the Mystery Machine to enjoy the show. But the trip quickly turns into another mystery as WWE City is full of secrets! A mysterious ghostly bear appears and threatens to ruin the show and steal the championship title belt. With the help of WWE Superstars John Cena, Triple H, Sin Cara, Brodus Clay, Aj Lee, The Miz, Santino Marella and Kane, Scooby-Doo and The Mystery Inc. gang team up to solve the case before it is too late!
Here's another mystery: how are you going to see see Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery? Well, you can buy it -you can own it...
Here's another mystery: how are you going to see see Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery? Well, you can buy it -you can own it...
- 3/18/2014
- by tara@kidspickflicks.com (Tara the Mom)
- kidspickflicks
The final pay per view of 2013, TLC (Tables, Ladders, Chairs) 2013, boasts, what was being promoted by WWE as one of the most important matches in the history of WWE and/or professional wrestling: the unification match between the WWE Champion Randy Orton and the World Heavyweight Champion John Cena; and the show begins with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon coming onto the stage and putting over the importance of the main event and the history of the belts that will be hanging over the ring in the TLC match. The first match of the PPV begins…
Cm Punk vs. The Shield (Handicap Match)
The first of two handicap matches of the pay per view opens the TLC show, with Cm Punk facing off with all three members of The Shield, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. The Shield must tag one another as they face the former WWE Champion,...
Cm Punk vs. The Shield (Handicap Match)
The first of two handicap matches of the pay per view opens the TLC show, with Cm Punk facing off with all three members of The Shield, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. The Shield must tag one another as they face the former WWE Champion,...
- 3/16/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
WWE.com
Over the the years the WWE Women’s and Divas Championships have seemed more like doorknobs than title belts: everybody gets a turn. Despite decent reign lengths for Divas (like Aj Lee, Kaitlyn, and Beth Phoenix) and multiple time winners (like Trish Stratus, Mickie James and Lita), if you’re a female on the roster for an extended period of time you usually wind up with gold.
WWE’s interest in the women’s division has always been up and down. The WWE Women’s Championship was integral in the Rock n’ Wrestling Connection but the title was soon deactivated. It was brought back in the early nineties only to fizzle out again after just a few years. In the late nineties it came back strong and lasted almost exactly a dozen years to the day. The Divas Title was created in 2008 for two purposes, one: to let...
Over the the years the WWE Women’s and Divas Championships have seemed more like doorknobs than title belts: everybody gets a turn. Despite decent reign lengths for Divas (like Aj Lee, Kaitlyn, and Beth Phoenix) and multiple time winners (like Trish Stratus, Mickie James and Lita), if you’re a female on the roster for an extended period of time you usually wind up with gold.
WWE’s interest in the women’s division has always been up and down. The WWE Women’s Championship was integral in the Rock n’ Wrestling Connection but the title was soon deactivated. It was brought back in the early nineties only to fizzle out again after just a few years. In the late nineties it came back strong and lasted almost exactly a dozen years to the day. The Divas Title was created in 2008 for two purposes, one: to let...
- 3/16/2014
- by Thomas Czarniak
- Obsessed with Film
The stage has been set, Daniel Bryan will officially be facing Triple H one-on-one at WrestleMania XXX. Allegedly, the original plan was for the King of Kings to wrestle against Cm Punk, but in the grand scheme of things, it makes perfect sense for the leader of the Yes! Movement to do battle against the man that has been holding him back and calling him a “B+ Player”.
With WrestleMania XXX just around the corner, the card is quickly taking shape. Unfortunately for fans of the WWE Divas, the reality is sinking in that they may wind up being tossed in another meaningless multi-Diva contest, such as a pointless Tag Team Match or another hot mess of a Battle Royal (the WWE Universe is still recovering from the Miss WrestleMania Battle Royal at WrestleMania Xxv). Or worse, like last year, they could be cut from the card entirely.
However, there...
With WrestleMania XXX just around the corner, the card is quickly taking shape. Unfortunately for fans of the WWE Divas, the reality is sinking in that they may wind up being tossed in another meaningless multi-Diva contest, such as a pointless Tag Team Match or another hot mess of a Battle Royal (the WWE Universe is still recovering from the Miss WrestleMania Battle Royal at WrestleMania Xxv). Or worse, like last year, they could be cut from the card entirely.
However, there...
- 3/14/2014
- by Tommy Bobby Watanabe
- Obsessed with Film
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Last night on WWE Main Event on the WWE Network, the Divas Champion Aj Lee successfully defended her title against Natalya.
Prior to the match, there was speculation via PWInsider that Aj could lose the title as a way to punish her due to the actions of her boyfriend Cm Punk. Instead Aj came out on top thanks to Tamina’s interference in a very competitive match that went nearly 15 minutes.
Regarding a possible Divas Title match at WrestleMania, the speculation is that it would be a match involving several divas. The most likely contenders are stars from Total Divas such as Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Natalya, Naomi (if she’s healthy) and Cameron. It’s just a question of how many women they want to include in the match. It’s unlikely that they’re going to have a battle royal due to the other battle royal on the card,...
Last night on WWE Main Event on the WWE Network, the Divas Champion Aj Lee successfully defended her title against Natalya.
Prior to the match, there was speculation via PWInsider that Aj could lose the title as a way to punish her due to the actions of her boyfriend Cm Punk. Instead Aj came out on top thanks to Tamina’s interference in a very competitive match that went nearly 15 minutes.
Regarding a possible Divas Title match at WrestleMania, the speculation is that it would be a match involving several divas. The most likely contenders are stars from Total Divas such as Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Natalya, Naomi (if she’s healthy) and Cameron. It’s just a question of how many women they want to include in the match. It’s unlikely that they’re going to have a battle royal due to the other battle royal on the card,...
- 3/12/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
The WrestleMania 30 card is coming together slowly as WWE tries to put together the best show possible for the big event taking place on Sunday April 6th in New Orleans.
It seems as though three matches are considered locks at this point: Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker (made official on last Monday’s Raw), John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt (not official yet) and Daniel Bryan vs. Triple H seems like it is going to happen. What about Randy Orton vs. Batista for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship? That could change.
According to Bryan Alvarez in the latest edition of the Figure Four Weekly Newsletter on F4WOnline.com, WWE has been considering several matches for WrestleMania 30. While nothing has Here’s a listing:
- Randy Orton vs. Batista vs. ?: We don’t know who the “?” would be at this point. Chances are good that it would be Daniel Bryan, who...
It seems as though three matches are considered locks at this point: Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker (made official on last Monday’s Raw), John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt (not official yet) and Daniel Bryan vs. Triple H seems like it is going to happen. What about Randy Orton vs. Batista for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship? That could change.
According to Bryan Alvarez in the latest edition of the Figure Four Weekly Newsletter on F4WOnline.com, WWE has been considering several matches for WrestleMania 30. While nothing has Here’s a listing:
- Randy Orton vs. Batista vs. ?: We don’t know who the “?” would be at this point. Chances are good that it would be Daniel Bryan, who...
- 3/1/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
The WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view is in the books. Going into it, the expectations were that if the two top matches delivered then the whole show would be considered a success.
It’s fair to say that the six man tag between The Shield and Wyatt Family was a match that met the lofty expectations fans had for it while the main event Elimination Chamber match was very good although all people will really remember was the ending.
There were plenty of other things that happened on the show too. People can focus on the negative things like the awful Aj Lee/Cameron match, the poorly written Wade Barrett segments and another tough to watch backstage comedy segment involving WWE toys.
Most of the show was good. Any time you give the main event 40 minutes and another match gets over 20 minutes the results are going to be satisfying for the most part.
It’s fair to say that the six man tag between The Shield and Wyatt Family was a match that met the lofty expectations fans had for it while the main event Elimination Chamber match was very good although all people will really remember was the ending.
There were plenty of other things that happened on the show too. People can focus on the negative things like the awful Aj Lee/Cameron match, the poorly written Wade Barrett segments and another tough to watch backstage comedy segment involving WWE toys.
Most of the show was good. Any time you give the main event 40 minutes and another match gets over 20 minutes the results are going to be satisfying for the most part.
- 2/24/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
Elimination Chamber, as you’re reading this, has been and gone and we are now well on our way down the road to WrestleMania XXX. There were lots of questions to be answered going in to Elimination Chamber, and in all honesty most of those questions were left unanswered as the show went off the air at 4am UK time on Monday morning on the 24th February 2014.
The show itself was one of those WWE b-shows that ranged, at various times from poor, to mediocre, to good, to fantastic, so lets look at the actual results before talking about the show in more depth shall we?
Kick-off Show: The Rhodes Brothers beat Ryback & Curtis Axel Intercontinental Championship: Big E retained his title against Jack Swagger WWE Tag Team Championship: The New Age Outlaws beat The Uso’s Grudge Match: Titus defeated Darren Young WWE Divas Championship: Aj Lee kept her...
The show itself was one of those WWE b-shows that ranged, at various times from poor, to mediocre, to good, to fantastic, so lets look at the actual results before talking about the show in more depth shall we?
Kick-off Show: The Rhodes Brothers beat Ryback & Curtis Axel Intercontinental Championship: Big E retained his title against Jack Swagger WWE Tag Team Championship: The New Age Outlaws beat The Uso’s Grudge Match: Titus defeated Darren Young WWE Divas Championship: Aj Lee kept her...
- 2/24/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Survivor Series is out to own on DVD and Blu-ray now and to support the release, courtesy of FremantleMedia International, we have three copies on DVD to give away.
The event is one of WWE’s traditional big four Pay per views and was headlined by Randy Orton defending the WWE Championship against The Big Show. The card also featured the World Champion John Cena battling Alberto Del Rio and the popular team of Cm Punk and Daniel Bryan facing Luke Harper and Erick Rowan.
One of the most exciting parts of this show was the 5 on 5 elimination match of Rey Mysterio, Cody Rhodes, Goldust & The Usos vs. The Shield & The Real Americans.
Plus
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: Curtis Axel vs. Big E. Langston
7-On-7 Survivor Series Divas Elimination Match: Natalya, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Naomi, Cameron, JoJo & Eva Marie vs. Aj Lee, Tamina Snuka, Rosa Mendes, Summer Rae, Alicia Fox,...
The event is one of WWE’s traditional big four Pay per views and was headlined by Randy Orton defending the WWE Championship against The Big Show. The card also featured the World Champion John Cena battling Alberto Del Rio and the popular team of Cm Punk and Daniel Bryan facing Luke Harper and Erick Rowan.
One of the most exciting parts of this show was the 5 on 5 elimination match of Rey Mysterio, Cody Rhodes, Goldust & The Usos vs. The Shield & The Real Americans.
Plus
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: Curtis Axel vs. Big E. Langston
7-On-7 Survivor Series Divas Elimination Match: Natalya, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Naomi, Cameron, JoJo & Eva Marie vs. Aj Lee, Tamina Snuka, Rosa Mendes, Summer Rae, Alicia Fox,...
- 2/21/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
Survivor Series began at the end of the 1980’s and was a themed show that saw the roster of WWE team together in elimination style tag team battles that saw the biggest stars of the day team together to form super-teams. As time went by the Survivor Series stopped being a show filled with elimination tag matches and today it features a few of them while also promoting regular matches for championships and such. 2013’s show only featured two traditional Survivor Series contests.
We are now in February of 2014 and the information since has told us that this Survivor Series event had the lowest PPV buy-rate since the show first began over two and a half decades ago. Still, it doesn’t mean that this show doesn’t have something worth watching, so here is the match listing and a look at the highlights.
Match Listing: 5-On-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match
Rey Mysterio,...
We are now in February of 2014 and the information since has told us that this Survivor Series event had the lowest PPV buy-rate since the show first began over two and a half decades ago. Still, it doesn’t mean that this show doesn’t have something worth watching, so here is the match listing and a look at the highlights.
Match Listing: 5-On-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match
Rey Mysterio,...
- 2/17/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Survivor Series 2013 features John Cena defending his World Heavyweight Championship against the man he took it from at Hell in a Cell, Alberto Del Rio! Meanwhile WWE Champion Randy Orton defends his Championship against the world’s largest athlete, The Big Show!
Survivor Series also saw the long awaited return of the high flying former WWE Champion Rey Mysterio as he teamed with The Usos and WWE Tag Team Champions The Rhodes Brothers against The Shield and The Real Americans. The Beard and The Best, Daniel Bryan and Cm Punk also teamed up to take on the Wyatt Family, and Aj Lee led a team of WWE Divas in a 7 on 7 Survivor Series Elimination match against the cast of Total Divas.
To celebrate the release of Survivor Series 2013 (coming to DVD and Blu-ray on 17th February) and courtesy of FremantleMedia International, we have a copy to give away on DVD!
Survivor Series also saw the long awaited return of the high flying former WWE Champion Rey Mysterio as he teamed with The Usos and WWE Tag Team Champions The Rhodes Brothers against The Shield and The Real Americans. The Beard and The Best, Daniel Bryan and Cm Punk also teamed up to take on the Wyatt Family, and Aj Lee led a team of WWE Divas in a 7 on 7 Survivor Series Elimination match against the cast of Total Divas.
To celebrate the release of Survivor Series 2013 (coming to DVD and Blu-ray on 17th February) and courtesy of FremantleMedia International, we have a copy to give away on DVD!
- 2/14/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Copyright: WWE You Think You Know Me Blu-ray
Love is a many splendored thing. Love is what makes the world go round. All you need is love. You’ve heard all those sayings, well, I’m here to say they don’t apply in professional wrestling. In the squared circle, love is worse than a low blow from behind. The two just don’t mix well. For every magical couple like Macho Man and Miss Elizabeth, there’s 10 more that were just uncomfortable to watch. Some people just don’t belong together, and yet, WWE would try.
Most of the men and women that the company put together in an on-air relationship just didn’t have the chemistry or the acting skills necessary to make you believe they were truly in love. Besides the awkwardness of the couples closer resembling a school yard romance than an adult relationship, the writing...
Love is a many splendored thing. Love is what makes the world go round. All you need is love. You’ve heard all those sayings, well, I’m here to say they don’t apply in professional wrestling. In the squared circle, love is worse than a low blow from behind. The two just don’t mix well. For every magical couple like Macho Man and Miss Elizabeth, there’s 10 more that were just uncomfortable to watch. Some people just don’t belong together, and yet, WWE would try.
Most of the men and women that the company put together in an on-air relationship just didn’t have the chemistry or the acting skills necessary to make you believe they were truly in love. Besides the awkwardness of the couples closer resembling a school yard romance than an adult relationship, the writing...
- 2/14/2014
- by Andrew Soucek
- Obsessed with Film
The WWE Superstar promised an epic face-off with the current World Heavyweight Champion — and he did Not disappoint!
John Cena‘s feud with Randy Orton has never been more intense, and on the Feb. 10 episode of Monday Night Raw, their rivalry came to a head — or, rather, Randy’s head came to the mat. Cena promised that his match against Orton would shift “the future” of his time with the WWE and I think it’s safe to say he made good on that promise.
John Cena Vs. Randy Orton — Is Their Feud Squashed?
To be fair, Orton put up a heck of a fight before eventually succumbing to The Prototype’s barrage of Attitude Adjustments. And if audience support is at all a factor, Orton was pretty much doomed from the start, as the massive crowd was not in his favor last night.
John Cena Talks Injuries Take Our...
John Cena‘s feud with Randy Orton has never been more intense, and on the Feb. 10 episode of Monday Night Raw, their rivalry came to a head — or, rather, Randy’s head came to the mat. Cena promised that his match against Orton would shift “the future” of his time with the WWE and I think it’s safe to say he made good on that promise.
John Cena Vs. Randy Orton — Is Their Feud Squashed?
To be fair, Orton put up a heck of a fight before eventually succumbing to The Prototype’s barrage of Attitude Adjustments. And if audience support is at all a factor, Orton was pretty much doomed from the start, as the massive crowd was not in his favor last night.
John Cena Talks Injuries Take Our...
- 2/11/2014
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
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Have you ever watched a divas match and thought that what you’re seeing in the ring could be a lot better? Of course you have. We all have.
The reality is that right now in WWE they don’t care too much about the divas division. In fact, they barely give any divas the chance to speak on a microphone other than Aj Lee. They try to push feuds simply because one woman is the champion and another won a non-title match or a tag match, but there’s rarely anything else in addition to that.
This is not about women that need to improve as in-ring performers necessarily. It’s more about the writing. None of these women mentioned have a lot of character depth right now and that’s what they need to try to make the division matter more.
Have you ever watched a divas match and thought that what you’re seeing in the ring could be a lot better? Of course you have. We all have.
The reality is that right now in WWE they don’t care too much about the divas division. In fact, they barely give any divas the chance to speak on a microphone other than Aj Lee. They try to push feuds simply because one woman is the champion and another won a non-title match or a tag match, but there’s rarely anything else in addition to that.
This is not about women that need to improve as in-ring performers necessarily. It’s more about the writing. None of these women mentioned have a lot of character depth right now and that’s what they need to try to make the division matter more.
- 2/6/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
Welcome to this week’s write-up of Monday Night Raw.
The show begins with Randy Orton making his way to the ring, the WWE World Heavyweight Titles around his shoulders, to a chorus of boo’s from the fans. The announcers talk about Randy Orton defending his title against five other men inside the Elimination Chamber at the next PPV. Orton talks about it too, and is greeted with a loud crowd chant of “Cm Punk” who has recently been involved in a controversy in WWE after rumours emerged that he has “walked out” in the past week. Orton says he will beat Daniel Bryan, John Cena, Antonio Cesaro, Christian and Sheamus in said match at the PPV and go on to defeat Batista in the main event of WrestleMania. The fans continue to boo Orton. Triple H’s music plays and “The Game” makes his way out alongside Stephanie McMahon.
The show begins with Randy Orton making his way to the ring, the WWE World Heavyweight Titles around his shoulders, to a chorus of boo’s from the fans. The announcers talk about Randy Orton defending his title against five other men inside the Elimination Chamber at the next PPV. Orton talks about it too, and is greeted with a loud crowd chant of “Cm Punk” who has recently been involved in a controversy in WWE after rumours emerged that he has “walked out” in the past week. Orton says he will beat Daniel Bryan, John Cena, Antonio Cesaro, Christian and Sheamus in said match at the PPV and go on to defeat Batista in the main event of WrestleMania. The fans continue to boo Orton. Triple H’s music plays and “The Game” makes his way out alongside Stephanie McMahon.
- 2/4/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
With the WWE Universe still reeling from the events of Hell in a Cell, the WWE Superstars and Divas arrive in Manchester to settle their scores! After a swift return from the elbow injury that side-lined him for 2 months, the newly crowned World Heavyweight Champion, John Cena is back in the UK, stronger than ever taking on not just one but two WWE Superstars in a handicap match! WWE Champion Randy Orton takes on the WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes and Goldust. Cm Punk and Daniel Bryan band together to form The Best and The Beard as they face The Shield, and much more!
Plus, there is all the action from WWE Superstars and Main Event to enjoy!
Matches Include:
2-On-1 Handicap Match: Cody Rhodes Goldust vs. Randy Orton
2-On-1 Handicap Match: John Cena vs. The Real Americans Curtis Axel vs. Dolph Ziggler
2-On-3 Handicap Match: Cm Punk Daniel Bryan vs.
Plus, there is all the action from WWE Superstars and Main Event to enjoy!
Matches Include:
2-On-1 Handicap Match: Cody Rhodes Goldust vs. Randy Orton
2-On-1 Handicap Match: John Cena vs. The Real Americans Curtis Axel vs. Dolph Ziggler
2-On-3 Handicap Match: Cm Punk Daniel Bryan vs.
- 2/4/2014
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Copyright: Cm Punk: Best In The World Blu-ray
Cm Punk remains firmly on the outside of WWE, not responding to any calls or texts according to PWinsider.
WWE executives and several industry colleagues had tried to contact the Awol star ever since his shock walk out after Raw last week, but he the controversial star has kept pretty much to himself and his close family.
Where things move on from here is anyone’s guess. Clearly if WWE are making overtures to Punk then they clearly want him back despite what amounts to unprofessional conduct in the workplace. This issue could yet be resolved if only Cm Punk opens up lines of dialogue with his employer.
The fact that Punk isn’t even responding to his wrestler peers illustrates just how much he has gone to ground. He isn’t tweeting and for all we know hasn’t even...
Cm Punk remains firmly on the outside of WWE, not responding to any calls or texts according to PWinsider.
WWE executives and several industry colleagues had tried to contact the Awol star ever since his shock walk out after Raw last week, but he the controversial star has kept pretty much to himself and his close family.
Where things move on from here is anyone’s guess. Clearly if WWE are making overtures to Punk then they clearly want him back despite what amounts to unprofessional conduct in the workplace. This issue could yet be resolved if only Cm Punk opens up lines of dialogue with his employer.
The fact that Punk isn’t even responding to his wrestler peers illustrates just how much he has gone to ground. He isn’t tweeting and for all we know hasn’t even...
- 2/4/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
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The Voice Of The Voiceless, The Second City Saint, The Best In The World or simply just Phil Brooks. Whatever name you know him by, you also know him as Cm Punk, one of the most outspoken, opinionated people in the history of professional wrestling (sorry Vince, I meant sports entertainment). Never afraid to speak his mind, Punk has made a career out of creating emotions in his audience, his colleagues and even his belligerent boss.
I grew up watching the Attitude Era and back then not everyone had access to excellent wrestling news articles, we had to just accept what we were seeing on Raw, SmackDown and Sunday Night Heat that week. Now, however, we have a vast number of online dirt sheets just begging to bring us news on all the latest backstage politics, incidents and controversies. At the heart of...
The Voice Of The Voiceless, The Second City Saint, The Best In The World or simply just Phil Brooks. Whatever name you know him by, you also know him as Cm Punk, one of the most outspoken, opinionated people in the history of professional wrestling (sorry Vince, I meant sports entertainment). Never afraid to speak his mind, Punk has made a career out of creating emotions in his audience, his colleagues and even his belligerent boss.
I grew up watching the Attitude Era and back then not everyone had access to excellent wrestling news articles, we had to just accept what we were seeing on Raw, SmackDown and Sunday Night Heat that week. Now, however, we have a vast number of online dirt sheets just begging to bring us news on all the latest backstage politics, incidents and controversies. At the heart of...
- 2/3/2014
- by Ben Allen
- Obsessed with Film
People backstage in the WWE are quoted as being “not unhappy” that Cm Punk is gone.
F4wonline is reporting that Punk had negativity on him from various people backstage. Mick Foley has confirmed this, speaking it’s his belief that Punk has people that don’t like him. The reason for this? Foley puts it down to Punk’s honesty, saying that it rubs a lot of people up the wrong away. Obviously as well, the walkout kind of looks as if Punk is saying his individual needs are more important than the team needs. A lot of people might be unhappy with creative, but they don’t just walk out half an hour before Raw.
Randy Orton is perhaps one of the people glad to see the back of Punk. The WWE Champion cut a promo at the Orlando live show this weekend, stating ”If at first you don’t succeed,...
F4wonline is reporting that Punk had negativity on him from various people backstage. Mick Foley has confirmed this, speaking it’s his belief that Punk has people that don’t like him. The reason for this? Foley puts it down to Punk’s honesty, saying that it rubs a lot of people up the wrong away. Obviously as well, the walkout kind of looks as if Punk is saying his individual needs are more important than the team needs. A lot of people might be unhappy with creative, but they don’t just walk out half an hour before Raw.
Randy Orton is perhaps one of the people glad to see the back of Punk. The WWE Champion cut a promo at the Orlando live show this weekend, stating ”If at first you don’t succeed,...
- 2/3/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
It’s fair to say that the WWE is going through a tough time right now whether certain events are to do with storylines or actual business issues. With the release of WWE Live in the UK: November 2013 it allows us to look back to Raw and Smackdown back in 2013 before Survivor’s Series and in some ways see where all its troubles were being formed. In truth as a fan I call them troubles, I dare say the crowds and their cheering don’t really mean much to WWE unless the ratings change.
Looking at Raw first, other than Randy Orton and his usual whining promo which was as boring as ever it was a strong episode, especially with the ending. This actually had one of my favourite moments of Raw in it with Cm Punk and Daniel Bryan vs. The Shield where the Wyatt Family inadvertently starting a...
Looking at Raw first, other than Randy Orton and his usual whining promo which was as boring as ever it was a strong episode, especially with the ending. This actually had one of my favourite moments of Raw in it with Cm Punk and Daniel Bryan vs. The Shield where the Wyatt Family inadvertently starting a...
- 2/2/2014
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
It’s hard being a WWE Diva. The hard bumps. The gruelling schedules. The 5* matches. The adoring fans. Oh wait… not quite.
For every Lita, Trish Stratus, and Aj Lee there is an Eva Marie round the corner getting her “assets” out to get on the cover of Maxim.
In this article, we look at those 6 superficial assets that the Eva Maries of this world have to perfect to make it in the wrestling industry.
6. Forget There Was A Women’s Division With Prestige And History
Before they were “WWE Divas”, female wrestlers were just that – accomplished female wrestlers. From the Mae Youngs and Moolahs to the Trish Stratus’ and Litas, they put on quality matches and were involved in engaging storylines. How times have changed!
Now the Women’s Championship has become the “Divas’ Title”, while managing to look like it was made as an accessory for Barbie’s...
For every Lita, Trish Stratus, and Aj Lee there is an Eva Marie round the corner getting her “assets” out to get on the cover of Maxim.
In this article, we look at those 6 superficial assets that the Eva Maries of this world have to perfect to make it in the wrestling industry.
6. Forget There Was A Women’s Division With Prestige And History
Before they were “WWE Divas”, female wrestlers were just that – accomplished female wrestlers. From the Mae Youngs and Moolahs to the Trish Stratus’ and Litas, they put on quality matches and were involved in engaging storylines. How times have changed!
Now the Women’s Championship has become the “Divas’ Title”, while managing to look like it was made as an accessory for Barbie’s...
- 1/30/2014
- by John Hammersmith
- Obsessed with Film
Welcome to the Raw following Royal Rumble 2014, the most controversial WWE PPV in many a moon. There are many open questions heading into tonights Raw, and hopefully some of them will be answered in the three hour episode of WWE’s flagship program.
Will the WWE fans continue to voice their vehement support for Daniel Bryan tonight? Will we see new matches made for the upcoming Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania XXX shows? What will happen when the Royal Rumble winner, Batista, steps in front of a crowd after the negative response he received last night on pay per view? Let’s see, shall we?
The show opens with a video package highlighting some of the happenings from last nights Royal Rumble show.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon walk to the ring, hugging and embracing with smiles on their faces. Stephanie welcomes everyone to Monday Night Raw and seems to be heeling it up.
Will the WWE fans continue to voice their vehement support for Daniel Bryan tonight? Will we see new matches made for the upcoming Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania XXX shows? What will happen when the Royal Rumble winner, Batista, steps in front of a crowd after the negative response he received last night on pay per view? Let’s see, shall we?
The show opens with a video package highlighting some of the happenings from last nights Royal Rumble show.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon walk to the ring, hugging and embracing with smiles on their faces. Stephanie welcomes everyone to Monday Night Raw and seems to be heeling it up.
- 1/28/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Copyright: WWE Goldberg: The Ultimate Collection Blu-ray
There are many numbers related to pro wrestling that are impressive and would be considered streaks. They can range from win streaks to title reigns to main eventing a certain number of shows to a winning streak of matches.
It’s important to note that the list is going to look at the Modern Era, which is widely considered to be the WrestleMania years, so that goes back to 1984. If we were looking at the years before that then obviously the really long WWF Title runs of guys like Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund would be the clear winners.
Since WWE bought WCW in 2001, we’re also going to include one WCW streak just because it was a very big deal at the time and had a big impact on WWE programming as well.
It was difficult to narrow the list down to just seven things,...
There are many numbers related to pro wrestling that are impressive and would be considered streaks. They can range from win streaks to title reigns to main eventing a certain number of shows to a winning streak of matches.
It’s important to note that the list is going to look at the Modern Era, which is widely considered to be the WrestleMania years, so that goes back to 1984. If we were looking at the years before that then obviously the really long WWF Title runs of guys like Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund would be the clear winners.
Since WWE bought WCW in 2001, we’re also going to include one WCW streak just because it was a very big deal at the time and had a big impact on WWE programming as well.
It was difficult to narrow the list down to just seven things,...
- 1/26/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
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Earlier on Friday, MMAFighting journalist Ariel Helwani posted a 30 minute video where he conducted an interview with Cm Punk in the Chicago home of Punk. There’s a Ufc show in Chicago on Saturday, so Punk opened his doors to speak candidly about a number of subjects.
- Punk confirmed our story from earlier in the week that his contract is expiring in July. He didn’t comment any further. He simply said that “everything is up in the air” so there’s no telling if he could re-sign with WWE although it’s likely that he will.
- He also spoke about how he asked if he could induct The Ultimate Warrior in the Hall of Fame. While he admits that he didn’t know him that well, he pointed out that they have spoken a lot. He made a good point...
Earlier on Friday, MMAFighting journalist Ariel Helwani posted a 30 minute video where he conducted an interview with Cm Punk in the Chicago home of Punk. There’s a Ufc show in Chicago on Saturday, so Punk opened his doors to speak candidly about a number of subjects.
- Punk confirmed our story from earlier in the week that his contract is expiring in July. He didn’t comment any further. He simply said that “everything is up in the air” so there’s no telling if he could re-sign with WWE although it’s likely that he will.
- He also spoke about how he asked if he could induct The Ultimate Warrior in the Hall of Fame. While he admits that he didn’t know him that well, he pointed out that they have spoken a lot. He made a good point...
- 1/24/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
Even though it officially turned 5 years old last July, WWE is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Divas title on its website. For the first few years of the Divas Title, it co-existed with the Women’s Championship. Originally created as the SmackDown-specific title, it was less than a year before it moved over to Raw (around the waist of Maryse), and was unified with the Women’s Championship one year thereafter.
Today, it is simply called the WWE Divas Championship. The recent wave of publicity is likely due to Aj Lee’s record-breaking title reign, at last count 220 days. Aj is certainly one of the best representatives of the Divas Title: she has endeared herself to both young and adult fans, she is media friendly, and she can wrestle.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for many of the women who’ve worn the Divas belt these last five years.
Today, it is simply called the WWE Divas Championship. The recent wave of publicity is likely due to Aj Lee’s record-breaking title reign, at last count 220 days. Aj is certainly one of the best representatives of the Divas Title: she has endeared herself to both young and adult fans, she is media friendly, and she can wrestle.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for many of the women who’ve worn the Divas belt these last five years.
- 1/23/2014
- by Heather Hickey
- Obsessed with Film
Welcome back to the review and results write-up of WWE Raw, apologies for not providing a review for a couple of weeks, but here we are, back as normal.
Raw opens with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon standing in the ring, they talk about the upcoming Royal Rumble PPV and the match that will take place between the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Randy Orton, and the challenger, John Cena. Triple H begins to announce the return of a superstar but Orton instead comes out to a smattering of booes from the fans. Orton confronts Stephanie and Hunter about their poor treatment of him in recent weeks and how he should have been protected more by them and not put in matches with the likes of Cena. Triple H more or less tells Orton to “man up” and they book a rematch from last week between Orton and Kofi. For those who don’t know,...
Raw opens with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon standing in the ring, they talk about the upcoming Royal Rumble PPV and the match that will take place between the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Randy Orton, and the challenger, John Cena. Triple H begins to announce the return of a superstar but Orton instead comes out to a smattering of booes from the fans. Orton confronts Stephanie and Hunter about their poor treatment of him in recent weeks and how he should have been protected more by them and not put in matches with the likes of Cena. Triple H more or less tells Orton to “man up” and they book a rematch from last week between Orton and Kofi. For those who don’t know,...
- 1/21/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Previously on: With the "Royal Rumble" closing in, Daniel Bryan shed his affiliation with the Wyatt Family and got what might be the biggest audience reaction of his career. Bryan has become the most popular guy in WWE.
The big news: Batista is back on "WWE Raw" and he knows exactly what he wants. The show opened with Randy Orton whining to The Authority in the ring, only for Batista to make his entrance. He tells Orton his goal is simple: Win the "Royal Rumble" and headline "Wrestlemania," becoming WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the process. He doesn't care who is across the ring from him.
Batista also follows up on the feud he didn't know he was in with Alberto Del Rio. After Del Rio's match with Rey Mysterio, Batista made his way to the ring once again and laid Alberto out with a spinebuster and a Batistabomb. That takes care of that.
The big news: Batista is back on "WWE Raw" and he knows exactly what he wants. The show opened with Randy Orton whining to The Authority in the ring, only for Batista to make his entrance. He tells Orton his goal is simple: Win the "Royal Rumble" and headline "Wrestlemania," becoming WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the process. He doesn't care who is across the ring from him.
Batista also follows up on the feud he didn't know he was in with Alberto Del Rio. After Del Rio's match with Rey Mysterio, Batista made his way to the ring once again and laid Alberto out with a spinebuster and a Batistabomb. That takes care of that.
- 1/21/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
With 2013 now receding in the rear view mirror, it’s time for the customary retrospectives to begin appearing on the shelves, and the first one out of the WWE stable is Best PPV Matches 2013, which as you might expect does exactly what it says on the tin. Well, almost.
My one minor gripe with the WWE and their annual PPV retrospectives is that they don’t cover the full calendar year. Though they’ve thoughtfully included a match from the, at time of writing, unreleased Hell in a Cell DVD/Blu-ray (due later this month, on 27th January), there’s nothing from either Survivor Series or TLC, and so the pedant in me has issues with it technically being the best of 2013 (particularly given the importance of the title unification bout between John Cena and Randy Orton at the latter). I could understand if they were rushing it out for...
My one minor gripe with the WWE and their annual PPV retrospectives is that they don’t cover the full calendar year. Though they’ve thoughtfully included a match from the, at time of writing, unreleased Hell in a Cell DVD/Blu-ray (due later this month, on 27th January), there’s nothing from either Survivor Series or TLC, and so the pedant in me has issues with it technically being the best of 2013 (particularly given the importance of the title unification bout between John Cena and Randy Orton at the latter). I could understand if they were rushing it out for...
- 1/14/2014
- Shadowlocked
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The life of a woman in WWE isn’t that easy because it’s fair to say that the professional wrestling business is a man’s world. To get to the top of the divas division you have to maximize every opportunity you get because the reality is there just aren’t as many opportunities as there are for the men on the roster.
On most editions of a three hour episode of Raw, there’s usually just one divas segment on the broadcast whether it’s a singles match or tag match. Often times those segments get under five minutes. That’s how little WWE thinks of their women at times.
Do you see a lot of the women on the roster get the chance to cut a promo to further a storyline? It doesn’t happen often. Aj Lee gets to talk the most,...
The life of a woman in WWE isn’t that easy because it’s fair to say that the professional wrestling business is a man’s world. To get to the top of the divas division you have to maximize every opportunity you get because the reality is there just aren’t as many opportunities as there are for the men on the roster.
On most editions of a three hour episode of Raw, there’s usually just one divas segment on the broadcast whether it’s a singles match or tag match. Often times those segments get under five minutes. That’s how little WWE thinks of their women at times.
Do you see a lot of the women on the roster get the chance to cut a promo to further a storyline? It doesn’t happen often. Aj Lee gets to talk the most,...
- 1/13/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
WWE’s Hell in a Cell is a pay per view that I’ve never really got on board with, the idea of hosting two cell matches in one night, every year, kind of saturated the use of the cell for me, a match that was normally kept locked away for special occasions was being wheeled out for a show every year. Still, the events have produced some interesting matches and this event, on paper, sounded like it would be decent too.
The results of the matches are:
Cody/Goldust beat The Uso’s and The Shield to retain the WWE Tag Titles. The Miz had a brawl with The Wyatt Family and Kane returned. Fandango and Summer Rae pinned The Great Khali and Natalya. Big E Langston beat Dean Ambrose via count-out. Cm Punk beat Ryback and Paul Heyman in a Hell in a Cell match. Los Matadores beat The Real Americans.
The results of the matches are:
Cody/Goldust beat The Uso’s and The Shield to retain the WWE Tag Titles. The Miz had a brawl with The Wyatt Family and Kane returned. Fandango and Summer Rae pinned The Great Khali and Natalya. Big E Langston beat Dean Ambrose via count-out. Cm Punk beat Ryback and Paul Heyman in a Hell in a Cell match. Los Matadores beat The Real Americans.
- 1/12/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
WWE
Battleground 2013 is set to be released on the 6th of January 2014 on DVD and Blu-Ray in the UK.
WWE fans will be able to pick the DVD up at a price of £17.99, or for even more extra features you can pick up the Blu Ray at £19.99. My first comment in this review will be to recommend the Blu Ray – the picture quality really is perfect for enjoying WWE matches. In addition to this, the Blu Ray also boasts an excellent match between Alberto Del Rio and Dolph Ziggler from the October 4th Smackdown.
I will review this release over the next few pages, looking at individual points why you should add this release to your wrestling library. The event itself was a controversial night. The main event finish was a disappointing “none finish” that overshadowed what was a decent undercard. Many fans were left fuming – but on revisiting the...
Battleground 2013 is set to be released on the 6th of January 2014 on DVD and Blu-Ray in the UK.
WWE fans will be able to pick the DVD up at a price of £17.99, or for even more extra features you can pick up the Blu Ray at £19.99. My first comment in this review will be to recommend the Blu Ray – the picture quality really is perfect for enjoying WWE matches. In addition to this, the Blu Ray also boasts an excellent match between Alberto Del Rio and Dolph Ziggler from the October 4th Smackdown.
I will review this release over the next few pages, looking at individual points why you should add this release to your wrestling library. The event itself was a controversial night. The main event finish was a disappointing “none finish” that overshadowed what was a decent undercard. Many fans were left fuming – but on revisiting the...
- 1/11/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
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Victoria Elizabeth Crawford. What a fox! To paraphrase the immortal Zack Ryder (another example of WWE incompetence), are you serious sister? If you watch every facet of WWE programming like I do or what I like to call the WWE 5 (Raw, Smackdown, Main Event, Superstars, Nxt) and you seriously know your wrestling you would know just how underutilized this True diva is.
In fact she in my opinion should be main eventing with current champion and saviour of the WWE Divas division Aj Lee, as alongside that sexy little crazy chick she is simply everything that is right about the current women’s roster. She has it all, everything a female sports entertainer should represent.
And the fact that Total Divas has all but buried this amazing member of the female species is quite simply not only what is wrong about wrestling,...
Victoria Elizabeth Crawford. What a fox! To paraphrase the immortal Zack Ryder (another example of WWE incompetence), are you serious sister? If you watch every facet of WWE programming like I do or what I like to call the WWE 5 (Raw, Smackdown, Main Event, Superstars, Nxt) and you seriously know your wrestling you would know just how underutilized this True diva is.
In fact she in my opinion should be main eventing with current champion and saviour of the WWE Divas division Aj Lee, as alongside that sexy little crazy chick she is simply everything that is right about the current women’s roster. She has it all, everything a female sports entertainer should represent.
And the fact that Total Divas has all but buried this amazing member of the female species is quite simply not only what is wrong about wrestling,...
- 1/9/2014
- by Brad Lee
- Obsessed with Film
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WWE has announced the following departure today;
“As of Jan. 8, Kaitlyn (Celeste Bonin) will no longer be under contract with WWE. The former Divas Champion has chosen to pursue other endeavors outside the sports-entertainment world. WWE wishes Kaitlyn the best in all her future endeavors.”
Kaitlyn is due to face Aj Lee on Main Event tonight but will no longer be appearing in any future WWE shows.
Regarding her departure, it isn’t really surprising. The former Diva Champion has vanished into irrelevancy over the last six months. After being featured quite prominently in 2013 and the first half of 2014, she has struggled to find a role among the success of Aj’s title run and the Total Divas cast (of which she was not chosen to be part of, a telling sign right there) who dominate Raw TV time. At...
WWE has announced the following departure today;
“As of Jan. 8, Kaitlyn (Celeste Bonin) will no longer be under contract with WWE. The former Divas Champion has chosen to pursue other endeavors outside the sports-entertainment world. WWE wishes Kaitlyn the best in all her future endeavors.”
Kaitlyn is due to face Aj Lee on Main Event tonight but will no longer be appearing in any future WWE shows.
Regarding her departure, it isn’t really surprising. The former Diva Champion has vanished into irrelevancy over the last six months. After being featured quite prominently in 2013 and the first half of 2014, she has struggled to find a role among the success of Aj’s title run and the Total Divas cast (of which she was not chosen to be part of, a telling sign right there) who dominate Raw TV time. At...
- 1/8/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
Relive another historic year with The Best Pay-per-view Matches 2013, featuring over 15 of WWE’s most intense matches from its biggest events! The Rock returns to finally bring home the WWE Championship for the first time in ten years. Cm Punk tries to extinguish Undertaker’s Streak in front of over 80,000 screaming fans. Triple H attempts to tame The Beast, Brock Lesnar. John Cena battles back from injury to win the World Heavyweight Championship, and much more!
The whole idea of a annual release containing hand-picked matches from pay-per-view shows throughout the course of the previous year is a good one, providing fans who might not buy the shows or collect each DVD release a chance to see what WWE consider to be the best matches they’ve promoted within a calender year.
There are bound to be strong years and weaker ones in wrestling, and 2013 was a mixed bag, which...
The whole idea of a annual release containing hand-picked matches from pay-per-view shows throughout the course of the previous year is a good one, providing fans who might not buy the shows or collect each DVD release a chance to see what WWE consider to be the best matches they’ve promoted within a calender year.
There are bound to be strong years and weaker ones in wrestling, and 2013 was a mixed bag, which...
- 1/6/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
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