Really fun ppv tonight which Money in the Bank should be, I'm just going to comment on a few things.
Women's Money in the Bank ladder match: Liv Morgan def. Lacey Evans, Alexa Bliss, Raquel Rodriguez, Asuka, Shotzi and Becky Lynch
I thought this one was a lot of fun. the save herself from the ladder fall and hit Becky with a knee to the face spot to win it was a neat little spot. Morgan getting the win was not totally unexpected, but I think it was wanted by the fans. First of all, because its not the same old Becky who doesn't need a belt to get over. Shotzi, damn near killed Alexa on one blown spot where she lost her balance, then almost killed herself with a top rope spot on a ladder where she bounced the back of her head and neck off of the ladder.
Undisputed WWE tag team championship: The Usos (c) def. The Street Profits
I won't argue that FTR is the best tag team in the world right now. But I can argue that the USO's are in that upper stratosphere and have been there for a long time. I can also argue that the Street Prophets are really amazing as well. That match was a classic tonight with a ton of chemistry and false finishes, and some amazing diving high spots that made sense. They also teased a Ford heel turn at the end of tonight as his shoulder was up and he argued with his partner.
WWE United States championship: Bobby Lashley def. Theory (c)
A pretty good match, not on the level of the tag team match. Its clear that Theory is getting a mega push and the company wants to move him beyond the US Championship. Lashley has learned to play the crowd well, its a departure from his earlier wooden days. Theory is just such a natural heel.
WWE Raw women's championship: Bianca Belair (c) def. Carmell
Pretty much simply a Raw level match. Carmella has a lot of charisma and seems to like being a heel, but she doesn't have the physical tools anymore to play in the uppercard. Bianca is a star, but its almost like they really don't have anything for her to do but hold the belt.
Ronda Rousey (c) def. Natalya
I'm a fan of Nattie, but she still lacks upper card charisma. but this was a good physical match that was more about selling what's going to happen next, as Rousey went to the floor and "hurt" her knee. The advantage of Rousey working with someone like Nattie is that Nattie is so good that she can cover some of Ronda's execution issues. But having Ronda going over was no surprise this was to set up.
Liv Morgan def. Ronda Rousey (c) -- Briefcase cash-in for the Smackdown women's championship
With Ronda sitting on the mat doing a great job of selling her knee injury, Morgan's music hit and Liv came out with the briefcase and the crowd exploded. Ronda did this amazing little sell job, where she looked completely despondent and mouthed the simplest little selling word as Liv ran to the ring "Sh%t". It was simple and great. Liv came out and went at Ronda, but Ronda reversed it into a ankle lock that Liv sold like a million bucks, and everyone in the arena and probably watching at home, thought that Liv would get stiffed again. But Liv kicked Ronda in the injured leg and rolled her up in a small package to win the title, and we got a neat little emotional moment as Liv really seemed overwhelmed and over joyed. Good for her, she's busted her a$$ over the years and improved leaps in bounds. She just in the words of Cornette learn to throw a god damned punch.
Men's money in the bank Theory def Seth Rollins, Riddle, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Omos, Sami Zayn and Madcap Moss
Really good solid match with lots of big bumps that did a good job of building Riddle and Sami. But this was all about elevating Theory who was a late WWE add on to push the chosen one storyline. I expect that Theory will cash in after Reigns beats Brock as a handoff moment.
Overall just a solid well done fun ppv.
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A&E started airing their new WWE series tonight. First episode of Season 2 of WWE Biography is The Undertaker. I caught glimpses of it. Some stuff I had already seen and I recall that from season 1 last year but I still enjoyed them all. Great to reminisce, remember forgotten info and learn a couple of new tidbits.
Also on tonight was Rivalries and episode 1 was Hart vs Michaels. I taped this one. Yes, I said taped. I wonder if they will talk about Montreal? The suspense is killing me!
Next week Biography is Goldberg and Rivals is Kane vs Undertaker.
I'm looking forward to this season of A&E's WWE programming as I enjoyed last year's offering.
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I would expect that Dunn might go, for sure Johnny Ace has probably already been unofficially axed. Steph and Nick Kahn acting as co chairs.
Now if they can toss a grenade into the writers room, they can start rebuilding a federation with a professional look that has become a badly booked and honestly boring unwatchable mess.
Smack down might be a really interesting two hours of TV tonight especially with Brock storming out.
I don't hold much hope. Wrestling with the two American standards AEW and WWE are completely terrible for the most part.
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I would expect that there are already phone calls into Sasha Banks. Please come back its a new regime. We'll pay you a ton of money for a part time schedule and creative control.
Oh and hey Bray, come on back, we'll give you carte blanche.
We'll get wrestling holograms too. Bret vers Bruiser Brody.
Oh I kid on the last part. But the WWE can treat this as a season premiere.
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In reality a WWE led by Stephanie and HHH going head to head with an AEW led by Tony Kahn should make for the most entertaining wrestling since the actual Monday Night Wars.
And the Brock stuff will be nothing. Vince will call him directly and talk him into staying until Summerslam at least (Vince is retired but still has those WWE shares), and then Brock can leave after that too if he wants.
Which honestly might be best - the product might actually grow if they can't force feed Brock vs Reigns another 12 times.
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Call me when they go back to indies talent instead of college gymnasts, YouTubers, and American Ninja Warriors.
A mix would be good to be honest - I have no issue with WWE actually trying to develop their own talent.
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