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TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 5:11pm On Jun 18, 2022
ValeeLove:
so Stephanie's idea was having Brock come out? Nothing spectacular. If it was HHH in that position or Heyman running the booking then I'd see little light. Meanwhile Samistry is already getting tired of wrestling(told ya), I know how that feels.
I don't think that was her idea...Vince was still there.
Could have been one last minute favour he called in I don't know.
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 5:09pm On Jun 18, 2022
ValeeLove:
the only problem I see in this comment is that you put "enjoy" and "shenanigans" together. You'll get it eventually, you and many others. But as for me, I'm free from the manipulations.
what's wrong with putting enjoy and shenanigans together?
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 5:07pm On Jun 18, 2022
MJBOLT:
What is a woman?
A fully grown human female.


These ones dem be ozuor

TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 1:39pm On Jun 18, 2022
obixcel:
All movies are open to criticism without exemptions, from the so called ones that break Box Office Records in sales and revenues to the most disliked movies. Even Passion of the Christ that I loved way back in 2004 was criticized too.
I'm glad you caught your sub cheesy
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m):
There is no single movie that drops that won't get criticized here grin
This is the planetary critical hub of criticism grin
The violence on this thread can only be matched on Twitter

TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 9:20am On Jun 18, 2022
DanieBlinkz:
I would have loved Roman to fued with Lashley, anyhow Brock and Roman would be interesting, it's hard to predict the outcome of their fight.
Okay we're 2 now cheesy
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 8:45am On Jun 18, 2022
samistry:
So we're getting Brock vs Lesnar again.
I'm kinda fedup with that feud.
No matter who wins, we lose because the title won't be seen weekly.
I'm kinda fedup with wrestling in general with this summer curse of bad events.
Hehehe, at this point it's safe to assume they will fight forever. Tbh I'm not mad at that.
I think I may be the only one with this thought process.
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 8:24am On Jun 18, 2022
Also shout out to Pat McAfee for that "John Cena" reference grin cheesy
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 8:07am On Jun 18, 2022
WWE SMACKDOWN REVIEWS RECAPS AND REACTIONS


It’s good to remember what pro wrestling is, and where it came from, when considering Vince McMahon’s appearance on this show. There are plenty of folks speculating why it is exactly he showed up on Friday Night SmackDown this week, and what the ultimate goal of his appearance was. I’ve seen folks mention he was saying goodbye, I’ve seen others say he was thumbing his nose at the investigation into his conduct by the WWE Board of Directors, I’ve seen talk that he was just trying to make clear what he means to the company by getting the pop he knew he would.
Maybe one of those things are true, maybe not. It doesn’t really matter, though, because any or all of them would accomplish the same thing, the central goal at the root of everything they do at WWE.
This was done to capitalize on something that could get them better ratings. It’s as simple as that.
He didn’t say anything, because of course he didn’t. What could he say? Nothing! But that hardly mattered. All he needed to do was appear, so that they could promote him appearing, and the world would tune in to see what would happen.
That nothing did hardly matters.
It’s a carny business, folks.


Riddle’s promo early in the evening, and really his work in general over the past however many months, has worked wonders for Randy Orton. Not that Orton needed the help or anything but I’ll be damned if this isn’t getting Randy (I can’t say that name without thinking of Riddle and how he says it anymore, damn him) over like crazy.
All because Riddle loves and misses his friend.
Truly heartwarming stuff.
Later, he had his match with Roman Reigns, where he challenged for the WWE Universal championship under the condition he would never get another crack at it as long as Roman is champ if he loses and, of course, he lost. We knew he would lose, that much was never really in doubt, but I found it meaningful that Reigns gave him so much throughout the course of it. Riddle was never treated like he was underneath Reigns — he was treated like an equal.
He may have lost the match, but in the end this was a victory for Riddle when considering the long term.
Now to get to the other big thing that happened on this show — the return of Brock Lesnar.
I love me some Brock Lesnar.
Even all this time later, even after seeing all those matches that don’t vary all that much in terms of content but captivate me nonetheless, I’m still all in anytime I see him on my screen. I can at least understand why so many others wouldn’t be, and I can absolutely sympathize with anyone who dislikes the idea of WWE going back to the well and doing yet another Reigns vs. Lesnar match.
I just don’t reside on that side of the fence. I love when these two fight each other, and I genuinely wouldn’t mind seeing them fight forever. Two big beefy dudes just battling it out over the top title in the land is what this whole damn thing is supposed to be about.
I’m ready for more.
Also, just think: we might get more of Lesnar and Zayn together again!
Yes, please!



All the Rest
Madcap Moss got the “last laugh” on Happy Corbin by defeating him in their latest singles match. It was a dominant win, a clear and definitive victory that finally ends the feud between the two. Moss went 3-0 against Corbin. After, he grabbed a microphone and laughed at Happy. After a commercial break, Corbin still hadn’t left and decided he wanted to get in Pat McAfee’s face about all the trash he’s been talking. Remember the “Bum Ass Corbin” stuff? He threatened Pat Mac, who responded by grabbing the microphone and leading the entire arena in laughing Corbin to the back. “Hahahahahaha you suck,” McAfee shouted. It was a great time. Even The New Day came out and laughed at him as they walked by! It was fantastic. I wouldn’t hate if this was leading to McAfee vs. Corbin at SummerSlam.

Skyscrapin’ Shanky and Jinder Mahal were having their way in a match against The New Day when Xavier Woods got creative and broke out the trombone. Shanky couldn’t help but break into dance, and it cost them the match. Goofy but fun.

Both Sheamus and Drew McIntyre were added to the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match in a funny segment. Adam Pearce said he reviewed the footage and announced Sheamus was in. So he talked trash, McIntyre beat him up, and then Pearce, who was trying to separate them, stopped it by saying he was going to announce McIntyre is in too. Should be fun!

Raquel Rodriguez beat Shayna Baszler to qualify for the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. There wasn’t much to the match, and what we’ve seen of Rodriguez on the main roster so far doesn’t seem terribly interesting, but here’s to hoping things improve.

Max Dupri was supposed to debut his clients on this show, but refused because Pearce didn’t give him the exact lighting he wanted. The artist formerly known as LA Knight is somehow making this damn thing work through these backstage segments with Pearce where he invades the ever loving hell out of his personal space. It’s delightfully dumb.

I liked what they did on this show where some folks appeared but only in the form of a quick interview or promo backstage. We don’t need everyone on TV every week — a simple promo in the back does just fine. In this case, Natalya put over the Sharpshooter as superior to Ronda Rousey’s armbar and Ludwig Kaiser claimed GUNTHER will be Intercontinental champion forever. Simple but effective promotion.

I enjoyed the show, especially everything in the main event.

Grade: B+
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 7:23am On Jun 18, 2022
ValeeLove:
hmmn. I just saw the news. Shocked to the bone marrow.
I think it's time to start preparing your return to WWE.
The alliance won.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 7:07am On Jun 18, 2022
Devvy4:
I heard ac Milan and Man U were interested in him, I hope one of them gets to sign him soon
Make him go Man u go link up with Ororo abeg.
Man u should make a move for him please, thainkzz.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 6:41pm On Jun 17, 2022
Devvy4:
Person wey no Dey play reach 200 minutes per season, who go wan price am?


If I think of that guy, I automatically become angry for no reason
I was talking about Asensio grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 6:40pm On Jun 17, 2022
Devvy4:
Lmfao grin grin

That guy matter tire me I swear. BTW who even gave him a long term contract and why?
Na Solari grin they gave him the long contract after his exploits in Lyon and the number 7 Jersey
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 6:38pm On Jun 17, 2022
AnfieldFan:
But on another note, does it mean Purple and Ab.duleez1 that are 5"2 fit shrink enter 4"8 in future? grin grin grin

I come in peace grin grin grin
VerifiedStalin:
grin grin grin
VerifiedStalin:
[quote author=DandeNumeruno post=113893784]Are you saying they will shrink to the point where they will be unable to reach their goals? shocked

I sincerely hope that the next stage of their lives includes a ladder. undecided
grin grin grin[/quote]Which kind stray bullet be this grin grin

As a new member of the violence committee I can't be mad at this sha cheesy cheesy

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 6:20pm On Jun 17, 2022
Devvy4:
Looks like jovic to florentina on loan has been completed, both team will share his salary


I just hope we can sell ASSensio too and get Nkunku
The worst part is that I'm not even seeing anybody price the guy
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 1:10pm On Jun 17, 2022
STEPHANIE MCMAHON: "Until the conclusion of the investigation into recent allegations, I am honored to assume the role of interim Chairwoman & CEO. I love @WWE and all it continues to do to entertain billions around the world."

Looks like Stephanie will be the one deciding things from now on.
Hehehehe, I pity all those "higher ups" that was involved in badmouthing her last month.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 11:27am On Jun 17, 2022
ALEXAPLAYME:
Mariano is a cat with 9 lives I will not be surprised if he refuse to leave again
9 lives = 9 seasons
9 seasons = Captainship

Smart moves

TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 11:11am On Jun 17, 2022
ValeeLove:
which kind wahala be this? I'm still very much interested in knowing when Orton's injury came. Who caused it? Heyman is giving Roman the credit though, I don't know how true that is. I hope this passes away soon.
But if we look at it this way, after WWE conquered WCW, no company could compete. As of 2012, I only knew of Impact Wrestling, I've never heard of any other. This is 2022 and wrestling companies I know aside WWE are up to 10, excluding the indies, and most of their American fans being former fans of WWE. Whether we choose to admit it or not, WWE messed up big time. I would never have believed in a 1000 years that I would pick a company like AEW & NJPW over WWE, but this is 2022 and it's the reality. They are still the biggest, but for how long? 3 year old AEW does half of their ratings and even beats them in the demo. This is bad no matter how you want to look at it. Empty seats, pipeing sounds, bringing in old-timers for ratings, excess Saudi shows for profits, Vince even failed at monopolizing MSG as companies like AAA and NJPW have done shows there. It's clear even though it's gradual in process to see that WWE is loosing it's hold on the grip. A sports based product is the solution. This is not any groundbreaking idea, it's just COMMON SENSE. People are tired of watching a product they know to now be fake and is still stupid and illogical. Give them an entertainment product that mirrors a real sports pattern and you'll have satisfied customers. How long will it continue to cater for kids? Won't they grow and discover the truth? People are just afraid of admitting the truth for the obvious reason of CHANGE. Nobody wants to change. Me I want to change o. I'm tired. I'm tired of seeing paid wrestlers get attacked from behind on TV and no official has the power to stop it and the wrestler is not suspended or fired or even sued to court by the victim. I am tired of people interrupting other wrestlers talking to the audience like it was planned initially even when that should never happen in a real sport(they even have their music being played before they do that). Didn't management plan the whole show to not allow any interruption whatsoever? After all they are running on paid time. I am tired of people holding a mic and just talking without no official interviewing them. That's not how it works in the real world. I am tired of weapons in wrestling. You read it right. They don't belong in wrestling. Why is it called wrestling if you can use weapons? Forget that, answer this, why are weapons legal in a real sport? Isn't that too dangerous to be done in a sport? If no, can I be creative with my use of weapons? Can I bring an axe(after all a hammer is usually been used), a knife, a real sword and use it, a freaking rifle, a RPG if I'm not satisfied? Do you guys see where I'm coming from? The desire to write stories have blinded us from what the sport actually is.
It's time for the change, else pro-wrestling will continue to lose fans till it dies.
All these points you brought up, especially the one about weapons, it's not only WWE that is guilty of it so I wonder why you're channelling your frustration to only WWE.

As for me I enjoy all those shenanigans on TV and I hope they continue.
TV/Movies › Re: Thread For Anime Lovers (NO HENTAI PLEASE) by pu7pl3(m): 9:15pm On Jun 16, 2022
abduleez1:
Vampire in the Garden .....6/10
Ended on a sour note for me angry sad
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 9:11pm On Jun 16, 2022
ValeeLove:
Randy's back injury is serious and might need surgery. We don't get to see him throughout the year. This is devastating. What caused this though?
Pro-wrestling.
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 9:09pm On Jun 16, 2022
ValeeLove:
they are other MMA companies out there. Lack of proper competition just stresses how good the UFC is. Pu7pl3, mark my words, if WWE doesn't go sports based, they'll either fizzle out or be sold. But I guess right now Vince has other issues, especially relating to affairs(not business ones wink) and Randy is injured embarassed alongside Cody. Na now Roman go turn partimer. Things aren't going on well in the sports entertainment camp.
Still, knowing Vince, that issue might not even make him flinch.
In the span of a month..

Roman Reigns went part time.
Sasha Banks is all but out
Naomi gone
Cody injured for rest of 2022
Orton injured and might be out till 2023

Oh and Vince and Lauranitis are being investigated for a scandal.


We know he has been through worse and came out unscathed...him 50 cent and Kanye West are some of the most uncancelable personalities in the world.

Which other MMA companies are there?
We have seen how AEW and NJPW are combining forces to give WWE a run for their money. It's not the same for UFC.
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 7:58pm On Jun 16, 2022
ValeeLove:
so in essence(even though I didn't get lots of the talk cos I'm not a stock market expert) what you're saying is UFC is enjoying a temporary prosperity while WWE is going to catch-up and takeover in the future. If I'm correct that hypothesis still doesn't hold enough water. UFC's profit multiplies WWE's by 5. 5!!! And that's still with WWE having like I don't know, 20 to 30 years headstart in business. I might need to have a stock market expert break this down cos I don't see your point. They claimed 150,000 in 2 nights, other sources claimes it was 120,000. Regardless they don't do that every week or even every month and I'm not even talking about the empty seats on their weekly shows. Take Money In The Bank for example. These goofs, I call them goofs, really thought they could sellout a stadium with another lackluster card. They've turned their fans(not me) to jokes. They literally believe they'd pay for anything no matter how bad. I remember WWE PPV's 10 years ago, 20 years ago, it wasn't this ugly and now they even go to the extent of pipeing artificial sounds for fan reactions. I hope you guys eventually see that I don't hate the company or wrestling in general, I just want it to be better, to be enjoyable. Still on the tickets sales, there's also point for ticket prices and I'm still sure UFC's will be more expensive.
What I basically said there is that WWE had the lead over UFC in the past, that was around 2017-18 or so.
If WWE had the lead before they can take it again.
Also take into consideration that pro-wrestling now has variety companies which can divide/reduce
profit while UFC doesn't have any concrete competition in their realistic genre yet.
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 7:54pm On Jun 16, 2022
ValeeLove:
I hope it's just rumours.
I hope so too.
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 7:53pm On Jun 16, 2022
samistry:
Vince give the paralegal his genetic jackhammer
Goldberg is somewhere grinning.
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 10:10am On Jun 16, 2022
Looks like Vince done go Fvck up grin grin
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m):
Chibudollar:
Ok, I was watching family Guy earlier today and a funny scene came up when they were talking about Shawshank redemption, but for real how did that guy that escaped got that poster in his room back in perfect shape after he crawled through the hole.. grin
I remember thinking this to myself when I watched that movie but I waved it off as the mere nitpicking that it was grin
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 6:32pm On Jun 15, 2022
Kaycee7:
Thank you, my brother. May you be blessed as well.
You're welcome bro...flex
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 5:01pm On Jun 15, 2022
Happy birthday Kaycee7
More wins and more blessings for you
And many more years too.
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 10:34am On Jun 15, 2022
Chibudollar:
bruhh grin grin
You've answered the same thing like 6 times now and still someone else will still ask you grin grin grin
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 9:44am On Jun 15, 2022
Chibudollar:
downloaded it from MovieboxPro app, but you can also search it online maybe you'd find it. The one of 1 hour 34 minutes.
Lol, I don't know how many times they want you to explain how you watched it grin grin grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 9:42am On Jun 15, 2022
monerozi5590:
Have you watched this guy play 90 minutes football?
Definition of DM is what Casemiro did in the UCL final. That is definition of DM in one video. Can this guy do that?

you all should calm down on this hype and let us watch him first.
There has only been high praise for this kid...I know you're hard to impress but definitely you must be a bit hyped for him

TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 6:56am On Jun 15, 2022
WWE NXT REVIEWS RECAPS AND REACTIONS


Sisters
I’m into Indi Hartwell’s story. She’s finding herself after losing her partner and her husband. She’s a woman without a country looking for a home base. She made her lot with Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade, but even with their support, she feels like a misfit on the island of misfit toys. No matter how many times Cora and Roxanne tell her otherwise, she believes she’s a third wheel. Wrestling works when there are relatable stories all humans recognize. It’s hard not empathizing with Indi. And it’s hard not laughing when she tells Roxanne and Cora to cherish their friendship and their love because NXT takes those things away from you! Well, I mean, if you leave those things in the NXT parking lot, that’s on you.
Toxic Attraction, still the bullies and searching for respect on their radioactive name, desired punishment for Cora, Roxanne, and Indi. Of course, they also have choice words for Indi, a woman they called the saddest person in the territory. Now you’re caught up on the prelude, let’s get to the main event.
The match started with the babyfaces taking control. They took so much control that Mandy called a timeout and huddled with her girls outside of the ring. I always feel the character stuff Mandy does with her matches. Whether it’s chicken heel stuff or just pretending she’s Phil Jackson with the troops. Whatever she said worked because the heels took control. But the match presented Roxanne as a threat. The second she tagged in and spared her best friend a beatdown, everything changed. The match broke down, Indi found her second wind, and Perez eventually got the pin on GiGi.
A solid match that put Roxanne in a great light while giving us some movement with Indi’s story.
NXT peaked early this week with the opening match. This is the closest the show got to matching that energy and skill level.


Sleeps with the Fishes
Tony D’Angelo wants Carmelo Hayes’ North American championship. He said as much during his promotional ceremony for Two Dimes and Stacks. The Family’s newest soldiers suggested softening up Carmelo before the champ defends his title against Tony D. Melo and Hayes, of course, agreed to a match because while Melo doesn’t call the shots, he does make all of the ones that count.
We got a tag match telling multiple stories. On one hand, there’s Tony’s soldiers beating up Melo. On the other, there’s LdF finding their way as a part of The Family and when that time bomb explodes. We got a taste of it during the ceremony when Santos Escobar begrudgingly took orders from his “boss.” As it relates to the first goal, Stacks and Two Dimes did none of that. Melo and Trick didn’t destroy them since they got some offense in, but it certainly wasn’t the type of punishment Tony had in mind. Trick took most of the offense, letting Melo play the background for most of the short match.
And that’s when we got to the match’s second objective. With Trick in control, LdF, on their new boss’ orders, ran interference. Of course, they messed up. A springboard attack came a little late as Trick moved and the goons fell victim to that communication breakdown.
Melo tags in, hits his finisher, and goes home happy.
Tony yelled at everyone post match then did more yelling at LdF in the locker room. Look for Santos and his boys to turn Tony’s championship dream into a nightmare next week.
I like the match. Nothing special at all, but all four men—especially Trick—showed out. And the story progression with Legado foreshadowing next week is a nice touch. Like a bomb in a Hitchcock movie, we all know the outcome even if we don’t know exactly when.


The Rest
Dangerous
So Duke Hudson got in Bron Breakker’s face this week, crowing about his “victory” over the champ. Bron said, “Cool, let’s do something about that, froggy. Leap.” He didn’t actually say that, but that’s basically what happened. The champ then made mincemeat of Hudson in no time. I don’t even think he got a punch in.
This led to Cameron Grimes stepping to the champ. He didn’t just challenge Bron to a championship match at Great American Bash; he detailed why. Everyone knows who Bron’s dad is but no one knows who his is. Which, on its face, is a weird beef to have. Grimes believes Bron is where he is partly because of his last name. Grimes walked a thin line where he called Bron entitled while also acknowledging Bron’s skill. I’m not sure if his logic completely works because one of those contradicts the other. Grimes’ emotion helped sell the idea of the match if not the logic he mapped out. Bottomline, he wants the championship and wants to go all the way to the moon.
Bron was happy to oblige.

Tag Team Breakout
Malik Blade and Edris Enofe needed this. The two wandered a bit aimlessly on NXT for several weeks. Until this week, they were the two cats lusting after Toxic Attraction and doing everything in their power to shoot several shots at Mandy Rose. The fact they gave the Creed Bros. quite the challenge in a tag team championship match is a boost and shows they’re more than comic relief.
Malik and Edris put the champs in jeopardy. Believable jeopardy, which is the most important part of a championship match. They created real drama through high flying offense and withstanding the Creeds’ brand of brutality. The match turned on one of those high risk maneuvers. Malik went to the top rope one too many times. He leapt from the turnbuckle right into Julius’ hands. Brutus makes the blind tag, and the Brothers Creed finish the match with a slam and a lariat.
I liked the ending where both teams shook hands and applauded each other. Later in the show, Cameron Grimes cornered them about their lack of hunger. Grimes basically said if they really wanted it, they’d be out here eating cereal with a fork. He doesn’t want them wasting their talent.
Curiouser and curiouser.

Speaking of Comic Relief...
A rematch between Fallon Henley and Tiffany Stratton caught my attention. But we only got a little bit of, admittedly, good action until Wendy Choo interfered. Choo sprayed confetti in Stratton’s face and that was apparently enough for Fallon to get the W with a roll up. I wanted more from this match after both women showed they can do the damn thing when given the time and space to do so.

Wes-Side Connection
Xyon Quinn took quite the L this week. Wes Lee surprised the big man again. Wes Lee is easy to root for but I’m not fully with another short match as a part of this story. Lee comes out with fire, Xyon takes over and dominates, Wes finds a second wind and catches the big man off guard. Wes’ top rope finisher is incredible though and demands your eyeballs immediately.

The Dyad
Joe Gacy’s Dyad wrestled two other guys while wearing their robes. This is stupid.

A Giovanni Debut
After WEEKS of teases, we finally got our look at Giovanni Vinci. A name clearly created from googling Italian sounding names. And it was a dominating win against Guru Raaj.
Like most matches on the show after the opening match, it was very quick and very just okay.

Before I get to the grade, I want to acknowledge the vignettes we got this week. Nathan Frazer, Lash Legend, and Nikkita Lyons all showed some personality and some backstory. And Lash’s segment even led to a match between her and Alba Fyre. Economical storytelling at its best while giving us insight into Lash’s background. On the flip side, we got a weird one with Apollo Crews, straight out of an old school action flick. Apollo, journaling in a diner—as you do—and dreaming about taking on a bully. He then takes on said bully and the camera cuts to black. Weird.
Anyway, this was an okay show. Outside of one insanely stupid moment, it was solid across the board, while setting up some big matches next week.

Grade: B

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