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Devvy4:Saw this tweet earlier and immediately remembered you so na your account be that |
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WWE SMACKDOWN REVIEWS RECAPS AND REACTIONS Irate Beast So Roman Reigns showed up at the Madison Square Garden house show this past weekend and beat the trash out of Brock Lesnar, taking a chair to his back, dropping him on some steps, making Lesnar bleed his own blood. Lesnar kept his WWE championship, however, and the title vs. title unification match is still on for WrestleMania 38 next month in Arlington, Texas. What we’re also getting is the return of the very big, very mean, very pissed off Brock Lesnar. He opened this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown with the following promo: More or less making clear that the happy go lucky Lesnar we’ve gotten used to the past few weeks is outta here and he’s been replaced by the snarling monster we’re used to. I, for one, welcome this change. Sure, it’s been great seeing a different side of Brock but for the purposes of the match itself, I’m far more excited for the prospect of two pissed off killers eager to destroy each than two guys just having a good time in a competition. Count me in for more of this, please. Choke me and Take my Arm Baby The opposite side of that coin is this Ronda Rousey/Charlotte Flair feud over the SmackDown women’s championship. It just feels so, I don’t know… lifeless? The new wrinkle they’ve added is that after Flair called Rousey a one-trick pony, making note of the fact that she can only win via her trusty armbar, Rousey showed she spent at least some of her time away perfecting the Ankle Lock as well. Last week, she tapped Flair with it and she’s now vowing to do the same at WrestleMania. Here, they came face-to-face to argue about it and spent a lot of words to say very little. It amounted to this: Rousey: “I’m going to tap you and win at the big show.” Flair: “No, you’re not.” End Scene. Like I said, it just feels lifeless. That may be in part because Rousey always should have come back to her feud with Becky Lynch, which was a lot more personal, and this just doesn’t live up to anything close to that. They tried to inject some life into it with a pull apart brawl at the end of the show where Flair slammed Rousey onto a car and then choked her on it. It came across a bit too forced for my tastes but I do appreciate the effort. All the Rest -Named that man Butch. Name aside, there’s no reason it can’t work with what they’re doing. Pete Dunne, or Butch, is one hell of a brawler who fits right in mean mugging with Sheamus and Holland as fellas here to fight everyone. They had a good match with The New Day until the end, when Holland didn’t get Big E all the way over on a suplex and he landed on his head on the outside. From there, nothing else mattered but Big E being okay. Sadly, we would later learn he suffered a broken neck and we can only hope for the best for his recovery. -I’m not entirely worried about it, and I’m not sure anyone else is either, but shouldn’t WWE be doing more to make Happy Corbin look like a threat to Drew McIntyre? He’s looked grossly incompetent, as has his entire crew, all along. Is that really an effective way to build to a match, let alone one at WrestleMania? -WWE changed plans with Sasha Banks multiple times for this show, ultimately settling on Banks & Naomi vs. Shayna Baszler & Natalya with Queen Zelina & Carmella watching ringside. The babyfaces won a short match and it was sold as the two “continuing to roll” on their way to their title match at WrestleMania. -Rick BOOGS is getting a title shot at WrestleMania! We love that! -Absolutely LOVED seeing Pat McAfee get physical with Austin Theory when he showed up to try to pull his nonsense again this week, mostly because it showed just how good McAfee still is at pretty much everything to do with pro wrestling. Michael Cole trying to get him to remain professional was a nice touch, and really made him look that much more dangerous. I’m not entirely sure why it led to his getting yanked out of the building by security but we have to assume this could be where Vince McMahon starts to get involved in all this. I’m looking forward to seeing where it goes. -The main event of this show was yet another fun Ricochet vs. Sami Zayn match, won yet again by Ricochet to retain the Intercontinental championship. In the absence of Johnny Knoxville being able to show up each week, this has been an enjoyable side story while Zayn continues to be brilliant as the crazed man who constantly thinks he’s getting screwed over. This was largely a filler show, missing its biggest star. Grade: C- |
usbcable:I just hope he grows more in confidence cos those goals we know he has needs to start coming back |
Bacteria8:I did, I did...and after he told Benzema he also told Modric and then Benzema whispered something into Modric's ear nice moment |
FergieRaww:it's written in the stars that one...The kid is a gem |
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FergieRaww:That British government are bunch of hypocrites...it's all I have to say |
abduleez1:Frankly me I no send and movie rescheduling...as long as when it drops it's dope |
Zyxzzzz:Let them sue him so that he will pay small money for damages since he has toomuch money... We beat him and we are taking his best player for free na why fight dey hungry am ![]() |
Devvy4:Courtois knows ball |
FergieRaww:
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only french players on the scoresheet today |
Devvy4:I swear, I saw his face when the crowd went wild for that 3rd goal Baba no go hear anything again |
FergieRaww:the only arguement they will put forward is their individual accolades, it will be futile trolling them with that one currently just leave am |
Bacteria8:Making posts like "a real Real Madrid fan should know we will lose today cos Barca bought players and bla bla bla" ![]() |
if TheHulk616 comments here when 1 month has not passed thunder will wither those his cursed fingers ![]() |
monerozi5590:Stop hating on a kid that deserves no hate |
FergieRaww:There was a sweet sequence where Cama and Valverde were passing the ball between themselves around eighty something minutes it was soo beautiful bro I was just smiling... our future is in good hands |
Zyxzzzz:it's getting ridiculous |
FergieRaww:I think say na only me been see am ![]() |
monerozi5590:O boy wetin dey worry you na...this is now more than stubbornness bro you now sound like a programmed bot...rest ffs |
Just finished sipping my wine...that 2nd half performance will be remembered for decades to come I hope Ancelotti has learnt from his mistakes, Carmavinga is an absolute baller and should be added to that midfield more regularly, we already know how good Valverde is man I love him soomuch, also shout out to Rodrygo and Starboy Vinicius. Big Benz is the best striker in the world, Modric is the best Midfielder in the world and Real Madrid is the best club in the world...congrats on the milestone Big d!ck Benz, 309 no be beans... The Bernabeu roof did come off as predicted, Hala Madrid � |
Kaycee7:Stand and deliver fit be afternoon |
Zyxzzzz:I was expecting Alaba to even play LB... Omo Ancelotti na dinosaur |
FergieRaww:My thoughts too...the Bernabeu roof is going to go off |
FergieRaww:I done already but wine keep, na for my house I go watch am |
AnfieldFan:NXT Stand and Deliver 2nd April Wrestlemania 2nd & 3rd April |
Antoinemercer:Please we need all the positivity we can get today |
BlackManta:They went for his head a few times especially when he was fighting those Riddler cosplayers...the armour is dope |
WWE NXT ROADBLOCK REVIEWS RECAPS AND REACTIONS Show Off Dolph Ziggler is the new NXT champ. Yup, not even going to bury the lede here or pretend that’s not the biggest story. It is. Did he do it in a respectful way? Of course not. Dolph is a heel and real heels do heel things. Actually, the way he won is so critical to his character, and true to character for Tommaso Ciampa and Bron Breakker. But before we get to that, let’s get to the match. Dolph was the smartest cat in the match, illustrated when he refused to lock up with anyone and let Bron and Ciampa fight each other for just a bit. It wasn’t long, but it was long enough to break up their little alliance and truly make it a triple threat rather than a glorified handicap match. Ziggler came in with a plan while his opponents seemingly just came to wrestle. And it was damn fine wrestling. Neither man dominated, a great way to show they’re evenly matched. Ciampa kicked out of a Fameasser and a Zig Zag, Breakker kicked out of a Fairytale Ending (although it was a delayed count), and Dolph refused to stay down for anything. He broke up every pin attempt and showed his time in a WWE ring truly put him a sliver above the rest. If just a sliver. Dolph wanted to divide, conquer, and buy time because he had an ace up his sleeve. A rather big ace. Bron Breakker had the match won. Ciampa was out of commission and Dolph was flat on his back, courtesy of a Military Press and Powerslam. Just like last week, Big Bob Roode put his nose in the match, and pulled the ref out of the ring just before the count of three. Bron, just like the rookie he is, went after Roode rather than keeping his composure and focusing on the match. I like touches like that because, like I said, they’re true to character while enforcing a match’s underlying narrative: Bron is the underdog due to a lack of experience. And, not for nothing, it’s easy to get him off his axis because of his temper. While Bron is running after Robert, it gives Ciampa time to recoup, while Dolph waits in the wings. Bron gets back in the ring and gets handled by Ciampa. Tommaso was ready for a running knee strike after failing to put Bron away. But, once again, Roode saved the day for his partner. He pulled Bron out of the way of Ciampa’s knee, and when Ciampa turned around to gather himself, he ate a mouth full of Dolph’s superkick. And now? Dolph Ziggler is the new NXT champion. This is the right move if only because it gives more options for the story. Ciampa or Bron winning just resets everything and makes Dolph’s entire time in NXT irrelevant. But as champion? Now there’s mystery, intrigue, and genuine confusion for the brand. How does this work now with Dolph as champion? Who is he fighting at Stand and Deliver? Does this affect Ciampa and Bron’s uneasy alliance? And if so, how? While not as good as Dolph and Ciampa’s bout, this one delivered. And the “shock” ending was well worth the overrun. The Rest Bedlam LA Knight almost did it. Knight almost eradicated Grayson Waller in their Last Man Standing match. But he let his hatred blind him to the most important part of any wrestling match. No, not “stealing the show,” despite what some people will tell you. It’s paramount to, ya know, win. Knight started the match before the bell went ding, a touch you all know I love. And he pretty much stayed on top of Waller for most of the match. Inside the ring, outside of the ring, Knight’s purpose was pain. LA thought the match was over when he tossed Grayson from the top scaffolding in the arena, but surprise surprise, Sanga reared his head, cradling Grayson in his arms like a newborn. Needless to say, Sanga changed the tone of the match. Waller found his second wind with the big man at ringside, bringing out handcuffs to “lock down” his opponent. But Knight, knowing he had no shot with Sanga there, turned those pesky tables on the bodyguard and cuffed him around the ring post. With Sanga neutralized, Knight punished his opponent. Not just chair shots, but putting a trash can around Waller’s head and then giving the chair shots. But LA refused to let well enough go. Waller looked down for the count but Knight wanted more. After clearing the announce table, Knight fell victim to a foreign object hidden in Waller’s pockets. And yes, I know how that reads. Let’s move on. Waller hit his favorite high risk maneuver off the top rope on a defenseless Knight, broke the turntable, and stumbled over to his bodyguard to prop him up as the ref counted to 10. When the man didn’t have a leg to stand on, literally, Sanga kept him afloat and carried him to the W. Great match with an earned finish, telegraphed through solid storytelling. Clearly, this will continue into Stand and Deliver. I can’t wait. Sabotage! The headline here should be Dakota Kai and Wendy Choo moving to the Dusty Cup finals. Unfortunately, NXT Roadblock had other ideas. Midway through the very good opening tag team semifinals match, Toxic Attraction descended from their perch to attack Raquel Gonzalez’s knee. And not the normal attack either. “WWE officials” checked on Raquel to see if Big Mami could still go, and she powered through. Unfortunately, it didn’t work. While Cora Jade did her best to carry the match, she eventually needed to tag in the former champ. It was obvious Raquel’s knee was no good, and it gave way when she went to hit her finisher. Dakota Kai had a moment where she hesitated taking out her old partner, but finished the job anyway. Toxic Attraction did everything in their power to stop Raquel and Cora from getting a shot at their tag titles. Mission accomplished. Cora, clearly upset and with every reason, attacked Mandy Rose in the Toxic Lounge. Again, completely justifiable. That said, I wish the bigger story out of the match was Wendy and Dakota moving forward rather than the shenanigans around their victory. Geniuses As opposed to the first semifinal match, Kay Lee Ray & Io Shirai vs. Kacy Catanzaro & Kayden Carter was all about them. And it was another banger on a night filled with them. The turning point of this match was a simple miscalculation from Carter and Catanzaro. Kay Lee Ray and Io had Kacy in the worst possible position. Not Lotus, but on the top turnbuckle with nowhere to go but down. Carter, out of nowhere, threw Io to the outside, and put KLR on her shoulders. What followed was a crazy inverted hurricanrana, that, in any other world, ends the match. But both women lost sight of Shirai. As a result, Io charged back into the ring and pushed Carter into Catanzaro, breaking up the pin attempt at two when it was a heartbeat away from three. Heart. Breaking. One KLR bomb later, and KLR and Io are the second makeshift tag team entering the Dusty Cup finals for a shot at the champs. It’s an interesting development that two odd couple teams, begrudgingly put together out of necessity, are fighting for the whole enchilada. Creedence The parking lot is the most dangerous place to be in NXT. Everyone knows that. Except the Brothers Creed, apparently, since they got caught slipping. Someone attacked the two cats with a shot at NXT gold, putting their title shot in jeopardy. While everyone pointed fingers at different tag teams (Imperium, Briggs & Jensen, Legado del Fantasma), Malcolm Bivens’ boys were ruled unable to compete. Guess who took their place? Okay, don’t have time for you to guess. MSK! And the NXT tag title match between MSK and Imperium was, shockingly, going really well. Imperium stuck to their script and slowed MSK down in a lot of moments. MSK still got their offense in, but the match was trending in the direction of the champs. And then the Creed boys came to the ring and chose all the violence. They attacked both teams, clearly irate and just wanting to fight. My guess? We’re getting a triple threat at Stand and Deliver with all three teams while Bivens uncovers the assailants. While I wanted a winner, I actually prefer this scenario since it gives us a title match with three dope teams with very different styles, and a story with a whole lot of intrigue. Revenge? Thy Name is Sarray Tiffany Stratton and Sarray got into it last week. By “got into it” I mean the former slammed the latter into a wall all because she felt disrespected. Sarray got revenge this week, interfering in Stratton’s match against Fallon Henley. Sarray resorted to the tried and true “smoke near the entrance” trick for a distraction, attacked Tiffany when no one was looking, and Fallon picked up the upset. It was a pretty good match before the shenanigans, with both women showing growth in the ring. Stratton is a great character who is putting everything together in the ring. Bears watching...unless Sarray says otherwise. Pursuit U Chase U continues its streak of entertainment. That is all. Lashing Out THIS is how you use Lash Legend’s talk show. Advance her beefs, show her character, and highlight her future opponent. This week we got...Nikkita Lyons and yes, she deserves all the highlights. Lash, believing Nikkita is gassed for her looks, “ass implants” and not her skill, is tired of getting overshadowed. So, yeah, they’re going to fight. Roadblock was on point from start to finish. A new champion, Dusty Cup finals are set, drama between Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta, Carmelo Hayes set the rules for his next challengers, and the Creed Bros are very, very angry. The only negative I have for the show is Xyon Quinn getting thrown into this Joe Gacy and Draco Anthony. Meh. But other than that? A show even without the A champion. Grade: A |
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