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TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 9:37am On Sep 17, 2022
So Ezekiel has been taken off the roster. Upon how 'entertaining' his character was it didn't last. Who would have seen this a mile away. If I had said it, y'all would have disagreed. Next on the line is MMM and I heard they were squashed last night. One day, maybe 50 years from now, y'all would understand what I've been saying.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 9:33am On Sep 17, 2022
pu7pl3:
It doesn't sir
compare it with the Big Gold Belt or any AEW belt.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 4:26pm On Sep 16, 2022
So it's Logan Paul vs Reigns? I'm excited, but y'all won't tell me you don't see the problem with that.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 12:23pm On Sep 16, 2022
pu7pl3:
Lmaooo grin grin this guy
what?! Doesn't it look like a toy?
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 12:22pm On Sep 16, 2022
samistry:
Did Sir just snap his 3MB run out of existence?
and how did it work out for him? 3MB was management booking and if you remember he was the serious one out of all of them even though they were generally goofs and jobbers. Theory on the other hand is not a jobber, but even worse is using his own hands to dig a pit for himself. The selfie gimmick, the unserious act, acting weak and not confident, letting people ride him and all that. You won't see it now but very soon the honeymoon period will be over and WWE will focus on other people. When Brock debuted, he destroyed people on the get go, pinned big names and in few months defeated The Rock for the world title. Months after destroyed The Undertaker, Big Show and Kurt Angle. While Austin Theory is going around taking selfies.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 8:17am On Sep 15, 2022
That belt is an eye sour. He still deserves the accolade.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 8:50pm On Sep 14, 2022
Top 20: Of PWI 500

1) ROMAN REIGNS
2) Kazuchika Okada
3) CM Punk
4) Hangman Page
5) Bobby Lashley
6) Cody Rhodes
7) Bryan Danielson
8 ) Vikingo
9) Big E
10) Jonathan Gresham
11) Shingo Takagi
12) Jon Moxley
13) Matt Cordona
14) Josh Alexander
15) Hiroshi Tanahashi
16) MJF
17) Seth Rollins
18) Adam Cole
19) Kenny Omega
20) Drew McIntyre

The rankings take into account win/loss records, strength of opposition, technical ability, influence on the spot, success against most diverse competition and activity.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 8:03pm On Sep 14, 2022
pu7pl3:
Excuse you....The Miz is a success story and if Theory turns out like even half of the Miz he would be considered a success too.
ofcourse Miz is a success. Won the World title twice with the Money in the bank. The first time he was an afterthought at Mania, second he didn't hold it for 2 weeks. Yeah, he's a success, but he's not Cena, Rock, Randy or even Sheamus. And if Theory wants to be Miz 2.0, I might just start focusing on guys like Breakker and Grayson Waller. I hold nothing against The Miz, but he's much better when he's serious.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 10:44am On Sep 14, 2022
Dominick be like: I'm tired of living in my dad's shadow, but I like Rhea's a lot. I'm gonna leave a legend and join rookies instead. So Dom is dumb.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 10:18am On Sep 14, 2022
pu7pl3:
His future is bright...
Look at Drew...unless he somehow stops putting in this amount of work, if not he is destined for greatness.
Drew was serious as a wrestler, even before he left for Impact. Never once did he sabotage himself. Theory keeps acting like a joke. Look where it got The Miz.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 11:23am On Sep 13, 2022
pu7pl3:
It's normal mic sparring...his match with K.O. needed all that smoke.
ofcourse. That's not what every other person is saying though. They are saying it was one-sided. It's fine anyway. But don't be surprised if nothing much comes out of him in the future, he ruined it by sabotaging himself in the now.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 11:14am On Sep 13, 2022
pu7pl3:
Let’s talk Raw!

Psycho II
I’m only putting this here because I’m really confused about this thing between Miz & Dexter Lumis. So much so that I might wax poetic and go a little long, so bear with me.
Dexter’s pursuit of Miz is going on for about a month now. And we’re no closer to a resolution, a motivation, or even a hint at some semblance of logic. Dexter kidnapped Miz multiple times—not a sentence I ever imagined typing—and all we know is Miz doesn’t want to talk about any of it, nor did he press charges. But we also know WWE is telling us it’s okay to cheer a psychopath kidnapping someone who, as far as we know, did nothing to deserve it. Grant it, I’m not sure what one does to ever deserve getting snatched up in public, but I’m also a bit of a Boy Scout.
Anyway, this entire thing reached peak weird this week. WWE’s cameras interviewed Miz in his house because he says it’s the only way they’ll get him on Raw at the moment for obvious reasons. Before the interview really starts, Miz and Maryse’s daughters hit the room and show love to their papi. Which is adorable and relatable, right? Of course it is. Then Maryse shows up and we see Miz not only being a good dad but a great husband as well. So...yeah, the heel looks like a good dude.
The only “sin” he commits is being rude to the camera crew the nanosecond they mention Dexter. Miz and Maryse make their way to the exits as they have an event to get to, leaving the kids and telling the camera crew that security will escort them out. Miz even holds the door for his wife.
I’m not being rude to anyone is cool, but it’s a little different when you perceive someone disrespects you in your own house. So, again, I’m on Miz’s side here.
But then WWE made it extra weird.
As Miz and Maryse pull off and head to their destination, the camera pans back to the a window. Inside the house, inside the same living room Miz sat in for the interview, is Dexter freaking Lumis. Not only is he home alone in a house with two very young children, but he drew a picture of Miz, Maryse, and their daughters.
I’m sorry...what?!
This is the guy I’m supposed to cheer for here? He’s the good guy? So if a psychotic stalker invaded your home, that’s a good thing? Of course not! It’s never a good thing. Even worse, he’s home alone with two little kids. And he’s...the good guy?
I know Miz is a jerk but WWE partially upends that narrative when they show him being a fine family man. And they certainly undercut it when they show a psycho not only stalking him, but his wife and two children. The fact Graves was the only one voicing this on commentary while Byron Saxton and Jimmy Smith basically told him he’s bugging is just brings home that point.
None of it makes sense as a critic. And as a viewer, it confuses me, which makes me not really care. Miz might be a bad guy but he never stalked someone, invaded their home, and potentially put their kids in danger. He has lines he won’t cross while Dexter, a certified psycho, clearly doesn't.
But he’s the babyface.
Make it make sense, WWE, and do it fast.


Extracurriculars
Papi Got What She Wanted
We got moments during Raw where Rey Mysterio tried playing peacemaker. He begged Dominik not to wrestle Edge. He pleaded with Edge not to wrestle Dom, someone Edge sees as a nephew. Rey even played the dad card, something Edge understood and showed sympathy toward. But Dom said he wanted the match and Edge isn’t one to disappoint. Rey relented and with Rhea by his side, Dom came to the ring ready to get his whooping.
Dom actually held his own against Edge. I’m talking as a wrestler, not within the story. Dom didn’t wow me but he didn’t embarrass himself either. Edge led the way and they knew the assignment: Create a match where Dom is playing way above his level, has a few moments where he gets the old man on his back, but is ultimately undone by his lack of experience and the fact that Edge is in the hall of fame.
It was at that exact moment where the match turned the story evolved. Edge had Dom on the ropes, literally, tied up and at his mercy. He screamed that this is what Dom wanted and what he asked for. Before he even got in his kill shot, Rey hit the ring and stood between his friend and his son. That little distraction was just enough to bring out the rest of the Judgment Day, who quickly dismissed Rey and worked on Edge’s already hurt knee.
Finn’s coup de grace off the top rope onto Edge’s leg while said leg sat suspended on a chair was a good visual and showed just how far they’re willing to go. Dom found a new family; one who believes in him and has Rhea Ripley.
They gotta sell this knee injury with Edge because the attack looked vicious. If that’s the case, I’m not sure how Rey succeeds in eradicating the group and wrestling back his son from the dark side. This is still my favorite story on Raw and each week, they find another way make it even more human and relatable.

New Champs, Who Dis?
Let’s not waste time here: Damage CNTRL got the W that alluded them a couple weeks ago. Kai-N-SKY are now the Women’s tag team champs. All is right in the world.
There wasn’t much match to speak of because it was a really quick one. Aliyah took the pin so to protect Raquel Rodriquez, so we’ll see what happens to them down the line.

Move, B*tch
WWE did something pretty cool this week. When Matthew Riddle showed up during Seth Rollins’ promo, he looked like a desperate man begging for attention. Seth and Corey Graves peeped game early and were spot on when they said there’s no reason for a rematch between Seth and Riddle. Riddle loss fair and square, so him wanting another match isn’t reason enough to give him one.
As a viewer, I sided with them because it made no sense. Especially when Riddle was kinda acting like the heel in this situation. Running up in Seth’s face and throwing punches while Seth is minding his own business when, again, there’s no real reason other than you taking an L, is a bad guy move.
But then we got the Judgment Day intervening on behalf of no one. They issued Riddle an invitation to join them in fife and possibly join Rhea’s harem. Bro said “nah” so we got a match between Finn and the Original Bro no one says no to joining a harem.
And it was a damn fine match. These two have really good chemistry and handle their business extremely well together. I like the idea of Riddle battling the Judgment Day with a compelling story behind it. But of course, Seth interrupted just to stop Riddle from getting a win. And that was the moment when I turned on Matt vs. Seth because Seth finally gave a reason for a rematch. Involving himself in this match just for giggles and torment his old opponent who didn’t even ask for it? Yeah, now there’s true motivation for a match. Even if one can argue it’s just getting revenge but meh. Seth was a jerk in this case and deserves punishment for this one.
Now I’m onboard. Fine job, gentleman.

Wrestling FTW
Johnny Gargano wrestled his first match on Raw. His opponent? Chad Gable, who is the perfect dance partner for anyone really, but certainly someone like Johnny. Their wrestling match was the equivalent of whoever has the ball last wins.
Johnny had the ball last. This is probably the best way to introduce him to a large television audience: Illustrating why they nicknamed him Johnny Wrestling. Just put him in great matches with great opponents and build to this eventual clash with Austin Theory. Theory is a heat magnet at this point so they don’t need to do a lot of this, but also not too little. Find the sweet spot where he can showcase over enough quality cats and then figure out who wins between he and Theory. Theory made it clear this week he has all the smoke for his former papi figure. If anyone can bring fire out of Johnny, it’s Austin.

Speaking of Which...
That same Austin Theory once again found himself on Kevin Owens’ bad side. Although, to be honest, KO probably only has bad sides.
We eventually got the pull apart brawl but before that, KO explained why people like him and Gargano are necessary in wrestling while cats like Theory are a dime a dozen. To hear KO tell it, history is littered with men who are built like Theory and look like him who flamed out and became footnotes or cautionary tales. KO challenged him to truly be the future of WWE by checking his ego and outworking everyone rather than accepting things just getting handed to him. Theory responded with a muscle flex and an acknowledgement that KO and Gargano will never look like him and never be him. And then, yeah, a fight.
KO’s on fire right now and everyone he works with is better served being in his orbit. This was an entertaining segment carried by KO.

A Rerun
Bianca Belair defended her title against Sonya Deville as part of the champ’s open challenge. Clean match, fine match, but nothing exciting because I knew all roads lead to Bayley. Sure enough, once Bianca pinned Sonya, Damage CNTRL’s leader came to the ring and mocked the champ. And just like last week, Bayley talked about Bianca’s ego and said she and Bianca will wrestle...eventually. Which is exactly what she last week. The only wrinkle was Dakota & IYO jumping Bianca while Alexa Bliss & Asuka came to her rescue.
Meh. This is the same basic beat we got last week, so the storyline is just running in place. I’m not sure what they can do with a heel who seemingly doesn't want a championship match more than the champ wants to defend her title. It’s a weird angle to play, especially for a former champ in Bayley who believes the division was in shambles without her. This segment didn’t do anything for me.

Well...
Omos squashed two dudes again. Stacked them on top of each other. Not the finest way to spend a few minutes of three hours on a Monday night.

Raw was weird this week. We got several good matches mixed in with a squash, some table setting for next week, and then just stuff that didn’t work for me at all. Mixed is the best way to describe my emotions on this one, although next week looks promising. Assuming nothing crazy happens in the world, we’ll get there in one piece.

Grade: B-
so the rumours are true that KO eviscerated Theory. He(Theory) has been on a mean streak and it's been going downhill. I mentioned it initially and you still disagree, saying he's the future. Tor.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 8:26am On Sep 12, 2022
I get it. Pro-wrestling is part entertainment and I'm all for it. But "part" is a sign that it shouldn't work like full entertainment. Keep the 'storylines' away. Keep the 'gimmicks' away. Just present to us a simple 'good guy' vs 'bad guy' match and we're good. Any other thing done outside of this template will make the product look bad, and we've seen that over the years.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 1:30pm On Sep 11, 2022
HAPPY SUNDAY. GOD BLESS US ALL.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m):
So Roman Reigns is refusing to turn face.
I say that's his business, but my concern is HHH desiring to bring back The Rock to face Roman following Vince's original plan. I say that should not happen. My guy is 50. If you want him so badly, let him come and host it, but we don't want another old veteran to give us a bad match or get injured. I like Rocky, but he should retire. WWE on the other hand should build a competent hand to possibly take the strap from the World champ and this isn't even the hard part, it's just common sense, but no one seems to look towards that direction.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 9:14pm On Sep 09, 2022
pu7pl3:
People wey dey tune into PSG matches dey find traces of the quarell between Mbappe and Neymar...
Any small hint towards it, related or not would be amplified to the max.

Same with the whole Ronaldo wanting UCL saga in Man U
so you're saying people watch matches not for the actual competition, but any traces of real conflict. The whole aim of FIFA World Cup and Olympics has been defeated then.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 9:11pm On Sep 09, 2022
pu7pl3:
Roman is fighting the Rock with both titles grin
he doesn't need the titles to face Rocky. I'm even against him returning, but still no one will buy Dwayne leaving his million dollar movie empire to pursue another career in wrestling at 50. If Roman is as big as he thinks he is, he doesn't need Rocky to beat or sellout WrestleMania 39. There should work on their roster and get a legitimate opponent before Mania. I rest here. This business is not a joke. They should stop treating it as such.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 9:04pm On Sep 09, 2022
pu7pl3:
Nobidy cares about PSG bruh, except Parisians and they too are more interested in the squabble, it's why it was all over the news
toor. Na 3rd party go settle this matter because me I'm positive of what I'm saying.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 6:32pm On Sep 09, 2022
I don't have the picture, but one fan suggests Roman and Seth should face off at Saudi Arabia in a TLC match with the finish being each man holding onto and pulling down each belt simultaneously, so it ends with the 2 having both belts and Roman still hasn't been pinned. He loses the belt at the Rumble(which Cody wins) through a cash-in from Theory and goes to face The Rock at Mania. How una see am?
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 6:27pm On Sep 09, 2022
pu7pl3:
Lol bruh this is cap
Check out the Neymar/Mbappe saga, people care more about that backstage drama more than what PSG is doing, people literally just tune in to see if Neymar would pass to Mbappe or not. It's normal and not just a wrestling thing.

And yea I know that interview was worked ofcourse cheesy
no bro. That's childish at best. So you're saying people care about their internal squabble more than whether PSG wins a match?
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 2:04pm On Sep 09, 2022
FRANSixx:
Please guy can anyone add me on any WWE Latest news and videos on whatsapp please...... Here is my number 09120262100
purpl3
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 2:04pm On Sep 09, 2022
pu7pl3:
In every aspect of sports and entertainment backstage or real life issues between athletes would always be more Juicy than the actual product not just wrestling.
no. I disagree with this. I don't want to see or hear any issue Ronaldo has with any player in his team, I just want to see him play. As a matter of fact, if he did have issues with them, I'll be sad because his performance will reduce due to mental and team efficiency. It is a radar that this business is not properly run, something I've been saying for a while.

Also Roman's press conference wasn't an actual press conference if you know what I mean.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 11:39pm On Sep 07, 2022
I presume everyone has heard the news of AEW backstage TV program. The controversial comments and the fight. Also the suspensions and the injury of the World champ and automatic vacation of the World Championship belt. U really believe we've all heard the news hence I'm not going in detailed. And Purpl3 the NXT review is good, but let's be frank no one is watching that, no one is talking about it, or Clash At The Castle, or Raw or All Out. Which begs the statement that, when what's happening behind the scenes is much more popular than what's happening in the product that should be the center of focus that people should pay to see, you know there's a big problem in wrestling. The product is so bad that backstage chaos is more entertaining. We need change.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 2:58pm On Sep 06, 2022
pu7pl3:
WWE RAW REVIEWS RECAPS AND REACTIONS


Monster Among Bad Logic
Walk with me a bit, Guys. Now, I’m not the biggest Braun Strowman fan, so keep that in mind while you read these words. That said, I understand his purpose and know the crowd loves him. So he clearly has value to the game—double entendre intended. You know what I am a fan of though?
Logic.
The Fatal 4-Way match for a shot at the Usos was on thin ice before Braun showed up and wrecked shop. First off, we got a really fun moment between Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston. Both New Day members were the legal men as Alpha Academy, the Street Profits, and Los Lotharios looked on with great delight. Xavier and Kofi fronted like they were really going to do the damn thing only for Xavier to lie down in the middle of the ring while Kofi went for the pin. Smart!
A great illustration of New Day’s experience over every other team in the ring with them. The other teams quickly swarmed the ring and chaos ensued as the ref stopped counting. Also makes sense. Kofi and X fought off everyone and got the other teams outside of the ring.
Now, I initially thought that X and Kofi’s next moves made no sense. Rather than go for the pin attempt again since, ya know, the other teams are outside of the ring, discombobulated, and distracted, Kofi Xavier went for...suicide dives. The two men who just tried outsmarting everyone didn’t do that same trick when they were in an even better position to pull off such a thing! But apparently, Otis was the legal man at that point. I wasn’t the only one confused since Xavier explained the back and forth in an exchange on the Bird app.
So the match continued. And it was a good one because these are good tag teams. Then that familiar roar echoed throughout Kansas City. Braun Strowman is back, people. He looks good, there are no more remnants of someone choo-choo-choosing him, and the crowd adored him. But, back to the logic again: Did it have to happen during an important match? More to the point, did it have to happen at the expense of all those teams?
Braun monster-handled three prominent tag teams—sorry, Los Lotharios—by himself. New Day? Wrecked. Street Profits? Laid out on the floor. Alpha Academy? Sent them back to school. WWE essentially told us Braun by himself should be the tag team champions. Much like when he teamed with that kid at WrestleMania.
And to top it off, the match didn’t finish! He destroyed everyone, obliterated the commentary table, ruptured the barricade with Otis’ body, and security finally calmed Braun until he walked to the back. Seriously, his onslaught against WWE’s top teams continued into the commercial break. It was picture-in-picture action. One of my favorite Pusha T songs “If You Know You Know” played during a Pizza Hut commercial and was basically the soundtrack to Braun’s destruction.
IF Braun is back, there’s gotta be a way to do it that doesn’t son a bunch of teams vying for tag team championship glory. Putting their bodies on the Strowman Express tracks while the train runs over them is shortsighted and does nothing for nobody involved. Except Strowman. And even then, only time will tell how bright that makes his star. What’s next for Braun? He’s going to SmackDown, so Geno will fill you in on how that goes down.


Extracurriculars
What Papi Wants...
Edge cut a hell of a promo during Raw’s opening segment. He perfectly told the story of his relationship with Dominik and his closeness with the Mysterio family. He transitioned to the fact he no longer sees Dom as a nephew or even as a little boy. He sees him as a “WWE Superstar” and “when you play a man’s game, you pay a man’s price.” Which is a very dope line. Edge called out Dom, Rey came to the ring instead.
Rey, decked in leather pants, pleaded for Edge’s forgiveness on behalf of his son. Edge said nah. Rhea Ripley showed up and told the world she made Dom “into a man.”
Do with that what you will but I cannot comment on it since I like my job.
This led to Finn Balor and Damian Priest jumping Edge and destroying his knee with a chair. All while Dom stood by Rhea’s side, dressed in black, and watched the carnage as his father pleaded with him to snap out of it.
With Edge out of commission and Dom under Rhea’s spell—which I completely understand—Ray challenged Finn or Damian to a match. Damian accepted and defeated Rey in a match where Rey never seemed focused. Of course not with his son on the outside of the ring. Even while emotionally compromised, Rey almost beat Priest. Rey dialed up the 619 but Dominik stood on the ring apron and blocked his dad. That was enough to throw Rey off of his game and get planted by the South of Heaven.
With Rey laid out, Dom and the Judgment Day stood over him. Rhea announced there’s one more person they need eradicated: Edge. “And what Papi wants, Papi gets.”
Again, do with that what you will.
So next week, Dom takes on Edge in a match I’m looking forward to because this is Raw’s most compelling story at the moment.

Please Mickey Don’t Sue Us
Damage CNTRL isn’t exactly the best way to illustrate the name, but I get it. Pretty sure Marvel licensed “Damage Control” and Disney owns Marvel. And if there’s one group of lawyers you never want to go into battle against, it’s Mickey Mouse’s lawyers.
But I digress.
Bayley, Dakota Kai, & IYO SKY hit the ring to gloat. As they should. Dakota and IYO announced their match against the women’s tag champs because apparently, Dakota wasn’t the legal woman even though she took the pin in the tag team championships finals. We shall see how that plays out.
The big story here is Bianca Belair showing up and challenging Bayley. Bayley, with the line of the night, says she doesn’t work on Labor Day, just wants to celebrate pinning the champ.
Bayley did hit a good note: Bianca can’t handle the fact she took the pin. So of course she wants to fight Bayley as soon as possible. Bayley, the heel she is, wants that fight on her terms and her time, which gives Bianca more time to stew. I kinda dig that. The follow up is important but digging a little deeper into Bianca’s psyche and putting the “control” in Bayley’s hands has potential.

Fight for Your Right
KO is a fighter. That’s the story every week and every match reinforces that. KO found himself against Austin Theory this week. Why? Because Theory ran his mouth inside of the ring and KO took offense in the name of good taste. And because he dislikes arrogant and delusional people in wrestling. After Theory failed yet another cash-in attempt at Clash at the Castle, KO believes Mr. Money in the Bank is the most arrogant and delusional person in the business.
They put on a really good match with Ko controlling most of the action but Theory showcasing some ruthlessness that serves his character well. The most ruthless moment was Austin slamming the back of KO’s head onto the edge of the steel steps. Seriously, ouch. I have no clue how Owens finished the match.
Yeah, I know it’s a worked spot but there’s no easy way to protect your skull against steel. But finish he did and he got the W for his troubles. He fought through that that pain and left Austin lying from a Pop Up Powerbomb and a Stunner.
KO’s rise continues while Austin Theory’s role as an inept punk moves to its next chapter. Which, is probably Johnny Gargano. Gargano returns to the ring next week, so it’s only a matter of time before those two wrassle.

Rage in the Cage
Miz refuses to talk about Dexter Lumis. So much so that he and Ciampa refer to him in the same way people in the Harry Potter universe refer to Voldemort. Despite him ignoring a thing trying to rid it of its power, Dexter overturned Miz’s truck and even showed up during his cage match with Bobby Lashley. Dexter’s appearance makes me not even want to mention the way Ciampa and Miz did their best to decimate Bobby before the bell rang. But I just did so there’s that. It was a fine match but because I knew Dexter was coming, I found myself more interested in how and where.
When Miz and Ciampa double teamed Lashley once again, stopping him from exiting the cage by pounding his head repeatedly with the cage door, Miz climbed the cage. Perched from atop and looking down, he spots Dexter, who was apparently under the ring the whole time. The shot of Dexter’s stoic face looking up at Miz was the funniest thing on Raw in quite some time. I’m still laughing thinking about it.
Lashley finished Miz with a spear, retained his title, and locked the cage to give Dexter and Miz some alone time. Then the show went off the air. It was a pretty abrupt ending to an okay show. I have no idea where they’re going with Dexter and Miz but I find myself feeling less interested the more it goes.
Maybe the end result will shock my system and get me back on board but we’re repeating the same beats here just in different forms. Dexter kidnapped Miz, then popped up in the back of his truck, and now they’re in a cage together. Dexter already got his hands on Miz more than once so locking them together in a cage loses it’s heft since there’s really no cat and mouse game afoot.

Just One More Thing...
Aliyah & Raquel Rodriguez defeated Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H. It was a blink and you miss it affair. Later in the show, Doudrop and Nikki were arguing in the background of Damage CNTRL’s shot, with Nikki walking away in anger. Maybe they broke up? Maybe they’re just on the outs? Maybe I’m looking too much into something that no one else cares about? All are possible.

This wasn’t a newsy show coming off of an excellent event in Wales. Braun’s return is the headline but everything else, minus the Judgment Day’s story with Edge and Rey, was simply solid. Nothing wrong with solid at all but not necessary episode of Raw either. Which isn’t the place they need to be with the NFL kicking off in a couple days and Monday Night Football looming over the entire television landscape like an ominous cloud.

Grade: B
them say Theory fumble him promo. A source even used the word "flustered". Between you and the crowd, no one else o. Toor.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 2:54pm On Sep 06, 2022
samistry:
It's been an interesting weekend in wrestling. I could have bet the house that Drew MacIntyre was winning the championship.
Moving on to NXt, I knew Bron Breaker was gonna retain.
Mandy Rose still continues her reign of terror.

Over in AEW things are getting heated and it's not a work, CM Punk went scorched earth in his postmatch interview over his issues with Colt Cabana. It's been reported a scuff ensued between him and the elite afterwards.
Tony Khan needs to put his house in order
I like AEW. Gosh men if they go under it will probably be the end of Pro-wrestling for me. But TK doesn't know what he's doing despite his good intentions. Punk might not be a bad guy, but there's probably an ego to him, overall I wish things were different. I'm tired of managing wrestling.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 2:51pm On Sep 06, 2022
samistry:
I could have bet the house that Drew MacIntyre was winning the championship.
grin grin cheesy
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 8:03pm On Sep 04, 2022
pu7pl3:
Theory's music hit. Speaking of shortcuts. Anyway, Theory makes his way to the ring, briefcase in hand, with his a ref by his side. Before the ring announcer even opens her lips to brief us on the cash-in, Tyson Fury lays out Theory with a right hook. Theory as Will E. Coyote is pretty comical. He’s a man who fronts like he’s hard but he’s softer than baby sh*t.
With Theory laid out and the crowd buoyed,
My point exactly. For a company that is notorious for constantly being unable to create new stars they end up messing up their only hope of a future star in the current generation by making Theory look like a goof and incompetent. And I thought it was a Vince McMahon thing. No one wants to see Theory vs Cena anymore. Do better Haitch.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 7:54pm On Sep 04, 2022
luizpippo:
This one is counting money in this Buhari's economy!!!
person dey use wrestling escape reality, you dey bring reality enter wrestling. Na wa o.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 7:43pm On Sep 04, 2022
pu7pl3:
Oh...okay

Are you watching clash at the castle?
no. I don't have the avenue to. I won't even watch All Out. There were mixed feelings about it and Drew's singing was part of the lows.
TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 10:12am On Sep 03, 2022
pu7pl3:
is ROH not under AEW?
He was under a promotion called Control Your Narrative along with Karrion Kross. It never really lifted off the ground in terms of success.
Music/RadioRe: The Lyrics Of This Popular Song From The 90s Will Melt Your Heart (Video) by ValeeLove(m): 9:02pm On Sep 02, 2022
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TV/MoviesRe: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by ValeeLove(m): 8:59pm On Sep 02, 2022
pu7pl3:
So he was the one Haitch was talking to grin grin
no. Strowman doesn't work with AEW. The accusations was for AEW stars.

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