AJ Lee retires from wrestling

Leading three time WWE Diva retires

after Wrestlemania XXXI

WWE diva AJ Lee has officially retired from wrestling. WWE.com announced on Friday online, including its Twitter account that the four time divas champion had decided to leave the sport.

BREAKING: AJ Lee (April Mendez) has decided to retire from in-ring competition with WWE. We wish AJ the very best.

-WWE, 03 April 2015

AJ worked her final match the previous Sunday at Wrestlemania XXXI in a tag team match with wannabe diva Paige and The Bella Twins, Nikki and Brie. 

AJ herself spoke for the first time after the decision -

Break the rules. Be a fighter. Any dream is possible if you are brave enough to do it YOUR way. Thank you all.

- AJ, 05 April 2015

Fans have since speculated in hopes that AJ returns elsewhere, especially on the independent circuit. One word of advice, avoid ignorance, especially on the British circuit. One match could ruin an entire career. That would not be best for any star, especially at such young age.

At only 28 years of age, Mrs CM Punk leaving was not unforeseen but questions how out of love with the show AJ may have become. For such an early age is upsetting for many. While it paves the way for other divas hoping to grow, WWE will not put anyone relatively new in the frame and stick to the one's that are left since AJ removed herself from WWE's spotlight.

She may need to take open bookings here and there in time but until then it seems she is happily intent on spending time with her husband and enjoying life in marriage. Wrestling Wonders and Max Waltham have wished her all the best and hope the couple do remain happy with one another. 

Rumours of AJ's past and simply untrue rumours before her break sometime over the past year and a half were questioned with pregnancy. There would be absolutely no way WWE would allow someone preggers to wrestling in the ring. Now, though, those suggestions may not be farther from the truth. AJ may wish to bear child. Well, who wouldn't want CM Punk's baby? I can think of one right now. Despite losing out, the pair seem to be focused on a more harmonious relationship outside of the squared circle, and good luck to them both. 

Retirement is a dirty word in wrestling and with both at low ages, it would not be uncommon to see the pair back in wrestling circles at later dates. While at a heated environment with WWE, CM Punk and AJ would definitely have a place in WWE in the future, it just boils down to how to work out a return on all parties. 

AJ was classed by CEO Vince McMahon as the divas division among a lacking roster last year. With AJ's departure, it seems that the division has a lot of ground to cover and perhaps another reason for Lee's disenfranchised view of the division itself. Earlier this year, AJ tweeted "principal owner" Stephanie McMahon about diva's equality, which was not part of a script. McMahon claimed she noted AJ's concerns. Many felt this to be condescending instead of genuine from Steph.

Whilst not the Trish Stratus or Lita of the women's division (and unkind to place on anyone since these two cannot be matched) AJ held her own star among the divas today. Shaping the divas division to what it could be with a better approach, AJ has cemented a legacy for herself that proved worthwhile and made it decent among the lacking skillset of opponents available. She holds the title as one, if not the one, of modern diva's division re-definers. 

If ever there was a time to call up more divas and Max Waltham to run the show, now might be a good way forward. AJ's leaving was a quiet but obvious case of when rather than if. If the WWE divas division is so bad to leave at just 28 years of age, what can honestly be said for the future of its ladies or the company as a whole? While it could be sneered at by WWE, this is yet another one of serious concerns that shapes the whole future of WWE and how it can operate in a future coming along. WWE need to get smarter and figure out those ways foward or simply get left behind. It's top diva of today is gone and there does not yet seem to be any viable replacement even though WWE are neglecting stars like Charlotte and Emma. 

WWE are planning a new Diva Search contest, exclusive to the WWE Network, to increase numbers, after the heightened success of Total Divas proving a place of interest among fans for female wrestling. 

AJ will be writing a book soon and said of the issue of female empowerment -

Thank you @LeshneAgency. I hope our book inspires girls to become strong women & underdogs to make their dreams a reality. 

- AJ, 31 March 2015

As the number two diva of the Wrestling Wonders Pro 25 2014 (here) - WW Pro 25 2014 and WWE's number one of the modern generation, AJ was respected by her peers and fans. We appluad her contributions to the wrestling world. 

© Max Waltham 06th April 2015

All Rights Reserved 

Eve Leaves!

WWE Diva departs 
from company

The WWE Divas division suffered another blow after WWE, who geared the division towards a Kelly Kelly and Eve lining saw the last of their idealistic intent disband from the company to rupture the scene.

With the loss of numerous divas over the last year with wrestler Beth Phoenix and models Kelly Kelly, The Bella Twins, Kharma and promising star Maxine, Eve adds her name to the list upon realising the division has no sustainability left in it from WWE’s lacking direction.

Her time was nearing, after Wrestling Wonders gave her a chance to reform her position. After suggestion and implementation of the ‘Hoeski’ character from Max Waltham, (see and click links below) Eve had more of a place on WWE TV and in the division after just random appearances as a valet.

Hoeski Raw debut
Briefcase Bravehearts
Max Waltham affair
Raw gets ROCKED

Since Triple H has taken charge of talent operations with WWE, the once committed diva enthusiast on women’s wrestling has abandoned the division after father-in-law Vince McMahon decided to let the division crumbled, rather than seek new females and idealists to structure the framework. Triple H, formerly revising the division, conceded defeat and followed the chairman in what has been seen by WWE Universer’s as a “political tactic to control his positions” by eliminating the divas now. Triple H plans to reform the tag tam division instead.

With her contract up, and realising there were no more options to achieve in WWE, Torres played out her time. Her contract expired after WWE Raw’s 14^th Jan, 20^th episode celebration after losing the (Undisputed Women’s as) Divas Championship to Kaitlyn in a no countout, no disqualification match. Torres later quit on the show after failing to receive implied sexual favours to Smackdown General Manager Booker T and Theodore Long, who received a slap for spurning her advances while laughing.

In reality, Torres plans to spend further time with her martial arts trainer and husband Rener Gracie.

From this point forward, WWE plan to leave its divas to rot. They need someone with the skill to lift it, and that comes from the back end, rather than divas on screen. Hire important people with the knack to make it work, rather than allow it to become defunct and pointless. There is a high market that care and want its place in the WWE Universe, meaning demand is there. If Vince and Triple H can’t be bothered with it, draft in someone who can. They blindly ignore how damaging it affects their company overall by doing absolutely nothing with the future product. It is a shame. When one division crumbles, the rest begin to fall with it. Take the house of cards notion. Future needs to be created, maintained and strived towards, than ignore completely in order to turn success. 

© Max Waltham 15th January 2013







All Rights Reserved

WWE Diva Beth Phoenix to retire

WWE Diva set to retire

Shock news for WWE Women wrestling fans. WWE Diva Beth Phoenix plans to retire after next month.

Phoenix, Elizabeth Carolan, almost supplanted Maryse Oulette as longest serving champion in a single run for females though dropped the title to Nikki Bella on April 23^rd 2012. She was just one week away from defeating the streak. Nikki Bella also left one week after the victory and was ushered in to the win as a result.

Phoenix at an age which WWE considers less favourable in today’s era and with some personal issues in Phoenixes life, the female realised her time may be to move on.

The Glamslam

She will be a great loss to the division but perhaps this is one additional reason as to why the division will sink. Phoenix made valid contributions to reshape, where audience respected her for her achievements.

She debuted in 2006, helping Trish Stratus in Stratus’ then feud with Mickie James. 

She also won the WWE Women's Championship twice.

Expect her to job before leaving the company as WWE reward their hard working females with neglect for leaving. Phoenix participated in a no music entry, in ring job to new champion Eve on the previous Raw earlier this week. 

Phoenix won the deadliest finisher over her impressive title run in the 2011 Wrestling Wonders awards  here - WW Awards 2011

Wrestling Wonders wishes her well and will miss her viable efforts to pro wrestling.

© Max Waltham 21st September 2012

Is Kelly Kelly leaving WWE?

Dilligent diva departing?

WWE Diva Kelly Kelly has been granted a leave of absence after bigwigs assessed she needed some time off to recoup.

Overworked and possibly tired, Kelly Kelly, the seldom worker in ring, whose predominant role is to stand, smile and perk her mountains out, has taken a hiatus.

Kelly's extensive ring work may have tired her out.

Speculation ensued as to whether Ms.Blank would not return to the company at all.

Kelly Kelly has been seeking modelling contracts and work commitments outside of the WWE walls once realising her potential is far from limited. She has been seeking work under her real modelling name, BarbiE Blank.

One Click Click, and she's off?

Kel recently made her second year in a row on the Maxim top 100 list of female’s to ogle over, some with scepticism of name only publicity. Layla also entered in this year, too.

Kelly's Maxim spread. Great modelling...

Given the lack of commitment to WWE’s women’s division and the shortcoming of doing anything other than to just stand there and look good, Kelly Kelly has chosen to go back to these roots outside of WWE. Even Kelly Kelly understands this is best suited for her. If WWE finally had the sense, it would comply and release her. Usually when performers look to outside of the company, WWE often sense a level of commitment waiver.

Everyone remembers when Kelly Kelly previously held the WWE Undisputed Women’s championship, in the mask of the Diva’s belt, which saw K2 undo every piece of work the division had ever seen, rending the whole division obsolete and useless.

Missed a bit on the chin...

 

For Kelly Kelly, in WWE her options are null and void. She has lived out her usefulness as a model, also. She understands this too. Perhaps she can coach a football team in future.

Kelly has been with the company for a number of years, since joining the ECW (re-)brand at the tender age of just nineteen.

Maybe The Godfather could return?

Proffessional and a catch.

WWE will have immense pressure to re-shape what she crushed in one fell swoop for the company, when they felt that a bit of eye candy would save the female outlook in the company which audience viewers respect for wrestling principals above all else.

If you haven't already, you can check out the latest video of Kelly Kelly here - Video:Kelly Kelly, Suicide Blonde 

© Max Waltham 13th June 2012

The Bella's say Bye Bye?

The Bella Twins not so

ravishingly released...

Bad news for Bella lovers! Brie and Nikki are getting the boot by WWE.

Their contract expires after April 30^th and WWE aren’t planning on extending their partnership further.

Many members of the WWE Universe have been irked by this decision, while others cannot comprehend why WWE would depart with stars who have definitely contributed fluently for the company in angles, storyline, sexual degradary and company events portrayal and public appearances.

Of all the Barbie ‘tarts’ unable to wrestle, the Bella’s were those who could not wrestle as fluently as established females in the company, though improve constantly for the company through trying, while gaining and getting better in deliverance, which is more than others give.

Many liked the Bella’s and are shocked to see them head out the door. If WWE were wise they would extend their contract and keep them a part of the roster. Without both ladies, the Women’s divison will have even less females than it currently does.

Kelly Kelly does less than either of the Bella’s yet many cannot understand why she is favoured, just because of her looks, even though Kel has been looking toward potentially gaining other options outside of WWE.

Many ask for the release of Kelly, save the Bella’s and invest in further Women’s wrestling to shape the division.

Brie Bella became the last Unified Women's Champion,
before the divison was devalued.

Would you let John Cena willingly go when he has a fan base that attracts an audience?

© Max Waltham 11th April 2012

WWE Night of Champions Results & Review

WWE Night of Champions [2011]

Results & Review

Will this Pay Per View reward it's most lacklustre performers with celebratory wins? This was the first though from the offset.


Stemming from the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York, on Sunday 18th September 2011, our first match featured the 


Unified Tag Team championship 


The Miz & R Truth V Evan Bourne & Kofi Kingston (c)


After suffering a loss six days earlier on Raw, Truth and Miz planned to wreak revenge to gain what they failed to grasp then, the Tag Team Championship.

It was here, that, after their conspiracies from Triple H previously going against them, they fought a hard battle against team Air Boom (Kingston & Bourne) hoping to alleviate them of the straps. It was not to be. The Miz, midway through the match, had a heated dispute with the referee, to which he pushed down. A ref bump? Reallly? The Miz just earned his team a DQ, thus giving the win and retaining the titles to Air Boom. It was a pitiful ending/beginning.


Continuing on, the next match was for the


Intercontinental Championship


Cody Rhodes (c) V Ted DiBiase


A late match added to the card told everyone what WWE was thinking. Worthless. Both men , after 4 years of struggling to get their 1 on 1 match, finally had their stage. Both shone and proved they are worthwhile on different levels. The problem is that it was four years late, and had no investment in WWE or it's Universe's eyes due to poor booking over the years. It was a fair outing for both men involved.

DiBiase managed to remove Rhodes' face mask, after near falls and possible endings, after Ted removed the mask, (the source of all his powers), Rhodes quickly rolled Ted up in a cradle from nowhere for a 3 fall finish to retain his title.


The finish looked completely weak, and demoralising for both, after their talents were showcased credibly to the audience building themselves up slightly, as serious contenders in the business.

Unannounced, Christian made an unscheduled appearance. Strolling down the red carpet (which was a long strip of red), he took the mike inside the ring. Telling the WWE Universe he deserved to be on the card for Night Of Champions, he went on to deliver a promo that had the audience eating out of his hand. "One More Match" was met by all. But someone would spoil Captain Charisma's party. Lobster head number 2, Sheamus answered his unwanted call. Sheamus joined in the chorus of chanting " One More Match!" before downing the former world champion, Christian, with an expected (to us) Brogue Kick. As this segment left our screens, there was nothing that set them up to feud. 


The next match began.


United States Championship


Alex Riley V John Morrison V Jack Swagger V Dolph Ziggler (c) w/ Vickie Guererro 

A Riley roll up for Swagger was not to be, on this occasion

Alex Riley showing the A -Rod :D

This was the beginning of the PPV downfall, if the above matches weren't already falling apart. Alex Riley was given a strong showing. John Morrison had less of a role here - only booked for a couple of spots. Morrison is clearly 'lost'. Over the coming months, he has been in other superstar's feuds as a jobber/filler/stand in. He cannot find or develop his own feud. It may be due to call time on this one. Jack Swagger, the vice to Dolph Ziggler, fought a hard challenge in which at the end of the bout, was miffed. (In one instance, Riley, whom had a roll up on Swagger, had Vickie place Jack's foot on the rope)
.

Gut wrench powerbomb sends Morrsion out for the pin

Stole Swagger's win, perhaps?

Swagger almost nabbed the victory, until Ziggler jumped in the ring, shoved Swagger out the way of a pin and covered Morrison - whom had just accepted a gut wrench powerbomb from the all american american. Dolph Ziggler RETAINED the US Title. 

Kept the title in a pointless win

That's right. A match made perfectly to launch a new talent, push forward with their skills and catalogue of credits, this would have made someone from the locker-room instantly.  


It was shortly booked in match time and therefore had no ground to build a foundation of interest, shadowed with an unnecessary win. It was an empty match.


Riley or Swagger would have benefited from the win, and Ziggler would not have been harmed.


Mark Henry was interviewed by Matt Striker, who reminded us that he had "haterz" whilst managing to rip off R Truth's gimmick simultaneously. His 15 year absence from the main event was also acknowledged.

15 years of nothing , explained?

After being informed Hell In A Cell, the next WWE PPV, was just 2 weeks away, one had to wonder whether this PPV, being so late in this month, was just a stepping stone to build the next PPV outing.

Vickie was elated and kissed Matt Striker also, after revealing that the US champion, who gained the win, wanted to be with her! Jack Swagger wanted to be with her! and she also claimed if Triple H lost tonight, she would be first to put herself forward to become the new Chief Operating Officer for WWE! 

Mwahhh! I'd put one on Matt :) AND Vickie!

Vickie GLEE - rerro! You go girl!!

Our next match


World Heavyweight Champion


Mark Henry V Randy Orton (c)


Henry set some moves upon Orton, whom had to sell like never before - and did expertly once again. Henry took a short breather and was slow throughout the match. At one point, Henry was on the outside of the ring, bending Orton's back sideways behind the ring post, whilst the champion was still in the ring, like a human pretzel.


With dominance, (apparently), Henry eventually smashed Orton with a World's Strongest slam twice in succession, to put Orton away. The unthinkable occurred, Mark Henry WON the World title. An absolute disgrace to the sport, industry and entertainment sector also. It wasn't thrilling in any sense of the word.

Is World Champion

Randy Orton, had to sell so much for Henry, which he did, and what was asked of him was absolutely disgraceful. Adding a different challenger should have been in place. Sheamus, Christian or Wade Barrett should have been booked.


This was very clearly  done for one reason. So his 'friend' Vince Mc Mahon, whom favours bigger men, GAVE Henry the title so he could have a "pay off" as champion and have higher earnings as a token of respect for 15 years of service - in which nothing has been monumental on Henry's part. McMahon lost a huge shred of his credibility here. Would he lose any more?

Was jobbed out to the max, tonight (no pun ), unless you want one :p

The camera cut to a lady in the audience. Her reaction said it all. She was dismayed that the World title was dropped to a nobody. Henry has no interest, no fans, and is not a marketable force. I am not one of these Internet luvvies for Ryder, however Zack Ryder has more place being champion, if we are having jokey champions, seeing as Ryder has a huge fan base, shifts merchandise and is a fan favourite. What does Mark Henry have in contrast? Anyone could draw instead of Henry.


He was interviewed in the ring, after the win, stating he'll take on "all-comers" he'll "run from nobody" and would "NEVER lose the title". He promised to deliver a "house of pain" - it sounded like a 15 year old promo.


This run is just as shambolic as The Great Khali's title run, in which he was GIVEN the title, due to height and the look of brute force.


Alberto Del Rio was seen walking backstage with Johnny Ace and Ricardo Rodriguez. After their words, CM Punk was seen nearby. As they left, Punk spoke with John Laurinaitis. 


If there was ever a reason to be doubtful, this was it.


I just knew how this would play out.


WWE Unified Women's (Diva's) Championship


Beth Phoenix w/ Natalya V Kelly Kelly (c) w/ Eve


Kelly Kelly, aka Bimbo Bimbo, entered to some classic comments to mask her shortcomings. Along with buddy, Eve (nose poker), whom Michael Cole stated was "getting her nose in Kelly's business again", we were told Bimbo Bimbo wasn't used to these reactions from the crowd. Lawler provided the best line - "not used to this... or ANY crowd" - now that was hilarious. 

The title is bigger than her... that should tell you something..

Apparently this was Beth Phoneix's hometown (phoning in that she would clearly job). The crowd were constantly chanting "Kelly sucks!" at a high volume, but this was because it was Beth's "hometown", not because Bimbo Bimbo is absolutely dire.

Bimbo Bimbo - seen here with her legs open on her back, again.

WWE even made Beth Phoenix look utterly weak by having Natalya pull her out of the ring to the outside, possibly fearing Kelly would gain a win. Eve, then chose to attack Natalya for no justifiable reason on the outside. Eve is meant to be a babyface, by the way.

Lost on home soil, to sell for someone who will never evolve

After this debacle, Beth was back in the ring. It all went pear shaped. Bimbo Bimbo picked up yet another fluke victory with a piss poor out of the blue pinfall. Phoenix, whom was rightly dismayed in a heap in the ring, afterwards, worked ALL of this match, Usually the "champion" is expected to work the match. Phoenix could be seen taking time to relay messages to the tart who was completely clueless how to do a move.

She ain't the only one cursing the WWE dimwits!

Vince McMahon just lost ALL of his credibility. 

A role Bimbo Bimbo is used to,
being on her back with her legs wide open.

Lets clarify. The only reason this was done was due to wrestling wonders valuing women's wrestling with respect over the last few months. It is what made the WWE stand up and notice, en-corporate phrases, scenario's and principals from the suggestions made to make it better. Vince Mc Mahon's ego decided to cause this decision from what he has seen/read/heard on WW. This is an utter piss poor choice to make. Keeping it on her as an act of defiance to say fk you. We got the message, but it seems you haven't stepped into the current realms of reality and interest of your public in which you state you do for the fans and get it right every time?

Pair of skanks look awful

Bimbo Bimbo can NEVER grow in this role, and you just destroyed everything possible to re design the women's spectrum. You are a fool.






Brie Bella remains the last ever Women's champion. After her, since the death of it being held by Bimbo Bimbo, means no one can ever aspire to, nor hold it credibly. 


Once again, does the legacy and the way paved by the Fabulous Moolah and others along her line mean absolutely nothing to you? Do you even care about that dead woman whose existence and legacy you are tearing to shreds? You should be ashamed. 

Respect this woman's legacy - she worked her way,
 and paved it for today's age.

WWE Championship


John Cena V Alberto Del Rio (c)


One month into his title run, won from Summerslam after cashing in his MITB briefcase from the previous PPV of the same name, one month earlier, Alberto Del Rio defended his WWE Title for the very first time. 

Del Rio is packing... in silver :D

Del Rio came out to Ricardo's announcement, seeming rather displeased. Something was missing. He didn't enter in his trademark car this time. That's because Cena entered in it after getting his cue to drive it. Cena STOLE Del Rio's car. So, Cena can break the rules again? THEFT is acceptable, when it is one/two of his morals ? (Loyalty & Respect). 


He didn't spray paint over it though with "JBL is Poopy" this time. 


It was a typical start to a Cena main event match, back and forth Del Rio dominating, until Cena's 'comeback' occurs.

Cena hit it this time! He didn't hit it on
The Miz at Wrestlemania 27, did he?

Ricardo tripped Cena's foot and was caught doing this by the referee. He was sent away from ringside and, consequently,  banned.


Cena was atop the turn-buckle, then after one punch from his opponent, Cena shockingly lowered himself upside down hanging from the turn-buckles so easily and freely , on camera, fully, failing to "fall" into position and "set" himself down. And this was after one manoeuvre.


Del Rio went for an enzughuri turn-buckle kick to Cena's head but he just stood there, then, ducked. It was shambolic. Del Rio was ruined by this disgraceful no sell. 

World Class shot!

Del Rio also dropped a back drop onto Cena from the top rope, landing with his back fully on his chest like a ton of bricks. Cena, again, failed to sell anything for the Mexican Aristocrat.


Del Rio, whom was working the majority of this match, went for an arm lock, but was countered way to quickly - before Del Rio even touched Cena, John Boy grabbed him and reversed it. Selfish. After this reversal, he, as Cena does, through his Superman strength out of nowhere, raised Del Rio from his arm and Powerbombed him to the canvas. It was unbelievable. Literally, not believable. John Cena applied the STF submission hold. With no pressure applied on the hold, fans were left wondering if Cena would tap out the champ. Shockingly, he did! 

Cena Stupidities, againn!

John Cena won the WWE championship for a "10th time". After Del Rio worked his match, sold like no tomorrow and received nothing back. Rio's star has just been crippled once again. What a way to destroy the only sure fine thing in the company to begin the new uprising of talent evolving. This was just senseless.

Is new WWE Champ, and doesn't care a hell about you.

Lastly, was the non title match at the PPV that would feature championship matches, in the main event no less.


Well, it is Triple H, isn't it? 


Triple H V CM Punk
No Disqualification, If Triple H loses, he will resign as C.O.O


With the General Manager stand in place, and all the quiet behaviour over the last 2 months, since Triple H has returned, the GM doesn't send any messages. (Hmmm). 

Back in the spotlight, you really think he would lose?

Triple H and Punk's 'match' didn't last long before spilling out of the ring and to the announce table. H planned to plant Punk into the bottom of the table with a pedigree. Punk countered and scarpered to the inside of the ring. It wasn't long before they were fighting over the barricade on the outside. Punk , smashed into it and hauled over, was then worked over through the crowd by the C.O.O. 

Gettin' Froggy

Punk managed to stir and do a full circle back to the entrance ramp, through the crowd arena, and was launched into the sign areas by Triple H with a flapjack Toss. Punk got his own back shortly and launched Triple H over it , as he attempted to follow up on CM. Punk launched items including sandbags.


My favourite moment was the fan dressed in fluorescent coloured clothing and a sandbag esq mask. :) That was cool!

Perfect thigh bone connections...

Punk hit HHH with a chair in the ring, whilst imitating a DX crotch chop - Suck it! before attempting a pin.

A picture paints a CM Punk, Mmmm

Later Punk placed HHH on the outside table, the one H tried to put Punk though at the beginning of the match. Punk then dropped a beautiful Macho Man Elbow Drop from the top rope to the outside, sending The Game through the table with Punk. 

Punk dropped an Elbow, Macho Style!

What would transpire next was sheer lunacy on WWE's booking schedule. R Truth and The Miz, whom had lost their match earlier on the PPV, attacked both HHH and Punk in a pointless angle. The audience could not understand why this was initiated.


After R Truth finished beating Punk and Miz battering Triple H, they placed Punk's arm over HHH's and demanded the ref count. He stalled before counting. The C.O.O. kicked out at 2. Miz was angry. He got into the ref's face again - prompting an inside joke from WWE, claiming that Referee's can get suspended too, after the ref planned to strike Miz.

R Truth, whom then and would after attack Punk again,
placed his arm over Triple H, Hmmm

Referee Mike Chioda, was suspended 30 days ago for breaking a wellness policy violation. A referee used drugs too.


Johnny Ace then came out, before a new referee could enter the fray, he told him to check on the injured staff at ringside. While this occurred Triple H had a pinfall, after delivering another pedigree, on a bewildered Punk.

Check on the ref's, so I can send Max Waltham a text!

Punk re-gathered his energy and caught The Cerebral Assassin off guard, with the GTS (Go To Sleep). In another absurd move, R Truth returned to break up Punk's count. Why? This was unknown. Another pedigree from H to Punk, Laurinaitis was seen taking his cell phone out. he was tapping some buttons. What was he up to? Probably sending a picture of Matt Striker to Stephanie's inbox! 

Pedigree

Shortly, Kevin Nash! returned from the inside of the arena, in the crowds, just exactly like last time, at Summerslam. He attacked Punk, then went for former friend HHH.

Pedigree's again, and Nash involved

Nash was preparing the outside table for destruction, removing the TV monitors.


Triple H finally brought out his sledgehammer. Nailed Nash on the outside, he headed back to Punk in the ring, to deliver a final pedigree and get the 1-2-3. Triple H remains your Chief Operating Officer.

Brokeback Mountain, Part 2 (H's hair over Punk's.. :O )

"Why couldn't Triple H at least sell for Punk ffs" - The answer is simple, Triple H NEVER sells for anyone, except himself. This is something the vast majority understand. If you think anything will change after Vince McMahon formally hands over to Triple H , after Wrestlemania this year, you must be as mad as his ego is. Triple H will always hold a future star back, to protect his own image. McMahon is so far back in the times that he can't understand the product's flaws, and remedies. Stephanie has no clue how to run anything. A stage presence she is fine, but business wise - don't hold your breath, though WWE would love to tempt fate with the first ever "WWE ChairWOMAN".


So over the last 3 PPV's Money In The Bank, Summerslam and Night of Champions, it seems it was all for nothing.


Alberto Del Rio won the Briefcase, cashed in one month later, and won the Unified, no less, WWE Championship. His first title defence was a loss. To John Cena. Whom has created no feud with Del Rio. And based on a "rematch - whim". Is this to set up The Rock/John Cena Wrestlemania match? Which will see Rock team with Cena at Survivor Series, in the traditional 5 man match.


Dolph Ziggler, has had nothing wins all over. He won titles and matches against big players, and losing to Randy Orton in a good Raw match. You should be worrying when a champion is harmed by winning nothing matches.


That leads to Kelly Kelly. Enough has been said...(for now!) so LISTEN! "Show tolerance and respect", - WWE shows none to its "Universe".


Beth Phoenix, made to job for a disgrace, when she is clearly the best you have - that is an insult, as with Randy Orton jobbing to Henry.You should be protecting your key players, should they lose, it should go to a star that gains more than enough from the win, in order to build rivalries and fresh opponents with a challenging role.


CM Punk, whom lost his title as soon as he got it at Summerslam, and had to be demoralised by it with the "hoax" title from Cena - taking away his credentials. Coming off the hottest prospect of the "shoot" angle and creating a "revolution" (some of which was WW personified x) has been neutered. He just lost to Triple H, the biggest challenge he could climb in terms of story.


And Alex Riley, whom would have excelled after WWE's drop you after the Miz feud breakup due to WW suggesting a way forward to produce a talent whom has the future earmarked in him. A win of the US Title would have uplifted him in the downplayment of WWE. If you are not pushing him towards the US Title, then you need to throw him to the Heavyweight title scene. That is not an oversight. If you feel so, then you aren't looking correctly at the business model and structure of star making. 


Even WWE's greatest company asset, The Miz was devalued. 


Given this sheer ignorance of talent progression, WWE is going to find itself in a VERY sorry state. Ratings just dropped. Cena will not raise them. Henry will decrease them. Failure to build rivalries will also enhance this. Lack of new stars, for years, is never going to be improved, and therefore, a disaster for WWE and it's future. Focusing on a Rock/Cena build up till Wrestlemania from Survivor Series is the only option WWE have  Have you forgotten WM hosts many other matches that need to stand out - the last 2 Wrestlemania's have been it's worst along with WM 25.


Without any direction, WWE are on course for a magnitude of viewer problems, should it fail to rectify and give a strong solid push forward with the "talent initiative".

PPV Rating – 3/10

Men/Women of their matches – The Miz, Ted DiBiase, Alex Riley, Randy Orton, Beth Phoenix, Alberto Del Rio, CM Punk


Man/Woman of the PPV - Alberto Del Rio

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