Wrestling Quick Hits

Smackdown Review:


- Ugh.. a 4 match show? I thought this was the wrestling show for WWE? Anyways, the Sheamus and Rhodes match was good enough but it was a lose-lose situation. neither wrestler deserved to lose that match because of the progress they both have been making. Sheamus is on his way to main event WM and Cody is well on his way to main event status. Poor booking, in my opinion.

- Henry getting suspended was executed poorly. He broke Big Show's ankle with a chair after a match, but got suspended for flipping Teddy Long's tie in his face. Okay, sure. Teddy Long has worn out his welcome as the Smackdown GM. He screws up more lines than our Executive Vice President of Talent Relations.

- The Barrett v. Orton match was good, but it gave Barrett another loss. If the WWE is hoping to get him into a main event spot, key losses to main WWE superstars aren't going to help. He needs real heat from the fans to become a top heel and he won't get that until he defeats a top face like Orton or Big Show.

- I love Daniel Bryan and I am enjoying his transition into a heel. However, being a vegan doesn't make you a heel. No one is going to hate you because you don't eat meat. Focus on something else. This is basically a carbon copy of C.M. Punk's straight edge lifestyle that he used to either get heat from the fans or win them over. Drugs and alcohol carry more weight than beef and pork.

- Natalya has a farting angle. Yep. Enough said.

RAW Preview (2/6/12):


- I doubt we'll get answers about HHH's decision about Johnny Ace on RAW. HHH said his personal feelings were cleared up and then Undertaker came back. It looks like HHH declined the challenge, but the match will happen at WM. It'll be a cat and mouse situation until then.

- Given where RAW is taking place, it's safe to say we'll see Good Ol' JR (@JRsBBQ) iin some capacity. I would LOVE if he became the new GM of RAW. I have a better chance seeing the Steelers win the Super Bowl tonight.

- Punk/Jericho will build even further tonight. This is going to be the best angle leading up to Wrestlemania story wise. I suspect the "Best in the World" tag line will be the reason for the feud. Jericho (@IAmJericho) always said "I am the best in the world at what I do" and, well, now he's wrestling. C.M. Punk (@CMPunk) claims to be the best wrestler in the world. I can't wait to sit back and watch this one.

- They will further build the Kharma/Phoenix angle. I don't have much to say on this one. Beth should run.

What to Watch for:

1. Punk/Jericho Angle: This match is going to steal the show at Wrestlemania, in my opinion. I know the hyped match is Cena and Rock and that will have it's entertainment value. However, Punk and Angle have a chance to show awesome wrestling skills in an exciting match with 2 of the very best in the business. Pay attention.

2. Cody Rhodes: This superstar has grown in EVERY aspect of the business. He has the charisma, the wrestling ability, the look, and the confidence to be the future of this company. I believe that if Cody stays on track, he'll be holding a WWE or World Title within a year.

3. WWFX: This federation held a show in Manila this past weekend. The show included stars such as Carlito, Billy Gunn, Shelton Benjamin, Snitsky, MVP, Chris Masters, The Hurricane, Melina, and John Morrison. Colt Cabana was also there as a host of sorts. Overall, the show got pretty good marks and John Morrison became the first WWFX champion. Good to see he didn't give up on wrestling all together. I'll be keeping an eye on this federation.

Revamp


1. Natalya's Angle: Are we 5 years old again. Granted, i'm a guy and farts will always be funny to me. But... come on. Really? Embarrassing a professional wrestler and Diva with this type of angle is ridiculous. I'm embarrassed to even watch or comment on it further.

2. Smackdown GM Position: Teddy has held this position forever and it has become pretty stale with him as the character in charge. Time for a shake up! It's easy to say that, though, and not come up with a suggestion for a replacement. There really isn't anyone that immediately comes to mind to run Smackdown after Teddy Long. The grass is always greener, i suppose. I'll give this some more thought.

2. The Great Khali: There really is no fixing this character, to be honest. A revamp wouldn't work. It's time to cut your losses with the big guy and let someone more capable and deserving have his spot. He has no mic capabilities, limited ring ability, and no fan following or heat at all. When people boo him, it's because they actually dislike seeing him wrestle, not because they dislike his character.