Recent content by neildittmar

WWE moving NXT to the USA network is a mistake, and perhaps a critical one for the brand. If it's (debatably) being done as a counter to AEW (regardless of Cody "calling out" HHH or not) it's even more of a mistake and a pretty shoddy way for WWE to conduct business considering their current...

If NXT moves to FS1 or any other nationally televised network, the chances of the brand turning into an unmitigated disaster are pretty great I think. So-called "careful" booking and treating NXT like a third, congruent brand goes directly against the principles and mandates of what NXT...

While I do agree with some of the criticisms in the OP regarding NXT, I'll say this: First, I think the "minor leagues" feel of NXT is there as it has been since inception. That's to say, I don't think WWE is specifically training or tailoring these guys be lower or mid-card-at-best...

Since inception, my general opinion of 205 Live is that it's a niche show for a niche audience. While it's fast-paced, highly athletic action could appeal to a more mainstream audience, it's placement on the WWE network only almost mandates that you're a general fan of wrestling in order to see...

Nevertheless, your frame of reference for something being "old" is 11 years ago. Mine is like a decade and a half prior to that (at least). Hence why I said I feel old :-) Also, the name-calling isn't necessary.

Old school WrestleMania's in the thread topic... I came in here fully expecting talk about stuff like 5, 6, etc. Even 8-10 would've been ok. OP started at 23... man I feel old :-( In regards to Kane vs. Khali... Did you know: The dirt sheets at the time originally had the match penned as...

I agree with the OP's premise on why Roman Reigns was so reviled by segments of the audience. Before that Royal Rumble, people generally liked Roman. I liked Roman... he had a good look, had enough wrestling skills, and played the strong/silent type figure rather well. In my view, it's pretty...

Full disclosure: other than a few matches / segments on YouTube, I've seen essentially nothing of AEW. Though I am familiar with quite a few of their talents on the roster (Cody, Young Bucks, Omega, Awesome Kong, Mox/Ambrose, etc.), I've not purchased any of their PPV's or even watched an...

Longer-time fans will know that Daniel Bryan is obviously the goat in WWE. Michael Cole helpfully pointed out this fact week-to-week and he's a well-respected wrestling commentator and former journalist.

I am absolutely appalled that you would refer to the women of WWE in such a manner! These strong, smart, and sassy athletes stand as role models for young girls everywhere!! Your assessment of them as merely "T" and/or "A" is incredibly belittling and stereotypical of the classic patriarchal...

… and the fact that Donnie did this hundreds of years before the actual PPV aired (or WWF/E even existed for that matter) is an amazing feat of Nostradamus-like proportions.

They're... alternative facts. George Orwell wrote about them, Kellyanne Conway gently reminded us, and the Wrestling Observer built an entire company culture upon them :)

Although it may not sound like a high compliment, Miz is consistent above anything else. Whether as a face or heel, Miz consistently performs at a fairly high level. There is quality in his matches, quality in his character/persona, and quality in whatever storyline he's participating in...

Drew McIntyre is another guy I want to like, but I just don't. Great look, athletic, good personality (nowadays), right time/gimmick, et. al. I'll concede that he is a bit on the boring side, but that's not the main problem. Perhaps it's him seemingly always playing second fiddle that's the...

"Doctor of Thuganomics" John Cena is quite entertaining, particularly in small doses. "Hustle, Loyalty, Respect" Cena is quite annoying and grew stale many, many years before he entered semi-retirement. As for John Cena as a person? He strikes me as a guy putting on a face for a camera. He...