AEW Double Or Nothing 2025 Review.

Mercedes Mone vs Jamie Hayter Owen Hart Cup Final.

This was a divine way to start off a PPV, as the opener normally sets the tone for the rest of the show, and this Match did that perfectly. It had several physicality peak points, and by the time the Match was done, they  had matched all of them, and it was great to see, because this allowed the final exchanges to have time to breathe. Mercedes got the win and will the winner of tonights Womens Championship at All In Texas. I can't put over how much I liked this opening Match.

FTR vs Daniel Garcia And Nigel Mcguinness.

I have to admit that I wasn't a big fan of the build up for this Match, but it turned out to be a lot of fun. From FTR cosplaying as Bad versions of The Ghostbusters. Cash not leaving Tony Schiavone alone, to the solid Matches within the Match. FTR got the win, after Dax Harwood made Daniel Garcia do his best Stone Cold Steve Austin Impersonation when he passed out from a sharp shooter.

Mark Briscoe vs Ricochet Stretcher match.

This match was a complete over delivery in my opinion. But as the bloodsoaked carnage carried into the Matches final stages. I noticed one thing. This Match flew by, and it didn't drag in any way. Ricochet got the win, and I couldn't stop staring at that guy who was wearing an Oasis T shirt, and to that guy I say this. Oasis are terrible, and. Metallica rule.

The Hurt Syndicate vs The Sons Of Texas AEW World Tag Team Championship.

This Match was a lofi burner, that struggled to get up off the ground, but when it did. It turned out to be pretty entertaining, was it perfect, no, but I did manage to eventually enjoy it. The Hurt Syndicate got the win after Max tried to get them to embrace cheating, which became the story of the Match.

Kazuchika Okada vs Speedball Mike Bailey AEW Continental Championship

I loved this. The Match resembled a fantastic base of counteractions, and it made the time of this Match fly by. Their counteractions were unbeatable, and it helped the guessing game of this Match come to life. Okada got the win, and retained his belt.

Timeless Toni Storm vs Mina Shirakowa AEW Womens Championship.

This was a lot of fun. Even though the result was never in doubt. Mina put forward a great showing for herself, as this could act as an audition piece for the future. This won't hault Mina's momentum in fact it will act it will add to her reputation. Toni will face Mercedes at All In Texas. I loved this development.

Anarchy In The Arena The Opps. Swerve Strickland. Kenny Omega, and Willow Nightingale vs The Deathriders And The Young Bucks.

This was insanity times one hundred. From the entrances echoing from the cool, to miriad of elligence. I'm not a big fan of periodic films, but when The Young Bucks made their entrance. I started to think that this was a Stanley Kubrick movie, soundtracked by The Pointer Sisters, and. Drowning Pool. The songs Bodies and i'm so excited, were a perfect study in contrast, as they both became the backdrop to the bloodsoaked mayhem. Kenny led for this change in music, as the Match had several twists and turns. The beautiful chaos would be hard to cover beat by beat, so the only thing I can say is this. Both teams had table fun, chair fun, ambulance fun, thumbtack fun, and of course my personal, staples to the balls fun. Mark Briscoe came out and helped The Opps, as they trapped The Deathriders in an Ambulance, allowing Kenny and Swerve, to take care of the Young Bucks, complete with an exploding table from Kenny to Nick Jackson. And Swerve gave Matt a special version of his stomp, that had a bit of a tacky end for the win. I loved all of this. It was a beautiful, chaotic, masterpiece of a Match, that i will be going back to watch again, once i'm done here. I never do that, so what does tell you about this Match.

The Paragon vs The Don Callis Family.

Ok. I'm not going to be too harsh towards this Match, but this shouldn't have been placed on this card. It would've been better placed on an episode of Dynamite, but now the negatives are out of the way, we can focus on the positives. The physicality was good, and the Match managed to tell a solid story. Kyle Fletcher got the win for his team. This was good, but if you ask me about this in a years time, I won't remember it.

Will Osperay vs Hangman Adam Page Owen Hart Final.

AEW have a way when it comes to managing their main events, and this one was no different. The intro's were a study in contrast in the same art form, and it acted like a perfect insight for what was to come. After both men spent time feeling each other out, it was all go. As their counteractions went into the final stages of the Match, the story was allowed to deepen, and become something of it's own. Best vs The Best, and it was great to see. The final moments of the Match examplified my point, as the near falls fell into place, and led to one hell of a finish. From the Kenny Omega teases to Hangman overcoming his issues, and getting the win. This was superb, and it has paved way for how AEW is going to portray itself this Summer, and beyond. Hangman is on the road to redemption, whilst the chosen star is left realing. this is AEW's next big story, and I can't wait to see as they unfold, as the months roll on.

My Overview of AEW Double Or Nothing 2025.

This is how you raise the bar. This show has been called one of the best PPV's that AEW have put together, and I can see why. It was a lot of fun to watch, and was a great way to kick start their summer, as their excellent momentum continues.

AEW Double Or Nothing 2025 is a solid 9/10.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 My Top 5 Takeaways From WWE Saturday Nights Main Event.

Intro

Please bare this in mind that i'm writing this at 10pm in the evening, after working all day in my day job. So apologies for the lateness of this list. So here's my top 5 takeaways from WWE's latest Saturday Nights Main Event.

5. I Hate WWE On Youtube.

I love wrestling content on Youtube, but I hate live broadcasts. Their was no need to have so many commercial breaks, and don't even get me started on Youtubes advertising. This was way to much in my opinion.

4. Jessie Ventura.

I can understand why the WWE may not use this Jessie after this broadcast, but I do understand were Jessie is coming from on one thing. I hate Coffee as well, because i'm a hot chocolate guy.

3. Seth Rollins And Bron Breakker vs Samy Zayn And Cm Punk.

I liked this. The Match was given plenty of time to breathe, but I don't think their is a lot more in this rivalry, i'm already getting the feeling that WWE should move on from this. Seth and Bron got the win, thanks to a returning Bronson Reed, who joined forces with Seth's new crew.

2. R Truth vs John Cena. 

I had a good old laugh when I watched this, because how can you not smile when watching R Truth. Cena beat him easily, and left me thinking. I wonder what Little Jimmy would make of this.

1. Jey Uso vs Logan Paul WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

The Match itself wasn't anything special. It felt slow, and predictable, but it was the aftermath that has become the main talking point of the show. Cody Rhodes returned and helped Jey get the win as he went for John Cena, who had words with Jey after he battered R Truth, stating if he lost his Championship tonight, then he's losing to a Youtuber. Cody took to the mic in the aftermath and said that he's back and he's ready to fight, he then wasted no time by challenging both Logan, and John to a Tag Match with him and Jey at Money In The Bank. This is a solid development. Two nights later Jey will face Gunther on Monday Night Raw when he defends his Championship.

Top 5 UFC Fights That fans  Have Forgotten About.

Intro.

This was a difficult list to write, because there are so many fights that have left me feeling bored, and outright pissed off, so I have i'm going to use this time time to vent, so here's go nothing.

5. Michael Bisping vs Jason Mayhem Miller The Ulitmate Fighter Season 14 Finale.

This fight was a disapointment, even though Bisping got the win, it was Mayhem Miller that left me feeling like why have I wasted my time watching this. Mayhem came into the UFC as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter Season 14 against the brit, he showed promise as the show went on, but he couldn't back it up in the cage, and would end up being released from the Vegas outlet in June of 2012, a year after being brought in, this fight is the living embodiment of leave everything out there, and don't hold back, if only Mayhem could here these words.

4. Urijah Faber vs Renan Barao UFC 149.

This fight for the Interim Bantamweight Belt, was such a letdown you could hear fans chant boring, and as for watching at home in the early hours of the morning. I felt like Forget who wins because i'm off to bed. The fight was flat, as both men put forward a bad night at the office Renan would win the fight, and then go on to become Bantamweight Champion.

3. Anderson Silva vs Damien Maia UFC 112.

Boring. Boring. Boring, this whole fight pissed fans off. Picture the scene. The UFC was debuting in Abu Dhabi, and they aiming to go in on a high, and this fight as a main event fell well below the standard, because of Anderson silva's showboating, and all round gaslighting of the crowd, by not doing anything. Silva was given repeated warnings from the referee, and that just sums up this whole fight.

2. Cm Punk vs Mickey Gill.

As an all round fan of the Punker. This was a confusing mess, that left fans feeling angry, and confused.

1 Anderson Silva vs Thales Lettes UFC 97.

I've never heard Canadian fans at their angriest, until this moment. If I had paid money to see this fight card, I would've left the arena after this fight feeling like I want my money back. This was when Anderson started of his reign of showboating. Fans were left feeling angry, as the result got read out by Bruce Buffer. Joe Rogan tried his best to explain the techniacalities of this fight, but the fans in attendence were having none of it, as this has gone as one of the Spiders worst moments in the octagon.

 

My Top 5 WWE And Sesame Street Fights I would Love To See.

Intro.

Sunny days sleeping the clouds away i'm on my way to were the air is sweet, can you you tell me how to get, how to get to Fedame Street, how to get to Fedame Street. Now I know what you guys are thinking. Why Ami I singing the theme song to Sesame Street? Well it's very simple, due to Warner Bros Discovery and Max wanting to improve it's adult and family content in the States, earlier this year they decided to not renew its deal with the Sesame Street Workshop, this put the famous childrens TV show in jeopardy, as fans were fearful that the show audiences grew up watching could be put to rest. Enter stage left Netflix. The streaming giant, that is also the home of the WWE has agread to fund the show over a five year deal, expanding it's reach on a global level, which I think is fantastic, because the young, and young at heart can see the likes of Oscar The Grouch. Big Bird. The Count. Snuffy, and Elmo. I think this is a fantastic move, as a nerd. I love Elmo, and as a kid who grew up in the nineties here in the UK, Sesame Street was previlent in my life. My mum would turn on Channel 4 every lunchtime when I got home from Play group, because as I ate my sandwiches, this would be the only time of quiet she would get. When it's contract came to end in late 2000 with the british broadcaster, I was suprised that no one came in for it. This show was a staple in childrens TV on these shores, and it was a shame to see it go. The show would never find a broadcaster on these shores that would take a chance on it. That is until now. The Netflix deal will include the UK, and I think that this great, because a new generation of british children can now see the show. I do have one question? What would happen if the WWE had cross over fights with Sesame Street?

5. Big Bird vs Goldberg.

I can see it now, Big Bird getting sphered out of his big boots. Book it now HHH.

4. Male Blue Karen And Chelsea Green In a Segment.

This needs to happen. You know that blue man that annoyed Grover, just put him in a segment with Chelsea Green, because this just writes itself. I know this isn't a fight. I just think it would be comedy gold.

3. Damien Priest And The Count vs Finn Balor And Oscar The Grouch.

Just imagine this as a Tag Team Match. I do think up absolute nonsense don't I people. Trash cans would go flying.

2. Alexa Bliss vs Abi Cababi.

Heel Alexa Bliss vs a magic puppet. Am I the only person who thinks that this writes itself.

1 Elmo Teaming With Jey Uso.

Just imagine this Scenario. Jey does his entrance, and he's all of a sudden joined by a red fury monster. I want this to be put into existance. I love Elmo.

 

AEW Dynamite Review 22.5.2025.

Intro.

I have to start this off with a delayed apology. I was unable to do a full review for this weeks AEW Collision, this was due to me feeling burnt out, and needing to have some time for myself. I don't like having to make these decisions, as you guys know, but I do feel better having done this.

Hangman Adam Page And Will Osperay Segment.

This was the best thing on the show, by a long country mile. The passion that came from both men was the selling point here. Will played on Hangmans insecurities, and then led the charge in putting there Owen Hart Final Match into the main event of Double Or Nothing. This wasn't about the belt, this was about what was at stake. The heart of AEW. Will spoke about bringing the belt home, and defending it at Forbidden Door so he could give his son something to look at with pride. Hangman balanced this beautifully with honesty and passion, fire, and, grace as he reflected on how his family have looked at him. I loved all of this. The themes of honesty, and, true reflections were played out excellently. Tony Khan then made this the main event. I think this is a fantastic idea, but I do feel that this could run the risk of exhausting the fans, being given this place on the card.

Jon Moxley And The Young Bucks vs Swerve Strickland Samoa Joe And Powerhouse Hobbs.

I liked this. From Moxley getting the walk through treatment, to the Matches within the Match being a solid look as to what we will see this Sunday at the PPV. Joe and Swerve got the win  with a fantastic co pulled off roll up, and clutch submission. Joe then took to the mic, and said that he's not waiting for Sunday, because he's going to take out Mox and the Bucks on sight tonight. More on this later.

The Hurt Syndicate Contract Signing.

I liked this. From Max insulting his mum. MVP insulting the fans. Bobby stalling on signing, to Dustin and Sammy coming out, and putting Max in his place. Dustin said that he will see Bobby and Shelton on Sunday. Dustin Rhodes is an underrated Promo in my opinion, he's got an ability to be able to cut straight to the bone, and that was on full display here. Good stuff from The Natural.

Okada Segment.

Kazuchika Okada vs Speedball Mike Bailey at Double Or Nothing, oh AEW you naughty tease.

Anthony Bowens vs Ricochet.

Ricochet, beat. Anthony Bowens in a solid TV Match. Mark Briscoe then came out and had some stretcher fan. This was a lot of fun.

Ftr Segment.

Ftr will have a contract signing this week on Collision. Not another contract signing segment.

Mercedes Mone And Jamie Hayter segment.

The verbal counteractions between ladies, made this segment great viewing, and a real study in contrast going into the PPV this Sunday. I loved this.

Mina Shirakowa vs Julia Hart.

Even though I thought this was a solid Match, I was a bit purplexed as to why this took the main event slot, but given what came next, It all made sense. Mina got the win, and was then attacked by Hart, who had some help from Skye Blue. Toni Storm got in the ring, and put a beating on both ladies. which led her to have a face to face with Mina. All of this was decent. I love Toni Storm on commentary.

All Out Carnage.

The Young Bucks were leaving the arena, after having a word with Renee Paquette, when they were ambushed by Samoa Joe, and. Powerhouse Hobbs. They dragged Matt and Nick back into the arena, when the Deathriders got involved. Swerve, and willow made the save, as chains, chairs, and tables became the norm. Swerve and Kenny were both put through tables as the show went off the air. This was a fantastic way to take the show off the air, as it showed a great eb and flow between the heels and babyfaces. Which is what you need going into a PPV.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite.

This weeks Broadcast was a blast to watch, and a fantastic way to take us into the PPV.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is a solid 8/10.

My Top 5 most Cringeworthy Things Wrestlers Have Ever Done.

Intro. 

The years when it comes to Pro Wrestling haven't always been kind, especially when it comes to moments that we all want to forget. So here I am to bring these moments back to life.

5 Kurt Angle Sex Education.

Kurt Angle teaching The Godfather about sex education. This whole segment from Monday Night Raw in April of 2000 came across like a dodgy disney Channel educational programme.

4. He Who Shall Not Be Named Music Performance.

Why is this on my list, well just take at his dodgy drunk dad dancing, and you'll get to my point.

3 AJ Styles Claire Lynch.

TNA back in late 2012 was a thing wasn't it, and my god this was bad, it was like a poorly scripted version of The Jeremy Kyle Show, don't look this up.

2 Bad Bad Man John Cena's Rap Music Career.

Ok everyone stop laughing. No seriously stop laughing. Picture the scene everyone. The 80's has been kidnapped and it's up to one man, and two other people that i've never heard of to save the day whilst cosplaying as The A Team, chuck in a demonic Gary Coleman, and hey presto, you have one hell of a lot of cringe. Oh the things I have to watch in order to make content.

1 Katie Vick.

Ok guys please don't google this. I mean this is the reason why I can't have nice things.

My top 5 Takeaways From Monday Night Raw

Intro.

I hate having to start pieces off with an apology, but here we are. Ok guys it's another top 5 takeaways list. You guys know that I don't pull these lists out unless I have to, and because of my schedule with my day job, doing a full review of Monday Night Raw was next to impossible. So I hope you enjoy my work.

5. Logan Paul Talks Nonsense.

Is it me, because whenever Logan Paul comes to my TV. I turn into Homer Simpson, and I don't listen to a word of what he says. Mow mow mow mow mow mow mow, mow mow mow mow mow mow mow. Thank god for gunther putting him straight, and Jey Uso smashing him in the face with a super kick. Hi there Coffeezilla how you doin.

4. Penta And AJ Styles vs Finn Balor And JD Mcdonagh.

This was easily the Match of the night, and a lot of fun to watch. Finn and JD got the win thanks to Chad Gable, I mean El Grande Americano. I had fun watching this.

3. Roxanne Perez Is The Future.

I think that Roxanne Perez is the future. She qualified for the Womens MITB Ladder Match, when she beat. Becky Lynch, and. Natalya, oh and hello Lyra Valkyria.

2. Zoey Starks Injury.

This looked nasty. She was taking part in a triple threat Match to advance to the Womens MITB Ladder Match, when her knee buckled after she tried to deliver a dropkick, she was ushered to the back area imidiately, and the match swiftly changed on the fly to be Rhea Ripley vs Iyo Sky. Rhea would get the win, in a Match that had the life sucked out of, due something that happened in a split second.

1. Malets Have Never Looked So Good.

Jey Uso's Match against Bron Bron Breakker was thrown out, when Seth Rollins got involved, he and Bron tried to beat Jey down, but he was saved by Samy Zayn, and. Cm Punk. This wasn't bad. Did it have me hooked, well no, but am I looking forward to Saturday Nights Main Event, well yes. Oh and Logan smacked Jey to send the show off the air.

 

My Top 5 Moments And Fighters in UFC History That Made Me Laugh.

Intro.

Laughter has been called, next to food, the key to the soul, whilst the scripted world of Pro Wrestling delves into the realm of being for everyone, MMA hasn't always had this luck, but when it does, man they can be hilarious, so here's just a look at some moments.

5. UFC 84 Press Conference.

I love Tito Ortiz for these reasons. His interactions with Dana White were simply funny as hell.

4. Connor Mcgregor Being Connor Mcgregor.

This guy may now be persona non grata at the moment due to legal reasons. I still find guy to hilarious, especially when he's in fight build mode. Him calling out Jose Ado and taking his belt at the London Press Conference still has me howling.

3 Michael Bisping.

This man makes it on this list just for being himself. His Yoel Romero impersonation, and his stints as a coach on The Ultimate fighter are always good for a crack.

2.Chael Sonnens Mouth.

Yeah. This says it all. His insults are legendary, and his Youtube is great for patter. I love this man.

1 Dana White.

No one is safe from this guys raff of hilarity. From Oscar Dela Hoya. his own fighters, and even members of the press, this man should be a stand up.

My Top 5 Takeaways From UFC Fight Night 

Intro.

Drink this in Patrick, because is going to be one of the last UFC Apex cards, we've got one more after this, and it's stellar esc cards all the way. I have to say I like these Apex cards, I know there not for everyones tastes, but in terms of creating content, there essential for me, because these shows are the beating heart of the sport, as the upstarts are given the stage to shine, and Veterans prove that last fight, could be just that.

5. Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa.

This was a fantastic barn burner of an opening fight. Melquizael got the win by unanamous decision. What a fight.

4. Dustin Stolzfas vs Nursulton Ruziboev.

These shows, like I said earlier are the beating heart of the industry, and this fight is that very reason. This was yet another steller war. Ruziboev got the win by unamamous decision.

   3. Co Main Event Is Cancelled. 

I didn't expect this when I sat down to watch this at the end of a long day at work. The fight was cancelled on medical grounds, at Rodolfo Bellato's end, his Match against Paul Craig is now being rescheduled.

2. Mairon Santos.

I really like this guy. His attitude in the aftermath of his win against Sadiq Yusuf, was nothing short of honest. I think that Michael Bisping was taken by this guy. I think he's got a bright future ahead of him.

1. Michael Morales.

Gilbert Burns got completely owned by Michael Morales, and oh my god this guy scares me. This guy is going to have gold in his future.

 

Friday Night Smackdown Review 17.5.2025.

Intro

I have to say it. WWE has entred it's after Mania slump. As a fan who's been watching the WWE product for over 30 years of his life, I don't always feel the slump especially when i'm writing about the shows on a weekly basis. I think this is because when you love what you love, it can be hard to seperate yourself from the dredge of the product. This stands with AEW as well. You're not going to like everything that a company puts forward, which is why I use the analogy of pick'n mix, because were all different.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Tiffany Stratton, and Nia Jax were seen showing up to the arena, ahead of their Main Event later on.

Solo Sikoa Segment.

I liked this. Solo has started to shift gears when you dig beneath the surface. He said that he rose from the ashes of Romans former empire, and in order to solidify that he needs to win the MITB briefcase, and if anyone wants to step to him, then they have to get through JC, and. Jacob Fatu. Jacob takes the mic, and says  he'll deal with everyone. Solo takes the mic, and want Jacob to show him some love, he said that he once loved him with passion, he said he loved him, and then LA Knight came out, and wrecked everyone. JC, they've made Jeff Cobb sound like a member of N Sync.

Chelsea Green vs Alexa Bliss vs Michin MITB Qualifier.

I liked this. The Match was centred the solid flow that all three ladies had. Alexa got the win, and she's now in the MITB Match.

Fraxiom vs DIY.

I liked this. It worked as a good piece of business, and a clear sign that WWE has a bright Tag Team division. Fraxiom got the win, and then had a backstage meeting with The Street profits, they will face them next week for the WWE Tag Team Championship.

R Truth Sitdown Segment With Wade Barrett.

This segment was excellent, as it builded the bridge perfectly, from the press conference after Backlash until now. Truth remained confident that the old John Cena is still inside John, as Wade barrett asked the question, why does Truth back up someone who put him through a table. Wade's selling throughout this, given his real life feelings about Cena was excellent, as the themes of reality and delusion were played out in full.

Damien Priest.

Damien Priest then challenged Drew Mcintyre to a Steel Cage Match at Saturday Nights Main Event, this was later accepted by Drew in a passionate promo. I liked both segments.

Alexa Bliss And Charlotte Segment.

Alexa Bliss was seen backstage meeting up with Charlotte Flair, and I think she gave her a warning of some kind. ( I think ).

Solo Sikoa vs Rey Fenix vs Jimmy Uso MITB Qualifier.

I Liked this. The Match was awesome. The in built storyline of Jimmy vs Solo, and rey fenix's speed made this a solid watch, but Reys speed became his undoing, as Solo gave him a spike for the win. And as by magic LA Knight came out and wrecked everyone ( again ). This was when Nick Aldis came out and said that he will face JC Mateo right now. JC would batter Knight in a fairly standard TV Match. So far I haven't been a fan of the TV presentation of Jeff Cobb. It feels like he's that new kid in school who's made to wear that new guy sticker. 

Legado Delfantasma Segment.

Santos Escobar wants Angel to find Humberto, and bring him pack to the family. He's done guys, just leave it alone.

TIffany Stratton vs Nia Jax WWE Womens Championship

This fell flat, and it never recovered in my opinion. Naomi's consistant stalking played into the finish of the Match, but not even that could get this out of 1st gear. The near falls were woven in well as the Match went on, but this wasn't for me. Tiffany retained, if this were a school report it would read must do better.

Overview Of Friday Night Smackdown.

This show overall was a decent broadcast, but the flatness of the Main Event, and the length of the show has got me down. The in-ring action went from good to poor, and the promos followed the same pattern.

This weeks Friday Night Smackdown is a solid 7/10.