Top 5 Royal Rumble Moments That Live Rent Free In My Mind.

Intro.

It's no secret that this time of year, brings back so many memories from my childhood. From the times I used to go round my mates to watch this Annual event, cheering my Hero The Rock in the botched finish to the year 2000 Rumble, all the way to staying up late here in the uk to revel in the Rumbles glow. At one point the Royal Rumble was shown on Channel 4 in my country the UK, but this came with Problems thanks to May Young trying to cause me to go to therapy. This does start the rd to WrestleMania, and it does start off a certain Christmas time for Wrestling fans across the globe, but all moments have a starting point, and the Royal Rumble has had some awesome moments that live on for all the right and wrong reasons. So lets sit back and check out this top 5 list.

5. May Young Gets The WWF Cancelled On Channel 4.

I don't have many high opinions of Channel 4 these days, from ramming The Great British Bake Off down my throat. ( I love cake really ) The fact they have ruined most of the best ever American shows to ever exist, from The Simpsons to Smallville, due to cutting scenes for stupid reasons, and then there's how they treated the WWF in this time. The network had just become independent from ITV, and then they bought the writes to show Sunday Night Heat, and four PPV's a year. The debut event for the company was Royal Rumble 2000, an event that was eccessively violent in nature, with the added extra of May Young Stripping which is bad, but it's made worse when you see Jerry The King Lawler host the Bikini Contest. If you know, then you know. This would have a long lasting issue for Channel 4 when it comes to the WWF, and how it gets broadcast in the UK.

4. He Who Shall Not Be Named Takes A Trip.

Given everything that has been documented about how the former chairman of WWE's board felt with the botched finish to the Rumble Match, that saw John Cena and Batista both go over the top rope. He was so outraged that he stormed to the ring, and fell over on his way, and busting both quads behind his knees. Karma people it's a real thing, and I have watched this back time and time again, because if you do bad things, then bad things will fall on you.

3. Ronda Rousey Debuts.

The womens Royal Rumble had just come to an end, and then it happened, as the words I don't give a damn about my bad reputation echoed around the stadium. Rowdy Ronda Rousey was in the WWF, this came after fans in the UFC had become tired of her complaining, and being an all round controversial figure. I heard rumours about this happening, but I never thought that I would see it. This would start off one of the best debut years, for any performer in recent years. However Rondas time with the WWE would come to an end in 2023 after her contract came to an end. It has been said that Rousey wanted to go due creative decisions, and fall outs with upper management. She also went on record and accused Drew Gulak of serious misconduct, that him get released from the company.

2. Sami Zayn Turns On Roman Reigns.

The best part of HHH's booking in 2022 was Romans grooming of Sami Zayn, and as the aftermath of that years Survivor Series started to gain momentum, the talk went straight to the next PPV The Royal Rumble. Roman brought in Sami, and made him feel like family, when he wasn't. this is a simple grroming tac tic, and it worked, to the detriment of his own family, who were sick and tired of looking after an imposter. This led to The Trial Of Samy, one of Monday Night Raw's best ever segments to be committed to TV. at Raw XXX, at that point the Rumble was just under two weeks away. What came around the corner was awesome. The ending of Kevin Owens vs Roman was done, but Roman wanted Sami to take out his friend, after he stopped Roman from doing just that. It was then that Sami smacked Roman in the back, and just like that, the damage was done, and the world was left reeling. I loved all of this at the time, and as you can tell, it still lives rent free in my head.

1. Edge Returned.

It was rumoured, then it happened. This is one of those moments that if you could bottle it up, and sell it, then you would become an instant millionaire, and it would be well earnt. Back in 2011 in the build up to his Match at WrestleMania against Alberto Del Rio, there's a moment when Brodus Clay handles Edge, and his arms go limp, so the WWE asked him to go and get his neck checked out. He was told after Mania that he had to retire. The Pro Wrestling world was left in shock after this announcement on the Night after Mania Monday Night Raw, so flash forward eight years down the line, Edge was healthy again, and he had gone and got Neck surgery. He sphered Elias at Summerslam 2019 which was held in his hometown of Toronto, and this got fans talking, does he have one more Match in him. The numbers counted down from 25 to 29, and then it hit number 30, and just like that Metalingus by Alter Bridge boomed out from the pa system inside the Stadium. Edge was back, and the look on his face told a million stories. It's moments like this, that if you were in the stadium, or sat at home, that you know you're alive on this planet. This was simply glorious.

 WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Review.

Intro.

Agh yes the rd to Wrestlemania, and its many turning corners, and avenues. This, next to the summer is one of my favourite times of year to be a Pro Wrestling fan. It's unpredictable, and given how HHH looks to book Matches, I can see this years build acting like a learning curb from last year. 2025 wasn't a great year for the WWE on a creative front, so it's important to allow the product to have breathing space. This is what HHH has done this time around. Last years Royal Rumble Matches ranged from the predictable, to the suprising, so the question I have is this, how did this years fair in comparison? So sit back, get yourself a drink, and a snack, and lets find out.

Stadium Set Up.

The Saudi regime built this Stadium for one night, just for the Rumble, and then it's getting torn down. This is all I have to say. What is the point of this? The UFC did this when Abu Dhabi hosted UFC 112 back in 2010. I hated it then, and I don't like now. This could be damaging on an economic level.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Charlotte Flair. Alexa Bliss. The Judgement Day Ladies. Nia Jax. Lash Legend. Rhiyo. AJ Styles. Gunther. Drew Mcintyre. Sami Zayn. Jey Uso. Jacob Fatu. Jevon Evans. Cody Rhodes, and even HHH were all seen showing up for their shifts.

HHH Hype Video.

Can someone please explain to me like i'm a six year old, what was the point to this. I hate hype packages, and having a man who's growing widely hated amongst the fanbase f, worse than he was back in 2003 front it, isn't a good idea.

The Womens Royal Rumble.

HHH hasn't had the best time, when it comes to booking ladies Rumble Matches, this one was a lot better than last years. After the pacing issues were sorted out, what we were treated to, was an all fun run with solid Matches within the Match, and great looks at what could becoming in the future. The inbuilt storylines were woven well, as the in ring work remained at a solid pace. However if I could just one issue it's this, the drama failed to elevate until the final 20 minutes, this could be due to the fact the Match was too long coming in at over 73 minutes. NXT call ups. Kelani Jordan. Jacy Jayne. and. Sol Ruca all gave good accounts for themselves, as they added a sense of urgentcy when it came to how the Rumble came to an end. The final 3 were Tiffany Stratton. Sol Ruca, and. Liv Morgan. These ladies showed that they've got great chemistry, and when Sol Comes up to the main roster I want to see more of her interacting with Liv Morgan. It was Liv who was the last lady standing, and will go onto WrestleMania to face an opponent of her choosing. I liked this, because WWE felt the need to not feed us the same old outcome, and give us something fresh. Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer sounds alright doesn't it. I liked this.

AJ Styles vs Gunther.

It's not very often that I struggle for words, but given how this Match ended. I actually don't know what to say. I don't like the fact that this didn't get the main event slot, which showed in hindsight a lack of respect to AJ, but when you dig beneath the surface, it made sense. This is arguably one of the best WWE Matches so far this year. How do put a 25 year plus career into words? It's not easy, all I will say is this. AJ all the best. You came, you saw, and you were phenomanal. AJ got choked out by Gunther. In the aftermath of this Match. I went on X, and all I could see were comments saying that AEW is going to have a phenomanal year, this leads to think that I want to be proven wrong. I don't think that AJ will become All Elite, but it would make sense. AJ Styles vs Kenny Omega, or Will Osperay. How would either one of those Matches look like on the 30th of August at Wembley Stadium? This was excellent.

Sami Zayn vs Drew Mcintyre WWE Undisputed Championship.

I didn't like this, and it's not the fault of Drew, or Sami, it's all down to the positioning on the card. This should've followed the Ladies Rumble, because on an emotional level this wasn't a good idea, as in undermined what came before it. It's the Ric Flair and HBK arguement from WrestleMania 24 all over again. Both Drew, and. Sami worked hard to get the fans onside, after feeling the noise slump. Sami got a good reception, but the fans sounded burnt out after watching a legend go off into the distance. Drew got the win, and retained his championship. Some fans online have complained about the ending to this Match being weak, so to those, all I have to say is this. This is going to set up a larger arc in the future for Sami, heading into the WrestleMania 43 next year, so all is not lost, because I get the feeling that WWE have something big up their sleeves for Mr Zayn.

Mens Royal Rumble.

Online this years mens Rumble Match, has received some negative press, but I actually enjoyed it, let me explain. If you take a look at both the mens and ladies Rumbles, and hold them in isolation, you can see the prospects of both HHH/HBK's NXT Systems, for example in the ladies Matches, the likes of Iyo Sky. Rhea Ripley. Liv Morgan, and. Tiffany Stratton, were all insights of both mens vision, and when you take a look at the mens, this followed the same pattern, as. Jevon Edwards. Damien Priest. Roman Reigns, and. Oba Femi all had solid showings, as the inbuilt storylines came to light, as the Mania main event revealed itself. The inclusion of Brock Lesnar did lower the tone, but this was a passing moment, as the final stages saw. Gunther  throw Randy Orton out the ring, allowing Roman to target the big Austrian, and throw him over the top rope, and book his ticket to Mania. WWE are teasing another big thing for Roman, and the motion was laid bare last night. Some fans have said on X that this has haulted Gunthers Momentum, and i'm struggling to understand why. If anything this could ad an extra layer to his character as his bitter side comes out. I know i'm fantasy booking at this point, but i'm very intrigued with were WWE take Gunther next. I got why fans are angry with the outcome, however this is the start of the rd to wrestleMania, and I know that I can't talk for other fans, so i'm going to let this one play out.

Overview Of The Royal Rumble 2026 Riyadh.

I understand the fan frustration that has gone around online, but in my opinion, this has been one of HHH's best creative endeavours for some time, as it all comes in the form of what's going off from the back end of this show. Sami's 15 month run to the belt. Gunthers bitterside becoming his backbone, and the next phase for Roman Reigns, are all things to look forward too on the mens side, whilst the ladies have, the decay and infighting of The Judgement Day. The seperation of Alexa Bliss, and. Charlotte Flair, and the many main roster Matches for Sol Ruca off the back of her strong showing last night. Sol Ruca vs Bianca Belair when she's healthy sounds tasty. What i'm trying to say is this. If this version of WWE is what you like, then drink this in, and have as much as you want, and don't let anyone stop you. Pro Wrestling is something that is special when it's looked at through the eye of the beholder.

WWE Royal Rumble Riyadh 2026 is a high 8/10.

AEW Dynamite Review 29.1.2026.

Intro.

Apologies everyone. This iis because of the absense of content about this weeks Monday Night Raw. Even though I'm off this week from my day job. I haven't felt all that great. On Tuesday, and. Wednesday I came down with a cold, so Instead of writing fresh content. I was laid up in my bed with a copy of the last edition of Spiderman Miles Morales. This meant that I've had to miss writing about Monday Night Raw. Like I say all the time, you know that this doesn't sit with me, but when it comes to my own health, then that has to come first.

Kenny Omega vs Rocky Romero.

This was over two quick. Kenny Omega facing Rocky Romero takes me back to the glory days of NJPW, but this was a stark reminder that time can be very unkind. Kenny looked a bit slower last night. Whilst Rocky upon first glance looked unhappy. This showed in their work, which is something that I would normally enjoy, but watching last nights Match. I just felt that something was missing. Kenny got the win, and I was left completely bemused. The physicality was good, but watching this Match for the review that you're reading just felt like eating a pepperoni pizza, without the pepperoni. The aftermath however did bring things back around. Kenny takes to the mic, and is told that, he will face the winner of Swerve Strickland, and. Andrade El Idolo, next week when AEW heads back to Las Vegas. Kenny would touch upon facing ones that he loves, and those that he has had issues with. This brought Hangman Adam Page, who echoed this to a degree those sentiments, whilst reminding Kenny, that he's still around. Swerve Strickland then had his say, and this when things started to feel a bit two WWE for some fans to like, by looking at the internet this morning. He wants his shot once he gets passed Andrade El Idolo later on. Don Callis acted like the perfect foil to me, as Kenny chased him off to end this segment. I get the complaints that this segment went on a bit too long, and felt very WWE in its execution, but when I think about it, when WWE do this as a tactic. It feels like they've running this old joke for what feels like an eternity, and they don't get to the point quick enough. This one made sense, as it made the main event later on feel like it has some stakes. The Match like I said was  good, but over to quick.

Jon Moxley vs Ace Austin Continentla Qualifier.

This was another Match that needed more time. The in ring work was good, and this was a near perfectly booked TV Match. The work was fast paced, and both men worked hard to generate their chemistry, but it needed a few minutes longer. Jon got the win, and he was then attacked by davis and Doyle. I think that this is going to lead to Jon facing Kyle Fletcher at some point for the TNT Championship, but if that's the case then AEW need to get their skates, and start moving the chest pieces to make this happen.

Mark Briscoe vs El clon TNT Championship.

I liked this. Marks TNT Championship run has been very stop and start, but watching this felt like the start of something. The in-ring work went from solid, to break neck in pace with ease. As the action intensified the near falls added a sense that the near end was coming close, and when it did Mark got the win with his froggy bow finisher. In the aftermath Mark said that he would be a fighting champion, so he asked anyone to step up, so step forward a debuting Tomasso Ciampa, who came out, and gave Mark a kiss, this was his calling from there days in ROH, and oh my am I here for it. If you haven't seen there Matches from the early 2010's, then check them out because if you like Indy Pro Wrestling, then you're in for a treat.

TDCWO Segment.

Kazuchika Okada vs Kyle Fletcher at a later date. Yes please AEW this would be just lovely.

MJF Segment.

This was my favourite part of the show. I'm starting to enjoy MJF's second World Heavyweight Championship run. It feels like AEW have put the belt back on him because it needed a bit more juice, and so far it's working. He was on great form as always, as he went to town insulting the fans, and having a good time with Tazz on commentary, this segment truly got underway when he got Brody Kings music cut off. Max called him a follower and not a leader, because he tagged along with Malakai Black, and, Buddy Mathews. Brody then defended himself, by saying Max told him last week that he needs to beat a solid competitor, in order to face Max for his Heavyweight Championship, so he had a conversation with Tony Khan, and next week when AEW heads to the Pearl At The Palms in Las Vegas, he will face Max in a Title Eliminator Match. This card next week is starting to look very tasty indeed. I might stay up, and give it a watch live. I loved the bones of this segment.

The Old Young Bucks Are Coming Back.

The Old Young Bucks are back. I have a question for you guys Haven't they already dropped there old Money gimmick?

Thekla vs Kris Statlander AEW Womens Championship.

I liked this. When this got annnounced last week I had low expectations for this, but these ladies managed to get me onside. This Match was given plenty of time to breathe, and from how it played out, both ladies relished the oppotunity to take the Match by the horns and run with it. Statlander retained, as Megan Bayne, and. Penelope Ford watched on.

Jack Perry vs Ricochet.

Jack Perry vs Ricochet next week, oh well then go on AEW if you must. Las Vegas next week is looking awesome.

FTR vs Davis And Doyle.

I liked this. The Match took the same slot that the womens Match would normally get, and it made sense. The main point was to get the new team over, and it worked. Davis and Doyle are a team to watch out for. The physicality was good, and the Matches within the Match are a clear look at the future. Ftr Retained, oh and hello Deathriders. It's been reported that Jake Doyle got injured during the Match.

Orange Cassidy Segment.

Am I the only person who thinks that Timeless Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy vs Marina Shafir and Wheeler Yuta, sounds like a rather tasty affair?

Andrade El Idolo vs Swerve Strickland.

This was excellent. I loved watching this early this afternoon once I had run all my errands this morning. On my Pro Wrestling bingo card I did have this marked down, but I thought that AEW run this on a PPV, and not on free tv, but this is the predicament that we're now in. The physicality between both of these two had solid bursts that you don't always get in singles Matches. This made sense as this helped the Match when it came to pacing. In Keyfabe it's great to see Andrade back with a smile on his face, but I do think that if a lady giving me a kiss on a piece of paper would make anyone happy, so make that what you will. Swerve strickland threw everything at Andrade in the form of offence, and this recipucated by Andrade, who gave as good as he got. The final few minutes of the Match played out the way that I thought, and Andrade got the win, which means that he will face Kenny Omega next week, for a place in the Grandslam Australia Main Event. Ok i'm going to stay up, just for this Match.

MJF Segment.

As the air was clearing from the main event. Renee Paquette interviewed Max backstage, and lets just put it this way, he wasn't happy. Kenny Omega came and introduced himself, so he walked away. Andrade then stopped him and said that he wants his belt. Max carried on Walking, and got to his car, when he was stopped By Hangman Adam Page, who gave Max a stark warning, before Max drove off. This was an excellent way to end the show. I'm buzzing for AEW's main event scene at the moment.

Overview Of This Weeks AEW Dynamite.

AEW has continued its valure of good faith that they've built with fans, by starting off the year in a strong way, and even though some of the Matches needed a bit more time, this was a good show.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is another solid 8/10.

 Top 5 real life Pro Wrestling Suspensions.

Intro.

Real ife problems have a funny way of inhabitating themselves into the world of Pro Wrestling. From serious addiction issues to backstage drama reaching it's boiling point. These are the incidents, and moments that have gone down in infamy, for all the wrong reasons, so sit back, get yourself a drink, and take a read of my list.

5. Alberto Del Rio.

These days the name Alberto Del Rio is mirrored in Controversy, due to failed drug tests, no showing events, allegations of domestic violence, and several legal issues, he's been let go by WWE. TNA, and the now defunct Global Force Wrestling. Back in April last year WWE aquired the company AAA Mexico's leading Pro Wrestling Company, and this got fans online talking, could Alberto El Patron come back to the WWE, this is something that I don't think will ever happen, due to everything that we know about Vince Mcmahon, and the fact the WWE has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to Domestic Violence.

4. The Ultimate Warrior.

It's pretty easy to say that I don't have a lot of time for the man who changed his name from James Hellwig to Warrior, due to his actions after he left the WWE. His first Suspension took place back in 1991, after he held He Who Shall Not Be Named up for a large sum of money before that years Summerslam, because he wanted to be treated like Hulk Hogan. He was quickly suspended after this. This would be a theme for Warrior and WWE when he made a brief comeback in 1996. He would face a young HHH at Mania 12, and then he was gone by the mid part of the year. WWE claim this was because he missed dates, but over the years this has been questioned, with allegations of failed drug tests leaving a nasty mark on his career that after this never recovered. He made a few embarrassing appearances for WCW in the late 1990,s that led to nothing, but the sense of getting suspended would always be remembered.

3. HBK.

For this one were heading back to the year 1993, and The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels was hitting his stride in the then WWF, he was having great Match after great Match, and it was starting to show with the company's higher brass, as he was given the honour of holding the Intercontinental Championship. However in the back end of the year he got suspended due to a failed drug test. He was asked to send back the belt, but refused. This was dressed up by Jack Tunney sat behind his desk, telling the fans that Michaels had refused to follow protocol. Michaels would return to TV in early 1994, just in time for the build for Wrestlemania 10, and we all know what happened at that show. Him and Razor Ramon created magic.

2. Daniel Bryan.

This one is actually quite funny when you look at it. The Nexus debut is wildly considered one of the best debuts in WWE history, and it's understandable, because it's the very definition of carnage. Chaos, and shock tactics. The faction that were made up from the cast of season 1 of NXT, back when it had a game show format. Daniel Bryan was part of this, and as Skip Sheffield. Justin Gabriel, and. Wade Barrett, ran wild. Daniel was seen choking out Ring announcer Justin Roberts. This wasn't part of the act, and Bryan was let go by the company, only to reinstated weeks later due to fan reception.

Dishonourable Mentions.

Randy Orton.

Randy has been suspended twice by the WWE for violating their wellness policy. The first was in 2006 when a road agent caught him smoking a joint backstage, and the second came back in 2012, when he failed to disclose to WWE what perscription medication he was taking.

Rey Mysterio.

Rey Mysterio got suspended from WWE back in 2012 for failing to disclose what Perscription medication he was taking.

Jeff Hardy.

Jeff Hardy's issues with addiction are very well documented at this point. He was let go by WWE after failing Multiple Well policy violations, and his legal issues continued into his TNA days in 2011 when he got sent home from after a PPV main event, due to being completely inebriated. His opponent Sting has gone on record to say that he had sympathy for Jeff, which is the right way to look at things. Sting is a industry veteran, who has been around these issues.

1. CM Punk. 

This all stems from the aftermath of Brawlout. He sat in a press conference after winning the AEW World Heavyweight Championship, after beating Jon Moxley at AEW All Out. He sat there eating baked goods, whilst throwing Colt Cobana. Hangman Adam Page. The Elite, and. MJF under the bus, all whilst his boss Tony Khan sat there pulling faces. This would leave a nasty blackeye on the company that would stay there for some time. Well a year that is to be precise.

Overview Of This Article.

In life we all go through trials and tribulations, it's how you come through them that matters. Some people deserve what they get, which means they've got a harder time, when it comes to facing up to their issues.

 UFC 324 Thoughts And Opinions 26.1.2026.

Intro.

This past weekend started off a new era for the worlds leading fight organisation, because UFC 324 kicked off the promotions $7.7 billion dollar relationship with Paramount+. On paper when this card got announced I was excited, and as the time came around questions did come to my mind, would some fights get pulled, well yes Kayla Harrison was due to face the goat of the Womens Division Amanda Nunes, but this didn't happen due to Kayla having to pull out. And then there was a fight getting called off due a betting rule break. And the other one is what would the broadcast look like under the Viacom structure, well if the internet is anything to go by, then it sounded like it was a disaster, due to the amount of ads that got placed throughout the broadcast. I live here in the UK so I didn't have any issues with the broadcast, but that doesn't mean that fans who paid extra for this show shouldn't be given slop, when they asked for prime steak.

Weigh In Drama.

The week hadn't got off to a good start for Dana White, when it came to this PPV. on one hand he Justin GaJate slamming fighter pay, and on the other, he had to deal with the Cameron Smotherman situation. The process of how fighters make weight has been brought into question over the years, and this is why. I watched Michael Bisping on Youtube, and he spoke about the situation, he talked about how much a fighter has to go through in order to get ready for a fight. Cameron came off the scales, and he face planted on the stage. Fighters are having to cut even more weight these days, and big questions are going to need to be asked industry wide.

Blink 182 Soundtracked The PPV.

This angered a lot of hardcore MMA fans, and I get that, but for me, I didn't have a problem with this. You've got to look at it with an objective point of view. Yes this is a sport PPV, but when you go back to the year 2001, when Zuffa bought the company from Bob Myerwitz a Young Dana White said that he wants to make the UFC the superbowl of MMA, and what does the Superbowl have? A Halftime show. I've been a fan of Blink 182 since I was 12, and an MMA fan for most of my life, so this is my thoughts. If there are fans of Blink who've never seen a UFC fight card, then this could be a perfect way to bring in new fans. Case and point, my best friends daughter is now a WWE fan due to the fact that Stranger Things crossed paths with Monday Night Raw, this is proof that two audiences can coexist.

Fight Card.

Tom Arnold vs Jean Silva.

This fight was a stark look at how styles make fights. Silva who comes from the Fighting Nerds camp from Brazil, has a solid background in Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai Kick Boxing, whilst Allen has a solid form when it comes to striking, and his Wrestling skills reminded me of early days Randy Couture, and. Mark Coleman. The first round was an all stand up affair, with neither man being able to counteract their offences. The second round resambled what the game Rock'em Sock'em Robots would like if it was played in real time. I would've liked to see Arnold take Silva to the ground, because this were the fight could've been won. The third round saw the final blows land as both men put forward their lasts blasts. Jean got the win via unamous decision.

Natalia Silva vs Rose Namanunes.

This fight under delivered, and was a let down. Rose has superior striking abilities, which would have a perfect counteraction for Silva's Wrestling, but this isn't what happened. The first round looked very stoic, with both ladies being quite cagey. The second saw Silva take Rose to the ground, and this was were the fight was won. The third round saw Rose slightly make a comeback, but at this point, the fight was lost, and Rose had blown her shot at making into the top contender realm of the Womens 125 Flyweight Division. Silva got the win by using her Wrestling, and Jiu Jitsu background to a solid effect.

Waldo Cortes Acosta vs Derek Lewis.

Agh yes, the UFC Heavyweight Division, a Division that these days gets vastly underlooked. There's a saying that has gone round for years when it comes to the UFC Heavyweight Division. Big men, small gloves, someone's going to fall. I couldn't think of a better phrase when describing this fight. The first round was a slow dive into both mens striking game, and the second saw Costa get the win after he took advantage of Lewis slipping over, and clipping him behind the ear. Waldo was then met with silence in the aftermath of this fight when he did his post fight interview with Joe Rogan.

Sean O'malley vs Song Yadong.

I've heard so many things get said about Sean O'malley over the years, from untalented wannabe, to he's an industry plant. Do I think that he's a plant? No, because this is a man who has an excellent Takedown defense, and a solid striking game. Whilst Song has an excellent ability to break the distance when it comes to landing shots, and his Muay Thai is up there with some of the best within the Bantamweight Division. Song managed to slow down O'malley in the early going by punishing his legs, holting his momentum, and excellent footwork. This would prove to be a good counteraction for the Sugary one. Round two was more of the same from the first round, but Song did back off a bit, and this was telling, as O'malley took advantage, as the third round started off O'malley dominated in the only way he knows how. By just coming forward, and inserting his will. Sugar Sean got the win. This was excellent.

Justin Gajate vs Paddy Pimblett UFC Interim Lightweight Championship.

From the very start both men were a study in contrast. Paddy brought the energy, whilst Justin came out like a man who was lazer focused on what he wanted. The first round belonged to Gajate, his overall pressence overtook Paddy's senses, but he did get a warning from Mark Goddard for eye poking Paddy, proving that he's the best in the business. Paddy did manage to show what fighting spirit means, as his boxing became the backbone of his offence. I scored Justin the win for round one due to his ground game. The second round saw just how ruthless both men are, they stood toe to toe, as they threw bombs at each other. I scored this round to Paddy, because of how he managed to throw more landing shots in my opinion. The third round saw Paddy's Corner scream for him to takedown Justin, but he kept standing. Justin managed to do more damage on the ground, and Paddy didn't have an argument for the highlight. This was an easy round win for Justin. Paddy managed to make a minor comeback with his striking, as his corner continued to scream at him to take Justin to the ground. Justin used this to his advantage, as he standed and banged with Paddy. I gave this round to Paddy, due to him landing harder shots. This round gave me Chuck Liddell vs Wanderlai Silva vibes from this round. The fight went the distance, as both men showed how much they wanted this moment, to show the world that there the best that the UFC has to offer in the Lightweight Division. Paddy's corner told him to leave everything out there in the cage, and this was carried by Justins Corner. This round ended with both men raising there own hands in victory, until the score cards were read out. I scored the 5th round for Justin, because he balanced both his striking and takedown defense, which was something that Paddy struggled to do. Many have called one of the best fights so far this year, and you would be hard pressed to find anyone who disagrees. I loved this fight. Paddy spoke about mental health in the aftermath and begged anyone who's struggling to come forward and seek help, by talking. He also dedicated his fight to the memory of his friends who've passed away by suicide, and. Diego Jota, and his brother who passed away last year in a car accident. This acted as a reminder that life is short, and you should hold your loved ones near.

Overview From UFC 324 Gajate vs Pimblett.

Controversies aside this was a solid fight card. I get that some fans stateside had some difficulties with the broadcast on Paramount+ in the states, but as a fan here in the UK. I thought the show had promise. Fans online have suggested that the UFC had plans to do Ilia vs Paddy at Wembley Stadium, and all I have to say is this. I can't see this happening due to the fact that Dana White has said in the past that he prefers the way that an arena sounds at capacity. This will now definately not happen, as the booking is looking more likely going to be Paddy vs Dan Hooker instead in my opinion. I can see this being Paddy's comeback fight later this year.

UFC 324 Gajate vs Pimblett is a solid 8/10.

WWE SNME Review 26.1.2026.

Intro. 

I have to start this off with a big apology. I'm sorry for the lateness of this article, this is due to my day job needing my full attention yesterday. You guys know that I don't make these decisions lightly when it comes to pushing back work, because I like to give you guys my best, as this is were I see my life going. As the rd to WrestleMania is starting to take shape, it's normally this time before the Royal Rumble that I start to feel a bit of the excitement, not just because it's Rumble/Mania season, but because i'm waiting on a big order from wweuroshop to turn up. This time of year sparks off so many great memories from my childhood, from staying up late on a school night to Watch the Royal Rumble on Channel 4 here in the UK, to my older brother teasing me mercially when it came to rewatching it on a dodgy videotape. Tis Rumble season so lets boogie everyone.

Stephanie Mcmahon Segment.

I had something really sarcastic in mind to say, but if i'm honest i'm not going to waste it on someone as annoying like Stephanie Mcmahon. I get that she had to do the job for Joe Tessatore who couldn't make the show due to travel issues, which by all accounts was affecting most of the United States, but still I mean Stephanie Mcmahon. The women who glossed over her dads awful deeds. I think it's clear were I stand with this individual.

Superstars Seen Showing Up To Work.

AJ Styles. Shinsuke Nakamura. Rhiyo, and. Liv Morgan, and. Roxanne Perez were all seen showing up to work.

Cody Rhodes vs Jacob Fatu.

From the start this was chaotic. They thought in the fans, they thought in the merch stands, and they even wasted popcorn, and beer, which is just criminal. This wasn't a standard Match, because the bell never rang out, this acted as an advert for what might be coming down the line. Drew Mcintyre came out put both men through tables to bring this brawl to an end. It was reported last week that the penned in Match for Mania is going to be Drew vs Cody vs Jacob for the WWE Undisputed Championship, because HHH loves a good multiman Match, and if that's true, then this a good way to take a look into the future. This feels like he'sis trying to rebook the worst parts of his career. Mania 24 Triple Threat anyone, no one, yeah that's what I thought. I did like this though.

Rhiyo vs Liv Morgan and Ropxanne Perez WWE Womens Tag Team Championship.

This was something that on paper I didn't think would work, because when you look at this in isolation. Roxanne and Iyo were the only ones that might have good chemistry together, because we all remember Summerslam 2024. In Keyfabe both teams showed that they had immense trust in each other, and in the Pro Wrestling game, this is very important. This became one of the funnest TV Matches that WWE have committed to on TV in recent memory, this had no right to work but it did, and I was pleasantly suprised. Rhiyo retained in what was a good Match.

AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura.

When you take a look at this Match in retrospect, does it Match there Match that they had in January 2016 whilst both men were working under the NJPW banner before moving AJ moved to WWE, and Shinsuke doing the same thing? Well if i'm being honest no, but it worked well in the case of a school child copying someones homework. The amount of Incincricities that both men brought to this Match was simply sublime, and a joy to watch. They pulled everything from their back catalogue, in order to create magic, and I couldn't have been more pleased, whilst also feeling a sense of sadness. This Saturday at the Royal Rumble, we could be seeing the end of a 25 year + career. I've said this before, but AJ is one half the best Match that I have ever seen in person, when he faced Kurt Angle at a TNA House show at Wembley Arena in London, back in 2010. AJ is one of my favourites to ever to do it, and if this Saturday is the last time we see him in a WWE ring, or a ring full stop, then  I think it's for the best, because in the past he has said that he wants to spend more time with his family. AJ got the win, and this was well earnt, as both man showed respect towards each other in the aftermath, breaking down the forth wall, and showing us fans what mutual commaradary looks like. Well done to both men.

Randy Orton vs Sami Zayn vs Trick Williams vs Damien Priest.

Up until this point the card had left me with a sense of excitement, and that continued into the main event. I liked the Matches within the Match, but they weren't the selling point of the Match, because this came with all four men proving that they want to go to the Rumble to face Drew Mcintyre, to prove that they're the best of the best, because this is what the Pro Wrestling industry is all about, and what it has been built on for decades. Trick Williams continued his high level performances since moving to the main roster. Even though this wasn't a star making performance, it was a clear indication that his time is coming. Sami Zayn who at this point is a made man in WWE had a solid outing last Saturday, and when you mix this in with Damien Priest, then you knew that we were in for a good set of final exchanges, and that's what we got. Randy Orton was an underrated character during this Match as he was the most experienced in the ring at the time. The near falls were placed in well, as this overall feel good Match came to an end, as Sami got the win. Sami Zayn vs Drew Mcintyre is an interesting prospect going into next weekend, and I can't wait to see it unfold. Do I think that Sami is going to win the big one? No, but do I think this is going to start off a solid run heading into Saudi Mania 43? Yes. This is an exciting time to be a Sami Zayn fan.

Overview Of  WWE SNME.

I don't like staying up late these days, but if it's helping me go further down the content creation rabbit hole then it's all worth it. I enjoyed this edition of SNME loads, and it's done the job that it was meant to do, get me excited for what is going to come this coming weekend. The in ring work was went from good to excellent, making it clear that WWE had created no room for Promos, because the Matches sold there storylines with ease, reminding me that WWE can change the world, and take it on when they show that they care.

This edition of SNME is a solid 8/10.

 AEW Dynamite Review 23.1.2026.

Intro.

As I sit here on my day off from my day job. I've just finished watching this weeks AEW Dynamite, and I have to say that i'm happy with how AEW is conducting business at the moment. The product is starting to get back on course, continuing there good work from late last year. This makes me very excited with Australia Grandslam, and Revolution just around the corner. So let's sit back and about what I Patrick O'malley thought of this weeks Episode.

MJF Segment.

Tony Schiavone kicked off the show this week, by bringing out Maxwell Jacob Freeman, hiding the disgust under his breath. Max was on fire last night as he laid into the fans, and chewed out Bandido after last week. This brought out Brody King, and the pair had a fantastic, well booked segment that was centred around Brody wanting to take the AEW World Heavyweight Championship away from Max, so he challenged him to a Match at a later date. Max outright refused this, and said. Nah I'm good. I liked all of this, and it's a fantastic piece of booking heading into Grandslam Australia. Also one other thing. Brody I saw Hatebreed last year supporting Killswitch Engage at Wembley Arena. You've got awesome music taste my guy.

New Trios Champs.

Hangman Adam Page. Speedball Mike Bailey, and. Kevin Knight are our new AEW Trios Champions. This took place on Collision, as a way to get the belts away from The Opps. This was due to the fact that Powerhouse Hobbs was leaving the company at the stroke of midnight after the taping, because his contract expired. I think this is what's best for him. If he moves to WWE, he won't be in NXT very long before heading to the main roster. Hobbs run in AEW was hit and miss, with some good moments. Fans should'nt be angry with Hobbs, because he's taking a bet on himself, and sometimes in life that's all that matters.

Samoa Joe vs Speedball Mike Bailey.

This was a strong outing from both men. I thought that this Match was an excellent study in contrast. Both men showed their styles, and they couldn't be more differant. Joe has always worked a harder edge Samoan Style, whilst Speedball spent years working on the canadian Indie scene before he came to the States. This allowed the Match to unfold in an easy way. The physicality led to a good series of exchanges that allowed Joe to get the win with a musclebuster. I liked all of this.

Street Fight TDCWO vs The Deathriders.

I loved this. From the moment the TDCWO got jumped on the rampway I got the sense that this is on, and I was right. This Match went from 1-100 in seconds. The Matches within the Match, Mox vs Archer. Garcia vs Romero, and. Yuta vs Hechicero, allowed for a good sense of fluidity that turned bloodsoaked as the later stages got underway. The tablespots were well timed, and Mox bringing in a board of barbedwire and glass, added a moment of perfect backwards Pro Wrestling psychology, this led to the final stages to play out as Daniel Garcia managed to submit Rocky Romero. This was a fantastic piece of business, that delivered on all grounds.

FTR vs Alex Price And Jordan Oliver.

Look if i'm being honest, this didn't do it for me. FTR got the win, and i've also donated to that glorious man Stokeley Hathaways new site. Oh s*** were's my money gone. It's a scam guys. Stokeley is doing so he could afford a higher quality lady of the night. ( if ya know what i'm saying. )

Kenny Omega vs Josh Alexander.

This was my Match of the night. This felt like I was watching the old Kenny Omega to a degree. I've been a fan of Kenny's for well over a decade, and seeing him as fully fit as he can be, to me is nothing short of a delight. His selling last night was on point, and Josh Alexander was the perfect foil for this. The back and forth from both was a tantilising prospect of how this Match was going to end, and I was right. Kenny managed to get the win with a BTE Trigger and a One Winged Angel. In the aftermath he called out Don Callis, and said that after moving to Orlando Florida, he feels better than ever. Kenny Omega is back ladies and gents, so lets get excited. MJF vs Kenny Omega at Revolution me thinks.

Megan Bayne And Penelope Ford vs The Timeless Lovebombs.

This was very formulaic, and I couldn't get my head around my own reasoning. The Match was fine, but it left me with a sense of nothingness. Plus the ending went by far two quickly thanks to Marina Shafir. Ford, and. Bayne got the win. This was a thing. I think this is the best way for me to describe this Match.

Swerve Strickland vs Kevin Knight.

When I heard this morning that this was the main event. I did have to give my head a check, because this is what I would've opened with. But when i'm proven to be wrong i'm the first person to admit that, this is one of those cases. MJF watched from his own private box, as both of these guys put forward a well told story that sold the impact of this Match. Veteran vs the future is an old troupe that has been done before. But last night this was refreshing, and a good way to let the physicality break out with break neck speed. This is what made both men standouts on the indy scene, when they were coming up, taking differant paths, so fast forwatd to last night, and they put forward a great Match that proved me wrong. Swerve got the win as the final set of exchanges allowed him to get the vital win, as Max watched on. Like I said in my intro. With Grandslam Australia, and Revolution around the corner, this has made the main event scene look very unpredictable. And I love it, because this was excellent.

Overview Of This Weeks AEW Dynamite.

Even though this weeks show was a heavy Pro Wrestling action focused edition. I feel that this worked because AEW have managed to continue there good feeling with fans as their product, heads out from January. This weeks shows continues this excellent run of good form,  so lets hope that it continues as the months roll on.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is a solid 8/10.

 Top 5 UFC Fighters Who Have Tarnished Their Legacy.

Content Warning.

This artice contains references to the Sandy Hook Elemantary shooting, and sexual assault. Reader discretion is advised.

Intro.

This list comes with a burning question, what is a legacy? and how can one man, or woman Tarnish it, well in truth a legacy is something that is built upon, and worked on over time. There are many ways that a fighter can ruin their reputation, from Bad political views, not agreeing decent enough pay terms, or doing very shady things. In this list I'm going to be taking a look at those fighters, who pissed of the UFC's higher brass, and those that angered the fans. So sit back, get yourself a drink, and I will begin.

5. Randy Couture. ( UFC Bosses )

This one reads like the river nile, because it draggs on. Back in 2007 Randy Couture stated that he would be taking the UFC's Parent company Zuffa, and the UFC itself to court over unfair payments. To give this statement some texture, take your minds back to 2005. Randy was about to defend the Light Heavyweight Championship, against the popular contender Chuck The Iceman Liddell. Randy found out after losing his belt to Chuck that the Obispo Californian native had been paid more. This would up being a lengthy court battle that would eventually get settled. However even though public perception of Randy hadn't changed, that wasn't felt the same way by his employers. Dana White would then go on record and verbally slam the former Heavyweight, and. Light Heavyweight Champion. Randy has said that he doesn't have any annymousity towards the company in an interview that was recorded back in 2021. This is just my opinion. Chuck may not have been the champion, but he was popular. So obviously he was going to make more money, and if Randy had a problem, then this is when he should've looked at the contract, and if there were issues, then you use this time to negotiate, so that both parties can stay happy.

4. Tito Ortiz. ( Fans And UFC Bosses )

With our first two entries on this list, you could sense a reacurring theme. DON'T PISS OFF THE BOSS. Tito Ortiz, and everyones favourite Bostonian Dana White have had a pretty public relationship when it comes to falling out in the MMA media. I mean just pick one, there's the time when Tito refused to give his then friend, and soon turned enemy Chuck The Iceman Liddell a shot at his Light Heavyweight Championship, after he beat Ken Shamrock at UFC 40, or there's the time when he backed out of a legit Boxing Match against Dana White. It's also been known that Tito would step over money, thinking that he was being clever, when in reality he was hurting the sport, and his career. Dana White has said in the past that fighters only have a limited time to make real money, So Tito doing this when he did just proved that he was getting two big for his cage attire.

3. Ian Machado Garry. ( Other Fighters )

Has Ian Machado Garry pissed off the UFC higher ups? No, has pissed off fans? Well no. The reason that the Irishman is on this list is because he has managed to get under the skin of multiple fighters, after getting kicked out of many MMA teams. Some fans like him, whilst other fans can see right through what he has put out in the media, he comes across as fake. This is only part of the drama when it comes to this man. His wife and new manager that entered the scene in early 2021 and played a big part in how he chose to act, and his comments towards Neil Magny, and his children was disgusting.

2. Ronda Rousey. ( UFC Fans )

I've got to say this. Losing a child at any age is awful, and it's only amplified when an idiot takes to X, and gives there opinion on child murder. This is exactly what happened when Ronda gave her thoughts on the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting, when she said that it was all a hoax. 11 Years later she would apologise after she was called out in a Reddit Q&A. At the time 11 years earlier, she would face immense backlash. She deleted the tweet, but the damage was already done. Think before you tweet people, because online feet are permanant.

1. Jon Koppenhaver. ( Everyone )

I don't find it very easy talking about this man, due to what he's done, and why he's serving a life in prison. Jon was sentenced to a life sentence in federal prison. He was sentenced for the Kidnap, battery, and sexual assault of his ex partner. Violence against women is unacceptable in all forms. When I heard what he had done, and how quickly the UFC worked to banish his name. I felt pleased, because a close friend of mine, who I won't give the name away off has been effected by Domestic Violence. My thoughts go out to those who were effected by his awful crimes.

Overview Of This Article.

The main imspiration behind this piece, came from the knowledge that I've known for sometime. In any business people make mistakes, some you can come back from, and others you can't, it's just important to support those effected by others bad actions.

If you've been affected by of the issues raised raised in this article and you live in the UK then you can call Rape Crisis on 0808 500 2222, and Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. And if you're in the USA you can call RAINN on 800 656. Hope 4673. Please remember you're call will be held in confidence, and you will be listened two. If you're in any danger then call 999 ( UK ) or 911 ( USA ). If you're in other countries. Your local Authorities will also help.

 WWE Monday Night Raw Review 19.1.2026.

Intro.

I have to say it. I love these WWE European, and UK Tours, not just from from an in ring perspective. I love the feeling of sitting on my couch at a normal time with my dinner, and being able to watch these shows. Tonight is a case and point of this fact, because I had home made burger and chips whilst I watched Monday Night Raw, and this made me feel very American. I was eating my favourite food, whilst watching one of my favourite tv shows at a normal time. The Fed and my tea at the same time, now I don't know about you guys but I call that getting well Fed.

Superstars Showing Up Work.

Cm Punk. Finn Balor. Maxxine Dupri. Los Americanos. Rey Mysterio. Dragon Lee, and Penta, were all seen showing up to the arena.

Gunther Segment.

This was simply sensational. Gunther came out to a chorus of boos, and it was glorious. I have said this before, and I will say it again. Gunther was my favourite thing in WWE last year, and that's going to continue into this year. The way that Gunther started was at his best last night, from bringing retiring John Cena, and then declaring himself for this years Royal Rumble. This was when AJ Styles came out, and this segment got amplified. He and Gunther had a great promo dual that was based around respect, and AJ wanting a rematch, and just like that this became his downfall. AJ wanted to face Gunther at the Royal Rumble, but Gunther said that he had declared himself for the Rumble. Gunther went to walk away, but then he dropped a bombshell, he will face AJ, on one condition, if he puts his career on the line. Later on in the broadcast, this was made official after AJ spoke to Adam Pearce. This booking is a throwback to how He Who Shall Not Be Named Booked HHH back in the late 1990's and early 2000's. Case and point. HHH vs Cactus Jack. I've been a massive fan of AJ's for well over twenty years, so if The Royal Rumble is his last swansong, then It's going to be an emotional one. AJ is one part of one of the greatest Matches that I have ever seen in person, when he defended his then TNA World Heavyweight Championship, at Wembley Arena back in 2010, when he faced Kurt Angle at a house show.

Becky Lynch vs Maxxine Dupri WWE Intercontinental Championship.

I didn't like this. The in ring work felt forced, and unnatural, and as the Match went on it just got worse. The result was never in doubt, and if you're going to have this type of 50/50 booking on TV, then it needs to feel important, and this felt like one of the unimportant things that i'm going to watch all week. And Natalyas heel turn was pathetic. Becky retained, and if i'm being honest I just want this feud to end. It's sad to think that Becky insulting my Irish breathryn that were in attendence was the best part of all of this.

Adam Pearce vs Paul Heyman.

Am I the only person who's finding these Paul Heyman and Adam Pearce moments really tedious?

Ad Moments.

These moments during the ad breaks that we get over here in the UK Broadcast were weird. Rey Mysterio, and his mates Penta and Dragon came across with passion, whilst The New Day and Grayson Waller, and Los Americanos came across dodgy, and annoying.

Jey Uso Is In The Royal Rumble.

As you guys know. I attended Friday Night Smackdown this past Friday at Wembley Arena, and the main discussion was superstars that annoy most fans, and Jey Uso came out on top. My take is this. I like Jey Uso, and I think that the way WWE Booked him last year was pathetic. Jey has become the Pro Wrestling equivalent to Marmite, and I'm falling on the side that likes him, because to me his energy is infectious, and sometimes when I watch Monday Night Raw at 7am in the morning on a Tuesday, it's easy to say that he's needed. Jey yeeted his way through the fans, and declared himself for the Royal Rumble. This is just my opinion.

Rey Mysterio Panta And Dragon Lee vs Austin Theory Logan Paul And Bronson Reed.

I didn't like this. I understand that some people online liked this, but this wasn't for me. The Matches within the Match failed to get to the next level, and this hampered the physicality. The near falls were just like this Match. Predictable, and the crossover of the brass Knucks was eye rolling. Rey and his friends got the win, by using said brass knucks. Do better WWE.

Iyo Sky And Rhea Ripley Segment.

I like these two as a tag team. Rhea and Iyo have such great chemistry, and it beams off their faces everytime their on screen. Both ladies said they've declared themselves for this years Royal Rumble, but they've got to get through defending their Tag Team Championship belts at Saturday Nights Main Event. This was when Liv Morgan, and Roxanne Perez came out, and guess what they declared themselves for the Royal Rumble. The Promo dual that then played out was decent, but it wasn't a blow away masterpiece, it dealt with the theme of mindgames, and this is something that we don't normally get in WWE's womens division, and that's refreshing, but overall this segment didn't get to the point quick enough for me. Raquel Rodriguez battered Rhea Ripley to end this segment, and caused a bit of carnage.

Elgrande Americano vs Jevon Edwards.

Ok i wasn't sure how to approach so i'm just going do the best I can. The Match was thrown out after Jevon got injured. I went back and looked at this after it happened, and from what I saw it looked he has banged up his shoulder. Here's hoping that he has a speedy recovery. It's such a shame, because he was only called up to the main roster last month. I hope he has better luck in the future, because he deserves it.

I love Heel Asuka.

Asuka's heel Character is one of my favourite things in WWE at the moment, because she's taken to it so easily. however there's a downside. Real people are going through forms of bullying as they watch this, so here's hoping that this storyline can speak to anyone who's going through a bad time.

Cm Punk vs Finn Balor WWE Heavyweight Championship.

As this Match started off, both men were a study in contrast, and it was a pleasure to see. The Irish fans in Belfast tonight sounded great all throughout the evening, but they were most vocal here. Finn was given back his old demon/ prince theme, and this made perfect sense. I heard some people say on X that Finn should've got the win, and all I have to say about that is this. In Keyfade there isn't much that WWE can do creatively with Finn as champion, so it made sense for the outcome to be what it was, however this didn't change the fact that this was an excellent main event that got the fans out of their seats. The near falls added drama to Match at times when it needed it, and the physicality was timed to perfection. Both men kicked out of GTS's, and coup de grace's, but this became too much for Finn, as punk retained with another GTS to retain his belt.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw.

I know that i'm going to annoy my Irish breathryn, but this was a bang average edition of weekly TV. The Irish fans in Belfast sounded great, but that doesn't mean that they should be fed slop, when they want Sirloin Steak. Yes, this weeks Monday Night Raw did have some good moments. Beckys Promo was to the point. Iyo, and Rhea, had a decent segment with Liv Morgan, and. Roxanne Perez, and Gunther and AJ Styles segment was news worthy, but the rest of the show just felt average, and this was a real shame.

This weeks Monday Night Raw is a mid 6/10.

 5 Things I picked Up From Attending WWE Friday Night Smackdown ( And More ).

Ticket Prices Are An Industry Wide Problem.

Over the past five years, a lot has been said about Ticketmaster, and their pricing system in the way of dynamic pricing. Lets just put it this way. I get that big acts have ever increasing road crews, which means that prices have to get bigger. Case and point. In July i'm seeing both Luke Combs, and. My Chemical Romance at Wembley Stadium, and combined both tickets I've paid came to nearly £3.00 euros. Why am I using music as an example? well that's real simple. WWE are no differant. I spoke to fans in the que waiting to enter Wembley Arena last night, and the concensus was the same felt all around. The Prices have gone away from the fans, and families. I understand that TKO want to make a profit, but it shouldn't come at the hand that feeds them.

Fans Are Fed Up With Cody Cena.

The divide that fans are seeing when it comes to Cody Rhodes is a real thing. I usually ignore a lot of what gets said on twitter when it comes to Cody, but after hearing the boos first hand last night. I don't think it can't be ignored anymore. If you're going to turn Cody heel, then now is the perfect time to do it. It's very telling when you witness this in person. I'm a unapolagetic fan of Cody, and even i'm saying that his time as a babyface is nearing it's end. WWE need to take note of this. This is just the same way to describe what happened to John Cena back in 2008, when fans started to tire of his babyface act. Moments like this should be studied, as the consumer is who feeds WWE's main family base needs to feel like they're being listened to.

The Thing To Do If You Want To Get Instant Heat.

As the show went on, the in place ad breaks for the USA Network delay feed became more and more evident. I don't have an issue with ads personally, but when there used for sport washing purposes, then that's when I've got to draw the line. The response from when the visit Saudi Arabia ad aired was at one point deafening in the arena, with chants of. You sold out.

Ilja And Sami. You Always Save The Best For Last.

I haven't watched the show back yet on Netflix, but what I can say is this. I loved Sami  Zayn vs Ilja Dragonov. The Match had a sense of excitement that I felt radiate throughout my body. I bought every near fall, and every submission attempt. I loved this Match. Sami gave a speech to the fans after he took his place in the Fatal Four Way Match for the no1 contenders at Saturdays Main Event, for Drew Mcintyre's WWE Undisputed World Championship. It's amazing to think that Sami has such a rich history with this City, and it's fans, so hearing him say that he wants London to host Wrestlemania is quite heartwarming, even though I don't think this will ever happen, due to the fact London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said in the past that he's focusing more on bringing in the NFL Superbowl.

A Blinding Night For The UK Scene.

I've said this before, and I will say it again. Drew Mcintyre has been one of my favourite things in WWE for over the past few years, so seeing him bring home the Gold was an emotional moment that fans in attendence lapped up, ( Me included ) as the chants had started from before the broadcast had even gone live. His promo led to a dual with Randy Orton, that had me out of my seat. Over the past few years I think it's remarkable how HHH has breathed life into his career. Both men went through their history together, and that's when you enter stage left Mr Jacob Fatu. For taking out The Miz. In the Main Event Match taping before the show went live. Southamptons Nathan Fraser worked a banger against Rey Fenix. Leon Slater had an awesome showing against Carmelo Hayes in the United States Open Challenge, and did I hear a mention of WCPW from Cody Rhodes.

Overall View From Last Night.

This was a great show, and a good choice for my first ever WWE TV Live Broadcast, and I would definately go to another one, but their was one big gaping problem. Staffing issues at Wembley Arena. I think that they were under staffed, and when you ad that in with the fact that I think some members of staff were told the wrong things. For example the merch que only had two people working the main area in the foyer, when there was a very large que. This was unacceptable. Im not sure whether this was poor management, or bad organisation from WWE, but either way this needs to be looked at in the future. I must reiterate this isn't the fault of the main collegues. It's up to the arena to have a back up plan. This looked bad from the point of the people who were standing around me. Do Better WWE, and. Wembley Arena.