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Hey Pulse readers, just back from a local sports bar after watching the WWE's latest PPV the Survivor Series with friends and I thought I'd share 10 thoughts I had during and after the show. 1) Dibiase and Danielson could be a great in-ring feud as both guys can work and seem to have chemistry. B »»
Chris Jericho strolls down to the ring to get tonight’s broadcast started and while he does, Matt and Todd let us know that Monday night the Hoff made a World title match for Extreme Rules with Jack Swagger defending against Randy Orton. As you might expect this does not please Mr. Jericho in »»
Your World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho starts the show with an in-ring promo so that he can brag about his win at WrestleMania. During his slow walk to the ring we get a few stills from his match with Edge Sunday as well as the challenger’s poor sportsmanship by attacking him after the »»
Smackdown starts off with a somber tone from our announce team as they intro a video package for CM Punk’s awesome interruption of the sing-a-long for Rey Mysterio’s daughter on last week’s show. After the video, Rey comes out to formally accept Punk’s WrestleMania challe »»
After a video recap of Jericho and Edge having words with each other last week and the show’s usual opening, Edge makes his way to the ring accompanied by a recap of his win over the Miz last week. The winner of the 2010 Royal Rumble obviously wants to talk about his WrestleMania opponent Chr »»
The normal Smackdown opening starts the show this week and after some pyro we are reminded that Edge and Batista will square off in tonight’s main event. Chris Jericho then strolls down to the ring to properly start the show with an in-ring promo. After Jericho reminds us of some of his past »»
After a brief intro featuring Edge and his return to the WWE, we get the normal show opening as well as a tease for special footage from Raw. Chris Jericho then makes his way to the ring for a promo and he is less than pleased. Jericho is unhappy with his loss at the Royal Rumble and is just as unha »»
The show starts with a video promo hyping the return of DX to Smackdown for their title defense. And no sooner is that piece over than DX are on screen and making their way to the ring for that very unified tag team title match. HBK and HHH don’t seem as jovial as normal but they don’t »»
Finlay def Batista: Dave quickly backs Finlay into a corner and then stops to flex which pisses the Irishman off and he goes on the attack. Finlay hits his Rolling Thunder for a two count and boots Batista outside of the ring. Fit follows Batista out and will soon wish he had not as Dave brutally at »»
A video recap reminds us of the wacky happenings in last week’s main event that once again failed to produce a number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship held by the Undertaker. After the usual opening video and explosions of pyro, Todd and Matt let us know that Rey Mysterio »»
If you are like me, you went into last Monday night hoping that TNA would turn over a new leaf creatively and showcase what is great about their talent roster to possible new viewers while showing everyone else that this latest change would be for the better. Many online critics as well as knowledge »»
Gail Kim def. Jillian Hall: This match is part of the tournament to crown a new Divas Champion after Melina was forced to vacate the title due to injury. Jillian tries to sing a song before the match but eventually Gail’s entrance stops the pain. Kim starts off trying to work the arm but Hall »»
Melina def. Alicia Fox: Alicia gets a nice northern lights suplex off a whip reversal but can’t hold Melina down. After Melina scores a takedown that turns into a pinfall attempt, Alicia bails from the ring and appears to be in favor of leaving. But Melina chases her up the ramp and back into »»
Vladimir Kozlov vs. Ezekiel Jackson: I was not able to catch the beginning of the show (first 10 or so minutes) which included this match. From what I could tell the contest was very brief and ended in a double count-out or no contest. Chavo Guerrero vs. Primo Colon: Chavo tries to take things to »»
Tonight’s edition of Superstars features a rematch from last week’s main event as MVP and Jack Swagger continue their feud on WGN. Cryme Tyme vs. Dolph Ziggler & Mike Knox: JTG and Ziggler begin the match and Dolph is quickly floored with a shoulder block after a rope running e »»
Fit Finlay vs. Dolph Ziggler: Finlay takes things to the mat as the match begins but Dolph reaches the ropes to break things up. Ziggler then tries to follow that same path to victory as he also takes things to the canvas. After Finlay briefly tries that same approach yet again, he changes his mind »»
Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibiase vs. Primo Colon & Evan Bourne: Primo and Cody starts things off and Rhodes quickly attacks the arm. Primo uses his quickness to escape and makes it over to Evan and they combine for a drop toe hold and leg drop combo. Dibiase tags in and falls to a flying foot sciss »»
After Josh Matthews welcomes us to the show and tells us that Batista and Kane have a match tonight for the #1 contendership for Taker’s title, Chris Jericho joins us for a few words. Chris lets us know that DX has no experience in TLC matches and while he excels at them just as he does every »»
Batista vs. Matt Hardy: Two weeks ago Dave beat the crap out of Matt but lost the match after getting disqualified; I guess they are having this rematch so that he can get his win back. Batista is over aggressive to start and Matt is able to briefly use that to his advantage. But after a power slam, »»
Matt Striker and Todd Grisham rundown the activities for this evening and as CM Punk makes his way to the ring, the growing “feud†between Punk and referee Scott Armstrong. Punk let’s us know that Scott Armstrong’s officiating sucks, bashes the bad habits of the English peo »»
1) One thing I always take note of when going to a WWE live event or watch one of their pay-per-view events from a bar is how much closer their booking often is to what non-IWC fans will pop for than the internet gives them credit for. 2) I think the IC title match between Kofi and Dolph was pret »»
Fresh off getting punked out on RAW the new World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger starts the show with a promo with his new super serious demeanor. He uses his new odds-on-favorite line and again shares his feelings that with HBK gone, he should be called the best wrestler in the world. His oppone »»
MITB Preview Match - Team Smackdown def Team Raw:Â Team Smackdown consists of Drew McIntyre, Kane, Shelton Benjamin, Dolph Ziggler and Matt Hardy while Team Raw is Christian, MVP, Jack Swagger, Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston. It occurs to me that ten guys is a lot of guys to keep track of both for »»
Rey Mysterio starts the show in street clothes (and mask) by coming down to the ring with his wife, son and daughter. Rey introduces his family after telling the audience that he also considers the audience to be a part of his family. It just so happens that it is his daughter’s 9th birthday »»
We begin Smackdown with your new World Heavyweight Champion making his way to the ring and as he does we get a replay of his brief appearance on Raw where he was attacked by Edge. Chris Jericho happily begins his promo by informing us that he is indeed the new champ before bemoaning the interruption »»
Rey Mysterio def CM Punk: The Society accompanies Punk to the ting and he is all smiles as he starts the match against Mysterio by pie facing him. Rey is not too fond of that and fires back quickly and is able to get a roll up for a two count off an early exchange. Mysterio then attacks the leg both »»
Alicia Fox & Katie Lea def Kelly Kelly & Eve: Divas once again start the show on Superstars but for the first time in 4 weeks, Jillian Hall is not involved. Eve and Alicia start the begin the match and Miss Fox does not fare very well with Chris Master’s girlfriend and Katie Lea is qu »»
The Bella Twins def. Jillian Hall & Katie Lea: Jillian has opened every episode of Superstars this year (so far) with a loss. Katie starts off against one of the twins but her sister is quickly tagged in and they attempt some brief tandem offense. Katie then backs up her into her teams corner th »»
Kelly Kelly def. Jillian Hall: This is Jillian’s third straight week opening Superstars. Hall tries to work the arm to start but allows Kelly to work her way to the corner and Double K uses the ropes to flip out of the hold. Kelly then follows with a hurricanrana for a quick two count. Jillia »»
Gail Kim & Primo Colon def. Jillian Hall & Chavo Guerrero: Both teams enter together to the guys’ theme music and Primo and Gail are particularly flirty on their way to the ring. Both Chavo and Primo exchange attempts at working on the arm but Primo switches to a side headlock and sco »»
The show begins a brief video recap of last week’s “Beat the Clock†challenge specifically Batista’s match, Rey Mysterio’s interference and Vickie Guerrero’s proclamation of Dave versus Rey tonight. After the package, Batista eventually makes his way to the ri »»
After a lengthy video recap of the Mysterio/Batista/Taker matches from the last couple of weeks, Todd and Matt fill us in on how the scheduled “Beat the Clock†matches will lead to a new number one contender for the World Championship. Fittingly CM Punk then truly begins the first Smackd »»
We start the festivities with Vickie and Teddy in the back spreading some holiday cheer as Vickie attempts to have some sort of holiday cooking show. Eventually Hornswoggle shows up to ruin their “fun†and send us to the first match of the night. John Morrison & Finlay & Matt »»
The show begins with a recap of the World Heavyweight Championship match from TLC between the Undertaker and Batista. After that brief review, Theodore Long makes his way to the ring and announces that they will determine a new number one contender for that title tonight. Batista interrupts and »»
The WWE is only 2 days away from the TLC pay-per-view and tonight’s main event will be Batista versus Rey Mysterio in a street fight. Batista begins the show with an in-ring promo. He wants to let us know that he did not want the match tonight with Rey Mysterio and that he doesn’t t »»
CM Punk vs. R-Truth: As Punk enters with his new buddy Luke Gallows we get replays of his recent dealings with both Matt Hardy and R-Truth. Punk takes early advantage of Truth take time to dance to pound on him in the corner. But Truth rebounds quickly nailing Punk with a kick after two acrobatic do »»
Titan Publishing has announced its partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment in the launch of WWE Comics. Over the course of the agreement, 20 issues will be produced and distributed to comic retailers and specialty stores in the US and Canada. The comic’s flagship title will be WWE Hero »»
The Miz vs. Santino Marella: Santino begins by showing off a few of his karate moves then threatening the cobra before putting it away to lock-up with the Miz. Santino floors Miz with a shoulder block before hitting two armdrags but Miz is looking for the third attempt and decks him. Miz halts a pun »»
Shelton Benjamin vs. Zack Ryder: The challenge for this match was made on ECW this week and so far Zack is 0 for 2 in this rivalry. Benjamin is still not happy about taking that cheap shot from Ryder on Tuesday and shows it early in the match by dominating the action with a series of strikes and sup »»
Matt Hardy vs. David Hart Smith: Smith is accompanied to ringside by Tyson Kidd and Natalya, while Matt has only the internet to watch his back. Smith begins by trying to work the left arm of Hardy which Matt answers with a series of side-headlocks. Smith is able to take the action into the corner a »»
