Last Week in Pro Wrestling Today: WWE gets emotional, Becky Lynch's going all in, AEW's jam-packed bouts
With all the shenanigans which happened the week prior, this passed week gave us a bit of a moment to catch our breath. It was great stuff from both WWE and AEW, but sheesh, we needed a break from all the dopeness which transpired. WWE for starters was entertaining as always, and AEW needed the one final push for Double or Nothin’ in Las Vegas.
***This was written prior to Sunday’s AEW Double or Nothin’***
It’s all about Monday Night Raw, dog…
Monday Night Raw started off on an emotional ride with our Bro, Riddle. He got emotional when talking about his best friend Randy Orton, who is nursing a back injury. After his promo, the six man tag was on. The Street Profits and Riddle vs. the Usos and Sami Zayn (honorary member). In what was another great match which I think is foreshadowing a soon to be feud with the Usos and Street Profits. In a hard fought match, the Usos decided to bounce and leave it up to Sami who was eventually slaughtered. Poor guy, not really.
In the primary story going on Raw right now, around Cody Rhodes and Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins, we saw Cody take on The Miz. I don’t know if the Miz gets enough credit for how well he works with EVERYONE. I believe Bully Ray said it best, ‘he could lose every match for the rest of his career and still have heat.’ Cody was all set to win and here comes the Visionary. He put another beat down on Cody to send a message about going into the Hell in a Cell match with Rollins. Can’t wait to see it unfold.
Becky Lynch is still trying to find her way into the Raw Women’s championship match ahead of Asuka. Big time Beck’s and Asuka threw down in the Main Event. It was hard fought. It was high risk moves. It was great storytelling by both competitors. With Bianca sitting ringside, you knew something was going to happen. Becky ends up in Bianca’s lap, Asuka winds up a kick, Becky ducks, and DOWN GOES THE CHAMP. Asuka off that distraction gets rolled up in the ring and now at Hell in a Cell, for the Raw Women’s championship, it is now a triple threat match. Becky, Asuka, and Belair. LET’S GO!
Time to layeth the SmackDown…
Smackdown had one of the best swerves I have seen since the return of Seth Rollins after his injury. The Usos opened the show getting super emotional about where they are currently in their careers and breaking character just enough to be believable. Only for the ultimate heel moment to swerve the fans into some serious heat. Then, hit Shinsuke Nakumara’s music, with a new partner…..Riddle?? Yes, RIDDLE! The new Bro’s laid out the challenge to the Usos, and the fight was on. Looks like we have our first challengers for the Undisputed champs.
In one of the more entertaining moments of the week, Sami Zayn was on the KO Show. Both were throwing jabs about Ezekiel is Elias’ brother to Sami Zayn not being in the Bloodline, hence the honorary member. These two could’ve talked for the whole show and it still would have been great. But, Sami took Kevin Owens comments to heart and brought them to the Usos. Now, we wait to see where it goes from there.
Lastly for WWE, Drew-Day Rocks! (New Day Rocks!) Yup, Drew is back from his promotional tour for the WWE in Wales. He joined the New Day as they took on the Battling Brutes faction. And after the match was over, we got something we didn’t know we needed. Drew McIntyre….dancing. He’s back and he’s having fun. Now we get ready for Hell in a Cell.
All Elite Wrestling’s Double or Nothin’ craziness…
It’s Double or Nothin’ weekend for AEW. In an emotional face to face, Hangman Adam Page and CM Punk, cut each other SUPER deep in what felt like a shoot promo for both. The build to this one seemed a little lackluster until this happened. Punk and Page have the capability to teardown the house tonight. I can’t wait. But, that match is not the one I am most excited about. WARDLOW!
Wardlow faced off against Shawn Spears with our dude, MJF as the special referee. It went about as good as expected. MJF re-established he is the ULTIMATE heel. His character is built so well as the ultimate heel, that you can’t help but like him. You don’t want to, but you can’t help yourself. With that, you also have to ultimate super hero in Wardlow. Wardlow found a way to get the victory and now has his match with the man who can free him from his contract. Should be exciting nonetheless.
If you enjoy highfliers, and acrobatics in your wrestling matches, Ricky Starks, Jungle Boy, and Swerve probably put you in a special place. This match was super dope from bell to bell. Swerve picked up the W, but that led to the build for the AEW Tag Titles match tonight. We saw all three teams involved get their spot. I can’t wait to see Luchasaurus, Keith Lee and Powerhouse Hobbs in the ring at the same time. I just hope the ring holds up.
The finals for the Owen Hart Foundation tournaments are set. Samoa Joe vs. Adam Cole (BAYBAY!!) and Brit Baker, D.M.D vs. Ruby Soho. Both matches are capable of stealing the show. In a wild tournament, it all comes to an end tonight. As a wrestling fan, this evening can’t get here fast enough. Split screen it with game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.
AEW Double or Nothin’ predictions:
Hangman Page (Champ) vs. CM Punk: CM Punk (heel turn)
Adam Cole vs. Samoa Joe: Adam Cole
Brit Baker vs. Ruby Soho: Brit Baker
Jericho Appreciation Society vs. Blackpool Combat Club w/ Eddie Kingston, Santana & Ortiz: Blackpool Combat Club
MJF vs. Wardlow: Wardlow
House of Black vs. Death Triangle: House of Black
Thunder Rosa (Champ) vs. Serena Deeb: Thunder Rosa
The Young Bucks vs. The Hardys: Young Bucks
TBS Women’s Champ Jade Cargill vs. Anna J.: (upset) Anna J.
Hook-Hausen vs. Neese/Sterling: Hook-Hausen
AEW Tag Team Champs Luchasaurus/Jungle Boy vs. Keith Lee/Swerve vs. Team Taz: Team Taz
Have a great week Attack The Culture family! Talk with you all next week. Hit me with the comments or on the social media: Twitter: @Zero2hero or IG: Rproctor23.
