This Week In Pro Wrestling: Edge loses his mind on AJ Styles, RK-Bro's run might be done, AEW doesn't disappoint
What an INSANE week of professional wrestling! I mean, for real SO much happened it was tough to pick out what stood out the most. From Raw to Rampage, there was a lot process. I mean, come on, Tony Khan bought up Ring of Honor. This is HUGE business. Which puts Cody Rhodes to WWE in jeopardy. Let’s dive into it with what is happening in WWE first.
(Disclaimer, I wrote this before the Revolution PPV Sunday night. Will cover those results next time.)
It was some serious Raw dog moments, y’all…
Monday night was one of the better nights in a while for WWE. Raw is clearly the ‘secondary’ show. Sorry folks but it is a fact. Is there a legit chance the Kevin Owens and his best friend Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins end up as Raw tag champs? They have beat both teams going into the triple threat Monday night. KO even called his shot after tomorrow they want their own title v. title match at Mania with the Usos. This is something that needs to happen. That would be a match that could steal the show if given the opportunity in Dallas.
This brings me to, what is wrong with RK-Bro? They lost to the Street Profits. Story-wise to me, where are they going with this? Is this the beginning of the end for the odd couple? We know it’s going to happen, but is it now? Randy can’t be happy right now with the last two outings going into tonight.
Staying on the tag team division, we got a small sample of Becky/Bianca. Bianca definitely left her mark on Becky, literally and figuratively. She made sure to post it on IG how Bianca can utilize her hair. Sheesh, the welts looked tough.
In the surprise of the night, Finn Balor was able to defeat Damian Priest to become United States champion. In what appeared to be a heel turn for Priest, he destroyed Balor afterwards. Finn won the match, but you know this isn’t over. How does Finn respond? While Damian Priest has an alter ego, let’s not forget so does Finn. We haven’t heard from the Demon since he faced off against Roman Reigns not too long ago.
Raw ended in a bizarre fashion as well. Edge has his opponent for Wrestlemania in the Phenomenal One, AJ Styles. But, what we didn’t expect was Edge to straight up crush AJ with a concerto to end the night. Edge lost his mind quick. AJ has to respond in some way this week. And we know he won’t let that go unanswered.
Smackdown had some major moments, too…
And, that was just on Raw! Told you it was an insane week! Smackdown didn’t disappoint either. We have a NEW Intercontinental Champion in one of the people’s favorites Ricochet! With a little distraction from Johnny Knoxville, Ricochet was able to capitalize and put down the Master Strategist Sami Zayn. I jumped off my couch in excitement because even though we love Ricochet, I don’t think anyone was expecting him to win.
The Bloodline decided to flex their muscle on Shinsuke/Rick Boogs as they interrupted them to remind everyone that Wrestlemania season belongs to the Tribal Chief. For me, after that promo, Roman is on a new plain of superstar for WWE. This is potential realized with how they have put together Roman. The Usos then went on to defeat the Viking Raiders in a match for the Smackdown tag titles. So, if Seth/KO win, will The Usos accept the challenge?
AEW’s momentum isn’t slowing down anytime soon…
Sheesh, that was a lot. AEW was no different. Tony Khan opened the show with his ROH announcement, then we got a Bryan Danielson match with a Mox/Bryan promo battle. It’s going to get violent tonight with those two, so be ready. The build to this match has been great. An out of character experience for Danielson.
Jericho and the Inner Circle seemed to have made their peace with each other, but that does not mean he has forgot about Eddie Kingston. Jericho cut another GOAT type promo to get ready for the match tonight. I think this is the perfect time to put a guy like Kingston over if AEW is serious about pushing him, or even setting him up for a ROH run.
Lastly, with all that has happened in WWE/AEW, no story matters more than MJF and CM Punk. You want something that looks deeper than wrestling and is a psychological and goes into dark territory, watch how this story has developed. It all led up to MJF dismantling CM Punk. Leaving Punk in a pool of his blood and then leaving a lasting message, “I am the devil himself!” I can’t tell you who will win this one, but after that showing, I really don’t care. MJF has put himself as a top heel in the world, and Punk the anti-hero because we all remember he left us high and dry for seven years. I hope Punk gets the W, but deep down, I think I am in MJF’s corner.
Like I said in the beginning, a lot happened this week. After the Revolution results, we can analyze it a little bit more. But, ATC family, until next time. If I missed anything or you want to keep the conversation going, you know where to find me on the social media. Twitter: @Zero2Hero and IG: Rproctor23
