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My Review

THIS IS WRESTLING

Good hype with the video package and I am really enjoying the simmering tension between the three heels, if it was to be done right in the future, you could create three MAJOR stars and that is what sticks out in TIW for me, the potential.

I know these things takes time, but I was a bit perplexed at the defeat. I have always hated the music/person on the aisle distraction. Personally, it still always made the loser look weak to me and, in my eyes, that loss has damaged two of your best guys, especially to a team that it could be potentially difficult to get over or benefit from the win.

I had mentioned the Sheffield build before, and I am liking it, it would definately be a confrontation that would make me want to watch the PPV. I know it is an easy option, but the Ted/Virgil story was such a favourite for me growing up, I am loving this.

I think it will be too hard for you to get Shad/Zeke back on course in the few weeks you have, they are far too damaged to that loss to Joe, I would forget them going into the PPV to be honest, waste of space and time at this crucial stage. I just got the feeling that less could have been more this week, there was not enough focus on what was important. It seemed pressed for time. The RVD/AJ win did nothing for them as we witnessed them destroyed in much less time by Joe a few weeks ago.

Enjoy Christian up at the top of the card and you are guranteed match quality with him, so am excited to see how this pans out.

Finally, NOT a Joe fan but I will definately be paying to see Joe/Taker, so nicely done. An intriguing match up with a build that has made it worth seeing, congratulations.


LETHAL ACTION WRESTLING

Controversially, my fav show of the week, which I can see XL was not a fan of, so let me explain myself. I truly believe that the best wrestling shows are those that are simple and clear. I want to relax watching wrestling and I want something that entertains me. I am seeing Cena, Jericho and Barrett being used in the right way. I think Wolfe has not been built in a way that would make me interested in him, but there is enough there to keep me tuned in.

It was simple. Am liking Cottonwood, am loving Tarver (best original character so far) and I think LAW kept it simple enough this week to entertain my tired mind. Encouragement is theirs, but they will need more detail next week going into the PPV.

My big worry is how othr matches are lining up for the PPV, I am not buying into any rivalries outside the main event!


DEAD WRONG WRESTLING

I have seen it take some hits and knocks from judges and those watching, but I am liking it. I am really enjoying the territory feel and think it deserves props of its own for being different to the norm.

Miz is by far the most pushed character in all 5 feds for me, his build has really made me believe in him and that is something I was not all that prepared to do at the beginning. You have won me over.

Double J appearence was really cool and was an interesting way of taking the title picture forward.

Amazing Red and Evan Bourne pushes make for entertaining, fast paced matches on TV, which is important, and with such grapplers in the fed, am slightly worried about the amount of air time the British Tigers are getting. They have the potential to stink up a high profile PPV match.

I am also worried about the tournament idea. I LOVE a good old fashioned tourney but I know that tourney PPV´s have a habit of not getting over with fans and can become a bit tedious, but I am willing to wait and see how you take on the very big challenge you have given yourself.

The reason I have kept it short is because, basically, your whole PPV and future rides on this tournament. You have given yourself no room for error after this announcement.


SUPERB CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

I can´t help but think that what I said on Week 1, when you were my favourite show, has become a reality. I think you have thrown away your best match on free TV in week 1. The match I wanted to see in your fed was Punk/Ange and I can´t help but be disappointed with Swagger´s involvement.

The Hardy´s tension is very interesting. I love the original angle you have built, but am concerned that it wil ruin the match at the PPV, which needs to be a competitive contest against two teams who really want the gold, in my eyes.

Swagger labouring over Kazarian does little to get him over for me.

Love the creative bit with Archer/Hawkins and Slater. You have created a solid character for all the men involved from three picks that might well have been throw aways for anyone else. I want to see Hawkins/Edge, so congrats for that.

I am a Kane mark, always have been, so where other people might grown at some sort of monster match, I am loking forward to it!

We will see how you rstore order to a card that really needs to be formed as soon as possible. It has great potential if the right matches and types are chosen, but it could fall flat on it´s face. I really feel like SCW is on a knife-edge now. It could go either way!


VINTAGE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

Putting Hogan and Perfect on first is inspired for me. People complained when they saw Hogan being a wimp in the first few weeks, but I just got through reading his newest book and he seems like a broken man in many aspects of his life. It made this angle stand out for me and made me think Perfect was a bit of a badass for seizing the opportunity.

I don´t think you have gotten enough credit for how you have built this angle in 3 weeks, it really was fantastically done. From it being given only a few minutes in it´s first week to being the opening angle of the show and it all seemed so natural. If Tarver wins best orginal character, for me, this easily wins best original angle. Joe is a star in 3 weeks and who knows how he will look after the PPV? Congratulations!

That being said, your other title is not standing out for me still, Kaval, Henry or R-Truth just don´t grab my attention as worthy title winners at this stage. I said at the start that you may have trouble with your midcard and the constant gimmcik matches that have led to this point have done nothing to build anyone for me.

It Joe and Hogan wins best angle, Cody and Goldust is one I have always wanted to see, and this week was gripping television. I loved Goldust growing up and the mark in me is devasted at this storyline, lol. I would pay to watch it just for this angle to be honest. Cody is being made a star and I don´t care for him in real life.

The Usos build has failed for me. Really do not want to see them at the PPV, especially if it results in a title win. The other option of a stale Dudley´s retaining is even worse. The Uso´s should have been given dramatically different characters from the beginning and made to look like a serious threat. Instead they were given half-assed promos and have already lost to the Dudleys. I hate them, lol.

W did not need to see HHH beating up women to be honst. It does not build him and was a needless angle.

Finally, contract signings are terrible, hate them, but understand your need to keep guys away from one another until the PPV. It is a difficult balancing act and wil hopefully be worth it come PPV time. It looked like boring TV though, so perhaps it has not given the build you needed to put the title match in the right light.


OVERALL

Each and every show has their positive points. You guys are doing really well and I am still loving reading these, so congrats to all the judges, bookers and AT. Everyone is doing a great job and it is much appreciated.

The thing that struck me this week though is that every show has some bad/boring/potentially damaging items, which, if left unchecked could reak havoc on their PPV´s and destry their chances. When AT said it was all to play for, he really meant it. Think anyone coud serve a winner or completely throw it away at this stage.

Looking forward to reading next week!!