For no particular rhyme or reason other than being fun for me to do and hopefully you to read, I’ve decided to occasionally recap old WWE Monday Night Raw shows (Smackdown will be a future project). At least for me, it’s cool to recreate many Monday nights I evidently didn’t recall as easily as I … Read More
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Old School WWF: Brawler vs Rooster
Good morning and happy Thursday, WWE Universe. Let’s watch The Brooklyn Brawler, accompanied by manager Bobby Heenan wrestle (and job to) The Red Rooster in 1989. It’s odd to see Heenan, one of the greatest managers of all-time bin the corner of Lombardi, the ultimate jobber. As an aside, does anyone remember Ronnie Garvin as … Read More
Old School WWF: Jericho Debuts
Good morning and happy Wednesday WWE Universe. Let’s watch Chris Jericho make his WWF debut on August 9, 1999 when he interrupted the Rock. It’s hard to believe Jericho has been performing at such an incredibly high level at WWE for (on and off) nearly 18 years. Far and away he became WWE’s most significant … Read More
Old School WWF: Roberts Promo on Steamboat
Good morning and happy Tuesday, WWE Universe. Let’s watch Jake Roberts cut a promo on Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat in advance of their match at the Boston Gardens in 1986. Roberts, at least according to him was on an 86-match winning streak at the time.
Old School WWF: Snuka Piledrived
Good morning and happy Monday, WWE Universe. Let’s watch Jimmy Snuka have his worst day as a WWF superstar on October 16, 1982 as he finds out Captain Lou Albano stole all his money and was never technically his manager. His day goes from bad to worse when attacked from behind by Ray “The Cripper” … Read More
RETRO Raw Recap (3/11/1996): Before They Were Cornerstones
For no particular rhyme or reason other than being fun for me to do and hopefully you to read, I’ve decided to occasionally recap old WWE Monday Night Raw shows (Smackdown will be a future project). At least for me, it’s cool to recreate many Monday nights I evidently didn’t recall as easily as I … Read More
Titus O’Neil Hates Kayfabe
WWE is touring Italy and has a live (Raw) event tonight in Rome. Titus O’Neil posted a few photos featuring some of the rassler’s enjoying their down time, and one includes bitter rivals Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns together at the Roman Colosseum. Considering Reigns is nursing “internal injuries” and Strowman suffered a “torn rotator … Read More
RETRO Raw Recap (8/21/1995): Why Bulldog, Why
For no particular rhyme or reason other than being fun for me to do and hopefully you to read, I’ve decided to occasionally recap old WWE Monday Night Raw shows (Smackdown will be a future project). At least for me, it’s cool to recreate many Monday nights I evidently didn’t recall as easily as I … Read More
RETRO Raw Recap (2/25/1995): Just $1.49 Per Minute!
For no particular rhyme or reason other than being fun for me to do and hopefully you to read, I’ve decided to occasionally recap old WWE Monday Night Raw shows (Smackdown will be a future project). At least for me, it’s cool to recreate many Monday nights I evidently didn’t recall as easily as I … Read More
Smackdown Recap: “Superstar Shake-Up” Conclusion
I was praying Smackdown would kick off with paramedics wheeling out the corpse of Roman Reigns— still strapped on the stretcher from Monday night thanks to our conqueror Braun Strowman and revealed as the newest member of the brand. That didn’t happen. Oh well. ♦ Instead, the show in Boston opened with newcomer Kevin Owens … Read More