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agendabymooner · 11 months

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heaven ! fernando a. x ofc (mom!professional wrestler!canadian!ofc)

"i don't know how heaven could be better than this."

summary: everyone's talking about the hearth sisters, lester and their partners. but what about the original F1 it couple of the 2000s? OR beatrice anastasia 'trish' alonso is the only woman who can balance out fernando alonso's insanity with her calmness, and she happens to be the grid's crush of the season.

content warning: fluff, mentions of mclaren fernando, dad!fernando, family-centric (ish), possible use of explicit language, badly translated spanish, tim hortons references, 2023 canadian gp, f1 drivers are down bad, petty fernando at the very end, using 'trish stratus' (the actual ring name of the wrestler) as the ring name of oc

note: was writing third part of my max verstappen thing, worked on cmyc for a minute, thought about nando and that photo with the models, made these posts, had a breakdown. bon appetit xx

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2018 ROYAL RUMBLE - TRISH STRATUS TALKS ABOUT COMING BACK TO THE RING AS A WOMEN'S ROYAL RUMBLE ENTRANT

[1st image: i've definitely missed being in the ring. for the past few years i've been working back and forth in spain and canada- where my yoga studio is. i've been watching my husband, fernando, race throughout the years and we've been taking the kids along whenever we could.]

[2nd: i've told him (fernando) at some point that i've missed being out there and wrestling. months before, hunter (triple h) called me and wondered if i'd like to be a part of... this. i had never been so happy to hear that they want me to be a part of this very important event that will impact women's history at the professional wrestling industry. now here i am, participating in the first women's royal rumble.]

[3rd: it's been an eye opener for me, to be honest. i've met many women that are new here- some of them apparently grew up watching me alongside stephanie mcmahon and lita and the other ladies. i had never been this happy nefore because we never had the same platform as men - and back then, it wasn't as diverse in the women's division. so for me to be a part of this, so far, has been an absolute privilege. i will never ever waste any time spent here.]

[4th: my husband was more excited than i was *laughs*. throughout his break, he did everything a supportive spouse would have done. he took the kids to watch me train, we often did our workouts and yoga together, he was actually the one who suggested i wore these ring gears. he's highly excited to see me in the ring tonight - he even wore an old trish stratus merchandise that he bought years ago.]

[5th: he's supposed to be in uk for his sim racing practice, but he phoned me few days ago telling me that he was already flying in with our kids - one of which is a six month old - from spain. he said that "he didn't want to miss out on his wife making history again." so... here i am! making history with the most talented women in wwe, as my fernando wanted.]

2016 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX - POST-RACE INTERVIEW WITH FERNANDO ALONSO

[1st image: i know that my mom and my wife are watching the tv, so i got out quite quickly.]

[2nd: trisha has been calling me every hour to see if i'm okay. i keep telling her that i'm okay but she doesn't believe me for one bit- i was like "what do you want me to do???" *laughs* but i am flying back to canada as soon as i can because i miss her and our son.]

[3rd: it's not the first time that has happened to me but now i know i have to make it out of such situation because i have a family. our son, frederico, is only 2. i still want to see him and his many siblings grow up, you know? this is the first time i've been scared (enough) because i promised to take him swimming when we go back to spain. so, yes. i would like to get out of australia as quickly as possible so i can rest with my wife and our son.]

tagged fernandoalo_oficial, lance_stroll, astonmartinf1

liked by tillywolff, estebanocon, carlossainzjr

user1 OMG !!! frederico was so little back then 😭

user2 what grade even is frederico in?

thetrishalonso fifth grade! he's turning 10 soon 🥰

astonmartinf1 when freddy and rey dressed for the occasion 💚 liked by thetrishalonso

thetrishalonso of course, green = lucky 🍀

user3 word on the street is that the drivers were drooling over you 😭 can you please confirm? landonorris pierregasly lance_stroll charles_leclerc

oscarpiastri "the source is i made it the fuck up" -user3

yukitsunoda0511 not true 👎

user3 oscarpiastri yukitsunoda0511 i literally didn't ask either of you 💀💀

user4 f1 drivers are obvious and down bad 🙅‍♀️

georgerussell63 thanks for visiting the mercedes garage! it's been a pleasure 😊

user5 oh no they're piling up...

carlossainzjr frederico y reyna estan bien grandes ahora! liked by thetrishalonso

thetrishalonso estoy tan preocupada de que lleguen a ser más altos que yo y su papá.

landonorris thank you for the selfie! i really liked spending time with you and the mini alonsos 😇

lance_stroll thank you so much for the iced capp this weekend! it definitely helped! liked by thetrishalonso

thetrishalonso of course, sweetheart 😘 anything for the aston martin crew!

mickschumacher the everything bagel was very good, thank you so much! teach us how to do the stratusfaction next time!

nyckdevries thank you for introducing tim hortons to us 🙃

estebanocon thank you so much for the timbits 😊 lance failed to be a canadian to us and never got us any the last canadian gp

schecoperez ¡encantado de verte, beatrice!

user6 she got the whole grid on a leash 😭 so girlboss of her

alo_oficial estoy tan feliz de que tú y los niños estuvieran aquí. te quiero mi reina 😍😍 liked by thetrishalonso

thetrishalonso love you too, mi hombre guapo 🥰

tagged thetrishalonso

liked charles_leclerc, pierregasly, landonorris

user1 LMAO YALL NEED TO APOLOGIZE TO FERNANDO 🤣

user2 fernando's bout to enter his dts villain era once more 😭

pierregasly very pretty! 😍

user3 not you having the audacity 🤠

landonorris so fine 🤪

user4 why are y'all asking for your death wish 😭😭

user5 fernando's on his way to wipe half of the grid, thanos style 🤌🥰 as he should

thetrishalonso you're going to have to work hard first then we'll talk babies 3,4 and 5 😘😜 liked by fernandoalo_oficial

fernandoalo_oficial challenge accepted, mi amor

user6 ugh parents 😫 if you need a dog hmu

translations !!! (what i wrote down in the translating app 💀)

frederico y reyna estan bien grandes ahora! = frederico and reyna are so big now!

estoy tan preocupada de que lleguen a ser más altos que yo y su papá = i'm so worried that they'll grow taller than me and their papa

¡encantado de verte, beatrice! = nice seeing you, beatrice!

estoy tan feliz de que tú y chicos estuvieran aquí. te quiero mi reina = i'm so happy you and the kids were here. i love you my queen

mi hombre guapo = my handsome man

solo mi esposa, frederico y reyna, y sus muchos más hermanos por venir = just my wife, frederico and reyna, and their many more siblings to come

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spinebuster · 1 year

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Battleground 2016 // Royal Rumble 2023

#sami zayn #kevin owens #zowens #wwe #wweedit #wrestlingedit #zowensedit #royal rumble #battleground #*gifs #*zayn #*owens #*zowens #these were the parallels i was talking abt last night

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skippyv20 · 2 months

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Skip, Julie here. The research done by amazing sleuths on Tumblr with many of those investigative people on Skippy, knew about this alleged con very early on. We have discussed it for many years but, it has taken until now for the rest of the world to even consider the last few years the Harry and wife show may possibly have been an elaborate con.

If this has been a giant con then using that as a yard stick of how millions of people have been fooled, what other major con jobs have the people of the world fallen for since 2016. Scary thought people but go over what has been happening in the world in this period. How has the world become so fractured when we were making some genuine positive strides ahead with religion, gender, race, colour living standards and living in relative peace. What has happened in less than 10 years and why.

As we know BRF are run and managed with an iron fist by the Monarch. The Monarch has the final say on anything affecting the entire Royal family. Royals are not free to gossip or divulge information without the permission of the Monarch (especially those close to the Monarch although many would not know any more than we outsiders looking in do)

As much as I adored Queen Elizabeth she was responsible for stopping this rubbish we have all been viewing. I suspect she hoped PH would come to his senses but when he didn’t she had let any deception and misconceptions run for too long. Then PP died and HM was lost ( we can’t blame her because she was bereft losing her Rock) so she really wasn’t in any position to do anything as her strength and will had been sucked out of her dealing with the barbs that kept coming from a very favourite close family member

It was left to the next Monarch to deal with.

There can be no excuse whether Pope, Monarch, President, Prime Minister, Archbishop ever taking the public for fools. If this is a con as alleged It does make you think what else did QE11 her Prime Minister, Archbishop of Canterbury and now KC cover up about goings on that affect the public. Even thinking about that and QE11 being complicit makes me very sad.

No other family member would be allowed to speak out about any of this. So we really can’t blame any of them for not speaking out personally or publicly. They really don’t have an option to talk outside the organisation.

This photoshop debacle ( no Catherine did nothing wrong) appears to have cracked ( not burst it yet) the bubble and that is a good thing for BRF members ( not King Charles though). Prince William will not have to deal with this matter when he becomes King if Charles deals with it during his reign. Sooner rather than later.

Personally I think the only way out of this whole mess now is for PH to come clean and announce what he and his wife have been up to and why. Gosh he could even do a Netflix show on it and make a lot of money or follow up with a book about it. He might actually salvage some of his reputation.

Thank you Julie! Yes, we did ll the research years back, and it went nowhere, just rumblings now and then. We now have a rare opportunity to keep pushing this stuff out, and hope that some brave journalist will run with it. I think much has gone on in the background….and is still going on. Blackmail? There are secrets the BRF don’t want out, and seeing this kabuki theatre we have witnessed….its not a stretch to think that…❤️

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thesupreme316 · 1 year

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Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side? EP.1

Genre: Feelgood, Angst, Slowburn

Pairing(s): Carmelo Hayes x Fem!Reader, Sasha Banks (Mercedes Mone) x Fem!Reader (Platonic), Bianca Belair x Fem!Reader (Platonic), Naomi (Trinity Fatu) x Fem!Reader (Platonic)

Summary: Y/N’s career and life is met with drama after she won the Smackdown Women’s Championship at Wrestlemania 38.

Word Count: 1,742

Supreme Speaks: FINALLY I HAVE STARTED THE SERIES! so i kind of lied in terms of the teaser, i was gonna input those things but I needed ✨drama✨. i will try my best to make this a slow burn series so bare with me. Thanks once again to @triscillal for the series premise/storyline and for trusting me with your vision. i hope you and everyone enjoys this. i hope everyone is doing well and remember you are loved and appreciated.

Warnings: slightly proofread, wrestling storylines (actions/reactions and participants) are changed, mentions of toxic relationship, please don’t take any negative depictions of characters to heart (i just needed “toxic” people)

Taglist (if you wanna be a part of it, lemme know): @triscillal @wwenhlimagines @hooks-martin @diabloguapos @sheinthatfandom @hookerforhook

January 2022- Royal Rumble

“She did it! Y/R/N did it! She’s going to Wrestlemania!” Michael Cole’s voice boomed from commentary as you pointed to Wrestlemania, making fireworks go off in the background. The crowd was on their feet, cheering. Happy tears were flying down your face, clouding up your vision. You got down from the turnbuckle and started walking to the stage, with the audience chanting “You deserve it!” in the background. You high-fived kids and thanked your supporters.

As soon as you got backstage you were tackled in a hug by Naomi (Trinity) and your cousin, Sasha Banks (Mercedes). You grinned as other people congratulated you, both friends and foes, including Charlotte Flair (who you eliminated last in the rumble). After completing an interview, you sat backstage with Trinity and Mercedes, discussing the plans for tonight and tomorrow.

“I’m so happy you won lil cousin.” Mercedes with a big grin. “I told Trin that if it wasn’t one of us, it had better been you.”

“Yeah girl, you truly deserve it,” Trinity said giving you a huge hug.

You debuted in WWE at 20, after being in the independent scene since you were 15 years old. You spent the latter part of your teenage years wrestling all over the world (specifically in Japan and the United States), so much so that you had to get your GED. But it was all worth it just to be able to stand in the ring. You won multiple championships and accomplishments in companies such as Stardom, Revolution Pro Wrestling, Shimmer, DDT, and Ice Ribbon; you quickly became popular in the wrestling community. But you always had a dream to wrestle in the WWE, especially alongside your cousin.

After being opted out of NXT, you debuted on Raw in 2016; before going on to win the Raw Women’s Championship 3 times and the Smackdown Women’s Championship twice. You’ve been toe-to-toe and head-to-head with the best, including Charlotte, Becky Lynch, Natalya, Mickie James, and Mercedes. But like how it is to everyone on the roster, Wrestlemania is a very important event to you, and being able to have a guaranteed ticket to it; is the best thing in the world at the moment.

“Thanks, y’all! Do you know who was supposed to win this year?” You ask

Both Mercedes and Trinity made a face. Mercedes rolled her eyes while asking, “Who do you think?”

You exclaimed. “Ah, Miss Part-Time.”

“Exactly. At times, I wonder why she’s here.”

“No, because it’s the fact people who have been working here for almost a decade and they don’t get half of the opportunities that Ronda gets. It makes no sense.” You said to pack up some of your things. You had respect for Ronda, in terms of her UFC career. But as a wrestler (and sometimes as a person), you had little to no respect for her. As a person who has given up multiple aspects of her life just to have the opportunity to get in the ring, you were beyond disgusted and angry at her perspective of the wrestling industry and towards your friends (including Mercedes).

However, that is a story for a little bit later….Now, you have to focus on an actual champ.

“But enough about her. What championship are you going win at the grandest stage of them all?” Trinity asked nudging you.

You gave a small smile, filled with determination and mischief, and said, “I’m going to win that Smackdown Women’s Championship from Charlotte Flair.”

And in 3 months, you did exactly that…

April 2022 - Wrestlemania 38

Imagine how you felt winning the Royal Rumble….okay…now times those emotions by 10,000.

That’s how it felt as the confetti came down, fireworks sounded off, fans chanted your name, tears overwhelmed your face, and your newly won championship was wrapped around your waist by Charlotte.

“Y/R/N has truly become the Real Deal in the WWE! After beating Charlotte Flair in a legendary match, Y/R/N stands before you, on the glorious stage of Wrestlemania, as your new Smackdown Women’s Champion!”

 “Y/R/N! Congrats!”

“Great performance Y/R/N!”

All these sayings and more just filled your ears as you hugged your parents, who were there at ringside. As you walked up the ramp of Wrestlemania, you took in the last couple of moments of the crowd before being met with even more cheers from your coworkers; being pulled into hugs left and right. Then Mercedes, Trinity, and Bianca Belair hugged you while bringing you to the photoshoot area. You took multiple pictures with your friends before going to your locker room.

“Girl, we’re gonna celebrate tonight!” Trinity exclaimed.

“No, we’re gonna celebrate after you and Sasha win those tag titles,” Bianca said making you laugh. You smiled before looking at your phone, looking through all your notifications. But your smile soon became a frown as you didn’t see the one you were looking for the one you wanted. “He didn’t text yet?”

Sighing, you said, “Nope. He said he was gonna be here. I haven’t seen him yet.”

“All you need to do is turn around.” A voice said behind you. You turned around and immediately started to squeal, running towards the voice. As you jumped their arms, their body rumbled with a chuckle. It was your boyfriend of six months, Carmelo Hayes. “My baby is so cute.” He gave you a bouquet of roses, filled with your favorite colors.

“Awe, look at the happy couple.” Bianca cooed.

“Thanks, baby.” You smiled, kissing him on the cheek. You lead him over to a private corner real quick as your friends kept making kissing faces.

“I’m so proud of you. My little champ.” You could honestly say that Carmelo is the best boyfriend you’ve ever had. He was so sweet: buying you gifts, showering you with love, and ensuring that you get the best of the best. “So what are we doing tonight? I was thinking candlelight dinner in that nice restaurant downtown-“

“Um, actually, I wanted to either go out to drinks with the girls or just go to sleep honestly. But you are more than welcome to come out with u-“

His smile dropped. “Are you serious?” Carmelo said, raising his voice. “You rather hang with your friends than me?”

On other days, you could honestly say that Carmelo is an arrogant and envious man on a bad day. But you told him (and yourself) that you would love him no matter what. “No, it’s just I haven’t hung out with them in a hot minute.”

“Y/N, You never have time for me now.”

“What are you talking about? We hung out after Stand & Deliver, literally two days ago.” You rolled your eyes before briefly glancing towards your friends, who were standing with concerned faces.

“Yeah, that was after I lost-“ He paused before squinting at you. “So what you think you’re too good for me now?”

“What? No-“

“Just cause you have a championship now? You think you’re better than me?” He said getting closer to your face. Started to feel angry yet sad, and you just looked up at him. “Fine, go out. I don’t care. But I better not get a call tonight.” He said before stomping away from you, slamming your locker room door shut. Immediately, Bianca, Trinity, and Mercedes looked at you, with Bianca walking towards you.

“Are you okay?” Bianca said, rubbing your back.

“Yeah. He’s just having a bad day” You quietly stated. Were you? Yeah, only because it’s now a regular occurrence. It happens almost every time something good happens. You liked Carmelo, hell you like him more than the other people you were involved with. He always had this charm that convinced you to stay or to get over it after anything bad; it wasn’t your fault, and it wasn’t his (it never was). After a while, you decided not to let this little thing get in the way of a quote-on-quote good relationship. And now, you decided to not let him ruin your good night.

“I never liked him for you,” Mercedes said throwing her heels in her bag. Mercedes, being your cousin, was always protective of you. She tried her best to ensure that no harm could reach you, including men who she thought weren’t good enough for you. Seeing how you are now, it’s safe to say you never listen. Always drowning her out to go after anything heart first. “I always thought that he was a douche to a certain extent.”

“Talented,” Trinity started. “But a talented douche.” She finished as Mercedes nodded.

“Anyways!” Bianca started, rolling her eyes at your friends. “Get ready, 'cause we’re about to go out!”

Nodding, you walked away to take a shower. Around 30 minutes later, you got dressed in another outfit before leaving the locker with your friends in tow. You made it to the parking garage; and as you were about to turn the corner, you were face to face with a person who: one- you didn’t like, and two- who was going to be gunning for your new title soon. “Rousey.” You said with a monotone voice.

“Congratulations, champ,” Ronda said with emphasis on the last word. “You won the title on the grandest stage of them all. But you also won the opportunity to be the person I’m gonna beat for it. I say by Money in the Bank, I’ll be the new champion.” She smirked as you lifted a brow.

You slightly chuckled, “We’ll see about that. Don’t get it twisted, I’ve beaten you before and I can beat you again. And this-“ You motioned to your championship. “Will be just the icing on the cake” Ronda looked around at Trinity, Bianca, and Mercedes before deciding to walk away.

“I really don’t like her,” Mercedes said before putting her bags in the car. You followed before getting in the passenger seat. You whipped out your phone, which had more notifications than the last time you checked it. However, only two stuck out to you. Each of them makes your heart skip a beat and gives you butterflies in your stomach for different reasons.

“Y/N?” Trinity said pulling you out of your thoughts. You looked at her. “Are you ready for the trip?”

“Oh, yeah. I am.” You said looking back at the phone.

But truth be told, you weren’t ready. You weren’t ready for the trip of your career or life.

Not at all.

Link to Part 2

#AEW #all elite wrestling #all elite wrestling imagines #wwe #wwe imagine #mercedes mone #trinity fatu #wwe naomi #bianca belair #carmelo hayes #carmelo hayes x reader #carmelo hayes imagine #daniel garcia imagine #jamie hayter #aew imagine

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unintentionaloracle · 2 months

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Watched Mox and KO's Last Man Standing match for the Intercontinental Championship at Royal Rumble 2016 (absolute banger I love both of those men and Kevin's knack for Chekhov's Gun set pieces he'll smash through later) and I gotta admit, having been reading Mox's book, I do wonder how much of his stumbling to his feet is selling and how much is Mox being a bit clumsy in the moment while getting up.

#wwe #jon moxley #dean ambrose #kevin owens

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eiy-lei · 4 months

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Royal Rumble 2024:A review (1/2)

Overview

The 2024 Royal Rumble has just wrapped up and I'd like to state that firstly, I believe that social media really affected people's perception on the event as a result of the rumours flying around during this rumble season.

They really gave people unrealistic expectations of what was to come in the rumble, preventing most of the IWC (internet wrestling community) from actually enjoying the event as a whole, which was unfortunate, and I'll further elaborate on this in my discussion about the respective rumble matches.

I did enjoy the enjoy the show quite a lot though, as it was my first time watching a rumble PLE/PPV live.

Women's Royal Rumble

This match was absolutely incredible and was the most fun I've ever had watching a women's royal rumble as, bias aside (since this was my first live rumble experience after all), the match was a good showcase of WWEs women's roster.

On that note a big complaint of this match was the fact that they used mainly mid-card/tag team talent in the rumble which, to counterpoint, is how you showcase your women's division, as in most of the previous women's rumbles, they were over reliant on old talent, with them taking a majority of the slots which, had people complain about WWE not showcasing their women's division, and now that they did that the IWC switched up.

This is unfortunate but goes to show how fickle wrestling fans are, which is unavoidable, however this shouldn't result in this great rumble getting a bad rep, as the surprises were genuinely great choices and all played a significant role in the rumble.

One thing I will agree with though is that a majority of the newer wrestling themes aren't that recognizable at a glance to most wrestling fans as either they aren't on TV enough or are just genuinely unmemorable (Tegan Nox, Indi Hartwell, Candince LeRae and a few others unfortunately) and as a result, to the average viewer (which is the majority of the Royal Rumble watchers each year) won't recognize these wrestlers by the initial note of the song.

However, this has always been an issue in every royal rumble since it's conception and I don't think it's advisable to ignore that every generation of royal rumbles have had unrecognizable participants to most viewers.

I don't like using the New Generation as an example as I usually consider it an anomaly, but in this case it's warranted as in the 1994, 1995 and 1996 rumbles, the majority of it's entrants were jobbers or house show regulars, and to provide further evidence, the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2015, 2016 and 2022 men and women's rumbles all suffer from this same problem but to an even greater extent, and the fact that people trust dirt sheets to determine their expectations and enjoyment of a rumble really is something I find questionable.

Excuse me for the rant, however I felt as though those issues must be discussed before we proceed any further, now onto the actual content within the rumble.

A returning Naomi brings the glow from no. 2

Naomi's return was electric. I figured she'd be returning after she lost at TNA Hard To Kill, however I didn't expect her to return so early into the match, let alone at no. 2. I'm so glad she did though as we got to witness her full length entrance, which admittedly, really set the tone for the match and provided the crowd in attendance with a high energy start to the event.

Natalya was a weird choice for no. 1 but I take no issue with it as thanks to this, it gave the crowd an opportunity to really appreciate and welcome Naomi back to the company, so in retrospect I think it was a smart choice to have someone neutral to the crowd like Natalya to enter alongside Naomi.

Naomi didn't just return, but she put on a record breaking performance (only to be broken on the same night by the eventual winner Bayley) and was showcased very well throughout the match, with the biggest highlight being her elimination of Becky Lynch, which shows that Triple H has big plans for her, and I'm excited to see where she goes from here.

Jordynne Grace knocks out the forbidden door

I'm so glad I didn't read the dirt sheets as Jordynne Grace coming in was quite possibly the biggest surprise out of any possible entrant, more so than a returning AJ Lee or Mercedes Mone/Sasha Banks.

Unlike Mickie James who previously did this same feat, Jordynne Grace has no prior relation the WWE and furthermore, is signed full-time to TNA while Mickie James wasn't, making her entrance even more ground breaking as this wasn't a deal between the WWE and the individual superstar, but a deal between WWE and TNA.

The landscape of wrestling has changed quickly after Vince's resignation and I'm eagerly awaiting what this WWE x TNA relationship is going to bring to the table.

Now, about Jordynne Grace, she may have had no eliminations but man did she look phenomenal out there. They made her look really strong, as a champion from a rival promotion should, however they didn't have her overshadow the top women in the company, preventing the women of WWE from looking too weak, and instead, allowed Jordynne to go toe-to-toe with the top stars, most notably Bianca Belair, leading to an absolutely gnarly apron KOD elimination.

Overall, A+ performance from Jordynne Grace and I'm happy that they gave her a strong showing.

AURA

Jade Cargill's debut has been anticipated for months, as time went on the more concern grew about her star power waning once she actually arrived, with many questioning why she was M.I.A after the initial widespread promotion of her signing.

Thankfully, it didn't take long for those worries to be washed away as the moment Jade's music hit, she received a thunderous reaction from the crowd, the loudest of the night.

The moment Jade walked out onto the ramp, the whole complexion of the match changed; her poses, her music, her attire, they all contributed into making her presence felt throughout the arena, a storm had truly swept across Tropicana Field that night.

When mentioning Jade Cargill in this rumble you've got to mention how Nia Jax was built throughout the rumble and how without this narrative built around Nia, Jade's debut wouldn't have been as spectacular as it was.

Nia was an absolute wrecking ball in this rumble, the moment she came out every woman stopped in their tracks and had set their sights on getting her out. I loved how they tried to recreate last year's spot where they had everyone in the ring gather round to eliminate Nia, but rather than it succeeding like last time, Nia powers out and punishes everyone in the ring, which emphasizes just how much more of a threat Nia had become in the past year to the entire women's division.

So by having Jade not just throw around Nia like she's nothing, but eliminate her singlehandedly when the entire ring couldn't do it together was a star making moment for Jade and solidified her as the baddest woman on the entire roster, and a legitimate threat to every top star in the company.

The little detail of her flexing as she holds Nia in the fireman's carry is immaculate and an amazing way for her to show off just how powerful she is, and Becky Lynch's reaction the Nia's elimination really adds to the moment, with her standing in awe of Jade's power.

They also managed to set up a mania match between her and Belair by having the two face off while both carrying Liv and Becky respectively, which again, helped elevate Jade to a main event star in just her debut appearance,

With Jade lasting till the rumble's final 3 and playing a part in the ending sequence in her debut alone, really solidified her as a main event player going forward and is the best possible way they could've debuted her without her actually winning the rumble.

Jade Cargill get's an A+ for her performance in the royal rumble.

Liv Morgan returns from injury at no. 30

Liv was not a bad choice for no. 30, personally it would've been more fitting for Jade to have this spot but I'm not upset about how it turned out.

The backlash behind Liv's return is a result of the aforementioned expectations fans had going into this rumble in regards to returns, and it's unfortunate that a major return was hindered as a result, and it's not like Liv didn't do much either, she was in the final 3 of the rumble and eliminated Jade Cargill, setting up a potential program between the two, most likely at the elimination chamber.

The Role Model triumphs

Saving the best for last; leading up this rumble I only had one wish, for Bayley to finally get her moment. Bayley has always felt like the odd duckling of the four horsewomen.

She carried the women's division in the pandemic era, a part of the first ever women's PPV main event and Iron Woman match at NXT Takeover Respect against Sasha Banks in an all time classic, an amazing worker both on the mic and in the ring, and so much more.

Despite all of her achievements Bayley has always felt underappreciated, with her body of work often being overshadowed by her peers, even now she's carrying the Damage CTRL storyline and elevated the group to new heights.

So seeing her finally win the rumble, punching her ticket to mania and potentially (now that CM Punk is injured) main eventing Night 1 against IYO, I couldn't be happier for Bayley (and IYO of course but that's just personal bias)

When Damage CTRL was eliminated early on in the rumble, it set the stage for the ultimate underdog story for Bayley, leading to her eventually breaking Rhea Ripley's iron woman record from the year prior.

With all these factors in mind, Bayley's win ticked all the right boxes, with it feeling well deserved, hard fought and most importantly, continuing the long term story that's been established over the past few months, all of which point towards an eventual Bayley face turn.

This little snippet of uncertainty from IYO after Bayley's win further adds to the moment, as without a single word being said it speaks volumes of what is to come.

Overall, I believe that this rumble is the greatest women's royal rumble of all time, with it having the ideal amount of surprises, action and story telling befitting of an amazing royal rumble.

I proudly give this match a 5/5 *****

Thanks for reading gang, I'll be reviewing the rest of the matches in a subsequent post coming soon, til then, have a good eve-after-morning :)

(author's note:- one issue I did have with this rumble was the whole tilt-a-whirl head scissors spot with Maxinne, I like to be fair when evaluating her as she is really green in the ring and only really began training last year but unfortunately that whole spot was painful to watch. I hope she improves from that going forward).

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The Shield 🤜🏻👊🏼🤛🏻

It all started 11 years ago

credit: @romanreigns.mz

🎥credit: @_revx7_

The Shield was a professional wrestling stable in WWE that consisted of Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins. The group debuted on November 18, 2012 at the Survivor Series pay-per-view. The Shield was a dominant force in six-man tag team matches with an undefeated televised streak lasting from December 2012 to May 2013, during which they scored a victory at WrestleMania 29. In May 2013 at Extreme Rules, all three members of The Shield won a championship, with Ambrose winning the United States Championship while Rollins and Reigns captured the WWE Tag Team Championship. Rollins and Reigns were WWE Tag Team Champions until October 2013, and Ambrose was United States Champion until May 2014, which was a record reign for the WWE version of the championship. As a Shield member, Reigns gained prominence by setting and equaling elimination records at the 2013 Survivor Series and the 2014 Royal Rumble events.

They wrestled in the main event of numerous Raw and SmackDown television shows and headlined one pay-per-view, the 2014 Payback event, which was their final match as a trio until 2017. Rollins left the group on June 2, when he attacked Ambrose and Reigns with a chair and sided with The Authority. Ambrose and Reigns with a chair and sided with The Authority. Ambrose and Reigns went on their own ways as singles wrestlers later that month, marking the end of The Shield.

Following the group's dissolution, each member of The Shield went on to become a world champion. All three reigned as WWE World Heavyweight Champion within a three-minute span at the end of the 2016 Money in the Bank event: Rollins defeated Reigns for the championship and then Ambrose cashed

in his Money in the Bank briefcase (which he won earlier that night) on Rollins to win the title.

In the lead-up to the 2017 SummerSlam event, Ambrose and Rollins reunited and captured the Raw Tag Team Championship from Cesaro and Sheamus. Then on the October 9 episode of Raw, the trio reunited to feud with The Miz, Cesaro and Sheamus. In December 2017, the team dissolved once again after Ambrose suffered an injury. Following Ambrose's return from injury the previous week, The Shield reunited once again on August 20, 2018 episode of Raw to prevent Braun Strowman from cashing in his Money in the Bank contract on Reigns. However, in October that same year, The Shield disbanded following Reigns' hiatus over his leukemia rediagnosis and Ambrose's betrayal towards Rollins. After Reigns returned in February 2019 and announced that his leukemia was in remission, the trio reunited and won the main event match of Fastlane that same month. Although this was promoted as The Shield's final match together, they reunited at the special event The Shield's Final Chapter, Ambrose's final WWE match due to not renewing his contract.

#seth rollins #dean ambrose #roman reigns #the shield #11 years ago

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Hard to Kill preview

Alex Shelley vs. Moose - Shelley won the Impact men's world title in June; as of this week it's been rebranded as the TNA men's world title. Moose earned this title shot in September in a "feast or fired" match.

I'm honestly not sure there's any backstory to this match. The promotion basically went dark after December 9, and the weekly TV has been little more than clip shows and hype for the big rebranding from Impact back to TNA.

The match works without much context, though. Shelley was a mainstay with TNA from 2004 to 2012, as one of the young indy-riffic guys stuck in the midcard; since returning in 2020, he's been exalted as a veteran and a symbol of everything great about the promotion's history. Moose started with the company in 2016, a few months before Dixie Carter sold it to Anthem; he's been a mainstay ever since as they've gradually climbed out of a deep hole. In many respects, either of these men would make sense as the standard-bearer in this new era.

I don't see a title change happening here. When Shelley first won the title I figured it was a short-term thing until they could get it back on Josh Alexander, but they've seemed pretty committed to this run. My guess is that Moose is just here to give Shelley a statement win, so he can be standing tall at the end of the show when some hotter name debuts as a more serious contender. I don't know that TNA has anybody major coming in, but they made serious offers for CM Punk and Will Ospreay and didn't get either of them, so they probably spent that money on somebody...

Trinity vs. Jordynne Grace - Trinity is the defending TNA women's world champion. Grace won a "call your shot" battle royale in October to earn this match.

It's been exactly one year since Grace lost the title to Mickie James. When Mickie had to forfeit the belt due to injury, Deonna Purrazzo beat Grace to win the vacant title. Purrazzo then dropped the chammpionship to Trinity in July.

Trinity debuted with Impact/TNA back in April, almost a year after an acrimonious departure from WWE. Nevertheless, there's been a lot of rumblings about her returning to WWE very soon. Whether or not you put any stock in that, it's going to be the elephant in the room for this match.

Of course, even if Trinity is headed for the Royal Rumble in two weeks, that doesn't mean she has to lose this match. She could easily retain here and finish up at tomorrow's TV tapings. Or she could just stay in TNA. Or she could leave, but go to AEW or who-knows-where. But if I had to put money on it, I think the safest bet is on Grace winning the title.

Chris Sabin vs. El Hijo del Vikingo vs. KUSHIDA - This is a three-way bout for Sabin's TNA X division championship. Vikingo's AAA mega title is not at stake.

Originally, the X division was TNA's concept for showcasing smaller, flippier wrestlers without calling them "cruiserweights" or "junior heavyweights." De-emphasizing the weight classes worked out well for bringing in Samoa Joe, but eventually led to dopey storylines where Kevin Nash and Bully Ray wanted the belt because there was no rule that said they couldn't win it. At one point a weight limit was imposed to cut that shit out. Of late there's no sense that you have to be a particular size or work a particular style to be in contention for the X title. This match, though, is clearly about getting back to the tradition of flippy shit.

Sabin, who's been with the promotion for most of its 22 years, has held the X title ten times. Kushida was a six-time junior heavyweight champion in New Japan, but he's through being pigeonholed in that weight class so he's made TNA his new home. Vikingo is one of the flippiest flippy guys I've ever seen, which is saying a lot in an X division match. I'd say Vikingo would make a good titleholder for the new era, but he's signed to AEW and I'm not confident he'll be sticking around. I'm thinking Sabin retains.

Josh Alexander vs. Alex Hammerstone - Hammersone, who looks like Brock Lesnar and Pat McAfee had a baby, just entered free agency after a five-year run in MLW. Josh Alexander hasn't held a title for nearly a year, but at 36 he's clearly the guy you want to build the company around, since most of the other top acts are hitting 40. I assume Josh wins unless TNA thinks they can sign Hammerstone, or at least get him to commit to another match.

Ace Austin & Chris Bey vs. Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel vs. Mike Bailey & Trent Seven vs. Zack Gibson & James Drake - ABC (Austin & Bey) are defending the TNA men's tag team belts in a four-way. They won the belts from Wentz and Miguel (of the Rascalz). Seven debuted last month to team with Bailey in a winning effort against the Rascalz. The Grizzled Young Veterans (Gibson and Drake) are making their debut with the promotion after a lengthy run in NXT.

This is probably going to be a lot of action, but it probably won't matter how it turns out. No matter who wins, I expect these teams to see a lot of each other in the next couple of months. If I have to pick a winner, I guess I'll go with Gibson and Drake.

Alisha Edwards vs. Dani Luna vs. Gisele Shaw vs. Jody Threat vs. Tasha Steelz vs. Xia Brookside - This is a six-woman "ultimate X" match. The ring will have poles or scaffolding attached to the ring posts, so that two cables can be hung up, criss-crossing about ten feet above the mat. A prize is hung where the cables meet--it could be a briefcase, but it's typically a giant red "X". The first woman to recover the prize wins the match--other than that, there are no rules. The winner will earn a future women's world title match.

The women's division feels a little weak with Mickie James, Deonna Purrazzo, and (perhaps?) Trinity leaving. Masha Slamovich, Killer Kelly, Jessicka Havok, and Courtney Rush aren't booked for this show (so far) and I haven't seen TNA make a big deal out of re-signing any of them (yet). So it's probably time for one or two of the women in this match to step up as a top contender. Luna and Brookside, who came over after the shutdown of NXT UK, probably have the most long-term potential. I wouldn't sleep on Steelz, though.

Anyone could win this, really. It could be someone they're building up for a big push heading into the April PPV, or it could be someone they're just feeding to the champion next week on TV.

Dirty Dango vs. PCO - Dango is the wrestler formerly known as Fandango in WWE, but of late he's reinvented himself as a bitter veteran heel, because heaven knows we don't have enough of those in wrestling. PCO is the wrestler formerly known as Quebecer Pierre in WWE, but a few years back he reinvented himself as a Frankenstein monster, which is a much cooler idea. I'm pretty sure PCO wins, unless he's leaving the promotion soon.

Tommy Dreamer vs. Crazzy Steve - This is scheduled for the pre-show. Dreamer's TNA digital media title is on the line. I think I heard Steve turned on Black Taurus and got more edgelord-y than usual, but I haven't actually seen him in a long time. Dreamer probably still has value as an old-timer wrestler, but not as a champion. I'd give the belt to Steve, but I'm not counting on a title change.

Eric Young & Frankie Kazarian vs. Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers - Another pre-show match. Edwards used to lead the "entitled journeymen" stable Honor No More, and Myers used to be in an "entitled journeymen" tag team with Matt Cardona, and somewhere along the line they just got thrown together to complain about how the promotion doesn't appreciate them enough. EY and Kaz have been in and out of this company for twenty years; I feel like they used to be in a faction together but I don't care enough to look it up. This one could go either way.

Rich Swann vs. Steve Maclin - Still another pre-show match. Both of these guys have been Impact world champions, so I'm not sure what they're doing so far down the card. I'm guessing that only the winner of this match will get a chance to do something about that. I'm thinking Maclin wins.

#tna #tna wrestling #impact wrestling #hard to kill #alex shelley #moose #trinity fatu #jordynne grace

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#wwe #Royal rumble 2016 #dean ambrose #kevin owens

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I’m super curious, what are your favorite matches ever?

Eddie Guerrero vs. Brock Lesnar

Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle

Hangman/Kenny vs. the Young Bucks

Hangman vs. Kenny

Sami Zayn vs. Adrian Neville

Sami Zayn vs. Samoa Joe (2/3 Falls)

Antonio Cesaro vs. Sami Zayn

Sami vs. Kevin (Battleground 2016)

Kofi Kingston vs. Daniel Bryan (WM I forget which one they all bleed into each other)

Sasha vs. Bayley (any of them all of them but Takeover Brooklyn was Peak)

Uhhhh literally most if not all of Ember Moon’s takeover matches etc

Finn Bálor vs. Roman Reigns on some random Monday night raw in 2017 that was really good AND I THINK THEY SHOULD FEUD BECAUSE FINN AND ROMAN HAVE CHEMISTRY IN THE RING I DONT KNOW WHY THEY HAVENT HAD A LEGITIMATE STORYLINE FEUD WITH BUILD YET OH MY GOD

AJ versus Cena at MITB 2016 and also at Royal Rumble 2017

the men’s rumble in 2018

Kazuchika Okada versus Hangman Page at G1 climax 2018

that’s all off the top of my head I’m not a big tag match gal there’s too many good ones

#emi replies #the geekgoddes

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2016: Cody Rhodes WWE and independent appearances, episode dates and time stamps:

[matches with 》 in front of them just means I wasn't able to find them on youtube, WWE PPVs are included just to help me with the timeline]

RAW January 4: 26:20

Main Event January 5: 6:10

Jan 5: https://youtu.be/ZlYbP0z6QjY?si=VZsg5xy5I4bl-DgV

https://youtu.be/oCc4VaFfs90?si=zZ-8QS8i6So7CZuh

RAW January 11: 32:05

Main Event January 12: 7:19

RAW January 18: 1:51:37

Smackdown January 21: 1:00:21

Royal Rumble: #14

Superstars January 29: 1:06

Main Event February 2: 2:47

Superstars February 5: 34:21 February 8:

https://youtu.be/jelqUeTI-hw?si=30yqJTPUPpSOdapK

Smackdown February 11: 52:50

Superstars February 12: 19:51

Feb 13, 2016: https://youtu.be/ZUCLMrG-fwM?si=gd7dprVzaUaBEkdA

RAW February 15: 11:03

Main Event February 17: 2:37

Superstars February 26: 20:37/24:0

Main Event March 2: 24:36

RAW March 14: 13:16

Roadblock: Sami & Cody

Edge & Christian Show Episode 4:

Main Event March 16: 13:17/25:23

RAW March 21: 1:23:25

Main Event March 22: 1:58

Smackdown March 24: 49:24

RAW March 28: 1:44:19/2:07:28

Wrestlemania: 9:09

RAW April 25: 1:13:12

Smackdown April 28: 59:16

RAW May 2: 1:32:14

Main Event May 4: 7:11/28:42

Main Event May 10: 9:41

May 11: wwe in Iowa

Superstars May 13: 36:47

Superstars May 20: 33:10 last wwe match

Extreme Rules May 22: Seth returns

YEAR TEN

August 1: wwe in Atlanta

August 19: EVOLVE 66: Cody vs Zack Sabre Jr: https://youtu.be/dDGzmWeVixA?si=Ga2_ZoMJrzVXCGTG

https://youtu.be/meq1awy8K8A?si=Tu3zZYkW3yGMkEwZ

August 20: EVOLVE 67: Cody vs Chris Hero: https://youtu.be/QiRQJtFWsTg?si=OOR_N12AEP9Rx-rx

SummerSlam:

BTE #13 August 23, 2016: https://youtu.be/7XOnqlCphc8?si=mcHVjAMhsYI8Q1Ej

》August 25: NEW Rumble in Rockland 2016: Cody vs Brian Anthony:

》August 26: NEW Wrestling Under the Stars Tour 5: Cody vs Michael Bennett:

August 27: NEW Wrestling Under the Stars Tour 5: Cody vs Kurt Angle: https://youtu.be/guXmRKw4s3Q?si=edwk3ytvVowYzHUl

August 28: NEW Thunder: Cody vs Sami Callahan: https://youtu.be/ztHw6GBrsSY?si=WPiuEkINX0d0O8CK

September 3: PWG Battle of Los Angeles 2016: Cody vs Sami Callahan: https://youtu.be/iFLA04VTJ7U?si=-AHyu0SjlPyISpi2

BTE #14 September 6: https://youtu.be/xKmTKuGQgM8?si=xCZPwk1pdUhjNv0R

September 4: PWG Battle pf Los Angeles 2016: Cody vs Marty Scrull: https://youtu.be/6L1-yTh-kAM?si=2FyVkztA6aROLhb8

》September 8: VIP Rhode to Setting the Bar: Cody vs Chris Hero:

September 9: CW A Night of Grand Slams: Cody vs Brian Fury: https://youtu.be/cFl7IkEvc5w?si=B7u-VpoOb1sFqhzK

September 10: WrestlePro: Cody vs Pat Buck: https://youtu.be/NNmtISu2TOI?si=FsdwK9ucBT8z18AU

September 11: EVOLVE 69: Cody & Johnny Gargano vs Chris Hero & Drew Galloway: https://youtu.be/W4O64Uvw31w?si=MzG0-YYh9TsuegXM

BTE #15 September 18: https://youtu.be/Zi-iOR2yUKE?si=foNiE8Ydxj-Wa08z

》September 18: XWA Cross Rhodes: Cody vs Tommaso Ciampa:

September 20, 2016: https://youtu.be/xoih8X95dBQ?si=eOp93ekXXuiwO2La

》September 24: BTW: Rock n Roll Express & Cody vs Harlem Bravado, John Skylar & Trevor Lee:

BTE #16 September 26: https://youtu.be/Bmmf0KArTF4?si=5OyZTcsUMX8umQir

Clash of Champions:

BTE #17 September 28: https://youtu.be/3ihqO-6ILFg?si=EKU1FQqWZmRJ5MEx

》October 1: DREAMWAVE Hardcore Halloween: Cody vs AR Fox:

BTE #18 October 2: https://youtu.be/zr7uNa_fszU?si=8TE9K8qPuVQKod_c

October 3: IMPACT Wrestling #639: Cody vs Mike Bennett:

https://youtu.be/EzLQUfRZdkM?si=kgei9MYdYzbwhkTu https://youtu.be/5DjTHWWv6_8?si=4UvFY4u1DuFpst2h

October 4: IMPACT Wrestling #640: Cody vs Eddie Edwards:

October 4: IMPACT Wrestling #641: Cody & Brandi vs Maria & Mike Bennett:

https://youtu.be/Rni_W5g_QAc?si=hYAyNAhpcSVfRJ09 https://youtu.be/jqch5ZFOBTM?si=9A0kdOyX7UaCBWq7

October 6: WPCW Refuse to Lose: Cody vs Doug Williams: https://youtu.be/cmwA0UhoKyk?si=82uPnTaebpcavufc

https://youtu.be/LaFLsjJhQ-k?si=4rpR4ILnWQwmFqmz

October 7: WCPW Loaded #14: Cody vs Joseph Conners: https://youtu.be/V_XHOYL8xww?si=gRgmtryf4DgJWIu6

October 8: WCPW True Legacy: Cody vs Kurt Angle: https://youtu.be/irUYPrJistg?si=XBRWFQbZTrDVG63f

https://youtu.be/HFz7ot0oTSE?si=xPx56PA3nN10oATZ

BTE #19 October 11: https://youtu.be/IEPgxktmsI0?si=vvHhUylzH8Lqz5yp

October 16: NGW Cross Rhodes: Cody vs Matt Cross: https://youtu.be/lmfnrcHa9Ik?si=LbrUikN25Us3nwMP

https://youtu.be/7VCe5aK4WOY?si=p7oDBxNJHsvKGYhs

BTE #20 October 17: https://youtu.be/PCJ1Xm7CX68?si=APruElnO-NklNpk5

October 21: HOG Unbreakable: Cody vs Matt Riddle: https://youtu.be/jQu9afPyKyk?si=gpnBU3zFkXqVlw2p

》October 22: FSW Wrestling Dust and Bone: Cody vs Funny Bone:

》October 23: Smash the Legacy of Smash: Cody vs Tyson Dux

BTE #21 October 24: https://youtu.be/bYtdlrW6RKM?si=hXO0pAjt3ru9bw-3

October 28: SWA Live in Paisley: Cody vs Joe Coffey: https://youtu.be/lJhPqTkgTnE?si=HVJGHRP28YIcMCrr

October 29: SWE 6th Anniversary Show: Cody vs Pete Dunne: https://youtu.be/0IdINN5Gb_k?si=CkL4i2aUHvNGKUop

BTE #22 October 29: https://youtu.be/1s_GyFxU7x8?si=FOKgy7knR6hN2vg6

Hell in a Cell:

November 4: RCW: Cody vs Hernandez: https://youtu.be/MaESrLvCVIc?si=8GZRFl1k9c2stx5C

》November 5: NEW AutumnAmbush 2016: Cody vs Flip Gordon:

November 6: Xcite in the Cross Rhodes: Cody vs AR Fox vs Sean Carr: https://youtu.be/f0WMlrcAG9Q?si=-b7nkjOLVDFqErLr

BTE #23 November 6: https://youtu.be/LdvBPH-hZN0?si=XSYnj2sMiDojGdfr

BTE #24 November 9: https://youtu.be/74ss2RNtZKI?si=ZdHQj7TuErVeXZQ9

》November 10: WC Dick vs Cody: Cody vs Dick Durning:

November 11: APW 11:11: Cody vs Joey Ryan: https://youtu.be/Gh1it935UgQ?si=159CkuYvjEQ3rM8T

November 12: HOW PACKed House: Cody vs Colt Cabana: https://youtu.be/uLo2cW9mNPc?si=nZJCAn32sfMn2Ilz

BTE #25 November 13: https://youtu.be/lmjtXTkl12A?si=d-RtC5LetRIvd2L9

November 14: https://youtu.be/x51nWqP4Fig?si=BtXweXZCT4iUu4Qy

BTE #26 November 17: https://youtu.be/VmtnZ-E1hUw?si=pFTlsHKk-rJH6-5R

Survivor Series

BTE #27 November 22: https://youtu.be/roaIx5in8Kg?si=JOYjf3ecy7GFqj98

November 25: 2nd Annual Showcase of Champions: Cody vs Sonjay Dutt: https://youtu.be/agZeeZmoWO8?si=2fQdbCYARjtGQqOv

https://youtu.be/XjzOl9sr5XQ?si=TUzcptL4nlQBPymF

https://youtu.be/knLqnhQR-Vc?si=JO7s5I6iHLR7N-iE

https://youtu.be/yuL8cLbfYiY?si=GmRPoMMmUtUJXu-b

November 26: PWA Christmas Slam: Cody vs Michael Richard Blais: https://youtu.be/0obd1kxUInU?si=7somtkEeM1Z1_4kz

November 30: WCPW Delete WPCW: Cody vs El Ligero: https://youtu.be/DcaqgYpABJ0?si=yhBQdU9s2F9RU6YF

December 2: ROH Final Battle: Cody vs Jay Lethal: https://youtu.be/B8J49K6IjzQ?si=m5A56JySO8s_7Gvi

https://youtu.be/wRqSRpps518?si=m2MdiA0M3q-SOrfM

https://youtu.be/8hOvtXn8UW8?si=ahWYSZN-dxpuLqPk

BTE #28 December 3: https://youtu.be/u9hY5y5sgIA?si=bRy4Ndunu_v7YFDo

》December 4: ROH Wrestling #278: Cody vs Steve Corino:

》December 10: EVOLVE 74: Cody vs Ethan Page:

December 11: PWM Kingdom Come: Cody vs JT Dunn: https://youtu.be/J34F4Cw6GWc?si=6YJC_Q4Zf4lqzfL3

BTE #29 December 12: https://youtu.be/h-gwsON4skA?si=aZ4ssuYZOpQyjJlm

December 15: SWE Uprising: Cody vs LJT: https://youtu.be/dK9xxpHAm8g?si=BQcH0JGMlSZY3OZO

》December 16: EWE A Christmas Grapple: Cody vs Doug Williams:

》December 17: PCW Feed Me More Tour: Cody vs Bubblegum:

December 18: IPW:UK Supershow 5: Cody vs Will Osprey: https://youtu.be/Ry_xwNyi6Wo?si=QrNWtNIbCOpBnZgL

Roadblock: End of the Road

BTE #30 December 25: https://youtu.be/RzZ9IdMowDk?si=57la48xpic_lo2Ud

#dates and times

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Title: Breaking Barriers: Celebrating the Phenomenal Women of WWE Wrestling

Introduction:

In the world of professional wrestling, WWE has been at the forefront of showcasing incredible talent, athleticism, and entertainment. While traditionally dominated by men, the rise of women in WWE has been nothing short of extraordinary. From trailblazers to record-breakers, these fierce and determined women have shattered glass ceilings, inspiring generations to follow their dreams. In this blog post, we will delve into the remarkable journey of women in WWE wrestling, highlighting their achievements, impact, and the ongoing revolution within the industry.

Section 1: Pioneers of Change

The Evolution Begins:

The journey of women in WWE wrestling took a significant turn in 2015 with the launch of the "Diva's Revolution." This groundbreaking movement aimed to provide female wrestlers with equal opportunities, spotlighting their in-ring abilities rather than just their looks. Superstars like Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, and Becky Lynch emerged as pioneers, redefining what it meant to be a WWE wrestler.

Section 2: The Rise of the Four Horsewomen

A New Era Dawns:

Dubbed the "Four Horsewomen," Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Becky Lynch revolutionized women's wrestling in WWE. Their incredible matches, compelling storylines, and undeniable talent captivated audiences worldwide. These women proved that they were not just a sideshow but legitimate main event players, earning the respect and admiration of fans and fellow wrestlers alike.

Section 3: The Women's Evolution

A Turning Point:

In 2016, WWE retired the term "Diva" and introduced the Women's Championship, signifying a shift towards equality and recognition for female wrestlers. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of the Women's Evolution, where women's matches became the main event, and their storylines became more compelling and diverse.

Section 4: The Rise of NXT

A Breeding Ground for Excellence:

WWE's developmental brand, NXT, played a crucial role in nurturing and showcasing the immense talent of women wrestlers. Stars like Asuka, Ember Moon, and Shayna Baszler honed their skills in NXT, captivating audiences with their unique styles and captivating performances. The success of these women in NXT paved the way for their eventual rise to the main roster.

Section 5: The Women's Royal Rumble

Making History:

In 2018, WWE introduced the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble match, a historic moment that further solidified the women's place in the industry. This groundbreaking match allowed female wrestlers to showcase their skills, endurance, and determination on an equal platform, proving that they were just as capable of creating unforgettable moments as their male counterparts.

Section 6: The Women's Evolution Continues

Breaking Boundaries:

The Women's Evolution in WWE continues to break barriers and push boundaries. Women's matches have headlined major pay-per-view events, such as WrestleMania, and have become a staple of weekly programming. The talent pool has expanded, with new stars like Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, and Io Shirai making their mark and captivating audiences with their awe-inspiring performances.

Section 7: Empowering Women Outside the Ring

Beyond Wrestling:

WWE's female superstars have not only made an impact inside the ring but have also become influential figures outside of it. They have used their platforms to advocate for women's rights, promote body positivity, and inspire young girls to pursue their dreams fearlessly. These women have become role models, proving that strength, resilience, and determination know no boundaries.

Section 8: The Future of Women in WWE

Unlimited Potential:

As the Women's Evolution continues to unfold, the future looks incredibly bright for women in WWE wrestling. With the ongoing commitment to equality and the emergence of new talent, the possibilities are endless. The women of WWE are poised to continue breaking barriers, captivating audiences, and leaving an indelible mark on the industry for years to come.

Section 9: Conclusion

A Legacy of Empowerment:

The journey of women in WWE wrestling has been nothing short of extraordinary. From pioneers who paved the way to the current generation of trailblazers, these phenomenal women have shattered stereotypes, inspired millions, and forever changed the landscape of professional wrestling. As the Women's Evolution continues to unfold, we eagerly anticipate the next chapter in this empowering saga.

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A Look Back at Charlotte Flair's 14 World Title Reigns.

While watching Fastlane with a couple of friends, there was some concern in the group that Charlotte Flair would win the WWE Women's Championship. That's not a knock on Charlotte's talent, she's a tremendous wrestler. It was more a case of wanting to see IYO SKY retain as opposed to yet another Charlotte Flair title win. The group conversation then turned to the question have any of Charlotte's reigns been good? Well, let's take a look.

Reign #1 - WWE Divas Champion - September 20, 2015 to April 3, 2016

Defeats Nikki Bella at Night of Champions 2015 to win the title (WON rating ***1/4)

Retains vs. Nikki Bella at Hell in a Cell 2015 (WON rating ***1/4)

Retains vs. Paige at Survivor Series 2015

Double count out vs. Paige on Raw

Retains vs. Paige at TLC 2015

Retains vs. Becky Lynch on SmackDown

Retains vs. Becky Lynch at Royal Rumble 2016 (WON rating ***1/4)

Retains vs. Brie Bella at Fastlane 2016

Retains vs. Natalya at Roadblock 2016 (WON rating ***1/2)

Divas Championship retired at WrestleMania 32

Thoughts - It seems odd in hindsight that Charlotte has a reign with the Divas Championship but she was the final woman to hold the butterfly belt before its retirement. Charlotte was a good choice to end Nikki Bella's record 301-day reign. Main thing I remember from the Paige feud was Paige's comments about Charlotte's brother Reid. The Becky feud was good but the matches suffered from Ric Flair's interference. The Rumble match featured a moment where Ric forced a kiss onto Becky, which has since been edited off the network. Can't say I remember anything about the match with Brie. Charlotte usually has pretty good matches with Natalya.

Overall - Not the smoothest of initial title reigns but I would say there's more good than bad.

Reign #2 - WWE Women's Champion - April 3, 2016 to July 25, 2016

Defeats Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks at WrestleMania 32 (WON rating ****)

Loses to Natalya via DQ on Raw

Retains vs. Natalya at Payback 2016

Retains vs. Natalya in a Submission match at Extreme Rules 2016

Retains vs. Paige on Raw

Loses to Sasha Banks on Raw (WON rating ***3/4)

Thoughts - While the WrestleMania triple threat was solid, I personally would have preferred to see Becky or Sasha leave as the new champion. Can see why they gave it to Charlotte though. The line in the previous entry about Charlotte and Natalya usually having good matches? This feud was a case of forgettable to bad matches, with the Payback one in particular being damaged by a stupid Montreal Screwjob rehash. The title loss to Sasha on Raw feels like it should have happened at SummerSlam 2016.

Overall - A meh title reign, leaning more towards bad in my opinion.

Reign #3 - Raw Women's Champion - August 21, 2016 to October 3, 2016

Defeats Sasha Banks at SummerSlam 2016 (WON rating **3/4)

Retains vs. Sasha Banks and Bayley at Clash of Champions 2016 (WON rating ***1/4)

Loses to Sasha Banks on Raw (WON rating ****)

Thoughts - This marked the first of three instances in 2016 where Charlotte lost the title to Sasha on Raw, only to immediately win it back at the next PPV. In this case, there was initially some concern that Banks had suffered a back injury and that was the cause of switching the title back to Charlotte so soon. I have no memory of Bayley managing to get a title shot during this period and while the Raw match vs. Sasha appears to have been good, the lack of stipulation means that one doesn't stand out in my mind at all.

Overall - Bad but could (and would) be worse.

Reign #4 - Raw Women's Champion - October 30, 2016 to November 28, 2016

Defeats Sasha Banks in Hell in a Cell at Hell in a Cell 2016 (WON rating **3/4)

Double count out vs. Sasha Banks on Raw

Loses to Sasha Banks in a Falls Count Anywhere match on Raw (WON rating ****)

Thoughts - No reason Sasha shouldn't have retained the title at Hell in a Cell, especially with the PPV being in Boston. The match is historic as it marked the first time two women main evented a WWE PPV and I'd say it was better than the rating it got. The Falls Count Anywhere match is really good and might be my favourite match between Charlotte and Sasha.

Overall - Fun matches but an unnecessary reign.

Reign #5 - Raw Women's Champion - December 18, 2016 to February 13, 2017

Defeats Sasha Banks in a 30 Minute Iron Woman match at Roadblock: End of the Line (WON rating ***)

Retains vs. Bayley at Royal Rumble 2017 (WON rating ***1/4)

Loses to Bayley on Raw (WON rating ****1/4)

Thoughts - The Charlotte/Sasha rivalry had already dragged out enough at this point without the need for a 30 Minute Iron Woman match. It failed to reach the same heights as Sasha's Iron Woman match with Bayley. It also didn't help Banks that after being 2-1 up after 28 minutes, and spending 118 seconds in the Figure Four, that she couldn't hold on for the last two seconds and caused the match to go into overtime. Charlotte did have good matches against Bayley here, with the Raw one given more time to shine. However, the timing seemed off as it felt like Bayley's crowning moment should have come at WrestleMania. Charlotte had been undefeated on PPV since her call up from NXT. Rather than wait for the biggest stage possible, Bayley wins the title on Raw, ends Charlotte's streak at Fastlane and both end up in a fatal four way at Mania instead.

Overall - A frustrating reign with questionable booking.

Reign #6 - SmackDown Women's Champion - November 14, 2017 to April 10, 2018

Defeats Natalya on SmackDown

Non-title win vs. Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss at Survivor Series 2017

Loses to Natalya via DQ on SmackDown

Retains vs. Natalya in a Lumberjack match at Clash of Champions 2017

Retains vs. Ruby Riott at Fastlane 2018

Retains vs. Asuka at WrestleMania 34 (WON rating ****)

Loses to Carmella cashing in Money in the Bank on SmackDown

Thoughts - Charlotte's move to SmackDown and face turn helped freshen her act in 2017. Natalya's reign as SmackDown Women's Champion was unexpected to begin with and felt it would be only a matter of time before she dropped the title to Charlotte. The title win also has the feel good moment of Ric Flair being able to congratulate Charlotte in person, with Ric having been in hospital a couple of months before hand with kidney failure. The rest of the feud with Natalya served its purpose but it never felt like the title would switch back. Similarly, the match with Ruby Riott had slowly been building since November but after Asuka won the Royal Rumble, Ruby's chances of a reign dramatically went down. Charlotte vs. Asuka from Mania was a fantastic match. While many would argue Asuka should have won, it felt like WWE booked themselves into a corner with Carmella having Money in the Bank still. Given Carmella was the first woman to hold the briefcase, it might have fallen a little flat had she failed her cash in. Then again, it wasn't like Carmella's subsequent reign was received much better. In an ideal world, Carmella would have cashed in after the Lumberjack match and Charlotte would have regained the title at the Rumble. Yes, a scenario where I actually would have approved of an extra Charlotte title reign. Oh dear.

Overall - Not the most memorable run but controversially, I'm gonna say this one was fine.

Reign #7 - SmackDown Women's Champion - August 19, 2018 to September 16, 2018

Defeats Carmella (champion) and Becky Lynch in a triple threat at SummerSlam 2018 (WON rating ***1/2)

Retains vs. Carmella on SmackDown

Loses to Becky Lynch at Hell in a Cell 2018 (WON rating ***3/4)

Thoughts - Becky Lynch was originally scheduled to face Carmella one on one at SummerSlam 2018 until Charlotte got added into the match. WWE thought that with Charlotte being a face as well, fans wouldn't have a problem with her winning the title and they certainly wouldn't boo Charlotte instead of Becky when Lynch attacked Flair post match out of frustration. WWE were wrong on both counts and while the Charlotte SummerSlam win did help get the wheels rolling for Becky's run as The Man, it still feels unnecessary.

Overall - Feels like it would have been better for Becky to win the title at SummerSlam and for Charlotte to chase, jealous of her friend's increasing popularity and the threat of Becky replacing Charlotte as WWE's top female.

Reign #8 - SmackDown Women's Champion - March 26, 2019 to April 7, 2019

Defeats Asuka on SmackDown

Loses to Becky Lynch in Winner Takes All match at WrestleMania 35 (also featured Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey) (WON rating ***)

Thoughts - It feels like WWE had a couple of viable options with the SmackDown Women's Championship heading into WrestleMania 35. Asuka could have defended against Charlotte at the PPV itself, wanting to avenge her loss at last year's Mania, while the main event could have just been Ronda vs. Becky one-on-one. Alternatively, the Rousey vs. Lynch vs. Flair triple threat could have just been for the Raw Women's Championship and Asuka could have had her own triple threat against Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose. Instead, WWE opted for Charlotte to hold the SmackDown title for 12 days to make the historic first ever women's WrestleMania main event even more historic.

Overall - Yeah, no. Didn't need this.

Reign #9 - SmackDown Women's Champion - May 19, 2019

Defeats Becky Lynch at Money in the Bank 2019 (WON rating **3/4)

Loses to Bayley cashing in Money in the Bank at Money in the Bank 2019

Thoughts - For full context, Becky had already successfully defended the Raw Women's Championship against Lacey Evans at MITB 2019 before immediately going into the SmackDown title match against Charlotte. In turn, Bayley immediately cashed in on Charlotte after Bayley herself had only won the briefcase earlier that night.

Overall - Literally just stat padding.

Reign #10 - SmackDown Women's Champion - October 6, 2019 to October 11, 2019

Defeats Bayley at Hell in a Cell 2019 (WON rating **1/4)

Loses to Bayley on SmackDown

Thoughts - Bayley has the record for longest reigning SmackDown Women's Champion with her second run lasting 380 days. If not for this five day interruption by Charlotte, that record would actually be 525 days.

Overall - Some may argue this at least helped set up Bayley's heel turn but she had already turned on Becky Lynch a month prior to the title loss. Feels like more stat padding just so WWE could have a title change on their 2019 draft episode.

Reign #11 - Raw Women's Champion - July 18. 2021 to July 19, 2021

Defeats Rhea Ripley at Money in the Bank 2021 (WON rating ****1/4)

Loses to Rhea Ripley via DQ on Raw

Loses to Nikki A.S.H. cashing in Money in the Bank on the same Raw

Thoughts - Rhea Ripley, having finished her time in NXT, was a breathe of fresh air in the Raw Women's Championship picture come 2021. Charlotte Flair was not. It didn't help that Charlotte had already gotten title shots vs. Rhea at Backlash and Hell in a Cell prior to their Money in the Bank match. In storyline, Ripley won a triple threat at Backlash pinning Asuka, and Charlotte won the HIAC match via DQ. Charlotte and Rhea have great chemistry together but this was a disappointing result, not helped by Flair literally dropping the title to Nikki A.S.H. the very next night.

Overall - Charlotte's sixth Women's Championship reign lasted a respectable 147 days. Reigns #7 to #11 lasted a combined 46 days or an average of 9.2 days per reign.

Reign #12 - Raw Women's Champion - August 21, 2021 to October 22, 2021

Defeats Nikki A.S.H. (champion) and Rhea Ripley in a triple threat at SummerSlam 2021 (WON rating ***3/4)

Defeats Nia Jax on Raw

Defeats Alexa Bliss at Extreme Rules 2021 (WON rating **1/2)

Defeats Doudrop on Raw

Loses to Bianca Belair via DQ on Raw

Swaps titles with SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch after Becky is drafted to Raw and Charlotte is drafted to SmackDown

Thoughts - I really do not remember this reign at all. I remember wondering what was the point of Nikki cashing in at Money in the Bank if Charlotte was just going to regain the title a month later. I remember the feud with Alexa Bliss featuring unnecessary Lilly-related nonsense.

Overall - Eh, it seems a harmless enough reign, all be it forgettable.

Reign #13 - SmackDown Women's Champion - October 22, 2021 to May 8, 2022

Swapped titles with SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch after Becky was drafted to Raw and Charlotte was drafted to SmackDown

Non-title loss vs. Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch at Survivor Series 2021 (WON rating ****1/4)

Defeats Toni Storm on SmackDown

Defeats Naomi on SmackDown (WON rating ****)

Defeats Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 38 (WON rating **)

Loses to Ronda Rousey in an I Quit match at WrestleMania Backlash 2022 (WON rating ****1/4)

Thoughts - Becky vs. Charlotte at Survivor Series 2021 was great, even if the title swap segment between the two was a little awkward. Charlotte vs. Toni was good but could have done with a better build than the two pieing each other in the face. Charlotte vs. Naomi was awesome and wouldn't have been out of place at that year's WrestleMania. The actual Mania match vs. Rousey could have gone better but Charlotte and Ronda certainly made up for that at Backlash.

Overall - Dare I say, Charlotte's best reign overall. Some great matches and actual time with the title. No complaints here.

Reign #14 - SmackDown Women's Champion - December 30, 2022 to April 1, 2023

Defeats Ronda Rousey on SmackDown

Defeats Sonya Deville on SmackDown

Loses to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 39 (WON rating ****3/4)

Thoughts - It doesn't help Charlotte Flair's case when the first thing she does following a seven-month absence is immediately win the SmackDown Women's Championship in her first match back. I have no memory of the two matches with Sonya Deville, slightly concerning given they only took place earlier this year. At least this reign went out on a high note.

Overall - Fine, I guess? I have even less memory of this reign than her last Raw Women's Championship one.

Conclusion - Three good title reigns, seven bad/unnecessary title reigns, and four that sort of just fall in the middle. Obviously this is all just a matter of opinion. I think Charlotte is still in the conversation for one of the best female wrestlers alive today. I would just say that if only 21% of all her title reigns left me thinking "yeah, Charlotte should be champ", maybe she's had enough gold in her career. It is not a challenge to WWE to give her nine more excellent runs so the good outweighs the meh and the ugh. Although I wouldn't put it past them to try.

#charlotte flair #wwe #world wrestling entertainment #for some reason wwe don't count the nxt title reigns #unless talking about charlotte as a grand slam champion in which case they do #either way how is the divas championship considered a world title

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