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Thought AOP and Sanity were both impressive in their matches from last night, though there were some weird cuts in the Sanity match. They're getting there, but probably not ready to go live yet.

Ember Moon vs. Asuka is gonna be moty whenever it happens

 

I was a little worried about the lack of a women's division for a bit in NXT, but with Asuka, Ember Moon, Billie Kay, Peyton Royce, and Nikki Cross, it's looking strong. Even Aliyah seems to be getting better.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if Shane doesn't make it to Survivor Series. I could see the Undertaker taking his spot...

 

Puma/Mil was fucking sweet.

 

Joe causing Nakamura to become unhinged is great

 

I wish TM61 had more to them. Not a dumb gimmick or anything. Just some build. They are great wrestlers, but definitely overshadowed by DIY. There is so much going on in the tag division.

 

And why the fuck do they change Rachel Ellering's name? They should be embracing it. Who cares if her dad runs a heel stable?

 

'WWE is planning on utilizing Heyman and Layfield more on the network with a variety of different programming ideas, including a show as a takeoff on ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption (in which Pete Rosenberg as their pro wrestling reporter was also under consideration for the spot) and trying to bring back a lot of the ECW characters to look back at that era, including Taz, The Dudleys, Dreamer, etc.'

 

I see this lasting all of one programming cycle due to Heyman's no-fucks-given attitude, and what a glorious few episodes it will be.

 

Also, meh to the Ellsworth hate train. He's being used as a heater, but for babyface pops, and it's working tremendously. He will likely get murdered at Survivor Series and then put in the freezer for a bit. But he's a good guy, massively over, totally aware of his role, and it's always fun to see someone live out their dream.

 

ESPN Films’ 30 for 30 “This Was the XFL” to Premiere in February - ESPN MediaZone

 

Rollins vs. Jericho announced for Roadblock already. wtf WWE.

 

Changing TM61's name was a crime.

 

What does TM61 even mean

 

Could be in reference to this

MGM-1 Matador - Wikipedia

 

From wiki:

 

Pretty sure 61 is an area code from where they're from, and they just kept the TM from TMDK

 

Welp, thats stupid. Though I guess if they already have Roman/KO booked, thats the obvious match anyway. Which also means we're gonna see tag matches with Roman/Rollins as a team in the build.

Havent caught up to last night yet, but I did watch their match from a few weeks ago, which was great. Actually that whole episode was great...everyone worked a super fast pace.

God I hope so. Save him for RR or WM as some random prop. Because if he interferes in the TLC match, it'll be taking the story too far.

 

Technically its thorne/miller but they picked those names so it would be TM

 

will-o-wisp

 

FUCK YOU FOR BEATING ME TO IT, HENRY

 

I only wish I could find the botchamania clip that uses the reference.

 

#ThingsYouCantUnsee

 

The WWE comic that came out this week was great.