Ruthless Aggression Era Project: WWE Smackdown Review - June 12th, 2003

WWE Smackdown

June 12th, 2003

Orlando, Florida

WWE Champion: Brock Lesnar (since 3/30/03)

WWE Tag Team Champions: Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri (since 5/18/03)

WWE Cruserweight Champion: Rey Mysterio (since 6/5/03)

Commentators - Michael Cole & Tazz

They show replays of last week’s big Rey Mysterio title victory to start the show.

1) Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Matt Hardy - Cruserweight Title Match 

Well, Hardy didn’t waste any time taking his rematch. Before the match, he slaps Crash & Shannon Moore backstage, blaming them for his loss last week. So, Hardy is going at it alone this time. Hardy charges Rey at the bell setting the tone for this match at a fever pitch. They pack a lot in here. Rey flies around and sells super well once again. Hardy is so aggressive that it costs him repeatedly, even in the finish. Rey wins with the West Coast Pop to retain. This Rey title win has already been solidified with this one match.

Match rating - **3/4

Piper’s Pit is up next. Piper & Sean O’Haire’s guests tonight are the Tag Team Champions Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri. They have food for them. Piper tricks Tajiri into giving O’Haire his tag team title belt. O’Haire doesn’t wanna give it back so Tajiri mists Piper and Eddie flips the table over and clocks O’Haire. Man.. this was satisfying as fuck because this Piper/O’Haire shit is terrible. 

Ruthless Aggression Era Project: WWE Monday Night Raw Review - June 9th, 2003

WWE Raw

June 9th, 2003

Miami, Florida 

World Heavyweight Champion: Triple H (since 12/15/02)

Intercontinental Champion: Christian (since 5/18/03)

World Tag Team Champions: Rob Van Dam & Kane (3/31/03)

WWE Women's Champion: Jazz (since 4/27/03)

Commentary - Jim Ross & Jerry “The King” Lawler 

~~THE GO HOME SHOW FOR BAD BLOOD~~

Triple H approaches Stone Cold Steve Austin in his office to start the show. He wants to know who the special ref for the Hell in a Cell Match is. Austin says H has to wait to find out just like everyone else. 

GOooooldberg

GOOOOLDBEFG 

Yea! Goldberg is here to start the show. Oh, wait, it’s a match!

1) Goldberg vs. Rosey 

Jim Ross reiterates Rosey being 400 pounds like three times before the bell even rings. Chris Jericho shows up and sits in a chair at the top of the ramp to watch this unfold since he has to face Goldberg in 6 days at Bad Blood LIVE ON PPV. This is rocky, but they make it through. Jericho tries to interfere and fails. Goldberg wins.

Match rating - *1/2

2) Rob Van Dam vs. Rene Dupree

Ruthless Aggression Era Project: WWE Insurrextion 2003 - June 7th, 2003

WWE Insurrextion 

Newcastle, England

June 7th, 2003

World Heavyweight Champion: Triple H (since 12/15/02)

Intercontinental Champion: Christian (since 5/18/03)

World Tag Team Champions: Rob Van Dam & Kane (3/31/03)

WWE Women's Champion: Jazz (since 4/27/03)

Commentary - Jim Ross & Jerry “The King” Lawler 

1) Jazz (c) (w/ Theodore Long) vs. Trish Stratus - Women’s Title Match 

“He is a dapper yapper.” -Jim Ross

Ruthless Aggression Era Project: WWE Smackdown Review - June 5th, 2003

WWE Smackdown 

June 5th, 2003

Anaheim, California 

WWE Champion: Brock Lesnar (since 3/30/03)

WWE Tag Team Champions: Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri (since 5/18/03)

WWE Cruserweight Champion: Matt Hardy (since 2/23/03)

Commentators - Michael Cole & Tazz

KURT ANGLE RETURNS 2NIGHT !!!

Roddy Piper & Sean O’Haire begin the show. Piper attempts to bring out Zach Gowan as a guest on Piper’s Pit. Mr. McMahon comes out instead. He says that he’s gonna give Gowan a chance to live his dream next week. He brings Gowan comes out with Mr. America and Vince says if Gowan can beat him in an arm wrestling competition next week, he can get a contract with WWE. Hogan tries to step up to represent Gowan in the competition, but Vince won’t let him and says “Gowan does have two arms right?” Jeeeeeesus. More leg jokes as Vince leaves after cheapshotting Gowan and Mr. America runs he, Piper, & O’Haire off. 

1) The Undertaker vs. Chuck Palumbo

Ruthless Aggression Era Project: WWE Monday Night Raw Review - June 2nd, 2003

WWE Raw

June 2nd, 2003

San Diego, California

World Heavyweight Champion: Triple H (since 12/15/02)

Intercontinental Champion: Christian (since 5/18/03)

World Tag Team Champions: Rob Van Dam & Kane (3/31/03)

WWE Women's Champion: Jazz (since 4/27/03)

Commentators - Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler

Show opens with a truck pulling into the arena and it’s THE ROCK. He’s a guest on the highlight reel tonight. 

1) Trish Stratus, Ivory, & Jacqueline vs. Jazz, Victoria, & Molly Holly (w/ Theodore Long) 

Lawler says “puppies, puppies, & more puppies” as the women are making their entrances.. god I hate that motherfucker. Victoria and Trish start things off and Victoria hits the spider’s web for an early two count. The action really never slows down here and mostly everyone gets their stuff in. Ivory gets the big victory as she pins the women’s champion, Jazz. 

Match rating - **

Back out in the parking lot, GOLDBERG is here. 

AEW: Dynamite Review - March 16th, 2022 (ST PATRICKS DAY SLAM 2022)

AEW Dynamite

St Patrick’s Day Slam

March 16th, 2022

San Antonio, TX

AEW World Champion: Hangman Adam Page (since 11/13/21)

AEW World Tag Team Champions: Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus (since 1/5/22)

AEW Women’s World Champion: Britt Baker (since 5/30/21)

AEW TBS Champion: Jade Cargill (since 1/5/22)

AEW TNT Champion: Scorpio Sky (since 3/9/22)

Commentators: Excalibur, Jim Ross, & Tony Schiavone

We are on the anniversary of one of the most historic women’s matches in the history of pro wrestling and the same two women meet on this night for round three in a Steel Cage!!

1) “Hangman” Adam Page, Jungle Boy, & Luchasaurus vs. Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, & Bobby Fish 

“And here comes THE champion.. THE man.” -Jim Ross on Hangman Page

GCW: Astronaut Review - March 12th, 2022

GCW Astronaut 

March 12th, 2022

Atlanta, Georgia - Center Stage 

I attended this last weekend and normally I’m too worn out to review shows I attend live, but I’m feeling like giving this a shot. 

1) AR Fox vs. Nick Wayne 

Getting to see AR Fox live has been one of my favorite things about going to so many GCW shows in the past year. He was one of my favorites when I first started watching the Indies like ten years ago, so it’s a nostalgic hit for me. Nick Wayne is basically a prodigy. A young man who signed a contract with AEW at 17 years old.. just insane. Much like this match. This was truly everything you’d expect in your head when seeing it on paper. They don’t go crazy with nearfalls and stuff, clearly saving some stuff considering they’re first on the card. I respect that though and this was a perfect opener because of how they worked it. Just a blast and a good showcase for both guys. Fox wins with the 450.

Match rating - ***

2) Gringo Loco vs. Ninja Mack