Like the Diva’s?! So, does Wes Kozalla.
Ok, get your head out of the gutter, we are talking wrestling! Geez!
Every week, Wes will be writing about the Divas of the WWE and NXT. He will cover the highs, lows and everything in between. If the Divas do something, Wes will write about it.
You can read about it every Thursday.
Welcome Wes Kozalla as the newest member of the Wrestlementary team, as this blog goes to the Divas.
Ace Masters
Friday, August 1, 2014
Thursday, July 31, 2014
WELCOME CHRIS ROSE AS THE NEWEST CONTRIBUTOR TO WRESTLEMENTARY
I have known Chris Rose for a few years. In the days before the WWE Network, we would go to the same Sports Bar to watch the WWE PPV's.
Like myself, Chris is a long professional wrestling fan, not just a WWE Fan. He has a breath of knowledge and insight that should serve him well in his commentary and reviews.
So, what exactly will Chris be writing about?
Well, his main task will be covering WWE NXT and WWE development, writing reviews and commentary on the WWE Network’s NXT program. His first piece is planned as statement of his love of pro wrestling and an overview of NXT with some analysis of the talent and broadcast – this may serve as a companion piece to my upcoming State of NXT article.
NXT is broadcast every Thursday; it is planned at this moment for Chris’s review/commentary, CJ's Sight, to be posted each Monday.
Beyond NXT, Chris will also write a monthly column to be posted on Wednesdays in rotation with the other writers.
Welcome Chris Rose to Wrestlementary, as we expand out and try to develop ourselves.
Ace Masters
Like myself, Chris is a long professional wrestling fan, not just a WWE Fan. He has a breath of knowledge and insight that should serve him well in his commentary and reviews.
So, what exactly will Chris be writing about?
Well, his main task will be covering WWE NXT and WWE development, writing reviews and commentary on the WWE Network’s NXT program. His first piece is planned as statement of his love of pro wrestling and an overview of NXT with some analysis of the talent and broadcast – this may serve as a companion piece to my upcoming State of NXT article.
NXT is broadcast every Thursday; it is planned at this moment for Chris’s review/commentary, CJ's Sight, to be posted each Monday.
Beyond NXT, Chris will also write a monthly column to be posted on Wednesdays in rotation with the other writers.
Welcome Chris Rose to Wrestlementary, as we expand out and try to develop ourselves.
Ace Masters
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
WRESTLEMENTARY ANNOUNCEMENT – DAVE’S BATTLE AXE
FRESH BLOOD, DIFFERENT VIEWPOINTS, NEW OPINIONS!
Dave Parrish is a close friend and business partner of Ace Masters and part of Ace’s Rebel Dawn Creative Forces. Along with Ace, Dave co-produced the short films Did I Do Good and Smokes and the web series, Breakin’ the News, he also co-produced the documentary 3:11 Surviving Japan.
Dave’s monthly column, Dave’s Battle Axe (DBA), marks Dave’s first foray into writing about Professional Wrestling. Dave’s initial duties for Wrestlementary will be writing monthly opinion pieces on both TNA and WWE.
Dave’s Battle Axe will enter the ring on the first Wednesday of each month.
His first column will discuss the Rise of Dean Ambrose.
Beyond producing short films and web shows and writing this column, Dave Parrish is also the owner of Operation Save the Earth (www.operationsavetheearth.com), an NGO concerning the dangers of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear disaster and the dangers of nuclear power in general.
Welcome Dave Parrish as the newest member of the Wrestlementary team, as we evolve this blog.
Ace Masters
Dave Parrish is a close friend and business partner of Ace Masters and part of Ace’s Rebel Dawn Creative Forces. Along with Ace, Dave co-produced the short films Did I Do Good and Smokes and the web series, Breakin’ the News, he also co-produced the documentary 3:11 Surviving Japan.
Dave’s monthly column, Dave’s Battle Axe (DBA), marks Dave’s first foray into writing about Professional Wrestling. Dave’s initial duties for Wrestlementary will be writing monthly opinion pieces on both TNA and WWE.
Dave’s Battle Axe will enter the ring on the first Wednesday of each month.
His first column will discuss the Rise of Dean Ambrose.
“The Rise of Dean Ambrose”
- During the rise of the Shield in the WWE over the past 2 years, there were some ample highlights put forth by Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose. The combination of strength, athleticism and theatricality hit just the right notes with the WWE Universe who only grew to love them more as time went on. All 3 held titles during their run, solidifying their ‘yes, we’re legit’ status but it always seemed to me that the Tag Team title run that Rollins and Reigns held were in higher esteem in people’s eyes than Dean Ambrose’s run as US Champion.
Beyond producing short films and web shows and writing this column, Dave Parrish is also the owner of Operation Save the Earth (www.operationsavetheearth.com), an NGO concerning the dangers of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear disaster and the dangers of nuclear power in general.
Welcome Dave Parrish as the newest member of the Wrestlementary team, as we evolve this blog.
Ace Masters
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Official Relaunch Announcement!
Wrestlementary
Official Relaunch Announcement
As of today, July 29 I can announce the official relaunch of Wrestlementary and changes coming to the Wrestlementary Blog!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD!
Mark this date on your calendar, as this is the day Wrestlementary will officially relaunch. This will be a ‘from scratch’ relaunch, though all my original post will still be kept on the blog.Wrestlementary will relaunch with a State of Wrestlementary post that will detail what Wrestlementary was/is and will be. It will also cover the future plans of Wrestlementary and how we would like to expand.
Speaking of Future Plans and Expanding:
NEW WRITERS AND DAILY CONTENT!
While I (Ace Masters) will still write the reviews of Raw, Impact, Smackdown and the Week in Review, other days will feature articles by these three. As planned, there will be one article per day, posted at 6:00PM MST.
Who are these writers and what will they be covering? Stayed tuned over the next few days, as I will announce each writer separately, what their role will be and when you can read their articles.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
This Saturday, I will reveal what the weekly posting schedule will be going forward. Each day will feature on article on a different subject – be that Review of Impact, NXT, Raw, Smackdown, Divas coverage or general wrestling commentary.I am Ace Masters; please stay tuned for more info.
Ace Masters
Monday, July 7, 2014
STATE OF WRESTLEMENTARY
STATE OF WRESTLEMENTARY
By now if you have read anything I have posted over the last few months – on an irregular basis – you know that I had a massive medical issue (brain aneurism), that laid me up in the hospital for a number of weeks, and took a few more weeks to recover from.
I have written a little while ago about Wrestlementary’s return around the time of WWE Payback, that didn’t happen due to some personal issues.
However, it is happening now, but there will be some changes in the format.
I am not sure if I will return to doing during broadcast commentary on the Wrestlementary Facebook pages like I was when this originally launched.
As of right now my plan is this: to have a review up of Raw, Impact and Smackdown on the days following the Broadcast, with my week in review posted on Sundays.
Of course, if I do the broadcast commentary, that will count as the review.
Before I return to doing reviews though, I am going to write articles covering the State of The WWE, State of TNA and State of NXT.
I will also be posting commentary on recent indie wrestling events I have attended.
Also, at some point this week, I will be making an announcement concerning new writers to the Wrestlementary blog. These writers will add a fresh and original perspective to Wrestlementary and hopefully bring more depth to the commentary on this industry.
That is it for now, please, stay tuned for more news, commentary and reviews.
Until next time,
Ace Masters
Sunday, June 1, 2014
WWE Payback Predictions
WWE PAYBACK
OFFICIAL WRESTLEMENTARY PREDICTIONS
For the last couple of weeks on my personal Facebook page (www.facebook.com/theacemasters) and this past Wednesday evening on the actual Wrestlementary Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Wrestlementary/472166992904895) and Twitter Pages, I announced that Wrestlementary would return today, Sunday, June 1 – the same day as WWE Payback.
On a personal note, for those who don’t know, I started Wrestlementary back in January. It came to a screeching halt (along with my comic book blog, The Burning Mind), due to the fact that I suffered a cranial blood rapture on January 29, requiring 6 hours of immediate brain surgery, a three week hospital stay and lots of recovery.
As of this writing, I am mostly recovered, healthy and back. I may not have been writing the blog for the last four months, but I have been watching.
These predictions mark my official return to Wrestlementary.
Ace Masters.
PRE-SHOW
Mask vs Hair Match:
El Torito vs Hornswoggle
Breakdown:
Does anyone care? Really? This feud between El Torito and Hornswoggle is bad at worst, sad at best and doesn’t serve to help anyone. Slater, McIntyre and Majah have been pinned by El Torito recently, so how can we believe Hornswoggle stands a chance?
Hopefully, this will end this 3MB vs Los Matadores feud and we as fans don’t have to view this anymore.
Prediction:
El Torito wins.
Reason:
El Torito can pin Slater, McIntyre and Majah so Hornswoggle should be no problem. Plus, the WWE probably wants to start the show off on a good note, and El Torito winning will make some fans – especially the younger ones in attendance – happy.
No, I will NOT mention El Torito losing his tail.
MAIN CARD
Rusev vs Big E
Breakdown:
Twice Big E has come down to save someone (Duggan and Ryder) from a Rusev beat down. The first time lead to Rusev beating down Big E, the second (this past Monday), had Big E knocking Rusev out of the ring.
This match is built upon the idea that Big E is standing up for America against the big, bad Russian (Rusev – Bulgarian – standing in for Putin).
Prediction:
Rusev wins in what could be a squash match.
Reason:
Big E should win; he is the better of the two. However, the WWE is playing up the Russian angle to much (to play off current events) to have Rusev lose this early.
The problem with building up someone like Rusev in this manner as dominate and unstoppable, is that his first loss could potentially derail his career (for example Vladimir Koslov, or Ryback).
Diva Championship Match:
Paige (Champion) vs Alicia Fox
Breakdown:
Paige pins Fox, Fox throws tantrum. Fox pins Paige, Fox throws a celebration tantrum. Fox wins another match on Raw, throws another tantrum.
Winning doesn’t seem to matter, as Fox loses most of her match – but throwing temper tantrums, destroying personal property, theft and beating up some poor guy at ring side is gold.
Prediction:
Paige retains.
Reason:
It is too soon for Paige to lose the title. Fox hasn’t been built up as a strong enough competitor.
Plus, I want to see Fox throw an epic tantrum when she loses. If Fox does when, she might riot and no one would be safe.
Intercontinental Championship Match:
Bad News Barrett (Champion) vs Rob Van Dam
Breakdown:
RVD wins a beat the clock challenge, then is attacked from behind by BNB, which lead to a segment last RAW that saw BNB cost RVD a match.
This match is more just an attempt to keep RVD relevant, play on his popularity and possibly some contract fulfillment.
Prediction:
Bad News Barrett retains.
Reason:
BNB is there full time. RVD is a part timer, who probably has some schedule time off coming up soon. If the IC title is to be elevated, it needs a dominant titleholder, which would be Bad News Barrett.
U.S. Championship Match:
Sheamus (Champion) vs Cesaro
Breakdown:
What a good build this feud and match has had: Cesaro pins Sheamus, albeit with some controversy and then slights Sheamus on a handshake.
Cesaro then lays out Sheamus, and shakes his hand. Sheamus lays out Cesaro. Then Cesaro lays out Sheamus again leading into the PPV.
These are two massive bruisers who have set this match up the right way, through matches and a series of confrontation that both men have gained the upper hand.
This is the match that has the potential to steal the show.
Prediction:
Cesaro wins, new U.S. Champion.
Reason:
Cesaro is too good not to have a title on him.
Last Man Standing Match:
John Cena vs Bray Wyatt
Breakdown:
What can be said about this that hasn’t been said all over the internet? How about this, I am not a fan of either of these guys – but Cena is the better of the two.
This is the third straight PPV in which these two will have a match, and the second match with a stipulation. The cage match was supposed to make it one-on-one, but that never works out. Now this Last Man Standing Match will be the match that settles it all.
There has been a lot of talk, lots of promo, and some physicality.
Cena told Wyatt that this past Monday he crossed a line going after The King. That was crossing the line? What about involving a bunch of children?
On a side note, I wouldn’t be surprised to see The King or JBL try for a little vengeance on the Wyatts. The King in is prime was FAR more dangerous then Bray Wyatt – Fireball anyone?
Prediction:
Bray Wyatt wins.
That said; don’t be surprised if they pull a screwy finish where neither man can continue. Remember the Cena vs Ryback Last Man Standing Match?
Reason:
Cena can afford a loss, Bray can’t. He can talk and mouth off all he wants, but there needs to be more in ring action from Bray – and that means a win. If the WWE wants to spread the Wyatt Family message, Bray needs a win – for now.
Also, a Cena loss can have him fall further, doubt more and lead to a more meaningful rise up to eventually dispose of the Evil.
No Holds Barred, Six-Man Elimination Tag Team Match:
Evolution vs The Shield
Breakdown:
We’ve all seen it: The Shield and Evolution beating each other down, with Evolution having help at times.
It’s gotten badly repetitious; every Raw has ended with these two groups fighting lately. It works though – as it has finally led us to a point where we are glad to see a match that may end this war.
An elimination style match can leads to a number of scenarios, including a potential 3-on-1 situation. It can be an exciting and entertaining type of match. With the six guys involved, it should stand out.
Just what lengths will Evolution go to, to make sure The Shield perish?
Can The Shield adapt and overcome Evolution?
Prediction:
The Shield wins with Roman Reigns as the sole survivor.
I can even see a potential scenario where it comes down to Triple H, Orton and Batista versus Reigns – and Reigns eliminates all of them. How better to build him up and set up his status as the future of the company?
Reason:
The Shield should win because they are, honestly, the better, younger group who have a brighter, better future.
Evolution needs a win though, but they shouldn’t – it would only serve Egos for them to win.
The Shield win is best for business.
Final thoughts:
Okay, so those are my thoughts and predications on WWE Payback. I could be right, or I can be wrong on all of these. We’ll have to wait and see.
Overall I like the card, and think it has potential to be a strong event (with the exception of El Torito vs Hornswoggle).
I bet you thought I forgot about Daniel Bryan and his choice: Brie’s career or the World Title. What is Bryan to do? We all know something screwy is going to happen. So here it goes, I predict that we will come out of Payback with a new World Champion (Kane anyone?).
Later,
Ace Masters
OFFICIAL WRESTLEMENTARY PREDICTIONS
For the last couple of weeks on my personal Facebook page (www.facebook.com/theacemasters) and this past Wednesday evening on the actual Wrestlementary Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Wrestlementary/472166992904895) and Twitter Pages, I announced that Wrestlementary would return today, Sunday, June 1 – the same day as WWE Payback.
On a personal note, for those who don’t know, I started Wrestlementary back in January. It came to a screeching halt (along with my comic book blog, The Burning Mind), due to the fact that I suffered a cranial blood rapture on January 29, requiring 6 hours of immediate brain surgery, a three week hospital stay and lots of recovery.
As of this writing, I am mostly recovered, healthy and back. I may not have been writing the blog for the last four months, but I have been watching.
These predictions mark my official return to Wrestlementary.
Ace Masters.
PRE-SHOW
Mask vs Hair Match:
El Torito vs Hornswoggle
Breakdown:
Does anyone care? Really? This feud between El Torito and Hornswoggle is bad at worst, sad at best and doesn’t serve to help anyone. Slater, McIntyre and Majah have been pinned by El Torito recently, so how can we believe Hornswoggle stands a chance?
Hopefully, this will end this 3MB vs Los Matadores feud and we as fans don’t have to view this anymore.
Prediction:
El Torito wins.
Reason:
El Torito can pin Slater, McIntyre and Majah so Hornswoggle should be no problem. Plus, the WWE probably wants to start the show off on a good note, and El Torito winning will make some fans – especially the younger ones in attendance – happy.
No, I will NOT mention El Torito losing his tail.
MAIN CARD
Rusev vs Big E
Breakdown:
Twice Big E has come down to save someone (Duggan and Ryder) from a Rusev beat down. The first time lead to Rusev beating down Big E, the second (this past Monday), had Big E knocking Rusev out of the ring.
This match is built upon the idea that Big E is standing up for America against the big, bad Russian (Rusev – Bulgarian – standing in for Putin).
Prediction:
Rusev wins in what could be a squash match.
Reason:
Big E should win; he is the better of the two. However, the WWE is playing up the Russian angle to much (to play off current events) to have Rusev lose this early.
The problem with building up someone like Rusev in this manner as dominate and unstoppable, is that his first loss could potentially derail his career (for example Vladimir Koslov, or Ryback).
Diva Championship Match:
Paige (Champion) vs Alicia Fox
Breakdown:
Paige pins Fox, Fox throws tantrum. Fox pins Paige, Fox throws a celebration tantrum. Fox wins another match on Raw, throws another tantrum.
Winning doesn’t seem to matter, as Fox loses most of her match – but throwing temper tantrums, destroying personal property, theft and beating up some poor guy at ring side is gold.
Prediction:
Paige retains.
Reason:
It is too soon for Paige to lose the title. Fox hasn’t been built up as a strong enough competitor.
Plus, I want to see Fox throw an epic tantrum when she loses. If Fox does when, she might riot and no one would be safe.
Intercontinental Championship Match:
Bad News Barrett (Champion) vs Rob Van Dam
Breakdown:
RVD wins a beat the clock challenge, then is attacked from behind by BNB, which lead to a segment last RAW that saw BNB cost RVD a match.
This match is more just an attempt to keep RVD relevant, play on his popularity and possibly some contract fulfillment.
Prediction:
Bad News Barrett retains.
Reason:
BNB is there full time. RVD is a part timer, who probably has some schedule time off coming up soon. If the IC title is to be elevated, it needs a dominant titleholder, which would be Bad News Barrett.
U.S. Championship Match:
Sheamus (Champion) vs Cesaro
Breakdown:
What a good build this feud and match has had: Cesaro pins Sheamus, albeit with some controversy and then slights Sheamus on a handshake.
Cesaro then lays out Sheamus, and shakes his hand. Sheamus lays out Cesaro. Then Cesaro lays out Sheamus again leading into the PPV.
These are two massive bruisers who have set this match up the right way, through matches and a series of confrontation that both men have gained the upper hand.
This is the match that has the potential to steal the show.
Prediction:
Cesaro wins, new U.S. Champion.
Reason:
Cesaro is too good not to have a title on him.
Last Man Standing Match:
John Cena vs Bray Wyatt
Breakdown:
What can be said about this that hasn’t been said all over the internet? How about this, I am not a fan of either of these guys – but Cena is the better of the two.
This is the third straight PPV in which these two will have a match, and the second match with a stipulation. The cage match was supposed to make it one-on-one, but that never works out. Now this Last Man Standing Match will be the match that settles it all.
There has been a lot of talk, lots of promo, and some physicality.
Cena told Wyatt that this past Monday he crossed a line going after The King. That was crossing the line? What about involving a bunch of children?
On a side note, I wouldn’t be surprised to see The King or JBL try for a little vengeance on the Wyatts. The King in is prime was FAR more dangerous then Bray Wyatt – Fireball anyone?
Prediction:
Bray Wyatt wins.
That said; don’t be surprised if they pull a screwy finish where neither man can continue. Remember the Cena vs Ryback Last Man Standing Match?
Reason:
Cena can afford a loss, Bray can’t. He can talk and mouth off all he wants, but there needs to be more in ring action from Bray – and that means a win. If the WWE wants to spread the Wyatt Family message, Bray needs a win – for now.
Also, a Cena loss can have him fall further, doubt more and lead to a more meaningful rise up to eventually dispose of the Evil.
No Holds Barred, Six-Man Elimination Tag Team Match:
Evolution vs The Shield
Breakdown:
We’ve all seen it: The Shield and Evolution beating each other down, with Evolution having help at times.
It’s gotten badly repetitious; every Raw has ended with these two groups fighting lately. It works though – as it has finally led us to a point where we are glad to see a match that may end this war.
An elimination style match can leads to a number of scenarios, including a potential 3-on-1 situation. It can be an exciting and entertaining type of match. With the six guys involved, it should stand out.
Just what lengths will Evolution go to, to make sure The Shield perish?
Can The Shield adapt and overcome Evolution?
Prediction:
The Shield wins with Roman Reigns as the sole survivor.
I can even see a potential scenario where it comes down to Triple H, Orton and Batista versus Reigns – and Reigns eliminates all of them. How better to build him up and set up his status as the future of the company?
Reason:
The Shield should win because they are, honestly, the better, younger group who have a brighter, better future.
Evolution needs a win though, but they shouldn’t – it would only serve Egos for them to win.
The Shield win is best for business.
Final thoughts:
Okay, so those are my thoughts and predications on WWE Payback. I could be right, or I can be wrong on all of these. We’ll have to wait and see.
Overall I like the card, and think it has potential to be a strong event (with the exception of El Torito vs Hornswoggle).
I bet you thought I forgot about Daniel Bryan and his choice: Brie’s career or the World Title. What is Bryan to do? We all know something screwy is going to happen. So here it goes, I predict that we will come out of Payback with a new World Champion (Kane anyone?).
Later,
Ace Masters
Monday, April 14, 2014
This post will explain my sudden silence
Hello to anyone who has checked out this blog, and my previous
posts.
I was going strong writing my weekly wrestling reviews on
this blog and my live reviews on Facebook, then I suddenly stop.
There is a very good reason for this, as life got in the way
in the worst possible way.
This post will explain my sudden silence. A similar post was
posted on my comic book blog, this will also be posted on the Wrestlementary
Facebook page.
You may want to sit down for this, my friends. I am about to
lay something heavy on you.
On the evening on Wednesday, January 29th I collapsed and
suffered an aneurysm and had to have emergency brain surgery. I was released
from the hospital in mid-February after 17 days. Normally they keep people in
21 days in ICU, I was released 4 day earlier than normal because my recover was
(and has) gone so well.
Even though I am doing well and suffered no brain damage, I
needed time to rest. I took the latter half of February and all of March off
from ALL projects (my blogs, working on comic books/short films ect.) to rest
up and just get better.
Now that April has rolled around, I plan on getting back to
projects and writing, starting with this blog (and my Burning Mind comic book blog).
My plan at this moment is to post reviews of WWE and TNA
each Saturday or Sunday over the next couple of weeks, eventually getting back
to doing commentary on Facebook when shows are broadcast, followed up by the
weekly recap.
Later,
Ace Masters.
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