I have recently pondered how well some NJPW stars would translate to the WWE’s separate “Sports Entertainment” genre of pro-wrestling. These are ten of the stars that I think would translate best to the WWE’s style. This article is made in good faith; it’s simply a thought experiment. In no way am I desperate for any of these wrestlers to jump ship. This article will simply be based on the NJPW talents I think will work best with the WWE format and if I can see them getting over with an American audience. The main roster WWE style does tend…
Author: Bailey Higham
It’s the first show after Emergence, and it’s looking exciting. Trinity’s challenger for Victory Road will be decided by a battle royal, between all the top knockouts in the division. Along with this, IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, SANADA, teams up with Jake Something and Frankie Kazarian, to take on Eddie Edwards and the Most Professional Wrestling Gods (Brian Myers and Moose). Also announced is Eric Young vs Kon and Crazzy Steve taking on Mike Bailey, two matches that have the potential to be very enjoyable. AVERAGE Number One Contenders Knockouts Battle Royal This was a fun battle royale match. Obviously…
It’s a big night for Impact Wrestling, as Deonna Purrazzo gets her rematch against Trinity in the main event of the show. Along with this three other titles are on the line, with Rascalz vs Subculture for the tag belts, MK Ultra in a four way for the Knockouts tag belts, and Johnny Swinger competing for the Digital Media championship against Kenny King. We also see Eric Young return to his home country, in an attempt to vanquish the Design for good, as he takes on Deaner in a No Disqualification match. He’s not the only home-country hero, as Josh…
It’s a big night for Impact Wrestling, as the Tag Team title number one contendership tournament comes to a close, with Swann & Callihan taking on the Rascalz. There is a host of action tonight, with Bully Ray taking on Black Taurus in a No DQ match, Eric Young taking on Kon and Killer Kelly against Jessicka and Savannah Evans, in a three way match. All this, plus Deonna Purrazzo opening the show against KyLinn King. I also greatly apologise for not publishing my review last week, I’m currently on holiday, so I wasn’t able to get the show up,…
On the road to Emergence, the tag team title number one contenders tournament kicks off, as Mike Bailey & Jonathan Gresham take on Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz, of the Rascalz. The show will also be kicked off with Impact Knockouts World Champion Trinity. Along with this, the Digital Media Championship is on the line, as new champions, Kenny King, takes on Yuya Uemura and, former champion, Joe Hendry in a three way match. We will also see Alan Angels take on Heath and Eric Young respond to the Design, after their brutal attack last week. GOOD Trinity/Deonna Purrazzo/The Coven…
On tonight’s episode of Impact, the knockouts world champion, Trinity teams with Dani Luna against former knockouts tag champions, the Coven. The returning Eric Young will also be in action against Nick Aldis, in Young’s first match on AXS TV in 9 Months. Other matches we get to see are Johnny Swinger against Zicky Dice in a loser leaves Impact match, Gisele Shaw against Masha Slamovich, Myers & Moose against the Time Splitters and Zachary Wentz taking on “Speedball” Mike Bailey. GREAT Dani Luna & Trinity vs The Coven This match ended up being a good showcase for Luna. Her…
It’s a big night of SmackDown, with this weeks episode taking place on FS1! There will be the rules of engagement between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso. In women’s division action, Charlotte Flair takes on Miss MITB, IYO SKY. Along with this, we will see the second part in the US title invitational, as LA Knight, Sheamus, Cameron Grimes and Rey Mysterio, take part in a fatal four-way to progress towards a shot at the United States Championship. Unsurprisingly, the incredibly over LA Knight gets the biggest pop when entering his match. Before the match LA Knight cuts an entertaining…
It’s the first show after Slammiversary, and we have a good night of action in store, with the ABC getting a rematch for the championship against Subculture, along with that, we see the returning Jake Something take on Kevin Knight, Courtney Rush taking on Savannah Evans, and Santino Marella getting revenge against Dirty Dango, after all that has transpired in recent weeks. In massive news, the show will also feature a status update from Josh Alexander, which will surely have an Impact on the World title scene. GOOD Scott D’Amore & The Good Hands promo Scott D’Amore comes out and…
In the last stop on the road to Slammiversary, we’re in for a great night of action, as Deonna Purrazzo puts out an open challenge for her Knockouts world championship. The Impact Zone will also get to see Yuya Uemura & Joe Hendry take on Kenny King & Sheldon Jean, as well as Sami Callihan & Rich Swann taking on Moose & Myers, as both teams are competitors in the tag title fatal four way tag match at Slammiversary. GOOD Zachary Wentz vs Chris Bey In his first match back in Impact, Zachary Wentz puts on a good opener against,…
It’s an action-packed night of action in Impact first day of their two day event in Australia! We see a world championship rematch between Alex Shelley and Steve Maclin, a knockouts championship match , with Deonna Purrazzo taking on Steph De Lander. We also see the digital media title on the line, as Joe Hendry defends against Eddie Edwards, along with Sabin defending his belt in triple threat, against Kazarian & Eagles, along with much more The show opens with Auntie Cheryl Penrith welcoming the fans to Wagga Wagga. She sounds quite nervous cutting the promo, but it really doesn’t…