33. My WWE 2K16 Predictions

 

Okay so I am here today to talk WWE 2K16. With Summerslam approaching us, I knew that I needed to do some predictions. Summerslam is known for top notch action, but the Saturday before is very special for gamers out there. It is the day they do the roster reveal for the next installment for WWE 2K. So today I am going to predict who I think will be in the game for Superstars and Divas. I am not going to list Legends that will be in the game because I feel like they could literally give us anyone. I am also going to predict some match types that will debut or be brought back. So let's get started...

 

QUICK REMINDER: The following Superstars/Divas have already been confirmed.

Seth Rollins

Dean Ambrose

Finn Balor

Paige

Bad News Barrett

Daniel Bryan

Hulk Hogan

Andre the Giant

Triple H

The Rock

Alexa Bliss

Eva Marie (not confirmed, but very high chance with recent news)

 

Predictions for WWE Superstars:

Seth Rollins (WWE World Heavyweight Champion)

Daniel Bryan (Intercontinental Champion)

John Cena (United States Champion)

Cesaro and Tyson Kidd (Tag Team Champions)

Randy Orton

Big Show

Sheamus

Dean Ambrose

Roman Reigns

Brock Lesnar

The Miz

Fandango

Zack Ryder

Luke Harper

Erick Rowan

Bray Wyatt

Kofi Kingston

Big E

Xavier Woods

Stardust

Neville

Rusev

Dolph Ziggler

Bad News Barrett

Darren Young

Titus O'Neil

Jimmy Uso

Jey Uso

Mark Henry

Damien Mizdow

Undertaker

Ryback

Curtis Axel

R-Truth

Triple H

Viktor

Konnor

 

Okay so these are the Superstars I think will be in the game. I went through the roster on the WWE website and looked through everyone. There are certain people that I think won't make it this year and if they aren't mentioned then I don't think they will make it.

 

Predictions for Divas

Nikki Bella (Divas Champion)

Brie Bella

Naomi

Paige

Emma

Natalya

Eva Marie

Summer Rae

AJ Lee

Cameron (DLC)

Layla(DLC)

Alicia Fox

Rosa Mendes (Manager)

 

Okay so these are the divas I see making it into the game. I really feel like WWE 2K is really going to make up for what they did last year for the divas.

 

Predictions for NXT Superstars:

Finn Balor

Blake

Murphy

Aiden English

Baron Corbin

Bull Dempsey

Colin Cassidy

Enzo Amore

Hideo Itami

Kalisto

Kevin Owens

Mojo Rawley

Sami Zayn

Simon Gotch

Solomon Crowe

Tyler Breeze

 

I really think WWE 2K is going to invest big time into NXT this year. NXT has grown so big that it is almost impossible to not feature their roster in the game.

 

Predictions for NXT Divas:

Charlotte

Sasha Banks

Bayley

Becky Lynch

Alexa Bliss

Carmella (DLC)

 

Most people are probably thinking "No way that many". I feel like with how much praise the NXT Divas get it is also almost impossible to not feature them in the game. The 4 Horsewomen are a given, but a lot of you probably don't think Alexa or Carmella will make it. Well Alexa Bliss has already been confirmed for the game. And I feel like Carmella will be in the game just because she is kind of a package deal with Enzo and Big Cass.

 

Predicted Match Types (Brought back and to debut):

I Quit Match

Ladder Match

Chairs Match

2 out of 3 Falls

Battle Royal (4-8)

4 on 4 Tag Match

#1 Contenders Match

Triple Threat Tag Match

Championship Scramble

6 Pack Challenge

Fatal 4 Way (Ladder, Tables, and TLC)

Triple Threat (Ladder, Tables, and TLC)

Street Fight

Ambulance Match

 

Okay so that is a list of match types I would like to see debut/be brought back. Some of them may not even make it. I don't see all of these making it, but a good chunk of them will.

 

 

Alright well that is all for this blog. Let me know what you think of my Predictions for WWE 2K16 on Twitter. Let me know if there is anything you want to add or take out. Please keep in mind that this is predictions and is not a reliable roster that is confirmed, other than the names I addressed that were confirmed. I hope you guys enjoyed this, Thank You!

32. The NXT Revolution

 

"If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself".

 

This past Monday night on Raw we witnessed something. Something that will spark a movement, something that will change the landscape of WWE forever. Three letters represent this ground-breaking Revolution....... NXT. The WWE Universe has been begging and pleading with WWE to bring in new competition. Even some of the talent has voiced concern. We, as wrestling fans, have been looking at a road with a dead end for years, but out of no where that road seemed to forma and have no end. We soon realized that change was coming a lot sooner than we thought.

 

This past Monday Night Raw we had a divas in-ring segment. It started out with Team Bella claiming their dominance in the divas division and how they are ready for better competition. They were interrupted by none other than Stephanie McMahon. Wrestling fans at this point knew that something big was about to happen. Stephanie declares that enough is enough and it is time for a change starting right now. Those watching at home were on the edge of their seat as we knew that this segment was about to be memorable. Stephanie brings out Paige saying that she is the one trying to initiate change, however she will need back up. The crowd and people at home were sitting there thinking "Are they actually going to pull the trigger?". McMahon then introduces BECKY LYNCH to a huge pop from the crowd. I couldn't believe this, I was in shock. Out of all people that could debut, I was clearly not expecting Becky to debut. Becky was by far the most surprising for everyone I think. Then Stephanie explains that Paige and Becky need 1 more diva on their side and this is when the crowd starting giving the "woos". OUT COMES CHARLOTTE. I was freaking out at this point, I couldn't believe that this was happening. Then out of no where, Naomi and Tamina come out and say how they have been overlooked for too long. Stephanie then introduces someone to align with them and it was THE BOSS SASHA BANKS. I was speechless at this point, I was just lost for words. So we had 3 trios ready to take an opportunity and seize it. We have Team Bella, Team Paige, and Team B.A.D., and Stephanie made it clear that a brawl was about to break out. Nikki wasn't having none of it and shoves Sasha Banks, and Sasha snatched her back so fast. A BRAWL BREAKS OUT. We have all 9 of these girls going at it to prove who is more dominant. The segment ends with all 3 NXT girls locking in their submissions of the Figure 8, DisArmor, and Bank Statement. The segment ends with Team Paige and Team B.A.D standing tall with Team Bella leaving all distraught.

This segment was just golden. I am having a hard time as we speak trying to wrap my head around this still. In my opinion, this is by far the best diva debut of all time and I will explain why. Sure, they didn't win a title in their debut. Sure, they didn't even have a match in their debut. Sure, they didn't even get on the mic in their debut. It isn't about that for me. It was the message behind it. The message behind it was what made it the best. This segment sparked something, it sparked a Revolution. A revolution in women's wrestling. These NXT girls are going to take not only the division, but the company to new heights. Sasha, Charlotte, and Becky are the 3 girls that will elevate this division limitless opportunity. Although, Bayley is also a part of this movement so it was a bit confusing why she wasn't in this segment. But we have to focus on what we have been given and I am more than satisfied with what we got. Fans have been wanting #GiveDivasAChance to come true and it finally did on Raw. It went from #GiveDivasAChance to #DivasGotAChance. A lot of wrestling fans feel like we are going to get real, genuine change in the division. I personally feel like Triple H and Stephanie are behind this movement because they have been overseeing NXT for a while now. I feel like Stephanie is kind of being that "women in power" and sticking up for the divas. I want her to be more involved with the divas on TV, kind of like a Divas GM or some role that oversees the Main Roster Divas. It is a good time to be a fan of women's wrestling because our prayers may actually be answered. I am just so proud of WWE and them finally wanting to change for the better.

Well I just wanted to get on here and say my peace on this. A NXT Revolution is coming to the Main Roster. The NXT Divas are legit taking over. It is about time Vince wakes up and realizes that times are changing. Women in all sports are revolutionizing the sport they are in, such as, Soccer, UFC, and Tennis. It is about time WWE joins those sports and makes their mark with women. I have all the faith in the world that Charlotte, Becky, and Sasha can bring that change that is so desperately needed. I can't wait to see what is next for the divas, a lot of the fans are actually anticipating what is next for the divas. We don't have a match set for Battleground this Sunday, however I know we will get one. It may be confirmed later in the week and I know it will be good. I am thrilled to see what is next and I know all of you are too. Thank You! 

31. IMO: Sasha Banks

I'M BACK!!!!!! It has been legit 9 days since I have done a blog. I just recently got a new job and I have been working like crazy. However, I finally got that under control and I am ready to get back into this blog. So today I am doing a "IMO" post. And in honor of the recent rumors and appearance today at Raw, I am doing Sasha Banks! So let's get started...

So Mrs. Sasha Banks, there is so much to say but I am going to just list 3 things about her that I want to talk about with her. Those are her wrestling, character, and being a fan or in her words "I am still a Mark at heart".

Wrestling: Okay so Sasha is one of the best workers in the ring that I have ever seen. Not only as a women, but as a wrestler in general. When I see her matches I know I am in for a true contest of wrestling because she delivers everytime. Sasha's move-set is very heel and very unique. Like she isn't a lucha, She isn't a powerhouse. She isn't technical. She is a bit of everything, and that comes rare in WWE. Sasha is just so innovative in the ring that she always keeps the fans interested. Her and Charlotte are quoted as the Trish and Lita of the next generation. However, I firmly believe that Charlotte and Sasha are better than Trish and Lita when it comes to in-ring ability. Sasha has trust in her ability and has trust in the girls she gets in the ring with. She has never had a bad match in NXT, and to be quite fair, none of the girls in NXT have put on a bad match.

Character: I love talking about Sasha's character. So for those who don't know, Sasha Banks' character is "The Boss of NXT". She is an arrogant diva in NXT, which is polar opposite to how she is in real life. Sasha's character is one of the best character's to be generated out of NXT. That is another thing that NXT has that WWE doesn't, and that is authentic characters for their women. Sasha's character plays a key role in her matches. She knows that she has a character that is mean and she puts that into her matches. She will have the best character on the main roster when she does debut on Main Roster. Sasha came into NXT as a generic babyface. She became frustrated with it and reached out to her real life cousin, Snoop Dogg. She knew that everyone called Snoop a "Boss" so she grabbed that role and ran with it. She got some tips from Snoop on how to be a "Boss" and she became the Boss of NXT. I am so glad that she reached out to Snoop because he, in a way, added a spark to the big flame of her becoming The Boss.

She Is Simply A Fan: Sasha started watching wrestling when she was a little girl. She actually claims that she never watched divas growing up, she watched the men. She was a huge fan of Eddie Guerrero. She knew that when she saw him that she knew she wanted to become a wrestler. She wrestled indies for a little bit, then went into NXT. That is the one thing that I love about Sasha. She is a fan of the product. Nowadays, WWE hires models, pro athletes, and bodybuilders. And at times they dip into the Indy pool. Sasha is a pure fan of the product and still claims to be a "mark". It is hard to find a diva in WWE who was a fan since they were a child. She was such a fan that she missed family functions and even her own grandpas funeral to not miss WWE on TV. Of course, they don't have to be a long time fan in order to be known as a great WWE Diva. Sasha being a life-long fan of WWE just adds more appeal to her with fans. Because she knows what it is like to be us.

In Conclusion, Sasha Banks will go down as one of the best women's wrestlers. All of the 4 Horsewomen will go down as some of the best. Sasha has such a promising career here in WWE and according to her, "I will be doing this forever". Sasha Banks will be a great diva in WWE. I hope she does debut tonight on Raw (July 13, 2015) along with Charlotte. I wish Sasha Banks the best of luck in WWE and hopefully I get to meet her one day.

30. #GiveDivasAChance

 

Okay so today fans on twitter have had another "trigger" to spark something. Something that was sparked back in March and then kind of fizzled out a few weeks after. And that is the trend of #GiveDivasAChance. So fans everywhere have grown tired of the constant mistreatment of the women in WWE. During the initial trend of #GiveDivasAChance, we were heard and things started changing. Divas were getting 2 segments on TV and everything was going good. However, knowing WWE, many things fizzle out. After WrestleMania it all started to fall down hill. Sure, we still had storylines and sure we had good matches. All of that considered, I think I can speak for all wrestling fans that we feel as if WWE is settling. They are settling with the female talent. Recently we saw Nikki Bella and Paige have the longest divas PPV match in history going 11 minutes and 18 seconds. Of course, fans were excited, but we sat there and asked ourselves "Why can't we have this all the time". And today as I look on Twitter I can see fans are starting this trend again. "It only takes one spark"...



Wrestling Fans see NXT and we see how amazing it is. It is a awesome developmental program for the Future of WWE. And when wrestling fans see the women down there, we are in shock. They get so much time and plenty of storyline progression along with character development. We see these girls in NXT get like 20 minutes on their live specials and then we see main roster get like under 10 minutes on PPV. It's not fair. Triple H runs NXT, and we can clearly see that he cares for his talent and invest 150% in the product. So it is mind blowing when I watch NXT an then I see Raw, it's like night and day. How can your developmental territory get more investment than your main roster? We know that the main roster girls can go in the ring. We have amazing talent on the main roster, it is just not utilized. And to be quite honest, we don't know why? We are not trending this to get attention, we are trending this because we know these girls can pull some awesome matches.



Vince McMahon. I, personally, don't know what the problem is. I feel like he played the fans with tweeting "We hear you, stay tuned #GiveDivasAChance". Like we really thought we sparked permanent change, but little did we know it would only last about 1 month. We have tried so hard to get his attention, to try and get something from him. We aren't asking him to make pigs fly, we are asking for some chances to be given. The main roster divas have even voices their concerns through Twitter and interviews, but it seems that it isn't enough. Yes, I and everyone else should be glad that we even get divas on Raw and PPV's, but it goes back to my initial point of Vince settling with his talent. He needs to really work on his product when it comes to the divas.



He needs to start by giving the divas characters first. I am not sure if it is true, but there was a report than Vince said that the divas don't have characters and that they are all crazy, bipolar women. Which I think is ridiculous. This is Sports Entertainment. This is World Wrestling Entertainment. You have to play a character on TV. That is how fans get to know the diva or superstar. That is how the crowd identifies with them. You cant sit there and have all the divas be crazy and bipolar. We cant be having random face and heel turns. That is ridiculous. It goes back to the lack of investment in the women on main roster. They need to have characters, because once they have that down they can bring that to their matches.



The next thing he needs to do is have meaningful storylines. Me as a wrestling fan, I am tired of seeing storylines about caddy crap. We need to have storylines be centered around the championship. That is the ultimate surprise for the women in WWE and it is often treated as a prop. That is a title, not something to carry around. WWE needs to invest more in the title, and make it mean more. Of course, right now we have current Divas Champion Nikki Bella approaching Longest Reigning Divas Champion in less than 80 days and we need that to mean more. WWE isn't investing in storylines that make that title the ultimate goal. We don't care if someone is pale. We don't care if someone is too skinny or too fat. We don't care for the middle school issues to be quite honest. I want to see some girls kick ass in the ring and fight hard for that title, period point blank.



We can trend #GiveDivasAChance all we want. But the one thing we want out of this is permanent change in the division. We have such a good batch of women in WWE right now, and it isn't being showcased because lack of investment. TAKE THE RISKS. TAKE THE OPPORTUNITES. We really want Vince to let his girls go loose. We have girls like Natalya who is arguably the best wrestling in the division and one of the best in the world. She hasn't been utilized to her full potential on the main roster, and if you don't believe me go watch her match with Charlotte at Takeover 2014. We also have girls like the Bella's who have improved like crazy and really want to wrestle more. Yet, they can't because of booking. We also have NXT girls like Summer Rae, Emma, and Paige who can pull out good matches too, but haven't been given the chance too. And speaking of characters, girls like Cameron and Alicia Fox could be great heel character. They just need to be given the chance. I could go on for days about what the divas can bring to the table, but the divas know what they can bring.



Enough is Enough. Vince McMahon we want change. I know for a fact that it doesn't take an arm and a leg to do so. You have a 3 hour Raw, but divas get like 3 minutes? What type of mess is that? I will always be a fan of WWE and everyone in it. I thank Vince for making this company a global franchise, however the man is stubborn. And the creative team definitely needs to be changed. To be honest, the creative team needs to consist of fans of the product and people who actually care for the divas in some aspect. You can tell there is a disconnect between creative and the storylines that are put on TV. Please Vince, we don't know what we have to do in order for you to take this seriously. We ask that you hear us, and FINALLY do what is BEST for BUSINESS!!!



29. Fantasy Booking Heading Into Summerslam: Divas Championship

Okay so I am starting something new. It is a special thing, just for Summerslam. I am doing Fantasy Booking Heading Into Summerslam. I have a list of matches that I want at Summerslam, some are based on current storylines and others are my picks. I am starting with the Divas Championship because I feel like they are in need of some good booking out of anyone at this point. So after Battleground, we will have 5 weeks before Summerslam. I am starting these the Raw right after Battleground. I may recap what "happens" at Battleground so you can know where I am starting from. So let's get it started...

Okay so at Battleground 2015 I think it will be Naomi, Tamina, and Paige vs Bella Twins and Alicia Fox. I think the Bella Twins and Alicia Fox will win.

Week 1:

Raw- Bella’s and Alicia Fox come out for a promo. They say that they are over Paige, Naomi, and Tamina. Nikki said she is sick of Paige getting underserved title matches. Nikki claims that she is done with the same competition. She said that every diva back there she has beaten. Then Charlotte’s music hits and she makes her way to the ring. Charlotte tells all 3 of them that she is sick of them running their mouth and she is here to set the record straight. Nikki doesn’t feel threatened at all and says that she doesn’t know why she is here. Charlotte wants a title shot at Summerslam. Bella’s and Alicia laugh it off and then before they can even say anything, Bayley’s music hits. Bayley makes her way to the ring and declares that she wants a title match as well. Nikki looks at Alicia and Brie, they then proceed to attack Charlotte and Bayley. Paige comes in to try to even up the odds but is also laid out. Bella’s and Alicia stand tall.

Smackdown: It is Charlotte vs Alicia Fox. Bella Twins are ringside with Alicia and Bayley and Paige are ringside with Charlotte. Charlotte wins the match after a brawl on the outside between Bayley, Paige and the Bella’s distracts Alicia. Charlotte won with Natural Selection.

Week 2:

Raw- Backstage segment between Charlotte and Bayley. Charlotte approaches Bayley and says that she knows they are friends, but she is gunning for the divas title. Bayley says that she understands that but tonight they have to be on the same page when they face the Bella’s tonight. Match later in the night. The Bella Twins win the tag match after Bayley accidently bumped into Charlotte and Nikki hit the Rack attack. After the match Charlotte gets in Bayley’s face and is blaming her for losing. Bayley said she was sorry, but Charlotte pushes her down and walks away.

Smackdown- Paige meets Charlotte backstage and says that she has been cheated over and over again by the Bella Twins. She tells her to not take her anger out on Bayley and that it was really rude, then Charlotte slaps Paige. Later in the night it is announced that it will be Paige vs Charlotte. Bayley is on commentary. Paige wins the match with the RamPaige. After the match, Charlotte attacks Paige and then Bayley comes to the save. Bayley is beating up Charlotte and Paige tries to pull her off. Bayley pushes Paige away and then Paige pushes back. Charlotte lays them both out with a double clothesline. Charlotte stands tall.

Week 3:

Raw- It is announced that it will be a Triple Threat Number One Contenders Match between Paige, Charlotte, and Bayley. There is a backstage segment with Bayley prepping for the match and The Bella Twins and Alicia walk on over. They tell Bayley that she doesn’t need Paige or Charlotte and that they are getting in her head. You don’t need them, join Team Bella. They walk off and then Paige walks over. Paige asks Bayley what they told her. Bayley said that they wanted her to join Team Bella. Paige tells her that they aren’t her friends and they don’t care about her. And then before Paige leaves she tells Bayley to not ever push her again. We get to the match. The Bella Twins and Alicia surround the ring as the match goes on. They help Bayley win the match. After they get in the ring and raise Bayley’s hand. And they give her a Team Bella shirt but Bayley is a little confused.

Smackdown- Bayley vs Charlotte. Bayley wins the match with the Belly to Bayley thanks to Alicia coming down to distract Charlotte.

Week 4:

Raw- Bayley comes out for a promo. She calls out the Bella Twins and Alicia Fox. She tells them that she appreciates the help, but she doesn’t need it. Nikki then reminds her that if wasn’t for them she wouldn’t be #1 contender. Then Charlotte and Paige come out. Charlotte says that Bayley is stupid to think that the Bella’s or Alicia is her friend. Paige then gets the mic and says that Nikki needs to watch her back because the people she thinks are her friends aren’t really. We then get a backstage segment that wasn’t aired that had Paige confront Alicia and tell her that she is in the Bella’s shadow and the last time she was champion was 5 years ago. Paige asked if she wants to be divas champion again even if she had to beat Alicia, and Alicia said yes. We then get back to the ring and then Nikki and Brie both look at Alicia and question her. Before Alicia could answer Nikki punched her in the face and all 6 girls brawl in the ring. Paige stand tall after she takes out Nikki.

Smackdown- We get a backstage segment with the Bella’s. Nikki tells Brie that they don’t need anyone but the 2 of them. Brie agrees and says that she will handle it tonight when she faces Alicia Fox. Nikki says that she is banned from ringside because of the altercation on Raw. As Nikki walks away, Charlotte approaches Brie and tells her that she is just here to talk. Brie stays to listen. Charlotte asks Brie, aren’t you tired of always being in the shadow of your sister? Brie then said that Nikki is her sister and that they are in the spotlight together. Charlotte then tells her that the only reason Nikki is still champion is because of her and that she made her life a living hell last year. Brie gets frustrated and asks Charlotte what her point is. Charlotte tells her that maybe she deserves to be champion since she is the one who has been defending it basically. Charlotte then leaves. We get to the match and Alicia wins the match after Brie isn’t on her A game after the talk with Charlotte.

Week 4:

Raw- We get a Fatal 4 Way #1 Contenders Match on Raw between Alicia, Paige, Bayley, and Charlotte. The match ends in DQ when Brie and Nikki run down and interfere in the match. All 6 girls are brawling. And then as The Bella Twins stand tall, Brie hits Nikki from behind. Brie looks confused after and is questioning herself. Then Stephanie McMahon comes out and says that since the Bella Twins want to keep interfering in the #1 contender’s matches, she is going to make a match for Summerslam. She says that Nikki will defend her Divas Championship against Charlotte….and Bayley…..and Paige……and Alicia Fox. Brie then leaves the ring all upset and Stephanie says that she forgot someone. She then says Nikki will defend her title against Charlotte, Bayley, Paige, Alicia, and…… Brie in a 6 pack Elimination Divas Championship match. Brie has a look of disbelief on her face and Nikki is mad as she looks on at Brie.

Smackdown: Stephanie is backstage and Nikki confronts her. Nikki says that it isn’t fair that she has to defend her title against not only 6 girls, but against her sister too. Stephanie tells her that she must be confused because Brie hit her on Raw. And that they kept interfering in the matches. Stephanie says that she needs to put that aside because tonight there will be a 6 divas tag match. Stephanie said that it will the “happy sisterhood of Team Bella vs Paige, Bayley, and Charlotte”. We get to the match and none of the girls are too happy about the match or who they are teaming with. The Bella Twins and Alicia Fox win the match when Nikki Rack Attack Charlotte. After the match The Bella’s and Alicia take out Charlotte, Paige and Bayley. Then Nikki lays out Brie and Alicia. Nikki stands tall as champion heading into Summerslam

SUMMERSLAM MATCH:

Six Pack Elimination Match

Divas Championship

Nikki Bella vs Brie Bella vs Paige vs Bayley vs Charlotte vs Alicia Fox

ELIMINATION ORDER:

Nikki Bella goes after Brie first and surprises everyone when she hits her with an elbow and Rack Attacks her to eliminate Brie. All the other divas stand there in shock and watch Brie leave crying. Then all the divas attack Nikki. Then the match gets rolling….

Alicia Fox eliminates Paige

Bayley eliminates Alicia Fox

Charlotte and Bayley tag team Nikki at first but then Charlotte blind sides Bayley with a big boot. And then she hits the Natural Selection on Bayley to eliminate her

Now down to Charlotte and Nikki. Charlotte is dominating Nikki. They get to the outside and Nikki lands on her shin badly. Charlotte throws Nikki back in the ring and the referee is checking on her. Charlotte is trying to make her way back in the ring and then out of nowhere Brie Bella comes in and delivers a Bella Buster to Charlotte. She then rolls Charlotte back in the ring. Nikki looks over at Brie and Brie Bella smiles and starts laughing as does Nikki. Nikki picks up Charlotte and hits the Rack Attack. Brie gets in the ring and hugs her sister. And they celebrate. But before they leave Nikki Bella grabs a mic and they both say into the mic “How is that for Twin Magic…… Never Trust a Bella”. Then they leave the ring and walk away still stronger than ever.



28. Initial Thoughts on Tough Enough

 

Okay so today I am here to give my thoughts on Tough Enough. The first episode aired this past Tuesday on the USA Network Live. I am going to give my initial thoughts on each contestant. I am going to give my thoughts on the production of it as well. I will be doing recaps for Tough Enough after each episode. So let's get started...

 

Tanner: Alright Mr. Tanner, I think he is one hell of an athlete. He is cocky and to be honest he has a right to be. From the initial challenge, he cleaned house easily. He is ahead as far as stamina and cardio. He is the clear number one guy right now. However, I do think he can tone down the arrogance a bit. I think him being humble about it will get him further in the competition. Having too big of a head can at times take you off your game. But for now, it seems to be working for him.

 

Alex: HOMETOWN REPRESENTING. He lives in Dallas, TX and so do I. I think Alex is really focused on the end result, and that is the contract. You can tell he is not there for the fun and games, as he wasn't focused in the drama really. He hasn't really showed anything that is worth "wow" factor, but I know he will in the future. And by following him on Twitter, I can tell he knows the WWE to some extent.

 

Patrick: Patrick is the clear WWE guy in that house. Patrick has experience and knows his stuff when it comes to WWE. Yes this is a competition, but knowing about the WWE will help him more than anything else. You can tell when he talks about wrestling that he has passion. He is also focused on the contract and is gunning for the number 1 spot. Himself and Tanner are the 2 to watch out for in the competition.

 

Hank: Hank, always the hammer and never the nail. So in this episode, he was just what he said, "The Average Joe". However, he had potential in the competition. He was eliminated this week and I didn't think he would be the first out, but he was. I don't know what would've happened if he stayed in the house, but it could've shaken up things as far as competition.

 

Mada: Mada didn't really stick out this week, however his confessionals did. He seems to not like Tanner. I think Mada has a future in this business and he's got the look. And he is right when he said that this is only week one and it was only a cardio challenge. I think Mada needs to step it up next week because his quiet personality will get called out by Paige, Hulk, or Daniel.

 

Josh: THE YETI. Okay so Josh has got the size and personality to be something in this business. Excluding the fact that he looks like Roman Reigns, I think he is looking to make a name for himself. Some say that he is relying on his size to be here. I don't think he is, however he has a lot to hold up as all the "big guys" in WWE have left their mark. Guys such as Undertaker, Kane, Big Show, Andre the Giant, etc. I think he does need to step it up next week to prove to everyone that he is more than height.

 

ZZ: Okay ZZ, this dude is funny as hell. He definitely has the best personality out of anyone for a WWE character. He was chosen as a replacement, but he fits right in with everyone. He does wrestle alligators for a living, so he has "some" wrestling experience. I do think he needs to get in better shape, but there are some guys who are "bigger" in WWE, and they don't let that come in the way of anything. Guys like Bray Wyatt and Kevin Owens aren't the skinniest of all guys, and they're 2 of the best workers on the roster. So I think ZZ has the potential to be in WWE, but I don't know if he will be chosen for Tough Enough. However, fans like him on twitter and that will take him far.

 

Amanda: Amanda is the clear threat right now. I was amazed the first time I saw her because she looks like Trish Stratus. But with that aside, she won the first challenge and she beat a lot of the guys. Amanda is fit and has good energy, and that will come in handy when fans vote for her. She is focused and doesn't let the ties back at home keep her down. If she stays this focused, I think she has the potential of winning.

 

Daria: Daria, the Jersey Devil. The bad ass. I really like her. She has that very chill, laid back personality and that is awesome. She is a MMA fighter, so she does come from a fighting background. She is another one who is focused on the contract. She says she loves to take risks and I have no doubt in my mind that she will. She is another girl I think can win.

 

Gabi: Ms. Gabi..... She is very blunt. I like that in a woman myself, however it may be a bit much at times. She does have the mindset of a competitor. She claims that she isn't here to make friends and that she wants to win. That mindset will get her far believe it or not. She is from Brazil so she would be the first ever Brazilian WWE Diva if she wins. I don't know if the fans will like her attitude, but she does have potential.

 

Sara Lee: Little Sara, I like her. I think she is the oddball and is the "outcast", but not in a bad way. She doesn't get involved in the drama and she claimed that she isn't here for the reality TV part, she is here for the contract. That is the number one reason I like her because she is focused on wrestling. I saw her submission video and I had hoped she would make it. I think she can win the competition because she has personality down, she just needs to win some competitions.

 

Giorgia: Giorgia, so you're single? This girl is very fun. She has a very funny personality that is likeable by the fans. She definitely thinks she has what it takes and when Miz asked her if she is the star of the show she said, "Hell Yeah". She has confidence and that will take her far. As long as she stays focused, she could be a legit contender to win the contract.

 

Dianna: Okay so when I first saw you, I was shocked. She is very beautiful. The other girls are beautiful too by the way. But anyways getting to the competition, I do see her going far. Her and Amanda were the ones to win the challenges this week. Dianna won the "wrestling" challenge and that stuck out to me because I am about the wrestling. I know she was emotional the first episode, but I don't think people are giving her a chance. Yes she was emotional, but she says that she is good now and is all game. I think she has the potential to win as well. Hopefully her groin feels better by next week.

 

Okay so that is my thoughts on the competitors. Now I am going to talk about the production of the show. I am a bit skeptical because we didn't see much wrestling. With this being a wrestling show, I expected more of that. I understand it being reality based, but I don't need to see arguments all the time. I want to see the training aspect of it, because that is what they will be doing if they win. I think the trainers should be the ones to judge since they are the ones that are with these competitors every week. The live fan voting thing I am not sure on because some fans are stubborn. Some fans know talent and others don't.

 

Well that is all for my blog post. I wish all the Tough Enough competitors good luck. Remember to stay hungry and stay humble. I can't wait to see the rest of the season and hopefully we get to see these guys and girls grow in the ring. Thank You!

 

By the way if you want to keep up with the competitors you can follow them on Twitter, here are there Twitter handles:

@ToughTanner

@ToughJoshua

@ToughMada

@ToughHank

@ToughPatrickC

@ToughAlexF

@ToughZZ

@ToughAmanda

@ToughDianna

@ToughSara

@ToughGiorgia

@ToughGabi

@ToughDaria



27. Top 5 Teams/ Stables

 

Hello everyone, I am back. I haven't done a blog post in almost a week. I have just been busy lately. I am ready to get back to these and start doing them daily again. Okay so I am here today to do a Top 5. I am doing a Top 5 over Teams/Stables that I would like to see in WWE. And since I have been absent, I am going to do double it. I will do 5 Superstar and 5 Diva Teams. So let's kick it off...(These are in no particular order)

 

Superstar Teams:

 

1. Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes: I feel like these 2 Superstars are on their way out within the next 5 years. I think WWE should put these 2 together for several reasons. First, they have history together as a team (also with Ted DiBiase). Second, they aren't being utilized. Third, I feel like they would be that team that lives up to their fathers legacy. Orton and Rhodes are extremely talented and their talent is being wasted. Cody aka Stardust is falling flat. We haven't seen Rhodes since the passing of his father, Dusty Rhodes. Orton is away from TV right now as well. So I feel like this would be the perfect way to bring them back if they aren't going to put them in a storyline upon their return. I would just have them return together and attack the winner of New Day vs PTP at Battleground, then pursue the Tag Titles.

 

2. The Miz and Tyler Breeze: These 2 personalities should definitely be a team. These 2 Superstars are extremely underrated. Their 2 characters almost parallel. They are both obsessed themselves and their reputation. The only difference is a phone and selfie stick. I feel like these 2 would have chemistry in the ring as a tag team. If I had to book it right now, I would have Breeze help Miz win the Intercontinental Title and then form the team. And then have them pursue the Tag Titles.

 

3. Tyson Kidd and Sami Zayn: No I didn't choose them because they are both Canadian. I chose these 2 because I feel like they would mesh well together. They have been in the ring together before and they worked well together. I feel like if they added that to an element of being a tag team then it would be awesome. Tyson Kidd is injured right now and I am hoping that he can come back to WWE. Whenever he does come back, they can bring him back in this team. I would love to see it, I feel like they would be an exciting tag team to watch.

 

4. Samoan Dynasty: Okay so the Harts have had several Tag Teams and Stables, but there is 1 family that is always wrestling royalty. The Samoans in WWE have a lineage as long as the Harts, but it goes unnoticed. All the Samoans in WWE are all related to each other in some way. So I want a Samoan Dynasty to form of Roman Reigns and The Usos. I want them to be managed by Tamina, because she is also a Samoan. Not a lot of the Samoans that have been in WWE have made tag teams or stables. I feel like this would work. Roman and The Usos would dominate as a stable. I would want The Usos to get the Tag Titles and Roman to get a singles championship too. And who knows, maybe they can make Tamina the WWE Divas Champion. This stable of 4 Superstars/Diva would be an excellent team in WWE. I know fans would like it a lot because most fans like when family teams together.

 

5. Foreign Faction: Okay so I saved this one for last because I really want this one to happen. The Brit Brawlers would consist of Wade Barrett, Neville, Cesaro, Finn Balor, Rusev, Paige, and Becky Lynch. Yeah I know that is a big stable, but it is only 7. And when you think about it, DX had 5 guys and Chyna. So that is 6 right there. This is 7, but I know if WWE pulled the trigger with this, it would flourish like crazy. I know fans would love it. It has 5 of the best brawlers in WWE and 2 of the best foreign Divas. Of course I would want them as heels and to like run WWE in a way. Like put all the titles on the faction and have them dominate. I know it is far-fetched, but WWE would be smart to do this. And they can all help each other retain their titles. Like not all 7 go out there, but someone can come out and help them win. This would be an awesome stable and WWE should make this happen.

 

Divas:

 

1. Blondtourage: I would have Summer Rae, Alexa Bliss, and Carmella as this stable. I have envisioned this many times. 3 hot blondes, come on, who would not get behind that. I want them as heels of course and to just be those mean girls. Yes, we would have to wait for Alexa and Carmella to come up to the main roster, but it is worth the wait. These 3 have all been heels in the WWE and putting them together would be awesome. They are all hot and can all talk on the mic, so you know they would tear the other divas to shreds. These 3 are good workers as well. Summer has some ring rust, but that can be fixed. And I know that when Alexa and Carmella come up they will be good workers as well. I would have one of them as Divas Champion too, probably Summer Rae. She can recruit Alexa and Carmella and persuade them to join her. I know it would work and I know fans would eat it up. Everyone loves a mean girl group...

 

2. The Four Horsewomen: Okay so this has already been mentioned by WWE and they have been pushing it lately. The Four Horsewomen consist of Charlotte, Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Becky Lynch. These 4 women are the women who changed the perspective of women's wrestling in WWE along with the initial spark of Paige vs Emma at NXT ArRival. All of these 4 women wrestle amazingly, I have never seen such authentic wrestling before. These 4 women are known for stealing the show at NXT Takeover specials, and quite honestly they do. I wouldn't mind these 4 joining forces to bring in a new era of Divas. The NXT Era will eventually be produced within the next 3 years for sure. However, as much as I would love for this to happen, I feel like WWE will never pull the trigger. Its going to be that one thing that will be teased a lot and give fans hope, but wont happen. But on the other side, I wouldn't put it past WWE for them to let this happen. I am like 50/50 on it because these 4 are so good as singles competitors. They did have a 4 Horsemen, there is bound to be a female version sooner rather than later. Especially since Ric Flair's daughter, Charlotte, is involved.

 

3. The Aussies: This stable would be WWE Diva Emma and new NXT Divas Jessie and Cassie. Jessie and Cassie have made their debuts in NXT, but they are not new to wrestling at all. These 2 came from the same school as Emma and have been wrestling on the independents for a long time. Emma has gone back down to NXT to reinvent herself and it has been kind of disappointing. She has aligned with Dana Brooke. I am happy for the 2 to be a team, but it does feel odd at times. I really want Emma to find herself and find her true character. I think it will start with being with Jessie and Cassie. I really want Emma and Dana to have some dissension and then have a fallout. Let's say they have a match and then after Emma wins, she bring in her "recruits". Jessie and Cassie make their way into the ring and all 3 women beat down Dana Brooke. And then Emma gets on the mic and cuts a promo and calls themselves The Aussies. I feel like these 3 women be so great as a stable. All 3 can wrestle clearly and could dominate NXT. Also, Cassie and Jessie have been tagging together on the NXT live events already so it is already being put into place. Cassie and Jessie are really good friends in real life and I am sure Emma knows them well too. I would want this to eventually get on the main roster, but we will have to wait and see.

 

4. Sasha Banks and Cameron: Okay I feel like this team is inevitable. Many may not think so, but I can see WWE doing it. Sasha Banks is clearly the better diva out of the 2, but the 2 together would be so great. They're both good heels and they can talk on the mic. I feel like they can compliment each other. Sasha will be the wrestling and Cameron can be the mouthpiece. Of course, Sasha can talk too, but the dynamic would still be good. I also feel like Cameron would learn a lot while being in this team. Sasha can teach her a lot as far as in-ring work goes. They would both benefit in some way, shape, or form. I feel like they can be the "New BFF's". I wouldn't mind the original BFF's re-aligning I just feel like all 3 are in different roles. Charlotte would never be that caddy, mean girl again. She has developed this new "genetically superior" gimmick and it would be contradicting. And I feel like Summer Rae wouldn't really mesh well anymore. I am not denying her talent, but I just feel like Summer needs to work on an individual character.

 

5. The Female Nexus: Okay this one right here is some fantasy booking at its finest, but who cares. WWE would be stupid to not let this happen. The stable would consist of Paige, Emma, Summer, Charlotte, Sasha, Becky, and Bayley. There was 7 members in Nexus, so there will be 7 in the female one. And plus these are the actual 7 that changed women's wrestling in WWE. So Paige, Emma, and Summer are already on the main roster. Charlotte, Sasha, Bayley, and Becky in my opinion are ready for main roster. I feel like they should start planting the seeds now. Leading into Survivor Series, I want the Main Roster Divas to start feuding with the NXT girl of Paige, Emma, and Summer. Then have those 3 "make some calls". And then I want the 7 on 7 at Survivor Series, I want this match to rush in a new era.....The NXT Era. I want Paige, Emma, Summer, Charlotte, Bayley, Sasha, and Becky vs Bella's, Natalya, Naomi, Tamina, Layla, and Alicia. This 7 on 7 would tell the fans that this is a new era. I would have it elimination style. I would have it come down to Charlotte and Nikki Bella. The current face of WWE vs the Future Face of WWE. And have Charlotte win for Team NXT. That is how I would book it.

 

Okay so that is my 5 superstar and 5 diva Teams/Stables. Doing this list was so much fun. Well that is all for now and I will see you guys tomorrow. Let me know on twitter which teams you like from my list or let me know which teams you want. Thank You.