Orbiting the WWE Universe #4 – Superstars

Wanda comes back to give us her insight on another WWE show. She’s starting to get more into the groove! How does it affect her perception of the WWE Universe? 

It was time to cleanse my RAW mind of Punk, Big Show and even my favorite, Sheamus, so a stop from Orbiting the WWE Universe at Superstars was long overdue. I needed to see some new talent and I had also heard from a very reputable source that there was to be a man with a golden voice and fabulous fashion sense appearing on this weeks show. So, read on to hear what I thought of my latest WWE stop.

Hunico vs Yoshi Tatsu

Well the disappointing thing is I missed the opening and therefore Tatsu’s entrance. But, I’m thinking it went something like this….
What side is that streak of red hair, left or is it right? Did my hairdresser make sure the color matched my fire engine red tight pants? Should I have worn my hair loose and flowing or is it better tied up? Were the tassles on my arms the right accessory?
So lucky for me I got to see Hunico talkin, I don’t know what on his way to the ring. Sayin a lot of something but not really makin any sense. Ok, bad spellin ends here! Black tank top, black pants, black sunnies to protect his eyes from the glare of the stadium lights and what’s that, white trainers…oooh, now that’s what I call sexy. Best accessory has to be the bandana, or is it the beanie wearing eye candy on that bicycle next to him?

So Hunico still talking about the weather when Tatsu makes a move on him, “come to me Hunico and check out the package I have in my pants”. A fantastic leap from the ropes by Tatsu over Hunico’s head and then a full pelt body slam not once, or twice but three times.
I’m really enjoying Tatsu, not seen him before and he has some pretty inventive moves, just wish he would finish Hunico off.
Hunico climbs the ropes but takes so long to get up that Tatsu climbs up after him, wraps his legs around Hunico’s neck and back flips them both over slamming Hunico on the floor (picture those cartoon stars floating around his head now). But even that wasn’t enough to end the match. A few more swings, slams, slaps and smashes and finally Hunico brings out the nasty to finish Tatsu off.

Alex Riley vs Jinder Mahal

Wow could Josh Mathews look any less intelligent and you are not convincing me you are smart by using words greater than one syllable. And Scott Stanford, how do you keep your brain cells from being sucked out of your head by Mathews?
I’ve not seen Riley before, he is fit, but doesn’t stay still long enough for me to get a good look of his face. Just caught a glimpse of his face, yep, no doubt he sure is a pretty boy, I just hope he can wrestle.
Mahal, I’ve seen you before, turban, perspex turban holder, but wait what’s that you are wearing tonight, a coat made from your curtains. Things must be tough in the Mahal royalty if you are using your curtains. I do like your white boots though, very sixties and they are coming back into fashion so who knows, maybe curtain fabric coats will too.
I’ve just noticed that Riley has a great booty. Goodness, both wrestlers are wearing tight fitting budgie smugglers (ok, for you non Aussie’s, Google budgie smugglers to know what I’m talking about). But Riley is definitely filling his out much better and getting full value from them. Don’t be afraid to use color for your pants though Riley, although I do like the subtle tones of gold and green on them (an obvious acknowledgement to your newest Aussie fan, me!)
Cue next demonstration by Mathews that he is not as dumb as he seems, Scott was talking about Riley’s 5 tiers when Mathews said “um, thats only 4 you have described” to Scott…..well duh, Scott so knew that and was leaving the best till last “5, the women love this guy”. We sure do Scott, we absolutely do and I’m sure a few guys out there love Riley too.
I’ve just realized I’ve not mentioned anything about the actual match. Ok, here it goes, Mahal headlocks Riley (noooooo) but Riley gets out of it and with Mahal bouncing off the ropes, flings himself from the ropes and flies through the air ever so gracefully to kick Mahal down to the floor (yeahhhhhh).
Scott, please don’t suggest Mathews uses Google to look Mahal’s Bollywood girlfriends. Remember, he is not as worldly as you and probably doesn’t understand the term girlfriend let alone Google.
Ouch, gasp, absolute horror….Mahal has slammed Riley on the ropes and possibly damaged potential mini Riley’s from being made…I don’t like Mahal and no it’s not because of the curtain coat, he just has a look in his eyes. Maybe it’s determination or to put the fear in his opponents but the look is not nice. Riley comes back, smashes into Mahal (yay) but then Mahal unleashes the camel clutch on Riley and the match ends (boooo).
Well, that’s the end of my review as I need to console myself that Riley was not victorious…..ok, I have moved on now and am ready for the next match.

Intermission, RAW recap time with John Cena and People Power speedster, Mr John Laurinaitis. Ok, I know this Laurinaitis dude is GM of RAW and Smackdown but really, do we need too see so much of him. And if we have too, could he not have got himself a bigger gopher to ride on.
Best part of intermission, Cena saucing Cole, worst part seeing Cole shirtless and pant less. No one should have to see that, no one. Therapy needed now….

Broski Zack Ryder vs Jack Swagger

Ryder reminds me of an Aussie 80′s singer with his hairstyle, purple sunnies and fluorescent pants Woo Woo Woo (another reference to use Google and check out pic’s of the singer Brian Mannix and you might see what I am talking about, don’t forget to squint your eyes before looking). His smirk too is rather fetching, or maybe Ryder is trying to snarl. More practice needed in front of your mirror and don’t wear the sunnies.
Swagger is “Aquaman” in his outfit with a “I’ve pooped my pants” walk. On first glance he reminded me of a younger Regal, but no, not at all, Regal is so much more ummm, excuse me while I just go and cool down.
I’m not getting the circle prance that Swagger is doing around Ryder. He reminds me of a great white shark circling its next victim, but Swagger’s prance is more “look at me running, I’m just fabulous”.
I can hear the gasp now from Solace when Scott said he doesn’t like to take his shirt off. Don’t worry Solace, he won’t take his shirt off with Ryder as Ryder will only be jealous. And he has to be careful to not burn that delicate, luscious skin  of his.
Swagger is just knocking Ryder over like he is a bowling ball and Ryder the solitary pin.
Mathews please shut up. So what if Scott is friends with Ryder. So what if Scott knows more bigger words than you, can you please, please do us all a favor and forget that they are friends. One day, you will get a friend, but for now, just be pleased for Scott.
Ryder picks Swagger up with one arm and flung him to the floor. Goodness, it’s hard to believe just how strong Ryder is, Woo Woo Woo.
I’ve just worked out that Swagger reminds me of what I think Americans call a Jock, a football player from a school, where Ryder would be the boy who has his head shoved down the toilet by the Jock.
Finally, the Broski move is out but it’s not enough to finish Swagger off. Wow, Swagger is bleeding from the mouth, looks like that Broski move did some damage but not enough, as Swagger pins Ryder down for a final time to win.

Well, superstars was pretty good, no Diva’s thank goodness and three matches that were full of entertainment and special moves. Highlight of the show, has to be Alex Riley. Even though he lost this time around he will be back if only to satisfy the female WWE audience. Worst part of show that my ears were subjected to the whiny voice of Mathews. I don’t get how he is more popular than Scott Stanford or Regal. I know he is younger but really, without Scott on Superstars it wouldn’t be super no matter how many stars were in it.

I have enjoyed my short stop this time around. Thanks as always to the two people who I hold totally responsible for my interest in all things WWE, my long distance pals, Solace Winter and Shawn Decker.

Orbiting the WWE Universe #3 – WrestleMania XXVIII

Welcome back to Wanda or @wvawser, guest writer and sometime watcher of the WWE. As a fan that tunes in occasionally her take can seem a bit unorthodox, which is part of the fun. Welcome her back and get her honest take and thoughts on the biggest event of the year in the WWE Universe! (Would have been better if Scott Stanford had been there… just sayin’)

WrestleMania XXVIII – Miami, Florida 1^st April 2012 (April fool’s Day)

Stop number 3 of Orbiting the WWE Universe had me landing at the biggest WWE event of 2012, WrestleMania XXVIII. So, you are asking me, why stop here? Well I am a virgin…..in these areas of WWE (as in never seen):

·                    WrestleMania

·                    Kane, Randy Orton, Triple H and The Undertaker

·                    Hell in a Cell

Additionally and the most important reason why, is for the first time (yes, a virgin in this as well), I participated in Solace Winter’s PPV predictions for this event. What you don’t know about me is that I can be highly competitive and since I had a vested interest in the outcomes of the WrestleMania XXVIII match-up’s, there is nothing like being at the event (viewed in the comfort of my lounge, with big screen television and sofa).

So, what’s this virgin’s view of WrestleMania XXVIII, read on to find out.

Match-up 1

World Heavyweight Championship – The Great White Sheamus vs Daniel Bryan

Sheamus is looking pumped and ready to go, the Miami heat not affecting him at all. Looking shiny but I’m putting that down to the sweet smelling sweat he has generated being excited and pumped rather than oil. He wouldn’t use oil, that is just not him.

Mini Sheamus comes out with a girl, but he seems to not even know she is there. Concentrating more on making sure he jumps enough for his belt bling to flop around his waist. Oh hang on I get why she is here, she is the ring rope spreader. Mini Sheamus needs the rope spread to get his ego into the ring (ouch, that’s tough). Good idea to wear the burgundy and white bathrobe though, soak up some of that Miami sweat he generated being as nervous as a mouse surrounded by a group of kitty cats. A kiss before starting the match from AJ, not good buddy, you need to be focused on the wrestling not the necking.

The match….blink and you would have missed it. A superior and focused Great White Sheamus leaps and shoves his right boot into Mini Sheamus, then holds him down to get the 3 count while Mini Sheamus’ right leg is in the air, shaking. Hmmm, the reverse angle of the hit has put a vision in my head of those “funniest home videos” when a boy dog is busy doing his stuff with another dog; I call it “humping”. Now I’m not saying that this is what Mini Sheamus was trying to do to Sheamus but he was kissed by AJ so might have been trying to hide / mask something else going on in his pants.

I just love how Sheamus keeps looking at his new World Heavyweight Championship bling (oops, belt). It’s as if he has found a long lost friend and can’t believe he has found them again.

My PPV Prediction – Sheamus, good start, 1 from 1

Match-up 2

Kane vs Randy Orton (RKO)

My first time seeing either of these gentlemen wrestle and I am very, very excited to see what they have to offer.

Kane, very, very dark character, glove on right hand and “iron” mask on face. Costume with giant red stitching which I assume comes from his opponents’ blood. Wait, he takes off his “iron” mask to reveal a red, fitting mask. Ok, even more scared than I was with the “iron” mask. A close up on Kane shows the detail of the red mask, creases in the forehead area, cut outs for the evil eyes and wicked mouth with a nice bit of Velcro underneath to hold it all together….hang on Velcro doesn’t hold that well and wouldn’t take much to rip it off.

Orton, doesn’t do much on his entrance, isn’t into this “big showoff” walk through, let’s his tatts speak for themselves although I have noticed a bit of a swagger. Oh wait, no he is into the “showoff” stuff he just waited till he got to the ring to do it. This would also to be to show off his metallic blue nice fitting pants to the crowd so that they can see his entire package.

The match – Well, so far has gone for longer than match-up 1 so the crowd is getting their money’s worth in this match. I’m impressed with how Orton is not intimidated at all by Kane, going for him at the ring of the bell. It could be just me though but I reckon the first few attempts to hit Kane missed; maybe he was just warming up or removing some pesky Miami dusk insects from in front of Kane’s face. Nice move by Kane, picking Orton up and slamming him over the ropes as if he was hanging out the washing. Hmmm, don’t think he took to kindly to Orton removing those pesky Miami dusk insects from in front of his face (must have been Kane’s pets). A close up on Orton’s face whilst in a head lock from Kane shows some really great facial movements. He must have been practising those features for some time now as they were close to perfect. He actually looks convincing that he is in trouble and is struggling for breath – you don’t get those movements without hours and hours of study – kid’s, take note! One for one smacks of each other, now this is what I call entertainment. These guys seem so evenly matched. And then Orton breaks the momentum by hitting Kane more than once and goes for the flinging off the ring ropes manoeuvre…..when Kane rams his gloved right hand under the unsuspecting chin of Orton…OUCH and then Orton falls back slamming his body into the floor. I hope Orton has top dental and medical cover as his teeth and jaw will surely need some work done to repair the Kane ram. But wait, just when I thought it was over and Orton could not possibly recover, Kane helps him up, what a nice guy that Kane is. Maybe he felt a bit bad for the ram or maybe he is a true gentleman after all and not the big red monster the commentators make him out to be. And how does he get paid for his kindness, one Orton boot to the mouth.

I cannot believe how many 2 counts there have been in this match and most of them Kane holding Orton down. Now this could be the cynic in me but why can’t Kane end this now, he has had so many opportunities to end it yet it doesn’t. Orton just “power slammed” Kane onto the floor, impressive move but then he lets Kane get up. Since you finally have the big guy Kane on the floor, why not take advantage of this and go for a 3 count? No, let’s allow Kane to get back on his feet so that we are on the same level. At this stage in the match, both guys are looking a little worse for wear. All that is needed is those animated stars that circle a cartoon characters head to signify they are dizzy and hurting…but wait this is not a cartoon, this is real life and no animations or make believe here.

Orton has just face-planted Kane into the floor, could we be close to a victor of this match, nope. Kane gets up, slams Orton to the floor and yet another 2 count. Kane gets up on the top rope, jumps off and fly’s through the air only to meet Orton’s right boot and both men end up rolling on the ground in pain and agony. Off the floor, Kane picks up Orton by the neck with his gloved right hand and slams him back onto the floor. Ok, it’s gotta be over now…..nope, yet another 2 count. Kane must be wondering what in the world he has to do to win this match. Kane must be getting tired; he is sitting on top of the ropes and allowing Orton to hit him. Kane, you will never win a match sitting down so get off your butt and defend yourself. But wait, Orton decides he too wants to be on the top of the ropes, but there is only room for one there buddy. Kane takes you by the throat again and slams you into the floor…..1 count….2 count…..3 count. It’s over, Kane is victorious.

My PPV Prediction – Kane, on a roll, 2 from 2

Match-up 3

Intercontinental Championship – Cody Rhodes vs Big Show

Rhodes strides in wearing a beautiful sleeveless long vinyl red, black and white coat, zipped so to show off his matching red pants. Looks a little ridiculous though at the back as the coat is too long for him. Maybe he got it made that way so he has room to grow into it. Or perhaps he was wearing his platforms when the measurements were taken. 

Big Show walks in, no special WrestleMania outfit for him, sticks to what is comfy and fits well. Hang on, the commentators are saying Big Show is a WrestleMania choker, lets prove them wrong tonight (2^nd highest losses in the history of WrestleMania, at least you are not top). I know what its like to choke in big competition and it is in your control Big Show to get this monkey off your back. This man makes my heart melt, such a kind and selfless individual, once again giving his sweaty, camouflage beanie to a youngster (who will likely have her parents sell it on ebay so they can put the money towards their next WWE event, oops I mean place the money into the youngsters savings account with the bank). I’m not liking the leg warmers though, Miami is supposed to be warm and leg warmers should not be necessary unless making a fashion statement.

Start of the match sees Rhodes run under the ropes and out of the ring, trying to keep away from Big Show. Well that’s not wrestling, that’s playing catch me if you can and is totally unfair to have Big Show running around the ring after you as he doesn’t run well. I didn’t know Rhodes had such affection for Big Show, leaping into Big Show’s arms from the ropes only to have Big Show toss you back into the ring as if he was tossing a salad. Wow, now they are in the ring you can really tell the size difference between the two of them. Another toss of Rhodes onto the floor looks like Big Show has moved onto another salad. Placing Rhodes in the corner of the ring and pushing him down so he is sitting on the floor, what move is coming up, the butt in your face move. OMG, what an embarrassing situation for Rhodes to be in, arms flying about and the lighting gives the appearance that his head has been swallowed up by Big Shows butt crack. I hope Big Shows pre match meal wasn’t anything that was gas producing….it can’t have been as Rhodes is still conscious. Big Show is thoroughly enjoying himself and giving the crowd a show they will not see again for some time. Now Rhodes is seeking revenge on the butt crack exposure by using his one trick pony drop kicks on Big Show. Rhodes tries for the 3 count on Big Show only to be sent flying after 1 count. Now Rhodes is back paying particular attention to Big Shows legs and doing a mighty fine job of inflicting pain which is evident by the facial expressions and head shaking of Big Show. Rhodes, uses  one too many times the disaster kick on Big Show as he retaliates and inflicts pain to Rhodes manly regions (my guess is all you men out there seeing this live winced in extreme pain and sympathy at this very point for Rhodes). This obviously took the wind out of Rhodes and no doubt had his sperm running for their survival as with one final right handed lunge and the strap of his one piece now off his shoulder (you know exposing your nipple has so been done before,  but perhaps not at WrestleMania), the match was all over, Big Show the victor and signing “nah, nah I’m not a choker now, I am the Intercontinental Champion”.

Big Show, emotional, love it and the choke artist monkey is off your back! The bling makers at WWE might need to provide Big Show with some extensions for the belt as he would be lucky to fit that around his thigh. Keep looking at the bling Big Show, you won, you deserve it.

My PPV Prediction – Big Show, on a break stick now, 3 from 3

Match-up 4

Diva’s – Kelly Kelly / Maria Menounos vs Beth Phoenix / Eve

Sigh, readers of my reviews will know of my position around Diva’s. They just bore me. It’s not jealousy or envy, I just don’t understand why WWE needs “glitz and glamour”. “I get paid to see the world” is what one of these Divas states in the pre match promo….well that says it all. It’s all about the money and fame and not about the sport at all.

Now I am sitting through watching these Diva’s saying “I’ve walked red carpets, gone to premieres, acting, modelling, music videos, covers of magazines, this is the life I wanted to live, it’s a dream come true”….yawn. The only highlight was hearing Madonna sing during the pre match promo and that is saying something. Thank goodness it wasn’t my favourite band selling out to the Divas.

What the hell is Beth Phoenix wearing – I thought there was a reindeer entering the stadium. Nice head wear but it is not going to take off….watch out for the fashion police as they will be after you in that get up. Is this to get you noticed, well it worked but not for the right reasons. And I’m sorry Eve but Beth’s outfit totally took the focus away from you….which is not fair and not what I would classify as “team” – there is no I in team, Beth!

Oh goodness, now another slip away to show the incident on “Extra” leading to this match-up. Please, please just start with the wrestling. The pain I am experiencing watching this is equivalent to fingernails screeching down a blackboard, continuously.

Hurry up and start with the wrestling already!

Kelly x 2 and Maria walk out and neither is dominating; they are equal and a team. I gotta say that Maria’s homage to her Greek culture looks spectacular in sequins, whilst Kelly x2’s outfit is a what I would expect to see Wonder Woman wearing in this era. I am no way calling Kelly x2 Wonder Woman but her outfit, all she needs is the golden lasso which she may have hiding…..hmmm, nowhere to hide a golden lasso in that outfit, right guys! I so need to get me some of those boots that Kelly x2 is wearing, hang on I have them already and they are my lace up ugh boots.

Yay the bell has been rung, off to make a cuppa now.

Ok, I will admit I am watching this match (I did pay for it after all) and like the wiggle of the bottoms in Eve’s face. A couple of problems with that, well actually one that I am willing to comment on. Maria now has makeup / fake tan all over the right butt cheek side of her white pants and Eve is left with no makeup / fake tan on her left cheek of her face. If you are going to do a shake your booty on someone’s face, don’t wear white pants as the stain from makeup / fake tan is an absolute bugger to get out (not that I am speaking from experience having never worn white pants when shaking my booty on someone’s face).

I am surprised by the way the match ended, it was obvious that Maria was in a fair bit of pain from getting her white pants dirty but to be able to pull a move to end the match by pinning Beth down for a 3 count, well you would only see that in the movies or a reality television show.

My PPV Prediction – Kelly x2 / Mari, 4 from 4 (it is at this point I think my luck at this predictions game is about to run out)

Match-up 5

End of an Era, Hell in a Cell – Triple H vs The Undertaker

Shawn Michaels the referee gets to do his own “I wanna be Funkasaurus” entry to the ring. Don’t give up your day job Shawn as you don’t have the grooves to be prancing and dancing to the ring. Can I suggest some backup dancers next time (in the form of Momma Clay’s bridge club)?

This match is about Triple H and The Undertaker right? Shawn is getting a fair bit of televised time.

Oh wait, here is Triple H emerging from his cave. Having not seen this man in action before, I am wondering what the HHH stands for. I realise there is probably some significant meaning behind these initials but bear with me here….Handsome, Hunk, Hero. You were not expecting that were you? This guy is amazing, I’m sure I just saw water being spit from his mouth like a water feature you would give your Mom for Mothers Day for her garden. The lighting in the arena makes him look like a giant green gnome, maybe that’s what he is, a Giant Green Gnome water feature.

Next up an entrance worthy of the man known as The Undertaker although I believe there is now a shortage of dry ice in the world. I like the entrance music, very gothic and matches his persona well. This man scares the bejesus out of me so this review will no doubt seem very one sided as I fear ramifications from The Undertaker if he is not fairly represented. Now the lights have come on, I have to say that I am disappointed in his hood. It looks like an add on after thought or that maybe he left part of his outfit at home. Oh I think I need to just go to the bathroom, quickly, he has taken his hood off and is just too scary. Wait, he is wearing mascara…I wonder if it’s the pencil on type of the permanent tattoo mascara. I like how he is trying to fit into the whole gothic look but needs to work on the outfit more – the eye make-up is a good start. 8 points out of 10 Mr Undertaker for trying.

I have not seen either of these men fight before nor have I seen hell in a cell; it’s like a cone of silence being placed over the ring, without the silence bit.

These two have been staring at one another for ever, is this what Hell in a Cell is all about “let’s see who can stare the longest before blinking”. Um, sorry guys but your fans have paid for more than a stare down match.

The bell sounds and for the first time I can see The Undertakers outfit without the coat. Are they leotards he is wearing? Straight away it’s very physical and fast. For the first time ever, I am seeing blood in the ring and there is use of stairs and chairs as weapons against each other. Hell in a Cell is a lawless entity the commentators have just said. Absolutely correct and it is also extremely violent. It’s no wonder they are calling this the end of an era match, if either of these men survive the belting that is happening they are not going to be able to wrestle again.

I know why they have this Shawn Michaels as the referee, he is totally indecisive. Just the qualities you want in a referee. Where the heck did the sledgehammer come from? What equipment do they have “hiding” under the ring? It’s not the kitchen sink but perhaps the tool sheds of Triple H and The Undertaker combined.

Match has ended, The Undertaker the victorious, bloodied, exhausted but with a record 20 to 0 winning streak. The End of an Era…..or is it? Oh, and maybe WWE should think about renaming this Rage in a Cage or at least add this as a subtitle to Hell in a Cell. It’s not really a cell after all.

My PPV Prediction – The Undertaker, 5 from 5 (ok, this is just awesome but the nervousness is now kicking in as it’s a long way to fall and I’m equal top with 2 others…..oooooh yeah!)

Match-up 6 

Team Johnny vs Team Teddy

Team Johnny – The Miz (nice grey jacket), Mark Henry (this man is huge), Drew McIntyre, Jack Swagger, Dolph Ziggler (who wears his pink shades on the back of his head – oh dear), Daivd Otunga (him with the massive guns hiding under his red cape and the coffee cup permanently attached to his hand). It’s the Thin White Duke, otherwise known as John Laurinaitis with his flag waver Vickie Guerrero.

Team Teddy – Kofi Kingston (so much energy he needs to pace himself so he still has some for the match), The Great Khali (the man with the chin implants and a distant relation to Jay Leno), R-Truth (pants with his name on the outside, normally you put your name on the tag inside your pants), Zack Ryder (nice jacket, RyderMania, original), Booker T (what a friendly chap), Santino Marella (oh no, he has not got his green hand puppet on). Finally, Theodore “Teddy” Long getting his groove thang on with Aksana and Hornswoggle.

I am watching Wrestling right? For a few moments I thought I was watching “so you think you can dance” with Team Teddy’s wrestlers more interested in dancing than wrestling.

Another interesting and very important observation made, the pants are not fitting too well on some of the wrestlers. Not too tight but not being filled out to capacity. I hesitate to call them “bloomers” but they are not what I expected to see. Maybe it’s their design and pattern that gives them this appearance. And I am sorry but Otunga looks as if he is wearing a netball bib, thank goodness he doesn’t have a muffin top and can pull this look off.

Yay, the green hand puppet makes an appearance, although I so wouldn’t want to be hit anywhere with this given Santino pulled this out from his pants. Perhaps the green hand puppet serves dual purposes with the other being a form of additional padding in the nether region to bulk himself up.

Team Johnny wins thanks to The Miz pinning down Zack Ryder for the 3 count.

My PPV Prediction – Team Johnny, 6 from 6 (now beyond excited and equal top with 1 other, could the title finally be awarded to a female predictor?)

Match-up 7

WWE Championship CM Punk vs Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho has out done himself this time, a mixture of red, white and blue LED lights on his jacket. No doubt a Wrestlemania special that may or may not make an appearance again. Oh wow, he has also got matching pants and boots on too with his name emblazoned on them.

CM Punk nice bit of bling around your waist and doesn’t bother with the glitz and glam of Jericho, going with a basic black t-shirt with “Best in the World” printed on the back. Good way to promote your merchandise.

Bell rings, Jericho and Punk in opposite corners eying each other off with Punk belting Jericho with repeated counts by the referee that could disqualify Punk. Jericho retaliates with verbal taunting of Punk, not fair Jericho, wrestle properly, actions speak louder than words. Jericho seems to be running away and taunting Punk to use unlawful actions to get him disqualified. Is that how you want to win the championship Jericho. I don’t like Punk but would prefer a proper wrestling match based on ability and skill rather than unfair play.

Now Jericho has come back and is using his skills rather than his mouth to pummel Punk. I’m not sure why Punk is still wearing those white bandages on his arms. My theory hasn’t changed since last review, hiding the secret “I luv Chris Jericho” and “Chris Jericho 4 eva” tattoo’s.

This is such an even match-up with both now giving it all, Punk just needs a cape and he could be Super Punk, flying through the air to smash into Jericho….amazing skill and aim to hit his target.

Super Punk finally pins Jericho down long enough to retain the WWE Championship Bling

My PPV Prediction – Jericho, 6 from 7 (oh how the mighty have fallen, feel like I was picked up by the throat and slammed on the floor, that will teach me for doing the happy dance way too early)

EXCITED, EXCITED, EXCITED, EXCITED

The Funkasaurus is at Wrestlemania, he is back everyone, Brodus Clay is back and looking like the funked up dude he is in his white tracksuit, funk bling and beautiful ladies either side. We gonna call our Momma’s. Main Event entertainment, Momma Clay and her bridge club….think they should be renamed the Booty club. All I can say after that is wow Momma Clay you sure are tiny to have delivered Brodus naturally.

The Funkasaurus has returned, I am truly happy.

Match-up 8

The Rock vs John Cena

Just worked out something, The Rock is from Miami Florida, Cena is not. The Rock was never going to lose this match, not in front of his hometown. Just sayin!

I am a little confused by Cena’s outfit for this monumental match. It’s quite plain and looks like he isn’t serious about this at all. May this is his “lucky outfit” but I don’t know, something’s just not quite right about it. For a “once in a lifetime” match he could have looked a little more professional and not like he has walked off the street to wrestle.

Bear hug from Cena seems to disable The Rock but wait The Rock comes back to escape the not so loving hug.  These guys seem very evenly matched, and are putting on a great display of wrestling for their fans to see. One wonders how long they can keep going for, such ferociousness and energy with the sweat just dripping off of them. I really don’t know how The Rock is still able to get up and pick Cena up only to throw him down again. Now The Rock is on the floor and Cena climbs up on the rope of the ring and stands there….waiting…for The Rock to give him the signal of wiping his hand on the floor so he can jump onto him. Ok, some of you probably missed that, but I’m sure there was a signal from The Rock which Cena knew was his sign to jump. Cynical again, maybe, it’s just that Cena was standing in the one place for an awfully long time before jumping.

Payback time, twice Cena has had to touch out to get out from The Rock’s clutches now it’s the reverse. Both guys are spent, so it would seem but then they just keep going on, adrenalin pumping and getting them through. But, the end of this once in a lifetime match is near. Cena has The Rock on the floor but once again The Rock manages to get a shoulder off the floor before the 3 count. While The Rock is still on the floor, Cena runs and bounces off the ropes, turns his back to The Rock and instead of flattening him, gets pinned down by The Rock for the 3 count and it’s all over. The Rock is the winner.   

My PPV Prediction – Cena, 6 from 8 (well, so close but yet, so very far)

So what did I think about my first ever WrestleMania, one word…….awesome! No wonder it’s the WWE event of the year. The fact that at the very beginning of my entry into WWE I said I would never pay to view an event, well that lasted until this viewing. 

Best match of WrestleMania, would have to be the epic battle between Kane and Orton.

Highlight of WrestleMania , the return of Brodus Clay….I just love you Funkasaurus!

Disappointment of WrestleMania, the 18 second match of Sheamus versus Mini Sheamus. I wanted to see more Sheamus as I am sure the fans did too.

Well, I am totally spent after this mammoth event, might take a short break from Orbiting the WWE Universe, but I will be back, just like The Funkasaurus came back

Orbiting the WWE Universe 2/27/12

From guest poster Wanda, AKA @wvawser, her second go-round of watching WWE. I think she sounded happier with Smackdown!

WWE RAW -  Portland Oregon, 27th February 2012

I have landed at RAW in Portland Oregon in my next stop while Orbiting the WWE Universe. A little sooner than was planned but the pull to RAW was just too strong. So, here is my take on the latest RAW to air in Australia:

Match-up 1 Champion vs Champion – Punk vs Bryan (with a welcome interruption from Jericho)

CM Punk – oil slick in his hair. He could release his own brand of cooking oil instead of using so much in his hair. What that heck does CM stand for, something real embarrassing like Crimson Mulberry. Nice come back to Jericho, “did you invent Canada”? So what if he did! You gonna steal that too? In Punk we trust! In jealously of Chris Jericho you are. What has he got hiding in those white arm bandages….tattoo’s gone wrong (John Cena 4 eva, HHH is my BFF), or wait tattoo free skin. Geez that’s gotta hurt, Jericho slams Punk into the polystyrene steps.

Chris Jericho – hmm, love that jacket. So want one. The led lights in the sleeves are just beautiful but wait, hang on, do my eyes deceive me. He has let his sister touch his jacket with the bedazzler. Oh and the lights are also in lines in the body of his imitation leather jacket (his velour jacket must be at the dry cleaners again). I think he waxes his chest too as it’s very smooth. Ok, the fans really don’t like him but love Punk. Why is this, is it the old U.S. vs Canada rivalry?

Daniel Bryan – his belt is way bigger than Punks. I can just hear him now “nah nah, mine is sooooo much bigger than yours”. There is definitely waxing going on, such smooth skin on his arms, legs and chest. His waxed hair I am certain has been implanted into his chin.  And what is with bringing your “girlfriend” out to protect you, are you just using her as a distraction for Punk, it didn’t work though. And I just love that the original Great White Sheamus appeared to toss you back in the ring.

Then Jericho reappears and slams Punk into the steel floor grills, that’s so gotta hurt.

Match-up 2 Diva’s (groan) Nikki Bella vs Kelly Kelly

Oh goodness, do I really have to entertain these Diva’s again. I am all for equality but really, let’s be honest here, when these Divas come on, this is when you:

• go have a bathroom break
• order a triple cheese pizza with extra cheese from your local pizza
• go get yourself a drink
• brew a cup of tea / coffee

Nikki – she looks real but her outfit is just bad. Looks like she borrowed some of Jericho’s jacket vinyl for her boots.
Kelly – hmm, real fake, whitened teeth or is that just an overdone fake tan. And what is with her name. Nice move to end the match though.

Match-up 3 John Cena vs The Miz

John Cena – “Rise Above Hate”/ “Hustle, Loyalty, Respect”.  What guns, what a smile but why, why leave your camouflage shorts on. I have a real problem with wrestlers wearing anything other than nice, snug, short pants. You can get camouflage pants that fit much more snug than long board shorts. I am sure there is something worth seeing that is hiding in your pants.

The Miz – I’m awesome, yep, he has slipped into the oil bath. That is why you are “oilsome”. Nice shiny and snug fitting bedazzled pants. But really no hope against Cena. What sort of a name is The Miz anyway? Short for mizerable (I know that’s not spelt correct but it so matches his demeanor), at least you really fit your name.

Match-up 4 Tag Team Challenge – R-Truth / Kofi Kingston vs Dolph Zieggler / Jack Swagger vs Primo / Epico

Ok, I have to say this, Vickie Guerrero, has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. Yes that’s right folks, you heard right, beautiful. You might think you hear the meowing of a feral kitty cat or perhaps the mating cry of some rare rainforest gorilla, but no, you are wrong, it is the unmistakable and soothing tones of Ms Guerrero. What’s that you say, hang on, just need to remove my protective, industrial strength ear protection.

R-Truth – baggy pants, boring. How many of you WWE fans know his real name? You have got to admit, R-Truth is pretty unimaginable. I guess more fans will follow him with this name rather than his original name of I-Lied. And the best thing for R-Truth, he can now make the move ever so easily into B grade movies with this B grade name. And having white in the seam of your pants where your butt is, just really isn’t a great idea, oh wait, wardrobe malfunction, you split your pants, hilarious.

Kofi Kingston – how high can you jump man, oh yeah super high with those spring boots you got on. I have heard from my very reputable WWE sources that Kofi’s boots are custom made, each with their own special pogo stick functionality built into the base of them.

Dolph Zieggler  – pink lining in your nice silk dressing gown, what a metrosexual you are. Although can I say that you need to pay attention to your hair as when it is wet with your sweet smelling perspiration, your dark roots are just a little noticeable through you peroxide locks.

Jack Swagger  – wow, either he is really tall or everyone else in the ring is short. You must be really raking in the fans and followers given that Maroon 5 released their song “Moves like Jack Swagger” (haha, tell me that song is not in your head, I bet it is). It’s just a shame you were not available for their video clip, imagine getting up close to xtina and makin’ your moves like Jack Swagger.

Primo / Epico – nice ponchos and came out with Rosa Mendes who got the jealous look from feral kitty cat aka Ms Guerrero.

Then to finish them off, the Big Red Monster, otherwise known as Kane steps into the ring. The mask, what is it hiding? I’m going to cut to the chase here, it is so we do not discover the true identity of the Big Red Monster. There, I said it. You have all been thinking that too but were too scared of the Big Red Monster, well I fear no one, especially because I know who really hides behind the mask. What, you want me to tell you, well maybe, just maybe one day but right now, the Big Red Monster wants to remain fearsome and red, so his secret is safe with me. I am however open to bribery.

Match-up 5 Tag Team – Big Show / The Great White Sheamus vs The World’s Strongest Man, Mark Henry / Cory Rhodes

Big show – he is wearing the beanie again but is also got his army camouflage gear on that he has obviously borrowed from Cena and you can tell that the black panelling on the sides of his outfit is there so he could fit into the gear (in other words, it had to be let out a little bit for him). Oh how adorable, he gave his sweaty stinky beanie to a young fan, check out eBay folks cause that’s probably on there right now for you to buy at a bargain basement price or has already been snapped up by John Cena

The Great White Sheamus – what nice bling you are wearing and I’m guessing ultra expensive given then care and love you had for it when you so gently chucked it on the ground. Hmmm, why didn’t you give it to a young fan so it could be sold on eBay so that the young fan could use the money to buy themselves a soda or if they were really lucky, a soda and burger. You and Big Show could not be better suited as a tag team.

The World’s Strongest Man, Mark Henry – oh my, he is huge but what good was that against Big Show or Sheamus

Cody Rhodes – nice big belt you have on Cody and you wear it with such pride. What I don’t get is when you walk up to the ring, why do you walk as if you have pooped yourself? I know you haven’t as white snug pants would show brown poop. Ah, I know, you did a wee and your belt was hiding the wet patch. You can dish it out but when Big Show comes after you why do you run and hide? Don’t want to get that pretty face smashed up, I see nothing wrong at all with that reasoning. Hope you don’t care what the viewers will think though perception is that you ran away cause you were scared…..

Finally….The Rock aka Dwayne Johnson

I remember him in The Scorpion King and Race to Witch Mountain where he was biding his time before making his WWE comeback. Acting and speech coaching has definitely paid off for him as he is a very successful actor. Now he can forget all that acting stuff and concentrate on his return to the international sporting arena that is WWE. A man who loves his fans especially when they sing and chant to him. A what an ingenuous name he has for his rival John Cena, Kung Pow Biatch (number 73 in your Chinese menu’s folks).

And now, on the cue of the chant “Missing Balls” which is obviously in reference to the Footballs, Golf balls, Bowling balls, Tennis balls, Goofballs and disco balls that have gone missing since the beginning of time, John Cena walks in to face off against the rock.

Now I am comparing the guns of The Rock and John Cena, what a fabulous job to have. I can think of many others who would love to be in my position right now.

Post view summary

So what conclusions have I come to after this 2nd view of WWE:

• that these wrestlers are truly inspirational, the speeches to their invisible opponents are motivating and make me believe I can be a Diva
• once again, I have focused on the fashion but  I still make no apologies for this. Bedazzled jackets with led lights is going to be the new trend in winter fashion
• I still like Sheamus although I am also warming to John Cena (for very obvious reasons)
• RAW had less Match-ups than Smackdown. A lot more talking too but less Diva’s (for which I am eternally grateful)
• thanks to viewing WWE I am now able to follow many more people on twitter who are celebrities (well wrestlers at least, except for The Rock, who can actually be classified as a celebrity). Doesn’t mean I understand their tweets but boosts my following numbers.
• that the commentators too can be very entertaining and all they do is sit on their butts opening their mouths. My favorite quote of the night was “well Cole, I don’t understand you, I don’t speak moron of course”. The good thing too is that they are so natural at what they do, not scripted at all.

What you are reading now and what I write in the future would not have happened without the awesome support from Solace Winter and Shawn Decker. These two wonderful people have awakened the creativeness in my brain again.

Meanwhile, I will continue my Orbit of the WWE universe and bring you a newbies take on all you love that is WWE.

Orbiting the WWE Universe: Smackdown 2/17/12

Thanks to author and musician, Shawn Decker, of Synthetic Division, and myself, President of the Scott Stanford Fan Club, we convinced a poor woman to watch WWE for the first time.  Wanda, hearing us talk of WWE shows on twitter and filling her timeline decided to venture in.  Will she decide to land in the WWE Universe or continue to orbit?  A newbie’s take on what we adore!

Match-up 1 Big Show / The Great Khali vs Cody Rhodes / Wade Barrett (Tag team)

• Big Show – what is with the beanie and geez he bitch slapped his tag team partner, that’s not cool. Oh and serious anger management issues too slapping Mark Henry.
• The Great Khali – has he had chin implants, you could eat your dinner off his chin or maybe even land a plane on it and why is he hiding his legs in the red baggy trousers, perhaps he is not as manly (as in endowed) as his opponents
• Cody Rhodes, pocket dynamo and handsome
• Wade Barrett – slick, his hair that is. How much hair product does this guy use? My guess he is endorsed by Loreal, because he is worth it 

Match-up 2 – Ted DeBiase vs Hunico

• Ted DeBiase – wrist injury, who cares. Nice propeller flick of Hunico. Gotta wonder though about that wrist, he was wearing what look liked a ten pin bowling wrist strap so was he really protecting his injury or was he going bowling straight after his match (or did he come from bowling immediately before his smackdown match)?
• Hunico – entry via a girly bicycle and another one “hiding” something in his long pants. Even though he won, there is something about him I don’t like. Think it might be wrestling in his church best trousers that did it. Is he trying to convey an image that is more angelic than he is?

Match-up 3 The Usos vs Epico / Primo (Tag Team)

• The Usos – imitation maori’s and heavily oiled bodies. Synchronized smackdown, all that’s missing is the frilly head wear (like the synchronized swimmers wear) 
• Epico & Primo – who the heck is the pussycat cat dolls lookalike that is with them? Oh and they are wearing nice full length Lycra pants. Ok, she isn’t a pussycat dolls lookalike, I can’t understand a word she is screaming

 

Match-up 4 – Daniel Bryan vs The Great White Sheamus

• Daniel Bryan – is he a miniature Sheamus? Ok, he really shouldn’t speak.  He caresses his World Champ Belt like he has a tummy ache. Winner due to forfeit of Randy Orton, hmmm, I don’t think so.
• Ok, so didn’t pick that The Great White Sheamus was going to appear. Sheamus vs mini me Sheamus, wow Sheamus sure is white, wonder if he needs vitamin d supplements (not that there is anything wrong with that as I take them and live in a very sunny country). Oh look, Daniel picked up his belt and wanted to go home. Come on Beaker, get up, don’t let this wanna be win. Spitting, how is that WWE and then Sheamus gets disqualified after being “egged” on by Daniel. Not fair, favoritism that what this is.

Match-up 5 – Jinder Mahal vs Ezekiel Jackson

• Jinder Mahal – um does he wear the crown jewels or something expensive in his turban? Why does he get to place in a perspex container? I don’t get it, if it is that precious then leave it at home buddy.
• Ezekiel Jackson – he is a happy man and omg, what muscles he has but what good were they against the tall turban.

  

When it was announced that the Divas were up next I was very tempted to fast forward past them, but then I thought, hang on, this is no longer a man’s sport with equality and all so lets give it a go.

 

  

Match-up 6 – Tamina Snuka / Alicia Fox  vs Beth Phoenix / Natalya

• Tamina Snuka – Super Fly Slammer
• Alicia Fox - Scream like a Banshee
• Beth Phoenix – Xena, pink Warrior Princess
• Natalya – She Woman who just looks plain manic

Enough said about the Diva’s – I just couldn’t get into them, perhaps I just prefer the manly match-ups or maybe this just wasn’t a great example of Diva WWE 

  

 

Match-up 7 – Elimination Chamber Wildcard Challenge

So many wrestlers in the ring for the Elimination Chamber Wildcard Challenge but in the end it comes down to Santino vs Otunga with Santino and his green cobra winning. Even I found it hard to believe that he won against all the other non underdogs…

Post view summary

After 2 hours of Smackdown viewing (less ad’s, RAW recaps – thanks Solace for the head’s up) I have come to this conclusion:

• I spend far too much time looking at what they are wearing (I do care about fashion) than the actual wrestling. I personally don’t see anything wrong with that at all though.
• I seem to have a passion for Sheamus and Ezekiel Jackson, I like these guys, they are “real” wrestlers.
• I missed Brodus Clay aka The Funkasaurus, I need to move on I guess if he is not coming back anytime in the future.

Will I watch WWE again, yes I will.

Why will I watch it again, because I will admit I did get a chuckle from some of the antics during Smackdown. Not sure if I was supposed to but I did anyway.

Another reason why I will watch it again, I might then understand the tweets from you two a little better. It’s not going to help though being over the other side of the world and viewing WWE perhaps a week or so after it has aired in the U.S. But at least I might have some idea of who you guys are talking about.

By: Wanda, AKA @wvawser