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WWE SmackDown Review - April 30, 2015

4/30/2015

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PictureSeth Rollins and Dean Ambrose prepare to do battle.
By Graham "GSM" Matthews

Roman Reigns def. Kane by Count-out

I think I speak for the majority when I say that the Reigns vs. Kane and Reigns vs. Show matches have grown tiresome and need to end. Granted, Reigns got a good match out of Show on Sunday at Extreme Rules, but he couldn't pull off that same magic with Kane here. It was a decent match, but we've seen it enough times that it wasn't anything new or interesting. Plus, there's no worth in "protecting" Kane, so the count-out finish was pointless. Kane couldn't turn babyface any sooner, just so we won't have to see him face Reigns anymore.


Damien Sandow def. Curtis Axel

Well, we all feared the worst when Mizdow/Sandow broke away from The Miz, and it looks like our concerns were confirmed to be accurate. Sandow is basically back to being Sandow, which is great, but the mimicking shtick has got to go. It's only been a few days and it's already annoying. Why can't they just let this guy be himself? The match didn't showcase his skills like I thought it should have, but it was a nice win for him. Again, though, WWE has to realize that the mocking thing is not going to get him over; if anything, it will kill any popularity he has left.


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Lucha Underground Review - April 29, 2015

4/30/2015

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By Graham "GSM" Matthews

Fenix def. Killshot

We haven't such of Killshot in action since he arrived in Lucha Underground (I believe he's had all of two or three matches so far), so it was cool to see his skills showcased against a credible competitor in Fenix. He's extremely agile and showed a ton of potential in this match for when he officially breaks out on his own (unless he already has?). Likewise, it was a nice win for Fenix who has seemingly cooled off as of late. The match was something different and it kicked off the show nicely.


Argenis vs. Famous B vs. Ricky Mandell vs. Vinny Massaro in a Fatal 4-Way Ended in a No Contest

The only connection these four no-namers had was that they were all attacked and put on the shelf by Pentagon Jr., so it would have been fitting if the winner was granted a rematch against him. Thankfully, it was less than a minute before Texano interfered and took them all out with ease. He's another guy who hasn't stood out much since his rivalry with Alberto El Patron ended and this was an effective way of putting heat back on him. Based off his promo, it appears Daivari will be Lucha Underground bound soon to feud with Texano.


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WWE NXT Review - April 29, 2015

4/29/2015

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PictureSami Zayn goes high risk against Alex Riley.
By Graham "GSM" Matthews

Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn Was Made Official For NXT TakeOver

From Owens to Zayn to even William Regal, everyone involved in this segment was excellent. Regal is so effective as an authority figure because he's not all over the show and when he does show up, it feels special. Owens knows his character like the back of his hand and plays it perfection. Zayn continues to be a great underdog, beloved by the audience and showing fire in his exchange with Owens. It was good to see their championship match confirmed one month out and as much as I'm looking forward to it, it'd be even cooler if a stipulation of some kind was added.


Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady def. NXT Tag Team Champions Blake and Murphy (Non-title)

It never ceases to amaze me just how over Amore and Cassdy are right now, and there's no doubt in my mind that the NXT Tag Team titles should be put on them at the special next month. The match was fun while it lasted, but only due to the crowd being hot for Amore and Cassady Blake and Murphy are a very good tandem, and their character development is coming along, but their entrance must be changed as soon as possible. I assume they were holding back a bit for their upcoming title encounter. I thought this was their way of giving Amore and Cassady a title shot, but they were already the No. 1 Contenders, so why bother beating the champs in non-title action?


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WWE Main Event Review - April 28, 2015

4/28/2015

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By Graham "GSM" Matthews

The Prime Time Players def. The Ascension

You would never know these two teams existed (aside from the short Prime Time Players promos that air on Raw mocking other tandems) because they're never on TV, or at least anymore. The Ascension have flopped hard since losing their first match several months ago and WWE hasn't seen anything in them since. Meanwhile, The Prime Time Players have yet to be given a chance to shine because they've sparingly been on TV since they reformed. It's a shame because I think both teams have something to offer. They worked a decent match, but it was hardly anything out of the ordinary. I know this is wishful thinking, but I would love to see The Prime Time Players build up momentum and enter the chase for the WWE Tag Team Championship.


Stardust def. Jack Swagger

On a show filled with recaps and replays, why wasn't this match allowed to go longer? It was taped either before or after a long night of matches including SmackDown and the King of the Ring tournament, so that might be the reason. Still, it didn't help the match any and it felt rushed down the stretch, but they made the most of it and contested an average match. They could go out there and really rip it up with enough time, but that sadly wasn't in the cards on this show. Also, how could Stardust lose to R-Truth on Raw yet beat Swagger on Main Event? WWE logic, I suppose.


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