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WWE Main Event Review - December 30, 2014

12/30/2014

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PictureAdam Rose confronts Edge and Christian.
By Graham "GSM" Matthews

Edge and Christian Hosted 'The Cutting Edge Peep Show' with Adam Rose

I feared putting Edge and Christian on Main Event in addition to Raw and SmackDown this week would run the risk over overexposure, but this segment wasn't meant to be anything serious. In fact, it was relatively harmless and fun for what it was. Edge and Christian's antics were entertaining as always and Rose played his heel role well. It's encouraging to see that The Bunny is no longer a part of the act and I'd love it if the rosebuds were the next ones to leave him.


NXT Women's Champion Charlotte def. Sasha Banks (Non-title)

I've always been a big proponent of having more NXT stars on the main shows, but while Main Event is no Raw, it's still a nice platform (even though it also airs on WWE Network). Anyone who saw their clashes at NXT Takeover: R Evolution and on the Christmas episode of NXT know how well these two work together and this was another very good match from them. They weren't given too much time, but just enough to make an impression. It's only a matter of time in my opinion before both of these ladies are called up to the main roster permanently.


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Monday Night Raw Review - December 29, 2014

12/30/2014

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PictureDaniel Bryan makes a shocking announcement.
By Graham "GSM" Matthews

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar Interrupted Edge and Christian

Edge and Christian's antics were entertaining as always and they had a lot of fun with the live crowd. The timing of Lesnar coming down to the ring right before they could break out the Five Second Pose was great. Paul Heyman's promo was solid and John Cena also played his part well. It was a simple, effective way of furthering their feud without giving too much away. On a side note, is Christian officially retired? It was hinted at by the commentators during the segment, and if so, I'm disappointed a bigger deal wasn't made of it.


Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler def. United States Champion Rusev by Disqualification (Non-title)

Champion vs. champion matches doesn't quite mean what they used to, but this was still a good match while it lasted. They work well enough together that I wouldn't mind seeing a full-fledged feud between them down the line. You had to know Rusev's undefeated streak wasn't going to end in a random match with Ziggler and Ziggler had to keep his momentum going strong, so the non-finish (while executed in lame fashion) was logical.


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The Bittersweet Swan Song of Brock Lesnar

12/29/2014

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By Graham "GSM" Matthews

There have been a lot of rumblings lately, especially in recent weeks, about a potential return to UFC for Brock Lesnar. Interestingly enough, it was three years ago this week that Lesnar “retired” from the octagon. In doing MMA for the last five years, I became a fan of UFC (not a hardcore fan, just a casual fan). I was exposed to Lesnar over the summer of 2009 and watched a few of his fights in 2010 and 2011. He was returning from another one of his diseases on the night of December 30, 2011 to face Alistair Overeem. The fight lasted all of one round. It was embarrassing.

For a guy who was one of the biggest draws in the history of UFC, Lesnar's MMA career ended with a whimper. At the end of the day, I couldn't blame him. The various diseases he suffered from took their toll on him, so it was smart to retire when he did to avoid further embarrassment and, more importantly, further damage to his health. But when Lesnar announced his retirement from UFC, it wasn't bittersweet for him. In fact, it was actually kind of exciting. He was a badass in UFC, sure, but there was only one place I wanted him to be, and that was in WWE.


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#AskGSM Edition #59: Best/Worst of WWE in 2014, Expectations for 2015, Royal Rumble Candidates, More

12/29/2014

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By Graham "GSM" Matthews

#AskGSM is a weekly Q&A video where I, Graham "GSM" Matthews, answer fan questions from Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in regards to the world of wrestling. Nothing is off limits, and this week’s edition touches upon a variety of topics including:

  • Potential 2015 Royal Rumble winners?
  • Will Kofi Kingston ever turn heel?
  • Who is the ultimate jobber in NXT?
  • Does Justin Gabriel deserve a push in NXT when Adrian Neville gets called up?
  • Favorite Matt Hardy matches?
  • Will Curtis Axel be fired in the new year?
  • Did Triple H make Sheamus look weak during their 2010 feud?
  • Was 2014 a better year on the whole than 2013 for WWE?
  • Would it be a mistake if Seth Rollins cashed in Money in the Bank unsuccessfully?
  • Favorite Royal Rumble pay-per-view?
  • What was the worst match in NXT this year?
  • How can WWE improve their product in 2015?
  • Which NXT star will be a future WWE World Heavyweight Champion?
  • And MUCH more!


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