I’ve been doing annual reviews of WWE events over the last few years — a Wrestlemania here, a SummerSlam there. Perhaps my favorite event, though, is the Royal Rumble, especially since they added a women’s version. That means you get … Continue reading An Extremely Timely Review of the 2019 Royal Rumble
A night after a phenomenal NXT Takeover (seriously, go watch Gargano/Ciampa and the six-man ladder match if you haven’t already), Wrestlemania 34 was faced with its usual task of trying to provide something for everyone. That’s a tough sell, especially … Continue reading Wrestlemania 34 Review: Blood, Sweat and Tears — and More Blood
For the last decade or so, the Royal Rumble has been an exercise in disappointment. Year after year we’ve seen mediocre storylines, poor match pacing and unwanted winners. You can argue that fans haven’t been happy with the end result … Continue reading Blazing a Trail: The Success of the 2018 Royal Rumble
One of the problems WWE faces with its “Big 4” events is bloat. Between the pre-show and the main card, events like Wrestlemania and the Royal Rumble turn into six- to seven-hour affairs, which can be a bit overwhelming for … Continue reading SummerSlam 2017 Review: Beach Balls and Beef Mauls
I have a few passions that I don’t really get to talk about much because other folks on the podcast don’t share those interests. I’m an avid watcher of Critical Role. I’m a big fan of the fighting game community, … Continue reading Wrestlemania 33 Review: Great Start, Meh Finish
I know, we don’t really cover wrestling a lot around here. Or at all. Just bear with me here. Last weekend was the second-biggest event of the year, the Royal Rumble. The Rumble sets the stage for the next few … Continue reading Missing the Mark: Why the 2015 Royal Rumble was Disappointing
This week, Music to My Ears is stretching the definition of video game music a little bit. Wrestlemania 30 was this past weekend, and for the first time in a long while, I watched the event in full. You can … Continue reading Music to My Ears: Alter Bridge — Metalingus
