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The Good, Bad and Ugly Preview: WWE TLC 2018

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Tables, Ladders and Chairs made famous by The Hardy’s, Dudley’s and Edge and Christian, remind us of a time where it was laid all out on the line.  The fans were sucked in completely eating up as much as WWE could give us.  The weekly WWE television hasn’t been too great as of late but it was all to set us up for this Sunday at TLC.  We have potential here, with a large card, but will it deliver?

THE GOOD

WWE Championship – Daniel Bryan (c) vs. AJ Styles

It should come as no surprise that not only should this be Good, it should be Great.  Any fan knows what these two guys can do.  They are pure talent, and will bring it on Sunday.  No matter the outcome we should all be in for a real treat.  This match is expected to be physical and will give the fans the show they have been waiting for.  Prediction:  Daniel Bryan Wins Cheaply!

SmackDown Women’s Championship – Becky Lynch (c) vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka (TLC Match)

The promos leading up to this match, the addition of Asuka, the never ending love of “The Man.”  This match and feud has been a pleasure so far.  The audience cannot get enough of Becky Lynch.  No one is upset that Asuka was included as she is a great talent and definitely adds a lot to an already stacked match.  These competitors have a lot of pressure to lay it all out there. The match itself is revolutionary and the talent far exceeds the norm.  This really could and should be the match of the night.  Prediction:  Asuka Wins!

Intercontinental Championship Seth Rollins (c) vs. Dean Ambrose

Although the story line and promos haven’t been easy to watch leading to this, we have a potentially fantastic match.  Ambrose and Rollins are two top talents that WWE has, and this match has high hopes in the back as well as with the fan base. Rollins has been given a torch as of late and he is taking his leadership duties seriously.  With the heated history, chemistry and talent, there is no reason for this match to be anything but Good.  Just keep the mic away.  Prediction:  Rollins Wins! 

Braun Strowman vs. Baron Corbin (TLC Match)

With Strowman not cleared for action, it is hard to tell what will happen here.  Obviously Strowman vs. Lesnar seems to be the direction, however it also seems like if he isn’t cleared, WWE may have their hands tied.  However anything can happen in the WWE right?  I see some tomfoolery in our future and WWE will somehow make this happen, where Strowman isn’t even touched.  Maybe and uprising from all oft he crap that Corbin has been causing will allow for an easy Strowman victory without affecting his condition.  This is a tough one but interesting in many ways. Hopefully they can do a Good job.  Prediction:  Strowman Wins!

Finn Balor vs. Drew McIntyre

We have two unbelievable talents here, and another two top guys with WWE.  Also we have two potential front runners for Universal Title Feuds.  Drew McIntyre has been on fire lately, and Finn Balor hasn’t lost a step.  This will be a great match and will not fail.  It will also play a huge role in what is to come.  Prediction:  Drew McIntyre Wins!

Elias vs. Bobby Lashley w/ Lio Rush (Ladder Match w/ Guitar)

An underrated, unsung hero on Raw as of late is the great banter back and forth with Lashley (well Lio Rush) and Elias. Elias is extremely over and has transitioned well into a fan favorite Babyface.  Lashley has been doing well in his in ring performances, and Lio Rush has taken a lot of pressure off of Lashley not having to cut promos.  This is an interesting feud and possibly could lead to a run against whoever the winner is in the Intercontinental Match.  Prediction:  Elias Wins!

WWE Cruiserweight Championship Buddy Murphy (c) vs. Cedric Alexander

With this match, timing is everything.  The talent is there, the hunger is there.  However if this is a Pre-Show match it will be forgotten. If placed right in the show however we have a sleeper.  Murphy and Alexander can go, they have proven it over and over, however 205 Live is often forgotten about overall, and it is a shame.  Prediction:  Buddy Murphy Wins!

 

THE BAD

SmackDown Tag Team Championship The Bar (c) vs. The Usos vs. New Day

The SmackDown Tag Team division is solid, however this is getting old. Again we have tremendous talent, but we don’t ever see anything new.  Everything with these guys are so predictable and have been seen over and over.  This is shaping up to get a Bad reaction for a group of teams that are nothing but Good.  Prediction:  New Day Wins!

Randy Orton vs. Rey Mysterio (Chairs Match)

WWE is putting two seasoned veterans in a violent, potentially insane match together.  With the streak that Randy Orton has been on, we will certainly see some overkill.  Rey Mysterio is great, so is Orton, however this match is way over the top, and has no purpose that will benefit the show.  It will be Bad because it has no reason to happen.  Prediction: Randy Orton Wins!

 

THE UGLY

Raw Women’s Championship Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Nia Jax

Ronda Rousey finally is losing some of her steam that was in abundance up until the uproar of the “Lass Kicker.”  It shows that her losing and being vulnerable is popular with the fans. Nia Jax is possibly the most hated person in all of wrestling currently, and her anchorhaving to carry Tamina Snuka around like dead wood is starting to ware on her.  She isn’t good enough or strong enough in her element to carry someone as horrendous as Tamina.  The promo leading up to this have been terrible literally ruining the shows completely.  This will be a botch fest and possibly one of the worst showings we will and have ever seen in history.  Prediction: Ronda Rousey Wins as usual!

Natalya vs. Ruby Riott (Tables Match)

More Ruby Riott is simply a Good thing, however Natalya has been terrible to watch lately.  She has been off, and her Mic skills are a major problem.  Being that this is a physical Tables Match, and Ruby Riott’s superior abilities one can only hope this will deliver.  However we have potential for an Ugly Match that means nothing overall to anyone watching.  Prediction:  Natalya Wins!

WWE Mixed Match Challenge Finals- R-Truth & Carmella vs. Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox

Winners get the #30 Spot in their  respective Royal Rumbles.  Aside from that and even with that feature, this is a huge who cares?  This could be a really tough match to watch and borderline ugly.  No matter the case, I smell Pre-Show all over this match and rightfully so.  Hopefully it is quick and we can all move on to better things.  Prediction:  R-Truth and Camella Wins!

Overall,this TLC has a lot of potential to be GOOD. We could be in for a solid PPV all around with potential title changes, huge developments in story lines, and of course, what will Lars Sullivan do if anything?

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Chris King: The Wyatt Sicks’ Wasted Potential By WWE

Chris King takes a look at the WWE and their wasted potential of Uncle Howdy and the Wyatt Sicks faction.

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Chris King takes a look at the WWE and their wasted potential of Uncle Howdy and the Wyatt Sicks faction.

It’s that time of the year again, folks; it’s unfortunate and downright awful that so many WWE superstars got released today. I’m not going to list all of them, but I am going to talk about one of my favorite factions, 

The Wyatt Sicks. Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, Erik Rowan, and Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy) were something special. After Bo’s brother Bray Wyatt’s tragic passing, WWE felt like there was a hole that needed to be filled. Wyatt was one of the most creative and brilliant characters, and Bo would be taking over his brother’s concept and bringing it to life. In 2024, at the end of an incredible documentary highlighting Wyatt’s career and struggles, Bo appeared on the screen portrayed as Uncle Howdy. The last time Uncle Howdy was seen on-screen was at the 2023 Royal Rumble, where Wyatt defeated LA Knight in a Pitch Black Match. Howdy jumped off a structure onto Knight. 

This post-credit scene sparked so much speculation and excitement that Wyatt’s brother would carry on his legacy and possibly debut the faction that was Wyatt’s concept. On the June 17th episode of Monday Night Raw, The Wyatt Sicks made their dramatic debut ,destroying the backstage area as well as “murdering” Chad Gable. It was such an iconic arrival for Howdy as he made his menacing walk from the back into the audience who were chanting “Holy Shit.” The Sicks and American Made (Chad Gable and The Creed Brothers) battled for months, with The Sicks being victorious. On the September 9th episode of Raw, The Sicks defeated them, with Howdy getting the win with Sister Abigail. 

The following year, The Sicks would move over to Friday Night SmackDown, and it seemed like WWE had a plan in place. They would win the tag team championships from The Street Profits and start to look dominant. Now, what should have happened next is Howdy should have won the United States title. The Sicks could have held all the gold over on the blue brand, but it never happened. The Sicks entered into a never-ending feud with The MFT’s (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, JC Mateo, and Talla Tonga.) It started off exciting, and the WWE Universe was red-hot for their interactions. 

After months of repetitive matches and The MFT’s stealing their lantern, the feud grew tiresome and boring. Even Tama asked Solo why they are still holding onto the lantern, as it was destroying them as a whole. Finally on the SmackDown before Mania, Tama

gave the lantern back to Howdy against Solo’s wishes. Please explain to me why both factions fought almost every single week instead of just having one final blowoff match at WrestleMania. 

It should have been either a massive street fight or a falls count anywhere match on the grandest stage of them all. Instead, it turned into a meaningless week-after-week extravaganza that benefited no one. The MFTs won the rivalry, and The Sicks don’t even work for WWE anymore. This was the same criminalized creative process that Wyatt dealt with during his first run in the company. 

We’ll never know how much of a dangerous force The Wyatt Sicks could have been in the WWE. For all their careers’ sake, I hope they stay far away from the company for as long as possible. Every superstar that was cut deserves better!

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Chris King: Bloodline Saga: Is This the Right Call For WWE?

Chris King questions the WWE’s logic in setting up Jacob Fatu as the next challenger for World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns 

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Chris King questions the WWE’s logic in setting up Jacob Fatu as the next challenger for World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns is once again World Heavyweight Champion after his dominant win over CM Punk at WrestleMania 42. On the following night on Monday Night Raw, The OG Bloodline came back together as a well-oiled machine as The Usos stood side by side with Roman. With the WWE Universe asking who would be the first to challenge “The Tribal Chief,” Jacob Fatu shocked the world by answering the call. 

Fatu is running hot after his impressive win over Drew McIntyre and feels like he is ready to become the new world champion. This bloodline segment ended Raw, and it picked right back up on SmackDown with even Solo Sikoa and the MFTs involved. This is now two shows that have been centered around The Bloodline saga, and it’s made me question whether or not WWE should be retelling this story. 

The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, The Usos, and Solo Sikoa) ran WWE for over four years as Reigns’ henchmen, doing his dirty work to retain his title. Even though Roman has declared he doesn’t want Jey and Jimmy to serve him, it sure seems like WWE are spinning their wheels. Fatu could add a whole new chapter into the story, even if he’s not able to beat Roman at Backlash. “The Samoan Werewolf” could be forced to do the same thing as Jey did all those years ago and fall in line. 

 In my opinion, I feel like Fatu should be challenging for the Undisputed WWE Championship because that’s a title I feel like he should win. I understand standing up to your blood and trying to prove you’re the best, but I don’t think this is the right move. It feels like 2022 all over again, as The Bloodline is the central focus on both shows. If Fatu doesn’t win, what happens to all his momentum he’s been building over the last two years? 

Why did WWE make this the best choice for storyline purposes? Why couldn’t creative have come up with a different challenger for Roman? There are so many other superstars that could challenge The Tribal Chief, such as Rusev, Bron Breakker, Gunther, or even a returning Sheamus. 

I just can’t help but question WWE’s logic here, and it kind of reminds me of all the times The Shield reunited. Could WWE be pushing the same storyline too many times here? Could the WWE Universe get tired of this rinse and repeat cycle of The Bloodline Saga?

Are we about to see all the weekly episodes solely focused on The Bloodline again? Will it be cinema… Yes. Is there still money in The Bloodline… Yes. Was it the right call? That’s to be determined!

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