Less than two weeks until the Snyder Cut is a real thing that happens.  Much like the Chinese Democracy album, I’m not going to be 100% convinced it actually exists until I can watch it.  I mean, I probably WON’T watch it because FOUR HOURS LONG, but I’m still at even money that it’s all ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3sRXCNG via IFTTT

So I'm sure you've heard Regal will make a major announcement that will “change the landscape of NXT forever”. He made this comment directly after being asked about the NXT women getting screwed out of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. So obviously NXT Women's Tag titles are coming. However, is this enough of an ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2OpwzdC via IFTTT

Smackdown Date: March 5, 2021 Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves It’s time for a big fight feel as Daniel Bryan vs. Jey Uso is taking place inside a cage. If Bryan wins, he gets the Universal Title shot against Roman Reigns at Fastlane, so I’m not sure how much ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/30hJ9hM via IFTTT

Howdy! Been a minute. I want to take a brief moment here and do two things. First, a very belated thank you for everyone who voted me 3rd in the Doomies. Actually means more than a bit that people seem to enjoy what I do, and it helps me keep doing it. I’ll catch Tommy ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3kQ0Oq7 via IFTTT

TONIGHT!  SmackDown features the road to Fastlane, which is a show that exists because they need a dress rehearsal for putting WrestleMania on Peacock, or something.  I guess. TOMORROW!  AEW presents a special episode of Dark, as they usually do the night before a PPV.  Your top matches are the Sydal Brothers against Chaos Project ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3cl9Rfd via IFTTT

Hey Scott, They to get the word out on our charity show coming up in April and are curious if you can help spread the word? Much appreciated. Paradigm Pro Wrestling and MidwestTerritory.com present “PawCade 2” – a charity professional wrestling event benefiting the Salem Animal Shelter (a no kill facility that receives no public or ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3ryOhKB via IFTTT

At what point did all all the top wrestling journalists realize that in order for them to stay successful and get those clicks they have to suck up to AEW? The Shaq match is a perfect example. It was barely passable but all the well known guys were just gushing all over it, almost afraid ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3kPcqty via IFTTT

This video’s weird- runs the full match, then cycles back to mid-way, then does entrances again. MEGUMI KUDO & COMBAT TOYODA (FMW) vs. MANAMI TOYOTA & TOSHIYO YAMADA (AJW): (FMW, 05.05.1993) * So I had NO IDEA this match existed- a rematch from the Main Event of Dream Slam I, but on FMW turf! This ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NXN80B via IFTTT

A graphic describes ECW as the place “Where the big boys don’t play” to lead into a replay of the Terry Funk and Tommy Dreamer-Raven and Cactus Jack match at November to Remember.  ECW clips the match down to three and a half minutes to hide its faults. Funk puts over Dreamer as the next ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3rnjsIr via IFTTT

And it’s a wrap! Man, for a series that started out as previews that looked like an odd sitcom spoof, this ended up as a mind-bending, meme-generating, home run of a debut for the Disney Plus Marvel shows. I will say I much prefer the weekly format to the Netflix content dump.  Makes it easier ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3egL9ir via IFTTT

Hi Scott, Just had a thought that never occurred to me before, and I wanted to run it by you and the BoD. We historically conceptualize the notion of being a draw as someone who pops ratings when they show up. Ratings don't get popped, therefore no one in particular is a draw.  People are ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2O51L1Z via IFTTT

Scott, had a question about the dubbed commentary from the announcers on taped shows. I’m doing an Attitude Era watchthru right now, where they were consistent on the live one week and then taped the next broadcast for Raw. This of course was Live Monday and taped Tuesday (the next day). I clearly see JR ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3qhdR57 via IFTTT

Hey Scott Re: AEW's 'Hall of Fame-worthy talent' No mention of wrestling. Is this going to be a different Hall of Fame? I'm really trying to avoid all the insane speculation about who the person is going to be because everyone is just setting themselves up for disappointment.  At least we know that Superfly Snuka ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/38aLvTO via IFTTT

Yuck, sinus headache yesterday.  Thanks to Andy for doing the update while I slept in. Next Takeover May Be Two Nights https://ift.tt/3kR4J6m Title Match Set For Fastlane https://ift.tt/3kRJykn One Possible Name Who Will Not Be AEW’s Surprise Signing https://ift.tt/3kPBJvr   from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3kPmAKY via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Superstars – 08.28.93 Thank god, one last week of the Lex Express and then we won’t have to hear about his quest for the WWF title for a LONG time. Taped from Utica, NY Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Jerry Lawler & Randy Savage 1-2-3 Kid v. The Brooklyn Brawler ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3uYBAe4 via IFTTT

NXT UK Date: March 4, 2021 Location: BT Studios, London, England Commentators: Andy Shepherd, Nigel McGuinness It’s time for a special show with a huge main event. This week the Women’s Title is on the line again as Kay Lee Ray defends against Meiko Satomura in what sounds like a final boss fight (because that’s ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3uVMJvY via IFTTT

“Brain, I can’t believe we have to do this on location.” “Why won’t they let us in the studio?” “You know why!  We went to Ric Flair’s birthday party last week and now we have to quarantine!” “Look, it’s not my fault we all woke up three days later in Tahiti!” “How did we even ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3encUGn via IFTTT

Welcome to another Dream Matches column! Kind of! I mean, didn’t you ever want to know how Zangief would do in a REAL pro wrestling ring? Okay, so let’s get this out of the way- YES, probably, Victor here is the basis for Zangief from Street Fighter II. He is a hairy-chested, mustached Russian named ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/30eMe20 via IFTTT

https://ift.tt/3ru4yQA So unfortunately the news got buried a bit by the Wednesday Night War last night, but Jim Crockett Jr. finally passed at 76 after going into hospice care due to a series of failing organs and worsening health.  Obviously his shows were a huge influence on me as a fan, and on the people ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3kMiGSX via IFTTT

Good morning, folks, and we are at the Blog of Doom Event Center to report the latest news and updates.  As always, our friends at CageSide Seats have compiled these, and I just relay them. According to Fightful, there will be an NXT TakeOver on WrestleMania weekend, held Thursday, April 8. WrestleMania tickets will go ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3e9Nyvl via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WCW Monday Nitro – 04.01.96 Live from somewhere we don’t even have time to tell you, because Sting is facing the Giant! Sting v. The Giant Sting clips him and hits him with a dive off the top, but Giant shrugs him off and drops an elbow.  Apparently this was supposed ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3egBdFw via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Monday Night RAW – 04.01.96 It’s the post-Wrestlemania edition of RAW, as requested!  From 1996, sure, but it’s the thought that counts. Live from San Bernadino, CA, as the Shawn Michaels era has begun! Your hosts are Vince McMahon & Jerry Lawler Mankind v. Bob Holly And so Mrs. Foley’s baby ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3bdcXT4 via IFTTT

NXT Date: March 3, 2021 Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida Commentators: Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph The big story around here continues to be the complete implosion of the Undisputed Era after Adam Cole turned on the team and left them laying. Finn Balor is involved as well and that could make ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3rkDcN4 via IFTTT

Monday Night Raw Date: October 2, 2006 Location: Landon Arena, Topeka, Kansas Commentators: Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler It’s time for a big title match as Raw doesn’t have a pay per view in October. This time around it is going to be the grand finale (for now at least) between Edge and John Cena as ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/386EMua via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for AEW Dynamite – 03.03.21 “The Crossroads” Live from Jacksonville, FL Your hosts are Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone & Excalibur Cody Rhodes & Red Velvet v. Shaq & Jade Cargill Man, I got so sick of waiting for the AEW figures to come to Canada that I finally broke down and ordered ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3c3noYz via IFTTT

Dynamite Date: March 3, 2021 Location: Daily’s Place, Jacksonville, Florida Commentators: Tony Schiavone, Jim Ross, Excalibur It’s an extra big night around here as it’s time for the Shaquille O’Neal match. That could go in a variety of directions but the quality of the match means absolutely nothing. The idea here is that the match ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/30aEWfJ via IFTTT

As I’m sure many of you have, I gave the new show Young Rock (such a bad title!) a look. Almost immediately it started getting my back up (“Look, ma! Dad’s really over!”) but I gave it a bit longer. The third episode seemed a bit more promising because it didn’t include the goofy Asian ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3ed79uN via IFTTT

Well, we approach the end of the Wednesday Wars. TONIGHT! Of course AEW features Shaq and Jade against Cody and Brandi Jr. in the main event, plus a 10 man tag with the Dark Order against Big Money Matt and his crew. NXT will feature Lorcan and Burch defending the tag titles against Ciampa and ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2OpiBbS via IFTTT

This event – the last in Smoky Mountain Wrestling’s history – took place at the Cookeville Community Center in Cookeville, Tennessee on November 26, 1995.  Attendance for the show could not be found, but there are lots of empty seats and a generous estimate of the crowd might be 150 people.  Like the Thanksgiving Thunder ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3rgaYmi via IFTTT

Hello You! More from All Japan courtesy of Roy Lucier over on YouTube. Next week is due to be an extended special episode of the show due to the company having a big show in Tokyo that day, so this week would kind of be the go-home show in that case. The Main Event this ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3e6Rtcu via IFTTT

Hello, Fantasy booking time: Slaughter's inadequacies as a main-event heel in 1991 are well-established (even though the WM7 match turned out quite good).  However, had they done a Hogan/Slaughter program in 85 or 86, that would have done big business, right?  Maybe not as much as what Hogan/Orndorff did, but I think they'd still be ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3sFNR4U via IFTTT

Hey Scott, the Summerslam Spectacular 92 rant reminded me of that odd Nasties run. They came in in December 90 iirc, win the tag straps a few months later (how does one get nr 1 contender this fast anyway?), drop them to LOD at Summerslam 91 and had very little to do afterwards until their ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3baS0rD via IFTTT

Which soon-to-be Wrestlemania classic are you most excited about: Sweaty Shane McMahon vs. Brawn Strowman, Randy Orton vs. evil twin Randy Orton/Fiend Reincarted cinematic masterpiece, Nia Jax vs. Anybody, or Miz vs. Bad Bunny? If they just have Orton do a normal match with someone and then overlay the Orton RKO meme on top of ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3kIjTL1 via IFTTT

Enjoy the Wednesday Night Wars while you can tonight! Powerrr Coming Back Following NWA Pay Per View https://ift.tt/2OgXkRB Asuka May Have A Concussion https://ift.tt/3bedR1H NXT’s Wes Lee Has A Broken Hand, Tag Team Title Match Postponed https://ift.tt/3kEMSiR     from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3ecVziW via IFTTT

Wrestling Observer Flashback – 04.08.96 Whoa oh, whoa oh, it’s Wrestlemania. – The biggest question coming out of Wrestlemania XII is the future of Bret Hart, as he’s expected to finish the tour of Germany and then go on a hiatus until the end of the summer. Current talk is a rematch with Shawn Michaels ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2MFvwWm via IFTTT

The PG Era Rant for AEW Dark, Episode 77 (How Many Big Shows Can We Build To At The Same Time?), March 2, 2021. From the AEW Arena. Your hosts are Excalibur and Taz as we’re ready for a big time crossover Dynamite and a Pay-Per-View Revolution! TONIGHT! SCU continue their “get gold or die ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3bZopkn via IFTTT

“Thursday afternoons are no fun anymore.”  – Tony Khan on a podcast somewhere, probably.     The numbers are in, and MIZ = RATINGS. https://ift.tt/383coct I’ve been telling you this for weeks!  But my truth of Miz’s awesomeness was just too much for most people to handle.  It’s sad. Also, the NWA is returning, sort of. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/306gv31 via IFTTT

WWF SUMMERSLAM SHOWDOWN 1992: * Yet another prelude to a SummerSlam, this time the Wembley Stadium show with Savage/Warrior & Bret/Bulldog as the featured matches! And tonight we get some truly wild dream matches, including the epic Ultimate Warrior/Macho Man vs. The Nasty Boys match! Plus Ric Flair fights Tito Santana, Tatanka vs. Kato, and ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3sGjfAq via IFTTT

https://twitter.com/Matmenpodcast/status/1366834447472095236?s=20 Hearing from a very reliable source that NXT will be moving to Tuesdays starting 4/13. Should be announced fairly soon. pic.twitter.com/FCnLhdZ8Ms — Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast 🎙 (@Matmenpodcast) March 2, 2021 Bryan Alvarez was hinting very strongly at this move last week as well.  I think it’s the right thing for everyone. from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2OklE4I via IFTTT

So on a recent podcast of his (clip here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoPhSSAczX0&t=963s), Jim Cornette all but outright accused Dark Side of the Ring and the Brawl For All episode of irrevocably destroying Dr Death Steve Williams' legacy and reputation; recasting him as a washed up never-was who was JR's personal pet wrestler, who was exposed as a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3sEfMSY via IFTTT

Scott,    I was watching Young Rock the other day and…Is it bad that part of me wants The Rock to run for President under the socialist/communist party just so his campaign slogan can be, “It doesn't matter what your name is”? Socialism and communism are totally different ideologies.  Let’s not perpetuate the fear mongering ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3e1t5c3 via IFTTT

Scott,  Oh man, Randy Orton is gonna wrestle his evil self at Wrestlemania isn't he? (Insert facepalm emoji here) Hey you fools are the ones who choose to watch that shitshow.   from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NLRfwE via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Wrestling Challenge – 10.18.86 Taped from Rochester, NY Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan Fun fact:  You may have heard about the somewhat famous dark match that kicked off these tapings. Koko B. Ware v. Steve Lombardi You might remember this match as well from, I dunno, every ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3bS1wPR via IFTTT

So that was the big payoff for the Miz’s title reign, huh? WWE Drawing Strong Online Audience (Among Certain Fans) https://ift.tt/3bR7MHq Video: Randy Orton Has An Evil Twin https://ift.tt/2NSfI3f Big E. Producing Educational Animated Series https://ift.tt/3sKqEP0 from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3q8muPm via IFTTT

Monday Night Raw Date: March 1, 2021 Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida Commentators: Byron Saxton, Samoa Joe, Tom Phillips It’s a title night as we have the Miz’s first WWE Title defense against Bobby Lashley. This is an interesting one as it is hard to imagine Miz walking into Wrestlemania as champion, but at ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Oip20k via IFTTT

Howdy Blog O’Doomers! I hope everyone is having a good week and a great Monday night so far. RAW is live as they continue to countdown to Fastlane/Wrestlemania. I’m not sure what the plan is for tonight’s card but I think there’s something happening with the Miz and Bobby Lashley. Hopefully the title switch is ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3bQfa63 via IFTTT

I mentioned in the comments of your SNME review today that Savage started 1989 as World champion and ended it as “King.”  Why did McMahon give him that “title”?  Was it his (or Hogan's) way of throwing Savage a bone? Bonus question: After Savage won the crown, he repeatedly elbow dropped Jim Duggan and Sherri ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3bb1oMh via IFTTT

Okay, so I feel like I know my WWF history pretty well, but you taught me something new this week: exactly what was the restriction on promotion of WWF PPVs during Saturday Night’s Main Event?  How long was it in place, to what events did it apply, and what was the reasoning (to the extent ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2OcYVaS via IFTTT

Impact Wrestling Date: February 23, 2021 Location: Skyway Studios, Nashville, Tennessee Commentators: D’Lo Brown, Matt Striker We’re still starting the build to Rebellion but first up we need to get through another Impact Plus special. Things have changed around here though as for once that does not sound like the worst thing. I’m not sure ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3kAxzaM via IFTTT

AJW ZENJO MANIA- MAY STORM ’94: (02.05.1994) * From Korakuen Hall is the next big AJW show, with a lot of really, REALLY long matches, possibly to fill time and “justify” the ticket prices, and also to put over the resiliency of the athletes, I think. This show seems to have a theme of “rookie ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3bP8rcy via IFTTT

Sabu’s return to ECW, which aired at the end of last week’s telecast, kicks off the show.  Joey Styles marks out on commentary, but it is too much and detracts from the segment. A lengthy video package puts over Sabu. Buh Buh Ray Dudley gets Konnan’s autograph backstage.  Rey Misterio, Jr. is with Konnan.  Dances ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3dYMvhC via IFTTT

Cole opens the show with “There’s a feeling of impending disaster tonight” to really get the cat excited. We’re in Louisville, KY and Season One winners The Nexus show up with matching shirts and an official WWE theme so there’s been a change since last time they were mentioned. Barrett explains they’re in such a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3bNvBQt via IFTTT

Killing the Business is Book of the Year? 300 pages of the Young Bucks jacking each other off about how great they are, when Eighth Wonder of the World by Bertand Herbert and Pat Laprade is right there? I mean, I never had a lot of respect for the Observer book award because Dave never ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3uIvZsg via IFTTT

I read that a few weeks back Eric Bischoff said on his podcast that Bret Hart was “fucking boring” as WWE champ. Didn't Bischoff spend millions of dollars to sign Bret Hart away? It just further goes to show that they didn’t have any idea what they had or even why they signed him in ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3b0Lxj8 via IFTTT

Hi Scott, A while back, you mentioned that Owen wasn't main event material and he didn't have the promo skills and didn't draw during his run and I have to ask… really? Maybe I misunderstood your comments but I totally bought Owen as a snivelly ingrate brother and totally wanted to see him get his head handed to ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3sHr9JZ via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Saturday Night’s Main Event #23 – 10.14.89 Taped on 09.21.89 from Cincinnati, OH, drawing 14,000 and a 9.5 rating on NBC Your hosts are Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura TONIGHT!  The “sixth season” premieres as Ted Dibiase gets a shot at the WWF title, as we’ve waited long enough for the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3r1vGX4 via IFTTT

Good morning! Shinsuke Nakamura May Not Be Happy In WWE https://ift.tt/2NOD0XK The NWA Will Be Filming Again Later This Month https://ift.tt/2MAbUTz from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3kxgOx6 via IFTTT

Taped from Dallas, TX Airdate: June 15, 1985 (taped 05/31) Attendance: unknown Hosted by Bill Mercer Can Kerry defeat Gang in a return match? Will Cornette succeed in retrieving his green jacket? And who will join me for this playful episode? I’m on it, Jack! Thanks for playing along, and please be careful on your ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3r3RdhL via IFTTT

oog.  my arm’s so sore from the shot i can barely hold down the shift key.  i’ve turned into ee cummings over here. on top of that, i’m really tired, so no review of the women’s action tonight.  sorry. enjoy the night. from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3sDxaYa via IFTTT

I just found out Miz is champ.  I didn't even know he was MITB owner.  Hell I don't remember much of the past 10 years of the main prgrams.  But it sounds to me that the MITB and championship is so devalued, that it really doesn't matter what happens next, it's not going to help in ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3dVQATQ via IFTTT

Hey Scott– The 1992 Royal Rumble is the gift that keeps on giving; No matter how many times I've seen it, I notice new things. For example, early in the match, Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair seem to be in a competition to see who can comically bump better off Kerry Von Erich's discus punch. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3pWDxE0 via IFTTT

Hi Scott! Long time reader etc etc. Thought this may be a good topic of conversation for the ever entertaining board. When I say outside the norm dream matches, I’m talking about both (a) never possible and (b) rarely thought of/discussed. My personal pick would be Kota Ibushi vs Kurt Angle (bonus if we’re talking ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3r5oCst via IFTTT

I was asked in the manager matches review if I could take a look at Lord Alfred Hayes and Bobby Heenan wrestling one another in the AWA, and while I don’t have any other manager-themed matches in the bag to put alongside it I thought it would be a good time to do a lord-themed ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3r4CQK2 via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling – 04.24.82 Nothing like checking out Slaughter’s privates on a Sunday morning. Taped from Charlotte, NC Your hosts are Bob Caudle & THE ELECTRIFYING Sandy Scott!  Lots of things are happening and stuff is going down, including the tag team tournament.  Now, keeping in mind that they announced ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3kulm7D via IFTTT

Well, we’ve reached the end of February. NWA removes all content from YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/nwa/videos Apparently we should let this one play out and see where it goes. Dark Side of the Ring to feature an episode about Collision in Korea https://twitter.com/DarkSideOfRing/status/1365403961969307649?s=20 Finn Balor going to social media war with Connor https://ift.tt/2O96OOI   from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/3pZNXms via IFTTT