Those who know me know I love me some Notre Dame football and would gladly talk about the fact the we are going to the ‘ship after beating Penn State in the College Football Playoff semifinals Thursday night, but I won’t. I promise not to mention that all the haters said we don’t belong or can’t hang with teams who play in conferences. This is a wrestling website so I will not do that, either. I definitely won’t gush over how much this team has grown up before our eyes this season and are one win away from a national championship. Don’t worry, I’m not going to go there.
Instead let’s travel through the week that was. – and boy, it was a big one – and talk about the five things that stood out to me:
Kenny Omega is Back!
The Cleaner made his in-ring return at Wrestle Kingdom against Gabe Kidd. Sure we can debate if this was the right spot for Omega to return, but you should just let their match speak for itself. A match of the year contender a week into the year isn’t a bad way to return. Then on Wednesday, Dynamite Kenny announced he’s cleared to compete in AEW and will be taking on Brian Cage next week. I for one can’t wait for what 2025 has in store for Omega. The wrestling world is a far better place with Kenny Omega wrestling in it.
Giulia Wins NXT Womens Championship!
The Beautiful Madness finally reached the top of the NXT Mountain Tuesday night, beating Roxanne Perez and ending her historic title reign. Giulia is a fantastic choice to dethrone Roxanne. I was very high on the idea that Giulia should have beaten Perez on the CW NXT debut episode but I’m more than ok with them waiting a few months to pull the trigger. Now one has to wonder what’s next for Giulia, as the NXTWomens roster is absolutely loaded.
RAW Is Netflix!
I honestly could have just made my top 5 this entire show, but what would have been the fun in that? The WWE debuted RAW Jan. 6 on Netflix in a big way. From the opening segment about the history of WWE, The Rock, John Cena and Undertaker all making appearances, to CM Punk standing tall at the end, it was a home run. Mami is back on top, Cena is Rumble-bound and Travis Scott sparked up during Jey Usos entrance. This show had it all! Plus the endless parade of celebrities in attendance topped by none other than Topanga and that other guy….IYKYK.
All in all a great way to start off this new era of WWE programming.
Ethan Page Meets The Rock!
The Rock took his talents to NXT and had some really fun moments throughout the night. None more fun than his interaction with All Ego Ethan Page while talking to Ava backstage about his recent transgressions aka Je’Von Evan’s Jaw. The Rock appears and lets age know he may be the Final Boss but around NXT Ava and if he wants them to be cool, he’d better not mess with her.
Very cool moment for Page, I’d have to imagine. All Ego held his own and looked like he belonged in that spot. Side note: if that doesn’t show just how high the WWE is on Page I don’t know what does. I mean, hell, on RAW the night The Rock had segments Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes and we all know how they are doing amongst the hierarchy of the WWE. So looks like the sky is the limit for All Ego.
AJ Francis vs BDE at Revolver!
Wrestling Revolver VYBE Check took place this past Thursday and AJ Francis FMA Top Dolla took on BDE, who is most known for his content creation. Sure, I know what you’re thinking. A gimmick match against a YouTuber? Let me finish, AJ Francis has been on a run as of late. Most of you associate him with his run in WWE and how it ended. That all said Francis has refined himself and is putting on some great stuff. Also shoutout to BDE, who came up short but put up a great fight.
First my guy MuscleMan Malcom and now BDE, which content creator is next? I will officially take my hat out of the ring Mr. Francis, sir.
Honorable Mention
Harley Cameron, who just makes me laugh every time she’s on my TV screen and Wednesday night was no different. The Hot Girl Graps line popped me. She’s not leaning into “being hot” in a distasteful way, it’s a clever and very smart way. HarleyCameron and Mariah May play so well off each other. Plus I think Harley would appreciate the Honorable Mention spot more than just some random number!
Another week down and another Top 5 in the books. Tune in next week for my latest top 5. Wrestling is showing no signs of slowing down and either will I. Until next week, bye!!!