TOPS: WWE SummerSlam

The pinnacle of WWE’s summer is SummerSlam – one of the “big four” premium live events. SummerSlam is generally reserved for the hottest angles and feuds post-WrestleMania. This year, the event is headlined by “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns, who has ruled over WWE for 700 days, and “The Beast” Brock Lesnar in a Last Man Standing Match. Once again, the legendary Paul Heyman is set to be an x-factor.

As is, here are my Top 10 favorite wrestling matches and moments from “The Biggest Party of the Summer:”

The 2014 Bobby James Awards: World Wrestling Entertainment

Welcome to the “Best of WWE” edition of the 2014 Bobby James Awards. Did you know my best of WWE list started it all? Thirteen years later, they’re still going strong (I’m adding two more categories this year! Bringing the total to 15!). This year presented us with some unforgettable in-ring action, as well as some…

Fall TV Preview! What’s on my radar?

Let’s face it – we all have goals.  I have two in particular – 1) to get fit, 2) to finish some projects (a.k.a. books). That said, it’s hard to deny my urges to watch compelling television or movies.  After all, I am a “master” of communication – and was a student of media.  It’s my job…

WWE Night of Champions – predictions/results

QUICK RESULTS: The Prime Time Players won Tag Team Turmoil Curtis Axel def. Kofi Kingston to retain the Intercontinental Championship AJ Lee def. Natalya, Naomi, and Brie Bella to retain the Diva’s Championship Rob Van Dam def. Alberto Del Rio by DQ; Del Rio retains the Championship The Miz def. Fandango Curtis Axel and Paul…

WWE SummerSlam

QUICK RESULTS: Rob Van Dam def. Dean Ambrose via DQ (3/5) Bray Wyatt def. Kane in a Ring of Fire Match (rating: 3.5/5) Cody Rhodes def. Damien Sandow (4.5/5) Alberto Del Rio def. Christian to retain the World Championship (rating: 5/5) Natalya def. Brie Bella in a Total Divas Grudge Match (rating: 3/5) Brock Lesnar…

WWE Money in the Bank (predictions/results)

RESULTS (added 7/16/2013):  1.  The Shield def. The Usos to retain the WWE Tag Team Championships 2.  Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel def. The Miz  3. Ryback def. Chris Jericho 4. Damien Sandow wins Money in the Bank (World Championship) 5. AJ Lee def. Kaitlyn to retain the Diva’s Championship 6. Alberto Del Rio def. Dolph…

WWE Payback (review)

Quick Results: 1.  Sheamus def. Damien Sandow (pre-show match) 2. Triple Threat – Intercontinental Championship:  Curtis Axel def. Wade Barrett and The Miz to become the NEW Intercontinental Champion (pinfall) 3.  Diva’s Championship:  AJ Lee def. Kaitlyn to become the NEW Diva’s Champion (submission) 4. United States Championship:  Dean Ambrose def. Kane to retain (count-out)…

WrestleMania 29 Predictions & Results

Fast Results: The Miz def. Wade Barrett to become the new Intercontinental Champion The Shield def. Randy Orton, Sheamus, Big Show Mark Henry def. Ryback Team Hell No def. Dolph Ziggler & Big E Langston w/ AJ Lee to retain Tag Team Championships Fandango def. Chris Jericho Alberto Del Rio def. Jack Swagger to retain…