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That was an outstanding opener. They worked a near sprint-like pace but with real heat, selling and teases before the hot stretch run.

Imagine War Raiders losing after that entrance. I'm amped.

I'm glad to see Roman engaged in something beyond treatment. Hopefully things are going well and he makes a full recovery. I can't imagine how difficult a time this must be for the family.

Glad to hear that you're okay and all is well. Don't be a stranger!

Where do I find all these recent Hidden Gems on the network? Does it make a difference if I'm accessing via PS4?

Anything on last night's show worth going out of my way to watch?

Bryan also had an entire Wrestlemania built around him. Its not a perfect analogy, but somewhat analogous to winning a Super Bowl or a title in another major sport. Not only that, but arguably one of the more important Manias in history given it was the Network launch.

They ran the exact same angle at the MSG show on Wednesday. Curious if Raw is the payoff or they'll remember it the next time they swing into tonw.

The possibilities for him as a HW are easily what most excite me about NJPW heading into G1. A Never title run, challenges to other belts, the NJ Cup and a G1 run are all on the table. Fres matches that on paper all look incredible.

Love these blogs, but you need to keep the star ratings in tact! They're there on the WWE 02-04 reference, but not he on the 84-87 blog. Just a minor note to assist us nerds.

After missing the last 2 weeks I check in tonight for the first half hour. My bad. Looking forward to Smackdown tonight though. I really hope things pick up here next year. The prospect of a show built around the McMahons, a Brock/Seth feud and Goodwill Dean does not make for an exciting build to Mania.

IN-SANE. You can be selective on the Korakuen shows. Night 2 main event is required viewing, and I enjoyed the young lions opener because its fun to see them get a chance to go that ong, but beyond that go for whatever looks appealing. Nothing else is really required.

This was the credited response during her 2016 heel run. It just took a brief hiatus during her smiley babyface days.

Brilliant.

What was the finish? I went to the other room to ask the wife a question. It wasn't interesting, but I have no doubt it was still more compelling than the finish. I'm just curious.

Haha what a point. Offering that fist is really crossing a line. I know none of this matters, but why go out of your way to make things seem that silly?

Not at all. Tonight just seems to be a whole lot more of nothing than usual before we get to the dives and superplex/falcon arrow combo.

It feels like the commercial break of a TV match. Zero urgency, no real logic or sustained/focused attack. Just odd clock killing.

Is what I'm watching a) suffering from following AJ/Bryan, b) suffering because Dean & Seth are working like Randy Orton or c) both?

Was Joe/Hardy removed from the card? Was it never added? If its really not happening we should be in bed by 11.

Dean Ambrose dressing himself at Goodwill?

Yep, I'd have AJ/Bryan behind Brock/Bryan and Charlotte/Becky.

Mr. Small Package lives!

Nia's an odd one in that when she looks good (Ronda, Bayley, Asuka) she looks really good. When she doesn't, she's just terrible. Apparently all of Ronda's big matches are laid out and practiced for days on end beforehand. I don't bring that up to knock Rousey or anyone she's paired with, as even with all the prep in the world you still need two (or more) performers to gou there and deliver. I also get that you can't do this in all cases because of constantly touring, but why not do it more often when featuring limited workers?

There is no chance this show ends by 10:30. 11 feels wildly optimistic.