C.S.

After reading a review on SlamWrestling.net, I took a chance on this because it's only $5 on Kindle. Living the Gimmick by Bobby Mathews https://smile.amazon.com/Living-Gimmick-Bobby-Mathews-ebook/dp/B09XFDLRQK/ It's a murder mystery novel that takes place in the world of wrestling. Basically, imagine if Ric Flair was shot dead, and Arn Anderson had to investigate. There are endless references and fan-service galore, so much so that it's almost distracting at times (not in a bad way), because you're constantly trying to piece together like a jigsaw puzzle which real-life personalities these characters are fictional versions of. In some cases, you'll recognize the characters and situations being referenced, but there will be a curveball or two thrown in to make them just different enough. For example: There's someone resembling Bret Hart - but he's gay. There's an Undertaker-type character - but he's a stooge, kiss-ass, and coward. There's a bloody fight with scissors used as a weapon - but more than two people are involved. About my only real criticism is that fictional characters clearly based on real people get mixed in with references to actual wrestlers and territories. It should have been one or the other IMO. Overall, this is a really fun read. I recommend it!

I like HBK though (which makes me a minority on PWO) but I've never really gotten into Cole anywhere. With that said, when Cole was feuding with Kyle O'Reilly in NXT toward the end of both of their runs, it really solidified for me how believable Cole is and how well he projects himself as a legit big deal. KoR, meanwhile, has the mic skills of Carrot Top and about the same level of coolness.

It's a shame Apollo lost his character and accent though. He was called up from NXT to the main roster years before he should've been, floundered for years after, finally found his footing with a good character and accent, and now he's back to square one. But Apollo vs. Bron is gonna be a banger!

You've just basically described Joey Janela's entire Twitter feed and Joey Janela himself. The man constantly comes across as a dimwitted man-child putz.

Do you mean #1 heel, Bubba? The Judgment Day isn't a face stable.

Omos vs. Cedric: That was pointless.

Totally shocking turn. Bbut I'm with Dav'oh. How is Edge suddenly going to be a face? Well, it's WWE and the fans will cheer him, so of course he will. But still.

I don't mind this match - it's been a fun showcase - but Rey Mysterio definitely feels like he has entered Jeff Hardy at the end of his WWE stint territory.

I kinda think the Seth injuring him was overkill and completely unnecessary, but I guess it was a response to Cody promoting himself for MitB when that's impossible. My guess is Seth wins the briefcase, beats Roman for one of the belts, Cody wins Rumble, Cody vs. Seth and Roman vs. Rock headline WM nights 1 and 2 respectively. The only thing that would be better is Christian getting a long overdue AEW World Title reign. Should've put it on him automatically after Punk's injury.

Look up the roster list of your favorite promotion, or any promotion, and write a list of the guys you like - 99% of them will fit the bill. Wrestlers are wrestlers.

Nah, the real carnies are the people you think are genuine but are actually more carny than you think Cody is.

Cody was, is, and will forever remain the GOAT!

THAT ABSOLUTE MADMAN!

PEDIGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Triple H tears his quad, continues wrestling. Cody says "hold my beer!"

I'm wincing!

HOLY MOLY, LOOK AT CODY'S FUCKING CHEST!

If Cody is injured, I want Seth to win one of the World Titles and Cody to win it from him. He's injured, supposedly, so my expectations are tempered. With that said, he's the GOAT, and AEW is proving more and more every day what a catastrophic mistake it was to let go of their only EVP with actual business acumen and outside connections.

LOL!!! THAT SON OF A BITCH, MOCKING THE DREAM'S POLKA DOTS!

It's WWE, Bubba - Hometown Hero never wins. Such unsatisfying shit, always.

Kids who weren't around for ECW.

If Zeke can get blood (probably accidental, but still), Cody is definitely bleeding like a stuck pig tonight. BLOOD AND GUTS, baby!!!

An obnoxious trend, I grant you, but I'm only wondering because WWE usually never lets someone who is injured wrestle anymore. The company has become super cautious about that over the past decade or so.

I know it, Bubba.

Damn junkie. What's his addiction? Probably caffeine too!