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Renee Young is Officially Dating Dean Ambrose And My Heart Is Filled With Sadness
NOO – WWE broadcaster Renee Young has revealed she is dating Dean Ambrose.
“It’s true, yes,” the backstage interviewer said on talkSPORT’s WWE podcast Gorilla Position.
She continued: “I can’t give away too much, because we are very private about our relationship because we respect it.
“We don’t need people knowing about it or caring what we’re doing – I’m not going to post pictures of us on the internet… but people berate me no matter what I post on the internet.
“[I hear:] ‘Tell us about Dean, we hate you!’”
I knew this was true for awhile, but the confirmation still stings a bit. Renee Young is the best backstage broadcaster the WWE has had in awhile, and she’s also as pretty as a sunflower on a warm summers day. Whenever scientists or whoever studies couples wants to prove their theory that opposites attract, they should point to Dean Ambrose dating Renee Young. I know ‘Dean Ambrose’ is a character, but if you’ve ever seen an interview with him outside of wrestling you can tell he’s an absolute maniac. First Alex Morgan, now Renee Young. I don’t know how much more my heart can take. In all seriousness, best of luck to them. It’s definitely can’t be easy have any semblance of a normal personal life when you work for the WWE.
– Ryan
Off The Internet & Into Reality: Why The WWE Needs to Make An Internet Championship Belt
Recently, WWE wrestlers Zack Ryder and Adam Rose have been having a “war of words” on Twitter, and I’ve put my two cents into the conversation of “putting the Internet Championship on the line!” when (or if) they actually face each other. While I haven’t heard anything about the Internet Championship being made into an actual title, this should be the feud that introduces it.
If WWE did decide to make an Internet Championship belt, would they keep the current look of the title or would they revamp the title all together? The obvious answer is that they would revamp the belt so 1. Everyone would be able to wear it around their waste and 2. Zach Ryder’s face wouldn’t be on it at all times (although he should get some credit for its creation). The next question that needs to be answered is how and when should the championship be defended? Would it be on pre or post show Raw’s or pay per views? I think it’s a natural fit for NXT, because it’s becoming THE premier wrestling show on the WWE Network and unlike Raw or Smackdown, it isn’t on television.
The WWE spends a lot of their time and money focusing on social media content. They are very active on both Twitter and YouTube, and you would think that they would want an Internet Champion to be the “Face” of their online marketing campaigns, but for some reason they haven’t pulled the trigger. WWE has begun to build minor stories here and there that start or are continued on the internet, but they still haven’t built up enough storylines on the internet that could ultimately end with a feud and title match in the ring. With an “Internet Championship” I believe that not only this could help push WWE online products, but also help in the building of these minor stories that are eventually showcased on television.
The superstars involved with this concept would most likely be the “low” card and “mid” card talents that rarely get used on many of the shows. If the WWE utilizes the Internet Championship storylines correctly, they can help build up new talents that could eventually transition to bigger feuds on both Raw and Smackdown.
WWE has an active social media presence combined with their ability to constantly push online properties makes creating and sustaining storylines centered on an Internet Championship a smart move. The progression of this championship, the storylines surrounding it and the superstars participating for it will benefit their social media marketing for years to come.
– Jake
Make sure to follow our guest blogger Jake on Twitter, @ImTHATGuy_KJ.
It’s Time For The WWE To #GiveDivasAChance – Introducing The ‘Queen of the Ring’ Tournament
There has been constant random booking and mainly NO TIMING when it comes to the main roster Diva’s and more specifically the buildup to WrestleMania, and I believe I have a unique idea that could possibly help reignite the Diva’s division as a whole. The concept is an adaption of the “King of the Ring” but instead would be referred to as “Queen of the Ring” for obvious reasons. The finals of the tournament would be contested at Wrestlemania.
Now there would be about 20-23 diva’s involved in this match, including most of the “Main Roster” Diva’s and some of the NXT diva’s, but also leave some room for any returning and/or debuting talents as the tournament went on. Here’s the best part about the tournament: the current Diva’s Champion would ALSO be thrown into this tournament with every tournament round match she is placed in being a championship title defense, which in turn will bring more prestige and excitement to the division.
Personally I’m sick and tired of watching the diva’s division not only get pushed to the back burner by WWE but also the fans in general, because these women have so much potential but barely get to showcase due to time restraints or poor booking.
Hey! What do I know I’m just a wrestling fan!
– Jake Buchanan
Thanks to Jake for the guest post. Make sure to give him a follow on Twitter, @ImTHATGuy_KJ
Happy 66th Birthday To ‘The Nature Boy’ Ric Flair
Ric Flair turns 66 years old today, and he’s still as entertaining as ever. Not only is Flair the most entertaining wrestler of all time, but he’s also one of the best in the ring with a career that has now spanned five decades. I could link a few videos of his matches with Ricky Steamboat, or Sting, or Terry Funk, but I think it’s more appropriate to show him in his natural, insane element: entertaining the fans.
Also, how about that time he pumped up my 49ers ahead of their playoff game vs. the Carolina Panthers. The same Carolina Panthers that hail from right near Flair’s billed hometown of Charlotte.
And my personal favorite, from his Raw farewell night. The Undertaker, the man Flair helped win his first ever WWF title, coming out to pay his respects to The Nature Boy.
Here’s to another 66 years. If anybody can do it, it’s Ric Flair.
– Ryan
5 Stars From Last Night’s #RAW
Last night was the first Raw to start the real build towards WrestleMania, and it wasn’t great. I enjoy the WWE, and for the most part try to rationalize their decision making, but last night’s Raw was a train wreck. WAY too many talking segments, a baffling booking decision on Randy Orton and more disrespect to the Divas that have fans voicing their disdain with the WWE rather than talking about the WrestleMania pay per view. The WWE only has four more Raw’s to get the casual viewer invested in WM, and they just dug themselves an unnecessary hole. Now, onto the 5 stars of last night’s Raw.
1. Dolph Ziggler
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Dolph Ziggler had the best match on the show. He took on Bad News Barrett, so you knew he was going to win before the match started, because the IC champ does not win non-title matches, but it was still a fun match. It looks like the WWE may be building to a Fatal Four Way match for the IC title at WM between R-Truth, Ziggler, Ambrose and Barrett, which I like. As much as a guy like R-Truth doesn’t deserve to be elevated the same way Ziggler does, it’s always fun to create different kind of matches for WM. A Fatal Four Way would be a lot more fun than a regular one on one match, so I’m all for it. As for last night, Ziggler proves once again that he’s one of, if not the best worker on the show, and if WWE ever decides to roll with him, they have a guy who will consistently upgrade their in ring product.
2. Daniel Bryan
Whether fans like it or not, Roman Reigns is going to WrestleMania to face Brock Lesnar for the World Heavyweight Championship, and Daniel Bryan is not. They both put on a great match at Fast Lane, but Reigns came out victorious, and he may be the Champion in four weeks. As for Bryan, he had a very good Raw, per usual, both on the microphone and in the ring. His promo on originally doubting Reigns then respecting him after their match at Fast Lane was great, and seemed to be planting the seeds to a more aggressive, edgier Daniel Bryan. The best thing about the WWE is that they don’t have an off season: if you’re favorite team loses in the Super Bowl, you have to wait all offseason to see who is going to stay on the team, what moves they’ll make and if they’ll ever be that good again. If you’re a Daniel Bryan fan and you’re upset he’s not in the main event of WrestleMania, guess what? The day after WrestleMania ends, the entire cycle starts up again. Daniel Bryan could be the #1 contender at Extreme Rules, or the next pay per view, or the next one; it’s a 12 month, 365 day cycle that the WWE has to write for. Just because he’s not the top dog for some of that cycle doesn’t mean it’s not going to happen somewhere down the line.
3. Bray Wyatt
Man, Bray Wyatt is on some other level with his promos right now. You had a feeling pairing him with The Undertaker would up his game, but his promo from the coffin at Fast Lane and the follow up promo last night were both awesome. This is what COULD have happened during the build to last year’s WM, but Cena thought it was more important to put Bray’s head on a baby body and call him a swamp hillbilly. While I’d love to see Bray win at Mania, at this point I’m just relishing in the fact that even being mentioned in the same sentence as The Undertaker is giving Bray some much needed wind in his sails. The first confrontation between the two, whenever that may be, should be epic. Speaking of The Undertaker, looks who’s training…
4. Lana & Rusev
I hope you’re noticing a theme here. Almost all my stars from last night have to do with promos, which is what happens when the WWE puts on a three hour show with 7 matches, with four of them going less than 4 minutes. Anyway, Lana and Rusev were great here. I didn’t like the finish to Cena/Rusev at Fast Lane, mainly because it seems like they’re setting Cena up for a big win at Mania, which he doesn’t need, but other than the unnecessary low blow, Rusev looked great. He was equally as great here, and Cena deserves some credit for avoiding the kiddie jokes and staying serious the whole time. That’s where we are at with John Cena: the WWE’s top guy and face of the company get’s credit for not being a jackass. The main thing I loved about Rusev’s promo was that he bucked the trend of title match losers immediately getting their rematch. It’s the dumbest stipulation WWE has and allows them to be extra lazy with their feuds. If the champion wins, they face the same person in a rematch. If the champ loses, they get their rematch. It’s especially lazy when so much of the roster isn’t being utilized. It’s inevitable that Cena will face Rusev for the title at WM, but I’m glad Rusev didn’t give in right away. He is a true hero, JOHN.
5. The WWE Production Team
What happens when your three hour show has one good match? You get a lot of talking, and a lot of video packages. With that said, the Sting video package was phenomenal. Whether the creative aspect of their show is good or not, you always know if a hype or tribute video package is being presented, it will be expertly done. Sting has had such a great career, and I’m so glad that the WWE Network exists, because I’m able to go back and watch the old NWA/WCW shows from the 80s and early 90s and watch Sting at his peak. He was so strong and charismatic, and was every bit an equal of HBK in his hey day. As I’ve said before, a lot of credit needs to be given to HHH and the WWE production team, as it can’t be easy building up a feud, especially one centered around a WM match, when one of the guys isn’t there. All in all, this video was great, and gives the casual fan a chance to see just how great Sting was, and give them some context for the WM showdown. My only problem with the HHH and Sting match is that it’s the third WM match being promoted that features one of the guys not being on Raw. Lesnar/Reigns, HHH/Sting and Wyatt/Undertaker are all going to be marquee matchups, but each feud is missing a participant. I think Lesnar/Reigns will be ok because of Heyman, but the other two would definitely be more intriguing if both guys were there full time.
– Ryan
The Bushwackers Getting Inducted Into The WWE Hall Of Fame Proves That The WWE Hall Of Fame Means Nothing
Congratulations to THE BUSHWACKERS, Class of 2015 inductees into the @WWE Hall of Fame! http://t.co/i1mM0xo9w1pic.twitter.com/2dqHqgYKoG
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) February 23, 2015
First and foremost, congrats to The Bushwackers on getting inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. If it actually means something to them then good for The Bushwackers, but their inclusion in the Hall of Fame proves that the WWE does not take the Hall of Fame seriously. We already knew this, especially with people like Drew Carey already in there, but now it seems like the WWE is just eventually going to put everyone who ever wrestled in there. For those of you too young to remember The Bushwackers, they were a tag team that dressed in matching camouflage outfits and marched to the ring while rotating their arms up and down. Occasionally they’d lick the fans faces at ringside. That’s pretty much the extent of their characters. They’re also responsible for this, possibly the most awkward GIF in the history of the internet:
If licking people’s faces and rubbing people’s dicks are all it takes to get you into the Hall of Fame, I expect future classes to get super weird.
– Ryan
Bray Wyatt Officially Challenged The Undertaker To A Match At WrestleMania During #WWEFastLane Last Night
Has @WWEBrayWyatt finally revealed the the target of his latest threats at #WWEFastlane? https://t.co/X8mWJBOahj
— WWE (@WWE) February 23, 2015
“There’s a wicked feeling in the air tonight!” – @WWEBrayWyatt #WWEFastLane #Druids pic.twitter.com/BITscAHAju
— WWE (@WWE) February 23, 2015
“I am BRAY WYATT, the NEW FACE OF FEAR … At @WrestleMania, I will claim the soul of THE UNDERTAKER!” #WWEFastlanepic.twitter.com/RjznOn2SUT
— WWE (@WWE) February 23, 2015
During last night’s Fast Lane pay per view, before the John Cena/Rusev match, the lights went out and the familiar sights and sounds of The Undertaker’s entrance theme filled the arena. After the trademark gong, druids started filing out of the back with torches, and The Undertaker’s trademark casket was being wheeled towards the ring. After it stopped at the end of the entrance way, the casket was finally opened, but The Undertaker was nowhere to be found. Instead, the Eater of Worlds and the new face of fear, Bray Wyatt, was inside. For the last few weeks, Wyatt has been calling out a mysterious figure, but never mentioned him by name. Last night, he made it clear that the man he’s been talking about was The Undertaker. Now that Wyatt and The Undertaker is pretty much set in stone for WrestleMania, I look forward to a spectacular buildup similar to last night between the new and the old faces of fear. While the next five weeks will be full of debates over who should be win, I’ll be looking forward to seeing The Undertaker make his long anticipated return while Wyatt continues to look like a top star.
– Ryan
Seth Rollins & The Future Of The WWE
As a soon to be twenty six year old, avid wrestling fan that is a constant reader of the Internet Wrestling Community, this is my blog in which I explore the impatience of this community as it waits for the page to turn to the next generation of WWE superstars.
On June 29, 2014 I was a witness to the dawn of a new age of wrestling. Seth Rollins ascended to the top of the ladder in the TD Garden of Boston, MA and grabbed the golden ticket that is the Money In The Bank briefcase; a guaranteed shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, anytime, anywhere. Although he received his share of help from Kane & the Authority, don’t be fooled, Seth Rollins will lead the WWE locker room in a post John Cena/Randy Orton world. I wanted to take the time and examine the flaws pointed out by the IWC and give my thoughts on why, as a heel or face, Seth Rollins can be the next face that runs the place.
Survivor Series 2012, the debut of the Shield, was completely unexpected by all, but it will forever be remembered as the emergence of three superstars poised to take over the WWE. Many knew the name Dean Ambrose due to his work on the independent wrestling scene and brief internet feud with Mick Foley. Roman Reigns was possibly the superstar fans were least familiar with. However, with the family resume and support he’s received from Hall of Famers and Legends alike, it was difficult to imagine he’d go unnoticed. Then there was Seth Rollins, formerly known as Tyler Black in Ring of Honor, where his in ring skills and athleticism were undoubtedly his stepping stone to the WWE. However, it was on this night the picture began to be painted by the IWC on why he would be the least successful member of the Shield.
Seth Rollins looks like CM Punk. This is the first, and possibly most ridiculous thing I read about why Seth Rollins won’t make it. They both have black hair. That is where the similarities end. When it comes down to it, Seth Rollins’ ring gear, wrestling style, hair, and body type could not be further away from that of CM Punk; and while I’m a fan of both superstars, looking back to that debut in November 2012 the IWC was really grasping at straws on that one.
Seth Rollins doesn’t have a finishing move to be a top WWE superstar. I’ll admit that at first, I wasn’t a huge fan of the flying knee from the top rope and compared to Dirty Deeds and the spear he had the weakest finisher of the three members of the Shield. As time passed, he proved that he has by far the most exciting in ring move set within the Shield and the night he triggered the destruction of the faction he separated himself from the pack with the Curb Stomp. The Curb Stomp isn’t just an effective finisher because it looks like it hurts. The key to having a good finisher is being able to perform it on anyone in the locker room no matter how big or small their opponent is. The Curb Stomp gives Seth Rollins that universal finisher that not only puts down the biggest animals in the WWE jungle, but it adds to his heel persona because it is seen as an action of disrespect.
Seth Rollins isn’t “a good talker”. How many of you have gotten in front of thousands of people on a nightly basis and spoke for 5-15 minutes? Superstars like Bray Wyatt and Dean Ambrose that have incredible microphone skills do not come around too often, but as time has progressed, Rollins has proven himself to be an effective heel and engaging speaker with his backstage and in-ring promos.
