Wrestling 8/23

Zman’s Wrestling Top 10 of the Week 8/23

1. Kudos to the WWE for picking up Gail Kim for their female division. This does a couple things in the world of pro wrestling. First off it gives TNA a full chance to get behind Taylor Wilde and push her like they did for Kim. Secondly, it brings up the issue of which brand she will go to. They could put her on Raw and push for a triple threat with her, Mickie, and Beth, or they could put her on Smackdown where she feuds with Natalya or Maria. Either way, props to them for getting her services.
2. Its cool to see to that the WWE signed AJ Styles to the ECW brand. Good for them and…wait, that’s Evan Bourne. Well I’m still a big fan of him. And it looks like the crowds supporting him too. But it def looks like they’re molding Bourne after the Phenomenal One, and nothing wrong with that.
3. Ever need a good laugh? Go check out Braden Walker on YouTube. After his quick release, his matches went from tough to watch to funny to watch. Thanks for the pick me up Wildcat.
4. When I fell asleep last night I had a dream that the WWE put Brian Kendrick in a main event championship match. Then I woke up, checked the web, and holy crap. Great for him, Shelton, MVP, and Hardy. Nice to see some new names in the mix for the title.
5. I wish Raw went the Smackdown route with the Scramble. Hate seeing Batista, JBL, and Kane in the mix. My dream Raw Scramble Match would involve Punk, Cena, Jericho, Regal, and even Kofi. Get some new blood in there, cmon WWE.
6. Big fan of the move to Matt Striker to the announce booth. He has a lot of potential and I’m glad to see WWE do something with him that doesn’t involve the former teacher getting in the ring.
7. Speaking of which, there are rumors that Mike Adamle is training to be a wrestler. I say boo-urns to that. Stay as GM and be the confused leader that is slowly warming up to the audience. Teddy Long didn’t get in any matches, you should stay out of the ring too.
8. Prediction of the week – LAX breaks up around the new year. Hernandez stays in TNA and is renamed SuperMex. Homicide quits and gets a push in ECW under a newer family friendly WWE trademarked name.
9. Just a thought, which Smackdown midcard star is gonna turn face soon. There are an abundance of heels, and the only midcard faces I can think of are Jeff Hardy, Big Show, and …I got nothing. My idea is to turn Miz and Morrison. Have em feud with Hawkins and Ryder and I truly think people are ready to cheer them.
10. I’m a big fan of the new superstar initiative on ECW. Ricky Ortiz is a cool new character, I spoke bout Bourne and Walker before, and I like Gavin Spears too. Seems like they could model him after Lance Storm.