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Pro-wrestling's has it's season finale as WrestleMania returns to Las Vegas for the first time since 1993 -- don't watch WM IX, it's really awful (except for the togas and Bobby Heenan riding backwards on a camel). John Cena's long-awaited heel turn means trouble for red-meat American babyface Cody Rhodes. CM Punk traded his principles and reputation for a chance to (sort of) achieve his remaining life goal of main-eventing the biggest show. Recent AEW alums Rey Fenix and Penta El Zero Miedo will make their Mania debuts, blonde-on-blonde combat as Tiffany Stratton will try to overcome Queen Charlotte Flair, basically every title being fought over these two nights. [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta on Apr 19, 2025 - 17 comments

The Showcase of the Immortals, The Grandest Stage of All... and the first 'Mania that wasn't booked by serial-abuser Vince McMahon. Pro-wrestling biggest night comes once again, and WWE's biggest storyline by far is Roman Reigns and the Bloodline, their place at the head of the table now under assault by an alliance of friends-turned-enemies-turned-friends-again and a returning prodigal son (all of them former Ring of Honor champions, by the way). [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta on Apr 1, 2023 - 23 comments

Rollins and Rusev pay the price for interference, WWE Women's Champion Charlotte attempts to keep her cool, Six Cruiserweight Classic competitors AND the Cruiserweight Championship make their Raw debut, Cesaro and Sheamus continue their best of 7 series, and more! [more inside]
posted by zerolives on Sep 19, 2016 - 32 comments

In the first RAW of 2015, The Authority returns, bringing bad news (and Bad News) to your favorite faces. In action tonight... Ziggler/Barrett, The Ascension/nobody we know, Reigns/Show, Nattie/Nikki, Harper/Rowan, Ambrose/Wyatt & an ambulance, Usos & Naomi/Miz, Mizdow & Alicia Fox, Ryback/Rollins & Kane, Big E/Adam Rose. [more inside]
posted by kimberussell on Jan 6, 2015 - 32 comments

Wyatts, Bellas and Vipers, oh my! Plus an appearance by the NXT kids and Jerry Springer. Yes, Jerry Springer. [more inside]
posted by kimberussell on Sep 9, 2014 - 20 comments