For Black History Month, what is your favorite promo from a Black performer?
I have to go with Mark Henry's "retirement" speech here. Forget the WWE Championship. Man should've won an Oscar for this performance.
#ThankYouJohnny
Both of 'em.
This is an appreciation post for both the wrestler and the NCT singer. Because both are great and deserve some love, for reasons.
We support Zelina Vega.
WWE and Vince McMahon are such ghouls, especially with trying to take wrestlers' money from third party sources. I know it's been said enough, but it needs to be said again and again.
Hopefully influential wrestlers stand up with their colleagues soon.
If he was still alive today, Eddie Guerrero would be turning 52-years old today.
Happy Birthday to Latino Heat, one of the most skilled, charismatic wrestlers to ever step foot in WWE (or the wrestling business, period). R.I.P.
I'm so glad Sasha Banks is back.
She's exactly what WWE, the women's division, and Becky Lynch needed at the exact perfect time.
Welcome back, Boss.
#RAW
Dolph Ziggler interrupts to say he should be WWE Champion while Kevin Owens should be in a hot dog eating contest.
"If I was in a hot dog eating contest, I would win, which is more than you can say when it comes to wrestling matches!"
#SDLive
I still hate that WWE didn't have one of their cameras on Roman Reigns' dad when he won the title at WrestleMania 32. Missed a beautiful moment.
#SmackDown
In honor of Black History Month, who is your favorite Black wrestler currently wrestling for WWE or AEW?
Hard to choose just one, so I'll go with four: Sasha Banks, Bianca Belair, Big Swole, and Lio Rush.
I cannot think of a WWE Superstar that does a better job of capturing the emotions an athlete would go through after losing a difficult match than Becky Lynch.
The heartache, the determination, the reflection, the repression of rage...it's all there.
I don’t care if he needs my prayers or thoughts or not, because my prayers and thoughts are certainly with Roman Reigns right now. What an opener, man. We’re sending our love!
Remember
#NaomiDeservesBetter
isn't about one match or one show.
It's about all the years WWE have not done Naomi, one of the best all-around performers in the company, justice.
Her number and length of title reigns don't come close to reflecting how good she truly is.
Daniel Bryan vs. Kofi Kingston should be remembered as one of the greatest stories in pro wrestling history. And they absolutely killed it in the ring tonight. 5 bleeping stars, and all the respect in the world.
#KofiMania
"Well, let's just say that the Prince is back."
If the "Prince" is back, WWE and USA Network might want to pull out the ole swear jar whenever Finn Balor is on live TV.
#WWEBackstage
What Vince McMahon is doing doesn't sound legal, and it's also incredibly foolish from a business perspective. Why wouldn't you want your *independent contractors* and *superstars* increasing their profiles and the interest in their characters on your television show? Clueless.
I hope WWE takes notice that Dean Ambrose and Sasha Banks – two of their most popular stars who have given everything to this business – have made their unhappiness clear this year.
It's crushing to see people not being able to enjoy what they love more than anything else.
#WWE
has failed to build many stars in recent years. But Sasha Banks is such an exception that she’s going to outgrow the company and there’s nothing they can do to stop it | .
@RGarcia_Sports
Respectfully, I'd say Kofi Kingston's win at WrestleMania 35 was literally the most real 'Mania moment you'll get. It was organic, special, historic, and incredibly meaningful.
“Finally, The Rock has come...home.”
Bro I love you but you’ve literally showed up and said that and then left again so you stayin or not fam?
#SmackDown
Byron Saxton: "I've known Lana for about six years ..."
Tom Phillips: "I'm sorry to hear that."
I repeat, these two are a GREAT commentary duo.
#WWEStarrcade
Samoa Joe just shut down Lawler by telling him not to question Zelina Vega's professionalism.
Thank goodness for Joe on commentary stopping Lawler's creepy comments.
Sasha Banks whispering to Nattie that her late father is proud of her, right before clobbering her is the kind of BIG HEEL ENERGY I've been begging to see.
#RAW
ANGEL GARZA IS ON RAW ! ! !
AND HE'S ZELINA VEGA'S NEW CLIENT ! ! !
AND HE'S ... Humberto Carrillo's cousin? Am I the only one who didn't know this?
Either way ... COOL!
Everything about this – the selling, the shaking in her voice, the passion, the pointed words – was incredible.
Awesome contract signing.
(And shoutout to Kairi Sane for her shenanigans with the umbrella haha)
The Four Horsewomen aren't stopping other women from getting more television time and opportunities to shine.
It's the WWE structure. It's Vince McMahon.
Stop blaming the talent and pitting women against each other. There's room to support everyone.
I understand a lot of people are disappointed the winner wasn't Shayna or Ronda, but I just love the fact that Charlotte Flair said what she was going to do and actually did it.
It was a genuine, refreshing surprise.
This has been such an incredible WrestleMania. Seth Rollins Slayed The Beast, Kofi Kingston won the WWE Championship, and Becky Lynch is the Double Champ.
Best WrestleMania ever? I'll let you be the judge. But I'm saying hell yes. What a special night.
For Black History Month, who's your favorite black wrestler not currently signed to WWE or AEW?
I'll say Darius Lockhart.
Trained by Cedric Alexander, the man has been quietly killing it on the indies the past few years. Remember his name 'cause he may breakout any second.
Per
@WrestlingSheet
, WWE is "seriously considering" an all-women's event for the main roster in the fall.
Who else is 100% interested in this and desperately wants WWE to make this a yearly thing?
Wait, people sent Roman Reigns hate on his birthday and then fabricated a story about him yelling at a little girl?
Enough's enough, guys. Like seriously, this is getting embarrassing. Go find something better to do. Boo him, dislike his character, whatever. But this is too much
Sasha Banks has earned high praise from legends, such as HBK. She has some of the best matches in WWE over the last 5 years.
Banks has the talent to define an era in a sport where women usually don't make Mt. Rushmore lists.
But there's a disconnect...
A note - The Bella Twins put their physical safety on the line for your entertainment just like everyone else and have always been committed to the WWE Universe, and they deserve your respect.
BREAKING NEWS: This just in, Jon Moxley has just won his first post-WWE championship by defeating Juice Robinson for the IWGP United States Championship at
#njbosj
. Congrats to the new champ coming out of a spectacular contest we highly recommend!
We are sad to learn that former WWE Diva Ashley Massaro has passed away at the age of 39, per a report from The Blast. Cause of death is currently under investigation.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Massaro's friends and family at this time. R.I.P.
The FOX debut of
#SmackDown
had two hours and a half hour kickoff show. NXT ran over literally two days ago.
Y’all had all this time, but you couldn’t give Kofi Kingston any more match than this? A five minute loss could’ve looked light years better.
Dave Meltzer should not have the platform he has. And unless if I absolutely have to say his name, from this point forward, I will refrain from giving him unneeded attention.
His views on women are horrendous, and comments like that can perpetuate eating disorders in athletes.
Today, Finn Balor turns 38-years old. Happy Birthday to (among several other accolades) the first ever WWE Universal Champion and founder of the Bullet Club.
Moustache Mountain vs. DIY
Rhea Ripley vs. Toni Storm
Undisputed Era vs. Imperium
Angel Garza defends the Cruiserweight Title in a 4 Way
Finn Balor vs. Ilja Dragunov
Call me crazy, but I'm more excited for Worlds Collide than I am for the Royal Rumble 👀
John Cena was 100% right not to put over Jake Hager, and it's interesting how when we look back on it, Cena made some really good decisions on who NOT to put over.
You have to be selective as a top star in who you boost. Hager and Alex Riley weren't going to cut it.
WWE needs to keep finding fun ways to use someone as talented as Tyler Breeze, and a showdown with The Velveteen Dream could feature some incredible character work and mindgames.
Last night after
#RAW
, I had to take a moment to recover from a show that struggled and dragged on to a jarring ending.
Tonight after
#SDLive
, I have to take a moment to recover from that absolutely fantastic performance by Kofi Kingston.
"I can't remember the last time Undertaker has looked THAT damn good!"
Michael Cole's not wrong. This is the best performance Taker has given in a while as he and Roman Reigns stand tall and victorious.
#ExtremeRules
To brighten a dark day, I really want to take a few moments to give some former WWE employees their flowers. They could use some positive energy right now.
So I'm creating a thread praising their talent. Feel free to join with your own replies praising your faves if you want.
Per a report from
@Colohue
of
@SKProWrestling
, Sasha Banks vs. Bayley is the planned SmackDown Women's Title match at WrestleMania 36.
And some WWE officials reportedly 'really want' this to happen.
I can't even fathom how awesome that match would be!
The most memorable moment of Jeff Jarrett's WWF career was losing the IC Title to Chyna.
And yet Jarrett is the one in the HOF and not Chyna.
Explain to me how that works. I'll wait patiently.