The Shoot: Professional Wrestling's Weekly Recap

Geoffrey Rowland by Contributor Written on July 13, 2009
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WWE Set To Go Green; TNA Still Muddled

It was another week of nothing, but taped television for wrestling, which leaves me looking forward to a live edition of RAW tonight featuring Seth Green as the host.

 

WWE

I am not really sure where RAW is going on a weekly basis, but I must say I like some of the fresh feuds we are going to get following Trump's big "trade."

I really like the possibilities with a Jack Swagger vs. MVP feud as both of these guys are ready to get a solid push up to the next level.

Swagger simply is a star. He is going to be a multi-time World Champ probably in the near future and we could see a ton of Swagger, Cena, and Orton over the next few years on RAW.

I thought the Triple H. vs. John Cena match was very well done and think that these two almost always work well when they get in the ring together. I know much of the Internet fan base seems to dislike these guys, but both of them put on a good show and the fans pay to see them.

I am fairly happy with the fact that they are adding a little intrigue to the Legacy ranks and making sure to have Dibiase and Rhodes involved in pursuit of the Tag Team Championship.

It seemed silly for them to both be content in just being henchmen and getting nothing out of it. Giving them some gold to chase makes the entire faction more believable.

I think it's likely that we see Priceless get the tag titles put on their wastes in some angle tonight, considering we all know that Edge is out until probably March with a recent injury in a house show.

As for the rest of Smackdown!...the show is pure gold almost every week.

Chris Jericho and Rey Mysterio put on another great match on this week's edition and it appears that feud has run its course as they moved Dolph Ziggler into the upper mid-card by having him pick a fight with the high-flying Intercontinental Champion.

The CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy feud continues to be the best thing going in wrestling right now.

Punk's slow heel turn is nice in the day and age of the "swerve" turns that we are supposed to believe happened over night. I think that this feud could change drastically based on Hardy signing a contract or not, but either way I will enjoy every second of it.

These guys are both extremely charismatic in the ring and both put on a good show.

I guess I should really be shaking my head at the Khali and Kane feud that is brewing, but for some reason it does not really bother me. I think it could be a good chance to get Kane back over as a serious heel and then move him into the upper echelon of the show.

I am curious to see exactly where the company feels John Morrison fits in, because he certainly seems primed for a move to the top of the card. His matches are excellent, his charisma is palpable and the fans have really latched onto his face turn full force.

On to tonight's festivities.

I am very interested to see what they are going to do with Seth Green on RAW. He just does not seem like a wrestling fit and I don't always like non-wrestling personnel involved in wrestling storylines as they look out of place.

It will be interesting to see exactly how much Green gets involved tonight.

 

TNA

What is there to say about TNA really?

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He will win a World Championship first?

  • Jack Swagger
  • MVP
  • Dolph Ziggler
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He will win a World Championship first?

  • Jack Swagger

    30.7%
  • MVP

    2.7%
  • Dolph Ziggler

    30.7%
  • John Morrison

    36.0%
  • Total votes: 75
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