My Wrestling Soapbox: Thoughts from "The Guru"

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Greetings to all the Stokesters and the rest of the B/R wrestling community (who should all be Stokesters). 

I have come out of "semi-retirement" to bring you the random thoughts of Demetrus E. Stokes that we have come to know and love as "My Wrestling Soapbox". 

It feels good to be back (for a short while at least). So without further ado, I am officially on "My Soapbox".

The Wrestling Guru?

It's cool being co-host of the best wrestling show in the world (Hit The Ropes) but I'm starting to be looked at in some folks eyes as a "guru". 

This is so far from the truth. 

While attending a SummerSlam viewing party with a crowd of people who know my status as co-host of HTR, I am asked just about every question in the book.

Who's going to win the Orton vs. Cena match? How about CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy? Was the fan really a fan or a "fake fan" planted by the WWE? Did you know Undertaker was coming back tonight? Can you read my palm? Am I'm going to fall in love? Where's Jimmy Hoffa? Do you believe in Santa? 

Folks, I know no more than the fan who reads the Internet. 

I may be privy to some information that you may not know by virtue of interviews that we conduct on the show, but that's about it. 

Once I do get Vince McMahon and Jeff Jarrett on speed dial, watch out!!

SummerSlam

I'm hearing (and reading) people say that SummerSlam was arguably better than Wrestlemania. 

Cases can be made for SummerSlam that support this argument.

CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy was the best match of the night hands down! Call Jeff a "spot monkey" if you want. Heck, call him Bubbles or Donkey Kong, the guy flat out puts his body on the line in these type of matches. 

The ending with the Undertaker made me forget about the debacle that was Cena vs. Orton (almost). 

Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler was a great opener and The Great Khali vs. Kane was what I expected, which was a horrible display of wrestling. They are who we thought they were (in my best Dennis Green voice).

While SummerSlam did not have a match that rivals Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania, I do think overall the card was more enjoyable to watch. 

I won't say better, yet. I'll have to go back and watch them both over again. 

TNA Talk

Moving on to "the other white meat" known as TNA, I must say...sorry I've got nothing. 

Oh yes, I do!

I  love the concept of having a Knockout tag team division. I think that this is a great way for TNA to separate their ladies from the Diva's of the WWE and show that they are superior. 

Hate the fact that TNA openly uses the WWE's name on television. Victoria...err Tara did it last week when stating that the WWE would never have a diva's tag division.   

TNA thinks because they have the entire WCW roster working for them that they are competition and that it benefits them to mention the WWE on their show.   

It's clear from the consistent 1.0 ratings that it's not working. Except your position as the No. 2 wrestling promotion, hope Ring of Honor doesn't catch you and keep it moving.

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