Like a Cena title reign

Hai


If you're wondering what the title implies: This entry follows so quickly after the last, it's like a John Cena title reign. 


I randomly noticed that WWE's TLC event took place yesterday. This was completely lost on me, to be entirely honest. A few years back, I used to be in the loop on the PPV schedule, even going as far as sitting through a number of them until 5 AM in the morning. When I realised it started making me insane ... well, you can guess.


TLC seemingly provided some quality entertainment. The results, likewise, are also pretty interesting. If you don't care to be spoiled, don't read on.


First off, I'd like to note that just about every champion on the roster is around 30 years of age. TNA, take notes. 


Cody Rhodes, who debuted as a bland, nameless drone in 2007, teaming with Bob Holly of all people, has showing signs of a personality over the past few weeks, solidifying his reign as the Intercontinental champion (including the early 90's title design which is just plain cool!). He's steadily heading into the same direction Randy Orton did, and I can see him breaking the glass ceiling within the next year. Now, he's doing a program with seasoned veteran Booker T over his title and this can only be positive. Again, a veteran working to put over a younger star to be. TNA, TAKE SOME FUCKING NOTES! 


I said it before. Ziggler is well on his way to become a top star as well, and rightly so. Funny if you think about it. He got onto the main roster through a Guerrero (need I remind you of Kerwin White and his caddy?) and he's moving to the top thanks to a Guerrero.


Ziggler, however, dropped his United States Champion to a selfmade star, Zack Ryder last night. It was coming for a while now, but Ryder has shone through. Going from no TV time in May to being featured on both RAW and SmackDown! in December. Thank you, social media! Now he's gotta prove he's indeed worthy of holding that belt.


CM Punk retained in a three way featuring Miz and Alberto del Rio. Expected to be honest. Anyone who has watched weekly programming over the past few months knows that Punk is on fire and the WWE's upper echelon is not looking to put him out any time soon. Big plans for this man, and it's no more than deserved. I never looked forward to RAW as much as I have the past six months. Even if it features only one hilarious Punk segment, the show is safe. 


Another one who has seemingly become red hot lately is "D-Bry" Daniel Bryanson/Bryan Danielson/Daniel Bryan. He's living the life. Money in the Bank firmly in hand, having smooched heavily with the Bella Twins, Gail Kim (who is already a double champion in TNA again, go figure), and now doing tonsil pingpong with April Mendez (or AJ Lee as she's called now). 
On top of all that, he cashed in his championship opportunity after Big Show pinned a legit injured Mark Henry. Big Show wins, gets DDT'd by Mark Henry after celebrating and then Bryan cashes in. 


New world champion, a geeky love interest he gets to smooch with every so often ... fans have every reason to hate the bastard, but all who like his work have been following him for far longer than his WWE run. 
I myself became acquainted with the man as early as 2005, when I found out he was trained by the man himself, William Regal. Good times, good times.


It was a fairly eventful PPV, perhaps even worth to watch.


But in the end, it's this picture that makes it all cool beans:

No one dared to think this was possible. Two of the most respected indy stars, most likely to be wasting away in the mid-card for the rest of their careers, on top of the food chain. Finally.




~D.
















PS: I've recently received WWE 12 (and am very close to asking for a refund). Like other installments, I'll be doing a proper review pretty soon. Currently attempting to play through the story mode and shit, which is proper difficult if the pos keeps glitching on you.