Blake’s Chi-Town Rumble 1989 Review: Flair vs. Steamboat, Part 1

A lot of changes going on in the NWA, but luckily, the Chi-Town Rumble 1989 review features a main event that cannot fail. That’s right: Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat for the NWA World Heavyweight Title. Let’s jump into one of the most memorable main events ever with Blake’s Chi-Town Rumble 1989 review! Date: February 20, 1989 … Read more

Blake’s WrestleMania IV Review: The Longest Tournament Ever

Well, as we saw from the Clash of the Champions I review, it’s going to be nearly impossible for WrestleMania IV to be the best wrestling show on this particular night. After Vince McMahon and company ran wild on Jim Crockett with the vastly superior Royal Rumble during the January showdown between the two promotions, it happened … Read more

Blake’s WWE SummerSlam 2013 Review: Two Classic Main Events

In this WWE SummerSlam 2013 review, we’ve got two huge main events with Brock Lesnar vs. CM Punk, and Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena. Let’s dive in. Show: WWE SummerSlam 2013 Date: August 18, 2013 Location: Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA – The Miz is the official host of SummerSlam, and he hypes up … Read more

Blake’s Bunkhouse Stampede 1988 Review: The Weird Cage Match

Vince McMahon decided to counter the first-ever pay-per-view by Jim Crockett Promotions with the first-ever Royal Rumble on free TV. And as we’ll see from the Bunkhouse Stampede 1988 review, Vince could have put Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Boris Zhukov in a 60-minute Iron Man Match and still won the battle on this night. Bunkhouse Stampede was … Read more

Blake’s WWF Backlash 1999 Review: Rock vs. Austin Rematch

In this WWF Backlash 1999 review, The Rock and Steve Austin square off in a No Holds Barred Match for the WWF title, Triple H takes on X-Pac, and much more. Show: WWF Backlash 1999 Date: April 25, 1999 Location: Providence Civic Center in Providence, RI RINGSIDE: Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler discuss Shane McMahon announcing on Sunday … Read more

Blake’s WCW Nitro 9/4/95 Review: Lex Luger Jumps Ship

The WCW Nitro 9/4/95 review features the start of the Nitro era with both a surprising debut and lots of Pastamania. Here’s the review! Show: WCW Monday Nitro Date: September 4, 1995 Location: The Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN – Eric Bischoff and Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael are our commentators for this monumental event. Then … Read more

Blake’s Royal Rumble 1990 Review: Best Roster Ever?

The WWF continues to ride its biggest star into 1990, but change is in the air in this Royal Rumble 1990 review. Before that happens though, the company embarked on the third edition of the Rumble, which certainly had one of the greatest assortments of talent you’ll ever see in a single match. Let’s jump … Read more

Blake’s WrestleMania 39 Night 2 Review: Missed Opportunity

In this WrestleMania 39 Night 2 review, Cody Rhodes challenges Roman Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Universal title, Asuka squares off with Bianca Belair for the Raw Women’s title, and much more. Let’s jump in! Show: WWE WrestleMania 39 Night 2 Date: April 2, 2023 Location: SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA Brock Lesnar vs. Omos … Read more

Blake’s WrestleMania 39 Night 1 Review: An All-Time Classic?

In this WrestleMania 39 Night 1 review, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn challenge The Usos for the WWE Tag Team titles, Rhea Ripley squares off with Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women’s title, and much more. Let’s jump in! Show: WWE WrestleMania 39 Night One Date: April 1, 2023 Location: SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, … Read more