*By Request*
“Hey man. I remember you saying something about how you used to write for What Culture some years back, so I went back and looked some of it up. It would be cool if you could provide updates on some of the What Culture columns. Maybe a look back at a list and see what you were right and wrong about or a newer version of a list after all these years.”
Yeah, I was a member of the WhatCulture team for a little under a year, starting in May 2014 and leaving the site in April 2015. I can’t say I really enjoyed everything about my time there, or some of the people I worked with, but that’s a different conversation for a different day.
After receiving this column request, I went back and looked at my WC archive, going through some of the stuff I wrote in my time there, and I found a handful of topics that I could revisit. A lot has changed over the last decade, so it could be fun to take a look back like the request is asking me to.
This week’s topic is one that really stood out, though, based on the current pro wrestling news cycle.
WrestleMania 42 was originally supposed to take place in New Orleans. The Rock even made waves by appearing on an episode of Smackdown back in February to reveal to the New Orleans crowd that their city would, indeed, be hosting next year’s big event.
Then… they weren’t anymore.
News came out that New Orleans wouldn’t be the host city of WrestleMania 42, but that they would be getting a future Mania out of it. As an “added bonus,” it was also said that they would be hosting Money In The Bank next year.
The initial rumors and reports were that WWE would be bringing WrestleMania 42 back to the city that hosted WrestleMania 41, making Las Vegas (technically, it’s Paradise, Nevada) only the second city to host back-to-back WrestleManias after Atlantic City, New Jersey was the host of Manias 4 and 5.
Then, just when people were about to start making travel plans for Vegas, it was reported that the actual host city of WrestleMania 42 wasn’t known yet, and that WWE was in the middle of (or at least trying to start) a bidding war between multiple locations. Rumors that Saudi Arabia was in play. London has made it clear they want Mania. Las Vegas was still involved.
Eventually, we got the official word that Vegas is, indeed, getting back-to-back editions of Mania.
On top of that, it has already been reported that Indianapolis, Indiana is already contracted to host Mania (and SummerSlam) in unspecified years.
So, who is getting WrestleMania the year after next? Who is getting WrestleMania the following year, and in years to come?
I don’t know the answers to those questions, but what I do know is that it’s fun to talk about the cities and venues that SHOULD host WrestleMania in the future.
Just for fun, here’s a look back at the places I mentioned in my What Culture column from March 2015:
– M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland
– Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
– Madison Square Garden in New York, New York
– Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
– Millennium Stadium (known as Principality Stadium since 2016) in Cardiff, Wales
– EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida
– Edward Jones Dome (known as The Dome At America’s Center since 2016) in St. Louis, Missouri
– Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana
– University Of Phoenix Stadium (known as State Farm Stadium since 2018) in Glendale, Arizona
– Wembley Stadium in London, England
Of the ten listed, one got to host a Mania (Lincoln Financial Field), one is getting a future Mania (Lucas Oil Stadium), and something happened in 2019 that is a pretty surefire sign that Jacksonville won’t be hosting Mania at any point soon. For a list that wasn’t about predictions, I’ll take that.
Let’s update the list a bit, though, shall we?
Listed in no particular order, here’s a list of some places I feel should be considered for WrestleMania hosting duties in the future.
Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia (Opened – 2017, Normal Capacity – 71,000, Record Attendance – 79,330): I’m actually surprised this one hasn’t happened yet, to be honest. This is one of the newest stadiums in the NFL, and is an absolutely gorgeous building that comes across very well on television. It’s in a city with an insane amount of wrestling history (albeit mainly by a company that tried to put WWE out of business in the 1990’s).
Concerned about weather? The stadium has a retractable roof, which opens and closes quickly and easily.
Concerned about concession prices? The stadium has the cheapest concessions of any venue in the four major North American sports, and it’s not even close.
Concerned about the aforementioned wrestling history by a rival company? WWE held WrestleMania 27 in Atlanta, which was WCW’s “home” for years, holding the event at the Georgia Dome, where Goldberg famously defeated Hollywood Hogan for the WCW World Title in 1998. These days, in WWE’s mind, Atlanta is less “WCW’s home” and more “Cody Rhodes’ home.”
There’s a lot to like about a move like this.
Madison Square Garden in New York, New York (Opened – 1968, Normal Capacity – 18,500, Record Attendance – 22,000): Yes, yes… I know… of every site I list here, this one has the longest odds of happening. I might have a better chance of WWE holding WrestleMania in my literal backyard than for Mania to return to MSG.
That doesn’t matter. I will continue to ask for it to happen. The idea of WrestleMania at Madison Square Garden is special. It’s historic. It needs to happen.
My one and only concern with Mania returning to MSG is the ticket prices that we would see. Have you seen WrestleMania ticket prices in recent years? For this year’s event, some ticket prices topped the $10,000 mark upon sale, and that’s with 60,000 some people in attendance for each night, giving WWE plenty of chances to make a ton of money. If they’re running WrestleMania in a building that will only get them one-third of the usual crowds, I don’t even want to think about what it would cost for fans to attend the show. Just one decade ago, I attended WrestleMania 31, where the most expensive tickets upon sale were $1,000 each. Seven years prior, I attended WrestleMania 24, where the most expensive tickets at the start of sale were $750. It cost $450 just to get in the building this year, where you’d be sitting allllllllll the way at the top of the venue. A Madison Square Garden WrestleMania might see tickets that send multiple generations of families into crippling debt.
Know what’s the saddest part about it? The show would still sell out.
Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France (Opened – 1998, Normal Capacity – 81,338, Record Attendance – 97,816): On May 4th, 2024, WWE held Backlash France from Lyon, France. Do you remember that show? If you watched it, I’m pretty sure it’s a show you’ll never forget, and for one simple reason… that crowd. From beginning to end, that was one of the loudest and rowdiest crowds you’ll ever see for a pro wrestling show, and that happened with less than 12,000 people in attendance. You have to assume that a WrestleMania in France, with something in the vicinity of 100,000 people in attendance, would be something even more insane. In 2015, a Coupe de la Ligue soccer match at the stadium saw 80,000 fans break the world record for noisiest stadium. They’re ready to make noise.
The time difference is something that would need to be addressed, though, for sure. Paris is six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time in the United States. Backlash France aired at 1pm EST, which was 10am on the west coast of the United States, and 7am in Hawaii. An airtime like that worked for that particular show, but what about WrestleMania? It damn near changes on a person-by-person basis. Maybe you feel wrestling pay-per-views end too late in the night (and sometimes, early morning), so an earlier show would be welcomed by you. Then, you have the people who like shows that begin later in the day, allowing them to do whatever they need to do on the weekends… errands, shopping, family time, and so on… before they sit down to watch wrestling for a few hours.
Either way, the new regime in WWE have shown that they have no issues with holding pay-per-view events outside of the North American “bubble” that Vince McMahon lived in for decades. That makes a move like this more possible, and something that would be a really big deal.
U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Opened – 2016, Normal Capacity – 66,202, Record Attendance – 72,711): It seems like Minneapolis has been on the list of rumored WrestleMania host cities for years now. I think they deserve a shot.
U.S. Bank Stadium has consistently ranked as one of the NFL’s best venues since it opened nearly a decade ago. It’s a fixed-roof venue, so weather won’t be an issue, but the transparent roof and walls allow for the natural light to come in and keep everything looking bright.
Sometimes, a WrestleMania host site doesn’t need much more than that to be a good choice. It will translate very well to viewers at home, and those in attendance will get to enjoy some of the best views and amenities of any stadium in North America.
New Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee (Set To Open – 2027, Normal Capacity – 55,000 to 60,000): For as long as WWE has been making the decisions to have WrestleMania in giant stadiums, they have always fallen in love with the newest and fanciest venues. That makes sense. Of the ten newest stadiums in the NFL, WrestleMania has been to seven of them, two of them have been on this very list, and one of them has already been promised a future Mania. That’s a pretty good record.
When I look at the future stadiums of the NFL, there aren’t many to choose from. There are four proposed stadiums, but those aren’t quite finalized yet. Of the two that are finalized, this is the one that jumps out at me the most. Nashville has become an entertainment destination in the United States, with a little bit of something for just about everyone. For all intents and purposes, it’s a bit more family friendly version of, say, Las Vegas. That type of thing is very important for WWE, allowing for more people to actually WANT to visit a Mania host city.
New Nissan Stadium will be just the sixth current domed stadium in the NFL. That makes weather one less potential hurdle that WWE has to worry about when it comes to scheduling these things.
A popular tourist destination, a brand new multi-billion dollar NFL stadium, and no worry about weather issues that could derail the presentation? This would work on many levels.
Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany (Opened – 2005, Normal Capacity – 70,000, Record Attendance – 75,024): Another international option? Yes. Another international option. The new regime in WWE is all about expansion and their attempt at world takeover, so I would fully expect to start seeing more and more WrestleManias outside of North America.
Germany has been an early key in that attempt at a world takeover for WWE. The country hosted last year’s Bash In Berlin pay-per-view, as well as the episode of Smackdown that came the night before. The reason I’m going with Munich instead of Berlin again is, quite simply, this stadium. Allianz Arena is one of the coolest looking venues on the planet, with its inflated plastic panels all around, allowing for it to be the first stadium in the world with a full color changing exterior. WWE would have a field day with that.
With the wild and raucous fans, the gorgeous stadium, and the newsworthy happening of taking WrestleMania international, I think this would be a great choice.
M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland (Opened – 1998, Normal Capacity – 70,745, Record Attendance – 74,557): One very important aspect of a large sporting venue, especially for something like this, with many fans coming in from out of town, is accessibility. M&T Bank Stadium offers that, as it is easily accessible by car, train, or light rail, and is right on the verge of downtown Baltimore. WrestleMania isn’t always held at a venue that is easy to get to… I’m looking directly at you, Levi’s Stadium… so this would be a welcome quality of life addition for anyone attending.
One thing that could potentially be a concern, though, is the weather. M&T Bank Stadium is an open-air venue, so there’s no protection from the elements. Temperature-wise, it’s not too bad in Baltimore during that time of year. April 2025 saw an average high temperature in Baltimore of 67 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius) and an average low of 58 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees Celsius). However, there have been years where rain was an issue in April. This year’s Mania dates would’ve been fine for Baltimore, but the week before and the week after saw rain coming down, so it’s always going to be a bit of a gamble.
BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Opened – 1983, Normal Capacity – 54,500, Record Attendance – 65,061): This is another choice that is probably unlikely, but it’s a personal preference of mine, so here it is. Vancouver is a gorgeous city, full of breathtaking scenery and awe inspiring landscapes. The city itself is diverse, and full of things for people of all ages, backgrounds, and activity levels to do.
Rain can be an issue in that area of the country, but BC Place saw a new retractable roof put in place a little more than a decade ago, making that an irrelevant point for an event like WrestleMania.
WWE has a long and storied history in Canada, with some of the most memorable crowds that the company has ever seen coming from the Canadian shows. Vancouver, however, hasn’t gotten the type of love that other Canadian cities like Toronto, Montreal, and even Calgary have received. That needs to change.
Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio (Opened – 1922, Normal Capacity – 102,780, Record Attendance – 110,045): This is a tricky one. How often do you see WWE go to a college football town in the United States and run a major show from one of the country’s huge football stadiums? It just doesn’t happen. Even with the ridiculously large capacities that some of these stadiums have, and WWE’s constant chase for record breaking attendance numbers, it just isn’t something we see.
For one, most of these college towns are just that… college towns, and not much else. For example, the largest college football stadium in America is Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The stadium’s capacity is 107,600 people. Meanwhile, the most recent estimation of Ann Arbor’s entire population is 119,381 people.
Columbus, Ohio doesn’t have that issue. It’s the state capital, and the most populous city in the state, with the most recent population estimation coming in at 933,263 people. That type of thing is important when it comes to how much visitors will have to see and do when they come to town for WrestleMania.
I think WWE’s relationship with Pat McAfee would be important here. Pat is an analyst on ESPN’s College GameDay pre-game show, and is also the host of the wildly popular Pat McAfee Show on ESPN and YouTube. That makes Pat one of the most influential names in all of sports, but especially in the world of football. He would absolutely be included in any sort of talks between WWE and a venue like Ohio Stadium, on the campus of THE Ohio State University, and Lord knows the promotion he would give to a relationship like this would be astronomical.
If the stadium can get 110,000+ people in attendance for a football game, just think of what it could get for a wrestling event with all sorts of seating on the field. 115,000? 120,000? 125,000? WWE would brag about those types of numbers until the end of time.
If you’re looking for a similar venue, fitting the size and college football criteria… and frankly, one that might be an easier thing to pull off… how about Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee? The University Of Tennessee uses it for their football team. It has a normal capacity of 101,915 people, with a record attendance of 109,061 people. What might make it easier to pull off? Knoxville is the most populous city in Knox County, Tennessee. The Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee is none other than the Big Red Monster himself, Glenn Jacobs aka Kane. I just went with Ohio Stadium, partially because I like the stadium better than Neyland Stadium, but either would work, really.
Wembley Stadium in London, England (Opened – 2007, Normal Capacity – 90,000, Record Attendance – 98,128): As evidenced by the “Opened – 2007” thing I just mentioned, this is not to be confused with the former Wembley Stadium that famously hosted SummerSlam 1992. That version of Wembley was demolished in late-2002 into 2003.
A fully modern stadium with a giant capacity, Wembley is precisely the type of venue that WWE is looking for in a WrestleMania host. However, I know what some of you are already ready to complain about once again… the time difference, and what it means for Mania airing in WWE’s “home” country. London is five hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time in America. That puts the start time for Mania in London at 12am.
What seems more likely to you? WrestleMania starting in the local venue at 12am, or North America having to face an earlier starting time for their Mania viewing? A Wembley WrestleMania can start at 7pm, local time, putting it at 2pm on the east coast of the United States, 11am on the west coast of the United States, and a bright and early 8am start time in Hawaii. With as many people complaining about how late wrestling pay-per-views run, especially on Sunday nights, that should be a welcome change, even if it’s just for one year.
Crowds from the United Kingdom and Europe are largely credited for making WrestleMania weekend exciting on a yearly basis. Imagine how much more crazy it would be if Mania were in that area of the world, putting much more UK and European fans in the building for every show.
Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington (Opened – 2002, Normal Capacity – 68,740, Record Attendance – 77,286): Seattle has already been a host city for WrestleMania, albeit at a different venue. I went with Lumen Field instead of T-Mobile Park (known as Safeco Field in 2003 when WrestleMania 19 was in town) is simply because Lumen is a few years newer, and comes with a bigger capacity. WrestleMania 19 had an attendance of 54,097 people, which remains the record for the stadium, but WWE could get 20,000-30,000 more people inside of Lumen Field, if not more.
The stadium sits right within walking distance of Downtown Seattle, as well as the waterfront of Elliott Bay, providing fans and visitors with a ton to do during their stay.
Perhaps the most known aspect of Lumen Field is the noise level. On multiple occasions, the Guinness Book Of World Records has marked the stadium has the world’s loudest outdoor venue. In 2011, during a Seattle Seahawks playoff game, a touchdown run by Marshawn Lynch caused the stadium to get so loud and rowdy that the stadium shook and had its activity picked up by instruments at the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. That activity has been picked up on multiple occasions since then. Folks, the stadium gets so loud and crazy that it is essentially causing earthquakes. The stadium itself, being near the waterfront, is built narrower than other stadiums. That means the crowd is a lot closer to the field, and the seating ascends more “up” than “out.” Throw in roofing overhangs that catch noise and deflect it back down to the field, and you’re going to have a loud WrestleMania here. A lot of times, outdoor venues don’t have that type of luxury, and can almost come across as quiet, both to viewers at home and performers alike.
This is Seattle we’re talking about, so rain is always a potential roadblock to deal with. This year, both April 19th and April 20th (the days that WrestleMania 41 took place) saw slight rainfall in Seattle and the surrounding areas. If there’s going to be a deterrent, that would be it.
A WrestleMania here would be an experience almost unlike anything else WWE could deliver elsewhere.
Accor Stadium in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Opened – 1999, Normal Capacity – 82,000, Record Attendance – 114,714): Yes, yet another international choice.
Like I mentioned with Germany earlier, Australia has been a very big part of WWE’s attempt at a world takeover. The 2024 Elimination Chamber pay-per-view took place at Perth Stadium, and later this year, WWE returns to Perth for Crown Jewel at the RAC Arena. Giving the country a huge event like WrestleMania seems like a pretty natural progression to me.
The stadium is huge, with nearly 115,000 people attending the closing ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympics. You’re looking at the potential of an absolutely massive crowd for WrestleMania, with people as far as the eye can see. Close your eyes and try to envision the reaction for Rhea Ripley in front of a home country crowd like that.
Big, big, big. That’s always an attractive aspect for WWE during WrestleMania season, and it would work out really well here.
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (Opened – 2009, Normal Capacity – 80,000, Record Attendance – 108,713): As much as I hate the entire Dallas Cowboys football organization, I would be foolish if I didn’t include their home stadium in columns like this. WWE has chosen this venue to host WrestleMania twice already for a reason.
As one of the largest (by capacity) stadiums in the NFL, it’s automatically something attractive to any sort of sporting or entertainment event that is looking for something over-the-top. Seriously… this is a massive stadium, literally visible from space. WrestleManias 32 and 38 looked amazing on television, and I have no doubt that tradition would continue for any future Mania events held here.
State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona (Opened – 2006, Normal Capacity – 63,400, Record Attendance – 77,653): First and foremost, I am a little biased here, as I live approximately 24 miles from State Farm Stadium, so I would love to see a WrestleMania here. When WrestleMania 26 took place at this exact venue, I lived in Hawaii.
It’s not like I’m just asking for WrestleMania in my backyard while I live in a tiny state with nothing to do, though. Right next to the stadium is the Westgate Entertainment District, with eight million square feet of retail space, dining, and entertainment options to keep any and everyone busy when they’re not attending WrestleMania.
Temperature can be an issue in Arizona, but for that time of year, it wouldn’t be too big a deal. For WrestleMania season, the average high temperature is going to be around 81-87 degrees Fahrenheit (27-30 degrees Celsius) in Glendale, with very little chances of any sort of precipitation. State Farm Stadium has a retractable roof, anyway, so any sort of weather issues would be taken care of for anyone attending the show.
Honestly, everything just makes sense about this connection.
Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Opened – 2001, Normal Capacity – 68,400, Record Attendance – 73,117): One thing that the city of Pittsburgh does right is make picturesque stadiums for their sports teams. Acrisure Stadium sits along the Ohio River, and features great views of the downtown skyline, as well. That type of thing will play very well on television, and will be an attractive aspect for those in attendance, too.
As an open air stadium, precipitation can be an issue during WrestleMania season. On the dates of this year’s WrestleMania, Pittsburgh saw a thunderstorm on Saturday that carried no rain with it, but the thunder and lightning would’ve delayed Mania itself if it was going on at show time. We saw a bit of what that can be like in 2021, when WrestleMania 37 saw a 30-minute delay at the beginning of the show due to inclement weather. Obviously, WWE would prefer to avoid things like that in the future. Can you imagine if a 30-minute weather delay turned into a one-hour delay? Then can you imagine if that one-hour delay turned into having to postpone the show altogether? That would be a logistical nightmare on so many different levels.
I’m just a fan of different cities, different places, and different venues getting a chance to host the biggest weekend on the pro wrestling calendar. This would be an instance of that. Works for me.
Your turn. What cities and venues would you like to see host a future edition of WrestleMania? You can make it as realistic as you want. Just have fun with it. As always, feel free to hit me up in the comments section below, or on Bluesky (@aaronhyden.bsky.social), and let me know what’s on your mind.
Now, let’s get to my Weekly Power Rankings before we close things out with the list of songs I was listening to as I put this column together.
Weekly Power Rankings
El Hijo del Vikingo vs Chad Gable: Arguably the best high-flying act in all of wrestling against arguably the best technical act in all of wrestling. Great clash of styles here.
Ron Killings: He became the talk of the wrestling world, and he didn’t have to do much to achieve it. His return was a huge moment, and reports are that he’s going to get one final WWE run, but as Ron Killings in a more serious role. I’m very intrigued.
Ethan Page vs Rey Fenix vs Laredo Kid vs Je’Von Evans: The three aerial artists in this match all had their chances to shine, but it was Ethan Page that really kept the match together. He did a great job of balancing things out, while also giving in and taking to the skies on multiple occasions.
Lyra Valkyria vs Becky Lynch: The in-ring chemistry these two have together is incredible. They really do bring the best out of each other.
Kenny Omega vs Brody King vs Mascara Dorada vs Claudio Castagnoli: If you’re looking for different in-ring styles, look no further than this lineup. Lots of fun, even though the outcome was never in question. That’s not always a bad thing, though.
Corey Graves: He did an incredible job as the play-by-play guy for Worlds Collide. As a self-professed fan of Lucha Libre, he really showed that he knows his stuff. The man probably earned himself a bit of a hernia, though, having to carry Konnan on his back for two-and-a-half hours.
Men’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match: A train wreck, but I mean that as a compliment. Lots of wild action, plenty of moving parts, a fun turn for Jacob Fatu, and plenty of drama with the ladder climbs during the final stretch of the match.
CM Punk vs AJ Styles vs El Grande Americano: Could the men’s Money In The Bank match have used the star power boost that Punk or AJ would’ve brought to it? Of course. I like the addition of EGA, though, as it helped to boost his story and added his in-ring expertise.
Mark Briscoe vs Jon Moxley: Mox is still getting love in my Weekly Power Rankings, and doing so on a pretty regular basis, but man, it just seems like the entire top of the AEW card is jogging in place until someone other than Mox gains possession of the World Title.
Naomi: She is putting in the best work of her entire career, and she got rewarded for it by winning the Money In The Bank briefcase. Her mentally unstable character is damn near perfect as the briefcase holder. She’s already unpredictable, and her looming large over every woman holding a title in WWE makes her even more unpredictable.
Mariah May: Most people thought she was WWE-bound, but I don’t think many assumed it would happen so soon. I’m very interested to see what her NXT run will look like. If I had to guess, I would say it will probably be a relatively short run before she gets called up to Raw or Smackdown. We’ll see.
Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss & Stephanie Vaquer vs Naomi, Roxanne Perez & Giulia: Take the competitors in the women’s Money In The Bank match, split them up and make two teams of three, then have them face each other in a mini-preview of the upcoming Ladder Match. Easy formula for WWE.
Dragon Lee, Cruz Del Toro & Lince Dorado vs Octagon Jr, Aero Star & Mr. Iguana: A really fun combination of high-flying Lucha action and entertaining comedy spots. As what was probably an introduction for many to the Lucha Libre world, it really worked. Now, I eagerly anticipate Mr. Iguana’s complete takeover of the sport, making him the WWE Champion before the end of the year.
Andrade & Penta vs The Creed Brothers: I really wish the Creeds were a bigger deal in WWE. They’re so much fun to watch in the ring and could be a really dominant tag team if booked properly. I’m just saying.
Trick Williams vs Mike Santana: Like many of you, I fully expected Santana to become the new TNA World Champion here. The story really seemed like it was leaning in that direction. Instead, we got Trick Williams forming an alliance with AJ Francis and KC Navarro, helping him to retain. I’m interested enough to see where things go from here.
Will Ospreay vs Lio Rush: Oh, hey, a Will Ospreay match makes my Weekly Power Rankings. Water is wet. Grass is green.
The War Raiders vs Finn Balor & JD McDonagh: A nice clash of styles in tag form. I’m all for giving some momentum to Finn and JD, who work really well together.
El Hijo del Dr Wagner Jr, Pagano & Psycho Clown vs Santos Escobar, Angel & Berto: Lots to like here, but a bit of a rough stretch for Pagano really prevented it from being ranked higher. Luckily, he was able to bounce back and help things out in the end.
Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, Laredo Kid & Sean Legacy vs Ethan Page, Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes & Jackson Drake: It has nothing to do with the quality of the match itself, but there are a ton of Create-A-Wrestler names here. My goodness. WWE really needs to work on that.
Stephanie Vaquer vs Liv Morgan vs Ivy Nile: Kudos to Ivy Nile, who continues to impress in the ring, hanging with much bigger names. Kudos to Liv Morgan, who continues to lay claim at possibly being the MVP of WWE over the last year or two. Kudos to Stephanie Vaquer, who continues to be Stephanie Vaquer.
Jey Uso & Sami Zayn vs Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed: The match was good, but it was definitely more of a vehicle to advance storylines than to have anything resembling an all-time classic bout. There’s nothing wrong with that.
Aleister Black vs LA Knight: Aleister continues to look great in the ring since making his return to WWE. He’s inching closer to being in contention for a title of some sort. I dig it.
This Week’s Playlist: “Bells” by Lil Wayne… “Sharks” by Lil Wayne, Jelly Roll & Big Sean… “Banned From NO” by Lil Wayne… “God Went Crazy” by Teddy Swims… “Blood Upon The Ashes” by Killswitch Engage… “What The Beat” by Eminem, Method Man & Royce Da 5’9″… “Neon Moon” by Brooks & Dunn… “Check Yes Or No” by George Strait… “Carrying Your Love With Me” by George Strait… “I Cross My Heart” by George Strait… “Love Without End, Amen” by George Strait… “Forever And Ever, Amen” by Randy Travis… “Just To See You Smile” by Tim McGraw… “Watermelon Crawl” by Tracy Byrd… “In This Life” by Collin Raye… “Like The Rain” by Clint Black… “Back That Azz Up” by Juvenile, Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh… “Gettin’ It” by Too $hort & Parliament Funkadelic… “Big Pimpin” by Jay-Z & UGK… “New York, New York” by Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Doggy Dogg… “Da Rockwilder” by Method Man & Redman… “If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)” by Nas & Lauryn Hill… “The Message” by Nas… “Gangsta Nation” by Westside Connection & Nate Dogg… “They Want EFX” by Das EFX… “Luchini aka This Is It” by Camp Lo… “Reunited” by Wu-Tang Clan… “Visionz” by Wu-Tang Clan… “It’s Yourz” by Wu-Tang Clan… “Triumph” by Wu-Tang Clan
