Segment: Opening
Thoughts: It was a great length and formatted well, and I liked that you mentioned all of the matches on card, or at least almost every match on the card, however it didn't seem natural, and I wish you'd of focused on just the main matches, or at least gave them more attention, it kind of felt way too forced, or at least to me.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "Well I mentioned the two title matches that mattered, and most likely the only two that won’t bore me to death". By Michael Cole
Segment: Motor City Machine Guns
Thoughts: Anyway onto the Motor City part of the opening, I decided do review this is two parts due to it's vast different in purpose. It's nothing extraordinary, and it's a light hearted promo, with very little substance, but it was fun nonetheless, I just would of liked to see more of a serious side given it's a big night for MCMG.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "Unfortunately, he could not claim the award since he was mysteriously taken out with a guitar shot heard around the world". By Chris Sabin
Segment: Dean Ambrose
Thoughts: I love it, it's dark and psychotic, crazed and tactically precise much like Ambrose actually is, it definitely keeps me interested through out it, I enjoyed it a lot I liked how you related previous feuds you've have and related it to your current one too, there were a lot of good lines in there and I really enjoy reading your Ambrose stuff. Great read as always.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "The American Dragon will meet his untimely end at the hands of the Dragon Slayer, it's not a matter of luck, Bryan". By Dean Ambrose
Segment: Paul Heyman says something stupid, Undertaker takes exception
Thoughts: It was a good read, however I do feel with the initial Heyman parts you could of been more Heyman like, say for instance changed the first line to "Now three weeks ago, we all saw my client...
BROCK LESNAR attack The Undertaker for a second week in a row", much like how he emphatically says Brock's name of WWE, and I feel that this kind of continues a lot, and it would of felt more Heyman like if you used more of his mannerisms when it came to talking up Lesnar and his abilities. As for Undertaker I like how you've pinned your loses on Brock I thought that was pretty good, and you're use of "..." to show the pace of how Taker is speaking whilst keeping the formatting bearable to read. With the back and forth, I can only imagine that Heyman was backing away from Undertaker trying to protect himself from a physical encounter, so I would of liked to of seen that in writing. After Brock's arrival I would of liked more, whether it was Taker trying to goad Brock into fighting him or commentary to beef it out a little bit. All in all it was a good promo, but with more added to it it could of been taken to another level.
Rating:
Favourite Line: " I've been looking past my opponents. Looking past them, thinking about how I would tear Brock Lesnar apart limb from limb and stomp him into the ground until he was no more". By The Undertaker
Segment: Kenny King
Thoughts: It's not too long of a promo, however it's not the length that matters, it's the quality of layout and content that matters really. And it's formatted well, however I would like to see a difference of text for movement and facial expressions etc, even if it's just in
bold, just so it's easier to differentiate. some of Kenny's arrogance shown through, more so in the second answer, it's a solid promo, just keep at it and keep improving. I did feel the I couldn't give two shits line was unnecessary though, it could of easily been I couldn't care less instead.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "You see, Eric is like. . . The fat kid that never got picked for any of the teams when he was a kid". By Kenny King
Segment: Damien Sandow
Thoughts: I always liked you as Sandow, your stuff him him is probably your best work at least in XWL even if your vocabulary is taken from word of the day toilet paper. I can't say I'm a fan of you running down some of the matches, especially the mainevents but it's done very well and you clearly know what you're doing with him.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "By ushering in enlightenment in an adequate fashion, I shall spread my glorious ways to all who cherish them". By Damien Sandow
Segment: Kofi Kingston return hype
Thoughts: Short and Sweet, it's laid out well, it didn't need to be long and did what it's intended to do. However the rating I'm giving it is purely due it being very hard to critique this due to its nature.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "He's been nursing injuries since his ladder match with Alex Shelley re-aggravated a collection of them he earned since returning with his intense matches with Daniel Bryan, Seth Rollins, and Alex Shelley!. By Jim Ross
Segment: Rob Van Dam
Thoughts: I like the colouring on RVD's name, it fits quite well given RVD's multi coloured gear. It's another good way to bring someone back to XWL, however I do feel some of the comedy lines feel a bit flat. I'm definitely interested to see where you're going with RVD, and the ending has got me interested as well.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "I was your United States Champion and man, don't get me wrong because it was pretty rad holding a championship that wasn't the X-Treme Championship for once". By Rob Van Dam
Segment: Alberto Del Rio
Thoughts: This promo wasn't too long, but again I don't think it needed to be and you got your points over well, and I thought you portrayed a face Del Rio really well here showing concern for his friend. I can't point any faults in the problem really and for it's purpose it was great. You clearly get the chemistry between Del Rio and Ricardo as well.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "And to me he's just another punto that needs his head kicked in". By Alberto Del Rio
Segment: Sting
Thoughts: Knowing that the reveal never took place I can't help but feel disappointed by this promo, knowing that you had been teasing it for weeks as well. It's a hood promo nonetheless, I do think images would of helped it a little, and again it kind of falls flat knowing that the reveal never happened. The Aries thing was intriguing and Stinger laying down the challenge for The Shield could be very interesting in the weeks to come.
Rating:
Favourite Line: " I respect the Shield, hell, I even believe in the shield, but I don't fear The Shield" By Sting
Segment: Dean Ambrose vs Daniel Bryan
Thoughts: I decided it was best to do this in two parts due to their highly contrasting nature, and it had too many swerves for any one review to handle. First off I really liked how the lengths of each paragraph it made it a lot easier to read, I really liked the start of the match too, very unique and just goes to show the kind of rivalry that this really is. As the match continued I enjoyed how you remembered to mention Ambrose's mannerisms and keep having him talking trash through out the match. It wasn't by any means a wrestling match, more of a fight but given the circumstances and where the match began it more than makes sense, the match was great before they even got to the ring, and I'm not sure if it was intended but I thought it was great how the wild like Dean was in control for the majority of match while backstage, but once in the ring it was Bryan that had the upper hand, really matched their styles. It was a really well wrote match and I enjoyed it a whole lot. Ambrose's gimmick definitely shines through in this and you really went into detail with a lot of stuff that made it all that much easier to visualise. The swerve at the end I didn't quite see coming but it worked really well. I wish Z didn't leave to see how it was played off though.
Rating:
Favourite Part: The ending of the match.
*note the reviews get a lot shorter now because I want to get this done tonight*
Segment: Post-match
Thoughts: So let's pick this up with Ambrose in the ring, I liked the work between Ambrose and Taryn, it was top, I can't wait to see Ambrose fuck that bitches shit up. Them here comes that totally normal and sane Bray Wyatt fellow. So I might be a little biased but this promo was great! Very much like Bray is on TV, you capture him so well, the attack was great(I didn't write any of it, so I'm not bragging) I really enjoyed reading it. Top effort from all of you guys.
Rating:
Favourite Line: I liked a lot of lines, from all three of you but, "What you call “Justice” is a lie and as one by one another soul is cast aside you sit in horror as the hounds take their prize". By Bray Wyatt
Segment: Bella Twins
Thoughts: I liked the bickering between the Bellas, suggested that they're not on the same page for their match tonight, and it added another layer onto the match, and maybe planted a seed for something to happen in the future. I would of liked a bit more detailing but good promo without it.
Rating:
Favourite Line: " I know. You don't have to tell me, it's obvious". By Brie Bella.
Segment: MizTV with Christian
Thoughts: I enjoy your Miz stuff, and MizTV is a good read as always, Austin is a great Christian, I enjoyed the tension about your two talk shows, the ending seemed a little weird to me though, kind of killed it a little for me. All in all good work by both of you, if this leads anywhere I'll be looking out for those segments for sure.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "Remember your championship match against Chris Jericho? Because that went so well if I remember". By Christian.
Segment: MsChif post-match promo
Thoughts: With Zack moaning on the chat about you cutting his spots in the match video, I kind of wish you uploaded the whole match, not that I would of reviewed it. But that's nor here or there. No one goes into a much detail as you do with MsChif when it comes to her movement so I always enjoy that aspect of your promos. You're probably one of very few that could promo without any words spoken and it still be interesting. It was a good promo once she started speaking, I can't pick many faults with it, looking forward to what you do next with her.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "Resentment and envy will begin building up inside of you all as you start to wish to be in my position while knowing deep down inside that you’re not good nearly enough to get what you want". By MsChif
Segment: Yoshi Tatsu vs Brian Kendrick
Thoughts: This is just a weird feud, and it was a solid write-up I just couldn't get into it though. It had the basis of something very good, but at times it felt kind of bullet pointy.
Rating:
Favourite Part: Yoshi's crazy display of strength to counter Sliced Bread.
Segment: Chris Jericho
Thoughts: I always enjoy your Jericho promos, you play that smug, son of a bitch so well. It wasn't too long but like with others it didn't need to be, what Jericho said is very much what he would of said under that gimmick. I would of liked a bit more, but it wasn't necessary.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "I will take back what is rightfully mine and the false champion and all of you parasites will have no choice but to acknowledge me as the greatest competitor there has ever been". By Chris Jericho
Segment: Vickie and Kaitlyn
Thoughts: I like how Vickie used the QOTR to insult Kaitlyn, and I enjoyed the teased Kaitlyn appearance, it was jerk heel 101. I can't say I understand why Vickie like Layla the Miami Heat cheerleader and Nikki the big breasted model when she hates people who come from different backgrounds into wrestling though but that's just me nit-picking. I enjoyed the bits when Kaitlyn came out and I'm looking forward to seeing how this develops. Very well written and laid out.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "You started the test but in the end, you failed. You didn't pass the test, you failed the test, Kaitlyn". By Vickie Guerrero
Segment: Corey Graves
Thoughts: I should start off by saying I have no idea what Corey's like on NXT, so I have nothing to compare this too. I enjoyed it though, hopefully your feud with Stone Cold sorts itself out. You had a few really good lines in there, I know it's well written but without knowing his mannerisms and how he talks I'm finding it hard to visualise this. I might come back to it to give it a fair review.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "Why? Because he's scared. He was scared that I'd do exactly what Owen Hart did to him... Except I'd end his career". By Corey Graves
Segment: Del Rio and Big Johnny
Thoughts: I enjoyed this, it shows how desperate Del Rio is to make Kane suffer for everything he's done, and any time Big Johnny is on my laptop screen you're gonna get bonus points. That said it is hard to get into the shorter promos, but it raises my interest in the match.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "Are you loco?!". By Big Johnny.
Segment: HBK vs Red vs Cesaro
Thoughts: I can't say I understand pre-match start, just yeah. And get that hair off Cesaro, please. For the match, the colour hurt my eyes a bit. It's a well written match, the ending was... yeah. I'm intrigued by this going forward.
Rating:
Favourite Part: The beat down post match.
Segment: Austin Aries vs Seth Rollins
Thoughts: A little disappointed at the 20mins later thing, as it was one of the matches I was really looking forward too. The ending was different and written well, but the whole thing on the whole was a downer for me.
Rating:
Favourite Part: Using Seth's hair to incapacitate him.
Segment: Brock and Undertaker
Thoughts: I can't say much more then what I said with the first segment when it comes to Heyman. It got very violent very fast, I'm not sure how I feel about that.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "You have the intensity, you have the power and you have all the assets take him out of this game permanently". By Paul Heyman
Segment: Divas Tag Team Match
Thoughts: I'm getting sleepy now, so I'm gonna make the rest of these super quick. It was a very good match, laid out well, easy to read and follow. A lot of good action, good stuff. I felt it went a little long after Alicia's introduction though. The post match stuff was good, Bella's bitchiness really shows, those whores.
Rating:
Favourite Part: Countering Paige's finisher into the ladder
Segment: Ted DiBiase
Thoughts: Putting the fact I hate you for making me look at Ted's face a side, it was begrudgingly a good promo.
Rating:
Favourite Part: The end. JKJK. "because mercy my dear friend? Is a luxury that you simply cannot and will not be shown". By Ted DiBiase... I hate that I just did this.
Segment: Torrie and Layla
Thoughts: It was a good promo again, it's an interesting dynamic, and I'm interested in seeing where you take Layla from here. Torrie's parts were good too.
Rating:
Favourite Line: " I feel so much pressure heading into this match....because if I fail, I'll....I'll have lost everything". By Layla
Segment: John Morrison
Thoughts: Well written promo, I kind of wish you talking about your matches a lot more given how big of a night it is for John Morrison, but from what's there it's a good read, seemed a little like an interview you'd read to promote a show rather then during the show if you know what I mean, laid out great.
Rating:
Favourite Line: ". I just don't want him to get too confident now and be disappointed when he doesn't walk out the winner of the match". By John Morrison
Segment: Sabin vs Miz
Thoughts: Might just be me but it was hard for me to read with the colours. The ending of the first fall surprised me, and was well written through out. The second fall was good heel work, but seemed very weak in comparison to the first falls finish. I'd of rather seen that finish the 3rd fall for ultimate heel points. I'm happy you didn't go too long on the third match, and the commentary was a good touch in all 3 falls.
Rating:
Favourite Part: End of the first fall.
Segment: Queen of the Ring final Pre-match and Post match.
Thoughts: I enjoyed the tension between the Bellas, really seems like you're building to something with that. Entrances were good and I liked promo during Laylas entrance, starting to border on overkilled on the Layla and Bella front now though, very good stuff though. I was annoyed at the hug and make up after the match, but you totally redeemed it. Excellently executed.
Rating:
Favourite Part: Post-match Swerve by Nikki.
Segment: Alberto Del Rio vs Kane
Thoughts: Entrances were well done, I really liked the addition to commentary in the match, breaks the action up too for easier reading. I really liked the fired up Del Rio, it was very fitting to the match, given the build up. When Kane got in control he was just was vicious though, which fit him to a tee. Good action through the match. The ending was good too, again though, what did Kane do to deserve all of these fire attacks?
Rating:
Favourite Part: The finishing sequence.
Segment: Ryback vs Carlito vs Randy Orton
Thoughts: I'm not sure why this happened, but I hope it's not due to someone not being bothered.
Segment: John Morrison vs Chris Sabin Post-match
Thoughts: A well written show of respect. Not much more to say. Can't fault it, good detail.
Rating:
Segment: Melina vs Michelle
Thoughts: See Ryback vs Carlito vs Randy Orton
Segment: Shelley vs Miz
Thoughts: A Video was uploaded, I don't get why it's a one liner.
Segment: King of the Ring Final
Thoughts: The Miz and Roode run in was very interesting and well written, I can't say it's was the best interfere ever, but it was frantic and fun to read. Alas nobody can stop Jericho. Another good win for Red.
Rating:
Favourite Part: Jericho taking out Miz and Roode with a Codebreaker.
Segment: Dolph Ziggler
Thoughts: It's about damn time this man showed up. Short promo, well written clearly Dolph is too focused to get up to his Showboat mastery, still I enjoyed it and it's great to see Dolph still as confident as ever. The end was a nice touch.
Rating:
Favourite Line: "See you on the other side mark!" By Dolph Ziggler
Segment: Joey Ryan vs Drew McIntyre
Thoughts: NOOOOOOOOOOO
Segment: World Heavyweight Championship Match
Thoughts: GREAT! Entrances were great, introductions were great! Lots of commentary is always very nice. Lot's of false finishes kept you guess when it was going to end and who was leaving champion. The psychology used in the entire match was top. Cole was crazy over the treatment of Rhodes was a nice touch. Cody Rhodes wins commentator of the night in my book. And the finish was great. Ted finally having Cody beat and the Heel "steals" it, and by steals I mean totally deserves the win and anyone who says otherwise is a hater. Awesome match!
Rating:
Favourite Part: Me going to bed as soon as I post this.
Subject: XWL Supremacy: 8/4/2013 - 8/11/2013 
Sun Aug 04, 2013 5:00 pm
