Shartnado

I love long term storytelling, but wrestling is not great at actually finishing the story and clearly moving on. I also love character development, but that's also pretty hard when the so called top promotion has been a plaything for the owner's perversions for god knows how long. That is the thing that AEW could really shine in, if they wanted to. Long term story telling with clear and satisfying character development. Combine that with strong intra-match logic and plenty of head-drops, flips and poison ranas and you would have me for life. Just saying. At this point, you probably already do, anyway, but still it would be nice. Thanks.

Took my shirt off and noticed a lump on the left side of my upper back that hasn't been there before and certainly isn't supposed to be there, either. It isn't particularly painful, nor is it gooey. Need to keep an eye on it, but it hasn't become any smaller in the few days I've been aware of it. There is no bruising around it, or anything. So, it could be a boil (there is no head as of yet), it could be an inflammation, or a hernia-like injury (is that even possible on your upper back?) If it's a tumor, that would be so my luck, but what the hell, I've had a good run!

Ok, so Revolution has a tradition of multi man matches, but I'm a bit bummed about Meat Madness being expanded into a decidedly less meaty options. Even with the additions, the only guys with a shot at winning are still Hobbs and Wardlow. But if scramble means elimination style one on one matches until only one remains (I'm not sure if that's the case?) that could make for a better match than just another big man 3-way.

I wonder why that is? In any case, I really, really liked the trios match and during Cash being in there with Mox, I was thinking he's another one of those short, but strong and agile explosive wrestlers in PAC vein and would love to see those two go batshit against one another!

And New Year's Day. That song is basically all I listen to from U2. Sunday Bloody Sunday is definitely worth listening to, as well.

That was pretty obvious when he said he lost his luggage on the way to US. He probably just let go of the handle, got confused and then grabbed it again and was like "phew, I found it!" That being said, dumb or not, I can see people cheering for him making him do things that will go against the wishes of Callis. He's not outsmarting anyone, rather kinda outdumbing them by accident.

This was pretty easy to sum up: Damn you, Hangman! Goddamn you, Danielson! Damn you to hell, Christian Cage, and you even more Roddy! Dammit, Stooley! You messed up, too! Young Bucks? Yeah, fuck those guys! ...Oh, and Jericho, you are OK, this time!

During the Death Triangle vs FTR feud a few years back, was there ever a PAC vs Cash Wheeler singles match? I know PAC and Dax had a highly praised match back then, but watching the FTR&Eddie vs BCC made me think I'd REALLY want to see those two go at it!

*plop* St. P: "Ok, you're in!" RIP Soultrain Jones

You don't have much trust in Brody's coffin droppin' abilities, I see? I'm pretty sure he'd do surprisingly well in that department, the crazy bastard. Also, if they go to the traditional tournament route, I could see Young Bucks angling their way into the semi-finals, when some team gets taken out (by Young Bucks, who aren't in the original line-up, but because EVPs, now they are) In this case, it could be Kings of the Black Throne, and somehow, Brody could then take Darby's original partner's place (I guess also taken out by Bucks, trying to make the finals 2 on 1) and thus the unlikely team is born?

Or a competition where people do the craziest coffin drops they dare and the one who can still get up after the biggest one they do will be Darby's new partner.

Regarding the hidden content, I need to check if "Hungry for You" is that song I used to like a lot in the mid 90's? I don't believe I have listened to it since then, though. It had a video on Mtv at the time with a desert theme. I'm not sure if that's the same song, but I remember liking it a lot. Certainly belongs on that list.

Well, too late now! Whatever he says, I have already bought the PPV. Hangman is one of my biggest favorites, but if he's out, there's still enough good stuff to make this worthwhile. Now Wardlow already has his own 3-way, so he won't be replacing Page in any case. Maybe it will be Swerve vs Joe one on one? There probably isn't any big names from Japan available to take the spot at a moment's notice, right?

I haven't ordered this one yet, but there's still time. Also, I don't know if I should even put this out into the universe, but I had a dream a couple of nights back that Danielson ended up basically squashing Eddie in a very short match. Whatever the end result will be, I hope that will not be the case. The Hangman situation is also unfortunate, but Swerve vs Joe would definitely be a fresh and unique match. Wait, that Wardlow promo... Is he going to take Hangman's place, so it will still be a 3-Way, advertised?

"Well, anything I do here won't make your chances any worse than you've already made them yourself."

I was totally beat on Thursday, so I only did some stretching and light resistance band stuff (with the heavy band, though). Recovered enough for Friday and did Trapbar but skipped all the preliminary stuff. After a few reps without Versas (off the blocks from the very beginning), I did a single with 453 before putting them on. Then with Versas 2x567, 1x662, then 3x767,5 off the full blocks. Then, shoes off, singles with 862 and 868. Also, with shoes 843,5 for the first time! Then 6x749 and that was it. Several new records for me, here! Next week, a much needed Winter break. During the week I was able to construct add-ons from metal pipes that I could use to attach small weights to the Trapbar, hence the new records and unusual numbers. Since the heaviest lift was 394kg, I'm sure the extensions will easily hold up to 400kg+, if needed. I know I will go for at least 396,5kg in two weeks' time.

Had to take it a bit easier on incline dumbell bench and hammer curls, so I did everything with 79's 3 sets of 12 and one 15 at 45 degree angle. Hammer curls until form was laughable. Couple of sets of resistance band lat pull-downs and similar reduced ab work at the end.

I will refrain from the squat conversation, but I will attest to being a Taco squatter myself (never heard that one before), which is why I prefer the machine at work gym. I feel like the position it forces you to be in, minimises the bending in half effect. Had to skip Monday and even Tuesday was just "well, I guess I could do the curls again", so Scott bench dumbell curls it was. Started from 57 this time and did 8+8, same with 61,5 and 66, then 7+7 with 70,5 as well as 6+8 with 75, but those started to be not very clean. Once again, each dumbell was re-racked while doing behind the neck presses with two arms. Also did a light set of curls while sitting on the incline bench and then transitioned that into a set of light incline dumbell bench. Tried the chest flies lying on the floor again, using a pair of 31 lb dumbells. Reduced ab work for the finish. Monday was batshit at work, yesterday was way better, so I should be able to go do something today.

Finally Queen Aminata gets a win! It's too bad that Anna Jay is where her level is, but still great to see her leveling up!

Been plowing and sweeping off snow for past couple of days, like maybe an hour per day. Not much action otherwise. The chest flies on the floor seemed to be very effective, or at least totally different stimulus, since I had DOMS for two days afterwards. I may have to do those a bit more often.

Yeah, it looked like you'd be getting crushed by a windmill on the loose.

That could work, or elimination style, but please no "one fall 3-way", since we already got one of those. The PPV may be so loaded that them getting a full hour would probably be a tough one to fit in.

Ok, about the show itself: Dax-Mox was damn good and they had me thinking another draw, which would have been a big win for Dax. Ended up being a strong win for Mox. Surprised to see the tag coming match this early. So FTR take that one and there's a gimmick blow-off at Revolution? I'm fine with that. Copeland-Garcia ended up being good until it was ruined (like things usually are) by The Patriarchy. Since Garcia was still at least conscious at the end of all of it, he seems like the more likely challenger, please, no 3-ways here. Bucks vs Top Flight was good for what they were trying to do. I appreciate the attempt at slimy heeling and an update of the Bucks' characters, but if you do not wrestle to the utmost level of your physical capabilities (without being stupid, obviously), I will not find your performance entertaining, unless it's done for comedy, and even then, I'm unlikely to appreciate it fully when sober. So, while this was definitely different, it was not on the level of what I expect to be served when the menu says Young Bucks vs Top Flight. Threathening to put their slimy hands and knees on Tony was definitely worthy of heel heat. I'm sure they will find the best possible way of combining their new characters with their previous style and only cherry pick the best stuff later on. Wardlow had a knee brace and both hamstrings taped, he dodged a serious bullet and wasn't going to take any chances. Even the opponent was lighter than usual. Willow vs Skye Blue was good and Stokley actually ended up helping here. Does this mean Willow gets to challenge Julia for the title? Samoa Joe, Swerve and Hangman talked. I dozed off, but did hear the crowd cheering for Swerve like crazy. That trios match looks like there could be more than one blow-up within those teams coming up. The Toni tattoo touch up was not exactly what I thought it was going to be but the end effect was certainly the same. Main event was crazy. This gave Undisputed Kingdom the tiniest shred of credibility, which they so desperately need at this point. This may have been the only time a box of thumbtacks from your friend was a better gift than chocolate, unless you're a diabetic who uses bulletinboards a lot. Drywall (?) is always appreciated, though, regardless of the occasion. Guys, I have a great idea: Bang Bang Scissor Gang should have a 12-man tag on Rampage! Totally my own idea, btw!

Yeah, and he has to come in seriously beat up, not just little bit worn down. During the last reign, he must have successfully defended his title at least a dozen times while already being banged up and it still took Moxley pretty much all he had to keep him down. This is not only very smart strategy by Roddy, but also very necessary. Without OC being seriously worn down prior to their match, I would definitely not like Roddy's chances here and even then, it will probably take all the interference in the world for him to come out on top in this one. I do have a feeling he will get all the help he needs, however.

Got a one hour pump workout done at home today. Elevated push-ups with handles and wrapping a resistance band on the handles and across my back to give extra strain on the way up was new. Also, a bunch of chest flies with kettlebells, while lying on the floor. Haven't done that in a while. Plenty of curls and shrugs, some overhead presses and rows. Plenty of stuff with the stronger resistance band, including an improvised hammer curl drop set by placing the band under my foot, grabbing the band low at first and inching my way higher once the ROM became shit at previous level. That worked. Yesterday was mostly resting, but I did plow snow for an hour in the morning. Luckily, it was pretty much all powder snow, so not heavy, despite the large quantity.