Which NXT Callups Are Bound For Main Roster SUCCESS?
2018-12-25
WWE has announced six NXT talents are on their way to Raw and Smackdown. Solomonster evaluates each one and their chances of success on the main roster.Read More →
Closed Caption BOTCH Gives Ronda Rousey New Nickname
2018-12-25
An Instagram user this week shared an unfortunate closed captioning error on Hulu that led to Raw Women’s champion Ronda Rousey getting a new nickname she probably would rather not have.Read More →
Ex-Writer Shows WWE Creative Writes For An Audience of ONE
2018-12-25
Former WWE writer Jimmy Jacobs gave an interview recently about how the WWE creative process works, proving that they do, in fact, write for an audience of one. You can guess who that person is.Read More →
Impact Wrestling Moves To Its FOURTH Network In 4 Years
2018-12-24
Impact Wrestling is moving to Pursuit Channel in 2019 after failing to get interest from other TV networks. Solomonster looks at the amazing lineup of programs they will be joining and why after 16 years, the company just can’t seem to gain any traction.Read More →
Sound Off 578 – IMPACT MOVES TO ITS FOURTH NETWORK IN 4 YEARS
2018-12-23
the CHRISTMAS SHOW with thoughts on Impact Wrestling moving to PURSUIT CHANNEL, the amazing lineup of programs they will be joining and why after 16 years the company just can’t seem to gain any traction… fallout from the McMahons “shaking up” Raw and Smackdown and why the recent Jimmy Jacobs interview highlights exactly what is wrong with the WWE creative process… Read More →
Top 9 WWE Promos | Vince McMahon “Life Sucks” (2000)
2018-12-21
Solomonster begins his countdown of the Top 9 Promos in WWE History in celebration of what was, at the time, the 9 year anniversary of the Sound Off. #9 is the classic “Life sucks” Mr. McMahon promo from the 5/11/00 episode of Smackdown.Read More →
TOP 10 Royal Rumble Title Matches (#7 AJ Styles vs. John Cena)
2018-12-20
Counting down to the 2019 WWE Royal Rumble, Solomonster ranks the Top 10 championship matches in Royal Rumble history. This week, #7 on the countdown took place before a crowd of 50,000 at the Alamodome who watched John Cena capture his 16th World title in a mat classic with AJ Styles at the 2017 Royal Rumble.Read More →
Why a WWE OFF-SEASON Is A Nice Idea, But Isn’t Practical
2018-12-20
Solomonster answers a listener question about WWE having two off-seasons throughout the year to give its talent a break and why it just isn’t practical. Rotating talent in and out at different times throughout the year would make far more sense.Read More →
RAW LOL: Vince McMahon Shakeup Looks Like More Of The Same
2018-12-19
Vince McMahon returned to Monday Night Raw with his family in tow to “shake things up”, but didn’t give the fans much more than lip service. They announced lots of new faces on their way up from NXT, but who they bring up matters less than what they plan to do with them? Will we see real changes in the weeks to come? Tonight was not a great first sign.Read More →
Ring of Honor FINAL BATTLE 2018 Thoughts And Losing The Elite
2018-12-19
Solomonster has thoughts on ROH Final Battle 2018, the departure of The Elite and why the demise of Ring of Honor as a result of them leaving is very much overblown with the solid core of talent they have heading into the new year.Read More →
McMahon Family CLASH Over Universal Title Match At WM35?
2018-12-17
Vince McMahon and Triple are said to be on opposing sides when it comes to the Universal title match for Wrestlemania 35. HHH prefers Seth Rollins challenging Brock Lesnar for the title and winning, while Vince prefers Braun Strowman defend and lose the title to Drew McIntyre. Whose side are YOU on?Read More →
WWE TLC 2018 Full Show Review And Highlights | WOMEN’S TLC MATCH!
2018-12-17
Solomonster reviews WWE TLC 2018 from San Jose, CA. Featuring an excellent Triple Threat TLC main event with Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair and Asuka. Plus, Daniel Bryan defends the WWE title against AJ Styles and Braun Strowman meets Baron Corbin in a TLC match.Read More →
Sound Off 577 – WWE PANICS AND SENDS VINCE MCMAHON TO RESCUE RAW!
2018-12-16
SOUND OFF 577 has WWE TLC 2018 PREDICTIONS… thoughts on Seth Rollins saying that Monday Night Raw sucks, former WWE writer Jimmy Jacobs says writing a three hour show is hard, Vince McMahon returning this Monday to “shake things up” and why the crowd needs to BOO, NOT BOW, inRead More →
WWE Has Seth Rollins Admit Monday Night Raw SUCKS!
2018-12-16
Seth Rollins admits in the middle of the ring that Monday Night Raw sucks, then tweets with Jimmy Jacobs about how hard it is for WWE to put together a three hour show every week. WWE has since announced that Vince McMahon will return to Raw this Monday to “‘shake things up” and Solomonster explains why the fans in the area need to BOO, NOT BOW, in order to send him a message.Read More →
PREDICTIONS: WWE TLC 2018, Tables Ladders And Chairs!
2018-12-15
WWE presents its final PPV of the year, TLC 2018, with a whopping 12 matches, including the first ever women’s TLC match with Becky Lynch, Charlotte and Asuka. Solomonster runs down the full card and gives his predictions for the show, plus thoughts on why the Mixed Match Challenge is cursed.Read More →
COUNTDOWN: Top 10 Royal Rumble Title Matches (#8 CM Punk vs. The Rock)
2018-12-11
Counting down to the 2019 WWE Royal Rumble, Solomonster ranks the Top 10 championship matches in Royal Rumble history. This week, #8 on the countdown takes us back to the 2013 Royal Rumble in Phoenix, AZ with The Rock aiming to end CM Punk’s 434 day reign as WWE champion.Read More →
Kenny Omega Getting His Own HBO DOCUMENTARY?
2018-12-11
There is a documentary in the works on the life and career of Kenny Omega that appears set for an HBO debut next year in Canada, and rumors are abound about something he may announce in the film.Read More →
WWE Considering First Ever QUEEN OF THE RING Tournament?
2018-12-11
Reports suggest WWE is considering a Queen of the Ring tournament for 2019. Solomonster explains how he would work it and who would be a good choice to take the crown.Read More →
The BACKSTAGE FIGHT Between Dynamite Kid And Jacques Rougeau!
2018-12-11
With the passing of The Dynamite Kid, Solomonster recounts a classic story of the heat between The British Bulldogs and The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers in 1988, the incident where Jacques knocked out Dynamite’s four front teeth and why it was all Mr. Perfect’s fault.Read More →
The Complicated History Of THE DYNAMITE KID (1958-2018)
2018-12-10
Tom Billington, better known as The Dynamite Kid, passed away this week on his 60th birthday after years living in seclusion. He was undoubtedly great at his craft and ahead of his time, but he also had a dark side. Solomonster discusses Dynamite’s career highlights, the injury that began his downfall, some of the awful things he’s admitted to doing and the legacy he leaves behind.Read More →
DOWN DOG: Raw and Smackdown Hit New RATINGS LOWS
2018-12-10
Raw and Smackdown each hit new ratings lows this past week. Solomonster explains how Monday Night Raw, in particular, is like a patient with a terminal illness.Read More →
Sound Off 576 – THE COMPLICATED HISTORY OF THE DYNAMITE KID
2018-12-09
SOUND OFF 576 talks about Big Cass having a seizure at the House of Hardcore show… two major wrestling deaths this week with Larry “The Axe” Hennig and The Dynamite Kid, looking at the good and bad of Dynamite’s career, why he was estranged from Davey Boy Smith, the injury that began his downward spiral, the famous story of his fight with Jacques Rougeau and why he disappeared… the XFL announces team cities, but not names, and why WWE fans should all be hoping the league is a big success…Read More →
TONY SCHIAVONE Talks MLW Return, WWE Commentary, WCW Demise And More!
2018-12-09
Solomonster chats with legendary WCW, WWE and current MLW announcer TONY SCHIAVONE about his return to wrestling and a bunch of other topics:Read More →
COUNTDOWN: Top 10 Royal Rumble Title Matches (#9 Rock vs. Mankind)
2018-12-05
Counting down to the 2019 WWE Royal Rumble, Solomonster ranks the Top 10 championship matches in Royal Rumble history. This week, #9 on the countdown comes to us from the 1999 Royal Rumble in Anaheim, CA with Mankind defending the WWE title against The Rock in their infamously brutal “I Quit” Match.Read More →