Sam Roberts got into hot water for comments he made about Bianca Belair on the NXT Takeover: Phoenix kickoff show. Sam insists he was not told what to say by WWE and he was merely stating his real opinion. Read More →
Samoa Joe gave a verbal beatdown on Smackdown last week to the other participants in the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE title, including one sick burn to Jeff Hardy. Great as Joe is on the microphone, he runs the risk of becoming another Bray Wyatt if he doesn’t start actually backing up all of that smack talk.Read More →
We know the WWE title match is not headlining Wrestlemania this year. Assuming Bryan retains inside the Elimination Chamber, why not have Mustafa Ali as an underdog challenger for Daniel Bryan and the title at Mania?Read More →
In a Solomonster Sounds Off interview once upon a time, then World-champion Daniel Bryan claimed that if he retained his title at Wrestlemania, he would push for a hemp belt after getting heat from vegans on Twitter that his title belt was made of leather. Seven years later, Bryan finally delivered on that promise.Read More →
Elias is once again a heel after attacking Jeff Jarrett and Road Dogg on Raw last Monday. A reporter for The Torch claims that WWE creative is concerned his audience reactions aren’t translating to popularity outside the ring. But what did they expect? For the FULL Solomonster Sounds Off 584Read More →
After seeing Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey’s first faceoff on Raw last Monday, it’s more clear than ever that Charlotte does not need to be added to the match at Wrestlemania. Solomonster explains why it’s better for all involved that she isn’t, including Asuka, and pitches a program between Becky and Charlotte for the next two PPV shows.Read More →
Hideo Itami has requested his release from WWE and is likely to get it. Solomonster discusses his run on NXT and the main roster, his injuries and where it all went wrong for KENTA in WWE.Read More →
More on Dean Ambrose leaving WWE when his contract expires and the company meeting with talent backstage at Smackdown last week to sign people to new deals whose contracts are expiring in the next year or so. If WWE seems a bit nervous right now, they have good reason to be.Read More →
SOUND OFF 584 is SUPER-SIZED for SuperBowl Sunday with more on Dean Ambrose leaving WWE when his contract expires… why you’re fooling yourself if you don’t think WWE is worried about All Elite Wrestling and the real reason why that is… Read More →
In this SOUND OFF RETRO clip from episode 465 (10/16/2016), Solomonster continues his countdown of the Top 9 Promos in WWE History. #3 is the pipebomb heard around the world and the promo that took CM Punk from one foot out the exit door with WWE to a 434 day run as WWE champion and legend status. Read More →
Counting down to the 2019 WWE Royal Rumble, Solomonster ranks the Top 10 championship matches in Royal Rumble history. We conclude the countdown with the #1 greatest championship match in Rumble history, the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match from 1992 where Ric Flair captured the vacant WWF championship.Read More →
Pro Wrestling Torch broke the news, which WWE has since confirmed, that Dean Ambrose has given his notice and will leave the company when his contract expires in April. Solomonster discusses why he may be leaving, when he informed Vince McMahon of his decision, his disappointing heel run, why leaving is the best thing for him right now and where he may end up landing.Read More →
Solomonster answers a listener question about Eric Bischoff being asked to leave Rick Rude’s funeral back in 1999 and what may have been the root cause of such a reaction.Read More →
A writer for Gamespot authored a piece on how terrible the Attitude Era was, which is all well and good, except that he cites, in part, All Elite Wrestling as something that soars high above it when AEW has yet to even run a single show.Read More →
Abyss and Sonjay Dutt recently exited Impact Wrestling for positions with WWE. The move for Abyss, in particular, was shocking as he’s been part of the heart and soul of that company since the early days in Nashville. Read More →
Solomonster has a full review of the NXT Takeover Phoenix show from 1/26/19, featuring an excellent North American title match between Ricochet and Johnny Gargano, the biggest match of Bianca Belair’s career and a tag team wrestling clinic to open the show.Read More →
Solomonster reviews WWE Royal Rumble 2019 from Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ, a show so long that it may actually still be going on. Featuring two Rumble winners who, while predictable, were the right choices, plus an excellent Universal title match with Brock Lesnar and Finn Balor, and a surprisingly disappointing outing for Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles.Read More →
SOUND OFF 583 is a THREE HOUR SHOW with ROYAL RUMBLE 2019 PREDICTIONS… thoughts on Jack Swagger’s successful MMA debut… The Undertaker headed into the WWE Hall of Fame this year?… Read More →
In this SOUND OFF RETRO clip from episode 464 (10/9/2016), Solomonster continues his countdown of the Top 9 Promos in WWE History. #4 is a great glimpse at what real heel heat looks and sounds like when you take Shawn Michaels and give him a microphone in Montreal, six days before his Summerslam match with Hulk Hogan. Read More →
Solomonster runs down the card and offers predictions for WWE Royal Rumble 2019, airing this Sunday from Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. Discussing the latest on Ronda Rousey’s future, John Cena’s Rumble status, possible surprises and more.Read More →
Counting down to the 2019 WWE Royal Rumble, Solomonster ranks the Top 10 championship matches in Royal Rumble history. #2 in the countdown is the match that put Triple H on the map as a true main event performer, his Streetfight against Cactus Jack for the WWE title at Royal Rumble 2000.Read More →
Solomonster answers a listener question about the first wrestling scoop he heard or read about, and poses the question of what were some of your EARLIEST sources of wrestling news?Read More →
Solomonster answers a listener question about The Bella Twins eventual induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, whether or not they should go in together or separately, and who should induct them.Read More →
A review of WWE’s excellent new documentary on Nigel McGuinness, memories of his first documentary and recommended viewing on some of the best matches of his career.Read More →