Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Celebrating 20 years of the Chicago Bulls' 72-10 record
This blog will be just about the 72-10 Chicago Bulls and their accomplishments, and also the backstory behind their accomplishments as well. The 3 key or maybe 4 just to mention a little bit, I could say is Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and even as a role player, Steve Kerr who also transitioned his success now as a coach. Michael Jordan was THE Key player for the Bulls making his first official full season return to the NBA, after nearly a 2 year hiatus from the NBA, the year before in the 94-95 season, The Chicago Bulls were knocked out of championship contention in the playoffs by the Orlando Magic, which was a heart breaker for the Chicago Bulls and not just the team but for the fans as well, and especially Michael Jordan. The way they reacted well, let's just say the 2013-2014 Spurs responded with a load of diligence and with urgency to rebound from their disappointing finish in the 2013 NBA Finals. The Bulls responded the same way the Spurs did recently, and on top of that The Bulls seemed like they were definitely after the Championship based on how they performed in the Season. With the big acquaintance of Dennis Rodman, and even a bit of a fresh bench the chemistry was built very quickly, with a load of intensity. Even though I was only 5 years old, I was able to hear a few years later about the history of the Chicago Bulls, and it was such a phenomenal one, and I thought the Bulls were only good because of Michael Jordan, but that wasn't the fact apparently, there were a whole team that was supporting him and even the coach as well. Indeed, that's what made the team phenomenal, what else made the team very phenomenal was their outstanding offense with Michael Jordan's furious scoring and even Scottie Pippen's scoring as well but also even their defense. They were a real well built team with some slight flaws losing to teams like The Raptors (during the time, they were an expansion team). Also they did not lose back to back games until February which was quite an accomplishment. Like I said they weren't a perfect team but they were a record breaking well accomplished team that made all kinds of noise, with Phil Jackson being coach of the year, to Michael Jordan being the MVP and on top of that with Toni Kukoc, should've been Steve Kerr being the 6th man of the year and the GM being executive of the year. The accomplished record wasn't enough for them. Their journey continued in the playoffs, and then from then on they faced challenges overcoming the first round opponent in a sweep and then had a challenge in the second round and then the conference finals was their test facing the Orlando Magic, overcoming their nemesis and then the big test and the race to the finish line was almost complete making the NBA Finals and then Beating The Seattle SuperSonics, to make a mark on their history, This was THE best accomplishments to have happen and they have made History
Thursday, April 7, 2016
A blog That I'm doing for the first time: The Walking dead season 6 finale
For the time, I am talking about the big Season 6 finale of the Walking dead, this had left way more questions than answers, I mean basically it has left people guessing. The villainous character that people were wanting and even I was anticipating was the moment that we finally see Neegan, and I know this is going to be an unfortunate opinion but I don't want to see Negan get killed off anytime soon, especially I am very excited that now we have a stronger antagonist than The Governor, or a more excited villain than the Governor. The way Negan was introduced was a lot more direct and more interesting and left you with an intriguing note, where the Governor was a very subtle character, and apparently was slowly introduced as a villain in a very gradual way. He was very open had a little community and had done some sly villainous stuff Negan was introduced in a very different way where he was mentioned but was never seen, Especially the start of Season 6 was where Negan was first heard, and then was mentioned again later on by Paul and the rest of the crew at the hilltop even the leader Gregory things got intense even various different people would say that, "I'm Negan" or even "We're all Negan" keeps him in a mysterious unknown role especially where there were a huge boatload of Saviors, and with basically the suspense has already began with me because it kept me aware of how dangerous the character is and how and what will happen when the actual Negan guy finally appears. Well low and behold Negan appears and I thought the tall guy with the mustache was Negan but I was wrong, so when the guy finally introduces himself as Negan he looked like a real threat, and on top of that he looked like an evil genius it always leaves me to wonder how and what does he do to get what he wants? Especially to get people to work for him, and then just be at the back chilling, playing ping pong or pool or whatever, and even drinking beer. Well sorry to go off on a tangent so to explain about the Season 6 finale well it was very interesting to me because the reason I think it was done the way it was, it was because they want people to basically guess who did Negan kill with his vicious bat, and even more than who did Negan kill, but it's also how is the crew going to react to the whole killing thing that Negan has done, It leaves me to wonder what is Rick and the crew going to do when they begin to work for Negan. The Cliff hanger is very intriguing, and like I said it leaves a lot more questions than answers, but however the people we know who he didn't kill for sure was Rick and Carl, it seems like that was the prominent people, based on his dialogue. The development, and build up to the cliffhanger played off very well, and I believe the actor played Negan played a great antagonist/ villain, where he was extremely heartless from the very start even to Maggie who needed to be treated. Glen stepping up to protect Maggie from getting a brutal or fatal beat down, his psychology was good and on top of that, Negan also played a good no nonsense character, and I thought the inception of it was really good, where he basically laid down the law and said in a nutshell, "You kill my people I will make you suffer, I am not the man to mess with." Even where he could've killed everyone on the spot, but he decided to make them suffer in a whole different way, by making them work and get stuff for him, which was another intriguing part, even where I figure out what they are going to do as well. So Kudos to Negan, and his Saviors for displaying such a great threat, so now I can't wait for what Season 7 has for us, and me too.

Saturday, April 2, 2016
The Wrestlemania 32 Sunday preview
Wrestlemania is around the corner and is looming along the way, the Pay-per-view is going to be the biggest pay-per-view in wrestling, Apparently it has been going on for years and on top of that, it has been around for 3 decades. All the matches don't seem as anticipating as expected. But there are matches that are highly anticipating. There was a title match that wasn't built the way they expected it to be but I can explain further detail about this match. And other under card matches, well it's good they have a place in the biggest stage of them all.
The first match I am going to explain is the highly anticipated match:

Shane McMahon vs the Undertaker, the reason I say this is the Highly anticipated match, is because there are high stakes for both Shane McMahon and the Undertaker. And the stakes for Shane McMahon which is if he wins he gets control of WWE, but however if Undertaker loses, it will be his last Wrestlemania match. So I think if undertaker wins who will be his next Wrestlemania opponent will be? and Where will Shane McMahon go following the loss? I feel like there would be better development if Shane wins, and the reason I say that is because I would like to see a feud between Shane McMahon and Triple H, and there would be great dissension, with Triple H taking over the role as WWE COO during the period of Shane's departure. So I know My prediction is leading me to think far in the future. But now leading me to the actual prediction and buildup I think on the way to the match, My favorite part of the buildup was Shane McMahon trying to display his toughness, and The Undertaker trying to display himself as a threat. And I think yeah if they can match up the expectation like they had for their buildup in their match I think they can really tear the house down and blow everyone's minds away.
The Next Match I am going to talk about is the Intercontinental Championship match:

Yeah I know nobody wanted this match, and I know the reason why it is because the superstars in it have no buildup and no lead way to being in the match, but the jabronis that the fans would call them well I can explain why they are in the match, and their history as well. TO first explain the biggest jabroni: Zack Ryder, this guy had a huge success somewhere in 2011 and 2012, but eventually things had went downhill for him after 2013, and after his Z true long island story has ceased I think because I used to watch every episode starting in 2011 and 2012, and I think it was hilarious, his success was him being the United States Champion, and on top of that it was him being the Internet Champion as Dolph Ziggler being on the show as well as he had said, "Show off." So Zack Ryder's career has went downhill but hopefully this is a chance to revive his career. The net person I want to talk about is Stardust, formerly he was Cody Rhodes whether he was "Dashing" Cody Rhodes or even "Undashing", his career was quite a success when he became the Intercontinental Champion, even had reintroduced the old format of the Intercontinental Champion. He was also part of different tag teams like "The Legacy", or even Rhodes Scholars,w when he was rocking the mustache. then after the group disbanded he inserted himself in the biggest scene on Raw which was with his career on the line he was in a match with Randy Orton, even though he lost his popularity rose with the biggest interview, when he got fired and it was one of the biggest emotional moments from him, and he delivered it very well. Later on when he won the match to get his job back with his brother Golddust he fought the Shield and on one of the most mediocre pay-per-views, they put on THE BEST Match on the Pay-per-view, Battleground 2013, and then the night after won the Tag Team Champions, months later Cody Rhodes teased that him and Gold dust were going to disband but however he decided to reinvent himself as Stardust, at one point it was a success, when they won the tag team titles yet again and then went downhill when he broke up with Gold dust and they started feuded but after that the character has went downhill he had a good match at Summer slam but however he hasn't been build up to credibility and I feel this is a chance for them to rebuild their credibility in this match. And for Sin Cara, well he had a good run feuding with Sin Cara (and no this is not a typo, this was the actual feud), it was the most exciting feud both doing similar wrestling move sets, and styles, and that was a great angle. Unfortunately one of them had to be unmasked, and the loser who is unmasked, which is Hunico is now wrestling as Sin Cara again, and now he is part of a fun team the Lucha Dragons so if he wins and Kalisto wins, then they both can share the same success.
The next match I want to talk about is The triple threat Match for the Divas Championship

When Sasha Banks inserted herself into the title picture, and Becky Lynch managed to maintain herself into the title picture, there were signs that it is going to be a triple threat match, even though there were number one contender matches down the road, due to double pin and then the rematch being a dq due to interference from Charlotte. So because Charlotte has been on a roll since winning the title from Nikki Bella, I believe there is a huge chance that Charlotte is winning this match and then being on the verge of breaking Nikki's longest title reign with Nikki being on the verge to return to request a rematch against Charlotte somewhere down the road. But sorry to think this far, I want Sasha Banks to win as well but however my gut is telling me that Charlotte is taking the victory. But either way hopefully this match has high expectations, and the story with the horsewomen, kind of came into play too quickly on one segment, and hasn't followed up on it too much, but to me the buildup was alright.
United States Championship Match: Kalisto vs Ryback

All I am really going to say is Ryback has developed into a whole different character like never before, a few years ago he developed into a villainous bully, litteraly in every segment he is bullying local competitor or even backstage staff, I feel like here is a chance to utilize that and put it into full use in this feud, the character would be pretty effective in some sort of way, and the reason I say some sort is because it wouldn't be the biggest character, or have elevated him as a wrestler, but however it could tell a story and build on the journey of how Kalisto got to where he is even though it's nothing new, but however I think Kalisto is going to win this one.
The League of Nations vs. The New Day

This may not have the tag team titles on the line and on top of that it may not be the most important match on the card so I will be short and sweet, The New Day has turned a new leaf in the last year and a half and the WWE could have gave up on them and made them jobbers but the fact that they continued to find a way to make this team work, and now the fact that they have been on the rise and hopefully they can do the same for Sheamus and his league of nations, which is find a way to make this team work even if it's taking them into a whole different direction with this group. This match should be a rest up match between the two big main event matches, especially still leaving this match as an entertaining match. I think it's going to be good and hopefully the winner gets good buildup from this. The winner I believe is going to be the League of Nations, and I'm hoping the League of Nations wins just so they don't become jokes and be a waste.
The Usos vs. The Dudley boys

Well Before I explain this Match I would like to present to you how this match, and the development even started:
The reason I brought that up was because that was the only best buildup for the match, way before the match was even announced, and to be short and sweet This buildup hasn't had a lot of confrontation between the two teams, and apparently that is the most important part of a buildup to have people really believe that they are going to have a big showdown, especially where The Dudley Boyz come off as hypocritical, instead of making them the Baddest Tag team on the planet as they claim they are, especially with the potential that Bubba Ray Dudley has to be the most baddest character that he was in TNA, when he was Bully Ray, The only good thing they did was Teasing the Usos putting the Dudleyz through a table. SO it leads me to believe that the Usos are going to win.
Team B.A.D and Blonde vs. The Total divas

All I will say to this is the only thing I am anticipating or things I am anticipating in this match is seeing from Team Bad and Blonde is seeing Lana in the ring for the first time after so many years of training, and now seeing her fight for the first time, and it is interesting how they were questing how Lana and Summer Rae are going to co exist especially picking up the leftovers from their heated feud from last year. Also I would like to see Naomi and Emma go at it as well, even from the Total divas seeing Brie Bella and Alicia Fox, and Natalya and Paige go at it as well. I'll say Total Divas win unless an upset pin comes from Lana.
AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho

Ok I gotta say the WWE Fastlane buildup was alot better than the Wrestlemania buildup and that was before Chris Jericho brutally attacked AJ Styles and became completely jealous of him. I feel The Buildup for Wrestlemania was a lot better more in the beginning and the end, and on top of that I feel this is going to be great but hopefully this doesn't feel like a playoff series where it is going to be like the best 3 out of 5 but however if they go that route then I think Jericho is going to win.
Brock Lesnar vs. Dean Ambrose

This is the big match and I think it is going to tear down the house, and for a few good reasons and I will be as brief as possible, Dean Ambrose has played this street tough and resilient character who just refuses to go down and on top of that, he has been a popular character who just has that I don't care, I'll keep fighting toughness attitude, he has shown that with Bray Wyatt and even Triple H, and now he is showing it with Brock Lesnar. Speaking of Brock Lesnar, Brock Lesnar has got the whole package ever since Paul Heyman returned by his side in 2012, and last time they were allies was in 2004 when Paul Heyman became the General Manager of Smackdown, Paul Heyman has contributed so much in the buildup and on top of that Dean Ambrose has done some good stuff for the buildup. I feel like Dean Ambrose and Brock Lesnar are going to serve a restaurant quality match. With Brock Lesnar, I think he is going to use a weapon, but WWE commentators calls it an equalize, as a leverage to beat down Dean Ambrose but other than that I don't think he is going to use a weapon. As for Dean Ambrose he is going to use it to keep Brock Lesnar down, especially the weapons he has been given from Mich Foley and even Terry Funk AKA Chainsaw Charlie. So I think Dean Ambrose is going to pull the win.
The Andre the giant memorial battle royal or AKA What the heck happened to their career match

I think the Big Show is going to repeat hopefully there is a surprise, like Seth Rollins coming back to win the battle royal.
The Main event of Wrestlemania 32 Triple H vs. Roman Reigns

The Main Event! it is about time I talk about it, the buildup wasn't as exciting and apparently this was the most important match even over Shane McMahon vs the Undertaker, I feel like this is going to be a good match to watch and I think this is going to be some big stuff in the main event going down. Especially Triple H and Roman Reigns fighting each other this is where everyone was expecting Roman Reigns to win but here is the rub for Triple H winning, if Triple H won, and the Undertaker won then there could be an establishment for the Authority being the most powerful Stable in the WWE or powerful authority figure in the WWE, with Vince McMahon giving everything to Stephanie McMahon and then Triple H holding the title it is to a point where it is like who is going to stop them, but it would be more effective for them to be stopped maybe not 100% but in some sort like Shane McMahon winning and then Triple H winning, or even if he lost, and Roman Reigns won we can still have a Shane McMahon vs Triple H feud and it can be effective either way, but it can't be with the Undertaker winning. So I would go with the tough decision and go with Roman Reigns winning this one.
So yeah this is my Wrestlemania preview.
The first match I am going to explain is the highly anticipated match:
Shane McMahon vs the Undertaker, the reason I say this is the Highly anticipated match, is because there are high stakes for both Shane McMahon and the Undertaker. And the stakes for Shane McMahon which is if he wins he gets control of WWE, but however if Undertaker loses, it will be his last Wrestlemania match. So I think if undertaker wins who will be his next Wrestlemania opponent will be? and Where will Shane McMahon go following the loss? I feel like there would be better development if Shane wins, and the reason I say that is because I would like to see a feud between Shane McMahon and Triple H, and there would be great dissension, with Triple H taking over the role as WWE COO during the period of Shane's departure. So I know My prediction is leading me to think far in the future. But now leading me to the actual prediction and buildup I think on the way to the match, My favorite part of the buildup was Shane McMahon trying to display his toughness, and The Undertaker trying to display himself as a threat. And I think yeah if they can match up the expectation like they had for their buildup in their match I think they can really tear the house down and blow everyone's minds away.
The Next Match I am going to talk about is the Intercontinental Championship match:
Yeah I know nobody wanted this match, and I know the reason why it is because the superstars in it have no buildup and no lead way to being in the match, but the jabronis that the fans would call them well I can explain why they are in the match, and their history as well. TO first explain the biggest jabroni: Zack Ryder, this guy had a huge success somewhere in 2011 and 2012, but eventually things had went downhill for him after 2013, and after his Z true long island story has ceased I think because I used to watch every episode starting in 2011 and 2012, and I think it was hilarious, his success was him being the United States Champion, and on top of that it was him being the Internet Champion as Dolph Ziggler being on the show as well as he had said, "Show off." So Zack Ryder's career has went downhill but hopefully this is a chance to revive his career. The net person I want to talk about is Stardust, formerly he was Cody Rhodes whether he was "Dashing" Cody Rhodes or even "Undashing", his career was quite a success when he became the Intercontinental Champion, even had reintroduced the old format of the Intercontinental Champion. He was also part of different tag teams like "The Legacy", or even Rhodes Scholars,w when he was rocking the mustache. then after the group disbanded he inserted himself in the biggest scene on Raw which was with his career on the line he was in a match with Randy Orton, even though he lost his popularity rose with the biggest interview, when he got fired and it was one of the biggest emotional moments from him, and he delivered it very well. Later on when he won the match to get his job back with his brother Golddust he fought the Shield and on one of the most mediocre pay-per-views, they put on THE BEST Match on the Pay-per-view, Battleground 2013, and then the night after won the Tag Team Champions, months later Cody Rhodes teased that him and Gold dust were going to disband but however he decided to reinvent himself as Stardust, at one point it was a success, when they won the tag team titles yet again and then went downhill when he broke up with Gold dust and they started feuded but after that the character has went downhill he had a good match at Summer slam but however he hasn't been build up to credibility and I feel this is a chance for them to rebuild their credibility in this match. And for Sin Cara, well he had a good run feuding with Sin Cara (and no this is not a typo, this was the actual feud), it was the most exciting feud both doing similar wrestling move sets, and styles, and that was a great angle. Unfortunately one of them had to be unmasked, and the loser who is unmasked, which is Hunico is now wrestling as Sin Cara again, and now he is part of a fun team the Lucha Dragons so if he wins and Kalisto wins, then they both can share the same success.
The next match I want to talk about is The triple threat Match for the Divas Championship
When Sasha Banks inserted herself into the title picture, and Becky Lynch managed to maintain herself into the title picture, there were signs that it is going to be a triple threat match, even though there were number one contender matches down the road, due to double pin and then the rematch being a dq due to interference from Charlotte. So because Charlotte has been on a roll since winning the title from Nikki Bella, I believe there is a huge chance that Charlotte is winning this match and then being on the verge of breaking Nikki's longest title reign with Nikki being on the verge to return to request a rematch against Charlotte somewhere down the road. But sorry to think this far, I want Sasha Banks to win as well but however my gut is telling me that Charlotte is taking the victory. But either way hopefully this match has high expectations, and the story with the horsewomen, kind of came into play too quickly on one segment, and hasn't followed up on it too much, but to me the buildup was alright.
United States Championship Match: Kalisto vs Ryback
All I am really going to say is Ryback has developed into a whole different character like never before, a few years ago he developed into a villainous bully, litteraly in every segment he is bullying local competitor or even backstage staff, I feel like here is a chance to utilize that and put it into full use in this feud, the character would be pretty effective in some sort of way, and the reason I say some sort is because it wouldn't be the biggest character, or have elevated him as a wrestler, but however it could tell a story and build on the journey of how Kalisto got to where he is even though it's nothing new, but however I think Kalisto is going to win this one.
The League of Nations vs. The New Day
This may not have the tag team titles on the line and on top of that it may not be the most important match on the card so I will be short and sweet, The New Day has turned a new leaf in the last year and a half and the WWE could have gave up on them and made them jobbers but the fact that they continued to find a way to make this team work, and now the fact that they have been on the rise and hopefully they can do the same for Sheamus and his league of nations, which is find a way to make this team work even if it's taking them into a whole different direction with this group. This match should be a rest up match between the two big main event matches, especially still leaving this match as an entertaining match. I think it's going to be good and hopefully the winner gets good buildup from this. The winner I believe is going to be the League of Nations, and I'm hoping the League of Nations wins just so they don't become jokes and be a waste.
The Usos vs. The Dudley boys
Well Before I explain this Match I would like to present to you how this match, and the development even started:
The reason I brought that up was because that was the only best buildup for the match, way before the match was even announced, and to be short and sweet This buildup hasn't had a lot of confrontation between the two teams, and apparently that is the most important part of a buildup to have people really believe that they are going to have a big showdown, especially where The Dudley Boyz come off as hypocritical, instead of making them the Baddest Tag team on the planet as they claim they are, especially with the potential that Bubba Ray Dudley has to be the most baddest character that he was in TNA, when he was Bully Ray, The only good thing they did was Teasing the Usos putting the Dudleyz through a table. SO it leads me to believe that the Usos are going to win.
Team B.A.D and Blonde vs. The Total divas
All I will say to this is the only thing I am anticipating or things I am anticipating in this match is seeing from Team Bad and Blonde is seeing Lana in the ring for the first time after so many years of training, and now seeing her fight for the first time, and it is interesting how they were questing how Lana and Summer Rae are going to co exist especially picking up the leftovers from their heated feud from last year. Also I would like to see Naomi and Emma go at it as well, even from the Total divas seeing Brie Bella and Alicia Fox, and Natalya and Paige go at it as well. I'll say Total Divas win unless an upset pin comes from Lana.
AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho
Ok I gotta say the WWE Fastlane buildup was alot better than the Wrestlemania buildup and that was before Chris Jericho brutally attacked AJ Styles and became completely jealous of him. I feel The Buildup for Wrestlemania was a lot better more in the beginning and the end, and on top of that I feel this is going to be great but hopefully this doesn't feel like a playoff series where it is going to be like the best 3 out of 5 but however if they go that route then I think Jericho is going to win.
Brock Lesnar vs. Dean Ambrose
This is the big match and I think it is going to tear down the house, and for a few good reasons and I will be as brief as possible, Dean Ambrose has played this street tough and resilient character who just refuses to go down and on top of that, he has been a popular character who just has that I don't care, I'll keep fighting toughness attitude, he has shown that with Bray Wyatt and even Triple H, and now he is showing it with Brock Lesnar. Speaking of Brock Lesnar, Brock Lesnar has got the whole package ever since Paul Heyman returned by his side in 2012, and last time they were allies was in 2004 when Paul Heyman became the General Manager of Smackdown, Paul Heyman has contributed so much in the buildup and on top of that Dean Ambrose has done some good stuff for the buildup. I feel like Dean Ambrose and Brock Lesnar are going to serve a restaurant quality match. With Brock Lesnar, I think he is going to use a weapon, but WWE commentators calls it an equalize, as a leverage to beat down Dean Ambrose but other than that I don't think he is going to use a weapon. As for Dean Ambrose he is going to use it to keep Brock Lesnar down, especially the weapons he has been given from Mich Foley and even Terry Funk AKA Chainsaw Charlie. So I think Dean Ambrose is going to pull the win.
The Andre the giant memorial battle royal or AKA What the heck happened to their career match
I think the Big Show is going to repeat hopefully there is a surprise, like Seth Rollins coming back to win the battle royal.
The Main event of Wrestlemania 32 Triple H vs. Roman Reigns
The Main Event! it is about time I talk about it, the buildup wasn't as exciting and apparently this was the most important match even over Shane McMahon vs the Undertaker, I feel like this is going to be a good match to watch and I think this is going to be some big stuff in the main event going down. Especially Triple H and Roman Reigns fighting each other this is where everyone was expecting Roman Reigns to win but here is the rub for Triple H winning, if Triple H won, and the Undertaker won then there could be an establishment for the Authority being the most powerful Stable in the WWE or powerful authority figure in the WWE, with Vince McMahon giving everything to Stephanie McMahon and then Triple H holding the title it is to a point where it is like who is going to stop them, but it would be more effective for them to be stopped maybe not 100% but in some sort like Shane McMahon winning and then Triple H winning, or even if he lost, and Roman Reigns won we can still have a Shane McMahon vs Triple H feud and it can be effective either way, but it can't be with the Undertaker winning. So I would go with the tough decision and go with Roman Reigns winning this one.
So yeah this is my Wrestlemania preview.
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