Random thoughts about the show:
“being fired from CNBC for being a loud mouth wrestler” is sure one way to say it. Obviously, they’re rallying around Bradshaw, so he’s far more likely to be pushed as way to rub it in people’s faces than being punished for what happened. (And hey, you need a reason to stretch this out for another month, because another challenger still hasn’t been set up.) How many non-internet fans actually knew Bradshaw was fired? Is this something people care about? Especially given Bradshaw’s take on their ratings. It’s all kinda moot because Bradshaw turned in such a good promo, it would’ve been a mistake if they didn’t address it.
Anyway, best promos come from the heart. At least JBL believes in himself.
Charlie Haas is going to break up with Rico and Jackie now, right? It’d be a waste of the build if they didn’t spend a month addressing it. They’re not spending a second explaining why Undertaker and Paul Bearer were reset to the mid 90s, so it’ll probable be a waste.
Heyman sure set up a lot of props for things he’s not going to have to use if everything goes right. Amazing someone who’s not even part of the brand gets so much talking time.
Shannon’s smart enough to stand so his tattoo gets focused on in the picture. One day, Funaki will get a match on SmackDown! not because he ticked someone off.
Not only is Kenzo Suzuki filled with rage, but apparently he uses a time traveling device to visit each week from the feudal era. I like how every undefeated streak involves beating Scotty and Spike. They love them monster evil guys. Probably be more helpful if Mordecai, Suzuki, Luther, Tomko and others weren’t just the same people in different outfits. I think the E’s idea is all identities should be reduced to three word descriptions, but it really makes for a lot of boring television.
Rico is supposed to have injured his leg (he was doing a lot of hopping near the end of that match) so I have this sinking feeling that any Rico/Haas storyline split may be forgotten while Rico is sidelined.