My Perspective

By Alfonso Colasuonno

SMACKDOWN

So, not only is Mike Knox back on Smackdown, but his weird intellectual bent that Jim Ross has been playing up seems to be in full effect. I like it.

How about that? CM Punk finally won a match for a change as he pinned John Morrison in the last edition of Smackdown. I like his new hardline image but how can you take him seriously as a #1 contender to the title when he keeps losing repeatedly to JoMo, Edge, and Jeff Hardy.

I like the idea of turning Matt Hardy face and reuniting the Hardy Boys. However, is anything going to come of this with Jeff likely leaving the WWE after Summerslam? I can't believe I'm saying this, but hopefully Jeff'll sign on for a few more months to see where it goes with his brother.

Slam Master J is a complete joke. However, he's a lot funnier than the old gimmick of Jesse. I'd like to see Slam Master J just become a total jobber a la Santino. Be the Smackdown equivalent of Santino in comic relief.

I was right on in calling for Ricky Ortiz to get the pink slip. He'll be missed. Heh.

R. Truth is electric. I think they should give Ziggler the IC title at Summerslam and have him feud for it with Truth. Mysterio maybe can be moved up to the #2 face behind John Morrison and feud with CM Punk for the title and/or #1 contendership.

I like the gruesomeness of the new Kane - Great Khali clips. I hope these guys are on for Summerslam.

Is Melina not the most absolute gorgeous diva in WWE? While the diva action is not nearly as good as the TNA knockouts, I always am eager to see Melina in action. Rawr.

I still think Jericho is the best mic worker in the WWE today but I'd like to see him turn face again. Maybe turn on the Big Show?

I found out that Finlay is in his 50's. I guess he's the lone exception to the McMahon's youth policy promotion.

I like the Word Up segments with Cryme Tyme. They tend to be amusing. Mainly for the humiliation of Slam Master J.

I like the angle of Mr. McMahon putting Teddy Long on ice. I think McMahon is the best heel in the WWE. But then again, who likes their boss?

RAW

Surprisingly, the idea of guest hosts of RAW isn't bringing the show any better ratings. I was quite the critic of Monday Night Raw until they brought in the guest hosts. While some hosts are more subdued (I mean would anyone want to see a show all about Sgt. Slaughter?) the Shaq episode was just hilarious even if his comments about Christina and Fat Boy were puerile. As for Jeremy Piven, he made wrestling look bad by not even knowing that it was Summerslam instead of Summerfest. He deserved getting thrown around by Cena after that gaffe. As for Sgt. Slaughter - he plays the part of the ugly American as well as anyone (and was that a Hacksaw sighting!)

I'm getting tired of the fact that for the last 4-5 years no one other than Batista, Orton, Triple H, or Cena is getting heavily promoted as a major WWE title holder. I think if Vince McMahon wants to make his product improve he has to take chances. Why not promote a Kofi Kingston or a Jack Swagger or even a Mark Henry into the title match at a PPV?

So it's off to dopes to infinity for The Brian Kendrick. Supposedly his attitude and drug abuse cost him his job in the WWE. I think he'd be great in TNA or ROH. I hope he gets a new job soon. I really think he has a great future in this business if given a solid push.

Chris Masters is back. Does anyone care?

We haven't seen Festus in a while. I don't know if that's a good or a bad thing. With him and Santino being pushed to the side, Raw loses its comedic value.

I'm personally glad Eugene was once again given the pink slip by WWE.

Why does Kelly Kelly get a 7-11 Cup. Has she even been a title holder before? Besides I think there are better looking divas than her (Michelle McCool, Maryse, Jillian, and Melina come to mind)

I wonder how Lawler's mayoral candidacy is going. Best of luck to him on that.

Am I the only one who whenever they announce the name Primo thinks of crack and pot mixed together or am I just living in the streets for too long?

The Miz is back on RAW. Personally, I'd have liked to see him moved back to ECW. I think he and Christian could have had a great feud for the ECW title. Either way, glad to see him back on programming.

Last, but certainly not least, DX is back. Shawn Michaels absolutely suffered under the serious gimmicks with Jericho and especially JBL in the last year or so. Best to see him in his role with DX where he shined brightest. I'd like to see DX versus Jericho and Big Show for the titles.

ECW

I'm still waiting on a match between Ezekiel Jackson and Vladimir Kozlov. I think it would be nice to see these two heavyweights go at it.

Is Abraham Washington ever going to wrestle? Or does he just talk a good game?

Hurricane Helms is almost as stupid a gimmick as Super Eric and the Prince Justice Brotherhood.

I've never seen anyone as pale as Sheamus before.

Tyler Reks is the definition of a shooting star. He'll be gone in mere minutes from the world of pro wrestling.

Shelton Benjamin as a face is a great move. I think he'll be ECW champion soon enough. I think he's a great talent and it's a shame to see him banished to the wasteland of the WWE.

All I can say about Zack Ryder is he strikes me as quite common for a Long Islander.

TNA

World Elite strikes me as just as a midcard version of the Main Event Mafia.

I know Bobby Lashley is a dual sport athlete but I'd like to see him in a few matches in TNA sometime soon.

Eric Young is a heel now and perhaps leader of World Elite. And still no one cares about him.

I really think Kevin Nash is the best mic worker other than Jericho in the business today. I loved his title match signing with Mick Foley where he admits, once again, it's all about the benjamins.

Does anyone really think the Outlaw Jethro Holliday has a chance against Abyss. I think Abyss needs a title shot at Kurt Angle. Why is every other face in a feud with the MEM and World Elite and he's stuck battling Stevie Richards.

AJ Styles if floundering in mediocrity. I think he's got a dynamic future if given the chance. I'd rather see AJ vs. Matt Morgan for the TNA title than guys like Sting or Foley in the picture when they should bow out gracefully (However, Sting is set to retire very shortly)

I think Cody Deaner has watched too many hours of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.

Daniels and Daffney are completely misused by TNA. They are great talents who are floundering around doing nothing. Another example of TNA's ineptness and why they can't challenge WWE.

Is Jeff Jarrett going to be cut from the umbilical cord of his that is TNA? Maybe then TNA can get serious and compete with the WWE.

I enjoyed seeing Rhino gore Jesse Neal. Stupid rook.

I really hope Matt Morgan gets the title from Kurt Angle. I like the heat betweeen Morgan and Angle at the last TNA episode over Morgan being ordered to help Angle retain the title if he wanted to be in the Main Event Mafia. Hopefully, he won't be another Samoa Joe.

Sarita is amazing. I've never seen a female wrestler with the amazing high flying antics of her. She reminds me of Jushin Liger!

If nothing else, Team 3D will always be the best tag team ever in mic skills.