Solomonster Sounds Off

Solomonster addresses the breaking news on Toni Storm's departure from WWE, then reviews the New Year's Smash edition of AEW Dynamite, back at Daily's Place in Jacksonville, the final Dynamite broadcast on TNT with the return of Jim Ross to the announce booth.  Kyle O'Reilly also sees his first in-ring action in AEW tagging with his old Undisputed Era buddies, Mercedes Martinez debuts and costs Thunder Rosa a win in the TBS Title Tournament and more.

It's the Sound Off CHRISTMAS SHOW with thoughts on the death of former WWE star Corporal Kirschner and his "first death" in 2006... Kyle O'Reilly's debut on Dynamite and where things may be headed with Adam Cole and Kenny Omega... Cody Rhodes winning his third TNT championship on Rampage, the good and the bad of it and how HOOK may be involved... a possible babyface turn for Bobby Lashley, who his WrestleMania opponent might be and how MVP factors into things... Charlotte Flair's insistence on using Andrade's double moonsault when she's absolutely terrible at it... WWE DAY ONE PREDICTIONS including Paul Heyman will influence the finish of the Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns match and why the Raw Women's title match at WrestleMania should be Becky Lynch against Bianca Belair... AJ Styles and Matt Riddle BOTH making appearances on NXT and why it's happening... ranking five of the greatest Japanese wrestlers of all time... and finally, a review of the movie JOKER!  Get one FREE audio book of your choice when you use audibletrial.com/solomonster to sign up for a 30-day Audible trial!

Solomonster reviews the 2021 Holiday Bash episode of AEW Dynamite, featuring Sting's return to Greensboro where he wrestled Ric Flair at the first Clash of the Champions in 1988, tagging with CM Punk for the first time, and the debut of Kyle O'Reilly alongside Adam Cole and Bobby Fish.  Is there trouble brewing with The Elite and the former Undisputed Era?  Get THREE FREE MONTHS of Amazon Music Unlimited now through January 10th when you sign up using our link at getamazonmusic.com/solomonster!

It was an embarrassing week to be a wrestling fan with the social media mutant brigade attacking Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti, and Devon "Hannibal" Nicholson nearly killing a hapless referee by carving up his head with a spike and choking him unconscious.  Solomonster has a LOT to get off his chest about both incidents, and also discusses Kevin Owens re-signing with WWE for another three years... the death of former ROH and TNA star Jimmy Rave... the ratings success of the 60-minute match between Hangman Page and Bryan Danielson at Winter Is Coming... FOX and USA Networks showing interest in having MJF on WWE programming and why it won't happen... first details for the TWO Owen Hart Cup tournaments coming this May... the absurdity of Ric Flair claiming that Bryan Danielson was only first MADE in WWE by Triple H in their match at WrestleMania 30... Shibata announces his return to the ring at Wrestle Kingdom 16... THREE YEARS since the McMahon family stood in the ring on Raw and promised to give the fans more of what they want and less of what they don't... how Rhea Ripley became just another clown in WWE's weekly circus... and Roman Reigns FIRES Paul Heyman in an excellent angle on Smackdown.  Is Brock Lesnar about to get SCREWED at Day One?  Get THREE FREE MONTHS of Amazon Music Unlimited now through January 10th when you sign up using our link at getamazonmusic.com/solomonster!

Solomonster reviews WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage for December 17th, including Roman Reigns FIRING Paul Heyman as his special counsel and Brock Lesnar leaving Reigns laying ahead of their Universal title match at the Day One PPV.  Over on Rampage, we got our first details for the upcoming men's and women's Owen Hart Cup tournaments.  Get THREE FREE MONTHS of Amazon Music Unlimited now through January 10th when you sign up using our link at getamazonmusic.com/solomonster!

Solomonster reviews the WINTER IS COMING edition of AEW Dynamite, with Hangman Adam Page and Bryan Danielson turning out a late MOTY contender with a 60-minute draw for the AEW World championship.  Plus, Hikaru Shida and Serena Deeb put on another clinic together, MJF three-peats as the Dynamite diamond ring holder and news on FOX and USA Network executives having interest in MJF coming to WWE (LOL).  Get THREE FREE MONTHS of Amazon Music Unlimited now through January 10th when you sign up using our link at getamazonmusic.com/solomonster!

It was a busy weekend with TWO main events blown up at the last minute, with Amazing Red injured ahead of his House of Glory battle with Malakai Black, and ROH World champion Bandido testing positive for COVID ahead of his Final Battle defense against Jonathan Gresham.  Solomonster recaps all of the chaos and surprises, including the final show for Ring of Honor as we know it, how Tony Khan and AEW bailed them out of a major jam and the company's undeniable legacy.  Then, we have the latest on Jeff Hardy being FIRED by WWE after reportedly declining a WWE offer to go to rehab, the incident that sparked it all and why Hardy will never have a problem finding work in pro wrestling... WWE Hall of Famer Blackjack Lanza passes away and why you would never want him doing your Hall of Fame speech... why no one should be surprised that Becky Lynch beat Liv Morgan on Raw this week... and the latest on Johnny Gargano and Kyle O'Reilly leaving NXT and entering free agency.  Where might they end up next?  Get an extra THREE MONTHS FREE with EXPRESSVPN when you visit EXPRESSVPN.COM/SOLOMONSTER and support the Sound Off!

Solomonster is back with a WWE and AEW Friday night SUPERSHOW reviewing both Smackdown and Rampage!  The build continues to Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar at Day One and the company is reportedly planning for a major finish to lead into WrestleMania.  Also, Charlotte Flair and Toni Storm skip the pie-eating contest for a Championship Contender's Match.  Over on Rampage, it's the long anticipated in-ring debut of HOOK, while the Lucha Bros defend their AEW tag team titles against FTR.

Solomonster reviews AEW Dynamite and the company's debut from Long Island at the new UBS Arena, where they outsold WWE in the same building the week before.  One week out from Winter is Coming and the AEW championship match between Hangman Page and Bryan Danielson, we had CM Punk being booed out of the building and heeling on the New York Islanders because, well, they're not very good.  Get one FREE audio book of your choice when you use audibletrial.com/solomonster to sign up for a 30-day Audible trial!

RSPW Rewind returns with another look back at what the "smart marks" were talking about years ago online.  Episode 36 features a look back at some WWF house show reports from 1993, including the night DIESEL made his debut to assist Shawn Michaels in winning back the Intercontinental title... fans debate Vince McMahon firing back at Eric Bischoff and WCW with his Billionaire Ted skits... one fan posts about Jeff Hardy before his championship ladder match on Raw that night against The Undertaker... and some RSPW hate for The Rock and his lack of "workrate" in 2000?

Last night marked the end of an era for NXT with the possible final appearances by Johnny Gargano and Kyle O'Reilly, two key pieces of the old black and gold brand.  Solomonster reviews NXT War Games 2021, the first major event of the 2.0 era without the Takeover name, and also shares BREAKING NEWS on Jeff Hardy being sent home from the road by WWE after a concerning house show match.  Get one FREE audio book of your choice when you use audibletrial.com/solomonster to sign up for a 30-day Audible trial!

Solomonster talks about a busy Saturday night of wrestling with Triplemania and the return of Taya Valkyrie, and NWA Hard Times with Matt Cardona teasing a possible NWA title match... NXT WAR GAMES PREDICTIONS and talk of WWE abandoning the Cruiserweight title... AEW Dynamite ratings disappointment... Bryan Danielson teases a new group and the young star he wants as part of it... the real reason Cody Rhodes went through a flaming table... why Austin Theory is one of the young pillars of WWE... thoughts on both worked-shoot promos on Raw and Edge vs. The Miz... Brock Lesnar returns and gets Roman Reigns at the Day One PPV... WALTER possibly on his way to the WWE main roster and how he should debut... Nia Jax says she's unlikely to ever wrestle again... and the END OF AN ERA for WWE Home Video releases.  Get one FREE audio book of your choice when you use audibletrial.com/solomonster to sign up for a 30-day Audible trial!

Solomonster reviews AEW Rampage for December 3rd with Sammy Guevara defending his TNT championship against Tony Nese.  With Rey Fenix having travel issues getting back into the US, PAC takes his place with Penta against FTR, and Thunder Rosa sits in on commentary to watch one of her students take on Jade Cargill, plus your superchats and booking the top matches for WrestleMania 38.

Solomonster reviews AEW Dynamite for December 1st with Cody Rhodes trying REALLY hard to get the crowd to cheer for him by going through a flaming table in his Atlanta Streetfight against Andrade El Idolo.  Plus, news AEW outselling WWE at the UBS Arena in Long Island and a wild conspiracy theory being talked about internally in WWE about why this is happening.  Visit https://ridge.com/solomonster and use code “SOLOMONSTER” for 15 percent off your order now through December 7th!

Solomonster has more details on the deranged fan who attacked Seth Rollins on Raw last Monday and Chavo Guerrero's dumb tweet he posted after the incident... Undertaker claims that Omos is the closest thing WWE has ever had to Andre the Giant... Jerry Lawler admits he doesn't watch WWE and argues that wrestling hasn't changed, the fans and society have changed... CM Punk and MJF have one of the best segments on any wrestling show all year... GCW sells out its debut at the Hammerstein Ballroom... WWE loves releasing PEOPLE, but not documentaries that it's already completed... VINCE MCMAHON AND HIS GOLDEN EASTER EGG HUNT...  Toni Storm takes two pies to the face from Charlotte Flair without any response... Scotty 2 Hotty asks for his NXT release and why it's significant... the latest on Johnny Gargano's NXT contract status... early favorites for the men's and women's Royal Rumble matches in 2022... favorite wrestler phrases to use in everyday life and more.  Get one FREE audio book of your choice when you use audibletrial.com/solomonster to sign up for a 30-day Audible trial!

Solomonster reviews the Black Friday edition of AEW Rampage for November 26th, including Britt Baker finally trying to win a match against Riho, Adam Cole and Bobby Fish teaming up again and Eddie Kingston against Daniel Garcia.  Plus, a health update on Jim Ross and thoughts on Toni Storm taking two pies to the face on Smackdown.

Solomonster reviews AEW Dynamite from Chicago for Thanksgiving Eve with one of the greatest segments in AEW history with CM Punk and MJF squaring off in their first promo battle.  It's not often that AEW opens their show with 20 minutes of talking, but if ever there was a time to do it, these were the two people to you would want involved.  Visit https://ridge.com/solomonster and use code “SOLOMONSTER” for 15 percent off your order now through December 7th!

Solomonster reviews the 35th annual WWE Survivor Series from Brooklyn, which included a show-long storyline involving a 76-year old geriatric psychopath and his missing egg.  That egg isn't the ONLY thing he's missing.  Plus, a show-long tribute to The Rock, who wasn't even on the show.  Visit https://ridge.com/solomonster and use code “SOLOMONSTER” for 15 percent off your order now through December 7th!

After releasing 18 talents at the start of the month, WWE released EIGHT MORE names just in time for Thanksgiving, including John Morrison and all of the remaining members of Hit Row, weeks after debuting on Smackdown.  Solomonster has a TON of details on the supposed "backstage heat" on Top Dolla, his response and the diss track he recorded on Jinder Mahal that he pulled from Twitter... SURVIVOR SERIES 2021 PREDICTIONS, Randy Orton about to make history and thoughts on Becky Lynch's comments about Ric Flair... discussing the significance of the 1996 Survivor Series 25 years ago this week to the careers of Steve Austin and The Rock... Kenny Omega taking time off to have multiple surgeries... a rant on why the AEW drones are every bit as insufferable as the WWE drones... New Japan and Pro Wrestling NOAH working together for third day of Wrestle Kingdom... an unfortunate typo by Meltzer in this week's Observer... rating the careers of Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler and Cesaro in WWE... and has John Cena surpassed "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in popularity and pop culture?  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - start living a happier life today by visiting betterhelp.com/solomonster and get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month!

Solomonster reviews AEW Rampage for November 19th with Adam Cole and Bobby Fish reuniting to battle Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus, the TBS title tournament continues and CM Punk outs himself as a Jim Cornette fan.

Solomonster was in the middle of celebrating 14 YEARS of the Sound Off with predictions for Survivor Series 2021 when news broke (around the 1:12:00 mark) of EIGHT MORE WWE RELEASES, including John Morrison, Tegan Nox and all of the remaining members of Hit Row who were recently called up from NXT to Smackdown.  Obviously, he has a lot to say about this.

Solomonster reviews an excellent episode of AEW Dynamite coming off the Full Gear 2021 PPV with Bryan Danielson taking a darker turn in preparation for his upcoming AEW championship match with Hangman Page, the first tease of a feud between CM Punk and MJF, and Jay Lethal makes his in-ring debut challenging Sammy Guevara for the TNT championship.  Visit https://ridge.com/solomonster and use code “SOLOMONSTER” for 15 percent off your order now through December 7th!

Solomonster has all the fallout from last night's AEW Full Gear PPV and Hangman Page's World title victory, when the match against Bryan Danielson could be happening, Jay Lethal becomes the first Ring of Honor defection to AEW and what other names could soon be following... Tony Khan vents his frustration with the NWA during the Full Gear conference call... Bronson Reed debuts for New Japan at their Battle in the Valley show and Will Ospreay confronts Okada to set up the double main event for Wrestle Kingdom in January... Keith Lee implies that WWE did not help pay for his medical bills in his COVID battle and the company responds... Xavier Woods and others holding out on new content for WWE's UpUpDownDown channel until he gets compensated accordingly... CHANGES to the Survivor Series card one week out and why this has been the worst build to one of the "big" WWE events in years... Becky Lynch "shoots" on her relationship with Charlotte Flair and whether or not she trusts her... JACKET TIME ON NXT... and did Steve Austin ever help make another star in his career?  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - start living a happier life today by visiting betterhelp.com/solomonster and get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month!

Solomonster reviews AEW Full Gear 2021 from Minneapolis, an excellent show with Hangman Page closing out a two year story arc with an AEW World title win over Kenny Omega, Darby Allin and MJF steal the show in the opening match, CM Punk and Eddie Kingston go to war, the first Ring of Honor star defects to AEW and tons more.  Visit https://ridge.com/solomonster and use code “SOLOMONSTER” for 10 percent off your order, or 15 percent off starting November 17th through December 7th!

Solomonster reviews AEW Dynamite for November 10th, the final edition before Full Gear this Saturday.  This was one of the more entertaining "go home" Dynamites the company has ever done.  Featuring New Japan's Rocky Romero against Bryan Danielson with some Okada name drops, Kenny Omega signs the contract for Full Gear in Hangman Page's blood, updated PPV predictions and more.

Solomonster is celebrating 14 YEARS of the Sound Off with a packed episode covering the latest WWE talent purge with 18 superstars released, including two former NXT champions in Keith Lee and Karrion Kross, Nia Jax issues a statement and Lince Dorado scares Izzy's father right off of Twitter... Jon Moxley checks into an outpatient alcohol treatment program... AEW FULL GEAR 2021 PREDICTIONS... a very awkward Twitter controversy involving Kalisto, Chris Jericho and Jon Huber's widow... Angelo "King Kong" Mosca passes away and remembering the incident from 10 years ago with one of his old rivals from the CFL days... Okada challenges the former Buddy Murphy to a match next weekend as he arrives in the United States... why the LET IT PLAY OUT excuses with Bianca Belair are now officially all PLAYED OUT... WWE randomly announces Raw vs. Smackdown teams for Survivor Series on Twitter... Johnny Gargano and Kyle O'Reilly could be on their way out of WWE very soon... explaining how the Nielsen television ratings work... David Benoit wanting to get in the ring... whose idea was it for Kane to unmask in 2003... and is Tony Khan the REVERSE Vince McMahon when it comes to the type of talent AEW pushes?  Get an extra THREE MONTHS FREE with EXPRESSVPN when you visit EXPRESSVPN.COM/SOLOMONSTER and support the Sound Off!

Solomonster reviews AEW Rampage for November 5th, a rare live episode from St. Louis with CM Punk and Eddie Kingston in an EXCELLENT face to face to set up their match at Full Gear, Bryan Danielson and Adam Cole both in action, and more.

Well, they did it again.  On a day where WWE announced its third quarter earnings, the company cut another 18 wrestlers from the main roster and NXT roster combined, bringing the total number of talent cuts this year to nearly 70.  The latest round of cuts include two former NXT champions who never had a chance in hell under Vince McMahon and Bruce Prichard, and NIA JAX, who had no business being on Raw or Smackdown to begin with.  Solomonster runs through the list of releases and gives his thoughts on tonight's breaking news.  Get one FREE audio book of your choice when you use audibletrial.com/solomonster to sign up for a 30-day Audible trial!

Solomonster reviews AEW Dynamite for November 3rd, less than two weeks out from AEW Full Gear and Jon Moxley is OUT of the World Title Eliminator after checking himself into inpatient alcohol rehab.  We'll address the Moxley situation up front, plus Miro challenging Bryan Danielson at the PPV, Cody against Andrade, Aerostar & Samuray del Sol challenge FTR for the AAA tag team titles and Solomonster shares some songs from his Spotify playlist that you should be listening to.

Solomonster reviews the Dark Side of the Ring season finale on the Vince McMahon and George Zahorian steroid trials, with the United States government trying to send McMahon to prison for conspiring to distribute steroids to his wrestlers.  He talks about why their case was so weak, how a lucky tip to Linda McMahon likely saved her husband from going to prison and her confidential memo to Pat Patterson that wasn't covered here, the hilarious testimony offered by Nailz on the witness stand, why Jerry McDevitt was the star of the episode and more.  Visit http://ridge.com/solomonster and use the code SOLOMONSTER for 10 percent off your order!

It was a dark week for Ring of Honor as the promotion announced it would be going on hiatus after their Final Battle PPV until at least April, and its future is very much in doubt.  Solomonster discusses the death of ROH as we know it and what the "reimagined" version might look like, talent contracts not being renewed, why Sinclair made the decision, who is responsible for things getting to this point and the role both NXT and AEW played in their demise, the status of their tape library and much more.  Plus, WWE releases its PPV schedule for 2022 with Summerslam in July and a planned UK PPV the same weekend as AEW All Out... WWE releases ring announcer after an online spat with a rapper... Bray Wyatt officially a free man and teasing to speak his mind on his WWE exit... Hacksaw Jim Duggan diagnosed with cancer... Keith "BEARCAT" Lee now comes to you with exciting new SOUND EFFECTS... Smackdown exposed with no Roman Reigns this week... Shotzi Blackheart turns heel on Sasha Banks, or does she?... NXT Halloween Havoc review and more.  Get one FREE audio book of your choice when you use audibletrial.com/solomonster to sign up for a 30-day Audible trial!

Solomonster reviews AEW Rampage for October 29th with Bryan Danielson and Eddie Kingston tearing it up in the Semi-Finals of the AEW World Title Eliminator, plus Britt Baker vs. Abadon in a Trick or Treat match with thumbtacks.  It looks like CM Punk has found his opponent for Full Gear and there may be a tag team match  coming soon that would be fantastic if it happens.  Visit http://ridge.com/solomonster and use the code SOLOMONSTER for 10 percent off your order!

Solomonster reviews AEW Dynamite from Boston with one a polarizing main event, one of the best women's matches all year, Cody "I WILL NOT TURN" Rhodes and the return of Darby Allin.  Plus, breaking news on Ring of Honor taking a hiatus until at least April to "reimagine" the company and not renewing any talent contracts.  What does this mean for the future of ROH?  Visit http://ridge.com/solomonster and use the code SOLOMONSTER for 10 percent off your order!

Solomonster closes out another busy week with on Impact's Bound for Glory PPV, why he liked the closing angle with Moose winning the World title and Braun Strowman possibly coming in... Okada wins the G1 Climax in disappointing fashion as Kota Ibushi goes down to injury, while Shibata returns in a shocker... why Crown Jewel will go down as one of the best WWE offerings all year, and the belt swap on Smackdown will go down as one of the worst... TONS of notes on what led to the backstage confrontation between Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch, their "strained" relationship, why all of this could have been avoided if WWE had not booked themselves into a corner and how they can avoid this from happening in the future... Jim Ross diagnosed with cancer... Saturday Night DYNAMITE thoughts and Lance Archer's scary injury in the AEW World Title Eliminator... NXT Halloween Havoc predictions and the possible reason why MSK has been booed in the CWC for months... DARK SIDE OF THE RING review on Rob Black's XPW and the insane story of Messiah losing his thumb... and if Solomonster could manage ONE PERSON in wrestling today as their mouthpiece, who would it be?  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp -  start living a happier life today by visiting betterhelp.com/solomonster and get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month!

Solomonster reviews AEW Rampage for October 22nd with PAC vs. Andrade Part II, one of the best matches you'll see all month, the start of the AEW World Title Eliminator and the bracket reveal for the women's TBS Title Tournament.  Plus, Andrade posts a cryptic tweet directed at WWE after the show.  Visit http://ridge.com/solomonster and use the code SOLOMONSTER for 10 percent off your order!

Solomonster reviews WWE Crown Jewel 2021 (Sweet Saudi Money 6) from Riyadh, the best of all the Saudi shows they have done so far.  Edge and Seth Rollins delivers a fantastic finale to their trilogy of matches, King and Queen of the Ring are crowned, Goldberg fails to kill Bobby Lashley and Paul Heyman causes drama in the Universal title match between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar.  This review is sponsored by The Ridge Wallet.  Visit http://ridge.com/solomonster and use the code SOLOMONSTER for 10 percent off your order!

Solomonster reviews Halloween Kills, the sequel to the 2018 Michael Myers film that picks up 40 years after the original.  A different kind of movie than the previous one, and that's not necessarily a good thing.   Note: this review includes some spoilers from the film.

Solomonster reviews The Many Faces of Luna Vachon episode of Dark Side of the Ring, including her mental health struggles, how she was adopted by the Vachon family, joining WWE in 1993 and her friendship with Sherri Martel, what she really thought of Madusa, why she almost beat up New Jack, her issues with Sable during the Attitude Era and more.

Solomonster is back with a PACKED show talking the labor union strike that was just averted that could have impacted pro wrestling... SMACKDOWN VS. RAMPAGE on Friday night, early numbers, Tony Khan talks competition with WWE... Danielson and Suzuki deliver a MOTY candidate and predictions for the AEW World Title Eliminator... Roman Reigns fires shots at AEW and CM Punk and why he's not wrong with a lot of what he said... Bray Wyatt released by WWE for being DIFFICULT?... why WWE canceled the TLC PPV in December... why Kevin Nash tweeted an apology to The Rock... another terrible episode of Monday Night Raw... WWE CROWN JEWEL PREDICTIONS and why Shayna Baszler may not be bound for Saudi Arabia after all... multiple kidnappings on NXT this week... Vince McMahon wants to make CHANGES to Cameron Grimes?... a rant on one possible reason Santos Escobar was NOT called up to the main roster... and YOUR questions on Matt Riddle going heel and turning against Randy Orton, less scripted promos for Ricochet and should Tony Khan be reacting to WWE's antics?  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp -  start living a happier life today by visiting betterhelp.com/solomonster and get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month!

Solomonster reviews a special AEW Saturday Night Dynamite for October 16th with Bryan Danielson vs. Bobby Fish, a terrific Hangman Adam Page promo, new AAA tag team champions crowned, the brackets revealed for the Full Gear World Title Eliminator and more.  Get one FREE audio book of your choice when you use audibletrial.com/solomonster to sign up for a 30-day Audible trial!

Solomonster reviews a super-sized WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage for October 15th.  WWE fired the first shot by extending Smackdown an extra half hour to compete with AEW and airing that last half hour commercial free.  Tony Khan responded by adding a YouTube pre-show during Smackdown's 9pm hour featuring a DREAM MATCH for hardcore fans, and making the opening match with CM Punk on TNT commercial free as well.  He breaks it all down, including the GLORY of Bryan Danielson vs. Minoru Suzuki.  Visit BetDSI.com and use promo code MONSTER100 and get a limited time 100% bonus offer to make some extra cash on the sports you know and love!

Solomonster reviews the "Bikers, Bombs and Bedlam" episode of Dark Side of the Ring on Johnny K9 a/k/a Brusier Bedlam in Smokey Mountain Wrestling.  Includes thoughts on Jim Cornette finding him and wanting to change his name... pinning "Macho Man" Randy Savage in SMW while Savage was still working for WWE... getting involved with organized crime and joining a notorious biker gang... going to prison for his role in bombing a police station and later being charged with a double homicide.  This is a wild story and one of the better episodes they've done because you'll learn things you didn't know about the man coming into it.

Solomonster opens the show with thoughts on last night's GCW surprises including their big Hammerstein Ballroom announcement, plus Impact pays tribute to Daffney during its Knockouts Knockdown tournament while WWE gives us a Queens Crown DISGRACE on Smackdown... some words about the death of Reggie Parks, the greatest beltmaker there ever was... who got the better of the WWE Draft between Raw and Smackdown, three matches we need to see on each show, the total destruction of the women's tag team division and the big problem WWE has with Roman Reigns... AEW unveils its new TBS championship, Hangman Page returns just in time for Full Gear and Tony Khan tweets about WWE running part of Smackdown head to head with Rampage this Friday... WOW Women of Wrestling signs April Mendez and Tessa Blanchard for its new relaunch and already things have gone off the rails... thoughts on MLW Fightland and Alex Hammerstone ending Jacob Fatu's 825 day reign as champion... reviewing "Escape The Undertaker" on Netflix... King of the Ring and Queen's Crown thoughts so far... putting the NXT championship on Bron Breakker at Halloween Havoc... and what makes a dream match a DREAM MATCH?  Get an extra THREE MONTHS FREE with EXPRESSVPN when you visit EXPRESSVPN.COM/SOLOMONSTER and support the Sound Off!

Solomonster reviews AEW Rampage for October 8th with CM Punk in action, The Lucha Bros defending their AEW tag team titles and Ricky Starks defending his FTW title against Brian Cage in a Philadelphia Street Fight.  Then we get some breaking news in real time about Tony Khan tweeting at WWE about part of Smackdown running head to head with Rampage next Friday.

Solomonster celebrates his birthday with a review for AEW Dynamite from Philadelphia, celebrating the two year anniversary of its debut on TNT!  Featuring the return of Hangman Page as the Joker entrant in the Casino Ladder Match, Bobby Fish making his AEW debut against Sammy Guevara, the announcement of the new TBS championship for the women and lots more.  Get one FREE audio book of your choice when you use audibletrial.com/solomonster to sign up for a 30-day Audible trial!

Solomonster reviews the final night of the 2021 WWE Draft on Monday Night Raw, an absolute chore of a show to sit through.  Raw raided most of Smackdown's top male stars while mostly keeping their own, but Smackdown ends up with the stronger women's and tag team rosters.  WWE has also obliterated all of its female tag teams and would be better off turning those belts into scrap metal at this point.  Visit BetDSI.com and use promo code MONSTER100 and get a limited time 100% bonus offer to make some extra cash on the sports you know and love!  Use Bitcoin and get 100% deposit bonus on your first TWO deposits Up to $2,000!

Solomonster reviews the "Blood & Wire: Onita's FMW" episode of Dark Side of the Ring, looking at Japanese deathmatch legend Atsushi Onita and the birth of his FMW promotion.  Includes thoughts on how Onita's early trip to the United States influenced his future hardcore style... his famous Timebomb match with Terry Funk that inspired this year's AEW Revolution main event with Jon Moxley and Kenny Omega... the in-ring injury that paralyzed Hayabusa and put the final nail in FMW's coffin... the company's Yakuza ties and what led to the president taking his own life years later.

IT'S OCTOBER and Solomonster has his own Halftime Report midway through the 2021 WWE Draft, running down all of the moves so far and previewing others coming this week, why Becky Lynch MUST move to Raw with Bianca Belair if she isn't losing her championship soon, concern for Hit Row being moved up from NXT and thoughts on Top Dolla's ignorant tweet... news on the Royal Rumble and Summerslam as stadium shows next year... actual PRAISE for Monday Night Raw this week... the Mall of America wants AEW Dynamite... thoughts on the debut episode of RHODES TO THE TOP... why Seth Rollins wanted to strangle Vince McMahon and other thoughts from his Broken Skull Sessions interview, including how early WWE wanted to break up The Shield... can MJF be a massive babyface one day?... and can AEW appeal to a more casual audience?  Visit BetDSI.com and use promo code MONSTER100 and get a limited time 100% bonus offer to make some extra cash on the sports you know and love!  Use Bitcoin and get 100% deposit bonus on your first TWO deposits Up to $2,000!

Solomonster is back with another SUPERSHOW reviewing Night One of the 2021 WWE Draft on Smackdown, as well as AEW Rampage with Bryan Danielson wrestling Nick Jackson of The Young Bucks.  A lot to unpack here with roster moves between Raw, Smackdown and NXT, and we now know most of the names for next week's Casino Ladder Match on Dynamite.  Get one FREE audio book of your choice when you use audibletrial.com/solomonster to sign up for a 30-day Audible trial!

Solomonster reviews AEW Dynamite for September 29th from Rochester, NY, the home of the late Brodie Lee.  His family were in attendance for a celebration in his honor, while Sammy Guevara challenged Miro for the TNT championship and Adam Cole collided with Jungle Boy for the first time ever.  A fun show overall with one very valuable lesson learned coming out of it... NEVER carjack Arn Anderson.