Title This: Impact Wrestling Reaction 5-3-12

May 5, 2012

Opening Segment:

Ric Flair calls out Hulk Hogan for ruining Eric Bischoff and his party last week. Hogan comes out and talks about TNA Gut Check. He puts over getting the young talent experience and carrying the company. Hogan says Eric is the evil one, and then asks Flair to be a judge. Flair is hesitant at first, but says he does love this business and company, so he will.

What I Liked:

It makes sense for Flair to be a judge because he is one of the best the professional wrestling world has ever seen. There is not much else for Flair to do, so this makes sense. He can be a manager and a part time wrestler for so long, but many people would actually love to see him tutor young wrestlers, even if it is just what we are supposed to believe on TV.

What I Disliked:

Hogan and Flair do such a great job talking to one another, but this whole segment took a little too long. If they want to focus on the youth, bring some of those guys out with Hogan and Flair. Let the spotlight be focused more on them and not on two veterans who do not have anything else to prove.

Grade: B

Velvet Sky and Brooke Tessmacher def. Madison Rayne and Gail Kim:

What I Liked:

Gail and Madison do a solid job at starting the match with an aggressive pace. Ever so often do we see a Diva or Knockout match start slow and the pace never pick up. I really liked the blocked Hurricanranna in the match as well, as it showed some versatility from Velvet. Brooke is not the best wrestler, but she deserves a shot at the title. She is likable and the male population love her for her looks. I am okay with her getting some time to shine.

What I Disliked:

The focus was on Brooke getting beaten up by the double team, but all number one contenders need that chance to really turn the tables. Also, Brooke needs to find her own finisher, something that makes her stand out. She is athletic enough where you can have her do something off the ropes. Let Brooke expand her offense and not rely on being carried. The match was just average at best. There was not much to ride home about.

Grade: C

Josh controls most of the creative writing and ideas for the show on a weekly basis, as well as an on-air talent.

Aside from working with WrestleZone, Isenberg began his career in Broadcast Journalism interning at ESPN and worked with CBS Radio for three years. He has also had the opportunity to interview some of the best athletes and performers alive, including Andrew McCutchen, Ben Roethlisberger, Chris Jericho, Billy Gunn, Karl Anderson, Matt Hardy, Steven Strasburg and others.

Currently, Josh Isenberg works for Major League Baseball in their Advanced Media Productions. He grew up in Pittsburgh and went to Point Park University, which is where Chair Shot Reality is filmed each week.

His life outside of his obsession with wrestling include being a savant for Seinfeld, NFL, NBA, MLB and many television shows. He also has an undying love for musicals, which includes many shows he was a part of in high school. Some of his favorite wrestling moments can be linked to such superstars as Edge, The Rock, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Great Khali.