Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown “The Club = The Outsiders”

May 14, 2016

Chris Jericho Contains Dean Ambrose

A show after Dean Ambrose cutting apart the jacket of Chris Jericho, the former world champion attacks him and then pulls out a straight jacket and puts him in it. Referees come out and try to help him out, but Jericho continues his attack. He says that he is the gift of Jericho and the fans should thank him.

I have not bought in to this feud, but this was the best thing that they have done. It makes sense for Dean Ambrose to be contained like this, smart and logical. It also showcases how good we all know that Chris Jericho is getting heat from the crowd. Maybe, we just need to take Dean Ambrose for what he is. Is he world championship material? No, but is he a valuable piece in the mid card picture without actually needing to chase a title? Absolutely. Good stuff from both men and a nice beginning to Smackdown.

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Rusev defeated Sin Cara

After being upset on Raw, Rusev came out firing on Cara as Kalisto watched on. He would go to the outside after Lana hit Kalisto with some water and kick his opponent from behind. Going back into the ring, Rusev finishes off Sin Cara with The Accolade.

A few positives from Rusev, starting with Lana introducing him. She is so important in his character that he fell off the face of the earth in terms of importance when she was not a constant. WWE tried to evolve his character, but it was too soon and too forced. It made no sense. Also, Rusev should NEVER lose to someone like Cara or Kalisto, even with a distraction. He was great as a dominant force and WWE still has time to rebuild him like that.

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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.