Isenberg Reacts: WWE Raw “Returns and Roman’s Royal Rumble”

January 5, 2016

The League of Nations Problem

wwe raw I like the idea of this, but I hate the execution of it. The League of Nations could be really good, but they are temporary and apparently have no steam behind them. Why? It may be the lack of stables, competition and the repetitiveness of their opponents such as Jimmy and Jey Uso. It might be because Del Rio and Rusev are not the best talkers. It could also be because all four men should come out together ALL THE TIME. Where is Barrett? Just because he is hurt does not mean he has to be backstage and not appear on television. Just because Sheamus is in a match doesn’t mean he can’t come out and support his brothers.

Also, Rusev and Lana’s reunion means nothing now. Where is she? What does this reunion do for them? Overshadowed, overbooked and has multiple holes already. Luckily, the match was pretty good and entertaining. Del Rio’s new finisher is brutal, while Rusev’s underrated athleticism makes his work more impressive with his size.

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Social Outcasts

Heath Slater surprises Dolph Ziggler with a win, beating two world champions in the past year. First Seth and now Dolph.

The bigger story is about him, Curtis Axel, Adam Rose and Bo Dallas creating a stable called “Social Outcasts.” Interesting development with a bunch of random guys thrown together and see if something can stick. Honestly, I do not see this going for a while. Wait, I can see it going for a while but not being successful whatsoever. I want something for these guys, but there is only so much you can do with characters that have been wasted so much. Who knows, maybe they will be something?

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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.

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