Isenberg Reacts: WWE Raw “A New Champion, A Familiar Beast”

January 12, 2016

A New United States Champion

wwe raw WWE went with a bold, but very appropriate move when Kalisto defeated Alberto Del Rio to become the new WWE United States Champion. Ever since The League of Nations became a thing:

Sheamus lost the WWE World Heavyweight Championship…on Raw.
Alberto Del Rio lost the WWE United States Championship…on Raw.
King Barrett is still…well you know
Rusev looks hurt, slow and ineffective. Also, Lana has been useless

So, why is this so good? Well, Kalisto deserves this. He is just spectacular in every single way. His offense in the ring surpasses what Rey Mysterio could do, yet he feels like a believable champion. I love the fact that WWE stepped out of their comfort zone and gave Kalisto the title. See what happens. Alberto Del Rio did NOTHING important with that title. If anything, the United States Championship could give Kalisto a huge push up the card and connect with the Latin American crowd. Smart move. Bold and very interested to see where it goes from here. A new star could be in the making.

WZ 7.5

The Beast is Back

In all of the happenings with the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, where he had to face “everyone,” the fans were awaiting the beast in Brock Lesnar. It was a matter of time and WWE did a smart thing keeping him until the very end. Forget the National Championship as competition because nothing will stop those ratings. WWE focused on making the stars of the show the most important thing. I can’t disagree with it at all. Maybe I would have had Paul Heyman cut a promo to kick things off, but you knew Brock Lesnar was there. Either way, “One versus All” was a stupid match idea and was only saved when Lesnar came out and destroyed everyone.

Many people complain that the Royal Rumble match will be predictable. Lesnar and Reigns very well may be two of the last guys, but I do think WWE has an Ace up their sleeve. Being predictable isn’t always bad, if it is the logical thing to do.

WZ 7

@JoshIsenberg4 on Twitter. WWE Raw Rating:

WZ 5.5

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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