Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Wyatt Family Finally at the Forefront of WWE”

February 15, 2017

Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James

Becky repeatedly shoves Mickie to the canvas. Mickie rolls out of the ring.

Mickie with a knee to the gut of Becky. Mickie lands a clubbing forearm to the back of Becky. Becky responds with a uppercut. Becky with two back to back deep arm-drag takedowns. Becky continues to work on the shoulder of Mickie. Becky sends Mickie to the ring apron. Becky with a Springboard Sidekick that sends Mickie crashing to the outside. Becky and Mickie are knocked down by a double clothesline. Mickie applies a half nelson chin lock. Mickie repeatedly drives her knees to the ribs of Becky. Becky gets back to a vertical base.

Becky with a collection of clotheslines. Becky follows that up with a leg lariat. Becky with a spinning heel kick to the midsection of Mickie. Becky connects with the Bexploder Suplex for a two count. Becky goes for another Bexploder, but Mickie counters with an arm-bar. Mickie plants Becky with a flap jack. Mickie ascends to the top rope. Mickie dives off the top rope, but Becky ducks out of the way. Becky connects with a snap Bexploder Suplex for a two count. Becky goes for the Straight Fire Forearm, but Mickie blocks it. Becky places Mickie on the top rope. Mickie goes for a head scissors, but Becky sends her to the ring apron. Becky knocks Mickie off the ring apron. Mickie seems to have a shoulder injury. The referee calls for the doctor. Mickie from out of nowhere lands the Mick Kick to pickup the victory.

With a loss on Sunday, you knew Mickie James needed a win under her belt. Even though not many people will remember the Royal Rumble pre-show match, you want to see this veteran reestablish herself in the ring to be a viable opponent for the Smackdown Women’s Champion, whoever it is. Tonight was an even better match with more complexity around it and more development from point A to point B. The finish was typical heel tactics and did enough to give Becky Lynch more anger to continue this feud for the next few weeks. I just wonder what WWE is going to do with the Smackdown Women’s Championship at WrestleMania. There is no way Becky is not involved, is there?

WZ 7.5

Who Does Dolph Ziggler Target Next?

Dolph Ziggler loses to Apollo Crews and Kalisto, yet is talking like he is going to eliminate an entire era. So, how does this make sense? Did WWE forget that he lost on Sunday? I like how he is disgruntled about people stealing his place in line, but at least add victories to his resume so it is actually logical to talk about eliminating an entire era. It simply made no sense to me.

WZ 4.5

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.