Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Take Notes on How To Script a Go-Home Show, RAW”

July 19, 2017

John Cena Talks America

Out comes John Cena, who begins to talk about Rusev and The United States of America. Similar to what we have heard in the past, Cena does not care who cheers and boos him, but points to the flag and the importance of his Flag Match against Rusev. He holds the flag in the air and his music hits, but Rusev comes from behind and attacks. The Accolade is locked in and Rusev gets the better of the leader of Cenation. Also, Rusev waves his Bulgarian flag in the air and celebrates on stage.

There were two big things I liked about this. First, John Cena still cuts a great promo and who the hell would boo him in Birmingham, Alabama when he brings up the USA? He gets what he needs to do and say, how to deliver it and how to get people hyped for his match. Also, how great does Rusev look. He no longer looks like an 80’s villain with his hair and slightly out of shape body. He looks strong, athletic and in the best shape of his life. A few months off did wonders for him and you can tell he is thirsty to make an immediate impact on Smackdown Live. When thinking of who will win this match, always go with the USA.

WZ 7

Mike Kanellis’s Debut

I am not sure why they did this tonight, considering WWE Battleground is 5 days away. I wanted to see Mike vs. Sami on that card, not a meaningless match tonight. Maybe, they will get another round in a few weeks. I think Maria and Mike need to do more and do more quickly. If not, they will be floating around where Tye Dillinger is at. A fun gimmick that has no direction.

Maria is gold, while Mike is going to get better and better. His outfit is great and his mannerisms are spot on for what they are trying to accomplish. Book him as an important piece, not like tonight where the importance simply was not there.

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.