The Steel Cage

Buddy Lee opens up remembering the events of 9/11 on this, the 25th anniversary. A brief discussion on the controversy of the air being deemed safe to breathe that day; and now the NY City Mayor producing documents stating the opposite. I give my take on the whole situation. We also remember the lives of "The Butcher" Andy Williams and "Superstar" Bill Dundee. Lee reviews Sunday Night's Main Event and why it was nothing more than a glorified RAW/SD Supershow. Plenty of RAW and SD discussion on WWE's tour of Mexico and Chile and the several title changes. Sami Zayn forced to defend the WWE Title one week after regaining it.

Buddy Lee gives his thoughts and predictions for a special Sunday Night's Main Event. RAW and SD discussion leading into this week-end's show. A brief review on the season seven finale of D.S.O.T.R. spotlighting Zach Gowan.

There was a whole lot to get into this week. Buddy Lee remembers the lives of Peter Cullen, Tim Curry and the iconic Dolly Parton. I talk about Sunday Night's Main Event and the card as it stands. One RAW match to three from SD and speculation is offered on what RAW may add Monday night. RAW discussion as Royce Keys returns from storyline injury now with back-up in the form of OTM (Lucien Price & Bronco Nima). Oba Femi and Bron Breakker sign the contract for S.N.M.E. and where is Paul Heyman's allegiance? While SmackDown's highpoint is Sami Zayn ruining two consecutive main events. This is all done in the name of "Justice For Sami". The show closes with a recap of the D.S.O.T.R. episode featuring Missy Hyatt.  NOTE Preview/predictions show for S.N.M.E. with recap of Zach Gowan D.S.O.T.R. episode will be posted Sat.. Next episode of The Steel Cage will be Sun. 9/13.

In this special episode Buddy Lee talks Dark Side of the Ring. I open with the Big Boss Man, then discuss WCW's debacle The Renegade and finally Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff.  The endings of these episodes were definitely dark as addiction, suicide and dementia are discussed. Also, well wishes were sent to Slick (Dr. of Style) who suffered a heart attack.

Buddy Lee is back with a jam packed episode this week. Thoughts on two nights of Summer Slam and why this could have been condensed into a single night card. We remember the lives of Siva Afi and the legendary Dory Funk Jr. Lots of Raw and SD discussion with a totally non-sesnsical luchador tournament in which the winner has no chance of defeating Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Title. The Women's World Title scene heats up with the returning Stephanie Vacquer and Becky Lynch. Injury updates on Brie Bella and Chelsea Green, who after an empassioned promo, convinced GM Aldis to let her keep her title at least for thirty days. Buddy Lee speculates as to what happens if the WWE Women's champ isn't cleared by then. Look for a special episode of The Steel Cage in which Buddy Lee talks about episodes from season seven of Dark Side of the Ring---Big Boss Man, The Renegade and Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff.

Buddy Lee runs down the Summer Slam card and story lines behind some of the matches. Will Solo ultimately join the bloodline; Nick Aldis agreeing to several stipulations, mainly losing his power as SD General Manager, by signing the contract vs Gunther. I notice no tag title matches or women's secondary titles on the line. Buddy Lee gives his thoughts on Sheamus leaving WWE for the same reason New Day left and Jey Uso's wife filing for divorce and cutody of their minor son. Recap/discussion of rather boring episodes of RAW and SmackDown.

Buddy Lee offers his thoughts and picks for Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. He also discusses why the K,O T R. match is opening the night and it has to do with accomodating Brock Lesnar. Along with discussion on RAW and Smackdown both eminating from London, Lee offers some congratulations. Trick Williams and Lash Legend tie the knot and Nattie breaks a new record. I also follow up on previous discussion regarding the Liv Morgan stalker case. ---Next edition of the Steel Cage will be Sun. 7/5. Enjoy N.O.C. and Happy Fourth!! ---

Buddy Lee caps off a rather bland week of WWE wrestling with your next episode of The Steel Cage. Gunther wants Sami Zayn as special referee for his WWE title match vs Cody. I ponder Gunther's smarts with his pick and which way Sami may lean duting the match. Oba warns Brock again that he's coming for him after KOTR is over. Dom warns Oba not to overlook him next week in Baltimore. He tells him "kneel and respect the 'stache", Oba points out that Rey may be Dom's father, but he will be Dom's Daddy. Buddy Lee thought that was the line of the week and is this whole thing setting up for Lesnar to screw Oba at Night of Champions. Lots more RAW and SD discussion and the updated brackets for King/Queen of the Ring. NOTE: Next episode of Steel Cage- Sun. 6/21 and your Night of Champions Preview/Predictions show will be recorded Fri. 6/26 after Smackdown. SD will be prerecorded Tues. 6/23 in London and will air at its normal time Fri. night.

The King & Queen of the Ring Tournaments are underway and Buddy Lee is here with all the brackets and who he thinks will win. Interesting discussion with Oba Femi in the tourny and an inevitable third match vs Lesnar. Thoughts on how this could play out if Oba wins K.O.T.R. or if Lesnar costs Oba the crown. Jacob falls in line behind his Tribal Chief (but not Jay's punk ass) and I don't think everything is Kosher in the Bloodline. Is WWE planning a 6-man tag match vs Solo and the MFTs? Buddy Lee is uncertain about his feelings about this and where this all leads---please not War Games. Does Royce Keys fall in line behind Solo?, I hope so. I think it would be a good thing in eventually getting him over as a massive babyface. Buddy Lee also gives his thoughts on S.N.M.E. and Clash In Italy.