TSS:No Holds Barred

This is it...the final scheduled edition of "No Holds Barred." Thanks to all who have listened these past 6 years, the show would not have been possible without all of you. Thanks also go out to all for understanding my decision to discontinue "No Holds Barred." It was a very difficult choice to make.

In this episode, I touch upon the past week of WWE TV, including the difference in how CM Punk was portrayed on RAW and Smackdown. Alberto Del Rio being stuck in Mexico, where Christian goes from, Randy Orton vs. Mark Henry, and much more is discussed too.

The bulk of the episode, however, is spent discussing some "big picture" points. Has Vince McMahon's approach to the on-air product become conservative, even though his business approach remains anything but? Also, stemming from Matt Hardy's "fake" suicide video on youtube this week, it's very clear that something drastic has to change in the wrestling business. It's difficult to be bigger than the addiction when the lifestyle is bigger than you.

Thanks again go out to all who have listened over these years. Please keep in touch via email ([email protected]), on twitter (@AlexReimer1), and on facebook. I don't want to lose touch with any of you. As you know, I'll always have something to say ;).

"Without a Curse" will continue here on www.thesportsstuff.com...I'm taking next week off but will return on Monday, 9/12.

"The Alex Reimer Show" returns to the airwaves on Saturday 9/10 from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM 900 AM Nashua, 1250 AM Manchester, and www.wgamradio.com.

Next Friday (9/2) will be the final scheduled edition of "No Holds Barred." Alex will move into Boston University next weekend and while he'll continue to host "Without a Curse," "The Alex Reimer Show" (returns to the airwaves on Saturday 9/10 from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM 900 AM Nashua, 1250 AM Manchester, and www.wgamradio.com. The station is out of New Hampshire but Alex will do the program remotely), and begin immediately at WTBU (BU's student run radio station), it was a matter of having a hand in "too many things" to continue to give the loyal listeners of "No Holds Barred" the product they deserve. Life happens...

This week, Alex did discuss the futures of the John Cena/Alberto Del Rio and CM Punk/Kevin Nash/Triple H storylines. Where is all of this leading and are they universally appealing enough to catch on? Plus, how will the Smackdown main event picture look this fall?

In the "Finisher" segment Alex talks about the recent erratic behavior of Jeff Hardy and how it all speaks to the lack of a structure within TNA.

Next week Alex will talk about several "big picture" items that have been themes on the show since its inception in October of 2005.

Thanks again to all of the loyal and dedicated listeners out there.

As Alex predicted on last week's show, Alberto Del Rio is now the WWE Champion and CM Punk has transitioned into a feud with Triple H. Except it looks like Kevin Nash is the man who will do Triple H's on-screen "dirty work."

Is everything ruined, or is there still a lot of heat attached to Punk? What are the main differences in the Punk/Triple H feud and the Punk/Cena feud? Is one feud more "universal" than the other?

Randy Orton's latest World Heavyweight Championship reign, the puzzling recent treatment of Daniel Bryan, and more is touched upon too. In the "Finisher" segment Alex examines the recent behavior of WWE announcers and questions why JR is on board if all he's there for is to have Michael Cole (aka Vince McMahon backstage) make fun of him.

The "piledrivin' post of the week" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out.

Alex is now on twitter...@AlexReimer1. Took him long enough #18going80.

Alex discusses the big Summerslam PPV this Sunday, and how the finish to the CM Punk vs. John Cena match could very well be the defining moment of the WWE this year. They have so much momentum going with Punk, it would be a shame to see them screw it up...

Possible finishes, both satisfactory and unsatisfactory in regards to the Punk/Cena match are talked about, as well as Edge's potential role in the Christian/Randy Orton World Heavyweight Championship match.

Other potential aspects of the Summerslam card are mentioned, as well as the news that Kevin Eck has joined the WWE creative team.

The "piledrivin' post of the week" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Finisher" segment Alex mentions the news that the WWE is interested in bringing back former big names to try to attract viewers back to the product.

"The Alex Reimer Show" is on an indefinite hiatus due to programming changes at "The Money Matters Radio Network." But stay tuned...news on the future of the show will be coming shortly.

Alex begins the show by looking at some troubling numbers in regards to recent WWE PPV buys...but they were "before Punk." However, now "post-Punk," ticket sales are still down and Summerslam isn't sold out yet. Why?

The "piledrivin' post of the week" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, as Alex looks at ways that the WWE will "screw up" the CM Punk storyline. They're bound to, with reports surfacing that the ultimate goal is to use this as a launching point to "get Triple more over." You can't make this kind of thing up...

Michael Cole's role, Zack Ryder's usage, heels actually winning cleanly, and more is discussed as well. In the "Finisher" segment, Alex looks at the concerns some possess about a The Rock vs. John Cena match at Wrestlemania 28.

Alex talks about yet another eventful week in the WWE, including the decision to bring back Jim Ross. Is this a permanent move? Isn't it the direct antithesis of what this company has been about the past couple of years? (Not that it's a bad thing.)

The "piledrivin' post of the week" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, as Alex asks whether CM Punk returned too soon this week. Has the wind been taken out of the sails of the Punk/Cena program, or is Punk's early return not a factor? Plus, what was the plan for RAW this Monday night supposed to be? (Hint...you're not going to like.)

The progression of the Christian/Randy Orton feud, as well as Sheamus' perceived face turn are topics too.

In the "Finisher" segment, Alex mentions that Chris Benoit's father may look to sue the WWE. What if anything would come out of that?

"The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120.

"Without a Curse" is now on Stitcher. You can take Alex Reimer with you wherever you go...(blame Dylan Richardson).

Alex talks about yet another eventful week in the WWE, including the decision to bring back Jim Ross. Is this a permanent move? Isn't it the direct antithesis of what this company has been about the past couple of years? (Not that it's a bad thing.)

The "piledrivin' post of the week" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, as Alex asks whether CM Punk returned too soon this week. Has the wind been taken out of the sails of the Punk/Cena program, or is Punk's early return not a factor? Plus, what was the plan for RAW this Monday night supposed to be? (Hint...you're not going to like.)

The progression of the Christian/Randy Orton feud, as well as Sheamus' perceived face turn are topics too.

In the "Finisher" segment, Alex mentions that Chris Benoit's father may look to sue the WWE. What if anything would come out of that?

"The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120.

"Without a Curse" is now on Stitcher. You can take Alex Reimer with you wherever you go...(blame Dylan Richardson).

Alex talks about yet another eventful week in the WWE, including the decision to bring back Jim Ross. Is this a permanent move? Isn't it the direct antithesis of what this company has been about the past couple of years? (Not that it's a bad thing.)

The "piledrivin' post of the week" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, as Alex asks whether CM Punk returned too soon this week. Has the wind been taken out of the sails of the Punk/Cena program, or is Punk's early return not a factor? Plus, what was the plan for RAW this Monday night supposed to be? (Hint...you're not going to like.)

The progression of the Christian/Randy Orton feud, as well as Sheamus' perceived face turn are topics too.

In the "Finisher" segment, Alex mentions that Chris Benoit's father may look to sue the WWE. What if anything would come out of that?

"The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120.

"Without a Curse" is now on Stitcher. You can take Alex Reimer with you wherever you go...(blame Dylan Richardson).

Alex is back from his 2 week Italian vacation, and is ready to talk some wrasslin'. Boy, are things heating up or what?

Alex recaps the "Money in the Bank" PPV and states that it was maybe one of the best PPV's that the WWE has EVER DONE...culminating in one of the most electric matches the WWE has put on in the past decade. Every finish in the show was perfectly drawn up, and the crowd gave the event a big time feel.

This "CM Punk vs. WWE" storyline is putting the WWE back on the map, as it appeals to all sects of the WWE's current fan base and past fan base. Which way will it go next? What kind of symbols can we take from Triple H "firing" Vince McMahon on RAW this past week?

Daniel Bryan winning Smackdown's "Money in the Bank," the continuation of Christian/Randy Orton, the WWE Championship tournament, and more is discussed as well. The "piledrivin' post of the week" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out too.

In the "Finisher" segment, Alex opines about a lesbian MMA fighter.

"The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120.

Alex is back from his 2 week Italian vacation, and is ready to talk some wrasslin'. Boy, are things heating up or what?

Alex recaps the "Money in the Bank" PPV and states that it was maybe one of the best PPV's that the WWE has EVER DONE...culminating in one of the most electric matches the WWE has put on in the past decade. Every finish in the show was perfectly drawn up, and the crowd gave the event a big time feel.

This "CM Punk vs. WWE" storyline is putting the WWE back on the map, as it appeals to all sects of the WWE's current fan base and past fan base. Which way will it go next? What kind of symbols can we take from Triple H "firing" Vince McMahon on RAW this past week?

Daniel Bryan winning Smackdown's "Money in the Bank," the continuation of Christian/Randy Orton, the WWE Championship tournament, and more is discussed as well. The "piledrivin' post of the week" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out too.

In the "Finisher" segment, Alex opines about a lesbian MMA fighter.

"The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120.