Wrestling Reaction

Cody Rhodes was confronted by Paul Heyman following his main event victory over Grayson Waller on the February 26 edition of WWE Raw. What did Heyman have to say to Roman Reigns' opponent at WrestleMania 40 about The Rock? How did Cody respond to Heyman's threat? And was it the perfect reaction for the company's top star? Blake shares his review of the segment and why Cody's decision was one of the most important of his story thus far.

Gunther still needs an opponent for WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, and The Ring General had several intriguing interactions on the February 26 edition of WWE Raw that hinted at possible choices. Could Sami Zayn, Chad Gable, and Dominik Mysterio be legitimate options? What's the best way for WWE to decide who will challenge Gunther? And could a Damien Priest feud be brewing in the future? Blake shares his thoughts on where things stand with the Intercontinental title situation and why the luxury of having a two-night WrestleMania makes this easier for WWE.

Becky Lynch is set to challenge Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia after The Man won the Women's Elimination Chamber Match. Who should win the showdown between the two women's stars? Is Becky the best choice to dethrone as Rhea as Women's World Champion? Or could Mami start her own Roman Reigns-like run towards a historic title reign? Blake shares his thoughts on the match and why the two have a fascinating in-ring history together in WWE.

Cody Rhodes took the microphone at WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 in Perth, Australia, and officially challenged The Rock to a one-on-one match. Is that a match that will actually happen at WrestleMania 40? Could the match be on RAW or SmackDown? Or did a certain quote from Seth Rollins reveal the real plan for Philadelphia? Blake shares his review of the Grayson Waller Effect segment with Cody and Rollins and why Rock's motivations are everything in The Bloodline storyline.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has released its 2023 pro wrestling awards, and WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H finished ahead of AEW's Tony Khan and others to earn the victory in the Booker of the Year category. Did Triple H deserve the honor? How is his booking style different than what fans were used to? Blake shares his reaction to the award and why the evolution of the company's creative has been best for business.

Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards: https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-26-2024-observer-newsletter-2023-observer-awards-issue

Jimmy Uso cost Jey Uso a shot at winning the Intercontinental title from Gunther on the February 19 edition of WWE RAW in Anaheim. What does it mean for a potential WrestleMania 40 match between the two brothers? How does it change Jey's character moving forward? And could WWE make this one of the most must-see matches in Philadelphia? Blake shares his review of the closing segment to RAW and why it could lead to a special match at WrestleMania 40.

Drew McIntyre pinned Cody Rhodes on the February 19 edition of WWE Raw in Anaheim, which was Cody's first pinfall loss since WrestleMania 39. What did it tell us about McIntyre's WWE future amid ongoing contract negotiations? How does his value compare to Cody, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins? Is McIntyre set to win the Men's Elimination Chamber Match and challenge Rollins for the World title at WrestleMania 40? Blake shares his review of the match and why it told fans everything they need to know about McIntyre's status with the company.

Bron Breakker has officially signed with WWE SmackDown after being offered a contract by general manager Nick Aldis. What's next for Breakker on the main roster? Could he become WWE's next huge star in the men's divison? Does he have the tools needed to be a top WrestleMania draw? Blake shares his thoughts on Breakker's star quality and why there's plenty to work with for WWE's creative team.

CM Punk spoke to Caroline Pearce after the UFC 298 event, and he revealed the timeline for when he could return to the ring for WWE following his triceps injury at the Royal Rumble. What did Punk have to say about his recovery process? When will Punk return from injury? Could he compete at SummerSlam? Blake shares his thoughts on Punk's comments and why there are potential money matches available against Drew McIntyre, Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes, and more once he does return.

CM Punk Interview: https://x.com/ufcontnt/status/1759206680791847196?s=20

Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley, Kevin Owens, LA Knight, and Logan Paul will compete in the WWE Men's Elimination Chamber Match in Perth, Australia, on February 24. Who will earn their opportunity to challenge for the World Heavyweight title at WrestleMania 40? Is McIntyre the only potential option? What other storylines could play out during the match? Blake shares his predictions and why a certain superstar has all the momentum entering the showdown inside the chamber.