Its that time again, the end of the year is approaching and we at SLTD Wrestling want you to help us find the best of 2016. We have categories for just about everything WWE related in the last 12 months. So get voting, tell your friends, and make sure your favorite wins the prestigious (and …
Tag: 2016
Nov 29
Why I Consider Brock Lesnar To Be A Babyface
- By Tom Robinson in Editorials, Slider, WWE
It’s a common trope for actors to get into the role of their characters by believing that everything their characters does is the right thing. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who plays one of the most ruthless fictional villains of all time in the Walking Dead’s Negan, has mentioned in interviews about how he believes that Negan …
Sep 27
WWE’s Championship Dilemma
- By Tom Robinson in Editorials, Slider, WWE
A championship belt should be something preserved, respected and a symbol of excellence in wrestling. Every champion should want to hoist their title up high, being proud of the years of blood, sweat and tears that have led to that moment. It’s the ultimate dream of a wrestler to proudly say that they are the …
Aug 30
Why Charlotte Should Not Beat Bayley At Clash Of Champions
- By Tom Robinson in Editorials, Slider, WWE
Bayley made her long-anticipated debut to Monday Night RAW last week, finally answering the wishes of the WWE universe to get her deserved promotion to the main roster. In a memorable moment in Brooklyn, Bayley stepped up to the plate to challenge new Women’s Champion Charlotte to a match. With no Sasha Banks for possibly …
Aug 23
Did WWE Get Brock Lesnar vs Randy Orton Right?
- By Tom Robinson in Editorials, Slider, WWE
At SummerSlam, we finally got the match 15 years in the making as the beast Brock Lesnar faced the viper Randy Orton. The match main-evented the four hour show and came after strong work from the likes of Finn Balor vs Seth Rollins. AJ Styles vs John Cena was also possibly the best match of …
Aug 16
Did Ryback Have The Potential To Be WWE Champion?
- By Tom Robinson in Editorials, Slider, WWE
Recently officially departed from WWE was the “Big Guy” Ryback, who will now be using the “Big Guy” name as his new ring name for the independent scene. Ryback’s departure from WWE was finally confirmed, several months after Ryback asked to be sent home due to contract disputes and creative frustration. Having been a part …
Aug 09
The Failed Eva-Lution Of Eva Marie
- By Tom Robinson in Editorials, Slider, WWE
The end of this month will mark my one year anniversary with SLTD Wrestling, having written about professional wrestling on a weekly basis. Suffice to say that I’ve written a number of articles for this website, discussing the pushes or lack of pushes of a number of wrestlers in the last year. From Naomi to …
Aug 02
Is WWE Right To Shame Roman Reigns?
- By Tom Robinson in Editorials, Slider, WWE
In an environment where everything is scripted and pre-determined by writers and the powers-that-be of WWE, the company has the tools to control the narrative of WWE programming to send out whatever message they desire. They cannot control their fan base, but they can have the means to spread the message about who is right …
Jul 19
The 2016 WWE Draft – Biggest Night In WWE History?
- By Tom Robinson in Editorials, Slider, WWE
It seems to me that business is picking up in the world of professional wrestling. Suffice to say that 2016 has been a wild one for sure. Who would have thought that the likes of AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura would both me major additions to WWE programming on the main roster and NXT respectively? …
Jul 05
How Brock Lesnar’s UFC 200 Fight Could Hurt WWE
- By Tom Robinson in Editorials, Slider, WWE
It’s an exciting time to be a UFC fan. As much as SLTD Wrestling loves its rassling, there’s nothing quite like watching legitimate fighters collide in epic confrontations inside the Octagon. The knockouts, the grappling struggles and all of the drama involved can give a fan an experience like no other. In a lot of instances, …
Jun 28
Will Big Cass Be WWE’s Next Big Star?
- By Tom Robinson in Editorials, Slider, WWE
At WrestleMania 33 and on the RAW after WrestleMania 33, we saw four NXT wrestlers get called up to the main roster. Baron Corbin debuted by winning the Andre The Giant memorial battle royal and Apollo Crews debuted in singles action on RAW. Then we got the call-up of the popular NXT tag team of …
Jun 07
Why Seth Rollins Won’t Be A Heel For Long
- By Tom Robinson in Editorials, Slider, WWE
Many fans were critical of WWE’s decision to bring Seth Rollins back on television as a heel. After a lengthy layout, fans felt that Seth Rollins should have come back as a mega babyface. Considering how heavily pushed past return from injury storylines have been, including the likes of Triple H and John Cena, surely …
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