Last updated: April 25, 2016

Originally published: April 25, 2016

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - This Payback Pay Per View (PPV) is Sunday so you know I am expecting a snoozer of a SmackDown.  To my surprise, they did just enough to surprise you and also let talent wrestle enough to entertain, but not injure themselves.

NOTE: All my images are directly from WWE.com

Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much.
4. You may wish to consider bringing the Diva's division full circle and have them with Tag Title belts, lightweight belts, etc. 
5. The Tag Team Division is starting to look better than the singles division.  Get more people graduated from NXT and get that division showcased more. 

Here are the highlights of the show:

Air Date: Thursday, April 28, 2016
Location: Manchester, NH
Commentators:  Byron Saxton, Mauro Ranallo and Jerry "The King" Lawler

Last updated: April 27, 2016

Originally published: April 27, 2016

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - WWE Pay Per View (PPV) Payback is in 6 days away.  This particular RAW was decent but barely above average.   I truly did not expect much considering that their PPV was so close to showtime.

NOTE: All my images are directly from WWE.com

Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much.
4. You may wish to consider bringing the Diva's division full circle and have them with Tag Title belts, lightweight belts, etc. 
5. The Tag Team Division is starting to look better than the singles division.  Get more people graduated from NXT and get that division showcased more. 

Here are the highlights of the show:

AirDate: Monday, April 25, 2016
Location: Hartford, CT
Commentators:  JBL, Micheal Cole and Byron Saxton

Last updated: April 24, 2016

Originally published: April 24, 2016

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - This Payback Pay Per View (PPV) is a little over 1 weeks away.  Time to get some rivalries cemented, and get these story lines fine tuned.  Overall, this was a decent SmackDown with funny moments, but nothing groundbreaking with the upcoming PPV.

NOTE: All my images are directly from WWE.com

Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much.
4. You may wish to consider bringing the Diva's division full circle and have them with Tag Title belts, lightweight belts, etc. 
5. The Tag Team Division is starting to look better than the singles division.  Get more people graduated from NXT and get that division showcased more. 

Here are the highlights of the show:

Air Date: Thursday, April 21, 2016
Location: London, UK
Commentators:  Byron Saxton, Mauro Ranallo and Jerry "The King" Lawler

Last updated: April 18, 2016

Originally published: April 18, 2016

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - WWE Pay Per View (PPV) Payback is in 2 weeks.  Wrestlemania PPV is a thing of the past now, and times to forge new story lines for the rest of the year.  This particular RAW was decent but barely above average.  NXT talent still seems to get the most reaction from the crowd, so don't be surprised when more of those personalities get more into the story lines. 

NOTE: All my images are directly from WWE.com

Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much.
4. You may wish to consider bringing the Diva's division full circle and have them with Tag Title belts, lightweight belts, etc. 
5. The Tag Team Division is starting to look better than the singles division.  Get more people graduated from NXT and get that division showcased more. 

Here are the highlights of the show:

AirDate: Monday, April 18, 2016
Location: London, UK
Commentators:  JBL, Micheal Cole and Byron Saxton

Last updated: April 14, 2016

Originally published: April 14, 2016

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - This Payback Pay Per View (PPV) is a little over 2 weeks away.  Time to get some rivalries cemented, and get these story lines fine tuned.  Overall, this was a good SmackDown with the showcasing of NXT and Canadian talent!

NOTE: All my images are directly from WWE.com

Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much.
4. You may wish to consider bringing the Diva's division full circle and have them with Tag Title belts, lightweight belts, etc. 
5. The Tag Team Division is starting to look better than the singles division.  Get more people graduated from NXT and get that division showcased more. 

Here are the highlights of the show:

Air Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Commentators:  Byron Saxton, Mauro Ranallo and Jerry "The King" Lawler

Last updated: April 11, 2016

Originally published: April 11, 2016

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - WWE Pay Per View (PPV) Wrestlemania was last week and now it is time to gear up for Payback PPV.  This was an above average RAW, slightly, that did a good job of developing story lines with the upcoming PPV.  They even allowed Shane McMahon to be the face of RAW against this week. A few surprises happened at this RAW.

NOTE: All my images are directly from WWE.com

Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much.
4. You may wish to consider bringing the Diva's division full circle and have them with Tag Title belts, lightweight belts, etc. 
5. The Tag Team Division is starting to look better than the singles division.  Get more people graduated from NXT and get that division showcased more. 

Here are the highlights of the show:

AirDate: Monday, April 11, 2016
Location: Los Angeles, LA
Commentators:  JBL, Micheal Cole and Byron Saxton

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - With the Elimination Chamber (EC) Pay Per View (PPV) only a few days away, I was certain that this episode of SmackDown would be a true snoozer.  I was wrong, and I am happy to say that I was wrong about that!  This SmackDown episode was full of high risk moves and maneuvers the entire episode.  Kudos to the writers for allowing the talent to open up only days away from a PPV!

Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much.
4. You may wish to consider bringing the Diva's division full circle and have them with Tag Title belts, lightweight belts, etc.

Here are the highlights of the show:

AirDate: Thursday, May 28, 2015
Location: Wilkes - Barre, PA   Mohegan Sun Arena
Commentators:  Byron Saxton, Tom Phillips and Jerry "The King" Lawler

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - With the Elimination Chamber (EC) Pay Per View (PPV) only 2 weeks away, much anticipation is building to see what matches will be added.  This SmackDown episode was one of the strongest episodes I have seen in ages.  I only hope they can keep up this level for 2 more weeks!

Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much.
4. You may wish to consider bringing the Diva's division full circle and have them with Tag Title belts, lightweight belts, etc.

Here are the highlights of the show:

AirDate: Thursday, May 21, 2015
Location: Norfolk, VA
Commentators:  Byron Saxton, Tom Phillips and Jerry "The King" Lawler

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - The Payback Pay Per View (PPV) was Sunday and this show is the fallout from the results of Payback. With a great RAW last week, you have some high standards to live up to this week.  All shows leads up to the Elimination Chamber (EC) PPV.  Thankfully, overall, this was a decent RAW.


Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much.
4. You may wish to consider bringing the Diva's division full circle and have them with Tag Title belts, lightweight belts, etc.

Here are the highlights of the show:

AirDate: Monday, May 18, 2015
Location: Richmond, VA

Commentators:  JBL, Micheal Cole and Booker T.

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - With the Payback Pay Per View (PPV) only days away, keep in mind that the WWE writers will not risk too much damage to the wrestlers before their money makers!  I expected a bland show, but despite some predictable parts, the show was actually decent.  I am proud of this particular SmackDown episode.

Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much.
4. You may wish to consider bringing the Diva's division full circle and have them with Tag Title belts, lightweight belts, etc.

Here are the highlights of the show:

AirDate: Thursday, May 14, 2015
Location: Evansville, IN
Commentators:  Byron Saxton, Tom Phillips and Jerry "The King" Lawler

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - Pay Per View (PPV) Payback is 6 days away. With a great RAW last week, you could cement the need to see this PPV with a good RAw this week.  Overall, a decent RAW to help build PPV excitement and anticipation.


Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much.
4. You may wish to consider bringing the Diva's division full circle and have them with Tag Title belts, lightweight belts, etc.

Here are the highlights of the show:

AirDate: Monday, May 11, 2015
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Commentators:  JBL, Micheal Cole and Booker T.

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - With the Payback Pay Per View (PPV) approaching, the WWE writers are trying to create new feuds to tempt the wrestling tongue.  This SmackDown show was consistent paced and had a few moments of brilliance.

Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much.
4. You may wish to consider bringing the Diva's division full circle and have them with Tag Title belts, lightweight belts, etc.

Here are the highlights of the show:

AirDate: Thursday, May 7, 2015
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Commentators:  Byron Saxton, Tom Phillips and Jerry "The King" Lawler

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - Pay Per View (PPV) Payback is quickly approaching. The best way to get your audience excited about a PPV that is not named "WrestleMania, is by giving them unpredictable matches and results leading up to your big show.  I will say, this RAW finally delivered great writing and had just enough "outside the comfort zone" writing to make someone excited about the upcoming PPV.  

Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2.  Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much

Here are the highlights of the show:

AirDate: Monday, May 04, 2015
Location: Montreal, Canada
Commentators:  JBL, Micheal Cole and Booker T.

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - A day after a Pay Per View (PPV), Extreme Rules (ER) in this case, is always the show you want to watch to see the fallout from the matches that happened.  Those matches normally dictates the flow of the WWE storyline for the next month, at least.  I will say, this RAW was just a decent show with some memorable moments.  

Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2.  Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much

Here are the highlights of the show:

AirDate: Monday, April 27, 2015
Location: Green Bay, WI
Commentators:  JBL, Micheal Cole and Booker T.

King of the Ring (KOTR) Montage of past tournaments and winners

Seth Rollins, J & J Security and Kane kicks of the show 

1. Booed heavily
2. "You Suck" chants
3.  ER Heavyweight title match highlights
4. Rollins relishes over using the RKO to beat Randy Orton
5. Thanks Kane for his help
6. Calls Kane "Crypt Keeper" and apologizes for comparing him to an old and forgotten relic
7. Kane called the RKO usage illegal and called Seth a whiner
8. Kane called Rollins "Justin Bieber"
9. "Justin Bieber" chants
10. Orton interrupts and says he wants a rematch
11. Orton ask Kane to grant the rematch
12. Roman Reigns music interrupts and says Orton had his change and Reigns deserves a shot
13. "Justin Bieber" chants
14. Kane says that everyone needs to respect the power of The Authority so a tag match is happening tonight
15. Kane says he will let the WWE Universe decide who Rollins will face for the next PPV - Payback

• KOTR - Ziggler VS Bad News Barrett (BNB)

1. Decent match
2. Decent pace
3. Sheamus interrupts match
4. Ziggler loses focus
5. BNB takes advantage and uses finishing move
6. BNB advances to 2nd round of the tournament
7. 7 out of 10 for the match 

• The New Day (New Tag Team Champions)

1. Heavy boos
2. "New Day Suck" chants
3. Xavier Woods tries to get a "New Day Rocks" chant
4. Boos heavier
5. "New Day Suck" chants louder

• Big E with The New Day VS Tyson Kidd with Cesaro and Natalya 

1. Kidd showcases the need for the Cruiser weight division
2. Woods holds down Kidd's leg
3. Big E wins
4. 7 out of 10 for the match



Video:

Recap of ER match between Cena and Rusev.  Announcement of "I Quit" match at Payback

• Ryback VS Bo Dallas

1. Outmatched
2. Need for cruiser weight division
3. Ryback dominance
4. Ryback wins
5. Bray Wyatt appears behind Ryback and delivers his finishing move on him
6. 6 out of 10 for the match

• John Cena Open Challenge

1. Cena states if he loses at Payback, he doesn't deserve a rematch 
2. Heath Slater accepts challenge
3. Rusev attacks Slater
4. Lana comes out to massive applause
5. Rusev sends Lana to the back
6. "We want Lana" chants
7. Rusev says he will make Cena say "I Quit" at Payback

Cutaway:  Seth Rollins ask Kane what does he means that the WWE Universe will decide his PPV Title match.  Rollins insults Kane so Kane lets him know it will either be Orton, Reigns and or both in a Triple Threat match. 

• KOTR - R. Truth VS Stardust

1. Slow paced match
2. Nothing outstanding
3. Truth wins
4. 6 out of 10 for the match
5. Truth advances to the 2nd round of the tourney

• Fandango VS Adam Rose

1. Decent match
2. Decent pace
3. Rosa is part of the Rose Buds
4. Fandango was distracted by Rosa revealing herself
5. Rose picks up a win
6. Rosa and Rose kiss
7. 7 out of 10 for the match 

Brie Bellas interviews on health of husband Daniel Bryan.  Naomi mush face Brie and says no cares about her or her husband.

• Brie Bella VS Naomi

1. Agressive Naomi 
2. Decent pace
3. Inside cradle gives Naomi the win
4. 7 out of 10 for the match

Dean Ambrose and Luke Harper ER match recap

• KOTR - Ambrose VS Sheamus

1. Recap of Sheamus VS Ziggler ER match
2. "Foghorn Leghorn" chants 
3. Decent match
4. Decent pace
5. Fight spills outside of the ring
6. Ziggler attacks Sheamus
7. Sheamus wins via disqualification
8. Sheamus advances to 2nd round of the tournament
9. 7 out of 10 for the match 

Damien Sandow gives his history on the identity transformation to entertain the WWE Universe.  He thanks the universe for their connection.

1. Curtis Axel interrupts and says he hates someone that doesn't know his identity
2. Sandow mocks Axel
3. Sandow beats up Axel after Axel gets frustrated from the mockery

Bray Wyatt cuts a promo saying Ryback is obsessed with vanity and Ryback is transparent

Tough Enough video submissions compilations

• KOTR - Neville VS Luke Harper

1. Huge size difference
2. Great paced match
3. "NXT" Chants
4. NEED FOR CRUISER WEIGHT DIVISION
5. Surprise win for Neville
6. 8 out of 10 for the match 

• Seth Rollins with J & J Security and Kane VS Roman Reigns and Randy Orton

1. Decent paced match
2. J & J gives distractions and interferes to help The Authority gain advantage throughout the match
3. Seth Rollins accidentally drops kick Kane
4. Kane recovers and J & J Security falls into him 
5. Kane recovers and Rollins accidentally dives into him
6. Kane snaps and attacks Rollins & J & J Security
7. Orton does the RKO on Rollins
8. Reigns & Orton wins
9. 7 out of 10 for the match

 Kane reveals what match the WWE Universe picked for Rollins to have at the Payback PPV.  78% of the universe picked the Triple Threat Match.  Reigns spears Rollins.