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WOL Saturday: Why Jim thinks Cody is the best wrestler in the world right now

Posted on by Jim Valley

I honestly can’t believe I am saying this. Cody is the best wrestler in the world right now.

Download this show. I make my case with examples point by point. In a wrestling world where the fans know it’s entertainment and the matches are more spectacular and athletic than ever, Cody has somehow found himself at the top of a card that includes the peak of Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, Jon Moxley, and PAC.

I also tie in Friday’s SmackDown, how everything screamed “stupid wrestling skit,” and contrast the storytelling of WWE and AEW.  WWE tells us a story of what happened instead of showing us and allowing us to become emotionally invested as everything unfolds.

On the surface this take may seem like I’m only trying to get a reaction. I’m not. If you have thoughts on my Cody take, please tweet me @jimvalley. 

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WOL Saturday: Was SmackDown a rerun?

Posted on by Jim Valley

It’s the Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley.

Week three of SmackDown on FOX and WWE isn’t even back to normal. It’s way less than that. To say this show was normal implies that they made an effort. It felt like they dusted off an old script, changed the names, and put on a show.

From an opening match where outside interference led to a main event, to a new heel blaming the fans, and a six-person match that led to a title shot. There was every tired segment cliche last night.

MVP Tweeted that nobody hates wrestling more than wrestling fans. I know some people who hate wrestling more. Also, AEW’s relationship with its fans and AEW embraces what it is, the popularity of Riho and the potential for a Japanese women’s wrestling revolution, Shorty G vs .Marko Stunt, Darby Allin, and more. 

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WOL Saturday: Rush, CMLL drama, CM Punk

Posted on by Jim Valley

On this week’s Saturday Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley, we talk about the new ROH World Champion Rush, his departure from CMLL, CMLL’s swift response, and the controversies and political ramifications surrounding the separation.

In addition, CM Punk could be heading back to WWE television. Is it a good idea? I think so. Hear why I think it’s a smart move for Punk and WWE. Last week I talked about AEW and the need for an improved PR strategy. That issue has since turned out to be a big deal for the company on Twitter.

his upcoming week promises to be one of the most historic weeks in wrestling history. I lay out what I think you can expect from AEW and why you need to give this company time to grow and find its rhythm. Plus, WWE Crown Jewel, Edge, RoboCop, Samu and much more. 

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