Title This: WWE Smackdown Reaction 5-11

May 12, 2012

Daniel Bryan def. The Big Show:

What I Liked:

He continues to upset and get screwed over by John Laurinaitis. This angle could become very interesting if they are given the right time. Also, it could introduce a bodyguard type to help protect John Laurinaitis. I really wish this match was given more time, but I like the overall reasoning behind it. Let these two guys continue to feud with one another, because after Cena, Laurinaitis will need to find another face to feud with. This could create something interesting, hopefully some sort of stable and really make the summer months interesting.

What I Disliked:

Why does Big Show need to face Daniel Bryan here? It would be a lot more effective if Show got screwed over by someone who is unproven, making it an upset. This would be more effective in the long run, especially for someone who beat Show.

Grade: B-

Ryback def. Heath Slater:

What I Liked:

So, Ryback finally gets somewhat of a viable opponent. Also, good work from the camera crew to get a close shot of Ryback, even though we missed the pyro. Slater does a really good job at ground Ryback for a brief second, but Ryback continued to show his power and intensity. Good job by both guys making this a little more different and unique than his usual squash matches.

What I Disliked:

Still waiting for a feud, and for Ryback to have a meaningful win. I can only take squash matches for so long.

Grade: C

Josh controls most of the creative writing and ideas for the show on a weekly basis, as well as an on-air talent.

Aside from working with WrestleZone, Isenberg began his career in Broadcast Journalism interning at ESPN and worked with CBS Radio for three years. He has also had the opportunity to interview some of the best athletes and performers alive, including Andrew McCutchen, Ben Roethlisberger, Chris Jericho, Billy Gunn, Karl Anderson, Matt Hardy, Steven Strasburg and others.

Currently, Josh Isenberg works for Major League Baseball in their Advanced Media Productions. He grew up in Pittsburgh and went to Point Park University, which is where Chair Shot Reality is filmed each week.

His life outside of his obsession with wrestling include being a savant for Seinfeld, NFL, NBA, MLB and many television shows. He also has an undying love for musicals, which includes many shows he was a part of in high school. Some of his favorite wrestling moments can be linked to such superstars as Edge, The Rock, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Great Khali.