Title This: WWE Smackdown Reaction 2-15-13

February 16, 2013

The Stories

The Rock comes out to a great ovation to talk about his match with CM Punk at Elimination Chamber. He talks about CM Punk stealing the title, but he is not a champion. Punk comes on the tron with Heyman and the belt, and they exchange some words. Rock finally says that on Sunday he will get the beating that will stay with him for the rest of his life. He then says If you smell what The Rock is cooking, in a serious tone. I liked the way they interacted, and it was not a forced comedy act. Sometimes, the best promos are the ones that are real and serious. Well done.

Grade: B+

–The Shield comes out and attacks Brodus Clay and Tensai. Ambrose cuts a quick promo about what will happen this Sunday. So, they go from Cena/Ryback/Sheamus and then attack two guys like Clay and Tensai? I would much rather have seen them attack someone important or notable. The Shield needs to stay relevant each week and this does not do much for me when watching them. Grade: B-

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.