jim jividen

Monday, August 14, 2023

AFC East

1. Buffalo 11-6

2. Miami 10-7 WC1

3. NY Jets 9-8

4. New England 7-10

AFC North

1. Cincinnati 11-6

2. Baltimore 10-7 WC2

3. Cleveland 10-7 WC3

4. Pittsburgh 9-8

AFC South

1. Jacksonville 9-8

2. Tennessee 8-9

3. Indianapolis 6-11

4. Houston 5-12

AFC West

1. KCity 11-6

2. LA Chargers 10-7

3. Denver 8-9

4. Las Vegas 7-10

NFC East

1. Philadelphia 12-5

2. Dallas 10-7 WC1

3. NY Giants 8-9

4. Wash 8-9 Over 6.5

NFC North

1. Detroit 10-7

2. Minn 7-10

3. GBay 7-10

4. Chicago 7-10

NFC South

1. N Orleans 10-7

2. Atlanta 9-8 WC3

3. Carolina 7-10

4. TBay 6-11

NFC West

1. S Francisco 11-6

2. Seattle 9-8 WC2

3. LA Rams 6-11

4. Ariz 4-13

Super Bowl 58: Cincinnati v. San Francisco

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Summer Slam is this weekend from Detroit.

Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Tribal Combat: Roman Reigns (c) (with Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa) vs. Jey Uso

-Reasonable minds can differ about the quality of the matches in the Bloodline program (despite being heavily booked, I think they're largely pretty good/good enough to be at the top of the WWE card) and about the cadence of the storyline (we're a couple of years in, by and large, I still want to watch the segments and my tolerance for talking segments can be limited). There is absolutely no room to dispute that this program has been a monster success, a winner in every conceivable metric and has grabbed the wrestling business by the throat. I have real admiration for the crafting of the program.

Reigns is keeping this belt. Jimmy returns and they either flip him back to Roman's side or they do not. It should be good...really really long, but good.

(Got the long part right)

World Heavyweight Championship: Seth "Freakin" Rollins (c) vs. Finn Bálor

-A rising tide lifts all boats - the Judgment Day has now become a ratings driver, including lifting NXT numbers; I'm less enthusiastic about that act, but it's not terrible, and again, at some point you tip your cap to WWE creative's results. This should be a switch; Balor winning gives the Judgment Day four pirces of hardware. The prior match between these two was fine, but disappointing - I'd assume better here.

(3 3/4, solidly worked, they did a lot of booking to get to the finish, which was Rollins keeping the title)

WWE Women's Championship Asuka (c) vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair

-Not particularly compelling is the non-Ripley components of the women's division, but these are good wrestlers and Asuka can be better than that, a switch to Flair seems likely.

(Didnt work at all, 20 minutes of it just not finding any kind of gear, Belair took and then Sky cashed the briefcase and won the title)

WWE Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) (with Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci) vs. Drew McIntyre

-Gunther's having...maybe the greatest IC run ever, which I appreciate is sacrilege, but given the length, the dominance, and a couple of high end matches, it's worthy of a discussion. At some point it ends - if McIntyre has re-signed, this feels reasonable to be that point (waiting until a UK return makes more sense) and if he has not re-signed (I don't believe he has) they should definitely not do that. Probably best match of the night.

(4 stars, they hanged and banged, hung and bung, for 14 minutes, not quite the best match of the night)

Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar

-You can completely see Cody's babyface persona as the public face of this promotion, he's in the Cena phylum and you can also see why the act wore thin in AEW. But it's working without reservation for the WWE Universe, I bet Cody sleeps real well at night as each decision (to leave, to run his own show, to aid in the AEW formation, to come back) seems to have hit the bulls-eye. Governor Rhodes wins this match to end this feud (and it will be good -- Summer Slam 2023 is going to be good)

(4 1/4, this was good - hot crowd, hard hitting, well paced, good on Lesnar for being able to run that hard at this point in his career, Brock turns back postmatch and Cody continues his likely run to the big belt)

Ricochet vs. Logan Paul

-Well, maybe this will be the best match of the show- this is the biggest spotlight that's been on Ricochet in WWE, Logan Paul is...look, Logan Paul's just good at this, good at every element of this, there's not a push which would be excessive for Logan Paul. Every time these guys have been in the ring together it's worked and this is gonna work, I assume Paul goes over.

(3 3/4 stars; Paul did go over, the overly deliberate WWF house style did not do this match justice;

when doing a spotfest...just do the damn spotfest; still, there were spots and they were well executed

and Paul did go over.

MMA Rules: Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler

-It's the end of this run for Rousey (which might mean the end of Rousey full stop, given that this run did not have the level of success of it's predecessor and I'd guess she understands the need to stop the diminishment of those returns) It will likely be quick and painless.

(Quick, a little too clunky to be painless)

Battle Royal

Ciampa, Nakamura, Gable - we got some good guys here; Knight's gotten over with the live crowds and is a likely winner.

(Twas a perfectly acceptable battle royal)

It's a good show; Vince is back at home, perhaps practicing his escape, leaving him unable to change any of these finishes. You should watch.

Every Summer Slam match is ranked here. Ratings are mine, match times approx/rounded. It's possible I've missed some, I do no cross checking.

1. 1994 WWF Title Cage: Bret Hart d. Owen Hart 32 min 4 ¾

2. 1992 IC Davey Boy Smith d. Bret Hart 25 min 4 ¾

3. 2000 Tags: TLC: Edge/Christian d. Hardys d. Dudleys 15 min 4 ½

4. 1995 IC Ladder: Shawn Michaels d. Razor Ramon 25min 4 ½

5. 2013 No DQ: Brock Lesnar d. CM Punk 25min 4 1/4

6. 2016 AJ Styles d. John Cena 23 min 4 1/4

7. 2017 Universal: Brock Lesnar d. Samoa Joe/Roman Reigns/Braun Strowman 21 min 4 1/4

8. 1991 IC: Bret Hart d. Mr. Perfect 18 min 4 ¼

9. 2009 WWE Title TLC: CM Punk d. Jeff Hardy 21:30 4 ¼

10. 2013 WWE Title Daniel Bryan d. John Cena 27 min 4 1/4

11. 2011 World Title No Holds Barred: Christian d. Randy Orton 23:30 4 ¼

12. 1996 WWF Title: Shawn Michaels d. Vader 22 min 4

13. 2002 Nonsanctioned: Shawn Michaels d. HHH 27:30 4

14. 2022 Undisputed Universal Title: Last Man Standing: Roman Reigns d. Brock Lesnar 23 min 4

15. 2019 Universal Title: Seth Rollins d. Brock Lesnar 13:30 4

16. 2016 Universal Title: Finn Balor d. Seth Rollins 19 min 4

17. 2021 Edge d. Seth Rollins 21 min 4

18. 2000 2/3 Falls Chris Benoit d. Chris Jericho 13 min 4

19. 2008 HIAC: Undertaker d. Edge 26 min 4

20. 2018 Miz d. Daniel Bryan 23:30 4

21. 2011 WWF Title: CM Punk d. John Cena 24 min 4

22 2014 WWF Title: Brock Lesnar d. John Cena 16:30 4

23. 1989 Brainbusters d. Hart Foundation 16 min 4

24. 2018 WWE Title: Samoa Joe d. AJ Styles (DQ) 23 min 4

25. 2004: World: Randy Orton d. Chris Benoit 20 min 3 ¾

26. 1998 IC Ladder: HHH d. Rock 26 min 3 ¾

27. 2017 RAW Tags: Rollins/Ambrose d. Sheamus/Cesaro 19 min 3 3/4

28. 2001 WWF Title: Kurt Angle d. Steve Austin 22:30 3 ¾

29. 2003 WWF Title Kurt Angle d. Brock Lesnar 21 min 3 ¾

30. 2015 WWF Title: Seth Rollins d. John Cena 19 min 3 3/4

31. 2015 Kevin Owens d. Cesaro 14:30 min 3 3/4

32. 2012 Brock Lesnar d. HHH 18:30 3 ¾

33. 1999 WWF Title: Mankind d. Steve Austin/HHH 16:30 3 ¾

34. 2010 Team WWE d. Team Nexus 35:30 3 ¾

35. 1989 Rick Martel/Rougeaus d. Rockers/Tito Santana 15 min 3 ¾

36. 2004 Kurt Angle d. Eddie Guerrero 3 ½

37. 2001 Hardcore Ladder: RVD d. Jeff Hardy 16:30 3 ½

38. 2002 IC: RVD d. Chris Benoit 16:30 3 ½

39. 2016 Brock Lesnar d. Randy Orton 11min 3 1/2

40. 2017 US: AJ Styles d. Kevin Owens 16 min 3 1/2

41. 2018 IC: Seth Rollins d. Dolph Ziggler 22 min 3 1/2

42. 1997 IC: Steve Austin d. Owen Hart 16 min 3 ½

43. 1998 Lion’s Den: Ken Shamrock d. Owen Hart 9 min 3 ½

44. 2020 RAW Women: Asuka d. Banks 11:30, 3 1/2

45. 2012 Chris Jericho d. Dolph Ziggler 13 min 3 ½

46. 2009 IC: Rey Mysterio d. Dolph Ziggler 12:30 min 3 ½

47. 1997 WWF Title: Bret Hart d. Undertaker 28 min 3 ½

48. 2015 Undertaker d. Brock Lesnar 17 min 3 1/2

49. 1990 Tags: Hart Foundation d. Demolition 15:30 3 ½

50. 1992 Ultimate Warrior d. Randy Savage 26 min 3 ½

51. 1997 Cage: Mankind d. HHH 16 min 3 ½

52. 2013 World: Alberto del Rio d. Christian 12:30 3 1/2

53. 2022 Logan Paul d. The Miz 14:15 3 1/2

54. 2003 Eddie Guerrero d. Chris Benoit/Tajiri/Rhyno 10:30 3 ½

55. 2009 DX d. Cody Rhodes/Ted Dibiase, Jr. 20 min 3 ½

56. 1993 Tatanka/Smoking Gunns d. Bam Bam Bigelow/Headshrinkers 11 min 3 ½

57. 1988 British Bulldogs draw Rougeaus 20 min. 3 ½

58. 1996 Boiler Room Brawl Mankind d. Undertaker 27 min 3 ½

59. 2005 Ladder: Rey Mysterio d. Eddie Guerrero 20:30 3 ¼

60. 2021 Universal Title: Roman Reigns d. Johns Cena 23 min 3 1/4

61. 2014 Bray Wyatt d. Chris Jericho 13 min 3 1/4

62. 2002: Edge d. Eddy Guerrero 12 min 3 ¼

63. 2011 Wade Barrett d. Daniel Bryan 11:30 3 ¼

64. 1995 Hakushi d. 123 Kid 9 min 3 ¼

65. 2015 Roman Reigns/Dean Ambrose d. Bray Wyatt/Luke Harper 11 min 3 1/4

66. 2019: Charlotte Flair d. Trish Stratus 16:30 3 1/4

67. 2022: RAW Womens Title: Bianca Belair d. Becky Lynch 15:15 3 1/4

68. 2019 US Title: AJ Styles d. Ricochet 13 min 3 1/4

69. 1999 Test d. Shane McMahon 12 min 3 ¼

70. 1998 Hair: 123 Kid d. Jeff Jarrett 11 min 3 ¼

71. 1998 WWF Title: Steve Austin d. Undertaker 21 min 3 ¼

72. 2000 WWF Title: Rock d. Kurt Angle/HHH 20 min 3 ¼

73. 2020 WWF Title: Drew McIntyre d. Randy Orton 20:30 3 1/4

74. 2006 WWF Title Edge d. John Cena 15:30 3 ¼

75. 2022 Undisputed Tag Titles: Usos d. Street Profits 13:30 3 1/4

76. 2018 Smackdown Tags: New Day d. Bludgeon Brothers (DQ) 9:30 3 1/4

77. 2010 RAW Title: Randy Orton d. Sheamus 19 min 3 ¼

78. 2015 Sheamus d. Randy Orton 12 min 3 1/4

79. 1993 Tags: Steiners d. Heavenly Bodies 9:30 3 ¼

80. 1989 IC Title: Ultimate Warrior d. Rick Rude 16 min 3 ¼

81. 2002 Kurt Angle d. Rey Mysterio 9 min 3

82. 2021 RAW Women's Title: Charlotte Flair d. Nikki/Rhea Ripley 13 min 3

83. 2001 IC: Edge d. Lance Storm 11 min 3

84. 2001 Jr: XPac d. Tajiri 7 min 3

85. 2014 Seth Rollins d. Dean Ambrose 11 min 3

86. 2016 WWF Title: Dean Ambrose d. Dolph Ziggler 15 min 3

87. 2006 I Quit: Ric Flair d. Mick Foley 13 min 3

88. 2001 WCW Title: Rock d. Booker T 15 min 3

89. 2005 WWF Title John Cena d. Chris Jericho 15 min 3

90. 1988 Tags: Demolition d. Hart Foundation 10 min 3

91. 1994 IC: Razor Ramon d. Diesel 15 min 3

92. 2002 WWF Title: Brock Lesnar d. Rock 16:30 3

93 2018 US Title: Shinsuke Nakamura d. Jeff Hardy 10:30 3

94. 2004 Dudleys d. Rey Mysterio/Paul London/Billy Kidman 8 min 3

95. 2011 Rey Mysterio/John Morrison/Kofi Kingston d. Miz/R Truth/Alberto del Rio 9:30 3

96. 2020 Smackdown Women: Bayley d, Asuka 11:30 3

97. 2019 RAW Women: Becky Lynch v. Natty Neidhart 12:30 3

98. 2021 US Title: Damian Priest d. Sheamus 14 min 3

99. 1993 Bret Hart d. Doink 10 min 3

100. 2007 Rey Mysterio d. Chavo Guerrero 12 min 3

101. 2008 MVP d. Jeff Hardy 10 min 3

102. 1996 Owen Hart d. Savio Vega 13:30 3

103. 2008 World CM Punk d. JBL 11 min 3

104. 2012 World: Sheamus d. Alberto del Rio 11:30 3

105. 1995 Bret Hart d. Isaac Yankem 16 min 3

106. 2012 IC: Miz d. Rey Mysterio 9 min 3

107. 2016 Owens/Jericho d. Cass/Enzo 12 min 3

108. 1992 Shawn Michaels draw Rick Martel 8 min 3

109. 1991 Virgil d. Ted DiBiase 13 min 3

110. 2007 WWF: John Cena d. Randy Orton 21 min 3

111. 2014 Roman Reigns d. Randy Orton 16:30 3

112. 2008 Batista d. John Cena 13:30 3

113. 2003 Elimination Chamber 19 min 3

114. 1999 Tag Team Gauntlet 16:30 3

115. 1997 Davey Boy Smith d. Ken Shamrock 7:30

116. 1999 Lion’s Den: Ken Shamrock d. Steve Blackman 9 min

117. 2000 Hardcore: Shane McMahon d. Steve Blackman 10 min

118. 2007 ECW: John Morrison d. CM Punk 7 min

119. 2014 IC: Dolph Ziggler d. Miz 8 min

120. 2016 Women: Charlotte d. Sasha 14 min

121. 2005 Randy Orton d. Undertaker 17 min

122. 2004 IC: Edge d. Chris Jericho/Batista 8:30 min

123. 2001 Chris Jericho d. Rhyno 12:30

124. 1994 Women: Alundra Blayze d. Bull Nakano 8 min

125. 1999 IC/Euro: Jeff Jarrett d. DLo Brown 7:30

126. 1993 Razor Ramon d. Ted DiBiase 7:30

127. 1996 Goldust d. Marc Mero 11 min

128. 1998 Euro: DLo Brown d. Val Venis 15:30

129. 2005 Edge d. Matt Hardy 5 min

130. 2018 Universal Title: Roman Reigns d. Brock Lesnar 6:30

131. 2012 WWF Title: CM Punk d. John Cena/Big Show 14:30

132. 2019: WWE Title: Kofi Kingston draw Randy Orton 16:30

133. 2006 Chavo Guerrero d. Rey Mysterio 11 min

134. 2012 Daniel Bryan d. Kane 8 min

135. 2017 Finn Balor d. Bray Wyatt 10:30

136. 2021 Smackdown Tags: Usos d. Mysterios 11 min

137. 2015 Tags: New Day d.. Prime Time Players/Los Matadores/Lucha Dragons 10 min

138. 2014 Rusev d. Jack Swagger 9 min

139. 2002: Ric Flair d. Chris Jericho 10:30

140. 2004 HHH d. Eugene 14 min

141. 2010: Smackdown Title: Kane d. Rey Mysterio 12:30

142. 2003: Kane d. RVD 12:30

143. 2021: RAW Tags: Randy Orton/Matt Riddle d. AJ Styles/Amos 7 min

144. 2005 Kurt Angle d. Eugene 5 min

145. 2007 IC: Umaga d. Carlito/Ken Kennedy 7:30

146. 2022 No DQ Mysterios d. Balor/Priest 11 min

147. 1989 Hulk Hogan/Brutus Beefcake d. Randy Savage/Zeus 15 min

148. 1988 Hulk Hogan/Randy Savage d. Ted DiBiase/Andre the Giant 14:30 min

149. 1990 Power&Glory d. Rockers 6 min

150 2020 RAW Tag Titles: Street Profits d. Andrade/Garza 8:30 min

151. 2019 Goldberg d. Dolph Ziggler 2 min

152. 2018 RAW Women's Title: Ronda Rousey d. Alexa Bliss 4:30

153. 2011 Mark Henry d. Sheamus 9:30

154. 2007 Kane d. Fit Finlay 9 min

155. 1999 Hardcore: Al Snow d. Boss Man 7:30

156. 1999 Rock d. Billy Gunn 10 min

157 2019 Kevin Owens v. Shane McMahon 9:30

158. 2018 Smackdown Women's Title: Charlotte Flair d. Becky Lynch/Carmella 14:30

159. 1993 WWF Title: Lex Luger d. Yokozuna 18 min

160. 1991 Ricky Steamboat/Davey Boy Smith/Kerry von Erich d. Warlord/Power&Glory 10:30

161: 2020 Seth Rollins d. Dom Mysterio 22:30

162. 2005 Hulk Hogan d. Shawn Michaels 21:30

163. 1993 Shawn Michaels d. Mr. Perfect 11:30

164. 2009 Tags: Chris Jericho/Big Show d. Cryme Tyme 9:30

165. 2012 Tags: R-Truth/Kofi Kingston d. PTP 7 min

166. 2009 WWF Title Randy Orton d. John Cena 21 min

167. 2013 Cody Rhodes d. Damien Sandow 6:30

168 2017 WWF Title: Jinder Mahal d. Shinsuke Nakamura 11:30

169. 2008 WWF Title HHH d. Khali 9:30

170. 2007 Booker T d. HHH 8 min

171. 2006 DX d. Vince McMahon/Shane McMahon 13 min

172. 2006 World Batista d. Booker 10:30

173. 2004 JBL d. Undertaker 17:30 min

174. 2005 World: Batista d. JBL 9 min

175. 2002 Un-Americans d. Goldust/Booker T 9:30

176. 1999 Tags: Undertaker/Big Show d. XPac/Kane 12 min

177. 2001 Tags: Undertaker/Kane d. DDP/Kanyon 10 min

178. 2006 ECW Title: Big Show d. Sabu 8:30

179. 2009 MVP d. Jack Swagger 6 min

180. 2015 IC: Ryback d. Miz/Show 5:30 min

181. 1995 Barry Horowitz d. Skip 11:30

182. 1991 Big Boss Man d. Jacques Rougeau 9:30

183. 2001 Dudleys/Test d. APA/Spike Dudley 7 min

184. 2022 Pat McAfee d. Happy Corbin 10:45

185. 2013 Ring of Fire: Bray Wyatt d. Kane 7:30

186. 1997 LOD d. Godwinns 10 min

187. 1988 Powers of Pain d. Bolsheviks 5:30

188. 1994 Bam Bam Bigelow/IRS d. Headshrinkers 7 min

189. 1993 Jerry Lawler d. Bret Hart 6:30

190. 2004 Kane d. Matt Hardy 6 min

191. 1996 Smoking Gunns d. Bodydonnas d. New Rockers d. Godwinns 12 min

192. 2015 Neville/Stephen Amell d. Stardust/Wade Barrett 7:30 min

193. 2014 Women: Paige d. AJ Lee 5 min

194 2017 Smackdown Women: Natty d. Naomi 11 min

195. 2017 RAW Women: Sasha Banks d. Alexa Bliss 13:30

196. 2019 Smackdown Women: Bayley d. Moon 10 min

197. 1989 Ted DiBiase d. Jimmy Snuka 6:30

198. 1990 IC: Kerry von Erich d. Mr. Perfect 5 min

199. 1993 IRS d. 123 Kid 6 min

200. 2020 US Title: Bobby Lashley d. Theory 4:45

201. 1990 Hulk Hogan d. Earthquake 13 min

202. 1990 WWF Title Cage Match: Ultimate Warrior d. Rick Rude 10 min

203. 2017 John Cena d. Baron Corbin 10 min

204. 1991 Tags: Street Fight: LOD d. Nasty Boys 6:30

205. 1991 Hulk Hogan/Ultimate Warrior d. Sgt. Slaughter/Mustafa/Adnan 12:30

206. 1995 HHH d. Sparky Plugg 7 min

207. 2010 IC Dolph Ziggler no contest Kofi Kingston 7 min

208. 2015 Dolph Ziggler no contest Rusev 11 min

209. 1997 Boriquas d. DOA 9 min

210. 2003 Tags: LaResistance d. Dudley Boys 8 min

211. 1998 Tags: New Age Outlaws d. Mankind 5 min

212. 2000 IC: Eddy Guerrero/Chyna d. Val Venis/Trish Stratus 7 min

213. 2011 Women: Kelly Kelly d. Beth Phoenix 6:30

214. 2000 XPac d. Road Dogg 4:30

215. 2016 IC: Miz d. Apollo Crews 5:30

216. 2004 John Cena d. Booker T 6 min

217. 2003 Undertaker d. A-Train 9 min

218. 2002 Undertaker d. Test 8 min

219. 2020 Mandy Rose d. Sonya Deville 10 min

220. 2019 The Fiend d. Finn Balor 3:30

221. 2021 WWE Title: Bobby Lashley d. Goldberg 7 min

222. 2022: Smackdown Womens Title: Liv Morgan d. Ronda Rousey 4:30

223. 2014 Stephanie McMahon d. Brie Bella 10 min

224. 2010 Big Show d. CM Punk/Luke Gallows/Joey Mercury 6:30

225. 2015 Team PCB d. Team Bella d. Team BAD 15 min

226. 1989 Mr. Perfect d. Red Rooster 3:30

227. 2013 Dolph Ziggler/Kaitlyn d. Big E Langston/AJ Lee

228. 1988 Big Boss Man d. Koko B. Ware 6 min

229. 1990 Jake Roberts d. Bad News Brown 4:30

230. 1990 Warlord d. Tito Santana 5:30

231. 1993 Ludwig Borga d. Marty Janetty 5 min

232. 1996 Sid d. Davey Boy Smith 6 min

233 2000 Jerry Lawler d. Tazz 4:30

234. 2000 RTC d. Rikishi/Too Cool 5 min

235. 1992 Tags: Natural Disasters d. Beverly Brothers 10:30

236. 1992 LOD d. Money Inc 15 min

237. 1991 IRS d. Greg Valentine 4 min

238. 2018 Braun Strowman d. Kevin Owens 2 min

239. 2018 Finn Balor d. Baron Corbin 90 sec

240. 1990 Randy Savage d. Dusty Rhodes 2 min

241 2016 US: Rusev NC. Roman Reigns 0 sec.

242. 2005 US: Chris Benoit d. Orlando Jordan 30 sec

243. 1988 IC Title: Ultimate Warrior d. Honky Tonk Man :30

244. 2009 ECW Christian d. William Regal :30

245. 2017 Randy Orton d. Rusev :30

246. 2021: Smackdown Womens Title: Becky Lynch d. Bianca Belair :30

247. 2011 WWF Title: Alberto del Rio d. CM Punk :30

248. 2008 ECW Matt Hardy d. Mark Henry :30

249. 2013 WWF Title: Randy Orton d. Daniel Bryan :30

250. 1992 Undertaker d. Kamala 3:30

251. 1990 Hacksaw Duggan/Nikolai Volkoff d. Orient Express 3:30

252. 1995 Smoking Gunns d. Blu Brothers 6 min

253. 1992 Crush d. Repo Man 5:30

254. 1988 Dino Bravo d. Don Muraco 5:30

255. 1989 Hacksaw Duggan/Demolition d. Andre the Giant/Boss Man/Akeem 7:30

256. 1998 Edge/Sable d. Marc Mero/Jacqueline 8:30

257. 2020: Universal Title: Bray Wyatt d. Braun Strowman 12 min

258. 2003 Shane McMahon d. Eric Bischoff 10:30

259. 2006 Hulk Hogan d. Randy Orton 11 min

260. 2021 Drew McIntyre d. Jinder Mahal 4:30

261. 1989 Greg Valentine d. Hercules 3 min

262. 1988 Rick Rude d. JYD 6:30

263. 1992 Nailz d. Virgil 4 min

264. 1997 Goldust d. Brian Pillman 7 min

265. 1994 Tatanka d. Lex Luger 6 min

266. 2009 Kane d. Khali 6 min

267. 1988 Bad News Brown d. Ken Patera 6:30

268. 1991 Natural Disasters d. Bushwackers 6:30

269. 1998 Oddities d. Kaientai 10 min

270. 2016: Tags: Anderson/Gallows d. New Day (DQ) 9 min

271. 2008 IC/Women Santino/Beth Phoenix d. Kofi Kingston/Mickie James 5:30

272. 2000 Undertaker no contest Kane 6 min

273. 2016 Natalya/Nikki/Alexa d. Naomi/Carmella/Becky 11 min

274. 1993 Undertaker d. Giant Gonzalez 8 min

275. 1994 Jeff Jarrett d. Mabel 6 min

276. 1989 Dusty Rhodes d. Honky Tonk Man 9:30

277. 1988 Jake Roberts d. Hercules 10 min

278. 1994 Undertaker d. Undertaker 9 min

279. 1995 WWF Title: Diesel d. Mabel 9 min

280. 2017 Cass d. Show 10:30

281. 2013 Natalya d. Brie Bella 4 min

282. 1995 Women: Bertha Faye d. Alundra Blayze 5 min

283. 1999 Women: Ivory d. Tori 4 min

284. 2000 Women: Kat d. Terri 3 min

285. 2010 Women: Melina d. Alicia Fox 5:30

286. 2007 World: Batista d. Khali 7 min

287. 1996 Jerry Lawler d. Jake Roberts 4 min

288. 1995 Undertaker d. Kamala 16:30

289. 1990 Sherri d. Sapphire (forfeit)

290. 2021 Alexa Bliss d. Eva Marie 4

291. 2007 Diva Battle Royal 7 min

292. 2004 Diva Dodge Ball 3 min

2023 NFL Top 200

Monday, July 31, 2023

Projections, top 200 NFL players for the 2023 season. NFL Network ranks in parentheses.

1. Patrick Mahomes QB Chiefs (1)

2. Josh Allen QB Bills (8)

3. Aaron Donald DL Rams (11)

4. Trent Williams OT 49ers (14)

5. Devonte Adams WR Raiders (13)

6. Justin Jefferson WR Vikings (2)

7. Myles Garrett Edge Browns (20)

8. Nick Bosa Edge 49ers (4)

9. Micah Parsons Edge Cowboys (9)

10. Travis Kelce TE Chiefs (5)

11. Chris Jones DL Chiefs (10)

12. Fred Warner LB 49ers (15)

13. Tyreek Hill WR Dolphins (7)

14. Jamar Chase WR Bengals (39)

15. Sauce Gardner CB Jets (23)

16. Derwin James S Chargers (30)

17. TJ Watt Edge Steelers (27)

18. Lane Johnson OT Eagles (41)

19. Stefon Diggs WR Bills (16)

20. Joe Burrow QB Bengals (6)

21. Patrick Surtain CB Broncos (49)

22. Jaire Alexander CB Packers (26)

23. Quinnen Williams DL Jets (40)

24. Dexter Lawrence DL Giants (28)

25. Justin Herbert QB Chargers (32)

26. Nick Chubb RB Browns (29)

27. Maxx Crosby Edge Raiders (17)

28. Laremy Tunsil OT Texans (85)

29. George Kittle TE 49ers (19)

30. Cooper Kupp WR Rams (47)

31. AJ Brown WR Eagles (22)

32. Tristan Wirfs OT Bucs (98)

33. Joey Bosa Edge Chargers (70)

34. Zack Martin OG Cowboys (68)

35. Aaron Rodgers QB Jets (51)

36. Jason Kelce C Eagles (37)

37. Creed Humphrey C Chiefs

38. Jeffrey Simmons DL Titans (58)

39. Christian McCaffrey RB 49ers (35)

40. Jalen Hurts QB Eagles (3)

41. Jonathan Allen DL Commanders (52)

42. Minkah Fitzpatrick S Steelers (18)

43. Andrew Thomas OT Giants

44. Joel Bitonio OG Browns

45. Quenton Nelson OG Colts

46. Lamar Jackson QB Ravens (72)

47. Mark Andrews TE Ravens (80)

48. Derrick Henry RB Titans (25)

49. Josh Jacobs RB Raiders (12)

50. Deebo Samuel WR 49ers (61)

51. Ceedee Lamb WR Cowboys (34)

52. Demario Davis LB Saints (43)

53. Darius Slay CB Eagles (65)

54. Roquan Smith LB Ravens (24)

55. Matt Milano LB Bills (69)

56. Haason Reddick Edge Eagles (48)

57. DeForest Buckner DL Colts (71)

58. Cameron Heyward DL Steelers (45)

59. Lavonte David LB Bucs

60. Christian Darrisaw OT Vikes

61. Rashawn Slater OT Chargers

62. Trevor Lawrence QB Jags (96)

63. Dak Prescott QB Cowboys (56)

64. Kirk Cousins QB Vikes (42)

65. Terry McLaurin WR Commanders (94)

66. Dallas Goedert TE Eagles

67. TJ Hockenson TE Vikings

68. Kevin Byard S Titans

69. Marshon Lattimore CB Saints (89)

70. Trevon Diggs CB Cowboys (60)

71. Saquon Barkley RB Giants (31)

72. Von Miller Edge Bills

73. Rashan Gary Edge Packers

74. Trey Hendrickson Edge Bengals (75)

75. Brian Burns Edge Panthers (54)

76. Jordan Mailata OT Eagles

77. Kolton Miller OT Raiders

78. Penei Sewell OT Lions

79. Justin Simmons S Broncos (59)

80. Antoine Winfield S Bucs

81. Shaquille Leonard LB Colts

82. Bobby Wagner LB Seahawks (62)

83. Dre Greenlaw LB 49ers (79)

84. Tremaine Edmunds LB Bears

85. Joe Thuney G Chiefs

86. Chris Lindstrom G Falcons (87)

87. Christian Wilkins DL Dolphins (81)

88. Micah Hyde S Bills

89. Tyrann Mathieu S Saints

90. Jordan Poyer S Bills (57)

91. Tua Tagovailoa QB Dolphins (82)

92. Deshaun Watson QB Browns

93. Mike Evans WR Bucs (53)

94. Garret Wilson QB Jets (74)

95. DK Metcalf WR Seahawks

96. Amon Ra St Brown WR Lions (67)

97. Stephon Gilmore CB Cowboys

98. Jaycee Horn CB Panthers

99. Jonathan Taylor RB Colts

100. Justin Tucker PK Ravens

101. DeAndre Hopkins WR Titans (90)

102. Tony Pollard RB Cowboys (55)

103. Austin Ekeler RB Chargers (21)

104. Kyle Pitts TE Falcons

105. Pat Freiermuth TE Steelers

106. Dalton Schultz TE Cowboys

107. Geno Smith QB Seahawks (77)

108. Derek Carr QB Saints

109. Matthew Stafford QB Rams

110. Jared Goff QB Lions (66)

111. Ryan Ramczyk OT Saints

112. Javon Hargrave DL 49ers

113. DJ Reader DL Bengals

114. Derrick Brown DL Panthers

115. AJ Terrell CB Falcons

116. Jessie Bates S Bengals

117. Jevon Holland S Dolphins

118. Budda Baker S Cards (73)

119. Talanoa Hufanga S 49ers (78)

120. Aaron Jones RB Packers (64)

121. Brece Hall RB Jets

122. Alvin Kamara RB Saints

123. Elgton Jenkins G Packers

124. Michael Onwenu G Patriots

125. Wyatt Teller G Browns

126. Corey Linsley C Chargers

127. Franl Ragnow C Lions

128. Tyler Linderbaum C Ravens

129. Danielle Hunter Edge Vikings

130. Khalil Mack Edge Chargers (38)

131. Jaelan Phillips Edge Dolphins

132. Josh Allen Edge Jags

133. Leonard Williams DL Giants

134. Vita Vea DL Bucs

135. Jaylen Waddle WR Dolphins (44)

136. Brandon Aiyuk WR 49ers

137. DJ Moore WR Bears

138. DeVonta Smith WR Eagles (100)

139. Tee Higgins WR Bengals

140. Darren Waller TE Giants

141. Charvarius Ward CB 49ers

142. Jamel Dean CB Bucs

143. Denzel Ward CB Browns

144. Tre'Davious White CB Bills

145. Tariq Woolen CB Seahawks (76)

146. James Bradberry CB Eagles

147. Xavien Howard CB Dolphins

148. Orlando Brown CB Bengals

149. David Bakhtiari OT Packers

150. Brian O Neill OT Vikes

151. Nick Bolton LB Chiefs

152. Montez Sweat Edge Commanders

153. Za'Darius Smith Edge Browns (84)

154. Matthew Judon Edge Patriots (33)

155. Demarcus Lawrence Edge Cowboys (99)

156. Aidan Hutchinson Edge Lions (88)

157. Kyle Hamilton S Ravens

158. Kenneth Walker RB Seahawks

159. Dameon Pierce RB Texans

160. Travis Etienne RB Jags

161. Rhamondre Stevenson RB Patriots

162. Russell Wilson QB Broncos

163. David Andrews C Patriots

164. Ethan Pocic C Browns

165. Braden Smith OT Colts

166. Terron Armstead OT Dolphins (83)

167. Jake Matthews OT Falcons

168. David Njoku TE Browns

169. Hunter Henry TE Patriots

170. Cole Kmet TE Bears

171. Evan Engram TE Jags

172. Marlon Humphrey CB Ravens (92)

173. Tyson Campbell CB Jags

174. TJ Edwards LB Bears

175. Foye Oluokon LB Jags

176. CJ Mosley LB Jets (46)

177. Daron Payne DL Commanders

178. Kenny Clark DL Packers

179. Tyron Smith OT Cowboys

180. Marcus Williams S Ravens

181. Quandre Diggs S Seahawks

182. Logan Wilson LB Bengals

183. Tyler Lockett WR Seahawks

184. Javonte Williams RB Broncos

185. Bijan Robinson RB Falcons

186. Kevin Zeitler G Ravens

187. Shaq Mason G Texans

188. Quinn Meinerz G Broncos

189. Connor Williams C Dolphins

190. Erik McCoy C Saints

191. Dalton Knox TE Bills

192. Taylor Moton T Panthers

193. Patrick Queen LB Ravens

194. L'Jarius Sneed CB Chiefs

195. Isaac Seumalo G Steelers

196. Brandon Scherff G Jags

197. Landon Dickerson G Eagles

198. Michael Pierce DL Ravens

199. CJ Gardner Johnson CB Lions

200. Jalen Ramsey CB Dolphins (36)

July, 2023 Athlete of the Month

Friday, July 28, 2023

June

Breanna Stewart. Runners-up: Carlos Alvarez, Ariarne Titmus, Shohei Ohtani

Back half of the year, 7 current nominees for 2023 Athlete of the Year.

January-Mikaela Schiffrin

February-Patrick Mahomes

March- Caitlin Clark

April - Shohei Ohtani

May- Nikola Jokic

June - Novak Djokovic

July- Breanna Stewart

The 125 Greatest NHL Teams of All Time

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Like my college lists, this is limited by a minimal number of input metrics (I don't do subjective lists, I like numbers) with the primary driver being SRS from sports-reference. The most appropriate use for this list would be as one of a number of all time rankings, were one inclined to make this list an input.

Through 2023

Last 5 out.

130. 1946 Montreal Canadiens

129. 1931 Montreal Canadiens

128. 1945 Detroit Red Wings

127. 1943 Detroit Red Wings

126. 1940 New York Rangers

125. 1995 QUEBEC NORDIQUES 30-13-5 NE DIV CHAMPS Lost Conf Quarters (Rangers)

HC Marc Crawford

C Joe Sakic (25)

RW Owen Nolan (22)

LW Valeri Kamensky (28)

D Uwe Krupp (29)

D Curtis Leschyshyn (25)

G Stephane Fiset (24)

124. 1995 DETROIT RED WINGS 33-11-4 CENTRAL DIV CHAMPS Lost SCup Finals (Devils)

HC Scotty Bowman

C Sergei Federov (25)

RW Dino Ciccarelli (34)

LW Vyachelsav Kozlov (22)

D Paul Coffey (33)

D Nicklas Lindstrom (24)

G Mike Vernon (31)

123. 1941 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION BOSTON BRUINS 27-8-13

122. 1955 MONTREAL CANADIENS 41-18-11

121. 1962 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 37-22-11

120. 1970 CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 45-22-9

119. 1971 NEW YORK RANGERS 49-18-11

118. 1953 DETROIT RED WINGS 36-16-18

117. 1975 LOS ANGELES KINGS 42-17-21

116. 1962 MONTREAL CANADIENS 42-14-14

115. 1967 CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 41-17-12

114. 1969 BOSTON BRUINS 42-18-16

113. 1954 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION DETROIT RED WINGS 37-19-14

112. 1957 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIANS 35-23-12

111. 1977 BUFFALO SABRES 48-24-8

110. 1977 BOSTON BRUINS 49-23-8 ADAMS DIV CHAMPS

109. 1980 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 48-12-20

108. 1983 PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 49-23-8 PATRICK DIV CHAMPS

107. 1984 BOSTON BRUINS 49-25-6 ADAMS DIV CHAMPS

106. 1951 DETROIT RED WINGS 44-13-13

105. 1950 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION DETROIT RED WINGS 37-19-14

104. 1990 CALGARY FLAMES 42-23-15 SMYTHE DIV CHAMPS

103. 1991 LOS ANGELES KINGS 46-24-10 SMITHE DIV CHAMPS

102. 1973 NEW YORK RANGERS 47-23-8

101. 1973 BOSTON BRUINS 51-22-5

100. 1992 NEW YORK RANGERS 50-25-5 PATRICK DIV CHAMPS

99. 1993 DETROIT RED WINGS 47-28-9

98. 1955 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION DETROIT RED WINGS 42-17-11

97. 1977 NEW YORK ISLANDERS 47-21-12

96. 1978 PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 45-20-15

95. 1980 MONTREAL CANADIENS 47-20-13 NORRIS DIV CHAMPS

94. 1984 QUEBEC NORDIQUES 42-28-10

93. 1984 NEW YORK ISLANDERS 50-26-4 PATRICK DIV CHAMPS

92. 1951 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 41-16-13

91. 1991 CALGARY FLAMES 46-26-8

90. 1994 NEW JERSEY DEVILS 47-25-12

89. 1998 DETROIT RED WINGS 44-23-15

88. 2004 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING 46-22-8-6

87. 1972 CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 46-17-15 NHL WEST CHAMPS

86. 1971 CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 49-20-9 NHL WEST CHAMPS

85. 1972 MONTREAL CANADIENS 46-16-16

84. 1975 BOSTON BRUINS 40-26-14

83. 1976 BUFFALO SABRES 46-21-13

82. 1966 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 41-21-8

81. 1988 CALGARY FLAMES 48-23-9 SMYTHE DIV CHAMPS

80. 1986 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 40-33-7

79. 2006 DETROIT RED WINGS 56-16-8 CENTRAL DIV CHAMPS

78. 1970 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION BOSTON BRUINS 40-17-19

77. 2011 VANCOUVER CANUCKS 54-19-9 NW DIV CHAMPS

76. 2011 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION BOSTON BRUINS 46-25-11

75. 2000 ST LOUIS BLUES 51-19-11-1 CENTRAL DIV CHAMPS

74. 1997 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION DETROIT RED WINGS 38-26-18

73. 2017 WASHINGTON CAPITALS 55-19-8 METROPOLITAN DIV CHAMPS

72. 2017 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 50-21-11

71. 1960 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 40-18-12

70. 1981 MONTREAL CANADIENS 45-22-13 NORRIS DIV CHAMPS

69. 2021 COLORADO AVALANCHE 39-13-4 WEST DIV CHAMPS

68. 2022 CALGARY FLAMES 50-21-11 PACIFIC DIV CHAMPS

67. 1983 BOSTON BRUINS 50-20-10 ADAMS DIV CHAMPS

66. 1986 PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 53-23-4 PATRICK DIV CHAMPS

65. 2007 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION ANAHEIM MIGHTY DUCKS 48-20-14

64. 1993 PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 56-21-7 PATRICK DIV CHAMPS

63. 1983 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION NEW YORK ISLANDERS 42-26-12

62. 1952 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION DETROIT RED WINGS 44-14-12

61. 1974 CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 41-14-23

60. 1994 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION NEW YORK RANGERS 52-24-8

59. 1976 NEW YORK ISLANDERS 42-21-17

58. 1977 PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 48-16-16 PATRICK DIV CHAMPS

57. 2001 NEW JERSEY DEVILS 48-19-12-3 ATLANTIC DIV CHAMPS

56. 1982 EDMONTON OILERS 48-17-15 SMYTHE DIV CHAMPS

55. 1986 EDMONTON OILERS 56-17-7 SMYTHE DIV CHAMPS

54. 1985 PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 53-20-7 PATRICK DIV CHAMPS

53. 1969 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 46-19-11

52. 1999 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION DALLAS STARS 51-19-12

51. 1989 MONTREAL CANADIENS 53-18-9 ADAMS DIV CHAMPS

50. 1996 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION COLORADO AVALANCHE 47-25-10

49. 1971 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 42-23-13

48. 2021 VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 40-14-2 WEST DIV CHAMPS

47. 2022 FLORIDA PANTHERS 58-18-6 ATL DIV CHAMPS

46. 2020 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING 43-21-6

45. 2006 OTTAWA SENATORS 52-21-9 NE DIV CHAMPS

44. 2002 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION DETROIT RED WINGS 51-17-10-4

43. 1988 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION EDMONTON OILERS 44-25-11

42. 2019 TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING 62-16-4 ATL DIV CHAMPS

41. 2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 52-22-8

40. 1956 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 45-15-10

39. 1958 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 43-17-10

38. 1980 BUFFALO SABRES 47-17-16 ADAMS DIV CHAMPS

37. 1983 EDMONTON OILERS 47-21-12 SMYTHE DIV CHAMPS

36. 2008 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION DETROIT RED WINGS 54-21-7

35. 1978 NEW YORK ISLANDERS 48-17-15 PATRICK DIV CHAMPS

34. 1978 BOSTON BRUINS 51-18-11 ADAMS DIV CHAMPS

33. 1968 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 42-22-10

32. 1981 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION NEW YORK ISLANDERS 48-18-14

31. 1930 BOSTON BRUINS 38-5-1

30. 1975 BUFFALO SABRES 49-16-15 ADAMS DIV CHAMPS

29. 1959 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 39-18-13

23. 1945 MONTREAL CANADIENS 38-8-4

22. 1939 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION BOSTON BRUINS 36-10-2

21. 1974 BOSTON BRUINS 52-17-9 NHL EAST CHAMPS

20. 1975 MONTREAL CANADIENS 47-14-19 NORRIS DIV CHAMPS

19. 1976 PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 51-13-16 PATRICK DIV CHAMPS

18. 1982 MONTREAL CANADIENS 46-17-17 ADAMS DIV CHAMPS

17. 1974 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 50-16-12

16. 1975 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 51-18-11

15. 1996 DETROIT RED WINGS 62-13-7 CENTRAL DIV CHAMPS

14. 2023 BOSTON BRUINS 65-12-5 ATLANTIC DIV CHAMPS

13. 1985 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION EDMONTON OILERS 49-20-11

12. 1979 NEW YORK ISLANDERS 51-15-14 PATRICK DIV CHAMPS

11. 1979 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 52-17-11

10. 1972 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION BOSTON BRUINS 54-13-11

9. 1984 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION EDMONTON OILERS 57-18-5

8. 1989 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION CALGARY FLAMES 54-17-9

7. 1982 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION NEW YORK ISLANDERS 54-16-10

6. 1973 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 52-10-16

5. 1971 BOSTON BRUINS 57-14-7 EAST DIV CHAMPS

4. 1944 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 38-5-7

3. 1976 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 58-11-11

2. 1978 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 59-10-11

1. 1977 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION MONTREAL CANADIENS 60-8-12