Money Monday will kick off with the icon Nas in "Money Is My B*****". It comes to no surprise that he was able to take Money an inanimate object; and flip it into a desirable women that he's been chasing for quite some time. There aren't many better in telling this story. Enjoy
NXT Women’s Champion Asuka relinquished her title to NXT General Manager William Regal tonight at Full Sail University in Orlando, Fla. After her dominant performance and historic 500-plus day reign as NXT Women’s Champion, The Empress of Tomorrow looks to her future for new opportunities in WWE, though no specific details are known at this time. Her reign will officially end on the date that her historic announcement airs.
It was slightly disheartening to hear about the injury to NXT Womens Champ Asuka, but if there is a silver lining to this unfortunate news is that she will have to relinquish her title, but not lose it. Since Asuka is unbeaten this would be the ideal situation. Asuka has been of WWE most dominant protected Acts of all time; no matter what gender. She's has beaten everyone NXT has thrown at her, Baylee,Emma,Dana,Micke,Ember Moon, ect....., so it just makes sense once she returns to just head straight to the main roster. Each Brand could use her; if she goes to Raw Sasha Banks would be the most likely opponent. Smackdown Live could use her more, with fresh opponents like Natalya, Charlotte, and of course Becky Lynch. Either way the addition of Asuka should be interesting and hopefully good. Enjoy
Today Track of the Day "Southside Story" comes from Lloyd Banks. Banks has been a fixture for over 15 years, his success his widely attributed to his association with G-unit. Banks accomplishments include a platinum album, and Mix-tape artist of the year. With someone with such a lyrical skill set, I believe it's fair to say Banks over his career he has underachieved. While yes Album sales aren't the only barometer for success, but honestly ask yourself before today when was the last time you thought about Lloyd Banks. Either way "Southside Story" is from his debut album and all it turned out to be a just a glimpse of greatness. Enjoy!
Throwback Thursday is a day to take a look and celebrate Hip Hop's past, I'm hard pressed to find anyone more qualified than Busta Rhymes "Woo Hah! Got You All In Check. Often I sit here and refer to the various artists as either Iconic or Legendary, in this case it couldn't be anymore precise. Google Busta Rhymes I wouldn't have enough space to list his accomplishments down."In 2000, broke the Guinness World Record for most syllables in one second during a freestyle rap. Before him the title was for voice-actor John Moschitta, who could maintain the most consonants unbroken, per second". Busta Rhymes is known today to be one of the most colorful, outspoken and influential rap artists in the industry today. Enjoy
Smackdown Live definitely felt a tad bit more newsworthy than Raw which is exactly what needed to happen. The addition of Bobby Roode has the potential to be a game changer, as long as he's treated like an important player on the roster. Last night match with English didn't really give any indication whether he's going to be booked as a heel or face. Also Sheldon Benjamin made his return, we know Sheldon is an amazing in ring performer; however his verbal skills were always below average and last night seemed to be the same. Having Shane cost Owens the title again was very repetitive and just felt like what you do because you don't know what's next. I continue to enjoy The Usos mic work week after week; it's uncomfortable and those type of promos are needed more in wrestling. Ziggler return promo backstage was definitely intriguing, unfortunately years of WWE teaches us the fans "he's a loser" it's hard for me to believe this won't ultimately lead too another Ziggler lost down the road. I'm not sure having Nakamura in a 1 on 2 match; is the most efficient use of him and prolonging a fued he should not be in is good either. Overall I thought SD was enjoyable but noticeable absences were Orton,Rusev, and New Day.
