I stumbled across this hashtag - just like everyone else, I think - on twitter, and thought that I could do that. Wrestling related, of course!
So, what are the 20 things I want to see happen in 2015 when it comes to wrestling - personal wishes, WWE, and European Indie wrestling included.
20. Advance in my training
As I have mentioned before, I started training wrestling myself. It has been a great experience so far, and I do not only have the biggest respect for our trainer (Marshal T, look him up), but also really like all the guys I'm training with. They're an awesome, exciting, and motivated bunch, and I love butting heads and exchanging Clotheslines and Chops with them!
I think I'm on a good way already, but I am eager to get even better, get even fitter, stay fit, and master more advanced moves and maneuvers! And that is what I will do in 2015! Which also means fitness studio, a more healthy diet, and lotsa fresh air.
19: Get The Ascension action figures
I know many people don't understand my obsession with this former NXT now WWE tag team, but some things don't have to be explained. Thus, one of the things I want in 2015 is their action figures! I once heard a rumor that they are already in the making (?) and I really need them to complete my collection. A double pack would be great, thank you! Saving money and all. ;)
18: Get an autograph from Karsten Beck
Three times. Three times I have seen him in 2014, and at no occasion I managed to get an autograph from him! 2015 will get me a Karsten Beck autograph, if he wants to or not (the latter is much more likely though...). Würger von Wesel? I'm out to get you!
17: Total Diva gets canceled
I have never been a fan of this show, and in my eyes, it ruined the so called Diva's division even more. Alongside with the reputation and career of many of it's participants! It's about time that !E and WWE stop burying Natalya and Tyson Kidd this way!
16: No more Authority at WWE
Not only did they jaded but the gimmick runs more than old by now. It seems like The Authority is a last minute solution for all the things WWE's creatives couldn't find a better end for. Or are they actually thinking they are being "original" with interrupting every story line with Triple H and his wife shoving their faces into the camera?
Fresh minds, more creative thinking, and the people in the top spots making way for younger and more deserving talent would be great in 2015!
15: Natalya or Alicia Fox become Diva's champion
What this division needs to prevent it's ultimate downfall (if that's even possible) is a legit champion. This role can't be taken by anyone but Natalya or Alicia Fox, at least not in my eyes. Okay, maybe even Naomi. But what's going on there right now is ridiculous. A siblings fight that resolves in the bigger chested one winning the title and falling into Tyson Kidd's arms? Was this kind of material even too bad for Total Divas?
Why not AJ Lee, you ask? Read on.
14: AJ Lee retires out of her own free will
First things first: I like her. Now, proceed.
What else is there for her to achieve in WWE, really? She currently is the longest raining Diva's championess, and held the title twice already. Or even more times? I lost count. She was a GM, had an (almost) on screen wedding, and has been through multiple (better and worse) story lines. In this company, there is nothing she could get anymore - despite disrespected.
It will be a shame to see her go, but I think it would be best for her before WWE completely buries her. Concentrating on other things, wrestling for other promotions, or using her fame to help others and do good could be the next step for the woman that managed to "tame" CM Punk.
13: Attend the wXw 16 Carat Gold Tournament
Why? Because:
- Chris Sabin
- Uhaa Nation
- Marty Scurll and
- Saša Keel!
That's why! Besides, I heard a bit about World's Cutest Tag Team (Joey Ryan & Candica Lerea) so far, and they will be there, so why not check them out first hand.
12: Tyson Kidd gets a fair chance
He is talented, and over the years I only see him being misused, whether it was on NXT or WWE's main roster. Admittedly, he had great matches in NXT, but rarely gets any credit for them. Why is really beyond me. After destroying his image with Total Divas, the least the WWE could do is giving him a fair chance for once! Tyson has the skills and the talent, and even though I enjoy the teaming up with Cesaro, he needs to be recognized by himself - and not as Nattie's husband.
11: Felix Reiter gets more prestigious matches
Talking of NEW here. The man has it all: charisma, skills, talent, passion, the looks, the gimmick... I want to see him in more "important" singles matches in 2015, and not only playing second fiddle in some tag team match. I mean, lets be honest here, he steals the show anyway!
10: Meet Chris Hero
So many times, Hero has been to Switzerland and at wXw, I can't believe I still haven't seen or met him. I really hope and wish that, in 2015, I will get the chance to meet him at an European event.
09: Sami Zayn debuts
Why he is still held back is something I can't understand. Didn't WWE learn from the Daniel Bryan phenomenon? Yes, wrestlers of a smaller, more lean build can become big stars as well, you only have to give them a chance. The people love Zayn, he's NXT champion, he has traveled the world, and he is crazy charismatic and talented. Give him a chance - a real chance - in the main roster, and Sami Zayn will slay! He deserves to play with the big boys, finally.
08: Bad Bones stays wXw Shotgun Champion
He's the Best in Europe for a reason, and that's why Bad Bones John Klinger will keep the wXw Shotgun Title for as long as possible. At least during the first half of the year.
07: NEW Extreme will slay
I've never been the
Wrestlemania girl, so to speak, because other PPVs always had me way more stoked than the so-called event of the year.
Money in the Bank, for example. Even though my absolute favorite will always be the
Royal Rumble.
That's why I don't see NEW's
Hoch Explosiv as the event of the year anyway. For me, this spot is taken by
Extreme. That's why I am very excited for the hardcore event in May already.
06: Matt Sydal comes to Germany
Just because WWE fired him doesn't mean I have forgotten who was once my favorite high flyer. My hope for 2015 is that he will come to Germany, either to visit NEW or wXw, and I will finally see him live and have the possibility to meet him.
05: Saša Keel wins the wXw Unified Word Wrestling Championship
To be honest, I don't see the appeal Big Daddy Walter apparently has to people. Neither speaking of charisma, nor of his in ring skills. In my eyes, he doesn't hold a candle to the likes of Absolute Andy and Bad Bones. Thus, I want to see someone else climbing to the top of the wXw food chain, and that's none other than the Croatian Saša Keel. He is the full package of talent and mic skills, so please, I need to see some gold around his waist.
Admittedly, I am biased here, but he's just...
zauberhaft!
04: The Ascension get their old gimmick back
I can't imagine how anyone could like this red triangle or that Lady Gaga inspired eye of Horus make up. Actually, in my opinion, it's rather degrading. This is not the 90's anymore. It's something else if the Uso brothers wear face paint, due to their heritage, but this? Is ridiculous. Thus, going back to the NXT gimmick is something that would suit Konnor and Viktor way more.
Or, why not reach for the stars: Give them the old sinister and more Underworld styled gimmick back.
03: Adrian Severe wins the NEW World Heavyweight Championship
Many will hit me now, especially because he has been champion already, but in my eyes, Adrian Severe deserves another title run.
Undoubtedly, he is one of the best talents in NEW, in the whole German speaking area, and maybe even across that border. There are others waiting in line to get their hands on NEW gold, but I want to see the title around Adrian's waist once more before the likes of T-K-O and Mike Skull get their chance.
02: See Thumbtack Jack in action at SOW again
2014, I had the chance to meet him twice, so why not hope for more in 2015?
This man has charisma that blows you away. In one minute, he has the audience wrapped around his skilled fingers, the next they hate him with all their heart. With his GM job at SOW, I really hope that I get to see his despicable yet perfect face in action again.
01: Cesaro gets the push he deserves
This is my biggest wish for 2015! When it comes to wrestling, that is. 2014 started out great with him winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, but then? Everything went downhill. And I don't understand or see why. Because he is "too European"? Because Vince McMahon doesn't see his talent? I don't care what the reasons are, it should be changed!
I'm not saying give him a championship title - maybe the European, if they bring it back - but I say: treat him right and the way he deserves! Or at least give him back to us and let him come to Europe again.
