Ramblings of an Englishman

In an event three years in the making All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) combine for a mega event under a phrase Hiroshi Tanahashi once coined in 'Forbidden Door' which referred to previous frosty relations between the two companies due to The Elite leaving NJPW in order to begin AEW and the animosity caused by others following suit. They say time heals all wounds and we seems to have made it to the event many fans hoped we would get and with 15,000+ in attendance this was set up to be not only a huge event but that of a historical event. Just a heads up on a writing perspective I am writing this after the event has taken place as I cannot watch this live. More then likely I will have seen the results of the show before writing which while not bothering me fully it may mean a change in how I view matches and may be reflected in my writing.  The Buy-In The Factory (QT Marshall and Aaron Solo) vs. Bishamon (Hirooki Goto and Yoshi-Hashi) Two guys being du...

Over the past while I've been able to play some games which I have never had a chance to as well as a few new releases. Those in question are Tokyo Mirage Sessions & the recent release of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes and both got me thinking on the way they use their main characters. With Tokyo Mirage Sessions made by Atlus I drew comparisons with Persona 5 and with Three Hopes being another entry for Fire Emblem Three Houses I began comparing protagonists and it made me realise something. I have a serious issue with silent protagonists. First a breakdown on silent protagonists. Between Joker, Byleth and other examples like Link are the player controlled character which does not have a voice, while they may communicate through grunts and dialogue choices. Hearing a protagonist actually talk and emote has been a welcome change when it comes to these style of games for me. Personally hearing the character I'm playing as talk and interact with others is better than a dial...

Four years ago All Elite Wrestling started and changed the wrestling landscape. I feel like I say that every review I do but it's true. Now back in the place it all started in Las Vegas it was a show which celebrate the legacy of Owen Hart as well as CM Punk's first chance to be a world champion since his return. The Buy In Hookhausen (Hook & Danhausen) vs. Tony Nese & 'Smart' Mark Sterling  One of my favourite acts has been Hookhausen a duo to polar opposites which have a unique chemistry which feels very much like The Rock & Sock Connection, I don't care put the tag titles on them. This match was mainly for me to see how Danhausen was as I had never seen a match of his and I was impressed for the people that hate him he is a pretty good wrestler. Right team won again I've said it before here but again tag belts on Hookhausen my new favourite tag team. The Main Card MJF vs. Wardlow On a quick note surrounding everything revolving MJF no showing his ...