When Joe mentioned AJ's family, he winked and smiled at the camera, then the smile immediately dropped and he stared unblinking the rest of the time Tom Phillips was talking. It was better than any of these matches.
Samoa Joe just gave a commentary masterclass at Backlash, he was the only one that didn’t sound like a machine. Plus the sadistic laughs he did everytime Orton did something cruel was just amazing
I mean I love big monster babyface teams as well, but when there are no teams with any reputation whatsoever being a monster team in squash matches does nothing for you. So yeah, these skits honestly got these guys more over than they were before.
War machine left Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling to become a comedy Act I don't see any Improvement oh and I bet they're glad they came to the WWE not
Let’s play a drinking game. Watch the edge vs orton match and every time someone says anything about edge’s neck, take a shot. Let’s see what happens...😂
Nothing wrong with hitting it because undertaker hit it and if undertaker let's drew have it I would be happy that guy is strong when he deadlifted bobby for a supplex outside the ring and had to do it for real because bobby jumped to early lol
@@seeyouinhellyeowie3865 I think the bigger issue is wwe seems to have banned piledrivers for safety. So unless you're untouchable in the company (cena/hhh/taker kind of protected) they don't let you do it
What ever hallucinogens the WWE creative team was taking when they thought of the Viking Raiders vs Street Prophets match. PLEASE GIVE ME SOME! I needs to escape reality sometimes as well.
Nia isn’t even an athletic big, she’s just slow and out of shape. Look at impacts big females they are fast strong and agile. Nia needs trained for at least a year by awesome Kong before she’s allowed to wrestle any more Asians 1/4th her size. Kong protected the smaller females nia just tosses them. Of all the big females nia is the least talented. Her attire doesn’t help her either
Dude I haven’t watch an episodes of raw in about 6 years but I just started following this channel about a year ago. I love it, Simon make it watchable!
@@joshuarodriguez3671 i think its suspicious that you had to point out "not on a weird way" hahah. Just admit your love... it's ok.. come join my "we love simon club" 🤣🤣
Brauns match formula: 1. Ram opponents outside the wrestling ring. 2. Repeat 1. inside the ring. 3. Hit the running power slam (which is the only "regular move" in his arsenal). 4. Win! Boring.
Glad I wasn't the only one to notice. Edge basically started the takeover on offense with one too. When he did the fake out and big boot. Just a couple of times in a over an half hour match though. I think that was meant to make a point honestly.
@@robertruelas3455 While i know it is stupid thing to preemptively name a match as the greatest match ever, i dont get why people think this match was less great because of this promotional tactic. For me its not about what idea WWE is trying to sell us but about what im buying. And considering no one ever bought the gimmick to begin with, i think this was pretty great.
@@holden. but this is not competitive combat sports is it. Its not all about the action, its also about storytelling. Orton vs Edge had a lot more emotion, character, depth, story to it. Aj vs Bryan maybe a good in ring performance but as a pro wrestling match Edge vs Orton is much better.
He will likely definitely apologize to Russo for not booking the worst segment or story in wrestling and rescind his intentions of pissing on his grave
I know right I cant wait lol. But I'd like to see his take on smackdowns aj styles and and Daniel Bryan friday then this Orton ajd edge match this Sunday wwe is maybe turning a corner for a good match lol.
Simon talking about the tag team segment is so hilarious. Like he's still in disbelieve, confused, happy but doesn't think he should be all at once... I love it lol
Your predictions should have also included "Will Nia Jax injure Asuka?" Because I think everybody would have gone for "yes" because of her track record 😛
You sir, are truly the best. I'm always looking forward to your reviews. You are hilarious, very entertaining and you explain your reasoning why you hate or love a match very well. Keep doing what you do.
Edge Vs Orton was literally the best Wrestling match I've seen in a very long time, that includes anything from NXT/AEW/New Japan. The internet darlings
I had more fun watching this Backlash Ups & Downs video than the PPV Backlash itself. Simon must have woken up on the right side of the bed because boy was he having fun. And we did get a good laugh too!
0:12 March Grandioso is one of my favorite songs to perform in band during highschool we played it year around when asked to play at events especially if it was honoring veterans or it was patriotic .
Edge vs Orton is a world class match, and although most people don't agree that it's the greatest wrestling match ever, there's no denying that it's going down as one of the greatest wrestling matches in history
"....so it was a handicap match with tripple threat rules, that makes all the sense in the world, no it doesn't!" Me : It does I mean you just said it😂🚶♂️
It wasn't Godzilla. It was obviously supposed to be an alligator, which are prevalent in Florida. I thought the SP vs VR bit was stupid until Tazawa arrived, then it was brilliant! Also, Al Snow should be quite pleased that a bowling ball was rolled into someone's groin!
Very decent PPV. Wish we would've gotten more out of the Women's Tag Championship match. The double count out, distraction finish wasn't needed at all! And what a main event. WOW! Get better and praying for a great recovery, Edge!
So this year we've had the Boneyard Match, the Firefly Funhouse Match, the Backlot Brawl match... And now, courtesy of the Viking Raiders and the Street Profits, we've had the Stuff Just Happens Match.
I think the tail was of "the Holliday Amarillo, Santa's part Jewish friend who is from Texas and he is Santa's representative for the southern states" One of my fav episodes of all time
to be fair, when Sami Zayn won the IC title it was in a 3 on 1 handicap match where who ever pinned or made Braun submit would win the title, I thought it was kind of assumed that was the rules going into this match as well
I felt like the wwe title match ending made perfect sense! It shows how Lana needs to be in the spotlight and it’s costing lashley his title match, and shows how quick lashley can go down to the claymore kick too, and gives Bobby a rightful shout to fight for the title again
I am writing this comment before I watch the video. I rather liked Backlash, although I didn't see the whole show, because of other commitments I had. I came in just before the WWE World Title match but thought they were good. Going to go back and watch the whole show when I get time. But then again I'm a writer and never have time.
When Joe mentioned AJ's family, he winked and smiled at the camera, then the smile immediately dropped and he stared unblinking the rest of the time Tom Phillips was talking.
It was better than any of these matches.
That part killed me 😂
"Oohh Wendy" will always be a classic
Great call back to their SummerSlam fued a couple years ago
U got me with unblinking(couldn't find the clapping hands)
Oh and ur getting an up
😂😂😂 I missed that, I want to go back and see it! Joe is gold.
Samoa Joe just gave a commentary masterclass at Backlash, he was the only one that didn’t sound like a machine. Plus the sadistic laughs he did everytime Orton did something cruel was just amazing
So amazing!
Joe and Jericho would be an amazing commentary team after they retire from inring.
Truth. Samoa Joe has always had one of the smoothest sounding voices in wrestling. There's a chill to it, yet sinister, like an evil Larry Zbyszko.
I will never like Samoa Joe after he injured Tyson kid
@@kriss7483 accidents happen fam, I'm sure he was very apologetic after he injured that vanilla midget
That tear that came from Edge's eye when Randy was telling Edge to go home was beautiful
Weird thing is I like viking raiders the characters even more because of these skits. They showed more personality than the last year
Exactly how I feel. Even when they won the titles they were boring bruisers. Now they have rivals, a connection to NXT, and personality.
I mean I love big monster babyface teams as well, but when there are no teams with any reputation whatsoever being a monster team in squash matches does nothing for you. So yeah, these skits honestly got these guys more over than they were before.
War machine left Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling to become a comedy Act I don't see any Improvement oh and I bet they're glad they came to the WWE not
@@heathbasner5727 true they used to have good matches constantly
I know yeah, they should either be how they are now or really serious but in a badass way
I hope Bayley calling everyone stupid idiots is part of her character forever. It makes me happy every time she says it.
She sounds like aJericho wannabe
@@ericw6043 no she doesn't
Almost like Jericho has done that for years
Eric W a jericlone is u will
Nothing wrong with borrowing from one of the GOATs.
Let’s play a drinking game. Watch the edge vs orton match and every time someone says anything about edge’s neck, take a shot. Let’s see what happens...😂
You'll end up looking and feeling as bad or worse than Edge did after the match! 🤣
I'm drunk!
We did that. A few of us survived...
I now have alcohol poisoning 👌🏾
Are you trying to get people killed???
Randy orton is like mesut ozil in pw, slow and lazy but delivers a masterpiece when he wants
Amen
Perfect comment bro
Orton still has shades of the Legend Killer
He’s not lazy he’s just slow
Cautious sounds like the best word to describe him.
Nothing about mcintyre almost hitting a tombstone piledriver?
He didn't hit it tho, he was about to but Lashley countered
Nothing wrong with hitting it because undertaker hit it and if undertaker let's drew have it I would be happy that guy is strong when he deadlifted bobby for a supplex outside the ring and had to do it for real because bobby jumped to early lol
The Devil Incarnate stupid
@@seeyouinhellyeowie3865 I think the bigger issue is wwe seems to have banned piledrivers for safety. So unless you're untouchable in the company (cena/hhh/taker kind of protected) they don't let you do it
Legit popped when he had Lashley in position
The Edge vs. Orton match was great, but I was promised a musical number from Hugh Jackman and Zack Efron.
💀
🤣😂🤣😂
The "Most Devastating Move in all of Sports Entertainment" counter rolls up to: 41
I watched an ups-n-downs from March and the counter was at 3.
Me: Oh you sweet summer child
The real funny thing is I don’t think Simon started the counter in January. I believe he started it in march...😂😂😂
I wouldn't be surprised if by the end of the year the counter for surprise roll ups is at 200
Can you imagine and he has even missed some
He did start the counter a little late, and he was 5 behind. A few weeks ago he adjusted his counter to be accurate as if starting on January 1st.
Someone needs to tell Luchasaurus that Vince found his tail.
What ever hallucinogens the WWE creative team was taking when they thought of the Viking Raiders vs Street Prophets match. PLEASE GIVE ME SOME! I needs to escape reality sometimes as well.
And record it so we can all see ur dream world
It was honestly amazing
The McIntyre kamura was a call back to their match at impact in 2016
Nia Jax needs to improve way more before she gets another title match. That Asuka match was awful because she couldn’t keep up with Asukas wrestling.
Dont worry, charlotte is getting the next 45 title shots
Nia isn’t even an athletic big, she’s just slow and out of shape. Look at impacts big females they are fast strong and agile. Nia needs trained for at least a year by awesome Kong before she’s allowed to wrestle any more Asians 1/4th her size. Kong protected the smaller females nia just tosses them. Of all the big females nia is the least talented. Her attire doesn’t help her either
Madeline Cann true, Asuka should be defending against people like Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Shayna Baszler, Bianca Belair, etc.
@@zyncarla she's not naturally big that's why. She was fit for a long time.
To op, she has a trump card. Until Maivia's star fades, she's set.
I think they are doing the extreme rules ppv, Probably with Charlotte
One of the only opinions on wrestling I listen to 👍👍👍
Dude I haven’t watch an episodes of raw in about 6 years but I just started following this channel about a year ago. I love it, Simon make it watchable!
Love this channel!
Love Simon Miller (not in a weird way)
Love Ups and Downs
Love What Culture Wrestling
@@joshuarodriguez3671 i think its suspicious that you had to point out "not on a weird way" hahah. Just admit your love... it's ok.. come join my "we love simon club" 🤣🤣
For the past 4 years Simon has made wwe fun for me to watch again. Honestly
Mikie Strife I’ll join 🥳🤘
Brauns match formula:
1. Ram opponents outside the wrestling ring.
2. Repeat 1. inside the ring.
3. Hit the running power slam (which is the only "regular move" in his arsenal).
4. Win!
Boring.
You forgot "Run shoulder first into post to create opening for opponents"
That's two less than Kevin Nash.
So basically Brocks matches...
There was one point where Joe was heard talking on commentary, but he was visible in the background at the time and was very clearly not talking. 😂
Tozawa Cinematic Universe Confirmed!!
Also, Randy did a...LEG SLAP!!!
Glad I wasn't the only one to notice. Edge basically started the takeover on offense with one too. When he did the fake out and big boot. Just a couple of times in a over an half hour match though. I think that was meant to make a point honestly.
The punt kick didn't even connect it was only the....LEG SLAP!!
@@hsn429 Yep, but if you had two surgeries on your neck would you take a legitimate kick to the head?
@@brianammons6787 yeah, you are right
@Mahir Asef He is really good at Twitter and Social Media to be fair
I actually like 'Street Vikings' more than 'Vikings Profit'😂
@Jim Cornette or a Scandinavian death metal band
Maybe the street raiders?
Street Raiders? Profit Raiders? Viking Street?
@Jim Cornette racism awesome ur watching a TH-cam video about wrestling chill dude
The monster in the garbage was a Star Wars reference from part 4, A New Hope.
"Shana, shut down all garbage mashers on the Detention Level!"
Yep
Yeah and i guess tozowa played the role of fast and furious
Also, it was an alligator, because the show was in Florida
@@arvindnadar3814 Tozawa was Akira...it's an anime about motorcycle ninjas.
Simon's songs that he makes are actually great, underrated artist
I can’t wait to hear what Jim Cornette has to say about that Street Profits match
Does anyone really care what he says these days?
@@jameslomax8257 No, it's just entertaining.
Finaly the return of "stuff just happens" GOAT
Why Simon is the only person who thought that was Godzilla?
Heres why.
When I saw the Punt Kick my jaw dropped!
Punt kick says let me reintroduce myself I'm the punt kick you know what time it is just saying.
Mine dropped when he literally connected the kick.
When Orton talks to Edge on the table too.. was not PG at all xD
I don't think Orton vs Edge was the "Greatest Match Ever", however I did think it was great and could be a potential match of the year candidate.
That's exactly what I was thinking. They could've at least called it "The Greatest Match of the Year"
@@robertruelas3455 While i know it is stupid thing to preemptively name a match as the greatest match ever, i dont get why people think this match was less great because of this promotional tactic. For me its not about what idea WWE is trying to sell us but about what im buying. And considering no one ever bought the gimmick to begin with, i think this was pretty great.
Not trolling at all, but do you think it was better than stadium stampede?
Wasn't better than Styles vs Bryan for me, but yeah it was really good. Much better than expected.
@@holden. but this is not competitive combat sports is it. Its not all about the action, its also about storytelling. Orton vs Edge had a lot more emotion, character, depth, story to it. Aj vs Bryan maybe a good in ring performance but as a pro wrestling match Edge vs Orton is much better.
I popped when I saw the return of SJH!
Also was high as shit for the street profits segment, I was in actual tears I couldn’t stop laughing
What do you mean? SJH was never gone. All you had to do was call 0800-Stuff-Just-Happens.
"Muh VuP" is the Greatest Name Ever
Who else is excited to hear Jim Cornette rant about The Street Profits vs The Viking Raiders?😂😂
He'll probably like the Edge vs. Randy Orton match.
He will likely definitely apologize to Russo for not booking the worst segment or story in wrestling and rescind his intentions of pissing on his grave
I know right I cant wait lol. But I'd like to see his take on smackdowns aj styles and and Daniel Bryan friday then this Orton ajd edge match this Sunday wwe is maybe turning a corner for a good match lol.
ME TOO
@@alfonseklyne9027 I read your comment when simon was talking about how much he hated the double count-out😄
the “godzilla” thing was the most realistic thing of that match considering that florida is littered with gators ☠️
Jesus didn’t even think of that 💯
I think that was the joke
It wasn’t Godzilla but the trash monster from Star Wars episode IV.
Backlash: the acid trip match
I believed it was the trash compactor monster from star wars
Simon talking about the tag team segment is so hilarious. Like he's still in disbelieve, confused, happy but doesn't think he should be all at once... I love it lol
Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens are truly gold on commentary👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥
I was more hyped for Ups & Downs than the actual Backlash ppv
Simon just saved me three hours, this felt like a RAW episode
@Saverio Palaia 🤔
Jeff Hardy was just teasing their extreme rules match
All the more reason for a disqualification finish lol
I seriously can't believe there was ONE clean finish on this card. I guess technically two but it's hard to count that Braun match as anything
Sheamus got a clean win and so did Drew
@@wildberry752 Drew didn't. There were SHENANIGANS in the ending.
Rename the video to "The Greatest Ups and Downs Video Ever"
Your predictions should have also included "Will Nia Jax injure Asuka?" Because I think everybody would have gone for "yes" because of her track record 😛
Nia Jax should compete against the men now.
The stuff just happens segments always make me lol 😂 awesome review as always
i'm only halfway through but you gotta love simon's energy on this vid. this might be the GREATEST UPS&DOWNS EVER. Simon, you are a hero sir.
2020 Ups and Downs
Raw 187 - 95
SmackDown 140 - 71
PPV 50 - 35
Total 377 - 201
Shana, shut down all garbage mashers on the Detention Level!
I thought it was a StarWars ref too
WWE is becoming more like WCW by the day😂😂
Lol the one thing Vince hates the most
You sir, are truly the best. I'm always looking forward to your reviews. You are hilarious, very entertaining and you explain your reasoning why you hate or love a match very well. Keep doing what you do.
Simon Miller... You're the GREATEST!
How did Edge not wrestle for 11 years and go and put on a great 45 minute match? That's incredible.
When they were fighting over no way Jose’s head 😭😭miss
Wait.. he's back?
Edge Vs Orton was literally the best Wrestling match I've seen in a very long time, that includes anything from NXT/AEW/New Japan. The internet darlings
I did like the punt being pulled out, one to many false finishes tho that two Spears kick out the one thing I didn't dig.
@Aaron Ethan you just know he will give it like half a star or something 🙄😂
The Viking Profits segment was great.
I had more fun watching this Backlash Ups & Downs video than the PPV Backlash itself. Simon must have woken up on the right side of the bed because boy was he having fun. And we did get a good laugh too!
You're a funny man. I'm actually lol'ing and have the tears on the cheeks too 😂 that Viking raiders bit about Godzilla made some wee come out
Simon you are the best at what you do, thank you for all you do for the wrestling nation
8:05 mooop vooop ?!?!? Lol 😂😅🤣
I'm wondering whether there was a reference to the video for Presidents of the USA's "Peaches" in Tozawa's ninja attack.
0:12 March Grandioso is one of my favorite songs to perform in band during highschool we played it year around when asked to play at events especially if it was honoring veterans or it was patriotic .
drew going for a tombstone was a reference to their tna match in which drew actually used the tombstone
Drew vs Lashley was also amazing bravo Drew you deserve it👏🤘
Edge vs Orton is a world class match, and although most people don't agree that it's the greatest wrestling match ever, there's no denying that it's going down as one of the greatest wrestling matches in history
"....so it was a handicap match with tripple threat rules, that makes all the sense in the world, no it doesn't!"
Me : It does I mean you just said it😂🚶♂️
This is how I watch wrestling anymore. Thank you Simon Miller.
WWE 2020 PPV Ups and Downs
Ups: 44
Downs: 34
Overall UPS: 6
Overall Downs: 1
Viking Profits was awesome
I’d like to see more of the giant ninja
It wasn't Godzilla. It was obviously supposed to be an alligator, which are prevalent in Florida. I thought the SP vs VR bit was stupid until Tazawa arrived, then it was brilliant! Also, Al Snow should be quite pleased that a bowling ball was rolled into someone's groin!
Simon Miller is funny as hell lol
I thought I was never going to see Stuff Just Happens again. Thank you Simon
What’s the punch line of your shirt? “If I die lifting weight?”
I’m guessing it’s something like ‘throw more plates on the bar’
"Add more weights, then call 911"
''Why can't people win anymore''
Sheamus beats Jeff Hardy clearly * : 'No, not like that '
1/8 matches isn't exactly a great track record.
When Joe mentioned AJs family I wanted him to just calmly say hi wendy so bad.
Randy vs Edge match was legit on of the best I've ever seen
Very decent PPV. Wish we would've gotten more out of the Women's Tag Championship match. The double count out, distraction finish wasn't needed at all! And what a main event. WOW! Get better and praying for a great recovery, Edge!
How are more people not talking about Simon's song for Backlash, that thing was a beautiful masterpiece
Orton and Edge actually surpassed my expectations, they gave kind of an old school vibe in this modern pro wrestling days and it awesome
This man is the Irish Guy of Pro Wrestling review..... Keep up the good job....
SIMONE THANK YOU THAT STREET PROFITS RAIDERS SEGMENT IS GREAT THEY DONT KNOW WHAT THERE TALKING ABOUT IT WAS AWESOME
I swear every time Simon says “legged it” I lose it😂😂
When Simon salutes in the beginning 🤣🤣
Cinematic matches are SOOOOOO entertaining! I love to see wrestler's characters in silly over the top situations
So this year we've had the Boneyard Match, the Firefly Funhouse Match, the Backlot Brawl match...
And now, courtesy of the Viking Raiders and the Street Profits, we've had the Stuff Just Happens Match.
I think the tail was of "the Holliday Amarillo, Santa's part Jewish friend who is from Texas and he is Santa's representative for the southern states"
One of my fav episodes of all time
I love Simon Miller
in your next PPV ups and downs, could u possibly include a counter for your predictions ?
Simon, you get a Golden Up for this one
Randy and edge using Benoit, Eddie, Kurt Angle, Ric Flair, Steamboat and others moves in the match made it so lit for me
I know it's never good when a superstar gets injured but when edge returns wwe are sitting on a feud that is worthy of a hell in a cell match
The cinematic match between the Street Profits & the Viking raiders were the best thing in Backlash 2020
Simon is absolutely amazing!
to be fair, when Sami Zayn won the IC title it was in a 3 on 1 handicap match where who ever pinned or made Braun submit would win the title, I thought it was kind of assumed that was the rules going into this match as well
What is the rest of the saying on Simon's shirt?!?! I must know!
Some googling suggests it's "If I die while lifting weights, add more weight then call the cops."
7:45 that bully jammed that jam!
I'm giving you an UP Simon!
I felt like the wwe title match ending made perfect sense! It shows how Lana needs to be in the spotlight and it’s costing lashley his title match, and shows how quick lashley can go down to the claymore kick too, and gives Bobby a rightful shout to fight for the title again
18:16 That is supposed to be an Alligator, seeing how they are in Florida.
Dianoga from Star Wars actually
Simon what’s your personal YT channel? I wanna see your gym routine
Simon Miller is 10x more entertaining than anything in WWE.
I am writing this comment before I watch the video. I rather liked Backlash, although I didn't see the whole show, because of other commitments I had. I came in just before the WWE World Title match but thought they were good. Going to go back and watch the whole show when I get time. But then again I'm a writer and never have time.
I loved the Viking Profits segment. It was 3 Ninjas, TMNT, and Star Wars put together. I was Rolling the whole segment.
Simon, where can I buy that shirt? 😍
Simon was on fire 🔥 this episode that Tom Philips joke almost killed me 😂☠️☠️
The musical number was brilliant you sir are a wresting gem