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Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown “New Network, New Expectations”

By Josh Isenberg

Kevin Owens vs. Dean Ambrose

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Owens connects with a DDT. Owens with a chin lock to Dean Ambrose. Ambrose with right hands to the ribs of Owens. Owens goes for the senton, but Ambrose ducks out of the way. Ambrose with running forearms to Owens. Ambrose with a running bulldog for a two count. Ambrose goes up top and he dives over Owens. Ambrose goes for the Dirty Deeds, but Owens brings Ambrose to the corner. Owens with a german suplex to Ambrose. Owens goes for the Cannonball, but Ambrose counters with the Tornado DDT for a two count. Ambrose goes up top, but Owens sends Ambrose down to the mat. Owens with a running Cannonball for a two count. Owens goes for the Pop Up Powerbomb, but Ambrose counters with a hurricanrana. Owens superkicks Ambrose. Ambrose gets back up and connects with the Lunatic Lariat. Owens and Ambrose exchange back and forth clotheslines.

Owens rolls to the outside. Ambrose with a suicide dive that sends Owens over the announce table. Kevin Owens sends Ambrose rib first to the steel ring steps. Ambrose sends Owens over the barricade. Ambrose with a double axe handle to Owens. The referee calls for the bell and both men are counted out. Ambrose and Owens brawl in the crowd. Owens sends Ambrose to the stage. Ambrose irish whips Owens face first to the WWE Logo on the stage. Ambrose with a flying forearm to Owens. Ambrose brings a guard rail and Owens hits Ambrose with a monitor and a briefcase. Owens goes to Powerbomb Ambrose on the crates, but Ambrose counters with a back body drop. Ambrose with right hands and Owens rakes the eyes of Ambrose. Ambrose drives Owens through a table.

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Smackdown on the USA Network delivered a very clean and solid show. The main event featured two of WWE’s best performers who can really tell a story. The ending made sense, especially since you NEED Kevin Owens to be your man now. With John Cena out, focus on Owens, Lesnar, Reigns and Bray Wyatt. Mauro Ranallo has a very smooth and articulate voice. He delivered on his first night and really fit in with the broadcast team. With him and Lawler potentially going back and forth, this could have a really good Attitude Era feel on the desk. Props to him on his debut. All in all, a new network and much better overall. 

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Josh Isenberg
Josh Isenberg

Josh controls most of the creative writing and ideas for the show on a weekly basis, as well as an on-air talent.
Aside from working with WrestleZone, Isenberg began his career in Broadcast Journalism interning at ESPN and worked with CBS Radio for three years. He has also had the opportunity to interview some of the best athletes and performers alive, including Andrew McCutchen, Ben Roethlisberger, Chris Jericho, Billy Gunn, Karl Anderson, Matt Hardy, Steven Strasburg and others.
Currently, Josh Isenberg works for Major League Baseball in their Advanced Media Productions. He grew up in Pittsburgh and went to Point Park University, which is where Chair Shot Reality is filmed each week.
His life outside of his obsession with wrestling include being a savant for Seinfeld, NFL, NBA, MLB and many television shows. He also has an undying love for musicals, which includes many shows he was a part of in high school. Some of his favorite wrestling moments can be linked to such superstars as Edge, The Rock, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Great Khali. 

 
 
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