Matty Breisch Articles - Page 66

When the New York Giants decided to let their former franchise player, Saquon Barkley, leave in free agency, it felt like an inflection point for this current front office regime. Now sure, the Giants are no strangers to making unusual calls in free agency, the draft, and via trade, as Dave Gettleman built a mountain […]

When the Dynamite 250 opening match between Will Ospreay and MJF passed the 30, then the 40, then the 50, and ultimately the 55-minute mark, AEW fans the world over knew they were in for a special finish, but what would it be? Would Tony Khan book another draw, setting the two men up for […]

In the NFL, there is an old adage that no one is more popular than the backup quarterback. Now granted, some starters are so good that they are immune from this statement, as Ben Roethlisberger spent the majority of his career as the undisputed starter for the Pittsburgh Steelers, even when they drafted players like […]

When it comes to players who will be under immense pressure from the fans in 2024, few player’s seats will be hotter than Jacoby Brissett, the once and future New England Patriots starter who was brought back to the team that drafted him in order to start some games at quarterback. Now granted, calling Brissett […]

After watching WWE try to poach some of his under-contract wrestlers in the past, with Swerve Strickland noting that he was asked about his contract status while working for AEW, Tony Khan has an unofficial policy that he doesn’t comment on signing wrestlers who are still under contract with another promotion. But what happens when […]

When it comes to players on the Philadelphia Eagles who are under the most pressure to succeed, the buck has to stop at Nakobe Dean. Yes, James Bradberry still exists, and he will forever be the least popular man in Philadelphia even after his contract comes to an end, but at this point, he’s a […]

When news broke that WWE was officially entering into a full-on collaboration between NXT and TNA after Jordynne Grace’s very popular run in the 2024 Royal Rumble, it turned heads around the industry. Call it a willingness to genuinely give back in the industry by Paul “Triple H” Levesque, call it a strategic decision to […]

When Cody Rhodes left WWE, it was to reject the big machine that rejected him and ultimately prove that he was the sort of performer worthy of a strong main-event push. Now granted, Rhodes did have quite a bit of success in WWE before he was ultimately granted his release, including a runs with the […]

As things presently stand, the Memphis Grizzlies are not a cap space team. After selecting potential difference-maker Josh Edey in the draft and the opening moves of free agency, the Grizzlies are still over the salary cap but have roughly $11.5 million under the first apron and $22.3 million under the second, according to Spotrac, […]

After securing one of the biggest wins in wrestling history by dethroning Roman Reigns as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Cody Rhodes was given one final chance to engage with the OG Bloodline on the RAW after WrestleMania 40, standing face-to-face with the “Final Boss” for one final in-ring discussion, at least for now. Since […]

When talking about the NBA offseason so far, one of the teams with the best wheelings and dealings has to be the Atlanta Hawks. First, they won the NBA draft lottery, securing the services of one of the consensus top-two players available in the talent pool in Zaccharie Risacher, the 19-year-old forward from France who […]

As John Cena gears up for a major retirement tour in 2025, one of the biggest questions surrounding this final run is his status as a 16-time world champion, which is currently tied with Ric Flair for the most in WWE history. Would Paul “Triple H” Levesque consider giving “The Champ” one final run with […]

When Cody Rhodes left AEW in January of 2022 for what would eventually become his shining return to WWE at WrestleMania 38, it changed his perception among professional wrestling fans forever. Sure, Rhodes will forever go down as a multi-time TNT Champion and a face of early AEW, but he only wrestled for the big […]

Heading into the offseason, the Denver Nuggets were never going to be the big winners of free agency. Sure, the team still had ways to improve their depth in the taxpayer mid-level exception, a first and second-round pick in the draft, and the Bird rights to their most prominent free agent, but they didn’t have […]

After getting “caught” with Liv Morgan the week prior in a precarious situation, Dominik Mysterio had one goal in mind heading into Monday Night RAW: get back in Rhea Ripley’s good graces. He tried to do so during the opening segment of the show but was interrupted by Morgan once more. He tried to give […]

With free agency officially a little over two weeks old, almost every team in the NBA has brought back a shiny new object for their fanbase to celebrate… except for the Los Angeles Lakers. That’s right, while the Warriors and Clippers said goodbye to former Big 3 members in the name of depth plays, the […]

As things presently stand, Utah Jazz point guard Kris Dunn is a free agent. Sure, it’s been reported that he signed a new deal with the Los Angeles Clippers or at least plans to land in LA via a sign-and-trade at some point in the not-too-distant future, but technically, he remains a free agent, with […]

Adam Copeland, Malakai Black, Mercedes Mone; other than working for AEW, what do these wrestlers all have in common? They had to leave their popular monikers behind when they left WWE in order to go out with their own new names on the indies. Now for years, this has simply been WWE’s policy, as they […]

When it comes to members of the Fatu-Anoa’i Family in professional wrestling, the WWE Universe has an overflowing cornucopia of talent from which to tell their stories. From Solo Sikoa and his cousin, Jacob Fatu, to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, to the OG Bloodline members, Roman Reigns and the Usos, and even the sons of […]

When it comes to signing outside talent in free agency, the Indiana Pacers weren’t particularly active earlier this month, landing just one external player, James Wiseman, on a two-year contract worth $4.78 million. The former second-overall pick of the Golden State Warriors out of Memphis, Wiseman bounced from the NBA to the G-League and back […]

By trading Mikal Bridges to their crosstown rivals, the New York Knicks, the Brooklyn Nets effectively put a “For Sale” sign on their roster. Do you, an NBA GM, want a two-way combo forward with playoff experience? Dorrian Finney-Smith is for you. How about a sharp-shooting wing that still has room to grow? Cam Johnson […]

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when Bayley looked like WWE’s next great babyface. Coming up in NXT with her inflatable buddies and signature ponytail, the friendlier half of The Boss ‘n’ Hug Connection made waves in 2019 when she turned heel in a major way, chopping off her signature hairstyle before taking […]

When it comes to professional wrestling on Monday Night RAW, you would be hard-pressed to find a more respected man than the “King General” Gunther. Dubbed the best wrestler in the world by Finn Balor in a recent interview, Gunther routinely garners some of the best match ratings of any member of the WWE Universe, […]

Heading into free agency, the Toronto Raptors found themselves in a unique position. After doing much of their roster-building shopping last season, trading for Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Kelly Olynyk, and Ochai Agbaji, the Raptors weren’t expected to be major players in the open market, but fans still wanted to see some positive steps forward […]

When the Miami Heat lost Caleb Martin in free agency to the Philadelphia 76ers, it sort of forced the front office’s hands in the second wave of free agency. Sure, the team could have swung a massive deal for a high-profile player, sign-and-trading for one of the players they’ve been connected to like Tyus Jones […]

As Joe Hendry prepares for the next chapter of his professional wrestling career, jumping from TNA contender to a focal point of NXT’s main event picture, fans have openly wondered how the “Prestigious One” will handle the transition. Will his schtick work outside of social media clips and the occasional appearance, with full-on storylines designed […]

When it comes to professional wrestlers in WWE right now, few active performers have the resume of Finn Balor. One-half of the RAW Tag Team Champions alongside his protege, JD McDonagh, Balor has wrestled all over the world, founded Bullet Club in New Japan, and holds the distinction of being the first-ever WWE Universal Champion, […]

When news broke shortly before the 2024 NBA Draft that the Washington Wizards had traded away Deni Avdija for a quartet of draft picks, including the one eventually used to select Bub Carrington 14th overall, it felt like a massive steal. Now granted, it was no secret that the Wizards were looking to radically reshape […]

As the team with the highest payroll in the NBA, not even the most optimistic fan in Minnesota expected to see the Timberwolves pull off something massive in free agency. Sure, they could have brought back Kyle Anderson if they really wanted to, using his bird rights to hand him a new contract similar to […]

After spending basically all of 2023 and the first third of 2024 feuding with The Bloodline, Cody Rhodes had seemingly put the faction behind him when he successfully secured the pin against the “Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 40 Finally, a Rhodes got to hold the belt his family had […]

After weeks and weeks of back-and-forth banter, the idea of the feud between LA Knight and Logan Paul ending in a qualification match for Money in the Bank felt like a borderline impossibility. Sure, Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton were included in the angle, too, which certainly made the match a memorable effort indeed, but […]

When news broke that the Orlando Magic had landed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, it felt like a massive deal. Sure, some fans wanted to see the Magic land Paul George or make a massive trade for the current belle of the trade market ball, Lauri Markkanen, but in the end, Orlando targeted their guy, signed him in […]

When news broke that AJ Francis, better known to WWE fans as Top Dolla, was being released from his contract for the second time since Hit Row’s initial SmackDown appearance, it seemingly spelled the end of his run at the world leader in sports entertainment. … or did it? While the former New England Patriots […]

In the lead-up to his not-so-secret return to NXT to become a legitimate player on Shawn Michaels’ brand, Joe Hendry made headlines by declaring that he wanted a shot at John Cena before he hangs up his jorts for good. Now granted, this was before the leader of CeNation announced that he was going on […]

As things presently stand, the Portland Trail Blazers have made exactly one move in free agency thus far, signing Bryce McGowens to a two-way contract following a run with the Charlotte Hornets from 2022-24. Now granted, maybe McGowens will turn into a legitimate player in Portland; maybe he’ll find a spot in Chauncey Billups’ rotation […]

When John Cena formally announced that he was retiring from professional wrestling during a surprise segment in the middle of Money in the Bank, it sent shockwaves through the professional wrestling world. Fans quickly pulled up the announced WWE schedule to find their closest chance to catch “The Champ” in the ring once more, pundits […]

Whether Klay Thompson plays one more season, ten more seasons, or retires tomorrow, he will go down in history as one of the greatest players to ever wear a Golden State Warriors uniform. He’s a five-time All-Star, a two-time All-NBA player, a one-time all-defensive team member, and a four-time NBA Champion who will forever have […]

When Mariah May signed with AEW last November, Tony Khan announced her addition to the roster on social media, with the relatively by-the-numbers statement ending with a simple phrase: AEW is All About Mariah. Now at the time, this was a tad unusual, but few fans took it too seriously, as they were either excited […]

After watching their postseason fall apart when it mattered most, with Brandon Ingram disappearing on the way to a 0-4 sweep at the hands of Oklahoma City Thunder, the New Orleans Pelicans knew they couldn’t head into the 2024-25 season with the same old roster. Now sure, some players weren’t going to be moved, as […]