Craig Ballantyne
@universalcynic.bsky.social
Fan of pro wrestling and other stuff.
Left-wing/radical left lunatic depending who you listen to
Left-wing/radical left lunatic depending who you listen to
Hoping Mone doesn't win tonight. I like her belt collector thing just now, but I think the story of her being to win everything BUT the World Title can run for a while.
I say have her lose everything before she can finally win the title she really wants
#AEWFullGear #WrestleSky 🤼
I say have her lose everything before she can finally win the title she really wants
#AEWFullGear #WrestleSky 🤼
November 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Hoping Mone doesn't win tonight. I like her belt collector thing just now, but I think the story of her being to win everything BUT the World Title can run for a while.
I say have her lose everything before she can finally win the title she really wants
#AEWFullGear #WrestleSky 🤼
I say have her lose everything before she can finally win the title she really wants
#AEWFullGear #WrestleSky 🤼
November 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I think the AJ Lee situation's going to end up with all meet & greets (well, with men) going the way of Mercedes Mone during COVID
#monewasright 🤼
#monewasright 🤼
November 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I think the AJ Lee situation's going to end up with all meet & greets (well, with men) going the way of Mercedes Mone during COVID
#monewasright 🤼
#monewasright 🤼
It would be interesting to find out what went on behind the scenes for Tanahashi's retirement match plan.
I've got no doubt Nakamura was considered, but think it was probably dismissed out of hand, not actively pursued. Would be surprised if NJPW started conversation with WWE
#WrestleSky 🤼
I've got no doubt Nakamura was considered, but think it was probably dismissed out of hand, not actively pursued. Would be surprised if NJPW started conversation with WWE
#WrestleSky 🤼
November 21, 2025 at 10:55 AM
It would be interesting to find out what went on behind the scenes for Tanahashi's retirement match plan.
I've got no doubt Nakamura was considered, but think it was probably dismissed out of hand, not actively pursued. Would be surprised if NJPW started conversation with WWE
#WrestleSky 🤼
I've got no doubt Nakamura was considered, but think it was probably dismissed out of hand, not actively pursued. Would be surprised if NJPW started conversation with WWE
#WrestleSky 🤼
November 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Tony Khan's interview with Ariel Helwani is the best I've seen him outside of press conferences. It's an interesting conversation with nothing really off-limits, and Khan just took every topic in his stride
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
November 19, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Tony Khan's interview with Ariel Helwani is the best I've seen him outside of press conferences. It's an interesting conversation with nothing really off-limits, and Khan just took every topic in his stride
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
Turn a wrestler's name into a food
Coke-a I-sushi & Kimchi Omega
The Golden Plovers
Coke-a I-sushi & Kimchi Omega
The Golden Plovers
Turn a wrestler's name into a food
Orange Cassicle
Orange Cassicle
Challenge: Turn a wrestler's name into a food.
I'll start. Prawn Michaels.
I'll start. Prawn Michaels.
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Turn a wrestler's name into a food
Coke-a I-sushi & Kimchi Omega
The Golden Plovers
Coke-a I-sushi & Kimchi Omega
The Golden Plovers
I wondered what had been happening with Naito & BUSHI, seems an employee of their company messed up repeatedly, causing visa issues. Hopefully they get a new start soon (and come to Scotland somehow🤞)
#WrestleSky #LTJ ,🤼
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#WrestleSky #LTJ ,🤼
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Details On Tetsuya Naito's UNPASO Inc. Company Facing Bankruptcy, Cancellation Of wXw Germany Appearance
Per Tokyo Sports, details have emerged regarding Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI having to cancel their trip to Germany.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I wondered what had been happening with Naito & BUSHI, seems an employee of their company messed up repeatedly, causing visa issues. Hopefully they get a new start soon (and come to Scotland somehow🤞)
#WrestleSky #LTJ ,🤼
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#WrestleSky #LTJ ,🤼
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Maybe I'm just old, but I find it really jarring to hear wrestlers talk about things that happened "during rehearsal."
I liked it when I could assume stuff was being done for the first time during the match, even better when little was planned out beforehand
www.instagram.com/reel/DRAE-up...
I liked it when I could assume stuff was being done for the first time during the match, even better when little was planned out beforehand
www.instagram.com/reel/DRAE-up...
WWE on Instagram: "Even a broken ankle couldn’t get @natbynature to stop wrestling! 😲
Natalya joins @americannightmarecody on the latest episode of #WhatDoYouWannaTalkAbout, presented by @WheatleyVod...
In this episode of What Do You Wanna Talk About, Natalya shares her wrestling career journey, discussing challenges she's faced, and how she manages to overcome setbacks like a broken ankle. She talks...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Maybe I'm just old, but I find it really jarring to hear wrestlers talk about things that happened "during rehearsal."
I liked it when I could assume stuff was being done for the first time during the match, even better when little was planned out beforehand
www.instagram.com/reel/DRAE-up...
I liked it when I could assume stuff was being done for the first time during the match, even better when little was planned out beforehand
www.instagram.com/reel/DRAE-up...
Reposted by Craig Ballantyne
Damn. That is sad man. Send Rebel all of the love she needs.
Credit: @seanrosssapp.bsky.social & @fightful.com
#WrestleSky
Credit: @seanrosssapp.bsky.social & @fightful.com
#WrestleSky
November 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Damn. That is sad man. Send Rebel all of the love she needs.
Credit: @seanrosssapp.bsky.social & @fightful.com
#WrestleSky
Credit: @seanrosssapp.bsky.social & @fightful.com
#WrestleSky
November 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Reposted by Craig Ballantyne
Language matters. Asylum seekers live in appalling conditions but the buildings are described as "hotels". Members of the Royal family live a life of luxury and privilege but their homes are often called "cottage" or "lodge". Why not just describe things accurately?
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Language matters. Asylum seekers live in appalling conditions but the buildings are described as "hotels". Members of the Royal family live a life of luxury and privilege but their homes are often called "cottage" or "lodge". Why not just describe things accurately?
Moxley quitting twice in consecutive big matches? Beginning to think the man's getting kicked out of The Death Riders soon...
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
November 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Moxley quitting twice in consecutive big matches? Beginning to think the man's getting kicked out of The Death Riders soon...
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
Finished binging BoJack Horseman and the last episode had one of my favourite lines from any TV show:
"Sometimes life's a bitch and then you keep on living"
It's just how life is, there's no grand finale to most of your stories. There's just more life, some good and some bad
#BoJackHorseman
"Sometimes life's a bitch and then you keep on living"
It's just how life is, there's no grand finale to most of your stories. There's just more life, some good and some bad
#BoJackHorseman
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Finished binging BoJack Horseman and the last episode had one of my favourite lines from any TV show:
"Sometimes life's a bitch and then you keep on living"
It's just how life is, there's no grand finale to most of your stories. There's just more life, some good and some bad
#BoJackHorseman
"Sometimes life's a bitch and then you keep on living"
It's just how life is, there's no grand finale to most of your stories. There's just more life, some good and some bad
#BoJackHorseman
Harley Cameron should be in everything 😂
Thanksgiving! It's that one time of the year that we all Conglomerate with the people we love – and with the people who aren't as easy to love.
Join the AEW family for Thanksgiving Eve #AEWDynamite on TBS and Thanksgiving Day #AEWCollision on TNT, both streaming on HBO Max!
Join the AEW family for Thanksgiving Eve #AEWDynamite on TBS and Thanksgiving Day #AEWCollision on TNT, both streaming on HBO Max!
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Harley Cameron should be in everything 😂
Didn't even consider this, could even lead to Takeshita v Okada for the title (although I want Tsuji to win at WK)
November 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Didn't even consider this, could even lead to Takeshita v Okada for the title (although I want Tsuji to win at WK)
Okada v Tanahashi, one more time! Fitting opponent for Tanahashi's retirement match, and they'll go all out!
#njpw #WrestleSky 🤼
#njpw #WrestleSky 🤼
November 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Okada v Tanahashi, one more time! Fitting opponent for Tanahashi's retirement match, and they'll go all out!
#njpw #WrestleSky 🤼
#njpw #WrestleSky 🤼
Tanahashi's tour is so much better than Cena's, here he is teaming with Jun Kasai in FREEDOMS!
#WrestleSky 🤼
#WrestleSky 🤼
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Tanahashi's tour is so much better than Cena's, here he is teaming with Jun Kasai in FREEDOMS!
#WrestleSky 🤼
#WrestleSky 🤼
So, Nick Khan is basically saying they've created "scarcity" by decreasing the number of live events and sending a lot of them overseas, so jacking up the ticket prices just makes sense?
It's a business, but they've lost sight of their core audience.
(Quote from Fightful)
#WrestleSky 🤼
It's a business, but they've lost sight of their core audience.
(Quote from Fightful)
#WrestleSky 🤼
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
So, Nick Khan is basically saying they've created "scarcity" by decreasing the number of live events and sending a lot of them overseas, so jacking up the ticket prices just makes sense?
It's a business, but they've lost sight of their core audience.
(Quote from Fightful)
#WrestleSky 🤼
It's a business, but they've lost sight of their core audience.
(Quote from Fightful)
#WrestleSky 🤼
Ishii's out with a dislocated shoulder, that sucks, been enjoying watching him conglomerate in AEW recently
#WrestleSky 🤼
#WrestleSky 🤼
November 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Ishii's out with a dislocated shoulder, that sucks, been enjoying watching him conglomerate in AEW recently
#WrestleSky 🤼
#WrestleSky 🤼
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
November 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
With Takeshita likely to turn face shortly, I'm wondering where he turns to for help against the giant Don Callis Family. Definitely Omega, maybe The Conglomeration after Blood & Guts? Or maybe could get help from NJPW
Looking forward to the redemption arc first, though.
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
Looking forward to the redemption arc first, though.
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
November 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
With Takeshita likely to turn face shortly, I'm wondering where he turns to for help against the giant Don Callis Family. Definitely Omega, maybe The Conglomeration after Blood & Guts? Or maybe could get help from NJPW
Looking forward to the redemption arc first, though.
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
Looking forward to the redemption arc first, though.
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
Ospreay could be back as soon as January! That seems fast for neck surgery, but looks like he's getting the best treatment
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
November 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Ospreay could be back as soon as January! That seems fast for neck surgery, but looks like he's getting the best treatment
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
#AEW #WrestleSky 🤼
Love that Don Callis has two of the best wrestlers on the planet, Takeshita and Okada, in his family, but he's always concentrating on Kyle Fletcher since he's the future G0AT in the group.
Going to be that much better when Fletcher finally turns on him
#WrestleSky 🤼
Going to be that much better when Fletcher finally turns on him
#WrestleSky 🤼
November 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Love that Don Callis has two of the best wrestlers on the planet, Takeshita and Okada, in his family, but he's always concentrating on Kyle Fletcher since he's the future G0AT in the group.
Going to be that much better when Fletcher finally turns on him
#WrestleSky 🤼
Going to be that much better when Fletcher finally turns on him
#WrestleSky 🤼