Ray Petree

17 Oct 2025

my thoughts from this weeks double Dynamite / Collision episode. #AEW #WrestleSky 🤼

augustafreepress.comSamoa Joe challenges Adam Page | You don't defeat GodzillaLike Godzilla or even the destroyer god itself, Samoa Joe doesn’t revel in carnage. He’s ambivalent towards it, because he’s a fundamental force of nature.

12 Oct 2025

I believe Samoa Joe is the perfect professional wrestler. Here’s my case why. I’m really proud of this piece. I hope you guys check it out and let me know what you think, though. #WrestleSky #AEW #WWE augustafreepress.com/news/samoa-j...

augustafreepress.comThe question every wrestling fan dreads | You know it's fake, right?I’m often asked what I do for a living. When I say that I’m a professional wrestling columnist, people stare at me in utter disbelief. They’re bewildered.

10 Oct 2025

I’m lucky to call myself a wrestling columnist. I’ve always kept a day job though and I’m often asked what I “do for a living.” When I mention my column, people seem bewildered. I think pro-wrestling has tragically become misunderstood. Here’s why: augustafreepress.com/news/the-que...

AEW Dynamite 10.7.25 Match Ratings

Brodido vs. Kazuchika Okada & Konosuke Takeshita Rating: ***1/4

AEW Dynamite 10.7.25 Match Ratings

Kyle Fletcher vs. Kyle O'Reilly Rating: ***1/2

AEW Dynamite 10.7.25 Match Ratings

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Mercedes Monè [c] vs. Lacey Lane Review: ***¼

Orange Cassidy vs. PAC Review: ***

AEW Dynamite 10.7.25 Match Ratings

Jon Moxley vs. Tomohiro Ishii Rating: ***¼

The Demand vs. The Hurt Syndicate Rating: ***¼

augustafreepress.comAEW 'Forbidden Door' Review: Solid show, with one exceptionThe AEW and NJPW joint venture, “Forbidden Door,” is always one of the year’s most exciting shows — despite its lackluster build.

25 Aug 2025

Here’s my full review of Forbidden Door. It wasn’t a perfect PPV by any means, but all in all, I was pretty impressed. All of my match ratings are included, as well. #WrestleSky #AEW #AEWFanHub augustafreepress.com/news/aew-for...

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

business as usual for the Hangman. the ace of the world doing ace shit. what a phenomenal match, making great use of MJF’s stipulations ****1/2

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

Toni Storm delivering yet another standout performance on PPV. Match of the night thus far. ****

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

Vintage Okada performance. Leave it to Strickland to conjure that out of him. Wardlow’s return was crazy. What a faction. ***3/4

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

The tag team championship match was strange. The rules were unclear. The run in was stupid. The finish was flatter than a plate of piss. **1/2

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

I loved how AEW honored the legacies of Marty Jones and Johnny Saint. What a tremendous ode to the history of English wrestling. The Windy Man strikes again. TMDK ***3/4

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

Mercedes Moné escapes with her title intact. Awesome match. ***1/2

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

I love the angle, here. Three rising stars trying to grab the brass ring and beat a legend in Moné.

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

I forgot to tweet the Fletcher/Takahashi rating because of the fatal fourway entrances. It’s so cool to see a women’s mid-card championship receive this kind of spectacle, from an American promotion.

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

Kyle Fletcher vs. Hiromu Takahashi fucked. That was a lot of fun ***1/2

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

I really dug their finishing move, but (Adam I Lost My) Edge (Copeland) and Christian (Cage) left a lot to be desired. **3/4

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

I know this isn’t a hot take, but Bullet Club needs to die. They’re not just beating a dead horse anymore. They’re mutilating it.

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

We need a Women’s Blood & Guts match after Forbidden Door. Then, we need a Women’s Eliminator Tournament to take center stage. Multiple matches on Dynamite and Collision for multiple weeks, that can take this division in a new direction.

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

I just want Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander to be friends again. Is that so bad?

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

Oku and JetSpeed are every bit as fun as I thought they’d be. This is the kind of firework extravaganza, j-weight stuff that AEW fans love.

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

I really hope Ricochet circles back to Swerve Strickland in the near future, now that The Gates of Agony have joined him. They’re just another wrinkle in that feud, that would really make things interesting.

AEW FORBIDDEN DOOR THREAD: we’re live skeeting all day long!!!!!

Uemura bleeds star power.

20 Aug 2025

This parasocial relationship that Cody has with AEW has become concerning. It feels like he’s upset that he didn’t reach these heights in AEW. He wanted to be the face of professional wrestling. He wanted to be a celebrity. But, he needed the WWE machine to accomplish it. #AEW #WrestleSky 🤼‍♂️

15 Aug 2025

Tony Khan has an opportunity here… That tape library would be PRETTY cool. Just saying 🤷 #AEW #AEWFanHub #WrestleSky 🤼‍♂️

Fun episode of Dynamite. My full review will be up tomorrow

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Christian Cage reluctantly accepts one hug from Copeland and now they have to wrestle together at Forbidden Door.

Christian Cage reluctantly accepts one hug from Copeland and now they have to wrestle together at Forbidden Door.

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Hiroshi Tanashi, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Will Ospreay, & Darby Allin is an INSANE starting five.

Hiroshi Tanashi, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Will Ospreay, & Darby Allin is an INSANE starting five.

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Hologram's involvement in this was a dead giveaway. The only streak that matters is still alive.

wistfully longing for the Okada who beat Kaito Kiyomiya's ass

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Hologram's involvement in this was a dead giveaway. The only streak that matters is still alive.

Hologram's involvement in this was a dead giveaway. The only streak that matters is still alive.

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I didn't expect The Young Bucks to actually whoop Justin Roberts' ass. The $10,000 fine, though? What the fuck is that? They should have to go one-on-one with the Undertaker.

I didn't expect The Young Bucks to actually whoop Justin Roberts' ass. The $10,000 fine, though? What the fuck is that? They should have to go one-on-one with the Undertaker.

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what are the chances that HOOK has actually improved?

what are the chances that HOOK has actually improved?

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18-80. Blind, crippled, or crazy. The Ultimate Opportunist will always be a scumbag at heart.

18-80. Blind, crippled, or crazy. The Ultimate Opportunist will always be a scumbag at heart.

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"Yo he's short, he's bald, and he gets no hoes, baby." Classy Cincinatti

"Yo he's short, he's bald, and he gets no hoes, baby." Classy Cincinatti

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HIROSHI TANAHASHI!?!? Ospreay, Darby, and the Ace of the Universe is a fucking dream team.

HIROSHI TANAHASHI!?!? Ospreay, Darby, and the Ace of the Universe is a fucking dream team.

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very excited for this trios match. I want to see the Square of Madness in a Blood & Guts match.

It’s a little disheartening that all of the relevant angles in the women’s division can converge in one segment

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very excited for this trios match. I want to see the Square of Madness in a Blood & Guts match.

very excited for this trios match. I want to see the Square of Madness in a Blood & Guts match.

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the last few weeks have felt off kilter in Ospreay’s absence. that light’s out match is going to fuck hard

the last few weeks have felt off kilter in Ospreay’s absence. that light’s out match is going to fuck hard

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Claudio’s airplane spin was impeccable.

Claudio’s airplane spin was impeccable.

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Classy Cincinnati giving MJF the shit he deserves. We love great heels and even greater babyfaces.

Classy Cincinnati cheering for Moxley. You love to hear it.

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Moxley has been in his bag since Dynasty. Sidestepping the dive off the ramp was glorious.

Moxley has been in his bag since Dynasty. Sidestepping the dive off the ramp was glorious.

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Classy Cincinnati giving MJF the shit he deserves. We love great heels and even greater babyfaces.

Classy Cincinnati giving MJF the shit he deserves. We love great heels and even greater babyfaces.

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watching Dynamite late tonight. let’s start skeeting #AEW #WrestleSky 🤼‍♂️

Hangman goading MJF into exercising his Casino Gauntlet contract was the natural conclusion. He’s wiser, more mature, and more confident.