Review: Bolt + Scrappy + Eagle/Steel/Viking

While in Vegas, someone at Thunders Arena clearly thought it'd be a great idea to have one big hunk dominate two smaller studs. Whether this was a fan, the wrestlers or the production crew, we'll likely never know, but we certainly see the result. As the only “small” guys on the Vegas trip, Bolt and Scrappy ended up as the sacrificial lambs not once, not twice, but three times.

I ended up buying all three for some strange reason. Must have been the way the promotions worked out that I just added one in each time I made a buy. Luckily, they were all quite different. And so, let’s see how they went.

Bolt vs. Scrappy vs. Eagle

Eagle's ready for Bolt and Scrappy.

Reviews: Cason vs. Eagle/Cason vs. Viking (Thunders Arena)

Let’s stay in Vegas a little longer. When Thunders Arena first announced they were heading there, they solicited commissioners or sponsors of certain content. They also noted they were pretty much full up on Cason stuff. No surprise his schedule filled up so fast. Also, no surprise he appears on eight different videos from Vegas so far.

I've bought five of them. I'm reviewing two at once here, not because I didn't like them, but because there wasn't as much to say or the need for so many images. They're more focused videos with concentration on certain holds.

Cason: "Better dream of me."
Alex Miller: "Okay, sport."

Review: Viking vs. Mack - Vegas (Thunders Arena)

Viking: "I'm gonna ask, even though I already know the answer, -"

Mack: "These are not your shorts."

Viking: "- are those my fucking shorts?"

Next up from Thunders Arena's latest trip to Vegas is a re-match of sorts, although there's a new element added to the equation. Viking vs. Mack: Vegas Battles 36 has a storyline that any similarly-sized siblings or roommates can probably relate to. And it has a shocking reveal (which is not one of their bare butts, unfortunately).

Viking: "I told Mom specifically not to put my clothes
in your drawers. Not to do my laundry with yours."

Review: Eagle vs. Viking (Thunders Arena)

I was originally going to do both Eagle’s recent patio matches together, but it turned out to be impossible to whittle the images down enough to fit in one post. Eagle vs. Viking completed the patio round robin with Cason vs. Viking and Cason vs. Eagle. So far, it's 1-1 in terms of wins and losses. This match will break the tie. How did the series go?

Eagle's back, taking on the giant Viking.

Review: Blayne vs. Frey/Viking (Thunders Arena)

Blayne: "You're gonna be lucky if I don't make you kiss by the end of the match. I'll show you real competition."

Don't get too excited. Blayne does not make Frey and Viking kiss. However, this quote sets the tone for this Thunders Arena fan fantasy beatdown that is more what I expected it to be. It has a clear direction and executes it brilliantly. If you think that you're interested in this video, I think you'll love it. Matches like this can be cheesy, but literally everything works perfectly in Blayne vs. Frey/Viking.

I was asked by a couple of folks to review this, but I'm not writing this out of obligation or for the purpose of fan service. No, it's my pleasure to talk about Blayne vs. Frey/Viking.

Everything's coming up Blayne as the best seller
brings the musclemen to their knees.

Review: Cason vs. Viking (Thunders Arena)

Cason vs. Viking is a Thunders Arena match I definitely wanted to see. Two of the hottest guys of the past year. Both big. Both strong. Both gorgeous. And both charming and fun as hell. It could go either way or any way and I'd be happy. Well, any way except maybe this way.

Wait, what?

Yes, I was disappointed in this video (it's not a match). It seems impossible with how perfect these two guys are, but somehow, the sum is less than the parts.

This is what I wanted to see.
This isn't what I did see.

Review: Brute vs. Viking (Thunders Arena)

Viking vs. Brute is the second Thunders Arena match I recently purchased with the gorgeous 6'6" Viking against another big man. I've already reviewed Viking vs. Mack (review here), but this one was worthy of its own post. I fell in love with Viking from the first match I watched with him and that continues to know. Does this break his winning streak? Nope. It's a winner, too.

Thunders brings more big boys to the ring.

Review: Viking vs. Mack (Thunders Arena)

It's nice to see Thunders Arena taking preparedness to a new level after Hurricane Irma. They have one Viking, but still went out and got themselves a spare. Smart. Viking's new doppelgänger is called Mack, like the truck brand. It makes sense to avoid confusion, although I might've gone with Viking 2 or Bizarro Viking.

Anyway, I was intrigued by the idea of seeing OG Viking battle this new Viking 2 dude, so I jumped at Viking vs. Mack. How did it go? Is it possible to have too much Viking? And what of my love for contrasts between wrestlers? No worries. This one worked out very, very well.

You can never have too many Vikings.

Review: Scrappy vs. Viking 2 (Thunders Arena)

First things first, I am going to SPOIL Thunders Arena's re-match between Scrappy and Viking. There's simply no way not to, because the pictures will tell the story.

When this came out, I bought it immediately. I loved the first one and it made Viking a must-buy guy for me. Scrappy was already there. Plus, I did suggest a Custom Series reversal of fortunes, which this is, so I might be partially responsible for some generous fan actually making this.

It's tough to make a sequel to a beloved and spectacular debut. How did Thunders do?

Can Scrappy flip the script in
this science vs. history grudge match?

Review: Mark Muscle vs. Viking (Thunders Arena)

No wonder Mr. Mike chastised me for suggesting Thunders Arena had downsized (in the comments, here). I've been very focused on smaller guys like Scrappy, Marco, Blayne and Bolt, but he knew Viking was in the pipeline. And just to prove the point, Thunders puts their new giant against another, Mark Muscle. Mark Muscle vs. Viking is a battle of the big men. Or is it?

Viking: "About time they brought someone my size."

Review: Scrappy vs. Viking (Thunders Arena)

Viking: "I'm not the new guy. I'm THE guy. I'm the only guy."

We're just past the halfway point of my Cavey year (Dec 1 - Nov 30) and Thunders Arena has been on fire. And now, they add their latest giant, Viking. Wow, I love him already. He's my new favorite thing in the world. My NFTITW is a fleeting designation, but still an honor (in my mind, anyway).

I know, usually I do an intro to these posts before spoiling my reactions, but just wow.

It took me awhile to get to Viking, because Thunders Arena sent me so many videos in April. When I finally reached the point where I wanted to buy a few new ones, Viking was at the top of my list. I chose his matches with Scrappy and Mark Muscle, but I'll be going back for the rest soon.

Viking: "Who are you? Are you Bolt's pet? That's what
you look like. A smaller, wimpier version of Bolt."