Fast Lane was
broadcast on Sunday 21, February, 2016.
Fast Lane Hits
Triple threat main event: Roman
Reigns vs HHH is the Wrestlemania main event and I’m not sure how to react.
This will likely be the climax of their storyline that began at Survivor
Series. If RAW was any indication, expect WWE to throw the kitchen sink at
getting Reigns over, regardless of potential fan backlash. This 3-way also set
up Ambrose vs Lesnar so it is hard to complain when new blood mixes with
veterans.
Styles wins his first major feud:
Styles vs Jericho III was must-see so I stopped writing notes throughout and
enjoyed without distraction. The Styles Clash false-finish and subsequent submission
victory added drama and their post-match handshake was an excellent endorsement.
Overall, Styles looks like a bigger star than he did on his debut and if he
continues to be booked strongly, gold will be round his waist very soon!
Owens vs Ziggler: This back and
forth spectacle never had a dull moment. Owens is a worthy champ and these high
quality matches will gradually help restore the prestige of the
Intercontinental Title; similar to Cena with his United States open challenges.
With any luck Owens and Styles will lock horns at the showcase of the immortals
and produce a modern classic.
Six-man tag: A minor hit, slow to
begin with but a strong final five minutes. The shine was firmly on Ryback as
he dominated after receiving the hot tag and pinned Luke Harper with Shell
Shocked. The Wyatt family didn’t attack Lesnar in the main event, as many
predicted. After two big losses at Wrestlemania, Bray Wyatt needs a win to
restore his credibility.
Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch: Their
tag-team contest against Naomi and Tamina was a decent effort let down slightly
by some blatant spot calling. The dominant, double submission finish made both
ladies look equal and sets up a possible triple threat with Charlotte.
Fast Lane Misses
Charlotte vs Brie: I couldn’t get
into this Divas Championship bout. Brie and her Daniel Bryan sympathy push was
weak and didn’t have the desired reaction. Over-sentimental storylines can be
forgiven if matches are well-executed; sadly this was very clunky so really
dragged. They showed improvement in the last five minutes but this was too
little, too late.
Edge and Christian: They have
excellent chemistry and entertainment value. Unfortunately, we’ve seen numerous
adverts on WWE programming all month for their network show. In this segment,
New Day were charismatic but League of Nations totally reeked of awfulness. If
they clash, New Day will hopefully retain and eventually make stars of new,
worthier challengers.
Continuing drama with R-Truth and Goldust:
Goldust has been pestering R-Truth to be his tag-team partner in a set of hit-and-miss
skits. He inadvertently cost Truth his match against Social Outcasts member
Curtis Axel. They need to have a resolution soon or fans will lose interest in
the eventual payoff.
We can expect more twists and turns on the road to Wrestlemania. I'll have another hits and misses review up a few days after the big show on Sunday, April 3rd. See you then wrestling fans.
Philip
Saturday, 27 February 2016
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Five Guys, Leeds.
Last Friday afternoon, I went to Leeds Trinity shopping centre to buy
trousers. Afterwards, I started to feel peckish so thought about treating
myself to an early tea but didn’t want anything too fancy. Burger King,
McDonald’s and Nando’s didn’t appeal. Further down the road Five Guys was
bustling so I popped inside for a look.
The name might not be familiar because Five Guys are a relatively new addition to the UK fast food market with just 46 locations. Their original restaurant was an instant hit with the locals when it opened thirty years ago in Arlington, Virginia. Expansion inevitably followed. Covent Garden in 2013 was their first UK store and the Leeds branch arrived in 2014.
Five Guys made a good first impression. Walking in, the restaurant was clean and spacious with a retro-feel red and white colour scheme. Stacked up potatoes complimented their fresh cooking regulations. A sign on the wall about their source offered a pleasant local touch, very similar to quality fish and chip shops. Positive publicity from both sides of the Atlantic adorned the walls and I hoped my meal would live up to the hype.
The gentleman at the till was enthusiastic, patient and guided me through the various burger customisation options. His customer service touches made a big difference. In general, all employees looked cheerful and motivated; that’s what happens when businesses pay their staff more than minimum wage.
I ordered a cheeseburger (£8) and little Cajun fries (£2.75). All toppings were free so I added ketchup, relish and barbeque sauce, two types of onions, lettuce and green peppers! Apparently there are over 25,000 combinations so definitely something for everyone. The waiting time was longer than lower-end fast food outlets but you can watch your meal being prepared with real care and attention as the sound system plays a worthy mix of genres.
Sitting down onto a comfy bench, I unwrapped what turned out to be a double cheeseburger and smelt an eruption of flavoursome goodness. This creation was messy, monstrous and magnificently satisfying. Compared to other so-called ‘gourmet’ burger chains it was on a totally different level. My ‘little’ portion of fries was extremely generous and the Cajun spice topping had a brilliant kick but possibly too much for some to handle.
Overall, Five Guys is a highly recommended fast food force to be reckoned with and will likely have continued success with new branches popping up at regular intervals. The pricing on paper will undoubtedly put some off but this is a classic example of paying a bit more and getting the quality to go with it. Everyone should try a Five Guys burger at least once and if you do, I’ll bet it won’t be your last visit.
Pros: Excellent customer service, atmosphere and food. Online pre-ordering is available.
Cons: Higher price than USA. No ‘meal deals’. Not suitable for people with peanut allergies.
Five Guys
9/11 Duncan Street
Leeds
LS1 6DL
0113 245 5099
The name might not be familiar because Five Guys are a relatively new addition to the UK fast food market with just 46 locations. Their original restaurant was an instant hit with the locals when it opened thirty years ago in Arlington, Virginia. Expansion inevitably followed. Covent Garden in 2013 was their first UK store and the Leeds branch arrived in 2014.
Five Guys made a good first impression. Walking in, the restaurant was clean and spacious with a retro-feel red and white colour scheme. Stacked up potatoes complimented their fresh cooking regulations. A sign on the wall about their source offered a pleasant local touch, very similar to quality fish and chip shops. Positive publicity from both sides of the Atlantic adorned the walls and I hoped my meal would live up to the hype.
The gentleman at the till was enthusiastic, patient and guided me through the various burger customisation options. His customer service touches made a big difference. In general, all employees looked cheerful and motivated; that’s what happens when businesses pay their staff more than minimum wage.
I ordered a cheeseburger (£8) and little Cajun fries (£2.75). All toppings were free so I added ketchup, relish and barbeque sauce, two types of onions, lettuce and green peppers! Apparently there are over 25,000 combinations so definitely something for everyone. The waiting time was longer than lower-end fast food outlets but you can watch your meal being prepared with real care and attention as the sound system plays a worthy mix of genres.
Sitting down onto a comfy bench, I unwrapped what turned out to be a double cheeseburger and smelt an eruption of flavoursome goodness. This creation was messy, monstrous and magnificently satisfying. Compared to other so-called ‘gourmet’ burger chains it was on a totally different level. My ‘little’ portion of fries was extremely generous and the Cajun spice topping had a brilliant kick but possibly too much for some to handle.
Overall, Five Guys is a highly recommended fast food force to be reckoned with and will likely have continued success with new branches popping up at regular intervals. The pricing on paper will undoubtedly put some off but this is a classic example of paying a bit more and getting the quality to go with it. Everyone should try a Five Guys burger at least once and if you do, I’ll bet it won’t be your last visit.
Pros: Excellent customer service, atmosphere and food. Online pre-ordering is available.
Cons: Higher price than USA. No ‘meal deals’. Not suitable for people with peanut allergies.
Five Guys
9/11 Duncan Street
Leeds
LS1 6DL
0113 245 5099
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