The world of professional wrestling is no stranger to botches, and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is no exception. The May 1 edition of AEW Rampage was no different, with a botch during the Manitoba Massacre Match between Skye Blue and Willow Nightingale sparking controversy among fans and wrestlers alike. The incident has ignited a heated debate, with wrestling legend Konnan weighing in on who’s to blame for the mishap.
The botch occurred when Blue dove off the ringside barrier, only to catch a brutal chairshot on the way down. Many have labeled the spot as one of the worst chairshots they’ve ever seen, and fans have been quick to criticize AEW’s in-ring product. In a recent episode of his Keepin’ It 100 podcast, Konnan was asked about the incident, and his response has added fuel to the fire.
According to Konnan, you can’t blame the camera angle for the botch, as production didn’t know what was coming. The 37-year veteran of the wrestling industry offered some insight into bad botches, suggesting that sometimes, even with the best planning, things can go wrong.
Skye Blue, the 24-year-old wrestler at the center of the controversy, has been making headlines for more than just her in-ring performances. Earlier this month, a fan was ejected from an AEW event for disrespecting her, and Blue later issued a statement on the incident. Despite the setbacks, Blue has quickly become a fan favorite on the AEW roster since her debut in April 2021.
In a recent interview with Kicking Out, Blue spoke about her experience turning heel for the first time in her career, which AEW billed as an “odd pairing” with Julia Hart. Blue spoke highly of the locker room help she receives and the “very cool” aspects of her job. However, she has not wrestled since losing the Manitoba Massacre Match to Willow Nightingale on May 1.
As the debate continues to rage on about who’s to blame for the botch, one thing is certain: Skye Blue is a talented young wrestler who has already made a significant impact on the AEW roster. With her rising popularity and charisma, fans can expect to see more of her in the future. Whether AEW can learn from this mishap and improve their in-ring product remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure – Skye Blue is here to stay.