"100,001" Replies (Wrestling Forum)

[Mr. Nerfect]

I've heard her make comments about the company getting her to cover up, but they could have been jokes.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Samir Singh has a torn ACL. Is he the good Singh?

[Fignuts]

There's a good singh?

[Mr. Nerfect]

Better*

[Mr. Nerfect]

Not as useless**

[Tom Guycott]

Roman is easily one of the best wrestlers WWE has had in the main event. His offense is AWESOME and his selling is quality, not that he's HBK or something but for his character he sells very well. It sucks he gets treated the way he does, but it is what it is. He's a great wrestler.

I concur with Fragile X. The Big Dog is a solid worker and worthy of the "locker room leader" moniker. The lad has had some bad luck with respect to his rise to main event status coinciding with the WWE Universe's innate desire to see Daniel Bryan back in the main event picture and possibly with the Heavyweight title around his waist. You can't necessarily blame them since we never got a proper title "reign".

The biggest problem with Roman is and pretty nearly always was WWE booking. Well, except at the very beginning... he was kinda terrible, so it was about 50/50. However, that burden of blame has leveled towards the company over time. Not going to guess a split number, but if they were on a seesaw as a scale, Reigns is very clearly dangling his feet in the air while Vince & co have their asses firmly planted on the ground.

So thirsty to manufacture the next beloved box office draw; to try to create from whole cloth a carbon copy of The Rock, that they essentially forgot *how* to build a wrestler. Most of his own shortcomings, he was able to get through with time, effort, and practice. But trying to hotshot, shoehorn, and force-feed him to the masses, and not even once take the simplest path (turn him heel, let the heel turn run its course, and turn him babyface when the crowd is ready for that redemption story) was an absolute gimmie card that the company just simply left on the table. I constantly maintain that if they just bit the bullet and turned him heel at the beginning instead of dumping all this external marketing/endorsement attention at him and hoping he gets over by osmosis, they would have been able to reap the benefits of having him come full circle and be beloved organically by now.

All they had to do was *admit* he was the hand-picked, corporate champion with "the look" and a rocket up his ass. Even the horribly failed Jinder run could have had potential salvagability to it if they took the training wheels off. And by training wheels, I mean the Singh Brothers. You have a paper champion with nothing but tainted wins, and nobody is going to buy the guy as "the man". While true that heels cheat, they shouldn't *need* to cheat ALL the time in much the same way as the champion shouldn't constantly lose non-title matches. Contrary to what they always say, wins and losses actually do matter. Maybe not in a numerical context like in actual sports, but it can have a bearing on someone's career. Like the "one more match" shtick from Christian would have gotten over better if he weren't the heel of the equation. Or if, say, a guy who's supposed to be a babyface always ends up counting lights. After awhile, who wants to cheer for that loser?

The wrinkle with Daniel Bryan "getting over by losses" was the fact that the crowd knew he was getting screwed both kayfabe and for real. They wouldn't extend that type of logic to turning Roman heel, since it was a pretty poorly kept secret that he was being groomed to be the next top guy. Be it to "swerve" the IWC or out of spite or whatever, they sabotaged their own business to be supposedly smarter than the smarks. Big deal. Now that ship has sailed, and you've firmly cemented the guy as Cena-lite; the guy who's only there so little kids buy action figures, and they even had to go so far as to re-form The Shield temporarily for some damage control.

So, even with the unforeseen setbacks of emergency surgery, injury, mystery sickness, and wellness policy violations, the bigger botch on his career trajectory continues to be how he is handled as a talent.

[Evil Vito]

Poor Samir. I don't really care about the Singh Brothers but it sucks to see anyone get injured, especially with something that usually keeps you out for close to a year like a torn ACL.

[Tom Guycott]

Samir Singh has a torn ACL. Is he the good Singh?

There's a good singh?

Better*

Not as useless**

Pair 'em with the good Uso. Problem solved.

[Tom Guycott]

Yeah. Apparently when she posts picks that shoe skin and stuff it's because she thinks the lighting is perfect and she sees the slightest imperfections in herself.

Very unfortunate seeing as I'd pay money to eat off of her abs.

She should champion the cause about self-image issues. Kinda like with Sasha and her hairline or AJ Lee and her mental imbalances. And I know by my wording that I seem like I'm making jokes of this, but I'm not. It prob'ly would do good to confront that demon in more ways than just us nerds drooling over her midriff whenever she is comfortable enough to bare it.

[Tom Guycott]

Tye Dillinger has entered the Royal Rumble

I actually hope they don't make him #10 again.

Send out some random heel or Curt Hawkins at #10 and then have Dillinger enter at #11 and throw him out for taking "his number".

Or have him enter the Women's rumble at #10 in a wig.

[Mr. Nerfect]

She should champion the cause about self-image issues. Kinda like with Sasha and her hairline or AJ Lee and her mental imbalances. And I know by my wording that I seem like I'm making jokes of this, but I'm not. It prob'ly would do good to confront that demon in more ways than just us nerds drooling over her midriff whenever she is comfortable enough to bare it.

Oh, absolutely. I think it's an important lesson for people to learn that performers at that level, who are frothed over by nerds, still feel shitty about themselves.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Just watched Bret Hart vs. 1-2-3 Kid from Raw sometime in 1994. I don't know if I've ever seen this match, sadly. Sean Waltman was so good. I'm officially a Bret fan now. When I had 15-year-old boy syndrome, I don't think I got him, but his faces when he calmly kicks out of near falls in that match are brilliant. Love JR on the call. Great story. Kid got great shine at the start, Bret made him look amazing. The restarting of the match because Bret is a such a babyface and it kicking up gear, with Kid going to the well with moves that have already worked too many times. Great finish -- both guys looked great.

Sometimes I love wrestling.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Roman Reigns needs to change his attire, his music, his tron graphics and stop having 50/50 matches with The Miz where he gets school boyed and tossed around by a guy with half his muscle density.

[Fignuts]

He also needs a personality.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Oh yes, that too.

[Fignuts]

So basically everything then.

[Mr. Nerfect]

He's got a motor when he really needs to go.

[Mr. Nerfect]

And his selling as a babyface has gotten a lot better. He just needs a good heel run first.

[Fignuts]

You can see the charisma too. It's just locked behind this nothing character that doesn't even have a recognizable identity.

[Lock Jaw]

I agree. If only he was a different person entirely, he would be good.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Just going through the SummerSlam Ladder Matches to see which is my favorite today. HBK vs. Razor was so good. Michaels looks good in blue. Weird that he never really used it more during any of his singles stints. HBK seemed to have trouble getting the belt down and has that hissy fit at the end. Classic Michaels.

Now onto HHH vs. Rock from 1998. It's crazy how much more charismatic than HHH Rock is. I forgot about the yellow ladder, haha. I wish the WWE still had colored ladders. As a kid, I loved little details like that. I also used to love how Ladder Matches would start off as a match and then break into using the ladders for spots, etc.

[Mr. Nerfect]

"Let's go Rocky!" "Rocky sucks!"

HHH can't help working like a heel. By the way, DX is so lame, haha.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

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[XL]

There's a good singh?

Their younger brother Dan will be the next breakout star. Needs to come in and feud with Fandango.

[Mr. Nerfect]

The current US Title design is coming up on 15 years. I think that has to be the longest continuous run for a WWF/E title belt in history? Maybe you can count the versions of the WWF Tag Team Titles that didn't really change until 2002.

[Big Vic]

They must have put the new logo on it at least right?

[Mr. Nerfect]

Yeah, but I don't really count that. I mean, I'm sure they've replaced the physical belt too, but they haven't really given it much of an overhaul at all, which is weird, because it's one of the grosser belts they've had, haha.

[Evolution]

Yeah, but 'Murica!

[Big Vic]

"The American flag is gross" - Noid 2018

[Evil Vito]

I like the WCW US Title

https://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/prowrestling/images/6/62/WCW_United_States_Heavyweight_Championship.png/revision/latest?cb=20110108171208

[Evolution]

Yeah, just make it a little more vibrant and there you go.

[Big Vic]

Remember Dreamers hardcore title?

https://cdn3.whatculture.com/images/2017/06/2a9a9612a98c14c6-600x400.jpg

JBL had a custom hardcore title too.

[Evolution]

What belt is under the license plate? Or is that actually it's own belt?

[Big Vic]

I think the Euro belt was.

[Evolution]

Shame. I liked the European belt. Nice design

[slik]

I always enjoy when Big Meltz owns the neckbeards on Twitter daily


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@davemeltzerWON</a> listen to your show every morning en route to work , don’t you agree Punk should have Main evented WM 29 with rock and cena?</p>&mdash; C-LO (@christian_loret) <a href="https://twitter.com/christian_loret/status/955984676170158080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Actually I don't. <a href="https://t.co/cBEtaoxgUC">https://t.co/cBEtaoxgUC</a></p>&mdash; Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) <a href="https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON/status/955994634425024512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You agreed with Rock vs Cena 2?</p>&mdash; All NBA (@__AllNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/__AllNBA/status/955994799798177798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A rematch of the biggest money match in pro wrestling history was the right move. Watering it down in a three-way would have been the wrong move. <a href="https://t.co/B9ELIXhkmD">https://t.co/B9ELIXhkmD</a></p>&mdash; Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) <a href="https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON/status/955995461172654081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ummm the biggest money match was Andre vs Hogan at wrestlemania 3 .... and you call yourself a journalist lol</p>&mdash; Garrett Nornes (@gFuNk1997) <a href="https://twitter.com/gFuNk1997/status/956008667781959681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WWE's biggest PPV buy rate of all time was WrestleMania 28 where the first Rock vs. Cena match happened. Maybe you should have your facts straight before you try to outsmart a journalist who's been doing this for 30+ years.</p>&mdash; Mr. Michael �������� (@Mr_JkyllHyd) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_JkyllHyd/status/956020039450333184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You are really talking to the wrong person about a subject you don't know. <a href="https://t.co/R0tz0uCHrB">https://t.co/R0tz0uCHrB</a></p>&mdash; Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) <a href="https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON/status/956017225034534919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I have been watching wrestling as a kid since the mid 80s . I know what draws and doesn’t draw. If you love japan so much just move there and leave us real fans alone.</p>&mdash; Garrett Nornes (@gFuNk1997) <a href="https://twitter.com/gFuNk1997/status/956018753854197761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You are nothing compared to Hulk Hogan.</p>&mdash; Garrett Nornes (@gFuNk1997) <a href="https://twitter.com/gFuNk1997/status/956019502004801536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Please, I'm trying to make the outside world think wrestling fans aren't as bad as the perception and you're ruining it.</p>&mdash; Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) <a href="https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON/status/956021866421989378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Evolution]

That last one is great. I might add that to my sig..

[Emperor Smeat]

https://streamable.com/6m9sw

Carmella handing Asuka a literal "L"

[Emperor Smeat]

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[#1-norm-fan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You are nothing compared to Hulk Hogan.</p>&mdash; Garrett Nornes (@gFuNk1997) <a href="https://twitter.com/gFuNk1997/status/956019502004801536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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:lol:

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

I wanted to find Metlzer's net worth, but it's under review

[#BROKEN Hasney]

https://i.imgur.com/nFZs8zT.gif

[Mr. Nerfect]

Hahaha, Meltzer.

[Jordan]

I love Dave.

[Jordan]

WWE need to start doing an annual or quarter women's PPV/Network Event. It's quite obvious that the cards on the super shows are way to crowded and the workers just don't get enough time in the ring. Hard to imagine I know, with 3 hours of Raw and 2 of Smackdown, plus every PPV is at least 4 hours lately.

[Bad News Gertner]

Salty Meltzer is the greatest. Especially since all these twats believing that con man Bruce Prichard's nonsense about Meltzer. It's amazing.

[Bad News Gertner]

WWE Network is finally adding WWWF All Star Wrestling episodes in March. About damn time.

[Jordan]

Salty Meltzer is the greatest. Especially since all these twats believing that con man Bruce Prichard's nonsense about Meltzer. It's amazing.

What's he been saying?

[Bad News Gertner]

That Meltzer is full of shit and just makes stuff up

[RP]

Fandango beat Chris Jericho at WM 29. Just saying.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Samir Singh has a torn ACL. Is he the good Singh?

Yes, he's the one that does all of the introductions for Mahal instead of just saying his name at the end.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I always enjoy when Big Meltz owns the neckbeards on Twitter daily


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@davemeltzerWON</a> listen to your show every morning en route to work , don’t you agree Punk should have Main evented WM 29 with rock and cena?</p>&mdash; C-LO (@christian_loret) <a href="https://twitter.com/christian_loret/status/955984676170158080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Actually I don't. <a href="https://t.co/cBEtaoxgUC">https://t.co/cBEtaoxgUC</a></p>&mdash; Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) <a href="https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON/status/955994634425024512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You agreed with Rock vs Cena 2?</p>&mdash; All NBA (@__AllNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/__AllNBA/status/955994799798177798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A rematch of the biggest money match in pro wrestling history was the right move. Watering it down in a three-way would have been the wrong move. <a href="https://t.co/B9ELIXhkmD">https://t.co/B9ELIXhkmD</a></p>&mdash; Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) <a href="https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON/status/955995461172654081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ummm the biggest money match was Andre vs Hogan at wrestlemania 3 .... and you call yourself a journalist lol</p>&mdash; Garrett Nornes (@gFuNk1997) <a href="https://twitter.com/gFuNk1997/status/956008667781959681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WWE's biggest PPV buy rate of all time was WrestleMania 28 where the first Rock vs. Cena match happened. Maybe you should have your facts straight before you try to outsmart a journalist who's been doing this for 30+ years.</p>&mdash; Mr. Michael �������� (@Mr_JkyllHyd) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_JkyllHyd/status/956020039450333184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You are really talking to the wrong person about a subject you don't know. <a href="https://t.co/R0tz0uCHrB">https://t.co/R0tz0uCHrB</a></p>&mdash; Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) <a href="https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON/status/956017225034534919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I have been watching wrestling as a kid since the mid 80s . I know what draws and doesn’t draw. If you love japan so much just move there and leave us real fans alone.</p>&mdash; Garrett Nornes (@gFuNk1997) <a href="https://twitter.com/gFuNk1997/status/956018753854197761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You are nothing compared to Hulk Hogan.</p>&mdash; Garrett Nornes (@gFuNk1997) <a href="https://twitter.com/gFuNk1997/status/956019502004801536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Please, I'm trying to make the outside world think wrestling fans aren't as bad as the perception and you're ruining it.</p>&mdash; Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) <a href="https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON/status/956021866421989378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Calling fans neck-beards isn't going to win over the main streamers either though.

Be a Star not a bully.

[Juan]

WWE Network is finally adding WWWF All Star Wrestling episodes in March. About damn time.

I just read that they’re also adding 38 of the old Coliseum Videos. Can’t wait to rewatch some of those :y:

[GD]

The current US Title design is coming up on 15 years. I think that has to be the longest continuous run for a WWF/E title belt in history? Maybe you can count the versions of the WWF Tag Team Titles that didn't really change until 2002.

I wish they updated the design. Make it look as regal as the United Kingdom Championship. No pun intended.

[Ezra]

I wish they updated the design. Make it look as regal as the United Kingdom Championship. No pun intended.

Well that's a good pun so it would have been great had you intended it.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I wish they updated the design. Make it look as regal as the United Kingdom Championship. No pun intended.

Regal and the US don't mix. We fought wars to kick regality out of our land.

[GD]

Regal and the US don't mix. We fought wars to kick regality out of our land.

The strap that represented the WCW Championship, World Championship, and the World Heavyweight Championship was quite regal, don't you think?

[Evolution]

The strap that represented the WCW Championship, World Championship, and the World Heavyweight Championship was quite regal, don't you think?

It's one of those belts that looks good on TV, but up close and in person is a little messy. Just like the winged eagle belt. Lot's of details you don't realise are there

[GD]

Sasha Banks is very legit as far as hot sauces are concerned

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[Savio]

This storyline could have been so much better

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[Danny Electric]

I've just binge watched the first five seasons of American Ninja Warrior and have just read that Kacey Cantanzaro has been signed to a WWE developmental contract. Don't know if many of you watch the show but she's hot and has some great athletic skills and strength for her height. Think she's only 5 ft.

[Emperor Smeat]

https://i.imgur.com/UTXjJQg.jpg

[Lock Jaw]

Is that Jack Swagger peeking up from the ring apron top left? Seems pretty random. I guess a lot of it seems pretty random, though.

[Cool King]

Regal and the US don't mix. We fought wars to kick regality out of our land.

I had no idea that your ancestors were Native American.

I always thought your ancestors were Irish. The ones that lived and died and all that.

[Cool King]

My Irish ancestors didn't live and die to be turned into a John Cena t-shirt.

[Emperor Smeat]

Is that Jack Swagger peeking up from the ring apron top left? Seems pretty random. I guess a lot of it seems pretty random, though.

Yes. Seems it was only made for a comic day event last November.

[GD]

https://www.alphaentllc.com

https://www.xfl.com

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[#1-norm-fan]

I wish they updated the design. Make it look as regal as the United Kingdom Championship. No pun intended.

Regal and the US don't mix. We fought wars to kick regality out of our land.

The strap that represented the WCW Championship, World Championship, and the World Heavyweight Championship was quite regal, don't you think?

WWE also had a yearly tournament that ended with a man sitting in a throne wearing a robe and a crown and being called "king".

[Gerard]

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LOL his podcast co-host goes off on a massive rant around the last third of this saying Michaels looked like a sewer rat with 10 strands of hair. :lol:

[#1-norm-fan]

I love that idea of a fight starting in one building and going over to the other.

[Gerard]

I love that idea of a fight starting in one building and going over to the other.

Apparently the "creative" team didn't, or to be more accurate, they never thought of it. :nono:

[Jordan]

Guys, do you think Kurt Angle is going to perform at WM?

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'm honestly not sure at this point. What's sadder is I don't care.

[#1-norm-fan]

I'm sure. WWE builds the show around any and all older guys who can still move. Can't imagine any way he doesn't wrestle.

[mike adamle]

He'd better wrestle, I paid good money to see all these dudes I grew up watching 20 years ago. I don't wanna see all these scrubs I see on Raw every week, I've already seen them wrestle each other 80 times anyways.

[slik]

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[Emperor Smeat]

Found a really interesting tidbit from this week's Observer Newsletter. It involved the history of RAW as part of Meltzer's report on RAW 25th anniversary show.

Apparently the reason RAW went to 2 hours was due to USA Network having no confidence it could compete as an hour show against Nitro especially during its taped era. The reason RAW has an over-run was simply to give the show extra help at beating Nitro.

RAW itself was also originally planned to be canceled in 1998 but USA Network changed their minds because of the huge success of Stone Cold Steve Austin.

After losing in the ratings for several straight months to Nitro, the USA Network, to counter, expanded Raw to two hours and also gave them the overrun which has remained part of the show to this day. Until recent years, the overrun was a great television idea because the wrestling audience would stay past 11 p.m., since the main event was usually in progress, keeping viewers tuned to the network, plus people tuning in for the 11 p.m. show would see the end of Raw with its final match and angle, potentially creating new fans. The overrun until recent years was always, for those reasons, the most-watched part of the show. But now, with the three hour show and viewers tuning out in the third hour, while some of those reasons still exist, it also adds to the length of a show that is already too long.

Raw moved to two hours in February, 1997. In 1998, the decision was made by Barry Diller to cancel Monday Night Raw and Tuesday Night Fights, a boxing show.

But suddenly, WWF caught fire with Steve Austin off the Mike Tyson and Vince McMahon angles, and ratings skyrocketed, not only saving the show, but making it the hottest show on cable television.

[Droford]

All the charges against Rich Swann were dropped. Wonder if he gets to come back

[Emperor Smeat]

Another interesting tidbit about RAW from this week's Newsletter involved Vince unwittingly playing a huge role in UFC's spike in popularity.

It both doomed RAW's future on Spike TV and WWE getting screwed with their talks with USA Network.

Ratings fell during this period. Perhaps the most monumental thing came in late 2004. Spike toyed with the idea of putting on a show called The Ultimate Fighter at 11:05 p.m. Monday nights, after Raw. The show was a last-ditch effort by Lorenzo Fertitta. UFC, with no television and no station wanting to risk the idea of live fights, was losing money and Fertitta was considering folding the company, or selling it. In fact, at one point, it was up for sale but when Dana White was only able to get a low number for it, Fertitta decided to keep it alive and take a risk on essentially putting together a reality show and buying time on Spike, which showed interest in the idea ...

Spike went to Vince McMahon, because the feeling was that UFC was close enough to pro wrestling that it could be seen as a rival promotion. McMahon okayed Ultimate Fighter airing after Raw, and Ultimate Fighter maintained a huge percentage of Raw’s 18-34 demos and the show became an immediate hit.

In 2005, with McMahon trying to get a better deal by negotiating Spike and USA, which wanted the show back, against each other, Spike was having so much success with UFC that they publicly announced they were canceling Raw.

This gave WWE very little leverage and while USA paid WWF the $28 million that Spike was paying them, USA no longer allowed WWF to sell the advertising time like they had on Raw since its inception. So the attempt to play the two off backfired when McMahon needed USA and they knew it and he got a far worse deal.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

All charges against a former crusierweight champion have been dropped



Can you handle this?

[GD]

All charges against a former crusierweight champion have been dropped



Can you handle this?



How long have you been waiting to say that, SlickyTrickyDamon?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

https://abload.de/img/image2j9jcg.jpg

[#BROKEN Hasney]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I ordered a personal video message from Mean Gene Okerlund for a friend and in it he said &quot;Kinda like Juventud Guerrera, where in the hell did that guy come from? Fuck it!&quot; <br><br>Best $30 I ever spent.</p>&mdash; TardisMechanic (@evilcrumpet) <a href="https://twitter.com/evilcrumpet/status/951747655302041600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Fignuts]

Fantastic lol

[Big Vic]

Kane vs Lesnar at a house show here tomorrow.... debating whether or not I should go.

[slik]

do it

[Big Vic]

Ticketmaster is doubling the price of tickets due to "service charges". Just want to buy straight from the arena online :(

[GD]

Kane vs Lesnar at a house show here tomorrow.... debating whether or not I should go.

do it

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[#BROKEN Hasney]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What the hell? <a href="https://t.co/BQ0jczvG2J">https://t.co/BQ0jczvG2J</a></p>&mdash; Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) <a href="https://twitter.com/EBischoff/status/956928415298347008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Man has surgery to look like Anime Eric Bischoff <a href="https://t.co/6upCC07K4B">pic.twitter.com/6upCC07K4B</a></p>&mdash; Ludachris Jericho (@JaimsVanDerBeek) <a href="https://twitter.com/JaimsVanDerBeek/status/956716078284984320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[#BROKEN Hasney]

https://shop.wwe.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-main/default/dw08d5bdb6/images/large/HA3007.jpg
https://shop.wwe.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-main/default/dw94122e2b/images/large/HA3007A.jpg

https://shop.wwe.com/rusev-happy-rusev-day-calendar/HA3007.html?dwvar_HA3007_color=No%20Color#q=Rusev&lang=en_US&curr=USD&start=1

[Shadrick]

Well that's a good pun so it would have been great had you intended it.

I agree. It was a damn great pun. Shame he didn't mean it

[Cool King]

https://shop.wwe.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-main/default/dw08d5bdb6/images/large/HA3007.jpg
https://shop.wwe.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-main/default/dw94122e2b/images/large/HA3007A.jpg

https://shop.wwe.com/rusev-happy-rusev-day-calendar/HA3007.html?dwvar_HA3007_color=No%20Color#q=Rusev&lang=en_US&curr=USD&start=1

That's amazing.

[Cool King]

I'm actually thinking about buying it.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bea1jNngP0E/

New Day Heels

[Emperor Smeat]

https://78.media.tumblr.com/b7e83f5ce92e44df69bebd8c4a02aa3f/tumblr_p31rofIcy51u1ljrzo1_500.gif

[#1-norm-fan]

Ticketmaster is doubling the price of tickets due to "service charges". Just want to buy straight from the arena online :(

I would just get tickets there. Where is it? I'm sure they won't sell out.

[Vastardikai]

https://78.media.tumblr.com/b7e83f5ce92e44df69bebd8c4a02aa3f/tumblr_p31rofIcy51u1ljrzo1_500.gif

Bliss knows the REAL reason why he's called "the Monster Among Men." :naughty:

[Droford]

I figured out the Royal Rumble. Guaranteed this happens..
Miz wins the Rumble and then plays chicken shit heel because he doesn't want to face Lesnar demands trade to SD. Daniel Bryan won't make the trade so Miz gets pissed off and demands WWE clear Daniel Bryan to wrestle him at Fast lane and if Miz wins he gets traded and the title shot at WM vs AJ Styles and if Bryan wins he gets Miz's title shot.

[Cool King]

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[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Strategy is key <a href="https://twitter.com/SamiZayn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SamiZayn</a> <a href="https://t.co/62WSvFQTwt">pic.twitter.com/62WSvFQTwt</a></p>&mdash; Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/BeckyLynchWWE/status/955463993036034048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[XL]

I figured out the Royal Rumble. Guaranteed this happens..
Miz wins the Rumble and then plays chicken shit heel because he doesn't want to face Lesnar demands trade to SD. Daniel Bryan won't make the trade so Miz gets pissed off and demands WWE clear Daniel Bryan to wrestle him at Fast lane and if Miz wins he gets traded and the title shot at WM vs AJ Styles and if Bryan wins he gets Miz's title shot.

Then what happens?

[Shadrick]

I would wreck Becky.

That's a statement I would never say out loud but I think it constantly.

[#1-norm-fan]

A Droford guarantee!?! HE'S NEVER MISSED ONE OF THOSE YET! TAKE IT TO THE BANK!!!

[Big Vic]

I would just get tickets there. Where is it? I'm sure they won't sell out.

Royal Farms Arena, yeah just went to the box office. Only $25 there.

[Big Vic]

I figured out the Royal Rumble. Guaranteed this happens..
Miz wins the Rumble and then plays chicken shit heel because he doesn't want to face Lesnar demands trade to SD. Daniel Bryan won't make the trade so Miz gets pissed off and demands WWE clear Daniel Bryan to wrestle him at Fast lane and if Miz wins he gets traded and the title shot at WM vs AJ Styles and if Bryan wins he gets Miz's title shot.

What would you like to bet?

[Lock Jaw]

There are a couple videos of Becky/Sami on YouTube for the Mixed Match Challenge. All good.

[Droford]

Big Vic is in Baltimore?

[Droford]

A Droford guarantee!?! HE'S NEVER MISSED ONE OF THOSE YET! TAKE IT TO THE BANK!!!
I was listening to Busted Open at work this morning and they're asking for what the outcome of the Rumble will be. Seems way too obvious it'll be a SD guy since Roman can't win in Philly but he has to be #1 contender vs Brock so he wins a #1 contender chamber match created to fill the void by Miz demanding to be traded so he doesn't face Brock. Miz and Bryans history would make it hard for me to think Mix would just get his wish to be traded back to SD so there's gotta be something to happen for him to get the shot. In lieu of him wrestling Bobby Roode at Fast lane I can only see it being Miz vs Bryan for the title shot. Which he loses since history of Rumble winners putting their shot on the line isn't good

Then what happens?
I'd say Daniel Bryan wins so he gets another title match at WM. Bryan vs Styles would probably break the internet.

What would you like to bet?
I don't see any other logical choice for a winner that isn't blatantly obvious. Miz winning would be shocking I think because it would seem to set up Brock vs Miz but that match can't happen so you still get Roman vs Brock.

[Savio]

Yep.


Would you like to make an avatar bet Droford?

[Evil Vito]

Want Elias and Aiden English to start the Rumble 1 and 2 and spend the first interval singing.

[Lock Jaw]

Can someone tell me what Cathy Kelly does for WWE? As far as I can see her job is looking hot and taking selfies.

I think I've seen her do some "hosting" maybe two or three times, but mostly she seems to just go various places in the WWE office and take selfies .

[#BROKEN Hasney]

She runs their social media videos

[#BROKEN Hasney]

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/893555565288345600

[Lock Jaw]

She runs their social media videos

By "runs", do you mean she is just the on air talent, while someone else shoots, edits, and posts it?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I'm pretty sure I read that she produces it too, but fuck knows

[Lock Jaw]

I did see a selfie of her once at an editing station, but thought to myself "I bet she has never edited anything in her life"

[#BROKEN Hasney]

She was an actress prior to joining WWE, I bet she's at least edited a showreel.

She was on Sam Roberts show. Maybe you'll learn more about her there

https://youtu.be/bV-3Z3abEp4

[Lock Jaw]

You called my bluff. I'd rather just not know more about her and just look at her hot selfies.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Davari just became my favourite cruiserweight

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/205Live?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#205Live</a> has some real underrated talent. Maybe the GM should be an underrated talent from the past. BLITZKRIEG FOR GM! <a href="https://t.co/bCAjDaInx4">pic.twitter.com/bCAjDaInx4</a></p>&mdash; Daivari Dinero (@AriyaDaivariWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/AriyaDaivariWWE/status/956942365767487489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Jordan]

Davari just became my favourite cruiserweight

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/205Live?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#205Live</a> has some real underrated talent. Maybe the GM should be an underrated talent from the past. BLITZKRIEG FOR GM! <a href="https://t.co/bCAjDaInx4">pic.twitter.com/bCAjDaInx4</a></p>&mdash; Daivari Dinero (@AriyaDaivariWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/AriyaDaivariWWE/status/956942365767487489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2018</a></blockquote>
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LOL good stuff

[Droford]

Vince got out of sexual assault allegations by a tanning salon worker back in 2006.

There goes the WWE and XFL

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Blitkreig wouldn't have done that. He should buy the WWE.

[Savio]

Vince got out of sexual assault allegations by a tanning salon worker back in 2006.

There goes the WWE and XFL

How do you mean? it isn't resurfacing in the news I believe.

[Droford]

How do you mean? it isn't resurfacing in the news I believe.

http://www.nydailynews.com/amp/news/national/wwe-boss-accused-sexually-assaulting-woman-tanning-booth-article-1.3782035

He's done

[Emperor Smeat]

How do you mean? it isn't resurfacing in the news I believe.

The Daily Beast recently wrote an article revealing some details about why he never got charged. Deadspin's David Bixenspan‏ brought some public attention to this report on Twitter.

In a way it sort of undermines Vince's "purity" requirements for XFL players since as the league's only owner, he has his own shady and questionable past. Also wouldn't be surprised if Deadspin is working on their own report about the salon incident and Vince's history with sexual harassment allegations.

[Savio]

Oh wow, wonder why it's resurfacing now, must be because of the XFL? NFL calling in some favors?

[Droford]

Its the same reason everyone else is. People did dumb things 10-20+ years ago That got ignored but we're not ignoring it now

[#1-norm-fan]

There goes the WWE and XFL

OMG Wonder if they'll cancel The Royal Rumble or hold it as one last hoorah before shutting it all down!

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The women's Royal Rumble is literally 30 women coming out to the ring to say #metoo on Vince and then jump over the top rope

[#1-norm-fan]

So they JUST now announced Reigns is in the rumble instead of promoting it on TV leading up to the show?

I always figured they'd just have a SD guy win it since they usually have the secondary title guy win for "shock value" anyway. But the fact that they went out of their way to downplay Reigns even being in the match makes me wonder...

[Savio]

Kane vs Lesnar at a house show here tomorrow.... debating whether or not I should go.

Holy shit Kane just won the title.

[Bad News Gertner]

The women's Royal Rumble is literally 30 women coming out to the ring to say #metoo on Vince and then jump over the top rope

That'd be better than what they have planned

[Savio]

Nah jk it was a quick, all the spots match

[Savio]

Miztourage vs the new sheild is the main..... want to leave.

[Droford]

Kane vs Lesnar at a house show here tomorrow.... debating whether or not I should go.

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[Savio]

Left before the main event finished, it was a shitty match. I am glad I went though, it was worth the $25. Brock/Kane was cool. Elias vs Finn was nice too.

[Evil Vito]

Left before the main event finished, it was a shitty match. I am glad I went though, it was worth the $25. Brock/Kane was cool. Elias vs Finn was nice too.

That's pretty much what I do for any non-televised show I go to. Even if it's a good match I'll at least try to get myself into a favorable spot to get out of there quickly.

Like when I saw a Cody/Rey main event in a baseball stadium last summer. Once I sensed the match was winding down I got up and stood right near the corridor. The second the match ended, I made a beeline for the exit. Since Cody went over I also figured it'd buy me a few extra minutes since Rey was bound to get some heat back post-match to "send the crowd home happy".

[#1-norm-fan]

Had no idea until just now that WWE ran a full-length Royal Rumble at an MSG house show 5 days before the 1994 Royal Rumble PPV. It was won by Owen Hart.

[Savio]

I was thinking they would do a womens battle royal at the house show last night as a dress rehearsal for tonight.

[Jordan]

I really hope that AOP debut in the Rumble tonight.

[Bad News Gertner]

I was thinking they would do a womens battle royal at the house show last night as a dress rehearsal for tonight.

There's no hope for that match

[Jordan]

They have been rehearsing actually, the house shows didn't have any women's matches.

[Lock Jaw]

There's no hope for that match

There's no hope with dope

[Rammsteinmad]

I think Jericho will be in the Rumble. He's posted pictures of himself in Paris for a Fozzy gig tonight, but he could, with the right preparation etc, get on a plane and get himself to the Rumble in time for a late entry. And at this point I totally wouldn't put it past him to do such a crazy thing.

[Nicky Fives]

The Velveteen Dream can be the next Dwayne Johnson. There I said it.

[Droford]

I really hope that AOP debut in the Rumble tonight.

Probably gonna destroy both teams in one ofvtge tag title matches

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Feels like Smackdown probably takes out the USSSSSSSOSSSSSSSS

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

when does the pre-showstart?

[A.J.K]

when does the pre-showstart?

4:00 central

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I think Jericho will be in the Rumble. He's posted pictures of himself in Paris for a Fozzy gig tonight, but he could, with the right preparation etc, get on a plane and get himself to the Rumble in time for a late entry. And at this point I totally wouldn't put it past him to do such a crazy thing.

Hope he wins and challenges Okada

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

A Droford guarantee!?! HE'S NEVER MISSED ONE OF THOSE YET! TAKE IT TO THE BANK!!!

Super psyched for TPWW's own Dostrodamus's 100% correct-all-the-time prediction to come true (AS THEY ALWAYS DO)

[Droford]

I'm kinda pissed tbh

[#1-norm-fan]

I PUT $3,000 COLD HARD CASH ON MIZ TO WIN BECAUSE DROFORD GUARANTEES NEVER MISS! APOLOGIZE!

[Evil Vito]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DUroRR4VQAAA_9_.jpg

Here's Triple H at his most Dad trying to get a good angle around everyone to photograph his spelling bee champion daughter.

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR <a href="https://t.co/h9tlXzZSv5">pic.twitter.com/h9tlXzZSv5</a></p>&mdash; MaffewBotchamaniaGuy (@Maffewgregg) <a href="https://twitter.com/Maffewgregg/status/958001313647820801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The legendary tag team, The Dudley Boyz, will be enshrined in the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2018. <a href="https://t.co/yyuAkv5BaN">https://t.co/yyuAkv5BaN</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZmoUNqSc8G">pic.twitter.com/ZmoUNqSc8G</a></p>&mdash; CBS Sports (@CBSSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSports/status/958020468920995841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Jordan]

I think Jericho will be in the Rumble. He's posted pictures of himself in Paris for a Fozzy gig tonight, but he could, with the right preparation etc, get on a plane and get himself to the Rumble in time for a late entry. And at this point I totally wouldn't put it past him to do such a crazy thing.

You were wrong, he didn't show up in The Rumble.

[Helmsphere]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DUroRR4VQAAA_9_.jpg

Here's Triple H at his most Dad trying to get a good angle around everyone to photograph his spelling bee champion daughter.

For a minute there, I believed Drew Gulak was in that picture.

Giving Trips Daughter spelling lessions with Powerpoint Presentations

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">International Dream Match.<br>Friday. April 6 2018. 1155pm.<br>Live from New Orleans.<a href="https://twitter.com/GCWrestling_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GCWrestling_</a> presents: Joey Janela’s Spring Break II <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JJSB2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JJSB2</a><a href="https://t.co/hdclxJ1ZHD">https://t.co/hdclxJ1ZHD</a> <a href="https://t.co/CdF8HZXiYb">pic.twitter.com/CdF8HZXiYb</a></p>&mdash; Bad Boy Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) <a href="https://twitter.com/JANELABABY/status/958153849977606144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[#BROKEN Hasney]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">International Dream Match.<br>Friday. April 6 2018. 1155pm.<br>Live from New Orleans.<a href="https://twitter.com/GCWrestling_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GCWrestling_</a> presents: Joey Janela’s Spring Break II <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JJSB2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JJSB2</a><a href="https://t.co/hdclxJ1ZHD">https://t.co/hdclxJ1ZHD</a> <a href="https://t.co/CdF8HZXiYb">pic.twitter.com/CdF8HZXiYb</a></p>&mdash; Bad Boy Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) <a href="https://twitter.com/JANELABABY/status/958153849977606144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Oh my fucking god

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol come on

[Jordan]

Cool video but who cares.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

After last years Spring Break, I sure as fuck do. It was hilarious.

[Fignuts]

What is it? Dunno who Joey Janela is.

Also, isn't Sasuke like 50 something? Can't imagine he's that good in the ring anymore.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

What is it? Dunno who Joey Janela is.

Also, isn't Sasuke like 50 something? Can't imagine he's that good in the ring anymore.

Last year had Joey Janella Vs. Marty Jannetty with an advertised Earl Hebner run-in because who can afford him for a full match, a battle royal featuring Glacier, Dink and the Invisible Man, Lio Rush Vs. Keth Lee and a main event of Matt Riddle Vs. Dan Severn that had no right to be as good as it was (although still very average).

It's not serious wrasslin', but it's a damn good time.

[Fignuts]

Looking him up, dude is one of those CZW retards who almost killed themselves.

[Bad News Gertner]

Janela is the one getting MF bombed by John Zandig

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[#BROKEN Hasney]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yeah.... no! <a href="https://twitter.com/JimmyHavoc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JimmyHavoc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JANELABABY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JANELABABY</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProgressNYC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ProgressNYC</a> <a href="https://t.co/cycQR22CuQ">pic.twitter.com/cycQR22CuQ</a></p>&mdash; Jocay ���� (@Jocay19) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jocay19/status/896552092462088192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[#BROKEN Hasney]

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[#BROKEN Hasney]

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[Fignuts]

Hope he doesn't kill sasuke in some dumb spot.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

There wasn't a single dumb spot against Marty Jannetty, other than a chair shot Joey took from what I remember.

[Fignuts]

Those Rhonda pics are kinda weak. Gimme something better hasney

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Those Rhonda pics are kinda weak. Gimme something better hasney

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[Mr. Nerfect]

Kind of hope they have Kairi Sane enter the Elimination Chamber and win just so they run Sane vs. Asuka because fuck you.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Daniel Bryan has introduced a new "Top 10" concept for SmackDown. The gimmick is that it will be voted on by the talent. There's interest to be mined there, don't get me wrong -- it could definitely help the perception of certain talent. That being said, so could good booking. The question will be whether or not this lasts longer than TNA's ranking systems, or their TV Title being defended every week.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Sheamus & Cesaro have named the Raw Tag Team Titles "Larry & Peaches." Because apparently them already having a name...you know, being "titles" isn't inherent enough.

[Evil Vito]

Sheamus' recent matches have been kinda hard to watch knowing that he's now got spinal stenosis. They're clearly trying to protect him and avoid him taking too many back bumps, but I think he's pretty clearly working on borrowed time at this point.

A shame(ful thing) really. I haven't always been his biggest fan but he can definitely go in the ring and still looks to be in great shape physically at 40. I think he'd have quite a bit more in the tank if not for the stenosis.

[Mr. Nerfect]

It's a shame when people don't get to end things on their own terms, but sometimes you've got to make that call and move into other things. I'm sure he could be a corner-man or even an announcer (I should probably regret saying that). But he's done movies and such before too. He could be more valuable outside the ring than in it.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Cesaro could make things work with a different partner. I've enjoyed all his teams. I'm sure there is someone in NXT that could use a call up, or someone who could use a fresh coat of paint. Or you can just use Cesaro in the IC Title scene. He'd make a great wrestling heel in that position.

[Evil Vito]

Yeah I'd agree with that. I could see him moving to production or an ambassador type role, too. There will be stuff for him to do and he's probably going to be a lifer with the company.

I'm gonna guess that Sheamus will hang on for one more Mania. I imagine he and Cesaro dropping the belts there or maybe the night after to a debuting team (AOP?) and after that Sheamus ends his in-ring career while Cesaro goes for a solo run on SmackDown.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Guys have worked with spinal stenosis for years. He might be pushing through.

[Evil Vito]

He's already been working with it for over six months. Doesn't mean he can't keep going for a bit but I think WWE are more conscientious about injuries now than they were even a few years ago. You can already see it in his recent matches that they're trying to protect him.

[Mr. Nerfect]

If he couldn't go you'd think they'd get him out of there. Being a tag champ isn't exactly urgent for them.

[Vastardikai]

Cesaro could make things work with a different partner. I've enjoyed all his teams. I'm sure there is someone in NXT that could use a call up, or someone who could use a fresh coat of paint. Or you can just use Cesaro in the IC Title scene. He'd make a great wrestling heel in that position.

There is a guy in NXT who would be the best possible partner for him. They would be Kings. :shifty:

[owenbrown]

Fuck I didn't realize Sheamus is 40 :eek:

[XL]

I was going to suggest Ohno, and have them do The Kings, but I’m not sure they have a place/want to find a place for him on the main roster.

[Evil Vito]

I'm not even sure Ohno himself wants to go on the main roster, tbh. From the sounds of things he's basically an extra trainer/mentor figure for the younger people in NXT and can help teach them different styles of wrestling.

He's got job security in a role like that. On the main roster I'd expect he'd be cut fairly quickly.

[Anybody Thrilla]

I'm really feeling the Macho Man lately. Might just watch his matches all night.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I was going to suggest Ohno, and have them do The Kings, but I’m not sure they have a place/want to find a place for him on the main roster.

Ohno today is very different from Chris Hero back then. The dynamic wouldn't feel the same. A name that keeps popping into my head is Dolph Ziggler. He's never really been in a tag team ever, unless you count The Spirit Squad. A part of me thinks he might be poison, but some guys are just better in a team, and Dolph might be one of those guys and no one has really put it all together.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Another guy, and people might hate this, because they don't like the guy, is Mojo Rawley. Working with Cesaro might help him get better in the ring, and being with Mojo might mean that Cesaro gets pushed. In that mode, Cesaro and Elias could also be beneficial to both. I'm pretty sure Jinder Mahal is a lost cause in terms of getting better, but they're obviously going to keep him around, so there's that. Curt Hawkins popped into my head because it would be a "funny" team where Cesaro does all the work and wins all their matches for them. Ha-ha, right?

Cesaro and Samoa Joe as a team of destroyers would be ideal, but it seems kind of limiting for Joe, sadly.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Those are all fine suggestions, but what if Cesaro just worked solo again?

[Mr. Nerfect]

As I said, I'd be cool with it. Don't see the WWE as having the patience for him though. That being said, he seems more "embedded" in their culture than he has ever been before.

[Evil Vito]

Cesaro's contract was set to expire at the end of 2016, he was pretty vocally upset with how he was being used, and his work with Sheamus intrigued him enough to get him to re-up.

I think keeping him in a team is the way to go, as much as I love him as a solo guy.

[Mr. Nerfect]

He's one guy I'd love to see in New Japan, should they ever do a talent exchange for some reason. Just a few tours there to be the wrestling machine. Would help refresh the fans' perspective on him a bit.

[Evil Vito]

Cesaro gets a brief NJPW run, Kitamura does his excursion in WWE. You know Vince would get a raging boner the second he saw him.

[Mr. Nerfect]

With the caveat that Vince can't beat him.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Minoru Suzuki for feuds with John Cena and Johnny Gargano, thanks.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Suzuki-gun as a heel faction running wild in NXT is a wet dream of mine. Even if it was just a version like Suzuki, Smith, Archer, ZSJ, Michinoku and Kanemaru. Suzuki as NXT Champion, Smith & Archer as Tag Champs, Kanemaru as Cruiserweight Champ and ZSJ as UK Champ. Michinoku is there because "Hey! It's Taka Michinoku!" NXT Championship goes from Almas to Black at WrestleMania, to Suzuki, to Gargano.

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What happens when producer <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshFriedmanSXM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoshFriedmanSXM</a> books <a href="https://twitter.com/davidmeltzer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@davidmeltzer</a> instead of <a href="https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@davemeltzerWON</a> on MMA Tonight with <a href="https://twitter.com/RJcliffordMMA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RJcliffordMMA</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialAJHawk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OfficialAJHawk</a>? Here's the FULL interview, fallout, and correct interview from tonight's show! <a href="https://t.co/G4FeIOUIwL">https://t.co/G4FeIOUIwL</a></p>&mdash; MMA on SiriusXM (@MMAonSiriusXM) <a href="https://twitter.com/MMAonSiriusXM/status/958527380011798528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Danny Electric]

Just have Cesaro replace the crap one from Street Profits.

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We heard we could just show up later and point at the mania sign</p>&mdash; Wendy's (@Wendys) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wendys/status/958516009937395712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Big Vic]

Lol

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A little bit of a different &quot;Get These Hands&quot; situation from <a href="https://twitter.com/BraunStrowman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BraunStrowman</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexaBliss_WWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlexaBliss_WWE</a>. ��<br><br>➡️ <a href="https://t.co/81bOkAzJNG">https://t.co/81bOkAzJNG</a> <a href="https://t.co/Fieyuth61o">pic.twitter.com/Fieyuth61o</a></p>&mdash; TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) <a href="https://twitter.com/totaldivaseps/status/958536772551573504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Mr. Nerfect]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We heard we could just show up later and point at the mania sign</p>&mdash; Wendy's (@Wendys) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wendys/status/958516009937395712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Why didn't she get herself booked for the Royal Rumble? In kayfabe? That would be her best way of getting to Mania, surely? And why did she have an entrance all cued up when Stephanie McMahon had no clue she worked for the company?

WWE is so dumb sometimes.

[Fignuts]

Maybe in kayfabe she feels shes not quite ready and wants to train more to make the transition, but she wanted the womens division know shes coming for them at mania?

As for your second question, the answer is "because wrestling".

How did Triple H not know sting was coming despite having a new entrance theme and titantron prepared.

If Vince is the boss, why doesn't he just not book austin and let his contract run out, if he hates him so much.

Just wrestling things.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I hate that lack of logic. You can get away with it when it's hot (Austin vs. McMahon started off logical until Russo got more power), but it's something that sucks the wind out when you're watching as a fan and it doesn't make sense.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Random question: After Jinder Mahal, is there really anyone who would shock you by winning the WWE Title?

[Fignuts]

I hate that lack of logic. You can get away with it when it's hot (Austin vs. McMahon started off logical until Russo got more power), but it's something that sucks the wind out when you're watching as a fan and it doesn't make sense.

I don't know, I just think its low hanging fruit as surpise appearances have been a part of wrestling forever and have never made much sense when held under microscope.

Not saying the segment was perfect. Rhonda's stiff as a board pointing was awkward to say the least, but she'll get coaching on that kind of stuff.

[Fignuts]

Random question: After Jinder Mahal, is there really anyone who would shock you by winning the WWE Title?

Jinder at least made some kind of sense from a marketing standpoint. Not saying I agree with it, but I at least understood what they were going for.

You would have a much tougher time making me get behind say, Curtis Axel. What demographic would he appeal to as champion.

[Fignuts]

For the record, I think Jinder would have been great as an old territories champion, which is why I didnt completely scoff at him and gave him a chance, but as wwe champion in the current era, he never completely won me over.

[Simple Fan]

Screw demographics, Curtis Axel for Universal Champion.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Jinder is, in my opinion, way too awful to ever be believable as a champion in any era. He just doesn't know how to make his shit look good, and he's been doing this for like 15 years now. It makes sense from a marketing perspective if you don't mind telling a market that you think they are stupid or don't have taste. An absolutely awful decision, and you could tell it was awful before they did it -- because no one has ever cared about Jinder Mahal.

At least two people care about Curtis Axel. And he's better in the ring. There have been moments in his career where he has not been a complete jobber too. Axel wins the IC title from Miz, defends it against Bray Wyatt and other people they are done with, then Axelmania runs wild at the Royal Rumble in Phoenix. Like a firebird, Axel's career has resurrected and risen to new heights. Brock is his friend and would drop the belt to him. Heyman would sell him. He could be IC Champion for over a year, theoretically, by this point. I'd take it over Jinder, that's all I'm saying. Axel would be more over with India.

[Mr. Nerfect]

And drop the name Curtis Axel. Have him decide he is ready to embrace his family name. Joe Hennig as IC Champion, 2019 Royal Rumble Winner and Universal Champion. Yeah, that's the meal ticket.

[Bad News Gertner]

Axel has forced charisma and it comes off really awkward.

Enjoyed him in Rybaxel though.

[Bad News Gertner]

For the record, I think Jinder would have been great as an old territories champion, which is why I didnt completely scoff at him and gave him a chance, but as wwe champion in the current era, he never completely won me over.

Jinder would have been a great challenger for Bob Backlund

[Mr. Nerfect]

Axel has forced charisma and it comes off really awkward.

Enjoyed him in Rybaxel though.

He's definitely lacking in the personality department.

[Bad News Gertner]

I'm honestly shocked he's lasted this long

[Simple Fan]

Yeah those Indians will be chanting SKOL SKOL SKOL all night. You lost me on the name change though.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'm honestly shocked he's lasted this long

I thought he was done after RybAxel. They teased him in NXT and that's when Axelmania got ironically over. Now he's doing The Miz stuff and has a vague purpose. I think he's got one life left when this run ends. And it's been a pretty good career for him -- 8 years on the main roster thus far.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Did some research into Axel's developmental career. Harmless trivia, really. But it reminded me that Brett DiBiase was in the business for a while. He retired because of knee problems and then became a referee before being released and then doing more wrestling and disappearing. Mike DiBiase was also a wrestler, but retired in 2008 and got into a shoot-out with police in 2014. Ted DiBiase, Jr. got further, but also left the business before long. Weird how those kids turned out.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Always found Ted, Jr. boring. But they had big plans for him. Put in The Marine and always seemed to be pushing him to some degree.

[Fignuts]

I have never understood the hype for axel. He comes off generic in every aspect to me, and the only time he was over was when he dressed up like the biggest star in the history of thd business. Which isn't really getting over as much as it is riding the coat tails of someone elses legacy.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I don't know if there's ever really been any hype for him. I think he's always just been regarded as a solid, if unspectacular hand.

[Emperor Smeat]

He's shown flashes of greatness here and there like his run in NXT and teaming up with Ryback but WWE never bothered to put any real effort in him. Had a high profile IC title match one time against Triple H that didn't help him at all because of all the focus during and after the match was on Triple H.

Supposedly Axel's biggest benefit is him being really great as a trainer and WWE's top choice to workout with part-timers. Not sure if he works with Lesnar but he helped Goldberg and either The Rock or Batista for their returns. Might have also been Taker's WWE trainer in recent years.

[Vastardikai]

After the Miztourage run, he'll likely transition to the Performance Center.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Axel definitely helped out Brock.

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">some Elite-levels of corpsing here from Becky<br>but she did well to last that long next to Sami <a href="https://t.co/Xk3TtdUDNd">pic.twitter.com/Xk3TtdUDNd</a></p>&mdash; MaffewBotchamaniaGuy (@Maffewgregg) <a href="https://twitter.com/Maffewgregg/status/958654835871633408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[#1-norm-fan]

Always found Ted, Jr. boring. But they had big plans for him. Put in The Marine and always seemed to be pushing him to some degree.

He had a good look though. There was something there. He's another guy who came along in the wrong era. I even kinda liked the DiBiase posse.

[Fignuts]

He's shown flashes of greatness here and there like his run in NXT and teaming up with Ryback but WWE never bothered to put any real effort in him. Had a high profile IC title match one time against Triple H that didn't help him at all because of all the focus during and after the match was on Triple H.

Supposedly Axel's biggest benefit is him being really great as a trainer and WWE's top choice to workout with part-timers. Not sure if he works with Lesnar but he helped Goldberg and either The Rock or Batista for their returns. Might have also been Taker's WWE trainer in recent years.

I think "flashes of greatness" is overselling it a bit. Maybe "flashes of above averageness"

[Mr. Nerfect]

He had a good look though. There was something there. He's another guy who came along in the wrong era. I even kinda liked the DiBiase posse.

He actually looks like one of my friends, so I found it really hard to take him seriously. Not dopplegangers, but to the point where I used to think of him every time I saw Ted.

[DAMN iNATOR]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">some Elite-levels of corpsing here from Becky<br>but she did well to last that long next to Sami <a href="https://t.co/Xk3TtdUDNd">pic.twitter.com/Xk3TtdUDNd</a></p>&mdash; MaffewBotchamaniaGuy (@Maffewgregg) <a href="https://twitter.com/Maffewgregg/status/958654835871633408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2018</a></blockquote>
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YEP!

[Disturbed316]

Who's watched the latest WWE 24? I knew Taker was pretty banged up but not so bad that he was limping before the match even started. Can see why he's done.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Owens, on the Kickoff show for the Rumble, actually said that he’d heard Peter Rosenberg paid for being on the pre-show and other appearances on the network. That has been one of those rumors for some time.

Ahaha. I wondered why they kept bringing an idiot like him on.

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[Droford]

I'm slightly pissed WM is going to be at MetLife again but I'm still going

[Big Vic]

Sometimes I forget Jinder was Champion.

[Jordan]

I'm slightly pissed WM is going to be at MetLife again but I'm still going

Yeah I'd really have been done to take the subway to get to Citi Field rather than however I'm going to get to Met Life.

[Evil Vito]

Sometimes I forget Jinder was Champion.


Lucky you.

[Jordan]

Which is funny because its 8.6 miles away from where I live... but its New York, and I live in Manhattan so of course I don't have a car. Damn buss life.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Zelena Vega is special. What a talent.

[Droford]

Which is funny because its 8.6 miles away from where I live... but its New York, and I live in Manhattan so of course I don't have a car. Damn buss life.

Every time I've gone to NY I stay in NJ and take the train into Penn Station. I'm guessing NXT / Raw / SD will be at Barclays.
I'm probably not going to stay for Raw and SD though

[GD]

Zelena Vega is special. What a talent.

"Oooh yeah, dig it, yeaaaahhhh..."

[Cool King]

I realised today that there were no Cruiserweights in the Royal Rumble this year and I'm not counting Rey Mysterio as he's not part of the division.

[Cool King]

Also, nobody seems to have mentioned it but when Beth Phoenix entered the Royal Rumble Match, she became the first person to ever appear in both a men's and women's Royal Rumble Match, and she'll most likely be the only person to ever do that, unless Kharma makes a return, which I really can't see happening.

[Cool King]

I also found it pretty funny that Ric Flair dressed as Colonel Sanders looks exactly like Rolf Harris.

[XL]

I don't know, I just think its low hanging fruit as surpise appearances have been a part of wrestling forever and have never made much sense when held under microscope.

Not saying the segment was perfect. Rhonda's stiff as a board pointing was awkward to say the least, but she'll get coaching on that kind of stuff.

Who teaches the “Pointing at Signs 101” class at the PC?

Also, nobody seems to have mentioned it but when Beth Phoenix entered the Royal Rumble Match, she became the first person to ever appear in both a men's and women's Royal Rumble Match, and she'll most likely be the only person to ever do that, unless Kharma makes a return, which I really can't see happening.
They mentioned that she’d been in the Men’s Rumble on commentary. Can’t remember how much they harped on it though.

[Evil Vito]

Rookies from NXT Season One employed:
Daniel Bryan
David Otunga
Heath Slater

Rookies from NXT Season Two employed:
Bray Wyatt
Curtis Axel
Percy Watson
Titus O'Neil

Rookies from NXT Season Three employed:
Naomi

Rookies from NXT Season Four employed:
Byron Saxton
EC3
Fandango
Konnor

All things considered I'm shocked there are still this many around - although if you wanted to you could cross out Percy Watson and EC3 since they were both gone for ages.

Wonder who will stick around longest. Naomi is the youngest having only turned 30 in November, but I have to think eventually she'll leave the business once she and Jimmy Uso decide to start a family.

Bray's the second youngest, turns 31 in a few months. Probably a safe bet to be the last one actively competing in WWE of the group - even if they do absolutely nothing with his character they always like to keep around a token weirdo.

Axel and Titus are two guys I never thought would last this long but I think both have a good chance at landing jobs post in-ring career. Axel as a trainer and Titus as either a manager or ambassador.

[Cool King]

They mentioned that she’d been in the Men’s Rumble on commentary. Can’t remember how much they harped on it though.

Yeah they did, but they didn't mention that cool little fact about her being the first and only person to enter both the men and women's Royal Rumble matches.

That's a pretty neat thing to be able to claim.

If they did mention it though, I must have missed it as I was too interested in watching Beth Phoenix.

[Cool King]

Rookies from NXT Season One employed:
Daniel Bryan
David Otunga
Heath Slater

Rookies from NXT Season Two employed:
Bray Wyatt
Curtis Axel
Percy Watson
Titus O'Neil

Rookies from NXT Season Three employed:
Naomi

Rookies from NXT Season Four employed:
Byron Saxton
EC3
Fandango
Konnor

All things considered I'm shocked there are still this many around - although if you wanted to you could cross out Percy Watson and EC3 since they were both gone for ages.

Wonder who will stick around longest. Naomi is the youngest having only turned 30 in November, but I have to think eventually she'll leave the business once she and Jimmy Uso decide to start a family.

Bray's the second youngest, turns 31 in a few months. Probably a safe bet to be the last one actively competing in WWE of the group - even if they do absolutely nothing with his character they always like to keep around a token weirdo.

Axel and Titus are two guys I never thought would last this long but I think both have a good chance at landing jobs post in-ring career. Axel as a trainer and Titus as either a manager or ambassador.

Percy Watson is still there?

He must be on NXT as I don't watch that.

I can definitely see Titus being an ambassador as from what I know, the man is gold for the company when it comes to that type of stuff. Especially when it involves children and parenting (mostly fathering).

[Evil Vito]

Yeah Percy was gone for a few years but he's back in NXT as a commentator. He's not very good.