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[Ol Dirty Dastard]

You know who’s dope? Shaka Khan. And Rufus.

[Vastardikai]

Is that the one from rakka khan?

She also sued Jim Cornette, Brie Bella, Home Depot, the estate of Chris Benoit, Billy Corgan, the 1986 Broncos, and Vastardikai.*

*only some of those are made up.**

**to the best of my knowledge. I mean, I haven't been served yet. :shifty:

[Fignuts]

Fucking awesome

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big Van Vader x Keiji Muto. One of the most electric matches of the 90’s, but never filmed for tv. Only available as an audience recording. Ryogoku Kokugikan reached such a fever pitch that fans showered the ring seat cushions. (8.10.1991) �� <a href="https://t.co/fmEX8dIvoI">pic.twitter.com/fmEX8dIvoI</a></p>&mdash; Vintage Puroresu プロレス (@vintagepuro) <a href="https://twitter.com/vintagepuro/status/1653467185044439057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[DrA]

Sean Ross Sapp was born Aug.30. Just gotta look at the bday calendar

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[GD]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WWE 'Tough Enough' Winner Sara Lee Died By Suicide <a href="https://t.co/Xpht8D6yaT">https://t.co/Xpht8D6yaT</a></p>&mdash; TMZ (@TMZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ/status/1654384669532495874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Savio]

Damn that's sad

[slik]

https://i.postimg.cc/PJpBGdRW/345342467-968442320996402-2964573064997169488-n.jpg

[Fignuts]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bobby “The Brain” Heenan travels to All Japan Pro Wrestling and runs into some pretty tough customers like Jumbo Tsuruta, Genichiro Tenryu, Great Kabuki &amp; King Tonga! (1984) �� <a href="https://t.co/GGUoEHGoSb">pic.twitter.com/GGUoEHGoSb</a></p>&mdash; Vintage Puroresu プロレス (@vintagepuro) <a href="https://twitter.com/vintagepuro/status/1655003669769646081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

great kabuki has a worse physique than Heenan.

[Bad News Gertner]

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[xrodmuc316]

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LOL that is awesome

[Mr. Nerfect]

Randomly watching Vengeance ‘03. It’s crazy how even back when WWE was terrible and on the decline, it was still way better than wrestling today.

* Show opens with a really cool video package. It’s Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar, Stephanie McMahon and Zack Gowen all talking about their hopes, dreams, etc. They’re the faces. It’s all contrasted against Vince McMahon’s desire for control.

* Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero open with a good match to decide the new US Title. I remember that belt being considered ugly. Clever how they worked it into the finish. They went a bit overboard with the sports entertainment, but it was funny when Eddie is trying to revive Mike Chiota but Chiota won’t stir. Cool to go back and watch the moments where Eddie was really starting to win people over. He’d be a face before long. I also like how Benoit and Eddie seemed to coordinate their attire.

* Stephanie McMahon was a HORRIBLE actress back then. Vince is amazing as a performer, but it’s weird seeing them do backstage segments and Vince be so much better.

* Jamie Noble and Billy Gunn have an “Indecent Proposal” match. If Noble beats Gunn, Torrie Wilson is going to have sex with him on SmackDown. This doesn’t age well. At least Torrie offered herself. I thought the Billy Gunn/Torrie Wilson/Jamie Noble/Nidia stuff happened way later. This is possibly Billy Gunn’s best singles match.

* They did a Bar Room Brawl between a bunch of the undercard, Brother Love, Brooklyn Brawler, Doink the Clown and The Easter Bunny (it’s July). This was like a cross between the Gimmick Battle Royal and the awful shit Matt Hardy does now. He didn’t even come up with the prototypes. Asshole. It’s interesting to be reminded of just how many people WWE had under contract. You’ve got Rhyno’s involvement in Benoit/Eddie, Nidia and Torrie as side pieces to Billy/Noble and you’ve got The Bashams, Orlando Jordan, Funaki, Matt Hardy, Shannon Moore, Sean O’Haire, Kanyon, The FBI, Brian Kendrick, John Hennigan, Matt Cappotelli and whoever else in here. Brawler is the best worker of the bunch. But it’s crazy to think of how “deep” the roster was.

* About to watch Kidman/Rey vs. World’s Greatest Tag Team, which I remember loving.

[M-A-G]

I liken the Confederacy "reign" to some rando giving himself his own made up title and walking around like the cock of the walk.

[Evil Vito]

* They did a Bar Room Brawl between a bunch of the undercard, Brother Love, Brooklyn Brawler, Doink the Clown and The Easter Bunny (it’s July). This was like a cross between the Gimmick Battle Royal and the awful shit Matt Hardy does now. He didn’t even come up with the prototypes. Asshole. It’s interesting to be reminded of just how many people WWE had under contract. You’ve got Rhyno’s involvement in Benoit/Eddie, Nidia and Torrie as side pieces to Billy/Noble and you’ve got The Bashams, Orlando Jordan, Funaki, Matt Hardy, Shannon Moore, Sean O’Haire, Kanyon, The FBI, Brian Kendrick, John Hennigan, Matt Cappotelli and whoever else in here. Brawler is the best worker of the bunch. But it’s crazy to think of how “deep” the roster was.

Specifically remember Funaki never leaving his seat at the bar during the entire brawl, and simply passing out drunk when he was one of the last ones

[Bad News Gertner]

Lmao yes

[thekrow]

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Chuck Palumbo...A 1965 model Corvette Stingray...A well landscaped suburban driveway.
This is middle class level sh*t.
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[M-A-G]

https://i.imgur.com/KTOPcPe.jpeg

[Mr. Nerfect]

More random Vengeance ‘03 thoughts:

* WGTT vs. Rey & Kidman was a phenomenal match. Such pros. For all the times Kidman looked like he was so close to fucking up the Shooting Star, he did it from the middle of the top rope to the outside alright. Haas & Benjamin so good. Love the launch into the super hurricanrana.

* Steph vs. Sable was way better than it had any right to be. She didn’t work much, but when she did, Steph was pretty good at it.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Vince had a match at Mania 38. Shane was supposed to at Mania 39. Steph vs. Becky at Mania 40.

[Fignuts]

lol fucking dying right now

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The state of WCW Thunder in 2000 ���� <a href="https://t.co/WciCYYVU2v">pic.twitter.com/WciCYYVU2v</a></p>&mdash; Wrestling from 80s/90s (@Wrestling80s90s) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wrestling80s90s/status/1656705938189955072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mr. Nerfect]

Iconic

[GD]

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[Bad News Gertner]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Technique. <a href="https://t.co/aKtaSPgtHj">pic.twitter.com/aKtaSPgtHj</a></p>&mdash; Allan (@allan_cheapshot) <a href="https://twitter.com/allan_cheapshot/status/1657703867436478469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Bad News Gertner]

lol fucking dying right now

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The state of WCW Thunder in 2000 ���� <a href="https://t.co/WciCYYVU2v">pic.twitter.com/WciCYYVU2v</a></p>&mdash; Wrestling from 80s/90s (@Wrestling80s90s) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wrestling80s90s/status/1656705938189955072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

If you're willing to shut your brain down, 2000 WCW is a fucking riot

[Mr. Nerfect]

So sad we’re left without an alternative now.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Just an absolute nightmare.

[#1-norm-fan]

Imagine if Orton has to retire and the last member of Evolution to compete in a wrestling ring ends up being Ric Flair.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Randy Orton’s Doctors Have Advised Against Returning To The Ring ��<a href="https://t.co/hFMyIrGH7E">https://t.co/hFMyIrGH7E</a> <a href="https://t.co/aqIK2o2HYx">pic.twitter.com/aqIK2o2HYx</a></p>&mdash; Wrestlelamia.co.uk (@wrestlelamia) <a href="https://twitter.com/wrestlelamia/status/1657792387643523073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Holy shit, it really might happen…

[Big Vic]

If you're willing to shut your brain down, 2000 WCW is a fucking riot

I remember there being a hell in the cell match, might have been Vince Russo vs Bishoff or maybe Flair? Lets say flair because I remember a figure 4 leg lock.

Flair had Russo in the F4 for about 3 minutes just waiting for the blood to drop down from the ceiling to break the hold

[Savio]

Damn can't find the full match

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[Evil Vito]

"Superstar" Billy Graham is said to be on life support. Doctors have apparently told his wife he's not going to recover, so it's really just a matter on when or if she agrees to take him off of it.

[Bad News Gertner]

SSBG has been near death so many times that I'll see it when I believe it.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

"Superstar" Billy Graham is said to be on life support. Doctors have apparently told his wife he's not going to recover, so it's really just a matter on when or if she agrees to take him off of it.

Word on the street is that Jesse Ventura and Hulk Hogan are frantically searching for breathing machines as we speak.

[owenbrown]

lol fucking dying right now

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Has Nash ever talked about this in a shoot interview?

[Fignuts]

You know what, I wouldn't be surprised if the blood landed exactly where it was supposed to and Nash just didn't want to do it.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Apparently the crowd got splattered too though. And once they missed even worse and got the crowd entirely.

[Evil Vito]

SSBG has been near death so many times that I'll see it when I believe it.

Sounds like he’s gone now :(

[Bad News Gertner]

That era is quickly fading away. The first 6 WWWF champions have passed on. Backlund is #7.

[Fignuts]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Bull Nakano vs. Devil Masami. Absolute battle. (4.18.1993) ☠️ <a href="https://t.co/MOOCLnLjiW">pic.twitter.com/MOOCLnLjiW</a></p>&mdash; Vintage Puroresu プロレス (@vintagepuro) <a href="https://twitter.com/vintagepuro/status/1659052391449210882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Evil Vito]

Thinking about the episode of Nitro in 1999 when Brian Knobbs vs. Bam Bam Bigelow where Bam Bam lost via count out in a Falls Count Anywhere match

[Vastardikai]

Thinking about the episode of Nitro in 1999 when Brian Knobbs vs. Bam Bam Bigelow where Bam Bam lost via count out in a Falls Count Anywhere match

That's Nasty, Baby!

[Lock Jaw]

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[Bad News Gertner]

Lol imagine the balls on this jobber to do this in a match with Rude

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">If podcasts and clickbait existed in 1993, so many old wrestlers would’ve whined about Brady Boone. <a href="https://t.co/0w8BkJxhlM">pic.twitter.com/0w8BkJxhlM</a></p>&mdash; WCW Deep Cuts - Unofficial Tribute Account (@WCWCuts) <a href="https://twitter.com/WCWCuts/status/1660798543597109248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Evil Vito]

Apparently it was announced back in February and I just never bothered reading the fine print on my bill but NBC Universal is no longer offering free Peacock to Xfinity customers effective June 26th. Current Xfinity customers will be given a 2-month window to subscribe for a discounted rate of $3/month for a year and new subscribers will get a 6-month free trial.

Obviously this impacts all Xfinity users who effectively were given "free" access to WWE PPVs, albeit at the cost of an already bloated cable bill. Considering I've had so much of the old WWE Network archives available for me to access for the last couple of years, I basically never used the service because it was horrendous to navigate.

[M-A-G]

Thinking about the episode of Nitro in 1999 when Brian Knobbs vs. Bam Bam Bigelow where Bam Bam lost via count out in a Falls Count Anywhere match

That's one of those "it only makes sense to Russo" moments that make him the punchline that he is.

[screech]

Random thought: I'm 88p sure there is a poster on here who has a gif of Shinsuke Nakamura saying "I have a black belt in professional wrestling" as their sig but I don't remember which poster.

Is this a real thing or no?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Jordan X?

[Bad News Gertner]

This story that Lance posted on Twitter is a riot lol

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Remembered another same Agent story: Match on RAW with Rico where I kissed Jackie Gayda, beat Rico and officially turned face. <a href="https://twitter.com/bfg728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bfg728</a> wrote the segment and told me when I win get excited and do like an End Zone dance celebration to officials not be “Boring” any more…cont..</p>&mdash; Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceStorm/status/1661407947438661633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Bad News Gertner]

Lmao these stories are amazing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another great WWE story, same Agent. Early 2004 I’m wrestling <a href="https://twitter.com/MATTHARDYBRAND?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MATTHARDYBRAND</a> on HEAT. I was still a face but that had run it’s course. Matt was a heel but they were ready to turn him too. We thought it would be easiest if I just worked Heel and Matt Face… cont..</p>&mdash; Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceStorm/status/1661213569332170752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Bad News Gertner]

And here's the match

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Is it this one?<a href="https://t.co/z4cySAaqON">https://t.co/z4cySAaqON</a><br><br>If so I think a magazine advert blocks the shot!</p>&mdash; 'Golden Boy' Terry Seddon �� (@TerrySeddon) <a href="https://twitter.com/TerrySeddon/status/1661401401958752258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[XL]

That's one of those "it only makes sense to Russo" moments that make him the punchline that he is.

I know it’s frowned upon to “BUT WWE” here but Vince booked a Hell In The Cell match to end by DQ…

[screech]

Lance Storm is a great Twitter follow

[M-A-G]

I know it’s frowned upon to “BUT WWE” here but Vince booked a Hell In The Cell match to end by DQ…

Was that the Mankind vs. Kane one? That was fucking stupid.

[M-A-G]

Mankind and Kane in '98 being allowed to go all out in an actual match in the Cell would've been a brutal outing that we probably would still be talking about today. Mick was fucking insane back then.

[Helmsphere]

Was that the Mankind vs. Kane one? That was fucking stupid.

He referring to the one between Seth Rollins and The Fiend.

[M-A-G]

He referring to the one between Seth Rollins and The Fiend.

Oh, that must've occurred after I stopped watching. I'd have remembered something like that. Sounds just as stupid all the same.

[XL]

You are a lucky man.

[Evil Vito]

This story that Lance posted on Twitter is a riot lol

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Remembered another same Agent story: Match on RAW with Rico where I kissed Jackie Gayda, beat Rico and officially turned face. <a href="https://twitter.com/bfg728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bfg728</a> wrote the segment and told me when I win get excited and do like an End Zone dance celebration to officials not be “Boring” any more…cont..</p>&mdash; Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceStorm/status/1661407947438661633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lol every time I think about this gimmick I smile. He was obviously so uncomfortable.

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[Evil Vito]

I remember Storm admitting that he and Val Venis considered politicking for a spot in the 4-way tag at Mania 20 after having been bumped to Heat the year before. Jindrak and Cade were in the 4-way despite being brand new to the roster and though Vince was high on them, they weren’t going over and he believes Vince had a soft enough spot for respected veterans that they could’ve gotten their spot if they’d lobbied for it.

In the end feels they did the “right thing” by not trying to force their way on, but not ever having a main card Mania match definitely is something that bothered him.

[XL]

Interesting. How long is the list of respected guys that worked WWE that never had a main card Mania match?

[GD]

I'm just glad the world got to see Danny Basham perform at WrestleMania.

[Bad News Gertner]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just when Manami Toyota thinks Yumiko Hotta’s Boston Crab couldn’t possibly get worse...it gets *substantially* worse. ☠️ <a href="https://t.co/Z9icUU94eX">pic.twitter.com/Z9icUU94eX</a></p>&mdash; Vintage Puroresu プロレス (@vintagepuro) <a href="https://twitter.com/vintagepuro/status/1661941745167237121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Vastardikai]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just when Manami Toyota thinks Yumiko Hotta’s Boston Crab couldn’t possibly get worse...it gets *substantially* worse. ☠️ <a href="https://t.co/Z9icUU94eX">pic.twitter.com/Z9icUU94eX</a></p>&mdash; Vintage Puroresu プロレス (@vintagepuro) <a href="https://twitter.com/vintagepuro/status/1661941745167237121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I think I would rather get hit by a Toyota than get put in that Boston Crab by Toyota.

[Fignuts]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brutus Beefcake not understanding how to take a Butterfly Suplex. <a href="https://t.co/zdsNkmFrdZ">pic.twitter.com/zdsNkmFrdZ</a></p>&mdash; Allan (@allan_cheapshot) <a href="https://twitter.com/allan_cheapshot/status/1662382893014949890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Bad News Gertner]

Lmao in 1987! Beefcake had been wrestling for a decade by then.

[XL]

That’s a Spinout Butterfly Driver. Obviously.

[owenbrown]

Thinking about the episode of Nitro in 1999 when Brian Knobbs vs. Bam Bam Bigelow where Bam Bam lost via count out in a Falls Count Anywhere match

cWqgPu-Esc8

this is why I love watching Bryan & Vinny clips :lol:

[slik]

zero crowd reaction on raw for ronda having another boring ass title reign

[GD]

Damb @ no weekly thread for RAW.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jesus look at that card. <a href="https://t.co/GHmkteFDRy">https://t.co/GHmkteFDRy</a></p>&mdash; Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceStorm/status/1663373785284907013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Vastardikai]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jesus look at that card. <a href="https://t.co/GHmkteFDRy">https://t.co/GHmkteFDRy</a></p>&mdash; Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceStorm/status/1663373785284907013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sexton Hardcastle? I think I know him.

[GD]

You think you know him?

[Helmsphere]

I think I know him. I feel like I'm on The Edge of figuring it out.

[Bad News Gertner]

Lmao I was at that show

[Big Vic]

Mankind and Kane in '98 being allowed to go all out in an actual match in the Cell would've been a brutal outing that we probably would still be talking about today. Mick was fucking insane back then.

It was still a brutal match for what it was.

Table spot
Tacks spot
A few chair shots if I remember correctly.

[Big Vic]

Lmao I was at that show

How did that card come about? I would think vince would say "No".

[Evil Vito]

Alexa Bliss and Ryan Cabrera have announced they are having a baby due in December.

Pretty much works with the timeline of the reports a couple months ago that she was going to be out indefinitely

[xrodmuc316]

You all are going to JUST overlook the last guy on that card?

[Savio]

It was still a brutal match for what it was.

Table spot
Tacks spot
A few chair shots if I remember correctly.
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gnarly

[Bad News Gertner]

How did that card come about? I would think vince would say "No".

Wrestlers back then were able to work select indies on their off days. They would have to go through someone like Cornette.

[xrodmuc316]

:rofl::lol::rofl::lol:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He gets it 🤙 🚁 <a href="https://t.co/LJ3YVC3zlh">https://t.co/LJ3YVC3zlh</a></p>&mdash; matthew riddle (@SuperKingofBros) <a href="https://twitter.com/SuperKingofBros/status/1663572968805486592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[erickman]

darkside of the ring starts tonight

[Fignuts]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr">Aja Kong x Meiko Satomura. This is some serious business. (4.24.1998) ☠️ <a href="https://t.co/xf2NCFZXQa">pic.twitter.com/xf2NCFZXQa</a></p>&mdash; Vintage Puroresu プロレス (@vintagepuro) <a href="https://twitter.com/vintagepuro/status/1663596229517885441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Fignuts]

Also,


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bull Nakano x Kyoko Inoue. AJW had some of the highest intensity wrestling anywhere in the world in the 90’s. (9.7.1991) �� <a href="https://t.co/Bs2Grxra7y">pic.twitter.com/Bs2Grxra7y</a></p>&mdash; Vintage Puroresu プロレス (@vintagepuro) <a href="https://twitter.com/vintagepuro/status/1663578810439041024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Tom Guycott]

You all are going to JUST overlook the last guy on that card?

You mean Chris Pillion, or "Many More"??

[xrodmuc316]

You mean Chris Pillion, or "Many More"??

Ahh shit, didnt actually open the image and see there was more.

Was talking about Joe E Legend, aka JUST JOE!

4WXrQ0iocAY

[Bad News Gertner]

Pshhh, "Smooth Mover" Chris Pillon is the real legend

[Bad News Gertner]

I don't think I've ever seen this much amazing stuff uploaded on YouTube before. I have the main WWE Network stream on my IPTV but no access to the library, but honestly there's more cool shit on YouTube to watch than I remotely have time for.

[Big Vic]

Does the WWE Network censor chairshots? Or is that just a Youtube thing?

[xrodmuc316]

Does the WWE Network censor chairshots? Or is that just a Youtube thing?

Yes and no. The original event does not, but when they do countdown shows or retrospectives or whatever, they do usually.

[Bad News Gertner]

Funk is the best


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Simply the best <a href="https://t.co/fHR9BxT7Gf">pic.twitter.com/fHR9BxT7Gf</a></p>&mdash; Rob Naylor (@NINaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/NINaylor/status/1664623804625108998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Vastardikai]

Funk is the best


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Simply the best <a href="https://t.co/fHR9BxT7Gf">pic.twitter.com/fHR9BxT7Gf</a></p>&mdash; Rob Naylor (@NINaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/NINaylor/status/1664623804625108998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Might be the best table spot of all time.

[Mr. Nerfect]

So good. Now you get guys who want to go for that effect but have no clue how to get there.

[GD]

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[GD]

I don't know why I started watching this...probably because RJ is packing but I can't look away.

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[Fignuts]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hiroshi Tanahashi x Shelton Benjamin. This is what it looks like when two of the best tangle. �� <a href="https://t.co/VIqM1LLWSw">pic.twitter.com/VIqM1LLWSw</a></p>&mdash; Vintage Puroresu プロレス (@vintagepuro) <a href="https://twitter.com/vintagepuro/status/1665373254356221957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mr. Nerfect]

Still love Shelton Benjamin.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Would love to see Shelton Benjamin in a heel faction in NXT. Put him, Ziggler, Cedric and maybe Corbin together as heel veterans running roughshod all over the roster. Not that big on Cedric, honestly, but maybe something falls out there.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Thinking about the Shawn Michaels/Shelton Benjamin match. Gold Rush tournament was not a bad idea. For those that don’t remember, it was a bunch of guys who had never been champion bracketed against guys who had been, with the wrestlers not knowing who their opponent was going to be. Can’t remember if it was only the challengers who were surprised, but that would make sense.

So you could have Nakamura out there and then AJ Styles could be his opponent. Zayn could be out there and then Owens is his.

[Mr. Nerfect]

What I miss is guys having the chance to stand out. Now everybody does so much it doesn’t feel like there is the real opportunity to give someone a sleeper performance like that.

Their best gimmick for that is probably the gauntlet match. That always seems to get whoever they want over there pretty fast. The wrestler that beats Reigns should probably go through a bunch of people in a gauntlet first.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Fuck it, have Shelton beat Reigns at this point. Who cares? Shelton wins a gauntlet and Reigns is like “really?” and Heyman is like “don’t underestimate him” and “he’s got nothing to lose.” Cedric offers to help Shelton, but he wants to do this on his own. MVP wishes Shelton luck. Same with Lashley. The Hurt Business run off Solo Sikoa and then The Usos hit the ring and cost Reigns the title. Shelton wins the title and celebrates as The Gold Standard in professional wrestling.

You could also get R-Truth involved in there somewhere. A new Hurt Business of Shelton, Lashley, MVP, Cedric and Truth could be ace. Not even opposed to Omos being there, but I probably wouldn’t choose to include him. Something about him and Lashley both being in it doesn’t work for me.

[Mr. Nerfect]

MVP presents Shelton with a new WWE Title after he beats Reigns ala Lashley and the US Title.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Shelton beats Brock. And Cody. Gotta give him some good challengers. Seth then wants to unify against Shelton, but Reigns can have issues with Seth going for that spot and he costs Rollins. Shelton now has the WWE Title and he presents Lashley with the World Heavyweight Title.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Love that Reigns has a belt that says “Undisputed.” WWE already acknowledging that the World Heavyweight Championship is not a real World Title. It’s just fuel for the story as to how great Roman Reigns is.

[XL]

This is like the old Noid breaking through. It’s like a real life Get Out.

[Mr. Nerfect]

There’s no Old Noid. It’s all just me, baby.

To be cynical about it, WWE probably wants more black Hall of Famers. They’re also probably worried that whoever beats Roman is probably going to be crushed by it. Giving it to Shelton is “shocking” enough that it doesn’t really matter if that’s going to be the greatest thing he ever does in wrestling. It also helps spread that out to the rest of The Hurt Business, specifically Lashley, Truth and MVP. And at least Cedric will matter.

[Splaya]

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gnarly

Have always said that this was my favorite summer of WWE. Every show always had something going on...the Midcard was fantastic, everyone had something to do. Most people disagree but eh whatever

[Big Vic]

I like that everyone back then has a distinct personality. See less of that now.

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol look at the lack of give when they hit the mat.

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[Damian Rey 2.0]

Good god what a bump by the bossman

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Big Bumpman

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Kevin Owens v Gunther on Raw tonight for free.

The continuation of booking PWG dream matches in major feds remains undefeated

[Mr. Nerfect]

Still can’t get into Owens. Don’t associate him nor Gunther with PWG. IC Title should be the top belt on Raw.

[GD]

https://i.redd.it/93v2xbbhtf4b1.jpg

[Bad News Gertner]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Silo Sam &gt; <br><br>The jumping headlock always cracks me up. <a href="https://t.co/idJLSrlawj">pic.twitter.com/idJLSrlawj</a></p>&mdash; Rob Naylor (@NINaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/NINaylor/status/1667203358350770177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Vastardikai]

I wouldn't mind paying to see this guy once in a while. Maybe not every week, but as a special attractions every other year.

I mean, there are modern stars whose stuff has more daylight in it.

[Bad News Gertner]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Stan Hansen x Genichiro Tenryu. Headline for this match in one of the weeklies was: BURNING VIOLENCE! Hard to argue with that description. (7.27.1988) ☠️�� <a href="https://t.co/wzD1bnFkRS">pic.twitter.com/wzD1bnFkRS</a></p>&mdash; Vintage Puroresu プロレス (@vintagepuro) <a href="https://twitter.com/vintagepuro/status/1667311808305152002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Bad News Gertner]

I wouldn't mind paying to see this guy once in a while. Maybe not every week, but as a special attractions every other year.

I mean, there are modern stars whose stuff has more daylight in it.

He was actually signed in 87 by the WWF cause they weren't sure about Andre going forward. He was never used because he dwarfed Andre and it would have killed his mystique.

[Bad News Gertner]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/MdJhNL0gAm">pic.twitter.com/MdJhNL0gAm</a></p>&mdash; Rob Naylor (@NINaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/NINaylor/status/1667447275797266432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mr. Nerfect]

Stan Hansen and Genichiro Tenryu are two of my all-time favs.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Been pulling for Impact Wrestling lately. Seems to be booked sensibly and has been a great landing spot for some really deserving talent.

[Destor]

Stan Hansen and Genichiro Tenryu are two of my all-time favs.wrestlers who are tough??? That would never work

Been pulling for Impact Wrestling lately. Seems to be booked sensibly and has been a great landing spot for some really deserving talent.problem with tna is its finger is so far off the pulse that even if its name weren't so tarnished (and it is irreparably tarnished) its as hip as a skating rink. There's not a cool bone in its body.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

problem with tna is its finger is so far off the pulse that even if its name weren't so tarnished (and it is irreparably tarnished) its as hip as a skating rink. There's not a cool bone in its body.

Skating rinks aren't hip?

[Mr. Nerfect]

Agreed. It’s a bucket with holes in it.

The weirdest thing for them would be to get a new TV deal. The visibility could get them eyeballs which could boost attendance and give it more “life.” They’re owned by Anthem which owns AXS, but that doesn’t disqualify them from diversifying.

They’re probably profitable at this point and that’s all that matters to the suits, so why rock their own boat? It’s just not as rewarding as it could be for the viewer.

[GD]

Rhea looks badass with the new world championship.

https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/talent_champion_xl/public/all/2023/06/RheaProfile_Ttile--ad987d9383868af89434008e0e397965.png

[Lock Jaw]

Design works really with a white strap

[Mr. Nerfect]

This is just a step too far with the belts. Hate that they’re all matching arbitrarily.

[GD]

Whoa! Notable transphobe, Mr. Nerfect can see my posts? :eek:

[XL]

This is just a step too far with the belts. Hate that they’re all matching arbitrarily.

It’s better than them all being big WWE logos, I guess.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Wish we’d get an update, bigger version of the winged eagle but the new one isn’t bad and I’m a sucker for white straps.

[Mr. Nerfect]

It’s better than them all being big WWE logos, I guess.

Well, they kinda are lol.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

What I see in that picture is that Rhea looks like a goddamn superstar with that belt and they better not fuck this up

[Lock Jaw]

Lots of Rhea videos have been popping up on my YouTube Shorts suggestions recently because of algorithm... she is quite the looker without the makeup (not that she is a horrible with the makeup)

[Tom Guycott]

Rhea looks badass with the new world championship.

https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/talent_champion_xl/public/all/2023/06/RheaProfile_Ttile--ad987d9383868af89434008e0e397965.png

What I see in that picture is that Rhea looks like a goddamn superstar with that belt and they better not fuck this up

Lots of Rhea videos have been popping up on my YouTube Shorts suggestions recently because of algorithm... she is quite the looker without the makeup (not that she is a horrible with the makeup)

All of this.

Something about her ticks vastly different boxes with me when she's gimmick'd up and in street clothes. All in good ways. Just seems to be whether one would prefer Rhea in the streets and Mami in the sheets or vice versa.

"I'LL TAKE 'EM BOTH; I'M HARDCORE!!!"

[xrodmuc316]

All of this.

Something about her ticks vastly different boxes with me when she's gimmick'd up and in street clothes. All in good ways. Just seems to be whether one would prefer Rhea in the streets and Mami in the sheets or vice versa.

"I'LL TAKE 'EM BOTH; I'M HARDCORE!!!"

You better watch those comments or Buddy Murphy will Tweet passive aggressive messages at you :lol:

[Tom Guycott]

This is just a step too far with the belts. Hate that they’re all matching arbitrarily.

It’s better than them all being big WWE logos, I guess.

Well, they kinda are lol.

Wish we’d get an update, bigger version of the winged eagle but the new one isn’t bad and I’m a sucker for white straps.

I kinda hate it, myself. The newer "World" stuff is more stylish than the simple "brand color coded giant W" thing they were doing with all the belts, but it's still- I dunno... I want to say they're too ornate and too simplistic simultaneously.

It feels like WWE lost the plot about their championship belts after the Cena US spinner gimmick... which fit Cena at the time. Keeping it that way instead of leaving it as Cena's "Smoking Skull" made it stupid. Co-opting that design for the one of the WHCs was worse (especially initially, since the wheel wasn't counterweighted and the topheavy "W" kept flopping upside-down).

The last time I really "liked" any of the belts was the absurity of the Daniel Bryan "eco-friendly" strap. Before that was way back when Cody re-introduced the classic style white strapped IC title during his "undashing" phase.

Most of them anymore look like they're trying too hard to make them look like toys so that they can market toys instead of any sort of sought after trophy and decoration.

[Tom Guycott]

You better watch those comments or Buddy Murphy will Tweet passive aggressive messages at you :lol:

To be perfectly honest with you - and I don't particularly mean this as a diss on Murphy - I would be less afraid of Buddy and more afraid Rhea would take me up on it... because pain is not my kind of fun, but at the same time, I would not want to say no to her from both genuine fear of her kicking my ass and "eh, I'll give this a try because Rhea". I would let her use me as a chair like one of Dalton Castle's boys just to start. To anyone else, if they even suggested that to me, I'd instantly tell them they were crazy as hell for even bringing it up.

Either way, I will physically - and maybe slightly mentally - regret everything.



After.

[Vastardikai]

There a great many folks who aren't normally into wrestling are big into Rhea.

[#1-norm-fan]

A lawsuit brought forth by former TNA wrestler Rhaka Khan has been thrown out. It claimed a large number of people conspired to kidnap her and her children including Jim Cornette, The Rock, The Miz, Nikki Bella, the NYPD, the FBI (no word on if Tracy Smothers was included), Chris Benoit, Mick Foley, Michael Jordan and Home Depot.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

I heard Cornette talking about that. I legit feel really bad for her...like wtf? Clearly has suffered a break from reality.

[GD]

https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/gallery_img_l/public/all/2023/06/019_DARK_06092104rf_0009--542f91568abbf9a26edc8fb8debba179.jpg

[GD]

https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/gallery_img_l/public/all/2023/06/056_MITB2020_JG_1127--81f25edce8695cf4c4f266265fb49db7.jpg

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Also I agree that Rhea is a god damn goddess. She is a very pretty lady but the current mami gimmick is something else. And yes she looks like mega star in that photo.

[Vastardikai]

A lawsuit brought forth by former TNA wrestler Rhaka Khan has been thrown out. It claimed a large number of people conspired to kidnap her and her children including Jim Cornette, The Rock, The Miz, Nikki Bella, the NYPD, the FBI (no word on if Tracy Smothers was included), Chris Benoit, Mick Foley, Michael Jordan and Home Depot.

Don't forget that I was also in the lawsuit, maybe. :shifty:

[Evil Vito]

Always forget how completely unrecognizable Rhea Ripley circa the first Mae Young Classic is

https://i0.wp.com/pbs.twimg.com/media/DIbWESxXkAIpvIp.jpg?resize=640%2C640&ssl=1

[GD]

I remember a brief period of time in NXT when she was women's champion, the commentators would refer to her as NXT Champion (dropping the women's part). I guess they decided to do away with it once she was booked to face Charlotte at Mania with the strap on the line.

[Lock Jaw]

I remember seeing her in the Mae Young Classic thinking "whoa, she could be a big deal"

[GD]

Especially when Tegan Nox got injured :shifty:

[Lock Jaw]

Lock Jaw 2017 after the Mae Young Classic:

I see lots of potential in Rhea Ripley........

[GD]

Triple A 2017 after the Mae Young Classic:

Horny

[XL]

I remember a brief period of time in NXT when she was women's champion, the commentators would refer to her as Undisputed NXT Champion (dropping the women's part). I guess they decided to do away with it once she was booked to face Charlotte at Mania with the strap on the line.

[GD]

Yes?

[Lock Jaw]

I guess they decided to do away with it once she was booked to face Charlotte at Mania with the strap on the line.

What's this about Rhea and a strap on?

[GD]

:roll: :lol:

[#1-norm-fan]

Lock Jaw’s gonna have another dream tonight.

[Evil Vito]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr"> <a href="https://t.co/Qg1YcRllTP">pic.twitter.com/Qg1YcRllTP</a></p>&mdash; Vern (@Davistar1986) <a href="https://twitter.com/Davistar1986/status/1669487587768037379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Bad News Gertner]

Watching a bunch of 1995 Superstars

Mantaur wasn't bad. Just a bad gimmick.

[#1-norm-fan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hang on a moment, there is a Young Bucks costume on Walmart's website, and the model looks quite similar to Dave Meltzer. <a href="https://t.co/fd5UJLFuk1">https://t.co/fd5UJLFuk1</a> <a href="https://t.co/XH1XdNW2gz">pic.twitter.com/XH1XdNW2gz</a></p>&mdash; Allan (@allan_cheapshot) <a href="https://twitter.com/allan_cheapshot/status/1670072473239408640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Bad News Gertner]

Hahaha

[rez]

so ESPN put that CM Punk under WWE. Mind you, they don't have a regular professional wrestling section.

Why would WWE allow that? Food for thought.

[Fignuts]

Fucking dying right now

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[Bad News Gertner]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here’s a weird squash match.<br><br>Junkyard Dog wrestles Rocky Gibbs. Quickly, JYD realizes that Gibbs is completely incapable of wrestling a match. So, the Dog awkwardly ends things.<br><br>It’s so awkward. Enjoy! <a href="https://t.co/aH5Ld1ZekB">pic.twitter.com/aH5Ld1ZekB</a></p>&mdash; WCW Deep Cuts - Unofficial Tribute Account (@WCWCuts) <a href="https://twitter.com/WCWCuts/status/1670772745825599488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Bad News Gertner]

Rick Rude's pee pee dance is the best

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The only thing better than Rick Rude’s atomic drop sell is referee Randy Anderson asking him if he wants to give up because of it. <a href="https://t.co/Z1ODw4UfcW">pic.twitter.com/Z1ODw4UfcW</a></p>&mdash; WCW Deep Cuts - Unofficial Tribute Account (@WCWCuts) <a href="https://twitter.com/WCWCuts/status/1670583359326633985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[GD]

Why would you do that in a wrestling match? Fuck those guys.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He’s a megastar <a href="https://t.co/d7xr5Ee9es">https://t.co/d7xr5Ee9es</a></p>&mdash; Dean Puckering (@MrDeanP) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrDeanP/status/1671227191785291782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


Sorry...but this is middling at best. I guess the fans like it? But good god the fans are deprived of stellar promo work.

[#1-norm-fan]

The hyperbole of the tweets aside, I thought it was a really good little “nothing” promo. Always been a fan.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

I dunno he kinda sucks lol

[Helmsphere]

It's not the subject matter of the promos he cuts that people like, it's the confidence and swagger in which he cuts them.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Did I say it was the subject matter, Helmsphere? I don't like his delivery and his confidence/swagger is stilted as fuck.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

But thanks for clarifying.

[GD]

I think Eli Knight is the best thing since sliced bread. YEAAAAAAAH!

[Lock Jaw]

Is 2000s Rock the one where he was face for awhile and was really kinda boring/generic but charismatic at the same time? Cause that comparison seems spot on with that clip... seems like LA was pretty much doing a Rock impression with his delivery/speech pattern.

[Helmsphere]

I've only seen little of LA Knight. He seems good but doesn't seem like he won't be a main eventer. He's pretty much Mr. Kennedy of the 2020. He checks alot of boxes and it may be fun to think okay he will be a star.

[#1-norm-fan]

Is 2000s Rock the one where he was face for awhile and was really kinda boring/generic but charismatic at the same time? Cause that comparison seems spot on with that clip... seems like LA was pretty much doing a Rock impression with his delivery/speech pattern.

Oh, he’s 100% just doing a Rock impression. But he owns it and doesn’t come off awkward or cringe. So it works for me.

[Helmsphere]

I think Eli Knight is the best thing since sliced bread. YEAAAAAAAH!

Lies Jillian Hall was the best thing since sliced bread.

[GD]

She even had a slice of bread permanently attached to her face at one point of time.

[Helmsphere]

And two whole loafs of bread for a chest.

[Mr. Nerfect]

LA Knight won me over for a bit with his NWA work and some of what I’ve seen in WWE. But that was back to the guy trying to cosplay as Rock. WWE crowds seem “vanilla.” I guess that is considered a good reaction? It only impressed me when they did the singalong at the end. They’re singalong crowds.

Logan Paul is excellent in that clip though. He’s “in” every moment. Biggest star in the match.

[drave]

I only watch WWE for Gunther.

[drave]

LA Knight won me over for a bit with his NWA work and some of what I’ve seen in WWE. But that was back to the guy trying to cosplay as Rock. WWE crowds seem “vanilla.” I guess that is considered a good reaction? It only impressed me when they did the singalong at the end. They’re singalong crowds.

Logan Paul is excellent in that clip though. He’s “in” every moment. Biggest star in the match.


This is what WWE wanted with the homogenizing of everything. Easier to "program the masses" and get them to do what you want when you take away most of the unique stuff.


I still miss the unique sets of PPV's :(

[Mr. Nerfect]

You’d brainwash more people if you had a larger audience. People are still captivated by wrestling when it was good. Just make it good.

[Bad News Gertner]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/U9UeGwKfrR">pic.twitter.com/U9UeGwKfrR</a></p>&mdash; Rob Naylor (@NINaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/NINaylor/status/1671901906858307588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mr. Nerfect]

Watching Curt Hennig wrestle is just soothing.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I miss Curtis Axel.

[M-A-G]

This is what WWE wanted with the homogenizing of everything. Easier to "program the masses" and get them to do what you want when you take away most of the unique stuff.


I still miss the unique sets of PPV's :(

Before I stopped watching, the last big pop that I remember a crowd delivering was when AJ Styles debuted at the Royal Rumble. For one, it was a pretty big surprise, but on top of that, it was different. You had this one motherfucker who'd never been in a WWE in any major capacity getting a better reaction than anybody else on the roster at the time, certainly bigger than the Golden Boy they were trying to push. It was a sign of the times and of the power of the soul sucking machine that is WWE "creative".

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Oh, he’s 100% just doing a Rock impression. But he owns it and doesn’t come off awkward or cringe. So it works for me.

The crowd cheers him so I guess it works for what it is, but I'd argue that it's highly cringy and he comes across as the Wish version of Rock. Clearly he's got some talent but maybe he should use it to not be a knockoff.

Don't get me wrong, I get some gimmicks are stolen, but it's usually done in a way where the guy makes it his own. That promo was not that.

[Fignuts]

His cadence definitely reminds me of the rock's but I don't really mind as the content of the promo is entertaining enough.

[XL]

He is speaking voice sounds like The Rock, he can’t get away from that. Doesn’t mean he needs to lean in it though either.

[XL]

Before I stopped watching, the last big pop that I remember a crowd delivering was when AJ Styles debuted at the Royal Rumble. For one, it was a pretty big surprise, but on top of that, it was different. You had this one motherfucker who'd never been in a WWE in any major capacity getting a better reaction than anybody else on the roster at the time, certainly bigger than the Golden Boy they were trying to push. It was a sign of the times and of the power of the soul sucking machine that is WWE "creative".

And WWE production did such a good job capturing it :lol:

[GD]

And WWE production did such a good job capturing it :lol:

Same as Edge's 2020 Royal Rumble return, Maggle!

[Bad News Gertner]

Had no idea this happened

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wrestling is crazy, man. <br><br>Regal gets legit knocked out on a body slam. Storm, seemingly understanding Regal is out, improvises by breaking up the pin and him and Kane work over to the corner so he can tag out. Pros.<br><br>And even crazier, Regal finished the match! A real man's man. <a href="https://t.co/RCormrUu0Y">pic.twitter.com/RCormrUu0Y</a></p>&mdash; Kyle from The Apron Bump (@ApronBump) <a href="https://twitter.com/ApronBump/status/1672303772066799617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[GD]

Whoa! That looked scary.

[Evil Vito]

This clip remains every bit as awkward as it was when it happened. Other than Triple H, nobody was told if they were getting drafted because they wanted authentic reactions. And that includes the announcers.

So here is JR essentially getting demoted on live TV and being unable to hide being incredibly pissed about it. And really, who can blame him?

This also means that Michael Cole has been the lead voice of WWE for 15 years now.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnThisDayInWWE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnThisDayInWWE</a> 15 years ago on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWERaw?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWERaw</a>:<br><br>Jim Ross is drafted to SmackDown - and Michael Cole to Raw<a href="https://twitter.com/JRsBBQ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JRsBBQ</a> said on his blog he wasn't aware of the switch before it happened:<br><br>&quot;I am not happy about this surprise development. I also contemplated calling it a career Monday night&quot; <a href="https://t.co/q73I4TWqGc">pic.twitter.com/q73I4TWqGc</a></p>&mdash; On This Day in WWE (@OTD_in_WWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/OTD_in_WWE/status/1672235226179698691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[GD]

That was pretty harsh. I remember J.R. and King were getting very dull by then. Poor Cole thought he was getting fired for a few seconds.

[xrodmuc316]

He contemplated calling it a career.

SURE ya did JR lol

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

ffs the dude basically does the people's elbow (keep in mind I don't watch, so I wouldn't have known this.)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just remember WWE did not want to push LA Knight because of his age <a href="https://t.co/z52gcI7DcU">pic.twitter.com/z52gcI7DcU</a></p>&mdash; Wrestling Pics &amp; Clips (@WrestleClips) <a href="https://twitter.com/WrestleClips/status/1672403235175292928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Fignuts]

Given the state of promos and personalities these days, k-mart rock is more entertaining than most of whats out there.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

It's nice to see him so enthusiastic out there...I'll say that. I'd seen some of his stuff in NWA and it was alright--but he seemed to not love what he was doing.

[XL]

Yeah I saw that elbow drop and :roll:

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

And again, I'll reiterate I have no issue with stealing a gimmick. That's a time-honoured tradition in entertainment in general. But if you're going to steal something, make it better.

[Bad News Gertner]

Some guy has been uploading all the WCW Thunders in chronological order the past few weeks. Doing the Lords work. He's also uploaded every 1986 and most of 1987 episodes of Prime Time Wrestling. So great.

[Lock Jaw]

I still find myself humming/singing this theme all the time

<iframe width="1130" height="636" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/COAF1sRK4YE" title="Wwe Ryback Theme Song 2016" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Missed opportunities with THE RYBACK. They should hire him back and start the new boom period of rassling

[Bad News Gertner]

Whomever signs Ryback wins the wrestling war

[Mr. Nerfect]

I’m surprised he hasn’t shown up in Impact.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Dale is right about LA Knight.

[Lock Jaw]

I’m surprised he hasn’t shown up in Impact.

THE BIG GUY only entertains offers with THE BIG GUYS

[Mr. Nerfect]

Realistically, I think he’s running out of options.

[Gerard]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p7WTm-6JSds" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

The laughter in this is infectious.

[#1-norm-fan]

Given the state of promos and personalities these days, k-mart rock is more entertaining than most of whats out there.

I’m willing to admit that this is a huge part of why I like the guy.

[#1-norm-fan]

It's nice to see him so enthusiastic out there...I'll say that. I'd seen some of his stuff in NWA and it was alright--but he seemed to not love what he was doing.

Thought he was excellent in NWA. His confident delivery lent itself well to that old school “over-the-top, but still grounded in reality” setting.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Jim Cornette is quick as a whip. He’s right about almost everything wrestling related. It’s funny how nuts he drives Dave Meltzer and The Elite.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Over the past few years I've veered more onto the "progressive" side of things and some things Cornette says drive me nuts. Just like, "duuuuuuuude, no...."

But I still love him and honestly think his heart is in the right place. Plus, yeah, he's right about a lot of shit. Some of his personal creative decisions were...interesting. But he grasps the meat and potatoes of good wrestling and I love listening to him talk history.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I’m also trying to be on the progressive side of things. I get what you mean. Totally fair assessment of him. A lot of what is said about him are total lies, projections, etc. But there is the occasional “dude, no” like you said.

I agree he sounds like he means well.

[Gerard]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pl2m9exy4lU" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Mr. Nerfect]

You’d think given his health, watching Hell in a Cell would be kind of triggering for Foley.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Over the past few years I've veered more onto the "progressive" side of things and some things Cornette says drive me nuts. Just like, "duuuuuuuude, no...."

But I still love him and honestly think his heart is in the right place. Plus, yeah, he's right about a lot of shit. Some of his personal creative decisions were...interesting. But he grasps the meat and potatoes of good wrestling and I love listening to him talk history.

He would be excellent as an advisor to take things people want to do creatively and make them work and make sense.

[slik]

Meltzer reporting Vince is interested in a potential Roman/Brock match for WM40

[Gerard]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bro the Tiger Driver 91..<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForbiddenDoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForbiddenDoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/eGyQAcdDxo">pic.twitter.com/eGyQAcdDxo</a></p>&mdash; Peps #MaikaStyle�� (@P__Wrestling) <a href="https://twitter.com/P__Wrestling/status/1673163614977441792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This had to be fun...

[XL]

He would be excrement as an advisor to take things Pepe want to do creatively and make them work and make sense.

You talking shit about Cornette!?

[Mr. Nerfect]

Meltzer reporting Vince is interested in a potential Roman/Brock match for WM40

This is his go to move to get people groaning about WWE.

[Rammsteinmad]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bro the Tiger Driver 91..<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForbiddenDoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForbiddenDoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/eGyQAcdDxo">pic.twitter.com/eGyQAcdDxo</a></p>&mdash; Peps #MaikaStyle�� (@P__Wrestling) <a href="https://twitter.com/P__Wrestling/status/1673163614977441792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This had to be fun...

Kick out at 1!

[Mr. Nerfect]

Shit like that Tiger Driver makes me feel a bit gross. I don’t like Kenny Omega, but I don’t want the idiot to be paralyzed. It actually takes me out of matches rather than make me invest in them. I’ll respect workers who do more with less too.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Rip Rogers has clips from a shoot interview up. Funny motherfucker.

[Savio]

You talking shit about Cornette!?

He's a stupid dinosaur

[Mr. Nerfect]

Lol. No.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

You talking shit about Cornette!?

Maybe the worst spelled response of my life

[GD]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wow. <br><br>Thank you for sharing your story, <a href="https://twitter.com/WWEVonWagner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWEVonWagner</a>. ��<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NXTGoldRush?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NXTGoldRush</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ly1W6Ouz98">pic.twitter.com/Ly1W6Ouz98</a></p>&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1671327155647651842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Lock Jaw]

I don't know why but the setup/delivery of that was leading me to think that it was going to be some sort of fictional ailment by a pair of heels trying to drum up phony sympathy

[Destor]

You know youre a bad actor when you can tell your own life story and make it sound fake as fuck

[Fignuts]

That is like daytime television level bad.

[GD]

Can't wait for Wagner to defeat Logan Paul and Roman Reigns to unify the uWu and World titles.

[#1-norm-fan]

You know youre a bad actor when you can tell your own life story and make it sound fake as fuck

How is it so bad?? It seems impossible. It’s like they filmed it and then said “Too sad. Can you tell the story again but this time, try to channel Tommy Wiseau. And other guy, try reacting like the co-worker you hate is telling you he got fired and you have to feign sympathy.”

[Lock Jaw]

<iframe width="1130" height="636" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv4SyfjGWlw" title="What a story, Mark!" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Destor]

It feels like there was someone off camera with a gun to a puppies head forcing them to read cue cards

[Mr. Nerfect]

Got to say, while I haven’t been following WWE that closely, the Seth/Finn feud seems way more interesting than I would have originally thought. Love the connective tissue to their Universal Title stuff and it being used to prep Seth’s asshole laughing gimmick for UK backlash.

[XL]

Legit want Finn to take the belt. The nailed on outcome is Seth retains and continues with the fighting champ gimmick but I think Balor taking the title and cementing his place in Judgment Day and their place on the card is the better outcome. If you want the “fracture lines in the group” (I don’t personally as it’s too close of The Bloodline stuff) you can have Priest win MITB. I’d potentially have him cash in immediately on the guy that eventually beats Finn for the belt which could even be Seth.

[GD]

Got to say, while I haven’t been following WWE that closely, the Seth/Finn feud seems way more interesting than I would have originally thought. Love the connective tissue to their Universal Title stuff and it being used to prep Seth’s asshole laughing gimmick for UK backlash.

The bare minimum has piqued your interest? Gosh, you're deplorable.

[XL]

Hey, AEW fans would call that “long term booking”.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Finn winning the belt is cool. I’m not keen on Priest winning MITB though.

[Bad News Gertner]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dump Matsumoto, one of the most viscerally despised villains in the history of pro wrestling, terrorized AJW in the 80’s with a level of chaos &amp; carnage virtually unmatched in the following 40 years. ☠️�� <a href="https://t.co/M1qzucGk9N">pic.twitter.com/M1qzucGk9N</a></p>&mdash; Vintage Puroresu プロレス (@vintagepuro) <a href="https://twitter.com/vintagepuro/status/1675286493567303680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[GD]

Finn winning the belt is cool. I’m not keen on Priest winning MITB though.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rof l::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::r ofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Destor]

When puro, and joshis, was a distinct form

[Fignuts]

The anguish in the children's faces.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Fuck me. The scissors make me legitimately squeamish. This is why I can’t get into STARDOM. They don’t make women’s wrestling like this anymore.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I need to get back into my watch at least one AJW match before bed lol.

[GD]

Heyo!

[Fignuts]

The problem is that STARDOM is primarily marketed to creepy older men who want to hug them at meet and greets. AJW's success was in large part due to being marketed to younger girls.

[Mr. Nerfect]

The wrestling was also better. AJW does give off more…sincere vibes. Presented more like a sport and less like a pervert’s fantasy.

[Fignuts]

Overall, yes. Stardom does still consistently deliver genuinely great singles matches, though.

[GD]

Overall, yes. Stardom does still consistently deliver genuinely great singles matches, though.

It also helps Noid rub one out every night before he goes to sleep.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Overall, yes. Stardom does still consistently deliver genuinely great singles matches, though.

I’ll take your word for it. :y: