"100,001" Replies (Wrestling Forum)

[Innovator]

https://uproxx.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/wwe-champions-ryder-bryan-punk-rhodes-kingston-phoenix-bourne.png?w=650&h=456

3 years ago "The Next Generation" of Superstars

[slik]

http://www.kayfabenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/undertaker-year-in-review.jpg

[VSG]

lol

[Rammsteinmad]

https://uproxx.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/wwe-champions-ryder-bryan-punk-rhodes-kingston-phoenix-bourne.png?w=650&h=456

3 years ago "The Next Generation" of Superstars

:'(

[erickman]

https://uproxx.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/wwe-champions-ryder-bryan-punk-rhodes-kingston-phoenix-bourne.png?w=650&h=456

3 years ago "The Next Generation" of Superstars

vince said none of them went for the brass ring

[Rammsteinmad]

Has it really been three years since Cody brought back the old IC title? Shit!

[Droford]

The current version of that would be funny

Ziggler (empty space) Rusev
Miz Nikki Mizdow

[Innovator]

How many years has Cody been on deck for a big push?

[el bobbo]

http://i.imgur.com/6q7cwFc.jpg

[loopydate]

He looked primed when I saw him at Mania 27, so... At least four.

[Droford]

Cody Rhodes the new American dream is at least he's got a job

[Droford]

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Brock's cheating on Jimmy Johns

[Rammsteinmad]

I really hope Cody gets a good main event run some day. He's had such a history in the WWE and has really developed so much, so naturally.

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/RyuXenn/ElPapiChris%2008%20Countdown/CodyRhodes.jpg

http://whatculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/LEGACY-cody-rhodes-10478834-618-383-610x378.jpg

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http://whatistheexcel.com/wooobooru/_images/033e82b48ce6aed9b5cb763c5aa6a9e2/9554%20-%20cody_rhodes%20mask%20vengeance%20wwe.png

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One of the great things about Cody's history is how each change came about so fluidly and was so well written that it was just completely natural. He's managed to pull each persona off, and has been able to connect with the audience. He has a great look, is great in the ring and great on the mic. I really see no reason why he can't some day shed the Stardust persona and move on to better things:

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/032/9/1/cody_rhodes_whc_photomontage_by_cmpunkster-d5sec3m.png

[Dark One]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Everyone comes to a crossroads in their life and I’ve come to mine. I look forward to telling you all about it tonight on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Raw?src=hash">#Raw</a>.</p>&mdash; Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWEDanielBryan/status/549687768314839040">December 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Uh-oh...

[Droford]

He wouldnt be looking forward to sharing bad news (thats wade barrett's gimmick)

[Vastardikai]

He's joining Bone Thugs N Harmony?

[Emperor Smeat]

For those in the UK, Sky Sports is changing time slots and ppv fees for WWE shows starting next year.

The Royal Rumble is priced at £19.99, a £5 increase on the previous non-Wrestlemania PPV price. While not confirmed, I understand that there will be no more 'free' PPVs on Sky Sports.

Raw is unaffected. Full three hours live in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

It appears that new episodes of WWE Main Event will air at around 10pm on Thursdays.

Smackdown stays at around 10pm on Fridays.

NXT is nowhere to be found and nor is Superstars. Superstars is definitely gone from its old Sky 1 Saturday afternoon slot.

The recap filler shows - WWE Experience, Bottom Line, Afterburn - and Vintage Collection still seem to be in random places in the schedule.

http://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/2qlwvt/uk_changes_for_sky_sports_wwe_coverage/

[Emperor Smeat]

http://i.imgur.com/EKy4zhv.gif

[JimmyMess]

and people say hogan can't work or sell

[Razzamajazz]

present by hulu

[Emperor Smeat]

https://38.media.tumblr.com/6cb2294b2a78afe326b6f8ebfe79112e/tumblr_nhc580N25W1qhsmu7o1_1280.jpg

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Just needs WWE logo.

[Droford]

Im betting they pulled the plug on Cesaro/Kidd which is a shame

[whiteyford]

For those in the UK, Sky Sports is changing time slots and ppv fees for WWE shows starting next year.



http://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/2qlwvt/uk_changes_for_sky_sports_wwe_coverage/

They can go fuck themselves then.

[XL]

Guess there's no threat of is getting a fully-functioning Network then? Unless they're trying to get every penny out of those that don't convert?

[whiteyford]

No way I'm paying £20 for a ppv, don't think many will, £12 and a proxy server and you've got the network so fuck them.

[Hanso Amore]

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[Vastardikai]

I cannot get behind the Ascension for one reason and one reason only.

I don't find a guy named Connor intimidating. Even as big as he is, I think "This dude's named Connor, what a puss." And while Victor can be an intimidating name, for what they are presenting, it doesn't work.

There is only one Connor that was awesome, and that was the late Bone Crusher.

It'd be like if the Road Warriors came out, with the war paint, the shoulder pads, and everything, but were called Mike and Joe. Or if Demolition came out with the paint, the S&M tights, and everything, but called themselves Bill and Barry.

I'd make it a thread, but I don't find it threadworthy.

[Vastardikai]

http://i.imgur.com/EKy4zhv.gif

Same match that featured a front flip into a cross-arm breaker... by Hogan.

[JimmyMess]

Read another rumour from the front page about Undertaker going in the HOF for 2015....

I want to see that happen.... but I swear to God if he does his induction in character I will go full Liam Neeson-Taken on his ass.

[Emperor Smeat]

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[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I cannot get behind the Ascension for one reason and one reason only.

I don't find a guy named Connor intimidating. Even as big as he is, I think "This dude's named Connor, what a puss." And while Victor can be an intimidating name, for what they are presenting, it doesn't work.

There is only one Connor that was awesome, and that was the late Bone Crusher.

It'd be like if the Road Warriors came out, with the war paint, the shoulder pads, and everything, but were called Mike and Joe. Or if Demolition came out with the paint, the S&M tights, and everything, but called themselves Bill and Barry.

I'd make it a thread, but I don't find it threadworthy.

John Connor/Sarah Connor.

Connor from Angel (nah not him)

[Rammsteinmad]

http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/c/connor1.jpg

[Emperor Smeat]

Dirtsheets:

WWE wants to induct The Undertaker into the 2015 Hall of Fame if he decides not to wrestle at Wrestlemania 31. Either way, they are planning on Undertaker making an appearance in some capacity. That’s why he was included in advertisements even though it’s unknown if he’ll wrestle.

WWE is still hoping he will compete and are preparing Bray Wyatt to be his opponent.

We noted on Monday that WWE was looking to bring up Adrian Neville to the main roster some time this spring but there are other NXT matches that they want to do with him first.

Officials reportedly want to do feuds with Neville vs. Hideo Itami and Neville vs. Finn Balor in NXT. They're also looking at doing a big NXT Title Triple Threat with Sami Zayn defending against Neville and Kevin Owens.

If you're wondering why the Ascension looked especially soft last night, it was by request. The Miz asked the Ascension to work soft during their Monday Night Raw debut as he and Damien Sandow had wrestled a hard match earlier. It's been said that Los Matadores were initially asked to be the Ascension's opponents, but no clear reason was given as to why the change was made to Mizdow.

Some other sheet news include the final tally for 2014's RAW endings were 24 shows (46%) ending in a DQ or shenanigans, 10 shows (19%) ending with a promo or talking, and 18 shows (35%) ending with a clean win/loss result.

[#1-norm-fan]

18 clean win/loss main events actually seems higher than I thought it would be.

[Vastardikai]

John Connor/Sarah Connor.

Connor from Angel (nah not him)

John and Sarah don't count because their first names aren't Connor. I'm talking about people whose first names are Connor. And I didn't watch Angel, so fuck that Connor. :p

http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/c/connor1.jpg

OK, I was mistaken. There are 2 Connors that are bad ass. But it's not a name that inspires the kind of fear that a team that looks like they do should.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I don't think they'll get to face each other at WrestleMania, but I think that in the wake of it, we might see Goldust turn on Stardust, Cody snap out of the gimmick, and then get a bit of his feud with his brother before becoming a very strong pick of people to win the 2015 Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

[Mercenary]

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/photo_large/public/photo/image/2014/12/natalieevamarie_04-2991751315.jpg

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

John and Sarah don't count because their first names aren't Connor. I'm talking about people whose first names are Connor. And I didn't watch Angel, so fuck that Connor. :p



OK, I was mistaken. There are 2 Connors that are bad ass. But it's not a name that inspires the kind of fear that a team that looks like they do should.

It's his only name so it counts as first and last both.

[Asmo]

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/photo_large/public/photo/image/2014/12/natalieevamarie_04-2991751315.jpg

Had completely forgotten about her.

[Innovator]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>*air guitars out of room* <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NJPW?src=hash">#NJPW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/njpwworld?src=hash">#njpwworld</a> <a href="http://t.co/zngeETWZGn">pic.twitter.com/zngeETWZGn</a></p>&mdash; LARIATOOOOO!!! (@SenorLARIATO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenorLARIATO/status/550333203823992832">December 31, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Innovator]

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[Emperor Smeat]

Last dirty sheets of the year:

Monday's episode of WWE RAW, the final show of 2014 with Edge and Christian running the show and a big tease from Daniel Bryan for the final hour, drew 3.459 million viewers, down from last week's 3.631 million viewers. For this week's show, the first hour drew 3.174 million viewers, the second hour drew 3.476 million viewers and the final hour drew 3.726 million viewers.

The idea behind Ryback's promo on Monday night's WWE RAW from Washington, DC was for him to connect with the fans on a new level by telling an emotional, personal story. Ryback re-tweeted several messages from fans on Monday night about how the promo inspired them. Ryback told the same story in an interview with Sam Roberts back in 2013 and recently on Chris Jericho's Talk Is Jericho podcast.

There's talk within WWE that some of the WrestleMania 31 main events may have been switched around in the last week or so. Apparently there were creative changes suggested for some of the top matches also.

We noted before that Curtis Axel worked the recent set of WWE NXT TV tapings and will face Hideo Itami on the next episode. Axel is expected to take over the role that Tyson Kidd had in NXT where he provides main roster star power for a few months.

We've noted how top indie star Uhaa Nation has been close to signing with WWE. Word now is that the two sides have finally agreed to a deal.

After the recent situation with Alberto Del Rio and CM Punk, WWE has changed all performer contracts. The contract now say that if a talent is fired for disciplinary reasons, they forfeit all merchandise rights and can't work in pro wrestling or MMA for one year.

As noted yesterday, TNA announced that Kurt Angle has re-signed with the promotion. Abyss has also re-signed with TNA. TNA also announced that they have re-signed EC3.

The reason why Randy Orton only worked short matches on the non-televised live events he did work this past weekend, and the reason why he didn’t wrestle on the Long Island card was because he has a deviated septum.

Orton is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair the issues, however the recovery time after such an operation is only a few weeks. It’s expected that Orton will miss some live events as a result.

When Orton does fully return, he is expected to initially work with Seth Rollins, even though he’s advertised to work with Kane on live events.



Some other sheet news include TNA redesigned their belts as part of the move to Destination America.

[Disturbed316]

Shame about Kurt, coming back at the Rumble to beat down Rusev could have been huge :(

[Volare]

Ungodly pop of epic proportion!

[XL]

That thing about being "banned from MMA or wrestling for a year" surely can't hold up.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

That thing about being "banned from MMA or wrestling for a year" surely can't hold up.

No, but they feel like it would be too hard and costly for them to fight in court. CM Punk proved you can't have a non-compete on an independent contractor. They be trolling.

[Droford]

No way Lesnar resigns with the WWe now.

[Mr. Nerfect]

He'll be the exception. Is fighting at Brock's age a smart move anyway? I mean, he's clearly still a beast, but he could make a lot of money doing UFC dates with WWE for a few more years, couldn't he?

I'll profess to now knowing much about MMA. I heard that Punk had signed and thought it was weird.

[whiteyford]

That thing about being "banned from MMA or wrestling for a year" surely can't hold up.

Did it with Brock when he left, Brock wrestled and competed in MMA during his 'no compete' clause and I'm sure a court sided with him, Del Rio got his thrown out fairly easily, pretty sure unless they're getting paid you can't deprive them of a living.

[Kris P Lettus]

http://i.imgur.com/SspJEwT.gif

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

No way Lesnar resigns with the WWe now.

Its only for people fired for disciplinary reasons. It still wouldn't hold up in court. They should be forced to pay for court costs for making a contract stipulation they knowingly knew was illegal to implement.

[Emperor Smeat]

That thing about being "banned from MMA or wrestling for a year" surely can't hold up.

No but the WWE is betting that the lockeroom won't bother since very few would ever be affected or its going to be a long while before relations with a big name star really sours to Punk/Del Rio levels.

If I had to guess, the clause about losing out on all future royalties would get challenged first before the year long no compete clause. That lets the WWE to not have to deal with another Punk-like situation for merchandise.

[James Steele]

The merch royalties rights issue is far more concerning to the talent. Don't schmucks from the 90s still get occasional checks?

[Vastardikai]

Its only for people fired for disciplinary reasons. It still wouldn't hold up in court. They should be forced to pay back taxes, social security and medicare for all the folks they have mislabeled as "Independent Contractors".

To hell with the court costs, they're fucking the boys over hard.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Had completely forgotten about her.

Everybody thank Merc we had forgotten about Eva Marie. :n:

[What Would Kevin Do?]

The merch royalties rights issue is far more concerning to the talent. Don't schmucks from the 90s still get occasional checks?

No way this holds up either. Money owed is money owed. Employers who owe employees back money can't withhold money just because they were fired.

Arguably they could terminate the merchandise contract, meaning they wouldn't have to pay them in the future, but at the same time, I'm pretty sure they would have to stop production of the merchandise bearing said employee's likeness.

[Emperor Smeat]

WWE Hall Of Famer Jerry Lawler has been hospitalized for the past several days due to a bout of diverticulitis.

It’s believed right now that Lawler will be released from the hospital within the next few days.

For those unaware, diverticulitis is the same condition that ultimately led to the end of Brock Lesnar’s MMA career.

Whether or not Lawler attends Monday’s edition of RAW, the first of 2015, remains to be seen.

http://www.sescoops.com/breaking-news-jerry-lawler-hospitalized-diverticulitis/

[Mercenary]

https://twitter.com/MomsAgainstWWE

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Hahhaa

[Bad News Gertner]

http://i.imgur.com/w6fKz8T.png

[Innovator]

#BadNewsGertnerWolfpac

[Disturbed316]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en-gb"><p>WWE has been taking advantage and making a mockery of midgets for too long now.. Ban WWE.. <a href="http://t.co/OC9gmLbzoi">pic.twitter.com/OC9gmLbzoi</a></p>&mdash; Moms Against WWE (@MomsAgainstWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/MomsAgainstWWE/status/550794682381635584">January 1, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

:love:

Some of the tweets they are getting are hilarious.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en-gb"><p>WWE has been taking advantage and making a mockery of midgets for too long now.. Ban WWE.. <a href="http://t.co/OC9gmLbzoi">pic.twitter.com/OC9gmLbzoi</a></p>&mdash; Moms Against WWE (@MomsAgainstWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/MomsAgainstWWE/status/550794682381635584">January 1, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

:love:

Some of the tweets they are getting are hilarious.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Apologies, I've been told that the picture I posted of what I believed was a midget was a wrestler called Dan Malenko and he's not a midget</p>&mdash; Moms Against WWE (@MomsAgainstWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/MomsAgainstWWE/status/550815905501163522">January 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[owenbrown]

http://www.cracked.com/photoplasty_1246_27-movies-ruined-by-single-typo//?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fanpage&utm_campaign=new+article&wa_ibsrc=fanpage

This one didn't win but..... it was clearly one of the favorites

http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/photoshop/2/7/0/357270_v1.jpg

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Fignuts]

http://www.cracked.com/photoplasty_1246_27-movies-ruined-by-single-typo//?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fanpage&utm_campaign=new+article&wa_ibsrc=fanpage

This one didn't win but..... it was clearly one of the favorites

http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/photoshop/2/7/0/357270_v1.jpg

Ruined? That would make that shit pile of a movie far better in my opinion.

[Vastardikai]

Especially the sequel:

Flair Witch 2: Book of Steamboat

[Fignuts]

Okay, that's enough of that.

[Emperor Smeat]

Watched this week's episode of NXT and :lol: at Blue Pants getting an actual theme song. Thought for a bit it was just Big Cass signing it live again as a joke.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Especially the sequel:

Flair Witch 2: Book of Steamboat

Black Scorpion.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Watched this week's episode of NXT and :lol: at Blue Pants getting an actual theme song. Thought for a bit it was just Big Cass signing it live again as a joke.

He sang the price is right theme song.

[Vastardikai]

This year, have the NXT representative for the Rumble be Kevin Owens (it's too early, I know).

Now, to introduce him to the WWE proper? I don't know/don't care if the Rosebuds are still around, but if they are, this is also a way to end that bit of nonsense.

There's a segment where Adam Rose or The Bunny steps from the Exotic Express, only to witness female Rosebuds screaming in abject terror. We see a large man slip out of camera view just as we witness the scene: all of the male Rosebuds laid out, and absolutely destroyed.

But more than that, their prone bodies are actually posed. Laid out in such a way to spell out "K O."

For the Rumble itself. There's a stupid bit early on with Rose and the Bunny, trying to eliminate each other. Then... out comes Owens. He looks thoroughly unamused by the shenanigans. He enters the ring, and the two former rivals put their differences aside, realizing that he was the reason why their friends were laid out.

It doesn't end well. Both performers get annihilated and eliminated. However, Owens isn't done with Adam Rose. He gives him that sickening apron power bomb. The mic picks up him screaming "This isn't a game!" He makes sure to step onto Rose as he re-enters the ring. The commentators sell shock. Next person comes in and the Rumble continues as normal, while Rose gets stretchered out, with the Bunny surprisingly at his side.

[Nicky Fives]

Too good of an idea for it to happen, which is unfortunate.....

[Savio]

Brock lesnar has had 9 matches since returning, only one was against a new opponent he has not faced before.

[Droford]

http://i.imgur.com/SspJEwT.gif
For whatever reason i see Christopher Titus
http://eye-light.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/titus.jpg

[Emperor Smeat]

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[erickman]

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https://38.media.tumblr.com/01646289ba571bfa13f2688f5ab073d4/tumblr_ngrr1gmyM21rlmi6co3_500.gif

so the next divas show storyline is nats husband goes gay

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

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Future Endeavors: The Class of 2014.

[Emperor Smeat]

There have been rumors within WWE that the company is close to granting Rey Mysterio his release. The rumor goes that Rey could be free from WWE before WrestleMania 31 but it has not been confirmed.

The latest word on Mysterio's WWE status came from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter in December and it was noted that WWE creative was supposed to come up with a storyline for Rey that would have ran from Survivor Series up to WrestleMania 31, but that was nixed for some reason. Before that, it was reported that Vince McMahon had eased up on some of Mysterio's demands and that the company was ready to bring him back to TV.
Mysterio teased earlier in the week that he has about a month left and/or likely is in the Rumble this year.


Also for those interested in Wrestle Kingdom 9 ppv, it appears the Flipps app won't be showing the event live while several ppv carries likely are only having the replay being shown tomorrow. NJPW World has it live but in Japanese commentary only while Direct TV confirmed they will have both the live (2am EST Sunday) and replay (7pm EST Sunday) shown in English.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

It's 11:30am in japan. So, 8 and a half hours until Wrestle Kingdom? (6am EST)

When does the FlipsAPP get the show if not live?

The show starts at 4pm Tokyo Time (2am EST.)

[Mr3Maker]

Where on Apple TV or what device are people watching?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

FlippsApp can send a signal to your Apple TV.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Smelly also says its not going to be shown live. My PPV provider is carrying it live (Charter)

[Emperor Smeat]

Just looked up and apparently Flipps will have it live but only for select devices. Have to wait till the 7pm replay like with ppv carriers if its not.

A lot of confusion so far since several carriers didn't make it clear if or when they are showing while it was only discovered earlier today that Flipps won't have it live for all supported devices.

http://globalforcewrestling.com/watchwk9/
http://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/2r8pqd/flipps_tv_just_responded_back_to_a_few_questions/
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=961015&page=4

[Droford]

The pre-show is on now

[Droford]

Its basically. "Pay $45 to hear good ol JR call his last wrestling show"

[Droford]

I posted the link to a stream for WK9 in the Stream group which apparently has been forgotten about.

watching now, weird hearing Striker and JR

[Droford]

the 4 way JR Tag match was pretty solid

Jeff Jarrett time

[Droford]

This 8 man is the gift to the US
L(V)ance Archer, Davey Boy Smith JR and Shelton Benjamin..

[Emperor Smeat]

The multi-man matches were good. Short but good overall.

[Droford]

An MMA match..ok

[Droford]

That was odd

[Droford]

expecting a STONE BULL STONE BULL call

[Emperor Smeat]

Wow at some of those clotheslines. Ishii took a brutal looking one right on the neck

[Droford]

That NEVER Title match was badass two guys just beating the hell out of each other

[Droford]

NEW JAPAN MAX VOLTAGE BREAK THE LIMIT2015!!!!!

[Droford]

JR plugging Dixie Carter's appearance on his podcast tuesday was awkward

[Droford]

Also Bullet Club lost the Tag Titles

[Droford]

damn..styles clash from the 2nd rope

[Droford]

cant believe i stayed up til 6 am watching live wrestling from japan lol

enjoyed the show, probably wouldnt have been worth $50 on tv though. They need to work out the deal to make it cheaper

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

it was 35 from Cable.

Droford Stats

35 < 50.

[Droford]

Directv charged $44.95 plus md 6% tax

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

bastards

[Bad News Gertner]

I was not at all blown away by this show. There were WWE shows in 2014 better. Just because they kick out of each others finishers 6000000 times doesn't make it amazing. Christ, they are worse than EOH.

[Kingofdaswing]

I was not at all blown away by this show. There were WWE shows in 2014 better. Just because they kick out of each others finishers 6000000 times doesn't make it amazing. Christ, they are worse than EOH.

Are you retarded?

No WWE show, from start to finish, were better than Wrestle Kingdom. The matches were all good, and a couple were great. No bullshit run ins, and the commentary for the show last night didn't take anything away from the show, unlike Cole, King, and the worst of them all JBL.

The work was snug, and didn't look like shit, unlike the WWE matches we have seen. (Why the hell does Cena jump in the air before he takes the curb stomp btw, it's totally unrelated, but there is nothing that pisses me off more, makes him look retarded.)

We knew nothing of the story lines heading into WK, but still, they managed to keep me interested in just their wrestling ability alone.

Nakamura and Ibushi blew anything WWE wrestlers have done in a very long time.

[GD]

I'm hearing so much about Japanese wrestling over the last year that I am feeling compelled to check it out. What's all the buzz with "Wrestle Kingdom"? Bullet club is the best, am I right? :shifty:

[Droford]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>“<a href="https://twitter.com/ryan_elliott4">@ryan_elliott4</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE">@RealPaigeWWE</a> and i snuggled up to watch Raw last week. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cardboardcutoutarmy?src=hash">#cardboardcutoutarmy</a> <a href="http://t.co/xbRk4PqKj4">pic.twitter.com/xbRk4PqKj4</a>” errrrm</p>&mdash; PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/551763221179146240">January 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Bad News Gertner]

Are you retarded?

No WWE show, from start to finish, were better than Wrestle Kingdom. The matches were all good, and a couple were great. No bullshit run ins, and the commentary for the show last night didn't take anything away from the show, unlike Cole, King, and the worst of them all JBL.

The work was snug, and didn't look like shit, unlike the WWE matches we have seen. (Why the hell does Cena jump in the air before he takes the curb stomp btw, it's totally unrelated, but there is nothing that pisses me off more, makes him look retarded.)

We knew nothing of the story lines heading into WK, but still, they managed to keep me interested in just their wrestling ability alone.

Nakamura and Ibushi blew anything WWE wrestlers have done in a very long time.

It was mediocre. If the WWE did the same matches you'd be saying the same, but becauae the WWE doesn't have last names ending in Ching Chong then they suck.

You could shoot Okada in the stomach with a cannonball and he'd kick out in 2 and you'd rate it five stars. How many friggwn tines did he kick out of Tanahaski's finisher? Like 10 times.

[GD]

It seems like you put a lot of thought in that post, BNG.

[#1-norm-fan]

I had it on in the background and watched a bit. I find the Young Bucks incredibly annoying. Constant superkicks and they're the definition of needless flips and jumps. There was a moment where they were doing a spike piledriver where one of them stands on the top ropes and pushes the guys' feet down while he takes the piledriver... but the one on the ropes decided he had to to a front flip first. He ended up kinda missing the guys feet. It was hilariously awful.

I actually stopped to watch the entire Intercontinental Title match though and I've gotta say, I thought it was REALLY fucking good. I shut it off before the main event. The presentation just wasn't something I could stick with through the whole thing. That match was pretty fucking fantastic though. They just beat the shit out of each other as opposed to a bunch of triple backflips off the top rope while holding another guy on your shoulder before getting caught mid-air in a double electric chair drop.

[#1-norm-fan]

To be fair to Gertner's point though, I didn't know anyone's finishers so to me it was just a bunch of horrifying looking knees to the face and kicks to the back of the head and such that I thought could potentially end it at any moment.

[XL]

Lol at the idea of a storyline for Rey lasting from Survivor Series to Mania. They'd have to be really creative to keep him out of the ring for the best part of 4 months.

[Emperor Smeat]

https://33.media.tumblr.com/4014525dcd0cb91654ea8b78473622ad/tumblr_ngpafovqG91s8dwjeo1_400.gif

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol that move was fantastic

[Tazz Dan]

Gertner, I replied to your comment on the front page about the WrestleKingdom results. Guck they were bad, the guy complained about EVERYTHING lol.

[GD]

Tazz Dan, I sent you a personalized voicemail that you never addressed. Am I suppose to believe that you don't care about my feelings? Is it because I am brown?

[Bad News Gertner]

Gertner, I replied to your comment on the front page about the WrestleKingdom results. Guck they were bad, the guy complained about EVERYTHING lol.

Lol he's like that all the time. He's probably the biggest wrestling snob I've ever seen.

[Tazz Dan]

Tazz Dan, I sent you a personalized voicemail that you never addressed. Am I suppose to believe that you don't care about my feelings? Is it because I am brown?

Dude, I forgot about it, I'm sorry. Mikala, Shakiya and I were going to send you one back. Leave it with me :y:

[Tazz Dan]

Lol he's like that all the time. He's probably the biggest wrestling snob I've ever seen.

You're not wrong. It's the first time I've come across him, but he just knocked EVERYTHING. Matches I was watching get rave reviews on twitter, from wrestlers, live during the PPV, he gave * or ** to. Crazy lol

[Emperor Smeat]

WWE made an announcement regarding the WWE Network for the UK.

The good news being it will arrive before the Rumble, January 19th to be exact, and supports a variety of devices just like in the US. Also doesn't have a 6-month commitment requirement.

Starting Monday, Jan. 19, WWE will make WWE Network available in the United Kingdom and Ireland. WWE Network will be directly available on Web, iOS and Android devices, gaming consoles, Smart TVs and digital media players – just in time to watch Royal Rumble 2015 on your big screen TV.



Although I'm afraid I've also got some bad news ....

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/photo_large/public/photo/image/2013/12/RAW_1075_Photo_084.jpg

The Network will be more expensive to buy in the UK than in the US. Priced at £9.99 ($15.29) per month for those in the UK and €12.99 ($15.55) per month for those in Ireland.

[BigDaddyCool]

how is Hardcoreally Holly doing these days?

[Dark One]

WWE made an announcement regarding the WWE Network for the UK.

The good news being it will <s>arrive</s> be postponed before the Rumble, January 19th to be exact, and supports a variety of devices just like in the US, just in time for Cool King to be pissed. Also doesn't have a 6-month commitment requirement.

Fixed.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

WWE made an announcement regarding the WWE Network for the UK.

The good news being it will arrive before the Rumble, January 19th to be exact, and supports a variety of devices just like in the US. Also doesn't have a 6-month commitment requirement.





Although I'm afraid I've also got some bad news ....

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/photo_large/public/photo/image/2013/12/RAW_1075_Photo_084.jpg

The Network will be more expensive to buy in the UK than in the US. Priced at £9.99 ($15.29) per month for those in the UK and €12.99 ($15.55) per month for those in Ireland.

Is it going to be like OUR WWE Network or Canada's "WWE Network?"

[Dark One]

It's the for reals WWE Network, not the metric WWE Netwourk.

[Emperor Smeat]

Is it going to be like OUR WWE Network or Canada's "WWE Network?"

US-type Network. Whatever deal WWE had with Sky likely fell apart at the last minute.

Would help explain Sky's recent changes to their coverage of WWE shows and ppvs there.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

WWE made an announcement regarding the WWE Network for the UK.

The good news being it will arrive before the Rumble, January 19th to be exact, and supports a variety of devices just like in the US. Also doesn't have a 6-month commitment requirement.





Although I'm afraid I've also got some bad news ....

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/photo_large/public/photo/image/2013/12/RAW_1075_Photo_084.jpg

The Network will be more expensive to buy in the UK than in the US. Priced at £9.99 ($15.29) per month for those in the UK and €12.99 ($15.55) per month for those in Ireland.

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Bad news is reversed. Good News everyone. First down.

Also WWE predicted when network first came out that it would take until 2015 to get the Network in the United Kingdom.

[whiteyford]

Goodbye Sky then.

[Disturbed316]

Anyone who complains about it being £9.99 instead of $9.99 can fuck right off, still worth it and it's the 'proper' Network too.

[Innovator]

Best part of Wrestle Kingdom 9:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tomoaki Honma defeats Yujiro with a top-rope Kokeshi!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NJWK9?src=hash">#NJWK9</a> <a href="http://t.co/vEaBPUtwYo">pic.twitter.com/vEaBPUtwYo</a></p>&mdash; LARIATOOOOO!!! (@SenorLARIATO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenorLARIATO/status/551643577802321920">January 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Clerk]

Ryback BIG GUY is my nigga nobody in this bitch can fucks with this nigga like I can real shit. I'm talking Ryback straight up savage life LA Familia bitches

[#1-norm-fan]

I agree with that post.

[Seth82]

Cody Hall is the newest member of Bullet Club

He'll be known as Young Boy

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10917064_791500110916441_6930426202284733856_n.jpg?oh=a758ed690df2d177b5f1a0148f5849b2&oe=553AE2DE&__gda__=1433341798_45c94b3f938d3403cd8042b2c7ce59ec

[Lock Jaw]

Because people will definitely feel threatened by the name Young Boy.

[Lock Jaw]

https://31.media.tumblr.com/c7e86596453597dfe4f850c85508ead8/tumblr_nhmylpWbFd1s04nqbo1_500.png

CM Punk: THIS is UFC?!

[Lock Jaw]

http://i.imgur.com/46lTtCF.gif

Adrian Neville vs Daniel Bryan.... doing stupid moves....

[Emperor Smeat]

https://33.media.tumblr.com/c0377d6b7b403d96800e69b4e96e5777/tumblr_mjtzw6VkMD1s2k6gao1_400.gif

[Hanso Amore]

Cody Hall is the newest member of Bullet Club

He'll be known as Young Boy

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10917064_791500110916441_6930426202284733856_n.jpg?oh=a758ed690df2d177b5f1a0148f5849b2&oe=553AE2DE&__gda__=1433341798_45c94b3f938d3403cd8042b2c7ce59ec

Didnt realize he was so big. Good size and look.

Sadly iot seems like all he does is a Scott Hall Impression. Same moves, attire...everything.

[Tazz Dan]

WWE made an announcement regarding the WWE Network for the UK.

The good news being it will arrive before the Rumble, January 19th to be exact, and supports a variety of devices just like in the US. Also doesn't have a 6-month commitment requirement.





Although I'm afraid I've also got some bad news ....

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/photo_large/public/photo/image/2013/12/RAW_1075_Photo_084.jpg

The Network will be more expensive to buy in the UK than in the US. Priced at £9.99 ($15.29) per month for those in the UK and €12.99 ($15.55) per month for those in Ireland.

I pay more than US$9.99 in Australia for it, but I didn't expect anything less.

[Poit]

Because of Jerry Lawler's recent health issues, Booker T will be on commentary for Raw tonight.

[Emperor Smeat]

http://i.imgur.com/1SpcZCY.gif

https://33.media.tumblr.com/ffde1268416d1e5d873f0e249eb94060/tumblr_nho7ibeFy41snhdpvo1_250.gif

[Lock Jaw]

http://40.media.tumblr.com/eef210ba9be6c4cedaaa44d1a38d03e3/tumblr_my8p6j3dkE1scxadvo1_500.png

[Innovator]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Swing-assisted hurricanrana from Kota Ibushi <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DDTPro?src=hash">#DDTPro</a> <a href="http://t.co/HCry4Uvm2a">pic.twitter.com/HCry4Uvm2a</a></p>&mdash; LARIATOOOOO!!! (@SenorLARIATO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenorLARIATO/status/552456281320329217">January 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[drave]

Backyard Jap wrestling is so much better. Must be because of their honor thing.

[Lock Jaw]

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/photo_large/public/photo/image/2015/01/Cena-657602275.jpg

Subtle

[CSL]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Swing-assisted hurricanrana from Kota Ibushi <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DDTPro?src=hash">#DDTPro</a> <a href="http://t.co/HCry4Uvm2a">pic.twitter.com/HCry4Uvm2a</a></p>&mdash; LARIATOOOOO!!! (@SenorLARIATO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenorLARIATO/status/552456281320329217">January 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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me and a friend got a bit "intoxicated" last night whilst watching WK9 and literally spent about half an hour laughing at the DDT clip from the Naka/Ibushi VP where Ibushi "runs over" Takagi in a van

[Dark One]

Ziggler agrees with Bret Hart and gives Triple H a 4/10.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/WWEUniverse">@WWEUniverse</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/MotleyCrue">@MotleyCrue</a> <a href="http://t.co/IVH55LHIpX">pic.twitter.com/IVH55LHIpX</a></p>&mdash; Dolph Ziggler (@HEELZiggler) <a href="https://twitter.com/HEELZiggler/status/552525857668222977">January 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Dark One]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Swing-assisted hurricanrana from Kota Ibushi <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DDTPro?src=hash">#DDTPro</a> <a href="http://t.co/HCry4Uvm2a">pic.twitter.com/HCry4Uvm2a</a></p>&mdash; LARIATOOOOO!!! (@SenorLARIATO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenorLARIATO/status/552456281320329217">January 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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That's good, but is it "Using a kid as a weapon in a forest" good?

http://i.imgur.com/rF2sV3c.gif

There's also this. I don't know what this is.

http://i.imgur.com/5dp64Tr.gif

[Lock Jaw]

I would like to see Dean Ambrose/Bray Wyatt brawl into a forest and then gently down a stream

[Dark One]

They're going to run out of gimmick matches soon. It's a strong possibility.

[ron the dial]

those guys would be perfect for a dog collar match, but that's not going to happen.

[Droford]

Clearly if Taker vs Wyatt is in the cards theyll do a buried alive match which the finish will transition from the current feud to that. Bray goes to throw Dean in the grave but Taker pops out and pulls him in.

[Innovator]

those guys would be perfect for a dog collar match, but that's not going to happen.

Dog Collar
First Blood
Texas Death Match

All would've been great

[Emperor Smeat]

Dirtsheets:

TNA Impact Wrestling will reportedly have a heavy reality TV theme to the show when it premieres with Destination America this week. The idea is to have cameras filming everything from wrestlers walking around backstage, entering the building and even being out of character.

Dixie Carter is said to be a big fan of reality TV and Destination America already shows a lot of reality-type programming. TNA will be changing the format of Impact some to fit Destination America better.

Forbes has published an article noting secondary market tickets to this year’s WWE Royal Rumble PPV eclipsed a $500 average price per ticket on the resale market, making the 2015 Royal Rumble the most expensive professional wrestling event since TiqIQ began tracking the market in 2010.

We noted before that Randy Orton was out of action and will need minor surgery for a deviated septum. Orton has been pulled from tonight's RAW and isn't scheduled for any WWE events until the Royal Rumble.

Both Daniel Bryan and Brock Lesnar will be on Raw next week from New Orleans. Bryan will be returning to the city that he won the WWE title in at WrestleMania.

Why neither of those things were advertised hard on last night's show is simply mind-boggling.

Reddit user MetsFan4Ever, who has broke several WWE stories in the past, noted on Monday that many WWE Superstars are greatly divided on who should win the 30-man Royal Rumble match later this month.

There are many people within WWE who feel that Roman Reigns should win and those same people feel that Reigns is the future of the company, the next John Cena. There are other people who feel Daniel Bryan should be that guy and if he isn't, there will be another disappointing end to the Rumble like in 2014.

There are officials who believe that Bryan winning the Rumble and main eventing WrestleMania 31 is a huge risk because of his past injury history. Some officials really feel that Bryan is a "B" level player and will never truly be at the top of the card. It was said that Bryan's long-term future is still in question.
Take it with a huge grain of salt since the guy has been very hit-or-miss lately especially with the misses.

[Lock Jaw]

And Dean Ambrose would have jobbed them all

[ron the dial]

it would be a challenge to any performer to pull off any of those matches without blood (obviously the first blood would be impossible), but those guys could probably make it work. and seeing a rare gimmick match every few years would be great instead of the same gimmicks over and over again.

[Droford]

Im guessing the lack of a straight jacket match is because theyre too affraid of some mental health group getting pissed off

[drave]

it would be a challenge to any performer to pull off any of those matches without blood (obviously the first blood would be impossible), but those guys could probably make it work. and seeing a rare gimmick match every few years would be great instead of the same gimmicks over and over again.

Still laughed at the Paul Heyman match options....

No Holds Barred
Street Fight
Extreme rules

:lol:

[Lock Jaw]

And Jerry Lawler pointing out how they should tell you how the matches are different.... but then couldn't and didn't.

[Droford]

Wrestling every night of the week

Monday: Raw
tuesday: Main Event
Wednesday : Lucha Underground / NXT (next week)
Thursday: Smackdown (next week)
friday: Impact on Destination America / NJPW on AXStv (both 9pm next week)

[Lock Jaw]

Too much wrestling

[Fignuts]

If they see Bryan as a "B+ player" then fine. But Reigns isn't ready, and he won't be by Wrestlemania. There's no reason why they shouldn't take advantage of Bryan's current popularity, and put him in the spot, while you groom Reigns to eventually be the top guy.

[Lock Jaw]

That's why I think they should have Lesnar lose the title at the Rumble without being pinned.

Lesnar then enters the Rumble as a surprise, but Reigns eliminates him... Lesnar goes crazy and eliminates Reigns. The two fight at Mania.

[Droford]

Rusev should eliminate lesnar so he can walk out again after facing someone who had/has an undefeated streak.

[#1-norm-fan]

How about Reigns wins the rumble and then Cena wins the title. While Cena celebrates, Heyman gets on the apron and a smile slowly creeps across his face as Reigns comes out and demolishes Cena. Lesnar gets in Heyman's face only to get destroyed by Reigns, too. Rumble ends with Heyman holding Reign's hand in the air.

I don't think they're gonna build the new face of the company at WrestleMania. So why not build the new face of the... heels?

[#1-norm-fan]

Plus I don't want Heyman to go away when Lesnar does and if anyone in the company could use Heyman in their corner, it's Reigns.

[Vastardikai]

And Jerry Lawler pointing out how they should tell you how the matches are different.... but then couldn't and didn't.

Extreme Rules encourage bringing in weapons for a match. No Holds Barred is more about using what's already available. Street Fight is like Extreme Rules, only difference being what the wrestlers wear to the ring (they shouldn't be wearing tights.).

[Dark One]

KICKOUT AT TWO!

http://i.imgur.com/vhvH1GX.gif

Just kidding. That was the finish.

[Disturbed316]

Reigns isn't ready at all. If they think the end to last years Rumble was bad, if they go ahead and give Reigns the title at Mania, it will be a thousand times worse.

[Emperor Smeat]

http://i.imgur.com/zUiAelZ.gif

[Dark One]

Reigns isn't ready at all. If they think the end to last years Rumble was bad, if they go ahead and give Reigns the title at Mania, it will be a thousand times worse.

The irony is in how ecstatic everyone would have been last year.

[Lock Jaw]

Reigns isn't ready at all. If they think the end to last years Rumble was bad, if they go ahead and give Reigns the title at Mania, it will be a thousand times worse.

Yeah. This isn't true at all.

While the majority of the internet has turned on the guy, the general crowd still likes him.

[Tazz Dan]

Yeah. This isn't true at all.

While the majority of the internet has turned on the guy, the general crowd still likes him.

Come on. You know how it works, if the IWC doesn't like something, it's a failure.

[Droford]

I was unaware Rusev got pinned (http://www.profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-20745.html)by Reigns at a house show sunday

Morons

[#1-norm-fan]

Yeah, there's no way Reigns gets a worse reaction than Batista got if he wins the Rumble. Not even close.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I was unaware Rusev got pinned (http://www.profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-20745.html)by Reigns at a house show sunday

Morons

House shows are only canon if they are mentioned on TV.

[Droford]

House shows are only canon if they are mentioned on TV.

But its usually a sense of direction theyre going in.

[Vastardikai]

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I wanted to post this to point out that Jerry Jarrett referred to Pretty Boy Tag Teams that drew in the female fans as "Blow Jobs."

Putting the total of disturbing mental images that you cannot unsee on this post at 2...

[Juan]

I was unaware Rusev got pinned (http://www.profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-20745.html)by Reigns at a house show sunday

Morons

Lol

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I think the reaction to Reigns winning the Rumble would be just as bad as Batista winning. Philly crowds are like 90% smarks and now that Daniel Bryan is confirmed for the match, anybody other than him winning is going to be dumped on.

Reigns winning would probably get a good reaction in places outside of Philly, Chicago, etc though. His reactions from the crowd should be fine in the buildup to Mania, just hoping he can get better at promos.</font>

[Ultra Mantis]

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I miss the old and improved Fandango.

[Seth82]

Tim Arson aka ECW Zombie has passed away

http://drunkenzombie.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ECW-Zombie.bmp

[drave]

He was a legend in the business, etc. etc.


RIP (or not, because zombies).

[Innovator]

RIP

Legend in his heeeeeeeeeeead, in his heeeeeeeeeeeeeeead

[Big Vic]

"Did the big guy with a blue strap on..."

[Droford]

Probably Rybacks backup job after being canned

[Emperor Smeat]

From PWI:
The entire script for last night's WWE RAW was re-written at 3pm EST on Monday.

Regarding the creative for last night's RAW, it was noted backstage that a lot of the lines that Stephanie McMahon and Triple H did were something that sounded like it was straight out of Vince McMahon's mouth. There was a feeling that Vince took the script at 3pm, tore it up and re-write it. The belief was that the promos from The Authority were Vince's vision, and they were executing it, and not the voice of Triple H and Stephanie.

There was a lot of people backstage unhappy with the show. The feeling was Ryback, Erick Rowan and Dolph Ziggler were left in a bad spot with the "firing" angle at the end of the show, especially Ziggler.


The stuff about Ziggler and his IC title loss is likely related to a recent report from F4W that stated the WWE is upset Ziggler booked himself on a comedy show without their permission.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6toBYRCIAAKjJ0.jpg


More about Ziggler's comedic stuff and likely was the reason why he lost the IC title.
http://www.inquisitr.com/1734578/wwe-news-dolph-ziggler-being-punished-for-booking-comedy-show-without-wwes-permission/

[Bad News Gertner]

Kayfabe Commentaries released Timeline ECW 1999: Rob Van Dam. The trailer looks amazing, especially RVD's story about what a douche Taz was.

[Tazz Dan]

From PWI:



The stuff about Ziggler and his IC title loss is likely related to a recent report from F4W that stated the WWE is upset Ziggler booked himself on a comedy show without their permission.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6toBYRCIAAKjJ0.jpg


More about Ziggler's comedic stuff and likely was the reason why he lost the IC title.
http://www.inquisitr.com/1734578/wwe-news-dolph-ziggler-being-punished-for-booking-comedy-show-without-wwes-permission/

I can't see that being the reason, personally.

[Tazz Dan]

Lol

Why lol? its a valid comment.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

No, not with him being fired with the rest of Team Cena.

[Juan]

Why lol? its a valid comment.

It's just a house show, plus I don't see a Reigns/Rusev feud happening anytime soon so it's not like it's "a sign of things to come" so it's pointless to get upset over it.

[Tazz Dan]

It's just a house show, plus I don't see a Reigns/Rusev feud happening anytime soon so it's not like it's "a sign of things to come" so it's pointless to get upset over it.

I think saying "It's just a house show" is a cop out to the non IWC fans. If I went to a show, and thought I'd seen something cool like Rusev finally being beaten, and it wasn't acknowledged on TV, why would I bother going to shows again? They (house shows) obviously don't mater. And if it was just a casual fan who went, and watched the weekly shows, wouldn't you be confused as to why this guy is being billed as not being pinned when you'd sen it with your own eyes.

In saying that, I don't think anyone was getting upset about it, he was just saying it was stupid booking.

[Juan]

why would I bother going to shows again?

To watch something special that no one else gets to experience... like proposing to your fiance in the middle of the ring :)

[mike adamle]

I had it on in the background and watched a bit. I find the Young Bucks incredibly annoying. Constant superkicks and they're the definition of needless flips and jumps. There was a moment where they were doing a spike piledriver where one of them stands on the top ropes and pushes the guys' feet down while he takes the piledriver... but the one on the ropes decided he had to to a front flip first. He ended up kinda missing the guys feet. It was hilariously awful.

That's their whole gimmick. Everyone used to bitch about how indyriffic they were. So they pretty much perfected the art of it. He did miss on that move you're talking about (which they call "The Meltzer Driver.") But they are one of the crispest teams ever when it comes to the spotfest style they do.

[whiteyford]

Could see them getting signed as spotfest Hardy Boyz type team, they'd have to cut out half their move set, but they make a decent living in Japan/on the Indys.

[Bad News Gertner]

The Young Bucks are atrocious.

[mike adamle]

Could see them getting signed as spotfest Hardy Boyz type team, they'd have to cut out half their move set, but they make a decent living in Japan/on the Indys.

I read that they recently turned down an NXT contract because of how much they make in Japan/Indys between booking and merch. But yeah you're right, I think they'd be able to be the new and improved Hardy Boyz. If WWE can take Tyler Black and make Seth Rollins then I'm sure The Young Bucks could fit into the WWE tag team scene.

[Seth82]

Taz is apparently the latest to jump upon the podcast wagon

his first guest is Edge

http://www1.play.it/audio/human-podcast-machine-with-taz/

[whiteyford]

The Young Bucks are atrocious.

We'd all love Vicious & Delicious back to restore the tag division but we have to make do.

They'd get turned into jobbers within weeks of signing but yeah, sad to admit I agree with adamle, Rollins has been amazing so if they actually gave them a shot who knows.

[Vastardikai]

There was more to the Hardyz than just the spots. Half of their importance was that high pitched squeal when they took their shirts off.

I'm not even saying that to diminish Matt and Jeff's importance. I'm saying that because that high pitched squeal paid money to go see them, and likely bought a t-shirt and a fishnet sleeve while they were there.

I am not familiar with the Bucks, but if they can generate that reaction, than more power to them.

[Mercenary]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B62Zs1kCYAAYaT4.jpg

[Hanso Amore]

There was more to the Hardyz than just the spots. Half of their importance was that high pitched squeal when they took their shirts off.

I'm not even saying that to diminish Matt and Jeff's importance. I'm saying that because that high pitched squeal paid money to go see them, and likely bought a t-shirt and a fishnet sleeve while they were there.

I am not familiar with the Bucks, but if they can generate that reaction, than more power to them.

There was alot to the hardy boyz.

They had a unique look at the time. They were brothers. they were young. Ladies loved them. They had high spots. they had a gimmick that was just FLIPS (Crazy to think "Its 1998 and we are young EXTREME kids" was a gimmick). They had a sexy girl with them.

Young Bucks are a poor mans Hardy boys at best.

[Bobholly138]

There was alot to the hardy boyz.

They had a unique look at the time. They were brothers. they were young. Ladies loved them. They had high spots. they had a gimmick that was just FLIPS (Crazy to think "Its 1998 and we are young EXTREME kids" was a gimmick). They had a sexy girl with them.

Young Bucks are a poor mans Hardy boys at best.

I first saw the Young Bucks on the short lived NWA Wrestling Showcase on ColoursTV show. Back then they were spot monkeys that had no pacing at all. Since then I had just seen clips of them,until the other night when I saw the opening 4 team match from Wrestle Kingdom 9. Holy fuck they haven't improved one bit. I think they have gotten worse. And that Meltzer driver move has to be the stupidest finisher in 20 years.

It sucks that to lesser talents like the Bucks can make a decent living off wrestling when much better talent can't. Hell I have seen better tag teams on tiny indy shows here in the backwoods of MS.

[Bad News Gertner]

The opening match of Wrestle Kingdom was a fucking mess. Nobody sold a damn thing the entire match.

[Razzamajazz]

is there an issue with the WWE Network? The past couple days it hasn't been loading on my browser.

[CSL]

The Young Bucks are excellent at what they do/that "style". It's just that that style is mostly the shits.

[Fignuts]

I was way more impressed with Kushida than with anyone else in that match. All his movements chain together so well, and he executes everything with such smoothness.

Reminds of Mysterio circa 96

[Fignuts]

The opening match of Wrestle Kingdom was a fucking mess. Nobody sold a damn thing the entire match.

eh. I've learned to just sit back and enjoy those matches for what they are. Doesn't ever impact my enjoyment of better, more well paced matches later in the card, so whatever.

[Fignuts]

Rarely get the chance to use "circa".

Thank you, Kushida.

[Emperor Smeat]

Dirtsheets encased in a block of ice since its freezing here:

Due to live event reports online, there has been some confusion over whether or not WWE United States Champion Rusev was finally pinned by Roman Reigns in the non-title main event of Sunday's WWE live event from Beaumont, Texas. Reigns did win the match but he won by disqualification when Rusev hit a low blow. Rusev still has not been pinned.

The TNA Impact taping live was plagued by a number of long breaks last night caused by TNA having issues with the production equipment. The company was using their staff but The Manhattan Center's production equipment. There were several technical issues with the equipment, leaving to delays where the crowd had to watch Jeremy Borash stall for time on the mic or just sit there with the Impact theme playing over and over. The EXACT same thing happened when Steve Karel's Urban Wrestling Federation filmed their first PPV there and this is one of the reasons ROH didn't run Final Battle at the venue last month ...

Beyond the technical issues, there were also delays due to the show being "live to tape" so they had to wait for pre-tapes to run within the context of the broadcast, etc. before they could go to the next in-ring segment. If you saw the show, there were obviously issues with the direction missing shots as well. I don't know who directed the show, but it was not David Sahadi, who had been directing the shows. It was obvious there was a lot of "ring rust" production-wise, which considering the promotion hasn't produced a live to tape show since June of 2014, you almost have to expect. As I reported Monday in the Elite section, after last night's episode, TNA will be post-producing all of their episodes in Nashville as opposed to cutting the shows live at the tapings.

Around 450-500 fans attended last night's Impact Wrestling tapings at the Manhattan Center in New York City.

TNA officials were unable to secure a new Canadian TV deal in time for the relaunch for the Destination America premiere this week.

Before this week's Wrestle Kingdom 9 pay-per-view event that was promoted by Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Wrestling, New Japan World had 1,000 subscribers from the United States. New Japan World is NJPW's new version of the WWE Network. In Japan, they had around 10,000 subscribers before WK9 and hoped for 40,000 after. New Japan is working at having English language broadcasts on World and at least one announcer is having talks with them. The company has wanted to attract more fans outside of Japan for some time now. Due to the launch of New Japan World, the country has been working hard to get their content removed from the internet.

We noted before that TNA officials wanted Alberto "El Patron" Del Rio to make his debut on tonight's live Impact Wrestling on Destination America. It doesn't look like Del Rio will be debuting because as of two days ago, the two sides weren't even close to signing a deal.

Del Rio signing with TNA may be a long shot because he's receiving so many offers and some would likely conflict with TNA, including Lucha Underground. People close to Del Rio have advised him that TNA is a sinking ship and does nothing but hurt the careers of talents who go there.

Monday's Raw did 3.75 million viewers. While that is along the lines of what the show has been doing the past few months and well up from the prior week, it is a very bad number.

Usually the first week after football has a major bounce back, and no such thing happened. This also came on the show the week after Daniel Bryan (people didn't know he wouldn't be on the show) and with the return of The Authority, so the idea ratings were down because of The Authority being gone was blown up.
Being considered as really bad since the bump was around5% and usually the post-MNF week(s) has a 10% or more boost. Next week could be really bad depending on how the Oregon vs Ohio State title game goes.


Some other sheet news include NOLA's interview with Bryan included him wanting to face Lesnar at Mania this year and getting a stinger against Orton on a RAW episode was the reason why he needed surgery.
http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2015/01/wwes_daniel_bryan_healthy_and.html

[Mercenary]

is there an issue with the WWE Network? The past couple days it hasn't been loading on my browser.

If it's chrome yes need to clear out the cache and cookies

[Razzamajazz]

firefox, and tried that still a blank page

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Dark One]

http://i.imgur.com/7DVTiSB.gif

Total Divas = Quality Television

[Lock Jaw]

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Video form... love Titty Master WWE Paige

[Tom Guycott]

I think saying "It's just a house show" is a cop out to the non IWC fans. If I went to a show, and thought I'd seen something cool like Rusev finally being beaten, and it wasn't acknowledged on TV, why would I bother going to shows again? They (house shows) obviously don't mater. And if it was just a casual fan who went, and watched the weekly shows, wouldn't you be confused as to why this guy is being billed as not being pinned when you'd sen it with your own eyes.

In saying that, I don't think anyone was getting upset about it, he was just saying it was stupid booking.

Also, house shows are selectively sometimes cannon. A lot of times, a title will change hands twice uncredited between two TV airings, and the original champ appers to have never lost... until they decide to do broadcast something like Kevin Nash's 9 second title win.

[Tom Guycott]

http://i.imgur.com/7DVTiSB.gif

So, did Etor get to return the favor? Suckas gots ta know!

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

is there an issue with the WWE Network? The past couple days it hasn't been loading on my browser.

I can't load it at all on Google Chrome.

[Innovator]

http://share.gifyoutube.com/vnJ7bD.gif

[Tazz Dan]

Also, house shows are selectively sometimes cannon. A lot of times, a title will change hands twice uncredited between two TV airings, and the original champ appers to have never lost... until they decide to do broadcast something like Kevin Nash's 9 second title win.

This too :y:

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

The rarity of something on a house show is so rare it's not selling point. Also why I rarley go to Smackdown when it comes around. If I go to Smackdown its a spur of the moment same-day plan.

I'd only go to Raw or a PPV under normal circumstances. (mostly PPV)

The defeat only happens if it was announced on Raw.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2322200-wwe-schedule-2015-pay-per-view-names-dates-and-locations-revealed?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming

[GD]

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Video form... love Titty Master WWE Paige

She's the second coming Jerry Lawler.

[Dark One]

She's the second coming Jerry Lawler.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Now who's got the best seat in the house? Well, I guess turnabout's fair play. <a href="https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE">@RealPaigeWWE</a> <a href="http://t.co/agqirWQhzK">pic.twitter.com/agqirWQhzK</a></p>&mdash; Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) <a href="https://twitter.com/JerryLawler/status/483375737919926272">June 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Savio]

The stuff about Ziggler and his IC title loss is likely related to a recent report from F4W that stated the WWE is upset Ziggler booked himself on a comedy show without their permission.

More about Ziggler's comedic stuff and likely was the reason why he lost the IC title.
http://www.inquisitr.com/1734578/wwe-news-dolph-ziggler-being-punished-for-booking-comedy-show-without-wwes-permission/
Or it wouldn't make sense to "fire" the IC champ so they had him lose the title.

[erickman]

Or it wouldn't make sense to "fire" the IC champ so they had him lose the title.

they could do the punk storyline zigler says he is going to take the belt dawn to dixie, or even better leave in a nice car holding up the belt like aj styles did.

[XL]

Or they do a tournament to crown a new champ. Have 8 guys cut little vignettes explaining why they want to be IC Champion, emphasising it's history, previous holders, and what winning the belt would mean to them. Even have the likes of Bret, Austin, Rock, Shawn, etc. talking about what it meant to their career. Basically restore a bit of it's history and prestige.

What I'd personally love to do here would be have Jericho return to break his own record as a 10-time IC Champion and work a Mania programme with Barrett. There's plenty of history there and I believe Jericho wanted to work a Mania programme with Barrett when he had the Fandango deal. Ziggler would then come back to work a programme with someone from The Authority.

[Emperor Smeat]

https://31.media.tumblr.com/0ee122318b390772f908df8ed6a11d0f/tumblr_nhqi4iIgMb1sqm9vxo2_400.gif

[Droford]

Minor tip.. I had to redo the series pass on my dvr for Smackdown on thursday since the name changed back to just WWE Smackdown from Friday night Smackdown

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

This Death of WCW episode is awesome. They cut up Scott Steiners promo on Ric Flair and showed it.

[Lock Jaw]

http://loewrestling.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/RAW_1076_Photo_056_crop_north.jpg

[Lock Jaw]

http://photos-h.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/10919175_1525052347770599_295182465_n.jpg

[Tom Guycott]

She's the second coming Jerry Lawler.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Now who's got the best seat in the house? Well, I guess turnabout's fair play. <a href="https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE">@RealPaigeWWE</a> <a href="http://t.co/agqirWQhzK">pic.twitter.com/agqirWQhzK</a></p>&mdash; Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) <a href="https://twitter.com/JerryLawler/status/483375737919926272">June 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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She should steam his entire gimmick. Put tassled epaulets on her jacket, wear a crown, bill herself "From Norwich, England... by way of Memphis, Tennessee", make with constant bad puns and sexual innuendo, pull her bra strap down before doing a piledriver... all of it!

[GD]

PUPPIES!

[Dark One]

She should steam his entire gimmick. Put tassled epaulets on her jacket, wear a crown, bill herself "From Norwich, England... by way of Memphis, Tennessee", make with constant bad puns and sexual innuendo, pull her bra strap down before doing a piledriver... all of it!

I really feel like she's already surpassed him.

http://dailywrestlingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Paige-Natalya-gifs-001_002.gif

[GD]

That's just...I dunno.

[Vastardikai]

I really feel like she's already surpassed him.

http://dailywrestlingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Paige-Natalya-gifs-001_002.gif

Anyone have a mop?

[Mr. Nerfect]

Barrett vs. Jericho would be a great WrestleMania program. :y:

[Mr. Nerfect]

I've wanted Barrett, specifically for some reason, to talk about how he plans to take the Intercontinental Title into the main event of WrestleMania for the second time. Could add more drama to his Rumble appearance.

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Dark One]

http://i.imgur.com/UvYv4cS.gif

Ah yes, the old "Los spins for no reason driver"

[Seth82]

http://www.tmz.com/2015/01/10/jeff-hardy-fall-video-impact-wrestling-cage/

Wrestling Star Jeff Hardy Knocked Out Cold After Scary Fall From Cage

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Impact Wrestling star Jeff Hardy was KO'ed in frightening fashion Friday night in New York ... and TMZ has learned the very painful looking fall left him pretty banged up.

The famous wrestler climbed to the top of a cage during a match at the Manhattan Center ... but when he was knocked off by an opponent -- sources say the fall didn't go as planned.

We're told Jeff was supposed to land on the ground -- instead, he hit the steel steps and was knocked out cold. Hardy eventually regained consciousness ... but was left in a lot of pain.

After the match, Hardy got checked out by doctors for IMPACT -- which now airs on Destination America -- plus he's made an appointment this week to get his head scanned by a specialist.

http://ll-media.tmz.com/2015/01/10/0110-impact-wrestling-fall-instagram-4.jpg

[Mr. Nerfect]

Sucks for Jeff. He and Matt have reportedly been working their asses off to get The Wolves over in TNA, and that work should be commended. The upside to this is the "any publicity is good publicity", and TMZ reporting Jeff Hardy is doing insane shit in TNA might get some eyeballs for the company. Not making light of his incident, but just trying to see some silver-lining. :-\

[Mr. Nerfect]

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Sin Cara and Kalisto get better as a tag team every week. Would really enjoy seeing them on the main roster. Turn Los Matadores heel and have them face off in a Masks vs. Masks Match, where the Lucha Dragons win and reveal to the world that their opponents were former Tag Team Champions, Epico & Primo.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'm hoping that their next opponents for the titles are Hideo Itami & Finn Balor.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I'm hoping that their next opponents for the titles are Hideo Itami & Finn Balor.

They were only a team to challenge the Ascension. I doubt they would want to limit them by having them be a tag team longer than that.

[Fignuts]

Watching Halloween Havoc 96, and Hogan cut his hair and spiked it. Looks fucking ridiculous.

lol at Heenan tho. "He must of used a whole bottle of rogaine!"

[Fignuts]

10 minutes in, and he's still wearing his shades. Is this a rib or something?

[Fignuts]

Oh.

The spiked hair was a wig.

the fuck was he wearing a wig?