"100,001" Replies (Wrestling Forum)

[Innovator]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Honma attempts a kokeshi or two <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/njpw?src=hash">#njpw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/njnbg?src=hash">#njnbg</a> <a href="http://t.co/SXrFMuBHQD">pic.twitter.com/SXrFMuBHQD</a></p>&mdash; LARIATOOOOO!!! (@SenorLARIATO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenorLARIATO/status/566563440660336642">February 14, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Goddamn, top-rope Kokeshi to the floor! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/njpw?src=hash">#njpw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/njnbg?src=hash">#njnbg</a> <a href="http://t.co/PrMzJep361">pic.twitter.com/PrMzJep361</a></p>&mdash; LARIATOOOOO!!! (@SenorLARIATO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenorLARIATO/status/566566521179484160">February 14, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[slik]

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[Seth82]

what a tremendous worker Tony was.

He put on some amazing matches with Les Thornton and Billy Robinson.

http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/41207-former-checkmate-tony-charles-passes-away


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Former Checkmate, Tony Charles passes away

Tony Charles, one of the greatest wrestles ever to come from Wales, passed away yesterday after a long battle with Alzheimer's it was reported by the British Wrestling Reunion.

He was 74.

Charles wrestled from 1959 to 1984, with him working under the name The Checkmate as part of Devastation Inc. during the last few years of his career.

Charles was one of the best technical wrestlers in North America, an underrated talent who first made his name on the European scene. His international break was a tour of Japan in 1968 with the IWE, and he started in North America in 1972 as the tag team partner of Len Rossi.

He first came to Florida in 1973, and Eddie Graham loved to book him in technical matches against Les Thornton, that would tear down the house. With all the talent in Florida at the time, which was probably pro wrestling's best territory when it came to talent, the 20 minute Thornton vs. Charles matches were often among the best matches on the show.

The two later became tag team partners. Because of his size, Charles was mainly used as a mid-card wrestler working around the world.

He was also a regular opponent of Billy Robinson.

Charles was a top level amateur wrestler before he turned pro, competing at the international level when he was only 18 years old, but turned pro at 19 so missed his prime in that sport.

Charles had retired to Gulf Breeze, FL after his wrestling career ended.

[Lock Jaw]

Feel like 85% of Seth82 posts now are him posting that people have died.

[Tazz Dan]

Feel like 85% of Seth82 posts now are him posting that people have died.

I know right. I was thinking the same the other day, but didn't want to come across as a dick for saying something. Thank you for being my dick Lock Jaw.

[Innovator]

Lock Jaw, what does it feel like being soaking wet 24/7?

[Seth82]

I don't post here all that often anymore.

When I do post here it does tend to be about a wrestler's death.

I do feel like their death should be posted here. Many have likely never heard of these older veterans but their death shouldn't be ignored.

[Simple Fan]

Seth82 sees dead people

[Lock Jaw]

Lock Jaw, what does it feel like being soaking wet 24/7?

It is hard work, but at the end of the day I am always left happy.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I don't post here all that often anymore.

When I do post here it does tend to be about a wrestler's death.

I do feel like their death should be posted here. Many have likely never heard of these older veterans but their death shouldn't be ignored.

They won't be ignored by his friends and family the only people who mattered. All you are doing is depressing people.

Death trolling.

[XL]

Least he's dropping them in here.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Should drop them in the backyard wrestling threads.

[GD]

lol wtf

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[Tazz Dan]

They won't be ignored by his friends and family the only people who mattered. All you are doing is depressing people.

Death trolling.

That's a pretty bad thing to say. I'm not depressed at all personally about it. It was more an observation than anything.

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Mercenary]

lol wtf

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I would pay $9.99 for this

[Lock Jaw]

That's a pretty bad thing to say. I'm not depressed at all personally about it. It was more an observation than anything.

Yeah, I got no issues with it either. Was just making observances.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Does anyone know what happened to Johnny Jeter after he left the WWE? Had high hopes for that kid.

[Lock Jaw]

Jeter was released from WWE in late 2007.[2][5] He wrestled several matches for OVW before retiring from professional wrestling in 2008 to train as an accountant.[2][3]


Chikara (2014)
On August 21, 2014, the Chikara promotion announced that Jeter, under his Spirit Squad character, would be taking part in the 2014 King of Trios tournament, where he would team with Kenny and Mikey.[34] After a win over Sinn Bodhi and the Odditorium (Qefka the Quiet and Sir Oliver Grimsly) on September 19, the Spirit Squad was eliminated from the tournament in the second round on September 20 by the Golden Trio (Dasher Hatfield, Icarus and Mark Angelosetti).[35]

[Mr. Nerfect]

So he's obviously still in wrestling shape. I'd love to see him get another shot, to be honest. He's only 33 years old.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'm starting to think I might be able to get into Rusev vs. Cena. I just want Cena to talk more about how important the US Title was to his career.

[Lock Jaw]

Start by him even acknowledging that it is a title match.... I don't think he has even mentioned the belt yet...

[Mr. Nerfect]

It should be the central focus of their feud.

[XL]

Genuinely can't understand why they haven't made it the focus, as they've made it a title match.

If Cena loses, the title looks great because it's something he wanted, yet failed to get.

If he wins it, the belt gets a rub just by being on him. Then the guy that beats him, also looks great.

Win-win-win situation. Surely?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

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The fuck is he even doing facing scrubs like R-Truth?

[Lock Jaw]

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[Rammsteinmad]

Aw man. Poor Zack. :(

[drave]

SICK BURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRNNNNNNNNNNN!!!


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[GD]

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[The Rogerer]

The last time I saw Seth post about a death, he copied and pasted about how the family didn't want footage of the death shown, and then he embedded a video of the death. Strange as always.

[Savio]

I don't usually watch Botchamania since they're not really that funny anymore and full of annoying editing, but I caught this one and the Barrett/Jericho story from 11.00 in is pretty hilarious.
Wish I could find video of that

[Dark One]

Wish I could find video of that

Sup brah. Video should start at the right point, but if not, it's six minutes in.

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[GD]

Good stuff :y:

[Disturbed316]

Haha they mentioned that on Jericho's podcast but haven't seen it before.

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Seth82]

lol #truth

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[Lock Jaw]

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[GD]

It is so fucking sad that the WWE Divas division will never be as good as the NXT's women's wrestling division.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

It will when the NXT girls take over.

[drave]

Not if current WWE TV sticks to what it does now. It feels like they have more attention/respect on NXT than the main roster. Divas anything on RAW/Smackdown feels rushed and "meh".

[Innovator]

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[CSL]

how nobody outside of Japan has stolen his gimmick yet completely baffles me. Basically a license to print money

[Mr. Nerfect]

I was thinking about what women's match they can put on at WrestleMania. At this point in time, I'd be building to The Bella Twins & Natalya vs. Paige, AJ Lee & Naomi. I'd maybe consider adding in Sasha Banks to the heel side and Charlotte to the face side.

* At Fast Lane, Paige gives Nikki Bella her best shot, but Brie keeps getting involved. A stray sidekick from Paige knocks the referee down, and Brie uses this as an opportunity to get involved. Natalya makes her way out, and fights off Brie. Nattie takes the Divas Title (which Nikki was going to use as a weapon)...and blasts Paige with it Nattie by Nature style. Nikki crawls into the pin and gets the three.

* Paige obviously wants Nattie's blood. Natalya's reasoning for costing Paige the title is that she's sick of playing nice with these young girls, and she's sick of them shooting above her in the line. It's time for Natalya to become the premier player in the Divas Division.

* Paige and Natalya tear it up in a match on either RAW or SmackDown, which Paige wins, because she's the face you should be building up to the big title victory.

* AJ Lee returns, and makes it clear she's back for one reason and one reason only -- to become the Divas Champion. She joins the face side of the Divas roster, fighting against Nikki and Brie.

* Naomi gets involved due to issues with Natalya. Tyson Kidd & Cesaro have their rivalry with The Usos, so it only makes sense for Nattie and Naomi to have problems.

There are your parameters for the match. Paige is the one with the brightest future at this point in time, so you use WrestleMania to give her a spot to the shine. AJ Lee and Naomi also benefit from the showing. Paige can then win a Triple Threat against those girls to become the official #1 Contender, and then move into a match against Nikki Bella after taking out Brie.

Whilst this is going on, you've been working with Ronda Rousey, and you eventually bring her in as a "Paul Heyman Girl" to face Paige for the Divas Title.

[Bad News Gertner]

Should just have a Titty Honking match

[Hanso Amore]

how nobody outside of Japan has stolen his gimmick yet completely baffles me. Basically a license to print money

What is t he gimmick, all I catch is hes a jap with yellow hair to match his skin

[rad dggy dg]

RKO

OUTTA NOWHERE

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[Vastardikai]

Where's his dad's cast?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Kayfabe died at that moment.

[Innovator]

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[Innovator]

What is t he gimmick, all I catch is hes a jap with yellow hair to match his skin

Spam headbutts, occasionally hit one, be awesome.

[GD]

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[rad dggy dg]

rad dggy dg in the house homies

[rad dggy dg]

nwo 4 life

[GD]

It will when the NXT girls take over.

Just like Paige and Emma.

[Lock Jaw]

Paige has stepped things up. Her feud with AJ Lee was top notch....

Total Divas kind of threw a wrench in her character a bit with the random face turn "just because"..... and the whole Bella fiasco was just terrible....

[#1-norm-fan]

Remember that 5 star match between Natalya and Charlotte on Raw?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Remember their 10 star match out of 5 from Take Over?

[#1-norm-fan]

Remember how that was on NXT and not on the main roster which is the exact point?

[Lock Jaw]

Been thinking recently about Kallisto on the main roster, and how he will have precisely 0 of the factors that Rey Mysterio had that allowed him to become a star.

[GD]

Remember their 10 star match out of 5 from Take Over?

Are you mildly retarded? No joke.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Just like Paige and Emma.

Paige is over like rover. Are YOU retarded?

[#1-norm-fan]

lol Jesus, STD.

[Emperor Smeat]

Been thinking recently about Kallisto on the main roster, and how he will have precisely 0 of the factors that Rey Mysterio had that allowed him to become a star.

Can probably get away without having a Cruiserweight division but would hope more that the WWE learned a lot from the botched Sin Cara experiment to benefit Kalisto's run.

Watch them bring back in-ring mood lighting for no reason at all for Kalisto's debut.

[Lock Jaw]

Well, Kallisto doesn't have the full face mask so that is definitely leaps and bounds ahead of Sin Cara in potential based on that alone...

[Lock Jaw]

Brand Split also helped Rey Mysterio a lot... less people to contend with, allowed him to become one of the so-called "Smackdown Six"

[Lock Jaw]

WWE just has so many people on their roster and so many people down on NXT to call up that I think the return of the Brand Split is inevitable, though..... Even with it, though, they just have too many wrasslers...

[Emperor Smeat]

To be fair, Rey also befitted a lot by not having any of the Invasion stink on him and being an established star when he arrived in the WWE. Made the WWE's work a lot easier from the start.

Can see the WWE doing a soft or implied brand split than an actual one if it happens in the near future.

[Jura]

First ever 60 man Royal Rumble.

[GD]

Paige is over like rover. Are YOU retarded?

This is hilarious, SlickyTrickyDamon.

[Bad News Gertner]

Paige is over like rover. Are YOU retarded?

Easy there Corky

[Emperor Smeat]

New Shield dvd set was revealed to just be the same documentary shown a few months ago on the WWE Network and at least one match was edited because of blood.

Will “bloody” matches on WWE DVDs be shown black and white in 2015?

YES. Well, kind of. That’s the case in the “Destruction of The Shield” DVD but it should be noted that the Shield set is rated TV-PG. The black and white trend may well continue on WWE DVDs this year, but you won’t find it on TV-14 titles like the upcoming ECW Unreleased Vol. 3.

http://www.wrestlingdvdnews.com/confirming-debunking-wwe-dvd-plans/81847/

[Bad News Gertner]

http://www.enough-lupica.com/lupica%20images/corky.jpg I like puzzles!

[Mercenary]

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[Mr. Nerfect]

I'm kind of ready for the brand split to return. I think it would help a few guys out.

[Lock Jaw]

Very few mashups are good. That is not one of them.... Wish I could find that Ministry Taker/My Time HHH mashup....

[Mercenary]

Very few mashups are good. That is not one of them.... Wish I could find that Ministry Taker/My Time HHH mashup....


That's like your opinion man :P

[Lock Jaw]

Everybody knows that everything Lock Jaw posts should be read, memorized, taken as fact, and accepted into your heart.

[Lock Jaw]

Found it and uploaded it to the first site I found for doing such things:

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[VSG]

Very hard to beat the My Dark Time mash-up

[loopydate]

Rewatching Mania 20, and I'm up to the cruiserweight open. Think if I make an Ultimo Dragon joke, Funky Fly will come back?

[Lock Jaw]

Only one way to find out

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

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The Rock N' Boss Connection.

[Tom Guycott]

It is so fucking sad that the WWE Divas division will never be as good as the NXT's women's wrestling division.

It will when the NXT girls take over.

Not if current WWE TV sticks to what it does now. It feels like they have more attention/respect on NXT than the main roster. Divas anything on RAW/Smackdown feels rushed and "meh".

On NXT there is a roster of women who are actually made to a) give a shit about the title and b) focus on matches and c) have substantial match time.

WWE won't have a roster anytime soon unless they a) stop calling girls up one at a time to have a go at the "everybody gets a turn" butterfly belt b) stop treating main roster matches as clusterfuck battle royals/tag matches or 2 minute piss breaks and c) stop using the main roster ladies to put over Total Divas and acting as if them wrestling is coincidental.

[Innovator]

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[Jura]

I want to see a new stable consisting of the Usos, Tamina, Roman Reigns and The Rock.

[Innovator]

I want to see a new stable consisting of La Parka, DDP dressed as La Parka, L.A. Park, and Tomoaki Honma

[Vastardikai]

I want to see a new stable consisting of La Parka, DDP dressed as La Parka, L.A. Park, and Tomoaki Honma

Needs Super Parka, as well.

[Big Vic]

I want to see a stable of Fake UnderTaker, Fake Kane, Fake Mankind, and Fake Sting.

[Big Vic]

They can Feud with Fake Diesel, Fake RazorRamon, and Sin Cara Negro.

[XL]

Been thinking recently about Kallisto on the main roster, and how he will have precisely 0 of the factors that Rey Mysterio had that allowed him to become a star.

He has a mask, and some shitty tattoos. Will that do?

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Mr. Nerfect]

A Divas tournament probably wouldn't be a bad idea, as long as they got someone who gave a shit about the Divas Division to book it. Have a new girl in each bracket (maybe Charlotte and Sasha Banks?) and then have the other six spots filled out by Brie Bella, Paige, Natalya, Naomi, Layla and Summer Rae. Have some fucking stories come out of it.

[rad dggy dg]

remember back in the day when flair would bleed like a gutted pig

[rad dggy dg]

man those were some time periods

[Mr. Nerfect]

Samoa Joe has left TNA wrestling.

[Innovator]

JOE IS FREE

[Mr. Nerfect]

It'll be interesting to see whether or not the WWE shows any interest in him. Say what you want, but the guy can fucking wrestle. He'd be a beast in NXT, for example. Seems like the sort of guy that Triple H would froth at putting in the ring with any of the NXT 5.

[Mr. Nerfect]

As a character, I can see him having legs. He's a Samoan who isn't a part of The Rock's family. There's a heel persona ready to feud with The Usos and Roman Reigns in there.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Kevin Owens acting all bad-ass, only to be confronted by the larger Samoa Joe? There's an NXT moment.

[Innovator]

Forget that WWE nonsense, I want Joe in the biz cliz

[Emperor Smeat]

It'll be interesting to see whether or not the WWE shows any interest in him. Say what you want, but the guy can fucking wrestle. He'd be a beast in NXT, for example. Seems like the sort of guy that Triple H would froth at putting in the ring with any of the NXT 5.

Going to be another AJ Styles case where the WWE isn't interested because of his age and money factors. Would have to take a really lowball offer for the WWE to have some decent interest.

More likely becomes like the Young Bucks where he can make more money outside of the WWE.

[Fignuts]

Why does everyone who's not asian have to be bullet club? Feel like Joe would be the kinda dude to turn down their offer and side with New Japan.

[Lock Jaw]

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[SlickyTrickyDamon]

So Joe to NXT?

[Innovator]

Why does everyone who's not asian have to be bullet club? Feel like Joe would be the kinda dude to turn down their offer and side with New Japan.

Can see that, it would be nice for him to side with Tanahashi. The guy needs someone other than Captain New Japan

[Mr. Nerfect]

I could see Joe going to New Japan and working with GFW or working with EVOLVE/Dragon Gate or ROH again too, don't get me wrong. AJ Styles didn't really pursue a job with Vince, but that could be a personal pride thing too.

AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels vs. Samoa Joe is again a possibility. If I were Jeff Jarrett, I'd be looking to book that for my start up GFW show.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Main Event spoilers are in:

* Sin Cara and Kalisto defeated Heath Slater and Curtis Axel with a double team finisher

* Stardust defeated Zack Ryder

My thoughts:

I'm glad that Kalisto is getting called up. He's never had too much entanglement in NXT stories, despite getting a title run, and I feel like he's about as ready to plug into the role they want him to as he's going to get. Their run with the NXT Tag Team Titles has come to an end, and it's time for them to do their plucky babyface shtick on the main roster.

Don't jam Kalisto down our throats as a major player out the gate. He's an incredible athlete trying to find his feet on the world stage. When Rey Mysterio debuted he got featured, sure, but he did his fair share of Velocity work as well. Let eyes go to him organically, and when he is ready to get a solo spotlight, have a bad guy take out Sin Cara and have Kalisto take up arms for his first singles feud.

It'd make sense to put them against The Ascension eventually, but I think The Prime Time Players are first in-line there. The Lucha Dragons can have a respectful feud with Los Matadores, which becomes frustrating for Diego y Fernando when they can't get one over the new team on the scene, and they turn heel to intensify things. See if bad bullfighters can get over better than good ones.

[Mr. Nerfect]

So Joe to NXT?

Would just fucking love this. As I said, the visual of having Joe walk out and just stare-down Owens would create a big fight atmosphere right there and then.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Are we absolutely certain that Bray Wyatt is talking about The Undertaker in his recent promos? Could Wyatt be talking about, say, Shawn Michaels? There is no real connection between the two, other than HBK picking Bray Wyatt to win the Royal Rumble.

[Dark One]

Would just fucking love this. As I said, the visual of having Joe walk out and just stare-down Owens would create a big fight atmosphere right there and then.

A+

He'd be the Usos' fat uncle on the main roster, but he'd be great in NXT.



It makes me so incredibly sad to say that. "Fuck it. STAY IN DEVELOPMENTAL FOREVER PEOPLE WHO HAVE TALENT."

[Mr. Nerfect]

The only thing is that they make less money down there.

[Droford]

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I don't know who that is

[Lock Jaw]

Dunno, but pretty sure he has often been a Rosebud

[owenbrown]

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This was a motherfucking topic on ESPN's Pardon the Interruption of all places today. Vince McMahon on the cover of Muscle & Fitness at age 69 being discussed by Tony Kornheiser (who is 66 by the way) and Michael Wilbon (who is 56).

[Evil Vito]

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I don't know who that is

<font color=goldenrod>Braun Stowman</font>

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[Emperor Smeat]

Dirtsheets:

WWE Fastlane will air in the UK on Sky Sports, Sky1 and Sky1 HD at 1am on Monday morning (February 23). It will also be available on the WWE Network, which is free for new subscribers for all of February.

WWE was represented at last night's Saturday Night Live 40th anniversary broadcast on NBC. During a montage for athletes and sports on the series, clips of The Rock, Hulk Hogan & Mr. T and John Cena appearance on the show were all shown. Andre the Giant was also referenced during a "Celebrity Jeopardy" sketch. SNL had invited every host ever to the event, but there was no sign of Hogan, T or Rock at the special.

Jim Ross noted he did about nine hours of voiceover work for material that will be used for WWE DVDs and the WWE Network over the weekend. My guess is that he's voicing over stuff from Mid-South as the internal rule within WWE is to not use material that doesn't have commentary on it if they don't have to.

The dark main event after WWE RAW at the Amway Center in Orlando saw John Cena defeat Bray Wyatt. A correspondent noted that Wyatt received a good reaction. The match saw Wyatt dominate Cena but Cena made the comeback and won with an Attitude Adjustment. Before the finish, Wyatt apparently got sick in the ring and threw up a significant amount. Another fan, who was not our correspondent, tweeted the following: Bray Wyatt is NOT OKAY. He is REALLY SICK. Puked all over the ring during dark match. #RAW #WWEORLANDO #RAWOrlando

Paige will be back on Chris Jericho's Talk Is Jericho podcast this week for her second appearance. Speaking of Paige, "Naked Paige" was trending worldwide on Twitter tonight after her clothes were stolen by The Bella Twins on RAW.

The man who was Darren Young's unnamed partner on tonight's RAW was Future Stars of Wrestling talent Kevin Kross from Las Vegas.

A correspondent at RAW in Orlando noted that Renee Young and NXT announcer Rich Brennan, apparently replacing Tom Phillips, did commentary for Superstars.

WWE has announced MizTV with Damien Sandow, The Miz and special guest Paul Heyman for this Sunday's WWE Fastlane Kickoff Pre-show. Heyman will discuss WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar and the Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns main event

WWE recently registered a trademark for “Redneck Reppin’ Company,” which could be the name of a new stable. WWE has also registered to trademark a logo of a left hand with the index finger raised, for clothing purposes. This be could be related to Daniel Bryan, according to PWInsider.


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Samoa Joe's tweet about leaving TNA

[Dark One]

A correspondent at RAW in Orlando noted that Renee Young and NXT announcer Rich Brennan, apparently replacing Tom Phillips, did commentary for Superstars.

I don't know why they keep getting rid of Tom Phillips. Dude was pretty vanilla, but he was a solid commentator--which I guess is probably why they got rid of him. I'd rather have vanilla than obnoxious as shit like most of what we have now. Byron Saxton on Smackdown was a definite downgrade.

[Lock Jaw]

Can't stand Rich Brennan.... hate him so much....

I mean, generally, he is actually pretty alright.... but he tends to say "Charlotte" as "Sure-lit" (rhymes with "terlit") and it just angers me so much....

[GD]

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[XL]

They've only announced 5 matches for Fastlane.


Is it safe to assume we get Rollins vs Ziggler, and Kane/Show vs Ryback/Rowan, or a 6 man tag with all 6 men?


An Ascension vs PTP match?


Too many tag matches?

[Innovator]

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[Mercenary]

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[Rammsteinmad]

That Vince McMahon pic looks so ridiculously fake.

[screech]

I don't know why they keep getting rid of Tom Phillips. Dude was pretty vanilla, but he was a solid commentator--which I guess is probably why they got rid of him. I'd rather have vanilla than obnoxious as shit like most of what we have now. Byron Saxton on Smackdown was a definite downgrade.

I'm a Tom Phillips fan. Rich Brennan stinks.

[Emperor Smeat]

They've only announced 5 matches for Fastlane.


Is it safe to assume we get Rollins vs Ziggler, and Kane/Show vs Ryback/Rowan, or a 6 man tag with all 6 men?


An Ascension vs PTP match?


Too many tag matches?

Goldust vs Stardust was announced yesterday for the event which makes it 6 matches. The Triple H and Sting confrontation is likely going to be worth a match in time so that's 7 things set.

If the WWE wants the usual 8 matches/segments, an impromptu match between Cena's Friends and the Authority would make sense. Either as a single match or tag match.

[Heisenberg]

Hopefully Star/Gold cease to exist and we get a Cody/Dustin WM match

[drave]

WWE recently registered a trademark for “Redneck Reppin’ Company,” which could be the name of a new stable.

Heath Slater & Erick Rowan.

Hopefully Star/Gold cease to exist and we get a Cody/Dustin WM match

You are not keeping it 100

[Droford]

Why do I get the feeling a Redneck group is a rip on James Storms group in TNA?

[drave]

lolTNA

[Seth82]

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[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Standards and Practices?

[Tom Guycott]

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Wait, wasn't he JUST in Ring of Honor? And feuding with Jay Lethal to boot.

[Volare]

Will face him at the ROH anniversary show for the TV title.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Wait, wasn't he JUST in Ring of Honor? And feuding with Jay Lethal to boot.

ROH is like having a part-time job. He can work in other places too.

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Mr. Nerfect]

Redneck Reppin' Co. should be Heath Slater, Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder, with Braun Stowman as muslce, even if he's not a southerner.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Hopefully Star/Gold cease to exist and we get a Cody/Dustin WM match

I'd rather see Cody vs. Goldust.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Am I the only one who prefers Rich Brennan to Tom Phillips?

[Poit]

Yes.

[Dark One]

Yes.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Am I the only one who prefers Rich Brennan to Tom Phillips?

No.

[Vastardikai]

<font color=goldenrod>Braun Stowman</font>

http://pic.rutube.ru/video/12/0a/120a5af0ab0fd6e5fbbb6a6a476227fa.jpg

He looks like a cross between Bill Kasmier and Eugene.

[Bad News Gertner]

Thought Mikr Knox bulked up for a sec

[Emperor Smeat]

According to the dirtsheets, Lesnar is expected to sign a new deal with the WWE soon.

Brock now a lock for WWE?
Mark Frenlen

Sources close to the situation can allegedly confirm that due to UFC's newly announced PED testing policy, it's very likely that Brock Lesnar will be resigning with WWE in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania. Sponsorship restrictions with Reebok are also said to play a role in this decision, along with rumors that Lesnar would rather stand in the ring silently 30 times a year for millions of dollars, rather than get punched in the head

Jim Ross on one of his recent articles also believed Lesnar was staying with the WWE due to recent UFC changes and UFC likely seeing Punk as the bigger attraction at least for 2015.

Dirtsheets for a while were hinting UFC likely wasn't going to offer anything close to what Bellator could offer or what the WWE currently pays Lesnar.

[Droford]

I take it Brock is using PEDs then otherwise the UFCs new policy wouldn't be an isse

[XL]

Am I the only one who prefers Rich Brennan to Tom Phillips?

I genuinely don't know the difference.

[Big Vic]

They need to have Cesaro win the tag titles with Kidd so when they do the Battle Royal this year it won't look like a total flop to follow.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

What battle royal? You think they will do the Andre after last year?

[Big Vic]

They might.

[Rammsteinmad]

"After last year"... why, what was wrong with it last year?

[Rammsteinmad]

Don't get me wrong, I'd prefer a MITB match, or everyone at least be booked in meaningful matches, but if we're gonna get our yearly clusterfuck where everyone who isn't booked gets on the card...

[erickman]

so wheres somoa joe going think nxt will take him.

[Blue Demon]

Colt Cabana in Rolling Stone:

http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/colt-cabana-gets-the-last-laugh-how-wrestlings-comedian-built-an-empire-20150218?page=2

[Simple Fan]

so wheres somoa joe going think nxt will take him.
That would be cool and add even more to NXT. I heard HHH is high on him but Vince not so much.

[Simple Fan]

I can imagine Vince giving him a dumb gimmick like Sloppy Joe or something like that.

[erickman]

That would be cool and add even more to NXT. I heard HHH is high on him but Vince not so much.

yeah didn't vince not want to hire any of the tna made people

[Simple Fan]

Yea TNA alumni don't fare to well in WWE, Low Ki and Awesome Kong are two that come to mind.

[erickman]

then there is new day

[Innovator]

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[Simple Fan]

then there is new day

Hell, Woods has done more then any of them except R truth.

[Chimera]

http://i.imgur.com/kDZpeE2.jpg
Nikky Chance interrupting S & M MOMENTS before BRUTALLEY ATTACKING SWEDE.
NIKKY is turning into a top heel I never thought that would happen

[JimmyMess]

that looks like the rape scene from the hills have eyes

[JimmyMess]

there is a rape scene right. or is that just the whole movie

[Chimera]

Haha yeah Nikkys attack was like something out a horror movie. He twisted and almost broke swede's arm...now Swede is coming out of retirement

[Innovator]

Skull and Bones! Skull and Bones!

[Rammsteinmad]

Never thought I'd witness an 18-year-old "coming out of retirement".

[Chimera]

Never thought I'd witness an 18-year-old "coming out of retirement".

Cause only people 65+ retire in wrestling?
He retired from wrestling not from life but now hes being dragged back in by a malicious Nikky Chance.

[Simple Fan]

He didn't retire he grew up and now as diverted back to childs play.

[Seth82]

Kenta Kobashi and his wife Mai Mizuki
-such a great looking couple
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[Chimera]

Damn Kobashi looking rought like a zombie...

[Chimera]

Speaking of wrestling couples who are perfect for etch other u cant go wrong with S&M (Swede Savard and Miniak)

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/zopo-O56-SE/maxresdefault.jpg

They look so sweet out of character!!!

[Shisen Kopf]

http://i.imgur.com/kDZpeE2.jpg
Nikky Chance interrupting S & M MOMENTS before BRUTALLEY ATTACKING SWEDE.
NIKKY is turning into a top heel I never thought that would happen

The dude on the left looks like Tigger. Hope they said "Tigger please" to try and get him to stop the brutalley attack

[#1-norm-fan]

that looks like the rape scene from the hills have eyes

Haha yeah Nikkys attack was like something out a horror movie.

lol

[Nicky Fives]

Hell, Woods has done more then any of them except R truth.

Technically, Truth was a WWE guy before he was a TNA guy....And Joe will go to Japan..... I don't see WWE being interested in him as they just hired an "out of shape technical wrestler" in Steen.....

[Savio]

No one is better than Marcus Cor von

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

STD4mod. Time to take out the CHW trash.

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Simple Fan]

No one is better than Marcus Cor von

Ah I forgot about Core von.

[Tazz Dan]

STD4mod - For a TPWW without a sense of humour.

[Sixx]

http://i.imgur.com/kDZpeE2.jpg
Nikky Chance interrupting S & M MOMENTS before BRUTALLEY ATTACKING SWEDE.
NIKKY is turning into a top heel I never thought that would happen

yeh that guy looks brutal

[Droford]

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[GD]

What is that from?

[Emperor Smeat]

WWE's head doctor currently suing Punk and Colt Cabana related to the Punk podcast episode.

WWE's Dr. Chris Amann filed a lawsuit earlier today against former WWE champion CM Punk and Colt Cabana in Cook County Civil Court, according to Cook County Record.

According to the newspaper article, Amann is, "claiming his reputation has suffered as a result of the former WWE wrestlers’ comments, Amann is seeking more than $1 million in compensatory damages, as well as an undetermined amount of punitive damages."

In the filing, Amann claims that everything Punk claimed about his medical care under Amann while working for WWE were false and "repeatedly and falsely impugned the integrity" of Amann. In November 2014, Punk broke his post-WWE silence discussing his time in the company and the issues that led to his departure. He stated that a lump on his back was diagnosed as a fat deposit and despite several requests, it was not cut out. Punk later learned, after he left WWE, it was a MRSA staph infection that was cut out in what Punk described as the most painful experience in his life.

In response, in the suit, Amann stated he "was not requested by Brooks to treat and/or excise a lump, let alone a purple, baseball-sized lump." Amann claims the comments made by Punk and Cabana on the Art of Wrestling podcast, "are highly offensive in that they accuse [him] of a gross lack of integrity as a medical doctor, an inability to perform his professional duties as a medical doctor, and in placing the financial interest of his employer above life-threatening health conditions of his patients."

Cabana is included in the lawsuit, according to the article, for allegedly "helping Brooks [Punk] falsely depict" Amann. Given that the lawsuit was filed today, it's doubtful Cabana and Punk have been served yet. Punk is now training for his UFC debut.

[Frank Drebin]

Once you file a lawsuit, shit gets real. No podcasts and mud slinging, you're under oath. Kind of surprised at this because you figure WWE would just rather let this go away. I would like to hear what an attorney (Saul Goodman?) thinks about this because its a whole lot of he said / she said potential.

[Innovator]

Wonder if this goes against whatever settlement there was involving Punk and WWE

[Frank Drebin]

Probably not. This seems like the civil suit would be between the Dr. and Punk and not WWE/Punk which would have nothing to do with whatever agreement those two parties came to. Just because the Dr. is a WWE employee shouldn't preclude him from filing his own lawsuit.

[Emperor Smeat]

Wonder if this goes against whatever settlement there was involving Punk and WWE

Doubt it since that lawsuit was about royalties, contract breaching, and a non-disparagement clause that all went in favor of Punk.

Its very likely the WWE helped or had a small hand in building the doctor's lawsuit against Punk.

[Droford]

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[Dark One]

Kevin Owens spitting some truth on Twitter.


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/BrandoCommando">@BrandoCommando</a> I don't like her attitude. Get a new wife.</p>&mdash; Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) <a href="https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/568589440127381504">February 20, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>“<a href="https://twitter.com/JBisaGinger">@JBisaGinger</a>: The match was scheduled for one FALL. You shouldn't of have been awarded the title.&quot;

You &quot;shouldn't of have&quot; tweeted me.</p>&mdash; Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) <a href="https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/566411534633828352">February 14, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>“<a href="https://twitter.com/JBisaGinger">@JBisaGinger</a>: You didn't pin him! <a href="https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight">@FightOwensFight</a>” I didn't even need to.</p>&mdash; Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) <a href="https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/566407672728002560">February 14, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Vastardikai]

Damn Kobashi looking rought like a zombie...

Kobashi would chop one of your backyard guys, and the impact would kill the rest of them.

[Lock Jaw]

I miss Christian so much :'( :'( :'(

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Lock Jaw]

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[Xero]

STEVE BLACKMAAAAAAAAAAAN

[Mercenary]

INDEED!

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Anybody Thrilla]

I love how over Blue Pants is in NXT. I also love that her name is Blue Pants.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Adrian Neville really is an exceptional talent. Also, I really like his theme. Just thought you guys might want to know that.

[Mercenary]

I love how over Blue Pants is in NXT. I also love that her name is Blue Pants.


yeah they are running out of name ideas I say.

[Droford]

Arch nemesis should be an albino girl named bleach

[Mr. Nerfect]

I really think Christian would make a great commentator.

[Mr. Nerfect]

The Blue Pants thing is so fucking great. If it's working, why change it?

[Bad News Gertner]

Because it's over in front of the same 400 smarks who go to the show every week.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Yeah?

[Mr. Nerfect]

If you're putting on a show for those fans, I don't really get your point there.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

That it can't carry over to the mainstream WWE.

[Mr. Nerfect]

So? It's working within the context of NXT and working for NXT television.

[Mr. Nerfect]

To say it "can't" translate to "mainstream" WWE television is a bit premature too. I mean, if they brought her up to the main roster (I'm not even sure she's under proper developmental contract right now anyway), then it would likely fall flat on its blue pass -- but if she continues working NXT, gets more and more exposure, builds that rapport, and the NXT Galaxy swells behind her enough that she's a vibrant part of that brand -- Blue Pants could become a legitimate identity for her.

I'm not saying that it will, but I just don't think it is impossible. That being said, if it doesn't happen, which is more likely, you can hold that against my statement here and use "didn't" to support "can't," and all we have is a handful of hypotheticals.

[Mr. Nerfect]

If the WWE wanted to freshen up the women's division (and I'm not necessarily for this idea -- I'm just throwing it out there), then an NXT Women's Division vs. WWE Divas Division storyline is probably the most intriguing "invasion" storyline the WWE can do right now. It doesn't seem like there is a vision for the current Divas Division anyway. There are plenty that could be implemented, but Charlotte, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Carmella and Alexa Bliss all have as equally, if not more definable characters than the main roster girls, so introducing them all at the same time isn't as risky as bringing up a bunch of male competitors. Blue Pants could hypothetically be part of that revolution. I can just imagine JBL mocking Blue Pants for being called "Blue Pants," only for Blue Pants to beat Alicia Fox in a match, leave the ring and take JBL's hat, and come out with it the next week and spray paint it blue or something.

[Bad News Gertner]

So? It's working within the context of NXT and working for NXT television.

Young kids don't grow up dreaming of playing Minor League baseball.

[Wishbone]

Young kids don't grow up dreaming of playing Minor League baseball.

Young kids don't grow up wanting to be accountants, janitors, website designers, tailors, barbers, "businessmen", etc either but there's a place for all those things in society and most kids are gonna end up there anyway regardless of what their little hopes and dreams want. Why shouldn't we do something that works and makes some money just because something else makes more money? It's not like Blue Pants would ever get a chance on the main roster anyway with McMahon's ridiculous standards. Let Blue Pants have her spotlight where it works and take what you can get from it.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Young kids don't grow up dreaming of playing Minor League baseball.

You're right. They should close down NXT tomorrow.

[Mr. Nerfect]

A statement from WWE in regards to the Chris Amann/CM Punk lawsuit states this, and comes with a video:

"There is clear video evidence from the 2014 Royal Rumble, which allows all to decide whether there is any appearance of a baseball-sized growth on CM Punk’s back."

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/alLmQFx801M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[GD]

3 minutes and 41 seconds of Punk's backside. Now we are talking :yes:

[Vastardikai]

Why do I get this feeling that Dr. Amann isn't operating on his own accord?

[Bad News Gertner]

You're right. They should close down NXT tomorrow.

The purpose of NXT is to develop talent with identities that will translate well into the WWE.

Calling yourself "Blue Pants" works in a high school gym with 500 people in it. Not in an arena with 15000.

I LOVE the Vaudevillians, but there's no friggen way that gimmick will translate well if they get called up.

[Bad News Gertner]

Young kids don't grow up wanting to be accountants, janitors, website designers, tailors, barbers, "businessmen", etc either but there's a place for all those things in society and most kids are gonna end up there anyway regardless of what their little hopes and dreams want. Why shouldn't we do something that works and makes some money just because something else makes more money? It's not like Blue Pants would ever get a chance on the main roster anyway with McMahon's ridiculous standards. Let Blue Pants have her spotlight where it works and take what you can get from it.

I'm not rich by any means whatsoever, but from what I've read and heard, I make more than 85% of the wrestlers on NXT deals. I rent a house and don't own a car.

Take that for what it's worth.

[Innovator]

Why do I get this feeling that Dr. Amann isn't operating on his own accord?

Pretty sure he isn't picking up the tabs for his attorneys fees

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

If the WWE wanted to freshen up the women's division (and I'm not necessarily for this idea -- I'm just throwing it out there), then an NXT Women's Division vs. WWE Divas Division storyline is probably the most intriguing "invasion" storyline the WWE can do right now. It doesn't seem like there is a vision for the current Divas Division anyway. There are plenty that could be implemented, but Charlotte, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Carmella and Alexa Bliss all have as equally, if not more definable characters than the main roster girls, so introducing them all at the same time isn't as risky as bringing up a bunch of male competitors. Blue Pants could hypothetically be part of that revolution. I can just imagine JBL mocking Blue Pants for being called "Blue Pants," only for Blue Pants to beat Alicia Fox in a match, leave the ring and take JBL's hat, and come out with it the next week and spray paint it blue or something.

It would only work if the new group would be considered the faces. I doubt that has ever happened in the history of wrestling though.

The feud would just be used to get Nikki Bella over. Think SummerSlam 2010 except replace John Cena with the girl he's currently fucking. Nikki pins Charlotte and Sasha Banks in straight falls.

Yappaaadooo!

[Jazzy Foot]

When is Tamina returning? She's a beast.

Her and Paige in a cage with nothing but topless diva rage.

[Wishbone]

I'm not rich by any means whatsoever, but from what I've read and heard, I make more than 85% of the wrestlers on NXT deals. I rent a house and don't own a car.

Take that for what it's worth.

Considering the argument we're having it really isn't worth anything. The main roster and NXT are two completely different entities with completely different fanbases. If NXT did the shit WWE does they'd loose what little fanfare they actually have because the people watching that show aren't the same as the ones watching the main roster. Sometimes you have to find your niche and run with it. You don't see Sharknado trying to be on the level of Citizen Kane after all. Let Blue Pants be over with the crowd in NXT and use her to put over big heels that actually might make it on the main roster. Every cog has a role to play after all.

[Jazzy Foot]

Need more NXT Divas. The Divas really do need more air time to be fair other than Total Divas and more diverse matches.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Fuck that about the Vaudevillians though. I think the gimmick could get over in the WWE.

[Fignuts]

Yeah, Vaudevillians could work on the main roster, I think.

[Bad News Gertner]

Considering the argument we're having it really isn't worth anything. The main roster and NXT are two completely different entities with completely different fanbases. If NXT did the shit WWE does they'd loose what little fanfare they actually have because the people watching that show aren't the same as the ones watching the main roster. Sometimes you have to find your niche and run with it. You don't see Sharknado trying to be on the level of Citizen Kane after all. Let Blue Pants be over with the crowd in NXT and use her to put over big heels that actually might make it on the main roster. Every cog has a role to play after all.

The bolded part is the main problem that they are having with transitioning talent from NXT to the WWE.

[Bad News Gertner]

Fuck that about the Vaudevillians though. I think the gimmick could get over in the WWE.

I really really really hope so.

[Simple Fan]

Because it's over in front of the same 400 smarks who go to the show every week.

Should fix that if they become a touring brand.

[Bad News Gertner]

Should fix that if they become a touring brand.

That is something I've been pulling for since NXT started. It's too much like the TNA Asylum. Not saying I don't enjoy NXT because I do. I love NXT, but the main goal is to develop talent to bring up.

[Jazzy Foot]

what will the Undertaker v Bray Wyatt match stipulation be at WM?

Also what will Sting and Triple H discuss?

[Jazzy Foot]

That is something I've been pulling for since NXT started. It's too much like the TNA Asylum. Not saying I don't enjoy NXT because I do. I love NXT, but the main goal is to develop talent to bring up.


Change the name of NXT.

NXT sounds so denigrating and patronising.

[Droford]

Drew M..Galloway got Low Ki pretty good on TNA..too much blood in a weird place to be a blade job and so here's an after pic

http://photos-g.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/10954291_735153453258854_5075734_n.jpg

[Simple Fan]

Damn he almost took his ear off

[Simple Fan]

Change the name of NXT.

NXT sounds so denigrating and patronising.

I think the name is fine it kind of makes it sound like less like a territory. Once they start to tour the crowd reactions will be more like the main roster and make the product better.

[Fignuts]

Change the name of NXT.

NXT sounds so denigrating and patronising.

It sounds exactly what it is. The next talent to join the WWE.

[Jazzy Foot]

It sounds exactly what it is. The next talent to join the WWE.

That's what I mean, it feels inferior. I mean it isn't of course the next generation have to start somewhere. But why make it so obvious?

That's like changing the name of the Browns to "The Rubbish Team".

But hey that's just how I feel.

Would like to see more NXT talent on other shows.

[Droford]

Lol Chris Melendez in an over the top rope match. In theory he can't lose

[Simple Fan]

The other leg hit the floor when it was cut off.

[Mr. Nerfect]

The purpose of NXT is to develop talent with identities that will translate well into the WWE.

Calling yourself "Blue Pants" works in a high school gym with 500 people in it. Not in an arena with 15000.

I LOVE the Vaudevillians, but there's no friggen way that gimmick will translate well if they get called up.

Wishbone basically said what I wanted to about this. You're right, but not everything needs to be a main roster gimmick. She's got a connection to that particular crowd and that's worth having down there.

Also, I hope Blue Pants becomes the biggest female success in the history of the business now, just to blow everybody's mind.

[XL]

I really think Christian would make a great commentator.

I want Christian to take a tag team under his wing. This would have worked with somebody like Trent Barretta and his partner. Trying to pass on his knowledge to the next generation of tag team wrestlers.

The bolded part is the main problem that they are having with transitioning talent from NXT to the WWE.

The problem they have with the transition (and I've stated this before) is they don't go back to the start of the characters journey. Somebody like a Emma got over slowly with the NXT crowd until they were crazy for her. She was this weird girl that couldn't get into the ring and did a silly dance, and many didn't seem to get it at first. Over time she ingratiated herself to the NXT audience, they got behind her to the point I remember the crowd popping for her getting into the ring. Then the dance caught on. They saw her "struggle", and accepted her.

Then BAM! she's on the main roster as this "finished article", reduced to the quirky dance, and put with Santino.

Bo Dallas is a prime example. He was a smiling, old-school style babyface that the crowd rejected. This led to his development into the over-the-top character he became. On NXT the crowd knew he wasn't genuine. On arrival to WWE, the crowd didn't know what to make of him; is he genuine or is this all a little facetious.

I wouldn't say that WWE and NXT have wholesale "different audiences", but the NXT audience only represents a small minority of WWE fans. The guys (and gimmicks) in NXT could get over on the main brand, but they need to be handled in the right way.

[GD]

XL makes a very valid point. Hunter should take notes.

[Damian Rey]

Don't think it's Hunter calling the shots on the main roster. If Charlotte's debut match is any indication, he's more than likely not making many calls on the main roster.

[GD]

I hear you Damian Rey. Here's an idea. Hunter should run Smackdown! and debut NXT talents on the show while keeping them exclusive to the brand until they are ready for RAW. I truly believe that if it weren't for the brand split, talents like Rey Mysterio, John Cena, Eddie Gurrero, Chris Benoit, JBL etc. would've never achieved the success that they did.

[Simple Fan]

Bo Dallas, Emma, Adam Rose all just debuted on the main rosters just trying to get their gimmick over without really having a program. The Shield, Wyatt Family, and Paige all debuted with a solid program and proceeded to get over. I think with all the talent in NXT eventually they could do a NXT invasion type angle instead off calling up talents 1 at a time trying to get a gimmick over.

[GD]

An NXT invasion angle sounds really good in theory. It would be really difficult to outdo what they did with the debut of "The Nexus".

[Mercenary]

Don't think it's Hunter calling the shots on the main roster. If Charlotte's debut match is any indication, he's more than likely not making many calls on the main roster.

Vince is doing to HHH what Vince Sr did to him. Making him prove himself first.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Hear a lot about nxt being v good. Is it worth someone who doesn't really care about wrestling anymore watching it? Is it "good" because its full of indy wrestling and stuff? Or is it actually good television? Would it be worth me getting into if once these guys get really good they just leave for the wwe roster anyway?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I would say no because it's still wrestling. It's more like wrestling back in the day though. Titles, contenders, simplistic storylines, longer matches.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Is it mostly wrestling for "smark faggots?" That fat guy that's the champion looks a bit shit. I guess mankind looked a bit shit too though. Suppose it depends on how he's portrayed.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Watch the takeover specials and decide.

[Bad News Gertner]

Is it mostly wrestling for "smark faggots?" That fat guy that's the champion looks a bit shit. I guess mankind looked a bit shit too though. Suppose it depends on how he's portrayed.

The crowd is a slightly more douchey TNA Asylum crowd. It's mostly for smark faggots sprinkled with Sports Entertainment.