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What Would Kevin Do?
06-10-2015, 11:58 AM
I really want a four horsewomen stable.

Fuck, just have Page claim she is bringing reinforcements in for her battle with the Bellas. Have her bring them in minus Charlotte. Then have Charlotte show up, they turn on Page, and just demolish everyone. Of course they would ultimately split as I don't think a four person stable would be sustainable in the female division.

erickman
06-10-2015, 12:39 PM
I really want a four horsewomen stable.

Fuck, just have Page claim she is bringing reinforcements in for her battle with the Bellas. Have her bring them in minus Charlotte. Then have Charlotte show up, they turn on Page, and just demolish everyone. Of course they would ultimately split as I don't think a four person stable would be sustainable in the female division.

don't think that will happen this year with ronda wrestlemania think she would bring in the real horsewomen.

Kris P Lettus
06-10-2015, 01:34 PM
http://fightland.vice.com/blog/atomic-leg-drops-why-mma-needs-signature-moves

Evil Vito
06-10-2015, 01:53 PM
<font color=goldenrod>rumor working its way around the interwebz that WWE and EVOLVE are negotiating a working agreement designed to help beef up the NXT roster for touring purposes</font>

Catharsis
06-10-2015, 02:40 PM
My favorite part of the contest for the replica Money in The Bank Briefcase with signed contract? The fact that you have to type "Yes" to acknowledge that you understand the contract is "for promotional purposes only."

Tom Guycott
06-10-2015, 04:02 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHEzeIyWgAA9kPp.jpg

Really wish this would become a thing

Which one would be Arn Anderson analogue? "Triple A", if you wheeel.

Wait, I don't mean "our" Triple A, I meant a play on... uh... fuck it, didn't think that joke through.

Volare
06-10-2015, 05:08 PM
God Becky looks so much better with her Orange hair.

Vastardikai
06-10-2015, 05:37 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHEzeIyWgAA9kPp.jpg

In a shocking twist, the Nature Boy joins the Bullet Club.

loopydate
06-10-2015, 05:39 PM
Which one would be Arn Anderson analogue? "Triple A", if you wheeel.

Wait, I don't mean "our" Triple A, I meant a play on... uh... fuck it, didn't think that joke through.

Charlotte is obviously Flair
I'd say Sasha is Arn
Which I guess makes Becky Tully?
Leaving Bayley as Ole

Huh. Those parallels don't really work as well as I'd hoped.

Black Widow
06-10-2015, 07:00 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHFJuOJWcAA5uLk.jpg:large

Emperor Smeat
06-10-2015, 07:08 PM
http://i.imgur.com/Is1Co8a.gif

Mercenary
06-10-2015, 08:16 PM
what kind of name is blue pants?

Dark One
06-10-2015, 08:17 PM
Here, have some Layla:

http://i.imgur.com/FFiquBR.jpg

Lock Jaw
06-10-2015, 08:58 PM
Why hello Layla..... What a nice set of.... eyes you have....

Dark One
06-10-2015, 09:14 PM
http://i.imgur.com/tsBK7lz.png

Lock Jaw
06-10-2015, 09:17 PM
(Subsequent strike out not pictured)

Droford
06-10-2015, 09:17 PM
Abe Schwartz should be pitching

http://catch-americain.wifeo.com/images/a/abe/abe-knuckelball-scwartz.jpg

Hanso Amore
06-10-2015, 10:27 PM
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c7n5XOy0xNw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

You are a horrible poster and person but this was enjoyable

Emperor Smeat
06-10-2015, 10:28 PM
Dirtsheets sponsored by Brockinator 2: Suplex Day :
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Lana breaking up with Rusev in the WWE Universe to manage Dolph Ziggler has been a hot topic lately on the F4WOnline audio shows. Dave Meltzer, Bryan Alvarez and others are suggesting that Vince McMahon broke them up on-screen to facilitate a real-breakup, with Vince feeling that someone like Rusev shouldn’t be able to get a girl like Lana.

Normally when a real-life couple that is paired on-screen breaks up in kayfabe, history has shown that life may imitate art. It’s also common for the “new squeeze” to become the real life “new squeeze.” It’s an occupational hazard in both Hollywood and pro wrestling.
Transcript from a few shows regarding the past instances when an onscreen split lead to a real life split and vice versa of a onscreen pairing leading to a real life couple happening: http://officialfan.proboards.com/thread/525069/vince-trying-breakup-lana-rusev

The World of Sport TV pilot, designed to bring that European brand of professional wrestling back to TV on ITV, will not be going forward on it's former home as the network has decreed that professional wrestling no long fits it's broadcast strategies. Jon Chapman, who was responsible for producing the pilot, has placed the nearly 2 hour episode online for all to see.

The hope is that by releasing the pilot, it could show ITV that idea of relaunching World of Sport is a sound one. Obviously a long shot, but either way, for those of who have asked about the revival, you can now see the pilot episode above.

Eric Tompkins and Simon Edwards, who worked in the video department as producers and editors, each gave notice to the company that they will be leaving. Tompkins was considered one of the better editors the company had and had been with the company for a long time after starting as an intern. Edwards had been with TNA for about a decade and will be leaving for a position with a fantasy website we are told.

WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley underwent surgery on Tuesday, presumably another procedure on his back. Foley underwent back surgery back in September 2014 and noted that it was a minor procedure that they hoped would produce major results. He also wrote at the time that the operation was the first of several minor procedures that would have him walking around in less pain. In regards to the operation he had done on Tuesday, Foley wrote the following on Facebook: EAT, SLEEP, BACK SURGERY, REPEAT - I'm really hoping that today's minor procedure will provide major relief. I wonder how a guy like me ended up with a bad back. Hmmm... You can learn about this week's signings in #Philadelphia #SixFlags New Jersey and #EternalCon on #LongIsland at realmickfey.com

There were some people internally at the top very unhappy when the word came out about ROH and Figures Toy Company releasing the Kevin Steen action figure, with the idea a non-WWE company is going to be first to the marketplace in releasing an action figure of WWE's hottest new star, or for that matter, anyone that is on Raw in a featured role. The other is that the look and character of the ROH Kevin Steen and the WWE Kevin Owens are essentially the same.

The doctrine is to keep this from happening again. So now the pressure is on Paul Levesque and that department to get guys who have potential to some day be big players into NXT and signed to merchandising deals before they go to a company (ROH or TNA) that has merchandising deals and national cable deals in North America, and create a pipeline to find the ones with potential before ROH & TNA. A lot of indie talent, including the names noted in the past few weeks, had signed five-year deals with Figure Toy Company, so that company has the right to market Kevin Steen merchandise for nearly five more years while he may be pushed as one of WWE's biggest stars.

And WWE doesn't want this to happen again. For this reason, the doctrine is not to sign talent from ROH or TNA now for the main roster, and get the word out to young talent that if they have WWE aspirations, not to sign with either TNA (which most of the top young guys had heard) or ROH (which is new).

One person noted to this that all this came about because the Figure Toy Company deal and the Destination America deals for ROH came down at about the same time, and WWE had no knowledge of either of them. There will always be exceptions made to that rule, as with every rule. They may not have this doctrine for NXT given the idea WWE could be interested in some talent whose contracts are expiring from TNA for NXT, since that's not WWE Raw and people wouldn't have merch rights for guys on Raw every week.

WWE absolutely is trying to keep talent with potential away from ROH in particular for this reason and also because of the ROH getting those deals as well as the feeling ROH and NXT are competition for a similar customer base. The new concept of NXT that is no longer developmental is to deliver something somewhat similar as far as athletic talent on top that ROH does, and cater to the same fan base. This is actually a pretty major story right now.

We noted before that on Steve Austin's latest podcast he downplayed the speculation on a possible WrestleMania 32 match with Brock Lesnar and said he was not trying to set up a match with the Paul Heyman exchange on their recent WWE Network podcast.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes this week that the match will not be happening. Apparently reasons the match is not happening have to do with issues between Austin and Vince McMahon but The Observer wouldn't speculate on what those issues are. Vince was reportedly not happy with how the podcast ended because Austin vs. Lesnar is not in their current WrestleMania 32 plans.

Vince did not know Heyman and Austin were going to do the bit they did and immediately felt they were creating major interest in a match that was not happening. There was reportedly some sort of discussion between Austin and Vince after the podcast where Vince wanted the story to go away quickly and quietly with Austin addressing it once and then moving on.

For those who have asked about rumors regarding WWE and their developmental system working with WWN, the parent company of EVOLVE, Full Impact Pro and the now-defunct Dragon Gate USA, PWInsider.com has learned from WWE sources that there has been communication between the two sides about working together and that communication was initiated by WWE about a week ago or so ago.

That's about when Ring of Honor landed on national cable TV with their Destination America timeslot, so whether that was a factor I can't say 100%, but it looks like it could be. EVOLVE released a video thanking TNA for working with them around the same time.

In regard to stories making the rounds (some attributed to me) that WWE is buying WWN or that it will be a new "OVW" style promotion assisting developmental, there's nothing to those stories at this time - we are told that whatever this deal is, and it's not a done deal by any means, it's all still being worked out and that no "official deal" has been set in stone.

PWInsider reached out to WWN's Sal Hamaoui and Gabe Sapolsky but they did not return requests for comment. WWE has not responded to official requests for comment as of this writing, either.
Observer hinted if a deal is done, it won't be for good reasons and instead more for the petty reason related to the WWE not wanting other promotions to run events during Mania week. Also as a way to get a better foothold in China since WWN has a bigger presence there than WWE.

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Some other sheet news includes:

Book detailing the history of New Japan Pro Wrestling in English is currently being planned for crowdfunding with the goal to start the fundraiser next month and release the book (e-book type) by November 2015. http://www.lionspridebook.com/about-the-book/

#1-norm-fan
06-10-2015, 10:33 PM
"Dave Meltzer, Bryan Alvarez and others are suggesting that Vince McMahon broke them up on-screen to facilitate a real-breakup, with Vince feeling that someone like Rusev shouldn’t be able to get a girl like Lana."

lol What??

Lock Jaw
06-10-2015, 10:38 PM
Seems too ridiculous to be true

Hanso Amore
06-10-2015, 10:39 PM
I picture ponytail Kane getting into a loud, heated debate about economics with goatee and APA tshirt Bradshaw, and it confounding all the other patrons at the bar.

Was kane doing that "lecture" in a basement? Nothing but old people and crying babies

SlickyTrickyDamon
06-10-2015, 11:22 PM
"Dave Meltzer, Bryan Alvarez and others are suggesting that Vince McMahon broke them up on-screen to facilitate a real-breakup, with Vince feeling that someone like Rusev shouldn’t be able to get a girl like Lana."

lol What??

Vince Loves (Blocking the) Cock?

I don't know they just bought a house together. It's a minor tort to use business means to get a couple to break up. Wonder if Vince knows that?

James Steele
06-10-2015, 11:42 PM
Was kane doing that "lecture" in a basement? Nothing but old people and crying babies

It was done at a VFW lodge in Tennessee. VFW is a social group/club for veterans, so it really was nothing but old people and crying babies.

Dark One
06-11-2015, 12:36 AM
Been in my head all day:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k7f_A103leI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Dark One
06-11-2015, 01:12 AM
KICKOUT AT TWO: LADIES EDITION

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

Dark One
06-11-2015, 01:30 AM
Also because fuck it:

http://38.media.tumblr.com/d37108d49b07e0428baf0edd5c6581b9/tumblr_nprdhppTJi1sbzhteo1_400.gif

Blue Demon
06-11-2015, 09:02 AM
https://scontent-lga1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/10940485_10153045643103687_7374988822549735065_n.jpg?oh=f33df41259712cc5c0e0543af5e69f39&oe=55F52632

Black Widow
06-11-2015, 09:18 AM
https://i.imgur.com/aPQ00PI.gif

Tom Guycott
06-11-2015, 09:40 AM
Ugh. Seriously, Samoa Joe's music is whack as hell. The sinister intro gets you hype for the match, the the jobberiffic CAW tune after it makes you go "uh, nevermind". Might sound unimportant in the scheme of things, but it is a seriously lackluster part of the presentation. I mean, think about how unfitting it would be if Finn Balor's paint and smoke entrances started the same, but then instead of that guitar riff hitting, they played Erick Rowan's shitty singles run music box theme?

Also because fuck it:

http://38.media.tumblr.com/d37108d49b07e0428baf0edd5c6581b9/tumblr_nprdhppTJi1sbzhteo1_400.gif

This reminds me: Dalton Castle. Man, isn't he EXACTLY what Vinnie Mac was looking for in the 90's? The man is ALL the campy gay of Gorgeous George, Johnny B. Badd, and Goldust, with the wild-eyed psycho charisma of Brian Pillman and Jack Black all in a goddamn blender. Add in a song that sounds suspiciously* like Queen's "I Want It All" (which also fits the gimmick. In more than one way.) and this shit is a licence for ROH to not only print money, but introduce their own damn currency... which I would suspect would be similar to Canada's, but with a peacock instead of a loon.


*read as "is EXACTLY that song, but is basically a full distort guitar instrumental, making it just different enough to avoid litigation".

Innovator
06-11-2015, 10:04 AM
Pretty sure Joe will get new music after these tapings, funky midi dance music doesn't suit him

Dark One
06-11-2015, 10:35 AM
This reminds me: Dalton Castle. Man, isn't he EXACTLY what Vinnie Mac was looking for in the 90's? The man is ALL the campy gay of Gorgeous George, Johnny B. Badd, and Goldust, with the wild-eyed psycho charisma of Brian Pillman and Jack Black all in a goddamn blender. Add in a song that sounds suspiciously* like Queen's "I Want It All" (which also fits the gimmick. In more than one way.) and this shit is a licence for ROH to not only print money, but introduce their own damn currency... which I would suspect would be similar to Canada's, but with a peacock instead of a loon.


*read as "is EXACTLY that song, but is basically a full distort guitar instrumental, making it just different enough to avoid litigation".

First epsidoe of ROH I've watched in a while, and you know what stuck with me? This gimmick.

Not somebody almost murdering Maria. Not someone being driven through chairs. Not Mr. Clean's fat uncle sidewalk slamming the kid from Everybody Hates Chris through a table. Not Christopher Daniels and Kazarian. Hell of a gimmick. I'm fully expecting them to steal this and make Adam Rose into it within a month.

Blue Demon
06-11-2015, 10:37 AM
https://i.imgur.com/aPQ00PI.gif

Just because....well....just because

DAMN iNATOR
06-11-2015, 01:12 PM
Abe Schwartz should be pitching

http://catch-americain.wifeo.com/images/a/abe/abe-knuckelball-scwartz.jpg

No way. He only throws knuckleballs.

Tom Guycott
06-11-2015, 01:18 PM
Pretty sure Joe will get new music after these tapings, funky midi dance music doesn't suit him

I certainly hope so. It's worse than Cena's production theme when he first started his "rapper" gimmick. And that's a low bar.

https://youtu.be/XoJH2gNOURk

Shadrick
06-11-2015, 01:37 PM
The Big O has been eliminated already.

Tom Guycott
06-11-2015, 02:05 PM
First epsidoe of ROH I've watched in a while, and you know what stuck with me? This gimmick.

Not somebody almost murdering Maria. Not someone being driven through chairs. Not Mr. Clean's fat uncle sidewalk slamming the kid from Everybody Hates Chris through a table. Not Christopher Daniels and Kazarian. Hell of a gimmick. I'm fully expecting them to steal this and make Adam Rose into it within a month.

Would not surpise me one bit, as NXT has that one tag team that looks suspiciously like they're supposed to be a cleaned up, PG version of The Briscoses.

I actually came across a match of him in TNA, but "his boys" were replaced with girls. Seems like a step WWE would take, which kills the presentation. While more "acceptable", the problems were a) they went from being part of the hedonistic gimmick to simply arm charm props, as he obviously couldn't use them for furniture (like steps for him to get the ring, or to sit on like when he cut his promo on Jay Lethal) and b) why this change was neccessary, but Orlando Jordan could... do the weird shit he was doing for his entrance, such as the caution tape and lotion slathering for no reason.

Dalton reminds me of the one villan from the one story in Heavy Metal. If you've ever seen the movie, you know the guy. Just as cartoony, but in a fun way.

James Steele
06-11-2015, 03:57 PM
Been watching the attitude era RAWs and PPVs, and watching the episode where Motley Crüe performs on RAW. I do not remember this at all. Would this have been a huge fucking deal in 98? Also the only time I remember a mini-concert not getting booed and/or ruining the momentum of a show.

James Steele
06-11-2015, 05:02 PM
How was Ken Shamrock not WWF Champion? He was over as fuck, had great matches, and was feuding with main eventers early and often.

loopydate
06-11-2015, 05:16 PM
Been watching the attitude era RAWs and PPVs, and watching the episode where Motley Crüe performs on RAW. I do not remember this at all. Would this have been a huge fucking deal in 98? Also the only time I remember a mini-concert not getting booed and/or ruining the momentum of a show.

Not really. I mean, they were known, but at that point I think they were more famous for Tommy Lee's sex tape than they were for being Motley Crüe. I think that whole segment was just an excuse to introduce Test, right?

James Steele
06-11-2015, 05:24 PM
Test wasn't shown/mentioned. NAO & X-Pac were on stage with them. Seemed like they were just plugging their best of album that was coming out. DX had made some jokes about the sex tape in a promo a week or two before.

loopydate
06-11-2015, 05:27 PM
Hm. Must have been thinking of something else. Some band was performing and a fan tried to rush them or something and their giant bodyguard took the "fan" down and the announcers got all excited about the giant blond dude.

loopydate
06-11-2015, 05:28 PM
It was Motley Crüe, but it apparently happened on Heat, not Raw according to Wikipedia.

loopydate
06-11-2015, 05:30 PM
"Martin debuted in the World Wrestling Federation on the October 25, 1998, episode of Sunday Night Heat as an unnamed bodyguard for the band Mötley Crüe, who were performing on the show. In a scripted event, Martin threw an overzealous fan off the stage during the band's rehearsal."

SlickyTrickyDamon
06-11-2015, 05:30 PM
How was Ken Shamrock not WWF Champion? He was over as fuck, had great matches, and was feuding with main eventers early and often.

Kurt Angle. They found a better superstar for the real athlete motif. Shamrock took 20 minutes to catch on that Triple H wanted to fight in a Triple Threat match with him and Owen Hart also. Wasn't a good promo.

James Steele
06-11-2015, 05:36 PM
"Martin debuted in the World Wrestling Federation on the October 25, 1998, episode of Sunday Night Heat as an unnamed bodyguard for the band Mötley Crüe, who were performing on the show. In a scripted event, Martin threw an overzealous fan off the stage during the band's rehearsal."

I guess they did a second set when they taped heat. They still tried to make HeAT a legit show then.

SlickyTrickyDamon
06-11-2015, 05:37 PM
In terms of being over the person most deserving of a World Title who didn't get one in the Attitude Era is Crash Holy. :D

James Steele
06-11-2015, 05:37 PM
I wish they had Sunday Night HeAT on the WWE Network.

SlickyTrickyDamon
06-11-2015, 05:38 PM
I'd like to watch a few of those early ones with Shane o Mac as the announcer.

SlickyTrickyDamon
06-11-2015, 05:40 PM
Been watching the attitude era RAWs and PPVs, and watching the episode where Motley Crüe performs on RAW. I do not remember this at all. Would this have been a huge fucking deal in 98? Also the only time I remember a mini-concert not getting booed and/or ruining the momentum of a show.

What about Kid Rock's that seemed to get over with the crowd. Plus Joe C helped Too Cool become tag team champions

GD
06-11-2015, 05:51 PM
https://i.imgur.com/aPQ00PI.gif

Anti Diva material right there :yes:

DAMN iNATOR
06-11-2015, 06:20 PM
I certainly hope so. It's worse than Cena's production theme when he first started his "rapper" gimmick. And that's a low bar.

https://youtu.be/XoJH2gNOURk

Is it worse than the theme they gave Jesse after he was repackaged as "Slam Master 'J'", Cryme Tyme's "white friend"?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9NQCoISQItE

That's an even lower bar.

erickman
06-11-2015, 06:20 PM
I wish they had Sunday Night HeAT on the WWE Network.
I wish they would put thunder and tbs Saturday night on the network, wcw did more then 2 years of nitro

#1-norm-fan
06-11-2015, 08:32 PM
I used to love WCW Saturday Night. Weekend afternoon wrestling in general was awesome.

Emperor Smeat
06-11-2015, 10:11 PM
Dirtsheets sponsored by the Bionic Elbow Memorial:
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The Wrestling Observer has an update on the injured WWE Superstar and former tag team champion Tyson Kidd. Kidd sustained a spinal cord injury in his dark match with Samoa Joe before Raw last week. Kidd will likely need to undergo surgery to treat the injury, which could put him out of action for a year or possibly longer.

Tyson Kidd has reportedly received calls from WWE Hall of Famers Steve Austin and Edge, who gave him some moral support and advice. The report mentions that it is a possibility he might have to undergo a fusion surgery similar to what Austin and Edge had for their necks.

Per the report, Kidd’s injury was apparently a fluke and not a result of how Samoa Joe executed the muscle buster.

ROH at 8pm: 161,000
TNA at 9pm: 330,000
ROH at 11pm: 138,000
Viewership for this week's ROH and TNA shows. Both were slightly up compared to last week but still favors ROH more than TNA at the moment.

A source noted to PWInsider that a potential deal between WWE and WWN, the parent company of EVOLVE and FIP, would see WWN continue to sign top indie talents to deals that now would include licensing and merchandising, so if and when WWE wants to bring that talent to NXT, they won't have the hassle of having to secure the different rights from other third parties. There's talk that if an indie talent has signed a third party merchandising deal with any kind of exclusivity, then WWE wouldn't be interested in signing them. As we noted yesterday, there will always be exceptions to the rule as there are with any rules.

Another big part of the story is Florida-based SHINE Wrestling, WWN's women's wrestling group. With WWE pushing the NXT Divas division, they are interested in having a group of women they can have "official access" to for potential use in NXT.

The basic idea is that WWE, under an official relationship with WWN, would be able to pick up and sign any WWN talents without outside hassles. The deal is nowhere close to being done and there's no guarantee that it will be completed but the talks are ongoing.
Update on the recent rumors regarding a possible WWE-WWN deal being made.

It was originally reported that Brock Lesnar wouldn’t be returning to WWE television until June 22, but it appears that WWE has changed their minds, as Wrestling News is reporting that both Heyman and Lesnar will appear on next week’s RAW show in Cleveland.
Likely due to recent rumors regarding what is happening at MitB this Sunday.

Also, if Lesnar doesn’t end up facing Steve Austin at WrestleMania, there has been some talk of doing a Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns rematch, where Reigns will finally get the win over Lesnar. The belief in WWE is that the fans turned on Reigns last year because it was a year too soon for him to be in the main-event, but they’re confident that if he’s back in the ring with Lesnar next year, he’ll have put enough time in, and the fans will be more accepting of him being the on to finally defeat “The Beast.”

Steve Austin noted on his “Unleashed” podcast today that he is scheduled for 11 more podcast specials on the WWE Network and would indicate that they worked out a one-year deal for a podcast per month on the network. In the press release last month, the WWE noted that Sting and The Undertaker are scheduled to do the show but no dates were given for those interviews
Hulk Hogan is also among the group for those final 11 Network podcasts.


Some other sheet news includes:

Recent article from Grantland focused on Kevin Owens and his rise to stardom since his WWE debut. http://grantland.com/the-triangle/wwe-professional-wrestling-money-in-the-bank-pay-per-view-kevin-owens-john-cena-vince-mcmahon/
For those in the UK and were interested in the RevPro show, Ricochet got pulled out of this Sunday's show due to passport issues. Also has Vias issues with Japan so won't be returning to NJPW either until that gets settled.
Big O was among the first to get eliminated from the Top 40 finalists for the upcoming Tough Enough season. https://twitter.com/WWEToughEnough/status/608872225584877568

Lock Jaw
06-11-2015, 10:17 PM
Damn.... terrible news for Tyson Kidd.... Was just really getting some steam...

Simple Fan
06-11-2015, 10:25 PM
Yea sucks for Cesaro as well.

Black Widow
06-11-2015, 10:36 PM
I think putting Lana and Cesaro together is a good idea.

Volare
06-11-2015, 10:57 PM
Cesaro/Ryback IC title.

Simple Fan
06-11-2015, 11:04 PM
Cesaro/Ryback would be a good feud. Lana and Cesaro doesn't seem like a bad idea either, Rusev vs Cesaro would be better than him and Ziggler in my opinion.

Droford
06-11-2015, 11:10 PM
They need to just push Cesaro as a top face and give him a shot.

Dark One
06-12-2015, 01:03 AM
Always relevant:

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

Savio
06-12-2015, 01:09 AM
dark match?

Dark One
06-12-2015, 01:10 AM
Ashamed to admit that I want this:

http://i.imgur.com/IK4xKaE.png

Tom Guycott
06-12-2015, 01:13 AM
Always relevant:

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

Isn't there one of Hunter getting stunned, but edited in a way where he looks like he's seamlessly walking into the same stunner forever? Or am I thinking of something else?

Tom Guycott
06-12-2015, 01:15 AM
Ashamed to admit that I want this:

http://i.imgur.com/IK4xKaE.png

"Curse your sudden, but inevitable betrayal, brother!"

My question is: did Hogan say he actually slammed a T-Rex in his career?

Dark One
06-12-2015, 01:16 AM
Isn't there one of Hunter getting stunned, but edited in a way where he looks like he's seamlessly walking into the same stunner forever? Or am I thinking of something else?

http://i.imgur.com/OIWcvh9.gif

Cool King
06-12-2015, 06:00 AM
http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aaiw_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-wwe-Site/Sites-main/default/dw7e93b73a/images/large/W09696.jpg

Apparently, Scotland is no longer part of the UK.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-12-2015, 06:05 AM
http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aaiw_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-wwe-Site/Sites-main/default/dw7e93b73a/images/large/W09696.jpg

Apparently, Scotland is no longer part of the UK.

It's just devolved. The Bulldog represents all of the UK but Piper would also be head of the Scottish government.

Gerard
06-12-2015, 10:33 AM
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ABQ_K6TFB3M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Weird to be able to hear the wrestlers so easily, like having a match in a morgue.

Gerard
06-12-2015, 10:34 AM
"Curse your sudden, but inevitable betrayal, brother!"

My question is: did Hogan say he actually slammed a T-Rex in his career?



Well if he did he would no doubt inform us that he blew out his biceps 5 times while doing it, and that the T-Rex was 800 feet tall and weighed 2000 tonnes.

Savio
06-12-2015, 10:51 AM
http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aaiw_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-wwe-Site/Sites-main/default/dw7e93b73a/images/large/W09696.jpg

Apparently, Scotland is no longer part of the UK.
One day I hope we get a Chinese wrestler.

Gerard
06-12-2015, 11:08 AM
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C4sCPmw7SB4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>


When using a chair to beat your opponent outside the ring in full view of the ref was legal. :wtf:

Volare
06-12-2015, 11:27 AM
Hopefully Balor's debut will be something like this for the main roster.

<iframe width="854" height="510" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MjJizlEbMws" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Tom Guycott
06-12-2015, 12:24 PM
"... but, hey, I'm not tellimg you anything you don't already know."

#1-norm-fan
06-12-2015, 06:18 PM
Raw every week should just be promo videos. Fuck it. They're about a billion times better at putting guys over through videos like that than they are when they're booking shows. Still kinda wish Bray Wyatt never debuted love and only existed in creepy videos from his cabin in the middle of nowhere.

Seth82
06-12-2015, 06:22 PM
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ABQ_K6TFB3M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Weird to be able to hear the wrestlers so easily, like having a match in a morgue.

Japanese fans are like at that at times during the matches.

They don't jump up and down and holler like American fans do here.

The fans tend to be very respectful and dressed up much of the time.

#1-norm-fan
06-12-2015, 06:33 PM
They should jump up and down and holler more. Get some energy going. And there they actually have a reason to get into it. No excuse.

Emperor Smeat
06-12-2015, 08:02 PM
From a recent house show:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHTs7P3WEAEnIWt.png

The more they keep teasing it, the more I think the idea of a Four Horsewomen stable might actually happen at some point.

Gerard
06-12-2015, 08:04 PM
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kyXn24iAVYY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>



:shifty:

Bad News Gertner
06-12-2015, 08:40 PM
They should creat a Four Housewives stable, where they make the wrestlers food and vaccum the ring.

Emperor Smeat
06-12-2015, 10:32 PM
Dirtsheets sponsored by WWE 2k15 wackiness:
http://share.gifyoutube.com/mL2705.gif

Paul Heyman is set to return to WWE TV soon, last seen alongside Brock Lesnar who was feuding with the then polarizing Roman Reigns. Heyman spoke about the unique response Reigns experienced, and said steps could have been taken to prevent that. He appeared on Chael Sonnen's to elaborate.

"I think what happened to Roman is that he's the right guy in the right place at the wrong time," explained Heyman. "Roman came in and had all this momentum behind him. Had they not announced Daniel Bryan's return at the Royal Rumble and put it in people's heads that Daniel Bryan would make this miraculous comeback two years in a row, then I think Roman Reigns would have been the person everyone would look to win the Royal Rumble."

Heyman went on to say that Bryan is an automatic underdog, and that portrayed Reigns as the next John Cena, that fans perceive as being pushed down their throats. This is the reason Reigns got the mixed reactions, according to Heyman.

"The most hardcore and die hard of the audience will be so loud that everyone else will be like 'what are you talking about?' and it becomes a conversation piece. 'They're going to put this guy in the main event of WrestleMania when this guy is available? Screw that.' Putting Daniel Bryan in the Royal Rumble when the focus should have been on Roman Reigns, it took fandom away from Roman and he became the guy standing in Daniel Bryan's way. I don't think Roman's missing anything. He went from a time when he was the hero to a guy that everyone resented," Heyman said.

Peter Sterne at Capital New York reports that the popular website Gawker could be undone by none other than former wrestler Hulk Hogan, who is suing the company for $100 million for publishing portions of a 2006 sex tape featuring Hogan having sex with Heather Clem, wife of a shock jock named Bubba the Love Sponge Clem. The case goes to trial in a Florida court on July 6, and things could get existential for Gawker, according to Sterne:

A loss, and an award of even a fraction of the $100 million Hogan’s attorneys are seeking, could empty the company’s coffers, forcing [Gawker Media CEO Nick] Denton to either sell the company outright or to hand much of its equity over to deep-pocketed investors."


The Evolve stuff is this, and whether anything will happen, I don't know.

HHH is very aware of the NXT buzz and product not being able to maintain if 3-4 key people who should be on the main roster are brought up, and the self trained guys simply can't put together a touring show that will please the kind of audience they are drawing.

The idea is to fill the shows up with talent who can carry the less experienced guys and use Evolve type of guys to fill out the house shows and deliver quality matches in 2016 when in theory, all of the key NXT guys should be stars on the main roster.

TNA announced the following today, confirming that the Kurt Angle vs. Ethan Carter III TNA Title match will take place on the July 1st edition of Impact, and not on the June 28th Slammiversary PPV as many thought. The title match will actually be taped prior to the PPV, as TNA runs on a delay on June 24th and then tapes on June 25th, 26th, and 27th for six weeks of post Slammiversary TV
Going to spoil the results of Slammiversary but not the first time they've done stuff like this in the past. The most recent being when they had the not-so bright idea of taping a bunch of One Day Only specials without realizing how badly it ended up spoiling and conflicting with weeks worth of Impact shows and events.

Ric Flair stated today that the funeral for Dusty Rhodes would be this Wednesday, June 17th in Tampa, FL


Some other sheet news includes:

Mark Henry celebrated his 44th birthday today. No reports if anybody has their asses kicked or wigs split.
Recent Taz Human Podcast Machine episode with guest Enzo Amore included a tribute to Dusty Rhodes. http://podbay.fm/show/951166132/e/1434122700?autostart=1
Appears that GFW will be using a 6-sided ring based on recent construction images for an upcoming GFW event in Tennessee. https://instagram.com/p/31o1k2nBLR/

Vastardikai
06-12-2015, 10:56 PM
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kyXn24iAVYY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>



:shifty:

Before I had seen this, I thought the most racist thing in wrestling ever was the "watermelon angle."

Bad News Gertner
06-12-2015, 10:57 PM
Ashamed to admit that I want this:

http://i.imgur.com/IK4xKaE.png

I absolutley want this and plan on buying it

#1-norm-fan
06-12-2015, 11:00 PM
Appears that GFW will be using a 6-sided ring based on recent construction images for an upcoming GFW event in Tennessee. https://instagram.com/p/31o1k2nBLR/
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Shit...

Mr. Nerfect
06-13-2015, 12:39 AM
Sheer brilliance.

I think Cornette's issue with Owens and Generico were issues that, when addressed, would have made them bigger deals in both ROH and the business in general. Because both have ended up doing what Corny addressed.

But Corny was wrong.

Yeah, Cornette simply pointed out what they needed to do to get to that next level. His story, anyway.

Mr. Nerfect
06-13-2015, 12:43 AM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHEzeIyWgAA9kPp.jpg

Really wish this would become a thing

Makes no real sense in many ways, but still cool. Also, fuck yeah at Sasha's "Team Funaki" shirt.

Lock Jaw
06-13-2015, 01:34 AM
Sasha Banks would need to turn face or the other three would need to turn heel

Dark One
06-13-2015, 01:41 AM
I mean, she's basically already a face to most of the crowd.

Dark One
06-13-2015, 01:42 AM
Also, this is a real GOD DAMN LUCHA DRAGON

http://31.media.tumblr.com/54117ebf6277d16af13a76dbbd88a6b5/tumblr_npt0e3xiIA1sbzhteo1_400.gif

Dark One
06-13-2015, 01:45 AM
Here's a GIF of the Balor hype video.

http://38.media.tumblr.com/c25a7a4be9e7514b513b97f69bcfa85b/tumblr_npsdrphzru1sbzhteo1_400.gif

Lock Jaw
06-13-2015, 02:22 AM
http://www.thecoli.com/media/hogan-shake.3773/full?d=1424932240
<iframe width="307" height="35" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PABzfeRs5s0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Lock Jaw
06-13-2015, 02:27 AM
http://i.imgur.com/AkE3D1E.gif
http://i.imgur.com/4uq5TQm.gif

Tom Guycott
06-13-2015, 02:32 AM
They should creat a Four Housewives stable, where they make the wrestlers food and vaccum the ring.

What? Jeff Jarrett Good Housekeeping Match you say?

Tom Guycott
06-13-2015, 02:39 AM
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kyXn24iAVYY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>



:shifty:

Before I had seen this, I thought the most racist thing in wrestling ever was the "watermelon angle."

I don't know what I find more hilarious: the fact that they're literally wearing bedsheets as Klan regalia, or that the biggest, most prominent security guard leading said supposed Klansmen to the ring is A BLACK GUY!

Vastardikai
06-13-2015, 02:39 AM
http://i.imgur.com/AkE3D1E.gif
http://i.imgur.com/4uq5TQm.gif

And... I'm off to my bunk...

:shifty::naughty:

Tom Guycott
06-13-2015, 02:46 AM
http://i.imgur.com/AkE3D1E.gif
http://i.imgur.com/4uq5TQm.gif

1) Trap Jaw knows how to extort rep from me.

2) Although I'm not squarely on the WWEPaige bandwagon, I do find her attractive, in a fringe way. Interaction with Layla, however, completely pushes her into solid boner territory with me.

3) They kinda look like they're wearing almost matching gear... they should become a tag team where their gimmick is groping people. And take those talents intergender. They're a surprise fondle and a rollup away from WWE Tag Team gold!

4) ... i need a cigarette... and I don't even smoke.

Dark One
06-13-2015, 03:32 AM
http://i.imgur.com/AkE3D1E.gif
http://i.imgur.com/4uq5TQm.gif

http://i.imgur.com/uHSlTE2.gif

SlickyTrickyDamon
06-13-2015, 03:56 AM
Makes no real sense in many ways, but still cool. Also, fuck yeah at Sasha's "Team Funaki" shirt.

Sasha was the Beautiful Fierce Females (BFF) with Charlotte and Summer Rae.

Sasha mentored Becky Lynch to be a heel like Summer did for The Boss.

Charlotte is now teaming with Bayley on the regular.

Bayley used to be friends with Becky before she turned heel. She's a face again I guess so they could be friends again.

They all have been allies of one another except for maybe Sasha and Bayley. They might have been way before BFFs formed though.

They are wrestling excellence and that above it all makes a Horseman. So, they are the Four Horsewomen. It should happen. They should come to the main roster as a somewhat loose alliance under the Horsewomen name. All new divas at the same time so they can sweep in and take out the trash.

SlickyTrickyDamon
06-13-2015, 04:00 AM
Dirtsheets sponsored by WWE 2k15 wackiness:
http://share.gifyoutube.com/mL2705.gif








Going to spoil the results of Slammiversary but not the first time they've done stuff like this in the past. The most recent being when they had the not-so bright idea of taping a bunch of One Day Only specials without realizing how badly it ended up spoiling and conflicting with weeks worth of Impact shows and events.




Some other sheet news includes:

Mark Henry celebrated his 44th birthday today. No reports if anybody has their asses kicked or wigs split.
Recent Taz Human Podcast Machine episode with guest Enzo Amore included a tribute to Dusty Rhodes. http://podbay.fm/show/951166132/e/1434122700?autostart=1
Appears that GFW will be using a 6-sided ring based on recent construction images for an upcoming GFW event in Tennessee. https://instagram.com/p/31o1k2nBLR/


I thought the guy falling in that pic was Tyson Kidd.

Black Widow
06-13-2015, 07:24 AM
They should creat a Four Housewives stable, where they make the wrestlers food and vaccum the ring.No Thanks.

I'm sure wrestling was Hella boring in 1880 and the last time that comment was funny.

Seth82
06-13-2015, 11:06 AM
We lost the legendary Mitsuharu Misawa six years ago today.

RIP Misawa-San.

https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1382401_10206534299374372_4826186978443781165_n.jpg?oh=ef1a1f6d6fb4af287c68514dd6cd725a&oe=55FB3D46

Simple Fan
06-13-2015, 02:16 PM
One day I hope we get a Chinese wrestler.

http://www.hkwrestling.com/wrestler.html


Here are some, weird to me that they have American names.

#1-norm-fan
06-13-2015, 06:36 PM
Gonna put those names into Google Translate and see what comes up...

#1-norm-fan
06-13-2015, 06:38 PM
http://www.hkwrestling.com/roster/kennyf.jpg

Happy Boy

http://www.hkwrestling.com/roster/bitmanf.jpg

Rocket Liter Dragon Fist

http://www.hkwrestling.com/roster/noisyf.jpg

Urban Ninja

http://www.hkwrestling.com/roster/siakif.jpg

Jiaoshuaizhihuang

http://www.hkwrestling.com/roster/czkeyf.jpg

FIT Challenge Slag People

And the tag team of...

http://www.hkwrestling.com/roster/chanf.jpghttp://www.hkwrestling.com/roster/cheung.jpg

Student's Union

loopydate
06-13-2015, 08:53 PM
FIT Challenge Slag People is now my custom title. That's tremendous.

Emperor Smeat
06-13-2015, 09:59 PM
http://i60.tinypic.com/2ealcuw.jpg

SlickyTrickyDamon
06-14-2015, 03:30 AM
Mamma Mia what's causing all this?

Cool King
06-14-2015, 06:18 AM
I absolutley want this and plan on buying it

Me too, although it isn't available from Euroshop for some reason. The only T-Shirt from that range that's available from Euroshop is the Andre The Giant one, so instead, I'm planning on buying it from WWE Shop, along with an nWo T-Shirt.

The only "problem" I have is that a small few have reviewed the nWo shirt and have said that the design has been off centre and some have faded after they washed it.

I can't be arsed sending it all the way back to America if it's off centre. When I accidently ordered the wrong size for my Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow T-Shirts a few years ago, it was just one big ordeal sending them back and it probably cost me more money to send them back that it did to buy them.

Ultra Mantis
06-14-2015, 01:41 PM
When the Prime Time Players break up again I hope they give Darren Young a Barrett Wallace gimmick.

http://www.wwe.com/f/wysiwyg/image/2015/06/20150531_LIGHT_MITB_Matches_HP_TagMatch.jpg

http://www.ff-omeganebula.com/galeries/ff7/meta/7m-combat_render_barret.jpg

Maybe even sailor version for PPV

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120103141226/finalfantasy/images/f/f4/Barret-ffvii-sailor.png

Gerard
06-14-2015, 02:52 PM
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yQxCfiU9qfg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Anyone know wtf happened the referee in this? Suddenly he's on his hands and knees acting as if he was hurt by something. Seems like a good chunk was cut out as its nothing but an irish whip then a chokeslam and tombstone, but the commentator says he's making short work of the goon so maybe that was the whole match? Though something appears to have been chopped. :-\

Droford
06-14-2015, 04:28 PM
Full match
<iframe width="500" height="374" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-z90GgaTwNQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Black Widow
06-14-2015, 07:31 PM
http://i69.fastpic.ru/big/2015/0611/15/b0b79c9bc32b6626a82545d42cd20515.png

Lock Jaw
06-14-2015, 07:37 PM
I feel like you can take Kevin Owens out of that equation.

Black Widow
06-14-2015, 07:44 PM
Zayn's stomach isn't as big as either one.

Lock Jaw
06-14-2015, 07:46 PM
In that case it can be a picture of Zayn plus a pile of food.

James Steele
06-15-2015, 01:16 AM
As I've been watching the Attitude Era RAWs and PPVs, I got a new appreciation for today's product. As ridiculous as it gets sometimes, nothing is as absurd as The Undertaker trying to embalm Stone Cold Steve Austin alive.

Lock Jaw
06-15-2015, 01:23 AM
I know Gertner thinks a lot of popular Divas are ugly so here is something to get his motor running:

https://static.dyp.im/xpFZWAWS5q/f3569596a82ffd6364fbd6fb9bdd182b.gif

Lock Jaw
06-15-2015, 01:26 AM
For everyone else.... PUPPIES

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

Bad News Gertner
06-15-2015, 07:22 AM
Lol she's so nasty

Dark One
06-15-2015, 09:16 AM
As I've been watching the Attitude Era RAWs and PPVs, I got a new appreciation for today's product. As ridiculous as it gets sometimes, nothing is as absurd as The Undertaker trying to embalm Stone Cold Steve Austin alive.

Right? I'm only like a half-dozen episodes in, but it's really done the same for me too. Commentary some weeks has just been so bad too. I mean, sure, a lot of the time they're still focusing on the product, but there's a lot of the egregious "ignore this match and talk about Mike Tyson" sort of thing that they'd be reamed for today.

I think a lot of the episodes towards the end of 98 should be a lot better, but sweet jesus is a lot of early 98 rough.

Seth82
06-15-2015, 09:52 AM
Just a spectacular tribute to the history of WCW from the 70s to the end.

<iframe width="480" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/geM7g2l88BE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

loopydate
06-15-2015, 10:07 AM
Right? I'm only like a half-dozen episodes in, but it's really done the same for me too. Commentary some weeks has just been so bad too. I mean, sure, a lot of the time they're still focusing on the product, but there's a lot of the egregious "ignore this match and talk about Mike Tyson" sort of thing that they'd be reamed for today.

I think a lot of the episodes towards the end of 98 should be a lot better, but sweet jesus is a lot of early 98 rough.

I always come back to this when people talk about how much better the Attitude Era was. Yes, it had its great moments, but holy God most of those shows were pretty bad.

Now, today's product IS worse, but that doesn't change the fact that Attitude was, in general, pretty mediocre with some big bright spots.

Dark One
06-15-2015, 10:15 AM
I do enjoy how interconnected everything is. Like, most people have two or three feuds going at the same time, which gives your BIG FEUD time to breathe, while still giving you something to do without facing your BIG FEUD opponent sixty times.

Like Shawn Michaels is feuding with the Undertaker going into the Royal Rumble, but DX is also feuding with Owen Hart. Undertaker is also feuding with THE DEMON KANE.

New Age Outlaws are feuding with LOD, but while they're "on the shelf" they're feuding with/running away from Mick Foley and GOD DAMN CHAINSAW CHARLIE.

They'd benefit from doing something like that again. Have some mini-feuds that don't really matter in the grand scheme of things, but give guys something to do without having to over-expose your main feuds.

Lock Jaw
06-15-2015, 11:36 AM
Lol she's so nasty

It is a pretty non-flattering gif.... jut like how the second dogg goes straight for the boobs...

drave
06-15-2015, 12:00 PM
I do enjoy how interconnected everything is. Like, most people have two or three feuds going at the same time, which gives your BIG FEUD time to breathe, while still giving you something to do without facing your BIG FEUD opponent sixty times.

Like Shawn Michaels is feuding with the Undertaker going into the Royal Rumble, but DX is also feuding with Owen Hart. Undertaker is also feuding with THE DEMON KANE.

New Age Outlaws are feuding with LOD, but while they're "on the shelf" they're feuding with/running away from Mick Foley and GOD DAMN CHAINSAW CHARLIE.

They'd benefit from doing something like that again. Have some mini-feuds that don't really matter in the grand scheme of things, but give guys something to do without having to over-expose your main feuds.


I was at the RAW IS WAR where the NAO pushed them off the stage in the dumpster. Such an amazing night of wrestling.

This time next week, I will be going and taking my 5 year old son to his first ever event!

Big Vic
06-15-2015, 12:58 PM
I do enjoy how interconnected everything is. Like, most people have two or three feuds going at the same time, which gives your BIG FEUD time to breathe, while still giving you something to do without facing your BIG FEUD opponent sixty times.

Like Shawn Michaels is feuding with the Undertaker going into the Royal Rumble, but DX is also feuding with Owen Hart. Undertaker is also feuding with THE DEMON KANE.

New Age Outlaws are feuding with LOD, but while they're "on the shelf" they're feuding with/running away from Mick Foley and GOD DAMN CHAINSAW CHARLIE.

They'd benefit from doing something like that again. Have some mini-feuds that don't really matter in the grand scheme of things, but give guys something to do without having to over-expose your main feuds.totally agree.

SlickyTrickyDamon
06-15-2015, 01:11 PM
Just a spectacular tribute to the history of WCW from the 70s to the end.

<iframe width="480" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/geM7g2l88BE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

WCW Desire. What a fucking joke. WCW is where desire went to die. Fat contracts with limited dates. WCW is the reason most of the now dead before their time wrestlers are dead.

drave
06-15-2015, 01:15 PM
Please name a few wrasslers who were killed by WCW.

SlickyTrickyDamon
06-15-2015, 01:16 PM
Davey Boy Smith. Trapped door fucked up his back that led to pain pills and everything that led to his death.

SlickyTrickyDamon
06-15-2015, 01:20 PM
Generally speaking giving guys huge contracts to continue on their career even though their bodies were failing. Having to use whatever drugs to get by because of it. Instead of taking Road agent jobs in the WWE they continued wrestling. They could have healed up instead of taking more years off their lives compeiting well beyond their bodies would let them.

drave
06-15-2015, 01:23 PM
They also could have said "no".

drave
06-15-2015, 01:23 PM
Or not blown the money from the HUGE contracts.

Cool King
06-15-2015, 02:20 PM
http://33.media.tumblr.com/d9c7ea45ed2be79529cb6307a237f151/tumblr_npz3bseXI51taae7xo1_500.gif

Seth82
06-15-2015, 02:58 PM
WCW Desire. What a fucking joke. WCW is where desire went to die. Fat contracts with limited dates. WCW is the reason most of the now dead before their time wrestlers are dead.

Responding to your neg rep:

WCW isn't 1991-2001 btw.

Technically its history dates back to 1933. Jim Crockett Promotions was the promotion it was for 50 plus years til Ted Turner bought it.

Also you can't hold WCW responsible for those deaths imo. They didn't hold a gun to the heads of the talent and tell them to take drugs.

Tom Guycott
06-15-2015, 03:11 PM
http://33.media.tumblr.com/d9c7ea45ed2be79529cb6307a237f151/tumblr_npz3bseXI51taae7xo1_500.gif

Adventure Time Players

Nicky Fives
06-15-2015, 04:50 PM
Davey Boy Smith. Trapped door fucked up his back that led to pain pills and everything that led to his death.

I love Davey Boy as much as the next guy, but you cannot tell me he hadn't taken a pain pill prior to that injury.....

James Steele
06-15-2015, 05:20 PM
It is a pre-Christmas Raw and Terri and Jacqueline are raping Mark Henry with whip cream. I feel mad uncomfortable watching this. How the fuck did my parents let me watch this when I was 9?

Maluco
06-15-2015, 05:53 PM
Responding to your neg rep:

WCW isn't 1991-2001 btw.

Technically its history dates back to 1933. Jim Crockett Promotions was the promotion it was for 50 plus years til Ted Turner bought it.

Also you can't hold WCW responsible for those deaths imo. They didn't hold a gun to the heads of the talent and tell them to take drugs.

While there might be some exaggeration, their treatment of guys with drug and alcohol issues was pretty terrible, although at the time WWE was no better.

Making a joke out of Scott Hall's abuse and basically paying him to be a drunk and making it "fun", wasn't great.

Think Louie Spiccoli is similar, he was out of control and they did nothing about it.

Don't think WWE gets enough credit for how much they have improved that aspect of the business in recent years, for whatever reasons they did it.

Emperor Smeat
06-15-2015, 07:05 PM
http://i.imgur.com/AY5Igok.gif

Evil Vito
06-15-2015, 07:28 PM
<font color=goldenrod>Ugh @ GFW using a 6-sided ring. So much for taking them seriously.</font>

Mr. Nerfect
06-15-2015, 08:06 PM
I know the history, but Bayley, especially, hates Sasha and Becky. I guess she could forgive them and move past it all.

Dark One
06-15-2015, 08:51 PM
http://i.imgur.com/AY5Igok.gif

Son of a bitch. I was saving this one.

Black Widow
06-15-2015, 09:53 PM
http://i.imgur.com/Ihrx4ZT.gif

Lock Jaw
06-16-2015, 02:00 AM
http://i58.tinypic.com/2wqqrgn.png

Should have had Otunga's hand visible with a coffee thermos shopped in....

#1-norm-fan
06-16-2015, 02:34 AM
Huh. Never knew Titus O'Neil's hand was part of the Nexus.

#1-norm-fan
06-16-2015, 02:35 AM
Also, that picture is missing the most successful Nexus member.

John Cena.

Lock Jaw
06-16-2015, 02:51 AM
Huh. Never knew Titus O'Neil's hand was part of the Nexus.

Titus O'Neil's hand was the bigger picture that you were too simple to understand

Lock Jaw
06-16-2015, 02:52 AM
Titus O'Neil's hand was the real reason why they helped bury Undertaker alive

#1-norm-fan
06-16-2015, 02:59 AM
<font color=goldenrod>Ugh @ GFW using a 6-sided ring. So much for taking them seriously.</font>

Yeah, it seemed like they were taking their time making sure every little detail was right to build it into something special... and then I saw that and instantly thought "TNA 2.0".

#1-norm-fan
06-16-2015, 03:00 AM
Undertaker vs Titus O'Neil's hand at WrestleMania 32.

Tom Guycott
06-16-2015, 03:14 AM
Titus O'Neil's hand was the real reason why they helped bury Undertaker alive

SWERVE!!! It was Michael Tarver's* hand all along ("they all look alike") posing as Titus O'Neal's hand. Plot straight from Idle Hands or Evil Dead 2, once again proving Vince doesn't pay attention to movies.

Lock Jaw
06-16-2015, 05:12 AM
I believe you mean Michael Tarver.... AKA THE ASSASSIN

Big Vic
06-16-2015, 08:11 AM
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr class="head"><th width="17%">card/ date</th><th colspan="3">match</th><th width="15%">match type</th><th width="15%">title(s)</th></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE Monday Night Raw (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/monday-night-raw-21999.html)
Jun 15th 2015</td><td width="22%">R-Truth (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/r-truth-317.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE Money In The Bank '15 (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/money-in-the-bank--3915-21992.html)
Jun 14th 2015</td><td width="22%">R-Truth (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/r-truth-317.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td>dark
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE Smackdown Taping (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/smackdown-taping-21957.html)
Jun 9th 2015</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Jack Swagger (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/jack-swagger-3410.html)</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21949.html)
Jun 7th 2015</td><td width="22%">John Cena (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/john-cena-350.html) (c)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td>open challenge</td><td>WWE United States Championship
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21945.html)
Jun 6th 2015</td><td width="22%">John Cena (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/john-cena-350.html) (c)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td>open challenge</td><td>WWE United States Championship
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21938.html)
Jun 5th 2015</td><td width="22%">John Cena (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/john-cena-350.html) (c)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td>open challenge</td><td>WWE United States Championship
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE Main Event Taping (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/main-event-taping-21920.html)
Jun 2nd 2015</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Jack Swagger (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/jack-swagger-3410.html)</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE Monday Night Raw (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/monday-night-raw-21918.html)
Jun 1st 2015</td><td width="22%">Roman Reigns (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/roman-reigns-6728.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE Elimination Chamber '15 (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/elimination-chamber-3915-21903.html)
May 31st 2015</td><td width="22%">Ryback (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/ryback-3020.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Dolph Ziggler (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/dolph-ziggler-450.html), King Barrett, Mark Henry (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/mark-henry-213.html), R-Truth (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/r-truth-317.html), Sheamus (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/sheamus-5000.html)</td><td>"Elimination Chamber"</td><td>WWE Intercontinental Championship
(title change)</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21901.html)
May 30th 2015</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21905.html)
May 29th 2015</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE Smackdown Taping (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/smackdown-taping--21892.html)
May 26th 2015</td><td width="22%">R-Truth (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/r-truth-317.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE Monday Night Raw (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/monday-night-raw-21890.html)
May 25th 2015</td><td width="22%">Ryback (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/ryback-3020.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21896.html)
May 24th 2015</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21894.html)
May 23rd 2015</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21841.html)
May 22nd 2015</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE Smackdown Taping (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/smackdown-taping-21813.html)
May 19th 2015</td><td width="22%">Dolph Ziggler (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/dolph-ziggler-450.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE Monday Night Raw (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/monday-night-raw-21809.html)
May 18th 2015</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE Payback '15 (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/payback-3915-21807.html)
May 17th 2015</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (CO)</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21843.html)
May 16th 2015</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE Monday Night Raw (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/monday-night-raw-21741.html)
May 11th 2015</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Dolph Ziggler (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/dolph-ziggler-450.html)</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21739.html)
May 10th 2015</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21725.html)
May 9th 2015</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21710.html)
May 8th 2015</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/ca.gif WWE Smackdown Taping (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/smackdown-taping-21695.html)
May 5th 2015</td><td width="22%">Dolph Ziggler (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/dolph-ziggler-450.html) & Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">King Barrett & Sheamus (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/sheamus-5000.html)</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/ca.gif WWE Smackdown Taping (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/smackdown-taping-21695.html)
May 5th 2015</td><td width="22%">Dolph Ziggler (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/dolph-ziggler-450.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (DQ)</td><td width="22%">King Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/ca.gif WWE Monday Night Raw (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/monday-night-raw-21689.html)
May 4th 2015</td><td width="22%">King Barrett & Sheamus (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/sheamus-5000.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Dolph Ziggler (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/dolph-ziggler-450.html) & Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/ca.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21696.html)
May 3rd 2015</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/ca.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21692.html)
May 2nd 2015</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Live (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-live-21691.html)
May 1st 2015</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td>
</td><td>
</td></tr><tr class="chequered"><td>http://profightdb.com/img/flags/us.gif WWE WWE Network Exclusive - King of The Ring '15 (http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/wwe-network-exclusive---king-of-the-ring-3915-21670.html)
Apr 28th 2015</td><td width="22%">Bad News Barrett</td><td width="9%">def. (pin)</td><td width="22%">Neville (http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/neville-1935.html)</td><td>
</td><td>WWE King of the Ring
(title change)</td></tr></tbody></table>

#1-norm-fan
06-16-2015, 08:49 AM
Achieving something is a kiss of death in WWE.

drave
06-16-2015, 09:04 AM
No, Fan.....

This just means he is destined for a title run VERY SOON!

Mercenary
06-16-2015, 10:07 AM
Davey Boy Smith. Trapped door fucked up his back that led to pain pills and everything that led to his death.

https://i.imgflip.com/mys5s.jpg

Evil Vito
06-16-2015, 10:48 AM
http://i58.tinypic.com/2wqqrgn.png

Should have had Otunga's hand visible with a coffee thermos shopped in....

<font color=goldenrod>Could extend it further to include Cena, Punk, and Curtis Axel.

As badly as they've booked him, I'm sure Bray Wyatt will eventually win a title of some sort in WWE. So that'll just leave Tarver and Mason Ryan as the only members to not win gold. Not a a bad run.</font>

FourFifty
06-16-2015, 11:29 AM
In his first televised WWE match Kevin Owens beat John Cena.

So did Carlito, but he also won the US title.

Catlito > Kevin Owens

GD
06-16-2015, 01:03 PM
Everybody knows that Carlito was slated to be a multi-time world heavyweight champion if it wasn't Cena's backstage politics.

erickman
06-16-2015, 01:03 PM
<font color=goldenrod>Could extend it further to include Cena, Punk, and Curtis Axel.

As badly as they've booked him, I'm sure Bray Wyatt will eventually win a title of some sort in WWE. So that'll just leave Tarver and Mason Ryan as the only members to not win gold. Not a a bad run.</font>

I wish tarver could have made it he was a good heel

Ultra Mantis
06-16-2015, 01:56 PM
I hope Carlito randomly shows up on NXT next week and beats Kevin Owens for the title in his first match.

Emperor Smeat
06-16-2015, 07:13 PM
https://33.media.tumblr.com/55dc053a28e388d2549ad6f7a530d28f/tumblr_npzw7eJEJn1sbzhteo1_400.gif

Droford
06-16-2015, 09:14 PM
TNA bringing back the King of the mountain match at Slamiversary

Emperor Smeat
06-16-2015, 09:32 PM
TPWW's first ever Dirtsheet concert with musical guest Machine Gun Kelly:
http://i.imgur.com/dpiJrDV.gif

... Never mind, Dirtsheets sponsored by His Royal Bedsheets and Plunger, King Truth the R:
https://41.media.tumblr.com/4856aa35208ac5081676aa3446e385ff/tumblr_nq0izdOBHV1stanyeo1_500.jpg

TNA Wrestling and Dixie Carter announced the return of the King of the Mountain match for this year's Slammiversary pay-per-view. The company issued the following statement on their website:

"For the first time in six years, the King of the Mountain Match returns to Slammiversary on June 28 live on Pay Per View at 8pm ET.

"A TNA original, and one of the most innovative matches in all professional wrestling, the King of the Mountain was a staple of the annual Slammiversary event through 2009. Some of the greatest wrestlers in TNA history have entered the King of the Mountain match in hopes to stake a claim to TNA Gold.

"Impactwrestling.com is going to take you through the rules that make up the King of the Mountain match, and in the coming days join us right here to relive some of the best moments of the King of the Mountain matches from past Slammiversary.

Former WWE superstar Yoshi Tatsu returned to the ring on Monday night for the first time since undergoing major neck surgery last year as the result of a botched Styles Clash from AJ Styles (Video).

Tatsu attended a training session at I Believe in Wrestling’sTeam Vision Dojo school in Florida. According to Al Haft of Florida Wrestling, Tatsu started taking his first rolls and doing some basic wrestling with Chasyn Rance after months of grueling physical rehabilitation.

This week’s episode of Monday Night Raw featuring fallout from Money in the Bank garnered an average viewing audience of 4,113,667 viewers on the USA Network. That’s up an average of +469,000 viewers from the week prior.
One of the biggest bumps in a while. Usual average is between 250k to 300k up or down.

As of this writing, the scheduled main event for WWE SummerSlam in August will be WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins vs. Triple H. The news was first reported by Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Radio.

WWE has already planted the seeds for the match, with a rift forming between Rollins and The Authority and Rollins using Triple H’s pedigree finisher. It remains to be seen if Rollins will be turning babyface for his feud with Triple H, but Brock Lesnar and Triple H both wrestling at SummerSlam will help solidify the show as one of WWE’s top special events of the year.

Multiple TNA performers report that the company is roughly a week behind on payroll.

One TNA performer expressed frustration over the company showing off an expensive new X Division Title belt at a time when they are behind on pay. The same source noted that employees of the company are paid on time, whereas the independent contracts (wrestlers, production, etc.) fall victim to the late pay. The assumption of talent is that the checks will arrive sometime this week due to the fact that TNA has television tapings and a pay-per-view next week.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First look at our NEW <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XDivision?src=hash">#XDivision</a> Title for one of the best divisions in pro-wrestling. <a href="https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING">@IMPACTWRESTLING</a> <a href="http://t.co/sPntHL0pjG">pic.twitter.com/sPntHL0pjG</a></p>&mdash; Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) <a href="https://twitter.com/TNADixie/status/610573238171758592">June 15, 2015</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Turns out all TNA did was respray an old X-Division belt which helps alleviate the claims of them wasting money on a new belt instead of paying people their owed money.


Some other sheet news includes:

For those interested in PGW, the company announced Jack Evans is making his return on July 24th.
Today is Bayley's 26th Birthday. Going to assume WWE's resident hugger gave a lot of hugs today.
WWE 2k15 is among today's Daily Deals for Steam's Summer Sale. Got a 50% Off discount for the current price of $24.99
According to the Observer, Mania 31 was the 1st Mania ever to not generate a profit. Poor build to the event and other things cutting into whatever Mania generated ended up with a net loss for the event/month.
Chris Jericho revealed Friday's episode of the Talk is Jericho podcast will have Renee Young as its guest. https://twitter.com/IAmJericho/status/610944407819259904
Bill Demott revealed he is hosting a wrestling school event called The Bill DeMott Tryout Training Camp on August 8th and 9th. The camp is associated with GXW Wrestling and their own wrestling school. http://tjrwrestling.net/superstar-seminars-presents-the-bill-demott-tryout-training-camp-with-mickie-james-magnus/

Seth82
06-16-2015, 09:40 PM
https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/10551482_1578030829124322_3031627927744655790_o.jpg

James Steele
06-16-2015, 10:14 PM
Fuck, there are no more decent looking title belts anymore. Thank God WWE uses the old OC title design still.

James Steele
06-16-2015, 10:26 PM
TNA should rip off WWE some more and create a U.S. Title...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/LadyABC/962C33B5-51E1-446C-85CB-EFD7ADCDA55A.png

Droford
06-16-2015, 11:15 PM
British Champion

loopydate
06-16-2015, 11:23 PM
Some of the greatest wrestlers in TNA history have entered the King of the Mountain match in hopes to stake a claim to TNA Gold.

Yes, such luminaries as Jimmy Rave, Johnny Devine, and 2005 Sean Waltman.

Btw, anybody else think Waltman and Sting should form a tag team called the Butthole Surfers?

James Steele
06-17-2015, 12:04 AM
No.

Dark One
06-17-2015, 01:08 AM
Can't stop laughing at Seth Rollins' reaction to standing toe to toe with Brock.

<iframe src="http://gfycat.com/ifr/MeekAridBudgie" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="640" height="360" style="-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(0.5);-moz-transform-scale(0.5);" ></iframe>

Dark One
06-17-2015, 01:11 AM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/YOUNGDEX32">@YOUNGDEX32</a> I would wreck you in about 4 seconds, little dude.</p>&mdash; Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) <a href="https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/610959477026738176">June 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Seth82
06-17-2015, 10:13 AM
https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11406909_369046036625425_1900727460162932159_n.jpg?oh=020c584e52efb77b7282017e6dc95de3&oe=55EACA4A

GD
06-17-2015, 10:32 AM
Can't stop laughing at Seth Rollins' reaction to standing toe to toe with Brock.

<iframe src="http://gfycat.com/ifr/MeekAridBudgie" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="640" height="360" style="-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(0.5);-moz-transform-scale(0.5);" ></iframe>

I am okay with Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins competing for the belt at Battleground since they have already had a full length match at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Not to mention the short bout at Mania. I have my fingers crossed for a better matchup at SummerSlam.

Cool King
06-17-2015, 10:50 AM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First look at our NEW <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XDivision?src=hash">#XDivision</a> Title for one of the best divisions in pro-wrestling. <a href="https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING">@IMPACTWRESTLING</a> <a href="http://t.co/sPntHL0pjG">pic.twitter.com/sPntHL0pjG</a></p>&mdash; Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) <a href="https://twitter.com/TNADixie/status/610573238171758592">June 15, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Turns out all TNA did was respray an old X-Division belt which helps alleviate the claims of them wasting money on a new belt instead of paying people their owed money.

That is an absolutely horrendous looking championship.

Who's bright idea was it to slap a giant X over the previous Intercontinental Championship and change the blue to snot green?

Evil Vito
06-17-2015, 10:55 AM
<font color=goldenrod>Looks like it may as well be the DX Championship.

TNA can't do anything right.</font>

Big Vic
06-17-2015, 11:00 AM
Why are they making new titles when they are about to go out of business?

Dark One
06-17-2015, 02:38 PM
Scored third row floor seats for Smackdown in a couple of months. Sweet.

Big Vic
06-17-2015, 02:54 PM
If they allowed the big stars on smackdown I'd probably prefer going to that than a Raw show. Seemed so weird just sitting there waiting for commercials to end.

drave
06-17-2015, 02:57 PM
Shut up.

That's as stupid as the comment in the Smackdown! spoilers talking about Cesaro/Owens being good "for a smackdown match" or something just as stupid.

Wishbone
06-17-2015, 04:02 PM
So I found... something... I don't even know where to begin with this. :wtf:

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Seth82
06-17-2015, 04:42 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHusk8ZVEAAV6lE.jpg

Fignuts
06-17-2015, 06:56 PM
Fuck, there are no more decent looking title belts anymore. Thank God WWE uses the old OC title design still.

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr160/fishbulb-suplex/New%20Japan/IWGP%20Heavyweight%20Championship/IWGPHeavyweighttitle.jpg

Emperor Smeat
06-17-2015, 07:02 PM
http://i.imgur.com/Ux9Jtrd.gif

Lock Jaw
06-17-2015, 07:46 PM
Swagger: "I hope this doesn't awaken anything in me..."

Black Widow
06-17-2015, 09:07 PM
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Emperor Smeat
06-17-2015, 10:49 PM
Dirtsheets sponsored by Stone Cold Stunner OUTTA NOWHERE:
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Documentary Feature:

Friends 4 Life
Forming a Bond
Strength in Numbers
“Kliq Only”
The Curtain Call
Divide and Conquer
Excess Baggage
Resurgence

Matches:

Razor Ramon vs. The Kid
RAW • May 17, 1993

Razor Ramon vs. 1-2-3 Kid
RAW • June 21, 1993

Diesel vs. Razor Ramon
RAW • November 29, 1993

Shawn Michaels vs. 1-2-3 Kid
RAW • December 6, 1993

WWE Tag Team Championship Match
The Quebecers vs. Razor Ramon & 1-2-3 Kid
RAW • February 21, 1994

Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship
Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels
WrestleMania X • March 20, 1994

Intercontinental Championship Match
Razor Ramon vs. Diesel
Superstars • April 30, 1994

Shawn Michaels & Diesel vs. Razor Ramon & 1-2-3 Kid
Action Zone • October 30, 1994

Survivor Series Elimination Match
The Bad Guys (Razor Ramon, 1-2-3 Kid, British Bulldog & The Headshrinkers) vs. The Teamsters (Diesel, Shawn Michaels, Jeff Jarrett, Owen Hart & Jim Neidhart)
Survivor Series • November 23, 1994

Razor Ramon vs. Hunter Hearst-Helmsley
RAW • January 22, 1996

“Cry Baby” Match
Razor Ramon vs. 1-2-3 Kid
In Your House • February 18, 1996

No Holds Barred Match for the WWE Championship
Shawn Michaels vs. Diesel
In Your House: Good Friends, Better Enemies • April 28, 1996

Shawn Michaels vs. Hunter Hearst-Helmsley
RAW • May 13, 1996

“MSG Curtain Call”
Madison Square Garden • May 19, 1996

WCW Tag Team Championship Match
The Outsiders vs. The Steiner Brothers
WCW Nitro • January 12, 1998

Kevin Nash vs. Scott Hall
WCW Halloween Havoc • October 25, 1998

Triple H vs. X-Pac
Backlash • April 25, 1999

Six-Man Tag Team Match
Kevin Nash, Scott Hall & X-Pac vs. Hulk Hogan, The Rock & Kane
SmackDown • March 28, 2002

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Triple H vs. Kevin Nash
Judgment Day • May 18, 2003

Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match
DX (Shawn Michaels & Triple H) vs. Jeri-Show (The Big Show & Chris Jericho)
TLC • December 13, 2009

BLU-RAY EXTRAS

Scott Hall & Syxx vs. Harlem Heat
WCW Nitro • July 14, 1997

Kevin Nash vs. The Rock
SmackDown • March 21, 2002

Sledgehammer Ladder Match
Triple H vs. Kevin Nash
TLC • December 18, 2011

Triple H vs. Sting
WrestleMania XXXI • March 29, 2015
Content and match list for upcoming Kliq DVD by the WWE.

SI.com notes that the Golden State Warriors used a clip from Monday's WWE RAW in their film session on Tuesday, just hours before winning the NBA Championship. The clip was of Seth Rollins' promo where he showed Cleveland "what a real world championship looks like" and said LeBron James won't be bringing a title to Cleveland, which he didn't as the Warriors beat the Cavaliers last night.

On the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards ballot, Lucha Underground is listed under the “Outstanding Structured Reality Program” category. It is one of nine programs listed, and is in the same category as MythBusters, Impractical Jokers, Millionaire Matchmaker and Love It or List It.

• UpUpDownDown Plays (Mondays) – A “Let’s Play” style show featuring Woods and other personalities playing through today’s hottest titles.

• For the Lolz (Wednesdays) – Woods and others explore the vast worlds of popular sandbox games like Grand Theft Auto V, where just about anything and everything can happen.

• Jump Scares (Fridays) – Delving deep into the horror genre, players push their intestinal fortitude to the limit by creeping through the industry’s most bloodcurdling games.

• Superstar Savepoint (Saturdays) – Guests are tasked with jumping into a random game totally “cold,” and must help lead Woods to gaming glory in this unpredictable co-op experiment.

• Gamer Gauntlet (Sundays) – Woods and friends challenge each other for more than gaming bragging rights, with losers suffering pre-determined penalties.
Show schedule for the new Youtube gaming channel being launched by the WWE. Xavier Woods will be the main host.

Nikki Bella became the third-longest reigning WWE Divas Champion this week, and has about three months left if she wants to top AJ Lee, who is currently #1.

Bella just passed Beth Phoenix, who is at 204 days, and she will likely pass Maryse who is at 216 days. AJ Lee is at 295 days

All time great Bob "Blackjack Mulligan" Windham, 72, who has had a number of health issues in recent years, was scheduled to undergo brain surgery today to help relieve pressure on the brain but suffered a heart attack yesterday after being hospitalized. He is currently in critical condition but is awake.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My eulogy from today's service for &quot;The American Dream&quot; Dusty Rhodes 1945-2015 <a href="http://t.co/0osNPtq0cs">pic.twitter.com/0osNPtq0cs</a></p>&mdash; Stardust (@StardustWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/StardustWWE/status/611332890568327168">June 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Savio
06-17-2015, 11:19 PM
Shut up.

That's as stupid as the comment in the Smackdown! spoilers talking about Cesaro/Owens being good "for a smackdown match" or something just as stupid.Fuck off

Cena is never on smackdown, nor brock. Orton is Barely on smackdown. And when punk was with the WWE he was also hardly on smackdown too.

Lock Jaw
06-17-2015, 11:28 PM
I feel like Orton was on Smackdown all the time before he returned from his injury.

Mercenary
06-17-2015, 11:35 PM
Fuck off

Cena is never on smackdown, nor brock. Orton is Barely on smackdown. And when punk was with the WWE he was also hardly on smackdown too.

He's got a point. The Smackdown I went to was a horrid tv taping. I was more entertained by the four year old cheering for Coffee Kingston. Just go to the ppvs now.

Tom Guycott
06-18-2015, 12:53 AM
This reminds me: Dalton Castle. Man, isn't he EXACTLY what Vinnie Mac was looking for in the 90's? The man is ALL the campy gay of Gorgeous George, Johnny B. Badd, and Goldust, with the wild-eyed psycho charisma of Brian Pillman and Jack Black all in a goddamn blender. Add in a song that sounds suspiciously* like Queen's "I Want It All" (which also fits the gimmick. In more than one way.) and this shit is a licence for ROH to not only print money, but introduce their own damn currency... which I would suspect would be similar to Canada's, but with a peacock instead of a loon.


*read as "is EXACTLY that song, but is basically a full distort guitar instrumental, making it just different enough to avoid litigation".


First epsidoe of ROH I've watched in a while, and you know what stuck with me? This gimmick.

Not somebody almost murdering Maria. Not someone being driven through chairs. Not Mr. Clean's fat uncle sidewalk slamming the kid from Everybody Hates Chris through a table. Not Christopher Daniels and Kazarian. Hell of a gimmick. I'm fully expecting them to steal this and make Adam Rose into it within a month.

http://i.imgur.com/Ux9Jtrd.gif

Dark One may be onto something...

Tom Guycott
06-18-2015, 01:07 AM
"I'll sit here until you wake up..."

That eulogy made me lose my shit. Mainly because of that line. Too real for me, as it reminded me of the last thing I ever got to say to my mother.

Shadrick
06-18-2015, 04:18 AM
"I'll sit here until you wake up..."

That eulogy made me lose my shit. Mainly because of that line. Too real for me, as it reminded me of the last thing I ever got to say to my mother.

:'(

drave
06-18-2015, 05:53 AM
Fuck off

Cena is never on smackdown, nor brock. Orton is Barely on smackdown. And when punk was with the WWE he was also hardly on smackdown too.

Got it. If it isn't one of those names, it isn't worth watching. Forget names like Ziggler, Sheamus, Ambrose, Reigns, Wyatt, even Rollins has been on recently.


He's got a point. The Smackdown I went to was a horrid tv taping. I was more entertained by the four year old cheering for Coffee Kingston. Just go to the ppvs now.

I can get a "bad experience" or whatever, sure.

Big Vic
06-18-2015, 08:30 AM
Got it. If it isn't one of those names, it isn't worth watching. Forget names like Ziggler, Sheamus, Ambrose, Reigns, Wyatt, even Rollins has been on recently.


I like those guys too but if Raw and smackdown are the same price I'm gonna choose Raw because more of the stars are there, and they progress storylines much more.

drave
06-18-2015, 08:45 AM
I like those guys too but if Raw and smackdown are the same price I'm gonna choose Raw because more of the stars are there, and they progress storylines much more.

Are they the same price? Paid right around $100 for my RAW tickets for this Monday. Meh on "stars" you named previously and progression. I go and/or watch just to have a damn good time.

On RAW, they change the lighting in the arena during commercials so wrasslers know when they are on break or not. The RAW tapings, in my experience, have a much faster "pace" because they are live, but the shenanigans that some wrasslers do during tapings makes them much more enjoyable.

screech
06-18-2015, 08:46 AM
Catching up on NXT, about a month behind. Watched the one with Owens vs Solomon Crowe.

I don't like anything about Crowe. His look, his voice, his entrance music/titantron - all terrible.

drave
06-18-2015, 08:47 AM
He is pretty terrible.

Heisenberg
06-18-2015, 08:50 AM
give the guy a chance, he did save someone who got into a wreck or something. Or they used that to get him over...

Big Vic
06-18-2015, 08:54 AM
Are they the same price? Paid right around $100 for my RAW tickets for this Monday. Meh on "stars" you named previously and progression. I go and/or watch just to have a damn good time.

On RAW, they change the lighting in the arena during commercials so wrasslers know when they are on break or not. The RAW tapings, in my experience, have a much faster "pace" because they are live, but the shenanigans that some wrasslers do during tapings makes them much more enjoyable.

If smackdown is generally cheaper then by all means. It should be cheaper.

I'd probably choose a house show over a SD! taping though if the option was available.

Heisenberg
06-18-2015, 09:00 AM
I've been to a RAW and SD! this year and the RAW tickets were just a 10 dollar price increase and I sat in similar spots.

Big Vic
06-18-2015, 09:02 AM
Which show did you like better?

Heisenberg
06-18-2015, 09:40 AM
in terms of the flow, Smackdown, it was my first one ever and they don't have long breaks in between matches.


RAW obviously had the pressures of being live and all, plus I brought someone who was experiencing it for the first time and we managed to turn our whole section heel. Very fun.

Big Vic
06-18-2015, 10:07 AM
Yeah, I hate the breaks too :/

Volare
06-18-2015, 11:25 AM
I'm bored......random hot gif's of Maria Kanellis!

http://dailywrestlingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Maria-booty-gifs-002.gif

http://25.media.tumblr.com/587568313987f136841c693810f864fb/tumblr_ml5rmcsi8n1qcds4qo5_250.gif

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Emperor Smeat
06-18-2015, 04:34 PM
http://i.imgur.com/iEU1FuJ.gif

Tom Guycott
06-18-2015, 04:46 PM
HADOKEN!

EzekielKane
06-18-2015, 04:53 PM
https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11401354_920397884678106_1565972440620006886_n.jpg?oh=e9fc0c2d75b0020cf2f60886a1d3fc60&oe=55F9A247


SO THE ICON SOUP is now working with TWA! This is huge...any other fans of this insane maniac here?

Nicky Fives
06-18-2015, 05:15 PM
Catching up on NXT, about a month behind. Watched the one with Owens vs Solomon Crowe.

I don't like anything about Crowe. His look, his voice, his entrance music/titantron - all terrible.

I dislike Crowe too.... he's too stocky to be a "high-flying cruiserweight," too small to be a "big man" and hasn't shown any technical prowess to be a "grappler"....

drave
06-18-2015, 05:24 PM
He would be great as a "Tazz" type of guy - suplexing the shit out of people. Kinda has the same build too.

EzekielKane
06-18-2015, 06:08 PM
He would be great as a "Tazz" type of guy - suplexing the shit out of people. Kinda has the same build too.

That's a great idea, I could really see Icon Soup coming into TWA and just being the hardcore Taz kind of guy.
I don't really see him having the same build as Taz, but I guess he's kind of stocky too.

ICON Soup can definitely do hardcore like in this classic match...

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Mr. Nerfect
06-18-2015, 09:58 PM
I like Crowe's energy, but he hasn't made me a mark yet. I'll wait until he gets into a feud with someone though.

Mr. Nerfect
06-18-2015, 10:03 PM
I'm not really excited for Rollins vs. Triple H, if that is their plan of action. I'd rather see Lesnar vs. Reigns vs. Rollins in a Triple Threat for the title at SummerSlam, with Ambrose vs. Triple H as a feature match. Throw in a final battle between Owens and Cena and you have a damn epic card taking shape.

Black Widow
06-18-2015, 11:06 PM
I'm bored......random hot gif's of Maria Kanellis!

http://dailywrestlingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Maria-booty-gifs-002.gif

http://25.media.tumblr.com/587568313987f136841c693810f864fb/tumblr_ml5rmcsi8n1qcds4qo5_250.gif

http://i.imgur.com/LdGVZb3.gifShelton is lucky along with whoever the other dude is.

Emperor Smeat
06-18-2015, 11:14 PM
Dirtsheets sponsored by Santino shenanigans:
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WWE NXT Title Match
Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens

WWE Divas Title Match
Paige vs. Naomi vs. Nikki Bella

Brock Lesnar vs. Kofi Kingston

Chris Jericho vs. Neville

John Cena and Dolph Ziggler vs. Kane and King Barrett

The Lucha Dragons vs. Los Matadores
Current card for the July 4 Japan Network show.

8pm ROH: 172,000
11pm: 100,000

TNA: 9pm: 347,000
12pm: 102,000
In terms of numbers, ROH dropped a bit while TNA improved by 45k compared to last week. No real pattern yet between the shows (ex. ROH helping TNA and vice versa, etc).

There are people pushing for the idea of MMA fighter Jessamyn Duke, who is in Ronda Rousey's Four Horsewomen group, getting a tryout for the WWE Diva Search that happens later this year if she loses her next UFC fight against Elizabeth Phillips on July 25th in Chicago. This would be Duke's third loss in a row and the idea is if she gets cut she could try out for WWE.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that the WWE is discussing the possibility of bringing in more part time wrestlers such as Samoa Joe and Rhino to help beef up their NXT touring shows. The belief is that many of the brand's marquee stars will likely be on the main roster by 2016, and the company will need more fire power to carry a third touring brand. The report also says there are main roster talents willing to work the shows. As we reported exclusively last week, NXT has been booked on the Louder than Life music festival for Louisville in October. The WWE is hoping to book NXT on more music festival events in the future.


According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, TNA made a big play for former WWE Champion Rey Mysterio Jr last week. Mysterio left WWE earlier this year after over a decade with the company. The Observer reports that both TNA President Dixie Carter and John Gaburick spoke to Mysterio and pushed the notion that they could help increase the visibility of his merchandise, and get it in several retail outlets. Mysterio was also told that he would be built around as a major Hispanic superstar, and would be permitted to work anywhere he wished on days off from television tapings. It was noted by the Observer that Mysterio is still more likely to head to Lucha Underground, although nothing is set in stone, and nothing has been made official.

The family of recently deceased pro wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes released a statement to the media today at his funeral. The statement was reported by Jeff Wilen, who had extensive coverage. "On behalf of the entire Runnels family, we are truly grateful for the outpouring of love and support from Dusty's colleagues and fans around the world. Dusty had a positive impact on so many people and his legacy will never be forgotten. Our family appreciates that you continue to respect our privacy at this difficult time."

There's been a lot of speculation that the current Divas storyline with Paige talking about bringing change will end with at least one NXT Diva being called up to the main roster, possibly Charlotte, Bayley, Becky Lynch or NXT Women's Champion Sasha Banks.

Naomi has been asking for Twitter suggestions on a new name for her group of fans. She also noted that she's going to be re-naming her "Slaymission" finisher because she can't use the term "slay" anymore

WrestlingDVDNews.com reports that WWE's "Sting: Into the Light" DVD and Blu-ray hits stores in Australia on October 7th, which means it should be available in the United States and Europe in early October as well. As noted, the set will feature a documentary on Sting's career and his WWE run so far.

As of Monday's RAW, the only two matches have been announced for July's WWE Battleground event is Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns. Other rumored matches for the card include:

John Cena vs. Kevin Owens for the United States Championship
Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
Dean Ambrose vs. Kane
Prime Time Players vs. New Day for the WWE Tag-Team Championship
Ryback vs. Miz vs. Big Show in a three-way for the Intercontinental Championship
Paige and whoever she recruits against The Bellas


AR Fox has been discussed as one of the new talents that could be brought in for season two of Lucha Underground. He has had success in organizations like CZW, Dragon Gate, Evolve and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. They originally wanted to bring in Fox with Rich Swann when they made a deal for Ricochet last year. However, they were all under contract with EVOLVE and LU decided to only pay for Ricochet.

There’s no word on when or if the second season will happen yet. Those involved with LU are moving forward as if there will be a second season. Talent is starting to fill up bookings for dates that could be TV tapings, which would take priority.

Here are a couple of more notes regarding the recent WWE camp. As noted, we heard strong reports on Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste from Australia, which doesn't surprise me since they've been working at a high level in Japan for years and have decent size. One person told us the star of the camp was Drew Gulak, who was both great in the ring and on promos. Another name that hasn't been mentioned before at the camp was Idris Jackson, who is a Northern California wrestler.

One of the biggest stories of the camp was of Dustin & Derek Mehl, twin brothers who work in California and Nevada as the tag team of the Suburban Commandos. Of late they've been working at Hoodslam, but were regulars for years for Supreme Pro out of Sacramento. After day one, they both didn't even come back for day two, which is the hardest cardio day. A lot of the wrestlers were upset because for these camps, WWE pays people's transportation and puts them up and most of the guys there knew other wrestlers who would have done anything to be at the camp and would have gotten in their best shape beforehand, and saw it as two guys taking spots away from them who blew it off after one day.

NXT Diva Bayley was wearing a cast on her arm at this past weekend Live Events.

According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, she broke her arm but is working through it.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHzqxRxWcAAg2Ob.jpg

Christian is no longer wrestling for WWE even though he didn’t have a formal retirement and the reason is that WWE decided to stop using Christian because the number of concussions he suffered in his career, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio.

It was noted that while there’s nothing really stopping Christian from wrestling again, WWE has a lot of concern about the concussions and they just didn’t feel like investing more time in the character.

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WWE's concept artist,Kevin Kobasic, drew a tribute to Dusty Rhodes:
http://i.imgur.com/B7JgcJk.jpg


Some other sheet news includes:

John Cena needs only to main event one more ppv to tie Triple H (65) for all-time and two more to break the record. http://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/3abzas/all_145_men_that_have_main_evented_a_wwe_ppv/

Fignuts
06-18-2015, 11:56 PM
Really want the "Four Horsewomen" thing to happen.

Black Widow
06-19-2015, 12:02 AM
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, TNA made a big play for former WWE Champion Rey Mysterio Jr last week. Mysterio left WWE earlier this year after over a decade with the company. The Observer reports that both TNA President Dixie Carter and John Gaburick spoke to Mysterio and pushed the notion that they could help increase the visibility of his merchandise, and get it in several retail outlets. Mysterio was also told that he would be built around as a major Hispanic superstar, and would be permitted to work anywhere he wished on days off from television tapings. It was noted by the Observer that Mysterio is still more likely to head to Lucha Underground, although nothing is set in stone, and nothing has been made official. Rey should have laughed uncontrollably.

Lock Jaw
06-19-2015, 02:38 AM
I hope Paige calls up Becky Lynch.... "Tehnically" I guess Charlotte and Sasha Banks "should" get to the main roster "first".... but I think Steampunk Becky and WWE Paige would make a good team together....

Lock Jaw
06-19-2015, 02:39 AM
Also F them about Christian.... bring him back for ONE MORE MATCH.... give him a proper send off/retirement/3 year wwe world title reign.

Lock Jaw
06-19-2015, 02:43 AM
http://www.ringsidecollectibles.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/mfa53_brock_lesnar_moc.jpg
http://www.ringsidecollectibles.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/mfa53_brock_lesnar_pic2.jpg

Volare
06-19-2015, 03:05 AM
https://revolutionripples.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/home-alone-scream-face-slap-ah.jpg

Disturbed316
06-19-2015, 06:23 AM
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Nicky Fives
06-19-2015, 06:29 AM
He would be great as a "Tazz" type of guy - suplexing the shit out of people. Kinda has the same build too.

Tazz struck me as a legit badass, Crowe not so much.....

drave
06-19-2015, 08:19 AM
Right, but he COULD BE that guy.

screech
06-19-2015, 08:22 AM
If he has a "mean streak" it could work, maybe.

Also if he changes pretty much everything about himself.

drave
06-19-2015, 08:26 AM
He is already on the verge of a "crazy" kinda gimmick. It would be quite simple to translate that into "mean streak". Add suplexes and maybe renew some crazy submission, like "The Brainclaw" or something, I dunno.

drave
06-19-2015, 08:27 AM
Scratch that, the claw wouldn't work for him. Would need to be a choke or something like that.

XL
06-19-2015, 08:30 AM
Somebody needs to use Rings of Saturn again.

drave
06-19-2015, 08:57 AM
That would work.

Big Vic
06-19-2015, 10:47 AM
Dean Ambrose vs Seth Rollins HIAC was the first HIAC match to be between 2 contenders where one was not in a HIAC match prior (Aside from the first one) in WWE History.

Dark One
06-19-2015, 01:04 PM
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Dark One
06-19-2015, 01:04 PM
My life is complete.

Lock Jaw
06-19-2015, 06:23 PM
R.I.P. Dark One

Say hi to Crazy Edgar

drave
06-19-2015, 06:26 PM
GET THE PROGRAM BOOK!!! IT'S GONNA BE WORTH SOMETHING ONE DAY!!!!!

drave
06-19-2015, 06:27 PM
He is the Chris Farley of merchandise promoting. Dude is going to have a heart attack mid-promo.

Lock Jaw
06-19-2015, 06:51 PM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I watch you <a href="https://twitter.com/LanaWWE">@LanaWWE</a> . I see you. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Smackdown?src=hash">#Smackdown</a> <a href="http://t.co/aaUjFxLilj">pic.twitter.com/aaUjFxLilj</a></p>&mdash; Rusev (@RusevBUL) <a href="https://twitter.com/RusevBUL/status/611695143700316160">June 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Not too creepy Rusev....

Lock Jaw
06-19-2015, 06:51 PM
https://i.imgur.com/756pFqi.jpg?1

TOUGH GUY

#1-norm-fan
06-19-2015, 06:58 PM
Who's watching Rusev watch Lana??

THE MYSTERY BEGINS.

It's Hornswoggle

Lock Jaw
06-19-2015, 07:00 PM
It's Sting

Lock Jaw
06-19-2015, 07:01 PM
Should just have an endless hallway of people taking pictures of people taking pictures of people etc...

drave
06-19-2015, 07:12 PM
https://i.imgur.com/756pFqi.jpg?1

TOUGH GUY

RUSEV GAINS 50 LBS FROM BEING DEPRESSED - CLICK HERE YOU WONT BELIEVE WHAT HE LOOKS LIEK


Meanwhile, blue navy polo dude stops in his tracks from jizz in his pants OUTTA NOWHERE

Savio
06-19-2015, 08:03 PM
John Cena needs only to main event one more ppv to tie Triple H (65) for all-time and two more to break the record. http://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/3abzas/all_145_men_that_have_main_evented_a_wwe_ppv/


Wonder if there has ever been a wrestler who was WWF/WWE champ that never main evented a PPV (after WWF started running monthly PPVs).
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Droford
06-19-2015, 08:38 PM
Kane but only because he was champion for less than 24 hours

Mercenary
06-19-2015, 09:28 PM
Kane but only because he was champion for less than 24 hours

Does Vince Mcmahon count?

James Steele
06-19-2015, 10:02 PM
Kane and McMahon have both main scented several PPVs though.

Dark One
06-19-2015, 10:10 PM
Who's watching Rusev watch Lana??

THE MYSTERY BEGINS.

It's Hornswoggle

False. But if not him, then who? Don't worry! I'm on the case!

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

Dark One
06-19-2015, 10:12 PM
Should just have an endless hallway of people taking pictures of people taking pictures of people etc...

"BUT WHO TOOK THE PICTURE OF JOHNNY CURTIS?" you might ask.

Don't worry, I've got that figured out too.

https://blaria.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/wwe-kane-creep-from-behind-door.gif

Mercenary
06-19-2015, 10:28 PM
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7rE0-ek6MZA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

What the fuck did I just watch?

Volare
06-19-2015, 10:43 PM
False. But if not him, then who? Don't worry! I'm on the case!

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

"BUT WHO TOOK THE PICTURE OF JOHNNY CURTIS?" you might ask.

Don't worry, I've got that figured out too.

https://blaria.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/wwe-kane-creep-from-behind-door.gif


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