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Smackdown Spoilers
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Bucky F'N Barnes
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Eh, nothing huge, but considering they, unlike Raw, have a PPV on the horizon, now is not the time to introduce any new stories that require lots of time to explain/unfold (i.e. Hogan/Michaels). Road Warrior Animal is a total "WTF?" inclusion (aside from the opportunity to sickeningly overshill the Road Warriors DVD), as is pointlessly carting out Holly to job to Eddie (even so, I'll probably be marking out for the return of the Lasso as Eddie's finisher - high flying moves are too babyface-ish, after all.
![]() And hey, how 'bout that whole actually depicting Batista as a credible champ thing? Jibble is a heel I love to hate, and Batista is a face I love to...well, love. ![]() As it stands, Raw feels like the "big event" show, whereas Smackdown is a bit quieter, but more solid. (But as a SD fanboy, I'm probably inclined to spin more favorably for one side.) |
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Ninja Mod, Esquire
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Eddie G isn't using the Lasso... He's actually using the Texas Clover Leaf ( I'm anal, but there's a difference)
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One Man Horror Show
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OK, if Heidenreich arrives at Great American Bash in Road Warrior regalia, I would mark out.
The Hassan bit was explained on an article in the front page where the lawyer says that Hassan won't come out because he's being persecuted by the media. I thought that was a clever way to continue his push and to appease UPN. ![]() |
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Herp a derp, and so on
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Road Warrior Animal? Nice! I, too, would love to see Heidenreich in L.O.D. attire.
![]() ![]() I wrote you guys...a POEM! Roses are red, violets are blue! I'm gonna be part...of the Legion of Doom! I will come out at the Bash, and the crowd will hush As I scream out in joy, "Awwwrrr, what a rush!" |
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Road Warrior Heidenreich
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King of Love and Piss
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This Smackdown sounds awesome. I love there roster. I think WWE new what they were doing. If Heidenrich comes out as a LoD/Road Warrior and actually acts like a LoD/Road Warrior. I would go nuts.
I havent watched a single smack down for almost a year. Just read spoilers. I seriously may watch this one. If the Chris Benoit vs Regal match is just one quarter of the match they put on at the Brian Pillman show. Wow. |
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The Boss of Snakes
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Is Hawk dead? I never knew that. I heared that Animal and Hawk have never wrestled a match without each other. Looks like that will end at GAB.
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Boss
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snakeboss, Animal and Hawk have both wrestled hundreds of matches without each other. Hell they both have had single title matches for the NWA World Title back when, to further that Hawk has been a World Champion of Catch Wrestling Association and at one point Animal was a part of Ric Flair's stable back in the dying days of WCW where he wrestled once a week in single matches (and in some random tag matches) without Hawk even being signed to a WCW contract. So, no, the none-real record doesn't end at Great American Bash.
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Oh and yes, Michael Hegstrand or Hawk died tragically on October 18, 2003 in his sleep after not feeling well early that day.
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"Ask him!"
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I cannot fucking believe that Chris Benoit has been demoted to Velocity main eventer. Turn him heel and feud him with Batista god damnit.
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So fucking sexy.
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If Heidenreich wears the outfit, Animal has to walk like a 1930's musical pirate.
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Yipee Kai Yay!!!
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that actually sounds pretty good for once....im definently gonna have to tune into Smackdown this week...
And more importantly...Velocicy...Frankie Kazarian...YESSSS Sad thing is just like everyone else has mentioned...Beniot was moved to Smackdown and now he is on Velocity? what the hell is WWE thinking? |
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Here are more detailed spoilers.
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Inno Knows.
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I heard Benoit busted out a dragon suplex during Velocity
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I was gonna ask where the buildup to the Melina/Torrie match was, but that explains it. *sigh*
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Fthagn?
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Eh, neither SmackDown nor Velocity look too bad, may try to catch them...
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Inno Knows.
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AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH YOU'RE MY FRIIIIIIENNNNDD
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Inno Knows.
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doesn't feel right
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Viva la Raza
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Ok, seriously, I want Smackdown at home...
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R.I.P. Eddie Guerrero
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Out of curiosity, am I the only one that is excited that Frankie Kazarian is finally debuting even if it is on Velocity? And that he has gone back to "the Future" gimmick instead of the lame "Coolest" gimmick he had in TNA when he left?
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It's Clobbering Time!
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Diabetes Coming To Getcha
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Eddie's secret is that he ate Mysterio's box of cheeseburgers.
They're not bringing Animal back, are they? I don't know if thats a good thing or bad. Simon Dean (errr why not Nova?) beat Mike Kruel? That guy went to the wrestling school I'm going to now. He's actually the heavyweight champ at this point. |
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Herp a derp, and so on
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Interesting how Mike Bucci is playing two roles at once, sort of. He's Nova and Simon Dean at the same time. Has this ever happened before, aside from Mick Foley playing his three selves at a Royal Rumble?
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Wait if Heidenreich joins the L.o.D., wouldn't he be like Heidenhawk or something? (Only kidding, no offense meant to Michael Hegstrand's memory or family or anyone who knew him or watched his matches...it's called having a SENSE OF HUMOR people and any of you who don't get that should get a LIFE!)
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My Opinion Matters
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i don't know why, but it feels kinda uncomfortable reading about MNM basicly mocking Hawks death on Smackdown
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Well, Road Warrior Animal did give an interview to WWE.COM which you may find interesting:
'Win one for Hawk' July 22, 2005 BALTIMORE — Less than two years after his partner’s untimely death, Road Warrior Animal hits the ring again looking for tag team glory. With thoughts of his partner heavy on his mind, Animal – with Heidenreich in his corner – will try to win one for Hawk at The Great American Bash. Shortly following SmackDown!, where Animal and Heidenreich were successful in tag-team action, WWE.com caught up with Animal to find out his thoughts on the fans’ support, his upcoming match at The Bash and returning to the ring without Hawk: WWE.com: What was it like to be back in the ring? Was it a bittersweet feeling to win without Hawk as your partner? Road Warrior Animal: A lot of people don’t realize that one of the last matches we had before Hawk passed away was a tag-team match in Baltimore. So, here I am again almost two years to the day. Still, it wasn’t a bittersweet moment. I felt the appreciation of the fans, mostly. I felt they were showing me that they still cared about me even though Hawk’s deceased. I know there will be some skeptics who say, “Aw, man. We miss Hawk. It’s not the same without Hawk.” Well, you know, of course it’s not going to be the same without Hawk. When you’re together for 18 years of your careers, day-in and day-out — 300 days a year — you get to form a bond and an instinct. Hawk and I had a real special bond and instinct that I don’t think can ever be replaced. You can’t ever replace Road Warrior Hawk, but the spirit of the Legion of Doom should live on. And Heidenreich is the first member in 10 years to be officially welcomed into the Legion of Doom. But I think Heidenreich’s got more than enough talent to carry the load. I think he’s a great physical specimen, people are behind him. You also have to remember that Hawk is still with us in spirit. How could we lose when you have Road Warrior Animal, Heidenreich and Hawk in our corner? WWE.com: You said on SmackDown! that Heidenreich is more like Hawk than you thought. Could you elaborate on that? Animal: Heidenreich comes at me with this ridiculous poem that means a lot, but to the average guy, it’s a ridiculous poem — especially when I’m preparing for a match. If you remember some of Hawk’s interviews, it’s the same type of the deal. They have such similarities and mannerisms, and they both have great big hearts. They're also very dedicated. WWE.com: What’s it like having a new tag-team partner after all these years? Do you have to make many adjustments teaming with Heidenreich, as opposed to Hawk? Animal: My style is my style. I’m 110 miles-per-hour. I’m brute force, all the time. Heidenreich’s going to have to keep up with my style, and I’m going to have to work with him on that. It’s a process that became instinct with me and Hawk. Heidenreich can’t possibly learn in one year what Hawk and I accomplished in 20 years. It’s just one of those deals. But Heidenreich’s a heck of an athlete, coming from the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons. You just don’t make it to the top level of a sport like that unless you’re some kind of talent. Keep in mind that I have a legacy that my partner and I have to protect. And in all the years we did Legion of Doom, Droz was the only guy we even considered letting in until now. Now, it’s 10 years later. So, understand that this is a very selective process. I won’t just let anyone become the next member of Legion of Doom. Nobody can replace Hawk. Can there be a great substitution? Heck yes. Heidenreich can be a phenomenal substitution. But that (tag-team bond) has to be developed. WWE.com: What was it like to do the Doomsday Device with someone other than Hawk? Animal: Hawk and I were pure instinct. I could throw a guy up on my shoulders and turn to any corner and know where Hawk was — know how many steps to take — and he’d fly off that top rope and it was over just like that. You can’t expect that same comfort level with Heidenriech immediately, but it will come. If Heidenreich is up on that top rope and he’s ready, I’ll find him. WWE.com: How well do you two match up against your opponents at The Great American Bash? Animal: We’ll kill MNM. They’re two good kids, but they can’t match our strength and speed. We’re very powerful guys. Not taking anything away from MNM — they are the WWE Tag Team Champions, after all — but they’re going to be in for a battle on Sunday. It’s not going to be a walk through the park for them, which they seem to think it will be. WWE.com: On SmackDown, there were fans holding up signs that read, “Win one for Hawk!” How do you feel about that, and is that what this match is about for you? Animal: Heidenreich and I win every match as a team, but we always win with the spirit of Hawk there with us. It’s really three against two with Hawk’s presence there with us in spirit form. We’ve got our guardian angel in Hawk sitting up on my shoulder pad on one of those spikes. He’s always there for us. Hawk and I — whether we were together or separate — we had a presence with each other. Before this SmackDown! match, I had goose bumps on my arms, and I knew that was the spirit of Hawk in the room right then because Hawk loved this business. He was a big part of my success, and he just wants to help guide the success of the Legion of Doom no matter who my partner is. I firmly believe that. I firmly believe that if this was switched around and I was gone, my last words to Hawk would be, “Hey man, carry on the legacy. I will be in your corner.” WWE.com: Have you spoken at all to Hawk’s widow throughout these recent events? Animal: She actually just called me. I hadn’t talked to her for months, and she just called and left a message saying she’s happy for me. It’s hard for us to talk because I remind her too much of Hawk. Every conversation still ends up in tears. I don’t know if it’s possible, but I want her there at ringside this Sunday. This match at The Great American Bash is dedicated to Hawk. He’s still with us. P.S.--BTW, does anybody have the official time of the tag match from bell to bell last thursday when Heidenreich and Animal beat those 2 Indy guys with the Doomsday Device? Cuz it was an extremely fast match, i'm guessing :15 to :30 seconds tops, but if anyone has the exact time let me know. |
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Ninja Mod, Esquire
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But I thought you wanted us to kiss your ass?
You really didn't think this out, did you... Seriously, get the fuck out of here... Go... Get! |
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L.G. Fuad
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He missed us, it's not his fault he's retarded beyond fixing. He's the type that would fail kindergarten for not knowing how to eat paste or take a nap...
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