In what I'm sure will be tragic news for all 0.8 who might care, someone else will have to do the Ad Break Topics going forward, since I have a full schedule of TV shows to review now that the fall season has started.
I wish someone could perform inception on Vince McMahon and implant the idea that Wargames was his idea, so we could get The Match Beyond at the end of this angle.
You know, I'm actually starting to have a bit of faith in the angle. DBry has gotten over on the heels a bit, as opposed to just being beat down every week.
You know, when Bryan first debuted, I thought "Bryant" was the actual name they'd given him. It actually sounds like more of a last name than Bryan, although now (of course) I can't imagine him with any other name.
And I was looking at the SIX MOTHERFUCKING BLU-RAYS I GOT LAST WEEK thinking I could binge on that instead of watching this... but then I'd miss all the fun of the live thread.
Thoght buying a single ticket for Smackdown in Milwaukee tomorrow....just don't have the time or the cash. Aside from that, wasn't a thing stopping me.
Yeah, I like the live thread. Cable ain't available to me; I'm out in the sticks. And, satellite isn't an option because I don't have line of sight. I'd have to chop down some trees....nope.
Apropos of almost nothing, Sherri Shepherd is guest-starring on the show I'm currently reviewing, reminding me of her brief stint as a manager for MVP in his US Title Feud with Dolph Ziggler a few years back.
Long story short, I miss MVP and think they missed the boat with him every bit as badly as they're missing the boat with Dolph now.
Oh, no, I get that, just her pitch........"You're going to pick who's in the match" .........then a pause.....gave the crowd a chance to chant for Punk and disappoint them when she went with the loser's row on the stage
Which is bullshit. They need to fucking sent Heyman packing until the bitchass Lesner is ready to wrestle again because they are wasting Punk in that bullshit when he should be with Bryan
I'm DVRing Blacklist... I might regret it, as in general I think NBC programming is terrible, but there's something about James Spader as a psycho that I like.
Neither. It's hard to get behind dramas, even critically acclaimed ones until you know they're going to stick. Too many good ones have been prematurely cancelled due to panicking networks. But I'm definitely looking forward to the new comedies that are out there--Michael J Fox, Andre Braugher, Robin Williams, and James Caan are some of my favorite actors.
Blacklist is one of the shows I'm reviewing tonight, and I'm actually fairly excited because a) I love James Spader, and b) Megan Boone is super easy on the eyes.
MVP finally clicked right when he was burning out. I remember that one random Raw where MVP came out and just cut Randy Orton down on the mic. It looked like he was going to be elevated, but nothing came of it.
WWE Universe: Too stupid to download an app without step by step instructions. They might as well add "Don't forget to ask your parents' permission"...
They had the EXACT same match on Smackdown this friday. It was the Shield vs the same 11 guys but HHH came in and stopped it by the time entrant number 6 Rob Van Dam had the Shield on the ropes.
Ha, I wonder if this "11 on 3" handicap will actually turn into a "1 on 3" handicap match with the other 10 participants being too injured to participate by the time the evening ends.
Chicago was an AWA stronghold, an NWA stronghold by the late 80s, a hotbed for indies, and a big WWE town as well. I don't think any other city can say that.
It's fantastic. Sophia Vergara is one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen... having said that, I have no idea how she's also the highest paid woman on television.
There ya' go. As someone who's in the industry, do you understand why it collects all those awards? 30 Rock is in my opinion head and shoulders above Modern Family.
Two mid-card titles is pushing it. There's no meaningful distinction between them, and they aren't used to headline live B-shows the way the IC title used to be (since there is no 'B-shows')
Sweet. Was starting to worry.
ReplyDeleteThe Voice, MNF, and Raw. Debating how to prioritize.
ReplyDeleteIn what I'm sure will be tragic news for all 0.8 who might care, someone else will have to do the Ad Break Topics going forward, since I have a full schedule of TV shows to review now that the fall season has started.
ReplyDeleteBooo!!!! :-P
ReplyDeleteWhy doesn't TPrincess ever stick around for the fun in these threads?
ReplyDeleteI'll be with you in a moment. I'm just going to finish the last mission for the Epsilon Program.
ReplyDeleteKifflom!
"Gesundheit!"
ReplyDelete"WILL YOU STOP?!"
Raw is all I be watchin.'
ReplyDeleteUnacceptable!!!
ReplyDeleteI think she does once in awhile, or at least posts from time to time.
ReplyDeleteJust when you think you can count on someone... tsk tsk. So, you won't be around for these threads at all?
ReplyDeleteNice to see a short tribute to a wrestler who lived to be 99.
ReplyDeleteNot your strongest opening, but I'm glad you're here. :-)
ReplyDeleteNo kidding. Damn.
ReplyDeleteI wish someone could perform inception on Vince McMahon and implant the idea that Wargames was his idea, so we could get The Match Beyond at the end of this angle.
ReplyDeleteAgreed
ReplyDeleteI'll be around during ad breaks, ironically enough. But ad breaks for the shows I'm watching, not ad breaks for Raw.
ReplyDeleteUh, stream seems to be blocked from the first row.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I'm actually starting to have a bit of faith in the angle. DBry has gotten over on the heels a bit, as opposed to just being beat down every week.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of the guy myself. But hey Vince likes him and that's all that matters when it comes to a wrestlers legacy in the WWE these days.
ReplyDeleteI like to watch wrestling. On the net.
ReplyDeleteTry typing in smack. Then your. Then tv. Then a dot. Then a com.
ReplyDelete(subtle hint)
ReplyDeleteI HATE how theyre playing up that scene from last week as a "win" for Bryant. He lost the motherfucking belt 3 hours before
ReplyDeletenot so subtle hint
ReplyDeleteDid they just call Stephanie the owner?
ReplyDeleteDude was 99. I don't care if he swept Vince's floor. It's noteworthy. :-)
ReplyDeleteEvening, I've managed to peel myself away from GTA.
ReplyDeleteNice to see the midcarders deal with the owner and COO
ReplyDeleteIndeed. (chuckle)
ReplyDeleteYou know, when Bryan first debuted, I thought "Bryant" was the actual name they'd given him. It actually sounds like more of a last name than Bryan, although now (of course) I can't imagine him with any other name.
ReplyDeleteStephs "fuck me boots" are awesome.
ReplyDeleteChicago? Should be a good crowd.
ReplyDeleteYep.
ReplyDeleteI still pay for cable cuz I'm a sucker.
ReplyDeleteAnd I was looking at the SIX MOTHERFUCKING BLU-RAYS I GOT LAST WEEK thinking I could binge on that instead of watching this... but then I'd miss all the fun of the live thread.
Thoght buying a single ticket for Smackdown in Milwaukee tomorrow....just don't have the time or the cash. Aside from that, wasn't a thing stopping me.
ReplyDeleteThey're 'fuck you' boots.
ReplyDeleteStephanie should have held that blazer in abeyance for tonight.
ReplyDeleteJustin Gabriel is a MAN?!?
ReplyDeleteIt sure will be.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I like the live thread. Cable ain't available to me; I'm out in the sticks. And, satellite isn't an option because I don't have line of sight. I'd have to chop down some trees....nope.
ReplyDeleteMan, I'll TRY.
ReplyDeleteUh oh, RVD is out of it.
ReplyDeleteHey now, Sledgehammer is a great album.
ReplyDeleteI hear HHH loves it.
Wow, 5 minutes in and this thread is already full of overwhelming snarky, douchiness
ReplyDeleteI want to play games with Stephs butt hole
ReplyDeleteDude. Really? :-P
ReplyDeleteBe careful what you stick in there because she can probably break it off
ReplyDeleteLooks like R-Truth is going to try out for the Shield with that vest.
ReplyDeleteAnd the Hardy Boyz with those pants.
ReplyDeleteHmm. Wouldn't it be something if they did a vote of no confidence on the COO? Nah, they'd never try that.
ReplyDeleteR-Truth's last title match was at WWE Capital Punishment.
ReplyDeleteOh I read them and laugh a lot. But usually during most of the show I am doing family stuff so I don't post often.
ReplyDeleteLol didn't realise Zack Ryder was there.
ReplyDeleteOnly two Woo's from Stephanie.
ReplyDeleteHahah. Steph: "whoo who"
ReplyDeleteLove it
And Ron Simmons with his hairdo
ReplyDelete"Maybe you, Zack Ryder! Maybe you should be the face of WWE!"
ReplyDeleteOh Steph, it's too early in the night for you to kill me with laughter like this.
"Zach Ryder you should be the face of the WWE!" -- Steph is trying to giving Vince a heart attack.
ReplyDeleteWho is she supposed to be? Pol Pot? This is a mass burial.
ReplyDeleteSo the vacated title thing was all just to set up a 1 on 1 rematch at Battleground?
ReplyDeleteBah! Bah i say!
Stripping titles that don't lead into a tournament = Boo!
Tah dah!! :-)
ReplyDeleteDean Ambrose "WTF is he talking about?"
ReplyDelete:(, the first R in frustration is in abeyance
ReplyDeleteR-Beyance
ReplyDeleteHe's saying it on purpose?
ReplyDeleteAre they just re-doing the Smackdown match that HHH was so mad at Vickie for?
ReplyDeleteJohn Cena?
ReplyDeleteHe's currently being held in abeyance.
ReplyDeleteA handicap match?!?
ReplyDeleteANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION!!
Or at least his elbow is.
ReplyDeleteSteph is really bringing it in her new role.
ReplyDeleteYes; he was mad because Vicky beat him to the punch in doing it
ReplyDeleteSHENANEGANS!!
ReplyDelete(I just like saying that)
Did they boo the app? That's great.
ReplyDeleteTell a chicago crowd to pick the match...don't have Punk in the vote....
ReplyDeleteApropos of almost nothing, Sherri Shepherd is guest-starring on the show I'm currently reviewing, reminding me of her brief stint as a manager for MVP in his US Title Feud with Dolph Ziggler a few years back.
ReplyDeleteLong story short, I miss MVP and think they missed the boat with him every bit as badly as they're missing the boat with Dolph now.
Dude. Stephanie is scaring me when she yells.
ReplyDeleteThe app is a better heel than those two.
ReplyDeleteHHH and Stephanie have been killing it in their roles
ReplyDeleteI think I've figured out why Stephanie always seems to be extra enthusiastic about Rob Van Dam.
ReplyDeleteShe's his dealer!
I get it now!
Vote on a match in Chicago and Punk isn't an option?!
ReplyDeleteThat really plugs my gloryhole.
HHH and Stephanie are awesome. You can tell they're having the time of their lives up there.
ReplyDeleteTriple H looks like he's loving this role... and even laughed a bit at the crowd boo'ing the app.
ReplyDeleteHer shameless shilling of the APP makes sense in her role.
ReplyDeleteIt's almost like Punk is involved with a completely different angle!
ReplyDeleteOh wait, he is!
I disagree, I really wanted full on heel Triple H not this weird corporate schill version we are getting.
ReplyDeleteYea, been loving Steph
ReplyDeleteYou never go full-on heel!
ReplyDeleteIt's almost like Punk is involved in a completely different angle!
ReplyDeleteOh wait, he is!
And here I thought Joanie....oh, never mind.
ReplyDeleteShe is just like the typical corporate women
ReplyDeleteSomeone should slap Lawler everytime he says "Paulrus".
ReplyDeleteANY chance Vince comes back with Shane to combat HHH/Steph? Id mark out
ReplyDeleteOh, no, I get that, just her pitch........"You're going to pick who's in the match" .........then a pause.....gave the crowd a chance to chant for Punk and disappoint them when she went with the loser's row on the stage
ReplyDeleteAd Break Topic:
ReplyDeleteAre you DVRing Hostages (CBS) or the Blacklist (NBC) whilst watching Raw tonight?
Which is bullshit. They need to fucking sent Heyman packing until the bitchass Lesner is ready to wrestle again because they are wasting Punk in that bullshit when he should be with Bryan
ReplyDeleteSomeone should slap Lawler anytime he says anything.
ReplyDeleteThese Triple H/Steph promos must lead to some really kinky sex.
ReplyDeleteSomeone should slap Cole every time he uses a definitive article.
ReplyDeleteI'm not actually mad, I was just looking for an excuse to test out my new "gloryhole" line.
ReplyDeleteMethinks it landed like a tree in an otherwise empty forest.
No. I don't own one. Will probably check out Blacklist on Hulu if it's available.
ReplyDeleteIf they wanted to get HHH super heel heat, have him kick off Punk from the show because he hasn't been medically cleared from the Ryback attack.
ReplyDeleteI'm DVRing Blacklist... I might regret it, as in general I think NBC programming is terrible, but there's something about James Spader as a psycho that I like.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE for Shane to come back! I said something last week and was told that in fact I was the only one who missed him.
ReplyDeleteI was fishing for a nasty comeback, but couldn't quite do it.
ReplyDeleteNeither. It's hard to get behind dramas, even critically acclaimed ones until you know they're going to stick. Too many good ones have been prematurely cancelled due to panicking networks. But I'm definitely looking forward to the new comedies that are out there--Michael J Fox, Andre Braugher, Robin Williams, and James Caan are some of my favorite actors.
ReplyDeleteI'm DVRing RAW because this storyline is putting me to sleep.
ReplyDeleteThis again?
ReplyDeleteDude, Punk is feuding with Heyman and crew. He's going to be feuding with them for a while.
Get over it.
Blacklist is one of the shows I'm reviewing tonight, and I'm actually fairly excited because a) I love James Spader, and b) Megan Boone is super easy on the eyes.
ReplyDeleteBut Hostages can suck a hot rock.
I would welcome Shane-O-Mac, but he is apparently doing just fine in the "real world."
ReplyDeleteHe just resigned from his CEO role of his company. Make it happen
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Dwayne has other options.
ReplyDeleteThe Shield playing security is kinda downplayed by the goofy trophies around their waists.
ReplyDeleteas someone who was only listening to raw....what did they mean by that 11 on 3 match? I'm confused.
ReplyDeleteMVP finally clicked right when he was burning out. I remember that one random Raw where MVP came out and just cut Randy Orton down on the mic. It looked like he was going to be elevated, but nothing came of it.
ReplyDeleteI stand corrected.
ReplyDeleteUgh on the Fox one, I don't feel like that concept has legs.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the Andre Braugher deal, and I'm slowly getting behind Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar. I'm a Buffy mark.
They probably are too, still have nearly three hours to book it
ReplyDeleteYou know Vince watches
ReplyDeleteOh, the stars they are aligning!
ReplyDeleteCurrently going through Buffy and Angel seasons again.
ReplyDeleteI thought they were going to show us how long it takes to install the app in real time.
ReplyDelete2 year olds play with smartphones and tablets these days. But thank god Michael Cole is here to explain it to us!
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling some shenanigans and tomfollery are going to whittle those numbers down a bunch.
ReplyDeleteWWE Universe: Too stupid to download an app without step by step instructions. They might as well add "Don't forget to ask your parents' permission"...
ReplyDelete"And King you appear to have a differen.......King.....those pictures....."
ReplyDeleteThe app isn't a 900 number.
ReplyDeleteParticipates
ReplyDeleteShane McMahon belongs nowhere on television. Only Linda should be on TV less.
ReplyDeleteNo car, no scarf, nothing? This guy is the new Rick Martel. Well Martel at least had entrance gear.
ReplyDeleteThey had the EXACT same match on Smackdown this friday. It was the Shield vs the same 11 guys but HHH came in and stopped it by the time entrant number 6 Rob Van Dam had the Shield on the ropes.
ReplyDeleteThe NSA is on it.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's probably just full of lethal spyware instead.
ReplyDeleteNon-title? Kofi wins it.
ReplyDeleteAnyone remember the fantastic shirtless Vince/Torrie Wilson backstage segment?
ReplyDeleteInitiates.
ReplyDeleteNo, your right. His company was doing well apparently, he just resigned for some reason. He got fat though
ReplyDeleteThey are giving the gorilla position a whole new meaning right now.
ReplyDeleteIs there a better place to watch wrestling that when that wrestling is coming from Chicago?
ReplyDeleteKofi can be goddamned entertaining in the ring.
ReplyDeletePhilly or NY maybe?
ReplyDeleteHa, I wonder if this "11 on 3" handicap will actually turn into a "1 on 3" handicap match with the other 10 participants being too injured to participate by the time the evening ends.
ReplyDeleteCan the World Heavyweight Title be elevated to main event or near main event status again?
ReplyDeleteShould it?
Where is Kofi up there on the list of reasons to hate Orton?
ReplyDeleteWhy did Kofi go balls to mouth for the 10 punch spot?
ReplyDeleteI meant that I wasn't aware that he resigned.
ReplyDeleteChicago was an AWA stronghold, an NWA stronghold by the late 80s, a hotbed for indies, and a big WWE town as well. I don't think any other city can say that.
ReplyDeleteThey need to do the unification match while it still has some meaning.
ReplyDeleteI think they should get rid of a few titles.
ReplyDeleteThe second Brock Lesnar comes down and destroys whatever loser the champ is at that time.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes.
KING. STFU.
ReplyDeleteKofi has weird pecs.
ReplyDeleteSemi Random thought...anyone else remember "The One and Only" starring Henry Winkler? Cool movie.
ReplyDeleteClown wig dude seems perplexed.
ReplyDeleteIt absolutely should. Punk beating Del Rio for the World Title to lead to a unification would mean something.
ReplyDeleteKofi, I'm begging ya... DO A PUSHUP EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE!
ReplyDeleteI love that pysche not going through the ropes move.
ReplyDeleteAd Break topic:
ReplyDeleteIs Modern Family overrated?
HE'S USING HYPNOSIS!
ReplyDeleteNever watched it
ReplyDeleteGODDAMNIT do I hate that show. It's okay; that's it. It's not a multi-emmy-award winning comedy.
ReplyDeleteYES! YES! YES!
ReplyDeleteIt's hitting syndication so it's getting a ton of commercial time.
ReplyDeleteIt's now the 'secondary' title that has somewhat meaningful feuds involving upper-mid carders and former main-eventers.
ReplyDeleteIn other words, it's what the IC and US titles used to be. I'd be fine if they kept the WHC as is and got rid of those other two belts.
Everyone is going to say yes. But I say, "No." I've thoroughly enjoyed each season.
ReplyDeleteThe WHC & US Titles i presume? I don't agree, the titles are weak right now but that's nothing some good booking can't change.
ReplyDeleteIt's not that exciting.
ReplyDeleteneither have I
ReplyDeleteExactly. I need to watch that movie again as a Smark. Dude went through many classic gimmicks.
ReplyDeleteSaw one episode....it was fine. I'd watch it again if nothing else was on, but I'm not going to set my DVR to record it.
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic. Sophia Vergara is one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen... having said that, I have no idea how she's also the highest paid woman on television.
ReplyDeleteIf they can make them meaningful, that's fine. But, I think it's a bit silly for one company to have two world titles.
ReplyDeleteAre you SHITTING ME? She's not even the best actress on THAT SHOW.
ReplyDeleteI would gladly participate in a four way with Sofia, Julie Bowen, and Sarah Hyland
ReplyDeleteModern Family is sort of like HHH.
ReplyDeleteIt's perfectly acceptable, even good. But people would hate it less if it didn't win awards/titles all the time.
With a roster this size and no major 'house show' circuit, there's no reason to have 4 singles titles.
ReplyDeleteTwo midcard titles aren't bad because there's enough guys to chase both, but two World titles hasn't ever been a good idea.
ReplyDeleteTo be fair, he's having a tough day. Grabbed the wrong clown wig. That one looks silly.
ReplyDeleteThere ya' go. As someone who's in the industry, do you understand why it collects all those awards? 30 Rock is in my opinion head and shoulders above Modern Family.
ReplyDeleteKofis pecs really bother me. Theyre so deformed
ReplyDeleteApp downloads must have really been down over the last week.
ReplyDeleteGood show but all time great? (Which 4 straight Emmy wins indicate)
ReplyDeleteNope!
Two mid-card titles is pushing it. There's no meaningful distinction between them, and they aren't used to headline live B-shows the way the IC title used to be (since there is no 'B-shows')
ReplyDeleteI haven't noticed.
ReplyDeleteShit, I'd even sub Cam for one of those girls.
ReplyDeleteAny reason that Kofi went back to pants when he returned last month?
ReplyDeleteI was about to scold you something fierce for including the teenage daughter, then I googled and she's 22. So I heartily approve.
ReplyDelete30 Rock is the overrated one, in my opinion. I guess it's easy to see comedies in different ways.
ReplyDeleteEh, it's just the sort of easy, ticks-every-box show. It's almost instinctual how awards bodies vote for it.
ReplyDeleteModern Family is to Emmy voters what "B" is to SAT test-takers.
Cole: "That move couldn't quite get Del Rio over..."
ReplyDeleteI love shoot comments etc....
The worst attempt at freshening up his character possible.
ReplyDeleteKofi is the Malibu Stacy of the WWE.
ReplyDeleteIf Triple H really wants heat, he should have Del Rio hit Bryan with a car intentionally.
ReplyDeleteHere we go with the chants again. This is the new way of shitting on a match
ReplyDeleteI wish crowds would start chanting Simpsons lines if they're going to chant ridiculous, random shit.
ReplyDelete"Back in pog form! Clap-clap clap-clap-clap!"
Ole chants? Is that a Del Rio thing or are they hoping for a Sami Zayn appearance?
ReplyDeleteUm. I don't get it.
ReplyDeleteIs anyone playing the WWE drinking game? Chug everytime you hear "abeyance."
ReplyDeleteThey're bored.
ReplyDelete