From the PPV earlier today. A rematch of Kazuchika Okada vs. Tetsuya Naito, the IWGP World Title match at Wrestle Kingdom earlier this year (the world's biggest wrestling show not named Wrestlemania). The rematch here is even better, as they skip right past the feeling out process and Okada's already drop kicking bitches off the top rope 3 minutes in. The post match is an incredible moment as well, with the crowd losing their fucking minds as if Elvis was in his prime or something. When broads start crying because you've touched them, you're over. This was one for the ages, July 28th 2014~!
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada vs. "Stardust Genius" Tetsuya Naito (7/28/14)
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada vs. "Stardust Genius" Tetsuya Naito (7/28/14)
Anyone want to sign up next week to spin the Gimmick Wheel?
ReplyDeleteAbout fucking time.
ReplyDeleteThis show had plenty of hidden gems for lines. I'm expecting A+ stuff for Vegas. But it looks like we've lost some steam in the comments section over the last couple of weeks. Maybe we hold off on Vegas or take a couple weeks off afterward? I don't know.
ReplyDeleteMar Solo's Journey to the Cup (of coffee) will never be forgotten. Standing O for that, most definitely.
The table not breaking seems to happen quite a bit with Orton. It also happened at MITB 11 when he tried the same with Christian. Then the crowd chanted "ONE MORE TIME" and he indulged them. Awesome moment, awesome match, awesome show.
ReplyDeleteTonight?
ReplyDeleteWe can watch Stephanie McMahon get carted out by the cops over and over and over again on the Network.....in another three weeks when that Raw will be posted.
ReplyDeleteDetails, my friend. It's all in the details.
ReplyDeleteHis problem is he speaks five languages, and English isn't one of the first three or so. I can see why they wanted to give him Paul Heyman as his mouthpiece. They just need to have him keep working at it. Sometimes, shit takes some time... and we live in very impatient times
ReplyDelete"Or just get that Petuka guy out of the main event."
ReplyDeleteShut up.
It's just a gimmick now to draw interest. The couple who write here are going to post a co-written domestic at some point just to draw eyeballs.
ReplyDeleteOk, what did sandow do to warrant this depush? Did he say something in public? Do something backstage? It doesn't make sense...
ReplyDeleteThen no?
ReplyDeleteI forget sometimes your young, do you "get" the first half of the scene?
ReplyDeleteOkada is only 26, 26 Years old and already has the IT.
ReplyDeleteIf TNA goes under, sign Rockstar Spud and have him speak for Cesaro. That guy is great.
ReplyDelete"If" TNA goes under, HA
ReplyDeleteI was only going halfway. There's no drama if I blow you early; we don't want to make BoD RAW as boring as the real thing now, do we?
ReplyDeleteProbably squeezed while he shakes hands.
ReplyDeletenot to be that guy but you could probably see it on the newest episode of this week in wwe
ReplyDeleteThank you sir...wait I'm not up to date on my claps, is golf clap good? Great job on RAW by the way, funny stuff.
ReplyDeleteIf I am being honest I lost interest in general after BoD Mania... Farva was the only one I liked to fuck around with on it.
ReplyDelete(Filmed some time after Petuka's promo, from somewhere unknown.)
ReplyDelete"I haven't said much the last couple weeks, since that little fireball/mist exchange between Vinson and myself. Mostly because Petuka's gotten the deserved promo time as he gets ready to make the Express' name and reputation grow even more next week in Vegas. Partly because I've been healing up this damn burn from the fireball. And partly because I wasn't sure what comes next.
But now I know. Next week, the Express make a FULL impact, not only on you, Vinson, but on anyone associating with you, anyone backing you up, hell, anyone you care about. Next week, someone on your side leaves the arena on a stretcher. And the worst part? I don't care who I take out. See you in Vegas.
Also, its been two years and he hasnt found his voice. Not saying that it will never happen but like you said, it is an impatient time we live in.
ReplyDeleteOnly one Superstar can have a beard.
ReplyDeleteKeeping a positive outlook I guess
ReplyDeleteFarted backstage when Vince was around?
ReplyDeleteWhat's Beau Houston doing in the Impact Zone, Taz?
ReplyDeleteHopefully, you'll do the right thing and book my racist opponent to lose...unlike what Vince did with HHH and booker at mania 19!
ReplyDeleteI'm ron simmons circa 1992!
Vince strikes me as a guy that would chuckle at a huge fart.
ReplyDeleteApparently he hates when people sneeze.
ReplyDeleteIt's like when they hired Del Rio. He hardly spoke ANY English at all. Today he's fluent, and can cut a decent promo. But it's too late. Basically, they expect people to learn English over night, and it doesn't work that way.
ReplyDeleteI thought you'd like Cesaro-Cena more. The work before the commercial was rather elementary. But they turned it up a notch after that. I liked how they played off spots from their past match and used twist spots where a match usually ends in a different direction that extended the action.
ReplyDeleteGood review, though, as usual.
"Marvelous" Matt Perri and Miss Danielle coming soon to BoD RAW!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think they are doing that now with the Performance Center.
ReplyDeleteThose two went through FCW
Its been reported by many people.
ReplyDeleteHe gets pissed when people sneeze in front of him.
Spring for some Hulu.
ReplyDeleteYou really can't expect them to put Raw and Smackdown on the Network, that would KILL their TV deals.
Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe commercial break was at a horrible time and I thought the beginning was really rocky but everything else was good and the finish was great.
We haven't had as good a ppv as Money in the Bank 2011 since.
ReplyDelete"WHEN TNA goes under..."
ReplyDeleteFTFY.
Well, that's a little weird, now isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI can vouch for this as 100% true, believe my alleged cred or not.
ReplyDeleteI have so many NJPW shows I need to get through.
ReplyDeleteThat was a legendary show. There have been a few that have come within the same ballpark as that show though.
ReplyDeleteBUT WAIT, I thought it was a concrete and absolute fact that Cesaro was not allowed to do the Giant Swing anymore!! THE INTERNETZ LIED TO ME!!!
ReplyDeleteI know. I don't even know why they put them up in the first place, really. It's both too late and soon to want to watch a Raw from a month ago.
ReplyDeleteAfter Vegas, nothing until BoD SummerSlam.
ReplyDeleteVince sees it as a lack of control, which he DESPISES.
ReplyDeleteSURPRISE!
ReplyDelete"Sign of weakness" was the company line I heard, same shit.
ReplyDeleteWho said that rumor anyway?
ReplyDeleteI never heard Meltzer mention that and I cannot access the Elite stuff any longer.
I despise mayonnaise.
ReplyDeleteFind Abey, he'll sell you a shirt.
ReplyDeleteWebsites have been turning Meltzer's speculations as facts. He said in a podcast that the reason Cesaro might not being doing the Giant Swing is because it's a face-popping maneuver. He never reported that, and websites have been just twisting his words to garner hits.
ReplyDeleteIt's fucking killing me. Last night was easier than Night 4, which was a war of attrition between me and consciousness. Last night I was up until 8am in the morning, woke up at 6pm today. This tournament is almost as hard on American fans as it is on the roster.
ReplyDeleteAh, I must have missed that show of his or just brushed it off as speculation. He makes it clear when he is speculating or stating a confirmed rumor.
ReplyDeletePeople who do not subscribe to him and see sites try to turn his speculation into fact must piss him off.
That still of the vid looks like a video game.
ReplyDeleteIn fairness, that PPV was probably the best PPV WWE produced since WM 20.
ReplyDelete*golf clap*
ReplyDeleteyep, and then it was all "SEE, SEE?? CESARO IS GETTING BURIED, AND THAT IS THE PROOF!! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY NOW, VJ??"
ReplyDeleteI just said that it was a rumor, and nothing else. Looks like I was right. :)
In order to be depushed, you have to get pushed first. Other than the fluke MITB win, he has basically been a jobber his entire WWE stint, including most of his run with Cody.
ReplyDeleteIn fairness, Cesaro hadn't done the Swing in a LONG time before he pulled it out again tonight.
ReplyDeleteHe is being BO-Ried!!
ReplyDeleteNah.
ReplyDeleteHey gang, missed the show. What segments do I need to see?
ReplyDeleteYeah it's one of the greatest PPV's ever. But I think a few have come within the same hemisphere of that show.
ReplyDeleteExtreme Rules 2012(Punk/Jericho, Sheamus/Bryan, Brock/Cena all ****+)
TLC 2012 with Ziggler/Cena being ****+ and The Shield's debut being a MOTY.
Summerslam 2013 with the two amazing main events.
WrestleMania 30 with it's mix of great matches and moments.
However, Money in the Bank just had all that and so much more. The atmosphere, the excitement, and quality all over the card not just in the main events.
*holds a french press up to the camera*
ReplyDeleteYou see this? THIS is how you make a cup of coffee! You don't use machines, you don't use gizmos and gadgets!
*holds a large jam-filled doughnut to the camera*
You see this? THIS is how big a doughnut is supposed to be. It was made FROM SCRATCH. It wasn't partially baked, then frozen and shipped halfway the world's SECOND LARGEST, AND FIRST IN EVERYTHING ELSE, COUNTRY.
These are simple things, and I am a simple man. And I will not stop DESTROYING LIVES, until these atrocities are RECTIFIED, and the world's greatest country... CANADA, once again has the greatest coffee at EVERY FUCKING CORNER.
*takes a huge bite out of doughnut*
*waves miniature Canadian flag and leaves*
Cena's opening promo was great stuff. I'm on the West Coast so I'm just an hour in. I'd watch the opening promo with Cena and Heyman and the following match with Cena and Cesaro.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all of those picks, except TLC 2012, because I never saw all of it. Same hemisphere, but just a stitch below.
ReplyDeleteI do not breve your fictional cred
ReplyDeleteIs it just me, or does New Japan have PPVs every like, three days?
ReplyDeleteSteph is so good in her role that she deserves a much better foil than a horrible Bella Twin.
ReplyDeleteTLC 2012 is a personal favorite of mine. Besides the two big matches there was also a hugely fun tag tables match with the Rhodes Scholars and Rey and Sin Cara. The finish was damn awesome too with Sin Cara going for a--I'll just link it because it's awesome.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Y5FMBM2Kk
Yeah but Claudia has been in the states for what ten years? That's hardly not enough time.
ReplyDeleteLULZ you lost to a backslide?
ReplyDeleteJust for this span of 3 weeks. The whole package goes $160 for all 12 shows.
ReplyDelete"There's no drama if I blow you early"
ReplyDeleteDid I miss something?
I should randomly curb stomp you for being "weak"
ReplyDelete*Post RAW - The lights are dim in the Top 5 dressing room as i am getting a rub down by my valet after the weigh in. Wu-Tang Clan's - Can It Be All So Simple" plays through my custom Beats headphones*
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a youth I was told by a wise man about how light on the back porch works. I don't mean the simple mechanics of the light, I mean it's purpose..if the light truly serves its purpose it illuminates the porch for all to see. That is its singular focus: bringing light to overcome the darkness.The side effect of this that it attracts pests that want to bathe themselves in its light. It didn't mean to attract the vermin...they are just attracted to him.
*Takes headphones off*
My singular focus is to be great...the best. I let nothing distract me from this. I watched the Legends get distracted and lose their places at the table of the greats: Flair, Michaels, Harts. Oh, they were good, even outstanding in their day, but they could have been so much more. They could have been great.
They could have be ME.
*Leaning forward*
Petuka, like that itch you get 3 days after sleeping with Lita, you just keep coming back. You are the pest that is attracted to the greatness that you saw before you. I'm not talking about the shine from my jewelry I'm talking about the aura that is a Top 5'er.
*Stands up*
You know that you wish you were me. You and that cretinous cohort of yours kbjone think that the two of you can eclipse the shine of the light that is the greatness that stands before you, You spout lines from Rocky but just remember, at the end of it all he was broke, half-retarded and shared a shack with that loser Paulie. No matter how much they tried to reclaim their past glory all they had was each other, the memories of their brushes with greatness and the regret of how it all slipped away.
When this is done, you two losers will be back being nobodies in a rehab center reminiscing about how I pulled your spine out of your mouths and beat you with them. And as the nurse wipes the drool from your mouths she will say what i have always told you, "You shouldn't have *BEEP* with that man."
Remember: I am a defining chapter in the history BoD...and you two Jerry's Kids are not even footnotes.
*Sits down, puts headphones on and gets a happy ending from my valet*
RAW was OK.
ReplyDeleteSummerslam 2013 is probably the closest, probably the only show ever with two ****3/4 matches.
ReplyDeleteNext day.
ReplyDeletePaul Heyman tells a great story about it. Just great.
ReplyDeleteOh shit. I'm turning off Raw NOW then!
ReplyDeleteI personally gave Brock/Punk the full monty. To your other point, most people go ***** for Bret/Owen and Shawn/Razor so WrestleMania X is the other one.....but I personally don't go that high for Bret/Owen.
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting for you to be my tag partner so we can go get the tag belts off those losers.
ReplyDeleteThere's "knowing how to speak English'... and then there's "cutting a PROMO in English in front of thousands of people" Big difference.
ReplyDeleteLike, I'm very confident in my French, but I'm sure as shit not talking to an arena full of people in French, know what I'm sayin'?
I changed my number so you can stop calling. I don't want you as a tag partner until you STOP ALL THAT DAMNED DANCING AND GET SERIOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteThe big question : will Shane McMahon be there?
ReplyDeleteI love that interview. The one with Helwani right? He also discusses what he would have done in TNA. Great interview.
ReplyDeleteRight at this very moment, I am going to beat Meltzer and pwinsider with my inside scoop. John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar will, at Summerslam have some of grudge-type match, most likely. It looks as though the Chris Jericho/Wyatts feud isn't over, could go past Summer straight into Night Of Champions, from what I hear. Expect the Usos to possibly be involved in this feud in a 6-man match.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't war?
ReplyDeleteI believe that Yano is winning the 24th G1 Climax. BOOK IT
ReplyDelete"War"? That's not PG.
ReplyDeleteTrue. Also, War what is it good for?
ReplyDeleteI hate the * system, but I couldn't give Brock/Punk a perfect score when the selling was out of whack. Punk was way overpowered in that match. Really good match though, if you can get past that Punk should have been murdered and not lost because of outside interference.
ReplyDeleteMaking lots of money, unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteIt's really too bad Bryan and AJ weren't a real life couple because Steph-AJ would be off the charts. Technically, they could eventually reunite Bryan and AJ on-screen and run with that, but it won't be the same as Savage-Liz.
ReplyDeleteI just watched the jericho /hhh/steph segment. I really liked it so I'm just not going to watch the rest of it because it sounds like I wouldn't like it and this way my Monday wwe experience will be 100% positive.
ReplyDeleteHey I always liked when y2j trashed Stephanie so call it nostalgia if nothing else.
We both know I'm facing a wellness violation anyway.
ReplyDeleteThe show went down after that, so good call, although I didn't mind the last segment. Steph is carrying it in that Brie feud, though.
ReplyDeleteYeah Bayless told me my choices were working RAW in this shit town or representing the BoD at the MGMs celebrity poker tournament. I was hoping to seduce a starlet while I rubbed elbows with some stars, no luck but I did split a oxy 80 with Josh Hutcherson.
ReplyDeleteBut did you flop a full house and lose?
ReplyDeleteHeh. Well, a Canada through USA's eyes parody might as well go for broke and eat poutine too, but good stuff.
ReplyDeleteBut DBSM is hype! He has mostly good opinions in the Evening Threads and everything!
ReplyDeleteI just purposely lost as fast as I could because the money all went to charity.
ReplyDeleteI actually tried that on a PokerStars tournament after eating a two-outer on the river, went all in with J6 to go broke against 2 people and got quads. I rebounded to finish in the money for that tournament (which had a 27 cent buy-in, but as Nick the Greek would say, its action, isn't it?)
ReplyDeleteSo you....left money on the table?
ReplyDeleteIt's the only way they understand "other countries", brah.
ReplyDeleteThat was actually good work by Stallone even if he sounded more hung-over than usual.
ReplyDeleteI still need to watch the G1 climax from last year. Why do I have a life now? :'(
ReplyDeleteI thought it was Summerfest?
ReplyDeleteOddly enough, it took him until the middle of his 1st title reign to find himself, so to speak, but since then, the dudes been absolutely rollin'!
ReplyDeleteGAHHHHH!!
ReplyDeleteThis man needs more TV time.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shawn.
ReplyDeleteDude, I'm just going to shit my pants now and then turn around and leave.
ReplyDeletePlease allow me to pass.
I still think the mini promos are great.
ReplyDeleteYeah I do.
ReplyDelete12 shows for $160!?! But I can get 6 MONTHS of Special Events including ROYAL RUMBLE AND WRESTLEMANIA for just $60 on the WWE NETWORK. PLUS every PPV ever. Sign up now!
ReplyDeleteIts for the C-Listers, like anyone below DBSM and Night.
ReplyDelete3 things:
ReplyDelete1. Thank you TNA for effing up with Styles so we get to see him in this tournament (I'm hoping for a styles/nakamura final)
2. Honma is EXACTLY what an underdog wrestler should be and has been fun to watch
3. I would LOVE to Boma Ye my boss.
I've only seen the first show but I may try to watch the second one tonight. We shall see.
ReplyDeleteJust curious, any feedback for the matches? I'm thinking I've got most of the personalities down for everyone, but if anyone wants to have certain signatures/specials/etc let me know.
ReplyDeleteNight81 is a man I'd kiss between the cheeks, let's leave it at that.
ReplyDelete*headdesk*
ReplyDelete*breaks desk*
*ahem*
ReplyDeleteyour lack of buck nasty disturbs me
Start jumping on your trampoline.
ReplyDeleteI liked it in small doses, not every week.
ReplyDeleteI love my suplex moveset. Suplexes are the best.
ReplyDeleteJust take the week off.
ReplyDeleteGet well cards can be sent to the Queens Tribune's website.
ReplyDeleteHey, if these two guys were so good and supposedly had MOTY contender, how come TNA didn't utilise them when they were there? HUH?
ReplyDeleteI can dance and still do the job, unlike you. Yeah, you changed your number but it was probably going to get disconnected anyway. That's what happens when you fail to pay your bills on time. Sooner or later all debts will be paid.
ReplyDeleteBecause TNA...
ReplyDeleteI do not give consent to that.
ReplyDeleteTo be fair, the move is my only weakness.
ReplyDelete160? Seriously? What a fucking ripoff.
ReplyDeleteBecause about a dozen people in the US give a fuck about them.
ReplyDelete*Stares at the TV, smirks and turns it off.*
ReplyDeleteI changed my number because I got tired of hearing, "Chicken Noodle Soup" in the background every time you called.
ReplyDeleteLita will help you with the clap.
ReplyDeleteThe C-List Champion is game.
ReplyDeleteIsn't the onus on the promotion to ensure people do give a fuck? WCW managed it in the 90s.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the awesomeness of Okada, and I understand how Japanese booking works, but it's still weird how guys can kick out of his Tombstone, but no one survives his Short Clothesline!!! It doesn't even look like that clothesline originated in Hell.
ReplyDeleteHoly shite that match. Dat Naito bridge!!!
ReplyDeleteI thought the same thing at first, no lie.
ReplyDeleteThe Dennis Condrey role in the main event? Rock Star Gary likes that payoff! Thanks, Mr. Bookerman!
ReplyDeleteI've thought about it but i'm almost never home, and even when I am its pretty much all. kids shows.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, but can they work main event style? They'd have to be sent to NXT first to learn whatever...
ReplyDeleteKidding aside, thanks for posting these. I'd dropped the addiction when Misawa got dropped on his head, but I'm creeping back into wrestling because of your posts.
(White Coat is in the trainer's room, with Bill Ray getting bandaged)
ReplyDeleteBill Ray:"Well, well. I attempted to get revenge this week, yes I did. I may not have been as successful as I wanted, but I did remember something: I REMEMBERED PAIN! I REMEMBERED THE WAY IT FEELS TO BLEED! And next week, I want Bret to remember this! Next week, I want me! And Bret! No disqualifications, no count outs, weapons are legal! I will show you pain, Bret! I will help you remember what it is to feel fear! And when it's all said and done, Rockstar Gary will...be...avenged! FEEL THE POWER!
(Bill punches himself in the forehead, busting himself open, as the camera cuts out)
Yeah; pretty awesome to be in the main event on my first BOD RAW match.
ReplyDeleteCUPPA COFFEE, YEAH!
I have a feud! Yes! Great promo, as per the norm.
ReplyDeleteThe Vanilla Ice promo was my favorite, but all of these are good.
ReplyDeleteAnd the Sleeper is still a match ending move.
ReplyDeleteWell it did close out Starrcade 96.
ReplyDeleteBut nothing is more deadly than a Laaaariaaaatooooo!
ReplyDeleteI hate how people use the Sleeper as a rest hold, you choking the guy out.
ReplyDeleteI heartily endorse this version of the sleeper: https://twitter.com/SenorLARIATO/status/493712392690597889
ReplyDeleteFinally back into Disqus! What a pain. Anyway, just wanted to say thank you Dock for continuing to point out the best matches (with links) from the G1. I love this stuff but just don't have the time to watch it all... appreciate you making it easy to see the best stuff.
ReplyDeleteAnd he also liked his own first comment ever, too.
ReplyDeleteI tried to tell your mom about that but it's her favorite song. What can I say?
ReplyDeleteAnd TNA put him in a mask to be the sidekick to Joe's Green Hornet.
ReplyDeleteI mean, holy shit.
That's not a far cry away from the "sleeper" Homer Simpson frequently applies to Bart.
ReplyDeleteAnd while we're at it, let's give it up for The Oringinal Bonski! That guy is on top of things.
ReplyDeleteI kind of understand the Lariat being a go-to match ender. It's over in Japan the way the Stunner or DDT would be in America -- always worth a near fall no matter who does it.
ReplyDeleteKicking out of the Tombstone, though? When that move is more or less grounds for murder charges in Mexico? Me no likey.
I've always been a big fan of Andy's as well. The thoroughness of his recaps reminds me of CRZ's recaps, which I was also a big fan of.
ReplyDeleteWord!
ReplyDeleteWe gave you the Real World suite at the Palms as part of your Top 5 privileges
ReplyDeleteUhm, if you have internet access, you should easily be able to find Raw before Saturday...
ReplyDeleteWe'll see about next week for that match. Bayless handles the booking though, I'm more like the road agent that has some degree of clout.
ReplyDeleteAnd yay, this episode broke 1.0 commentrate!
I got no problem putting you over, brother; I'm just having fun with the character that cuts Mick Foley-esque promos.
ReplyDeleteBackslides! My only weakness! How did you know?
ReplyDeletethis dont look like wwe.
ReplyDelete