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Halftime Heat

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It's Superbowl time this Sunday, As a Brit I care as little about this fake sport as you good Canucks do. However it made me realise that you haven't reviewed Halftime Heat yet, as easily the biggest Wrestling show never to get a rant, this Sunday seems the best time to fire up the Network and finally put that one to bed.

​Really, I could be reviewing NXT and THIS is what people want out of me?  I fucking hated that match, although Rock's line about chunky salsa was pretty great.  There you go.  


Comments

  1. cultstatusJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Is Halftime Heat on the network?

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  2. ThebrazilianpsychoJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Vince in the 80's was definitely a genius, he saw money on the PPV/Syndication and build a empire surrounding Hogan, but he was smart at the time, he made other stars like Savage, Warrior, Hart Foundation...

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  3. Jonathan MeisnerJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Helps they were pissed about being bumped to the mid card. So they busted ass to spite their position on the card.

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  4. sydhJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    These "non-WWE creations" have generally been booked surprisingly for people who supposedly piss Vince off.

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  5. kbjoneJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    7-1 is okay for later quarters, (21/31-7/17/27), 8-7 is mostly the same (28/38 instead of 21-31).


    1 is impossible, 11 is highly unlikely against a 7 (27-11 is about the only way I see that happening), 8 is equally unlikely, and 18 is fairly unlikely.

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  6. apeJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Compared to 1983 era wrestlers, I'm in great shape

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  7. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Watched that last night! The hug of mutual respect was fantastic!

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  8. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Exactly. Bryan's not going to be in the main event.

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  9. Jackson SmithJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Good grief, that match was hideous. Hideous.

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  10. Brian_BaylessJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    I always thought that Scott underrated that match, think he gave it ***1/2. It was easily ****

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  11. Jackson SmithJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Shane Douglas looking thrilled he made the jump.

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  12. Glen4321January 31, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Lesnar/ Goldberg at WM XX could have been pretty decent also, if the audience was into it. However, there is no way any match can be good if the audience spends the entire time booing it. WWE guaranteed this is what will happen with they way they shafted Bryan, for the second year in a row.

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  13. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    I'm prepared to go four and a quarter.

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  14. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    IYH5: Jarrett's got a horrendous reflective, silver three piece suit. My retinas are burning.

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  15. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Cena-Batista? Taker-Batista?

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  16. Brian_BaylessJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Taker-Batista was awesome. Who would have ever thought those two would put on such an incredible match?

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  17. Jackson SmithJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Okay, I laughed at "I'm gonna throw my hat - not this hat, this is my good hat." Still never drew a dime, though.



    *Mike Graham headshake*

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  18. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Upon further inspection it appears to be pleather.

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  19. sydhJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    I liked it better than Cena/HBK, but then I've always been a sucker for two monstrous powerhouses slamming the shit out of each other.

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  20. sydhJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Punk wasn't that over during his PPV loss streak from 2009-2011. Which is why it made a small degree of sense to push a guy like Miz over him, since Miz was more over than Punk at the time, regardless of how many revisionist fans would like to say other wise.

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  21. Mr.SnrubJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Just re-watched the Triumph & Tragedy Of WCCW this morning.


    You'd have to have a terrible interview to not make that shoot interesting.

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  22. MrJustinBJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Oh. That's a fun show. Huge crowd. Felt important. Plus, some new characters premiered, so it's a good jumping on spot. You may want to check out the end of last year's Pro Wrestling Day, as well as some of the fan made videos explaining the storyline reasons for the years off.

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  23. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    If I remember they were pissed at being doubted and tore the house down.

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  24. DavidJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    So what's the best hoss v hoss (similar to reigns/Lesnar) match ever?

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  25. Jay ThomasJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    When they first showed DiBiase in the crowd with him holding up four fingers, I thought the Horsemen recruited him. Of course it would have made no sense but for a moment I thought it was happening.

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  26. Brian_BaylessJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Looks like Meltzer gave it ****. I think I agree with your ****1/4

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  27. C BREEZYJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    I don't know man, sounds like you have some kinda insider info

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  28. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    IYH5: Looks like somebody bought Buddy Landel a new robe. This one isn't from his usual "Bathrobe Collection."

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  29. Jonathan MeisnerJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    "It's mild, you baby!"

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  30. NightJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    He has to look good for his baby tonight.

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  31. Jackson SmithJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    ECW chant, of course

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  32. dirtyearsbillJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Cool, I'll definitely do that before I watch the show. I'm looking forward to watching it. The only indy fed I follow is pwg and I love it but I'm also interested in something more story driven which seems to be chikara's strong point.

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  33. NightJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    You just enjoyed how they licked head.

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  34. MikeyMikeJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    The WWE Top officials are dumbasses and don't belong in their roles.

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  35. Jackson SmithJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Jarrett says Ahmed needs an attitude adjustment. Somewhere in the suburbs of Boston an 18-year-old John Cena went BRRRRRRRABBADOO and didn't even know why.

    And so Jeff's feud with "a black man who couldn't even speak the English language" began.

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  36. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    "YOU'RE A FAKE COWBOY!!!!!"

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  37. NightJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    I dunno...it seemed like Lesnar and Goldberg weren't going to have a good match at all. It took forever for them to lock-up and then they were doing 80s era powerhouse stuff that was bland back then.

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  38. MikeyMikeJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Just checked the Evening Thread.
    As a friend, I fear that Art's lack of sleep combined with the current WWE product is going to drive him insane.

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  39. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Ahmed seemed genuinely offended Jarrett's not a real cowboy...

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  40. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    I've been throwing some 95 WWF in that mix too.

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  41. MikeyMikeJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    He kinda looks like Eddie.

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  42. NightJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Hey, more entertainment for us!

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  43. NightJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    I think he's going to be Kane's bitch for at least a few months.

    And then the Big Show will sit on him.

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  44. WWF1987January 31, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Kind of obvious see as he's been in developmental for 2 years.

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  45. walnutsJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Yeah, I think this is a case where I have to finally have to step back and say "even WWE can't be that stupid," and mean it. Of course, trolling is just as fucking stupid, but at least they're succeeding at that.

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  46. DanimalCrossingJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Had my cheap beer and soft boiled egg breakfast. Got some tea brewing. Should be ready to start knocking out Lucha Underground reviews in about an hour. Stay tuned.

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  47. kbjoneJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    "Why Professional Wrestling Sucks in 2015"

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  48. Jackson SmithJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Ahmed accidentally runs past Jeff, lol.

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  49. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    I fucking loved Ahmed.

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  50. NightJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Me too!

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  51. Extant1979 - Mr. Cable AccessJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    I'm kind of glad he's been in NXT as long as he has. It gave them the chance to tell a really great, detailed story leading up to Zayn's title win. Now, they've got another story with Owens. As a fan, I prefer the entertainment I'm getting where Zayn is now.

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  52. Jackson SmithJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Time for Hunter to pay them dues and get that scar he's had on his back ever since!

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  53. Nick PiersJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    I realize WWE's intentions are more long-term and creating the next John Cena means creating a superstar that will be the fact of the company for at least a decade.


    But I don't see what's so wrong with giving some guys a shorter run in that top spot. Especially if they can deliver like Bryan can. Because of last year's injury, he might not be wrestling for much longer, so why not use him while you can?


    Creating happy crowds that don't shit on your product on a regular basis might be *gasp!* profitable!

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  54. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    I said this last night but it's scary how much young Hunter feels like present day Dolph.

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  55. Brian_BaylessJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    You are correct. How about Potpourri for $600?

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  56. Glen4321January 31, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    It was not going to be a ****1/2 technical match. However, if the audience was behind both guys, a 80s style powerhouse match could have been pretty good. If the audience didnt know both guys where leaving and booing the hell out it, this could have been a "better than the sum of its parts" match.

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  57. The PaperboyJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Agree totally...the longer they stay the better..he's still got the steen fued...potential balor fued..basically the longer these guys stay the better...better stories...better payoffs

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  58. joedustJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    I think he's gone higher on Batista/Taker.

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  59. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    The selling, the terrible offense, management always being pissed at him, the constant circling of the IC title, even the hair. It's jarring.

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  60. NightJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    I have voted.

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  61. Brian_BaylessJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    That match just wasn't going to work when you considered all of the factors going into it, especially the behind the scenes stuff.

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  62. NightJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Yeah but Dolph is a hell of a lot more athletic than HHH ever was.

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  63. Brian_BaylessJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    You have done your part to make the BoD Shoot Interview Recap Community a better place.

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  64. razor172January 31, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    We got a Rock v Mankind world title rematch on the heels of one of the hottest matches ever in the middle of the goddamn superbowl once upon a time. Were we being spoiled then or just punished now?

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  65. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    HHH was pretty fucking athletic for 1995. Lower bar, but still.

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  66. NightJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Well, a wise Fatu once said..."Make A Difference!"

    Words to live by.

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  67. Jackson SmithJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Hall strikes me as the kind of dude who'd find that funny to do to anybody, friends included, haha.

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  68. Ioan MorrisJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Scott, did you catch Wrestle Kingdom? Can't recall you mentioning it. And, with regards to NXT, a rant on the next Takeover would be most welcome.

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  69. Jay ThomasJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    I still laugh at Mr Perfect shaving off Hall's eyebrows during the infamous Flight From Hell.

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  70. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Ernie Ladd!

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  71. Jackson SmithJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Michael Hayes waking up sans mullet with a single tear rolling down his face, classic.

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  72. MikeyMikeJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Can't casually drink throughout the day anymore it just knocks me out. Have to do it all at once.

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  73. joedustJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Sometimes bad things happen to good people in order off affect change.

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  74. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    YES! WE! CAN! YES! WE! CAN!

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  75. MrJustinBJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    I haven't been as on top of the shows as in past years, but this year has been pretty much based around all the bad guys from the past 5-6 seasons coming together as "The Flood". It seems like it's been fun because a lot of guys have come back for short bits, and they've debuted a couple guys.

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  76. Mike MearsJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    I think with Bryan, they figure the money they make off of him will be the same regardless of where he is on the card, and that fueling his underdog persona by "holding him back" might even be preferential. If they're right about that, that his fanbase will be there regardless of if he's wrestling Ziggler in the No. 3 or 4 match on the card or if he's in the main event, then trying to make someone else they do think can be That Guy for the long-term isn't the worst idea, in theory.

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  77. vivaledempsJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    I think the Brock/Goldberg match could have been decent, but the amount of pausing and stalling just fed the crowd reaction. I think if it had been a shorter match with more action, there would have been less opportunity for the crowd to boo.

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  78. Ioan MorrisJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Except that the main event gets shit on.

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  79. jobber123January 31, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Wow please let them be adding mid south...and more wccw. Hopefully they'll at least add on a full year at some point.

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  80. NightJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    I voted for Koko. 8(

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  81. Jonathan MeisnerJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    "In theory. Communism works, in theory".

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  82. Jackson SmithJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Awful cut on his back and THAT is what you put in it, lol.

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  83. Jay ThomasJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Flair drunk and naked. Perfect/Lesnar mixing it up in the aisle and nearly opening the emergency door. Can't believe it's been 13 years. Damn!

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  84. PillmanizedJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Fuck this company.

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  85. Jonathan MeisnerJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Also, drunk Dustin trying to serenade Terri into taking him back.

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  86. ROCK HUDSONJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    We really need them to start establishing long term friends again.

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  87. apeJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Don't blame me, I voted for Nader.

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  88. NightJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    I remember that! And they tried hard to get him over as a babyface, too...pushing him as the cruiserweight saviour and having him bust out some better aerial offense.

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  89. JohnPetukaJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    The A New Day are all friends. They're friends with everyone. They're just so positive! I love the New Day!

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  90. Oprah NoodlemantraJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    That damn camera angle at the finish... that damn camera angle.

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  91. KuetsarJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Those options aren't mutually exclusive, and yes. . . .

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  92. Mike MearsJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    People from other countries making fun of football is just as annoying and myopic as Americans making fun of soccer. And I don't even like the NFL.

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  93. VaroomJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    If my favorite team doesn't win the superbowl, I'm going to cancel the NFL network, and go online to complain about how the Superbowl was booked.

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  94. MrTuesdayNightJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Just do a search for halftime heat on the network search function and nothing will come up.

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  95. Mike MearsJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    I get it. Because of that wrestling thing that happened, right?

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  96. MrTuesdayNightJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Forget halftime heat since we'd just get Cena v Orton or Kane anyway. Bring back butt bowl as an alternative

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  97. dynamic_daveJanuary 31, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Ah.

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  98. Biscuit!January 31, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    A more apt comparison would be if the commissioner pulled the Patriots and replaced them with the Steelers because he like big beefy quarterbacks.

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  99. ONITA100January 31, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Iv always dug the match so whatever

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  100. Johnny PoloJanuary 31, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    You would hate that match, Keith. You're such a curmudgeon. That match was different and funny. I love Vince's return to commentary on that.

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  101. lariatoooooooooooooJanuary 31, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    Fake sport?

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  102. Battle Kat LitterJanuary 31, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    I'm a Brit and I love the NFL.

    PS. Start reviewing NXT again

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  103. Johnny PoloJanuary 31, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Yeah bit of a turd in the punch bowl there

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  104. joedustJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    Yeah but the search function is shit.

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  105. Adam WrightJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Part of the fun is the random slice of Attitude era storylines throughout the rest of the show, rather than just the VERY overrated Empty Arena match

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  106. joedustJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    No trouble for me, I have it on one of Mick's DVDs.

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  107. joedustJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Soccer is for poor countries.

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  108. ScottyflamingoJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Vince is HORRIBLE in that match. The whole thing is just a big commercial for Vince's Sports Entertainment philosophy.

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  109. Adam "Colorado" CurryJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    It's so boring that fans start riots just to have something to do.

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  110. joedustJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    I think they did Two years of halftime heat, but when they moved to TNN, which was owned by CBS, which is a partner of NFL, they stopped.

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  111. James M. FabianoJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    I'll save you the trouble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRBZuQK6jg4

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  112. PATRICKisLEGENDJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    It wouldn't hurt them at all to try that again... they could run something on the Network.

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  113. PATRICKisLEGENDJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    DO BETTER!

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  114. Adam WrightJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    It was on the network, I watched it a few weeks ago, but it looks like all the "12 days of attitude" stuff has been deleted.

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  115. Adam WrightJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    What was on the second years show? I don't remember that one

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  116. Johnny PoloJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    I liked his biased commentary for The Rock.

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  117. joedustJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    A Steve Austin interview and royal rumble 2000 highlights. I just looked it up, I couldn't remember either.

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  118. joedustJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    No they'll be running re runs of total divas instead.

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  119. Adam WrightJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    That sounds underwelming

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  120. Adam WrightJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    This could all be a Vince Russo swerve and tomorrow he'll post the rant.

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  121. PrimeTimeTenJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Halftime Heat 2015: The Mountie vs. Marty Jannetty.


    BOOK IT, VINCE!

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  122. GrailRonSwansonJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    BE MORE FUNNY!

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  123. kbjoneJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    http://newsfeed.gawker.com/disgraceful-mick-foley-shows-no-respect-by-cheating-in-1682770065/+barryap



    For more...

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  124. SodiePopJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    So awful.

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  125. Biscuit!January 31, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    USA being under the NBC banner could piss off the NFL.

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  126. HartKiller_09January 31, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    Reminds me of watching Impact.

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  127. GrailRonSwansonJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    I'd love to know if Mcmahon or Dunn pushed for that ridiculous shot

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  128. HartKiller_09January 31, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Empty arena matches lost their appeal when TNA started doing them every show.

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  129. Philippe TcaJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    And they actually have their own network now. They could do something like that again.

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  130. Philippe TcaJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Sounds better than Rihanna or whichever one they have this year.

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  131. Philippe TcaJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    ACT HARDER!

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  132. YankeesHoganTripleHFanJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    OH TAG!!!

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  133. YankeesHoganTripleHFanJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Noelle Foley must be so proud...No point really, I just wanted to bring up Noelle Foley because she's hot...and her bad boys grew.

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  134. SlaughteramaJanuary 31, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiW8SP4kBB0

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