I do like that after last week's pull-apart between Zayn and Owens that I said could never be matched on the main roster, Ziggler and Sheamus went out yesterday and one-upped it.
Curious to see what draft shenanigans happen tomorrow. If Cleveland does its two picks to get Mariota, I wish he could pull an Elway and refuse to go there.
I really dislike the home plate rule about collisions. Through the annals of time, home plate collisions have been part of the game. I don't mind the banning of agressive, shoulder/head first collisions since we're in a concussion-conscious era, but banning collisions outright is taking away from the game, in my opinion.
It's a shame Jungle/Drum & Bass never took off in the US before it burned out and descended into self parody. It would make for a much better entrance music genre than dubstep.
I agree with this. Now, I don't think the runner should give the catcher a spear or a flying shoulder block to dislodge the ball, but I do think the catcher should be able to protect his plate.
It's crazy that NXT devotes so much time to giving their women's wrestlers actual gimmicks and characters. Meanwhlie, the main roster's Divas are mostly interchangeable and pretty much fit the same character template.
You know, Bayley IS over, it might be ok to occasionally use her as something other than a great big jobber. I know it advanced the story tonight, but still.
Well, that was.... Something. Some asshole in line behind me was physically threatening his girlfriend because I think he got the order wrong. Drove over the curb out of the line and started yelling at her and doubling up his fist like he was going to hit her, and calling her a bitch and saying he was going to kill her.
Man, I used to rent a basement from this little lunatic fireman and he would have his girlfriend over all the time and just ream her out constantly over anything.
I'd say he'd fit in on the main roster in that respect, but if he threatens to kill Michael Cole every time he grabs a headset, he'll be my favorite wrestler ever.
Well from bobby's comment below it sounds like he fucked up her order and she started bitching. Still ott but hey, it was in front of his friends so who knows?
i think about this alot when i go on wwe.com but how does the creative team create so much content.. i almost think things like "kane photos u werent supposed to see" r things that hurt the overall product.
If they had built up Canelo Alvarez for a little while longer, they could have had a big money fight on their hands there, but they just had to blow that wad early.
Seeing old Attitude Era shows makes me appreciate just how good the midcard is now, and how the overall quality of work is miles ahead of past eras. No more 20-minute draws between Dino Bravo and Hercules, or 10 minute stinkers between Mabel and Jeff Jarrett. Or 3-minute time fillers between D-Lo and Gangrel.
Seriously, pick any two guys and tell them to go do ten minutes in the ring, and it'll likely be a good match. You really can't say that about past rosters.
Looking at it again, Lewis actually won that fight. I remembered it as a draw. Klitschko couldn't answer the bell for a round because his eye was bleeding too much. The scorecards were about even though.
Chaz or whatever is getting kicked out of locker rooms for allegations of spousal abuse, meanwhile Jarrett is out there giving the figure four to every woman in site and ain't shit happening to him.
I will say one thing about the Attitude Era...it had some pretty awesome entrance music (Gangrel, Ministry Undertaker, Triple H's My Time to name a few).
The difference of course is that nobody gives a shit about these superior athletes. Match quality is irrelevant without the draw. Jerry Lawler circa 1978 could show up with a not very expanded moveset and be the top draw.
You only need one good wrestler to make a good match. If a guy could carry Hacksaw Duggan, they were gold because Hacksaw made the people care. So far Neville seems to be getting people to care, which matters more than the Red Arrow.
His car crash was my least favorite until the backstage skit with Edge & Christian where they were doing kazoo lyrics for wrestler music and after Foley laid a verbal beat down on them he did his own "Foley is...the commissioner!"
John Cena comes out for his weekly US Title open challenge. "...come get some!" And out comes NXT champion Kevin Owens. Owens throws Cena around for five minutes, Cena makes the comeback, and Rusev runs in for the DQ. Good idea/bad idea?
Curious as to how many of the men in the audience at the John Mayer concert attended simply to get dat ass?
ReplyDeleteI could watch Kevin Owens murder Alex Riley all day.
ReplyDeleteMayer's ass?
ReplyDelete30%
I do like that after last week's pull-apart between Zayn and Owens that I said could never be matched on the main roster, Ziggler and Sheamus went out yesterday and one-upped it.
ReplyDeleteI can't tell if losing the beard would improve Owens' look or make it worse.
ReplyDeleteThe only drawback to living that thug life (with regards to watching wrestling online) is when your stream is 5 minutes behind everyone elses.
ReplyDeleteThanks Obama
ReplyDeleteAll. All the men.
ReplyDeleteThe Rock doesn't like queers strudel.
ReplyDeleteRegal is how Authority figures should be!
ReplyDeleteThat was painful to watch sixteen years later.
ReplyDeleteEhhhhhhh, authority figure bureaucracy was exactly the kind of thing I went to NXT to get away from.
ReplyDeleteGoddammit, Owens nearly killing Regal in a match to add heat needs to happen!
ReplyDeleteRegal periodically shows up in angles, just to sort things out. He's not there to dominate proceedings and stuff.
ReplyDeleteI want to like Owens, but he has no presence outside of matches.
ReplyDeleteThis is great scumbag heel work by Owens.
ReplyDeleteAlright, NXT! And only 12 minutes after it actually started!
ReplyDeleteZayn just came off like a way bigger star there.
ReplyDeleteFuck, was really hoping KO snapped and attacked Regal there
ReplyDeleteCurious to see what draft shenanigans happen tomorrow. If Cleveland does its two picks to get Mariota, I wish he could pull an Elway and refuse to go there.
ReplyDeleteCarmella has a weird head.
ReplyDeleteCarmella...drooooooooooooooooooooooool
ReplyDeleteBlake and Murphy are basically Reddit users.
ReplyDeleteI know a lot of people don't, but I like the NXT belt. I like the fact that the plates are just solid gold.
ReplyDeleteShe doesn't do anything for me. Alexa Bliss, though? I'd punch a baby for some of that.
ReplyDeleteHoly crap, yeah.
ReplyDeleteSami is just dripping presence.
ReplyDeleteThat was a nerve wracking first period.
ReplyDeleteI really dislike the home plate rule about collisions. Through the annals of time, home plate collisions have been part of the game. I don't mind the banning of agressive, shoulder/head first collisions since we're in a concussion-conscious era, but banning collisions outright is taking away from the game, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteThey're also the best
ReplyDelete"Turd best"
ReplyDeleteLol
Well, it could be worse. Bayley only had her headbands stolen. At least she didn't have her clothes taken, like Paige did a few weeks ago, eh?
ReplyDeleteThe Orioles played in an empty stadium today. Would have loved to have seen that.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I hear Murphy, I picture that lug from TNA that was with Gunner.
ReplyDeleteStealing headbands?! The audacity! THAT is a heel!
ReplyDelete20 percent, the rest were dragged by their girlfriends.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that the catcher can't block the plate is ludicrous. His job is to protect the plate and not give up a run.
ReplyDeleteI saw highlights. Pretty awkward.
ReplyDeleteDana Brooke: Flex, Pose, Rub, Repeat
ReplyDeleteYou can make a tag without blocking the plate.
ReplyDeleteWhy does Dana Brooke look like a cracked-out Jem?
ReplyDeleteBecause she's truly outrageous.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame Jungle/Drum & Bass never took off in the US before it burned out and descended into self parody. It would make for a much better entrance music genre than dubstep.
ReplyDeleteDana Brooke looks like she's wearing a mop as a wig.
ReplyDeleteDana Brooke should have a Raggedy Ann gimmick.
ReplyDeleteWho is the Andy?
ReplyDeleteOh dear god, the distraction finishes are spreading to the good show!
ReplyDeleteA distraction finish that's actually executed well and advances the story? #RyanWard2MainRoster
ReplyDeleteAt least it led to a finisher instead of a roll up.
ReplyDeleteAlso it advanced something.
So here's the wrestling-related rap I wrote/performed for one of the recent YouTube videos for my car show:
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/ljpk_9X4xCY?t=8m6s
I maintain that Cass can be a star when he gets called up. Enzo has nothing outside the spiel.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to see if I could throw in the lamest possible pun I could think of.
ReplyDeleteCass=Test
ReplyDeleteEnzo=Santino
To be fair, neither did Road Dogg.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this. Now, I don't think the runner should give the catcher a spear or a flying shoulder block to dislodge the ball, but I do think the catcher should be able to protect his plate.
ReplyDeleteThey're going to get over pretty big when they get to the main roster. Then they'll get split up for no reason and it'll all go to hell for both guys.
ReplyDeleteChris Davis hits a HR and there is nobody to chase it down. Really surreal.
ReplyDeleteCass could easily fill the same roles that the likes of Barrett & Sheamus do now. Which isn't great, but it's better than a lot of guys get.
ReplyDeleteDana had a much better original theme planned. If anyone saw that video that Steph took at the San Jose show, she used it there.
ReplyDeleteKenta did other things besides kick in RoH right?
ReplyDeleteDick Tracy the movie is on.
ReplyDeleteLots of stars from the earlier era was in it.
Beatty obvious, but also Paul Sorvino, Dustin Hoffman, Al Pacino, James Caan, William Forsythe, Dick Van Dyke (!), and of course, Madonna.
Oh sweet Jesus, an official Angela White fleshlight now exists!
ReplyDeleteBe still my throbbing erection.
And that little kid who was in fucking everything in the 90s.
ReplyDeleteHave fun fucking a flashlight.
ReplyDeleteA few.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8NWMUilBak
I like that NXT just swiped the one part of TNA production I liked.
ReplyDeleteIt's crazy that NXT devotes so much time to giving their women's wrestlers actual gimmicks and characters. Meanwhlie, the main roster's Divas are mostly interchangeable and pretty much fit the same character template.
ReplyDeleteYou know, Bayley IS over, it might be ok to occasionally use her as something other than a great big jobber. I know it advanced the story tonight, but still.
ReplyDeleteWell, that was.... Something. Some asshole in line behind me was physically threatening his girlfriend because I think he got the order wrong. Drove over the curb out of the line and started yelling at her and doubling up his fist like he was going to hit her, and calling her a bitch and saying he was going to kill her.
ReplyDeleteDon't be a hero.
ReplyDeleteWhoooooooooa, teasing Rhyno and Corbin? That could be a crazy good brawl if they're both on their A-game.
ReplyDeleteMan, I used to rent a basement from this little lunatic fireman and he would have his girlfriend over all the time and just ream her out constantly over anything.
ReplyDeleteThere was 2 other guys with him. I'd have to fight like 3 dudes but man, I wanted to kick him in the face so bad.
ReplyDelete"You don't disrespect me, you don't go over the table."
ReplyDeleteSounds simple enough.
She probably did it on purpose.
ReplyDeleteHe ordered, but I think she started pestering him about it and how stuff was wrong and he just flies off the handle.
ReplyDeleteHopefully they don't make it a thirty second squash for Corbin.
ReplyDeleteThey both sound horrible. Was she hot?
ReplyDeleteOwen's is just kind of blending into the bland announcing.
ReplyDeleteEh. I wouldn't complain if I were tapping it.
ReplyDeleteI've fucked worse.
ReplyDeleteI'd say he'd fit in on the main roster in that respect, but if he threatens to kill Michael Cole every time he grabs a headset, he'll be my favorite wrestler ever.
ReplyDeleteFair enough. But was she hot enough to bitch at you for messing up an order in front of your friends?
ReplyDeleteAlex Riley's TKO right there reminds me of how awful Mero's was.
ReplyDeleteI wish he'd do that. He's saying badass heel things but he's saying them in the meekest way possible.
ReplyDeleteYou know Riley's got nothing when even Zayn's struggling to get a good match out of him.
ReplyDeleteHe's a soft-spoken killer. I can dig that.
ReplyDeleteWas he a musclehead? Cuz if so, ROIDS
ReplyDeleteBWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! God, can we please make Owens murdering Riley a recurring weekly segment?
ReplyDeleteKick his fucking teeth in, Sami
ReplyDeleteWatching smackdown and loving New Day.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very disproportionate response to an incorrect order.
ReplyDeleteThere's soft spoken and there's "just a guy."
ReplyDeleteI wish he had a little more presence behind the soft spokenness.
He reminds me of billy gunn. He's got a good look but sucks in the ring.
ReplyDeleteBilly was better in the ring by a lot.
ReplyDeleteWell from bobby's comment below it sounds like he fucked up her order and she started bitching. Still ott but hey, it was in front of his friends so who knows?
ReplyDeleteHair down Lana!!!
ReplyDeleteRhyno's promos are better when he's threatening to eat guys faces and shit them out.
ReplyDelete$100 for the mayweather-paciao fight is insane
ReplyDeleteLooks like Renee Young hit up the spray tan
ReplyDeleteStephen A. Smith disagrees.
ReplyDeleteI'm just gonna pay 5 bucks cover charge and watch it at a bar.
ReplyDeleteBiscuit in response: rub, repeat
ReplyDeleteI'll watch it illegally online
ReplyDeletei think about this alot when i go on wwe.com but how does the creative team create so much content.. i almost think things like "kane photos u werent supposed to see" r things that hurt the overall product.
ReplyDeleteXavier makes it go. I hope they don't let anyone get to him for a while.
ReplyDeleteIts the probably the last boxing fight people will be excited to see for a long time so I kind of want to see it in a public setting for that reason.
ReplyDeleteSame. I'd watch it online, but I'd rather watch it with other people. Also, the quality will likely be patchy as shit.
ReplyDeletehi is kane good
ReplyDeleteIf they had built up Canelo Alvarez for a little while longer, they could have had a big money fight on their hands there, but they just had to blow that wad early.
ReplyDeleteHi. No.
ReplyDeleteDo now Chicago is trying to move Bennett. Anyone need a good tight end with attitude problems?
ReplyDeleteAnyone know a good way to prevent/remove callus from my hands?
ReplyDeleteBWW is charging $20. Thought about going there, but yeah no.
ReplyDeleteI think we've found the bob cat e-mailer!
ReplyDeleteEmory board?
ReplyDeleteSeeing old Attitude Era shows makes me appreciate just how good the midcard is now, and how the overall quality of work is miles ahead of past eras. No more 20-minute draws between Dino Bravo and Hercules, or 10 minute stinkers between Mabel and Jeff Jarrett. Or 3-minute time fillers between D-Lo and Gangrel.
ReplyDeleteYou just piqued the Jets' interest.
ReplyDeleteNever thought to try it but it's worth a shot.
ReplyDeleteWoah 20!!! Damn I better make sure the sports bar I go to for ufc isn't charging 20 because fuck that.
ReplyDeleteThis might be the best top to bottom roster they've ever had.
ReplyDeleteGangrel's entrance WAS pretty awesome, though.
ReplyDeleteThat time Cena used it was even better.
ReplyDeleteThe roster is better but they don't do anything with them. Look at the KotR field. It's such a waste that it may as well be Mabel and Dino Bravo
ReplyDeleteHe's got to be worth a third or fourth round right?
ReplyDeleteIt feels like we're turning a corner lately. It at least feels like everybody's doing something now.
ReplyDeleteThis should build to Owens running over Riley with a combine harvester.
ReplyDeleteBoxing is dead in the USA after mayweather and manny retire. No other guys bring in the fans especially the heavyweights
ReplyDeleteI'm getting it but I'm splitting it with four other dudes that are watching at my house. Worth it when you factor in the cash saved on booze
ReplyDeleteIn fact that Dino vs Herd mid card is even better because its booked to actually matter and just fill time between stuff that does.
ReplyDeleteHow long has Klitcho been champion? Does anyone even want the belt?
ReplyDelete8 years I think.
ReplyDeleteThey all try but they can't beat him
Make the twins fight each other!
ReplyDeleteHe didn't work out there? Loved his year on the Giants. Kinda a flake but in a fun way for them
ReplyDeleteSeriously, pick any two guys and tell them to go do ten minutes in the ring, and it'll likely be a good match. You really can't say that about past rosters.
ReplyDeleteEverybody has at least moderate charisma too.
ReplyDeleteLike I get what each guys personality is. No more generic guys.
Is he even good or is the division just that bad?
ReplyDeleteYes. Most disproportionate entrance to overness ever
ReplyDeleteHe was good but Fox is cleaning house.
ReplyDeleteBoth.
ReplyDeleteI think the guys who could have been the great boxers are now in the ufc or NFL
(Not sure if Ray Rice joke)
ReplyDeleteLennox might have had a chance if he'd been 5 years younger when they fought. He still busted him up worse than anyone else since.
ReplyDeleteBut he's not as good as like Tyson, Lewis and that generation is he?
ReplyDeleteNot only am I kicking it with my best friend/love interest all weekend for Avengers, but she just scored us box seats for the Giants game on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteI just want to tell her in my best Brother Love voice IIIIII LUUUUUUUUV YOUUUUUUU
Lewis lost to him?
ReplyDeleteThat's the tragic thing about the awful booking, they're so fucking loaded with talent.
ReplyDeleteDude, hate to say it but you're probably forever stuck in the friend zone.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the Avengers isn't the only disappointment you'll suffer this weekend....HEYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
ReplyDeleteTime to take it to the next level.
ReplyDeleteI don't think we can honestly say. He's been very dominant the last decade but hasn't had the great fights like Ali, Holyfield, bowe, etc
ReplyDeleteIs she the one with herpes?
ReplyDeleteWatch out for the herpes.
He's just like 6''10.
ReplyDeleteWe need a weight class cap for heavyweight. It's like Corolla said:
"We have a problem with a 175 pound guy fighting 185 pound guy but we're okay with a 240 pound guy fighting a 320 pound guy."
Last time I watched a heavyweight title fight was when the David Tua hype was in full force. He disappeared quickly. Does he still box?
ReplyDeleteLooking at it again, Lewis actually won that fight. I remembered it as a draw. Klitschko couldn't answer the bell for a round because his eye was bleeding too much. The scorecards were about even though.
ReplyDeleteChaz or whatever is getting kicked out of locker rooms for allegations of spousal abuse, meanwhile Jarrett is out there giving the figure four to every woman in site and ain't shit happening to him.
ReplyDeleteHa well see about that. We're getting in that Pam/Jim late S2 DANGER ZOOOOOONE
ReplyDeleteCactus Jack all the way! BANG BANG!
ReplyDeleteHow you know if you're in the friendzone:
ReplyDelete[ ] She pats you on the back during hugs.
[ ] She goes to movies with you, but leaves a one seat buffer
[x] Jorah Mormont is your drinking buddy.
Nope, clean as an angel. I hope.
ReplyDeleteCactus Jack's WWF debut in MSG is still one of my favorite Raw moments/matches ever.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't the Olympics have the super heavyweight?
ReplyDeleteBut dominating this heavyweight division is like being the tallest midget. Or being john Cena
ReplyDeleteHitting women is ok as long as you're not married?
ReplyDeleteHaving fat guys box is a great idea. No downside to that
ReplyDeleteBurt, gonna finish Daredevil tonight. Three straight episodes after I finish this ppv.
ReplyDeleteThere's also the 105lb, 108lb, 112, and so on. Like there's a big difference between 140 and 145 weight classes
ReplyDeleteSpoiler: Matt dies.
ReplyDeleteOW HAVE MERCY
ReplyDeleteI will say one thing about the Attitude Era...it had some pretty awesome entrance music (Gangrel, Ministry Undertaker, Triple H's My Time to name a few).
ReplyDeleteThe difference of course is that nobody gives a shit about these superior athletes. Match quality is irrelevant without the draw. Jerry Lawler circa 1978 could show up with a not very expanded moveset and be the top draw.
ReplyDeleteI never liked Foleys car crash music. The music he used as Cactus Jack in the WWF was much better.
ReplyDeleteSweet! The last 3 episodes get pretty insanely intense.
ReplyDeleteThey'll have you screaming "THIS COULD HAVE BEEN GOTHAM" at the top of your lungs.
Well as long as you don't have her up on a pedestal or anything.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck!
Best theme was dude love
ReplyDeleteHellooooo ladies!!!
ReplyDeleteI been screaming that since Gotham premiered.
ReplyDeleteI watched ep 5 last night. I have to say that it was my least favourite to date.
ReplyDeleteFoley and Edge & Christian was always gold.
ReplyDeleteFalls Count Anywhere isn't my bag baby. It's not really a looooove thing. But I know someone whose bag it indeed is!
ReplyDeleteYou only need one good wrestler to make a good match. If a guy could carry Hacksaw Duggan, they were gold because Hacksaw made the people care. So far Neville seems to be getting people to care, which matters more than the Red Arrow.
ReplyDeleteWell be thick as thieves no matter how this turns out. I'll just let it play out and see where it goes.
ReplyDeleteWhat yall watching? Won't join because I'm watchjng Parks and Rec but if I know the show I can contribute!
ReplyDeleteMight be the best TItantron too.
ReplyDeleteTell some stories.
ReplyDeleteLast nights shield
ReplyDeleteI'm watching unforgiven 99 because that's where I'm at on my Raw replays..
ReplyDeleteWell I meant there is a wrestling show peeps be watching
ReplyDeleteSome Mick Foley special.
ReplyDeleteAh that's not a BAD show. It's a weird time between the Austin era and the 2000 golden age.
ReplyDeleteWhere you at in Parks?
ReplyDeleteLikewise.
ReplyDeleteHis car crash was my least favorite until the backstage skit with Edge & Christian where they were doing kazoo lyrics for wrestler music and after Foley laid a verbal beat down on them he did his own "Foley is...the commissioner!"
ReplyDeleteS5E5
ReplyDeleteFall of 1999 was a massive improvement over spring and summer of 99.
ReplyDeleteJohn Cena comes out for his weekly US Title open challenge.
ReplyDelete"...come get some!" And out comes NXT champion Kevin Owens.
Owens throws Cena around for five minutes, Cena makes the comeback, and Rusev runs in for the DQ.
Good idea/bad idea?
Jarrett getting pummeled by Mae Young and Moolah. He must be out of here after this, right?
ReplyDeleteDebra really seemed to like the idea of her boobs being snuggled there.
ReplyDeleteNo Mercy was his last appearance
ReplyDeleteI read that in the animaniacs good idea/bad idea voice over guy voice
ReplyDeleteDamn you and Petrie both have been blazing through Parks! I love it.
ReplyDeleteLook out for "Two Parties" episode. Should be coming up. One of my personal favorites.