Monday Night Raw Date: December 31, 2018 Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Renee Young We’re taped this week for the second time in a row, which has to be the first time in at least several years, assuming two of the UK shows didn’t take place back to back ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2LEWNDD via IFTTT

Howdy Blog O’Doomers! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! For those watching the TV or the football enjoy your evenings. If you go out please be safe. If you think you’re too drunk to drive, you are right. WWE’s backstage smokes how Charly Caruso hosted ESPN’s First Take today and according to her Instagram she will do it ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2GMgOta via IFTTT

Scott, I’ve been thinking about the shitshow that was WCW Starrcade 97 and the drizzling shits that followed.  Playing booker, let’s assume that Sting destroys Hogan as he should’ve.  What would you have done to follow up in 98?  What happens with the NWO?  What do you do with Bret Hart?  Who does Sting defend ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2SvkLnt via IFTTT

Seeing as we’re just one day removed from January 2019, I thought I’d look back at one of the classic Royal Rumble events. The Rumble has always been a big part of every wrestling fans January, with even lapsed fans still showing an interest in it sometimes. This is ultimately because the Rumble match itself ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EZLRzV via IFTTT

I’m speaking in terms of how popular they once were to what they became. It has to be Sunny right?   Most downloaded woman of the year at one  time to basically a drugged out half pornstar? I guess Chyna could be considered as well.  Anyone else I am missing male or female.  Benoit aside obviously ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EYznsm via IFTTT

Browsing around WWE Network by year tonight, and it's really amazing to think how big a gap there used to be between WrestleMania and SummerSlam in the late 80s/early 90s. All the other ppvs were 2-3 months apart, and then you've got this massive gap. Kind of surprising that it took them until all the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2CHqHUU via IFTTT

Hey Scott You recently addressed angles that ruined wrestlers. But what about angles that made them? Having been recently rewatching WWF from 1999, HHH debuting the sledgehammer and destroying Mankind’s left knee (shortly after the Greater Power storyline) seemed to be a real watershed moment for The Game, as up until that point he still ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2TnvekT via IFTTT

Hi Scott Happy new year and all that. So, at this point, wouldn't it just be best for the Lasskicker to change her name to Becky Austin and drink Guinness after every match?  If that doesn't kick off a new boom period nothing will! John Why do you want to hate on Becky?  Because she's ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2CGd1t1 via IFTTT

Brian is perhaps busy forgetting old acquaintances and never bringing them to mind, so I’ll start the daily thread today! WWE posted their list of top matches for 2018, with Charlotte of course being in the top spot.  All about Charlotte with them.  Pretty good list otherwise. Speaking of great matches, here’s AJ v. Cena ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EZsFl2 via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Smackdown – 01.06.00 The McMahon Helmsley Era lay down the law to D-X to start, since they failed to get Rock fired on RAW. So X-Pac faces Big Show, and he’s not happy with that. HHH points out that he beat Big Show single-handedly on RAW, so shut up. Billy ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2LFpK2c via IFTTT

Whew.  A couple days away from society is what I needed. There’s one more game in the NFL: Indianapolis/Tennessee.  Whichever team wins gets the last playoff spot, but if they tie, it goes to Pittsburgh instead.  Sounds like Gedo booked this season. Enjoy the night. from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2Q9vrGg via IFTTT

Who do you have winning the Rumble matches this year? On the men's side, I'm guessing Finn Balor since he's apparently in line for a big push according the the Observer and he'll challenge Daniel Bryan. Dark horse guess would be Mustafa Ali. For the women, I guess Becky but I still think the match ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2TgRD35 via IFTTT

Hi Scott. With so many people befuddled as to why Becky can be popular. May i suggest a theory that it is down to Donald Trump. Donald Trump is known to be racist, sexist & old fashioned. A lot of people both int he US and around the world hate him.  So when they see ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2SxAJxq via IFTTT

http://bit.ly/2s265jQ Damn, and I still need to catch up on the AWA Christmas shows!   from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2VlUcmf via IFTTT

So Scott are you going to do any type of top ten end of year year in review type lists that will drive traffic right? As a matter of fact, here's the top 10 biggest shows of the year by pageview.  I'm omitting stuff like the Flashbacks here because they're pretty consistent from post to ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EUDeFS via IFTTT

Gotta imagine that the Becky Lynch posts are great fodder on the ol' BOD, so here's a question to spark a discussion… Since everyone is clammoring for a Becky/Ronda match at Mania, what about this fantasy booking: Ronda can't quite put Becky away, so she turns heel and cheats to win, possibly with the help ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2StggcW via IFTTT

We’re in Washington, DC and Swagger finally has his chest pounds! Oh no he’s got a mic. He’s not technically bad but he still sounds like he’s talking backwards and someone’s reversed the audio. Swagger thinks he should be Number One Contender after beating Dreamer and still being undefeated but Teddy Long and whatshername Tiffany ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2RtfcIY via IFTTT

Well, Jon Jones is back as light heavyweight champion again, assuming he doesn’t fail yet another drug test and have the fight overturned.  Pretty sure we’re never getting Brock’s return to the Octagon at this point, though. Cris Cyborg, nice knowing ya. Enjoy your Sunday as we approach the new year!   from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2QbOv6J via IFTTT

Wrestling Observer Flashback – 12.12.94 Previously in the Flashback… http://bit.ly/2ETDoxj Back on the horse! Hopefully I can remember how to do these. Nailed it! And now, Dave looks ahead to 1995! First up, will going with the unproven Diesel as champion freshen up the promotion? Is the rapid decline of the past two years slowing? ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EXsgjY via IFTTT

How would you rate CM Punk on his commentary work? I felt he was pretty legit, and could have had a good post-physical career with it had, y'know, history had not played out as it did. Hasn't he been on commentary every week on RAW for a couple of years now?   from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2QcE8zs via IFTTT

If I recall, you agreed with comparing her to a CM Punk-type over a new Stone Cold, and personally I agree. She's definitely been the hottest thing going since she became The Man, and it feels like the summer of 2011 again in some ways.  Despite the buzz, though, it doesn't seem like you've bought ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2ViAtnB via IFTTT

Apparently Chyna's mom has declared that her daughter deserves a WWE HOF induction.  Often times, people invoke the Koko B. Ware rule. But is that fair? Between the territories, WWE, and Indys, James Ware had a 20 year career with a number of titles along that span including his territory NWA championship. Perhaps he doesn't ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2QaOPm8 via IFTTT

Me:  “All right!  Time to play the Spider-Man game I got for Xmas!”   PS4:  “…installing 48GB file that is mandatory for playing the game.” Me:  “All right!  Time to play the Spider-Ma…” PS4:  “…now installing 12GB mandatory update file.” Me:  Goes to build Lego with daughter instead two hours later. Tonight:  It’s UFC with Jon ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2AkBfrg via IFTTT

Smackdown Date: July 29, 2004 Location: US Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio Commentators: Michael Cole, Tazz Things are picking up around here and that’s a good thing. Last week Vince McMahon reinstated Kurt Angle as a wrestler after Angle went nuts and fired a bunch of people. That set up Eddie Guerrero vs. Angle at Summerslam, ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2AoJJO9 via IFTTT

Scott – let’s talk about Ronda Rousey for a sec……….. 1.   If I’m not mistaken she hasn’t had a bad match since she came in (admittedly I haven’t seen every Raw match she’s had)………can you think of anyone else who’s had a string of no bad matches in their 1st year??? She's had a couple ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2CGrXrr via IFTTT

Hey Scott, Nearly every recapper and reviewer I read, not sure if it includes yourself, get really hung up on people in the main event arriving during the show? Why? It literally happens all the time in big boxing events when they cut away during a break in an undercard fight to show it and ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2TcmXQo via IFTTT

Jabroniville here again! Over the past couple of days on the blog, we've had discussions about Gorilla Monsoon and the way he'd bury some guys on commentary. His trademark is bitching about the application of an abdominal stretch, but he's also taken some losers to task for flat-out sucking (like late-era Ken Patera, or a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2VenuDz via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat – 02.07.99 Helpful note for all you aspiring website writers out there: Taking days off is a bad idea from a revenue perspective. Taped from…who the hell knows, really? Your hosts are Kevin Kelly & Shane McMahon The Corporation (and Chyna) join us to start and Vince ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EUNLRi via IFTTT

Greetings and salutations! The weekend is finally here and I’m sleeping in! Chat about your weekend shenanigans here. from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2SqkQsv via IFTTT

Hey Scott, Your website game my second episode a huge boost.  Episode 3 is available and has callers.  I'd greatly appreciate your support. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJA5tdEqDhk You bet, enjoy!  from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EXC7X1 via IFTTT

–Tony Schiavone and Bobby Heenan are in the booth and they are still taped from Atlanta, Georgia from March 22.  Heenan says that he could easily break the WCW Executive Board’s tie and reinstate Ric Flair. –Opening Contest:  Big Bubba Rogers (10-0) beats Tim Horner (0-3) via disqualification when Brad Armstrong interferes at 1:16: Not ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2s1wiPH via IFTTT

I hope everyone has had a pleasant holiday season. Sadly for me, severe asthma and a gnarly cold saw me taking a brief trip to the hospital due to breathing difficulties. Thankfully they didn’t have to keep me in overnight and sent me on my way with a new inhaler and some steroids (No, I ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2RpCNde via IFTTT

Did you ever think any jobber should've received a push, ala the Brooklyn Brawler?  My 2 picks would've been "Iron" Mike Sharpe in the mid-late 1980's in the WWF, and Rick Fuller in late 1990's WCW.  Both had solid looks and were not terrible in the ring, certainly no worse than some of the slugs that ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2Q8j0KK via IFTTT

Hi Scott, I'm making my way through the Saturday Night Main Events. Watching it now it seems like it could have had more heat if announcers refer to Zeus as Tommy Lister with the back story that while filming the movie Tommy goes a little crazy over the scripted loss and his street fight cred ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2VgfjGP via IFTTT

January 11, 1993 From the Manhattan Center in New York City, NY Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Randy Savage, and Rob Bartlett, who was a comedian that gained fame through Don Imus’s radio show.   We see Sean Mooney outside of the building. Bobby Heenan shows up but Mooney stops him and said he has ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2AkxXo1 via IFTTT

Impact Wrestling Date: December 27, 2018 Host: Josh Matthews It’s the second half of the Best of 2018 after last week’s show was about as easy of a sit as you could find. There’s enough stuff from the year to fill in four hours but I didn’t see anything all that great last week. There’s ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2TfOBMp via IFTTT

Hiroshi Tanahashi Re-Signs With New Japan Pro Wrestling http://bit.ly/2GKnFmO   WWE RAW Ratings http://bit.ly/2RqmWeq   Beyond Wrestling Free Match You can watch the Lucha Bros. vs. LAX from the Americanrana 2017 show. from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2GGT2OT via IFTTT

Not done one of these in a while so what the heck For those uninitiated, I ask Scott a question/Give him a scenario, and he has to say what he prefers, Option A or B Today is ECW based because Scott often has differing views on ECW than me (Namely I liked it and he ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2CCbqV4 via IFTTT

1. Brock vs Seth 2. Becky vs Rhonda 3. Becky vs Rhonda vs Charlotte 4. Shane vs Miz Might as well be Ronda at this point, so it'll probably be Ronda v. Becky v. Charlotte if they're going that route.   from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2ETGxxS via IFTTT

https://yhoo.it/2VfG3ar That's Jon Jones for you, pissing away his own legacy with classy behavior like that and a trail of positive drug tests.  Sorry, I meant "positive", because it's ludicrous to think a guy with a record of steroid use and multiple test failures could have failed another one just before a fight.  It's much ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2Q46f41 via IFTTT

Scott, Cageside Seats suggested an 11,900 figure for attendance for the holiday house show at the Garden in NYC.  I was there – good time.  They suggest this is a big decline from previous numbers.  You had linked a website that had this data available, can you share it again?  Thanks bud, happy new year ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2Q3kfLj via IFTTT

So It’s Come To This: Another Impact Clip Show.  Obviously, no more previewing the show in this space in 2019.  Besides, I don’t think I get the Pursuit Channel anyway. SPORTSBALL!  Miami and Wisconsin are playing in New York right now, followed by Baylor facing Vanderbilt.  TNT NBA is giving you Celtics/Rockets, followed by Sixers/Jazz. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2LBWlWD via IFTTT

January 10, 1993 From the Dane County Coliseum in Madison, WI Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan In action this week are the Nasty Boys, Yokozuna, Marty Jannetty, and Crush.   Nasty Boys vs. Dave Sigfrids & Spike Jones The Nasty Boys beat on Sigfrids and give him the Pit Stop. They stay ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EQtDQq via IFTTT

Hey Scott– I was listening to an old interview the Busted Open crew did with Ole Anderson. Sweet merciful Jeebus. I know that most everything in wrestling can be argued and debated, but can we all come to agreement that Ole is the most miserable son of a bitch that the business ever produced? Even ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EPL0kg via IFTTT

January 9, 1993 From the Green Bay Expo Center in Green Bay, WI Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Jerry “The King” Lawler, and “Macho Man” Randy Savage The show starts off with the end of last week’s interview segment with Kamala, Harvey Whippleman, and Kimchee where Slick interrupts to tell Kamala not to take the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2rYyTd8 via IFTTT

WWE YouTube Free Match You can watch Charlotte vs. Bayley from the 2017 Royal Rumble   Ring of Honor Free Match You can watch Young Bucks & Kota Ibushi vs. Rey Mysterio & Bandido & Rey Fenix from All In     Impact Wrestling Free Match You can watch Kid Kash vs. Paul London from ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2CAjWE6 via IFTTT

Did you catch the segment with AJ and Vince from Smackdown? Totally random but interesting segment that I'm assuming is setting him up for a Mania match maybe?  They're probably just throwing lines in the water to see if they get a nibble on something.  Although AJ already faced Shane McMahon a couple of Wrestlemanias ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EPA3iK via IFTTT

Hey Scott,   I hope you had a great Christmas and Santa was good to you.  With a new year coming up I'd like to play a game with you where I give you a few scenarios and see if you think they will be likely or unlikely to happen.  I stole this idea from ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2ETrxQq via IFTTT

Would you say any wrestler(s) had "X-Pac (Go Away) heat" before it was coined during Sean Waltman's 2nd run with the WWF/E in the late 1990's?  It was kind of a unique thing for the Russo era. I'd say maybe someone like Bob Backlund in the latter stages of his first title reign had a similar vibe, ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2GI6Rgi via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Smoky Mountain Wrestling – 01.07.95 So is this under the Hidden Gems section, because it features highlights of SMW Christmas Chaos ’94. Your hosts are Jim Ross, Les Thatcher & Buddy Landel, who has apparently bought airtime for himself through his Hollywood agent. Let us take you back to Christmas Chaos ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2VktmLw via IFTTT

Monday Night Raw Date: July 26, 2004 Location: Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Commentators: Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler Now you might not believe this, but it’s a HHH night as he gets another (yes another) World Title shot, this time in a sixty minute Iron Man Match. Normally I would say that this has to be ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2TfHp39 via IFTTT

NXT Date: December 26, 2018 Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida Commentators: Nigel McGuinness, Mauro Ranallo, Percy Watson It’s the last show of the year and this time, it’s not going to be a Best Of show, which you almost expect at this point. Instead we have a Tag Team Title defense with the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2Ri9lFX via IFTTT

NXT UK Date: December 26, 2018 Location: Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, England Commentators: Nigel McGuinness, Vic Joseph It’s the last show of the year and that means…well very little actually as it wasn’t supposed to be and is just more along the lines of one of the last shows before Takeover. I’m glad we finally have ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2ERnZhY via IFTTT

NXT UK Date: December 26, 2018 Location: Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, England Commentators: Nigel McGuinness, Vic Joseph Christmas is over and that means it’s time for the good things to come to an end. Therefore, it’s back to a double shot of NXT UK, though that should be coming to an end early next month. We’re ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2CALwRI via IFTTT

Smackdown Date: December 25, 2018 Location: Save Mart Center, Fresno, California Commentators: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton Now this one could be interesting as we have a taped show airing on Christmas night. The big main event is Shinsuke Nakamura defending the United States Title against Rusev in a match that has been teased ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EL67Ey via IFTTT

January 9, 1993 This is fan-cam footage of the show so there is no commentary. Its not the complete card but includes four out of the six matches and the two matches not included are nothing you’d want to see anyway (Crush vs. Skinner and Terry Taylor vs. Jason Knight, who was subbing for Lance ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2QWpHoI via IFTTT

Was it true that Hulk Hogan "went into business for himself" at the Raw Homecoming show in 2007 when he teased a match between himself and Steve Austin for Wrestle-Mania?   I don’t recall that one but it sounds like something Hogan would do.   from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2T9VtuU via IFTTT

What's up Scott, Question for you. Has the Bullet Club officially reached it's peak in terms of popularity? I feel like with all The Elite guys leaving, that it was pretty much the nail in the coffin. Plus they've been booked like more like an annoyance to the NJPW roster the past few much rather ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EO0k0I via IFTTT

What storyline instances ruined a wrestler's character?  This wasn't for 1 individual wrestler, but a group;  When they did the whole "John Cena is fired" storyline with Nexus in late 2010, of course Cena never really left and began attacking Nexus members backstage.  Three of the members went to Nexus leader Wade Barrett and demanded ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EQ3vWz via IFTTT

WWE.com NXT Preview http://bit.ly/2Tahtpl         from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2CB238h via IFTTT

1 how much do you think this influx of new talent (NXT guys and gals) is because Vince thinks the current main roster talent is missing something/unable to draw heat? Put them under pressure for their job/position so-to-speak, the good ol' republican way? 2 Will The Usos be on the WM pre-show again? Or finally ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EKlgFX via IFTTT

Hope everyone got what they wanted from Santa!  I got Spider-Man PS4, Assasins Creed Origins, and all the Rick & Morty DVDs. Tonight is a very taped Smackdown and not much else.  Die Hard and Home Alone all over TV. Chat about the evening here! from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2T8HghG via IFTTT

(This might be the first year that my column is released on Christmas, so Merry Christmas to all of the readers of the Blog!) –Tony Schiavone and Bobby Heenan are doing commentary and they are taped from Orlando, Florida.  Heenan warns Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage that they do not want Ric Flair reinstated. –Opening ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2GEeJzh via IFTTT

Yes, I’ve finally managed to get around to this after many weeks removed from the 80’s list. As always, these are just my own personal picks. This isn’t supposed to be some sort of objective list or anything. If I leave out a match that you think warrants inclusion, then please feel free to put ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2ENnch9 via IFTTT

Scott, happy holidays. Knowing the following 3 things: 1) McMahon embraces panicked booking 2) McMahon loves huge wrestlers 3) McMahon has no one on the roster he looks at as Brock's equal Is there a chance he would hotshot Lars Anderson to the main event against Brock?  Have him win the royal rumble in his ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EJx0Zq via IFTTT

If Rollins gets the megapush and dethrones Lesnar at Mania, what are the odds the audience turns on him and rejects him for being the new chosen one? Really, if Strowman doesn't win the title at the Rumble, is there ANYONE who can be programmed with Lesnar in a title program and not come out ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2RfytNP via IFTTT

Ho ho ho! Have a Merry Christmas and talk about your morning here! from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2GHReVZ via IFTTT

(Ho ho ho!  Merry Christmas!  And as my gift to you, here’s a repost of one of my most hated shows:  The horrendous XPW, presented by smut-peddling Rob Black.)  The SmarK Rant for XPW Baptized in Blood 2 (Warning: The following rant probably shouldn’t be read by those who are easily offended or under 18. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EOb7bz via IFTTT

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Monday Night Raw Date: December 24, 2018 Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California Commentators: Michael Cole, Renee Young, Corey Graves We’re taped here, because thankfully USA decided the show didn’t need to be live on a night that was going to have a grand total of fourteen people watching. The big match tonight is Ronda ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2QRn8UE via IFTTT

Howdy Blog O’Doomers! And a Merry Christmas Eve to all of you celebrating and a Happy Festivus for the rest of yous. RAW is on TV tonight and like most of their shows right before Christmas, I expect it to be a pretty light hearted affair that’s a little lower on storylines. The Broncos/Raiders MNF ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2rSv7lr via IFTTT

Hey Scott,   Just wanted to send you a quick message saying Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.  Thank you for all of the entertainment. Indeed!  And a Merry Crimbo to all reading, as the British apparently say.   It’s been a very big and successful year for the Blog ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2QLiKXc via IFTTT

http://bit.ly/2BD2s8E So since no one emailed me about this nonsense this morning, let me start the discussion.  What the actual fuck?  There’s being a carny huckster in the mold of pro wrestling and then there’s moving your entire show to another state to avoid regulation.  That’s some next level bullshit.  It goes to show that ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2QLerv7 via IFTTT

January 9, 1993 This is the debut episode of this show. Todd Pettengill, in his WWF debut, is the host. We see a cartoonish opening montage complete with wacky sound effects as this is an attempt to appeal to kids and come off as family-friendly entertainment. The show is also hosted from inside of a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2VfG7aa via IFTTT

WWE.com RAW Preview http://bit.ly/2Lxfusz   NJPW Free Match of the Week You can watch KUSHIDA vs. Taiji Ishimori from 7/20/16. from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2rQUO5M via IFTTT

Catching up on some 2016 stuff that I wasn't paying attention to at the time. 1.  Cesaro is awesome.  Crowd is hot for him.  What is still holding him back from getting a world title run?  Hasn't The Bar kind of run their course yet?  Aside from the full head of hair he should be ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EN7vqL via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWE Network Hidden Gems – AWA Christmas Night 83 Back to Minnesota for another Christmas night showdown. Hosted by Rod Trongaard Brad Rheingans v. Billy Robinson Billy takes him down with a top wristlock, but Rheingans elbows him out of the ring and then works a headlock back in the ring. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EIeZL1 via IFTTT

With Roman out it seemed obvious that Rollins would be the top face, maybe headline WrestleMania and face Brock, but that TLC match got me thinking about what a colossal bust Seth has been as a top face. His entire elevation in the company was as a heel, his crowning achievement a surprise cash in ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2AdakO2 via IFTTT

Normally, this is where we wind down and get ready for the weekend.  But if you’re like me and think ahead, it’s Day 2 of a 4-Day weekend! Recommedations: check out some old Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies for good times.  My favorites are 2005, 2007, and 2011, but of course this varies according to ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2A7Ww7B via IFTTT

March 15, 1984 Your hosts are Boyd Pierce and This week we will see Magnum TA vs. Buddy Landel, Terry Taylor vs. Nikolai Volkoff, and Junkyard Dog vs. Krusher Khruschev for the TV Title Tournament. Plus, we now have a new North American Heavyweight Champion and new Tag Team champions too.   Bill Watts is ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2Sihd7E via IFTTT

Tommy Dreamer vs. Jack Swagger (Extreme Rules) This has been building for a while but we’re a long way off having ECW on Sci-Fi Takeover: Providence so here we go. Swagger dominates with his amateur wrestling take-downs but Dreamer twats him with a cane in response. Tommy slams Swagger on a chair as the commentators ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2AcBJzy via IFTTT

Hey Scott, hope all is well. I have this odd feeling that WWE is going to create an all Women's wrestling show. With the brand split, the women's division has weaknesses, combined, could be pretty strong. What do you think? I dunno, maybe.  They already have seemingly a billion shows they could just convert to ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2BAYJZe via IFTTT

Do you have a favorite wrestler that could not work worth a damn, but you still liked them for whatever reasons?  My personal favorite would have to be the Great Khali.  Just the spectacle of seeing him in the ring and his sheer awkwardness did it for me.   To each their own, I guess.  I'd say ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2QR0bBf via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat – 01.31.99 Yes, it’s another famous show in the annals of Russo…HALFTIME HEAT! Michael Cole joins us from the empty arena where our main event will happen tonight, with only Rock, Mankind, the referee and Vince in attendance. Still better than those shows Jeff Jarrett promoted with ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2BzYMo0 via IFTTT

What in the hell was the problem with Norton??? He never sniffed the main event scene yet he would never sell anyone's offense like he was this monster that was unbeatable. What was his deal? He didn't want to sell or he didn't know how? He was a terrible worker, plus the excuse was always ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2V46CPz via IFTTT

Scott, Merry Christmas.  Considering the egos involved in Crockett at the time how was the main event at the first Clash of the Champions not Dusty vs. Flair, career versus title, to take eyes off of Wrestlemania IV?  Perhaps Dusty gets his Midnight Rider angle from getting screwed by the Horsemen, especially if he had ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2ELrZQY via IFTTT

Hey there – We’ve opened the nominations for this year’s Rec.sport.pro-wrestling awards / Theszies! We have the form for nominations, and the blog post and discussion. Nominations are due by December 31, 2018. We’re also on Twitter at @RSPW_Awards if you've got any questions. Or want to tell us that we're cool. (That last bit ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EHAX0w via IFTTT

OK, we’ve almost made it through the weekend! I should have Sunday Night Heat up by the time you read this, featuring HALFTIME HEAT.  And then I’m likely going to shut it down for a few days or maybe repost some stuff, I dunno.  We’ll see what Sunday night looks like for me. Enjoy your ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2SfNRHd via IFTTT

Smackdown Date: July 22, 2004 Location: Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Commentators: Michael Cole, Tazz Things got interesting again last week with General Manager Kurt Angle revealing that his leg seems to be fine as he attacked Eddie Guerrero, costing him the Smackdown World Title in the process. Tonight is going to be all about the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2PZPrem via IFTTT

Hi Scott, If Randy Savage was supposed to win the IC title from Honky Tonk Man at The Main Event in february 1988, then what’s the plans for him at Wrestlemania IV? Still in the tournament or defending the title? Really, i can’t imagine another scenario than him winning the world title. He was going ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2Ae9kJI via IFTTT

Six of the Best for Starrcade in the 90’s will be coming next week when I have some time off work. Until then though, I thought I’d review this show as its only 47 minutes long and features a storyline where poor Balls Mahoney had to play Santa Claus’ evil brother (Which someone actually asked ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2LyoZb5 via IFTTT

Good evening!  Time to snuggle up with some classic Christmas movies, like Die Hard or Die Hard 2: Die Harder, and drink some hot chocolate laced with rum. WWE has nothing going on this weekend as far as I know, so enjoy your evening and chat about whether you picked Bumblebee or Aquaman here!   from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2PYset5 via IFTTT

So, in past eras we had VERY obvious dream matches that didn't happen (Austin/Hogan, Austin/Goldberg, Sting/Taker, etc). But in the modern period, is there anything you can predict we'll be bummed we never saw, even if purely for the spectacle (if not match quality)? I can't come up with much. Omega/Punk? Pentagon/Bryan? Even those seem ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EFSDKc via IFTTT

Since it is Christmas Time,  I feel I need to ask about Xanta Klaus.  He debuted at IYH: 5 with Ted Dibiase attacking Savio Vega resulting in a classic over the top Vince commentary moment about how Santa sold out.  Then he did 1 Superstars match beating Scott Taylor and then he was gone. Was ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2V3X1s5 via IFTTT

Hey Scott— I was at TLC live on Sunday. You are absolutely correct about the misplaced chants, but hey, San Jose is the classy town that invented “You suck Cena/You suck Punk” so what can you do? I wanted to ask you about the Ambrose/Rollins match. It truly was interminable to sit through live, like ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2V3Jf8K via IFTTT

Hey, Scott: Thanks to you and Blog of Doom crew for cranking out content that keeps me distracted from my crap job and even crappier stuff that goes on in, let's say…"my home country" every day. Instead of the usual wrestling-related "best of", I'm curious as to what your choices were for, say, best TV/Netflix ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2rOGF9k via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WCW Monday Nitro – 07.28.97 I mean, just reading the description for this show sounds completely batshit insane. I’m pretty pumped. As noted, based on my work and travel schedule leading up to Christmas, this might be the last new thing I can get out for a few days, but I’ll ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2BCcPt6 via IFTTT

Good morning! It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year, so steer clear of the malls if you know what’s good for you. The Becky v. Asuka match for the Rumble turned out to be not as official as we’d been led to believe.  Clearly this is our fault as fans for believing ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2GyFpBv via IFTTT

LONG WEEKEND AHOY! Aww yeah, time to kick back and relax.  If you need viewing material, let’s say… SummerSlam 1991.  A very good show.  Otherwise, enjoy the night! (goes to Best Buy to get trampled) from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2rSgLRW via IFTTT

After having some broadcasts that lacked original matches, WCW Prime featured a new bout on April 3: -Prime “MOOOO” Match of the Week:  Steve Austin (7-0) defeats Tim Horner (0-2) after a superplex at 3:48: Dusty Rhodes christens this bout as the Prime “MOOO” Match of the Week.  He also notes that this appearance on ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2SfGM9x via IFTTT

It’s being reported that Becky is challenging Asuka at the Rumble despite publicly calling out Ronda. Also rumors are Charlotte has been promised a WM main event slot this year. I’ve been worried for a month that Charlotte would “steal” back the spotlight but we’ve heard the Charlotte/Ronda Mania rumors since literally last WM, and ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2R52dNp via IFTTT

January 4, 1993 Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Gorilla Monsoon, and Bobby Heenan for the final episode of Prime Time. The set is no more (It was taken down on last week’s show)and they are sitting in chairs in front of a small table.   Gorilla rags on Heenan for not being part of Monday ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2LzbhF2 via IFTTT

https://mobile.twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/1076130757289132032 WTF is the Pursuit Channel? from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2BwzpU1 via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWE Network Hidden Gems – Mid-South Christmas Night 1983 I wish I would have known this was coming because I would have reviewed it first, before starting Mid-South from 1984. Oh well. On a website maintenance note, obviously with Christmas rapidly approaching my recent perfect record of one rant per morning ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2LtxEvw via IFTTT

Asuka vs. Becky Lynch Announced For the Royal Rumble http://bit.ly/2GxuYhB   Yuji Nagata Replacing Michael Elgin in the Wrestle Kingdom 13 Gauntlet Match http://bit.ly/2Ri3ReJ   BJ Whitmer Resigns from Ring of Honor http://bit.ly/2GA615b   Ring of Honor Free Match You can watch Mark Haskins vs. Adam Page from the 8/18/18 Honor Re-United: Doncaster show from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2LyX1w4 via IFTTT

Hi Scott- Jabroniville from the BOD here! I've been reading through all of Bayless's fantastic WWF reviews, which at this point is just near the end of 1992. It's a really fantastic view of what's REALLY going on in the company- typically, we only get reviews of the PPVs, so we miss a lot of ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2T6B0ap via IFTTT

Was listening to Eric Bischoffs podcast about the match and he went into detail about how dissappointed he and Hogan was at the shape Sting showed up in saying he lacked enthusiasm for the match along with other things including the infamous "not tanned" remark. Alot of rumors have ran the circles over the years ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2GzEhO0 via IFTTT

I'm not arguing with the ratings the match got, but wasn't it such a huge rematch that it could have easily sold out an arena much bigger than that one in Indianapolis given the attendance at the silverdome? (I have a funny feeling there's gonna be a whole "real attendance" of wrestlemania III debate in ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2GIRwvE via IFTTT

Impact Wrestling Date: December 20, 2018 Host: Josh Matthews It’s the end of the year and therefore it’s time for something a little different. For the next two weeks we’ll be looking at the Best Of 2018, which could be an interesting collection. I’m not sure what to expect from this as Impact’s definition of ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2rQU29a via IFTTT

Tribute to the Troops 2018 Date: December 20, 2018 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Commentators: Michael Cole, John Bradshaw Layfield, Byron Saxton This is one of the most unique shows that the company does every year as we’re at a military base this time around. As you can probably guess, the idea here is all about ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2QGJlVn via IFTTT

Hi Scott, Wanted to get your thoughts on the following: You hear it all the time with regards to music, tv, and especially movies: "despite being a box office disaster, such-and-such was lauded by critics all over."  However, whenever we talk about wrestling, it always comes back to the bottom line: did rating or attendance ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EFRyCP via IFTTT

  What was the most egregious example of a pro wrestling company pissing on an outcome of a match stipulation?  The most recent one that I can think of is the WWE Survivor Series 2014 Elimination tag team match in which the Authority "would be gone forever" if John Cena's team won.  As you may remember Cena's ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://bit.ly/2EC8gCf via IFTTT

Impact is a clip show.  Yay! Tonight’s bowl game is Marshall/USF in the Gasparilla Bowl.  We also have a college hoops showcase as Texas Tech and Duke square off in Madison Square Garden. Not much indie action as we approach Christmas, but what we have looks good!  WXW is running their 18th anniversary show, featuring ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2CrzObS via IFTTT

January 3, 1993 From the Dane County Coliseum in Madison, WI Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan   Shawn Michaels vs. “Jumping” Jim Brunzell Shawn dumps Brunzell with a fireman’s carry then taunts him and the crowd. Brunzell stops short of a leap frog then hits an atomic drop and after that works ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GylKlg via IFTTT

Why did Steve Austin leave the WWE so abruptly shortly after W.M. 20 in 2004?  Was there some kind of dispute with his contract, or was it something else?  I remember he was doing that stupid "Sheriff of Raw", Co-Authority figure role along with Bischoff at the time.    I don't even remember, he probably ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2CpBanz via IFTTT

Steamboat in 1991 WWF (happened and…?), Buddy Rose in 1990 WWF (blow away diet), Steve Keirn in 1994 WCW (Bad Attitude tag team) and John Nord in 1998 WCW (wtf) take the cake for me. What are yours? Barry Darsow as an evil golfer in WCW, Chavo Guerrero as Kerwin White, Brutus Beefcake and Greg ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2T1JnDT via IFTTT

January 2, 1993 From the Green Bay Expo Center in Green Bay, WI Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Jerry “The King” Lawler, and Randy Savage as he returns to the booth. Lawler lets us know that he has been officially added to the Royal Rumble match. This week’s featured match is Mr. Perfect vs. The ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Cp9HCG via IFTTT

Hey Scott,  Looks like the McMahon Family was serious about listening to the WWE Universe in their shake-up with the latest WWE Fan Council Survey. The survey measured fan interest in specific types of segments (main event matches; specialty matches; matches that move storylines; matches that don't impact storylines, as well as various promo segments…). ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GwFWnt via IFTTT

Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Entrants Announced LA Park, Jerry Jarrett, Jimmy Hart, Bill Apter, Howard Finkel, Gary Hart, and Yuji Nagata were all voted into the Hall of Fame. Credit Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter   Mark Haskins Signs With Ring of Honor https://ift.tt/2SjqRXC   WWE YouTube Free Match You can watch the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2R4PV7C via IFTTT