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April Wrasslin' |OT| A Max Landis Production
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sf2fanatic
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24/7 rules still in effect!!!
Well done beef.
Well done beef.
Sweeney Tom
Banned
Keep an eye on the injury list,
in a SD match
Del Rio spiked AJ Styles on his head/neck
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
Dark Ninja
Member
Del Rio tired of these perros gringos. Del Rio Disparando
Sweeney Tom
Banned
He left on his own power but was holding his neck, and
the match ended via rollup, which has an equal chance of being rushed or just being a typical dumb finish
avengers23
Banned
We'll always have Ballz Mahoney, card dealer in the ECW strip poker segment.
Del Rio continues to be a careless shit.
Del Rio continues to be a careless shit.
Jezbollah
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I suspect that Wrestlemania 34 will be at the US Bank Stadium (the new Minnesota Viking stadium) - and that Rude will probably get in the HoF then.
Brian_FETO
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https://twitter.com/AJStylesOrg/status/720126187708751872
Obviously anything could happen but seems like hes ok?
Obviously anything could happen but seems like hes ok?
So is he in the tourny then? Can't see the news anywhere.
Hope they bring over Dragon Lee as well.
shaowebb
Member
you guys like shoots?
Lol wut?
That's like some Chikara tier dumb stuff.
He hated the situation with Montreal more than anything, so with that who can blame him. I am not sure if he was on a contract at all. They will add tons of guys from the 80's/90's especially considering how they induct so many per year like they're the NFL or MLB HoF.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
Whoa, hold on. MLB has the most archaic system for inducting people. That's why at most 2 will get in a year from the writers vote.
NFL and NBA are free for alls
Wait, you're from SD?
TarpitCarnivore
Member
People get angry now about talent being buried or jobbed out, but at least it's not 95-97 when guys would go through 5 gimmicks in that span. I completely forgot Rikishi went through 5 or 6 iterations before becoming Rikishi.
^ Just Rikishi and Kane off the top of my head. Maybe Bradshaw to a degree: from '95 he goes from a cowboy thing to teaming with Barry Windham to finally in '98 starting the Acolytes. Oh, Windham, aka being a Stalker. What a waste.
I wonder when WWE will take the opportunity to induct Big Dave.
Oh right, I was thinking all the guys up for grabs. Ugh. I just remembered I hate their system. I'm not entirely sure how NBA and NHL do their own, though NFL has done a very reasonable job. You don't have any Koko B. Ware's in that.
I wonder when WWE will take the opportunity to induct Big Dave.
reptilescorpio
Member
I actually enjoyed the Jericho/Ambrose promo. Dean was good for the most part aside from one or two lazy deliveries. Should've gone harder on the 'want to do a good TV show' idea, Mick would've. Also him leaving the plant behind was disappointing. That's your damn TV show plant Dean! Cherish it!
Never. Cena makes way too much money as a fightin face. When he returns he will get huge pops and people will mostly remember the fun US belt matches rather than their grievances.
Yeah that seemed pretty evident on Raw. Was always going to be something of that ilk though due to their strengths and background. Could work well as a new Authority/enforcers. Easy to slot them in with AJ at some point if he turns heel or needs a group for survivor series against Wyatts or whoever the fuck they end up booking as a heel faction eventually (where all the heels at).
Never. Cena makes way too much money as a fightin face. When he returns he will get huge pops and people will mostly remember the fun US belt matches rather than their grievances.
Yeah that seemed pretty evident on Raw. Was always going to be something of that ilk though due to their strengths and background. Could work well as a new Authority/enforcers. Easy to slot them in with AJ at some point if he turns heel or needs a group for survivor series against Wyatts or whoever the fuck they end up booking as a heel faction eventually (where all the heels at).
Marvel
could never
All too predictable
Vaudevillians v. Big Cass and Enzo for the #1 Contendership Match, Dudleys cost Big Cass/Enzo the match, sets up a Match at Payback
Flair? McMahon? Scott Steiner?
British Monsoon
Member
The only reason CHIKARA wouldn't do it is because guns aren't PG. Invisible hand grenades, sure, but not actual guns.
I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
Why have a Cena return at Mania if he hasn't actually returned?
I like it!
reptilescorpio
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Had to set up his next Mania match with Rock
TarpitCarnivore
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Would you include Savio Vega in there? He was really only Vega and Kwang, but they bounced him around a bit in terms of angle. Maybe it's just disdain for fans being too ridiculous now, but I feel like guys were bounced around so much in the NG and Attitude ramp up.
I would have put that in my post but then I remember they are currently running a heel whose backstory is he blew up a bus full of children.
And of course they had an in-ring decapitation.
Marvel
could never
Sweet plastic ones with the orange ends tho
Empyrean Heaven
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RIP to Balls Mahoney. May you and Axl deliver chairshots to each other for all eternity.
A fan asked if AJ would still be part of the WWE Dune Bash in Dubai. AJ saind he will:
https://twitter.com/AJStylesOrg/status/720126187708751872
This is a good sign.
TarpitCarnivore
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As Stu Hart got older I forgot how disinterested he looked at every single PPV. The man just looked miserable and as if he hated the idea of even being in the building.
Really enjoyed RAW this week, even if it's a one off it was a pleasant surprise. I'm doubtful it means anything in the long run but as an apology for the weird Wrestlemania booking I'll take it. I might even watch next week, who knows.
Re the whole 'Shane in charge of RAW' fiasco, I agree it doesn't make sense, but only because it was written TERRIBLY. It could make sense though, imagine Vince comes out on the Monday after WM. Imagine he says he was looking forward to tonight, looking forward to gloating over his sons destruction at the hands of the Undertaker. He was going to take great pleasure in humiliating and belittling him, just as Shane had threatened to do with him. But something happened at Wrestlemania. He saw his grandchildren's faces as his only son put his life at risk for something he loved. He couldn't even look them in the eye as they ran backstage to check on their prone father. Vince should have been proud, he should have gloated, but all he could feel was remorse. He's not known for his contrition but tonight, he didn't feel vengeful, nor did he feel like gloating: he felt humbled by his son, that he cared so much for the company his family had built from nothing that he was willing to risk his own life just to have a say. A deal is a deal however, and all the secrets Shane had on him were never to surface. A team of lawyers had them redacted (lol I don't know legal stuff) and they would never see the light of day... but it's Wrestlemania season, and Vince knows the fans are crazy. Shane's lockbox is dealt with, but Vince wants to bury the hatchet. It's sometimes difficult for him to let go of the company he loves so much, but seeing his son bleed reminded him that blood is thicker than water. He won't give Shane complete control of the company, but since his daughter and son in law have taken a leave of absence, he'd like to invite Shane for one night, to have his moment and run RAW, not as Vince's boss, but as his partner. The McMahon's may be a dysfunctional family, but they are family nonetheless.
boom. slightly longer promo, natural human emotion, plenty of room for doublecrossing, heelturns etc down the road, and it actually makes sense. yo WWE I'm available for freelance work if you need me, hmu.
Re the whole 'Shane in charge of RAW' fiasco, I agree it doesn't make sense, but only because it was written TERRIBLY. It could make sense though, imagine Vince comes out on the Monday after WM. Imagine he says he was looking forward to tonight, looking forward to gloating over his sons destruction at the hands of the Undertaker. He was going to take great pleasure in humiliating and belittling him, just as Shane had threatened to do with him. But something happened at Wrestlemania. He saw his grandchildren's faces as his only son put his life at risk for something he loved. He couldn't even look them in the eye as they ran backstage to check on their prone father. Vince should have been proud, he should have gloated, but all he could feel was remorse. He's not known for his contrition but tonight, he didn't feel vengeful, nor did he feel like gloating: he felt humbled by his son, that he cared so much for the company his family had built from nothing that he was willing to risk his own life just to have a say. A deal is a deal however, and all the secrets Shane had on him were never to surface. A team of lawyers had them redacted (lol I don't know legal stuff) and they would never see the light of day... but it's Wrestlemania season, and Vince knows the fans are crazy. Shane's lockbox is dealt with, but Vince wants to bury the hatchet. It's sometimes difficult for him to let go of the company he loves so much, but seeing his son bleed reminded him that blood is thicker than water. He won't give Shane complete control of the company, but since his daughter and son in law have taken a leave of absence, he'd like to invite Shane for one night, to have his moment and run RAW, not as Vince's boss, but as his partner. The McMahon's may be a dysfunctional family, but they are family nonetheless.
boom. slightly longer promo, natural human emotion, plenty of room for doublecrossing, heelturns etc down the road, and it actually makes sense. yo WWE I'm available for freelance work if you need me, hmu.
UberTag
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It doesn't count as a shoot if you don't pull the trigger. That's just prop comedy.you guys like shoots?
TarpitCarnivore
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The difference between 1997 PPV and 1998 PPV is just incredible. By comparison 97 shows feel like a your run of the mill house show with their size and audience exposure.
Bluekaveli
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He got tired of not seeing Owen as the WWF champion. And ole Helen looked lost most of the time.
slightconfuse
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Someone say shoot?
Barrage
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Nothing wrong with predictability when it's the right move and builds feuds.
Bluekaveli
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Here's a shoot if I ever knew one
6 year old me was shook as fuck.
6 year old me was shook as fuck.
Net_Wrecker
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Has there been a better reaction to late/malfunctioning pyro during an entrance than this?
lol. what an ass
lol. what an ass
TarpitCarnivore
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Here's a shoot if I ever knew one
6 year old me was shook as fuck.
Nah man, this had me shook at 12
D
Deleted member 47027
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Rewatched Styles vs Zayn from Raw. That was so good.
Also paid a lot of attention to Bray w/Roman. Everything Bray does is great there. Takes zero effort to make him hot again because of how good he is. A great character survives meaningless losses, and he has survived a lot.
Also paid a lot of attention to Bray w/Roman. Everything Bray does is great there. Takes zero effort to make him hot again because of how good he is. A great character survives meaningless losses, and he has survived a lot.
Bluekaveli
Member
Love this gif. But they were so bad at timing the fireworks for his entrance in the beginning. And the pyro took its precious time to come out anyway.Has there been a better reaction to late/malfunctioning pyro during an entrance than this?
lol. what an ass
Now they're getting back to horrible timing.
I especially hate how Kane doesn't even do his pyro on beat anymore. He just walks out.
I feel asleep during that, so when I saw it the next week I was like what in the fuck! And of course I asked did Austin get shot. Well if he did, would be be here tonight you dummy. That was the response.Nah man, this had me shook at 12
TarpitCarnivore
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HBK just does NGAF in 97
Bluekaveli
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Lance Storm is too fucking real. But this was a great post.