BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!
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Fuck. Tomorrow's RAW will be torture ;_;
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Fuck. Tomorrow's RAW will be torture ;_;
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
BOOK IT!
Keyser Soze
Member
I dread WWE doing the football jersey thing on RAW - where they think they can get a face pop for someone when they wear it.
I can see them thinking Chelsea or Arsenal would get a face pop in London and forgetting Spurs, West Ham, Fulham, QPR, Charlton... and more, then wondering what they did wrong.
I can see them thinking Chelsea or Arsenal would get a face pop in London and forgetting Spurs, West Ham, Fulham, QPR, Charlton... and more, then wondering what they did wrong.
Yeah, they'd get a huge pop for Man United shirts.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Just have the face wearing an England shirt and the heel dressed as George Osborne.
Leaves enough people to keep things interesting.
Ziggles, E, AJ, Ryback, Cesaro, Kane, DBry, Miz, Kofi, Tons of Funk, PTP, CRhodes, Sandow, every Diva, Ryder, 3MB, Shield
Tag and midcard-heavy ticket (possible Divas match) with one promo by Cena/run in by Ryback/Shield, looks like. With the exceptions of Zeb, Fandango and possibly Barret, the card looks healthier than it normally would. No anemic Sheamus/Orton/Show storyline, no half-cooked ADR face-pandering.
Ziggles, E, AJ, Ryback, Cesaro, Kane, DBry, Miz, Kofi, Tons of Funk, PTP, CRhodes, Sandow, every Diva, Ryder, 3MB, Shield
Tag and midcard-heavy ticket (possible Divas match) with one promo by Cena/run in by Ryback/Shield, looks like. With the exceptions of Zeb, Fandango and possibly Barret, the card looks healthier than it normally would. No anemic Sheamus/Orton/Show storyline, no half-cooked ADR face-pandering.
Dark Ninja
Member
No Big Show, Sheamus, Swagger. Good I'll watch this RAW
Spiderjericho
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I'd love to job to Naomi. It's crazy how WWE isn't using their Divas like they did in the 90s. Sable, Trish, Deborah, etc.
And I don't really watch NXT but love Emma. They could really have a solid Divas division with the NXT and current roster (too bad Beth and Kong aren't there).
And I don't really watch NXT but love Emma. They could really have a solid Divas division with the NXT and current roster (too bad Beth and Kong aren't there).
British Monsoon
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Classic Match of the Day:
Shinya Hashimoto vs Hiroshi Hase - (NJPW 08/03/93)
First round match from the 1993 G1 Climax tournament here as Hiroshi Hase takes on the New Japan ace, Shinya Hashimoto. This match does a number of things really well, not least the excellent mat work and selling from Hase, but also in that it gets over that Hase's a tough, smart competitor and that Hash is an incredibly formidable opponent. Right from the start, Hase wants no part of a stand-up fight with Hashimoto. The first opportunity he gets, he takes things to the mat and puts a lot of work in on Hash's legs and neck. Hashimoto frees himself and throws some big-ass kicks. The speed at which Hase tries to take things to the mat again would be almost comical, were it not for the sounds of Hashimoto's stiff strikes ringing in the audience's ears. Hase does again get him grounded though, but Hash just pulls back Hase's pad and punches him in the kneecap! Hashimoto goes to work, hitting some more sick strikes and seriously damaging Hase's knee. He locks in a half crab, but Hase smartly escapes and goes back to working on the leg, however, now it's a game of counters & positioning, with both guys taking a lot of punishment to the legs so far and trying to turn this to their advantage. Hash eventually regains control and then brutalises Hase with more kicks, but a low-dropkick to the knee sends him sprawling and Hase goes straight back to the leg. But it seems that no matter what he tries, Hashimoto is all but impervious while, similarly, from Hash's perspective Hase looks like a guy who just will not quit. As they head into the finishing stretch, Hase is getting battered as Hash zeroes in on the win, but he just can't quite hit the sheer drop brainbuster. Classic finish here and an important, but sometimes overlooked, match in both guys careers.
Shinya Hashimoto vs Hiroshi Hase - (NJPW 08/03/93)
First round match from the 1993 G1 Climax tournament here as Hiroshi Hase takes on the New Japan ace, Shinya Hashimoto. This match does a number of things really well, not least the excellent mat work and selling from Hase, but also in that it gets over that Hase's a tough, smart competitor and that Hash is an incredibly formidable opponent. Right from the start, Hase wants no part of a stand-up fight with Hashimoto. The first opportunity he gets, he takes things to the mat and puts a lot of work in on Hash's legs and neck. Hashimoto frees himself and throws some big-ass kicks. The speed at which Hase tries to take things to the mat again would be almost comical, were it not for the sounds of Hashimoto's stiff strikes ringing in the audience's ears. Hase does again get him grounded though, but Hash just pulls back Hase's pad and punches him in the kneecap! Hashimoto goes to work, hitting some more sick strikes and seriously damaging Hase's knee. He locks in a half crab, but Hase smartly escapes and goes back to working on the leg, however, now it's a game of counters & positioning, with both guys taking a lot of punishment to the legs so far and trying to turn this to their advantage. Hash eventually regains control and then brutalises Hase with more kicks, but a low-dropkick to the knee sends him sprawling and Hase goes straight back to the leg. But it seems that no matter what he tries, Hashimoto is all but impervious while, similarly, from Hash's perspective Hase looks like a guy who just will not quit. As they head into the finishing stretch, Hase is getting battered as Hash zeroes in on the win, but he just can't quite hit the sheer drop brainbuster. Classic finish here and an important, but sometimes overlooked, match in both guys careers.
funkystudent
Member
That santino segment last year was just painful to watch.
Oh and Kings clearly forced commentary during it.
Keyser Soze
Member
I don't think I even remember it.
My mind must be getting better at blocking bad memories!
It's amazing because if you watch closely GGG almost jumps too far. He barely hits Bret's right shoulder with his foot.
BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!
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But can you ever forget that Maryse is now with The Miz? In 2013?!
Keyser Soze
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You ruined my day. I hope you are happy.
Liu Kang Baking A Pie
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Distance wasn't the problem at WM. He just hesitated a bit and mistimed his jump based on his knee bend so he didn't get full height.Brock wins with a SSP. The guy was actually at least as far if not farther away than Kurt was at WM19 and Bork has zero issues hitting him.
In that dark match gif, you can see he bounces on the top rope a little to get momentum and times his jump right.
It won't happen, but it would be amazing if he did that off the cage at this next PPV to finish off this boring feud.
billy beane
Banned
He missed.
BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!
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Bret is such a fucking champ. Look at him selling despite Glen barely touching him and overshooting the leg drop.
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Deleted member 47027
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Ok, PMed Evilore about the WrassleGAF content blog. Those of you interested in writing for it, I'd like to hear from you via PM about column ideas. Recaps, things like that - just so I can have a rough idea of who is interested and dedicated.
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Deleted member 47027
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What's the content plan for it? News? Retro? Reviews?
Just a suggestion for now.
News and news commentary
Raw and Impact discussion (for the 3-4 people who actually watch Impact)
Or whatever everyone's up for. Could do GAF fantasy discussion.
I'd just like to see this happen to give me another good wrestling podcast to tune into. Not saying I'd be interested in running it.
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Deleted member 47027
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Jesus H, watching the Raw after Mania in 99 and Big Show comes out to Luke Gallows' WWE music.
Keyser Soze
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Those pancakes caught up with him.
Don't care. Not watching.
Make the right choice. Skip Raw. You'll feel better after you read the underwhelming reports online.
Dark Ninja
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DQ or count out finish that leads to PPV match. Waste to put it on TV especially because Taker is involved.
At least we wont get Fandango on this RAW with some sort of cringe worthy segment. HEY YOU GUYZ WANT TO GO FANDANGOING WITH ME. LETS GO FANDANGOING!! It would have actually worked on this RAW since the crowd wont be as dead as last weeks.
The Big Show.
funkystudent
Member
UK crowd is normally pretty good so at least RAW should have that.
Is the Euro Tour for one week or two?
Is the Euro Tour for one week or two?
Keyser Soze
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I guess Taker will finally retire at Mania 30 - seems a good place as any (cannot see him pushing for 25-0)
He will likely take his usual break at the end of the year, so he won't be on RAW for the next time they are in UK at the end of the year
This is likely his last opportunity to have a Live UK match
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Deleted member 47027
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Forget Raw tomorrow night, make sure you tune in right after - GWF comin for you Wrasslegaf!
what about Shield role-play?
i want a weekly column where i make fun of one wreslin thread member each week
starting with spindashing
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
That's not a column, that's a novel.
I can't wait for SoulPlaya's Kane-Porium!
sf2fanatic
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6 man tag elimination match.
BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!
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As long as it involves Cena's ass.
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No, I won't posting the .gif you freaks
As long as it involves Cena's ass.
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No, I won't posting the .gif you freaks
Shadowlink
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When should I be getting my check from Evilore?HOLY SHIT GUYS
The Wrestle-GAF sign is shown during the Universal HD ads for Raw and Smackdown
The problem with GGG is that he's almost TOO athletic.
mechashiva
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As occasional special guest.
bean breath
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If you broadcast this as a Google+ Hangout, then I might tune in.
FallingEdge
Member
I would love to.
A Pretty Panda
fuckin' called it, man
I'd listen
The Frankman
Banned
Participating? Yes. Running? Hell no.