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[Jimmy King]

The fuck happened to this thread. We're supposed to be better than this. It's like we're not progressive at all.

I know losing Stro and Pepsi and Liquid is tough, but let's keep our standards high and celebrate women's wrestling, even if I strongly support non-binary designations for gender, women have been stepped on and held back for far too long.

Are you referring to those creepy basement matches?

 

[Data West]

I wonder how Darren Young feels about you guys equating his lifestyle choices to a gimmick for Fandango

 

[Deleted member 47027]

You know how gay people sometimes marginalize bisexual people because they're not gay enough? They could totally do an angle like that with Adam Rose bi-bashing Fandango for not being homosexual. WWE likes to court organizations like GLAAD, after all, and they could raise awareness of internal homophobia with an angle like this.

Problem is, wrestling has shown it has no concept of nuance or subtlety, because the audience just can't handle it usually.

Are you referring to those creepy basement matches?

Basement...matches

 

[dream]

I wonder how Darren Young feels about you guys equating his lifestyle choices to a gimmick for Fandango

To be fair, there's a very good chance that Darren Young's sexuality is a gimmick by virtue of his being a pro wrestler.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

I wonder how Darren Young feels about you guys equating his lifestyle choices to a gimmick for Fandango

I'm sorry, choice?

Being gay isn't a choice.

 

[dream]

Oh, I'm sorry for the ambiguity. By "choice," I was referring to his decision to come out publicly.

I'm not sure what Data West was referring to when he deployed the same word......................................................................................................................

 

[Jimmy King]

Basement...matches

They are still sports entertainment. I'm sure that's what the performers tell themselves, at least.

Going back to the wins/losses discussion in regards to basement matches, they're all lose-lose. But they are still a breeding ground for future champions.

My quick search didn't return an actual pic of Rollins wrestling in a basement, but a RoH pic suffices.

 

[dream]

My period key got stuck. I certainly was not implying anything with an elongated set of ellipses................................................................................

 

[dream]

Here you go, Titus......................................................................

 

[Man God]

I'm sorry, choice?

Being gay isn't a choice.

Eh, I know plenty of gay people who didn't come out until they had multiple kids and think it is even more ignorant to assume that a person can't control their sexual desires if they want to. Human willpower beats all base instincts. This is not a value judgement at all, mind you, as I don't care what anyone does between the sheets, so long as it is consensual.

They shouldn't have to hide if they don't want to either.

 

[blackaroni]

 

[Jimmy King]

Data West needs to read Alucard's treaty and stop aiming to make libelous statements about innocent members trying to have a fruitful discussion about this great sport.

Here you go, Titus......................................................................

Thanks! ......................................................................

 

[Kaiterra]

I don't see the problem people have with Kane and Big Show. They're in great shape for wrestlers from their era....I mean seriously, how many other guys from the late 90's do you know that can go out there on a full schedule every week?

Sure, they're not what they used to be, but they're still reliable hands and can put over people from mid-card to main event and not really be hurt by it.

I enjoy what Big Show and Kane bring to the WWE in 2015.

They weren't particularly exciting wrestlers for very long after their debuts back in the day and their characters are dull and repetitive. Every so often they'll luck into someting good but then they're lame just as quick and despite that they're among the most protected dudes at times when they shouldn't be.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

Eh, I know plenty of gay people who didn't come out until they had multiple kids and think it is even more ignorant to assume that a person can't control their sexual desires if they want to. Human willpower beats all base instincts. This is not a value judgement at all, mind you, as I don't care what anyone does between the sheets, so long as it is consensual.

They shouldn't have to hide if they don't want to either.

Well, I'm sure you agree that actually BEING gay isn't a choice. I'm sure we're all in agreement of that, and that the decision to come out or not fuck other dudes is a decision. But you are who you are.

 

[Data West]

pepsi being banned has me on edge

 

[Serpentine]

It's okay. The new Kliq of Balor, Owens, Zayn, and Itami is waiting in the wings.

that's HHH

not Zayn

the gay demographic?! I'm down with it. have him cut promos saying "I dance with many partners" and cozy up to the sexually repressed and closeted Cena dads at ringside.

Fandango as the Oberyn of WWE is money

 

[dream]

Here's a different angle of the same spot, Titus................................................

And here's the match, if you're interested.............................................

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x20i6jl_tyler-black-cyberfights-1_sport

 

[¡HarlequinPanic!]

Eh, I know plenty of gay people who didn't come out until they had multiple kids and think it is even more ignorant to assume that a person can't control their sexual desires if they want to. Human willpower beats all base instincts. This is not a value judgement at all, mind you, as I don't care what anyone does between the sheets, so long as it is consensual.

They shouldn't have to hide if they don't want to either.

I ain't mad at chu but I wanna say this reasoning kinda stinks :[

 

[Jimmy King]

Do you think that was as satisfying of a pay check as the one for main eventing Mania?

 

[Man God]

Well, I'm sure you agree that actually BEING gay isn't a choice. I'm sure we're all in agreement of that, and that the decision to come out or not fuck other dudes is a decision. But you are who you are.

People are born into all parts of the spectrum, indeed. Still lots of room for learned behavior though but the heart wants what the heart wants.

I ain't mad at chu but I wanna say this reasoning kinda stinks :[

All I am saying friend is that people can choose to be whatever they want to be, damn the conditions of their birth. Willpower triumphs all. I honestly don't care about gay/straight/anywhere in between. Of course some people are born gay. I've seen it myself. Doesn't mean they have to limit themselves to that label if they don't want to. That's all.

 

[Jimmy King]

People are born into all parts of the spectrum, indeed. Still lots of room for learned behavior though but the heart wants what the heart wants.

Which part of your statement applies to this:

 

[Entropia]

So a bunch of dudes jumped into the ring at the Smackdown tapings. :O

 

[Data West]

that's HHH

not Zayn

HHH is in both kliqs. Zayn is Christian 2.0. He'll never be 2sweet

 

[Thorakai]

I will never understand threads made about the content/quality/legacy of a game on like the first day it releases.

 

[Man God]

I will never understand threads made about the content/quality/legacy of a game on like the first day it releases.

Some games do show their true worth one way or another almost immediately. Very few though. Taking time is usually for the best when it comes to these things.

 

[Kaiterra]

I will never understand threads made about the content/quality/legacy of a game on like the first day it releases.

I mean current day games are just disposable commodities/services anyway

 

[dream]

I will never understand threads made about the content/quality/legacy of a game on like the first day it releases.

Ce n'est pas faux de veut pas qu'il soit casse sur le premier jour. Le premieres impressions sont importantes aussi!

 

[Kaladin]

I remember when games couldn't be patched. When if you released a game with a game breaking bug (I'm looking at you WWF No Mercy), you had to fix it in later copies.

I remember when going gold used to mean something. That you had a finished, playable product.

I miss those days.

 

[Net_Wrecker]

Bryan should drop all the dumb risky dives and start wrestling like Minoru Suzuki.

When Booker T does his in-ring interview to ask him "D. Brine, dawg, why you so angry lately man? What happened to all the positivity and flying in dah lights?"

Bryan responds "Booker my gotdamn neck is hanging on by a thread and I'm pissed off that I can't do what I used to so now I'm just gonna kill people and win titles."

"Man...." responds Booker T, utterly shocked by the attitudinal change of what used to be one of the WWE's most positive superstars.

Daniel Bryan went on to main event 5 Wrestlemanias having numerous lengthy World Title runs in the process.

Nothing was ever the same.

 

[Thorakai]

Some games do show their true worth one way or another almost immediately. Very few though. Taking time is usually for the best when it comes to these things.

There is that and the fact that most people would be actually playing those games and not making meaningful contributions to the discussion. Might as well wait like a week at least to give people time to experience the game and gather their thoughts.

If the game is broken in some capacity though then feel free to make how ever many threads necessary.

 

[dream]

Except Suzuki senpai's background is that of a legit shooter who pioneered shooting. Daniel Bryan's background is...Ring of Honor Professional Wrestling. This isn't 1993 anymore, when we could buy Taz as a legit shooter. Fans know phonies because they know what real shooting is.

 

[Ultratech]

pepsi being banned has me on edge

I'm worried on who might be next...

I will never understand threads made about the content/quality/legacy of a game on like the first day it releases.

*shrugs*

Last gen and current gen (as well as any Bethesda game) has taught me to rarely get a game on Day 1 anymore.

I remember when games couldn't be patched. When if you released a game with a game breaking bug (I'm looking at you WWF No Mercy), you had to fix it in later copies.

I remember when going gold used to mean something. That you had a finished, playable product.

I miss those days.

Yup. Those were the days.

You got a game and that was it, bugs or glitches be damned!

 

[Vylash]

I'm on your side here, Sandman. It's a matter of perspective, metaphorically speaking: in the front row everything looks great. 3 rows back, though? It's a different story.

holy shit

also wtf is happening in here, i miss pepsi too but just come to nerd chat and get your fix

 

[Net_Wrecker]

Except Suzuki senpai's background is that of a legit shooter who pioneered shooting. Daniel Bryan's background is...Ring of Honor Professional Wrestling. This isn't 1993 anymore, when we could buy Taz as a legit shooter. Fans know phonies because they know what real shooting is.

There's nothing that could turn someone into a legit shooter quicker than not being able to do what you love to do.

They could even cross promote the turn with him being a complete prick to Brie Mode on Total nonsense Divas. He could, like, force her to buy non-vegan foods. In a stern voice. Before killing his former buddies ThatDemonKane and Dolf Ziggler. What an asshole. The hero we need right now.

 

[Chamber]

They should have just brought him back the day after Mania 31. That way he would have had plenty of time to heal and Reigns probably would have been the champion without the crowd turning on him as much as they have.

Damn, you just made me realize Daniel Bryan is indirectly responsible for Seth Rollins being WWE Champion. Thank you, Bryan.

 

[Man God]

Damn, you just made me realize Daniel Bryan is indirectly responsible for Seth Rollins being WWE Champion. Thank you, Bryan.

Everything leads back to Kane.

 

[slightconfuse]

DLC PLEASE!!!!!!!!

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

Bryan should drop all the dumb risky dives and start wrestling like Minoru Suzuki.

When Booker T does his in-ring interview to ask him "D. Brine, dawg, why you so angry lately man? What happened to all the positivity and flying in dah lights?"

Bryan responds "Booker my gotdamn neck is hanging on by a thread and I'm pissed off that I can't do what I used to so now I'm just gonna kill people and win titles."

"Man...." responds Booker T, utterly shocked by the attitudinal change of what used to be one of the WWE's most positive superstars.

Daniel Bryan went on to main event 5 Wrestlemanias having numerous lengthy World Title runs in the process.

Nothing was ever the same.

I love all of this. You are a cool dude.

Touching tribute of Warrior from Vince himself.

Not gonna lie, Vince is showing his age like crazy over here. Can't blame him though.

 

[Sweeney Tom]

 

[Entropia]

I love all of this. You are a cool dude.

Touching tribute of Warrior from Vince himself.

Not gonna lie, Vince is showing his age like crazy over here. Can't blame him though.

Interesting that it's taken a year for this. Better late than never.

 

[DMczaf]

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

Daredevil is a great show. Just finished watching the second episode.

Totally lost my shit when Matt said

Spoiler

"When the italians folded."

That means

Spoiler

Frank Fucking Castle did some work.

Hope I'm right. I hope I am.

 

[dream]

I love all of this. You are a cool dude.

Touching tribute of Warrior from Vince himself.

Not gonna lie, Vince is showing his age like crazy over here. Can't blame him though.

First, lol@that video ending with an ad for the Ultimate Warrior DVD.

Secondly, when Vince extols the virtues of living life "the Warrior Way," I'm hoping Vince didn't mean we should live life litigiously, racistly, or homophobically. I hope he merely meant we should cheat to get ahead.

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

Every time Deborah Ann Woll is on-screen

 

[reptilescorpio]

pepsi being banned has me on edge

What did they say to get banned?

I will never understand threads made about the content/quality of a game on like the first day it releases.

I assume you regard reviews that come out before/on/around when a game releases the same then?

DLC PLEASE!!!!!!!!

El Rey should get NetherRealm to do a LU game ala Furious 7 version of Forza Horizon 2.

Great way to reuse assets and get something out the door quickly. Make it standalone DLC, promotes both LU and Mortal Kombat X.

 

[FallingEdge]

apologies if old but fans storming the ring during a SD match

 

[El Pescado]

So is there some actual confirmation that Bryan's career is hanging by a thread or are we all just going crazy here?

 

[JavyOO7]

so since Bryan's retiring soon, we need someone to replace him, i have a suggestion

I have a suggestion!

 

[Plywood]

So is there some actual confirmation that Bryan's career is hanging by a thread or are we all just going crazy here?

We have Meltzer's claims and Bryan's recent body of work as evidence.

 

[slightconfuse]

Bryan is going to be the new HBK. Lose his smile come back in afew years to have a killer run