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That match was AWESOME!
I was reading a pretty dope book about historical Jesus (Zealot by Reza Aslan) and the last 2 chapters are about Paul. Even if you don't subscribe to anything Aslan says and infers about Jesus, the shit Paul was saying was completely out of touch and radical as shit just surrounding the time he was in. If you do buy into what Aslan is saying (that Jesus the man was essentially a hard line Jew, a zealot if you will, who by talking about the Kingdom of God/Heaven was actually calling for a legitimate kingdom on earth by overthrowing Rome and him being crucified at all was evidence that he was killed for sedition by Rome, not stoned by the Jews. It then talks about how later followers changed him from Jesus the Dude to Jesus the Christ and the reasons around that.), then Paul's teachings were WILDLY inaccurate to everything Jesus was about. And by my reading, Paul's teachings are pretty inaccurate and opposing of Jesus even within the canonized gospels.
Just reminded me to say FUCK PAUL. That cunt. I'm pleased to know that James (brother of Jesus) thought Paul was a right cunt as well.
It's an interesting book. Hard to really say how accurate it or any book about historical Jesus can be, but much of the focus was really about the time and area that produced Jesus and how his teachings were interpreted at the time and shortly after his death. Only about 216 pages and pretty briskly paced.
Who the fuck thought it was a good idea to have Hornswoggle on a kiss cam with a like...13 year old girl? Do they think because he's his small he never ages?
I was reading a pretty dope book about historical Jesus (Zealot by Reza Aslan) and the last 2 chapters are about Paul. Even if you don't subscribe to anything Aslan says and infers about Jesus, the shit Paul was saying was completely out of touch and radical as shit just surrounding the time he was in. If you do buy into what Aslan is saying (that Jesus the man was essentially a hard line Jew, a zealot if you will, who by talking about the Kingdom of God/Heaven was actually calling for a legitimate kingdom on earth by overthrowing Rome and him being crucified at all was evidence that he was killed for sedition by Rome, not stoned by the Jews. It then talks about how later followers changed him from Jesus the Dude to Jesus the Christ and the reasons around that.), then Paul's teachings were WILDLY inaccurate to everything Jesus was about. And by my reading, Paul's teachings are pretty inaccurate and opposing of Jesus even within the canonized gospels.
Just reminded me to say FUCK PAUL. That cunt. I'm pleased to know that James (brother of Jesus) thought Paul was a right cunt as well.
It's an interesting book. Hard to really say how accurate it or any book about historical Jesus can be, but much of the focus was really about the time and area that produced Jesus and how his teachings were interpreted at the time and shortly after his death. Only about 216 pages and pretty briskly paced.
I'm like 5 episodes behind on Lucha Underground. i dunno, that's a lot to catch up on, but i have a lot of free time next week so... maybe
been thinking about reading that. I'm taking a class the author is teaching next quarter, should be good times
Conclusion: A strong episode that was bolstered by an excellent main event. Ladder matches have the potential to be awesome, and this one certainly reached that potential, but saved just enough to keep you wanting more in the future.
The Blue Demon return tease was a bit random by Sexy Star, but it seemed to worry Chavo. Lets hope they have a better match the second time around. Heck, lets hope Sexy Star actually gets her hands on Chavo and manages to pull off a singles victory.
Cuernos squash was fine for what it was. I wish we had gotten more of Super Fly.
All in all, this was another hit for Lucha Underground, as it had an excellent pace and tons of forward momentum. There really isnt an easier watch in terms of pro wrestling right now. Its fast. Its fun. Its exciting. Its Lucha Underground. If youre not on board yet, Im not sure what to tell you.
#vanillamidget
Notes and thoughts about TNT:
Why was Lord Al around at all in the WWF? Why was he around for so long? It's not like there was a loyalty issue to Vince Sr. like so many other guys from that era. He never wrestled for either Vince. He was terrible at interviewing. He was terrible at commentating. He was terrible as Vince's side kick on TNT. He was terrible at READING. I swear that dude could barely read. He was often terrible at just speaking. He couldn't get out more than a few words without stumbling over them, saying something wrong, or just getting lost.
This show is too weird. It's a weird mix of variety show, kayfabe, SHOOT, history lessons, personal talent shows.
friendly reminder that out of the 9 matches on this sunday's TLC card, none of them are new matches, and 4 of them have been given away on tv within the past month
Helps knowing hubby is at home tending to the house and not being a grumpasaurus all up in her grill.
Who here actually has Destination America? I do but for some you have to dole out the money to get a package with the channel.
Was that while Heyman was running creative?
So there was a heroin bust in my city. Part of a ring from New York. I know two of the ones arrested as part of the ring (a girl who went to school for nuclear medicine and has an ass for days, and her little sister), plus 6 related arrested. Had no idea there was a heroin scene here.
Opiate pain pills brought heroin back in a big way. There's heroin all over the place these days sadly.
My sister deals with Opiod abuse at a community level. It's everywhere.
Opiate pain pills brought heroin back in a big way. There's heroin all over the place these days sadly.
Needed an excuse to post those. I'm not on the streets or club (aka Ramada Inn) or bars or anything, so I wouldn't know what kind of shit is going on. Wouldn't expect someone who went to school for nuclear medicine (even though she was kind of a dumb dumb in school) to be part of a heroin distribution ring. Not super shocked at some of the people arrested in association, though.
You've just past Aiii.meh I have a feeling cm punk is brainwashing aj and it's a bit concerning.
meh I have a feeling cm punk is brainwashing aj and it's a bit concerning.
So there was a heroin bust in my city. Part of a ring from New York. I know two of the ones arrested as part of the ring (a girl who went to school for nuclear medicine and has an ass for days, and her little sister), plus 6 related arrested. Had no idea there was a heroin scene here.
am I though? Lets look at the facts. CM PUNK is an overbearing opinionated punk ass. AJ is an innocent gentle soul. I feel like her identity has been stripped away and now she is just an extension of his brain.you might be over thinking it.
This interview with Sami Zayn gives me further indication that some shenanigans will be going on. Whether Sami leaves and comes back Generico, whether he turns heel and decides not to go or what......or they might have him win.
Either way, I expect shenanigans tomorrow night.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlTbcbAHdgQ
You're good, I'll give you that.am I though? Lets look at the facts. CM PUNK is an overbearing opinionated punk ass. AJ is an innocent gentle soul. I feel like her identity has been stripped away and now she is just an extension of his brain.
tbh I feel like if AJ were black we wouldn't even be having this discussionYou're good, I'll give you that.
I work in the IT department of a county jail, so its pretty hard for me not to know about this stuff.
am I though? Lets look at the facts. CM PUNK is an overbearing opinionated punk ass. AJ is an innocent gentle soul. I feel like her identity has been stripped away and now she is just an extension of his brain.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has reported that Alberto Del Rio, also working as El Patron in certain promotions, will begin working for Ring of Honor in 2015. Meltzer notes that Del Rio was supposed to feature in a pre-recorded segment on the Final Battle PPV but that the footage either wasn't recorded or didn't make it in time. He's expected to start for ROH in January and it will be his American home promotion going forward. This is a sign that his negotiations with TNA either didn't pan out or ROH were able to offer him more money/negotiate a better deal.
It's very possible that Del Rio makes his ROH debut at ROH's first TV taping of 2015, in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 3rd. Ring of Honor is without several top talents at that taping, including ROH World Tag Team Champions reDRagon, The Young Bucks and AJ Styles, due to their NJPW obligations as NJPW Wrestle Kingdom takes place the next day. ROH will be running four shows in January.
Meltzer also notes that he could still feature for Lucha Underground, but no contract has been agreed, and that Bellator are interested in him.
tbh I feel like if AJ were black we wouldn't even be having this discussion
EL PATRON TO ROH
EL PATRON TO ROH
Yeah.
EL PATRON TO ROH
You can now vote for the ROH Match of the Year:
http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/vote-now-2014-roh-match-year
Unsurprisingly, reDRagon vs. The Young Bucks at War of the Worlds is running away with it. Justifiably so.
tbh I feel like if AJ were black we wouldn't even be having this discussion
EL PATRON TO ROH