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[Alucard]

Non-spoiler Impact matches confirmed for tonight:

-Magnus vs. Gunner for the title
-The Wolves vs. Bad Influence

I hope they at least give 7 minutes to The Wolves and Bad Influence.

 

[Aiii]

I must say I have a lot of respect for people who are still able to watch and look forward to Impact.

I respect the hell out of your resolve, man!

 

[Spider from Mars]

I must say I have a lot of respect for people who are still able to watch and look forward to Impact.

I respect the hell out of your resolve, man!

If you can sit through 3 hours of Raw, Impact is nothin.
Impact>Raw

 

[Alucard]

I must say I have a lot of respect for people who are still able to watch and look forward to Impact.

I respect the hell out of your resolve, man!

Even when the storyline writing isn't great, there ARE stories happening. It feels like a legit alternative to the WWE with how they do backstage segments and how every segment matters. It's nice not to have any filler.

Give it a shot.

 

[Aiii]

I'd rather sit through 3 continuous NO COMMERCIAL BREAKS hours of one long Triple H promo than watch a 5 minute Dixie Carter segment ever again.

And if my podcasts are correct, 1 hour of Impact now is dedicated to Dixie Carter segments.

 

[G-Fex]

You're weirding me out. You want to come to my house and go on a road trip with me. Did you cast the hex on me to give me all the bad luck at the end of this trip?


If I have one real regret about my trip, it's that I didn't go to the Comedy Store on Monday and try to get on Kill Tony. I have a solid premise of how hard it is to commit suicide when you have to take care of your grandparents. Would have worked out well on that show I feel.

I want us to bond Stro. You don't have to be strobogo, you can be my strobro

 

[British Monsoon]

Updated card for WRESTLE-1's Ryogoku Kokugikan show on March 2nd;

. TNA World Heavyweight Title: Magnus (c) vs KAI
. TNA World Tag Team Titles: Robbie E & Jesse (c) vs Kaz Hayashi & Shuji Kondo
. W-1 vs TNA:Minoru Tanaka & Koji Kanemoto vs Christopher Daniels & Kaz
. W-1 vs TNA: Masakatsu Funaki vs Bobby Roode
. TNA X-Division Title: Austin Aries vs Seiya Sanada

W-1 haven't done a Ustream show since their debut back in September - they'd be pretty foolish not to do one this time, though, as surely the TNA involvement will get them more interest from western fans? The card doesn't look too bad so far, Funaki vs Roode should be a lot of fun and that W-1 vs TNA tag match looks awesome. Also, a lot of people aren't exactly fans of Sanada, but I could easily see Aries getting a great match out of him.

 

[Aiii]

I dunno Boots, TNA can barely draw for their own PPV's, a throwaway PPV not on primetime probably won't do too many sales either.

 

[Carnby]

Yeah, but he was going to get his ass booed regardless - the fans really did not want him there (except for the gaggle of screaming girls that seem to show up wherever Jeff goes, even at an indie wrestling show). Also, he did that stupid pose on the top-rope thing and slipped, which was just about the high point of his match, which was against Krazy-K (a student of Jeff's having his debut match in front of an incredibly hostile crowd) and a drugged-up Joey Mercury. To say it was one of the worst matches in ROH history would be an understatement.

Where can I see this match?

 

[Kaladin]

WWE Network is taking so much of my hype, things like Thief, South Park: Stick of Truth and Guardians of the Galaxy are falling under my radar.

 

[Aiii]

WWE Network is taking so much of my hype, things like Thief, South Park: Stick of Truth and Guardians of the Galaxy are falling under my radar.

I don't really get hyped about much anymore, but I'm sure as hell hyped for the WWE Network.

(which sucks, because I have no clue how long I'll have to wait before I can use it)

 

[British Monsoon]

I dunno Boots, TNA can barely draw for their own PPV's, a throwaway PPV not on primetime probably won't do too many sales either.

The cost of broadcasting PPVs on Ustream is pretty low, so they really don't need many buys to make their money back. It'd be worth it for the exposure, more than anything.

Where can I see this match?

Here you go;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBsWWSR51D0

 

[Kaladin]

I don't really get hyped about much anymore, but I'm sure as hell hyped for the WWE Network.

(which sucks, because I have no clue how long I'll have to wait before I can use it)

The lot of us clammering over having wrasslin to watch 24/7 won't help much either.

 

[Joeki11a]

Is it weird HBK and Bret Hart are members of the nWo, both joined and looked
Awkward in that shirt.

Sometimes I wonder if HHH wanted to be a member.

 

[Nameless]

Ambrose tearing that Renee Young up all night. Every night. lol renee young marks

It's a work brah.

**exclusive footage from Renee Young's vagina cam**

 

[Data West]

Is it weird HBK and Bret Hart are members of the nWo, both joined and looked
Awkward in that shirt.

Sometimes I wonder if HHH wanted to be a member.

Kevin Sullivan said after the 'initial' nWo the only person he wanted to put in was HBK if he came over. Then everybody got into the nWo.

 

[Joeki11a]

Wait people actually think Raw will be highjacked?

Listen the minute it is confirmed Punk wont be there and is done legit.

Their will be no punk fans going to the show, it will be boycott not highjacked.

 

[slightconfuse]

TNA should move to England. People seem to like them there

 

[Joeki11a]

Kevin Sullivan said after the 'initial' nWo the only person he wanted to put in was HBK if he came over. Then everybody got into the nWo.

If that would of happen WWE would had been finished, butI mean ya it would make sense its the Kliq. I think him on the wolfpac it would had been more fun that seemed like where he belong.

I wonder why WWE never used the Wolfpac IP
they went with nWo original. HbK looked weird with his dumb hat on, it was all as weird as Bret in nWo.

HBK, Booker T Nash Goldust in Redpaint as the Wolfpac would of been cool.

 

[Snaku]

If that would of happen WWE would had been finished, butI mean ya it would make sense its the Kliq. I think him on the wolfpac it would had been more fun that seemed like where he belong.

I wonder why WWE never used the Wolfpac IP
they went with nWo original. HbK looked weird with his dumb hat on, it was all as weird as Bret in nWo.

HBK, Booker T Nash Goldust in Redpaint as the Wolfpac would of been cool.

The Wolfpac was terrible, that's why that never happened.

 

[jmdajr]

Steve was none too happy about people accusing him of kissing Cena's ass on the podcast.

 

[jmdajr]

 

[Deleted member 47027]

Updated card for WRESTLE-1's Ryogoku Kokugikan show on March 2nd;

. TNA World Heavyweight Title: Magnus (c) vs KAI
. TNA World Tag Team Titles: Robbie E & Jesse (c) vs Kaz Hayashi & Shuji Kondo
. W-1 vs TNA:Minoru Tanaka & Koji Kanemoto vs Christopher Daniels & Kaz
. W-1 vs TNA: Masakatsu Funaki vs Bobby Roode
. TNA X-Division Title: Austin Aries vs Seiya Sanada

W-1 haven't done a Ustream show since their debut back in September - they'd be pretty foolish not to do one this time, though, as surely the TNA involvement will get them more interest from western fans? The card doesn't look too bad so far, Funaki vs Roode should be a lot of fun and that W-1 vs TNA tag match looks awesome. Also, a lot of people aren't exactly fans of Sanada, but I could easily see Aries getting a great match out of him.

This show looks like a lot of fun. I can't wait. If this does hit Ustream you can count me in.

 

[Aiii]

Steve was none too happy about people accusing him of kissing Cena's ass on the podcast.

And rightfully so, he wasn't kissing his ass I think.

He did compliment him on several occasions, but nothing unjustified.

 

[jmdajr]

Also..its seems Maria and the Bella Twins have.. kissed and made up!

 

[BronsonLee]

Of course that Punk thing was a work, just like MITB was. Punk is carny as hell and has a direct line to Vince. They could pull this off.

Also: Masukatsu Funaki kicking the shit out of Roode will be pretty damn hilarious. Roode is aces

 

[Deleted member 47027]

Cena deserves getting his ass kissed.

 

[Khrysler Jerikho]

Cena deserves getting his ass kissed.

Literally? Nikki would for sure.

 

[Aiii]

Of course that Punk thing was a work, just like MITB was. Punk is carny as hell and has a direct line to Vince. They could pull this off

I hope it is, because by god, that would be awesome.

 

[Carnby]

Here you go;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBsWWSR51D0

Awesome! Thanks bud.

 

[BronsonLee]

I hope it is, because by god, that would be awesome.

Christ, Punk's specialty is working the Internet into thinking he's leaving, but instead starting a hot new angle

See: ROH and WWE Summer of Punk

This is what he does. He probably asked for some time off and this is the cover.

 

[jmdajr]

Cena deserves getting his ass kissed.

 

[jmdajr]

Christ, Punk's specialty is working the Internet into thinking he's leaving, but instead starting a hot new angle

See: ROH and WWE Summer of Punk

This is what he does. He probably asked for some time off and this is the cover.

So no was there no...

"Breaking News: Kane takes out CM Punk indefinitely."

Makes no sense. He suddenly just seized to exist.

 

[British Monsoon]

Listening to Colt's podcast from last week with Sonjay - really fun show, recorded while both were on a tour of remote India. Love hearing about wrestlers travelling to remote places, like Colt's show with Cliff about Nigeria and his one with Tyson Dux about northernmost Canada. Also, Sonjay gives some good insight into how Ring Ka King came about - crazy that the Indian wrestlers on that show had less than 50 days training and a real shame it never got it's second season.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

Listening to Colt's podcast from last week with Sonjay - really fun show, recorded while both were on a tour of remote India. Love hearing about wrestlers travelling to remote places, like Colt's show with Cliff about Nigeria and his one with Tyson Dux about northernmost Canada. Also, Sonjay gives some good insight into how Ring Ka King came about - crazy that the Indian wrestlers on that show had less than 50 days training and a real shame it never got it's second season.

You can get a lot done in 50 days.

Could you imagine? You have 50 days to learn EVERYTHING about ANYTHING. That's child's play. It's doable. Ring Ka King, even if Stro hates it, is still dabes.

 

[Aiii]

Christ, Punk's specialty is working the Internet into thinking he's leaving, but instead starting a hot new angle

See: ROH and WWE Summer of Punk

This is what he does. He probably asked for some time off and this is the cover.

It would not be awesome?

 

[BronsonLee]

So no was there no...

"Breaking News: Kane takes out CM Punk indefinitely."

Makes no sense. He suddenly just seized to exist.

That's basically what adds the most intrigue. They never wrote him out.

It's totally possible he could've went home, but I doubt it lasted long.

It would not be awesome?

I'd be happy as a clam!

 

[Spider from Mars]

Ring Ka King was the best.
Mumbai Cats for lyfe.

 

[Alucard]

I think it's unbelievable that people still think Punk leaving is a work. It was the same thing with AJ leaving TNA.

 

[spindashing]

I never watched Ring Ka King but I have seen previews of it with Scott Steiner treated as some sort of Godzilla terrorizing the crowd.

That was pretty hilarious lol

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

I never watched Ring Ka King but I have seen previews of it with Scott Steiner treated as some sort of Godzilla terrorizing the crowd.

That was pretty hilarious lol

Yep. Was just about to post that. Fucking hilarious.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

Ring Ka King was the best.
Mumbai Cats for lyfe.

Mumbai Cats were pretty cool, but Patthani Patthe is the real shit!

 

[Aiii]

I think it's unbelievable that people still think Punk leaving is a work. It was the same thing with AJ leaving TNA.

Read a page back what Meltzer wrote about it and see why people now think it might be a work.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

No matter how you cut it, we'll know without a shadow of a doubt on March 3rd. Stay tuned.

 

[Khrysler Jerikho]

So Punk's doing New 52-ish? Fine by me.

 

[Kaladin]

No matter how you cut it, we'll know without a shadow of a doubt on March 3rd. Stay tuned.

CM Punk doesn't return on Raw, but he returns in ring during the post Raw segment on the Network after show.

March 10th:

Michael Cole: Here is what you missed last week if you're not subscribing to the Network:

 

[Aiii]

CM Punk doesn't return on Raw, but he returns in ring during the post Raw segment on the Network after show.

March 10th:

Michael Cole: Here is what you missed last week if you're not subscribing to the Network:

And every non-US person rages on the internet.

It will be glorious.

 

[Sephzilla]

I'm expecting more of a Vince troll moment for the Raw in Chicago. Punk's music will start up and HHH/Vince/Kane will be like LOL JK GUYS kind of like when they had Bret's music start up in Calgary back in the mid 2000s when HBK was in the ring.

 

[Barack Lesnar]

WWE released their Q4 2013 and Full Year financial results on Thursday morning. Here are the final pay-per-view buy rates:

Battleground in October: 114,000
Hell in a Cell in October: 228,000 (up from 199,000 in 2012)
Survivor Series in November: 177,000 (down from 208,000 in 2012)
TLC in December: 181,000 (up from 175,000 in 2012)

Without factoring in WWE Battleground (which was a new pay-per-view in 2013), WWE sold 586,000 buyrates in the quarter, up from 582,000 in 2012.

The buyrate for Hell in a Cell was the show’s best since it debuted in 2009 – and the Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton main event outdrew the John Cena vs. Randy Orton WWE World Heavyweight Championship Unification match by a wide margin (26%).

Overall, you can see that pay-per-view is no longer a growth sector for WWE, which makes it an opportune time for WWE to transition those shows to the WWE Network.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

CM Punk doesn't return on Raw, but he returns in ring during the post Raw segment on the Network after show.

March 10th:

Michael Cole: Here is what you missed last week if you're not subscribing to the Network:

If they keep it network-exclusive, social media will go fucking bananas and that turns into SHITLOADS of people going for the week trial.