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February Wrasslin' |OT| Did somebody not get what they wanted?
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It's gonna be Team Bryan vs Team HHH all March long.
Subbed.
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RAW should be interesting I imagine a ratings boost for sure . They have to address it one way or another
People who think this is a work.
Do you realize?
1. Punk is their second biggest draw?
2. They wouldn't even leave Punk off of TV for more than a week in 2011?
3. The Network is launching this month and Punk not being there is bad for ratings and interest?
4. Mania is coming up and same thing as 3?
5. They have Live events to sell, one headlines Cena/Orton and the other Bryan/Punk?
6. He was smack in the middle of a storyline with Kane and was one of the main builds in the Rumble to set up one of the Mania main event matches?
How does it even make sense this would be a work?
Do you realize?
1. Punk is their second biggest draw?
2. They wouldn't even leave Punk off of TV for more than a week in 2011?
3. The Network is launching this month and Punk not being there is bad for ratings and interest?
4. Mania is coming up and same thing as 3?
5. They have Live events to sell, one headlines Cena/Orton and the other Bryan/Punk?
6. He was smack in the middle of a storyline with Kane and was one of the main builds in the Rumble to set up one of the Mania main event matches?
How does it even make sense this would be a work?
Abyss would be a huge upgrade over Bad Luck Fatzilla
I actually agree, and like many have also said, I think it's not a work, but they will turn it into a work if he comes back / doesn't leave
Man, don't do it Devitt.
Why? I love him in New Japan but what is really left for him to do? Will they be willing to put the title on him if he stays?
If the money is good he should consider it.
I don't see why not, to be honest. Even if he doesn't become successful like Bryan or Punk, he will already have his big main roster contract so he'll make fine money for the next few years.
The biggest incentive for WWE, is the exposure it brings to you worldwide, and also the large amount of extra money you can make over your downside with royalties, merchandise and bonuses.
I know he has a comfortable position in NJPW, but I don't see him ever moving past the upper mid card level he's at, he's not going to win the IWGP title or anything.
Arrowgigantic
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He has a sprain or some other minor but sidelining injury and will be back in three weeks?
British Monsoon
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I don't think he'll ever get an IWGP Heavyweight title run, but he could win the Intercontinental Title at least and is in a good position as one of the top heels in the promotion.
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I'm excited for Good News Devitt
Liquidsnake
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I thought you guys would be more up in arms about Punk leaving.
Not a lot of angry people here.
Not a lot of angry people here.
I'm more sad.
Freezasaurus
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Honestly, I haven't found him interesting to watch for several months now.
Only because he's exaggerating his accent. Listen to him on Art of Wrestling from last year, he's very soft spoken and lightly accented.
I'll miss him a lot but he really clearly needs some time off.
Liquidsnake
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Yeah but I guess a lot can be blamed on Managment and how they have pushed him the last 6 months.
Maybe he does need a break. I just wish it didn't end like this.
I will miss hi. When he cared.
Maybe he does need a break. I just wish it didn't end like this.
I will miss hi. When he cared.
Sheamus: "I'd like you to all meet me cousin Fergal!"
People are probably not angry because the WWE didn't force him out. He just took his ball and went home. He was mentally and physically burnt out. Also, a match versus Triple H isn't being buried on a WrestleMania card.
He wanted the main event before his contract ran out. Realized he wasn't going to get it and left early.
edit: Wonder if AJ Styles will get a call now with punk bailing.
British Monsoon
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Watched the Great Kojika's House show that Big Japan ran in 2005 - utterly ridiculous, almost the weirdest thing BJW's ever done (doesn't come close to topping their Shakespeare pro-wrestling shows).
Basically, BJW owner Great Kojika also owns a removal company that some of the wrestlers work for - they were hired to dismantle an old TV set of a house, but Kojika got the TV studio to agree to let him set it up in Korakuen Hall and then let a bunch of his wrestlers demolish it.
Bonus gif of Mad Man Pondo in the rare act of selling;
Basically, BJW owner Great Kojika also owns a removal company that some of the wrestlers work for - they were hired to dismantle an old TV set of a house, but Kojika got the TV studio to agree to let him set it up in Korakuen Hall and then let a bunch of his wrestlers demolish it.
Bonus gif of Mad Man Pondo in the rare act of selling;
Conrad Link
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I'm really upset if CM Punk is truly gone. 
But like I've said before, I really wouldn't blame him. Shit is f**ked up and has been for ages.
Punk had a pretty big following, the crowd was always filled with his shirts they must of made a pile of money. Can't believe they'd allow that to walk away.
I hope the age of the fans hijacking the show and crapping on it continues. All they had to do was give D-Bry some respect, a decent run and they wouldn't be in this situation. As it is they just keep making it worse then wonder why there is such a blowback.
But like I've said before, I really wouldn't blame him. Shit is f**ked up and has been for ages.
Punk had a pretty big following, the crowd was always filled with his shirts they must of made a pile of money. Can't believe they'd allow that to walk away.
I hope the age of the fans hijacking the show and crapping on it continues. All they had to do was give D-Bry some respect, a decent run and they wouldn't be in this situation. As it is they just keep making it worse then wonder why there is such a blowback.
UberTag
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They should give Devitt a gimmick where he can only say "Meep" like Sheamus' other cousin, Beaker.
Then, all 3 of them can do a comedy sketch together. Sheamus will translate for both Devitt and the muppet.
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Look king punk is in the rafters!
sf2fanatic
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I don't want to see
headlining Summerslam
HHH
UberTag
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I don't want to see
HHH
They should give Devitt a gimmick where he can only say "Meep" like Sheamus' other cousin, Beaker.
Then, all 3 of them can do a comedy sketch together. Sheamus will translate for both Devitt and the muppet.
They also have Rebecca Knox as Becky Lynch in developmental, that's three Dubliners. Sheamus with his cousins Fergal, Becky and Beaker. What a stable.
If he's douchey heel from Monday, I'm cool with that one being on my screen. Just none of this trying to be cool sometimes stuff.
Liquidsnake
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I want a Sting teaser now!!!
Conrad Link
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Sting shows up: "Look Hunter, the board of directors have lost faith in you, these past few weeks have just shown a lot. The fans have turned on us, there really is no other choice... *starts to tear up* I love you pop. But effective immediately I'm the new boner of Stephanie."
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Punk would have shown everyone up if he have one of these to HHH
Tho HHH quads might have exploded
Tho HHH quads might have exploded
they always give bad horror movies sequels.
I can't wait for BnB to promote it.
"You remember that awful movie Kane was in? Well..I GOT SOME BAD NEWS FOR YA"
HerbertFish
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I watched Main Event for some reason. Big E and the Usos vs 3mb was actually a really good match with a great ending.
Sorry I'm not up to date on where Prince Devitt lives.
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Deleted member 47027
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Man, I dont care where Devitt goes as long as he can keep that fucking theme. One of the best entrance themes of all time.
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Deleted member 47027
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Missy Hyatt is watching this too, no doubt you're on the Hyatt train but I gotta say, her Twitter is really awesome and she sniffs out a ton of great older stuff.
Sting comes back, descending from rafters on a cable...
Cena interrupts his opening promo and makes AARP and Denny's senior menu jokes while the crowd screams "Yes, yes, yes". Sting yanks on his cable and ascends back to the rafters without another word.
Sting shows up on NXT the next week as the newest member of the Ascension.
Cena interrupts his opening promo and makes AARP and Denny's senior menu jokes while the crowd screams "Yes, yes, yes". Sting yanks on his cable and ascends back to the rafters without another word.
Sting shows up on NXT the next week as the newest member of the Ascension.
Roland Gunner
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I love Devitt in New Japan but if the WWE offers him something like the 3 year, $400K per deal that Tensai got, he's got to go. Big money and less wear on your body? Can't turn it down.
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#ABA Ask Bootaaay Anything
During the "Monday Night Wars" who was WCW's (in your opinion) most valuable wrestler on their roster, from an overall perspective - drawing power, merch, and enjoyable?
EDIT: Ah fuck that top comment
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You know what really bugs me about backstage interviews in WWE now? Guys either look at nothing (not the camera, not the announcer, but off in the distance) or look at the interviewer while talking directly to a wrestler instead of looking into the camera. Then I see a Mojo backstage segment where he looks at nothing while speaking to the interviewer, then looking at the camera while speaking directly to Lefort right beside him.
If you're talking to a wrestler, you look in the camera so when they watch, it's like you are looking right at them. If you are talking to the interviewer, you look at the interviewer. If someone is RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU, you don't speak your lines to that person directly into the camera. Come on, this is basic shit.
If you're talking to a wrestler, you look in the camera so when they watch, it's like you are looking right at them. If you are talking to the interviewer, you look at the interviewer. If someone is RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU, you don't speak your lines to that person directly into the camera. Come on, this is basic shit.
DDP!
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