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January Wrasslin' |OT|
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Nah. He has abs for years, breh. Dude was JACKED once he got the title. As for the 3:16 stuff, they did kind of let him flounder for a couple of months, but by fall of 1996, they realized he was going to be huge for them. The shit talking of Bret started in September or October and it was clear from that point on that there were big plans for him. You had Bret on screen saying that Austin was the best wrestler in the WWF, Vince and JR constantly talking about how popular he was despite his attitude and so on. I'll cover it more in my upcoming reviews. I have them banked up to KOTR 1997, so I have the full rise of Real Ass Stone Cold upcoming. Trying to space them out to once a week. They definitely didn't capitalize on it for about 2 months after KOTR, but once Bret said he wanted to come back to work with him, they started pushing him hard. When you get into 1997, he wins the Rumble, is in the main event of the the Feb PPV, puts on the match of the night at WM, main events with Bret over the title match the next month, main events in the title match the next month, has the match of the night and most important match in general the next month with HBK (FAR better than their WM match), is the most important member of the US team in the main event the next month. THEN he gets hurt and shit somehow gets even BIGGER for him.
Vince didn't capitalize immediately on Austin after KOTR 1996, but he did pretty soon after. It was impossible to ignore. And the second Russo got on the writing team, Austin's stock went higher and higher.
Another Nitro '95 impression I was reminded of while watching Starrcade. The commentators are insanely racist throughout the back half of the year -- Heenan is racist and BONUS super sexist when the women came over from Japan for one Nitro and WW3 as well.
Heenan is in the corner of the Japanese contingent, yet he's like, super duper racist in every sense (including on this PPV). Bischoff is the face commentator, and he's super racist too -- only he's the one I assume helped put this together so it makes even less sense he'd be this clueless.
Heenan is in the corner of the Japanese contingent, yet he's like, super duper racist in every sense (including on this PPV). Bischoff is the face commentator, and he's super racist too -- only he's the one I assume helped put this together so it makes even less sense he'd be this clueless.
I'm gonna keep spamming here. Another Starrcade '95 impression:
Eddie Guerrero clearly goes through the same development as Chuck Barkley as it relates to how he evolves on the mic.
When Chuck first got in to broadcasting, he spoke in the sweetest, nicest little boy voice. It's hilarious when you hear it compared to how he speaks/acts on TV now, but he clearly just didn't want to step on any toes and just spoke in such a prim and proper way.
Eddie Guerrero, same deal. He speaks in this sweet, tiny little voice and acts super humble. He doesn't really slip over his words, but he doesn't want to step out of line in any way and sounds nothing like he'll end up sounding when he actually gets in to cutting good promos.
Eddie Guerrero clearly goes through the same development as Chuck Barkley as it relates to how he evolves on the mic.
When Chuck first got in to broadcasting, he spoke in the sweetest, nicest little boy voice. It's hilarious when you hear it compared to how he speaks/acts on TV now, but he clearly just didn't want to step on any toes and just spoke in such a prim and proper way.
Eddie Guerrero, same deal. He speaks in this sweet, tiny little voice and acts super humble. He doesn't really slip over his words, but he doesn't want to step out of line in any way and sounds nothing like he'll end up sounding when he actually gets in to cutting good promos.
Frecklestein
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Awesome, I look forward to it. I didn't really start becoming an avid fan till around when Hardyz and Edge and Christian first started out, I'm 23 so that should give you a bit of a time frame for my wrestling knowledge, but I did have a lot of VHS tapes around the house of wrestling and with the advent of the internet soaked in a ton of stuff. I was a casual fan as a kid and I've heard stories from different family members that I was a huge Macho mark when I was a toddler and would mimic "ohhhhhh yeeeeaaaahhh" and loved the Slim Jim commercials. So I always attribute the start of my rassle love to Macho. I took it really fucking hard when he passed. Him and Benoit are probably the only two celeb deaths that really hurt.
I really wish they didn't fuck up the Network so bad in America Lite so that I could go back rather than read people's reviews or watch clips. I want to fill in the gaps. But yeah, looking forward to hearing what you have to say about it because like I said earlier, I seem to have a pretty similar taste so I know what to look forward to watching and dreading whenever I get around to it.
This went on longer than I thought it would.
Benoit was still full time with NJPW. When I did the 1995/1996 reviews, I was also really confused as to why Benoit was never there and it was the 3 Horsemen for months. The reason was because Benoit wasn't full time with WCW until sometime in early 1996. By the time he was full time with WCW, Pillman was gone, so the Horsemen was weird for a long time. Pillman left and then Mongo didn't join until June of 1996, so it was in flux for 4 or 5 months. I feel like Bootaaay was the one to fill me in on Benoit being in NJPW for most of that period, because I was confused as fuck as to why he was made a member of the Horsemen and the wasn't around for like 3 months.
Breh, Barry's 1999 run was the best he had been since 1992. It was a miracle run, especially if you had seen any of his Stalker/New Blackjack's run. He looked and moved like he had suddenly de-aged 10 years. Barry Windham's run in the first 6 months or so in 1999 was solid as fuck.
UWF booking events outside of Nickelodeon Studios.
Weird seeing footage of face Paul Orndorff as there's not a ton of it outside of his early WWF stuff. Captain Lou is on commentary, and he's pretty entertaining to listen to. No idea who the other guy is or, to better phrase it, don't really care.
Weird seeing footage of face Paul Orndorff as there's not a ton of it outside of his early WWF stuff. Captain Lou is on commentary, and he's pretty entertaining to listen to. No idea who the other guy is or, to better phrase it, don't really care.
Frecklestein
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Outside of Nickelodeon? I guess Lawler wasn't able to appear, huh?
HOMEBOY OVER HERE
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what is wwe's plans with nxt for mania? perhaps a high profile match?
I wish they would, but I don't think so. I assume it will be something they do during the weekend once again before the show.
Frecklestein
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I don't think they would. They want to keep them hungry for the Mania spot, I think. I DO hope that we see some debuts on RAW following Mania. We usually do and it's a great place to do so because of the amazing international crowd that is up for anything unless you give them an obviously shit match. I think they got Orton Big Show last year..?
Conquering the west and stealing our women. Something must be done..
Kenta is putting that contract to good use
As a Florida resident, you can go better places than the friggin' RaceTrac. We have Wawa now Bayley!
Future Foundation
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I'm all for starting over, guys!
Frecklestein
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God dammit DM..
Such a weirdly shaped body.
GorillaWithDandruff
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Now how you guys gone not put up the classic. smh
Frecklestein
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Teddy's old, Aiii, lay off him, playa.
Cena looks like a really strong upside down triangle.
Cena looks like a really strong upside down triangle.
Professor Beef
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Frecklestein
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When someone is trying to get a union for WrestleGAF, you gotta pull a Hogan and snitch.
Mr. Luchador
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So much potential.
Frecklestein
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That's a great shot of CM Punk
The brass ring has been grabbed folks.
Mr. Luchador
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Well gameover, everything already revolving around Rowan Rey.
Mr. Luchador
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I hope we get more Alexa Bliss in 2015. I like her face.
Bayley is so adorable
Kenta is putting that contract to good use
Frecklestein
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Razor really does a great job getting over his lil bro 1-2-3 kid. I really buy that they're bros.
Just matches at Axxess as usual. Kind of defeats the point on being developmental if you're going to give those guys a WrestleMania match, even if it is during the pre-show.
PHOENIXZERO
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IDK why but back in OVW he reminded me of a T-Rex, might be how thick his arms were that made them look really short for his body.
Marvel
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Needs a hoodie.
It means don't be afraid to snitch.
Real talk, I don't even know how to snitch on here. I don't see a report post button.
Mr. Luchador
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You need to PM Beef.
Maybe? Japanese wrestlers don't seem to get into a serious relationship until they are past the age of 30.
I have know idea how she can get past his five rows of teeth, though?
reptilescorpio
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I can't stop lol @ this
The second one truly puts it over the top lol
Mr. Luchador
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Nocturnowl
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Woah, hold up a second, what in the celestial fuck is this?! NOT THIS WAY DAMMIT!
British Monsoon
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There's also no more 'free' PPVs with Sky, they're all priced £19.99 (except for Mania).
Lot of people probably have been wondering where Gonzalez heads at right now. You know I thought about it. Maybe I come out here, and apologize for what I did to Kharma, and I did to all my dear WrassleGAFers. I don't think so. You see last night when I went to bed I was wondering if I would be able to get some sleep. For the first time in a year I slept like a baby! When I woke up this morning, and looked in the mirror, you know what I saw? A SMILE ON MY FACE. It's the first time I smiled in a year. As I saw myself, not some corporate puppet that you decided to create GAF! YOU MISSED THE BALL ON THIS ONE BABY! YOU MISSED THE BALL!
After I came here to GAF, 24 hours later I'm up in GAF towers, with the GAF suits... "Hey Gonzalez we need you to smile a little, we need you to be more politically correct, we need you to be more corporate." Well baby what you saw last night was the tip of the iceberg. Big Dady Gonzalez is back! That same guy you saw at DVDVR a couple of years ago.
*Puts on shades*
The only thing that matters to me right now is my family, my friends. I'm not saying I'm not going to smack hands. But it better have a black glove on it baby, because I know you're with me. Whether you like me, love me, or hate me, it's the way it's going to be.
I'M BACK!
After I came here to GAF, 24 hours later I'm up in GAF towers, with the GAF suits... "Hey Gonzalez we need you to smile a little, we need you to be more politically correct, we need you to be more corporate." Well baby what you saw last night was the tip of the iceberg. Big Dady Gonzalez is back! That same guy you saw at DVDVR a couple of years ago.
*Puts on shades*
The only thing that matters to me right now is my family, my friends. I'm not saying I'm not going to smack hands. But it better have a black glove on it baby, because I know you're with me. Whether you like me, love me, or hate me, it's the way it's going to be.
I'M BACK!
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