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[Sibersk Esto]

I consider ruthless aggression to have begun around 2002 and ended at wm 21

 

[Nocturnowl]

I just remembered that time Stone Cold took a whiz all over Arn Anderson in the Flair feud, another notch for the Ruthless Aggression era.

 

[RP912]

Vince gave no fucks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n1Q8xBUKDE

Dat ruthless aggression :/

 

[British Monsoon]

Cheap plug; I reviewed a new British wrestling documentary 'Two Falls to a Finish' for the indy corner, check it out;

http://www.theindycorner.com/reviews/two-falls-to-a-finish-review/

Here's the trailer; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKwAViu9cws

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Smackdown around that time was pretty great

 

[JPeeples83]

The Heyman-booked SmackDown was great TV.

 

[Kaladin]

Was that time DX put Vince McMahon's face into Big Show's exposed ass on PPV a part of Ruthless Agression?

I....I don't even think I can show an image of that and not be banned.

 

[UberTag]

Was that time DX put Vince McMahon's face into Big Show's exposed ass on PPV a part of Ruthless Agression?

I....I don't even think I can show an image of that and not be banned.

I witnessed that heinous act live and in person.
Needed regular therapy for a solid year to clean that image from my mind.

 

[RP912]

I witnessed that heinous act live and in person.
Needed regular therapy for a solid year to clean that image from my mind.

good god

 

[Kaladin]

I witnessed that heinous act live and in person.
Needed regular therapy for a solid year to clean that image from my mind.

Not sure if serious.

 

[UberTag]

Not sure if serious.

I'm serious about attending the match in person.
You can see me dancing happily along to Shane-O-Mac's entrance theme as he enters the ring.
Sadly I was the only one.

 

[Nocturnowl]

Was that time DX put Vince McMahon's face into Big Show's exposed ass on PPV a part of Ruthless Agression?

I....I don't even think I can show an image of that and not be banned.

Unforgiven 2006 so not part of the same era.

One of the best Raw brand PPV events that one.

 

[sf2fanatic]

I'm serious about attending the match in person.
You can see me dancing happily along to Shane-O-Mac's entrance theme as he enters the ring.
Sadly I was the only one.

I Miss Shane. His theme was cool.

 

[Kaladin]

Unforgiven 2006 so not part of the same era.

One of the best Raw brand PPV events that one.

I couldn't remember what year it was. But that act in my mind fit Ruthless Aggression.

 

[RP912]

Unforgiven 2006 was in the Ruthless Aggression era. The era didn't end until late 2008.

 

[Kaladin]

I'm serious about attending the match in person.
You can see me dancing happily along to Shane-O-Mac's entrance theme as he enters the ring.
Sadly I was the only one.

I would totally buy you needing therapy after witnessing that act live btw.

There are several other events in wrestling that I wouldn't be surprised if some fans needed therapy after.

 

[Serpens007]

I consider the Ruthless Agression era beign between 2002-2008.

2003-2004 my fav years. Eddie vs JBL feud was so damn great

 

[JPeeples83]

Unforgiven 2006 was in the Ruthless Aggression era. The era didn't end until late 2008.

Why would the era end in 2008? There was no real difference in WWE from '08 until '09 beyond them using WWE UNIVERSE 8 billion times. The company approached everything the same in each time frame.

 

[Kaladin]

I consider the Ruthless Agression era beign between 2002-2008.

2003-2004 my fav years. Eddie vs JBL feud was so damn great

JBL was my favorite part of that era of Smackdown.

 

[Kaladin]

Remember WWECW's December to Dismember 2006? I attended that trainwreck live.

That garbage is an exercise in WWE not giving a fuck what fans want.

 

[British Monsoon]

I'm Bootaaay and I approve this website;

http://www.bootydaddy.com/

 

[Nocturnowl]

Remember WWECW's December to Dismember 2006? I attended that trainwreck live.

That garbage is an exercise in WWE not giving a fuck what fans want.

The main event was full of meddling, taking out Sabu and replacing him with Hardcore Holly, eliminating other fan favourites early on in the hopes they'd cheer for Vince's boy Lashley.
One of the worst WWE PPVs in general.

 

[Ithil]

Remember WWECW's December to Dismember 2006? I attended that trainwreck live.

That garbage is an exercise in WWE not giving a fuck what fans want.

 

[Kaladin]

The main event was full of meddling, taking out Sabu and replacing him with Hardcore Holly, eliminating other fan favourites early on in the hopes they'd cheer for Vince's boy Lashley.
One of the worst WWE PPVs in general.

Exactly, and only one of the undercard matches were announced before the PPV....and it turned out to be the best match of the night.

 

[UberTag]

Remember WWECW's December to Dismember 2006? I attended that trainwreck live.

That garbage is an exercise in WWE not giving a fuck what fans want.

Cheer for Roman Reigns Bobby Lashley, damn it! I know what you want better than you do!

 

[RP912]

Remember WWECW's December to Dismember 2006? I attended that trainwreck live.

That garbage is an exercise in WWE not giving a fuck what fans want.

man that ppv pretty much was a excuse to give Heyman the boot. So much bullshit behind that event to make Bobby Lashley look strong.

Why would the era end in 2008? There was no real difference in WWE from '08 until '09 beyond them using WWE UNIVERSE 8 billion times. The company approached everything the same in each time frame.

It was going through a transitional time leading into 2009. You could tell the difference after the HBK/Jericho ladder match.

 

[Kaladin]

Cheer for Roman Reigns Bobby Lashley, damn it! I know what you want better than you do!

Vince himself even tried to put over Bobby Lashley.....though, I think that might have killed Lashley, because he sucked in comparison to Doo Rag McMahon.

 

[Data West]

I went to Starcade 94 live.

Beat that one, brrrrother.

 

[Man God]

The IC title feud is basically the main event of Smackdown right now.

Umm, yes.

Yes.

YES.

YES!

YES! YES! YES!

 

[Kaladin]

I went to Starcade 94 live.

Beat that one, brrrrother.

Superbrawl 94 was my first wrasslin event, and the only time I got to see Stone Cold wrestle.

 

[serenewarfare]

I went to EC 2013. Got to see the better Punk vs. Rock match. Got to see the SHIELD beat up Cena and Sheamus. pretty good experience all around.

 

[Data West]

I also saw some event with Lex Luger telling me not to do drugs after WCW folded.

 

[Man God]

I also saw some event with Lex Luger telling me not to do drugs after WCW folded.

If anyone knows the dangers of doing drugs, it's post WCW Lex Luger.

Survivor Series 1994 is the next PPV on the docket.

 

[JPeeples83]

man that ppv pretty much was a excuse to give Heyman the boot. So much bullshit behind that event to make Bobby Lashley look strong.



It was going through a transitional time leading into 2009. You could tell the difference after the HBK/Jericho ladder match.

The only real transition in '08 big picture-wise was going PG and nixing blood. '09's big story was Legacy, and that was more towards the latter half of the year.

 

[Valentus]

So when will Owens and Balor be promoted from NXT overlords to jobbing Kane, Big Show and Luke Harper?

 

[PInk Tape]

WWE makes fans take off costumes dressed as former wrestlers or else they lose their front row seats on RAW

... wwe.

So stupid.

ha, their twitter is still up too - https://twitter.com/ChicagoRAWcrowd

I'm still embarrassed.

 

[Host Samurai]

Ruthless Agression started when WWF became WWE so 2002

 

[Serpentine]

So when will Owens and Balor be promoted from NXT overlords to jobbing Kane, Big Show and Luke Harper?

I'm offended by your grouping of Harper with Show and Kane. besides, that implies that he's not doing all the jobbing at the moment

 

[Valentus]

I'm offended by your grouping of Harper with Show and Kane. besides, that implies that he's not doing all the jobbing at the moment

Im really not amazed at all with harper and rowan doing solo. WWE rushed things a little much. They were very good as tag in the wyatt family, and the Intercontinental run of harper was very bad.

Its a shame because i liked them when they were bray's henchmen.

 

[serenewarfare]

Mets is back, and he has WM spoilers for us.

Spoiler

After talking to a few people today at the SmackDown tapings word going around is that Brock Lesnar is very close to agreeing on a new contract with the WWE. With the lack of popularity that Roman Reigns has received as of late, Triple H is pushing Vince on the idea of keeping the WWE Championship on Brock.

This would also have huge ramifications with two of the under card matches on the show.
If Brock retains the title it would in all likelihood mean a continued "special attraction schedule" for him. Triple H as of late has been big on the idea that the I.C. Title and the U.S. Title should mean something again. The plan, if Brock retains is to put the U.S. Title on John Cena and the I.C. Title on Daniel Bryan. The theory would be that two legit Superstars would bring legitimacy to both titles. Also, while Brock is gone both men can main event Raw, Smackdown, PPVs and house shows with those titles on top of the card. Which again, would bring back the legitimacy of both belts.

A lot can change between now and WrestleMania. But this is just one of the many ideas that are being discussed. I have not been told of any other ideas, but if I hear more, I will be sure to pass the information along to this great community.

 

[XenoRaven]

So when will Owens and Balor be promoted from NXT overlords to jobbing Kane, Big Show and Luke Harper?

No one is jobbing to Luke Harper.

 

[Anth0ny]

ruthless aggression era was waaaaaaaaay more fucked up than attitude era

it was vince's answer to ratings going down... we gotta get more EDGY damn it! turn the controversial shit we tried to pull in the attitude era up to 11.

except no one cared and no one remembers because everyone stopped watching









as for the wrestlemania build, well.... I've listened to review a raw every single tuesday for as long as I can remember. I legit woke up today, and just minutes ago realized I hadn't listened to that podcast today. I fucking forgot raw happened yesterday, and forgot a new review a raw was out. ZERO desire to listen to someone's thoughts on yesterday's show and close to zero interest in wrestlemania this year. worst build towards a mania since I started watching again in early 2011 when Rock came back, easily.

 

[British Monsoon]

I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did;

Ric Flair (c) vs Rick Martel - NWA & AWA Title Unification Match - (AJPW 1985/10/21)

Yeah, the stipulation (and the fact that it's mid-80's All Japan) guarantees there won't be a proper finish, plus the opening 15 minutes are as formulaic a Ric Flair match as you're likely to see, but they really kick it into gear for the finishing stretch. Martel is a guy who doesn't do anything fancy, but all the straightforward stuff he does do, he does really, really well. Flair's Flair, but he was really on point on this night. Great stuff.

 

[Man God]

Those wrasslemania "spoilers" sound too logical.

 

[sf2fanatic]

We got some old marks in here. Everyone mostly 30+

 

[Big One]

Would not surprise me if WWE kept the belt on Brock at all with the reception Reigns is getting. It's kind of comical how this guy comes into audiences with complete silence.

 

[Officerrob]

Mets is back, and he has WM spoilers for us.

I don't believe it, it makes way too much sense

 

[Serpentine]

Im really not amazed at all with harper and rowan doing solo. WWE rushed things a little much. They were very good as tag in the wyatt family, and the Intercontinental run of harper was very bad.

Its a shame because i liked them when they were bray's henchmen.

I agree completely

Mets is back, and he has WM spoilers for us.

wow Mets really bringing the #facts you can't find anywhere else

 

[Vylash]

I'm still embarrassed.

i love how it's just some person using it as their blog to bitch about the wwe

 

[Man God]

The only problem with keeping the belt on Brock is that they literally only have one heel right now worth fighting with if he went face and only one face (D-Bry) worth fighting him, though that might not be a problem if he doesn't have an opponent until Summerslam.