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Professor Beef
Banned
What's this CM Punk article you guys are taking about
He's got too much swagger for that shit
He's got about as much swagger as Guy Fieri
What is it with you guys and picking shitty wrestlers to fake love?
And then they actually become good so people can legit like them and you just move on to the next shitty wrestler.
What, when they find a gimmick for Corey that actually works you're going to suddenly love Mojo Rawley?
And then they actually become good so people can legit like them and you just move on to the next shitty wrestler.
What, when they find a gimmick for Corey that actually works you're going to suddenly love Mojo Rawley?
Serpentine
Banned
pshhhhh, Jack Swagger has a better undercut than Corey Graves
Professor Beef
Banned
Never mind, just found the article. Christ, it's like he had no foresight about wanting to be the face of the company.
Serpentine
Banned
bruh it's all real. it's just for stupid reasons like Instagram accounts, good looks, having a dumb gimmick, stupid/catchy/stupid catchy theme songs, etc. Except Curtis Axel, i can't actually explain that one but iunno there's just something about him
^WWE resigned Ashley?
I wish there was some factual ratings and ticket sale numbers from the territories days.
I'm really curious who the real 'attractions' were. Who the guys were that people went out of there way to see instead of jsut saying 'oh let's see wrestling and see who's there.' The guys who were, 'oh shit, he's there? let's go buy tickets.'
I know there's Bruno, Andre, the Von Erich clan, Brody, Buddy Rogers, etc. I don't know, Duthy and Harley never seemed like that big of draws to me. It just seemed like people were going to watch it anyways, and they were fans of those guys.
I wish there was some factual ratings and ticket sale numbers from the territories days.
I'm really curious who the real 'attractions' were. Who the guys were that people went out of there way to see instead of jsut saying 'oh let's see wrestling and see who's there.' The guys who were, 'oh shit, he's there? let's go buy tickets.'
I know there's Bruno, Andre, the Von Erich clan, Brody, Buddy Rogers, etc. I don't know, Duthy and Harley never seemed like that big of draws to me. It just seemed like people were going to watch it anyways, and they were fans of those guys.
Marvel
could never
What did he expect? it comes with it...
Also my Big Dave support is very real.
#DealWithIt
cr_blah_blah
Member
My love for Corey Graves is nothing but real
#STAYDOWN
Somebody needs to tell Michael Weston look-a-like fan he's got it all wrong
cr_blah_blah
Member
I wasn't watching NXT then but that sounds great.
Lambda Pie
Banned
ya, when they're actually closer to HBK.
FlammableD
Banned
British Monsoon
Member
Some guy on the F4W board posted ledger details from the St. Louis territory in the early 80's and, by comparing attendances and pay-offs, you can figure out the guys who were seen as a big deal at the time. For instance;
. Harley vs David Von Erich in a 2/3 falls match drew 11k, both Harley & David got 3.5k of the gate
. Harley vs Kevin Von Erich in a 2/3 falls match drew 8k, both Harley & David got 2.2k of the gate
Harley & Flair were easily the two biggest attractions and drew big every month they were on top of the cards, while guys like Rocky Johnson, Ken Patera and David Von Erich drew well every once in a while. However, even though Harley was the top guy, when they ran Harley vs Backlund, NWA vs WWF champion, they only managed to draw 7k somehow. I'm not sure if that's a knock against Backlund's drawing power outside of the WWF, or a case of bad promoting, but looking back you'd think that match would've been a HUGE deal.
Incidentally, Brody drew really badly in a main event against David Von Erich and wasn't used in the main event spot again, but was often used as an attraction elsewhere on the card. Like in this freaking AWESOME looking tag match from '81...I wish footage of this existed;
. King Kong Brody & Andre The Giant over Ric Flair & Dick Murdoch (Brody pined Murdoch)
Lambda Pie
Banned
British Monsoon
Member
Crucifix-style GTS;
With some luck she'll be taught a bunch of different flippy moves to bust out on different occasions.
Marvel
could never
Love it, Maggle.
Crucifix-style GTS;
Excellent use of that extra flip damage multiplier, love it!
Everyone who likes TNA needs to get their heads checked out:
Can't hear you over the awesomeness of The Menagerie. Sorry.
PHOENIXZERO
Member
Everyone who likes TNA needs to get their heads checked out:
That GIF is a nice reminder of just how loose the WWF's ropes and turnbuckles were back in the day.
avengers23
Banned
People who profess this great love for the Menagerie (because Rob Terry and Knox are great wrestlers, not failed WWE acts) should have to use the Oddities as their avatars.
avengers23
Banned
Also, RE: Chikara, you know what's a great way to deflate any enthusiasm for your comeback? By putting Icarus, who is just godawful and hasn't improved in the decade plus he's been wrestling, in your main event.
Nah, but I'm up for a Crazy Steve, Knux, or The Freak avatar.
Arrowgigantic
Member
I don't know, it's pretty hard to beat "getting run out of WWE so I don't have to see his bullshit anymore"
British Monsoon
Member
*edit, why?
Lambda Pie
Banned
a carny stable in a carny business.
Oh, don't you worry. Things are about to change. The Menagerie changes everything. Expect the money to start rolling in.
Carnby
Member
Punk wants to be the face of the company but doesn't want to be famous. He gets the longest reign in modern history, and quits because he's not the champion.
This guy has legit mental problems.
Edit: Seriously, what was the point of that article? Did she write that so we would feel sorry for him? Why can't he make his own statement instead of having one of his "writer" friends?
This guy has legit mental problems.
Edit: Seriously, what was the point of that article? Did she write that so we would feel sorry for him? Why can't he make his own statement instead of having one of his "writer" friends?
Is Crazzy Steve legit at all? I feel like with Knux and Rob Terry present there needs to be someone in the group who can go.
British Monsoon
Member
Dragon Gate show was really fun, well worth $15 just for the 6-man tag and main event. Millenials vs Monster Express was just crazy, a typical insanely-paced Dragon Gate multi-man match highlighted by Ricochet & Flamita being AMAZING. Reeeeeeeeeeeeally need to see a singles match between the two. Then, T-Hawk vs Tozawa kicked all kinds of ass in the main event - T-Hawk is a goddamn star in the making, but was always going to be Korakuen's second favourite to the much loved Tozawa. The crowd came unglued for the finishing stretch. Really worth a watch, the whole show was good from start to finish. Recommended.
I think I've only actually seen him in Aces and Eights shite. Any good matches of his?
I'd watch TNA if Karen was in Dixie's spot
There's not any 'classics', but he's fine. He had decent matches with Mysterio in WWE.
There's not any 'classics', but he's fine. He had decent matches with Mysterio in WWE.
FlammableD
Banned
That's what makes it so sad.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Will skim this theead latter and post, but here are my NXt thoughts.
I like the uniqueness to Charlotte's offense, like when Summer started incorporating dance into her matches, but I don't want jer with the belt. Disgusting tats. Emma outclasses her in every way.
I thought Aylvester LeFort would be pegged as a canidate for spring cleaning. Brah had done anything for months. Kalisto was pretty good, his mask will definitely move merchandise. Ricardo was decent as well. Definitely see Ascension losing the belts in yhree weeks and getting called up this summer. Though they should be released. Legionairres were alright.
Renee a permanent fixture on commentary? Hell yes. She is legit good at it. New guy sucks balls.
Wanna see more Rosebuds in action even though this brah only got two punches in. Multicolored hair girl is pretty cute. Camacho needs his bike back.
Star of the show was Alexa Bliss. Goddam. Adorable has arrived in The E. Hauntingly catchy music. She really is a little Rinker Bell. Pretty good offense. She has a cute nose. Lol.
BTtle royale is what we thought it was gonna be. Boring. Though it definitely reveals the pecking order of NxT. Mojo fucking sucks. Get him off screen. Can we blame him for the Network numbers yet? Big Cass needs to be in a program. I think that brah has a future. When is Enzo expected to return? Neville will have a good match with his title challenger but I'm not feeling the heat.
I like the uniqueness to Charlotte's offense, like when Summer started incorporating dance into her matches, but I don't want jer with the belt. Disgusting tats. Emma outclasses her in every way.
I thought Aylvester LeFort would be pegged as a canidate for spring cleaning. Brah had done anything for months. Kalisto was pretty good, his mask will definitely move merchandise. Ricardo was decent as well. Definitely see Ascension losing the belts in yhree weeks and getting called up this summer. Though they should be released. Legionairres were alright.
Renee a permanent fixture on commentary? Hell yes. She is legit good at it. New guy sucks balls.
Wanna see more Rosebuds in action even though this brah only got two punches in. Multicolored hair girl is pretty cute. Camacho needs his bike back.
Star of the show was Alexa Bliss. Goddam. Adorable has arrived in The E. Hauntingly catchy music. She really is a little Rinker Bell. Pretty good offense. She has a cute nose. Lol.
BTtle royale is what we thought it was gonna be. Boring. Though it definitely reveals the pecking order of NxT. Mojo fucking sucks. Get him off screen. Can we blame him for the Network numbers yet? Big Cass needs to be in a program. I think that brah has a future. When is Enzo expected to return? Neville will have a good match with his title challenger but I'm not feeling the heat.