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[Heel]

Honestly friends, a cat is going to bring more entertainment to Raw than The Big Show, so you shouldn't be upset about this.

Or are you worried about people taking our sport seriously?

And to be perfectly honest, Grumpy Cat has more Breakfast Television Appeal than anyone on the active roster.

This may be the shot in the arm that WWE desperately needs. Grumpy Cat may save professional wrestling as we know it.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

I can't wait for grumpy cat's momentum stopping Sheamus segment 2 hours into the show

 

[Deleted member 47027]

Do you guys think this OP is flying too close to the sun?

What makes you proud to be a gamer? Have there ever been any awesome moments you were in attendance for and felt like "yeah...this is what it's ALL about" that makes it all worthwhile?

There's a sense of independence and gallantry in being a proud gamer, share your stories!

 

[imBask]

I thought Raw was finally kinda going uphill.

and then Grumpy Cat

 

[Deleted member 47027]

I thought Raw was finally kinda going uphill.

and then Grumpy Cat

 

[imBask]

don't you dare say anything about Jon Arbuckle, he's a poor schizophrenic dude who lives alone

 

[Ithil]

Do you guys think this OP is flying too close to the sun?

gallantry

For playing a video game

 

[British Monsoon]

Wow, pretty big set-up for the first WWNLive show in China;

http://instagram.com/p/vM7bNrqp5Q/

Really interested to see how successful these shows are, seems like it's a lot bigger of a deal than most expected and Gabe and co. have been working for ages to get this off the ground.

 

[FlammableD]

Wow, pretty big set-up for the first WWNLive show in China;

http://instagram.com/p/vM7bNrqp5Q/

Really interested to see how successful these shows are, seems like it's a lot bigger of a deal than most expected and Gabe and co. have been working for ages to get this off the ground.

Can't hurt to get in on the ground floor.

 

[lovely ladies]

Ernest 'The Cat' Miller cameo, please. He can dance off against his Son Xavier.

That would be pretty sweet to be honest, love Ernest Miller.

 

[RP912]

smh I had that wrestling ring as a kid.

 

[RP912]

I didn't know Norman Smiley was in ECW o_o. He truly was hardcore.

 

[slightconfuse]

What's a grumpy cat,?

 

[Deleted member 47027]

I didn't know Norman Smiley was in ECW o_o. He truly was hardcore.

Norman Smiley is so goddamn dope. I love his work on all levels. Comedy or serious, he's a delight to see work.

 

[imBask]

What's a grumpy cat,?

a stupid looking cat that became a maymay on the internetz like a year ago

 

[plagiarize]

Do you guys think this OP is flying too close to the sun?

If flying directly into the center of the sun is 'too close to the sun' then yes. I think this would be 'flying too close to the sun'.

And you're one of my favorite posters. So I'd rather you didn't!

Yay! The first time ever someone just replied to one of my posts with my avatar!

 

[Heel]

Is Norman still an NXT trainer? Because that's perfect. Everyone can learn from Norman.

 

[British Monsoon]

Norman Smiley was in goddamn UWF;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsDR1t0f0wk

What's a grumpy cat,?

 

[Plywood]

Outside of that time Daniel and Brie ran away from The Demon Kane, the Grumpy Cat trailer was better than any WWE segment this year.

FnP, we out here.

You stop it witch.

 

[RP912]

Norman Smiley is so goddamn dope. I love his work on all levels. Comedy or serious, he's a delight to see work.

Yea smiley's awesome. His earlier wrestling work in wcw was amazing.

 

[Nerdkiller]

Gr...Grumpy Cat is guest hosting RAW?

 

[Striker]

Is this like Chucky appearing in WCW?

 

[RP912]

Is this like Chucky appearing in WCW?

It's like a complete circle. I'm waiting for Hugh Jackman to win the WWE championship with cena holding his wrist in victory.

 

[BronsonLee]

Wow, pretty big set-up for the first WWNLive show in China;

http://instagram.com/p/vM7bNrqp5Q/

Really interested to see how successful these shows are, seems like it's a lot bigger of a deal than most expected and Gabe and co. have been working for ages to get this off the ground.

Sick stuff, innit? This is way bigger than I thought, too. If this kicks off, Gabe and Sal are super smart. China is definitely an untapped market.

 

[imBask]

one week we get a pretty dark Raw with Rollins destroying a bleeding Orton, a spooky Wyatt going after Ambrose segment, a power struggle between McMahon and the Authority

one week we get a bunny getting pushed, 2 midgets in dumb costumes and Grumpy Cat as the host

they really need to make a decision. Are you Sesame Street or are you Breaking Bad, you can't be both

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Actually... screw Grumpy Cat get Cranky Vince to host.

 

[RP912]

Actually... screw Grumpy Cat get Cranky Vince to host.

Then they got to bring back the laptop.

It would be interesting if Michael Cole reads cranky's tweets and say shit like "Tonight's Raw will be sponsored by cheap liquor and Kidman's power plant contract...FUCK YOU"

 

[imBask]

Actually... screw Grumpy Cat get Cranky Vince to host.

JBL can't host the show he's already commentating

 

[jmdajr]

So is it THE Grumpy Cat? or an imposter?

 

[imBask]

So is it THE Grumpy Cat? or an imposter?

it's actually just Kane playing Fake Grumpy Cat

 

[strobogo]

it's actually just Kane playing Fake Grumpy Cat

With Gerald Ford playing Kane.

 

[ecurbj]

Yup. I had this ring. In fact I think it's in the basement still. Cage and all. I think it has buttons on the side that made noise. I use to put The Giant and Kevin Nash in fights, lol.

The memories...

 

[Fox318]

one week we get a pretty dark Raw with Rollins destroying a bleeding Orton, a spooky Wyatt going after Ambrose segment, a power struggle between McMahon and the Authority

one week we get a bunny getting pushed, 2 midgets in dumb costumes and Grumpy Cat as the host

they really need to make a decision. Are you Sesame Street or are you Breaking Bad, you can't be both

Make smackdown a kids show for bunnies and cena.

Target raw to teens and young adults.

 

[TheWarrior]

Will Aubrey Plaza be backstage doing the grumpy cat voice?

 

[Xater]

You know, I don't mind Grumpy Cat in general. It's cute and funny, but as the host of RAW? WTF are they thinking?

No wait, don't answer that, they probably were not thinking.

 

[Serpentine]

CM Punk is gonna be doing a story in a Thor Annual in February

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

They should've just gotten Wishbone to host it.

 

[jmdajr]

You know, I don't mind Grumpy Cat in general. It's cute and funny, but as the host of RAW? WTF are they thinking?

No wait, don't answer that, they probably were not thinking.

What about Here Comes Honey Boo Boo? Let's have that on.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

CM Punk is gonna be doing a story in a Thor Annual in February

I'm sure it'll be really great.

 

[simplythebest]

Let's take your minds off the fact Raw is gonna be swimming in cat shit in a Week which is an upside from it usually swimming in dogshit on a weekly basis.

Matt Striker talks about having backstage heat

 

[lovely ladies]

I'm sure it'll be really great.

The story quits at page 3.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Why do we even need a guest host (other than letting them plug their crap). Even then why do WWE want to let people plug their crap? Do they need the money, or is it contractual obligations from shareholders or something. I have no idea, it makes such little sense.

 

[jmdajr]

CM Punk is gonna be doing a story in a Thor Annual in February

If Chris Jericho can start his own metal band, the why not. Follow those dreams even if you can't reach A status.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

Why do we even need a guest host (other than letting them plug their crap). Even then why do WWE want to let people plug their crap? Do they need the money, or is it contractual obligations from shareholders or something. I have no idea, it makes such little sense.

Crossover, worth it for sizzle reels and more.

 

[Xater]

I'm sure it'll be really great.

But wha tif it is good? If he turns out to be a fun comic book writer more power to the guy.

 

[Cagey]

CM Punk is gonna be doing a story in a Thor Annual in February

Marvel and wrestling news?

Place your bets on who posts this in OT.

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

CM Punk is gonna be doing a story in a Thor Annual in February

I wanted to see him write Punisher comics. Listening to him in the Nerdist podcast he was on about two years ago, he really got that character.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

Here's the wrassle kangdom 9 talk:

[NJPW News] New Japan officially announced 5 new matches that will be taking place at this years WRESTLE KINGDOM at the Tokyo Dome.

First up they announced that Shinsuke Nakamura will be defending the IWGP IC belt against Kota Ibushi. This will mark the first time the two have faced in singles competition since August of 2013.

Ryusuke Taguchi will be defending the IWGP Junior belt against the newest BULLET CLUB member in Kenny Omega. Omega made his debut as a member of NJPW by quickly forming his alliance with the heel faction. Omega took no time to call out Taguchi for the belt and the title match has been set for the big show.

In standard fashion in recent years, the IWGP Jr. Tag belts will once more be contested in a 4WAY match as the new champions “reDragon” O’Reilly & Fish will be taking on 3 former champion teams in KUSHIDA & Shelley, Romero & Koslov, and Matt & Nick Jackson.

The NEVER Openweight belt will also be contended on the big show as Tomohiro Ishii looks to continue his path through the top guys in NJPW. Ishii got the win over Hirooki Goto just this past weekend and now will be faced up against Togi Makabe, whom he chose as his next defense.

Then lastly, Kazushi Sakuraba and Minoru Suzuki look to finally end their grudge once and for all as they do battle on the big stage. A winner can only be decided by knockout. TKO, referee stop, or submission only. There will be no count-out administered or pinfall’s. Only one of these men will be left standings with the conclusion of the match.

Below is the announced card…

New Japan Pro-Wrestling “Buddy Fight presents WRESTLE KINGDOM 9 in Tokyo Dome”, 1/4/2015 [Sunday] 16:00 @ Tokyo Dome

Newly Announced:

(-) Special Single Match ~ Complete Conclusion Rules: Kazushi Sakuraba [FREE] vs. Minoru Suzuki [Pancrase MISSION]
~ No pin fall. Only KO, TKO, submission, or referee can stop the match.

(-) NEVER Openweight Championship Match: [5th Champion] Tomohiro Ishii vs. [Challenger] Togi Makabe
~ 2nd title defense.

(-) IWGP Junior Tag Championship 4WAY Match: [39th Champions] “reDragon” Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish vs. [Challengers] “Time Splitters” KUSHIDA & Alex Shelley vs. [Challengers] “Forever Hooligans” Rocky Romero & Alex Koslov vs. [Challengers] “Young Bucks” Matt & Nick Jackson
~ 1st title defense.

(-) IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Match: [69th Champion] Ryusuke Taguchi vs. [Challenger] Kenny Omega
~ 3rd title defense.

(-) IWGP Intercontinental Championship Match: [10th Champion] Shinsuke Nakamura vs. [Challenger] Kota Ibushi
~ 2nd title defense.

Previously Announced:

(-) IWGP Heavyweight Championship: [61st Champion] Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. [Challenger / G1 CLIMAX 24 Winner] Kazuchika Okada
~ 1st title defense.

9~10 matches are expected in total.
———————————————————
Expected Additions:
(-) IWGP Tag Championship Match: [64th Champions] Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows vs. [Challengers] (WTL 2014 Winners)
~ 6th title defense.

 

[Aiii]

CM Punk is gonna be doing a story in a Thor Annual in February

This guy has the best life.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Crossover, worth it for sizzle reels and more.

Who does it benefit though? I'd really like to know how much crossover appeal the WWE has, and how many new fans this crap has created.