Expect to see HHH back soon too.
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October Wrasslin |OT| Are you a Kane guy? Hell NO! I'm the tag team champions!
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Expect to see HHH back soon too.
They are building up current talent.
Dolph holds the briefcase. Ryback is already sniffing the main event. Miz is intercontinental champion. Cesaro is US champion, Daniel Bryan is the tag team champions and even Heath Slater's job squad get TV time.
Once again, I disagree, they are building up Cesaro, Sandow, Ryback, their tag division and giving the divas more exposure (3-5min matches and a storyline). They are really trying to build new guys now and they deserve their credit for that.
Thing is it won't happen overnight, but give them till WM29.
BillRiccio
Member
He was a huge fan of the Japanese hardcore feds in the 90's so it was a dream of his to do a couple death matches. There are a couple of light tubes but nothing super horrible. It's as safe of a death match as I've ever seen.
edit.
Show of hands who else has a man crush on UMB?
TheGreatDivide
Banned
A 2.8 is good. You can't expect massive changes in trends in one week.
FallingEdge
Member
He was a huge fan of the Japanese hardcore feds in the 90's so it was a dream of his to do a couple death matches. There are a couple of light tubes but nothing super horrible. It's as safe of a death match as I've ever seen.
edit.
Show of hands who else has a man crush on UMB?
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooope
Kota Ibushi is the real man crush of WrestleGAF.
BillRiccio
Member
I think I'm going to need something to back this up. Ultra Mantis Black is in a band dude, Ibushi can't touch that hotness.
http://youtu.be/C4Z0UId6Aj4
It's almost like it's some sort of mind control...
TOM f'N CRUISE
Member
Im down with this
FallingEdge
Member
http://www.dailymotion.com/playlist...t-08-24-11-apartment-wrestling/1#video=xt60po
The man wrestled his way to the top of an apartment building. UMB ain't got ish on that.
I met him at the Chicago Comic Con in August. At the time you could get his book, he'd sign it, and you could take a photo with him for one $30 price. That's what I chose to do and let my sister get the picture with him because he's one of the few guys in the company that she hasn't met at a signing the last few years.
Was super cool. He took time out to talk to everyone and was telling them to tweet him your thoughts on the book after you read it.
LOL, I did but I do with everyone I meet at the shows. Didn't even think about the Young Bucks incident until just now.
TOM f'N CRUISE
Member
watching right now.. the dude with the boxing gloves ahaha. them some real shots DAMN
HarryDemeanor
Member
You can tell he wants to get out of there after seeing that horrible Bret Hart model.Also giantbomb's alex navarro looking super intense
BillRiccio
Member
I'll admit that Ibushi fighting his way through an apartment building is amazing, but look at UMB ink dude.
TOM f'N CRUISE
Member
lol, thats what it is?? nice
If they do it this year, I think it pretty much seals the deal for me that Undertaker won't be at WM29. They do three main event matches. This year it was Punk vs Jericho, Taker vs Triple H & Cena vs Rock. Next year it would be Austin vs Punk, Rock vs Cena II, Lesnar vs Triple H? and Taker will be off the show.
I know you're joking, but that would probably actually be good.
Why would you buy it at all? Even Vince thinks it is ugly.
It looks unique and awesome. Vince was saying to get the fans riled up. Was going to get the gray one, but I'm glad I held off until yesterday.
I'd get it but customs is shit.
It's the ugliest shade of yellow in the history of yellow.
Don't know why I thought this, but I wonder what size Punk wears?
It's bright yellow. It stands out.
It's bright yellow. It stands out.
I always go with XL even though a large would work. I don't mind it being loose and it's not as big of a deal then if it shrinks a bit when it's washed.
Probably a medium or a large. My sister caught Cena's shirt and it's a 2XL. Punk's significantly smaller.
The build up would be entertaining at least. I don't know how good Ryback is when it comes to actually wrestling a match.
beanman25
Member
If I remember correctly, someone on Reddit caught one of his shirts at a house show and said it was a Medium.
FallingEdge
Member
I'll admit that Ibushi fighting his way through an apartment building is amazing, but look at UMB ink dude.
That is pretty bad ass.
Wow M? Damn, yeah he is a lot smaller. I wonder what D.Bry wears? Can't forget that they are shorter so that makes a difference as well.
Perspicacity
Banned
Hmm... I'm 6'5 and 200ish pounds and I wear a large, but I can put a medium on, it'd just be really snug. Punk is a little shorter and much more muscular than I am so if he wants to show his physique better I can see him wearing a medium.
FallingEdge
Member
I wear large because I like the snug fit and it makes me feel like a boss.
Go large.
slim, snug fit > *
6'2, 227 lbs
Go large.
slim, snug fit > *
6'2, 227 lbs
Perspicacity
Banned
Go with the large. I stopped buying XLs one day and haven't looked back.
D
Deleted member 47027
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Height Makes Right in the house!
I look damn good in a large, but judging from the real-pic thread you probably look like a baller in a large. Only thing I'd worry about, especially in you're case as you're an inch or so taller, is the shirt's length.
Yeah, you guys convinced me.
I wonder if I order it now, when I'll get it? By Friday?
Perspicacity
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Killing_Joke
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Austin/Punk would be glorious. There's a small chance WM30 won't be at MSG, so i hope they put all their eggs in the basket for this year. 80k+ NY crowd, shitty cold weather...Getting pumped just thinking about it!
British Monsoon
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Feud of the Week for October 1-7th: The Freebirds vs the Von Erich Clan, by Sunflower
Feud of the Week for October 9th - 15th: Mitsuharu Misawa vs Toshiaki Kawada
If there's one feud that defined Japanese puroresu throughout the 90's, it was the Misawa vs Kawada feud. Both guys were on their way to the top in the late 80's, and they soon found themselves teaming together against some of the top names in All Japan. The feud of the day was between Genichiro Tenryu and Jumbo Tsuruta, but after Tenryu finally overcame Jumbo to win the Triple Crown, he quit AJPW to form the short-lived SWS promotion (which had inter-promotional ties to WWF). Jumbo was the top guy in the company and needed someone to feud with. Up stepped his student Tiger Mask II, who unmasked, revealed himself to be Mitsuharu Misawa and formed a faction named 'The Over Generation Army'. Picking his tag partner Toshiaki Kawada and rising star Kenta Kobashi to be his stable-mates, Misawa's faction waged war against Jumbo throughout 1990 and Misawa scored a huge singles victory over Jumbo, firmly cementing him as one of the top talents in All Japan. Meanwhile, he continued to team with Kawada and the two found tag success in the annual Real World Tag League, winning the titles in 1991.
However, in 1992 a certain animosity began to grow between the tag partners when Misawa achieved the top goal in All Japan by winning the Triple Crown, defeating the legendary Stan Hansen for the championship. The stage was set for another Jumbo vs Misawa confrontation, albeit now with the student on top. But Jumbo's health problems and subsequent retirement in 1993 changed all that. All Japan again needed someone for the top guy to feud with, and they found the perfect opponent in Toshiaki Kawada. Smaller in stature than Misawa, Kawada had to claw and fight his way to success, while Misawa had seemed destined for success from day 1. While Misawa was rightly loved by the fans, Kawada was the natural face of the feud, a perennial underdog who tried so desperately to defeat his former partner and friend on so many occasions, only to fall short time and time again. After their first singles match in 1992, it became apparent that this feud was something special, and indeed, almost every time they encountered one another over the next 13 years, it was very special indeed.
But despite all the changes made to All Japan's well laid plans somewhat forcing their hand, Misawa vs Kawada is often cited as a perfect example of long-term booking, when in reality all the pieces just fell perfectly into place. The result was an amazing, career-spanning feud that would define both men's careers and provide the fans with one top tier match after another. Below, are a few of my favourite Misawa vs Kawada encounters;
Mistsuharu Misawa (c) vs Toshiaki Kawada - (AJPW 10/21/92)
Their first singles encounter. They were still teaming together at this point, and although battered and beaten, Kawada's pride prevents him from staying down.
Mitsuharu Misawa vs Toshiaki Kawada - (AJPW 03/27/93)
Early in 1993 Misawa & Kawada lost the tag titles to Terry Gordy & Steve Williams. It would be the last time they held tag team gold, and one of the last times they teamed. This is their first singles match since then, and while things aren't entirely acrimonious as of yet, the tension is starting to build.
Mitsuharu Misawa (c) vs Toshiaki Kawada - (AJPW 07/29/93)
Since their last meeting, Kawada has again become a tag champion, this time with Akira Taue and Misawa and his partner Kenta Kobashi failed to dethrone the new champions. But Misawa is still Triple Crown champion, and it isn't long before Kawada steps up to challenge him. For the first time, the hate between the former tag partners is palpable.
Mitsuharu Misawa (c) vs Toshiaki Kawada - (AJPW 06/03/94)
This is THE match. Simply, one of the greatest matches of all time. Storytelling, psychology, hard-hitting, edge of your seat action. I can't overstate how MUCH I love this match.
Mitsuharu Misawa & Kenta Kobashi (c) vs Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue - (AJPW 06/09/95)
Much like the previous match is one of my favourite singles matches of all time, this epic match right here just might be my favourite tag match of all time. It's seriously amazing. One note; Kawada broke Misawa's orbital bone just two months before during the Champion Carnival. Here, I cringe everytime Kawada kicks him in the face.
Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama vs Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue - (AJPW 12/06/96)
Another fantastic tag match here, as Misawa teams with young Jun Akiyama to take on the Holy Demon Army in the Real World Tag League.
Mitsuharu Misawa (c) vs Toshiaki Kawada - (AJPW 06/06/97)
Kawada pinned both Misawa & Kobashi in the Champion Carnival finals, earning him a shot at Misawa's Triple Crown championship. But with his first singles victory against Misawa under his belt, can Kawada pull out all the stops when it counts?
Mitsuharu Misawa (c) vs Toshiaki Kawada - (AJPW 05/01/98)
Six years after their first singles encounter, we come full circle as Kawada has his best chance yet to realise his dream and defeat Misawa for the grandest prize in All Japan.
Feud of the Week for October 9th - 15th: Mitsuharu Misawa vs Toshiaki Kawada
If there's one feud that defined Japanese puroresu throughout the 90's, it was the Misawa vs Kawada feud. Both guys were on their way to the top in the late 80's, and they soon found themselves teaming together against some of the top names in All Japan. The feud of the day was between Genichiro Tenryu and Jumbo Tsuruta, but after Tenryu finally overcame Jumbo to win the Triple Crown, he quit AJPW to form the short-lived SWS promotion (which had inter-promotional ties to WWF). Jumbo was the top guy in the company and needed someone to feud with. Up stepped his student Tiger Mask II, who unmasked, revealed himself to be Mitsuharu Misawa and formed a faction named 'The Over Generation Army'. Picking his tag partner Toshiaki Kawada and rising star Kenta Kobashi to be his stable-mates, Misawa's faction waged war against Jumbo throughout 1990 and Misawa scored a huge singles victory over Jumbo, firmly cementing him as one of the top talents in All Japan. Meanwhile, he continued to team with Kawada and the two found tag success in the annual Real World Tag League, winning the titles in 1991.
However, in 1992 a certain animosity began to grow between the tag partners when Misawa achieved the top goal in All Japan by winning the Triple Crown, defeating the legendary Stan Hansen for the championship. The stage was set for another Jumbo vs Misawa confrontation, albeit now with the student on top. But Jumbo's health problems and subsequent retirement in 1993 changed all that. All Japan again needed someone for the top guy to feud with, and they found the perfect opponent in Toshiaki Kawada. Smaller in stature than Misawa, Kawada had to claw and fight his way to success, while Misawa had seemed destined for success from day 1. While Misawa was rightly loved by the fans, Kawada was the natural face of the feud, a perennial underdog who tried so desperately to defeat his former partner and friend on so many occasions, only to fall short time and time again. After their first singles match in 1992, it became apparent that this feud was something special, and indeed, almost every time they encountered one another over the next 13 years, it was very special indeed.
But despite all the changes made to All Japan's well laid plans somewhat forcing their hand, Misawa vs Kawada is often cited as a perfect example of long-term booking, when in reality all the pieces just fell perfectly into place. The result was an amazing, career-spanning feud that would define both men's careers and provide the fans with one top tier match after another. Below, are a few of my favourite Misawa vs Kawada encounters;
Mistsuharu Misawa (c) vs Toshiaki Kawada - (AJPW 10/21/92)
Their first singles encounter. They were still teaming together at this point, and although battered and beaten, Kawada's pride prevents him from staying down.
Mitsuharu Misawa vs Toshiaki Kawada - (AJPW 03/27/93)
Early in 1993 Misawa & Kawada lost the tag titles to Terry Gordy & Steve Williams. It would be the last time they held tag team gold, and one of the last times they teamed. This is their first singles match since then, and while things aren't entirely acrimonious as of yet, the tension is starting to build.
Mitsuharu Misawa (c) vs Toshiaki Kawada - (AJPW 07/29/93)
Since their last meeting, Kawada has again become a tag champion, this time with Akira Taue and Misawa and his partner Kenta Kobashi failed to dethrone the new champions. But Misawa is still Triple Crown champion, and it isn't long before Kawada steps up to challenge him. For the first time, the hate between the former tag partners is palpable.
Mitsuharu Misawa (c) vs Toshiaki Kawada - (AJPW 06/03/94)
This is THE match. Simply, one of the greatest matches of all time. Storytelling, psychology, hard-hitting, edge of your seat action. I can't overstate how MUCH I love this match.
Mitsuharu Misawa & Kenta Kobashi (c) vs Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue - (AJPW 06/09/95)
Much like the previous match is one of my favourite singles matches of all time, this epic match right here just might be my favourite tag match of all time. It's seriously amazing. One note; Kawada broke Misawa's orbital bone just two months before during the Champion Carnival. Here, I cringe everytime Kawada kicks him in the face.
Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama vs Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue - (AJPW 12/06/96)
Another fantastic tag match here, as Misawa teams with young Jun Akiyama to take on the Holy Demon Army in the Real World Tag League.
Mitsuharu Misawa (c) vs Toshiaki Kawada - (AJPW 06/06/97)
Kawada pinned both Misawa & Kobashi in the Champion Carnival finals, earning him a shot at Misawa's Triple Crown championship. But with his first singles victory against Misawa under his belt, can Kawada pull out all the stops when it counts?
Mitsuharu Misawa (c) vs Toshiaki Kawada - (AJPW 05/01/98)
Six years after their first singles encounter, we come full circle as Kawada has his best chance yet to realise his dream and defeat Misawa for the grandest prize in All Japan.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
You should buy it. The documentary is awesome.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/njpw1972
It's the same quality you'd get from a WWE or TNA iPPV stream.
Professor Beef
Banned
If you don't buy it, then The Funkasaurus will become WWE Champion AND World Heavyweight Champion.