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[Pikma]

Smackdown's rating is also in.

http://www.topropepress.com/news/35248/smackdown-ratings-report-91316/

The better show has better momentum, who could've seen it coming

 

[Zach]

I think the perfect summary of New Blood Rising comes from Stro in his review (I'll spoiler tag it for Zach):



http://www.legitshook.com/wcw-2000-remastered-by-strobogo/nbr2000

Thanks. I always check out his write-ups after each segment, or if the show is actually good, after the event. He generally gifs the amazing moments (good and bad), so it's a lot of fun.

 

[klonere]

The

Spoiler

implied miscarriage

angle is easily the most tasteless thing I've seen in wrestling. And I've been reading about the Test/Steiner/Kelber angle.

 

[Pikma]

You think we'll see Lesnar vs. Kendrick 2?

If there's a way of really burying those fucking cruiserweight midgets it has to be this one

 

[Colocho]

Just caught up with Smackdown, and how can it be so good, while Raw is a complete pile of shit?

 

[Brian_FETO]

Just caught up with Smackdown, and how can it be so good, while Raw is a complete pile of shit?

Garbage writing and the need to fill time

Raw has occasional highs (usually with Owens) with garbage in between

 

[slightconfuse]

 

[SallyIsNow]

Fuck, Big Dave says 'you know' so fucking much. I wish I never noticed.

 

[Nekofrog]

Just caught up with Smackdown, and how can it be so good, while Raw is a complete pile of shit?

I've been told by a pro wrestling themed subsection of a website called reddit that vince is responsible for everything bad we see and nothing good

 

[Zach]

Fuck, Big Dave says 'you know' so fucking much. I wish I never noticed.

I think Shawn Michaels does that, too. I seem to remember listening to a podcast with him doing it constantly.

 

[Marvel]

Fuck, Big Dave says 'you know' so fucking much. I wish I never noticed.

Fuck man, why did you tell us?

Lol

 

[jmdajr]

You can't go anymore !!

That's the point where he shaved his head, gave up carbs, got incredible shape, and eventually had the best match at Mania 30.

NEVER GIVE UP!

Spoiler

BURYING

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

My two favorite things about Wrestling Observer Radio are Bryan Alvarez coming up with some dumb shit fantasy booking angle that Dave tries his best to not completely bury, and Dave getting stuck on some random point that you can just tell pisses Bryan off.

 

[Anth0ny]

Fuck, Big Dave says 'you know' so fucking much. I wish I never noticed.

it's his, you know, catch phrase.

 

[slightconfuse]

Say it to his face

 

[cordy]

Am I the only one who separates long-haired veteran Trips from short-haired Trips?

 

[slightconfuse]

Ice Train had the best wcw theme

https://youtu.be/8SVMI0OXC0w

 

[Toki767]

Am I the only one who separates long-haired veteran Trips from short-haired Trips?

Like he somehow became a different person after losing his hair?

 

[Dark Ninja]

Thank You Del Rio for being an inspiration to the latino community don't put up with bullshit and get a hot girl. Oh and he became WWE Champion.

Any black wrestlers yet who have IT to become WWE Champion? Its crazy its 2016 we still don't really have a black champion, Mark Henry got the world title but that isn't the real WWE Title.

Nakamura may become WWE Champion with the way he is going which would be crazy.

 

[Bluekaveli]

My two favorite things about Wrestling Observer Radio are Bryan Alvarez coming up with some dumb shit fantasy booking angle that Dave tries his best to not completely bury, and Dave getting stuck on some random point that you can just tell pisses Bryan off.

Bryan Alvarez is a dumbass. I think Dave keeps him around so that we can say someone aays dumber shit than him.

 

[Dick Justice]

It's actually from when AJ was on the Edge and Christian show, it was meant to be funny.

It was in a promo that aired either on Raw or at a PPV during his feud with Jericho.

 

[Sephzilla]

Ah yes, a flashback to the era where HHH was desperate for his retirement ovation after seeing his buddies Ric and Shawn get them.

 

[jmdajr]

Like he somehow became a different person after losing his hair?

He did though. They even sent him a gift basket!

 

[jmdajr]

Thank You Del Rio for being an inspiration to the latino community don't put up with bullshit and get a hot girl. Oh and he became WWE Champion.

Any black wrestlers yet who have IT to become WWE Champion? Its crazy its 2016 we still don't really have a black champion, Mark Henry got the world title but that isn't the real WWE Title.

Nakamura may become WWE Champion with the way he is going which would be crazy.

It will be a Great Smackdown reign.

 

[Mahonay]

It was in a promo that aired either on Raw or at a PPV during his feud with Jericho.

Lol wait what really? Well I'm glad Edge & Christian honed in on how amazingly ridiculous those shots were.

 

[Sephzilla]

Am I the only one who separates long-haired veteran Trips from short-haired Trips?

Here's how I separate them;

Long hair HHH: The bad one

Short hair HHH: The good one

 

[Mahonay]

Here's how I separate them;

Long hair HHH: The bad one

Short hair HHH: The good one

Both versions always go over.

 

[slightconfuse]

LU is going to air on Samuari TV in Japan

 

[jmdajr]

Both versions always go over.

Damn right.

 

[Toki767]

LU is going to air on Samuari TV in Japan

They don't even air in Mexico right? lol

 

[funkystudent]

Ice Train had the best wcw theme

https://youtu.be/8SVMI0OXC0w

I feel like I am listening to the "press start" screen music for a 3rd party Sega Mega Drive game.

 

[Fantomex]

Damn. So the wrestler that died training at Seth Rollins academy last Thursday died of cardiac arrest. That must suck when your 20 and die of "natural causes". My out of shape self is now scared to work out

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Thank You Del Rio for being an inspiration to the latino community don't put up with bullshit and get a hot girl. Oh and he became WWE Champion.

Any black wrestlers yet who have IT to become WWE Champion? Its crazy its 2016 we still don't really have a black champion, Mark Henry got the world title but that isn't the real WWE Title.

Nakamura may become WWE Champion with the way he is going which would be crazy.

Not from what I can see. Big E's maybe once upon a time.

 

[Professor Beef]

Fuck, Big Dave says 'you know' so fucking much. I wish I never noticed.

The more you know

 

[Sweeney Tom]

Raw rating: 1.88
SD: 1.86

 

[Professor Beef]

Any black wrestlers yet who have IT to become WWE Champion?

The Rock.

 

[Mahonay]

The Rock.

According to WWE he's just Samoan, except when it's black history month.

 

[jmdajr]

always loved this gif

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

Bobby Lashley might have won the WWE title at Summerslam 2007 if he didn't get injured.

 

[MafiaMurderBag]

My two favorite things about Wrestling Observer Radio are Bryan Alvarez coming up with some dumb shit fantasy booking angle that Dave tries his best to not completely bury, and Dave getting stuck on some random point that you can just tell pisses Bryan off.

Typically on last night's show when Dave tried to avoid agreeing with Bryan about how it's ridiculous a 70 year old Vince is still attempting squats that are clearly too heavy for him he tears his quad.

 

[SymbiantXenos]

Watched tonight.

KotR 94 96 and 98.

Owens commentary in 96 was epic. Damn, I miss owen

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

Just caught up with Smackdown, and how can it be so good, while Raw is a complete pile of shit?

Different writers, no other reason. Don't care what anyone says (talent, Shane, Bryan, Vince, etc) it's purely the writers.

 

[Mahonay]

Different writers, no other reason. Don't care what anyone says (talent, Shane, Bryan, Vince, etc) it's purely the writers.

The shorter show time and being forced to get creative with a limited roster is also a major factor.

 

[Data West]

Bryan can leave at any time. He just wouldn't get paid as the contract would be breached by him willingly.

yknow, people got mad at kevin nash for sitting out his contract instead of breaking it early for a worse paying one with wwe.

funny thing

 

[serenewarfare]

I have a ticket to the CWC finale, but I don't think I'm going to go. Probably just going to watch it on the Network. Too much hassle and too many obnoxious idiots in that crowd to want to deal with it for the fourth time in as many months.

 

[Cheetos is Pretty Awesome]

I have a ticket to the CWC finale, but I don't think I'm going to go. Probably just going to watch it on the Network. Too much hassle and too many obnoxious idiots in that crowd to want to deal with it for the fourth time in as many months.

That fucking neckbeard dude in right in the middle of the hard cam needs to go. Does anybody else know who I'm talking about?

 

[serenewarfare]

That fucking neckbeard dude in right in the middle of the hard cam needs to go. Does anybody else know who I'm talking about?

The same group of eight to ten people show up to every show at that venue and sit in the same spot, right in the middle of the hard cam. They are the most obnoxious people and the most blatant example of a crowd trying to get themselves over. They are the ones who started chanting bullshit at TJP and were booing down a group of little kids sitting behind them who tried to start a chant for him.

 

[Zach]

When are there not dumb people in a crowd (not just wrestling)? There's always someone obnoxious. You should work on ignoring them.

And I'm not saying above being annoyed, but don't let it ruin your experience.

 

[Mahonay]

The same group of eight to ten people show up to every show at that venue and sit in the same spot, right in the middle of the hard cam. They are the most obnoxious people and the most blatant example of a crowd trying to get themselves over. They are the ones who started chanting bullshit at TJP and were booing down a group of little kids sitting behind them who tried to start a chant for him.

Booing children should be grounds for getting kicked out of the show. That kind of shit isn't tolerated in the indie shows I've been to here in New York. They are usually threatened with removal for hassling or being lude right next to kids.

But I guess they need bodies in the hard camera?

 

[serenewarfare]

When are there not dumb people in a crowd (not just wrestling)? There's always someone obnoxious. You should work on ignoring them.

And I'm not saying above being annoyed, but don't let it ruin your experience.

For the most part I don't. It's mainly the fact that I've done this whole thing three months in a row and do I really need to go through it again when I can get much of the same enjoyment out of watching the show on the Network tonight? I don't think so.

Booing children should be grounds for getting kicked out of the show. That kind of shit isn't tolerated in the indie shows I've been to here in New York. They are usually threatened with removal for hassling or being lude right next to kids.

But I guess they need bodies in the hard camera?

They do need bodies, but I don't think that's why they don't get rid of those people. I think they just don't care. The school made a post about the first 50 students to show up without tickets will be kept aside tonight to be seat fillers if anyone leaves or doesn't show up.