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WrassleGAF August Edition: Cult of Personality

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bean breath

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RBH said:
http://www.thirddegreefilms.com/timages/672_front.jpg[img]




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LOL. I only scrolled down halfway on the picture and thought it was actually Hogan promoting some kind of Hulk Hogan clothing line, hahaha.
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spindashing

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Nocturnowl said:
Wow, I'd completely forgot about that guy, for what it's worth his dancing was kind of entertaining.
Man there have been some swiftly forgotten wrestlers over the past few years in WWE, anyone remember Sylvester Terkay or Eric Escobar?
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I remember those guys. Sylvester Terkay was such a good wrestler too. He also had a great mouth piece with Elijah Burke at his side.

Speaking of forgotten wrestlers, I miss this guy:
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I really loved the gimmick. I wanted to see the eventual Undertaker vs. Mordecai match but it never happened. His Kevin Thorn gimmick was ass in my opinion.

RBH said:
Hulkmania porn
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That deserves it's own thread. Damn.

jaekwon15 said:
Is there an unofficial term that is used to describe a match that is over all an uninteresting wrestling match and relies too much on numerous finishers for its spots? For example, a match that isn't really good in terms of classic wrestling, but after 4 Go To Sleeps and 5 Attitude Adjustments a winner is declared.
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A spotfest.
 
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Carnby

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Is there an unofficial term that is used to describe a match that is over all an uninteresting wrestling match and relies too much on numerous finishers for its spots? For example, a match that isn't really good in terms of classic wrestling, but after 4 Go To Sleeps and 5 Attitude Adjustments a winner is declared.
 
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Nocturnowl

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jaekwon15 said:
Is there an unofficial term that is used to describe a match that is over all an uninteresting wrestling match and relies too much on numerous finishers for its spots? For example, a match that isn't really good in terms of classic wrestling, but after 4 Go To Sleeps and 5 Attitude Adjustments a winner is declared.
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A Finisher Fest perhaps?
Undertaker matches
 
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Jamie OD

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jaekwon15 said:
Is there an unofficial term that is used to describe a match that is over all an uninteresting wrestling match and relies too much on numerous finishers for its spots? For example, a match that isn't really good in terms of classic wrestling, but after 4 Go To Sleeps and 5 Attitude Adjustments a winner is declared.
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Finisher overkill, maybe?
 
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Dark Ninja

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jaekwon15 said:
Is there an unofficial term that is used to describe a match that is over all an uninteresting wrestling match and relies too much on numerous finishers for its spots? For example, a match that isn't really good in terms of classic wrestling, but after 4 Go To Sleeps and 5 Attitude Adjustments a winner is declared.
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A TNA match
 
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rvd2kewl

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Bootaaay said:
ROH/SBC TV Tapings - 8/13/11 - Chicago Ridge, IL
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I was at the taping last night. Really good show when stuff was going on, but there was a TON of downtime, which killed the crowd's enthusiasm throughout the night. I'd say anywhere between an hour and a half to two hours of sitting and doing nothing during the night, sometimes waiting as much as 10 minutes for the next segment (could've even been longer) and sometimes getting mid-way through the opening segment and having to start all over from the top because of technical difficulties (microphone going out).

By the end most of the original crowd, which was EXTREMELY HOT at the beginning of the show, was either burnt out or not there at all. I'd say at least half the crowd was gone before the last match (Eddie Edwards vs. Michael Elgin). I sat in the 3rd row and pretty much the entire 2nd row in front of me was empty before the main event.

They recorded segments for the TV show where Nigel would take the mic and walk over and ask the fans who they thought was going to win the upcoming match. In some cases, this was after that 10 minute delay since the previous match and by then nobody wanted to see that kind of stuff. The last time they did it the fan said what sounded like "Helen Hunt" and Nigel called him a Wanker. Pretty funny but obviously not what ROH was going for.

The placement of the matches was absolutely horrible as well. Davey vs. Roderick should've closed the show and could've been put in the correct TV episode in post production. It was a long, intense battle between Richards/Strong that was so good nothing else could possibly top it and they still had Briscoes vs. All Night Express and Eddie Edwards vs. Michael Elgin left to tape for the final episode (which again had the long delay between the episode that featured Strong/Richards and the one that had the last two matches). I have no idea who made the call to put Edwards/Elgin on last when there were AT LEAST three matches that were better the show.

One thing I did think was pretty cool was ROH sent a number of their workers out after the show to sign autographs and take pictures. Saw Jay Lethal, Mark Briscoe, Jerry Lynn, Prince Nana, Nigel McGuinness, Davey Richards, Sara Del Rey, and Kenny King come out. Maria Kanellis was at the event and was taking pics with people during and after the show. Only about 100 fans stuck around for the Meet and Greet so it was pretty easy to get pics/autographs because everyone spread out in the building.

Here's a pic at the end of the taping. Nothing special...just a cell phone pic but it shows the new setup. Definitely a new look and feel to the show. I liked it. The lights looked more professional and weren't as hard on the eyes of the fans as they usually are.

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funkystudent

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Del rio will be cashing in soon so I would rather punk lose tonight and feud with Mr H's and let cena go with rio.

Punk has better things to do then feud with cena for another few months and that what will happen if he wins.
 
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Net_Wrecker

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jaekwon15 said:
Is there an unofficial term that is used to describe a match that is over all an uninteresting wrestling match and relies too much on numerous finishers for its spots? For example, a match that isn't really good in terms of classic wrestling, but after 4 Go To Sleeps and 5 Attitude Adjustments a winner is declared.
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I believe people call those Austin vs. Rockys.

Yeah, I said it.
 
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Shadowlink

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Sheamus vs Henry
Phoenix vs Kelly
Wade vs Bryan
Orton vs Christian
Cena vs Punk

Going to go with HHH screwing Punk to start an HHH vs Punk storyline, and Del Rio cashing it in like I've said for the past few days.
 
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somedevil

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jaekwon15 said:
Is there an unofficial term that is used to describe a match that is over all an uninteresting wrestling match and relies too much on numerous finishers for its spots? For example, a match that isn't really good in terms of classic wrestling, but after 4 Go To Sleeps and 5 Attitude Adjustments a winner is declared.
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That Jeff Hardy and Kurt Angle match basically did this in 2010.
 
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maxxpower

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spindashing said:
Speaking of forgotten wrestlers, I miss this guy:
mordecai.jpg

I really loved the gimmick. I wanted to see the eventual Undertaker vs. Mordecai match but it never happened. His Kevin Thorn gimmick was ass in my opinion.
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Holy crap I remember that guy. I used to think he was gonna be really badass, but he flopped just like Gronda.
 
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funkystudent

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Just thinking how shite would it be if Punk teamed up with HHH to screw Cena?

then we just have Heel Punk as HHH's dude feuding with white knight Cena and punks entire push is ruined.


With Reys match tomorrow I expect Del Rio Will be cashing in ether tonight or tomorrow.... ether way it has to be before Mexico... it just has to.

ok my predictions

Sheamus vs Henry
Phoenix vs Kelly or at least I hope.
Wade vs Bryan Maybe Wade cheats to win and drag the feud on but Bryan will look good.
Orton vs Christian Christian has been made look like a pussy all month. I think he will win. Ortan winning seems anti climactic.
Cena vs Punk. Screwjob incoming. but maybe WWE knows this and will do something different. I want a HHH/Punk feud thought. Punk's Vince and HHH promo's have been much more engaging then his promos with Cena. I hope the cena feud ends tonight. dont care about the title.
 
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Arrowgigantic

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jaekwon15 said:
Is there an unofficial term that is used to describe a match that is over all an uninteresting wrestling match and relies too much on numerous finishers for its spots? For example, a match that isn't really good in terms of classic wrestling, but after 4 Go To Sleeps and 5 Attitude Adjustments a winner is declared.
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A Labor Day No-Sell-A-Thon for the benefit of the Mark Calaway Association hosted by Jerry Lewis?
 
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Bryan1321

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Sheamus vs Henry
Phoenix vs Kelly
Wade vs Bryan
Orton vs Christian (this aint money in the bank, so orton wins this one)
Cena vs Punk (Cash in right at the end) Del Rio
 
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Nocturnowl

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So i'm watching the Summerslam 1999 main event, that being Austin/HHH/Mankind.
I keep wondering what the smark audience at the time must have thought about the match and the angle around it.
- You had Chyna as number 1 contender for around 2 weeks, I wonder how that went over?
- Goofball Mankind was going strong here, obviously this gimmick change had been going on for some time but it's definitely a far cry from the tormented and twisted Mankind.
- Awful finish to the match, HHH overselling a pitiful mankind punch to the point he can't break up the pin. The fans seem pretty confused as well.
- Austin apparently refused to drop the title to the up and coming HHH? instead the belt was won by Mankind who then lost it to HHH the next night on Raw with a screwy finish. Something tells me that incited plenty of grumbling for numerous reasons.
Point is I get the feeling this wasn't a well received set of events.

But back to the present
Sheamus vs Henry
Phoenix vs Kelly
Wade vs Bryan
Orton vs Christian
Cena vs Punk Screwy stuff and Del Rio cash in
 
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krae_man

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Sheamus vs Henry: Sheamus isn't the guy who will take out Henry
Phoenix vs Kelly: Beth better fucking win
Wade vs Bryan: Bryan should be pushed heading into Wrestlemania, but they've jobbed all the other MITB winners so who knows
Orton vs Christian: Christian's second win was nothing more then a "see, you smarks were wrong" swerve. Kind of like when Jericho stuck around for 2 weeks after dirt sheets said he was taking time off
Cena vs Punk. HHH *burrying time.gif*

TOM f'N CRUISE said:
wait....... is this a porn?? cause usually it says xxx or something.


hahahahaha
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I guess it's a different company doing this parody then the one that does all the other "This ain't *name goes here* XXX" movies.
 
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RBH

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Tonight is SummerSlam, WWE's traditional third biggest event of the year. Only five matches are official:


*John Cena vs. C.M. Punk for the WWE title - Everyone knows this is really a one show match and this is the match. HHH on Smackdown tried to push this as the biggest title match in WWE history, which sounds overdone but given how weak the undercard is, they need to push this as a big one. There are two champions and this is to unify, plus Alberto Del Rio has vowed to cash his Money in the Bank in after the match. Expect a long match similar to the last one, but a big difference being HHH as referee who will probably play into the outcome. Any of the three could wind up leaving as champion.

*Christian vs. Randy Orton for the world title in a no holds barred match - As far as this goes, it's probably early to take the title back. This has become a never-ending feud, not because it's a hot feud, but because Smackdown is so weak on headliners. The matches in this program have ranged from very good to excellent and no reason to believe this won't fit into that category.

*Sheamus vs. Mark Henry - Interesting booking because they are giving the big babyface push to Sheamus, while at the same time making Henry a monster. At the house shows they've gotten out of it by doing DQ finishes with Henry. This match is best served as short, and probably also best served right now with Sheamus slipping over because he doesn't need his momentum cut off right after the turn, whereas Henry can survive a loss right now with no problem.

*Daniel Bryan vs. Wade Barrett - If nothing else, they should have a good match and can give you time. Bryan is the one in focus with the briefcase. There may be the belief they can beat him since he's got the briefcase, but unless it's for something big soon with Barrett, it's probably better for Bryan to go over.

*Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix for the Divas title - Best kept short.


There will likely be one or two more matches added. There was talk of The Miz vs. Rey Mysterio, which at one point was planned, but that depends on whether they want to put Mysterio in a match and what the MRI said about his knee.

On paper this is a good show. While it will be hard for Cena vs. Punk to repeat last month's match because they aren't in Chicago and things have changed, they still had an awesome match and it's not like you have to have a match of the year to have a good main event. Orton vs Christian is always good. Bryan never has a bad match. Sheamus vs. Henry and Kelly vs. Phoenix are likely to be short. Cee Lo Green will be performing on the show as well.


--As noted a few times, tonight's SummerSlam show is legitimately sold out. Talent wasn't even able to get comps for friends today.

--The script for tonight's show was not finalized as of this morning, although it was expected to be finished by this point in time. They had two different main event endings as of a few days ago but whatever they were doing was decided by today so it's supposedly not one of those deals where it's going down to the wire.

--Lots of FCW wrestlers and former Tough Enough wrestlers have either been brought in or came in on their own.

--A funny thing is all the talent when dealing with reporters now have to correct reporters whenever they use terms like wrestling or wrestlers in their questions.

--Santino Marella beat Jack Swagger with the cobra at Axxess last night in a match the fans enjoyed. Jimmy Hart and Booker T were there. John Cena, as you'd figure, had a long line, mostly kids and women but more adult males than you would think. He signed everything for everyone well past his time limit. He even signed a box of Fruity Pebbles.

--Today at Axxess they had Justin Gabriel pinning Tyson Kidd in a very good match. Much better than the usual standard for matches in that kind of setting (thanks to Bill Douglas)
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Petrie

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So I know it's still a few hours away, but if anyone has a decent light for tonight's festivities I'd appreciate a PM. My $$ went to MitB, but this card simply doesn't have enough to garner that amount, and I don't have any friends willing to throw down some cash with me.
 
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billy beane

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Nocturnowl said:
So i'm watching the Summerslam 1999 main event, that being Austin/HHH/Mankind.
I keep wondering what the smark audience at the time must have thought about the match and the angle around it.
- You had Chyna as number 1 contender for around 2 weeks, I wonder how that went over?
- Goofball Mankind was going strong here, obviously this gimmick change had been going on for some time but it's definitely a far cry from the tormented and twisted Mankind.
- Awful finish to the match, HHH overselling a pitiful mankind punch to the point he can't break up the pin. The fans seem pretty confused as well.
- Austin apparently refused to drop the title to the up and coming HHH? instead the belt was won by Mankind who then lost it to HHH the next night on Raw with a screwy finish. Something tells me that incited plenty of grumbling for numerous reasons.
Point is I get the feeling this wasn't a well received set of events.
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I can't watch WWF shows from that era anymore. I remember enjoying it at the time, but looking back it wasn't good at all. Too many title changes, too many swerves, too many stupid stipulations. It got better when Russo left though.
 
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Ferny

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I can't wait till Summer Fest man. Main event should be good. I know a screw job is coming but still excited to see how it goes down.
 
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funkystudent

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RBH said:
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come on.

surely the crowd is still making its way into the building.


TNA isnt in that bad of a state is it? IS IT?


boy you just know one day Big daddy carter is gonna pull Dixie's allowance for TNA and the place is gonna announce that is will shut down.
 
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NihonTiger90

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RBH said:
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All that needs to be said.

Also, PROGNOSTICATIONS:

Sheamus vs Mark Henry
WINNER: Mark Henry by DQ.

Beth Phoenix vs Kelly
WINNER: Beth Phoenix. Has to win here so Kelly and the other "non-wrasslin" Divas can begin their attempt to try and get the belt back.

Wade Barrett vs Daniel Bryan
WINNER: Daniel Bryan, Barrett attacks him after the match.

Randy Orton vs Christian
WINNER: Christian, because throwing the title back on Orton again leaves him with no one to really feud with, does it? Unless they want to do Orton/Khali or something stupid.

... Randy's going to win, isn't he?

John Cena vs CM Punk
WINNER: John Cena by screwjob. Del Rio cashes it in after Punk KOs Cena with a second GTS, HHH Pedigrees a tired Punk and drags Cena on top of him and Del Rio runs down post-match. Maybe even have Hunter look on from the top of the ramp with approval. I don't mind this because it sets up HHH/Punk and Del Rio/Cena, both of which could be great feuds. Or utter crap.

UNANNOUNCED MATCHES:
Ezekiel Jackson vs. Cody Rhodes
WINNER: Cody Rhodes
 
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BillRiccio

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I bought Money in the Bank last month and I ordered Summer Slam earlier today. I'm looking forward to the event tonight. hopefully with only 5 matches announced we get longer matches good which results in good in ring story telling and a good storyline twist at the end of the show. I expect either a Mr. H's turn on either guy or a Del Rio cash in. Can't wait.
 
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Ithil

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krae_man said:
Sheamus vs Henry: Sheamus isn't the guy who will take out Henry
Phoenix vs Kelly: Beth better fucking win
Wade vs Bryan: Bryan should be pushed heading into Wrestlemania, but they've jobbed all the other MITB winners so who knows
Orton vs Christian: Christian's second win was nothing more then a "see, you smarks were wrong" swerve. Kind of like when Jericho stuck around for 2 weeks after dirt sheets said he was taking time off
Cena vs Punk. HHH *burrying time.gif*




I guess it's a different company doing this parody then the one that does all the other "This ain't *name goes here* XXX" movies.
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I'm not sure what the point of Henry winning would be. I know they're pushing him currently, but they're pushing Sheamus even more, and he's just turned face successfully. Sheamus has been a main eventer and will eventually be again, Henry won't go past mid-card monster.
 
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Net_Wrecker

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BillRiccio said:
I bought Money in the Bank last month and I ordered Summer Slam earlier today. I'm looking forward to the event tonight. hopefully with only 5 matches announced we get longer matches good which results in good in ring story telling and a good storyline twist at the end of the show. I expect either a Mr. H's turn on either guy or a Del Rio cash in. Can't wait.
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Too bad they're gonna throw a 10 minute Cee-Lo concert and have at least 1 "surprise" match.
 
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somedevil

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Net_Wrecker said:
Too bad they're gonna throw a 10 minute Cee-Lo concert and have at least 1 "surprise" match.
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Uhoh somebody is looking forward to the pay per view let's shit on his hype so he be as cynical as us :)

Also, I would take a 10 minutes of Ceel-Lo green over a Ezekiel Jackson vs Cody Rhodes match.
 
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Petrie

Banned
I really hope Beth wins tonight, as I'll be at NoC in Buffalo next month and having our hometown girl arrive and get the reaction she does here as the badass heel with that title will be great.
 
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-Pyromaniac-

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There's some genuinely interesting things worth watching tonight. What is Christians surprise for his match against Orton, who is triple H gonna fuck over, is Bryans push legit, etc...
 
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remnant

Banned
somedevil said:
Uhoh somebody is looking forward to the pay per view let's shit on his hype so he be as cynical as us :)

Also, I would take a 10 minutes of Ceel-Lo green over a Ezekiel Jackson vs Cody Rhodes match.
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It's Net Wrecker.

The card looks decent. No shame ordering this though I'm not.
 
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Net_Wrecker

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somedevil said:
Uhoh somebody is looking forward to the pay per view let's shit on his hype so he be as cynical as us :)

Also, I would take a 10 minutes of Ceel-Lo green over a Ezekiel Jackson vs Cody Rhodes match.
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Uh oh someone's just being realistic as to what will probably happen.

And Cee Lo can GTFOff my wrestling PPV. Dis ain't da Grammy's, or half time at da Super Bowl, dawg.
 
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