I think if he had another year of sobriety under his belt, he probably could be the main dude. But I don't blame WWE for being a bit hesitant on it, you know he's had to have come up in the past, but until he got in with DDP, you could say his induction was probably being saved for post-death. Only way to guarantee he didn't come loaded or something. But it seems like he's making better choices now, and that's great for him, main attraction or not.
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January Wrasslin' |OT| The Assassination of Daniel Bryan by the Coward Vince McMahon
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I think if he had another year of sobriety under his belt, he probably could be the main dude. But I don't blame WWE for being a bit hesitant on it, you know he's had to have come up in the past, but until he got in with DDP, you could say his induction was probably being saved for post-death. Only way to guarantee he didn't come loaded or something. But it seems like he's making better choices now, and that's great for him, main attraction or not.
Warrior always sucked. That really dawned on my watching ll the episodes of OSW Review recently. I would actually have a tough time deciding who is worse Hogan or Warrior.
Seeing the Jake stuff in those reviews was awesome though. Also Randy Savage what an awesome performer.
Kenta would do well if they let him remain an ass kicker. Give him a karate shoot fighter gimmick, a good mouth piece, and allow him to brutalize some guys with strikes and he would be legit. Kenta just has the intensity to be a badass.
Kenta vs Bryan feud where they could stiff the shit out of each other would be sooo goooood, but WWE will never let that happen.
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After warrior and Bruno , I there anyone left that Vince needs to reconcile with?
BronsonLee
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KENTA is a damn move thief obv
Look at all the stuff he stole from Punk and Bryan!
AND ORTON!
And DEVITT IS TOO REAAALLLLLLL *jacket*
Look at all the stuff he stole from Punk and Bryan!
AND ORTON!
Though he does use the Yes Lock...
And DEVITT IS TOO REAAALLLLLLL *jacket*
Ruh roh?
I don#t think Devitt can have the same success he has in japan, but WWE's money is probably still better.
D
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I wouldn't expect Devitt to sign. He's got a pretty cushy deal with NJPW and they love having him.
funkystudent
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Bad News Barrett needs some kind of dramatic breaking news stinger music.
I know his constantly changing music is a bit of a joke but now he has a gimmick they can actually fit music to.
Heck they can be lazy and just use the old Randy News Network music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awC3Oh2C-Sc
Maybe my favorite thing Orton has ever done.
I know his constantly changing music is a bit of a joke but now he has a gimmick they can actually fit music to.
Heck they can be lazy and just use the old Randy News Network music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awC3Oh2C-Sc
Maybe my favorite thing Orton has ever done.
Christberg
Member
So let me get this straight. They dropped Punk off the card due to match plans changing on a night where you had 2 throw away tag matches and Kofi vs Del Rio? I guess the plan is to have the middle 2 hours of the show be an extended bathroom break or something?
Billy Jack Haynes, he was supposed to headline wrestlemania 3 until Vince screwed him.
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It's happening!!!
KENTA being at the performance center kinda makes me want to go to the NXT tapings this week in hopes that he'll get a televised (or dark) match there.
NXT tapings are so hideously long though, with usually only a handful of matches. There's also no intermission other than them changing the ring apron between "shows" and that takes all of 1-2 minutes. The bleachers are also not comfortable at all to sit in for 4-5 hours.
NXT tapings are so hideously long though, with usually only a handful of matches. There's also no intermission other than them changing the ring apron between "shows" and that takes all of 1-2 minutes. The bleachers are also not comfortable at all to sit in for 4-5 hours.
The thing about that is WWE knows Devitt makes good money in NJPW, so if they want him on the roster, they wouldn't offer him a developmental contact (those pay peanuts) they would offer him at least the amount he makes in Japan, otherwise he's obviously not going to accept. In turn, if they're paying him 300k or something right from the start, they will actually want him to be pushed instead of hanging around in developmental for ages, because they see that as a waste of money if the wrestler isn't on a developmental contract.
Thing about wrestling in WWE is if you are successful, even in the midcard, you can make a LOT more money than your base salary from royalties, bonuses etc.
Dr Duncan Steel
Member
It's too bad you can't bring Bullet Club to WWE. Imagine the imagery of all the finger guns pointed at the temple of Cena or Miz. Never gonna happen but man, talk about badass. Easily my favorite thing going on NJPW.
EDIT: Why have they not been selling Bullet Club iPhone cases? Is it a thing I can buy now?
EDIT: Why have they not been selling Bullet Club iPhone cases? Is it a thing I can buy now?
Lambda Pie
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WRESTLE-1 - BOB SAPP & KEIJI MUTOH vs RENÉ DUPRÉE & ZODIAC - 2013
it's been 15 seconds into the video and there's already a Double J promo. this is going to be awesome.
awesome indeed, holy shit. Zodiac and Duprée come out to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDK9QqIzhwk
Sapp is old and fat and it makes me sad. his entrance will always be amazing. love you, big man.
match starts with all men on the ring trading blows. Mutoh is take down outside the ring. René and Zodiac work on Sapp but he comes back with a double clothesline. Sapp tags in Mutoh who does a smooth keylock takedown.
Muta elbow drop, always great to watch.
Mutoh locks in a STF which prompts Zodiac to do the silliest submission break i've ever seen.
Sapp is now the legal man. MASTERLOCK!!!
Mutoh is back in. Zodiac kicks him on the back and René hits a sweet DDT to change the tide.
Zodiac is tagged in. this dude has the worst offence i've ever seen, what the fuck is that?
Sapp comes in and he's hyped out his mind!!! screaming like a madman! Shoulder Tackle, look at him!!!
a Dragon Screw for you, a Dragon Screw for him. shame Mutoh is so old, he moves so slow now, his knees are completely done.
OHHHH, Dobba Lariato!! first remotely entertaining thing Zodiac does all match.
René and Zodiac double team Mutoh for a while till Sapp comes back and cleans house. Mutoh is there with René now. SHINING WIZARD!!
but René kicks out at 2. Mutoh ain't having it. Top Rope Moonsault!!! 1 and 2 and 3, the pin is done, Sapp and Mutoh are the winners.
https://legitshook.squarespace.com/straight-shooters-with-lambda-piscium
it's been 15 seconds into the video and there's already a Double J promo. this is going to be awesome.
awesome indeed, holy shit. Zodiac and Duprée come out to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDK9QqIzhwk
Sapp is old and fat and it makes me sad. his entrance will always be amazing. love you, big man.
match starts with all men on the ring trading blows. Mutoh is take down outside the ring. René and Zodiac work on Sapp but he comes back with a double clothesline. Sapp tags in Mutoh who does a smooth keylock takedown.
Muta elbow drop, always great to watch.
Mutoh locks in a STF which prompts Zodiac to do the silliest submission break i've ever seen.
Sapp is now the legal man. MASTERLOCK!!!
Mutoh is back in. Zodiac kicks him on the back and René hits a sweet DDT to change the tide.
Zodiac is tagged in. this dude has the worst offence i've ever seen, what the fuck is that?
Sapp comes in and he's hyped out his mind!!! screaming like a madman! Shoulder Tackle, look at him!!!
a Dragon Screw for you, a Dragon Screw for him. shame Mutoh is so old, he moves so slow now, his knees are completely done.
OHHHH, Dobba Lariato!! first remotely entertaining thing Zodiac does all match.
René and Zodiac double team Mutoh for a while till Sapp comes back and cleans house. Mutoh is there with René now. SHINING WIZARD!!
but René kicks out at 2. Mutoh ain't having it. Top Rope Moonsault!!! 1 and 2 and 3, the pin is done, Sapp and Mutoh are the winners.
https://legitshook.squarespace.com/straight-shooters-with-lambda-piscium
Dick Justice
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What's this referring to?
FallingEdge
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Devitt? KENTA?
that would be so amazing. I'M IN!
that would be so amazing. I'M IN!
Mr. Luchador
Member
Dbry sold out!
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:'(
Rafa=FedKilla
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The commentary during the Kofi match was putting them both over. I wa shock. Was Emma on again? She wasnt during yhe 90 on Hulu again.....
Black Republican
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whatever happened to the big Welsh guy that eliminated Booker T a few years back? wasnt Vince high on him?
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New Steve austin show has the one and only Jim Johnston . !!!
Rafa=FedKilla
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He looks like Batiista so he is off tv right now so they can grow his hair and learn new wrestling moves.
Isn't this Mason Ryan? He's still under contract and had a match in NXT last month. He lost, they have nothing for him.
"Sorry we have nothing for you. Gotta fill Main Event and Smackdown with the same guys you see on RAW every week!"
Lambda Pie
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FFI - BOB SAPP vs BOBBY LASHLEY - 2009
in the blue corner, 255.5 pounds of pure muscle, Bobby Lashley!! look at how confident he is, cocky bastard.
in the red corner, 322 pounds of pure skill, Bob Sapp!! this is technically an openweight fight, since under the unified rules, HW tops at 265 pounds, making Sapp a Super HW.
fight begins. oh oh, Lashley shoots for the takedown and Sapp is already on his back. not looking good for our hero.
heavy right hands from the top by Lashley. Sapp is trapped is not coming out anytime soon.
Sapp had enough, got hit with 100 right hands on his head and does something i hate: tap to strikes.
the crowd boos as Lashley soaks them in. what is it with WWE that undermines any sort of personality these guys might have? Lashley is a great cocky heel.
https://legitshook.squarespace.com/straight-shooters-with-lambda-piscium
in the blue corner, 255.5 pounds of pure muscle, Bobby Lashley!! look at how confident he is, cocky bastard.
in the red corner, 322 pounds of pure skill, Bob Sapp!! this is technically an openweight fight, since under the unified rules, HW tops at 265 pounds, making Sapp a Super HW.
fight begins. oh oh, Lashley shoots for the takedown and Sapp is already on his back. not looking good for our hero.
heavy right hands from the top by Lashley. Sapp is trapped is not coming out anytime soon.
Sapp had enough, got hit with 100 right hands on his head and does something i hate: tap to strikes.
the crowd boos as Lashley soaks them in. what is it with WWE that undermines any sort of personality these guys might have? Lashley is a great cocky heel.
https://legitshook.squarespace.com/straight-shooters-with-lambda-piscium
WhoaIsThatMars
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Finger guns to the Wrestlemania sign! BAZOOKA TO THE WRESTLEMANIA SIGN!!!!
Lambda Pie
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UberTag
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Personality is frowned upon. If you showcase personality you might get over when the WWE doesn't want you to and threaten the glorious status quo.
Incidentally, after last night's 3-hour RAW (these used to be Supershows, remember?) can you guys share what angles/feuds were advanced in any kind of significant way?
Surely something big must have gone down to develop these stories and characters as they didn't even have time for CM Punk and Kane's abs. Am I right?
I listened to this was awesome. If your especially not into music this will be boring to anyone else. You learn some fun facts and the fact he has no team and does it all himself is amazing! And he can't read music sheets!
Rafa=FedKilla
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Devitt was not offered a contract with The E. Besides, his sponsorship with Gorgio Aramni would play a HUGE role. The ae could not make any money off of him because they could create a wrestling shirt to wear in public.
BronsonLee
Member
He would never make it on the Drumline!
Kofi because he beat Orton.
Batista is practically a heel already! :lol
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
WELLLLLLLLLLL
UberTag
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How cute. The Miz is modeling his latest hairstyle off of Papa Mizanin.@GregoryIron
ME WITH THE MAN, MYTH, THE CERTIFIED LEGEND, AND SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED 2014 WWE HALL OF FAMER, #MIZSDAD
funkystudent
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The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family
YES!
Also its going to be fun to see what they do with Bryan after EC because we all know he isnt in the WM title match.
If I was them I would give Punk something else to do and just swap him into the WM match against HHH but we all know that HHH storylines never chance even when they where leaked 6 months ago and make no sense.
The rumoured tag match with Cena against The Wyatts just seems like a horrible waste of time for the Wyatts and Bryan. Cena is going to suck any life out of that build up.
YES!
Also its going to be fun to see what they do with Bryan after EC because we all know he isnt in the WM title match.
If I was them I would give Punk something else to do and just swap him into the WM match against HHH but we all know that HHH storylines never chance even when they where leaked 6 months ago and make no sense.
The rumoured tag match with Cena against The Wyatts just seems like a horrible waste of time for the Wyatts and Bryan. Cena is going to suck any life out of that build up.
looks like Punk is finally trying to bulk his size up again.
Kofi because reasons and spots