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Post by The Drunken Communist on Jan 14, 2023 19:07:53 GMT
With Rumble season upon us I've been watching a few of these. I'm sure we all agree that the 92 Rumble was, and always shall be the best Rumble but man, the 2002 Rumble was stacked as hell. With the exception of Chuck everyone else in it is an upper-mid-carder at worst, with plenty of multi-time champions in there aswell!
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Jan 14, 2023 21:58:02 GMT
Two of my all time favorites. Perfect's gum swat always cracked me up (couldn't find a video though) and The Brain doing anything.
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 23, 2023 21:56:38 GMT
So I saw Fightful Select have heard of some pretty major title match news in WWE.
Stone Cold has been offered a huge money deal for a title match against Roman Reigns. Presumably to me, that’d mean Austin wins the rumble and challenges Roman, the programme can be built for a couple months.
How you build it, don’t know, but I don’t care because I am a Stone Cold fanboy. Two potential results then
Roman retains the Universal, Cody gets the WWE belt from I would say Seth in some title split
Unrealistic but would absolutely love it - Austin win the Universal, sets up Austin v Rock IV at Wrestlemania 40.
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Post by cvillestokie on Jan 23, 2023 22:18:25 GMT
So I saw Fightful Select have heard of some pretty major title match news in WWE. Stone Cold has been offered a huge money deal for a title match against Roman Reigns. Presumably to me, that’d mean Austin wins the rumble and challenges Roman, the programme can be built for a couple months. How you build it, don’t know, but I don’t care because I am a Stone Cold fanboy. Two potential results then Roman retains the Universal, Cody gets the WWE belt from I would say Seth in some title split Unrealistic but would absolutely love it - Austin win the Universal, sets up Austin v Rock IV at Wrestlemania 40. Austin was very protected in his fight versus Owens. He barely bumped at all. That’s not going to happen versus Reigns. While it’s nice for nostalgia, I hate the idea of part time wrestlers taking belts. Reigns hasn’t been defeated in AGES, to have Austin just come in and be the one to do it devalues not only that, but every other wrestler on the roster. It’s very hard to make claims that the wrestlers today are as good as those of the Attitude Era, when they keep getting brought back to win. I loved the Owens fight and I thought that’s exactly how they should use people like Austin etc: to elevate other performers. They don’t need a belt to do that.
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 23, 2023 22:32:17 GMT
So I saw Fightful Select have heard of some pretty major title match news in WWE. Stone Cold has been offered a huge money deal for a title match against Roman Reigns. Presumably to me, that’d mean Austin wins the rumble and challenges Roman, the programme can be built for a couple months. How you build it, don’t know, but I don’t care because I am a Stone Cold fanboy. Two potential results then Roman retains the Universal, Cody gets the WWE belt from I would say Seth in some title split Unrealistic but would absolutely love it - Austin win the Universal, sets up Austin v Rock IV at Wrestlemania 40. Austin was very protected in his fight versus Owens. He barely bumped at all. That’s not going to happen versus Reigns. While it’s nice for nostalgia, I hate the idea of part time wrestlers taking belts. Reigns hasn’t been defeated in AGES, to have Austin just come in and be the one to do it devalues not only that, but every other wrestler on the roster. It’s very hard to make claims that the wrestlers today are as good as those of the Attitude Era, when they keep getting brought back to win. I loved the Owens fight and I thought that’s exactly how they should use people like Austin etc: to elevate other performers. They don’t need a belt to do that. Sadly mate I am very much guilty of being blinded by nostalgia for the attitude era. I know I shouldn’t be. But I guess this was only an offer, so it might not even happen.
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Post by cvillestokie on Jan 23, 2023 22:38:18 GMT
Austin was very protected in his fight versus Owens. He barely bumped at all. That’s not going to happen versus Reigns. While it’s nice for nostalgia, I hate the idea of part time wrestlers taking belts. Reigns hasn’t been defeated in AGES, to have Austin just come in and be the one to do it devalues not only that, but every other wrestler on the roster. It’s very hard to make claims that the wrestlers today are as good as those of the Attitude Era, when they keep getting brought back to win. I loved the Owens fight and I thought that’s exactly how they should use people like Austin etc: to elevate other performers. They don’t need a belt to do that. Sadly mate I am very much guilty of being blinded by nostalgia for the attitude era. I know I shouldn’t be. But I guess this was only an offer, so it might not even happen. I think that’s fair. We like what we like. I personally would love to see Austin have another match, but I’d much prefer it if it was against someone like Zayn or a similar level heel. Any match with Austin in it will elevate the card and the wrestler but I don’t think Reigns can go any higher and I don’t think Austin needs another belt.
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 23, 2023 22:59:08 GMT
Sadly mate I am very much guilty of being blinded by nostalgia for the attitude era. I know I shouldn’t be. But I guess this was only an offer, so it might not even happen. I think that’s fair. We like what we like. I personally would love to see Austin have another match, but I’d much prefer it if it was against someone like Zayn or a similar level heel. Any match with Austin in it will elevate the card and the wrestler but I don’t think Reigns can go any higher and I don’t think Austin needs another belt. Well I imagine Zayn will get the tag belts with KO. I feel like Corbin is my first thought, particularly now JBL is back. Austin v Cena would also be a dream match I think without any need for a title to be on the line. Just two legends who just missed out on each other.
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Post by cvillestokie on Jan 23, 2023 23:10:57 GMT
I think that’s fair. We like what we like. I personally would love to see Austin have another match, but I’d much prefer it if it was against someone like Zayn or a similar level heel. Any match with Austin in it will elevate the card and the wrestler but I don’t think Reigns can go any higher and I don’t think Austin needs another belt. Well I imagine Zayn will get the tag belts with KO. I feel like Corbin is my first thought, particularly now JBL is back. Austin v Cena would also be a dream match I think without any need for a title to be on the line. Just two legends who just missed out on each other. I’d hate it to be Corbin but I agree that Zayn is not likely to happen. Cena would be interesting, but I’m not sure he’d have time away from acting to do an extended program. It would be fascinating though. Perhaps Balor might do it if Austin showed up at RAW XXX tonight and Judgement Day attacked him?
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Post by flea79 on Jan 24, 2023 9:01:50 GMT
i think the days of Austin putting on a real match are gone now
yes the pop would be huge but the match would be awful!
more likely we will see a build to Reigns vs The Rock at Wrestlemania, but shove Austin behind The Rock to help deal with the bloodline?
fantasy booking at its best
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Post by The Drunken Communist on Jan 24, 2023 9:31:01 GMT
Speaking of pops for Austin... Love this video filmed from in the crowd at Wrestlemania 32. Great pop for Shawn as you'd expect, great pop for Foley as you'd expect, then the glass shatters...
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jan 24, 2023 9:34:46 GMT
Sadly mate I am very much guilty of being blinded by nostalgia for the attitude era. I know I shouldn’t be. But I guess this was only an offer, so it might not even happen. I think that’s fair. We like what we like. I personally would love to see Austin have another match, but I’d much prefer it if it was against someone like Zayn or a similar level heel. Any match with Austin in it will elevate the card and the wrestler but I don’t think Reigns can go any higher and I don’t think Austin needs another belt. Agree completely. If Rock can't do Mania (and the change to the planned angle on Raw suggests he can't, unless it's a work) I suspect they'll just go with Cody winning the Rumble and then beating Roman.
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Post by thebet365 on Jan 24, 2023 9:48:06 GMT
Any incling into Uncle Howdy is gonna turn out to be ?
Was never a massive fan of the firefly funhouse but did think last weeks segment was pretty well done. They just don't seem to know what to do with Bray do they ?
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jan 24, 2023 9:57:46 GMT
Any incling into Uncle Howdy is gonna turn out to be ? Was never a massive fan of the firefly funhouse but did think last weeks segment was pretty well done. They just don't seem to know what to do with Bray do they ? Anything that stops him stinking up the ring is fine by me. Think Uncle Howdy is Bo Dallas isn't it?
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Post by flea79 on Jan 24, 2023 10:03:35 GMT
Any incling into Uncle Howdy is gonna turn out to be ? Was never a massive fan of the firefly funhouse but did think last weeks segment was pretty well done. They just don't seem to know what to do with Bray do they ? Anything that stops him stinking up the ring is fine by me. Think Uncle Howdy is Bo Dallas isn't it? would be a surprise if it was anybody else wouldnt it
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 28, 2023 14:36:14 GMT
Rumble tonight folks, anyone staying up to watch? I tend to stay up for the main PPV's (especially now as they start midnight/1am Sunday)
What are our predictions for winners and rumble entrants?
So without my fantasy booking helicopter cap on, Rhodes or Zayn to win (The Rock if he shows up though). If Sami is eliminated early on or in the middle, I think the crowd will drive that match. At that point, only Rhodes or Austin (if he shows up) winning will generate a pop I think. For the women, I can't really say as I'm huge on the womens divisions because it just doesn't feel like it has the same amount of effort and thought put into it by creative, so I couldn't predict who they've put down to win.
Roman to beat KO, possibly by DQ? Bianca to beat Alexa, Bianca needs another Wrestlemania moment IMO
Jay White to enter the rumble and finish off NJPW bookings after being 'written off' on Raw on Monday.
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Post by 36dd on Jan 28, 2023 17:26:55 GMT
Rumble tonight folks, anyone staying up to watch? I tend to stay up for the main PPV's (especially now as they start midnight/1am Sunday) What are our predictions for winners and rumble entrants? So without my fantasy booking helicopter cap on, Rhodes or Zayn to win (The Rock if he shows up though). If Sami is eliminated early on or in the middle, I think the crowd will drive that match. At that point, only Rhodes or Austin (if he shows up) winning will generate a pop I think. For the women, I can't really say as I'm huge on the womens divisions because it just doesn't feel like it has the same amount of effort and thought put into it by creative, so I couldn't predict who they've put down to win. Roman to beat KO, possibly by DQ? Bianca to beat Alexa, Bianca needs another Wrestlemania moment IMO Jay White to enter the rumble and finish off NJPW bookings after being 'written off' on Raw on Monday. Rhea Ripley for the women’s Rumble.. Rhodes for the mens Rumble but feel the Rock vs Reigns at Mania whould of warranted the occasion, I can’t see Reigns dropping the title to Rhodes or Zayn? LA Knight to win with Uncle Howdy (Bo Dallas) interference, plus Alexia Bliss. Belair DQ, Bliss will go nuts. Reigns to win with interference
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Post by 36dd on Jan 28, 2023 17:28:33 GMT
Anything that stops him stinking up the ring is fine by me. Think Uncle Howdy is Bo Dallas isn't it? would be a surprise if it was anybody else wouldnt it 100%… ironic as he’s real life brother of Bray, I didn’t realise their family tree, IRS (dad), Barry Windam (Uncle).
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 28, 2023 17:56:21 GMT
Rumble tonight folks, anyone staying up to watch? I tend to stay up for the main PPV's (especially now as they start midnight/1am Sunday) What are our predictions for winners and rumble entrants? So without my fantasy booking helicopter cap on, Rhodes or Zayn to win (The Rock if he shows up though). If Sami is eliminated early on or in the middle, I think the crowd will drive that match. At that point, only Rhodes or Austin (if he shows up) winning will generate a pop I think. For the women, I can't really say as I'm huge on the womens divisions because it just doesn't feel like it has the same amount of effort and thought put into it by creative, so I couldn't predict who they've put down to win. Roman to beat KO, possibly by DQ? Bianca to beat Alexa, Bianca needs another Wrestlemania moment IMO Jay White to enter the rumble and finish off NJPW bookings after being 'written off' on Raw on Monday. Rhea Ripley for the women’s Rumble.. Rhodes for the mens Rumble but feel the Rock vs Reigns at Mania whould of warranted the occasion, I can’t see Reigns dropping the title to Rhodes or Zayn? LA Knight to win with Uncle Howdy (Bo Dallas) interference, plus Alexia Bliss. Belair DQ, Bliss will go nuts. Reigns to win with interference I could see LA Knight wearing a Fiend outfit, especially with that Bray interview the other day saying the Fiend is dead. Play into mind games thing going on.
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Post by 36dd on Jan 29, 2023 10:35:24 GMT
Rhea Ripley for the women’s Rumble.. Rhodes for the mens Rumble but feel the Rock vs Reigns at Mania whould of warranted the occasion, I can’t see Reigns dropping the title to Rhodes or Zayn? LA Knight to win with Uncle Howdy (Bo Dallas) interference, plus Alexia Bliss. Belair DQ, Bliss will go nuts. Reigns to win with interference I could see LA Knight wearing a Fiend outfit, especially with that Bray interview the other day saying the Fiend is dead. Play into mind games thing going on. Just seen the highlights and YouTube reaction, disappointingly the pitch black match was panned. Hopefully the new faction with Howdy, bray & funhouse characters can grown? Good to see the outcome of the Women’s Rumble & feel she will go for Flair’s title?
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 29, 2023 10:36:46 GMT
So, all done and dusted with.
Forget the rumble, the storytelling at the end of the main event was just phenomenal. Loved it.
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 29, 2023 10:39:07 GMT
I could see LA Knight wearing a Fiend outfit, especially with that Bray interview the other day saying the Fiend is dead. Play into mind games thing going on. Just seen the highlights and YouTube reaction, disappointingly the pitch black match was panned. Hopefully the new faction with Howdy, bray & funhouse characters can grown? Good to see the outcome of the Women’s Rumble & feel she will go for Flair’s title? Yeah the pitch black match was like being down Ten Pin Bowling for the laser night thing. Also notice how howdy straight up missed that drop on Knight? Yeah Rhea I suspect goes for Flair’s title. Judgment Day I think need a belt in the group.
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Post by The Drunken Communist on Jan 29, 2023 11:31:38 GMT
Not exactly a fan of Logan Paul but you've gotta give the lad credit, he 'gets' wrestling & he's taken to it like a duck to water... And that spot with Ricochet, holy fuck!
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Post by thebet365 on Jan 29, 2023 11:45:27 GMT
Brilliant ending, I like the twist with Jey, he didn't buy into the bloodline at the start so gonna be Interesting where they go with this.
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Post by cvillestokie on Jan 29, 2023 13:12:17 GMT
Brilliant ending, I like the twist with Jey, he didn't buy into the bloodline at the start so gonna be Interesting where they go with this. Sami and Jey vs Jimmy and Solo for the titles at Wrestlemania. They can make up some bull about how Sami defended it on Monday in Jimmy’s absence.
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Post by cvillestokie on Jan 29, 2023 13:13:15 GMT
I could see LA Knight wearing a Fiend outfit, especially with that Bray interview the other day saying the Fiend is dead. Play into mind games thing going on. Just seen the highlights and YouTube reaction, disappointingly the pitch black match was panned. Hopefully the new faction with Howdy, bray & funhouse characters can grown? Good to see the outcome of the Women’s Rumble & feel she will go for Flair’s title? I’m hoping for Bianca. She’s fought Flair before and I didn’t like the chemistry. I think Flair struggles with larger women.
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Jan 29, 2023 13:54:34 GMT
Not exactly a fan of Logan Paul but you've gotta give the lad credit, he 'gets' wrestling & he's taken to it like a duck to water... And that spot with Ricochet, holy fuck It's been years since I watched any wrestling and I don't think I've ever seen anything like that twin move. That was nuts. I wonder how many times they needed to rehearse that to get it right.
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Post by flea79 on Jan 30, 2023 11:17:18 GMT
Not exactly a fan of Logan Paul but you've gotta give the lad credit, he 'gets' wrestling & he's taken to it like a duck to water... And that spot with Ricochet, holy fuck It's been years since I watched any wrestling and I don't think I've ever seen anything like that twin move. That was nuts. I wonder how many times they needed to rehearse that to get it right. just reminded me of some of the spots from the original tlc matches with Edge and Christian, Hardy Boys and The Dudley Brothers, in particular when Edge used to do spears from the top of ladders i know its not real and scripted but the athleticism of these guys and girls is amazing, and them bumps hurt too! few years back we had a wrestling company at the town hall i was working in, they set the ring up and left, me and another lad decided too practice our favourite moments from over the years! that mat is not a mat, its hard as you like and will take your breath with a heavy landing
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jan 30, 2023 15:06:14 GMT
Just seen the highlights and YouTube reaction, disappointingly the pitch black match was panned. Hopefully the new faction with Howdy, bray & funhouse characters can grown? Good to see the outcome of the Women’s Rumble & feel she will go for Flair’s title? I’m hoping for Bianca. She’s fought Flair before and I didn’t like the chemistry. I think Flair struggles with larger women. Think it definitely will be Bianca, they’ve teased it already and as you say, it’s a fresh match. Think it’ll be KO/Sami vs The Usos and Jey will ultimately side with the Bloodline at first, though they’ve seeded a breakaway down the line. Brilliant iron man stint from Gunther in the men’s match, he’s a future world champion.
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Post by flea79 on Jan 30, 2023 15:17:35 GMT
I’m hoping for Bianca. She’s fought Flair before and I didn’t like the chemistry. I think Flair struggles with larger women. Think it definitely will be Bianca, they’ve teased it already and as you say, it’s a fresh match. Think it’ll be KO/Sami vs The Usos and Jey will ultimately side with the Bloodline at first, though they’ve seeded a breakaway down the line. Brilliant iron man stint from Gunther in the men’s match, he’s a future world champion. saw Gunther vs Finn Balor 3 years ago at NXT UK and I didnt see him getting the push he is getting now, just came across as a strong heel type character with a solid couple of workers with him, they are obviously hoping for him to be a new Lesnar type talent, he has many years ahead of him so I hope they dont rush his main event push or spoil his character development
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jan 30, 2023 15:31:59 GMT
Think it definitely will be Bianca, they’ve teased it already and as you say, it’s a fresh match. Think it’ll be KO/Sami vs The Usos and Jey will ultimately side with the Bloodline at first, though they’ve seeded a breakaway down the line. Brilliant iron man stint from Gunther in the men’s match, he’s a future world champion. saw Gunther vs Finn Balor 3 years ago at NXT UK and I didnt see him getting the push he is getting now, just came across as a strong heel type character with a solid couple of workers with him, they are obviously hoping for him to be a new Lesnar type talent, he has many years ahead of him so I hope they dont rush his main event push or spoil his character development If they can keep Vince from taking back creative then I think he’s got a real shot. If not then he’ll be in lederhosen before the year’s out sadly. Awesome worker though, saw him at a couple of RevPro shows and he was absolutely terrifying in person.
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