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Post by flea79 on Jan 30, 2023 15:49:41 GMT
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. he was known as walter when i saw him and was almost treated like a joke by the crowd who ripped his weight, he was a lot heavier back then mind i cant see Vince getting control of the company again, more than likely the Saudi's will purchase it, there is always the outside option of Khan getting his hands on it and merging AEW into WWE
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jan 30, 2023 18:14:48 GMT
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. he was known as walter when i saw him and was almost treated like a joke by the crowd who ripped his weight, he was a lot heavier back then mind i cant see Vince getting control of the company again, more than likely the Saudi's will purchase it, there is always the outside option of Khan getting his hands on it and merging AEW into WWE He basically has got his hands on it again I think? He's still majority shareholder and has brought himself back. Trips has retained control of creative so far but no guarantee at all things stay that way.
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Jan 30, 2023 19:35:57 GMT
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 As they say, "You can't fake gravity."
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Post by flea79 on Jan 30, 2023 20:26:53 GMT
he was known as walter when i saw him and was almost treated like a joke by the crowd who ripped his weight, he was a lot heavier back then mind i cant see Vince getting control of the company again, more than likely the Saudi's will purchase it, there is always the outside option of Khan getting his hands on it and merging AEW into WWE He basically has got his hands on it again I think? He's still majority shareholder and has brought himself back. Trips has retained control of creative so far but no guarantee at all things stay that way. I think it is yet too be agreed by the board too let him back in but it’s no secret the whole empire is up for sale Would hope they keep Stephanie and triple h onboard with them Fantasy booking but if khan got his hands on it we could see the invasion story all over again but done properly!
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jan 30, 2023 20:30:12 GMT
He basically has got his hands on it again I think? He's still majority shareholder and has brought himself back. Trips has retained control of creative so far but no guarantee at all things stay that way. I think it is yet too be agreed by the board too let him back in but it’s no secret the whole empire is up for sale Would hope they keep Stephanie and triple h onboard with them Fantasy booking but if khan got his hands on it we could see the invasion story all over again but done properly! Steph has resigned from the company I think, and the board voted unanimously to bring him back? Will be interesting to see who the company does end up being sold to, imagine it’ll be to whoever lets Vince retain as much control as possible.
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Post by whatsashig on Jan 30, 2023 20:44:21 GMT
I won a silver medal in a competition in a best silly dive under the pseudonym of Shirley crab tree in Cornwall once, great day coverack I think
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Post by flea79 on Jan 30, 2023 20:50:25 GMT
I think it is yet too be agreed by the board too let him back in but it’s no secret the whole empire is up for sale Would hope they keep Stephanie and triple h onboard with them Fantasy booking but if khan got his hands on it we could see the invasion story all over again but done properly! Steph has resigned from the company I think, and the board voted unanimously to bring him back? Will be interesting to see who the company does end up being sold to, imagine it’ll be to whoever lets Vince retain as much control as possible. My understanding was she had resigned from the board as she planned a break before she had to come back but retains her shareholding? Maybe it was to avoid family strife with her dad, it would be stupid too count her out she knows the business inside it, it would be breast for business, sorry best
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jan 30, 2023 20:58:55 GMT
Steph has resigned from the company I think, and the board voted unanimously to bring him back? Will be interesting to see who the company does end up being sold to, imagine it’ll be to whoever lets Vince retain as much control as possible. My understanding was she had resigned from the board as she planned a break before she had to come back but retains her shareholding? Maybe it was to avoid family strife with her dad, it would be stupid too count her out she knows the business inside it, it would be breast for business, sorry best Yeah she’ll retain the shareholding but resigned as Co-CEO when Vince returned as Chairman.
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Post by cvillestokie on Jan 31, 2023 2:11:10 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. Gunther looks like the future. He’s done really well to lose the weight. The endurance for that match was impressive. McIntyre and Sheamus both put him over very well as well. I think McIntyre vs Gunther is nailed on for Wrestlemania.
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Post by cvillestokie on Jan 31, 2023 2:13:20 GMT
Hogan apparently now needs a cane to walk because of lower back problems. Who convinced with that the leg drop was a good idea for a finisher given his size?
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jan 31, 2023 7:52:32 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. Gunther looks like the future. He’s done really well to lose the weight. The endurance for that match was impressive. McIntyre and Sheamus both put him over very well as well. I think McIntyre vs Gunther is nailed on for Wrestlemania. I know Gunther has been pushing to face Brock but could see him against Drew or Sheamus. Could also see Drew vs Sheamus with Drew turning. You called it with Rhea taking on Charlotte. Seems a weird one to me after they teased Bianca vs Rhea and given that Charlotte/Rhea has been done to death and will have a weird dynamic with a popular heel vs an unpopular face, but assume Trips has a plan.
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Post by flea79 on Jan 31, 2023 9:07:25 GMT
Gunther looks like the future. He’s done really well to lose the weight. The endurance for that match was impressive. McIntyre and Sheamus both put him over very well as well. I think McIntyre vs Gunther is nailed on for Wrestlemania. I know Gunther has been pushing to face Brock but could see him against Drew or Sheamus. Could also see Drew vs Sheamus with Drew turning. You called it with Rhea taking on Charlotte. Seems a weird one to me after they teased Bianca vs Rhea and given that Charlotte/Rhea has been done to death and will have a weird dynamic with a popular heel vs an unpopular face, but assume Trips has a plan. if vince has any say in it i guarantee he will schedule it as a bra and panties match!
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Post by thebet365 on Jan 31, 2023 9:23:04 GMT
Gunther looks like the future. He’s done really well to lose the weight. The endurance for that match was impressive. McIntyre and Sheamus both put him over very well as well. I think McIntyre vs Gunther is nailed on for Wrestlemania. I know Gunther has been pushing to face Brock but could see him against Drew or Sheamus. Could also see Drew vs Sheamus with Drew turning. You called it with Rhea taking on Charlotte. Seems a weird one to me after they teased Bianca vs Rhea and given that Charlotte/Rhea has been done to death and will have a weird dynamic with a popular heel vs an unpopular face, but assume Trips has a plan. This mommy Gimmick with Dominic is proper cringe.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jan 31, 2023 9:28:01 GMT
I know Gunther has been pushing to face Brock but could see him against Drew or Sheamus. Could also see Drew vs Sheamus with Drew turning. You called it with Rhea taking on Charlotte. Seems a weird one to me after they teased Bianca vs Rhea and given that Charlotte/Rhea has been done to death and will have a weird dynamic with a popular heel vs an unpopular face, but assume Trips has a plan. This mommy Gimmick with Dominic is proper cringe. It's supposed to be tbf, it's for heel heat. Think Dominik has been a bit of a revelation since he turned heel.
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Post by cvillestokie on Jan 31, 2023 12:42:26 GMT
This mommy Gimmick with Dominic is proper cringe. It's supposed to be tbf, it's for heel heat. Think Dominik has been a bit of a revelation since he turned heel. Shame r.e Ripley. I suppose they already had plans for Bianca, whereas Flair was pulled in because Rousey sucked.
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Post by salopstick on Feb 2, 2023 19:52:30 GMT
For those that watched old school wwf the genius, savages brother has passed away
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Post by 36dd on Feb 2, 2023 20:42:28 GMT
For those that watched old school wwf the genius, savages brother has passed away Leaping Lanny Poffo, plus he was The Genius RIP
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 2, 2023 21:13:33 GMT
For those that watched old school wwf the genius, savages brother has passed away Leaping Lanny Poffo, plus he was The Genius RIP Classic “in ring” Genius against Hogan with Mr Perfect prowling outside the ring. Cracking commentary from Vince and Jesse🤣 RIP Lanny, seemed to keep himself in good shape
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Post by cvillestokie on Feb 3, 2023 3:05:34 GMT
Leaping Lanny Poffo, plus he was The Genius RIP Classic “in ring” Genius against Hogan with Mr Perfect prowling outside the ring. Cracking commentary from Vince and Jesse🤣 RIP Lanny, seemed to keep himself in good shape Hogan there, getting mad because the man is acting in an odd 80s style way of saying gay without actually saying gay, then being the good guy for beating him up…
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Post by 36dd on Feb 18, 2023 7:34:37 GMT
Elimination Chamber tonight, I’ve just read up on last nights Smackdown, and I’m looking forward to this, especially Zayn vs Reigns, plus the Lashley Lesnar match.
Fair play to Sami, his ring talents (telling a story) has got the appreciation he deserves. It be interesting how Triple H goes with this leading up to WM?
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Feb 18, 2023 9:02:52 GMT
Elimination Chamber tonight, I’ve just read up on last nights Smackdown, and I’m looking forward to this, especially Zayn vs Reigns, plus the Lashley Lesnar match. Fair play to Sami, his ring talents (telling a story) has got the appreciation he deserves. It be interesting how Triple H goes with this leading up to WM? Think he’ll go close but it’ll ultimately be Jey who costs him. That sets up the tag match with KO while Cody/Roman is the main event of Mania.
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Post by 36dd on Feb 18, 2023 9:08:36 GMT
Elimination Chamber tonight, I’ve just read up on last nights Smackdown, and I’m looking forward to this, especially Zayn vs Reigns, plus the Lashley Lesnar match. Fair play to Sami, his ring talents (telling a story) has got the appreciation he deserves. It be interesting how Triple H goes with this leading up to WM? Think he’ll go close but it’ll ultimately be Jey who costs him. That sets up the tag match with KO while Cody/Roman is the main event of Mania. Great shout… check out on YouTube (if you haven’t seen it), Sami Zayn’s pop from the Montreal Smackdown crowd 🤘🏻
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Post by chigstoke on Feb 18, 2023 9:54:46 GMT
Elimination Chamber tonight, I’ve just read up on last nights Smackdown, and I’m looking forward to this, especially Zayn vs Reigns, plus the Lashley Lesnar match. Fair play to Sami, his ring talents (telling a story) has got the appreciation he deserves. It be interesting how Triple H goes with this leading up to WM? Really looking forward to it tonight, crowd is going to be fantastic on the Regins - Sami match. WWE have handled the bloodline story so incredibly well.
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Post by The Drunken Communist on Feb 18, 2023 20:44:31 GMT
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Post by flea79 on Feb 18, 2023 22:58:10 GMT
Can’t see how it’s ever worth that
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Post by cvillestokie on Feb 18, 2023 23:42:58 GMT
Elimination Chamber tonight, I’ve just read up on last nights Smackdown, and I’m looking forward to this, especially Zayn vs Reigns, plus the Lashley Lesnar match. Fair play to Sami, his ring talents (telling a story) has got the appreciation he deserves. It be interesting how Triple H goes with this leading up to WM? Think he’ll go close but it’ll ultimately be Jey who costs him. That sets up the tag match with KO while Cody/Roman is the main event of Mania. I think that they’ll boo Cody out of the arena if Zayn doesn’t get a second chance at the belt at WM (he isn’t taking it tonight) or if they don’t finally split the belts by saying you can only challenge for “one title” at the Royal Rumble. It will be a huge shame for Cody but he’s just in the wrong place at the wrong time
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Feb 18, 2023 23:46:55 GMT
C'mon Elon, buy the WWE. You know you want to.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Feb 19, 2023 8:48:50 GMT
Think he’ll go close but it’ll ultimately be Jey who costs him. That sets up the tag match with KO while Cody/Roman is the main event of Mania. I think that they’ll boo Cody out of the arena if Zayn doesn’t get a second chance at the belt at WM (he isn’t taking it tonight) or if they don’t finally split the belts by saying you can only challenge for “one title” at the Royal Rumble. It will be a huge shame for Cody but he’s just in the wrong place at the wrong time Don't agree with that, Cody is also incredibly over with the fans and the interaction he had with Paul Heyman was a masterstroke. Cody will take the belts at WM.
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Post by 36dd on Feb 19, 2023 8:52:45 GMT
A good summary of last night’s Elimination Chamber, it was worth staying up for bar the ending to one Match (Lesnar Lashley).
The crowd was unbelievable throughout and the expected heat on Reigns was unbelievable immense.
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Post by cvillestokie on Mar 4, 2023 0:10:58 GMT
At Friday Night Smackdown with the wife tonight!
Edit: there were definitely some boos for Cody, but my wife loves him. He had a dark match versus Finn at the end. It was excellent. Sami ran right past us at the end 😂
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