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2-Oct-19 7:16pm
#1 Sun
Other thread was closed...so here we are.
Anyone else excited for AEW Dynamite tonight?
#1 Sun
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Other thread was closed...so here we are.
Anyone else excited for AEW Dynamite tonight?
29-Mar-23 9:10pm
#241 theJaw
Nick Khan also said there were no fights in the stands for the past 15 years in an attempt to make WWE seem all shiny and nice despite there being one in Boston a few months ago. He’s a yes man, and has been caught in lies numerous times. Same with Vince. Same with Triple H. Again, Triple H literally already admitted that Vince has input in his creative, it’s really not hard to believe that the shady dude who has a history of playing by his own rules may be doing the same thing right now. He’s obviously not back in any official capacity, but he is confirmed to be there weekly, it’s nowhere near out of the realm of possibility that he’s pushing Triple H toward his desired booking. Dude already changed the WWE bylaws via SEC filing even after stepping down, he’ll do what he wants regardless. As long as they don’t come outright and officially give him the job, they can do whatever they want.
To Pizza’s point, we saw how Triple H can book when Vince isn’t pressing him with NXT, there’s likely a reason it’s so wildly different now. Thankfully it’s not as bad as when Vince had full reign, but it’s mostly just dull. Again, just my opinion, but for my money, The Bloodline stuff is the only truly fantastic thing about WWE right now. Some of that is actually competent booking for once, and some of that is because it’s being compared to the turd Vince has squatted out for the past decade, so anything would look like gold in comparison. Even the Sami/KO stuff depended on a segment hawking t-shirts on the road to Mania, so there are still some whiffs even in that angle.
I also hope it steps up more after Mania, but I feel like people have been saying that for months. “I’m sure after SummerSlam Triple H will pick it up”, etc etc. He’s had enough time to start steering it that way, but so far he’s only been riding the Bloodline angle with a few decent storylines sprinkled underneath it. I just want it to be better, but if you’re digging it now, that rules. Folks should watch what they enjoy.
#241 theJaw
Nick Khan also said there were no fights in the stands for the past 15 years in an attempt to make WWE seem all shiny and nice despite there being one in Boston a few months ago. He’s a yes man, and has been caught in lies numerous times. Same with Vince. Same with Triple H. Again, Triple H literally already admitted that Vince has input in his creative, it’s really not hard to believe that the shady dude who has a history of playing by his own rules may be doing the same thing right now. He’s obviously not back in any official capacity, but he is confirmed to be there weekly, it’s nowhere near out of the realm of possibility that he’s pushing Triple H toward his desired booking. Dude already changed the WWE bylaws via SEC filing even after stepping down, he’ll do what he wants regardless. As long as they don’t come outright and officially give him the job, they can do whatever they want.
To Pizza’s point, we saw how Triple H can book when Vince isn’t pressing him with NXT, there’s likely a reason it’s so wildly different now. Thankfully it’s not as bad as when Vince had full reign, but it’s mostly just dull. Again, just my opinion, but for my money, The Bloodline stuff is the only truly fantastic thing about WWE right now. Some of that is actually competent booking for once, and some of that is because it’s being compared to the turd Vince has squatted out for the past decade, so anything would look like gold in comparison. Even the Sami/KO stuff depended on a segment hawking t-shirts on the road to Mania, so there are still some whiffs even in that angle.
I also hope it steps up more after Mania, but I feel like people have been saying that for months. “I’m sure after SummerSlam Triple H will pick it up”, etc etc. He’s had enough time to start steering it that way, but so far he’s only been riding the Bloodline angle with a few decent storylines sprinkled underneath it. I just want it to be better, but if you’re digging it now, that rules. Folks should watch what they enjoy.
29-Mar-23 9:25pm
#242 theJaw
On the OTHER side of the wrestling pond, speaking of good faction-based angles, the Elite-reunion vs Blackpool Combat Club story is getting real spicy. Danielson just officially rejoined BCC and helped out with a beatdown on Omega. I’ll never boo them, but the official heel turn seemed to work well on the live crowd. They got a bit of heat there.
#242 theJaw
On the OTHER side of the wrestling pond, speaking of good faction-based angles, the Elite-reunion vs Blackpool Combat Club story is getting real spicy. Danielson just officially rejoined BCC and helped out with a beatdown on Omega. I’ll never boo them, but the official heel turn seemed to work well on the live crowd. They got a bit of heat there.
29-Mar-23 9:39pm
#243 theJaw
AEW NEEDS to fudgein inject some life into this Outcasts feud. Every week it’s the same deal. Saraya, Soho & Storm try to spray paint their opponent, then the face ladies come out to stop it. Having Hayter involved helps a bit but they need to progress this crap, the current shtick getting old.
#243 theJaw
AEW NEEDS to fudgein inject some life into this Outcasts feud. Every week it’s the same deal. Saraya, Soho & Storm try to spray paint their opponent, then the face ladies come out to stop it. Having Hayter involved helps a bit but they need to progress this crap, the current shtick getting old.
29-Mar-23 11:16pm
#244 theJaw
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Daniel Garcia added to ROH Supercard of Honor. Goddddddamn that show is going to rule.
#244 theJaw
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Daniel Garcia added to ROH Supercard of Honor. Goddddddamn that show is going to rule.
30-Mar-23 9:20pm
#247 theJaw
Pretty good episode of WWE 24/7 going behind the scenes of WrestleMania 38 on Peacock now. I’m glad they’re keeping the 24/7 series going, always dug that one. I think “Day Of” (or whatever it was called) was good too.
I miss Rivalries and WrestleMania Rewind.
#247 theJaw
Pretty good episode of WWE 24/7 going behind the scenes of WrestleMania 38 on Peacock now. I’m glad they’re keeping the 24/7 series going, always dug that one. I think “Day Of” (or whatever it was called) was good too.
I miss Rivalries and WrestleMania Rewind.
31-Mar-23 7:25pm
#249 theJaw
Lol hell yah. That rules.
Also, very cool to see Nigel McGuinness back in ROH tonight.
#249 theJaw
Lol hell yah. That rules.
Also, very cool to see Nigel McGuinness back in ROH tonight.
31-Mar-23 10:25pm
#250 PizzaTheHutt
theJaw wrote:
Pretty good episode of WWE 24/7 going behind the scenes of WrestleMania 38 on Peacock now. I’m glad they’re keeping the 24/7 series going, always dug that one. I think “Day Of” (or whatever it was called) was good too. I miss Rivalries and WrestleMania Rewind.
I used to like watching these types of things when WWE was still its own separate Network app, but since the Peacock merge I barely watch any type of stuff like that anymore. I need to get back into it.
#250 PizzaTheHutt
theJaw wrote:
Pretty good episode of WWE 24/7 going behind the scenes of WrestleMania 38 on Peacock now. I’m glad they’re keeping the 24/7 series going, always dug that one. I think “Day Of” (or whatever it was called) was good too. I miss Rivalries and WrestleMania Rewind.
I used to like watching these types of things when WWE was still its own separate Network app, but since the Peacock merge I barely watch any type of stuff like that anymore. I need to get back into it.
31-Mar-23 11:19pm
#251 BucketofJustice
The worst thing about WWE on Peacock is the breaks they put in every single show. Even PPVs. Whether you pay for the ad free version or not, there’s these weird black breaks put in every so often for no reason. Ruins the flow of the shows, especially since I pay the $10. I don’t like them at all.
#251 BucketofJustice
The worst thing about WWE on Peacock is the breaks they put in every single show. Even PPVs. Whether you pay for the ad free version or not, there’s these weird black breaks put in every so often for no reason. Ruins the flow of the shows, especially since I pay the $10. I don’t like them at all.
1-Apr-23 12:24am
#252 PizzaTheHutt
With all these big names gathered in one place/city, I hope WWE used this opportunity to record (or setup agreements for future recordings) of stuff like Table For 3. Stacy, Trish and Torrie can do one (with Lita in a booster seat or something), maybe Muta, Nakamura and Asuka, just let them speak in Japanese and subtitle the whole thing. Konnan, Rey and Dom Dragon Lee could do one.
#252 PizzaTheHutt
With all these big names gathered in one place/city, I hope WWE used this opportunity to record (or setup agreements for future recordings) of stuff like Table For 3. Stacy, Trish and Torrie can do one (with Lita in a booster seat or something), maybe Muta, Nakamura and Asuka, just let them speak in Japanese and subtitle the whole thing. Konnan, Rey and Dom Dragon Lee could do one.
1-Apr-23 12:51pm
#253 PizzaTheHutt
Dang, The Pebble is thick in all the right places. I didn't realize this would be a pre-show match because they haven't been doing those.
Kind of a waste of a debut because she hardly did anything.
#253 PizzaTheHutt
Dang, The Pebble is thick in all the right places. I didn't realize this would be a pre-show match because they haven't been doing those.
Kind of a waste of a debut because she hardly did anything.
1-Apr-23 3:12pm
#255 theJaw
The Gargano/Waller match was much better than I was expecting. First time I’ve been invested whatsoever in Gargano since the Ciampa days.
#255 theJaw
The Gargano/Waller match was much better than I was expecting. First time I’ve been invested whatsoever in Gargano since the Ciampa days.
1-Apr-23 3:57pm
#256 theJaw
Lashley posted another tweet video last night telling somebody to step up and face him at Mania, so I’m expecting a Lashley match on Night 2 to round that card out to 7 matches like Night 1.
Bron Breakker could take that spot after dropping the NXT title today. LA Knight is the safest bet. And I mean, I guess there is a chance Bray or Howdy answer it, but that’d make the last couple weeks seem like wasted time.
#256 theJaw
Lashley posted another tweet video last night telling somebody to step up and face him at Mania, so I’m expecting a Lashley match on Night 2 to round that card out to 7 matches like Night 1.
Bron Breakker could take that spot after dropping the NXT title today. LA Knight is the safest bet. And I mean, I guess there is a chance Bray or Howdy answer it, but that’d make the last couple weeks seem like wasted time.
1-Apr-23 4:04pm
#257 PizzaTheHutt
First I can recall hearing these types of things about Rick Steiner. I wonder how many other seemingly "nice dudes" from those eras really weren't nice at all.
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#257 PizzaTheHutt
First I can recall hearing these types of things about Rick Steiner. I wonder how many other seemingly "nice dudes" from those eras really weren't nice at all.
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1-Apr-23 4:11pm
#258 theJaw
@PizzaTheHutt He’s a known bully and piece of crap. Check out Bischoff remembering the first time he met him:
Unhinged old boomer douchebags, and they made light of literal rape. Wrestling locker rooms must have been a nightmare back in the day.
#258 theJaw
@PizzaTheHutt He’s a known bully and piece of crap. Check out Bischoff remembering the first time he met him:
| On seeing Steiner in the locker room for the first time: “So I go into this room, this big room where the guys are dressing. And I see both Steiners, Rick and Scott, have a referee. And for the life of me, I’m not sure who it was. I wanna say it was Nick Patrick, but I could be wrong. But anyway, they had this referee, and they had him duct taped up like a mummy. They had duct tape around his mouth, his hands were duct taped to the sides of his hips and his legs. His feet were duct taped together. And he was buck-ass naked and had a pencil stuck up his ass. And I thought, ‘Wow. This is gonna be a hell of a gig.’ [laughs] That’s my first recall of the Steiner Brothers. And I’m sure the referee, whoever it was, whether it was Nick Patrick or whoever, must have done something that the Steiners found worthy of some sort of Steiner Retribution. But they tortured him. It was, all I wanna say, in good fun for those who were watching. [laughs] Who knows what he did to deserve such a response. I’m not sure, I didn’t see it. I just saw the aftermath, and I thought, ‘Man. I’m gonna be really careful around these two guys.'” |
Unhinged old boomer douchebags, and they made light of literal rape. Wrestling locker rooms must have been a nightmare back in the day.
1-Apr-23 6:34pm
#259 BucketofJustice
Rick Steiner definitely fell into the same thing that a lot of others did where they could say or do whatever because they were good wrestlers. We all heard the stories for years and it didn’t really matter until he treated Gisele Shaw like a piece of crap yesterday. I’m glad he was removed from the signings he was supposed to do this weekend. Somehow, he’s on a school board too.
I do hope this doesn’t affect Bron.
#259 BucketofJustice
Rick Steiner definitely fell into the same thing that a lot of others did where they could say or do whatever because they were good wrestlers. We all heard the stories for years and it didn’t really matter until he treated Gisele Shaw like a piece of crap yesterday. I’m glad he was removed from the signings he was supposed to do this weekend. Somehow, he’s on a school board too.
I do hope this doesn’t affect Bron.
1-Apr-23 7:35pm
#260 PizzaTheHutt
If only one of the Steiner Brothers is a homophobic, transphobic bully, I wouldn't have expected it to be Rick.
#260 PizzaTheHutt
If only one of the Steiner Brothers is a homophobic, transphobic bully, I wouldn't have expected it to be Rick.
1-Apr-23 9:22pm
#261 theJaw
Oh damn, Rivals IS coming back with an Undertaker vs Orton episode. Badass.
#261 theJaw
Oh damn, Rivals IS coming back with an Undertaker vs Orton episode. Badass.
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