The Wrestling Thread Can Wrestle MICHAEL COLE If It Wants To!! - Part 106

[NDX]

If Victoria returns then she has to use her old theme....

[YT]v4zrvpOM_50[/YT]

YES!

I would to see her return, and they do it very simply. Light's go out in the arena and on the titantron there in a silhouette in the shadows. It slowly starts whistling the chorus of that song as the figure walks out of the shadows to reveal...

Victoria on the stage!

Come on, you all know that would be cool!

 

[sweetre15]

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2013/0720/564263/plans-for-top-nxt-star-halted-indefinitely/

Ugh:

- Plans for NXT star Kassius Ohno, f.k.a. Chris Hero, to join the main roster have apparently been put on hold.
According to a source, the creative team had a storyline to introduce Ohno this summer. People within the company were impressed with his in-ring skills and his promos, and had asked him to improve his physique while creative worked on his introduction. According to trainers at NXT, Ohno seemed reluctant in the weightlifting and gym sessions, although he continued to receive high marks for his overall attitude and the great effort in his daily in-ring sessions.

Word got back to Triple H about Ohno dodging gym time, and he was removed from TV tapings. Ohno has missed two tapings in the past few weeks, and there is said to be increased concern about his status with the company. A lot of people are still high on him, but this could prove to be costly for one of the top prospects.

 

[The Sage]

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2013/0720/564263/plans-for-top-nxt-star-halted-indefinitely/

Ugh:

- Plans for NXT star Kassius Ohno, f.k.a. Chris Hero, to join the main roster have apparently been put on hold.
According to a source, the creative team had a storyline to introduce Ohno this summer. People within the company were impressed with his in-ring skills and his promos, and had asked him to improve his physique while creative worked on his introduction. According to trainers at NXT, Ohno seemed reluctant in the weightlifting and gym sessions, although he continued to receive high marks for his overall attitude and the great effort in his daily in-ring sessions.

Word got back to Triple H about Ohno dodging gym time, and he was removed from TV tapings. Ohno has missed two tapings in the past few weeks, and there is said to be increased concern about his status with the company. A lot of people are still high on him, but this could prove to be costly for one of the top prospects.

If true, I'm not surprised. Had a feeling his physique could be a hindrance.

 

[Hunter Rider]

If it's true I have no sympathy for him, when you are an employee and are asked to do something by your boss you do it in order to get a promotion, it's like an actor going after a role in an action film, the studio will want the actor to get into the best shape for the part and their contracts reflect the commitment required.

If Ohno physically can't improve his shape that is one thing, but not putting in the full effort to do a task set for you means I agree with Triple H on this one.

 

[NDX]

I'm disappointed, but not shocked. I think that Ohno not being built like a brick ****house is a good thing, but a bit of toning wouldn't kill him. He's got too similar to a CM Punk body type, as well as at times have come off looking a bit soft in the belly. He just tightened it up, not bulk up, but toned his physique, it could work out well for him. Don't want to hinder your movement in the ring due to bulk, I get it. But it doesn't hurt to get a better look.

 

[MMMMM...Pancakes]

Victoria would eat AJ for breakfast. ldrazz

Sounds kinda HOT!

 

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

I've been getting back into WWE '13 and my Universe Mode the past few days, and sometimes, just for fun, I think about how folks on here would react to my booking, lol.

On one hand, I had The Miz absolutely dominate the ranks of the WWE while holding the Intercontinental Championship, defeating the likes of X-Pac, Christian, Triple H in a Last Man Standing match, Shawn Michaels, and even KO'ing Mike Tyson in a boxing match, until Miz finally dropped the title to Ryback of all people who won by accident lol.

I booked David Otunga as a main eventer centerpiece, including cashing in Money In The Bank on Stone Cold Steve Austin to win the World Heavyweight Championship, and even had a successful defense against Undertaker on PPV before dropping it at Hell In A Cell.

My longest feud was a power struggle between McMahon and Laurinaitis.

I had The Rock take the WWE Championship from CM Punk and hold it for a very extended period of time, until he finally dropped it to Shawn Michaels, solely so I could re-enact a reverse version of the Montreal Screwjob at Survivor Series with Bret Hart taking the title this time.

My current World Heavyweight Championship feud is between Undertaker and... Kevin Nash.

Triple H wins virtually every match he's in, in typical Triple H "burial" fashion

But then on the other hand, I gave a rocket strap push to Dolph Ziggler, having him take the Intercontinental Championship and have some strong feuds against Cena, Punk, and a few others.

CM Punk is in top feuds with Chris Jericho and Brock Lesnar currently.

Cena is far away from the main event or title pictures.

And in storyline, I just recently "fired" David Otunga and The Miz.

 

[sweetre15]

I managed to do a big Nostalgia hunt today because I was curious of the opinions of IWCers from 2001- 2006(I was hoping for threads as far back as 1997) and here's what I found:

2001 Thread about Kurt Angle: http://tinyurl.com/lx6o7ly

Fans expressing displeasure towards Angle's involvement in the Invasion angle and them not buying him as a credible main eventual due to his look at the time.


2001 Undertaker Thread:

http://tinyurl.com/kwng2ns

Fans debating whether or not Taker should revert to his old gimmick


2002 Thread about Match Finishes:

http://tinyurl.com/mnfxwd7

Fans here are complained about the kind of moves that are kicked out of and the believability of the storyline injuries of that time

2004 HHH Thread:

http://tinyurl.com/lat8ta5

The thread seems to mostly be calling HHH's drawing power into Question somewhat...atleast in the OP.


2004 Chris Benoit Thread:

http://tinyurl.com/lufnpo6

This thread questions whether or not Benoit is as good as some believe he is or if he's just an overrated Midcarder

2006 John Cena Thread::

http://tinyurl.com/mn6qv4w

This thread is the age old argument of Cena's drawing power vs Crowd and IWC reaction.

2006 CM Punk Thread:

http://tinyurl.com/jwb3q5g

This thread was about whether not CM Punk has the "It" factor.


So after reading those threads, do you think that the kind of discussions and reactions to wrestlers back then have changed compared to now or not?

Feel free to discuss this stuff either way.

 

[OnTheAir]

So is TNA going back to the Impact Zone?,Since their on the road experiment had pretty much failed so far

I read somewhere that Universal Studios have moved on, and are now using that soundstage for other purposes, so even if TNA wanted to return there, they couldn't. Although, I suppose they could use some other soundstage/space for tapings, if something could be arranged.

 

[sweetre15]

My current World Heavyweight Championship feud is between Undertaker and... Kevin Nash.

So did Nash have to drop the title because his quads tore?

 

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

I managed to do a big Nostalgia hunt today because I was curious of the opinions of IWCers from 2001- 2006(I was hoping for threads as far back as 1997) and here's what I found:

2001 Thread about Kurt Angle: http://tinyurl.com/lx6o7ly

Fans expressing displeasure towards Angle's involvement in the Invasion angle and them not buying him as a credible main eventual due to his look at the time.


2001 Undertaker Thread:

http://tinyurl.com/kwng2ns

Fans debating whether or not Taker should revert to his old gimmick


2002 Thread about Match Finishes:

http://tinyurl.com/mnfxwd7

Fans here are complained about the kind of moves that are kicked out of and the believability of the storyline injuries of that time

2004 HHH Thread:

http://tinyurl.com/lat8ta5

The thread seems to mostly be calling HHH's drawing power into Question somewhat...atleast in the OP.


2004 Chris Benoit Thread:

http://tinyurl.com/lufnpo6

This thread questions whether or not Benoit is as good as some believe he is or if he's just an overrated Midcarder

2006 John Cena Thread::

http://tinyurl.com/mn6qv4w

This thread is the age old argument of Cena's drawing power vs Crowd and IWC reaction.

2006 CM Punk Thread:

http://tinyurl.com/jwb3q5g

This thread was about whether not CM Punk has the "It" factor.


So after reading those threads, do you think that the kind of discussions and reactions to wrestlers back then have changed compared to now or not?

Feel free to discuss this stuff either way.

Thanks for reminding me why I hate the IWC lol

So did Nash have to drop the title because his quads tore?

Ha, this was actually my first thought when I had Nash's first match.

But Nash isn't champ so he's got no belt to drop.

 

[Lantern Venom]

I'm disappointed, but not shocked. I think that Ohno not being built like a brick ****house is a good thing, but a bit of toning wouldn't kill him. He's got too similar to a CM Punk body type, as well as at times have come off looking a bit soft in the belly. He just tightened it up, not bulk up, but toned his physique, it could work out well for him. Don't want to hinder your movement in the ring due to bulk, I get it. But it doesn't hurt to get a better look.

While we've on the subject, Punk could stand to lift a few weights. He's never been a "physique" guy, which is fine, but he looks like he's barely 200lbs these days. He would still be mobile if he beefed up those small limbs a bit.

 

[Lantern Venom]

Ric Flair has so much junk in him, if the WWE has to send him somewhere on a plane, they have to stuff him inside a condom and have Big Show swallow it.

I remember some interview where Flair got asked, "How in the world are you still alive?"

Flair, being transparent, said, "By the grace of God."t:

 

[sweetre15]

Thanks for reminding me why I hate the IWC lol

I wonder if they how many helpings of crow did those guys eat when Kurt Angle morphed into a bald-headed badass shortly after that when he became The Wrestling Machine and threaten to give people "A Broken Freakin Neck!!" Lol.

Ha, this was actually my first thought when I had Nash's first match.

But Nash isn't champ so he's got no belt to drop

Just remember to be mindful of those fragile quads lol.

 

[Van Petrol]

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2013/0720/564263/plans-for-top-nxt-star-halted-indefinitely/

Ugh:

- Plans for NXT star Kassius Ohno, f.k.a. Chris Hero, to join the main roster have apparently been put on hold.
According to a source, the creative team had a storyline to introduce Ohno this summer. People within the company were impressed with his in-ring skills and his promos, and had asked him to improve his physique while creative worked on his introduction. According to trainers at NXT, Ohno seemed reluctant in the weightlifting and gym sessions, although he continued to receive high marks for his overall attitude and the great effort in his daily in-ring sessions.

Word got back to Triple H about Ohno dodging gym time, and he was removed from TV tapings. Ohno has missed two tapings in the past few weeks, and there is said to be increased concern about his status with the company. A lot of people are still high on him, but this could prove to be costly for one of the top prospects.

At this rate, we're never going to see him debut at the main dance.

 

[sweetre15]

At this rate, we're never going to see him debut at the main dance.

I hope he gets his act together so he can be brought up to the main shows.

 

[Lobo]

He should hit the gym with Cesaro

 

[nite-owl]

I find this hard to believe.

WWE's Ezekiel Jackson continues to tell fans he will be returning to the ring "#soon." Zeke has been out of action since WrestleMania 29 Axxess where he worked a tag match. Before that, he was out for about a year.

That Jackson has fans.

 

[TheNextNolan22]

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2013/0720/564263/plans-for-top-nxt-star-halted-indefinitely/

Ugh:

- Plans for NXT star Kassius Ohno, f.k.a. Chris Hero, to join the main roster have apparently been put on hold.
According to a source, the creative team had a storyline to introduce Ohno this summer. People within the company were impressed with his in-ring skills and his promos, and had asked him to improve his physique while creative worked on his introduction. According to trainers at NXT, Ohno seemed reluctant in the weightlifting and gym sessions, although he continued to receive high marks for his overall attitude and the great effort in his daily in-ring sessions.

Word got back to Triple H about Ohno dodging gym time, and he was removed from TV tapings. Ohno has missed two tapings in the past few weeks, and there is said to be increased concern about his status with the company. A lot of people are still high on him, but this could prove to be costly for one of the top prospects.

I see where HHH is coming from. Disappointing, but I get it. At least there's some effortof bringing him to the main roster.

 

[Team Andino]

I find this hard to believe.



That Jackson has fans.

He hasn't been interesting in the slightest since he was Kendrick's bodyguard. He showed a hint of an interesting personality but since that was dropped he's been as bland as they come.

 

[nite-owl]

And to think he is also a former IC champion.

 

[Team Andino]

And to think he is also a former IC champion.

Plus for no reason won the ECW Championship on it's final night before it was retired.

 

[TheNextNolan22]

Ezekiel is still with the company??

 

[NDX]

I see where HHH is coming from. Disappointing, but I get it. At least there's some effortof bringing him to the main roster.

It's bothering me that Ohno has a chance to make it to the main roster and all he has to do is hit the gym a bit. I know he's never been one to be buff looking but come on, this is a chance to show the whole world what you can do! Just hurting your own career here, Ohno.

 

[SpideyFan866]

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2013/0719/564225/wwe-interested-in-matt-morgan/


- WWE is reportedly interested in former TNA star Matt Morgan.

- Vince McMahon, Triple H, Brock Lesnar and Rob Van Dam are all confirmed for the August 13th WWE SmackDown tapings from San Jose, California. This the final show before SummerSlam. Lesnar and Triple H are advertised for the August 19th RAW from Anaheim, the night after the pay-per-view.