The Wrestling Thread got interviewed by Sean Mooney

[Wheels]

RAW did a 3.8.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Smackdown Spoilers:

Spoiler

* It's announced that a new #1 contender will be named after a Fatal 4-Way with Rey Mysterio, Alberto Del Rio, Kane and Daniel Bryan in the main event.

* New WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz opens the show but is interrupted by Christian. Christian wants a rematch tonight and gets it.

* The Miz defeated Christian in a solid back and forth match with several near falls. Miz got the win after a quick roll up.

* Ryback defeated Jinder Mahal by count out. Mahal controlled most of the match but left the ring when Ryback started to make his comeback for the win.

* They recaps from RAW 1000.

* Sheamus vs. Cody Rhodes is next. Dolph Ziggler makes an appearance and watches from ringside. Sheamus wins with a Brogue Kick. Ziggler looks to attach Sheamus when Chris Jericho runs down. Ziggler gets beat down by Sheamus and a Codebreaker from Jericho.

* Antonio Cesaro defeats Santino Marella with help from Aksana.

* Damien Sandow squashes Yoshi Tatsu.

* Sandow cuts a promo after the match about DX. He's interrupted by Triple H who hits him with a Pedigree and a crotch chop.

* Rosa Mendes has her photoshoot crashed by AW, Darren Young and Titus O'Neil.

* Alberto Del Rio becomes the new #1 contender by defeating Kane, Daniel Bryan and Rey Mysterio in a Fatal 4 Way. Del Rio got the win with help from Ricardo Rodriguez while Rey Mysterio was getting ready to win the match.

 

[Metallo]

 

[TX85]

Some interesting info here.

Spoiler

Why no love at all for New Mexico&other smaller states?

 

[TX85]

RAW did a 3.8.

Cool But I bet there will be a big difference starting next week cause of no nostalgia acts and cause of the Olympics!

 

[Pink Ranger]

Some interesting info here.

Spoiler

I wonder if the Ontario numbers suffered because of the stupid time lag.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

The divas really got the short end of the stick of RAW 1000.Not one divas match.

Thank God

 

[SuperBatman]

Smackdown Spoilers:

Spoiler

* It's announced that a new #1 contender will be named after a Fatal 4-Way with Rey Mysterio, Alberto Del Rio, Kane and Daniel Bryan in the main event.

* New WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz opens the show but is interrupted by Christian. Christian wants a rematch tonight and gets it.

* The Miz defeated Christian in a solid back and forth match with several near falls. Miz got the win after a quick roll up.

* Ryback defeated Jinder Mahal by count out. Mahal controlled most of the match but left the ring when Ryback started to make his comeback for the win.

* They recaps from RAW 1000.

* Sheamus vs. Cody Rhodes is next. Dolph Ziggler makes an appearance and watches from ringside. Sheamus wins with a Brogue Kick. Ziggler looks to attach Sheamus when Chris Jericho runs down. Ziggler gets beat down by Sheamus and a Codebreaker from Jericho.

* Antonio Cesaro defeats Santino Marella with help from Aksana.

* Damien Sandow squashes Yoshi Tatsu.

* Sandow cuts a promo after the match about DX. He's interrupted by Triple H who hits him with a Pedigree and a crotch chop.

* Rosa Mendes has her photoshoot crashed by AW, Darren Young and Titus O'Neil.

* Alberto Del Rio becomes the new #1 contender by defeating Kane, Daniel Bryan and Rey Mysterio in a Fatal 4 Way. Del Rio got the win with help from Ricardo Rodriguez while Rey Mysterio was getting ready to win the match.

Ugh

Spoiler

I'm getting sick of Del Rio vs. Sheamus

 

[the_ultimate_evil]

So creative can't come up with anything except to badly turn the most over face in a long while, all because old John boy can not change at all

So for the next month or so we get happy go lucky vena making jokes at punk, takes his title and then beat rock at rr. Oh wow I'm so excited

Sorry this is gonna be as good a paint drying

 

[Anno_Domini]

Let's be honest....John Cena wouldn't be a great heel anyways, imo. I'm fine with someone like Punk turning heel as he's a great heel; I wish the same for Randy Orton as well, but as much as I'd want Cena to change for once, I couldn't see him actually being a great heel.

 

[nite-owl]

If they wanted to turn Cena heel they should have revealed that he is really Hans Sprungfeld, murderous pirate.

 

[bullets]

Oh, just forgot about the cringiest moment of the night: Waltman slithering his arm around Trish.

That was just strange and pointless. I think Vince Russo secretly switched Raw scripts and fudged the show.

Her lines about ECW felt like the McMahons smugly rubbing it in shoot style.
.

Her comments seemed really harsh in nature. Almost like she had waited years to get even. I think Heyman ate it up though.

Sheik rules. He should be the social media ambassador for WWE, and have the announcers check in every week. It would be comedy gold.

He's hilarious. I didn't know he was on twitter. Why does he hate Virgil?

 

[Hunter Rider]

The Miami Herald recently conducted an interview with WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, and the following are some highlights. You can read more by clicking on the above link:

Although he makes some wrestling-related appearances, don’t look for the Hall of Famer to renege on his retirement from in-ring competition.

“I certainly don’t get the itch,” Michaels said. “That is something that does not happen to me. I think I do get satisfied when I get to go back to do an appearance and get to be a special referee or just an autograph session. Things like that, which is something I really enjoy. Certainly, I don’t stay on the sidelines longing to be in the spotlight, but the time that I am, it’s always a great deal of fun.

I still try to do a good job and try not to phone it in. It’s almost like two different parts of your life. The first part of your life is geared toward one direction, and the second part of your life is more geared toward another. I’m guessing that is sort of where I’m at, but not forsaking or forgetting the first part by any stretch. I’m appreciative for it and thankful for it.”
[On Punk making the claim that he would have been part of the very first Raw in 1993:]

“I certainly understand the point he was trying to make,” Michaels said. “It was a different time, and there was a different attitude toward us guys, but because he is a fighter and doesn’t take a lot of guff from folks — for the same reasons that he is on now and the same reason he accomplished what he has in his career now, which is a testament to him — for all of those reasons, all the good reasons and positives because he is a fighter, I think he would have been on the first show.

I think I understand the point he was trying to make. It was a different time. There were stereotypes that needed to be broken back then, and thankfully, it was done. Hopefully, it has made a difference for Punk and the others. I think because of the type of dude he is, I don’t think he would have had anything to worry about.”

 

[X Knight]

I'm not sure I like Punk going back to heel......

I liked him better as the straight-talking, pipe bomb anti-hero........

 

[Kaleb]

I don't see Punk turning full heel mode straight away,I think it will be a slow transition (remember his slow turn with Hardy) I'm willing to bet that next week he will apologise to John Cena and offer him a rematch at summerslam.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Orton is going to be back on Monday and get a major push.

 

[Benstamania]

So... Ever wonder why A-Ry got pushed.

A year ago Alex Riley found himself on television weekly was getting a push after breaking away from being the apprentice to The Miz.

In the fall, Riley began appearing on television less and less. When he did appear, he would not be booked in a favorable way.

PWInsider.com is reporting the push got halted due to an incident with John Cena. Reportedly Cena was ribbing Riley in front of other wrestlers and Riley came back at Cena very angrily. When Riley reacted this way, this was viewed as him breaking the locker room code and nature among the boys.

-Wrestleazone. Com

 

[Benstamania]

Orton is going to be back on Monday and get a major push.

Out the door hopefully.

 

[Nightmare]

I don't see Punk apologizing for anything. If anything I see him going back to the "Dwayne" comments and maybe AJ making a SS rematch.

 

[Benstamania]

Will the WWE have the balls to make Punk heel? He's involved with a lot of marketing.. I mean, WWE 13 looks like CM Punk the game.

 

[Pink Ranger]

I have a feeling that Punk is going to become a tweener, not a full-fledged villain. Note that he didn't really do anything bad to Cena, just the Rock.

I can see him coming out next week, and be all like, "Cena, I don't like him, but I respect him. He's like me, he comes out every week and busts his hump for this industry. But Rock, you're a failed Hollywood actor, and you only come here when it benefits you ... etc."

 

[bullets]

Let's be honest....John Cena wouldn't be a great heel anyways, imo. I'm fine with someone like Punk turning heel as he's a great heel; I wish the same for Randy Orton as well, but as much as I'd want Cena to change for once, I couldn't see him actually being a great heel.

They are relying too much on Cena. John can't be the face of the company forever. Instead of backing Punk they let him play second fiddle. I don't mind seeing Punk as a heel , I'll still be rooting for him. However this doesn't seem like a wise decision.

Orton is going to be back on Monday and get a major push.

Out the door hopefully.

I'm surprised. I haven't really missed Orton. He would of been ripe for a heel turn on the 100th episode.

 

[Metallo]

The Iron Sheik Tries To Cut The Line At The Atlanta Olympics: More Wrestler Run-Ins

Barry Petchesky
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17t7x6fjhukpyjpg/original.jpg

Inspired by the saga of "Wrestling Superstar Virgil," we continue with readers' encounters with the titans of the squared circle. If you've had your own run-in with wrestlers past or present, e-mail us, subject line "Virgilbag."
Pat:

I served as a sector coordinator at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, which is essentially being a line supervisor. Until the Centennial Park bombing brought the US army to town, I was king of the world when it came to some of the massive lines to enter the central complex. The convention center was home to the wrestling events as well as many others. As the line began to form for the day's activities, the Iron Sheik himself showed up. We chatted with him and took some pictures. Lots of fun for everyone and soon he was through security and on his way.
Next day, same location, but now it's pouring rain. The line still forms and people wait their turn while getting soaking wet. Soon, sure enough, here comes the Iron Sheik and his buddy again. ThIs time the Sheik is even more friendly and is so very very glad to see me. Having worked such events for years, I see it coming a mile away.
"Hello again, friend, how about you let the Sheik cut to the front of the line?" says the Sheik. "No can do, Sheik," I says. Sheik gets a little pissy but I know the whole line is watching and there is no way I'm going to take one for one of the biggest heels in the history of wrestling. "Back of the line, Sheik!" I roar. "America number 1!" the crowd cheers and the Sheik sulks his way to the back of the line. Great American victory
​

read more here:

http://deadspin.com/virgilbag/

 

[bullets]

Shiek is one of a kind , lol.

I have a feeling that Punk is going to become a tweener, not a full-fledged villain. Note that he didn't really do anything bad to Cena, just the Rock.

I can see him coming out next week, and be all like, "Cena, I don't like him, but I respect him. He's like me, he comes out every week and busts his hump for this industry. But Rock, you're a failed Hollywood actor, and you only come here when it benefits you ... etc."

I'd like to think it was just him turning on Rock but he sat idly by while Cena was getting stomped. Also Cole said something to the effect of Punk turning on the WWE universe.



It sucks Kharma was released. Hopefully she does come back but might of missed a window of opportunity.


The WTF news of the day. ....


Nash Says There Will Be An nWo Reunion - To Take Place In WWE Or TNA?

By Daniel Pena on 07/25/2012
The New World Order created chaos in the ranks of World Championship Wrestling as the renegade faction sought success by any means necessary. Now, group founder Kevin Nash is looking to reform the nefarious faction and run roughshod over the world of wrestling once again.

"A lot of you wanted an NWO reunion, there will be one. As you know we only come in take over mode. Stay tuned!!!," he announced Tuesday night via Twitter.

The group's reformation could take place in WWE and if Nash has his wish fulfilled, with CM Punk as their leader. Nash tweeted to a fan that he wants the WWE Champion as group captain with the "NWO army to protect the gold."

"Rock will never walk out of the Rumble with the belt. We got Phil's back," he adds.

Meanwhile, TNA Wrestling executive Eric Bischoff re-tweeted Nash's announcement reading "A lot of you wanted an NWO reunion, there will be one. As you know we only come in take over mode. Stay tuned!!!"

 

[Dr. Evil]

The Iron Sheik Tries To Cut The Line At The Atlanta Olympics: More Wrestler Run-Ins

Barry Petchesky
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17t7x6fjhukpyjpg/original.jpg

Inspired by the saga of "Wrestling Superstar Virgil," we continue with readers' encounters with the titans of the squared circle. If you've had your own run-in with wrestlers past or present, e-mail us, subject line "Virgilbag."
Pat:

I served as a sector coordinator at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, which is essentially being a line supervisor. Until the Centennial Park bombing brought the US army to town, I was king of the world when it came to some of the massive lines to enter the central complex. The convention center was home to the wrestling events as well as many others. As the line began to form for the day's activities, the Iron Sheik himself showed up. We chatted with him and took some pictures. Lots of fun for everyone and soon he was through security and on his way.
Next day, same location, but now it's pouring rain. The line still forms and people wait their turn while getting soaking wet. Soon, sure enough, here comes the Iron Sheik and his buddy again. ThIs time the Sheik is even more friendly and is so very very glad to see me. Having worked such events for years, I see it coming a mile away.
"Hello again, friend, how about you let the Sheik cut to the front of the line?" says the Sheik. "No can do, Sheik," I says. Sheik gets a little pissy but I know the whole line is watching and there is no way I'm going to take one for one of the biggest heels in the history of wrestling. "Back of the line, Sheik!" I roar. "America number 1!" the crowd cheers and the Sheik sulks his way to the back of the line. Great American victory
​

read more here:

http://deadspin.com/virgilbag/

Sheik is awesome....that is all.