The Wrestling Thread Is Driving Through Suplex City! - Part 201

[Hunter Rider]

 

[DarkSentinel]

That's amy gif

 

[TX85]

Watching the Iron Shiek documentary on Netflix,It's fantastic!

 

[Lantern Venom]

Watching the Iron Shiek documentary on Netflix,It's fantastic!

I usually take documentaries--and stories about pro wrestling--with a grain of salt. But this is one that seems very genuine and moving.

 

[TheFuture]

Not a fan of that Rae/Emma/Young photoshoot. Does nothing for the women.

 

[runawayboulder]

Not a fan of that Rae/Emma/Young photoshoot. Does nothing for the women.

It certainly did something for men.

 

[DarkSentinel]

It certainly did something for men.

Preach, brotha.

 

[Bat Brain]

 

[BlackMagicWolf]

Got to write a piece about the state of the Divas Division, also got to talk about the epic NXT ladies, check it out if you wish, love to know what you think!

http://www.toonzone.net/2015/04/im-worried-about-wwes-divas-division/

 

[sweetre15]

Got to write a piece about the state of the Divas Division, also got to talk about the epic NXT ladies, check it out if you wish, love to know what you think!

http://www.toonzone.net/2015/04/im-worried-about-wwes-divas-division/

Good article, I'm suprised you didn't mention Kevin Dunn's role in all of this by burying the international talents like Paige and Emma in meetings because he hates "accents".

 

[PyroChamber]

Was there someone else in charge of NXT before Triple H made it his own, or was it always his?

 

[runawayboulder]

Was there someone else in charge of NXT before Triple H made it his own, or was it always his?

It's always been Triple H with a lot of Dusty Rhodes in the mix since the start too. HHH took over from John Laurinaitis because they didn't like the job he was doing.

 

[strikezone89]

Did anyone hear the report about Barrett mentioning that he would be retiring after his current contract due to injuries? I don't know if it was a legit thing or fake as he hit Neville will a bullhammer after giving him praise

 

[runawayboulder]

Did anyone hear the report about Barrett mentioning that he would be retiring after his current contract due to injuries? I don't know if it was a legit thing or fake as he hit Neville will a bullhammer after giving him praise

It was a work like Mark Henry did a couple of years ago.

 

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

Any of you guys own one of those expensive replica belts? I'd love to have one.

 

[Lobo]

Slushy has a few I think.

 

[MMMMM...Pancakes]

Sheik was great.

 

[Bat Brain]

Sesugh Uhaa (and 10 other people) are starting at the Performance Center this week.

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article18388172.html

 

[punishermax]

Any of you guys own one of those expensive replica belts? I'd love to have one.

I bought a couple in my early 20's when bills weren't yet a large part of my life haha.

I sold them once I bought my house but will eventually purchase some when I can afford to again.

 

[Pink Ranger]

Sesugh Uhaa (and 10 other people) are starting at the Performance Center this week.

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article18388172.html

Giant-Size NXT #1

 

[Bat Brain]

Giant-Size NXT #1

We've got ourselves a Serbian Colossus.

STAMFORD, Conn. — WWE today announced that a new, international class of 11 recruits, including former collegiate athletes, bodybuilders and talent from the independent wrestling circuit, from seven countries have begun training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fla. The WWE Performance Center is the home of NXT, the developmental division for WWE. With seven training rings, a world-class strength and conditioning program and cutting-edge edit and production facilities, the Performance Center will allow the new class to hone their skills through a comprehensive program that includes in-ring training, physical preparedness and character development.

“The global reach of WWE is reflected in the diversity of this class of NXT recruits,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events and Creative. “Talent is the most important natural resource we have, and these individuals will have every opportunity to hone their skills and fulfill their dream of becoming a WWE Superstar or Diva at the WWE Performance Center.”

The new NXT class includes:

Australia:

Cassie McIntosh (Born in Sydney, resides in Melbourne, Australia) — Trained with Pro Wrestling Alliance in Sydney since 2011. In 2012, was trained by former WWE Superstar Lance Storm, who now runs the Storm Wrestling Academy. Proficient in dance and acrobatics.

Jessica McKay (Sydney, Australia) — Since 2008, has trained with the Pro Wrestling Alliance in Sydney, as well as Ring of Honor.

Canada:

Nhooph Al-Areebi (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) — Trained with Squared Circle since 2011 and was a member of the Toronto Circus School from 2008-2012. Also trained in rhythmic gymnastics. Speaks English and Arabic.

Germany:

Axel Tischer (Dresdan, Germany) — Trained with GWF Wrestling in Berlin, Germany, since 2006. Served in the German Army from 2005-2007, achieving the rank of Private First Class.
Mexico:

Oscar Vasquez (Cuidad Juarez, Mexico) — Trained in Juarez in the lucha libre style of wrestling. Worked with CWF Mid-Atlantic. Dual citizen of Mexico and the U.S.

Serbia:

Radomir Petkovic (Belgrade, Serbia) — European Vice Champion at the 2010 European Wrestling Championships and was a two-time bronze medalist at 2009 Mediterranean Games in Greco-Roman and Freestyle. Speaks Russian and English.

United Kingdom:

Peter Howard (Exeter, England) — Played collegiate Rugby in the U.K. and was a regional discus champion.

United States:

Kenneth Crawford (Chicago, Illinois/Anson County, North Carolina) — Served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years and accumulated a perfect 300 score in the United States Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test. Holds the North Carolina South Piedmont and Anson High School records in the 200-meter, 400-meter and 4x4 relay. Anson High School Athlete of the Year in 2007.

Thomas Kingdon (Traverse City, Michigan) — Competed in amateur bodybuilding and won the super-heavyweight class at the 2013 NPC Central States Competition.

Sesugh Uhaa (Atlanta, Georgia) — High school soccer, football and track-and-field star. Began training in 2009 and competed for Dragon Gate USA. Nigerian descent.

Levis Valenzuela Jr. (Durham, North Carolina) — Trained with CWF Mid-Atlantic in 2013. Proficient in dance and won various awards for collegiate ballroom dancing. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from UNC Charlotte. Grew up in the United States, lived in South Korea from 2011-2013, and speaks Spanish.

The new class will join a group of 55 men and women training out of the state-of-the-art, 26,000 square-foot WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The venue offers a full training experience with real-time feedback from WWE coaches, trainers and doctors, giving performers the resources they need to develop their talent both athletically and creatively. Additionally, recruits will be immersed in WWE’s Professional Development program that focuses on four key pillars of development: life skills, education, wellness and career success.

 

[sweetre15]

For the uninitiated, this is Indy wrestler Jessie McKay:

 

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

WWEshop has a sale on shirts today; got me the Bray "Find Me" shirt I wanted for $7 off. Sale ends tonight.

 

[PyroChamber]

I see they've been eyeing a few ladies from Australia lately.

 

[sweetre15]

I see they've been eyeing a few ladies from Australia lately.

And coincidentally, they are hot girls that can wrestle lol.

Seriously right now, WWE is sitting on the best talent a company can have all at once if you count Main roster and NXT or even NXT separately.

They need to smarten up ASAP because I'm sure many promoters would kill for a roster this diverse.