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[bullets]

That looks ok. Did anyone see Tactical Force. I still want to see that.

 

[Hunter Rider]

More twin magic.

Looking nice.

 

[TheFuture]

Ever since the Bellas have left they have become infinitely more attractive to me, that might have something to do with this thread though.

 

[Superark]

Caught up on IMPACT this morning. Here are some quick thoughts....

The overall show was OK. It felt like a bit of a letdown after coming off of a great PPV. I think there should have been more attention placed on Aries throughout the show though.

-Aries' promo was tremendous. The guy is on fire right now in the ring and on the mic. He made himself, the title, and the company seem like the most important thing in wrestling. Well done! Roode was little too over-the-top for my tastes. He needed to tone it down a tad. Effective segment though.

-I like that Roode is so pissed about losing his title that he wants his shot at Aries right away. Every champion who loses should be this way. Hogan said he has to wait till Hardcore Justice for his contracted title rematch, but if he wants to prove Aries was a fluke, call Aries out on Open Fight Night for a match (non-title, since belts cannot be defended). Hogan made a GREAT point that Roode can weaken Aries and destroy his confidence heading in their PPV match. I liked this a lot. I also thought it was a nice touch to their history when Roode and Sting went face-to-face without saying anything.

-I haven't been crazy about the Joe Park/Bully Ray storyline, but I have to admit both men are great in their roles. Bully is so good I think he could be reciting lines from Gigli and make it entertaining. I'm completely worn out from the Abyss character so I have no real interest in this, but the crowd seems into it (probably due to Bully).

-RVD vs. Joe was OK. Rob's timing seems really off these days. He appears to be trying harder than earlier in his TNA run, but it seems every RVD match has some early mishaps.

-Claire Crack****e segment Make it stop!

-I like Darsow. He has a good hard-hitting style that makes him stand out a bit from the rest of the X Guys. Ion continues to grow as a personality. He'll never live up to Aries, but not many can.

-I hate that they are wasting Madison with some silly Earl Hebner crush storyline. For everything TNA is doing right at the moment, they still have a couple of dumb angles like this in the show. BTW, Madison needs to put that weight back on. She's too thin now.

-I'm amazed how far Miss Assmacher has come. She reminds me of Trish Stratus more and more every time she wrestles. The best Knockout's match I've seen in a while.

-Brooke Hogan has ZERO personality and is just painful to listen to. I hope they do not have her squash Gail, since they are obviously building something with those two.

-Ken Anderson vs. Angle. I checked out. Anderson bores me. Cannot comment on this match.

-The Ace's & Eights storyline has me intrigued. I'm curious who will turn out to be a part of the stable. My bet is still on Jarrett. I think there is an interesting storyline there with him basically losing his company and being the forgotten man of TNA. I just hope TNA brings in some solid talent to back him up.

 

[Superark]

www.pwinsider.com


WHY HULK HOGAN WAS LAID OUT ON IMPACT WRESTLING LAST NIGHT...
by Mike Johnson @ 10:11 AM on 7/13/2012

Hulk Hogan is set to undergo another back surgery, PWInsider.com has confirmed, which is why TNA ran the angle last night where the Aces and Eights group laid him out.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Hopefully Hogan does not come back.

So I am confused about Kharma. She released or no?

 

[Dr. Evil]

NXT 7/11/12

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD9HcwmEQ1A

Re: NXT spoilers

Spoiler

Looks like Rollins will be the first NXT Champion.

Spoiler

It would be stupid for them to put the title on Jinder Mahal, but don't be surprised if it happens.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Batista is now an MMA Fighter, fighting a guy named Rashid Evans.....not to be confused with UFC Fighter Rashad Evans.

 

[TX85]

Somebody told me Scotty 2 Hotty returned on NXT!?..What's that about?

 

[TX85]

Hopefully Hogan does not come back.

So I am confused about Kharma. She released or no?

Eh,I've actually enjoyed Hogan being the GM this time and so I'd be ok with him returning

 

[Specter313]

Hopefully Hogan does not come back.

So I am confused about Kharma. She released or no?

I don't know. There's a bunch of conflicting stuff, but it's leaning towards her being released. TMZ says she is and she supposedly said so on her twitter too, and apparently she has been moved to an alumni member on the WWE site. Guess we have to wait and see if they release an official announcement. It's really stupid if they did let her go. If they're trying to reinvent their divas division with those other recent signings, it makes no sense to get rid of the one diva they already have that has made fans the most interested in the division they've been in years.

 

[Superark]

Hopefully Hogan does not come back.

So I am confused about Kharma. She released or no?

According to www.PWInsider.com today, the word they got was that she was let go and someone accidently let the cat out of the bag early by putting her on the Alumni site and pulled it. It wasn't suppose to be announced yet.

It's just speculation right now, but they are assuming WWE let her go and she did not leave on her own.

There was a reason she said "yea I'm on the Alumni site" That was basically her way of saying she was indeed let go

 

[Hellion]

I don't know. There's a bunch of conflicting stuff, but it's leaning towards her being released. TMZ says she is and she supposedly said so on her twitter too, and apparently she has been moved to an alumni member on the WWE site. Guess we have to wait and see if they release an official announcement. It's really stupid if they did let her go. If they're trying to reinvent their divas division with those other recent signings, it makes no sense to get rid of the one diva they already have that has made fans the most interested in the division they've been in years.

She is on the Alumni section, I checked when I first heard the news, hopefully she's not released and WWE is still giving her time to sort things out. It does look bad but I hope the Alumni thing is temporary

and like you said, making the fans interested in the divas division especially with only having what 3-4 actual appearances.

 

[Superark]

I don't know. There's a bunch of conflicting stuff, but it's leaning towards her being released. TMZ says she is and she supposedly said so on her twitter too, and apparently she has been moved to an alumni member on the WWE site. Guess we have to wait and see if they release an official announcement. It's really stupid if they did let her go. If they're trying to reinvent their divas division with those other recent signings, it makes no sense to get rid of the one diva they already have that has made fans the most interested in the division they've been in years.

She kind of screwed herself. She signed with WWE and was getting a big push and she then got pregnant. That's usually doesn't go over well with management when the company is getting ready to invest a lot into you and you leave them hanging.

I'll be curious to see if she goes back over to Japan or tries to go back to TNA. She did not leave on good terms with TNA due to her attitude, not to mention she had the blow up with Hogan's buddy Bubba.

 

[Pink Ranger]

She is on the Alumni section, I checked when I first heard the news, hopefully she's not released and WWE is still giving her time to sort things out. It does look bad but I hope the Alumni thing is temporary

and like you said, making the fans interested in the divas division especially with only having what 3-4 actual appearances.

Kong has been through a hell of a lot in the past 2 years; maybe it's for the best, honestly.

 

[vantheman77]

This week's Impact was alright, but several things stood out such as Bobby Roode/ Austin Aries, Brooke Tessmacher/ Gail Kim rematch, and Hulk Hogan and Sting getting attacked by the Aces and Eights.

It's reported that the reason Hulk Hogan was attacked by the Aces and Eights is so he can have another back surgery.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Caught up on IMPACT this morning. Here are some quick thoughts....

The overall show was OK. It felt like a bit of a letdown after coming off of a great PPV. I think there should have been more attention placed on Aries throughout the show though.

-Aries' promo was tremendous. The guy is on fire right now in the ring and on the mic. He made himself, the title, and the company seem like the most important thing in wrestling. Well done! Roode was little too over-the-top for my tastes. He needed to tone it down a tad. Effective segment though.

-I like that Roode is so pissed about losing his title that he wants his shot at Aries right away. Every champion who loses should be this way. Hogan said he has to wait till Hardcore Justice for his contracted title rematch, but if he wants to prove Aries was a fluke, call Aries out on Open Fight Night for a match (non-title, since belts cannot be defended). Hogan made a GREAT point that Roode can weaken Aries and destroy his confidence heading in their PPV match. I liked this a lot. I also thought it was a nice touch to their history when Roode and Sting went face-to-face without saying anything.

-I haven't been crazy about the Joe Park/Bully Ray storyline, but I have to admit both men are great in their roles. Bully is so good I think he could be reciting lines from Gigli and make it entertaining. I'm completely worn out from the Abyss character so I have no real interest in this, but the crowd seems into it (probably due to Bully).

-RVD vs. Joe was OK. Rob's timing seems really off these days. He appears to be trying harder than earlier in his TNA run, but it seems every RVD match has some early mishaps.

-Claire Crack****e segment Make it stop!

-I hate that they are wasting Madison with some silly Earl Hebner crush storyline. For everything TNA is doing right at the moment, they still have a couple of dumb angles like this in the show. BTW, Madison needs to put that weight back on. She's too thin now.

-I'm amazed how far Miss Assmacher has come. She reminds me of Trish Stratus more and more every time she wrestles. The best Knockout's match I've seen in a while.

-Brooke Hogan has ZERO personality and is just painful to listen to. I hope they do not have her squash Gail, since they are obviously building something with those two.

-Ken Anderson vs. Angle. I checked out. Anderson bores me. Cannot comment on this match.

-The Ace's & Eights storyline has me intrigued. I'm curious who will turn out to be a part of the stable. My bet is still on Jarrett. I think there is an interesting storyline there with him basically losing his company and being the forgotten man of TNA. I just hope TNA brings in some solid talent to back him up.

Saved me making a post lol, pretty much agree with everything you said, I skip the Bully/Parks stuff so I have no idea what is going on, and I can't believe AJ has allowed the storyline to take the turn it has, I mean everyone knows he is married with kids but now they have him admitting he ****ed the crack chick?

I didn't care for the Aces and 8's segment last night, I knew what was going to happen with Hogan but then another 5 attack Sting? the group has like 9 or 10 guys already, it's not going to give off the vibe that any of these guys matter.

TNA really need to not allow Brooke to talk, her voice is just dreadful, if she is gonna talk they should have her say sister regularly throughout every promo.

http://www.pwinsider.com

Oh yes! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

I do wonder what will happen without Gail to carry her, my guess is Tara turns on her as she is a vet that will be able to have a solid match with her.

 

[Hunter Rider]

WZ has learned this afternoon that as of now, there are three possible WrestleMania 29 opponents for The Undertaker – The Rock, Brock Lesnar and John Cena.

Additionally, we have been told the decision as to who The Undertaker works with is being left up to him. While WrestleMania 29 is still nine months away, it seems whichever two names are left out of the fold after a decision is made with The Undertaker, those two guys would likely work with each other at WrestleMania.

For example, if The Undertaker decides he wants to work with John Cena, it would likely mean The Rock takes on Brock Lesnar.

WZ will continue to follow the story and keep you up to date as things develop.

 

[Hunter Rider]

CM Punks DVD Trailer (Exclusive First Look)

 

[TX85]

I like those possible opponents for Taker at WM But I'm hoping for Taker to pick Cena or especially Brock,Great trailer for Punk's dvd!!

 

[Anno_Domini]

As someone who really wants to see The Rock vs Brock Lesnar, I say let's have 'Taker vs Cena at WM 29. I mean, if we were to get a Rock/Cena II it'll just make their last match even more hilarious with erasing the 'Once in a Lifetime' tagline. Plus, what good would a second match really do for Cena or Rock? At least with Rock/Lesnar, there could be more of a wonder as to who the winner could be, especially if the WWE title is in the picture. With Cena/Rock, the obvious winner will be Cena for two reasons(Cena is the plausible answer to continue with being the champ as well as Rock's contract being over).

Plus, with Cena going up against 'Taker, we could see a heel turn for 'Taker as well as Cena possibly ending the streak. Going from losing his big match against Dwayne to a year later where he ends the streak.

 

[Wheels]

I don't care about any of those matches to be honest, but alot of other people will.

 

[Metallo]

www.pwinsider.com

Fapfapfap! If she keeps on improving she could be a hell of a face of the division. She's got the look and seems to "want it."

Hopefully Hogan does not come back.

So I am confused about Kharma. She released or no?

Hogans been good in his role so there's no reason why he shouldn't come back.

She kind of screwed herself. She signed with WWE and was getting a big push and she then got pregnant. That's usually doesn't go over well with management when the company is getting ready to invest a lot into you and you leave them hanging.

I'll be curious to see if she goes back over to Japan or tries to go back to TNA. She did not leave on good terms with TNA due to her attitude, not to mention she had the blow up with Hogan's buddy Bubba.

The only way I'd give WWE a pass on this is if Kharma got pregnant again, asked for her release for whatever reason, or really let herself go and wasn't being dependable.

Seems like she's wanted to come back for a while but creative had no idea what to do with her. Judging by the pitiful state of the Divas division I believe it. Considering how fickle McMahon can be he may have just lost interest in her. It happens. Biggest mistake they've made in a while if she didn't give them cause to fire her...if she's fired.
Personally I'm going to wait until Monday. If she doesn't show up on Raw that points to this being true.

If she is fired TNA should do everything they can too get her back.


The Madison/Hebner stuff is lame but I'm not surprised since they've often played around like that in matches. Looks like they just decided to to turn it into an angle.

The worst thing in TNA is the Claire stuff though. HUUUUUUGE waste of time. Its like BAD ECW. Most people don't care and it doesn't tie into any kind of wrestling or help promote the in ring element product.

Saved me making a post lol, pretty much agree with everything you said, I skip the Bully/Parks stuff so I have no idea what is going on, and I can't believe AJ has allowed the storyline to take the turn it has, I mean everyone knows he is married with kids but now they have him admitting he ****ed the crack chick?

I didn't care for the Aces and 8's segment last night, I knew what was going to happen with Hogan but then another 5 attack Sting? the group has like 9 or 10 guys already, it's not going to give off the vibe that any of these guys matter.

TNA really need to not allow Brooke to talk, her voice is just dreadful, if she is gonna talk they should have her say sister regularly throughout every promo.


Oh yes! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
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I do wonder what will happen without Gail to carry her, my guess is Tara turns on her as she is a vet that will be able to have a solid match with her.

I wouldn't be shocked if Mickie turned heel. They've teased it. Mickie hasn't worked heel in years and she's kind of lost some steam. Only problem is Velvet is the only babyface even close to being as popular but if they can use Mickie to get Brooke more over it won't matter as much.

They've also got Sarita who could carry Brooke better than most.


I wonder if Aces ad Eights is part of the group of talent from Ring Ka King or from Mexico. Aces? Eights? Its obviously a play on cards and every deck has a King (of the Mountain). My money is on the guy in charge being Double J. Sting fired him after all. I'm interested but they need to have a plan for this angle and I have a fear that they don't.


As for Brooke H...she seems like a nice girl but she doesn't have the charisma or the mic skills for her role.

As someone who really wants to see The Rock vs Brock Lesnar, I say let's have 'Taker vs Cena at WM 29. I mean, if we were to get a Rock/Cena II it'll just make their last match even more hilarious with erasing the 'Once in a Lifetime' tagline. Plus, what good would a second match really do for Cena or Rock? At least with Rock/Lesnar, there could be more of a wonder as to who the winner could be, especially if the WWE title is in the picture. With Cena/Rock, the obvious winner will be Cena for two reasons(Cena is the plausible answer to continue with being the champ as well as Rock's contract being over).

Plus, with Cena going up against 'Taker, we could see a heel turn for 'Taker as well as Cena possibly ending the streak. Going from losing his big match against Dwayne to a year later where he ends the streak.

Yeah God forbid Cena beat Rock this time I don't want to see a part II but Rock winning was pointless. He's not even around to capitolize off it. Funny how that all worked out.

All the matches are uninspired but Lesnar would be the best option for Taker. He might be goen anyway and a loss won't hurt him on the way out so he may as well job. He and Taker have a history. Nobody would believe Rock would break the streak and Cena needed to be put over by Rock more than Taker does.

Cena vs Taker presents some problems and Rock vs Taker is worthless. They have little chemistry and neither one will be there enough to build it.

We've seen Rock vs Lesnar and neither one is goign to be around much after its over. We've just seen Cena vs Lesnar and he might be gone afterwards.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Cena vs. Taker could work if booked right. I could also see Taker handpicking Cena to be the man who ends his Wrestlemania streak.

Wrestlemania 29 will only interest me though if we see Punk vs. Austin.

 

[Superark]

Saved me making a post lol, pretty much agree with everything you said, I skip the Bully/Parks stuff so I have no idea what is going on, and I can't believe AJ has allowed the storyline to take the turn it has, I mean everyone knows he is married with kids but now they have him admitting he ****ed the crack chick?

I didn't care for the Aces and 8's segment last night, I knew what was going to happen with Hogan but then another 5 attack Sting? the group has like 9 or 10 guys already, it's not going to give off the vibe that any of these guys matter.

TNA really need to not allow Brooke to talk, her voice is just dreadful, if she is gonna talk they should have her say sister regularly throughout every promo.


I do wonder what will happen without Gail to carry her, my guess is Tara turns on her as she is a vet that will be able to have a solid match with her.

I don't think AJ admitted to sleeping with the crack ho rather than they showed him perplexed and stunned at what she said. The logical thing to do would have been for AJ to say "hey I never slept with you, so how is that possible" but of course nothing in this storyline has been logical so why start now.

I wondered about the number of guys in Aces & Eights last night too, but I'm guessing when it is revealed that there is maybe 4 or 5 guys they actually use and they say the rest were hired thugs (or they just firget about the number this week period). I'm betting you have Jarrett behind it (possibly with Bischoff?) and they use Luke Gallows, Domino, Chris Masters, and maybe some other talent such they've used iin Ring Ka King.

Brooke Hogan scares me. She looks like a tranny and walks like she's trying to keep her junk tucked between her legs.

I wonder about that too with Brooke, but I get the impression she'll be fine as she seems like she works hard. I think you're right that she'll feud with Tara.

My thoughts exactly. I'm no longer interested in Taker matches unless its Sting