The Wrestling Thread was, is, and always will be a Hunter Rider Guy! - - Part 181

[Lunar_Wolf]

Apparently O'Haire's death was a suicide:

As we reported late Tuesday night, former WWE and WCW Superstar Sean O'Haire (real name Sean Haire) was found dead at age 43 at his home in South Carolina.

In an update to this story, TMZ is reporting that Haire committed suicide. Below is an excerpt from their article.

"According to local police, O'Haire was found in his bedroom, beside his bed, with a red rope tied around his neck and connected to the bedpost. His body was discovered by his father, who then called 911."

Damn.

Sad way to find your own son.

Loved O'Haire's run in WWE.

 

[Wheels]

Speaking of something have any of you warmed up to Sami Zayn's current entrance and theme? At first I questioned it because of how much I liked his original theme but it grew on me because of how well it just fits him.

Like everything about the Sami Zayn character has pretty much become organic and that's really going to help him when he gets to the main roster.

Zayn loves ska music so it fits pretty well.

 

[sweetre15]

Source: PWInsider Elite


For a few weeks now, Vince McMahon has reportedly been drilling WWE creative on how they need to prove to John Cena's fans that he's still "in the fight" and not a lost cause due to the beating he took from Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam.

When Cena returned to RAW and dominated The Wyatt Family a few weeks back, we noted that Vince was responsible for Cena being booked so strong. Several people backstage reportedly voiced their opinion that Cena should not have been booked so dominant but Vince wouldn't change his mind.

 

[Lunar_Wolf]

Vince…ugh...

 

[OctaviusINC]

Every time I try to convince myself that maybe the WWE Divas division isn't as bad as I think, perhaps the Bellas, Rosa Mendes, Alicia Fox etc aren't as talentless as I say....

I watch that Charlotte/Bailey match.

Yeah...the WWE "Divas" can't hold a candle to the NXT Women.

After every NXT special I can't seem to wrap my head around the fact that this is the same company.

 

[TheNextNolan22]

NXT is its own thing at this point.

 

[bullets]

Warner Bros. interested in purchasing the entire WWE library? Honestly, I think what they're going to do is distribute the PPVs and docs.
http://www.thewrap.com/warner-bros-in-talks-to-acquire-entire-wwe-library-exclusive/

Well it makes sense considering most fans have the network and dvd sales should be taking a dive. I don't see myself buying a DVD from them with the network subscription. It should be good for collectors as they may release Wrestlemania sets with better packaging.

 

[sweetre15]

So I just ordered:

The Many Adeventures of El Generico

Tyler Black - Rise From The Fall

Bryan Danielson - World Champion

I AM SOOO looking forward to watching the matches on these DVDs.

 

[sweetre15]

Regarding Seth Rollins, I enjoy him very much as a heel right now but at SOME POINT, WWE should turn him face. That's where I feel the REAL money is with him. His face promos in the Shield were some of his most natural and his crowd popping offense just adds to how insanely over he is as a face.

There's Jeff Hardy money waiting for them with the big Rollins face turn.

 

[SuperBatman]

Source: PWInsider Elite


For a few weeks now, Vince McMahon has reportedly been drilling WWE creative on how they need to prove to John Cena's fans that he's still "in the fight" and not a lost cause due to the beating he took from Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam.

When Cena returned to RAW and dominated The Wyatt Family a few weeks back, we noted that Vince was responsible for Cena being booked so strong. Several people backstage reportedly voiced their opinion that Cena should not have been booked so dominant but Vince wouldn't change his mind.

Vince just needs to retire and let HHH and Steph take over fully.

 

[runawayboulder]

Every time I try to convince myself that maybe the WWE Divas division isn't as bad as I think, perhaps the Bellas, Rosa Mendes, Alicia Fox etc aren't as talentless as I say....

I watch that Charlotte/Bailey match.

Yeah...the WWE "Divas" can't hold a candle to the NXT Women.

After every NXT special I can't seem to wrap my head around the fact that this is the same company.

They need to clean house of all the Divas except AJ, Paige, Emma and Natalya. Summer Rae can stay too because I want to see what she truly can do against the best first.

The rest can go. I really want to see the division succeed because I think there is a massive amount of potential there.

 

[Zeus]

Seth Rollins can be the next Shawn Michaels for the WWE.

Really do feel that. He is best served as a face when he gets his due.

Roman Reigns just would not work as a heel...His personality is so stale that he just works as a action hero character

John Cena needs to turn heel ASAP

Kane or Corporate Kane needs to GTFO

Randy Orton is the definition of boring, either change his act up or dare I say stash his ass and bring up NXT wrestlers

Dean Ambrose has that Stone Cold in him...He is perfect to challenge to Authority/heirachy of the WWE

Daniel Bryan should continue to pop

 

[H.U.S.T.L.E.]

They need to clean house of all the Divas except AJ, Paige, Emma and Natalya. Summer Rae can stay too because I want to see what she truly can do against the best first.

The rest can go. I really want to see the division succeed because I think there is a massive amount of potential there.

I'd include a few more on that list too. Tamina isn't the greatest worker, but if booked correctly she can be a good obstacle to build contenders. And I like Alicia Fox because she provides a competitive match whenever given the opportunity.

And I'm sure I'll get crap for it, but I'd keep the Bellas around too. They've noticeably improved in the ring, and when left to play catty heels they're good in that role. Right now they've badly miscast them in roles - they're being asked to work outside their comfort zone and the results have been terrible. Finally, they're an asset in tag matches due to their innate chemistry.

So for a core main roster group I'd have AJ, Paige, Emma, Natalya, Summer Rae, Alicia Fox, Tamina, Nikki & Brie Bella, Charlotte, Sasha Banks & Bayley. That's 12 individuals who can put on quality matches and not be asked to carry dead weight.

 

[Zeus]

What about Eva Marie? She sucks?

Dont follow divas much but saw her on Total Divas

 

[SpideyFan866]

They need to clean house of all the Divas except AJ, Paige, Emma and Natalya. Summer Rae can stay too because I want to see what she truly can do against the best first.

The rest can go. I really want to see the division succeed because I think there is a massive amount of potential there.

BUT WE HAVE TO HAVE TOTAL DIVAS!!!!!


THINK ABOUT THE FANBASE, DAMN IT!!!!!!!!!


/Vince

 

[cabel]

Apparently Hideo Itami is also the name of a WW2 soldier for the US. I can't find any specific info about him though.

 

[The Chris]

Finally saw Takeover. Once again NXT delivers. The big boys really need to step their game up, because the young guys just keep outdoing them. Awesome show!

 

[Lobo]

I'd include a few more on that list too. Tamina isn't the greatest worker, but if booked correctly she can be a good obstacle to build contenders. And I like Alicia Fox because she provides a competitive match whenever given the opportunity.

And I'm sure I'll get crap for it, but I'd keep the Bellas around too. They've noticeably improved in the ring, and when left to play catty heels they're good in that role. Right now they've badly miscast them in roles - they're being asked to work outside their comfort zone and the results have been terrible. Finally, they're an asset in tag matches due to their innate chemistry.

So for a core main roster group I'd have AJ, Paige, Emma, Natalya, Summer Rae, Alicia Fox, Tamina, Nikki & Brie Bella, Charlotte, Sasha Banks & Bayley. That's 12 individuals who can put on quality matches and not be asked to carry dead weight.

No Naomi? I'm fine with the rosted as is, but not all Divas need to be competing for the title. Cameron and Eva can be heel Valet's.

 

[NDX]

Seth Rollins can be the next Shawn Michaels for the WWE.

Really do feel that. He is best served as a face when he gets his due.

Roman Reigns just would not work as a heel...His personality is so stale that he just works as a action hero character

John Cena needs to turn heel ASAP

Kane or Corporate Kane needs to GTFO

Ambrose has that Stone Cold in him...He is perfect to challenge to Authority/heirachy of the WWE.

Rollins already is HBK, he's just that HBK that locked Janetty in the face. He'll reach that level son enough, he just has to work up to it.

I know want Reigns spouting one-liners mid match after hitting a more.

Not gonna happen. Get over it already.

Yes.

Ambrose is money right now. Can't wait for his return.

 

[Bat Brain]

Really great interview with Dolph Ziggler:

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[H.U.S.T.L.E.]

No Naomi? I'm fine with the rosted as is, but not all Divas need to be competing for the title. Cameron and Eva can be heel Valet's.

Doh! I forgot about Naomi. I feel like it's been forever since she had any spotlight though, maybe that's why?

And I agree with you too about valets. In general, I'm of the thinking that some people are just used best in certain roles - Eva and Cameron would be great heel valets, but they've been used outside of their strengths.

In general, that's a big problem I have with a lot of the main roster decisions. So very often, it's fitting a square peg into a round hole.

 

[Zeus]

Do you think WWE wrestlers have it in their contract if they will only be face or heel?

I imagine Sting wouldnt want to come to WWE as a heel or would he?...

 

[runawayboulder]

Do you think WWE wrestlers have it in their contract if they will only be face or heel?

I imagine Sting wouldnt want to come to WWE as a heel or would he?...

Certain wrestlers have had creative control in their contracts for eons now. Sting is high profile enough to convince the WWE to put that clause in his deal.

 

[OnTheAir]

Preview from The Best Of Sting:

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[Slushy]

Really great interview with Dolph Ziggler:

WWE doesn't like this. Miz defeats Ziggler for the Intercontinental Championship at Night Of Champions.