The Wrestling Thread Wasn't Actually Drafted...It Just Showed Up! - Part 241

[javonstokess]

That's an interesting point in general. Rollins was given the fortune of starting as a heel on the main roster and it did him the world of good. I'd like to see the likes of Reigns and Balor given a similar chance because the long term benefits are potentially out of this world.

Honestly, it's always been easier to start out as a heel then get over as a face.

Most of the best Faces in wrestling history generally began their best runs like that.

 

[chamber-music]

Balor's one weakness is his mic skills in my opinion.

I'm not sure Reigns will ever get out of his "die rocky die" phase of his career like the Rock did.

 

[MMMMM...Pancakes]

Honestly, it's always been easier to start out as a heel then get over as a face.

Most of the best Faces in wrestling history generally began their best runs like that.

Yup, even Mr. Hustle-Loyalty-Respect himself. I remember the man that was pissing on the Undertaker's grave and telling the crowd to suck his ****.

 

[Hunter Rider]

 

[Hotwire]

Honestly, it's always been easier to start out as a heel then get over as a face.

Most of the best Faces in wrestling history generally began their best runs like that.

Way easier! I can't think of many who have pulled it off other than The Rock and Undertaker.

 

[Dr. Evil]

I wonder if the UFC is still looking for someone to replace Mike Goldberg as I think Mauro Ranallo is a good fit.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Good to see him signed on for his 1,000th movie:

- According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Rock is going to be in Disney's Jungle Cruise. The movie is set to be produced by The Rock's Seven Buck Productions, scheduled to start filming in spring of 2018. The movie is described as, "One of the Disneyland's original rides and takes park-goers on a journey through a range of leafy settings such as Africa's Nile and Congo rivers as well as South America's Amazon." Add this to Rock's ever-growing list of upcoming movies, which includes: Rampage, Skyscraper, and Jumanji.

 

[Warhammer]

Edit

 

[Wheels]

I wish they'd just freaking move ahead with Shazam already. I'm tired of hearing about The Rock's million other projects.

 

[MMMMM...Pancakes]

Edit. Accidental double post

 

[javonstokess]

Way easier! I can't think of many who have pulled it off other than The Rock and Undertaker.

Austin did it the best.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Good lord, Randy Orton is just one away from tying Cena and Flair for most world titles.

 

[Hotwire]

Austin did it the best.

Austin started as a heel.

 

[Warhammer]

Good lord, Randy Orton is just one away from tying Cena and Flair for most world titles.

Naw, he is a 13 time champ. Haitch, Cena, and Flair are ahead of him.

 

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

I thought Stephanie looked a lot like Dixie Carter that night.

 

[MMMMM...Pancakes]

Any predictions on the WWE 2K18 legend? I think it'll be Hulk Hogan. I had thought that it was going to be Kurt Angle, but the announcement of his induction to this year's WWE Hall of Fame eliminated him from being the 2K18 legend. Angle will be in the game, there's no doubt about it, but I had thought he was going to be the 2K18 legend.

Admittedly, I want to hear his WWE theme again on WWE programming.

How about instead of one wrestler featured in showcase mode, we get Ruthless Aggression era mode? Most of the big players are associated with WWE at the moment.

Angle, Goldberg, Jericho, HHH, Brock, Tajiri, Hardyz, Kane, Show, Lita, Edge, Eddie, Cena, Taker, Captain Charisma, Booker T, JBL, Flair, Trish, even Spanky.

The only ones that are iffy right now would be Test, Steiner, RVD, Dudleyz, Bischoff, Chavo, Rey Rey, Carlito.

Obviously no Benoit.

 

[Dr. Evil]

How about instead of one wrestler featured in showcase mode, we get Ruthless Aggression era mode? Most of the big players are associated with WWE at the moment.

Angle, Goldberg, Jericho, HHH, Brock, Tajiri, Hardyz, Kane, Show, Lita, Edge, Eddie, Cena, Taker, Captain Charisma, Booker T, JBL, Flair, Trish, even Spanky.

The only ones that are iffy right now would be Test, Steiner, RVD, Dudleyz, Bischoff, Chavo, Rey Rey, Carlito.

Obviously no Benoit.

I would think that the Dudleyz are likely because D'Von works backstage as a producer (which means you may see him on TV again breaking up a fight between two WWE Superstars backstage).

Speaking of Spanky, I'd like to see The Bryan Kendrick go back to competing against non-cruiserweights, although I am enjoying his feud with Tozawa.

 

[cabel]

I'm watching the Wrestlecon Supershow from this past week. Marty Janetty, Gangrel, Moose, Joey Ryan, and Hornswoggle are in the same ring.

 

[famicommander]

I want a new WWE All Stars. The yearly 2K series doesn't do anything for me at all.

Also it'd be nice to get another game based on a different promotion. I'd buy the hell out of a new NJPW game.

 

[Dr. Evil]

 

[Dr. Evil]

 

[Wheels]

WWE just lost their ESPN coverage over this Ranallo/JBL situation. I don't see how they can justify keeping him.

 

[MMMMM...Pancakes]

I want a new WWE All Stars. The yearly 2K series doesn't do anything for me at all.

Also it'd be nice to get another game based on a different promotion. I'd buy the hell out of a new NJPW game.

Yeah, I want a more fun arcade style game too.

 

[nite-owl]

 

[Lobo]

What's the deal with Mauro and JBL? Is it just JBL being a dick backstage or is there more to the story?