The Wrestling Thread Worked Its Butt Off To Get Where It Is Today. - - Part 74

[Dr. Evil]

What's the problem with the bolded part?

Nothing, except for the Jerry Sandusky part.

 

[Anno_Domini]

You're bolding the wrong part. The part where he's marrying JERRY SANDUSKY is why he'd get boo'd.

 

[Soapy]

Who's that?

 

[the dmg]

I really hope it leads to cross-promotional tournaments like WCW did&how TNA has done with NJPW,AAA&CMLL for the X-Division World Cup!

Cross-promotional merchandise would be awesome too,A WWE vs AJPW game like WCW did with WCW vs The World&WCW World Tour

So much potential with WWE&AJPW having a partnership!

It's probably so they can poach talent and not use them properly.

 

[Wheels]

Who's that?

A former assailant football coach at Penn State University, who was convicted of child molestation.

 

[Dr. Evil]

A former assailant football coach at Penn State University, who was convicted of child molestation.

I think he's still on trial and hasn't been convicted yet.

He will be though. That scumbag. Ruined the legacy of a legendary coach.

 

[Benstamania]

That POS is going to be sentenced on October 9th.

 

[The Sage]

- The Connecticut Democratic Party continues to attack Linda McMahon with racy WWE footage that occurred while she reigned as the sports-entertainment organization's CEO.

After releasing an attack video Monday showcasing clips of Edge and Lita's "Live Sex Celebration" and Triple H dressed as Kane simulating mock sex with a mannequin in a casket, the party posted a video of the infamous "Hot Lesbian Action" segment that occurred on Raw ten years ago. The video, which was posted on Vimeo.com, was quickly removed due to a third-party notification by WWE claiming copyright infringement.

Eric Bischoff, the then-figurehead of Raw, announced on September 9, 2002 the introduction of an exciting and revolutionary new segment—“H.L.A.” Roughly an hour later, Bischoff returned and introduced two women—Looney Lane and Savvy from the California-based independent promotion Ultimate Pro Wrestling. They were given no names—the on-screen graphic simply identified them as “The Lesbians.” The two young ladies proceeded to kiss each other deeply and strip down to their undergarments in front of the audience. Bischoff them summoned the enforcer tandem Three Minute Warning, who proceeded to assault the two young women into unconsciousness.

- Ezekiel Jackson, who has not appeared in a WWE ring in over two months, tweeted an update regarding his whereabouts Wednesday. The one-time Intercontinental Champion suggested he has been sidelined with an injury.

"Met with Doc. here in beautiful Birmingham Alabama... I'm on the right track, healing well and can begin training... #myjourneycontinues," he wrote.

http://www.pwpix.net/pwpixnews/headlines/350116758.php

The skeletons are getting pulled out the closet.

 

[Slushy]

I really hope it leads to cross-promotional tournaments like WCW did&how TNA has done with NJPW,AAA&CMLL for the X-Division World Cup!

Cross-promotional merchandise would be awesome too,A WWE vs AJPW game like WCW did with WCW vs The World&WCW World Tour

So much potential with WWE&AJPW having a partnership!

It won't happen, but I would love a WWE Vs. Japanese talent show similar to what WCW did with NJPW for Starrcade 1995. God damn, I loved that PPV!

But, alas, even beating up Cena Sr. won't give Punk more heat. I'm betting he'll be cheered while he beats up Cena Sr. The guy's no Lawler.

Also, agreed. I like how Boston no-sold Punk's alliance with Heyman. X D

 

[SpideyFan866]

- The Connecticut Democratic Party continues to attack Linda McMahon with racy WWE footage that occurred while she reigned as the sports-entertainment organization's CEO.

After releasing an attack video Monday showcasing clips of Edge and Lita's "Live Sex Celebration" and Triple H dressed as Kane simulating mock sex with a mannequin in a casket, the party posted a video of the infamous "Hot Lesbian Action" segment that occurred on Raw ten years ago. The video, which was posted on Vimeo.com, was quickly removed due to a third-party notification by WWE claiming copyright infringement.

Eric Bischoff, the then-figurehead of Raw, announced on September 9, 2002 the introduction of an exciting and revolutionary new segment—“H.L.A.” Roughly an hour later, Bischoff returned and introduced two women—Looney Lane and Savvy from the California-based independent promotion Ultimate Pro Wrestling. They were given no names—the on-screen graphic simply identified them as “The Lesbians.” The two young ladies proceeded to kiss each other deeply and strip down to their undergarments in front of the audience. Bischoff them summoned the enforcer tandem Three Minute Warning, who proceeded to assault the two young women into unconsciousness.

- Ezekiel Jackson, who has not appeared in a WWE ring in over two months, tweeted an update regarding his whereabouts Wednesday. The one-time Intercontinental Champion suggested he has been sidelined with an injury.

"Met with Doc. here in beautiful Birmingham Alabama... I'm on the right track, healing well and can begin training... #myjourneycontinues," he wrote.

http://www.pwpix.net/pwpixnews/headlines/350116758.php

The skeletons are getting pulled out the closet.

The lesbians. Lesbian escapades always come back to haunt you.

 

[Herolee10]

lol; had Vince actually succeeded in going through with the incest angle he had in mind for Steph and Shane, man, that would be a bigger nail in the coffin for Linda's campaign.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Hla! Hla! Hla!

 

[Hunter Rider]

I'd rather WWE had partnered with NOAH.

JBL tried to get over her background at NOC. Hopefully this will lead to something good.

They should have repackaged her using her MMA background when they brought her back last year, before they made her a heel.

I think it's entertaining because of the talent involved but sure enough they'll run it into the ground . I'm excited about [BLACKOUT]Edge [/BLACKOUT]though.

That's something WWE always screws up with comedy angles, they overdo them instead of keeping them in small doses.

Likewise. Mike Johnson of PWINsider.com also reported this on his hotline today. Apparently Hardy had thoughts f going back to WWE. There is talk that TNA actually giving him the belt as a sign of good faith to keep him around.

The word is TNA wants to get a return off of Hardy they they never got due to his drug issue last year.

This pisses me immensely as Storm, Ray,amd Roode were all screwed because of this, not to mention Aries now might lose the title because of Hardy.

I understand wanting to keep Hardy because he's a name and sells the most merchandise by farm, but this is the ultimate slap in the face to your homegrown dedicated talent who earned their spot and chance to headline BFG.

Honest to God it is decisions like these that make me worry that guys like Storm and Roode will leave TNA when their deals are up.

It's such a shame after TNA had been booking with the bigger picture in mind.

Do they even know that making Hardy champion will effect his decision?

Storm and Roode are in a bad spot, everything they have worked towards has been ditched in favour of catering to one guy. Not sure if they'd leave though but there is more money jobbing to Cena than there is jobbing to Hardy, and in Roodes case, at 35, he may jump.

Dean Ambrose made his debut. He wears a female cheerleader outfit and dances behind Heath Slater as part of his entrance.

I'd forgotten all about Ambrose, he'd be better debuting once Linda has failed, as the current WWE is not a place you can really make the most out of a character like his.

It's amazing what I find on YouTube on my day off, playas.
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The post-match stuff with them hugging lost 169,000 viewers in the 10pm timeslot, doing a low 2.78 quarter rating. This is a very bad number for that time period of the show. This is the second time a long drawn out hugging segment in a key timeslot has bombed.

There's a shocker.

- WWE tested Drew McIntyre out as a babyface earlier this week as he wrestled Jinder Mahal at the Superstars tapings on Monday. Based on what happened Tuesday night at SmackDown, McIntyre is staying a heel.

Just use the proper term for him, jobber.

- We noted before that Sheamus is scheduled to feud with Big Show. The feud will likely kick off next week as Sheamus is scheduled to defend the World Heavyweight Title against Show at Hell in a Cell inside the Cell.

This is the problem with the HIAC PPV, the Cell is meant to be for the blow off of a big heated rivalry, not the place for a meaningless first title match between two guys with no history together.

lol; had Vince actually succeeded in going through with the incest angle he had in mind for Steph and Shane, man, that would be a bigger nail in the coffin for Linda's campaign.

It was Vince wanting to be the father of Steph's baby, Shane wasn't the plan he was the back up when Steph and Haitch said no to the initial idea.

 

[Pink Ranger]

The lesbians. Lesbian escapades always come back to haunt you.

I'm guessing most of the guys in this forum wish they had that problem.

 

[Dr. Evil]

- We noted yesterday how word came from Japan that WWE is partnering up with All Japan Pro Wrestling. This comes after WWE's recent tour of Japan where several promotion heads pitched ideas to WWE officials about establishing developmental territories there.

In an update, word is that All Japan's Kaz Hayashi and another official had dinner with WWE's John Laurinaitis while WWE was in Japan earlier this year. AJPW talked with Laurinaitis about them being a developmental territory for WWE. Apparently that's what the new partnership is. For what it's worth, the impression was given to Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer that there's "nothing major" to the deal.

Source: F4Wonline.com

 

[bullets]

Cena really is one of the most pathetic top babyfaces in wrestling history. Reading the descriptions of the crowd reaction at Night of Champions made me laugh so hard.

He's good with the woman and children but may as well be a heel to the rest of us.

The worst part was when they had Cena say that Punk was stealing Savage's elbow just to get Punk some cheap heel heat. Nobody bought that. The kids don't care and most of the older fans know its BS. I'm sure Cena was told to say that but its a sign of how desperate they are to have Cena booed less and not have Punk cheered over him.

I wonder what Punk and Cena really think of all this. I doubt either are vehemently against the idea but it seems like they're going through the motions.

Hardy was the most over babyface in WWE before he left. It wouldn't surprise me if WWE at least expressed some mild interest in bringing him back.

I think he might of been back already if it hadn't been for his legal trouble. WWE would probably jump at the chance to bring him in.

Wait... TAKER TOO?

I know I've been missing out for some time now, but this is huge.

did they ever explain why?

It's not easy to maintain long hair and Taker probably got tired of it. It's a bit weird but I like his new look. Triple H will definitely take some getting used to. Speaking of hairstyles, does anyone hate the way Punk is shaving his beard? It reminds me of a handlebar mustache.

Do they even know that making Hardy champion will effect his decision?

haha. I really think Jeff is so distant no one really knows what he's thinking. Well it could either be distance or shyness but if the guy wants time off it won't matter either way. I don't see Jeff as a guy who would wrestle into his forties. One last run with WWE makes a lot of sense.
It's a shame because if he had kept clean and returned to WWE a couple years ago he's probably have enough saved up already.

 

[the dmg]

- We noted yesterday how word came from Japan that WWE is partnering up with All Japan Pro Wrestling. This comes after WWE's recent tour of Japan where several promotion heads pitched ideas to WWE officials about establishing developmental territories there.

In an update, word is that All Japan's Kaz Hayashi and another official had dinner with WWE's John Laurinaitis while WWE was in Japan earlier this year. AJPW talked with Laurinaitis about them being a developmental territory for WWE. Apparently that's what the new partnership is. For what it's worth, the impression was given to Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer that there's "nothing major" to the deal.

Source: F4Wonline.com

This is actually a good idea for WWE if this can happen. There are people that they have, who aren't well traveled, and this could actually improve them. What's interesting here is that Kaz Hayashi, who's the head booker for the Juniorweight division, was at the meeting. Maybe the rumors of the Cruiserweight division returning will become truth.

 

[Pink Ranger]

He's good with the woman and children but may as well be a heel to the rest of us.

So basically Cena's the wrestler equivalent of a lifeboat.

 

[bullets]

Pretty much , lol.

 

[Karelia]

Anyone else getting the NWO blu ray coming out in November? Plan on getting CM Punk's blu ray when it comes out in a few weeks as well.

 

[Pink Ranger]

Pretty much , lol.

I'm going to start calling him Johnny Lifeboat from now on, see if it catches on as a meme.

 

[TX85]

Anyone else getting the NWO blu ray coming out in November? Plan on getting CM Punk's blu ray when it comes out in a few weeks as well.

I'm geting both in November or December!

 

[bullets]

Anyone else getting the NWO blu ray coming out in November? Plan on getting CM Punk's blu ray when it comes out in a few weeks as well.

I wasn't that interested until I saw the content listing

NWO dvd/blu ray.

Spoiler

Silvervision.co.uk has revealed the content of WWE nWo: The Revolution DVD and Blu-ray, scheduled for release on November 6.
The synopsis reads: "In the mid-90s, a malicious group of renegades 'invaded' World Championship Wrestling, shaking the landscape of the sports-entertainment world and turning the tables on Monday Night War. Little did anyone know, the shock of the century was yet to come. When Hulk Hogan did the unthinkable and turned his back on the fans, The Outsiders had officially become The New World Order, and chaos ensued. Now, relive the history of one of the most infamous and controversial factions of all time with this brand new documentary. Get the inside scoop from those who lived it, such as Kevin Nash, Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, as well as new interviews from Superstars who were inspired and enthralled by the nWo. Also featuring the definitive matches and moments from the era, including battles for the WCW World Heavyweight title, stunning defections to the nWo and the internal strife that eventually tore the group apart."
Documentary
Stars Align
Free Agents
The Outsiders
Bash at the Beach
Here’s the nWo
Element of Reality
Fan Interest
nWo vs. WCW
Rivalry versus Sting
The nWo. Goes Mainstream
Internal Strife
Restoration Attempt
nWo 4 Life
Matches and segments
Scott Hall’s Nitro Debut
Nitro – 27th May, 1996
Kevin Nash’s Nitro Debut
Nitro – 10th June, 1996
“Rowdy” Roddy Piper confronts Eric Bischoff
18th November, 1996
Hollywood Hulk Hogan confronts “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
30th December, 1996
The nWo’s WWE Debut
No Way Out – 17th February, 2002
The Outsiders vs. Randy “Macho Man” Savage, Sting & Lex Luger
Bash at the Beach – 7th July, 1996
WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
The Giant vs. Hollywood Hogan
Hog Wild – 10th August, 1996
WCW World Tag Team Championship Match
The Outsiders vs. Harlem Heat
Halloween Havoc – 27th October, 1996
Syxx vs. The Bounty Hunter
nWo Saturday Night – 9th November, 1996
WCW World Tag Team Championship Match
The Outsiders vs. The Steiner Brothers
Souled Out – 25th January, 1997
WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Hollywood Hogan vs. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
SuperBrawl VII – 23rd February, 1997
Hollywood Hogan & Dennis Rodman vs. Lex Luger & The Giant
Bash at the Beach – 13th July, 1997
Las Vegas Sudden Death Match
Diamond Dallas Page vs. Randy “Macho Man” Savage
Halloween Havoc – 26th October, 1997
WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Sting vs. Hollywood Hogan
Nitro – 29th December, 1997
No Disqualification Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Hollywood Hogan vs. Randy “Macho Man” Savage
Nitro – 20th April, 1998
Match for Control of the WCW World Tag Team Championship
Sting vs. The Giant
Great American Bash – 14th June, 1998
Hollywood Hogan & Eric Bischoff vs. Jay Leno & Diamond Dallas Page
Road Wild – 8th August, 1998
War Games Match to Determine the #1 Contender for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Team WCW vs. Team Hollywood vs. Team Wolfpack
Fall Brawl – 13th September, 1998
No Disqualification Match for WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash
Starrcade – 27th December, 1998
WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Bret “Hit Man” Hart
Nitro – 20th December, 1999
Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash & Scott Hall vs. The Rock & “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
RAW – 11th March, 2002
Blu-ray Exclusive Content
nWo Legends of Wrestling Roundtable Discussion featuring Kevin Nash, Jim Ross, JJ Dillon, & Michael Hayes
The Beginning
The nWo Concept
Hogan Turns his back on WCW
Putting Vince out of business
Ratings war
Pointing fingers
Goldberg
Cutting Edge & Controversial
Downfall
Invitation only
WCW Saturday Night – 27th July, 1996
Nothing Personal
WCW Saturday Night – 3rd August, 1996
Modern Day Gladiators
Monday Nitro – 19th August, 1996
Worldwide
WCW Saturday Night – 7th September, 1996
Room Service
Monday Nitro – 30th September, 1996
It’s Not Easy Being King
Monday Nitro – 20th January, 1997
The Real Hot Rod
Monday Nitro – 17th March, 1997
The Madness
Monday Nitro – 28th April, 1997
All Over But The Crying
WCW Pro Wrestling – 15th June, 1997

 

[The Sage]

- WWEDVDNews.com has provided details on Ring of Honor footage from WWE's new DVD on CM Punk. The documentary portion features a 10 minute chapter dedicated to Punk's time at ROH. The DVD shows Punk visiting the ROH wrestling academy and giving his thoughts on his time there. The chapter contains flashbacks with ROH footage and some still photos. They talk about Punk's mic work in ROH, his feud with Raven, his matches against Samoa Joe, signing his WWE contract in a ROH ring and his farewell match against Colt Cabana.

- More news on the bad Sin Cara vs. The Miz match from last week's SmackDown, the one where Cara went backstage disappointed and disappeared for a little while after it was over. A lot of the blame was put on Cara. After the match, there was more of a push to do Rey Mysterio vs. Sin Cara at WrestleMania with the feeling that Rey will be able to carry Cara to a good match in front of a live crowd on the biggest show of the year.

- Don't expect to see Mickie James, Gail Kim, Eric young, Chavo Guerrero and Mr. Anderson on this Thursday's episode of Impact Wrestling. They are booked the same night for a TNA live event in Salem, Virginia.

- For those who didn't know, several brands purchase some of their Twitter followers. This gives the impression that they are more popular than they really are and serves as a form of advertising. Someone recently did an audit of TNA's Twitter followers and found that of their 189,000 followers, only 27,639 of them are real and the rest are fake, in the sense that they went and purchased them.

- TNA is still developing the Aces & 8s storyline but it's said that odds are less than 50% that Jeff Jarrett will end up being the leader. Jarrett is currently only working big shows for AAA in Mexico. He left his TNA duties to focus on Ring Ka King and the proposed Speed Channel project but since nothing has happened with either of those, it's probably time for him to return soon.

- WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson turns 54 years old today while Hall of Famer Greg "The Hammer" Valentine turns 61. Former WWE star Tony Garea turns 66 while Mike Graham turns 61 and former ECW personality Joel Gertner turns 37.

- A shot of WWE Champion CM Punk standing over John Cena with Paul Heyman in the background is featured on the DVD cover for WWE's Night of Champions pay-per-view. The DVD will be released on October 16th.

- As noted yesterday, WWE is ending their partnership with European DVD distributor Silvervision. One of the reasons for WWE ending the relationship is because they want to control the streaming of their content overseas as well as take certain rights back in-house.

- We've noted before that The Rock will have Snitch and GI Joe come out during WrestleMania 29 season next year. Add a third movie to that list as Pain & Gain will be released nationwide on April 26th, just a few weeks after the big event in New Jersey. The Rock will be very busy promoting Snitch and GI Joe before WrestleMania so it will be interesting to see how he handles the schedule and promotes both shows.

Partial source: F4Wonline.com

http://www.pwpix.net/pwpixnews/headlines/350152309.php
http://www.pwpix.net/pwpixnews/headlines/350150747.php
http://www.pwpix.net/pwpixnews/headlines/350149656.php

 

[Dr. Evil]

She would be a nice addition to the TNA Knockouts:

According to a report by Raj Giri of WrestlingInc.com, Beth Phoenix will finish up with WWE in October.

Since her time in WWE, Phoenix has captured the Women's Championship three times, as well as the WWE Diva's Championship.

Earlier this year, Phoenix was in route to displacing Maryse Ouellet as the longest reigning Divas Champion in history, however lost the belt a week before she could break the record to Nikki Bella on the April 23rd episode of Raw.

-Ringsidenews.com