Wrestling: The Action Soap Opera Thread - - Part 15

[venom892]

I was just watching a deleted scene from Tough Enough from after the basketball challenge.Booker asks Eric if he's just playing a black man.It was hilarious.

 

[RetroNaz]

I watched the Smallville finale tonight...I'd have been better off watching Smackdown

Me too

I really want that two hours back. I haven't watched it since season 2 (I watched the dad die at the end of season 5?) but this was still trash.

I like wrestling.

 

[Marx]

According to ewrestlingnews.com

A number of WWE Superstars were on hand for a press conference in Mexico City on Friday, where WWE announced that for the first time ever, RAW and SmackDown! will be broadcast from Mexico this October. Alberto Del Rio stated during the conference that his goal is to end The Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania.

 

[Johnny Drama]

Wow I hope that's not true

 

[Metallo]

Me too

I really want that two hours back. I haven't watched it since season 2 (I watched the dad die at the end of season 5?) but this was still trash.

I like wrestling.

Yeah I felt ripped off. I'll PM you my thoughts.

 

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

I've always wondered if they edit crowd reactions for the broadcast--and, if they do, how much.

I just remember watching a few years back when they were trying to give Bob Holly a main event push--and the crowd was cheering hard. I thought to myself "I don't believe for a second that crowd cares about Bob Holly that much," and from what I could see it certainly didn't look like a cheering crowd (though the first few rows aren't always the best indicator during a match).

I can tell you they didn't need to bring in noise for Michael Cole. That arena got so heated I could barely hear him talk. The crowd was pretty nuts for Orton, Christian, and Sin Cara as well.

 

[venom892]

I wouldn't doubt it being Del Rio who gets the streak.Vince is really high on him and It's been said he knows how to play the political game well.

 

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

According to ewrestlingnews.com

"It is my destiny!!"

 

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

I wouldn't doubt it being Del Rio who gets the streak.Vince is really high on him and It's been said he knows how to play the political game well.

I like Del Rio.

I think Undertaker should keep the streak. But if someone absolutely has to end it, I could see Del Rio.

 

[TheFuture]

If someone is going to break the streak then it should be Punk, he's still perfectly placed to do it, in spite of the ridiculously executed feuds with Cena and Orton.

It really could be a compelling feud, I don't see anyone on the roster right now who could provide The Undertaker with a better feud than Punk in regards to going 20-0.

 

[Gotham Knight]

I was just watching a deleted scene from Tough Enough from after the basketball challenge.Booker asks Eric if he's just playing a black man.It was hilarious.

There are deleted scenes?! Are they at the official WWE website?

 

[Gotham Knight]

If someone is going to break the streak then it should be Punk, he's still perfectly placed to do it, in spite of the ridiculously executed feuds with Cena and Orton.

It really could be a compelling feud, I don't see anyone on the roster right now who could provide The Undertaker with a better feud than Punk in regards to going 20-0.

I understand that there are A LOT of Punk fans out there. But come on. He has no business ending the Undertaker's streak. He should feel honored to even get a WrestleMania match with arguably the greatest WWE wrestler of all-time. I don't get the hype for CM Punk. He's good on the mic and good in the ring. He's a solid worker, but not anywhere near deserving of ending that streak.

Besides if they're going to end the streak with someone as young and unproven in the WWE as CM Punk, then let it be a new/young wrestler. Someone that they're confident in and want to give a major push too. Someone with potential. Heck, even let the Miz do it. He's lacking credibility as it is. If he were to cleanly upset the Undertaker even on his last leg, that would still set him for the rest of his career.

 

[TheFuture]

I understand that there are A LOT of Punk fans out there. But come on. He has no business ending the Undertaker's streak. He should feel honored to even get a WrestleMania match with arguably the greatest WWE wrestler of all-time. I don't get the hype for CM Punk. He's good on the mic and good in the ring. He's a solid worker, but not anywhere near deserving of ending that streak.

Besides if they're going to end the streak with someone as young and unproven in the WWE as CM Punk, then let it be a new/young wrestler. Someone that they're confident in and want to give a major push too. Someone with potential. Heck, even let the Miz do it. He's lacking credibility as it is. If he were to cleanly upset the Undertaker even on his last leg, that would still set him for the rest of his career.

Punk has all the potential in the world, the likes of JR and Jericho have already praised the guy for being one of the best heels of all time. The man is absolutely brilliant as a heel and I don't think there's anyone in the company right now who knows how to tell a better story than him, both in and outside of the ring. That's why he deserves at the very least a shot at the Undertaker at Wrestlemania.

Plus, in my humble opinion, Punk is one of a very select pool who could take a win over the Undertaker at WM and truly run with it. To put it simply, he could build a legacy based off a win over the Undertaker at WM. I'm not so sure that many others could.

 

[TX85]

I thought Raw&Smackdown was shown in Mexico!?,There's a local spanish channel that is shown in Mexico and they show Raw&Smackdown replays in spanish dubbed!

 

[TX85]

Punk has all the potential in the world, the likes of JR and Jericho have already praised the guy for being one of the best heels of all time. The man is absolutely brilliant as a heel and I don't think there's anyone in the company right now who knows how to tell a better story than him, both in and outside of the ring. That's why he deserves at the very least a shot at the Undertaker at Wrestlemania.

Plus, in my humble opinion, Punk is one of a very select pool who could take a win over the Undertaker at WM and truly run with it. To put it simply, he could build a legacy based off a win over the Undertaker at WM. I'm not so sure that many others could.

I agree!,But I think it would be so much better at least from a character&storyline view that he gets pushed hard from here to WM since Punk has been like a jobber when he hasn't won a ppv match in months and rarely does on TV for Raw.....Also needs to be on his own,Would be seen as BS IF he beats Taker out of nowhere with the way he's currently being handled!!

 

[venom892]

I thought Raw&Smackdown was shown in Mexico!?,There's a local spanish channel that is shown in Mexico and they show Raw&Smackdown replays in spanish dubbed!

It is broadcast in Mexico. What they mean is it will be the first time Raw and Smackdown are live from Mexico.Usually they only do house shows there.

 

[Metallo]

I understand that there are A LOT of Punk fans out there. But come on. He has no business ending the Undertaker's streak. He should feel honored to even get a WrestleMania match with arguably the greatest WWE wrestler of all-time. I don't get the hype for CM Punk. He's good on the mic and good in the ring. He's a solid worker, but not anywhere near deserving of ending that streak.

Besides if they're going to end the streak with someone as young and unproven in the WWE as CM Punk, then let it be a new/young wrestler. Someone that they're confident in and want to give a major push too. Someone with potential. Heck, even let the Miz do it. He's lacking credibility as it is. If he were to cleanly upset the Undertaker even on his last leg, that would still set him for the rest of his career.

The Miz can't even look credible beating Cena clean. How the f*** could Miz believably beat the most dominant force in WWE history? Taker was taking titles of HOGAN his first year...And quite frankly the Miz is NEVER going to be on that level.

I agree someone with potential should end the streak but Punk has a ton more potential. Miz is a great clown act but Punk can be a great VILLAIN...and that is something WWE could use. I could at least buy Punk putting on a good enough match and playing a strong enough psychological game to beat Taker.

Just cause Miz has a catchphrase doesn't mean he's going to be the next great villain in the company. He's certainly not going to be the next special attraction or phenom. Have standards fallen THAT low? We've gone from Savage, Andre, Piper, Austin, Michaels, Edge and a the other great villains in WWE history to having to sacrifice the streak to get the f***in frog prince over? Jeee zus.

Del Rio or Barrett should take the streak before Miz should. Even Sheamus. Whats Miz gonna do: pun Taker to defeat? Theres women in WWE that can work a match better than the Miz for crying out loud.

If Flair HHH Edge, Batista and HBK could break the streak Miz doing it would be the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen...and that includes the Shockmaster.

If Miz is lacking credibility maybe somebody should just teach him how the hell to work proper match first.

 

[Assassin]

I thought Raw&Smackdown was shown in Mexico!?,There's a local spanish channel that is shown in Mexico and they show Raw&Smackdown replays in spanish dubbed!

they're recording them from mexico

 

[Assassin]

Today i touched the TNA womens belt but did not talk to mickie, she had 2 body guards and was talking to someone. tomorrow if the last day. i will complete my mission.

Torrie was smokin hot in a short skirt

greg the hammer valentine looks like a fat triple h

 

[TX85]

A Raw and/or Smackdown episode from Meixico!?,Very nice!

 

[bullets]

Punk has all the potential in the world, the likes of JR and Jericho have already praised the guy for being one of the best heels of all time. The man is absolutely brilliant as a heel and I don't think there's anyone in the company right now who knows how to tell a better story than him, both in and outside of the ring. That's why he deserves at the very least a shot at the Undertaker at Wrestlemania.

Plus, in my humble opinion, Punk is one of a very select pool who could take a win over the Undertaker at WM and truly run with it. To put it simply, he could build a legacy based off a win over the Undertaker at WM. I'm not so sure that many others could.

If they were going to end the streak I'd prefer it be Jericho or CM Punk. Both guys could really run with it. It would probably be a better idea to give it to Punk because Jericho already had the undisputed title claim.
Undertaker doesn't need the streak anymore. 20-0 sounds great on paper but if they are going to end the streak it's better to do it before it's too late.

 

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

I understand that there are A LOT of Punk fans out there. But come on. He has no business ending the Undertaker's streak. He should feel honored to even get a WrestleMania match with arguably the greatest WWE wrestler of all-time. I don't get the hype for CM Punk. He's good on the mic and good in the ring. He's a solid worker, but not anywhere near deserving of ending that streak.

Besides if they're going to end the streak with someone as young and unproven in the WWE as CM Punk, then let it be a new/young wrestler. Someone that they're confident in and want to give a major push too. Someone with potential. Heck, even let the Miz do it. He's lacking credibility as it is. If he were to cleanly upset the Undertaker even on his last leg, that would still set him for the rest of his career.

I agree with this 110%

Punk is good. But f'real? Come on.

My brother said it best - and I'm paraphrasing - CM Punk might be a great heel, but he doesn't have the look, style, or personality to be the guy to carry WWE. He's got the package to be a top guy, even a main eventer, but he's always going to be a tier behind the headliners (Guys like Orton, Cena).

On the flip side, the one thing I don't agree with is giving the streak to The Miz. As much as I would lose my freaking mind if Miz ever beat Undertaker, I don't think I could buy it.

I think it's best that Undertaker just retire 20-0, or 19-0 if he can't go anymore. I don't subscribe to the theory that you have to go out on your back. Yea, some guys do, and it's tradition or whatever, but it's not a practice that I subscribe to. Let Taker keep the streak. I don't like the mentality that it's everyone's job to just put other people over and make other people look good or whatever. I subscribe to the mentality of putting on the best show, and sometimes the best show is the biggest baddest character winning, not "putting over" someone else.

 

[RetroNaz]

What's with all this streak being handed to someone talk?
There's no way WWE/Vince will allow it. He doesn't have faith in ANY of his guys to carry that torch around. Not after the way he's been burnt the last few years. Besides, I still think keeping that legacy will be better for sales, DVD, merchandise when Undertaker retires with the streak in tact.

 

[Marx]

20-0 would sell better than 19-1.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Good reminder of why I can barely be bothered with WWE any more, here's a pic.