ECW was decent last night. I wa a bit confused as to why teh Highlanders were there but oh well. Kofi Kingston debuts next week so thats something to look forward to, as well as a potential Edge/Punk fued.

That Colin guy is going to end up being bandaged mummy style if this keeps up.

Was anyone else laughing their fucking ASS OFF at how long JBL's fireworks went off on monday?

At 1/16/08 10:49 AM, PantyWipe wrote: Was anyone else laughing their fucking ASS OFF at how long JBL's fireworks went off on monday?

And then the giant clouds of smoke all over the arena during the (hilarious) mini royal rumble.

At 1/15/08 12:31 AM, Dream-of-Duke wrote: I told you that HHH was going to find a way to get back to the RR. You can bet that he is going to win. Anyway, 200000000000 e dollars on HHH winning the RR.

I think it would be a nice touch if H's mystery opponent is Ric Flair, so he has to choose between being in the Rumble and retiring Flair. Though they've already had the H/Flair match/.

At 1/16/08 02:53 PM, HeartbreakHoldout wrote:

At 1/15/08 12:31 AM, Dream-of-Duke wrote: I told you that HHH was going to find a way to get back to the RR. You can bet that he is going to win. Anyway, 200000000000 e dollars on HHH winning the RR.

I think it would be a nice touch if H's mystery opponent is Ric Flair, so he has to choose between being in the Rumble and retiring Flair. Though they've already had the H/Flair match/.

They prolly wouldn't do it twice. Mcmahon may just screw him out of it. He didn't say a singles match.........

I like the idea of H not being in the Rumble personally. The less big name guys are involved the more chance there is for younger guys to shine, and that people might actually believe they have a chance at the win this year. It especially makes sense if WWE is going to go forward with an all RAW EC at No Way Out then H can attempt or even get his title shot at Mania with that. The Rumble PPV and match has enough drawing power without the H in it, and I think it could be very interesting to get another dose potentially of H/Hardy at Mania, especially if it's done as the match that solidifies Hardy as champion and a real main eventer. Yep, I'm in the camp that says do a title switch in two weeks.

If Jeff wins the title it would be awesome. It would be one of those "jump for joy" type moments. And your storyline of Jeff defending against HHH at Mania to solidify his run is damn good too.

My neighbor's getting a new job (sort of), and chances are that I won't be able to watch cable wresling again after tonight for a LONG WHILE. Also, that cuts into being able to post here down to basically the weekends or even just Sundays >_< Sorry for the inconvenience. :P

Did anyone almost shit themselves at the 30-ft Swanton last Monday? O_O Almost made me forget HHH tossing the sledgehammer into the backstage screen & the assortment of midget impersonators. :P So many good moments this week.

At 1/13/08 11:17 AM, Outlaw88 wrote: There are rumors that Big Show will be returning to WWE. Again this is just a rumor, here is the article:

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

We reported earlier that The Wrestling Observer Newsletter had noted a big name of WWE's past - a multi-champion superstar was set to return with the company.

The January 14th edition of the Newsletter confirms that former multi-time WWE Champion Paul Wight - The Big Show - has either signed with the company or has agreed to a deal, and will be starting full-time very soon.

Big Show is down to 440 lbs after leaving pro wrestling to rest, and pursue a possible career in boxing, which obviously included boxing training that got him in quite a good shape. Dave Meltzer also mentions in the Observer that a part of his boxing deal was that Hulk Hogan was to be his "front man" acting like a manager in wrestling for him by doing promos and appearances. This was also the main reason many boxing promoters were actually interested in Big Show and paying him so much money to learn the sport. These plans, however, fell apart at some point, and Show realized that at his age, boxing might not be the right direction to go anyway. There have also been no recent updates or even talks of Hogan doing his own wrestling tour - a very discussed topic of the past. Hence with nothing on the horizon, Big Show is back with WWE.

o_O I didn't think he was coming back.....wait - he lost 60 lbs.? Wow. The mention of him boxing's also a bit of a surprise; too bad Hogan's crap got in the way.

At 1/14/08 03:02 AM, The-Redangleprince wrote: That said, I'd love to see him come to SD and beat the shit out of Khali. Just to prove a point. Then go on to feud with MVP or Edge. I think that would be pretty entertaining.

Him against Khali would be classic; Khali actually having a potential threat would be awesome.

At 1/14/08 09:31 PM, LordKooler wrote: I have some news on the Macho Man Randy Savage & Sting DVDs.

Source: Gerweck.net

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports this week that the Sting and Randy Savage DVDs have been canceled. They were OK'd without Vince McMahon's permission, and when he found out, he nixed them.

That's an interesting development....

At 1/14/08 10:07 PM, PantyWipe wrote: On another note, how do you guys feel about TNA testing now?

sources: Wrestling Observer Newsletter, PWInsider.com

-- As reported earlier, TNA talent were told prior to the Final Resolution pay-per-view that drug testing would be conducted at that week's Impact tapings. However, it should also be noted that they never said anything about penalties for failing.

For now, all I can say is I forsee Steiner's epic failure to pass it as a big kick to Jeff Jarrett's balls.

At 1/15/08 01:45 PM, aviewaskewed wrote:

At 1/15/08 08:22 AM, Outlaw88 wrote: That huge move from Jeff to finish Raw last night was awesome. I just hope neither got hurt from it.

They used a crash pad I was told, so they both should be ok.

Good; I had thought that it was just a spur-of-the-moment by Jeff (we all know how crazy he can get with the stunts).

It was a neat thing, they're getting a new set next week, so it made sense to send the old one out with a bang.

Ah, so there was a point to that.

Yeah, but for comcast customers the Rumble won't, apparently WWE has provided them no information on that. So for the first PPV available in Hi-Def, WWE has apparently dropped the ball huge.

And once again, Vince epically fails to completely deliver as advertised. >:/

Sucks that you won't be able to watch/post as much...Hope you can find a way to get around all that or something.

I'm looking forward to SD tonight. I haven't read any previews or anything, so I have no idea what will be going on. Hopefully we will get some good momentum for the storylines going there.

lol check out the picture they have for the Rumble at wwe.com and look at Mark Henry. He looks like he is really enjoying himself back there. Huge smile on his face as he strangles Finley. http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/

There's a pretty interesting article about Tommy Dreamer on WWE.com. He talks about being underutilised, and challenges them to give him one last title shot:
Article

I don't know whether to believe it or not. There's a poll at the end of the article, and I doubt they'd let him shoot on their own website.

I'm all for a push for Dreamer. He's a guy that old school fans respect and even the newer ones who never watched the original ECW seem to like him. I voted yes. I really would like to see Dreamer featured more and given a chance to shine. Go Tommy!!!

At 1/18/08 12:21 PM, HeartbreakHoldout wrote: There's a pretty interesting article about Tommy Dreamer on WWE.com. He talks about being underutilised, and challenges them to give him one last title shot:
Article

I don't know whether to believe it or not. There's a poll at the end of the article, and I doubt they'd let him shoot on their own website.

At 1/18/08 01:57 PM, Outlaw88 wrote: I'm all for a push for Dreamer. He's a guy that old school fans respect and even the newer ones who never watched the original ECW seem to like him. I voted yes. I really would like to see Dreamer featured more and given a chance to shine. Go Tommy!!!

Thats what the fuck Im talkin about. Leave it up to the fans, Vince. They ought to have a poll for EVERYTHING. Imagine a wrestling world where the WWE started acting like the WWF... Back when the fans got what they wanted. Back when 80% of their recent champions (who were supposed to be FACES) got booed from the front row to the cheap seats. Back when the guys they gave the strap actually DESERVED IT.
Back when the fucking tag team belts MEANT SOMETHING. when even the Sunday night HEAT MATCHES were amazing matches. I remember watching the Hardy Boyz having matches on heat that were better than some of the matches I see on Raw now, and back when the Raw matches were better than what I see on PPV now.

Give dreamer the fucking strap. He has earned it for all the work he has done for the wrestling business in the past 15+ years. Here are some people that I would LOVE to see carry the title (In no particular order):

-William Regal
-Umaga
-Dreamer

And Im CERTAIN there are a TON of guys who deserve it more than people like Bradshaw, Cena, Kahli, etc.

Ive had my rant, now Id like to hear yer guys rants. So my question to you guys is this: Whom would you like to see get the title who hasnt held it before?

At 1/18/08 12:21 PM, HeartbreakHoldout wrote: I don't know whether to believe it or not. There's a poll at the end of the article, and I doubt they'd let him shoot on their own website.

I tend to agree, I think Tommy has hit the point where he's ready to pull a Flair and go out in a blaze of glory vs. being jobbed into obscurity. I don't blame him either, he's done a lot for WWE when he was office, and he's worked with many young guys to help them improve. Plus everything he did in the original ECW. To my mind there is no reason not to let Tommy try to reach that brass ring one more time, only to lose (which I don't see any other outcome being booked), it would fit perfect with his character. It's also a chance to maybe bring Shelton Benjamin up a bit (I would love to see Dreamer and Punk battling it out as an old generation vs. new thing, but sadly, you'd have to view such a feud as a step down for Punk with all due respect to Dreamer). I don't see the harm in it as ECW isn't drawing flies at this point.

At 1/18/08 07:12 PM, aviewaskewed wrote: It's also a chance to maybe bring Shelton Benjamin up a bit (I would love to see Dreamer and Punk battling it out as an old generation vs. new thing, but sadly, you'd have to view such a feud as a step down for Punk with all due respect to Dreamer). I don't see the harm in it as ECW isn't drawing flies at this point.

A three way feud could work. You have Shelton, built up as a top contender, finally ready for the feud with Punk, and Dreamer, ready to go out in a blaze of glory. Shelton could pin Dreamer in a triple threat for the belt, giving Shelton the privilege of retiring Dreamer, Dreamer his final big match, and Punk some credibility in not actually being pinned to lose the title.
And those three could put on a solid match given the chance.

Odds for the RR: (winning only)
HHH: 90%
Lashley: 9%
Cena: 0.9% (I know that he is still hurt, but knowing the WWE, it is POSSIBLE that Cena would return and outlast everyone.)
Little Bastard: 0.1% (Vince will not go THAT low, will he?)

Let's give the ECW title to Chavo so that it will make Edge the most hated, influential supervillain ever!

If William Regal wins the RR and gets a title push, Ill love the WWF FOREVER.

At 1/18/08 10:41 PM, Dream-of-Duke wrote: Let's give the ECW title to Chavo so that it will make Edge the most hated, influential supervillain ever!

Anyone would make a better champ than punk.

I hope HHH isn't the winner of the RR. They really need to give that win to somebody they want to elevate. HHH will always be near or on top of the mountian so he really doesn't need the win or the WM spot, he's been there several times before.

SD was good last night. The main event was awesome.

At 1/19/08 08:59 AM, sixonenine wrote: Anyone would make a better champ than punk.

I think Punks a damn good wreslter. He's just unfortunate in the fact that he's the top man on a not so good show, holding a belt that i'd class below the US and Intercontinental. Smackdown last night proved that Punk could hold his own with and against two of the shows top guys. They put on a damn good match, and i'd love to see Punk transfered to Smackdown ASAP. The guys got too much talent for ECW in its current state.

At 1/19/08 10:45 AM, Outlaw88 wrote: I hope HHH isn't the winner of the RR. They really need to give that win to somebody they want to elevate. HHH will always be near or on top of the mountian so he really doesn't need the win or the WM spot, he's been there several times before.

SD was good last night. The main event was awesome.

Saddly, HHH is the king of backstage. He said that he would love to pass Ric Flair's record of winning the world title 16 times by the end of his career. Barring a miracle, HHH is going to win the RR and defeating Orton at WM.

At 1/19/08 07:12 AM, The-Redangleprince wrote: Not gonna happen Pw.

Agreed, like WCW, this company has really missed the boat on Regal.

First off, I gotta ask why is everything so friggin rushed in TNA? They did it with Kurt and Joe, and now they're doing it with ODB and Kong. Kong has JUST won the championship and already shes hooking up against the only other legit contender.

Because it's Vince Russo and he books everything at 30,000 MPH because that's what the Crash TV format is. Wrestling stopped at 1999 for Vince Russo it seems. The guy is a hack and needs to be gone.

Also, whats up with AJ being the aggressor in the 3-Way? Shouldn't the storylines dictate him being more of a cowardly heel, getting beat in the beginning, have an offensive flurry in the middle, and competitive at the end instead of being competitive and aggressive all through the match?

*Vince Russo voice* can I be honest with you Red? See, the fans today don't care about what you call "consistency" or "logic". They just want to see people I like have really cool matches, cause I like that AJ Styles, and that's why I'm pushing him so hard as Kurt Angle's man bitch. But see, now the internet can't say I'm burying him cause I made him seem aggressive and nasty without any real explanation!

And also, wasn't that rare Spiral Tap wasted? I mean, it was the right kind of match to use it in, but he didnt play it up or anything and neither did the announcers. The fans didnt seem to care either...what a waste...

Wow, that's amazing in a company where the announcers are constantly yelling about everything and claiming that any spot which is even remotely cool is the "biggest thing ever".

It defies logic that a "I'm your father" segment could have been so entertaining. James Mitchell made, what promised to be dull and predictable, enjoyable. He was that good.

Jim Mitchell is awesome, one of the best talkers and storytellers in the business today. Somebody give that man a TV Show and I would so watch it. Love that crazy padre.

There's no mystery though Red as to why this company faulters. The problem is simply that this is something that was, and still is, something that Jeff Jarrett runs as a playground for people who can't get into the WWE. Vince Russo is there because he's Jarretts pal, Kurt is there problems or not because he's a name. You have a company that is floundering because while you have a management structure at the very top that wants it to work, but the people running creative and what not are giving their friends jobs and spots of importance, and they just don't draw. They don't change things up either because it just seems like all sides are ok with treading water, and until Dixie Carter puts more pressure on Jarrett to begin making decisions more oriented towards growing the company, or makes more goals that are enforced top to bottom towards growing the company, I don't really see things changing.

Man, whatever. I taped Global iMPACT! Kurt Angle vs Yuij Nagata better be worth it.

I really enjoyed the match, I had heard good things, so I checked it out and found it to be very entertaining, the whole production was nicely done.

Do any of you guys watch ROH

What are you on about Avie, Russo has nothing to do with the bad creative decisions in TNA. He never does. Apparently.

At 1/19/08 02:41 PM, DannyIsOnFire wrote:

At 1/19/08 08:59 AM, sixonenine wrote: Anyone would make a better champ than punk.

I think Punks a damn good wreslter. He's just unfortunate in the fact that he's the top man on a not so good show, holding a belt that i'd class below the US and Intercontinental. Smackdown last night proved that Punk could hold his own with and against two of the shows top guys. They put on a damn good match, and i'd love to see Punk transfered to Smackdown ASAP. The guys got too much talent for ECW in its current state.

i'll agree with you on 1 thing. He is a good wrestler, but, (this is just me) I really don't think he should be champion.

This is just a thought but big daddy V (since he's a heel) would be a good champ for the time being.

That would be awesome for all involved. Chavo would get a boost of credibility and Punk and Edge could have some awesome matches that would help Punk be viewed as a major contender. Edge will benifit just by having great matches.

I can't believe Triple H got back into the Royal Rumble for what he did, but I'm glad.

I have a deep feeling that Triple H is going to have to face Santino Marella, if not, then my second guess would be on Umaga. What do you think guys?

At 1/20/08 02:56 PM, mothballs wrote: I can't believe Triple H got back into the Royal Rumble for what he did, but I'm glad.

I have a deep feeling that Triple H is going to have to face Santino Marella, if not, then my second guess would be on Umaga. What do you think guys?

I'd bet Umanga, to have H beat the odds.

At 1/20/08 03:00 PM, HeartbreakHoldout wrote:

At 1/20/08 02:56 PM, mothballs wrote: I can't believe Triple H got back into the Royal Rumble for what he did, but I'm glad.

I have a deep feeling that Triple H is going to have to face Santino Marella, if not, then my second guess would be on Umaga. What do you think guys?

I'd bet Umanga, to have H beat the odds.

That sounds almost easy for The Game. Maybe a handicap match?? Umaga and Snitsky would ge a good hell raiser.

At 1/20/08 04:49 AM, ManWithMetalicCock wrote: Do any of you guys watch ROH

Yes sir! ROH is a refreshing change of pace from the stuff we see on tv. You know, watching Impact, then watching Global Impact I found myself wondering? How can TNA put on a good show in one hour (WITH ONLY ONE MATCH!) after putting on two hours of garbage?

That's right, Russo wasn't booking global Impact >_>

And wasn't it cool to see the Angle-Nagata match actually get some time? Maybe just maybe that's part of the reason why the match was so good.

As for CM Punk, he's done good with what he's been given. What hurts him is that for one he's booked as a weak champion for the most part, and two, he's feuding with guys that the fans don't give a shit about. Sure, Big Daddy V is huge, but the reason you hear NOTHING when he comes out is because the fans don't care about him, and its the same with Chavo Guerrero.

However, as we saw on Tuesday, put Punk in the ring with Edge (Even if its only an interview) and suddenly the fans take a bit more notice... And a ton of credit has to go to Punk who has managed to stay over with the crowd despite the shoddy booking.