Originally Posted by pitfallharry219 I've never played that, but I saw something on the WWE 13 board on GameFAQs about a game for iOS. Apparently, wrestlers die and kill each other behind the scenes and JR died of a heroin overdose on someone's game. It sounded pretty outlandish. edit - Here it is. http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/672340-wwe-13/64879882

Maybe it's because I've been near death quite a bit in my life, but the premise of this game sounds interesting. I'm all for a rogue-like wrasslin game where you take a wrassler through a 20-year career and have to watch him end up hobbling around due to injuries. Maybe he goes Benoit. Maybe he goes Pillman. I think the narrative could be interesting. Sorta like how The Wrestler with Mickey Rourke caught the attention of everyone, something like this could too if done right. *shrug*

Originally Posted by Brak I've said this before, but it sums it up nicely: WWE is the Walmart of professional wrestling.

While I absolutely agree, I think the most popular of anything is tripe that appeals to the lowest common denominator. Take a look at all CBS programming. Just utter garbage—yet it gets more views than, say, House of Lies or Breaking Bad. And since we're on CheapAssGamer, take a look at video games. Call of Duty and Halo break records while stuff like Telltale's Walking Dead and XCOM make a fraction of those sales. We live in a world where mediocre is the LCD.

Originally Posted by mykevermin Dr. Thunder vs. Faded Glory in the ELIMINATION CHAMBER.

By night he's a lowly employee*, but when the lights are on, and the bell rings, Dr. Thunder brings the noise.

*tee hee....

Originally Posted by Chase While I absolutely agree, I think the most popular of anything is tripe that appeals to the lowest common denominator. Take a look at all CBS programming. Just utter garbage—yet it gets more views than, say, House of Lies or Breaking Bad. And since we're on CheapAssGamer, take a look at video games. Call of Duty and Halo break records while stuff like Telltale's Walking Dead and XCOM make a fraction of those sales. We live in a world where mediocre is the LCD.

That's because it is easy to market to and profitable. WWE has always been one big marketing machine.

Originally Posted by Chase Maybe it's because I've been near death quite a bit in my life, but the premise of this game sounds interesting. I'm all for a rogue-like wrasslin game where you take a wrassler through a 20-year career and have to watch him end up hobbling around due to injuries. Maybe he goes Benoit. Maybe he goes Pillman. I think the narrative could be interesting. Sorta like how The Wrestler with Mickey Rourke caught the attention of everyone, something like this could too if done right. *shrug*

Yeah, but.

JR OVERDOSES ON HEROIN.

That's just mad libs right there.

True, had they said "chokes on a BBQ Rib", then it would work.

Daily News:

Cena Done as Top Face?

- John Cena continues to work pretty banged up. There is more and more talk that Cena's time as the full-time top star isn't going to last forever. There's a feeling that he will do main event storylines for as long as his body holds up and then probably work a schedule where he wouldn't always be on top but be saved for a few big matches and then eventually begin a part-time role.

The time frame of all this obviously depends on his body more than anything else but it's now being said that there is probably at least one more face of WWE that will be chosen by Vince McMahon before Vince hands over all power to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.

- Right now, Dean Ambrose is the guy WWE officials want to build into a headliner once the angle with The Shield has run its course. At the same time, there are some in the company who think Roman Reigns has the most potential of the three. There's also a feeling that Reigns isn't ready as far as in-ring skills go but Ambrose and Seth Rollins are.

Heel Face Turn?


- There has been at least some talk of turning Alberto Del Rio babyface. WWE officials badly want a top Hispanic babyface. The feeling is that Rey Mysterio won't be around forever and is far from an office favorite while Sin Cara just isn't ready.

Rock To Win Belt?

- As noted, The Rock is being advertised for WWE's Elimination Chamber pay-per-view in February. Word going around WWE is that he will indeed be wrestling on that show, most likely in one of the Chamber matches. This would be The Rock's first-ever Chamber match.

Wrestler Done With WWE?


It has been reported that there are at least a few WWE stars who are thinking about leaving WWE in the near future. One of the names has been revealed to be former WWE Tag Team Champion and third-generation wrestler, Ted DiBiase Jr.

DiBiase has reportedly sent out feelers into the acting business, but he is said to be not very inetrested in moving to California. As readers may recall, DiBiase does have acting experience through WWE Studios' film The Marine 2.

It should be noted that Ted DiBiase's career in WWE has been somewhat of an odyssey considering that WWE officials originally had very high hopes for him when he debuted in 2008. He was a member of The Legacy along with Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes, and it was always well-documented that WWE officials wanted DiBiase to become the next John Cena/Randy Orton type. There were even rumors a few years back that if a young star was to ever end The Undertaker's WrestleMania Streak, WWE officials were giving some thought to having it be DiBiase.

After the dissolution of The Legacy, DiBiase was on Raw for a while with Maryse Ouellet as his valet, but it didn't seem to do much for Ted's career. He was then sent to SmackDown in 2011 and briefly reunited with Cody Rhodes, basically as Rhodes' henchman while Rhodes went on to capture his first Intercontinental Championship. After Cody captured the I.C. Title, WWE officials gave Ted a small push as a babyface star, picking up a few victories on SmackDown and on Superstars or NXT on WWE.com.

I know it isn't going to be him, but some of these 1.3.13 promos really remind me of some of the crazy shit that Ultimate Warrior used to ramble on and say in his wacko promos. Tonight's lines were a good example: He will descend upon them, and then something about a plague. Just really random crazy shit.

1) WWE has been already active in slowly turning Del Rio face, so that isn't news.

2) I wouldn't call "The Marine 2" acting experience. Perhaps that's just me.

I still don't get get Alberto's name. I mean in spanish it sounds cool, but he's basically Alberto the River in english, that just sounds silly. Granted, I wouldn't bet on many fans realizing that.

edit- Yes I realize it's a real surname.

Oscar of the Basin.

I really enjoyed the Kenny King vs RVD match. I really hope they push him. Would love to see King vs Aries.

Originally Posted by Genocidal Oscar of the Basin.

Pretty solid DVD cover. Better than the awful, awful, awful Sgt. Pepper inspired WWF Attitude Era cover.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=hlrTxtdtOlI

Big Show is a smart dude, makes a lot of sense.

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Originally Posted by mykevermin Pretty solid DVD cover. Better than the awful, awful, awful Sgt. Pepper inspired WWF Attitude Era cover.

Very reminiscent of the classic Royal Rumble "angry mob" posters.

They need to find better pictures to cut from. Or find someone who's better with Photoshop.

Originally Posted by ced Very reminiscent of the classic Royal Rumble "angry mob" posters.

Best promo art WWE/F ever did...even if there were always one or two guys that looked really off.

1991 or 2001?





For reference. The only "off" thing I see is that Kurt Angle appears to be dancing.

Wow, I don't remember the '91 Rumble being held on a Saturday. Perhaps I forgot due to a rage blackout. I was PISSED when Savage screwed Warrior out of the belt.

Who is that between Wah and Bradshaw on the 2001 poster? Blackman?

Originally Posted by mykevermin 1991 or 2001? For reference. The only "off" thing I see is that Kurt Angle appears to be dancing.

Steve Blackman.

I was thinking '91 Myke and to a lesser degree 1992. Forgotten they had done the nod in 2001.