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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOt_AXdfmjU

Everybody's favorite Mania match!

Hah. This may be the best one since the Undertaker's Horse thread.


...there actually was a brief period where I liked Sheamus. I was digging his feud with Mark Henry, and not just because you could use their matches to set the contrast on your TV. It was just a cool feud with no belts between two guys who were both being pushed as bad ass motherers, and they were completely different. Plus they weren't afraid to actually put one of them over clean on more than one occasion, which is always nice in a feud where you don't necessarily expect it.

But yeah, at this point he's Orton 2.0. You can envision Vince or whoever talking to him before his matches now. Be sure to pound your chest and do that pose. Get the crowd to chant with your finisher. Don't have any personality unless that personality is "generic nice guy who acts smarmy to heels."

I don't know that I've *ever* appreciated Sheamus.

In fact, I view SmackDown as the Orton/Sheamus/Del Rio/Henry show. They will forever reek of SmackDown to me, even when they're on Raw. I don't mind Del Rio, but I can't stand the other three. All Del Rio seems to do is feud with Orton or Sheamus and it's annoying.

SmackDown really needs new life.

Originally Posted by Scorch SmackDown really needs new life.

SmackDown hasn't been the same for me ever since the SmackDown Six.

Originally Posted by KaneRobot ...there actually was a brief period where I liked Sheamus. I was digging his feud with Mark Henry, and not just because you could use their matches to set the contrast on your TV.

Dude must use some really strong sunblock.

From the IGN article.. WWE '13 just went from a bargain bin purchase to a day one buy:

THQ’s enhancements and additions don’t end there either. Though the developer has yet to unveil its Universe Mode for this year, it has shared its latest addition to its Creative Suite. In addition to creating rings, players will now be able to customize their own stage sets, even going so far as altering designs past and present. Did you like the Smackdown (’01 - ’08) set that featured a fist smashing through glass? Maybe you don’t want the fist there though. Maybe you want to paste a giant Summerslam logo on the entrance platform. You can do that - and plenty more. For those wanting to adjust every last detail of WWE ’13’s wrestling world, THQ will allow that - plus the ability to share those creations with the community online.

Yeah, let's just hope they fix the ing servers. That really hampered my enjoyment of the Community Creations thing last year. Honestly, yeah, the tools are great... but I'm entirely too busy and/or lazy to make anything myself. So, if they could put forth better tools AND the ability for me to actually download them, that'd be just fine.

Tyler Reks asked for his release and it has been granted. Son of a bitch. Him and Curt Hawkins were easily my favorite current tag team. I see Curt Hawkins being the next one to go, which also sucks big time. I'm really bummed.

Originally Posted by Tsel Tyler Reks asked for his release and it has been granted. Son of a bitch. Him and Curt Hawkins were easily my favorite current tag team. I see Curt Hawkins being the next one to go, which also sucks big time. I'm really bummed.

That's weird timing, especially since they just introduced their Magic Mike gimmick a week ago.

I know him (and Hawkins... and others) have been frustrated though. Hopefully he goes to Japan or something to improve himself and doesn't just sit around then become part of Aces and Eights 2.0 in 90 days.

It doesn't seem like WWE is releasing people that often so I'm not so worried about Hawkins, but he needs to find a way to break through because he is really talented. Maybe him and Trent Barreta could team up or something.

Edit: Rex is essentially retired for now and is trying to be a family man:

I just want to say thank you to WWE, Inc. for allowing me to be part of an incredible entertainment experience. On Monday, I asked for my release and the company was gracious enough to grant my request. I realized recently that being a Superstar means sacrificing certain things, including time with my family. As a new father, my heart broke every time I had to leave to go on the road. I didn't ever want to miss another moment with my daughter, so I made the decision to be a full time dad and hang up my boots. I will miss everyone in the locker room tremendously as they have all become a second family to me. I want to thank my coaches and teachers that really helped me along the way: Fit Finlay, Arn Anderson, Edge, Christian, Kane, Jericho, Dr. Tom, Norman Smiley, and Billy Kidman. I also want to thank my boys. You know who you are. Especially though, a huge thank you to Hawkins. You were like a brother to me the last year and I'll miss you and will always love you bro. I wish you the best and thanks for understanding that I had to go be a dad. When she's older, and able to realize what happened, I know Mia will thank you as well. Thanks to all the dedicated fans of #ReksAndHawkins and to The #RekkingCrew. I would never have survived without you. For anyone interested, I am currently the owner of an Internet Marketing Company that specializes in Search Engine Optimization, Pay-Per-Click, Website Design, and Reputation Management. You can find my company here: http://www.localm2.com/ If you need any of our services, don't hesitate to contact me. And yes, there's even a cartoon on the multimedia page

If family is the core issue for Reks leaving, I can respect that. Wrestling is a brutal business for family life and if he wants to pursue other lines of work because of that then more power to him.

Originally Posted by kodave It doesn't seem like WWE is releasing people that often so I'm not so worried about Hawkins, but he needs to find a way to break through because he is really talented. Maybe him and Trent Barreta could team up or something.

Yeah, like Seamus!

Originally Posted by ced If family is the core issue for Reks leaving, I can respect that. Wrestling is a brutal business for family life and if he wants to pursue other lines of work because of that then more power to him.

Exactly... this is always an acceptable reason. Speaking of, anyone know if Monty Brown ever got back into the ring, or has he actually stayed gone since he left WWE?

Originally Posted by neocisco Yeah, like Seamus!

Uh... okay. Not sure what point you're trying to make since Sheamus is pretty much the exception to the norm.

But I guess we can continue to appreciate how Sheamus, despite hitting the gym with HHH, has a unique look, is agile for his size, has unique and marketable characteristics (sorry other Irish fellas, the quote is now full!), and gets crowds to respond to him even if the IWC doesn't want to! Yeah! That's a great comparison for Curt Hawkins!

Relax, t'was a joke. Serus Seamus bidnes.

Originally Posted by 007 Exactly... this is always an acceptable reason. Speaking of, anyone know if Monty Brown ever got back into the ring, or has he actually stayed gone since he left WWE?

I think he's stayed gone, but that's based on me not hearing anything. So I could be wrong.

I thought he was good as a "sports entertainer" - great personality and charisma, but nothing amazing in the ring. I do remember enjoying his work despite that.

I don't know what to believe w/r/t Reks. If people see that the company is never going to do anything with them and wish to leave voluntarily, good for them. More people should be willing to do that.

(what I mean is that, while he might say "family" is the reason, and that may be true to some degree, if he ever received anything resembling a push or higher placement on the card, we wouldn't be discussing him quitting today.)

And let's not say "he asked for his release." That gives WWE too much power. He quit. Reks made that call. Good for him to stand up for himself in that way.

Originally Posted by neocisco Relax, t'was a joke. Serus Seamus bidnes.

Hey, guess who's injured again?

WWE.com has learned that Rey Mysterio suffered a concussion at the hands of The Miz this past Sunday at SummerSlam. (RESULTS) According to one backstage source, WWE personnel “suspected [a concussion] because he hit his head.” The following day, precautionary impact testing was conducted and “showed that [Mysterio] is below baseline, which means he sustained some sort of concussion,” the source explained. WWE.com has confirmed that the San Diego native is not medically cleared to compete at this time. Mysterio did not appear on last Monday’s Raw, and has been removed from all events at least through this coming weekend. (MYSTERIO'S SUPERSTAR PROFILE) During The Awesome One’s successful Intercontinental Title defense at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles last Sunday, the champion executed a brutal sit-down powerbomb. The maneuver snapped Mysterio’s head against the canvas, which likely caused the trauma and no doubt paved the way for The Miz’s victory. The self-proclaimed “Most Must-See Champion in WWE History” has had his awesomeness questioned in recent months, but The Miz reasserted himself with this dominance over the 619 specialist. According to WWE physician Michael Sampson, Mysterio “had the first [test] on Monday, which showed us that he was below baseline. The physical exam was normal, but neuropsych testing was below normal. That’s the beauty of neuropsych testing,” he explained. “Based on reaction time and memory, we can measure on a computer, and he was below his baseline. That saves [Mysterio] from causing further injury from the concussion." It was also confirmed that Mysterio will not return to in-ring action until he is at baseline and passes an exertion test. To be determined at baseline, Mysterio must pass the aforementioned impact/neuropsych test later in the week. Only then will he be permitted to undergo exertion testing. WWE.com’s source estimated that the former WWE Champion “will probably be taking [the impact test today] if he’s still symptom-free, or later on this week.” Stay with WWE.com for further updates on Mysterio’s condition.

Guy can't stay in the ring. Feel kind of bad for him, my family and I have always been Rey marks.

If Rey didn't move so much merchandise, he'd have gotten his walking paper sa long time ago. Sucks that he's so injury-prone and broken down these days.