Mitsuharu Misawa memorial wrestling topic (1962-2009)

Bound For Glory 2009 is at the UC Irvine Bren Events Center - about a half hour tops from me. I think I'll check it out.
 
[quote name='JJSP']Bound For Glory 2009 is at the UC Irvine Bren Events Center - about a half hour tops from me. I think I'll check it out.[/QUOTE]

I just read that at 411. I went to the Ontario house show last Halloween. I'd love to see their biggest PPV.
 
Maybe we'll get a stacked PWG card that weekend as well. Half of the TNA roster are PWG alumni, and it'd be great to see them back for a night (espescially since October/November is around the time PWG throws their Battle Of Los Angeles tournament).
 
[quote name='JJSP']Bound For Glory 2009 is at the UC Irvine Bren Events Center - about a half hour tops from me. I think I'll check it out.[/QUOTE]

That leaves me to wonder which PPV event we are supposed to get in Minneapolis this year. My guess is either it'll be Hard Justice (August), Turning Point (November), or Final Resolution (December). I would put No Surrender (September) in that list but TNA is doing that tour around Germany/Switzerland the following week. So for the sakes of traveling that one they'll keep in Orlando so they can do the TV tapings the next day before heading out.
 
[quote name='JJSP']Bound For Glory 2009 is at the UC Irvine Bren Events Center - about a half hour tops from me. I think I'll check it out.[/QUOTE]

I was at BFG III when it was in Atlanta in 2007. Very enjoyable show. Steiners/3D came fighting right in front of me and I got a couple of decent pictures of it. There was a girl behind me who was nuts for Jimmy Rave. Even after he had been gone for several minutes she was still screaming "JIMMY RAVE! JIMMY RAVE! JIMMY RAVE!".

[quote name='bornrunnin31']I'd buy that AAA game just for La Parka! Still the best dancer in the history of pro wrestling.[/QUOTE]

You sure about that?

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[quote name='neocisco']I was at BFG III when it was in Atlanta in 2007. Very enjoyable show. Steiners/3D came fighting right in front of me and I got a couple of decent pictures of it. There was a girl behind me who was nuts for Jimmy Rave. Even after he had been gone for several minutes she was still screaming "JIMMY RAVE! JIMMY RAVE! JIMMY RAVE!".[/QUOTE]

She must of been at the last ROH show we had here since there was a girl who did EXACTLY that.
 
Very fun Impact this week. I dug the House of Fun match, and was left with a desire to not only watch the Monster's Ball due to it, but the knockouts title match as well. DW calling it a "Clockwork Orange House of Fun TWO SIDES OF STEEL" match amused me greatly, and I loved the awesome-looking ending with Holliday flying into one side of the cage, causing both it and he to come crashing down to the floor. It looked incredible - hopefully they can do something even better-looking at the PPV to top it. Abyss saying IT MAKES ME WANNA CRYYYYY reminded me of that awesome montage on Miami Vice set to "Cry", which TNA should get around to using for their video packages. It would've worked well with the Joe-DW interview - certainly better than the stuff they wound up using.

Daniels-Red was fine, and gave Red a chance to shine, but was too short to be memorable, let alone work as a way to build up a PPV match. Daniels putting up his roster spot against Douglas doesn't make much sense. For that matter, neither does Sting offering up his spot AS THE LEADER OF THE MAIN EVENT MAFIA to a guy who has accomplished next to nothing in wrestling and who cost him a title shot a week ago. Why should Sting do this and what does he have to gain? Furthermore, why should anyone buy the show to see this match?

The 8-man tag had the potential to be great based on the participants...then ended in about a minute. At least the post-match brawl with 3D and Beer Money Inc. ruled. For something that was supposed to build up the X Division KOTM and the tag title match, it did a decent job of building up the latter, but a shitty job of building up the former.

The main event three-way tag team match had some good action, but that was overshadowed by Foley on commentary, although he had some good lines while there. Seeing Joe pin Angle again was cool, and I liked the earlier interview where Joe said AJ was his brother. That made the KOTM World title match a bit more intriguing, although this didn't make me want to see Jeff and Foley get it on in the match.


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Quotes -
Ad Guy - TONIGHT, IT WILL BE SHOCK AND AWE ALL OVER AGAIN!
Tenay - Mick Foley has brought a party atmosphere to the Impact Zone, with streamers and clowns.
DW - That’s no way to talk about Rocco and Sally Boy, Mike.
DW - Look at Earl’s mouth, it looks like someone used it as a side pocket in a pool game. It looks like there’s an 8-ball stuck in there.
Foley - I’ve got my smile back, guys!
Raven - Jethro Hollidy, do you realize that the Clockwork Orange House of Fun match, contrary to the title, is anything but fun?
DW - Shane Douglas has been battling his demons, but no one returns his phone calls. Meanwhile, Daniels loses a feast or fired match, but that’s okay to Jeff, because he’s the founder and can make the rules up as he goes along!
Wilde - Daffney, if you wanna drag me through Hell, fine, because this petite blonde can be a bigger bitch than you!
DW - As you see Raven here in this Clockwork Orange House of Fun Two Sides of Steel match, it’s just the thing Raven needs to get prepared for Monster’s Ball this Sunday.
DW - Who’s advising you?
Joe - You’ll find out in due time, man.
(after unraveling the bandage covering Lauren’s arm)Abyss - IT MAKES ME… WANNA CRYYYYYY!!
My mother told me not to hit girls, but Daffney, you’re not a girl, you’re a whacked-out crazy bitch!
(during a post-match attack on Kong)Tenay - HERE COMES VELVET SKY FROM BEHIND!
DW - SHE’S SHOWING NO FEAR!
Sabin - Shut up and kiss her…
Lethal - YOU’RE IN THE DANGER ZONE RIGHT NOW!
Tenay - Not only will the TNA Heavyweight title be on the line in a King of the Mountain match, where you’re eligible to hang the title belt above the ring after putting your opponent in a penalty box after defeating them, but it will also be the X title contested under KOTM rules!
(after JB requests that Mick hang up a caricature of them)Foley - Let me call maintenance… HEY KIPPER!
Kip - I just wanna thank you for… this opportunity.
Tenay - If you think AJ/Joe vs. Sting/Angle vs. Foley/Jarrett is impressive, just wait until this Sunday’s PPV line-up!
DW - IT’LL BE DANIELS AGAINST DOUGLAS IN A SECOND CHANCE MATCH!
Angle - Since losing control of the MEM, my life has become less stressful. I now realize that I don’t have to yell and scream to get what I want - I can just reason with them… Sting put my whole life in a whole new perspective. Before, I’d be raving about what I’d do to Joe, but now, I’m calm, cool, and collected. But I guarantee that when we’re in the KOTM match, I will kick your ass!
(after Jarrett misses a chance to tag due to Foley being at the broadcast table)Foley - That might’ve been my bad.
Tenay - JARRETT WITH A SHOT TO FOLEY!
DW - THAT UNGRATEFUL FOUNDER! I CAN’T BELIEVE JEFF JARRETT! MICK FOLEY TRIED TO HELP HIM!
 
When I go back and look at episodes of RAW I still can't believe that people even liked The Godfather or 2 Cool. I mean, I did as a kid but grown adults? I'm starting to think that the crowd cheered anything.

WWE must have picked up on this because neither of those performers are in the WWE and all of their careers are down the shitter.
 
Keep in mind Godfather went through about nine gimmicks throughout his career - he was definitely over enough to last forever in the company.
 
[quote name='HovaEscobar']When I go back and look at episodes of RAW I still can't believe that people even liked The Godfather or 2 Cool. I mean, I did as a kid but grown adults? I'm starting to think that the crowd cheered anything.

WWE must have picked up on this because neither of those performers are in the WWE and all of their careers are down the shitter.[/QUOTE]

I know, right? The Godfather just turned 48. He should be in the prime of his career.

:roll:

You make some of the most idiotic posts.
 
The Godfather was a little bit of spillover from McMahon's obsession with occupational gimmicks.

In other words: Corny, but with Attitude.
 
[quote name='pitfallharry219']I know, right? The Godfather just turned 48. He should be in the prime of his career.
[/QUOTE]
There's a difference between not being in the prime of your career and not being in the business at all. He retired right after he was released in 2002, many people are at least still in the wrestling business somehow at that age. Don't be a smartass.
 
[quote name='Brak']I wish I could go to Slammiversary tonight.[/QUOTE]
I would have gone but I can't afford to take time off of work right now. Because I know that I wouldn't want to get up Monday morning.
 
I know I'll get shit for it, but I *miss* characters like Godfather and Val Venis. Were they fairly corny and had no future as main-eventers? Sure, but it made the mid-card a hell of a lot of fun. I still blurt out 'I choppy choppy your pee-pee' at random times with friends and it still gets a laugh. Stupid gimmicks, but memorable in their ridiculousness.

I think most of it extends further than just Godfather and Venis, though, into more of an over-reaching want to have gimmicks back. I'm tired of buzzcut tattooed bland guys... I demand more pimps and pornstars in my wrestling!

Then again, I also maintain that with how little impact his character even has know, they should bring back Kane as Issac Yankem (DDS!) for just one night. I mean, it's not like you can really ruin Kane any more, right? Let's go crazy with this shit.
 
[quote name='JaytheGamefan']Very fun Impact this week. I dug the House of Fun match, and was left with a desire to not only watch the Monster's Ball due to it, but the knockouts title match as well. DW calling it a "Clockwork Orange House of Fun TWO SIDES OF STEEL" match amused me greatly, and I loved the awesome-looking ending with Holliday flying into one side of the cage, causing both it and he to come crashing down to the floor. It looked incredible - hopefully they can do something even better-looking at the PPV to top it. Abyss saying IT MAKES ME WANNA CRYYYYY reminded me of that awesome montage on Miami Vice set to "Cry", which TNA should get around to using for their video packages. It would've worked well with the Joe-DW interview - certainly better than the stuff they wound up using.

Daniels-Red was fine, and gave Red a chance to shine, but was too short to be memorable, let alone work as a way to build up a PPV match. Daniels putting up his roster spot against Douglas doesn't make much sense. For that matter, neither does Sting offering up his spot AS THE LEADER OF THE MAIN EVENT MAFIA to a guy who has accomplished next to nothing in wrestling and who cost him a title shot a week ago. Why should Sting do this and what does he have to gain? Furthermore, why should anyone buy the show to see this match?

The 8-man tag had the potential to be great based on the participants...then ended in about a minute. At least the post-match brawl with 3D and Beer Money Inc. ruled. For something that was supposed to build up the X Division KOTM and the tag title match, it did a decent job of building up the latter, but a shitty job of building up the former.

The main event three-way tag team match had some good action, but that was overshadowed by Foley on commentary, although he had some good lines while there. Seeing Joe pin Angle again was cool, and I liked the earlier interview where Joe said AJ was his brother. That made the KOTM World title match a bit more intriguing, although this didn't make me want to see Jeff and Foley get it on in the match.


Screens -








Quotes -
Ad Guy - TONIGHT, IT WILL BE SHOCK AND AWE ALL OVER AGAIN!
Tenay - Mick Foley has brought a party atmosphere to the Impact Zone, with streamers and clowns.
DW - That’s no way to talk about Rocco and Sally Boy, Mike.
DW - Look at Earl’s mouth, it looks like someone used it as a side pocket in a pool game. It looks like there’s an 8-ball stuck in there.
Foley - I’ve got my smile back, guys!
Raven - Jethro Hollidy, do you realize that the Clockwork Orange House of Fun match, contrary to the title, is anything but fun?
DW - Shane Douglas has been battling his demons, but no one returns his phone calls. Meanwhile, Daniels loses a feast or fired match, but that’s okay to Jeff, because he’s the founder and can make the rules up as he goes along!
Wilde - Daffney, if you wanna drag me through Hell, fine, because this petite blonde can be a bigger bitch than you!
DW - As you see Raven here in this Clockwork Orange House of Fun Two Sides of Steel match, it’s just the thing Raven needs to get prepared for Monster’s Ball this Sunday.
DW - Who’s advising you?
Joe - You’ll find out in due time, man.
(after unraveling the bandage covering Lauren’s arm)Abyss - IT MAKES ME… WANNA CRYYYYYY!!
My mother told me not to hit girls, but Daffney, you’re not a girl, you’re a whacked-out crazy bitch!
(during a post-match attack on Kong)Tenay - HERE COMES VELVET SKY FROM BEHIND!
DW - SHE’S SHOWING NO FEAR!
Sabin - Shut up and kiss her…
Lethal - YOU’RE IN THE DANGER ZONE RIGHT NOW!
Tenay - Not only will the TNA Heavyweight title be on the line in a King of the Mountain match, where you’re eligible to hang the title belt above the ring after putting your opponent in a penalty box after defeating them, but it will also be the X title contested under KOTM rules!
(after JB requests that Mick hang up a caricature of them)Foley - Let me call maintenance… HEY KIPPER!
Kip - I just wanna thank you for… this opportunity.
Tenay - If you think AJ/Joe vs. Sting/Angle vs. Foley/Jarrett is impressive, just wait until this Sunday’s PPV line-up!
DW - IT’LL BE DANIELS AGAINST DOUGLAS IN A SECOND CHANCE MATCH!
Angle - Since losing control of the MEM, my life has become less stressful. I now realize that I don’t have to yell and scream to get what I want - I can just reason with them… Sting put my whole life in a whole new perspective. Before, I’d be raving about what I’d do to Joe, but now, I’m calm, cool, and collected. But I guarantee that when we’re in the KOTM match, I will kick your ass!
(after Jarrett misses a chance to tag due to Foley being at the broadcast table)Foley - That might’ve been my bad.
Tenay - JARRETT WITH A SHOT TO FOLEY!
DW - THAT UNGRATEFUL FOUNDER! I CAN’T BELIEVE JEFF JARRETT! MICK FOLEY TRIED TO HELP HIM!
[/QUOTE]


Hey, what cable/satellite service do you have? I have Comcast and they don't have Spike in HD.
 
GE and WWE in Violation of Securities Law?

What started out as a typical wrestling publicity joke could have serious implications for two companies.
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) and General Electric Company (GE) could be liable for a violation of securities law, after GE-owned USA Network issued a fake press release that may have caused shares of WWE to fall 6%, Tuesday afternoon.

The release announced the sale of WWE’s popular Monday Night RAW wrestling show, which airs on the USA Network, to billionaire investor Donald Trump. The details of the sale were not provided and the release claimed, “the terms of the deal were not disclosed.” However, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon was quoted as stating, “this was an offer I couldn’t refuse.”
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[quote name='HovaEscobar']There's a difference between not being in the prime of your career and not being in the business at all. He retired right after he was released in 2002, many people are at least still in the wrestling business somehow at that age. Don't be a smartass.[/QUOTE]

If "being in the business somehow at that age" includes road agents, bookers who don't wrestle, etc, I'd say that if he wanted to be, he probably would be. If you're referring to actively wrestling, though, most 48YO people have no business in the ring. See: Hogan, Hulk; Piper, Roddy. I'll posit that it's a rare person who can do it past 40.
 
[quote name='cdeener']I would have gone but I can't afford to take time off of work right now. Because I know that I wouldn't want to get up Monday morning.[/QUOTE]
Same.

I get out of work today at, like, 9... so, if I were to go, I'd get to the Palace sometime after the pay-per-view. :cry:

I really wanted to go, too... But I need the money.
 
That was a really good match with an innovative finish. I would have preferred anyone but Suicide winning, but I expected him to keep the belt.
 
I just read the dark match for the TNA show:

The British Invasion beat Rhino and Eric Young when one of the British Invasion pinned Jesse Neal.

:rofl: fuckin' TNA.
 
I was hoping to hear Douglas say "ORLANDO, FL!!!".

I have to find a clip of Douglas saying the wrong city when he was in WCW.
 
^ I grew up in Cincinnati.

Many years ago, when Eddie Guerrero was returning from time off in the WWF, he spent a week or so working with then-developmental HWA. At a weekly show where he made an appearance, he got on the mic and said "I came here to see all the mamacitas in Cleveland, Ohio!"

Upon being booed tremendously, his CYA moment was "I meant Cleveland...Cincinnati!"
 
[quote name='mykevermin']I just read the dark match for the TNA show:

The British Invasion beat Rhino and Eric Young when one of the British Invasion pinned Jesse Neal.

:rofl: fuckin' TNA.[/QUOTE]

Not like WWE hasn't done that before... but Young walked out and Neal replaced him, actually.

LMAO at "I've got the world title in my hands."

MOONWALK!

Tara (horrible name) should win by DQ tonight, get pinned at Victory Road, and then win at Hard Justice.
 
I forgot about Morgan's DNA being sent to outer space.

They should mention that more.
 
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