[quote name='BustaUppa']Just came across this on another forum. Funny interview with Orton where he declares his HATRED for his (now former) theme song.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2b-Co6zYTA[/quote]
As big of a douche that he may come across as, I get the feeling that at least he isn't bullshitting me which I can respect.
[quote name='Zen Davis']As big of a douche that he may come across as, I get the feeling that at least he isn't bullshitting me which I can respect.[/QUOTE]Yeah, I know what you mean. I was surprised at how vocal he was about his distaste for the spinner belt.
Yes - that's why it was changed to "It's Real, it's DAMN REAL!" in TNA. WWE also owns (or at least claims to own) the trademarks on "Angle Slam" (which they've been fairly lax on at times), "Angle Lock", and "Wrestling Machine".
I just heard Orton's new theme and don't like it much. Maybe its the lyrics intro at the beginning. I liked the Burn in My Light opening riff. If this is suposed to be his more heel-ish sounding theme, this (CM Punk's current) was much better for his heel persona.
In comparison Burn in My Light does have a more face feel to it but it does have cockiness in it.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8_38_UKqHE[/media]
And the current theme..
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aAQ1YMT8mg[/media]
I do wonder if they're going to edit it at all, since a lot of these new themes are edited after a couple runs. Good to hear that he also hated the spinner belt.
It has that generic Jim Johnston guitar-wanking. I bet they didn't even go into the studio to record this, and just spliced together old WWE themes with a liberal dose of the guitar wanking from the old MNM theme.
[quote name='GuilewasNK']I still can't get over how dead on Jay Lethal is with his vocal impersonation of Randy Savage.[/QUOTE]
It's so easy to impersonate Savage, though. I can do it just as well as Lethal.
I must say, Sonjay Dutt has been far more entertaining to me as "The Guru." I couldn't stand to watch the guy when he had his "sprinkler-based" offense.
Also, I didn't just notice this or anything, but it stood out since I recently re-watched some WWE action from a few years ago. Gail Kim has improved exponentially since her debut in WWE and subsequent run as Women's Champion. She was pretty crappy back then.
EDIT: What the ?
Kurt Angle: "All I ask is that you show up here next week..."
[quote name='Matt Young']Also, I didn't just notice this or anything, but it stood out since I recently re-watched some WWE action from a few years ago. Gail Kim has improved exponentially since her debut in WWE and subsequent run as Women's Champion. She was pretty crappy back then.[/quote]
I think that was due to her push to the title and the pressure in winning it so soon. Didn't she win the WWE Women's title in her first match or something?
Yeah, her WWE debut was a 10 woman battle royal on Raw in which she won it. However, I think her lack of ability was simply due to a lack of experience. Maybe the push had something to do with it, but I believe she had only been wrestling in OVW for a short time before her Raw debut.
Yeah, then they got into the tag tourney and their problems resolved themselves. Or something. Given how horrid the last 3D separation went, I have no problem with them dropping that angle.
[quote name='JaytheGamefan']Damn that poorly-placed ad break - Angle's promo was ing AWESOME until then. Aside from the Abyss vid, this whole show's been pretty good.[/QUOTE]
Shit... I missed the Abyss video? I saw the promo for it prior to a commercial break, but that's it.
The Guns- LAX match was really good, as expected. Too bad we won't see a title feud between the teams anytime soon.
Pretty good show this week, aside from the Abyss vid and that weird EY looks for Elvis vid (which were at least enjoyable on an absurd level, thanks to stuff like the lucha-masked driver in the EY one, and the incredibly cheap-looking set for Abyss' rubber room, with curtains blowing and metal clearly being shown behind the curtains). They did a really good job of getting over the Gail Kim knee injury, although the Kong-Kim match was hurt by all the bounce-ins before the break (which included everyone getting a full-screen entrance, and killed the flow of the match). I loved the arm bar stuff throughout the match, and aside from the overbooking with the chicks coming out, I enjoyed this more than anything on the PPV.
Everything about Angle's apology letter, from him asking for some decorum in the Impact Zone, to putting his wife behind the TNA Title, the gold medal, and his kids (except when she takes care of them - then they're equal) was hilarious, and a good way to have him say funny things without turning him back into a comedy act.
Good knockouts tag match - the fans hated the Beautiful People, and Roxxi's new look works for her (sans the stitches, which at least got over how dangerous the ladder match portion of that PPV match was).
LAX-Guns was incredibly spotty and didn't have much in the way of psychology, but as a showcase for both teams, it worked well, as each time was given plenty of time to shine in the match, and its fast pace made the tag division seem exciting. The pre-match promo didn't do much for me, but there have been worse on Impact.
They did a good job of explaining the KotM qualifier stuff throughout the show, and did a good job of building up Slammiversary as a whole. Two title matches have already been built up, which is more than TNA usually builds up on a post-PPV Impact show.
The Lethal-Val stuff was...fine, I guess. It was a bad recreation of the classic Savage-Liz proposal, but aside from lacking innovation, this also had the announcers YELLING CONSTANTLY throughout what was supposed to be a dramatic moment. At least Sonjay's facial expressions sold this as something worthwhile - I'm looking forward to the wedding skit just for what Dutt does to prevent them from actually getting hitched.
Nice main event - Devon doing the ear cup+leg drop combo was funny, and the match itself was fine. Rhino and Christian bringing their history with their opponents up in the pre-match promo helped make the match seem like something more than a last-second main event match, which is good, although it was a bit of a stretch for Rhino to act like he helped build ECW. Booker bringing up being THE FIVE TIME DUB-C-DUBYA CHAMPION was a mix of good because it fit his delusional character trying to relive his glory days, but it also came off as yet another needless reference to another company on a TNA broadcast.
I'm not quite sure what purpose the Sting interview served, but I liked it, and I'm looking forward to part 2. Sting was well-spoken, Tenay actually acted like a human being and kept the goofy faces to a minimum, and they did a great job of telling fans about Sting's early days in wrestling, which aren't covered as much as his more famous run in WCW, so it least worked as an educational tool.
Quotes -
(a clip airs of someone in TNA turning heel on PPV)Ad Guy - IT WAS A NIGHT LIKE NO OTHER!
Ad Guy - Now, the continuation of As the Angles Turn.
Kurt - For the record, my wife didn’t kick me out of the house - she left me. Now, in order for me to do this right, I need your full support (crowd boos) I did write my wife an apology letter - I injured my neck in Korea, COULD YOU HAVE A LITTLE COMPASSION!? A LITTLE DECORUM IN THE IMPACT ZONE, PLEASE!? Karen, don’t listen to these people - I’ll put these balloons down right here. Karen, my wife, till death do us part, I know you’re at your mother’s house watching this, and I know how miserable your life must be without me - I apologize for that, but Karen, I’m giving you the chance to come back to me, where you belong. I know you feel I’ve neglected you, but it’s just a matter of you getting your priorities straight. Once you understand that it’s the TNA Title first, my gold medals second, the kids third, and you fourth, well, you take care of the kids, so you’d be three, things will be all right. I’m not good at this, I’m wearing my best suit. I IEVEN BOUGHT THESE STUPID BALLOONS! Am I gonna cry? No, that’s for wussies. I’m willing to forgive you for your mistakes, or for a nicer way to say it, your failures as a wife. It takes a real man of my stature to admit this, and all I’m asking is for you to show up next week… (Angle is cut off by ad)
(a clip airs of someone in TNA turning heel)Ad Guy - IT WAS A NIGHT LIKE NO OTHER!
Joe - Now I’m sure you’re all wondering why we called this open house - boys, I’m here to offer you a chance of a lifetime! Simply put, at Slammiversary, we have KotM, where 5guys vie for this belt. Now I spoke with Cornette, we went back and forth, and I said “shouldn’t the champ be able to pick the guys?”. We disagreed - Cornette picks the first four, and I pick the second. So tonight, I hold in my hand, Cornette’s first four! Robert Roode! James Storm! Tomko! And no surprise, Matt Morgan! What they all have in common is that they’ve never had their shot, so I’ll tell you what, unlike Cornette, I’m not giving out charity. My criteria is simple - I’m looking for the roughneck sons of bitches who kick ass and take names!
Tenay - JOE WANTS TOUGH COMPETITION EVEN THOUGH HE’S THE CHAMPION!
Joe - I’ll pick my guys next week, because I’m doing scouting tonight to see who the bad-ass sons of bitches are! But be forewarned boys, no matter how bad you think you are, if you think you can beat me, you’re sadly mistaken! You’re taking on an army of one! (Booker’s theme hits)
Booker - Woah, woah, woah, hold on just one minute! I wanna know why I, Booker T, the MOST DECORATED CHAMPION IN WRESTLING HISTORY, DIDN’T GET NO INVITE TO THIS PARTY!
Tenay - THIS IS THAT NEW ATTITUDE WE’VE SEEN FROM BOOKER T!
Booker - Lemme get this straight, Cornette picked four guys who’ve never had a title shot, and didn’t pick me? Can you tell me what’s wrong with that picture, Joe? (DW talks over him) YOU AIN’T DUCKING THEM GUYS, WHY EVERY TIME FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS, I AIN’THAD MORE THAN 3 WORDS WITH YOU, AND WHY WHENEVER I GET NEAR YOU, YOU RUN AWAY LIKE A LITTLE… I AIN’T EVEN GONNA SAY THAT! Joe, next week, when the four get picked, if I ain’t one, there gonna be consequences and repercussions! YA DIG!?
Joe - I’ll tell ya what, Booker, I don’t give a damn about your consequences! (Booker attacks him)
Tenay - LOOK AT BOOKER SCOOT!
Booker - YOUR ASS BELONGS TO ME! THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT - 3 AGAINST 1 - THAT’S WHAT YOU WANT!? MEET ME IN THIS RING IN A FEW MINUTES, I’LL FIND ME TWO SUCKA IN THE BACK, AND WE CAN DO THIS TONIGHT!
Tenay - WILL JIM CORNETTE SIGN OFF ON THIS!? TO THE BACK WITH JB!
Angle - My neck could be better…
JB - How’s the Angle Alliance? The whole thing with AJ teaming with Super Eric…
Angle - AJ made a mistake, he’s gonna have to pay the consequences. I’ve prepared a speech for Karen and everyone in the world to hear.
Kaz - Lauren, Sacrifice was very special for me - not only did I win the very first Terror Dome, but I got a shot at the TNA World title, and earned an X division title shot. That’s only the beginning for the K-A-Z!
Dutt - Jay, you look nervous, wanna pray?
Jay - I’m talking about bigger than Bundy, bigger than the Giant, I GOTTA DO SOME THINKIN!
Rave - WE LOVE YOU MIAMI!
DW - King of the Mountain - One of the greatest matches in TNA history!
Tenay - Tonight, we’ve got VERY DISTURBING FOOTAGE FROM THE MONSTER ABYSS, AND A VERY SPECIAL INTERVIEW WITH STING!
Jay - Val, please into the ring.
Tenay - VAL, PLEASE INTO THE RING! He drops to a knee!
DW- YOU’D BETTER THINK THIS THROUGH, SON!
Jay - VAL, WILLLL YOUUU MARRRYYYY MEEEE!? AT SLAMMIVERSARY!?
Val - OOH YEAAAH!
Tenay - THAT CONFIRMS IT!
DW - DID HE SAY WILL YOU MARRY ME AT SLAMMIVERSARY!?
Tenay - THAT’S WHAT HE SAID, AND SHE SAID OH YEAHHH!
Abyss (in straightjacket) - THEY’VE ALLOWED ME TO HAVE A CAMERA IN HERE BECAUSE OF MY GOOD BEHAVIOR! FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS, THESE PADDED WALLS, I’VE CALLED HOME! HELP ME! I COMMITTED MYSELF BECAUSE I’M AN ADDICT! A MASOCHIST, REALLY! MY THIRST FOR PAIN IS UNQUENCHABLE! NO MATTER HOW MUCH BLOOD, IT WAS NEVER ENOUGH! NO MATTER HOW MUCH TORTURE, IT WAS NEVER ENOUGH! THE DOCTORS SAY I’M ALMOST CURED, I SAY, I CAN GO HOME SOON!
Joe - Booker, I respect you, but I don’t have to like you. You’re trying to recapture former glory that you never will - because I have it!
Ad Guy - Now, the continuation of As the Angles Turn.
Kurt - For the record, my wife didn’t kick me out of the house - she left me. Now, in order for me to do this right, I need your full support (crowd boos) I did write my wife an apology letter - I injured my neck in Korea, COULD YOU HAVE A LITTE COMPASSION!? A LITTLE DECORUM IN THE IMPACT ZONE, PLEASE!? Karen, don’t listen to these people - I’ll put these balloons down right here. Karen, my wife, till death do us part, I know you’re at your mother’s house watching this, and I know how miserable your life must be without me - I apologize for that, but Karen, I’m giving you the chance to come back to me, where you belong. I know you feel I’ve neglected you, but it’s just a matter of you getting your priorities straight. Once you understand that it’s the TNA Title first, my gold medals second, the kids third, and you fourth, well, you take care of the kids, so you’d be three, things will be all right. I’m not good at this, I’m wearing my best suit. I IEVEN BOUGHT THESE STUPID BALLOONS! Am I gonna cry? No, that’s for wussies. I’m willing to forgive you for your mistakes, or for a nicer way to say it, your failures as a wife. It takes a real man of my stature to admit this, and all I’m asking is for you to show up next week… (Angle is cut off by ad)
DW - LAX truly is the definition of speed, power, and cunning!
JB - Is there something in the water around here? You aren’t the same person you were a few months ago…
Booker - It’s not what’s wrong with Booker T, it’s what wrong with everyone else here - When TNA signed me, they signed the most decorated champion in wrestling history, plus the FIVE TIME, FIVE TIME, FIVE TIME, FIVE TIME, FIVE TIME WCW CHAMPION! It started with Rhino and Christian at Sacrifice. Joe, you wanna put your hands on me? Tonight, I’m gonna prove why I’m still heir to the throne!
Devon - NOW YA DONE WENT AND PISSED A BROTHA OFF! KNOW YOUR ROLE, KNOW WHERE YOU BELONG! TONIGHT, YOU CAN THANK US FOR BEING IN THE RING WITH THE GREATEST TAG TEAM IN THE HISTORY OF THE BUSINESS, AND WITH ROYALTY! TESTIFY!
EY - This has been a very pleasant ride for me - I don’t like walkin’.
Sting - I was Flash - Flash Borden.
Angelina - I think Roxxi needs a paper bag - does anyone have a paper bag?
DW - She looks like, who’s the gal? Sinead O Connor.
DW - They like to do everything together - might as well put the Beautiful People on top of each other!
Tenay - EVERYTHING!?
Cage - Booker, the whole world’s finding out what I’ve known for a long time - that you’re nothing but a piece of shit.
Rhino - 3D, WE BUILT A COMPANY BASED ON EXTREME! BUT TONIGHT, YOU’RE NOT MY FAMILY, YOU’RE NOT MY BROTHERS! I WILL BEAT YOU TO A BLOODY PULP!
(as 3D beats up Hector)Tenay - THIS IS HEAT OVER WHAT HAPPENED AT SACRIFICE!
Screens -
DW - I'M GONNA HUFF, AND PUFF, AND BLOW YOUR HOUSE DOWN!
Tenay - HMMMMMM!
Lauren - Joe, could you please explain the rules for King of the Mountain?
[quote name='CouRageouS']I just heard Orton's new theme and don't like it much.[/QUOTE]
I've said it before, although maybe not here...Orton NEVER should have lost the Evolution theme. He won the title from Benoit, turning semi-face in the process. Then he goes fully face while still maintaining the cocky attitude for maybe one or two weeks....then they turned him into HHH's bitch and gave him that newer theme, and it fell flat within a matter of weeks.
That Motorhead Evolution theme was perfect for his character at the time...or at least what his character would have been before they neutered him right after his title win. I guess HHH would have felt slighted if someone *else* got decent entrance music, especially from *his band*...hell, Vince probably thought it would "confuse the fans" if two guys had music from the same band.
Ugh, generally frivilous shit like theme music doens't annoy me much, but that still drives me nuts.
Former WWE superstar Scotty 2 Hotty comes to FIP on May 30th in Crystal River, FL and May 31st in Arcadia, FL (check www.FullImpactPro.com for tix & info). Upon hearing the news, Davey Richards immediately issued a challenge to Scotty 2 Hotty. The challenge has been accepted and it will be Richards vs. 2 Hotty on 5/31 in Arcadia, FL. Scotty 2 Hotty has promised to hit Davey Richards with "The Worm" in Arcadia.
"There won't be any worm in Arcadia," Richards said. "I can't stand the worm. That isn't pro wrestling. I'm going to show Scotty 2 Hotty what pro wrestling is all about when I kick some of his teeth in and stretch his tendons until they snap. That is what pro wrestling is all about. I can't stand his style of wrestling and I will kick, strike and stretch Scotty 2 Hotty until he cries for mercy."[/FONT]
I just went to WWE.com to watch ECW. Apparently, they have finally implemented the use of Microsoft Silverlight. In addition to the video quality being better, and offering full screen capability, we can watch every single episode of ECW since they started the X-Stream. No longer will we be restricted to Wednesday-Monday viewing if we missed the television broadcast of a particular week's episode!
[quote name='Matt Young']Also, I didn't just notice this or anything, but it stood out since I recently re-watched some WWE action from a few years ago. Gail Kim has improved exponentially since her debut in WWE and subsequent run as Women's Champion. She was pretty crappy back then.[/quote]
She botched a lot of moves, and didn't have the fluidity she has now.
[quote name='lmz00']I'm glad Booker brought back the pinky.[/quote]
[quote name='hiccupleftovers']I remember seeing this one live, but I had forgotten about the moonsaw on to the trash can when matt was in it. That looked like it had to hurt.:lol:[/quote]
Hell yes, although I'm pretty sure it's called a moonSAULT. Moonsaw sounds fun too though...
[quote name='mykevermin']Gabe Sapolsky is making marks out of all of you.
again.[/quote]
It's pretty well known that Gabe Sapolsky has the restraint of a two year old. I was warned about it numerous times by journalist friends who've dealt with him in the past. This is nothing surprising to me.
I personally wish Chikara was in the spot ROH is in since at least Mike Quackenbush is a genuinely nice guy.
[quote name='JaytheGamefan']He's also been a dick to people who call into ask him questions on radio shows - this latest stunt isn't shocking in the least.[/QUOTE]
Two points:
1) Sometimes I think I know way too much about wrestling (why can't I accept the "just shut up and enjoy it" mantra some days?). Then someone else comes along who knows way too much info...about, say, a booker, and then I don't feel as bad.
2) If this is true, then what in the tarnation is Gabe doing on radio shows? That's like getting upset because you have to dry yourself off after talking a shower.
Which dude is Gabe, anyway? I've talked with a skinny, bald, older (late 40's?) dude before who was very polite. The other perennial dude-who-look-like-he's-not-there-to-wrestle-or-set-up-the-ring is a late 30's dude with a Tony Schiavone fat ass build, coupled with that "I'm wearing a sleeveless button up shirt open over my t-shirt, which I mistakenly believe hides the fact that I'm fat" style of dress. I think that's Gabe. And then there's the one announcer guy, who looks like he only listens to "Sisters of Mercy" or "Echo and the Bunnymen." Isn't that Dave Penzer?
Man, I got more of a photographic memory than I ever recall having.
EDIT: Three points: this whole thing with him is still a work.
Personally I thought the LAX-MMG match could have been much better, cuz you would think that they would be the #1 contenders, not 3D, Sabin and Shelley are two of their most talented and you would think they would get a push, or at least a title shot. But, it just seemed to me, that LAX looked dominant once Hernadez got in the ring...
[quote name='mykevermin']Gabe Sapolsky is making marks out of all of you.
again.[/quote]
When did you most enjoy wrestling? When you were a mark, when you were getting worked (most likely). If people want to suspend belief and buy into it, I say let 'em and let 'em enjoy it.
Hmm. He has some great looking and innovative submission holds, but his other moves have no in' impact to them at all. Soft like Lucha Libre.
EDIT: You're totally right, neo. That's the same thought I had when I lamented being 'smart' (whatever that means) versus simply being stupid and thinking Undertaker was really dead.
Batista swearing to beat the shit out of Shawn was great, as was Shelton-Matt (despite it killing any hope for Shelton not only being involved in a U.S. title feud, but in any kind of major feud whatsoever).
Mick really hurt the show this week, what with treating Kozlov like a joke with his "world mambo/limbo champion" bits, THEN singing because the guy lacks a theme. He also buried Palumbo, stating that someone else should do chopper work, and looked like a bitch by complaining about Cole putting the U.S. title over by mentioning who'd held it instead of just calling it a prestigious belt. Then there was that MAY THE FARCE BE WITH YOU joke about Edge, and his weird burial of Pennsylvania. Just...bizarre stuff from Mick this week. Props to whoever made the "go-goplata" sign, with the Taker cross as the t - that ruled.
Quotes -
Foley - What a farce the championship chase turned out to be. Good luck, Edge, MAY THE FARCE BE WITH YOU!
Edge - Last week, we witness a medical miracle! At the start of the show, there was no way I was going to be able to wrestle, but after BOATLOADS OF PERCERVERANCE and some green tea supplied by my baby, I was able to sooth my sore throat and get medical clearance in the nick of time. What that means is that at Sunday, I will beat the Undertaker! He’s never defeated me unless he’s used an illegal choke hold, but he won’t be able to do that, and that means that you’re looking at the new world heavyweight champion! No matter what any of you think…(T’Lo’s theme hits)
Foley - Maybe he can provide some much-needed sanity and logic to these proceedings, Cole.
T-Lo - I’m sorry I’m late.
Vickie - Since when did you think that you don’t have to answer my call!? I don’t know you think you are - you come here late and interrupt Edge - unbelievable - you’re the first one to arrive and the last one to leave.
T-Lo - The reason I was late and the reason you were unable to get ahold of me is because I was at the WWE world headquarters. They summoned me there this morning to have a meeting with the board of directors, and they had a lot of questions about your decision to strip the Undertaker of the world title. They wanted to meet with you, but they said you blew them off. Since you didn’t meet with me, they asked to see me, and I answered all of their questions to the best of my ability, including the one about your relationship with Edge that affects everyone on SmackDown.
Vickie - Everything I do is for the good of SD!
T-Lo - Maybe you think so, but the board disagrees. They said “Ms. Guerrero, either compete in your first-ever wrestling match tonight and keep your position, or don’t, at which time, you will be removed, effective immediately, as the GM of SD.” If you choose to walk away from the job, I know someone who is capable of handling it perfectly.
Vickie - OVER MY DEAD BODY! YOU SON OF A…. I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU WENT BEHIND MY BACK! TEDDY, YOU’RE FIRED!
T-Lo - Vickie, you can’t fire me, and you wanna know why? BECAUSE I’VE QUIT! I almost forgot - your opponent tonight is the Undertaker!
Cole - A few weeks ago, Chuck Palumbo was disqualified for NOT FOLLOWING THE REFEREE’S INSTRUCTIONS!
Cole - Palumbo’s making a custom bike for Chavo right now.
Mick - First the board of directors do nothing, then they do too much.
Cole - Didn’t you think that she should be punished?
Mick - Yes, I think she should’ve been fired, not permanently terminated by the Undertaker if you get my drift.
Cole - Plus, she’s in a wheelchair. (Mick laughs)
Mick - Healthy men have struggled against the Undertaker, a woman dealing with chronic back pain has no chance.
Mick - Never trust a biker without tattoos - and I asked Chuck about that, and he said that he doesn’t need tattoos to prove he’s tough.
Cole - Punk’s tattooed all over, and EVERY ONE OF THOSE TATTOOS MEANS SOMETHING!
Mick - This is just what Palumbo needs - a win over a former ECW Champ to get him rolling.
Cole - He’s also Mr. Money in the Bank…
Mick - The SOS Slam, as we like to call it in the locker room, didn’t get the job done for Palumbo.
MVP - Was that championship chase you put us through last week totally BS, or just mostly BS?
Finlay - Edge, can I have some of that green tea for Hornswoggle, it might help him grow a little taller.
Chavo - I WAS IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP CHASE, TOO! Was I a pawn like everybody else?!
Mick - I’ve imagined Michelle as my teacher many times. I imagine that most students coming to and from Ms. McCool’s class with their text books strategically placed.
Mick - Even though I like Edge’s shoes, I wouldn’t want to be in them with Batista coming after me.
(Batista enters ring, crowd boos and chants you suck)Batista - Well, I didn’t think I’d have to talk about Shawn Michaels any more, and then I’m watching Raw and see this (clip airs from highlight reel, crowd chants YOU SUCK again) Well, Shawn, I’m glad your knee’s feeling better. What am I saying? It was never hurt in the first place, which is why I’m out here. I told you that if you weren’t hurt, the next time I saw you, you would be. Since I know you’re gonna be at Judgment Day, and hey, I don’t have any plans, so who knows, maybe I’ll be there too.
Cole - Batista is a man of few words, but impactful ones.
Mick - Finlay comes from a wrestling family. His grandfather and father were wrestlers, and his aunt in sister were referees. NO WONDER THEY LOVE TO FIGHT! Anyone who wants to become a WWE superstar needs to look at Finlay as inspiration - he’s overcome height, weight, and perhaps looks to rise to the top of SD.
(after Show tags in)Mick - Last week, I said I thought I saw a new look in MVP’s eyes. This week, it’s fear.
Cole - Mark Henry skedaddled out of the ring as quickly as he could once Big Show entered the ring!
Vickie - I am an inspiration to many women, and the caretaker of the Guerrero legacy, and while I can’t undo the board’s decision, I can change it, so it will be the Undertaker vs. La Familia in a 6-on-1 handicap match.
Mick - Kozlov’s displaying all the flash of a UPS truck, but when he’s in the ring, he’s like a Mack truck. Why doesn’t he come down to a Latin dance song? He is the world MAMBO champion.
Cole - Mick, he’s the heavyweight SAMBO champion.
Mick - Look at that protrusion on his head - maybe he was hit with a UPS truck.
Mick - He’s very flexible - he’s the world limbo champion.
Cole - It’s like you’re the Coach.
Mick - Don’t ever compare me to the Coach even as a joke. I’d like to see him use some Sambo throws.
Mick - Lemme give him some music - A little bit of Kozlov in my life, a little bit of…
Mick - Cherry’s not gonna take it anymore - a little Dee Snider for ya.
Mick - I remember when I was GM and commish or Raw, it was hard for me to make even a divas match without making my heart flutter, let alone the love of my life.
Cole - Who? Melina? That worked out well.
(to Matt Hardy)Kofi - You and your brother are innovators and inspirations - congrats on the DVD, too.
(to Shelton)Matt - You call yourself the gold standard, but don’t have any gold aside from your hair - dude, that SO DOESN’T COUNT!
Mick - Did you see the skirt Eve was wearing? She’s got some fashion sense.
Cole - You really shouldn’t talk about anyone’s fashion sense.
Cole - In WWE Magazine, Shelton says that it’s finally time for him to win gold in WWE.
Mick - People in Pennsylvania are bitter - like they’re always walking around with Sour Patch Kids in their mouths.
Cole - Neither of these men are from Pennsylvania, but nonetheless…
Cole - Matt’s been here for a decade, and it took him A DECADE TO WIN A SINGLES TITLE HERE! HARD WORK!
Mick - Pennsylvania’s got some nice theme parks.
Cole - Shelton’s been Intercontinental champion, and tag team champion a few times, too.
Cole - Matt Hardy holds the prestigious U.S. title, held by such legends as Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, and Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Mick - You could’ve just said it was prestigious instead of listing 8 guys and burying me.
[quote name='mykevermin']So that's Mike Quackenbush?
Hmm. He has some great looking and innovative submission holds, but his other moves have no in' impact to them at all. Soft like Lucha Libre.
EDIT: You're totally right, neo. That's the same thought I had when I lamented being 'smart' (whatever that means) versus simply being stupid and thinking Undertaker was really dead.[/quote]
Quackenbush is mainly trained in lucha libre and that's main the gist of Chikara.
Quack's legsweep/heel lock combo looks brutal. Does he have a name for that?
I'd love to see him come out west for a few matches. He's worked just about EVERYWHERE - is he still working ROH shows?
EDIT - So it appears Ibushi's not coming to PWG this weekend, as he broke his ankle wrestling in Japan. Instead, PWG is flying in El ing Blazer to team with KAGETORA against Joey Ryan & Scott Lost.
[quote name='JJSP']Quack's legsweep/heel lock combo looks brutal. Does he have a name for that?
I'd love to see him come out west for a few matches. He's worked just about EVERYWHERE - is he still working ROH shows?
EDIT - So it appears Ibushi's not coming to PWG this weekend, as he broke his ankle wrestling in Japan. Instead, PWG is flying in El ing Blazer to team with KAGETORA against Joey Ryan & Scott Lost.
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