The "Nobody Watches Wrestling Anymore" Wrestling Thread

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When they brought him back, the audience had no idea who he was.
 
[quote name='pitfallharry219']Kevin Thorn has also been fired.[/quote]


nooo...

anyways... i thought he was fired a while back.

3 matches for hhh tonight? guess ill be skipping sd. thats way much more hhh than i can handle
 
That was random. I miss ECW. The only time I may even watch the WWE now is if Jericho is on, otherwise I just turn it off.
 
And so Christian's return begins.

So Val Venis finally got the boot, eh? Hopefully with these roster cuts, WWE uses their new show to showcase a much 'refined' lower card. Of course, Santino and THEE Brian Kendrick will probably job more (since jobbers are becoming a rarity in the company). :whistle2:(
 
Noble, almost certainly, although he seems like the kind of guy they would keep on to train in FCW.

I feel like D-Lo was brought in basically to put another black guy on Raw in the wake of the Michael Hayes incident.

Val Venis - no suprise here, he's probably in the top 10 percent of long tenures with the company at this point, but hasn't been a part of a relevant storyline since the Chief Morely thing in what, 2004-5?

Tim White being released was pretty shocking, even though he hasnt been a ref in 5 years, he's been with the company since the 80s. (He retired after suffering i believe a collarbone injury when he was knocked off the apron into the cell in the HHH/Jericho HIAC)
 
OMFG they let go of Val Venis? Gheeze that guy has been there forever, amirite?

D'lo Brown was like my third favorite wrestler ever. fuck you WWE.
 
[quote name='diddy310']Val Venis - no suprise here, he's probably in the top 10 percent of long tenures with the company at this point, but hasn't been a part of a relevant storyline since the Chief Morely thing in what, 2004-5?[/quote]

Believe it or not, the Chief Morley run was early '03.
 
[quote name='guyver2077']mccool with the styles clash!!!![/QUOTE]
What the fuck is up with WWE Divas doing all of these TNA finishers? Well at least McCool looks better doing the Styles Clash then Melina trying to do the Canadian Destroyer.
 
[quote name='ZForce']Is it wrong for me to hope that Bob Holly finally gets cut in this round of roster cuts?[/QUOTE]
No.

Is it wrong that I hope he commits suicide if he gets released?
 
Well I wouldn't wish DEATH upon the guy, I just hope he gets canned so I never have to see him on my TV again. Seriously, if you're going to cut veteran guys like D' Lo and Val, who both at least had talent and charisma, there's no reason NOT to cut Holly
 
D' Lo AND Val got the boot? :cry:

Sure I'm mostly nostalgic for their Attitude era shenanigans, but those two were both solid workers who could talk and pop the crowd on any night if they were actually given the chance.

Worst. Day. Ever.
 
You know, it never fails to baffle me each and every time I read that so-and-so was released because 'creative had nothing for them'.

From what I've seen recently, creative doesn't seem to have stuff for anybody, but that's besides the point.

I'm just irked because, while some of these cuts were obvious, I don't understand the idea of releasing Val and D'Lo. Both are good workers, both would add legitimacy to an IC division that is seriously lacking any, AND they are throwbacks to arguably the most popular era in company history.

But, yeah... nothing for 'em. Oy.
 
[quote name='Brak']When they brought him back, the audience had no idea who he was.[/QUOTE]

D'Lo was very over in his dark match against My Name Is Dolph Zigler back at the RAW event we had in September. My guess is that the WWE felt he wasn't worth the money just to have him working dark matches. Pitty since D'Lo could have been a good name in the IC mix.

On that note.... TNA is finally doing a show here in Minnesota.... too bad they decided to do it in Rochester which is over two hours away from the Twin Cities. Dumb dumb dumb. :bomb:
 
[quote name='007']You know, it never fails to baffle me each and every time I read that so-and-so was released because 'creative had nothing for them'.

From what I've seen recently, creative doesn't seem to have stuff for anybody, but that's besides the point.

I'm just irked because, while some of these cuts were obvious, I don't understand the idea of releasing Val and D'Lo. Both are good workers, both would add legitimacy to an IC division that is seriously lacking any, AND they are throwbacks to arguably the most popular era in company history.

But, yeah... nothing for 'em. Oy.[/QUOTE]

See, I get Val. Cutting costs? He's been on the payroll 15+ years, no? He's got to be earning more than he's worth. Cutting developmental guys like Mike Kruel? Guy's makin' $50K a year, tops. There's not that much savings going on by eliminating him without giving him a shot. Send him up, send down someone like Funaki. Oh, wait, he's "over" now because he dances and shit.
 
[quote name='Demolition Man']D'Lo was very over in his dark match against My Name Is Dolph Zigler back at the RAW event we had in September. My guess is that the WWE felt he wasn't worth the money just to have him working dark matches. Pitty since D'Lo could have been a good name in the IC mix.[/QUOTE]
I don't know, man... The crowd didn't make a peep during his televised debut.
 
[quote name='Brak']No.

Is it wrong that I hope he commits suicide if he gets released?[/QUOTE]

Nope. And the sad part is that he may.

I'm sure I'm late with the news, but I guess Midway has TNA Impact 2 lined up for this holiday season, trying to recoop some of the cash the first 1 loss. Still gotta find Part 1 & play it.
 
[quote name='-Never4ever-']Still gotta find Part 1 & play it.[/QUOTE]
As a fellow wrestling thread poster, I can't allow you to do that.
 
I am watching TNA Impact right now and it is sad. I wish they went back to the way it was before they the Main Event Mafia because it was actually entertaining to me then.

The only thing I like in TNA now is the Motor City Machine Guns.
 
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[quote name='mykevermin']See, I get Val. Cutting costs? He's been on the payroll 15+ years, no? He's got to be earning more than he's worth. Cutting developmental guys like Mike Kruel? Guy's makin' $50K a year, tops. There's not that much savings going on by eliminating him without giving him a shot. Send him up, send down someone like Funaki. Oh, wait, he's "over" now because he dances and shit.[/quote]

I agree, though I guarantee a guy like Val would've taken a pay cut to at least stay employed.

I'm glad you brought up Funaki, since I had forgotten about him... what DOES that guy do backstage to have not been future endeavoured yet? Maybe WWE has some sort of 'at least two Asian wrestlers at all times' policy. ;)

I can't even imagine how the developmental guys are feeling right now. Low pay, and this *is* their shot. I mean, it sucks being unemployed in a bad econcomy... but an unemployed wrestler? Yikes.
 
I agree on McCool, hilarious that she does the Styles Clash faster than the 8 minutes it takes AJ to move his legs in front of the guys arms. (It's still a shit finisher though) Also, her bitchy theme music finally makes sense now.
 
The twenty minutes I played of TNA impact! blew my mind to bits.

I couldn't grasp the control scheme within those twenty minutes...

I think it was broken. :|
 
[quote name='Brak']The twenty minutes I played of TNA impact! blew my mind to bits.

I couldn't grasp the control scheme within those twenty minutes...

I think it was broken. :|[/quote]

I played for 25 minutes.. hated it. :\
 
[quote name='007']I agree, though I guarantee a guy like Val would've taken a pay cut to at least stay employed.

I'm glad you brought up Funaki, since I had forgotten about him... what DOES that guy do backstage to have not been future endeavoured yet? Maybe WWE has some sort of 'at least two Asian wrestlers at all times' policy. ;)

I can't even imagine how the developmental guys are feeling right now. Low pay, and this *is* their shot. I mean, it sucks being unemployed in a bad econcomy... but an unemployed wrestler? Yikes.[/quote]


i recall years back someone mentioning on a wrestling site that a few of the bookers there( at the wwe) were known to be gay. ive always wondered if some wrestlers didnt give a litle to get a little and thats why theyre kept on. its been said many of the more popular women on wwe did the same for vince and i wouldnt doubt it or be surprised by it.
 
[quote name='007']I'm glad you brought up Funaki, since I had forgotten about him... what DOES that guy do backstage to have not been future endeavoured yet? Maybe WWE has some sort of 'at least two Asian wrestlers at all times' policy. ;)[/QUOTE]

I swear to christ he's a drug mule for the upper card. I don't have proof of that, but it's the only plausible explanation.

EDIT: I don't know about the gay thing (other than the fact that Pat Patterson has been out of the closet longer than it's been socially acceptable). It's equally as plausible as the rumors of the women performing favors to keep their jobs, which is...I dunno. Really, if it were that corrupt, you'd find someone talking shit about it after being released. Some bitter ex-talent publicly and loudly complaining about being coerced to blow someone to keep their job (this includes male and female talent, of course). Has it happened? More likely than not at some point, yes. Is it 'everywhere'? I don't know about all that. Again, if it were that widespread we'd know more about it, trust me. Some fevered ego wanting to make a name for themselves would file a post-release lawsuit, blackmail the person, or something else.
 
I don't meant to sound bold, but the Hall of Fame, in my eyes, is kind of a fucking joke.
 
[quote name='Brak']The twenty minutes I played of TNA impact! blew my mind to bits.

I couldn't grasp the control scheme within those twenty minutes...

I think it was broken. :|[/quote]

I still can't figure out how to pull off a finisher. It's impossible.
 
I still don't know why they have three separate brands and so many god damn championships. They should just unite all three and admit that ECW is the new Heat. Reduce the belts to the following:

1. World Heavyweight Championship
2. Tag Team Championship
3. Intercontinental Championship
4. Hardcore Championship

That's all you need. There are, what, nine belts now? There's no point in having that many championships if you only push the same dozen guys over and over again. Shit, for the IC championship, they should have some sort of special rules for it to make it more than a "World title shot in 3 months" belt.
 
From J.R.'s blog:

Speaking of Cena, I hear his FU finishing maneuver is being renamed "The Throwback" which works for me and is certainly easier for me to communicate to my 5 year old granddaughter who's a Cena fan of sorts. It will be interesting to see how much knee jerk reaction this name change creates in the illustrious media. Knowing today's trends and the vocal minority of some fans who have enough product knowledge to be dangerous, too much.
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But doesn't Cena already have another move called "The Throwback?" And what are they going to rename the STFU too? And instead of renaming the F-U, why don't they just given Cena a new/better finisher since the F-U isn't really anything more than a glorified body slam? And why am I asking all these ridiculous questions?
 
[quote name='Blackout']I still can't figure out how to pull off a finisher. It's impossible.[/QUOTE]
All finishers are done from the front grapple. I figured this out when attempting to play it, and found the easiest way (on the 360) is that when the meter is full, knock them down and pick them up using LB+Y (should pick them up into a strong grapple), and hit B. More or less retarded, because I never actually felt like I was in control of the moves I wanted to do - probably ended up doing the front belly-to-belly suplex a dozen times in a row.

The game is WAY too reverse happy.
 
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[quote name='TheEyecon']*WARNING SPOILER ALERT*

wwe.com leaked 2009 Hall of Famer Headliner.[/quote]


I cannot say I am surprised.
Steve Austin
is certainly worthy of the honor.

And I still prefer the
Hotshot
to the
Stunner
.

Oh, and:

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:whistle2:#
 
[quote name='ZForce']But doesn't Cena already have another move called "The Throwback?" And what are they going to rename the STFU too? And instead of renaming the F-U, why don't they just given Cena a new/better finisher since the F-U isn't really anything more than a glorified body slam? And why am I asking all these ridiculous questions?[/QUOTE]I assume this is just WWE "thinking of the children" with their PG rating and everything. Pretty understandable considering Cena's their #1 guy, top merch seller, "face of the compnay," etc. etc.
 
Yeah TNA Impact is a solid game - paid 20 bucks for it - it is for 15 now at newegg I think - worth it if you are a fan - graphics look awesome - game play could use some work - especially in ultimate x since the other guy won't stay down more than a few seconds even after a finisher - but still fun. I don't like the divas doing the TNA star finishers though - I think it's a cheap shot from WWE - go figure they would do something like that.
 
[quote name='BustaUppa']I assume this is just WWE "thinking of the children" with their PG rating and everything. Pretty understandable considering Cena's their #1 guy, top merch seller, "face of the compnay," etc. etc.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I also think of children when I remember WWE posting pics of Vickie with the naughty bits blacked out. Wrinkly boobs seems PG to me.
 
[quote name='Chase']I cannot say I am surprised.
Steve Austin
is certainly worthy of the honor.

And I still prefer the
Hotshot
to the
Stunner
.

Oh, and:

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:whistle2:#[/QUOTE]

OMG Chase thank you for posting that... it's so sick, yet so funny at the same time. If there is a hell, I'll see you there. :lol:

[quote name='OnyxPrimal']I still want to pick the TNA game up. I missed the Gamecrazy sale, but gods help me I still want to play it. what is wrong with me?[/QUOTE]

I know how you feel man.. I wanted to play it just so I could confirm for myself what a POS it was. I played it for about 25 minutes. If you want to trade/buy it.. hollarzz.
 
[quote name='ZForce']But doesn't Cena already have another move called "The Throwback?" And what are they going to rename the STFU too? And instead of renaming the F-U, why don't they just given Cena a new/better finisher since the F-U isn't really anything more than a glorified body slam? And why am I asking all these ridiculous questions?[/quote]


Yeah, the Throwback used to be the running flipping neckbreaker. I agree on him needing a new finisher as well
 
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