The Pro Wrestling Thread

[JS©]

one of the many people to play the Black Scorpion was Bill Irwin, the same Bill Irwin who was kicked out of every hockey league and eventually came to the WWF to wrestle as The Goon

[SolidSnake]

one of the many people to play the Black Scorpion was Bill Irwin, the same Bill Irwin who was kicked out of every hockey league and eventually came to the WWF to wrestle as The Goon

I think next Halloween I'm gonna be the Black Scorpion

[nocera]

When I read the spoilers for the Undertaker/Kane angle, I thought it was completely ridiculous. But, I have to admit Kane completely sold it. His promo to start the show was awesome and I like that he now has a purpose. I can easily see WWE fumbling the angle and the payoff being lame, but I was surprised how much I dug it.

My guess: Million Dollar Man claims to have found the Undertaker and brings him back, but Paul Bearer is all, "pfft, THIS is the real Undertaker. See, he's totally wearing purple now." And then the Fake Undertaker and the Purple Rain Undertaker have a match that nobody cares about.

[SolidSnake]

When I read the spoilers for the Undertaker/Kane angle, I thought it was completely ridiculous. But, I have to admit Kane completely sold it. His promo to start the show was awesome and I like that he now has a purpose. I can easily see WWE fumbling the angle and the payoff being lame, but I was surprised how much I dug it.

My guess: Million Dollar Man claims to have found the Undertaker and brings him back, but Paul Bearer is all, "pfft, THIS is the real Undertaker. See, he's totally wearing purple now." And then the Fake Undertaker and the Purple Rain Undertaker have a match that nobody cares about.

What I think would be cool is if Kane was like "I'm not actually the undertaker's brother, never was, never have been" and just walked off.

[steve784]

Just watched Smackdown. Me and my buddies that watch have this inside joke where I'm always rooting for Kane and on his bandwagon, don't really know where it came from, I think one of them dissed Kane once and I vehemently defended him. I texted them immediately after that whole ceremony/promo demanding Kane be nominated for an Emmy award. That was hilariously awesome. But yeah nocera you're right, they'll find a way to ruin this.

Edit: Also, I don't get how essentially you make that whole episode about Kane with the 20 minute open and all the backstage segments, then have Mysterio win the battle royal? I'm sorry, I respect Rey's abilities and everything, but I'm tired of seeing him in main events that everyone knows he won't win. Do something different.

[nocera]

Edit: Also, I don't get how essentially you make that whole episode about Kane with the 20 minute open and all the backstage segments, then have Mysterio win the battle royal? I'm sorry, I respect Rey's abilities and everything, but I'm tired of seeing him in main events that everyone knows he won't win. Do something different.

I think it makes sense to have Rey in the main event. He was supposed to be taking time off, and ended up injuring Taker in their Smackdown match last week so they had to quickly change the plan. Rey is super over and that match needs another top star. I do agree with you though, it's getting tiresome watching him be defeated in championship matches. He's not a guy that needs a title, but it's a shame that he was never given a true run.

As for Kane, I'm assuming they're keeping him out of the main event in order to give him a match with the person "responsible" for taking out the Undertaker. I'm just happy Kane finally has something to do.

[steve784]

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

It's being reported that WWE Smackdown star Kane is expected to receive a huge push in the coming weeks. One source within WWE says Vince McMahon was extremely pleased with his promo on Smackdown and the reaction he received. Although there were rumors regarding Kane’s disinterest in winning the world title, apparently those rumors were false and Kane himself denied the claims.

yesssssss

[Point Breeze Penguins]

Awesome.

[JS©]

Awesome.

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWESOME!!!

[SolidSnake]

If I was a late night talk show host I'd have Vladimir Kozlov as my Ed Mcmahon

[JS©]

Says the guy who once got busted with cocaine.

[steve784]

God Raw is awful so far.....

[skullman80]

God Raw is awful so far.....

Yeah.. really really bad.

[steve784]

God Raw is awful so far.....

Yeah.. really really bad.

These A-Team segments are some of the worst guest host segments they've ever done. That's saying a lot.

[steve784]

Holy crap........best end to Raw EVER.

[nocera]

Holy crap........best end to Raw EVER.

Ah, crap. Now I have to watch it. Thanks a lot.

[SolidSnake]

Holy crap........best end to Raw EVER.

Spoiler:

haha yea but the thing is probably cause of roster cuts etc in 6 months time there will be like 2 guys left from that 1st season of NXT it'll be like the Spirit Squad come in with a bang then just people will stop caring

[steve784]

Holy crap........best end to Raw EVER.

Spoiler:

haha yea but the thing is probably cause of roster cuts etc in 6 months time there will be like 2 guys left from that 1st season of NXT it'll be like the Spirit Squad come in with a bang then just people will stop caring

You're exactly right, but that's the first time in years I've literally been stunned by Raw. Did not see that coming at all.

[SolidSnake]

Holy crap........best end to Raw EVER.

Spoiler:

haha yea but the thing is probably cause of roster cuts etc in 6 months time there will be like 2 guys left from that 1st season of NXT it'll be like the Spirit Squad come in with a bang then just people will stop caring

You're exactly right, but that's the first time in years I've literally been stunned by Raw. Did not see that coming at all.

Haha def agreed. they need more stuff like that

[DudeMan2766]

I was thinking the same thing. The entire show was so awful but what an awesome ending. Altho_ was it me or was that a poor mans NWO takeover? The chaos_ no announcers, trashing everything_ and the crowd throwing trash at the ring. Still cool tho

[steve784]

Brian Danielson screaming YOURE NOT BETTER THAN ME! and kicking Cena right in the face was awesome.

[steve784]

I was thinking the same thing. The entire show was so awful but what an awesome ending. Altho_ was it more or was that a poor mans NWO takeover? The chaos_ no announcers, trashing everything_ and the crowd throwing trash at the ring. Still cool tho

Yeah the NWO thing kind of popped into my head too, but I'll take it, it's something different.

[steve784]

This begs the question, was it them who took out 'Taker?

(Sorry for the 3 in a row.....)

[SolidSnake]

This begs the question, was it them who took out 'Taker?

(Sorry for the 3 in a row.....)

Kane/Cena/CM Punk vs the entire NXT roster

[skullman80]

That ending was awesome. It made an otherwise awful show... at least watchable if only for that. It amazes me that the writers can actually put together something decent like that, but can't do it on a consistent basis.