The Pro Wrestling Thread

[SolidSnake]

Finally watched TNA. I think what annoys me about the show, almost as much as all of the has-beens, is the crowd and the obvious sign plants. I'm supposed to believe that this crowd of tourists who get into this show for FREE all decided to wear glow-in-the-dark face paint? That they all made signs that say things like "Vince Who?" and "TNA-mania running WILD!"? Then the ones who aren't plants are the smart marks who clap for every move and end up being a weak imitation of an original ECW crowd.

How about Scott Hall wrestling in baggy jeans and a TNA sweatshirt with Wolfpac written in sharpie?

It also bothers me how much they use blood. A little blood can go a long way. When week after week, we see Flair covered in blood, then Angle and it loses any sort of impact (pardon the word choice).

The X Division is awesome. But how about featuring it in a match instead of some weird brawl where there's nothing at stake.

AJ Styles and Jeff Hard was an absolutely awesome match, though. TNA could be great if they got people behind the scenes who knew what they were doing. Instead of Bischoff and Hogan, they should've brought in Paul Heyman. The booking is SO bad with Russo that there's no way TNA will ever truly succeed until he's gone. Hopefully when he goes, he takes Hogan with him.

I say nocera should take Russo's job

[PensOnDVD]

somebody find me bowling with Kamala

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[steve784]

I just read JR is coming back for WrestleMania. Thank God. I hate Michael Cole with a passion.........they'll probably do one of those 3 man booth things, but whatever, the less Cole the better.

[SolidSnake]

I just read JR is coming back for WrestleMania. Thank God. I hate Michael Cole with a passion.........they'll probably do one of those 3 man booth things, but whatever, the less Cole the better.

And theres rumors again of Michaels retiring.

[steve784]

Yeah, I would really like to see him win, don't ask me why........but I see him losing. I'm sure it'll just be a 'retirement' though in the wrestling sense of the word. He'll probably do a match here or there for the next couple years.

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

There was an hour-long radio show on XM or Sirius on Monday's and Friday's that talked about wrestling. I can't seem to find it anymore. Does anyone know what happened to it?

[steve784]

There was an hour-long radio show on XM or Sirius on Monday's and Friday's that talked about wrestling. I can't seem to find it anymore. Does anyone know what happened to it?

Never heard about it, would definitely listen if it comes back.

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

I just figured it out. The show is on Monday and Wednesday now from 2PM tp 4PM on Sirius Channel 127. It used to be on from 4PM to 5PM.

[steve784]

Alright........time for WrestleMania predictions:

ShoMiz vs. Truth/Morrison (Unified Tag Team Titles)
I think ShoMiz takes this one.........there's no purpose to having the belts on Morrison and Truth. Should be a good match though.
WINNER: ShoMiz

CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio
I'm really, really looking forward to this one. This is by far my favorite feud in WWE right now. Remember, if Rey loses, he has to join the Straight Edge Society. I would lovvvvvve to see Punk win this. Seeing what they do with Rey in that faction would be awesome, and it leads you to your eventual blow-off between the two down the road.
WINNER: CM Punk

Money In The Bank Match
Participants are Evan Borune, Jack Swagger, Kofi Kingston, Christian, Dolph Ziggler, Kane, MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Drew McIntyre and Matt Hardy. I think this is going to be the worst MITB yet. There are just way too many people in this match; they usually have 6 or 8. If you think anyone besides Christian or McIntyre is winning this, I don't know what you're smoking (although I guess you could consider Kofi a darkhorse). Anyways, I'm not sure who I like between Christian and McIntyre, so I flipped a coin. One more prediction though: Whoever wins this match WILL cash it in after the WHC match between Edge and Jericho and win the belt.
WINNER: Christian

Randy Orton vs. Ted Dibiase vs. Cody Rhodes
Not really sure where they're going to go with this one. Will probably see Legacy team up on Orton all match until they can't decide who should get the win, then Orton will strike.
WINNER: Randy Orton

Sheamus vs. Triple H
Really don't care about this match.........if Sheamus loses I don't see where he goes from here.
WINNER: Sheamus

Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon
Obviously we all know Bret is winning this match via the Sharpshooter. Should be a fun and entertaining 'match'.
WINNER: Bret Hart

Chris Jericho vs. Edge (World Heavyweight Championship)
This has the potential to be the best match on the card. Edge will go over to win the title, but as I predicted earlier, Christian or McIntyre will cash in MITB and win, setting up a great feud (Just imagine.......since the next PPV is Extreme Rules could we possibly see Edge vs. Jericho vs. Christian in a ladder match for the title?).
WINNER: EDGE

John Cena vs. Batista (WWE Title)
For some reason I actually want to see this match, despite hating both of these guys. They've done a good job building it up. I think Cena takes it.
WINNER: John Cena

Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker (Streak vs. Career)
I just re-watched their match from WM25 today. I don't see how they can top that.......it was amazing. I'm sure it will still be great though. Call me crazy, but I think HBK ends the streak.
WINNER: Shawn Michaels

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ShoMiz vs. Truth/Morrison (Unified Tag Team Titles)
The Miz is being wasted in this team. I hope a real tag team comes along soon. Paging Hart Dynasty...
WINNER: ShoMiz

CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio
This feud will likely continue past WM. Because of that, it would make sense for Punk to win. But for all the people that could join the SES, Rey seems like the least likely candidate. Too bad Jeff Hardy isn't around anymore. I can see the next match being a hair vs. mask match with Rey winning and ending the feud.
WINNER: Punk

Money In The Bank Match
Participants are Evan Borune, Jack Swagger, Kofi Kingston, Christian, Dolph Ziggler, Kane, MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Drew McIntyre and Matt Hardy.
Christian is the only one truly ready. That doesn't mean this match won't make a lot of people. I see Ziggler and McIntyre getting a huge rub from this match. Shelton Benjamin will have some insane spot but obviously won't win, Swagger has been forgotten, Bourne has been demoted to a jobber but the Shooting Star Press from the ladder is going to be wicked, Kingston is being held back by a stupid gimmick, not sure who MVP pissed off, Matt Hardy is a joke, and Kane is Kane.
WINNER: Christian.

Randy Orton vs. Ted Dibiase vs. Cody Rhodes
Didn't we just see this on RAW a couple weeks ago for free? They killed this match with a stupid build.
WINNER: Dibiase. Or Orton. Who cares.

Sheamus vs. Triple H
WINNER: Sheamus

Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon
This match is going to break my heart. (Pardon the pun). I plan on watching Bret vs. Mr. Perfect from SummerSlam 91 to try and forget about how old and immobile he is now.
WINNER: Bret Hart

Chris Jericho vs. Edge (World Heavyweight Championship)
Edge is primed for the win. Hopefully, soon after the win, we see a heel turn. The "SPEAR SPEAR SPEAR" stuff is just so stupid. With Christian winning the MITB, we'll finally get the Edge/Christian feud.
WINNER: EDGE

John Cena vs. Batista (WWE Title)
Batista is on a roll right now. I've easily enjoyed him more in the past three months than I have for his entire WWE run. Taking the belt off him now would be a shame.
WINNER: Batista. Vince screws Cena.

Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker (Streak vs. Career)
They won't top last years match, but with the stipulation, they won't have to. It'll be filled with ridiculous amounts of emotion and will still easily be the best match of the night. I heard a rumor recently, and I'll use spoiler box just in case anyone doesn't want to know:

Spoiler:

HHH is going to cost Michaels the match. His reasoning will be the two super kicks and HBK being distracted and costing DX the tag titles. This will finally turn HHH heel. The rumor also said that because of the interference, the stipulation will be dropped but I hope that isn't the case.

WINNER: Undertaker. Michaels returns in a few months in a non-wrestling roll. The feud with

Spoiler:

HHH

will likely pick up from there until HBK's eventual return to the ring at a PPV.

[steve784]

Funny, I hadn't read your 'spoiler' anywhere, but it is something that crossed my mind. I hope that's not the case, but it would definitely be interesting.

[Cagsjr724]

Goldberg back to wwe??? http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/article ... -wwe-99037

[steve784]

I'm gettin fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiired up.

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[nocera]

I won't even be around to watch it. Actually considering downloading a torrent of it and avoiding results. If anybody knows of a place to do that, PM me please.

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

Results so far:

Spoiler:

Some questionable choices so far IMO.
Jack Swagger wins MITB.
HHH beats Sheamus.
Show Miz beats R-Truth and Morrison
Randy Orton beats Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase.

[Kicksave]

lol @ that match

[JS©]

Bret Hart match =

Spoiler:

very predictable.

surprised how many chair shots Vince took. Looked like he was supposed to block a few but didn't.

[Kicksave]

I'm tired of Cena being champion but I don't like Bautista as champion, either.

[Kicksave]

Best Sign:

Bautista likes Fish Sticks

[Kicksave]

For some reason, I thought that was the end of the show.

[Kicksave]

[skullman80]

Undertaker/Michaels part 2 was just as good as last year, and the finish was fantastic, just perfect.

Cena/Batista was very good(and as much as I hate Cena, I love when he celebrates with his haters I.E the guys with the We Hate Cena shirts at ringside after he won the title), as was Edge/Jericho.

The undercard left a bit to be desired, Punk/Rey could have been awesome, but it was cut so so short. MITB was ok, but not one of the better ones.

Overall with the both championship matches being good, Rey/Punk being good though way short, and Taker/Michaels being fantastic.. I'm happy overall with the show.

Edit: The Crowd sucked by the way... dead silent most of the night, no emotion, no anything. I hate dead crowds, they barely even got excited for Taker/Michaels.

[Kicksave]

I'm not ready for HBK to be done. He's always been one of my favorites.

[SolidSnake]

Best Sign:

Bautista likes Fish Sticks

Best sign was "HHH fears divorce"

[SolidSnake]

Undertaker/Michaels part 2 was just as good as last year, and the finish was fantastic, just perfect.
Cena/Batista was very good(and as much as I hate Cena, I love when he celebrates with his haters I.E the guys with the We Hate Cena shirts at ringside after he won the title), as was Edge/Jericho.

The undercard left a bit to be desired, Punk/Rey could have been awesome, but it was cut so so short. MITB was ok, but not one of the better ones.

Overall with the both championship matches being good, Rey/Punk being good though way short, and Taker/Michaels being fantastic.. I'm happy overall with the show.

Edit: The Crowd sucked by the way... dead silent most of the night, no emotion, no anything. I hate dead crowds, they barely even got excited for Taker/Michaels.