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    MISC MATCHES

    in The PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING

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    This is a pretty good episode, which features the debut of the Freebirds on WTBS as Michael lays it down on the introduction of all the members late-70's Southern Jive.  Also, witness Gordy try to cripple young Tim Horner with a prototype-power bomb. Then you have Mr. Saito giving a fake apology to Steve Keirn for injuring him and then facing off against one of the "employees at the hospital" to take Saito on in his $5000 challenge. I've never seen Saito be that heavy in showing his amateur skills, but by gawd, is he a fucking beast on the mat!  I'm gonna be looking up some of his early matches today. Harley Race is up next doing tv match against enhancement talent, and while it's a standard Race squash, it also reminds me that wrestling doesn't have to be fast-paced all the time.  There was a simplicity and a brutality to everything he was doing and it was awesome.  Freebirds show up again, and this time it's Hayes and Roberts.  Hey look! Roberts gives a guy a Destiny Hammer!!!  Who knew the 'Birds were so ahead of their time?  Austin Idol closes this out defending the GA Heavyweight title, with Tony Atlas on commentary.

     

     

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    SMACKDOWN LIVE IS BAD HAIR VS. WORSE

    in WWE PROGRAMMING

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    2 hours ago, AxB said:

    But there's a disconnect, because he likes to act tough, to let people know how tough he is. And when you're playing the pansy, it should always be clear that your tough guy act is an act - that when you try to act tough with someone who actually is, you get scared and back down. And Miz doesn't do that. He tries to go 50/50 with guys who should spend most of the match working him over before Miz sneaks a win he doesn't deserve.

    THIS. That's my main problem with him as a performer. 

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    SMACKDOWN LIVE IS BAD HAIR VS. WORSE

    in WWE PROGRAMMING

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    56 minutes ago, Burgundy LaRue said:

    In a word: yes.

    By all accounts, Miz grew up a WWF/WWE fan.  He wanted to be a wrestler from the beginning.  He has worked hard for what he has.  Most wrestlers would kill to be where Miz is right now. And he's there because he kept his nose to the grind.

    Bryan and Miz worked the system differently--but that shouldn't invalidate one or the other.  Neither path is wrong.

    Let's not pretend that Miz has had it easy.  Stories abound about him being bullied/hazed and writers trying to do him in because they wanted Maryse for themselves.  The dude has ate a metric ton of shit along the way.  Not once has he complained.  Not once has he spoken ill of WWE.  He's just as much of a company man as Cena.  Need someone to wake up at 5 AM and do a corny morning zoo radio show?  Get Miz.  A red carpet for some awards show needs to be walked and worked? Get Miz. Need someone to dress up as a chicken?  Get Miz. Of course he's doing this in benefit for himself.  But he has often gone beyond what's expected to promote the company.

    All of these wrestlers do it for themselves.  They may love the business, but they love themselves more.  Even Daniel Bryan.

    Bryan IS a moron.  Because why would anyone sacrifice 25 years of their natural life for pro wrestling?  I understand wanting to be the best.  It's admirable.  But not to where your wife is basically begging you to think of your future children.  Why would Bryan put Brie through the real possibility of having to feed him through a straw--because he had to go for one last headbutt? Where is that fair to Brie and the life she wants with her husband? It's not all about him.

    The biggest difference between Bryan and Miz is that even when Bryan reached the top of the mountain, he was determined to do more.  Something beyond understanding. Be happier than happy.  Miz made to the top in his own way--and knew when to be satisfied with a job well done.

    Neither way is wrong.  But to criticize Miz for the route he chose is unfair.  Miz couldn't have made it using Bryan's path.  But you know what?  The same is true in reverse.  Both made it.  Both made it work for them.  So don't call another a coward when you of all people should understand the emotions behind a story.

    Well here we go disagreeing for the first time. 

     

    Im biased in my opinion because I actually love pro wrestling...for the wrestling. So Miz proved he's a company guy. Big deal. I'm sure besides the fact that he loves WWE, he did/does what he does for self-preservation. I'm not a fan because I think his ringwork sucks. Sure he can be led to a passable match occasionally, but let's not get crazy and call him a great worker. For a majority of his career, he's had X-Pac heat. He does have a gift of gab, that's why I said he'd be a great manager. 

     

    You our broke my heart Burgundy. 

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    SMACKDOWN LIVE IS BAD HAIR VS. WORSE

    in WWE PROGRAMMING

    Posted

    He's an entertainer, not a worker, and somehow Bryan, a guy who worked hard his whole professional life and took his job seriously is a moron and Miz, who was a quasi-reality star, who would get drunk and turn into his imaginary character, and who's life ambition was just to be famous....he's the smart one just because he'll do whatever wwe asks, no matter how degrading it is and because he has a semi-attractive wife.

    Am I wrong in my summation?

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    SMACKDOWN LIVE IS BAD HAIR VS. WORSE

    in WWE PROGRAMMING

    Posted

    -That flash Zig-Zag was pretty sweet. 

    -I like Chad Gable, but stop saying "SICK". It's just not gonna happen. 

    -Who woulda thunk that I would dig a Breezango match? Not me, yet here I am getting ready to rewatch it

    -Carmella is trash

    -I'm mad at myself for believing for a split second that AA was gonna team with Heath. 

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