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[---but I liked it] -RAF

MLink reminds me of- for your health, RAF

Also, the GG bio book came out in 2008 and got over with the literary set, which probably was the impetus for the WWE to think about making a film (and thus the (deserving) HoF induction). - RAF

Lanny Poffo never worked once, and was paid, although he did dye his hair blonde in preparation for the Gorgeous George gimmick. - RAF

It *is* PG-13 ... The NAO attacks Ryder, so he calls in his cousins from "south" Jersey: PG-13. book it, RAF

It's the Harvard Step Test and Mr. Backlund sells a home version here: http://www.backlundenergy.com/home.html . I recall watching him demo this during a episode of WWWF and Sgt Slaughter took the opportunity to attack Arnold Skaaland. BB also ab wheel-ed during an entire TV show to inspire an "injured" Eddie Gilbert. The man was, and is, a machine. -Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams, Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, Polk, Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce, Buchanan, Lincoln, Johnson, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison, Cleveland, McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, Harding, Coolidge, Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush, Obama, RAF

I had to look up "unmerciless" in a dictionary: archaic, but applicable. If I was booking the HoF, I would make sure that Rowdy Roddy Piper stayed out all night with Ric Flair, reliving old times, the day before the Hall of Fame ceremonies. Hungover Piper's dressing room would be conveniently located next door to the Cocaine Cabinet © which "happened" to be unlocked. THEN he could induct Mr. T. As it stands in dreary ol' "real life", I imagine a domesticated Hulk Hogan doing the honors. no popcorn punches, RAF

I want to hear more about TromaTaker's pals wearing panties. Also, I am worried as to why there has not been more Enzo Amore on NXT. - tittilated & stressed, RAF

These, as well as Blassie, Grand Wizard and later JVentura and RRPiper stuff, shaped my whole worldview. I mean, Backlund may have been a great role model (and later on, I recognized what a brilliant worker he was) but who would a callow youth such as young RAF (and morally-stunted adult (again, myself)) want to hang out with and therefore emulate? Who got the ladies? Who had the most larfs? Damn, we watched these over and over... no regrets, RAF

I checked, and he definitely call them "dope lovers" and Lawler cracks up. I like when JBL works himself into a froth and channels Nick Gulas. I would love to have a cranky old-school wrestler type of gimmick in the booth rather than a heel announcer which is played out by this point. get the firehouses, RAF p.s.- quoting your own posts is cool

This was when Continental had Bob Guccione doing the camerawork for them. He must have used the lenses from his other job. it was the 70s, maaan, RAF

Did JBL call the Occupiers of the Ring "dope heads" at one point and create an awkward moment in the booth, or am I projecting? it does seem like they are on them marijuana pills, RAF

It is a given that Pistol Pez had thee Funk, but in my eyes after his into Shaska W his pre-match dance moves became transcendent. I put him up there with 2 Cold Scorpio for WWDLMF (Workers Wit Da Mothership Level Funk). doin' it to death, RAF

Babyfaces do not have "heat". Daniel Bryan does not have "heat" to steal or lose. Only heels have heat. The phrase "heel heat" is redundant and "babyface heat" is contradictory. There can be heat between two workers, as in legit heat. I was taught that to use the word "heat" in reference to a 'face brands you as a mark. it's a smark's smark's world, RAF

Cesaro needs to put The Flying Hammerlock into his arsenal, maybe even go make a pilgrimage to Detroit to learn it from George Steele. - RAF

Query: if and when the NXT Divas are called up to the main roster, will there be any conflict/heat/resentment/clash because they can WORK? I considered Sara Del Rey one of thee Top 10 U.S. workers for a couple years there, and if she is is as good an instructor these ladies will be able to GO in the ring, unlike at least half of the current WWE distaff superstars. I fear a depush for the NXT gals because they are at different level. worrying, RAF

HHH need to can on-air the equipment manager that responsible for the maintenance of the Elimination Chamber. The caulking on three of the plexi-shields was so dried out that they just popped right off. OSHA? help these days, RAF

Barrett had the big crowd at the corporate sports bar I viewed the PPV at eating out of his hands by the third promo. It was a sight to see, and I dug it. good news for once, RAF

I say avoid it. Puts over Jesus incessantly and gives no advice for either the brain-claw or making $20s. - RAF

I think they already announced Sheamus vs Christian, so it's probably not happening unless everyone runs in and they HOLLA HOLLA a trios match out of it. "HOLLA HOLLA" is my new favorite verb. - RAF

Johnny Rodz getting in certainly was Unpredictable. - RAF

Ulf Herman is one of the nicest and funniest guys I ever met in the rasslings, and I honestly believe that his niceness worked against him going farther in the US. If he had been more selfish, there is no reason he could not have been quite successful. - RAF

Several lifetimes ago, Jimmy Snuka was turned from a feared heel to one of the top babyfaces. They need to study their own history. - RAF

My WM booking idea, free! and worth every penny: Daniel Bryan is leading the crowd at the end of the next RAW, and *BONG*, The Undertaker shows up, makes his dramatic way to the ring, hands DB a scroll and points to the WrestleMania sign. Next show we find out that 'Taker has picked Bryan to be his WM opponent IF he remains undefeated until then, giving HHH and Stephanie McMahon full rein to book his matches (maybe just against previous victims of The Streak?). Obviously DB makes it after a hard-fought plucky underdog road, giving the crowd an important match and screwing "The Authority" (ugh) as well as removing Bryan from the championship mishegas. I'd buy a ticket, RAF

I would enjoy Sting coming in before WM in street clothes to promote the network, and get attacked by 3MB. He shows up next as JokerSting and gets overpowered again. He cycles thru his other personas/gimmicks/wardrobes weekly until finally at WM we get SurferSting getting his revenge in the sorbet* match. aaawwwoooo, RAF *a "sorbet match" is a palate cleansing, often nostalgic or comedic match between important bouts, but is still satisfying and entertaining. It is not to be confused with a "popcorn match" which is rejected by the audience and entirely skipable.