Jump to content
DVDVR Message Board

MARCH 2016 - WRESTLING DISCUSSION


RIPPA

Recommended Posts

So I decided to start writing/reviewing wrestling again, this time with a more old school direction. I always wonder what a casual wrestling fan that is 20 years younger than me would think about wrestling from the 80s. How would they handle the old format of a show like Mid-South Wrestling. So I proposed an idea to my friend Breann. We both watch all the currently posted Mid-South TV on WWE Network and then do her take on each episode, then add some of my thoughts to give perspective of an older, somewhat jaded more dedicated fan. Breann was intrigued and agreed to do it.

 

That being said is out first entry

 

James & Breann Mid-South TV Review

 

James

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

It is impossible not to love a show with a Chekhov's Gun like that gorilla suit. It's the best example of that trope that I can think of ever used in pro wrestling.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

That was a great read. Reading that about Duggan reminded me when he turned heel in WCW and joined Team Canada because it was obvious to old fans Duggan could be an outstanding bad guy. Yeah yeah, WCW was too far along for them to give a shit about a lower carder, but you know still it would have been a nice little career resurgence thing for him at the end.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Was this before Duggan and Borne started hating each other in real life? There was one of those 'Pro Wrestling match turns into actual fight!' things with the two of them a few years ago. Don't bother watching it, nothing happens.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

That was a great read. Reading that about Duggan reminded me when he turned heel in WCW and joined Team Canada because it was obvious to old fans Duggan could be an outstanding bad guy. Yeah yeah, WCW was too far along for them to give a shit about a lower carder, but you know still it would have been a nice little career resurgence thing for him at the end.

Breann and I had been chatting on Facebook while she was watching and taking notes when suddenly the message "OH SHIT! THE GORILLA IS HACKSAW DUGGAN!" popped up. I laughed very long and very hard at her reaction.

 

James

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

This counts for next year's March Madness right?

 

I honestly might run a poll based on solely on social media presence and backstage skits

 

If you do that, please do not make it Owens' joy of blocking people on Twitter versus Becky's puns in round one.

That's at least semi-final material fun.

 

Oh but would in ring, non-match, promos and shenanigans count?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

my Mania predictions:

 

HHH/Reigns- Reigns wins

 

Ambrose/Brock- Dean's year is next year, Lesnar wins

 

Undertaker/Shane- I have no idea what happens here? Undertaker wins I guess after Shawn Michaels interference

 

Stardust/Miz/Steen/Zayne/Neville/???-  Sami gets the belt here

 

AJ Styles/Jericho- AJ gets a big babyface win

 

Ryback/ Kalisto- match not officially announced. If it happens Ryback wins when Sin Cara turns on Kalisto

 

Boss/Becky/Charlotte- Sasha gets the belt after she turns on Becky

 

League/ New Day- New day had a real good year, they are my pick

 

Battle Royal: Luke Harper turns on Bray and wins. 4 members is one too many for the Wyatts.

 

Please post your own predictions If you feel like it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

So. I made a thing.

shootfightersalmanac.tumblr.com

I mostly just did this for my own collection, but I figured some other people might like to read it. It's a collection of WO news regarding UWFI/UWF/RINGS and the beginnings of Pancrase and UFC.

I have Q4 1993 up right now. October 1993 took three fucking posts.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • RIPPA locked and unpinned this topic
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
×
×
  • Create New...