The Z Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I'm really surprised he didn't wait until after Mania. Doesn't everyone get a big Mania bonus? I'm sure they would have used him in the Andre Battle Royal at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Technico Support said: LOL "I'm Kota Ibushi and this is alleyway firework wrestling!" (twangy guitar) Give credit where credit is due. That's "Corona" by The Minutemen. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 13 minutes ago, The Z said: I'm really surprised he didn't wait until after Mania. Doesn't everyone get a big Mania bonus? I'm sure they would have used him in the Andre Battle Royal at least. I was half expecting him to be eliminated by Ellsworth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Swagger not waiting until after WM means we're that much closer to Jake Hager showing up in the Impact Zone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 We got until June 13th brother. I'd like to see him work out some ROH, New Japan, CMLL deal. But still be able to work Indies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that Cedric Alexander suffered a knee injury and is out 3-5 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Dennis Stamp has passed away at the age of 91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 At least we know Stamp is booked for the funeral. I tried to resist making the joke, but I couldn't help myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafkonia Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Rusev isn't getting a push because he doesn't bring anything to the table other guys aren't already bringing. He's not as big as the really big guys, and he's not great on the mic. He's got an attractive valet, but that could be anyone they put her with. Sure, he's strong, but you can only give so many guys "they're strong" as a gimmick at one time - Lesnar? Cena? Show? Mark Henry? Cesaro? Big E? And as somebody said, the "evil Russian" gimmick (the only thing remotely unique about him) might not be a great call politically right now. If Rusev was going to make it to the main event, he'd have done it by now. That ship has sailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEN! Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 You guys acting like Bunkhouse Buck and Big Hoss Jake winning this year's G1 Tag League isn't gonna be lit. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 52 minutes ago, RIPPA said: Dennis Stamp has passed away at the age of 91 By which you mean 68? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, Ace said: By which you mean 68? 70 actually, he was born in 47. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 45 minutes ago, kafkonia said: Rusev isn't getting a push because he doesn't bring anything to the table other guys aren't already bringing. He's not as big as the really big guys, and he's not great on the mic. He's got an attractive valet, but that could be anyone they put her with. Sure, he's strong, but you can only give so many guys "they're strong" as a gimmick at one time - Lesnar? Cena? Show? Mark Henry? Cesaro? Big E? And as somebody said, the "evil Russian" gimmick (the only thing remotely unique about him) might not be a great call politically right now. If Rusev was going to make it to the main event, he'd have done it by now. That ship has sailed. My head hurts so much. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibata Is My Homie Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 22 hours ago, AxB said: So that's what the whole '30 days with no weight lifting' deal was about. Trying to heal it non-surgically... shoulders are tricky though. I healed my torn shoulder without surgery (or pain medication for that matter*) and it took two years**. Although I didn't actually stop lifting at all, just eased up a bit. * I bought a pack of 16 paracetamol once. I had to throw them out, they went out of date before I used them. ** I was already in my 40s at the time though. Rusev is still under 30*** I think, so he should heal faster. *** I checked, he's actually 32. Born December 25th 1984. Wrestling Jesus! Hell, I just had my entire shoulder replaced in December as the entire joint died (had lymphoma in 2009) I really miss powerlifting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 40 minutes ago, Web Conn said: 70 actually, he was born in 47. Yeah - the original story I saw said 91 And eventually i was like "That can't be right" And then I got lazy and didn't edit my post. I blame Grado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 22 minutes ago, Shibata Is My Homie said: Hell, I just had my entire shoulder replaced in December as the entire joint died (had lymphoma in 2009) I really miss powerlifting. Damn, dude. Hope you're all well and good now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph2112 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Re: Rusev. I get the feeling this Vince fella didn't really care for foreigners all that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafkonia Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Oyaji said: My head hurts so much. I can't think of any particularly good promo, interview, or the like. Maybe during the love quadrangle? Otherwise it's felt like they had Lana do the talking for him, but I'll admit I may be mistaken about this part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go2Sleep Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Rusev is a guy that's got a lot of comedic talent, but that doesn't necessarily translate to being a good promo. He's sort of in a weird spot where he's too good of a worker to be a comedy wrestler, but his serious work isn't good enough to be a top guy. He'll probably end up with a career arc somewhere between Jack Swagger and Sheamus, which isn't the worst thing ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisco Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 At the end of yoga class tonight the instructor said "What you learn on the mat you can apply to life". Apparently yoga is pro wrestling too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zev Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Is your instructor DDP? What? Someone had to ask. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdangerously Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 6 hours ago, The Z said: I'm really surprised he didn't wait until after Mania. Doesn't everyone get a big Mania bonus? I'm sure they would have used him in the Andre Battle Royal at least. No one's ever accused Swagger of being a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 18 minutes ago, mattdangerously said: No one's ever accused Swagger of being a genius. On the other hand that might show just how miserable he was and how much he hated being there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 The Kota Ibushi fireworks thing was just on @Midnight and Chris Hardwick said "Kota is 34, and his official age of death will be 34." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 This is a great interview. I ended up listening to the whole thing. First part is very sad about Sasha's rough childhood, you might shed some tears like me. Second part is funny. We learn that Sasha Banks tries on AJ Styles gear before he gets it. Lillian is a pretty good Oprah. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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