Web Conn Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Prime Time Players got no respect. They were a way better team in and out of the ring then The WWE ever presented them as. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADCAP Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 And had one of the better entrance themes( the first one by Whoo Child). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 From a marketing perspective (as they like to look at things, so this isn't necessarily me saying this), they had a good situation. Darren came out, Titus was named or was about to be FotY, you think they'd be pushed. But then New Day came along, they inexplicably broke them up, reformed, Titus was suspended and then Darren got hurt. A real waste of something that could've gotten some mileage. Especially in a division that needs depth. But hey, we all know how they feel about the tag division now. Push them, break them up to clog an over saturated singles roster, and then complain when they can't get over as a singles guy. Because there's too many people to book in so little time, in between long winded promos, 100 commercials and recaps for things that happened 5 minutes ago. At least Smackdown has somewhat figured it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 About five years ago, I drunkenly sent a message on Facebook to that Psycho Cybil woman who was featured in those articles with all the ridiculous claims about her career, asking why she lied so much. I just got a response of "I DON'T". No idea where to from here...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 39 minutes ago, PetrolCB said: From a marketing perspective (as they like to look at things, so this isn't necessarily me saying this), they had a good situation. Darren came out, Titus was named or was about to be FotY, you think they'd be pushed. But then New Day came along, they inexplicably broke them up, reformed, Titus was suspended and then Darren got hurt. A real waste of something that could've gotten some mileage. Especially in a division that needs depth. But hey, we all know how they feel about the tag division now. Push them, break them up to clog an over saturated singles roster, and then complain when they can't get over as a singles guy. Because there's too many people to book in so little time, in between long winded promos, 100 commercials and recaps for things that happened 5 minutes ago. At least Smackdown has somewhat figured it out. The Titus Brand isn't working, but I hear Kramerica Industries could use a new intern. Their last one went away for a long, long time. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Are we assuming Apollo is going to start mending chicken wire, for a locker room that may or may not even contain a chicken? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caley Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Web Conn said: Prime Time Players got no respect. They were a way better team in and out of the ring then The WWE ever presented them as. I agree. Those early promos with "Millions of dollars!" were gold. Plus, this 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 1 hour ago, RolandTHTG said: About five years ago, I drunkenly sent a message on Facebook to that Psycho Cybil woman who was featured in those articles with all the ridiculous claims about her career, asking why she lied so much. I just got a response of "I DON'T". No idea where to from here...... Ask her, "How was prison?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafkonia Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 What is the most common first name in US pro wrestling? I feel like Chris/Cris/Kris has to be up there thanks to the glut of turn-of-the-millenium guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Steve has to be up there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfrey Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 There has to be at least 30 Doinks out there. Does that count? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 So, what is the most "successful" first name in the business? Assuming at least 5 people with name to prevent people just saying "hulk" or "lou" or "rikidozan." I guess you start with Ric(k)(y) Flair, Rude, Steamboat, Morton, Steiner (Or Riki Choshu if that counts) That's counting "Dick" as separate entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 There's been a number of Jimmy's in wrestling. Jimmy Jacobs Jimmy Rave Jimmy Yang Jimmy Snuka Jimmy Del Ray Jimmy Hart Jimmy Valiant Jimmy Garvin Of course, Little Jimmy. I think I know how Petrol will tie this into Seinfeld. It's right there for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zev Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 1 hour ago, kafkonia said: What is the most common first name in US pro wrestling? I feel like Chris/Cris/Kris has to be up there thanks to the glut of turn-of-the-millenium guys. Brother. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneybrown Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 1 hour ago, kafkonia said: What is the most common first name in US pro wrestling? I feel like Chris/Cris/Kris has to be up there thanks to the glut of turn-of-the-millenium guys. "The." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Web Conn said: Prime Time Players got no respect. They were a way better team in and out of the ring then The WWE ever presented them as. What's funny is that I can picture a scenario where Bob Backlund alongside both Young and O'Neil would have actually worked. Make Prime Time Players great again! Titus and Backlund trying to outcrazy each other would have been must-watch TV for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: There's been a number of Jimmy's in wrestling. Jimmy Jacobs Jimmy Rave Jimmy Yang Jimmy Snuka Jimmy Del Ray Jimmy Hart Jimmy Valiant Jimmy Garvin Of course, Little Jimmy. I think I know how Petrol will tie this into Seinfeld. It's right there for you. ...I've got nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I knew that I could've gone there. But I tried to think of something funny. I guess I'm not a joke maker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 1 minute ago, PetrolCB said: I knew that I could've gone there. But I tried to think of something funny. I guess I'm not a joke maker. You may tell jokes, Mr. Petrol, but you are no comedian. Jimmy's not funny? That's kooky talk. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I should cut out the Skittles. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caley Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 4 hours ago, kafkonia said: What is the most common first name in US pro wrestling? I feel like Chris/Cris/Kris has to be up there thanks to the glut of turn-of-the-millenium guys. At one point in ROH, it was definitely 'Jay'. They had Jay Lethal, Briscoe, Diesel (They tried to cover that by saying it was "J.Diesel" but, come on, everyone at home knew it was 'Jay'!). But I can't really think of any other Jays. There's a lot of Matts out there: Hardy, Taven, Morgan, Sydal, Jackson, Cross, Borne (RIP), Striker, Stryker, Cage. A quick Googling reveals: Myers, Conrad, Knicks, Carlos, Turner, King, XStatic and a zillion others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zev Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 12 minutes ago, caley said: At one point in ROH, it was definitely 'Jay'. They had Jay Lethal, Briscoe, Diesel (They tried to cover that by saying it was "J.Diesel" but, come on, everyone at home knew it was 'Jay'!). But I can't really think of any other Jays. Cougar Jay, NWA jobber, comes to mind. (Ok really, it's an excuse to link to a Pillman match.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 3 hours ago, PetrolCB said: I knew that I could've gone there. But I tried to think of something funny. I guess I'm not a joke maker. I like the Bloomingdale's executive training program for you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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