Go2Sleep Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 The first time Shawn kicked out of the tombstone, it was a really big deal. Everyone else doing it every year after was fucking terrible. From around the same time, Shawn getting off the stretcher repeatedly against Batista with Jericho cheering Shawn on. Of course, Jericho was only doing this so Batista would hurt Shawn even more. Great story telling in the early stages of their memorable 08 feud. Though it probably shouldn't have been done, Mick Foley not saying I Quit when he was handcuffed and The Rock was blasting him with unprotected chair shots made Foley look un-submit-able and gave the Rock a violent edge that he was missing at the top of the card. Umaga starting to get up after the ring-rope-choke STFU before Cena had to put it on again for an uncomfortably long time was a nice touch on the monster/monster killer story they were going for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Random question here: So I was reading some interview Jericho did, within the past week or two. He says he was cycling a lot (and basically admitting to doing it off and on in his career, without directly saying so) as his meeting with Vince was coming up in ‘99, so he could look big and cut and all of that. Obviously they were lax here, and they killed testing at some point, but when did they actually start again? Was it after Eddie passed? I feel like I should know but, meh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningBeard Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I'd assume it was when the Wellness Policy started and I think that was after Benoit but I wasn't really paying attention at that point. It'd be interesting to know when folks felt like they could start taking them again, do you think it was immediately after Vince's trial was over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I don’t know about immediately, but ‘97 is when it became very noticeable that guys were bulking up again. Since after years of nobody doing so, it really stuck out. I dunno how much they cared about safety or just didn’t want a guy dying while active, which is how the Pillman test came about. Wasn’t he popped for something right before he passed? That was around then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 It’s almost like Vince was losing the war and didn’t care what he needed to do t9 turn things around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victator Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 18 hours ago, nofuture said: WWE were willing to give him a mask, but the coat would come out of his pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 So, based on what Dave said on the new WOR, Vice has a 10 week special on wrestling coming up on October 19th, airing on Viceland. Gino Hernandez, Brody, Von Erichs, women’s history, etc. He was interviewed extensively, and going by the way he built this up, it seems like it’ll be pretty damn good. He emphasized that Gino’s will be “unbelievable”. Looking forward to these this fall. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIShane Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Charlotte Flair's ESPN Magazine shoot is now available online, and also includes an interesting interview on how she puts together her matches, her future aspirations, and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 On 6/23/2018 at 6:28 PM, Ryan said: I'm not The Natural, if that's what post you're referencing, but I'll take it as a nickname. Done. Also, pick a smaller sig. Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 20 hours ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: To continue with Cass being a guido, he can be Big Pussy from The Sopranos. So long as it ends the same way for him. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victator Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 After I read the details of the accident Brutus had, that he survived that without going crazy and even wrestling again is admirable. I don't know how his body did not go into shock. In the ring he was bad up to 88, but after that he was fine in the ring. Not great or even good, but perfectly serviceable. People say Hogan would get him booked, but I think any promoter would have given him a shot with his look. With the WWF, Hogan definitely got him a significant push, but Brutus got over. I think people drench too much criticism in hyperbole. Nothing can be less than good or mediocre, it has to be the worst ever or seven stars. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningBeard Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 9 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: Done. Also, pick a smaller sig. Jesus. I actually forgot you could have sigs on this site, I have them all hidden as I'm not a masochist 3 minutes ago, Victator said: In the ring he was bad up to 88, but after that he was fine in the ring. Not great or even good, but perfectly serviceable. I think people drench too much criticism in hyperbole. Nothing can be less than good or mediocre, it has to be the worst ever or seven stars. Word. I've no idea why he didn't get the win over Honky at WMIV (well I do, Warrior, which turned out for the best) or Perfect at VI, it seemed the accident really came at the worst time in his career 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Blue Sam Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 While I'm loathe to defend Big Cass, has there been a credible source for this Carmella story? One of his friends has come out on Twitter to say it isn't true and, given the original source seems to be notorious liar Billi Bhati, it might be worth waiting for someone reliable to back up the claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(BP) Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 18 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: So long as it ends the same way for him. Instead of shooting Cass on the boat, they just wait until he has to take a piss and then they jam the cabin's bathroom door shut and abandon ship. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I have a signature? Edit: I guess I did. Balorted! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 36 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: So long as it ends the same way for him. Not in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victator Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 28 minutes ago, Sky Blue Sam said: While I'm loathe to defend Big Cass, has there been a credible source for this Carmella story? One of his friends has come out on Twitter to say it isn't true and, given the original source seems to be notorious liar Billi Bhati, it might be worth waiting for someone reliable to back up the claim. Well if we are going to go on rumors and such. There was a rumor of Carmella hooking up with Cena around the same time she became unbeatable. Cass might have gotten the Ken Doane special. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Victator said: Well if we are going to go on rumors and such. There was a rumor of Carmella hooking up with Cena around the same time she became unbeatable. Cass might have gotten the Ken Doane special. That was shot down pretty quickly and knowing what we know now, it was probably planted out there to continue drumming up interest for Total Bellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 9 minutes ago, Sky Blue Sam said: While I'm loathe to defend Big Cass, has there been a credible source for this Carmella story? One of his friends has come out on Twitter to say it isn't true and, given the original source seems to be notorious liar Billi Bhati, it might be worth waiting for someone reliable to back up the claim. I saw where the website that first reported the story say they didn't pick it up from any other reporter. They claim someone backstage called them and they then talked to others who verified it. Not saying that makes it true, but Bhatti doesn't appear to be the original source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Only a true heel tells kids to hit their parents in the nuts 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.K.o.S. Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Made a wrestling-themed crossword during down time at work. It's in the spoiler. If anyone's into this sort of thing, please enjoy! The wrestling-related clues are in blue text. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victator Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Craig H said: That was shot down pretty quickly and knowing what we know now, it was probably planted out there to continue drumming up interest for Total Bellas. Shot down by who? I remember a vague comment from Carmella. But nothing concrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kronos Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Juno.com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 32 minutes ago, Captain Kronos said: Juno.com? It's been his email address forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kronos Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Just now, Brian Fowler said: It's been his email address forever Makes sense, I suppose. But it's like if someone busted out an earthlink.com email address. It made me chuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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