Peck Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Speaking of issues, there's an absolutely fascinating article written today in The Athletic on Lex Luger. There's a paywall but you can sign up for a week free trial if you wish. https://theathletic.com/1061580/2019/07/15/this-is-only-possible-through-something-supernatural-the-rebirth-of-lex-luger-reviled-wrestler-once-left-for-dead/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 35 minutes ago, Peck said: Speaking of issues, there's an absolutely fascinating article written today in The Athletic on Lex Luger. There's a paywall but you can sign up for a week free trial if you wish. https://theathletic.com/1061580/2019/07/15/this-is-only-possible-through-something-supernatural-the-rebirth-of-lex-luger-reviled-wrestler-once-left-for-dead/ This has to be the first time Lex Luger and fascinating have ever been used in the same sentence. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peck Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 32 minutes ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: This has to be the first time Lex Luger and fascinating have ever been used in the same sentence. Really good read. Covers all the bad shit(most well-documented) and covers how he's turned his life around in his 60s 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 So, Finn Balor has asked for and been granted a couple of months off.  He'll work through August and then be gone for a little while.  You guys... this *maybe* might mean Bray Wyatt is going to win on a PPV!  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Announced for SDL tonight IIconics vs. Kabuki Warriors - Women's Tag Title Match Ember Moon & Partner of her choosing vs. Mandy Sacs/Sonya Deville Daniel Bryan will make a "Career altering announcement" Regarding the Bryan thing - for those that didn't hear, Bryan was originally supposed to be in the Battle Royal last night (which was why he was pulled from the SDL House Show), they then replaced him with Sami Zayn because they decided on a different story direction for Bryan... and then they proceeded to not use him on RAW. So clearly whatever he announces tonight is the "new" thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I hope the new thing is him saying he's not doing any more moves off the top rop. No more kicks. No more high flying. He's a wrestler and he's going to deliver pure wrestling to the fans until they learn what real wrestling is and then he proceeds to wrestle the most boring style he can and wins matches with small packages because fuck the fans. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Oh I forgot - Shane McMahon is also doing some of SDL Town Hall thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 (edited) Daniel Bryan is going to adopt a John Lennon post Beatles gimmick, and Brie will come along for the ride. ...And constantly tease using an experimental country western style, but never deliver it. Edited July 16, 2019 by LoneWolf&Subs 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyWhioux Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Craig H said: I hope the new thing is him saying he's not doing any more moves off the top rop. No more kicks. No more high flying. He's a wrestler and he's going to deliver pure wrestling to the fans until they learn what real wrestling is and then he proceeds to wrestle the most boring style he can and wins matches with small packages because fuck the fans. Bryan Bockwinkelson would be a dream come true (and not just because he could extend his career into his 50s with it) Edited July 16, 2019 by BobbyWhioux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyWhioux Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 #BringBackTheWeedBelt 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Great Justice Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Bryan to 205 Live is my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 I hope Daniel Bryan's inserted back into the Smackdown Live main event picture again. Better yet, regains the WWE Championship and replaces it with his eco-friendly variant. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I'm assuming Bryan will be pushing to challenge Kofi for the belt again. I just want it to somehow led him into the path of Roman. I really want another Roman/Bryan match. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I sincerely doubt they're doing a double World Title Mania rematches at SS.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 30 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: I sincerely doubt they're doing a double World Title Mania rematches at SS.  Well I said he would pushing for it, not necessarily get the title shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Â 2 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, nofuture said: Â 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 In news that will make @EricR distraught Quote By Mike Johnson on 2019-07-16 13:34:00 The Minnesota Star-Tribune reported that former WWF and AWA star John Nord aka the Bezerker was sentenced yesterday to five years' probation, to be placed in restrictive housing and banned from any driving "whatsoever" following a series of arrests for driving under the influence, seven in total, in recent years. Court records indicate there were 16 incidents where authorities charged Nord with either a felony or misdemeanor over the last decade.  The most recent was March 23, 2019, where Nord was arrested for felony for driving while intoxicated/operating a car under the influence of a controlled substance as well as driving after his license was canceled. His license had been revoked after Nord was named “inimical to public safety.”  There were six incidents where Nord was arrested for driving after his license was revoked. According to the Star-Tribune, the prosecution pushed for four years in prison, arguing that Nord "represents a significant public safety threat" as he has continued to drive after his arrests and being ordered not to do so. Nord's defense attorney argued that Nord, who has been diagnosed with ALS, had been using painkillers to deal with the physical and mental damage his work as a pro wrestler has left him with, is currently in treatment for his issues and for the rest of his life, will need to live in an assisted-living facilities. Hennepin County District Judge Jay Quam noted that Nord's sentencing was hard to make a decision on, commenting, "Life has handed you a lot of special things  On the other hand, it's taken away a lot of what makes you you." Nord, 59 years old, was trained by Eddie Sharkey and wrestled for a number of promotions, including the AWA, World Class Championship Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling and the Pacific Northwest territory.  He had a run in the early 1990s in the WWF as The Bezerker, the character he is probably best remembered for.  He was among the former professional wrestlers who filed a class action lawsuit against WWE with allegations the company had hid the potential of CTE (which had not been discovered at the point Nord worked for the company) and other potential head trauma from the talents they contracted.  That lawsuit had been dismissed, but an attempt to appeal that decision is currently making its way through the courts. Nord is required to return to court in three months to show an update on his personal progress.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 (edited) At least it will hopefully keep him from harming anyone or himself. Edited July 16, 2019 by Ryan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 3 hours ago, For Great Justice said: Bryan to 205 Live is my guess. If they do that, move Ali and Murphy back and move over Alma’s and Ill be a happy camper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Speaking of 205 Live (and because he came up a couple of pages ago) - they have announced that they are finally doing the Chad Gable/Jack Gallagher rematch tonight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ryan said: At least it will hopefully keep him from harming anyone or himself. Yeah, I don’t want to be around that man when he goes berserk. Edited July 16, 2019 by LoneWolf&Subs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 1 hour ago, nofuture said:  Russo means the race to the toilet when he says "off to the races". WWE seems to be doing quite fine racing to the shitter without Russo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 29 minutes ago, LoneWolf&Subs said: Yeah, I don’t want to around that man when he goes berserk. His love for you is ticking clock, Berserker. 5 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Maybe Bryan is adding Hanson and Rowe to his stable. He misheard their name and thinks they are the Hiking Enthusiasts. 1 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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