Ace Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 I've been expecting Smackdown to tank the entire time. I have no faith in the WWE booking crew and less faith in Eric Bischoff.
Dragon Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 It was actually tanking worse before he took over. Post Wrestlemania that is NXT vs AEW might be 1.0 plus vs around 0.8 at the start of this new "war".
Raziel Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 In 30 days time, there will be 7 promotions with National TV shows, 1 of those promotions will have 3 shows with reportedly 3 different presentations. That's not counting promotions available streaming. Never has such a range of wrestling been this widely available. 5
BrianS81177 Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 2 hours ago, West Newbury Bad Boy said: War? What war? Haven't you heard all the people from both companies? There is no war. War. Huh. What is it good for? 2
odessasteps Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 Just now, Raziel said: In 30 days time, there will be 7 promotions with National TV shows, 1 of those promotions will have 3 shows with reportedly 3 different presentations. That's not counting promotions available streaming. Never has such a range of wrestling been this widely available. I think in 86, without cable, just by living where I did and having a rotor on our antenna, I could watch at least 2 wwf show, at least 2 jcp shows, awa, world class, Watts and maybe more (not sure when the Salvodi iwccw was on TV).
Raziel Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 Salvodi IWCCW was running in the early/mid 90's, but I only ever got the same 2 episodes on rotation every week.
Niners Fan in CT Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 If you had a satellite dish could you pick up all the territories? I was lucky enough to be able to watch WWF, Crockett and AWA and then also Global.
John Austin Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 9 hours ago, RIPPA said: Man that sucks. I remember him hosting a big block of wrestling, like 6 hours worth on late night UHF on a Saturday night. I learned so much as a kid watching him host that. 2
Raziel Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) It was kinda location. With cable, I got 3 WWF shows, 4-5 JCP/WCW shows, AWA, Global, World Class, then later SMW, ECW, and USWA. I think Watts, Florida, and pre-USWA Memphis were the only things I didn't get. Edited September 9, 2019 by Raziel
John from Cincinnati Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 55 minutes ago, Raziel said: In 30 days time, there will be 7 promotions with National TV shows, 1 of those promotions will have 3 shows with reportedly 3 different presentations. That's not counting promotions available streaming. Never has such a range of wrestling been this widely available. And yet some people will still force themselves to watch things they viscerally hate. 4 2
LoneWolf&Subs Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) Just think, wrestling helped usher in the Golden age of TV, and it will probably be there for the last gasp of traditional TV before streaming becomes the standard. A very poetic ending to the medium with this explosion of wrestling content. I’m just afraid it won’t usher a new boom. People might look back at this, and say “Man, I went to grandmas, and turned on the TV. It’s so depressing. All it is at this point is home decorating shows, and wrestling”. Edited September 9, 2019 by LoneWolf&Subs 1
RIPPA Posted September 9, 2019 Author Posted September 9, 2019 Meanwhile - the WWE has confirmed that When Worlds Collide will be the show before Rumble
Craig H Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 Man, the whole wrestling landscape got really weird in 2019. Even Impact isn't on it's death bed now.
Raziel Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, RIPPA said: Meanwhile - the WWE has confirmed that When Worlds Collide will be the show before Rumble Not that I'm gonna complain about FINALLY getting the Los Gringos Locos vs. Octagon and EHD Santo 2/3 Falls máscara contra cabellera match in full on the Network, but it seems odd to air that show before the Rumble. 1 4
Nice Guy Eddie Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, BrianS81177 said: War. Huh. What is it good for? 3 1
Nice Guy Eddie Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Raziel said: Salvodi IWCCW was running in the early/mid 90's, but I only ever got the same 2 episodes on rotation every week. I remember watching Salvoldi IWCCW on WGN. 1 hour ago, Raziel said: It was kinda location. With cable, I got 3 WWF shows, 4-5 JCP/WCW shows, AWA, Global, World Class, then later SMW, ECW, and USWA. I think Watts, Florida, and pre-USWA Memphis were the only things I didn't get. I got the same thing with cable and there was no Watts, Florida, or pre-USWA Memphis in my area.
odessasteps Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, LoneWolf&Subs said: Just think, wrestling helped usher in the Golden age of TV, and it will probably be there for the last gasp of traditional TV before streaming becomes the standard. A very poetic ending to the medium with this explosion of wrestling content. I’m just afraid it won’t usher a new boom. People might look back at this, and say “Man, I went to grandmas, and turned on the TV. It’s so depressing. All it is at this point is home decorating shows, and wrestling”. Perhaps not coincidentally, wrestling and porn were always at the vanguard of the next technological advance in home entertainment. 3 3
SirSmUgly Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 14 hours ago, BurningBeard said: This brought back some memories I had not thought of Ric Blade in forever, holy shit. Great find. 1
FluffSnackwell Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) Is that Bull Hurley from Over The Top? Edited September 10, 2019 by FluffSnackwell
RRR Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 4 hours ago, Ace said: I've been expecting Smackdown to tank the entire time. I have no faith in the WWE booking crew and less faith in Eric Bischoff. I think Heyman being around for Brock has given him a better understanding of how to maybe not get exactly what we wants but as close to it as possible while keeping Vince happy and maintaining about as little trust anyone should have for Heyman. Eric is starting to feel like he was just a name to drum up interest because from what I’ve gleaned it’s not his scripts getting torn up every week. What exactly has he come up with so far? Genuinely asking no sarcasm/smart assery. 1
RRR Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 On 9/7/2019 at 5:03 PM, Nice Guy Eddie said: whichever one is buying the white lady I would have loved to get coked up with Jake Roberts and listen to him cut promos. Not if Jake’s buying he’s stingy. Iron Sheik got him an 8ball and he only gave Sheik a little bump and kept the rest for himself. Also did anyone mention getting drunk with Andre? If at some point in the night he made me watch Princess Bride and during it he randomly grabbed me by the neck and started shaking me like Bob Uecker and actually killed me, I would probably die smiling. 1
Nice Guy Eddie Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, Zartan said: Not if Jake’s buying he’s stingy. Iron Sheik got him an 8ball and he only gave Sheik a little bump and kept the rest for himself. Also did anyone mention getting drunk with Andre? If at some point in the night he made me watch Princess Bride and during it he randomly grabbed me by the neck and started shaking me like Bob Uecker and actually killed me, I would probably die smiling. Every cokehead is stingy when they're buying and depending on the amount, some moreso than others. 1
piranesi Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 WHo else loves when the local news does a quick mention of WWE coming to town and 1) The graphic they put up has a picture of CM PUnk, Ryback, and Alberto del Rio 2) The male news mannequin says something about Hulkomania and/or "body slamming." 3) The lady news mannequin makes an "ew" face 4) the 23 year old weather dork intern is trying to hide how excited he is so he doesn't get hazed more by being forced to wear a singlet to the Halloween party 7 8
Nice Guy Eddie Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 Who was the NFL announcer that worked in the Elite nicknames and All In reference last season while making his fantasy picks? His non-fan partner said he was waiting for WWE references and was promptly shutdown with "There was going to be no WWE references.". Let's all relive and enjoy the goodness. 3
Jenalysis Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 If you want weirder, the Rock N Roll Express is going to be working New Japan US tour at the end of this month. Chase Owens stooging intensifies.
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