Let's talk about wrestling (as in WWE, TNA, etc.)

Sailorasteroid · Post by **Sailorasteroid** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:43 pm

Now, they haven't said what caused Eddie's death other than a heart attack, but there are just way too many young deaths in wrestling. Someone has to come along and expose the drug culture, because I think that's the only thing causing the heart attacks and strokes. Of course, that won't happen until Vincent K. is out of the picture, and you can bet it's not he who lacks for quality health insurance.

And Jeers to WWE for substituting for Eddie in the Survivor Series instead of canceling the match or turning it into a 4 on 4.

Sylphiel · Post by **Sylphiel** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:10 am

That sucks....

DuoTheShinigami02 · Post by **DuoTheShinigami02** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 4:59 pm

With Eddie gone, Christian in TNA, Edge and Batista injured, and Benoit's contract expiring, who knows what's going to happen in the WWE now, with TNA gaining some steam.

Aya Reiko · Post by **Aya Reiko** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 11:33 pm

Just got The Complete Wrestlemania Anthology Box Set. Cost nearly $200, but considering it's 21 discs, it's well worth the money.

Jumbled Thoughts · Post by **MarioKnight** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:29 pm

Wrestlemania 22 is tomorrow night, and just like last year, UI'll post the card and my picks.

* WWE Championship: John Cena (C) vs HHH

A tough call, I can see either of them winning, and HHH has actually been using his ability and no help for a good long while. This should be a really good match, though I'm picking Cena to retain. They really need to do something with HHH than always have him involved with the title.

* World Heavyweight Championship: Kurt Angle (C) vs Rey Mysterio vs Randy Orton

This match should be nothing short of amazing. Angle and Mysterio have had great matches in the past, and outside of the ending, Mysterio and Orton at No Way Out had a hell of a match too. The fact that two of them have never faced each other before really, and that Angle and Mysterio haven't been in a match against each other in a couple years, this will definetly be a treat. I'd give this one to Mysterio. He won the Rumble and only once in history has the rumble winner not won the title. Since Angle and Orton are closer to his size than other bigger guys, I see him lasting it out and winning the big one.

* US Heavyweight Championship: Chris Benoit (C) vs JBL

Benoit hands down. I really have yet to see any good wrestling ability from JBL. Unless there's some sort of screwjob, Benoit will win.

* World Tag Team Championship: Big Show and Kane (C) vs Chris Masters and Carlito

If Masters and Carlito were getting along better the past few weeks, I'd pick them. Earlier this year they almost took the titles, and they were simply awesome. I think Big Show and Kane will fall eventually, but not tomorrow night.

* Women's Championship: Trish (C) vs Mickie James

I have to pick Mickie James for this one. For starters, Trish has had the title for almost 16 months. Mickie is also pretty awesome in the ring when her mind is focused on the match. Considering on how obsessed she is with breaking Trish and getting the title, Mickie should pick this up this time around, unlike at New Year's Revolution.

* Money in the Bank 2: RVD, Ric Flair, Shelton Benjamin, Lashley, Matt Hardy, Finlay

Like last year, this is tough to call. Finlay is nowhere near top-tier star imo yet, so I don't see him winning, suprised enough he's in the match. Hardy has the upperhand here with his expericne in ladder matches, though Shelton was in last year's Money in the Bank match, Flair proved a couple months ago he can do a ladder match, and RVD's ECW experience will really pay off. I will give this to Ric Flair, ti give him one more title shot before retirement. If he wins this, when he uses it, I think he'll retire with the title. I can see him using it at the end of the night to throw everyone off a la New Year's Revolution and WrestleMania IX. If not Flair, then RVD is my second pick.

* No holds barred: HBK vs Vince McMahon

HBK hands down. Vince is in awesome shape and can still kick some ass, but his WrestleMania record really sucks. Even with the McMahon family united the way they are, I see HBK picking this one up since he has always done a great job overcoming the odds.

* Casket Match: Undertaker vs Mark Henry

Undertaker easy. As much as I'd like his WM streak to end, it will not end with Mark Henry. Strength is only part of the battle in the ring, and that is the only thing Henry has got going for him. Next year maybe Taker's streak will end, but by someone deserving to end it, like Orton was last year.

* Hardcore Match: Edge vs Mick Foley

As big a Mick Foley fan as I am, I have to say Edge will take this. Foley can only take so much more in the ring, I'm impressed he's able to do this. I do know that this will be a hell of a performance, and I really hope Foley will win, but I see Edge being the next guy to be undefeated at WrestleMania, and I think he'll make it 5 - 0 this year.

* Boogeyman vs Booker T and Sharmell

Boogeyman easy. He has the intimidation factor down pat. He's actually fairly good in the ring. Booker T has been a whiny bitch and I think I can count the matches he's been in this year so far on one hand. If Booker was actually wrestling more instead of whining and getting out of matches, I'd say he and his wife would win this with a decent fight, but this sadly isn't the case.

* Playboy Pillow Fight: Torrie Wilson vs Candice Michelle

Meh. I'd care if it's a real wrestling match. This is nothing but a waste of space to kill some time off.

I'm kindof mixed with this card. Mainly because there's only one interpromotional match, and the interpromotional stuff is one of the big things that make this time of year exciting. Both top teir bouts will be awesome, I'd be happy no matter who won as long as there's no screw job. Only one 2nd-tier bout this year, with two guys who had the top-tier belts in the not so distant past. Second year in a row with no IC title match, with the same person holding the same belt being a part of the Money in the Bank ladder match. I must admit I'm suprised that there is no WWE Tag Title match. MNM hasn't really defended the titles in a while, and they deserve their first WM appearance. It sucks that Gregory Helms is injured so no Cruiserweight Championship match, though they probably could've added the cruiserweights somewhere on the card. The rest of the card is decent and should produce good matches, with the exception of the Playboy Pillow fight. I like they put the two of them in a match against each other, but a wrestling match would settle things better than that. Anyways, i can't wait to seehow things turn out tomorrow night.

DuoTheShinigami02 · Post by **DuoTheShinigami02** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 10:21 pm

Quickie 'Mania 22 Results

*Big Show / Kane def. Carlito / Masterpiece to retain the World Tag Titles (to show the sorry state of the Tag Team division currently)

*RVD wins the Money-in-the-Bank contract

*JBL def. Chris Benoit to become the new US Champ

*Edge def. Mick Foley

*Darth Maul (I mean the Boogeyman) def. Booka T and Queen Gutters**t

*MJ def. Trish Stratus-faction to win the Women's Title (YES!)

*Undertaker def. Mizark Henry (as expected)

*Holy Bible Kid def. Vinnie Mac (and I was expecting Bret Hart to show up!)

*Rey-Rey def. Kurt and Orton to win the World Heavyweight Championship (but it's too short, at approx. 9 min., to [sarcasm mode] show that the WWE cares about SmackDown [/sarcasm mode])

*Worrie Tilson def. the GoDaddy chick. A tree falls in a forest. Nobody takes notice of either occurence.

*Cohn Jena def. Triple H to retain the WWE Title... and all hell breaks loose in Chi-Town!

UPDATE: According to Dave Meltzer's reports, it seems that Cena got a mixed reaction, with the TNA-esque "Let's go Cena!" / "Cena Sucks!" chants.

Sailorasteroid · Post by **Sailorasteroid** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 10:43 pm

Is it too much to hope that this puts an end to the HHH-Vince dominance?

Sylphiel · Post by **Sylphiel** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:54 am

WOOT!!!! GO REY!!!! (he's my favorite)

Jumbled Thoughts · Post by **MarioKnight** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:25 am

Sailorasteroid wrote:Is it too much to hope that this puts an end to the HHH-Vince dominance?

Probably. >.<

Pretty good PPV I must say reading the results, though the triple threat match was only 9 minutes? That's not right. I only called two matches wrong this year, and one of them my second pick won. This should set the stage for things to come, as mentioned the end of the HHH dominance would be great.

DuoTheShinigami02 · Post by **DuoTheShinigami02** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:00 pm

Judging from what's going to happen after 'Mania, I can predict this:

Raw: Triple H will challenge Cena again, and from it looks like, the fans will be cheering for Trips

*The rumored DX reunion for HBK and HHH (judging by their famous crouch chops they did at their matches)

Smackdown: Orton may challenge Rey-Rey for the World Title

*The WWE "writers" will "push" Mizark Henry well before his contract expires

Going off-topic, any of you heard of the "Crying Wrestling Fan"?

You can check out this vid at:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=EK9v8ggTftg

Sylphiel · Post by **Sylphiel** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:07 pm

DuoTheShinigami02 wrote:Going off-topic, any of you heard of the "Crying Wrestling Fan"?

You can check out this vid at:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=EK9v8ggTftg

LOL

"It's still real to meeeeee"

djtaylor · Post by **djtaylor** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:29 pm

Is this were we talk about Hulk Hogan's Rock 'N' Wrestling ?

Sylphiel · Post by **Sylphiel** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:45 pm

djtaylor wrote:Is this were we talk about Hulk Hogan's Rock 'N' Wrestling ?

No.

djtaylor · Post by **djtaylor** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:03 pm

Sylphiel say- "NO!

"

Maybe, Sylphiel doesn't know whats good?

Post by **Tiff** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:27 pm

Sylphiel wrote:
djtaylor wrote:Is this were we talk about Hulk Hogan's Rock 'N' Wrestling ?
No.

Why not?

I don't know what Rock N Wrestling is, exactly, but if it's wrestling, it's certainly open to topic here.

Sylphiel · Post by **Sylphiel** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:46 pm

Tiff wrote:Why not?

I don't know what Rock N Wrestling is, exactly, but if it's wrestling, it's certainly open to topic here.

Google says it's a cartoon series.

As far as I'm aware, this thread is for actual live action wrestling.

Post by **Tiff** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:47 pm

Sylphiel wrote: Google says it's a cartoon series.

As far as I'm aware, this thread is for actual live action wrestling.

There ya go, then. That's why I asked.

Okay, djtaylor. Live-action only.

DuoTheShinigami02 · Post by **DuoTheShinigami02** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:31 pm

Hulk Hogan's Rock 'N Wrestling was a cartoon series released during WWF's golden age back in the mid-80s (where Andre, Randy Savage, Junkyard Dog, Rowdy Roddy Piper, then-Women's Champ Wendi Richter, and of course, Hogan).

This was aired back on CBS on Saturday Mornings.

Hope this helps you.

I forgot to mention that it also featured live-action segments with various WWF Superstars of the day.

Aya Reiko · Post by **Aya Reiko** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:01 am

DuoTheShinigami02 wrote:Quickie 'Mania 22 Results
*Holy Bible Kid def. Vinnie Mac (and I was expecting Bret Hart to show up!)

According to the rumor mill, Bret still, to this day, absolutely hates Shawn. To the point if HBK showed up at the HoF ceremony, Bret would've walked out.

djtaylor · Post by **djtaylor** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:49 pm

I started watching wrestling around 97,back win i was watching way to much tv, and i almost got into it. My favorite wrestlers would have to be the old ones, like Andre, Randy Savage, Junkyard Dog, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan, Rick Flair? and Sting win he still wore green&yellow? . Those guys were like super heroes & villains.

I really don't like all the new guys , I think they all look the same. And they're all trying to be like The Rock (i hate that guy).

I'm kind of interested in Japanese woman's wrestling, but it's not really available to me.