Re: The Wrestling Thread

[PRAWBLEMS]

So yeah
http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydimoro/2016/09/17/wwe-puts-in-bid-to-purchase-tna-wrestling/#1f766ccd45c8

[NASCARLOVER427]

So yeah
http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydimoro/2016/09/17/wwe-puts-in-bid-to-purchase-tna-wrestling/#1f766ccd45c8

So much for TNA kind of rebuilding itself.

[bsoyuz]

Actually most likely Billy Corgan will secure the majority of shares of TNA. So no, WWE is not buying TNA.

[Lucstar88]

Meltzer said that TNA is getting bought by WWE / Sinclair are false.

[navycook75]

From what I heard, WWE is only interested in the tape library.

[Tanrar]

From what I heard, WWE is only interested in the tape library.

Makes sense to me, seeing as how that would add a great deal to their library footage on people like AJ Styles, Bobby Roode, Samoa Joe, Sting, & Kurt Angle. Plenty of DVD/Network potential with that.

[Spannerhead29 (Nelson)]

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[NASCARLOVER427]

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[The_Wall_91]

So, umm, Kenny and Mikey from Spirit Squad reunited with Dolph Ziggler on Smackdown. What year is this 2005?

[The_Wall_91]

Former manager Frenchy Gagne has passed away today at the age of 66.

He is most remembered for being the manager of Dino Bravo

[Backmarker]

Hell in a Cell:

[Alta]

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[navycook75]

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[Tanrar]

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[navycook75]

Hell in a Cell:

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[Lucstar88]

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[Backmarker]

I can't deny SmackDown's got some good ideas and booking that would really improve Raw, but for whatever reason I honestly just can't get into it. Raw just keeps me hooked with more of the stars I like and the decent, longer matches.

I know I'm in the minority, but I'm okay with that, and I'm glad there's another alternative out there for the fans of WWE in particular.

[bsoyuz]

I loved Hell in a Cell, I don't know if it was because I didn't touch the internet until the end of it, so my opinion was molded by myself, but I enjoyed every second of it (it may also help I'm the closest to a full-fledged casual than smarky so everything people shit on for being "marky" I end up loving, I pay more attention to the story than the match).

About the SmackDown v Raw thing. If I didn't have to wake up everyday 5:30 AM I would religiously watch Raw, however since Raw ends 1:00-1:15 AM it is unworkable. SmackDown is more easier for me to follow since it ends at midnight, SmackDown in on the good ol' filler arc with the Ambrose/Styles/Ellsworth thing, I am pretty sure since Survivor Series is coming, and TLC is still a bit more than a month away, this feud is just a autopilot thing until the SS buildup gets bigger, still, they have been actually caring about how it's going, so it does not feel like a filler story. A thing I'm seeing with WWE is that the writers try to do a good show, they have great intentions, but the people on top modify the product more than it should've been modified, then it ends in a lackluster build/conclusion.

[NASCARLOVER427]

I loved Hell in a Cell, I don't know if it was because I didn't touch the internet until the end of it, so my opinion was molded by myself, but I enjoyed every second of it (it may also help I'm the closest to a full-fledged casual than smarky so everything people shit on for being "marky" I end up loving, I pay more attention to the story than the match).

About the SmackDown v Raw thing. If I didn't have to wake up everyday 5:30 AM I would religiously watch Raw, however since Raw ends 1:00-1:15 AM it is unworkable. SmackDown is more easier for me to follow since it ends at midnight, SmackDown in on the good ol' filler arc with the Ambrose/Styles/Ellsworth thing, I am pretty sure since Survivor Series is coming, and TLC is still a bit more than a month away, this feud is just a autopilot thing until the SS buildup gets bigger, still, they have been actually caring about how it's going, so it does not feel like a filler story. A thing I'm seeing with WWE is that the writers try to do a good show, they have great intentions, but the people on top modify the product more than it should've been modified, then it ends in a lackluster build/conclusion.

Ellsworth is the greatest wrestler this generation. How dare you call an angle involving him "filler."

[navycook75]

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[The_Wall_91]

Corey Graves has an amazing suit for tonight

[Spannerhead29 (Nelson)]

Summer Rae has been cleared to compete for a while. Nia Jax and Alicia Fox have been filler on Superstars (although Nia Jax is on Raw as we speak).

Also, I'd like to think yesterdays results was to keep perfect/imperfect records.

Charlotte's PPV Championship match record: 12-0 (15-1 including NXT Womens Championship and Takeovers)
Sasha Banks's PPV Championship match record: 0-4 (2-7 including NXT Womens Championship and Takeovers)

[PackerMan71]

I think it's safe to say Monday Night RAW is in deep shit.

Last week, RAW got a 2.01 rating... no holiday.

This week, we knew it would take a hit with it being Halloween, but man, it's getting bad for RAW. This week, it got a 1.88 rating, the second lowest rating its had since the 90s.

If this isn't setting off alarm bells, I don't know what will.

[navycook75]

The main event for TLC is already announced

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[RealRacingRoots]

>no stairs
>no cares

But that does sound like a really good main event.

[bsoyuz]

IF THERE ISN'T BARON CORBIN VS KALISTO IN A STAIRS MATCH THIS PPV WILL BE 0/100

Also our Survivor Series SmackDown teams are

women's:

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[Lucstar88]

In other news there will be a cruiserweight show after Smackdown starting the 29th, called 205 Live. Don't worry, Talking Smack will be on right after. Sucks though, i'll have to stay up later now

[Spannerhead29 (Nelson)]

Dolph Ziggler vs Anyone from the Raw brand for the Intercontinental Championship

Hoping for either Sami or Ruru.

[PRAWBLEMS]

So the Cruiserweights are getting their own show... interesting. Couldn't have picked a less dumb name at least?
https://www.google.com/amp/www.foxsports.com/wwe/story/wwe-is-launching-a-weekly-cruiserweight-division-show-called-205-live-110216.amp.html

[Backmarker]

IT'S THE SURVIIIIIIIVOR SERIEEEEEEES! And it feels like a much more legit "Big Four" show than it has in years.

Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg in "Fantasy Warfare", because let's face it, nobody wants to remember their first match. Sounds like Goldberg got hurt beating up the security guards on Raw, so there might be even more smoke and mirrors than there were already going to be. Brock winning is the only choice that makes sense.

Owens, Reigns, Rollins, Jericho, and Strowman vs. Styles, Ambrose, Bray, Orton, and Shane. I just hope Ellsworth doesn't show his face too much (unpopular opinion, but I'm not a fan of him, and the rumor that he might get a contract.) and take away from what should be a fun match. I think this one could go either way but I'm leaning towards SmackDown.

Charlotte, Sasha, Bayley, Nia, and Alica vs. Becky, Nikki, Alexa, Naomi, and Carmella. Raw seems to be a safe pick for this one with how often they talk about the Revolution (Another unpopular opinion: That really doesn't bother me that much.) Make Becky look good and have Bayley and/or Sasha survive and I won't have many complaints.

New Day, Gallows and Anderson, Enzo and Cass, Cesaro and Sheamus, and Primo and Epico vs. Heath Slater and Rhyno, American Alpha, The Usos, Hype Bros, and Breezango. This will be a clusterfuck. Not sure about this one either, but I think either it'll finally be AA's breakout moment or NewDayWinsLol.

Brian Kendrick vs. Kalisto for the Cruiserweight Title and Division?! I think Kalisto is winning this one for that 205 Live synergy. Sucks that they never gave them a fair chance on Raw.

Miz vs. Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Title. This one's kind of interesting- If Kalisto wins some people suggested Raw should get this title in exchange, but it just feels weird to have both midcard titles on one show to me. Also, it seems to me that this is probably setting up Sami going to SmackDown. So either he wins the title and signs with them, or loses and gets fired, then jumps ship.

Oh, and it's funny that Ziggler doesn't even end up in the match he laid down the challenge for.

If you're honestly still not interested in that- TakeOver's this Saturday as well!
Nakamura vs. Joe for the title
Asuka vs. Mickie James! for the Women's Title
Revival vs. Gargano and Ciampa, Best of 3 Falls for the Tag Titles
Authors of Pain vs. TM61 in the finals of the Dusty Classic with Paul Ellering in a shark cage- It's both a throwback and a toy ad!
Bobby Roode vs. Tye Dillinger

[navycook75]

Regardless of how Survivor Series is this year, at least it won't be as godawful as last year's.

[NASCARLOVER427]

NXT Takeover: Toronto:

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[racingfreak1999]

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[navycook75]

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[PackerMan71]

So, all that build up for THAT?

Man, a lot of people are pissed about it.

[Backmarker]

Survivor Series:

[Tanrar]

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[Lucstar88]

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[navycook75]

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[NASCARLOVER427]

The Iron Shiek has a suprisingly calm and thoughtful Thanksgiving message.

[The_Wall_91]

Matt and Jeff Hardy are going to be in ROH

[navycook75]

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[racingfreak1999]

TLC:

[bsoyuz]

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[Lucstar88]

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[Spannerhead29 (Nelson)]

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[Spannerhead29 (Nelson)]

Went to NXT in Sydney last night. Sat ringside next to the aisle but was about 15 seats away from the aisle, so I didn't the wrestlers until they entered the ring.

They had a poll running before the show on which classic NXT match the crowd wanted to see highlights of, and a JINDER MAHAL match won. The first NXT Championship match between him and Seth Rollins was shown.

Curtain jerker match was Akira Tozawa vs. Andrade 'Cien' Almas. Unfortunately some loud arseholes behind me kept chanting 'Del Rio' and 'Nakamura' at the two (they later chanted "We are awesome" incase you're wondering how arsehole-ish these guys were). The two guys in the wrong put on an amazing match to start the night with.

Followed up was Iconic (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) vs. Liv Morgan and Aliyah. Iconic got great heel heat when they asked to be billed from Orlando (for those that don't know, they're both Sydney born). At the start of the match, the crowd sang the national anthem to remind Iconic on where they're from. A couple of people also started to sing the American anthem as well, with one other person chanting "O Canadaaaaa" to the delight of Aliyah (who's from Toronto). Iconic got the win, and ended up applauding and posing for the crowd.    

3rd match was Wesley Blake vs. Oney Lorcan. Oney is an absolute madman. Oney picked up a pretty quick victory, but was interrupted by a 10/10 promo by Patrick Clark. Oney agreed to 2nd match and beat Clark in a minute.

4th match was THE GREATEST TEAM EVER IN THE HISTORY OF EVERYTHING THE LIVING PROOF THAT THEY ARE NOT ONE BUT TWO GODS THE REVIVAL vs DIY for the Tag Team titles. These two teams yet again but on a ***** match. I could honsetly watch a best of 1001 series between the two and never get bored. DIY retained, sadly.

After the intermission TM61 wrestled a solid match against Tino Sabotelli and Riddick Moss. Nothing to spectacularly to write home about this match, but TM61 did wake the crowd up after the break.

Co-main event was Asuka vs. Ember Moon for the title. Their first TV match (which I'm guessing will be Takeover: Houston) is going to BE LIT FAM if this match is any indicator. MOTN for me and a lot of other people said the same thing.

Main event was disappointing from the start. The original advertisement said a Fatal 4-way title match with Roode and Tye included, but unfortunately we got a 6-man tag instead, with Elias Samson, Bobby Roode, and Samoa Joe vs. Buddy Murphy, Tye Dillinger, and Shinsuke Nakamura. WWE needs to capatlise on Samson's nuclear XPac heat, the entire crowd was giving him so much heat and boos during his entire promo and singing, all the way until he was interrup-GLORIOUS NO I WON'T GIVE IN I WON'T GIVE IN UNTIL I'M VICTORIOUS. The match was pretty slow and drawn out, and it was very oblivious that Joe had an injury, as he didn't much, not even a Big Boy to my despair. Shinsuke ended the match with KINSASSSHHHAAAA to Samson.

Overall, it was still a fun night, and worth getting in trouble with work for skipping a shift.

[navycook75]

Only one word to describe Total Nonstop Deletion

[Spannerhead29 (Nelson)]

Only one word to describe Total Nonstop Deletion

Best part was THE BIG DAWG Andrew Everett doing the Alex Wright dance during the 3 Count spot.

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