Pro Wrestling Thread

[adamwolff11]

Yeah earlier in this thread we were talking about Henry and Show breaking the ring. It was cool but this JUST happened with Brock and Show and they continually said this had never happened before.

Yeah, Lawler has really annoyed me whenever he talks about this. I know the 10-12 year old fans don't know any better, but can't you just acknowledge that it happened before? He blubbers on about it, stressing that he has NEVER seen anything like THAT! Just say we haven't seen anything like that in 8 or or 9 years, however long it was. That doesn't make it unimpressive and adds some legitimacy.

Come to think of it, Lawler annoys me a lot lately. I actually think his in ring work (against legit opponents) is better any more than his commentary. Oh how I miss the days of Bobby Heenan and Jesse Ventura.

[Dipper9]

Yeah earlier in this thread we were talking about Henry and Show breaking the ring. It was cool but this JUST happened with Brock and Show and they continually said this had never happened before.

They recycle so much over and over. Visera/Mable recently had a storyline that was about the same as Mark Henry's Sexual Chocolate WHILE he was feuding with Mark Henry...

You're right, but your time scale is a bit off. That Brock vs Show thing was in 2002 I believe, ten years ago, and Mable hasn't been around in years either. But yeah, your overall point is correct. The thing is, its happening in Hollywood as well, with nothing but remakes and sequals out there.

[Dannyboy]

That reminds me: What was your biggest mark-out moment ever?

Because mine was -definitely- the debut of Brock Lesnar.

Starcade 87. Dusty Rhodes ddt's Lex Luger on a chair inside a steel cage to win the US Heavyweith belt. It was Thanksgiving night, and I think we paid 6 bux to see it on PPV at the Civic Center.

[MikeAD]

You're right, but your time scale is a bit off. That Brock vs Show thing was in 2002 I believe, ten years ago, and Mable hasn't been around in years either. But yeah, your overall point is correct. The thing is, its happening in Hollywood as well, with nothing but remakes and sequals out there.

Mable was Viscera and Big Daddy V and wrestles now, most recently up until the end of 2008 in ECW/WWE. The whole storyline of Big Daddy V and Lillian Garcia was essential Sexual Chocolate part 2, and I just found it funny because he was feuding with Mark Henry throughout that time period.

[glenn__davis]

As a kid - not sure - have to chew on that one for a while!

Yes, I am quoting myself! But I know you all are on pins and needles for this one

Definitely Survivor Series 1993. The opening bout was supposed to feature Razor Ramon, Mr. Perfect, the 1-2-3 Kid and Marty Jannetty vs. IRS, Diesel, Rick Martel and Adam Bomb.

However, Razor got on the mic and said that Perfect "tagged out before the match started", but that his new partner had "as much machismo as me". Then you heard the crescendo of Savage's music begin, and the Macho Man made a triumphant return back to in-ring action. The crowd went nuts, and so did a 12 year-old me.

[Dipper9]

Yes, I am quoting myself! But I know you all are on pins and needles for this one

Definitely Survivor Series 1993. The opening bout was supposed to feature Razor Ramon, Mr. Perfect, the 1-2-3 Kid and Marty Jannetty vs. IRS, Diesel, Rick Martel and Adam Bomb.

However, Razor got on the mic and said that Perfect "tagged out before the match started", but that his new partner had "as much machismo as me". Then you heard the crescendo of Savage's music begin, and the Macho Man made a triumphant return back to in-ring action. The crowd went nuts, and so did a 12 year-old me.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2e...ies-1993_sport

[MikeAD]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2e...ies-1993_sport

Ah I loved Adam Bomb/Wrath. Another guy that just completely buried in WCW. He was never big in WWF but he had a role and was hovering around the main event at times. In WCW he was Saturday Night fodder.

[adamwolff11]

Ah I loved Adam Bomb/Wrath. Another guy that just completely buried in WCW. He was never big in WWF but he had a role and was hovering around the main event at times. In WCW he was Saturday Night fodder.

I LOVED Adam Bomb (probably had something to do with 'Adam' being in there). It's a real shame he didn't experience more success in his career.

[Greg Pappas]

I was big on Adam Bomb as well... could have been a star had they pushed properly.

[glenn__davis]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2e...ies-1993_sport

Awesome!

Even with the goofy gimmicks, how cool were some of those characters? IRS' 10-second speech at the beginning of the match seemed more effective than 95% of the promos we see today.

[MikeAD]

Flair will be at the Hall of Fame ceremony:

http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/2479...of-fame-status

[ShaneDawg85]

Flair will be at the Hall of Fame ceremony:

http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/2479...of-fame-status

Good heaven above he looks horrible. It's a shame he can't pick his women properly and has to keep wrestling to pay his alimony and everything else, because having unfortunately seen a few TNA clips with him in it, it's really sad and pathetic to see him still out there.

[MikeAD]

Good heaven above he looks horrible. It's a shame he can't pick his women properly and has to keep wrestling to pay his alimony and everything else, because having unfortunately seen a few TNA clips with him in it, it's really sad and pathetic to see him still out there.

I have read a few "honest" pieces about his life, and my god. I'd rather be hit with a sledgehammer and thrown off a turnbuckle every week then deal with that. Terrible choices.

[True Talent]

Catching onto this thread WAYYYY late, since I've just now scrolled this far down on the forum index.

Brodus as Funkasaurus? It either has to be a rib or a punishment. I know he got some heat for posting a tweet about debuting and destroying Morrison (before he was released.)

The Jericho segments are gold, he's just trolling the fans. Basically showing them that they're sheep and he can get them to react however he wants. I also think you guys are looking too much into the 1-2-12 videos with the "she" and etc. I think those videos were just set up to troll the fans also.

[allstar1579]

Catching onto this thread WAYYYY late, since I've just now scrolled this far down on the forum index.

Brodus as Funkasaurus? It either has to be a rib or a punishment. I know he got some heat for posting a tweet about debuting and destroying Morrison (before he was released.)

The Jericho segments are gold, he's just trolling the fans. Basically showing them that they're sheep and he can get them to react however he wants. I also think you guys are looking too much into the 1-2-12 videos with the "she" and etc. I think those videos were just set up to troll the fans also.

Maybe they are setting up Brodus for Punk to come out and blast Big John for putting him in some STUPID gimmick, and then Clay will agree and join up with Punk in his fighting the man mission.