Rhodes has taken huge strides in his improvement from when he was in Legacy. I wish he had a bigger push (even if it was just for the US title).
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Rhodes has taken huge strides in his improvement from when he was in Legacy. I wish he had a bigger push (even if it was just for the US title).
DiBiasi Jr. on the other hand, seems to have lost all momentum. When Legacy was a group, if I had to pick between Ted and Cody as to who I thought would progress faster, I would have picked Ted hands down.Quote:
Originally Posted by Samurai Doug
Ted Jr has no personality. I can see him out of the WWE in a few years unless he finds something that puts him over. Being the million dollar man's son or the rich boy just was played out. The creative team is so lazy that they couldn't think outside the box with Ted Jr. It doesn't help that Ted isn't a great worker in the ring either.
Cody's american psycho gimmick works because its different than what anyone else is doing right now. Its a good stepping stone for him. Cody has pretty good charisma, promo skills, and can work. I can see Cody being a main event player two to three years from now.
Maybe its just me, but is anyone else tired of Cena getting his *** beat the entire match, then somehow finds all sorts of energy to do his 5 stale, boring moves and win? Im also getting tired of Orton getting beat the whole match, then pulling off the diamond cutter for the win.
Hey WWE its ok for those guys to lose straight up without losing on a gimmick, just my opinion.
Yea the whole Super Cena bit is annoying. It's the modern day "Hulking Out" that Hulk use to do. And yea Cena's 5 moves of doom is the the most aggravating thing in the world. You would think by now that his opponent wouldn't do that wild haymaker punch after the second shoulder block, but they can't seem to help themselves. I'm just not a fan of the obviously choreographed set up and finishers. We know wrestling's a work, but at least make the move sets unpredictable. Same reason I can't stand Rey, and Sin Cara, to choreographed and predictable. Depending on the crowd that's at RAW sometimes, you can hear a collective groan when he goes in to the 5 moves of doom, I know I groan on my recliner while watching that crap. But, this is what the the "lil jimmies" want to see, and Vinny Mac obliges. As for Orton, he's stale as a face imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by accfsu34
Speaking of Sin Cara, during the RAW Roulette show a couple of weeks ago, did anyone hear the small crowd chant during his match w/ Evan Bourne? It was "Pow-er Rang-er, clap clap clap clap clap" I thought that was hilarious.
I think if punk actually leaves... the idea of keeping Super Duper Cena with the championship until wrestlemaina is is dumb and ridiculous. i would love to see my boy R-truth with the belt but the conspiracy will never let that happen -_- and dont the lil jimmies suppose to have a bed time? i mean monday night raw is a bit late for the little jimmies lol
I hope R-Truth wins money in the bank and wins the title same night.................
what a beautiful vision :happy2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Samurai Doug
Cena is a fantastic ambassador for the company...but the "Super Cena" crap is old and worn out. Orton? Agree. BORING as a face. As others have said, the Cena and Orton booking has everything to do with the little Jimmie's and Jenny's. "Smart wrestling fans" have had enough of that crap though.Quote:
Originally Posted by accfsu34
49 days away now. I'm excited for the upcoming RAW EC match. That's a lot of athleticism in one place.
Wrestlemania is having a better build this year. Last year lacked a special feel.
I really enjoy reading this blog of an entertainment from my childhood. I remember the days of standing in the local store waiting for the newest wrestling magazine. I remember the first match my mother took we to see featuring Blackjack Mulligan vs Big John Stud in the old Charlotte Coliseum in the 70s. I was a fan of the Young Ricky Steamboat, Jay Youngblood, Wahoo McDaniel, Blackjack Mulligan Jr., Tommy Rich, Young Rick Flair and Greg Valentine. Straight old school.
This years Wrestlemania is going to be stacked!! It is really looking like a can't miss show
With
Rock vs Cena
Daniel Bryan vs Sheamus
Jericho vs Punk
HHH vs Undertake (hell in a cell)
It is very top heavy, all those matches should be very very good. It will be interesting how the rest fills out, if MITB comes in and the potential of Shaq also it could be one of the biggest Mania's ever
Anyone else going?
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I'll be there. My buddy and I got the suite that the Pro Wrestling Report radio show were selling. $400 for free food, drinks, and special guests. This year they will have Maria and Al Snow; and maybe a few others unannounced. Last year in ATL, I wasn't in the suite but PWR advertised X-Pac and Road Dogg for the suite.
We arrive on Friday the 30th and will stay in Ft. Lauderdale. Friday night, we have free tickets for Kevin Nash's party that was included in our suite package. Nash, X-Pac, Robbie E, Maria, Billy Gunn, and Headbangers will be in attendance. Saturday, I bought the VIP Axxess for the Chris Jericho signing. We talked about going to the HOF but right now, we have decided not to. Sunday morning, I will be back at Axxess for the VIP Sheamus signing. Then WM that night and come back Monday morning. Should be an awesome weekend trip!
JEALOUS!!!!!!! I wanna go! Probably watching it with buddies at Club Quailman (Unofficial name of my apartment)
Yes, $400 includes one suite ticket per person and VIP admission to the Kevin Nash party which is a $100 value included in the package.
Was thinking about the Yankees/Marlins exhibition since I work for the Zephyrs, but won't be doing it.
Well, after last night, I'm not sure who's going to win b/w Rock and Cena. I think because Cena emphasized winning so much last night to where he sounded obsessed kind of foreshadowed that he may not win. Or, if he does win it's going to be tainted some how. I don't know, they have me guessing which is a good thing I guess.
Anyone else attending?
Dinner or drinks before or after Hall?
It's my understanding the the folks have put in bids. I'm not sure how serious they are. With the recent upticks in PPV's, I was hoping it was a `test'. Our gate numbers weren't great, but I'm not sure they are anywhere.
But, yeah, agreed.
Word around the campfire is that Brock Lesnar is trying to work out a deal right now with WWE in hopes of having some kind of involvement at mania. Next 24 hrs should be interesting.
We shall see.
Lunch at Pepe's in Key West.
My thoughts are what kind of April fools joke will wwe play?
After how Daniel Bryan lost the World Title last night (which was funny), I just knew that WrestleMania was gonna suck. However, it came to life. Of course, the match of the night to me (if not the year thus far) was Taker/HHH. You just knew with how things were going that it was going to be an awesome match.
Punk/Jericho was decent as well. It didn't end quite as I thought it would, but both guys should how good they are for the business.
Rock/Cena was... well Rock/Cena. I thought there were points where Rock showed his age (whether part of the gimmick or not), but all in all it was ok. The one thing to take from this is that no matter how much you hate Cena (like myself), he is a hell of a jobber and that's why he's the face of the company. I still want to see a heel-turn.
The question now is when does Brock show up and who does he go after?
My Evaluation of the show:
Bryan vs Sheamus- What can I say about this stupidity? The fans hated it and now Sheamus is paying the price. Inexplicably bad booking.
Kane vs Randy Orton--decent work, but the match lacked anything unique.
Big Show vs Cody Rhodes-- good storytelling, but both guys could have been involved in bigger things.
Undertaker vs HHH-- not an athletic masterpiece, but both guys gave it their all. This was about as good as in-ring storytelling gets and HBK should get credit too.
Team Johnny vs Team Teddy- terrible storyline and a waste of several talented guys.
Jericho vs. Punk- a slow start, but it turned into a solid classic-style match. The ending was very nice.
Rock vs Green Lantern errr...John Cena. Better than I expected. Cena screwed up with the silly on-the-mat bear hug and the blown leg drop (he NEVER hits that cleanly) but good work overall. I'm still not a huge fan of the Rock Bottom, but it worked well in this instance.
Overall, I'd give it a 7/10. There weren't any 5-star classics, but there were enough solid matches that gave us our money's worth.
I was there live and I had the best wrestling experience so far, considering I went to last year's WM also. I was in a suite that was bought through PWRshow.com. Everyone was shocked with the Sheamus win. I kind of agree with the bad booking and Sheamus paying the price. Just looking at the reaction Bryan got the next night at RAW shows maybe there was a method to Vince's madness. If the fans turn Bryan face and Sheamus heel, then I will agree with the match. I am a huge Sheamus fan and actually met him at Axxess Sunday morning; super nice guy and very personable. I feel Sheamus is best as a heel and rumor is WWE plans to showcase him as a dominant champion. But with Bryan's following, it will be interesting if Sheamus stays face or the fans turn him heel because he was the guy who got the quick win over their Internet guy, DB.
I liked Kane/Orton. Glad Kane got the win at the big stage. After all the years he's been with the company, he deserves a win at Mania. He needs to be the monster heel again as opposed to the Big Red Jobber. I feel Orton doesn't lose anything from the loss. After Legacy was done and Orton turned face, I've been so-so with him.
Thought Rhodes would retain, but maybe Rhodes can move up the ladder (no pun intended) and move on to bigger things, such as a Money In The Bank win come this summer.
Taker/HHH was great, IMO. Seeing Taker's entrance live never fails to impress. There were a few moments when I thought the streak may actually be over, but both guys delivered and HBK as referee delivered as you didn't know who he would cross. Great moment when all three guys walked back up the ramp and acknowledged the crowd. It truly felt like an end of an era.
Team Long/Team Laryngitis was meh. I missed most of the match while I got a souvenir for a friend. I'm glad Team Laryngitis won as I am a fan of the John Laryngitis character. If yall want some laughs, go find @JohnLaryngitis on twitter. Funny stuff.
Punk/Jericho was great. Glad the feud will continue.
Rock/Cena lived up to my expectations. Both guys brought it for 30 min. Rock was a little rusty in the beginning but got through it. Hated the Cena leg drop and looked as if he could've paralyzed Rock. It was awesome to see Rock land the flying cross body. Glad Rock got the win in his hometown.
I thought this and 25 were the best since 20 and 21. Very nice live experience, agreed.
I HATED the show up until Undertaker/Triple H. Daniel Bryan losing that quick made me mad, but this could turn out to be the best to happen to him in his career. There was even "YES!" chants at a Miami baseball game this week.
Anyone else at Raw tonight?
303 here.
I didn't even know people watch wrestling! I love it but lost a little interest, but I heard Randy Orton turned good all of a sudden!
Ten thousand or so here.
Elimination Chamber will be here 2013.02.17. ECNO is the ticketmaster presale password. Available now.