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Mr. Nerfect 03-01-2015 10:59 AM

Agreed. I wanted to see Fandango become an Intercontinental Title-obsessed character at this point in time. Have him cut promos about how his parents were dancers at the after-show where Pat Patterson became the first Intercontinental Champion. A disgruntled Johnny Rodz made a pass at Fandango's mother, which caused his father to blind-side the former WWE South American Heavyweight Champion with a punch. Rodz would have no doubt killed Fandango's father if it weren't for security at the event, but Fandango saw the fire in his father that night -- both the dance and the fight.

It'd explain Fandango's entire presentation, and it would give him a real personal connection to the IC Title. It does make Fandango a couple of years older than he really is in kayfabe, but that would explain the maturity behind the character's style when he originally debuted, and only really adds intrigue to him, in my opinion.

Evil Vito 03-01-2015 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Guycott (Post 4591876)
But it was a concussion. It wasn't like he broke something like Barrett has or out for multiple surgical procedures like Danielson. Fandangoo could have done promos or been featured in some sort of way without having to do ringwork until he got the all clear. Seems kind of like a big fuck you to completely write him off.

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah, it was unfortunate. He followed WWE's policy of self-reporting a concussion if you think you have one, and WWE basically deemed him unreliable even though he was following the rules.

Jericho said on his podcast that he actually tried to talk Fandango out of self-reporting just because he had a feeling WWE would wind up killing his push.</font>

Emperor Smeat 03-01-2015 02:00 PM

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Volare 03-01-2015 02:14 PM

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Emperor Smeat 03-01-2015 02:59 PM

A couple of stuff from the WWE & sheets:

Quote:

Originally Posted by WWE
Although your WWE Network subscription is accessible on a number of devices, your use is limited to one (1) WWE Network stream on one (1) device at any given time.

Part of the recent changes made to the Network's Terms of Service. Drops from two allowed at the same time to just one allowed per account.

Quote:

When CM Punk was red hot and started to outsell the John Cena merchandise, I know people that work in the company in the merchandise department, I know people that work the arenas and sell the merchandise, and I can tell you eactly what WWE did: as soon as John Cena started getting outsold by CM Punk, they made 3 additional John Cena designs, they refused to make a second CM Punk design and they started undershipping the CM Punk design on purpose. For every CM Punk shirt they would ship to the arena, they would triple John Cena shirts and they would do 3 John Cena designs. So every 10 shirts in the arena, if 9 are Cena, only one is Punk. Punk is going to sell out right away ause they didn't send enough and at the end of the night they're going "Oh John Cena quadrupled Punk's merchandise." Of course he did! Because you've puprosely created a situation where it would be impossible for CM Punk to outsell John Cena.

We've told the story on the show before, years ago at Wrestlemania when WWE was struggling. It's Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart in the main event going 60 minutes, people are leaving during the main event, you can check the video tape. People are leaving during the main event of Wrestlemania, and Hall and Nash have both told me that Vince said that night that he would rather have a half full arena cheering for the guy that he says to cheer for than a full arena cheering for whoever they want.
From the recent MLW podcast (http://mlwradio.com/episode-168-who-is-they/). Assuming its true, would help to explain the huge differences between arena sales and online sales. Also possibly another example of them using confirmation bias to get the results they want instead of really listening to the fans or admit being wrong.

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Originally Posted by WWE
“Who will be joining “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rikishi and The Bushwhackers in the Hall’s Class of 2015 the night before WrestleMania 31? Could it be a pioneering woman grappler who competed alongside the likes of Mae Young and The Fabulous Moolah? Could it be one of the Japanese women who brought their hard-hitting style to America in the early 1990s? Is it one of the sultry Divas from the infamous Attitude Era? Is it even a competitor, or could it be a woman who often accompanied legendary Superstars into battle?”

Spoiler for who it is:
SPOILER: show
Alundra Blayze/Madusa is the one currently expected to be announced tomorrow.



Some other sheet news includes Rey Mysterio is currently asking around a $20,000 fee per show to any promotion that wants him until his deal with AAA is done. Samoa Joe is expected to reveal which company he's joining after his upcoming RoH dates are done.

Simple Fan 03-01-2015 03:00 PM

#AxelMania he should put himself in the IC ladder match and the battle royal.

Lock Jaw 03-01-2015 04:03 PM

Some AWA Wrestling on TV right now..... turned it on and the first guy who comes out is "Rock and Roll" Buck Zumhofe.... tag teaming with "Leon White" vs. The Alaskans.

Mr. Nerfect 03-01-2015 04:05 PM

That stuff about the CM Punk/John Cena merchandise is just so petty...

Emperor Smeat 03-01-2015 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lock Jaw (Post 4592022)
Some AWA Wrestling on TV right now..... turned it on and the first guy who comes out is "Rock and Roll" Buck Zumhofe.... tag teaming with "Leon White" vs. The Alaskans.

ESPN Classic?

Savio 03-01-2015 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Noid (Post 4592023)
That stuff about the CM Punk/John Cena merchandise is just so petty...

Is it true though?

SlickyTrickyDamon 03-01-2015 06:23 PM

I don't doubt it.

Ultra Mantis 03-01-2015 06:23 PM

Ziggler has tweeted in the past about how his shirts were sold out but there was loads of Cena stuff left. I think even Orton has said something about there not being enough of his merch available at live events compared to Cena.

Mr. Nerfect 03-01-2015 08:13 PM

You'd think a company would want to make as much money as possible.

owenbrown 03-01-2015 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smelly Meatball (Post 4592002)


Spoiler for who it is:
SPOILER: show
Alundra Blayze/Madusa is the one currently expected to be announced tomorrow.



SPOILER: show
I find this quite surprising considering this happened about 20 years ago...

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Vince has been very forgiving as of late. :-\

slik 03-01-2015 08:24 PM

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Mr. Nerfect 03-01-2015 08:37 PM

I'm happy for Alundra Blayze. The WWE have marginalized just how successful and important she was in the WWE during the early years of WrestleMania. My pipe-dream of Emma making the Divas Title match isn't going to happen, but I could see Alundra Blayze cancelling out Brie Bella's role in the ladies' match at Mania.

Mr. Nerfect 03-01-2015 08:50 PM

DaveWadding is online. Holy shit.

GD 03-01-2015 09:14 PM

Charlotte debuts on RAW, wins the Divas title and dumps it into the trash. She then goes on to revive the WWE Women's Championship.

Wishbone 03-01-2015 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru Dave (Post 4592088)
Charlotte debuts on RAW, wins the Divas title and dumps it into the trash. She then goes on to revive the WWE Women's Championship.

This right here would probably make me mark out more than any other possible scenario WWE can pull at this point in time. Not eve joking.

Mercenary 03-01-2015 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru Dave (Post 4592088)
Charlotte debuts on RAW, wins the Divas title and dumps it into the trash. She then goes on to revive the WWE Women's Championship.

Love it!

SlickyTrickyDamon 03-01-2015 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru Dave (Post 4592088)
Charlotte debuts on RAW, wins the Divas title and dumps it into the trash. She then goes on to revive the WWE Women's Championship.

I think they have to have Alundra Blayze do that and hand the Woman's Championship over to current champion.

Although I do like the idea of the current Total Divas generation having no championship ties to the great ones of the past. If they did something like making the Divas Title exclusive to Total Divas Cast members and had the Woman's championship for the ones there for the right reasons it would work.

Tom Guycott 03-01-2015 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Volare (Post 4591989)

Please tell me that's photoshopped.

Damn shame I have to ask the legitimacy of this based on a stupid name alteration that WWE may or may not actually use.

SlickyTrickyDamon 03-01-2015 11:38 PM

It's photoshopped. It's well done though.

Tom Guycott 03-01-2015 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noid (Post 4592057)
You'd think a company would want to make as much money as possible.

They do. They want to make as much money as possible WITH THE GUYS WE ARE TELLING YOU TO BUY MERCH FOR YOU UNGRATEFUL FUCKERS!!!

I wouldn't be surprised if they have a lot of Roman Reigns' Spider-Man logo shirts at live shows, but maybe 10 Ambrose shirts. As for #AxelMania shirts, i'd prob'ly have to silk screen it myself.

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This wasn't exasperation... it was legitimate surprise.

Dark One 03-02-2015 01:08 AM

This Brock Lesnar NUCLEAR HEATZ / showing up at UFC 184 thing has a couple of really hilarious-in-a-train-wreck-sort-of-way scenarios, assuming it's remotely true and doesn't get cleared up beforehand.

1) If Brock is leaving after Wrestlemania, which will probably be pretty obvious beforehand--Just imagine the absolute shit storm the main event will be. Goldberg/Brock was bad, but most of the type of people that are going to be at Wrestlemania will absolutely loathe Roman Reigns still and will know that Brock is leaving. I could see a very, very strong potential for a crowd reaction way worse than WM20--or probably the longest sustained "Daniel Bryan!" chant of all time.

2) It would be absolutely hilarious if Brock remained in pissed-off-BROCKSMASH mode towards WWE all the way up to the main event and went into business for himself during the match.

I'm actually way more interested in the main event now just to see what level of mega-clusterfuck it can reach, which, you know, means it'd be a really brilliant work.

Either way, Road to Wrestlemania:

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Jura 03-02-2015 02:08 AM

I think Brock showing up at UFC is just to make his new contract with WWE more comfy.

Jura 03-02-2015 02:09 AM

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Disturbed316 03-02-2015 02:47 AM

Can't stand those chest tattoos on women, I think they look hideous, but then it's Paige so I'm conflicted....

GD 03-02-2015 04:12 AM

I would love to watch a condensed version of Total Divas for amusement.

XL 03-02-2015 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by #1-wwf-fan (Post 4591768)
I've said it before but the issue is that the full-time wrestlers haven't been built up well at all through the other 11 months of the year. WrestleMania SHOULD be a spectacle. The most uninteresting match on the card should be a big deal on any other PPV. The problem isn't that the full-time guys aren't being featured over the part-timers. The problem is that the full-time guys have been built so awfully since last years WrestleMania (and for years before) that featuring them at WrestleMania over guys who are true stars would be ridiculous.

Basically, WrestleMania isn't the time to try to convince the world that guys like Dolph Ziggler are a hot commodity by suddenly treating them like something special. It's the time to reap the benefits of building them up to the point where a major spot on the WrestleMania card makes sense and draws people's attention.

Think they're two symptoms of the same problem; almost a chicken/egg deal.

If most eyes are on 'Mania season and you present a guy as 1/6th of a match for the IC Title you can instantly take away that this guy is not a big deal. The casual audience are already programmed to see that a Dolph Ziggler or a Daniel Bryan is not on the same level (or anywhere near) as a HHH, Undertaker, Brock, etc.

When those guys leave after Mania you're left watching the also-runs. Then they spend all year treading water with the full-time guys, ready for next Mania to be more of the same.

Do they rest on their laurels because they can bring out the "Big Names" every year to sure up the card? Would they benefit from booking a few guys strongly throughout the year so that they can create new "Big Names"?

Last year should have made Daniel Bryan, and to a lesser extent Cesaro, those guys should be embroiled in meaningful feuds, if not over top titles, then over personal matters. Shit, they could even have done DB vs Cesaro, with both guys claiming that Mania 30 was their night and that they're no further along than they were a year ago in spite of their big wins. Play up their similar journeys on the independents, boom, meaningful, personal match that'd steal the show from an in-ring aspect.

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Originally Posted by Smelly Meatball (Post 4592002)
A couple of stuff from the WWE & sheets:


Part of the recent changes made to the Network's Terms of Service. Drops from two allowed at the same time to just one allowed per account.

Well, it was good the one month it lasted. Good bye WWE Network, best of luck in your future endeavours.

Chimera 03-02-2015 08:49 AM

really want to see some of the stars showing up on CHW PRO like BIGSTONE to become mainstays in classic CHW...

erickman 03-02-2015 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noid (Post 4592070)
I'm happy for Alundra Blayze. The WWE have marginalized just how successful and important she was in the WWE during the early years of WrestleMania. My pipe-dream of Emma making the Divas Title match isn't going to happen, but I could see Alundra Blayze cancelling out Brie Bella's role in the ladies' match at Mania.

vince is in a forgiving mood this year macho and medusa in the hall and they let ryno back. maby he will put jim cornett in too.

Jazzy Foot 03-02-2015 01:12 PM

Bischoff isn't in the HOF is he?

Rammsteinmad 03-02-2015 02:09 PM

I miss Z! True Long Island Story. I also miss when arenas all over America were chanting "We Want Ryder! Woo Woo Woo!". I also miss Zack Ryders Dad and The Big O. :(

Emperor Smeat 03-02-2015 03:07 PM

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Mr. Nerfect 03-02-2015 03:28 PM

I pretty much agree with XL on the issue of how WrestleMania is presented. You need to get that larger audience to latch on, and that means what they see needs to be meaningful, and come into play over the coming year.

Vastardikai 03-02-2015 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Smelly Meatball (Post 4592467)

Ah yes, the Giant Baba impersonator. I saw a Rumble he was in where he would take a shot and then several seconds later sell it. Same match also featured an Inoki impersonator who attacked someone with his chin.

Riho won said Rumble. The last elimination was Minoru Suzuki.

Dark One 03-02-2015 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smelly Meatball (Post 4592467)

KICKOUT AT TWO.

Right guys? ... Guys?

slik 03-03-2015 08:44 AM

Yikes.

Probably NSFW. This guy seems sloppy and she seems legitimately hurt.


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Mr. Nerfect 03-03-2015 08:51 AM

Do you think the WWE will give Ivelisse/Sofia Cortez another look in the future? She's hot, she's young, she can wrestle. Wasn't her big crime being a fan of the party too much? That's something someone can outgrow, right?

Emperor Smeat 03-03-2015 01:37 PM

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Mr. Nerfect 03-03-2015 04:18 PM

I was thinking that Cesaro & Kidd only won the titles to give The Usos a face chase for WrestleMania -- but the more I think about it the more I want to see Cesaro & Kidd retain. I just think it would be better for everyone involved, and the tag team scene moving forward.

Lock Jaw 03-03-2015 06:18 PM

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GD 03-03-2015 06:40 PM

That looks bad :(

loopydate 03-03-2015 06:42 PM

I'll never understand how Hernandez was around so long. He was dangerously sloppy. That Border Toss could have killed someone.

McLegend 03-03-2015 06:49 PM

LAX was so good back with Konann. This was like 8 years, but that has to count for something.

Mercenary 03-03-2015 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volare (Post 4591989)




Samoa Joe is expected to sign with WWE soon. A deal may not be signed yet but it appears both sides will come to an agreement soon. We've noted that Triple H is a fan of Samoa Joe and is likely behind the deal.


.......oh shit

Emperor Smeat 03-03-2015 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loopydate (Post 4593513)
I'll never understand how Hernandez was around so long. He was dangerously sloppy. That Border Toss could have killed someone.

Came very close to having it happen twice. Once during a match and another during a shoot for MVP's music video. If the woman didn't start to roll forward, very likely she lands on concrete instead.

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Ultra Mantis 03-03-2015 06:57 PM

I guess they are never going to sign Chris fucking Sabin :(

Fignuts 03-03-2015 07:28 PM

Why would they?

Ultra Mantis 03-03-2015 07:42 PM

His TNA world champion run obviously.

I'd still mark for MCMG though.

Volare 03-03-2015 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercenary (Post 4593523)
Samoa Joe is expected to sign with WWE soon. A deal may not be signed yet but it appears both sides will come to an agreement soon. We've noted that Triple H is a fan of Samoa Joe and is likely behind the deal.


.......oh shit

This is awesome!

loopydate 03-03-2015 08:16 PM

From the isle of Samoa, the Samoan Submission Machine, Phineas Dinsdale!

Emperor Smeat 03-03-2015 08:20 PM

According to recent reports, RAW still struggling with ratings especially this late in Mania season. Number of viewers and ratings both were down compared to last week and around 700,000 less viewers compared to last year.

Mercenary 03-03-2015 08:31 PM

Looks like the Ascension is heading to jobberville now

Simple Fan 03-03-2015 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loopydate (Post 4593548)
From the isle of Samoa, the Samoan Submission Machine, Phineas Dinsdale!

Be cool if he was just Joe. The man named Joe.

Ultra Mantis 03-03-2015 08:48 PM

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Lock Jaw 03-03-2015 08:58 PM

What if they bring him in as "Joeman Reigns" and have him be Roman Reigns' "cousin"?

Ultra Mantis 03-03-2015 09:10 PM

Joey Uso.

Mr. Nerfect 03-03-2015 09:39 PM

Sean Joeman.

Mr. Nerfect 03-03-2015 09:40 PM

They seem like sort of a relic, as sad as this is to say, but I'd mark for The Motor City Machine Guns popping up in NXT. Even if it's just a tryout thing. They could tear it up for a few weeks and try and prove they deserve contracts.

Seth82 03-03-2015 10:00 PM

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Disturbed316 03-04-2015 02:41 AM

An interesting list:

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erickman 03-04-2015 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercenary (Post 4593523)
Samoa Joe is expected to sign with WWE soon. A deal may not be signed yet but it appears both sides will come to an agreement soon. We've noted that Triple H is a fan of Samoa Joe and is likely behind the deal.


.......oh shit

lets hope when they change his name it will be small like bryants was like joe samoa

Ruien 03-04-2015 08:19 AM

You know what will be hilarious? When Ambrose, Bryan, and Dolph all lose at once at Mania. The crowd is going to be PISSED but I think the WWE is going to troll everyone with a R-Truth win.

Shadrick 03-04-2015 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruien (Post 4593688)
You know what will be hilarious? When Ambrose, Bryan, and Dolph all lose at once at Mania. The crowd is going to be PISSED but I think the WWE is going to troll everyone with a R-Truth win.

this will not happen for one reason. i'll give you a cookie if you can tell me what it is.

Vastardikai 03-04-2015 10:56 AM

Harper is gonna win?

Simple Fan 03-04-2015 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erickman (Post 4593686)
lets hope when they change his name it will be small like bryants was like joe samoa

Killer Joe would be cool. Already has the chant, Joes gonna kill you!

GD 03-04-2015 01:26 PM

What is going on

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drave 03-04-2015 01:39 PM

He will now be honor killed by his father for getting pwned by a girl.

Jura 03-04-2015 03:12 PM

Technically not a spinebuster but a take-down and the way she did it makes me think she's had prior experience.

drave 03-04-2015 03:15 PM

Don't undersell the stiff ass elbow too.

drave 03-04-2015 03:15 PM

Upon closer inspection, it appears to be more of a reeeeeeeeeeeally hard bitchslap.

Emperor Smeat 03-04-2015 03:42 PM

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Emperor Smeat 03-04-2015 07:28 PM

Dirtsheets:

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Originally Posted by Observer
There is a significant amount of current ROH talent that WWE has interest in right now, because they are both a lot more open-minded about smaller faster-paced indie style wrestlers and because they are interested in expanding NXT into a nationally touring group, and to do so, they need more guys who are poised enough to be headliners.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Observer
There are reports that for whatever reason, that the Ray Stevens Hall of Fame induction was canceled. One would think that if it’s not done this year, it will never be done. When I asked about it, it was said to be about “Card Subject to Change” and the fact this is about speeches with living people and with Savage, the big star, not being alive, they didn’t want anyone else who wasn’t alive this year so they changed their minds on Stevens. There is a WrestleMania magazine that hit the newsstands that listed the Hall of Fame class with ********** as the one person left that hasn’t been announced, and he is the only person we’ve been told is yet to be announced. They are reported to be going with ****** last, not Savage, because ****** is still alive, with ************** inducting him. I guess with a few weeks left they can always change it back, but it seems unlikely. The fact they didn’t want anyone else who wasn’t living this year because of Savage was also why Elizabeth wasn’t inducted as many hoped. Plus, with Elizabeth, she died a typical wrestling death and those are the kinds of deaths they don’t like to call attention to, and if they were put in at the same time, it’s hard to avoid the divorce, and the divorce wasn’t part of the Savage/Elizabeth fairytale storyline WWE had.

Censored out the names for the final inductee and the presenter for those that won't want to be spoiled early (or before the WWE does). For those that don't care, the names are in the spoiler tag
SPOILER: show
Kevin Nash is expected to be announced next with HBK as the one inducting him


Quote:

Originally Posted by Observer
C.M. Punk has been doing more live training with other fights as opposed to just skill drills. The extensive training has led to him dropping weight and the belief is now he’ll fight at welterweight. Originally it was thought he would fight at middleweight, or possibly welterweight. The plan right now is that around July, the UFC and his coaches will get together and figure out where he stands, and then think about scheduling a fight for him and the caliber of opponent they feel would be a fair debut fight. He did a public appearance in Chicago over the weekend and had a crew filming him for a documentary. We don’t know this, but it would make sense for UFC to produce a documentary on his training and quest to fight for FS 1 and air it prior to his debut. Punk will walking Anthony Pettis to the cage in the main event of the next UFC show.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Observer
Although most feel that even though he could make money and beat lesser heavyweights in Bellator, that they are not in the running, because Lesnar only wants to be with the top organization. The idea is if he’s going to compete in a sport, he’s competing to be the best, and he can’t be that in Bellator.

It is also believed that there is still a good chance he will sign his new deal with WWE. Only he knows how serious his idea of having unfinished business in UFC as being a reason he’s looking at leaving. Or whether he is saying that to use MMA as a leverage move to get a better deal for wrestling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Observer
In some form, Joe is WWE-bound. Whether it’s a short-term tryout type deal, an NXT deal, or NXT with the idea of moving him quickly to the main roster isn’t clear. One would think, given what A.J. Styles earned independently this past year, that Joe isn’t going anywhere for any length of time based on the kind of money offered to people in developmental, although Finn Balor came in with a significant deal and is still working developmental, so they’ve changed how they pay at least some of the guys they sign who they know have options to make money elsewhere and they have to be competitive to get them.

PWTorch's own sources also confirmed the Observer's report about Samoa Joe likely signing with the WWE once his ROH commitment is done late April.

Quote:

Originally Posted by F4W
Steph's rant on Cena, specifically telling him that he's not bigger than the company and that Wrestlemania would be just fine without him...and then HHH "firing" Booker T to prove that he could and that HE has the control were both subtle shots by Vince to Lesnar. Vince is losing his shit over the fact that Lesnar has all the leverage in the world.

Theory from F4W about the possible meaning behind both promos from this week's RAW.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Observer
Regarding WWE bringing veterans like Rhyno and The Brian Kendrick to NXT, the idea is that new talents will improve faster by working with the more experienced guys. This is similar to what Jim Ross did with Ohio Valley Wrestling years ago when it was a developmental territory. WWE may be bringing more veterans to NXT soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by F4W
There's a feeling among some that Roman Reigns may end up being the big babyface at WrestleMania 31 for his WWE World Heavyweight Title Match against Brock Lesnar. The reactions for Reigns since the Royal Rumble have gotten better but that could change with the mostly "smart crowd" made up of internet fans at WrestleMania. We've noted how WrestleMania 31 could be Lesnar's last match if chooses to return to UFC. With the WrestleMania crowd made up of many "smart" fans, they will be aware that Lesnar is on his way out and this could cause them to cheer Reigns.


Some other sheet news includes the Barclays Center being the frontrunner for this year's Summerslam, Lana is taking some time off soon to film a movie along with Edge called "Interrogation", and Bill Simmons will be the guest host for the 3/23 episode of RAW.

Gerard 03-04-2015 09:35 PM

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The Berserker "huss hussing" behind the fink at around the 5;40 mark cracks me up for some reason. :lol:

Dark One 03-04-2015 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruien (Post 4593688)
You know what will be hilarious? When Ambrose, Bryan, and Dolph all lose at once at Mania. The crowd is going to be PISSED but I think the WWE is going to troll everyone with a R-Truth win.

I mean, they went with the "piss the crowd off a hard as possible through the first two hours of the show and hope they tire themselves out" at Fast Lane after trying it in the Rumble. I have absolutely no reason to believe they won't do this at Mania to make a Reigns win "go down easier."

Fignuts 03-04-2015 11:11 PM

If Barrett loses the title, he's fucked.

Since coming back and winning the belt, he's spent his time losing and being made to look like a complete bufoon by having the title constantly stolen.

If he tops that all off by officially losing the belt at mania, then there's no saving him from jobberville.

#1-norm-fan 03-04-2015 11:25 PM

Remember when he was brought back from injury with vignettes hyping him as a badass street fighter? And then within two weeks he was running scared away from matches like every other heel on the roster? If such a thing as "make or break" exists with characters anymore, his came and went a long time ago.

Emperor Smeat 03-04-2015 11:47 PM

Probably can pin point the exact moment Barrett's career went down in the tubes to when Big Show injured him with a botched/moronic toss to the outside done to Ziggler.

Took him almost 2 years to recover from the Cena "burial" of the Nexus and right when it looks like he's on the verge of something huge, Big Show recklessly causes his and Ziggler's injuries in one night. Went from someone who was looking as a heavy favorite to win MitB that year to becoming just another guy languishing in the midcard.

Lock Jaw 03-05-2015 12:09 AM

Barrett was never a favourite to win MitB, and it would have been terrible if he had.

GD 03-05-2015 12:12 AM

Wonder if Triple H would take credit if Damien San/Mizdow blew up and entered the main event picture as a long term storyline.

Tom Guycott 03-05-2015 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mercenary (Post 4593523)
Samoa Joe is expected to sign with WWE soon. A deal may not be signed yet but it appears both sides will come to an agreement soon. We've noted that Triple H is a fan of Samoa Joe and is likely behind the deal.


.......oh shit

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Originally Posted by loopydate (Post 4593548)
From the isle of Samoa, the Samoan Submission Machine, Phineas Dinsdale!

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Originally Posted by Ultra Mantis (Post 4593575)
Joey Uso.

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Originally Posted by erickman (Post 4593686)
lets hope when they change his name it will be small like bryants was like joe samoa

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Originally Posted by im just a fan (Post 4593780)
Killer Joe would be cool. Already has the chant, Joes gonna kill you!

Tonga Tom
Fiji Phil
Hawaii Hal (or, Hawaii Five-Joe)
Cook Island Carl
Tahiti Tim
Micronesia Moe

Tom Guycott 03-05-2015 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Fignuts (Post 4594039)
If Barrett loses the title, he's fucked.

Since coming back and winning the belt, he's spent his time losing and being made to look like a complete bufoon by having the title constantly stolen.

If he tops that all off by officially losing the belt at mania, then there's no saving him from jobberville.

He'd be in a shitty hole WWE themselves put him in, to be sure. Barrett as the IC title holder is pretty much in the same boat as the last half of CM Punk's world championship reign, where he's supposed to be great but kept losing in straight up pinfalls in just about every non-title match.

But he might luck out later. Never say never. Henning* is getting a groundswell of support from this whole #AxelMania thing, and hopefully they don't let that slide downhill like when HE was rechristened to be a badass (and a Paul Heyman guy to boot) and they saw fit to let that evaporate in like a month and he just became a punching bag and a joke lackey. The same might happen later for Wade.

But yeah... I hope it doesn't come down to luck. He should not only retain, but the other guys should continue to chase him and feud with eachother to stay in IC contention instead of that whole scene evaporating after WrestleMania.

Jura 03-05-2015 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru Dave (Post 4594054)
Wonder if Triple H would take credit if Damien San/Mizdow blew up and entered the main event picture as a long term storyline.

He'll book a match between him and Mizdow for Summerslam.

Innovator 03-05-2015 07:27 AM

Did some Lucha Underground watching last night, like what I see

Innovator 03-05-2015 09:16 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kokeshi Friends Forever &lt;3 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NJPW?src=hash">#NJPW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Honmania?src=hash">#Honmania</a> <a href="http://t.co/oMq5bhs70j">pic.twitter.com/oMq5bhs70j</a></p>&mdash; LARIATOOOOO!!! (@SenorLARIATO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenorLARIATO/status/573474809671213056">March 5, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Big Vic 03-05-2015 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Noid (Post 4593446)
I was thinking that Cesaro & Kidd only won the titles to give The Usos a face chase for WrestleMania -- but the more I think about it the more I want to see Cesaro & Kidd retain. I just think it would be better for everyone involved, and the tag team scene moving forward.

I think they won the titles to make the Andre the giant Battle Royal not look like a joke and be able to promote it this year.

Cesaro was floundering all year until his tag title win.

Innovator 03-05-2015 09:41 AM

<iframe src="http://gfycat.com/ifr/IllustriousOnlyIridescentshark" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="600" height="338" style="-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);" ></iframe>

Vastardikai 03-05-2015 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Innovator (Post 4594146)
<iframe src="http://gfycat.com/ifr/IllustriousOnlyIridescentshark" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="600" height="338" style="-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);" ></iframe>

The look at the end of that gif is that of a man who knows he's about to die...

Rammsteinmad 03-05-2015 12:19 PM

Thanks for informing those of us who haven't sat here watching this gif endlessly repeat itself. :y:

CSL 03-05-2015 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Innovator (Post 4594141)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kokeshi Friends Forever &lt;3 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NJPW?src=hash">#NJPW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Honmania?src=hash">#Honmania</a> <a href="http://t.co/oMq5bhs70j">pic.twitter.com/oMq5bhs70j</a></p>&mdash; LARIATOOOOO!!! (@SenorLARIATO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenorLARIATO/status/573474809671213056">March 5, 2015</a></blockquote>
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best Kokeshi ever during this mornings show

CSL 03-05-2015 12:36 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Crazy kokeshi attempt from Honma <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NJCup?src=hash">#NJCup</a> <a href="http://t.co/K3RASHpo8t">pic.twitter.com/K3RASHpo8t</a></p>&mdash; LARIATOOOOO!!! (@SenorLARIATO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenorLARIATO/status/573435647496720384">March 5, 2015</a></blockquote>
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drave 03-05-2015 12:44 PM

Ha! That would have been great if he would have connected :y:

Chimera 03-05-2015 01:13 PM

#‎givenikkyachance trending worldwide on Twtter right now!!!!! The fans want a rematch but will Swede turn his back on his words and give Nikky the chance in a rematch he DESERVE?

#‎givenikkyachance

Chimera 03-05-2015 01:13 PM

https://twitter.com/hashtag/givenikkyachance?src=hash

drave 03-05-2015 01:15 PM

https://twitter.com/trendingtopics/

Nope.

Chimera 03-05-2015 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by drave (Post 4594211)

https://twitter.com/hashtag/givenikkyachance?src=hash

drave 03-05-2015 01:18 PM

I was looking for the trend.

Emperor Smeat 03-05-2015 03:12 PM

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/20s8u_iPm-w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>


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