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Remember buying some XFL merch back in the day although just a mini-footballs and a pack of XFL cards. Still have the cards but don't remember whatever happened to the football.

Aw man that's amazing! People at work keep telling me I need to wear a Christmas jumper. I want that one.

Very debatable. I'd say he's 449th at best

Aren't you a little short to be a storm trooper? Nope.

Pie fan and wrestler Chris Hero might be back in the WWE

http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/ch...ack-wwe-226336

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I know people give hero shit for his weight but he's still one of the best. I'd be stoked to see him back in the WWE.

I absolutely love Chris Hero. One of the best all-rounders in the world today. Pair him with Cesaro and let The Kings of Wrestling rule.

I'd mark out if he attacked Kevin Owens for stealing his gimmick.

I just want Kings of Wrestling against American Alpha

Chris Hero going back is quite a shocker given he was supposedly let go for being out of shape.

But I'm happy for him. He's a great wrestler.

Good for Hero but I'm going to assume whatever expectations or plans the WWE has for him is probably going to be low.

He has more value to NXT than he does for the main roster but could see him fill a Rhyno-like role for RAW/Samckdown.

I want to put my Storm Trooper in her Deathstar

I predict that Kassius Ohno will show up as Samoa Joe's opponent for Takeover, signed by William Regal to stop a pissed-off Joe's path of destruction. I imagine that he'll be an NXT lifer, in the Tye Dillinger role of making other people look pretty good and imparting knowledge, maybe even getting an NXT Title run or two, but maybe not ever getting anything more than a token run on the main roster, or a Royal Rumble spot/placement in a video game.

Honestly wouldn't be surprised to see Nick Dinsmore get a run as an active wrestler in NXT, doing something more similar to his "Mr. Wrestling" gimmick for basically the same reasons.

And with the WWE in "hiring mode" I don't know why The Spirit Squad won't officially be signed to contracts (although I think they would be better on RAW) and I don't see why they don't get Blue Pants back for the Women's Division in NXT.

Does Hero's diet still consist of Big Macs and Krispy Kreme?

It sure looks that way.

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Shibata at his wedding after party, in his gear:

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And who is going to challenge him to change? No-fuckin-body!

Had this!!

Father of the Bride: Shouldn't you consider putting on pants?

Shibata: *penalty kicks the Father of the Bride.*

Holy fuck Chris Hero. :(

Wouldn't look so bad if he wore attire similar to Kevin Owens, or how he use to wear it with the baggy pants and singlet top. But that... that's not even JBL-esque bulky muscle or anything... that's just a fat piece of shit in wrestling trunks.

Damn. :(

Chris Hero will probably debut with a 'fat guy' gimmick I feel like...probably will have some Italian name, like 'Mario LaPasta'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Report: <br><br>Randy Orton Will Be Getting New Ring Gear As Part Of Being A Member Of The Wyatt Family <a href="https://t.co/1azGx4sVcM">pic.twitter.com/1azGx4sVcM</a></p>&mdash; Slice Wrestling (@EntSlice) <a href="https://twitter.com/EntSlice/status/808393744764571648">December 12, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Who is slice wrestling? Does he just post BS?

Is it like Swish?

Most of his/her news seems to be pretty accurate so far tbh. Scooped Meltzer/Keller on a few things it seems like.

Didn't he say Nakumara was being called up to SDL?

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Wonder at what point when coming up with this spot did anyone bother to realize how dumb (and dangerous) it was.

Match itself had other spots just as bad with gifs courtesy of NeoGAF's wrestling thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost...postcount=5741

How the hell did neither of those dumbasses die? :wtf:

I love Janela but it really seems like he has a death wish.

Bad Luck.

The attire similar to Kevin Owens would be less confident than what he currently wears. Chris Hero is a real man who embraces his fatness.

Luke Harper's Twitter account is amazing.

Fale saved them?

No, bad luck that they survived.

Owens dumps Jericho as his best friend for Hero so they can be fbff

I could watch Damo, Eric Young and the rest of SaniTY throw down jackets all day

I think the SAnitY gimmick is ready for the main roster. Let it toil too long, it will get too over and the journey will be done. Let them start wrecking shit very soon after WrestleMania. They'd be a good reason for The Shield to join forces again.

If you are Dean Ambrose or Roman Reigns how do you ever trust Seth Rollins again?

Randy Orton punt kicked Cena's dad and put him in the hospital yet those to made up at some point and have even said they respect each other at times. It's wrestling logic, man. Just roll with it lol.

Have him do a pinky swear. Don't think Rollins is that evil to break one.

Christoper Hero says he is not signed to nxt

Shield reunion working is all in the writing obviously. They should reform to take down a common enemy and move on with their careers, not because they want to be boys again.

Just the fact that Ambrose and Reigns are willing to reform the Shield with Rollins to take down a new trio, will help make their opponents look like threats and put em over.

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Rep.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Shield reunite on screen for Tribute to the Troops <a href="https://twitter.com/nodqdotcom">@nodqdotcom</a> <a href="https://t.co/WoMcluoTiU">pic.twitter.com/WoMcluoTiU</a></p>&mdash; TheFosterEmpire (@TheFosterEmpire) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheFosterEmpire/status/808866123194232836">December 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Necessity. And maturity. An understanding of where Rollins was coming for. He made a pragmatic decision for the future of his career. Ambrose and Reigns were at each other's throats leading to the break-up and Rollins was clever enough to get ahead. They've all taken their shots at Rollins and put him through hell and vice versa. They've made a lot of money together -- both as allies and enemies. They are devils that know each other that were forged in the same wars.

If they did The Club vs. The New Day vs. The Shield at Tribute to the Troops, I might actually be interested in watching it.

Yeah he's still doing testing, why would he say he's in already?

It would be a good injection. SAnitY debuts and all the former groups hit each other up for another run. New groups are formed and let the cream rise to the top.

I don't really like Max Landis, but when he's right, he's right.

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They don't call him Hitman for nothing.

He probably got screwed out of his fee. :-\

I actually completely disagree. Look at NXT now. It's far superior to anything else the WWE is putting forward, and that's just Smoky Mountain Wrestling with an updated presentation.

Seth is completely right in that scenario. With Braun Strowman coming out and destroying the cruiserweights? Come on, everyone would shit all over that instantly. Then when you have them dump out Strowman, they've gone 50/50 in the segment. Where do you go from there? Strowman vs. the cruisers? Who wins that?

What Landis seems to be arguing for here is the Russoriffic approach to "booking." Threads that go nowhere, illogical stories, throwing shit at the wall and seeing what sticks. "At least the mid-card is doing something?" It's nothing consistent and nothing that gets them over. I guarantee you that if the WWE did that Strowman/cruiserweight stuff, none of the individuals will get any more over. There might be a pop for the cruiserweights at first, but when Strowman beats them, they're both dead. And if they beat Strowman he is dead.

Same here.

Did they go to Gallagher vs. Gulak already? I was hoping that they'd build to that one.

Not that they will do actual "live specials," but the first "205 Takeover" could have been Swann vs. Kendrick vs. Perkins and Gallagher vs. Gulak.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Always nice to see the Indy kids disrespecting the ones who came before them. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/keepitup?src=hash">#keepitup</a><a href="https://t.co/rgxt6ZtaXy">https://t.co/rgxt6ZtaXy</a></p>&mdash; Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmJericho/status/808957236924055552">December 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="lv" dir="ltr">Our apologies to Marufuji. <a href="https://t.co/D8vvk1ROvG">https://t.co/D8vvk1ROvG</a></p>&mdash; Dash (@DashWilderWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/DashWilderWWE/status/809049257046994944">December 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Glad to see it’s not just your partner who has no respect. Can’t wait to see u in the big leagues fellas! <a href="https://t.co/OyBrZndTU6">https://t.co/OyBrZndTU6</a></p>&mdash; Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmJericho/status/809111766324088832">December 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Dash is awesome.

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Presumably that had to hurt a bit. :wtf:

Welp! Step up your game Sasha!

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Not trying to put your hands up is pretty fuckin dumb

Nice dig at a certain Trio as well.

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Sick Jack Gallagher spot from Tribute to the Troops. So brutal I'll hide it behind a spoiler tag. Gets ridiculous air.

lol love that guy

Gallagher is quickly becoming my favorite thing on RAW and in the Cruiserweight Division

I think the Cruiserweight Division needs a match of their own, like bring back the Scramble match or something. They need something to make their division seem special, kinda like Ultimate-X in TNA before they bastardized it....

Had no idea Jack Gallagher did MMA

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I almost fell off the elliptical when he did this crazy move. Love the 'stache game too

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Gallagher has quickly become one of my favorite wrestlers.

TNA's last Hurrah tonight. Total NonStop Deletion!

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Apparently an actual list of WWE Rules and stuff meant for house shows accidentally got leaked recently.

Jack Gallagher is pretty cool, but some of the stuff like that axe handle is pretty silly and borders on a lack of credibility.

Noid! What did I say about hoping for genuinely good wrestling from WWE?! You'll take what you get and laugh hysterically like the rest of us in the ignorant masses, Mister! :rant:

Or no dinner for you!

You want bread?!

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AJ Styles old partner from WCW.

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Sorta looks like James Ellsworth with a chin.