But before he did, laid out plans for Finn V Bray as a final screw you.

Probably not, but you think it should be a disgruntled employee that is writing that mess.

Jericho, edited that in for clarification.

I really want Gargano to be someone's Tomko when he gets called up. Not as in bodyguard wise, but just playing the straight man. He's so good at it.

I wasn't going to say anything, but I hate it when people try comedy like that. Peyton is super-hot though and Johnny Gargano is a really good wrestler, so they get passes. But god was that awful, haha.

Nia Jax walking out is interesting. I was thinking about how many people must be unhappy there, and why they would be unhappy. Morale seemed so high recently (well, high for the "Evil Empire"). Why do you have talent like Aries, Neville and Nia Jax (if true) all walking out around the same time?

I wonder how much of it has to do with the different philosophies of Vince McMahon and Triple H? There's scuttlebutt that they clash, but I wonder just how many promises Triple H makes talent before Vince goes and breaks them for him? Not even trying to babyface Hunter in all this. But when companies start breaking promises to employees, that's when they get more upset about shit pay and how they are valued. Heyman managed to do this reverse thing, where he made people valued even if he couldn't pay them, haha.

I was thinking about this yesterday, before the Nia news, and it wouldn't surprise me if there are more walkouts.

Heard it was fake news. No need to write a paragraph on it and what not.

Regardless, I wouldn't be surprised if more come.

I really want a Heel Orton vs Shinsuke program. Feel like a motivated orton vs nakamura feud could be very good.

I'd be down for that. I'm fine with them teaming for a while too. Orton could lend Nakamura that "WWEness" he has. I mean, that probably shouldn't be the goal, but they've taken away the Nakamuraness, so they've got to give him something.

Introducing: Pillow Pals!

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I can understand and get behind Kane's constant transformations between business Kane and demon Kane, but I wish he'd lose that fucking wig. Looks really lame. Shaved-head Kane with the mask would be pretty menacing itself, to be honest.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">- *you're <br>- I don't claim NC <br>- your pussy stink<br><br>Thx for initiating the 50th twitter BS in 6yrs, ms &quot;I don't give a crap&quot; ���� This was fun <a href="https://t.co/Xrg1BAB50d">https://t.co/Xrg1BAB50d</a></p>&mdash; Reby Hardy (@RebyHardy) <a href="https://twitter.com/RebyHardy/status/920468831151251462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Observer's Dave Meltzer hinting more wrestlers in the WWE are considering leaving or walking out within the near future.

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In regards to Nia Jax's status, WWE still claims she's only on a "leave of absence" although they removed her from all upcoming events for the foreseeable future.

In regards to the mystery of why Bo Dallas suddenly disappeared, he's actually sick right now.

According to the Observer, there is truth to the rumor of Nia Jax walking out on RAW and being unhappy with her current status in the company.

Can't have their target demographic knowing he's 50 years old. :shifty:

Curious. I've heard off the grapevine that Jax did kind of pull the family card a little bit, and may not "get" the business like others do. I don't know if there is validity to that at all. She's a distant relation to The Rock, if she decides to keep at wrestling, I'm sure they'll make the spot for her. But I wouldn't be surprised if it just turned out to be "not for her."

Pure speculation. But she's been pushed fairly strong and fast. She really shouldn't be upset with her position. I'd say other things would have to be nagging at her.

The thing that bothers me about the Kane look is that they keep running with the look which Kane had when he was at his worst and least relevant. I understand that the classic mask was hard to work in and such, but it just seems really odd that they're going to the least nostalgic version of Kane that there is.

At least give him a new costume. Or just have him wrestle without the mask.

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I hope everyone walks out. Fuck 'em. That'll change shit.

Need a crazy motherfucker like Jesse Ventura in that locker room to get people thinking straight.

I can honestly see it happening. I mean, the more people who walk out the more people will think "Hey, opportunity for me here," but I think there will be a lot more departures.

They could do something like a Muta or Rellik (that’s killer backwards) mask.

According to the Observer, next market targeted for a special push by the WWE is going to be South America.

Re-sign Justin Gabriel, quick!

Wrong South <strike>Africa</strike> america

Or ditch the current mask and let him use the metal one he had over it for his entrance c. December 2011.

Goldust is on the Edge and Christian Podcast today. Plus Tales From the Indies with Tommaaaaaay! Should be a great episode

I was busy last week so still got the KO episode too. Will catch up over the weekend.

there's a special surprise on the tales from the indies that i won't spoil (although I kinda did but it's a podcast so fuck you)

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Why not just high five or fist bump? They can't do a cease and desist on that.

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For those who listened to Bruce Prichard this week.

As long as its not a self high five, they should be clear to use it. Knowing WWE's pettiness, they'd probably consider claiming it based on DDP's entrance song.

Apparently WWE wants to bring back the Divas Search. Would be a hybrid of Tough Enough, Divas Search, and the seasonal era of NXT for basis on how the show would work.

Wouldn't be surprised if Nikki Bella provided some inspiration to bring it back since she's been trying to get the narrative of the Women's Revolution changed from NXT as the main reason to the Divas Search and Total Bellas being the major reason instead.

But..they aren't Divas now..they're Women

WWE Women Search...doesn't sound as catchy

I want a match between Nikki Bella and either Bull Nakano or Aja Kong.

Lol yes! Bring back Diss the Diva!

I need to see some whore get called a cum sucking gutter slut again

Ugh. That show is so beyond awful.

Really like Conrad Thompson though. His podcast with Tony Shiavone is good.

Too soon, man...too soon. They had something with Michigan native Sara Lee and they did zilch with her and I'm still reeling from it.

Hope you recover soon from that.

Depends... is it anything like meningitis?

Heard this on Jim Cornette's Drive Thru and thought it was intersting/funny

Have you ever heard or seen a wrestler sneeze during a match or promo? I don't think I have.

It's pretty terrible but a guilty pleasure of mine.

Feel like Conrad is in full-on wannabe mode with Prichard, trying to seem like "one of the boys" even though he's just some fat real estate agent. He's way better with Schiavonne but that's because Tony isn't as annoying as Bruce, who can't help but tow the company line even though he hasn't been employed by WWE in years.

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God he's Gross!

Vince would fire them on the spot.

I don't think Bruce tows the company line as much as you guys think. I think most of it is him defending things he was part of creating. He's had plenty of negative things to say and criticisms of ideas that were chose.

Any "shitting on the company" is pretty pg 13.

I do love his Vince impressions for the most part, sometimes he goes a little too hard. TBH I guarantee you I fucking hate 75-80% of Bruce's shitty creative. Definitely knowledgable, but he's not exactly a GREAT mind.

LOL what? I don't care for him myself but it's not like he's going to shows and trying to pull a Pee-Wee Herman (or Paul Reubens, if you will) in public.

As long as he's acting like a human being, WHO CARES if he goes to an Indy wrestling show, the Playboy Mansion or the fucking Moscow Ballet?

To phrase it how Yoda might "No fucks do I give."

I know I'm supposed to be disturbed/scared, but little does LJ know, that pic is having the exact opposite effect...:naughty:

Have we discussed how weird it is that the brand touring India is the Raw brand?

Actually, I think it is having the exact effect it is supposed to be having.

(Michael Cole voice): OH MY! :eek:

That picture reminds me of WCW wrassler Hugh G Rektion

It is really annoying when Conrad tries to "man up" and yell/cuss at Bruce. Like... Who the fuck are you, even?

Schiavonne podcast is alright. Mainly when Schiavonne yells at his drunken wife.

My thoughts exactly, I didn't like the first few episodes and gave up on them, but kept seeing clips on YT of recent stuff and decided to give it another chance.... Pritchard is biased as fuck, but he's definitely honest and entertaining as hell....Conrad is an excellent compliment to him as well, keeping him on topic and trying to dig deeper to constantly get more than Bruce sometimes wants to talk about.

Bruce sometimes skirts around things and is clearly pulling some sort of protective line. He thinks he is a lot funnier than he actually is too. But I've listened to a few and I find it's an interesting take to consider.

Schiavone is surprisingly hilarious.

Dash Wilder has been working as a singles guy on Main Event. Does anybody watch? How's he been doing?

I used to get turned off by Bruce but then I listened to the "WHY BRUCE GOT FIRED FROM WWE" episode and the personal background helped me like him more. I already like Conrad because he's kind of living the dream, made a career in pro wrestling by being able to support Flair for a few years. Very jealous of him, don't you wish that was you? Shit, I'd kill for that.

Lol Bruce is not remotely honest. Get the fuck outta here lol

TBH I would not kill to be pretending to be one of the boys and making mad insider references to wrestlers when I've never worked as a wrestler or a booker.

Bruce is insanely dishonest especially when it comes to Dave Meltzer. I believe it was Gertner who pointed out he was one of Dave's sources. And he goes out of his way to bury Dave on his show. It's as though Bruce actually enjoys lying... but he's a fucking carny so it makes sense.

Interesting. Is there an interview or anything that confirms Bruce was a source?

IDC where he goes either.

He's old,fat and ugly is what i meant.

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Jesus Christ :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Watching him get into the ring is worth the watch in itself.

Dead in 3 years tops.

He doesn't even man up. It's all gimmick and he dances around Bruce as much as Bruce dances around any moderately difficult question.

Meltzer has mentioned it numerous times on Twitter. I'm pretty sure even Slik asked him.

I listen to a podcast called Between the Sheets where they go over newsletters and from 93-95 it's pretty clearly Bruce feeding Dave info during this period

Remember when Mick Foley entered the rumble 3 times?

maybe Matt Hardy could do that too, regular, V1 and then Awoken Matt.

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I wish they asked the most important questions.

1. Does Bagwell wear his hat to the excursions?
2. Is his Mom still his agent?

2a. if so, does she do negotiations from top of a forklift?

Been meaning to listen to King's podcast. I actually enjoyed him again on commentary with Mauro when he was all heel again.

Would be the best thing ever to have another Judy Bagwell On A Pole match but not have Buff in it, so he has to watch nervously from the crowd.

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Just gonna drop that here for the weird pizza story.

Ambrose looks so much better in the Shield gear.

I’m probably more annoyed than I should be that the commentators keep telling us that Bray is sick.

Nah, that would peeve me off too.

I know that most will say his “mystique” has already gone but telling us outright that he’s unwell humanises the character a little too much for me.

Well, the mystique is one thing, but the original human character actually would have made sense. I could actually imagine that Bray Wyatt, in a fictional world of course, with a terminal illness. The supernatural guy possessed by a nun or his biological sister (have they made that clear yet?) is put out with a cold though? Come on.

Generally I think they just say "this guy is out" way too much. Do something with it. Bray was attacked and a note with "BC" was left at the scene. Roman Reigns was ambushed by his Survivor Series opponents -- those bastards. Something.

They could of just done a whole Bray Wyatt is missing angle like they did with The Undertaker in the mid 90s where they just photoshopped him into pictures with people looking for him.

Plus that Iconic Duo picture further enhances how amazing Billie Kay is.

The Kurt Angle/Jolly Rancher commercial is the most logical wrestling related commercial ever.

Keep on sucking

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:lol: Booker T on commentary while beating up people in TNA.

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That was fucking legendary.