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GD 09-16-2019 01:55 AM

Celebrating 20 years of Smackdown with folks like Sting (and Ember Moon) who're synonymous with the brand

https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/si...65562138059425

Sixx 09-16-2019 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru Dave (Post 5284792)
Celebrating 20 years of Smackdown with folks like Sting (and Ember Moon) who're synonymous with the brand

https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/si...65562138059425

How the hell is Sting synonymous with Smackdown?

Sixx 09-16-2019 02:00 AM

He's not even synonymous with WWE.

slik 09-16-2019 03:05 AM

sarcasm m8

Sixx 09-16-2019 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5284796)
sarcasm m8

I don't know. It's Guru Dave after all.

GD 09-16-2019 03:47 AM

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GD 09-16-2019 03:52 AM

Wish TNA were more proactive about showcasing "moments" back in the heyday

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GD 09-16-2019 03:54 AM

Probably one of the greatest championship matches in the history of the company

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Black Widow 09-16-2019 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SixxT9 (Post 5284793)
How the hell is Sting synonymous with Smackdown?

Nobody cares about that if someone is flipping through the channels and sees one of the trash current wrestlers ani't nobody gonna keep it on their TV but yall nerds.

Sixx 09-16-2019 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Widow (Post 5284805)
Nobody cares about that if someone is flipping through the channels and sees one of the trash current wrestlers ani't nobody gonna keep it on their TV but yall nerds.

Rather impossible to watch wrestling on TV where I'm at.

Lock Jaw 09-16-2019 09:42 AM

Real surprised that no one today (who matters) has copied the Flair Flop

Sixx 09-16-2019 09:46 AM

Cause it looks dumb as fuck?

Droford 09-16-2019 10:55 AM

https://i.redd.it/ibs2lxetmvl31.jpg

Nicky Fives 09-16-2019 12:22 PM

Who is the new redheaded agent in WWE that has recently been seen in a suit along with the likes of Adam Pearce, Sonjay Dutt, Fit Finlay & Jamie Noble breaking up brawls alongside security and referees?

Emperor Smeat 09-16-2019 12:48 PM

Seems the switch from MSG to Hulu Theater paid off very well for AAA and their NY show. Managed to get a lot of last minute sales and walk ins to fill the arena based on photos from the event.

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Gerard 09-16-2019 01:44 PM

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DaveWadding 09-16-2019 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emperor Smeat (Post 5284835)
Seems the switch from MSG to Hulu Theater paid off very well for AAA and their NY show. Managed to get a lot of last minute sales and walk ins to fill the arena based on photos from the event.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hulu Theatre, New York<br>Thank You.. What a special city<br>Thank u ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IMPACTWRESTLING</a>⁩ <br>Talent &amp; execs<br>Gracias Al talento extraordinario de<br>⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/luchalibreaaa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@luchalibreaaa</a>⁩ <br>Otro éxito ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/dorianroldan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dorianroldan</a>⁩<br>Gracias ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/Santana_PNP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Santana_PNP</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/Ortiz_PnP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ortiz_PnP</a>⁩ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Familia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Familia</a> <a href="https://t.co/eSMG5racCS">pic.twitter.com/eSMG5racCS</a></p>&mdash; Konnan (@Konnan5150) <a href="https://twitter.com/Konnan5150/status/1173429645091454977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Or its lucha libre and walk up ticket sales are part of the lucha culture.

Gerard 09-16-2019 04:21 PM

Flair is meant to be backstage at smackdown despite the legal action.

Simple Fan 09-16-2019 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru Dave (Post 5284799)
Wish TNA were more proactive about showcasing "moments" back in the heyday

Between Twitch and Pluto TV they have two channels that play nothing but old episodes of Impact. Always post different Top 5 moments on their YouTube and Twitter all the time. They'll also show a throwback match on their recent episodes of Impact advertising Impact+ occasionally. Used to have one every week when the app was new.

GD 09-16-2019 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simple Fan (Post 5284881)
Between Twitch and Pluto TV they have two channels that play nothing but old episodes of Impact. Always post different Top 5 moments on their YouTube and Twitter all the time. They'll also show a throwback match on their recent episodes of Impact advertising Impact+ occasionally. Used to have one every week when the app was new.

I wish they did the same during their peak. They never realized the true potential of their archives. WWE never hesitated to remind fans about Shawn Michaels' boyhood dream, Hogan slamming Andre, Edge spearing Jeff Hardy from the ladder at WM 17 or cashing in on Cena for the WWE title etc. Historical significance carries a lot of weight and prestige. TNA should've banked on it.

Simple Fan 09-16-2019 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emperor Smeat (Post 5284835)
Seems the switch from MSG to Hulu Theater paid off very well for AAA and their NY show. Managed to get a lot of last minute sales and walk ins to fill the arena based on photos from the event.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hulu Theatre, New York<br>Thank You.. What a special city<br>Thank u ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IMPACTWRESTLING</a>⁩ <br>Talent &amp; execs<br>Gracias Al talento extraordinario de<br>⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/luchalibreaaa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@luchalibreaaa</a>⁩ <br>Otro éxito ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/dorianroldan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dorianroldan</a>⁩<br>Gracias ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/Santana_PNP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Santana_PNP</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/Ortiz_PnP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ortiz_PnP</a>⁩ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Familia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Familia</a> <a href="https://t.co/eSMG5racCS">pic.twitter.com/eSMG5racCS</a></p>&mdash; Konnan (@Konnan5150) <a href="https://twitter.com/Konnan5150/status/1173429645091454977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Was a decent show. I liked the set up and it was similar looking to Fight for the Fallen. Best matches were the cruiserweight 4 way, Taya/Tessa, LAX/Lucha Bros, and the main event. Early matches weren't bad but just felt like filler to get to meat of the card.

Simple Fan 09-16-2019 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru Dave (Post 5284883)
I wish they did the same during their peak. They never realized the true potential of their archives. WWE never hesitated to remind fans about Shawn Michaels' boyhood dream, Hogan slamming Andre, Edge spearing Jeff Hardy from the ladder at WM 17 or cashing in on Cena for the WWE title etc. Historical significance carries a lot of weight and prestige. TNA should've banked on it.

Ok, I get you now but I think they did that, it's just they didn't have the historical significance to carry any weight really. Thanks to alot of their talent being in WWE now it becomes more significant and they are using it more.

Similar thing to AEW having these unknown guys it's going to take them some time to build up any moments they have because people don't know them therefore really don't care.

GD 09-16-2019 06:50 PM

This is so cool

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owenbrown 09-16-2019 08:28 PM


GD 09-16-2019 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by owenbrown (Post 5284932)

This is third time this has been posted in the last 24 hours.

owenbrown 09-16-2019 08:33 PM

quote the other two

GD 09-16-2019 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by owenbrown (Post 5284937)
quote the other two

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerard (Post 5284840)
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Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru Dave (Post 5284700)
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Savio 09-16-2019 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru Dave (Post 5284700)
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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerard (Post 5284840)
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.

owenbrown 09-16-2019 08:47 PM

fair enough...

slik 09-17-2019 10:48 AM

John Cena is following me on Twitter now, that was a nice surprise this morning.

Droford 09-17-2019 11:17 AM

https://www.theringer.com/2019/9/17/...lading-hardway

Really good article about the history of blood in wrestling matches

Sixx 09-17-2019 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5285168)
John Cena is following me on Twitter now, that was a nice surprise this morning.

You tagged him in some kinda ass-kissing way, eh?

slik 09-17-2019 12:18 PM

I did after he followed me lol

slik 09-17-2019 07:34 PM

This is what has stood out most to me from the NXT coming to USA commercials, someone apparently having a psychotic break from reality.


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GD 09-17-2019 07:39 PM

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/VagueGreen...restricted.gif

Sixx 09-17-2019 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5285252)
This is what has stood out most to me from the NXT coming to USA commercials, someone apparently having a psychotic break from reality.


https://i.postimg.cc/j2PhqtbC/Screen...6-16-13-PM.png

https://i.postimg.cc/Y943VQD6/Screen...6-16-20-PM.png

Looks a bit like Narc.

slik 09-17-2019 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru Dave (Post 5285253)

He is like 4, he has an excuse

slik 09-17-2019 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SixxT9 (Post 5285254)
Looks a bit like Narc.

Hahahahaha, it totally does

Sixx 09-17-2019 07:41 PM

And there's BDC napping in the background.

Emperor Smeat 09-17-2019 07:44 PM

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slik 09-17-2019 07:46 PM

lol

GD 09-17-2019 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5285256)
He is like 4, he has an excuse

Yeah! I'd probably freak out too if could see John Cena.

GD 09-17-2019 07:57 PM

Damn, remember when Brock Lesnar layeth the Smackdown on Kurt Angle's lips?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When Brock Lesnar kisses you, what can you honestly do about it? Absolutely Nothing. Lol <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalKissingDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NationalKissingDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/KqA4TKhrwI">pic.twitter.com/KqA4TKhrwI</a>”</p>&mdash; Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealKurtAngle/status/751070837000773633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Sepholio 09-17-2019 08:12 PM

Just a random idea I had about The Fiend gimmick while earlier while talking with a friend. For the sake of the scenario, I'm going to use last nights KotR final where Corbin went over Gable as a setting because it fits with my general idea really well. Anyways, how would you guys feel if the lights had went out during the middle of Corbin wrecking Gable and when they come back on Gable has on The Fiend mask. He goes crazy and beats the absolute shit out of Corbin and pins him. Lights go back off and when they come back on Gable no longer has the mask on and is left dazed and confused with no idea what happened.

It would basically be like treating The Fiend like a separate entity entirely from Bray in a sense. I dunno, just a random idea we discussed that I thought I would share.

Jordan 09-17-2019 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seph (Post 5285274)
Just a random idea I had about The Fiend gimmick while earlier while talking with a friend. For the sake of the scenario, I'm going to use last nights KotR final where Corbin went over Gable as a setting because it fits with my general idea really well. Anyways, how would you guys feel if the lights had went out during the middle of Corbin wrecking Gable and when they come back on Gable has on The Fiend mask. He goes crazy and beats the absolute shit out of Corbin and pins him. Lights go back off and when they come back on Gable no longer has the mask on and is left dazed and confused with no idea what happened.

It would basically be like treating The Fiend like a separate entity entirely from Bray in a sense. I dunno, just a random idea we discussed that I thought I would share.

Honestly something like that would have been killer in Lucha Underground. I think it's a little too much for WWE. But it could be interesting. But I wouldn't trust them to make it work.

Jordan 09-17-2019 08:59 PM

Court Bauer tweeted who would you like to see join MLW commentary?

I guess Cornette is out and Tony isn't the most available so they are looking for someone else. I wonder if they are going to go for a return to the booth like Scott Hudson and Mark Madden who did really good on the Starcast CM Punk show, it was nice to hear them again. Then I also saw someone mention Taz, which would be really awesome IMO. Taz would be a good draw for MLW for post show meet and greets and also I would really love to have him calling MLW. I think it would be great.

Mr. Nerfect 09-17-2019 11:19 PM

Give someone fresh a try. Raven?

DaveWadding 09-18-2019 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan X (Post 5285312)
Honestly something like that would have been killer in Lucha Underground. I think it's a little too much for WWE. But it could be interesting. But I wouldn't trust them to make it work.


This is pretty much what the whole Gauntlet of the Gods thing was.

slik 09-18-2019 02:19 AM

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GD 09-18-2019 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5285405)

The presentation of "The Beast In The East" was so refreshing. Cole was on fire too.

GD 09-18-2019 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5285256)
He is like 4, he has an excuse

I should've posted the "uncut" version :shifty:

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Nicky Fives 09-18-2019 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan X (Post 5285312)
Honestly something like that would have been killer in Lucha Underground. I think it's a little too much for WWE. But it could be interesting. But I wouldn't trust them to make it work.

100% accurate.

Emperor Smeat 09-18-2019 01:27 PM

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Droford 09-18-2019 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5285405)

Wonder if they reference that

slik 09-18-2019 04:16 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FOX Sports tweeted this, guessing these people are on the promo material because they will be the top names of brand blue after the draft.<br><br>Gulp for RAW!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SDLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SDLive</a> �� <a href="https://t.co/ot4vcm4RkD">pic.twitter.com/ot4vcm4RkD</a></p>&mdash; Kenton (@Kenton_la) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kenton_la/status/1174414106872430592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

slik 09-18-2019 04:17 PM

Looks like Finn and KO about to be the stars of RAW

Emperor Smeat 09-18-2019 04:29 PM

John Pollock reported a week or two ago that based on those he has spoke to, everyone being shown in FOX's ads are not guaranteed to actually be on the brand when Smackdown moves next month.

Pollock mentioned in last night's Review-A-Smackdown show that WWE probably hasn't even put in any serious work yet on the actual lists for the draft based on how past drafts were handled.

Evil Vito 09-18-2019 04:37 PM

Nah I put no stock in that graphic. 100% chance Miz is on Raw due to his show.

Mr. Nerfect 09-18-2019 04:40 PM

It wouldn’t surprise me to see the split dropped completely before long. Or for SmackDown to have certain talent and Raw to be a “supershow.” If this were any other company, it would be insane to promote certain talent and then not have them featured on the show. But this is WWE.

Balor and KO have both been suspiciously absent from any sort of promotional material. Does that mean anything? Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch have both been all over it. Does it make sense to promote them heavily for the show and then not have them?

Mr. Nerfect 09-18-2019 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conspiracy Victim Vito (Post 5285477)
Nah I put no stock in that graphic. 100% chance Miz is on Raw due to his show.

You’d think that, but Miz actually participated in a FOX promotional shoot, which of all the material seems like the one that would count for the most. He and Alex’s Bliss are the ones I see being the most likely to do promotional stuff and then not be featured.

slik 09-18-2019 04:48 PM

Dolph the new top heel of raw

Gable KO Balor Andrade Ziggler Lashley the new main event scene on Brand Red

Mr. Nerfect 09-18-2019 04:53 PM

This poster is using lots of old graphics and stock stuff. And there’s no way Bray, Seth AND Braun all end up on the same show. This is also post draft announcement, so it makes more sense for a hodge lodge. Not that anyone has put that much thought in.

The promo material I’d put the most stock in is the paid-for commercial. The one that had a clear directive and focused on specific talent and cast actors to play them. It isn’t guaranteed to mean anything, but that seems like the most ridiculous thing to cast and then cast aside.

Orton, Roman, Taker, Cena, Kofi, Becky, Charlotte, Rey, Seth, Bryan and Cole were all featured in that. Reading between the lines, Cena and Taker will probably just show up wherever the hell they want. Of that list, Kofi is the most likely to move, in my opinion, because they may have just wanted a black wrestler for their ad. Everyone else is more recognizable because they are a big star.

Mr. Nerfect 09-18-2019 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5285482)
Dolph the new top heel of raw

Gable KO Balor Andrade Ziggler Lashley the new main event scene on Brand Red

Roode, Zayn, Rusev, Harper, Rowan, Hardys, Usos and Revival also aren’t featured...god, they have so much talent locked down.

Mr. Nerfect 09-18-2019 05:03 PM

Legit predictions:

* Seth, Becky, Cole and Rey to Smackers.

* Owens, Balor, Bayley and Phillips to Raw.

There are other potential moves, like possibly Nakamura & Zayn for The Usos (& Naomi), but those are the big ones I see being put on the TV shows. Brock and The Revival end up on SmackDown by virtue of winning the belts there. Sasha and Bray are champions on Raw, so they don’t move.

slik 09-18-2019 05:49 PM

Vic Joseph and the Dio guy who does 205 Live rumored to be new RAW commentary team post-draft btw

Emperor Smeat 09-18-2019 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Nerfect (Post 5285479)
It wouldn’t surprise me to see the split dropped completely before long. Or for SmackDown to have certain talent and Raw to be a “supershow.” If this were any other company, it would be insane to promote certain talent and then not have them featured on the show. But this is WWE.

Doubt it since FOX has been making it clear for months they want the brand split to be stricter and didn't spent that crazy amount of money just to get a second RAW show.

They did float an idea for a while where Smackdown would get priority for "supershow" status but USA Network rejected it due to FOX being too harsh with their demands.

GD 09-18-2019 05:54 PM

I hope this means there won't be any crossover of championships or Corey Graves.

Mr. Nerfect 09-18-2019 06:11 PM

Vic Joseph was auditioning for something.

Mr. Nerfect 09-18-2019 06:16 PM

Honestly, I just see Cole and Facefuck Phillips swapping places. I think they will keep the three-person team for Raw (because it’s a long show and the company clearly like that presentation, for whatever reason). Byron Saxton quietly moves over and no one notices. Cole does SmackDown with someone, possibly a revolving door of personalities (JBL, Lawler, Booker, McGuinness, Vic Joseph, etc.). That’s a two-person team. Renee drops commentary to be FS1 host. Vic Joseph fills in around the place doing odd spots here and there so commentators can get time off/be “on location”/do angles. I can see him earning his stripes on Main Event in the meantime. I don’t know this Dio, but I can see him being Main Event and doing other things every now and then.

Eventually I can see McGuinness making the full-time move to SmackDown and Aiden English becoming the NXT. Or Dio if he is good.

Droford 09-18-2019 10:13 PM

Rewatching HIAC from last year and I guess I had blocked out the red paint job of the cell.

Droford 09-18-2019 10:53 PM

There's a bunch of Baron Corbin stuff at the bottom of the Network menu. One is a 2015 match vs Angelo Dawkins. It's still weird seeing him with hair

Volare 09-19-2019 12:12 AM

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Lock Jaw 09-19-2019 12:42 AM

I think you just bridged RP's orgasm gap

Vastardikai 09-19-2019 12:53 AM

I'd go from Beast to Least Mode on her...

That joke fell flat. I'm so lonely. :(

Jordan 09-19-2019 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droford (Post 5285688)
Rewatching HIAC from last year and I guess I had blocked out the red paint job of the cell.

Damn the Hardy/Orton match though. Amazing.

Cooler Tom Schuler 09-19-2019 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cooler Tom Schuler (Post 5283784)
Yes, that's a whole thing that happened. Myself and current America's Got Talent finalist Ryan Niemiller put so much work into that project, and then the producer threw it all away and did his own thing. It turned out awful. There was so much potential there, and a lot of great people working on it. It was a huge disappointment for me.

The producer is kind of a "any publicity is good publicity" hack, and refuses to accept he did any wrong. He's since blocked most of us on all social media after refusing to take any criticism as anything other than "being negative."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA9mGELKM_8

Emperor Smeat 09-19-2019 01:33 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Unless something drastically changes in the final stretch of the year the Rock n Roll Express will have worked more matches (7 to date with more on the way) than total Kabuki Warriors (Sane &amp; Asuka) TV/PPV matches — they are at 6, btw with none since mid-August.</p>&mdash; Voices of Wrestling (@voiceswrestling) <a href="https://twitter.com/voiceswrestling/status/1174431031694417920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Emperor Smeat 09-19-2019 02:10 PM

According to the Observer, early PPV buys numbers for AAA's NY show were beyond abysmal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Observer Newsletter
The PPV numbers were so low you wouldn’t believe them. In more than one market with a high percentage of Hispanics, there were 0 buys, as in not a low number, but zero. Based on actual numbers we have, it would indicate less than 60 buys nationwide and even that may be high because the early market actuals included heavy Hispanic markets. There must have been some iPPV numbers, but our response level was very low.


Simple Fan 09-19-2019 03:22 PM

AXS TV is airing it tomorrow night.

Emperor Smeat 09-19-2019 05:43 PM

Apparently had AAA held their NY show a couple weeks later, the visa problems that were plaguing them likely would have been resolved in time for the show.

They had to drop all for plans for around 20 people they scheduled for the show and why half the card was only announced during the show itself.

Lucha Blog reported Lucha Underground had similar visa issues when it came to using AAA talent for Season 4.

Gerard 09-19-2019 06:08 PM

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Vince really sounds like a childish fuck, imitating Jr with the bells palsy in writers meetings when he wasn't there.

GD 09-19-2019 06:21 PM

Wow! I don't think I've ever heard J.R. speak so candidly about the issue.

GD 09-19-2019 06:25 PM

Still remember Cole's reaction to J.R. being drafted to Smackdown.

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slik 09-19-2019 09:18 PM

RR tix go on sale tomorrow, surprised WWE hasn't really plugged this on TV at all.

For anyone curious tix only being sold thru MLB.com rather than ticketmaster it seems.
Layout is similar to last year, with dugout for entrances.


https://i.postimg.cc/sXxDTv83/ASTROS...Gray-Final.jpg

Droford 09-19-2019 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5285889)
RR tix go on sale tomorrow, surprised WWE hasn't really plugged this on TV at all.

For anyone curious tix only being sold thru MLB.com rather than ticketmaster it seems.
Layout is similar to last year, with dugout for entrances.


https://i.postimg.cc/sXxDTv83/ASTROS...Gray-Final.jpg

They mentioned it like 5 times between raw and sd

Droford 09-19-2019 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan X (Post 5285783)
Damn the Hardy/Orton match though. Amazing.

Til the dumb finish with Hardy dropping on the table a good 3 or 4 seconds after Orton moved. Would have looked awesome if Orton had stayed on a hair longer

Jordan 09-19-2019 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droford (Post 5285918)
Til the dumb finish with Hardy dropping on the table a good 3 or 4 seconds after Orton moved. Would have looked awesome if Orton had stayed on a hair longer

I know. :-\

Droford 09-19-2019 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru Dave (Post 5285508)
I hope this means there won't be any crossover of championships or Corey Graves.

I wonder if they move Mandy, AlexA and Baron away from him so he'll shut up until he figures out new crushes

Droford 09-20-2019 09:41 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yea I know right it’s unreal how good I looked on the show today!!!!!!</p>&mdash; Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) <a href="https://twitter.com/BraunStrowman/status/1174879269425729542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I smell a twitter feud

Droford 09-20-2019 09:44 AM

Also 5 titles since his debut isn't true, lol

Big Vic 09-20-2019 12:37 PM

must be counting these

WWE

WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Nicholas (1) and Seth Rollins (1)[123][124]
WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Championship (2018)[125]
Money in the Bank (Men's 2018)[126]
André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal (2019)[127]

slik 09-20-2019 05:18 PM

Not many people tweeting about getting RR tix...usually when one of the big 4 go on sale lots of people tweeting excited about landing tix....very unusual.

Emperor Smeat 09-20-2019 09:19 PM

https://i0.wp.com/thecubsfan.com/cml...size=343%2C193

Emperor Smeat 09-20-2019 09:44 PM

According to Deadspin and Voices of Wrestling, Impact has been in serious breach of the terms of the contracts for all of their talent to the point the entire roster could legally walk out of their deals if they chose to.

Apparently the company has not been paying talent money owed from merch sales, which is guaranteed in their contracts, for the past year and part of the reason is due to them not wanting anyone to find out how dire merch sales have been for a while. They also don't want the situation where if they grant Kross' release due to these issues, they would have to grant the same to everyone else who ask since it would confirm the contracts are legally voided.

slik 09-20-2019 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droford (Post 5285980)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yea I know right it’s unreal how good I looked on the show today!!!!!!</p>&mdash; Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) <a href="https://twitter.com/BraunStrowman/status/1174879269425729542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I smell a twitter feud

A lot of rassling fans on twitter attacking people complaining about FOX pushing WWE during other sports...

Imagine thinking the people trying to enjoy a baseball game are wrong for being annoyed when WWE gets promoted while so many wrestling fans have complained about 'special musical performances' eating up time during WrestleMania in the past....

Lock Jaw 09-21-2019 01:40 AM

Rogers Sportsnet advertises rassling all the time during baseball here in Canada. Never with an actual "superstar" there, though. Just like a lower-third banner and a read.

erickman 09-21-2019 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emperor Smeat (Post 5286109)
According to Deadspin and Voices of Wrestling, Impact has been in serious breach of the terms of the contracts for all of their talent to the point the entire roster could legally walk out of their deals if they chose to.

Apparently the company has not been paying talent money owed from merch sales, which is guaranteed in their contracts, for the past year and part of the reason is due to them not wanting anyone to find out how dire merch sales have been for a while. They also don't want the situation where if they grant Kross' release due to these issues, they would have to grant the same to everyone else who ask since it would confirm the contracts are legally voided.

everyone would be better off if they let the wrestlers sell there own merch, impact better pay them off then change merch deals let them sell there stuff on youtube.

Emperor Smeat 09-21-2019 03:46 PM

According to PWI, Hacksaw Jim Duggan was hospitalized earlier today due to an unknown health issue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PWI
WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Duggan was hospitalized today due a medical issue. His family has not disclosed what the issue is, but sent word that Duggan will not be appearing this weekend as scheduled for a series of autograph appearances including today's Legends of the Ring convention in New Jersey.


Lock Jaw 09-21-2019 06:27 PM

This theme randomly came into my head....

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Mr. Nerfect 09-21-2019 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emperor Smeat (Post 5286109)
According to Deadspin and Voices of Wrestling, Impact has been in serious breach of the terms of the contracts for all of their talent to the point the entire roster could legally walk out of their deals if they chose to.

Apparently the company has not been paying talent money owed from merch sales, which is guaranteed in their contracts, for the past year and part of the reason is due to them not wanting anyone to find out how dire merch sales have been for a while. They also don't want the situation where if they grant Kross' release due to these issues, they would have to grant the same to everyone else who ask since it would confirm the contracts are legally voided.

I hope everyone walks out and the good talent goes to NXT.


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