Pro Wrestling is FAKE!?!

[dmbmuskie]

The matches look fake. It's like watching live from the first 10 rows for the first time.

Do they really have the same production budget?

[K3nTaKa0s]

The matches look fake. It's like watching live from the first 10 rows for the first time.

Do they really have the same production budget?

The cameras are closer to the ring in TNA. That may have something to do with it.

[dmbmuskie]

The cameras are closer to the ring in TNA. That may have something to do with it.

Maybe the should move them back. Who can I call with this groundbreaking idea?

[K3nTaKa0s]

Maybe the should move them back. Who can I call with this groundbreaking idea?

I'm not sure if they can do that. I've never been to the Impact Zone, but it looks like there's not much room on that side of the studio.

[K3nTaKa0s]

Send Eric Bischoff a message on Facebook or Twitter. I'm sure he'll give a shit.

[CrashDMB237]

Send Eric Bischoff a message on Facebook or Twitter. I'm sure he'll give a shit.

And maybe that's why TNA sucks. If they gave a shit about what the majority of people actually like, they wouldn't be filming every week in a shithole studio with shitty equipment.

[K3nTaKa0s]

And maybe that's why TNA sucks. If they gave a shit about what the majority of people actually like, they wouldn't be filming every week in a shithole studio with shitty equipment.

What exactly do the majority of people actually like? TNA has been gaining viewers from year to year. I can't really speak for other wrestling fans.

[CrashDMB237]

What exactly do the majority of people actually like?

Apparently a majority of the wrestling audience, and by majority I mean double the size of what TNA draws in JUST ratings, likes what the WWE does.

[K3nTaKa0s]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EarU--5cYOE

Classic.

[Jsc6545]

fuck wade barrett

[Speilmen230]

was Petey on roids? he was never that big in Team Canada.

[K3nTaKa0s]

was Petey on roids? he was never that big in Team Canada.

Don't know. Sure could've been. He was ripped up at that point.

[crush0617]

didn't see the TNA PPv just listened to a recap and I don't understand that booking of a main event. Looks like RVD may be done though which I think is a positive for TNA.

[Rodey]

fuck wade barrett

Wade Barrett is amazing.

[K3nTaKa0s]

didn't see the TNA PPv just listened to a recap and I don't understand that booking of a main event. Looks like RVD may be done though which I think is a positive for TNA.

Roode has been booked as a guy who wants to keep the title at all costs. He values holding the title more than anything else.

[crush0617]

Roode has been booked as a guy who wants to keep the title at all costs. He values holding the title more than anything else.

and I like that angle on his character alot but, I am not a fan of DQ finishes of PPV's. I would have went with him cheating to beat Hardy. I don't think the loss would have hurt Hardy being he is the most over face in the company or at least one of.

[K3nTaKa0s]

I can't argue that.

[Speilmen230]

Anyone know what is it on tap for tonight?

[Rodey]

Last week sucked so bad, but I'm still interested in seeing where things go.

[hbktonyb]

Wouldn't be surprised if Jericho doesn't talk again.

[K3nTaKa0s]

How fucking bad did WWE fuck up Sheamus?

[Rodey]

"I'm not Little Jimmy, I'm Big Johnny!"

Amazing. Laurinaitis is the man.

[hbktonyb]

What in holy fuck just happened with Brodus Clay

[Rodey]

Uhh, Brodus?

:lol:lol:lol

[BotheDMBFan]

Brodus looks...good...

[BotheDMBFan]

I dunno why he's using the Cat's music. But that theme owned, so I am happy.

[K3nTaKa0s]

So Brodus Clay came back as a babyface who dances to Ernest Miller's old entrance music? I didn't see it, but I'm looking for confirmation.

[davidhamrick10]

Yup, that's what happened. Did not see that coming. He is being used as The Cat, The Godfather, and Rikishi all rolled in one.

[hbktonyb]

That wwe network commercial is incredible when you are high :lol

[K3nTaKa0s]

Woooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nick11dx]

so how does the whole rid flair thing work if he is with TNA....possible departure soon?!

[K3nTaKa0s]

You can't induct the Horsemen without Flair.

[BotheDMBFan]

Flair's already in.

[BotheDMBFan]

So Brodus Clay came back as a babyface who dances to Ernest Miller's old entrance music? I didn't see it, but I'm looking for confirmation.

It was shockingly baller.

[K3nTaKa0s]

The Str0 has returned. Starting back up with 1987 here shortly. I'm fired up!

http://www.blogtv.com/people/TheStr0

[jackisback24]

http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe/23707-next-inductees-into-hall-of-fame

[jaking1185]

The Str0 has returned. Starting back up with 1987 here shortly. I'm fired up!

http://www.blogtv.com/people/TheStr0

It's good to see the old NWA/WCW again.

[jackisback24]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSJJZ8qhs2I

[jackisback24]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr2J1B4UkiU

[Rodey]

Fuck Kane, trying to end the broski's career.

[dmbmuskie]

What was the point of the ref's bad call in the Punk vs Swagger match?

[YankeesDMB41]

i have no idea what they re doing with Jericho...but i love it lol

[JacobLovesYou]

I'm hoping the refs botched 3 count is an angle to let vickie & swagger back to ringside. Not that I really want them at ringside, I'm just thinking that's the angle.

[gocubsgo3822]

Watching now. Jerry lawler just said the gayest thing ever "miz is looking for a body guard. Mason has a good body..." real gay

[gocubsgo3822]

The wwe should be embarrassed with the clay segment

[dmbmuskie]

I love the The Funk-a-saurus. Not sure how it meshes with how he was packaged in the promos, but it made me laugh.

[gocubsgo3822]

I love the The Funk-a-saurus. Not sure how it meshes with how he was packaged in the promos, but it made me laugh.

You like Clay? I hate you Muskie. Will not get trolled in a wrestling thread tonight was embarrassing

[dmbmuskie]

You like Clay? I hate you Muskie. Will not get trolled in a wrestling thread tonight was embarrassing

Reminded me of the Godfather. Loved the Godfather when I was 15.

[gocubsgo3822]

Reminded me of the Godfather. Loved the Godfather when I was 15.

That was my first thought as well... Then I realized he has zero I mean zero charisma...

[BAHHHTIWaC]

The Clay segment was fantastic. They need more gimmicks, and giving him this one is a very good idea. I'm sick of looking at a roster made up of gimmicks of "Dudes just looking for the title."

[BotheDMBFan]

Funkasuarus is one of the 10 greatest debuts in WWE history. I am not kidding.

[Rodey]

I love how Cole and King were hardly able to keep it together. :lol

[CrashDMB237]

Absolutely awesome. The entire Clay segment. The intro, the song, his talking during the match, King and Cole losing it. I love it.

[BotheDMBFan]

I'm shocked JR could announce him to the ring.

[BAHHHTIWaC]

That was my first thought as well... Then I realized he has zero I mean zero charisma...

Did you watch the match? He was hilarious in the ring.

[K3nTaKa0s]

Absolutely awesome. The entire Clay segment. The intro, the song, his talking during the match, King and Cole losing it. I love it.

Yeah.. nothing like building a guy up as a heel on NXT, only for him to be repackaged as the second coming of Rakishi.

What an embarassment.

Another comedy character.. just what the WWE needs. Maybe he can dance while Santino plays the air trombone.

[Rodey]

Better than another pissed off, arrogant heel, that's going to destroy everyone in his path and win the WWE Championship to be honest.

[dmbmuskie]

Yeah.. nothing like building a guy up as a heel on NXT, only for him to be repackaged as the second coming of Rakishi.

What an embarassment.

Another comedy character.. just what the WWE needs. Maybe he can dance while Santino plays the air trombone.

WWE needs another monster, like TNA needs another WWE reject.

It's fun. I can see it moving merchandise.

[CrashDMB237]

Better than another pissed off, arrogant heel, that's going to destroy everyone in his path and win the WWE Championship to be honest.

Absolutely.

WWE needs another monster, like TNA needs another WWE reject.

It's fun. I can see it moving merchandise.

Absolutely.

God forbid TNA tries to do something entertaining rather than re-hash old gimmicks.

[gocubsgo3822]

Yeah.. nothing like building a guy up as a heel on NXT, only for him to be repackaged as the second coming of Rakishi.

What an embarassment.

Another comedy character.. just what the WWE needs. Maybe he can dance while Santino plays the air trombone.

I agree with this actually. I was dissapointed.. Rewatched again this morning.

[JacobLovesYou]

It was surprising and makes me want to see where they go with it. His talking in the ring was great. I'm not going to make a judgment on a gimmick just cause of a debut. It has potential or could be an embarrassing symbol of whats wrong in PG WWE. I enjoyed him last night, so I'm hoping for the best.

[hbktonyb]

I've just not been into Raw the last couple of weeks. Jericho thing is not capturing me nearly as much as those videos were. Punk is a champion that gets the mid time slot. He's not talking. I'm really not a fan of Kane. Clay...blah. The bright spots for me right now are #Heel, Ryder and believe it or not Cena.

[Rodey]

#Heel and Ryder are the best things going right now, by far.

[comerelaxnow]

Did anyone else notice Jericho shooting on Hogan during the part when he started crying and mouthing the words "Why??" over and over? Funny stuff

[ProphetofJit]

The Brodus Clay thing is so ridiculous that I love it ... I support Gimmicks, Doink the Clown was my favorite growing up

[gocubsgo3822]

I am 100% out on Ryder

[Speilmen230]

I don't like how they are utilizing Punk right now. His speaking is just as good as his ring work and they aren't utilizing it, which is really hurting him as a champ. And he isn't the forefront of the show. Hopefully once Jericho get's fleshed out we can have a nice long feud with some awesome promo work between the two.

[CrashDMB237]

My prediction:

Jericho costs Punk the title at the Rumble. The Raw following the Rumble will be the first time Jericho speaks. He and Punk go at each other, Jericho calls the fans stupid for supporting everything he does, he tells Punk to get off his high horse for thinking the people love him because they clearly will just applaud for anything. Three way feud between Dolph, Punk and Jericho... culminates in a triple threat match for the title at WM28. Elimination Chamber could be interesting too if they want the belt to come back to Punk or Cena.

[K3nTaKa0s]

WWE Raw on Monday, January 9 scored a 2.87 rating, down from a 3.10 rating last week and the lowest rating since December 12. It was also the second-lowest rating since September when the fall season began.

Source: PWTorch

[BotheDMBFan]

WWE Raw on Monday, January 9 scored a 2.87 rating, down from a 3.10 rating last week and the lowest rating since December 12. It was also the second-lowest rating since September when the fall season began.

Source: PWTorch

I blame the boring ass National Championship game for that

[K3nTaKa0s]

Huuuuuuuuuuuge episode of Impact tomorrow night.

[Speilmen230]

why is it a huge episode? big main event?

[Speilmen230]

http://cdn1.wrestlezone.com/images/stories/2012/January/Cena-Graphic-Blog_11.jpg?1326309317

i feel like this a bit off.

[K3nTaKa0s]

why is it a huge episode? big main event?

Double main event.

[CrashDMB237]

Double main event.

Giant Gonzales vs. Vader
Marc Mero vs. Savio Vega

It's a must see!

[jaking1185]

El Gigante vs. Big Van Vader
Johnny B Badd vs. Savio Vega

It's a must see!

Hey, get it right. ;)

[hbktonyb]

El Gigante vs. Big Van Vader
Johnny B Badd vs. Kwang

Fixed again for accuracy ;)

[K3nTaKa0s]

WWE is reportedly negotiating to bring WrestleMania 29 or WrestleMania 30 to East Rutherford, N.J. at the MetLife Stadium, according to Tommy Fierro of Popthecrowd.com/news/1/12/12-huge-popthecrowd.com-exclusive-news-wrestlemania-returning-to-new-jersey.html.

Source: PW.net

[hbktonyb]

That would be sick, seeing as I can throw a rock from my apartment and hit MetLife :lol

[CrashDMB237]

If it's WrestleMania 30 that would be huge for the area. Between that and the Super Bowl this place would get a huge boost.

[Speilmen230]

What is late march early april like up east? I know here in cincinnati it is generally wet and cool.

[hbktonyb]

Let's make it a trifecta - Super Bowl, 'Mania, and a DMB concert.

[K3nTaKa0s]

-- Thursday's episode of Impact Wrestling will feature a double main event with re-matches from the top matches at Sunday's Genesis Pay-Per-View.


TNA World Hvt. champion Robert Roode will defend TNA's top title against Jeff Hardy in a re-match from the PPV main event, which ended with Roode kicking the referee to cause a DQ to retain the title.

After Kurt Angle used heelish tactics to defeat James Storm at the PPV, the two will wrestle again, this time with a #1 contender stipulation on the line.

Source: PWTorch

[CrashDMB237]

Classic WWF Attitude Era move. Hold a match on a PPV, hold the match again on Raw. Great for ratings for the people that didn't get the PPV.

[Speilmen230]

:thumbsup Prichard's work? ::speculation::

[crush0617]

Classic WWF Attitude Era move. Hold a match on a PPV, hold the match again on Raw. Great for ratings for the people that didn't get the PPV. Its also a slap in the face of the people who bought the PPV. Its been clear for a while that TNA is a TV driven company.

that being said I am sure both matches will be good especially Storm/Angle.

[crush0617]

What is late march early april like up east? I know here in cincinnati it is generally wet and cool.
That time of year the weather is pretty all over the place it can be a nice 65 -70 degree day it can be below 40 and raining.

[JacobLovesYou]

It seems like a tough place for that timeframe. I wonder if they'd push it back in the month some.

[Speilmen230]

WM has always been march 30th - April 3rd time frame. Unless Vince really has a hard on for MetLife i doubt he changes the date.

[BotheDMBFan]

I can't see WM XXX being anywhere but MSG.

[davidhamrick10]

I was just getting ready to come on here and praise TNA for a great main event and then they had to go and ruin it. Technically that match should still be going on.

[K3nTaKa0s]

Great second hour tonight. That's how it's done.

[davidhamrick10]

Great second hour tonight. That's how it's done.

Did you not want a clean finish to the main event?

[K3nTaKa0s]

Did you not want a clean finish to the main event?

The finish was fine.

[davidhamrick10]

The finish was fine.

Wow, just wow.

I guess you really can't be objective about TNA so I won't be trying to engage you in any more conversations on the subject. I know you probably don't care but I can see it will never change.

I suggest others on here to do the same.

[K3nTaKa0s]

Why did the finish need to be clean?

[davidhamrick10]

It's not so much that it needed to be clean but it needed an actual ending. If you're gonna have a no dq match, just leaving it after interference with no winner being announced leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth.

[K3nTaKa0s]

It wasn't a no disqualification match. Roode could not intentionally get himself disqualified, which he did not do.

[davidhamrick10]

It wasn't a no disqualification match. Roode could not intenionally get himself disqualified, which he did not do.

My bad, I tuned in after it started. I take that back but still no winner.

[K3nTaKa0s]

I think they want to keep Hardy/Roode going for a while, rather than rushing into Storm/Roode. I think they hold off Storm/Roode until Lockdown.

[K3nTaKa0s]

- TNA president Dixie Carter says she hasn't talked to Hulk Hogan in a while. Carter told the Daily Star while promoting the upcoming London Impact tapings that Hogan "knows what's going on (in TNA) – he's a businessman, and he knows that it's an important date for us. He will be eyeing that very carefully. He's been gone from the scene. My goal would be to have him there."

Carter also said that she thought this would be Sting's final year as a wrestler. She said that "it feels very final" and that his appearance in London, his first in ten years, will be "an emotional night." She added, "In his mind, I think this is his last year as far as the wrestling is concerned. When we booked this, that's the way he was talking about it – ‘I haven't played there in a decade, and before I retire I need to come back there and wrestle.' Based on where he's at and what he's saying, barring something extraordinary this is the last time."

Credit: Daily Star

[CrashDMB237]

Again, I couldn't get through an entire hour of TNA. Maybe I needed to see the main event to appreciate the show, but jesus christ at least make the first hour somewhat watchable.

Edit: And don't ask why, you've asked a thousand times, I've given you a thousand reasons and you just can't be objective so it's not worth discussing.

[K3nTaKa0s]

Dennis Haskins, who played the Mr. Belding school principal character on "Saved the Bell," has announced that he will be at Monday's live Raw TV in Anaheim, Calif.

----------

Hulk Hogan announced Friday he will be on TNA's U.K. Tour, which includes the first international TV taping in London on January 28. "There is gonna be some IMPACT in the UK," Hogan tweeted Friday morning.


Source: PWTorch

[hbktonyb]

I want Hogan back on tv!

[CrashDMB237]

Too bad there's no impact in the ring or wrestling industry.

[K3nTaKa0s]

Too bad there's no impact in the ring or wrestling industry.

Funkasaurus!#%^!%#^

[CrashDMB237]

Funkasaurus!#%^!%#^

I had more fun watching that 2 minute match and entrance than I did watching any isolated segment of last night's Impact. And this is why TNA will continue to fail. Doing the anti-WWE does not work when what the WWE is doing proves to be succesful.

[K3nTaKa0s]

Successful? I don't know about that.

I'm not sure how TNA is failing, either.

I'm sure you'll come up with something, though. "ZACK RYDER HEADBANDS AND KANE MASKS ARE SOLD OUT!#%!"

[CrashDMB237]

Successful? I don't know about that.

I'm not sure how TNA is failing, either.

I'm sure you'll come up with something, though. "ZACK RYDER HEADBANDS AND KANE MASKS ARE SOLD OUT!#%!"

What's really sad is you dont even realize that, although you were embellishing on the star and product, marketing and sales is a MONSTROUS part of success.

[K3nTaKa0s]

And TNA isn't selling merchandise?

Why is TNA failing while WWE is being successful? Please explain this to me.

[CrashDMB237]

And TNA isn't selling merchandise?

Why is TNA failing while WWE is being successful? Please explain this to me.

Your definition of success is a little different than most's, so no I don't really want to explain it to you. Many people have tried, myself and others. You either a.) just don't care or b.) really don't understand it.

[BotheDMBFan]

Dennis Haskins, who played the Mr. Belding school principal character on "Saved the Bell," has announced that he will be at Monday's live Raw TV in Anaheim, Calif.

----------

Hulk Hogan announced Friday he will be on TNA's U.K. Tour, which includes the first international TV taping in London on January 28. "There is gonna be some IMPACT in the UK," Hogan tweeted Friday morning.


Source: PWTorch

That fucker would come to the one I'm going to. Ugh. I'll probably end up sitting next to that fucking pedophile too. :(

[K3nTaKa0s]

Your definition of success is a little different than most's, so no I don't really want to explain it to you. Many people have tried, myself and others. You either a.) just don't care or b.) really don't understand it.

Of course.

[CrashDMB237]

Of course.

Plenty of people have wasted enough time on you. It's very obvious you are set in your opinions and you have no desire to even listen to what anyone else says. It's not worth the effort. You like what you like, others don't.

[crush0617]

Here is what I have for best of 2011 what do you all have

Best Wrestler: CM Punk
Best Tag Team: Beer Money
Best on the Mic: CM Punk
Best Announcer: I can't give this anybody
Best Comeback: Mark Henry
Match of the Year: Punk vs. Cena at MITB
Feud of the Year: Sting vs Hogan (I don't expect many to agree with this)
Best Angle: CM Punk Rebellion
Best PPV: WWE Money in the Bank
Best DVD: Legendary fueds DVD with HBK/Bret

[K3nTaKa0s]

How is TNA failing? Are they not making money?

[BotheDMBFan]

Wrestler of the Year: CM Punk, Second Place: Randy Orton
Golden Mic: CM Punk, Second Place: Dolph Ziggler
Announcer of the Year: Michael Cole, Second Place: Booker T
Comeback of the Year: Zack Ryder, Second Place: Mark Henry
Diva of the Year: Beth Phoenix, Second Place: Kharma
Match of the Year: Punk vs. Cena at MITB, Second Place: Randy Orton v Christian at Summerslam (Any of their matches qualifies, honestly)
Feud of the Year: Punk v Cena, Second Place: Randy Orton v Christian
Angle of the Year: Summer of Punk, Second Place: Z! True Long Island Story!
Best PPV: WWE Money in the Bank, Second Place: Wrestlemania XXVII
Best DVD: Evolution of a Predator, Second Place: Bret vs Shawn

[CrashDMB237]

Brodus Clay wins all of wrestling.

[BotheDMBFan]

He will surely win all of 2012.

[CrashDMB237]

Seriously havent had this much fun watching a single performer since Shawn. His talking in the ring during the match is absolutely hilarious.

"Should I pin him?"
"My bad!"

[CrashDMB237]

http://m.wrestlezone.com/news/247759-reason-for-tnas-german-tour-being-canceled-revealed

Overseas fanbase :lol

[jaking1185]

http://m.wrestlezone.com/news/247759-reason-for-tnas-german-tour-being-canceled-revealed

Overseas fanbase :lol

But they're higher quality that WWE. How is that possible? :lol

[K3nTaKa0s]

http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_56936.shtml

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

[CrashDMB237]

You're comparing a house show to a country wide tour...

:lol

[K3nTaKa0s]

You're comparing a market where WWE has been for many, many years to a market where TNA has been for 2-3 years.

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

You don't know shit.

[CrashDMB237]

You're comparing a market where WWE has been for many, many years to a market where TNA has been for 2-3 years.

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

You don't know shit.

Weren't you going on and on months ago about TNA's overseas fanbase or was that some other babbling fool?

[K3nTaKa0s]

Weren't you going on and on months ago about TNA's overseas fanbase or was that some other babbling fool?

Nope. I don't think that was me.

[CrashDMB237]

So then there was two of you? Jesus... I guess it was on another site or maybe even at work. Regardless the whole reason I posted that is because I thought it was you who used to use that as some sort of argument point as if the WWE doesn't sell out every show they do overseas. It wasn't to point out they cancelled shows. WWE has cancelled plenty of house shows in the past, this is nothing new.

[Pablo23]

Boy...TNA sure does bite. I wish Flair, Angle, & Sting would jump ship to the WWE. Then I'd give TNA like 4 months to live.

[K3nTaKa0s]

Boy...TNA sure does bite. I wish Flair, Angle, & Sting would jump ship to the WWE. Then I'd give TNA like 4 months to live.

I love posts like these.

[JacobLovesYou]

Cancelling the house show isn't a referendum on the WWE as a whole as it is on the Smackdown brand. With Randy Orton it was top heavy with midcard talent. Without Orton its just not a draw. I think SD typically books a good show, I just don't care much about the talent. If they just took all of the talent they have, there's an amazing roster. Spread out over 2 shows, it becomes weak.

[Pablo23]

I love posts like these.

What is there to love about it?

[davidhamrick10]

Looks like AirBoom dropped the belts to the Primo and Hunico at a house show

[dmbmuskie]

Can we have a TNA thread, so dude can talk to himself?

[K3nTaKa0s]

Can we have a TNA thread, so dude can talk to himself?

That would be AWESOME!

[CrashDMB237]

That would be AWESOME!

You have no idea how awesome it would be. You're the only one that takes anything you say seriously anyway, and you've just become an annoyance here.

[K3nTaKa0s]

You have no idea how awesome it would be. You're the only one that takes anything you say seriously anyway, and you've just become an annoyance here.

I don't see why. I'm willing to talk about both wrestling companies.

I don't think I post stupid shit. I post news items.

If you don't like what I have to say about TNA, then don't bring it up. Most of the arguments I get into on here are started by others.

[K3nTaKa0s]

WWE is no longer advertising Randy Orton for Monday's Raw TV taping in Anaheim, Calif. and Tuesday's Smackdown TV taping in Las Vegas. Orton, who has been off TV for three weeks selling an injury angle, is advertised for next weekend's house shows and the final Smackdown TV taping before the Royal Rumble on Tuesday, January 24 in Tucson, Ariz.

Source: PWTorch

[jackisback24]

So does Flair get permission from Dixie to go on WWE TV?

[K3nTaKa0s]

I think he should be given permission.

[CrashDMB237]

I don't see why. I'm willing to talk about both wrestling companies.

I don't think I post stupid shit. I post news items.

If you don't like what I have to say about TNA, then don't bring it up. Most of the arguments I get into on here are started by others.

No you're not, you're willing to put one on a pedestal while baselessly bashing the other.

[K3nTaKa0s]

Baselessly? I don't think that's the case.

[jackisback24]

http://prowrestlingillustrated.blogspot.com/

[jackisback24]

http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1326731395

[Rodey]

My DirecTV guide says Ryder is defending his title tonight.

[K3nTaKa0s]

TNA's annual Lockdown PPV will be held April 15 in their homebase of Nashville, Tenn. at the Municipal Auditorium, according to TNA president Dixie Carter.

It will be the first TNA PPV on the road since the Bound for Glory PPV in Philadelphia last October. It's also the first televised event announced for a domestic market in 2012. TNA has not announced domestic TV tapings in 2012 yet after taking Impact on the road in Fall 2011. Also, TNA's February, March, and May PPVs have been announced for Orlando.

Lockdown will also be TNA's first show in Nashville since November 12, 2010 at the Nashville Fairgrounds when the promotion paid tribute to their original Wednesday Night PPV venue.

Source: PWTorch

[jackisback24]

http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/3-news/23810-video-primo-and-epico-celebrate-world-tag-team-titles-win

[jackisback24]

Foley;s bottom teeth need help.

[Rodey]

Foley's tits are huge.

[kingchrisII]

Dolph's promo was shitty, hopefully Punk can save this segment.

[BotheDMBFan]

I've been doing the Daunte Culpepper on camera all night.

[BotheDMBFan]

Worst. Day. Ever.

[gocubsgo3822]

Lol I see Ryder win the title. Bo sees Ryder lose the title..

[CrashDMB237]

Sick of Ryder, but Swagger is way too irrelevant to have a belt.

[BotheDMBFan]

Lol I see Ryder win the title. Bo sees Ryder lose the title..

I hope you lose the ability to change that avatar. God I hate you.

[JacobLovesYou]

Dolph's promo was shitty, hopefully Punk can save this segment.

You're nuts, Ziggler was great in the opening.

[BotheDMBFan]

Sick of Ryder, but Swagger is way too irrelevant to have a belt.

Sick of YOU! ;)

[BotheDMBFan]

You're nuts, Ziggler was great in the opening.

As someone who was here, Dolph owned.

[gocubsgo3822]

I love funk man. Love him

[gocubsgo3822]

This is so stupid... What a turrible night for Bo. Ryder loses belt and then 5 women in the ring.

Have the Bella's done porn? If so link?

[Rodey]

Jesus the Bella's arr sexy.

[BotheDMBFan]

Bellas are retard hot in person.

[kingchrisII]

that was the gayest thing I have ever seen.

[BotheDMBFan]

This is so stupid... What a turrible night for Bo. Ryder loses belt and then 5 women in the ring.

Have the Bella's done porn? If so link?

I did the Culpepper on tv. I'm happy.

[gocubsgo3822]

I could fap to bellas

[BotheDMBFan]

Me too, Jon. Me too.

/junior94

[Rodey]

Barrett and his theme are both amazing.

[Rodey]

I could fap to bellas

I have... a lot.

[Rodey]

:lol Truth is so awesome.

[Speilmen230]

Really truth is awesome

[Rodey]

Bellas are retard hot in person.

What does this even mean? :lol

[Speilmen230]

If this is what heel cena looks like I am all in.

[jackisback24]

Maybe it's just me but I see similarities w/Cena teasing heel turn w/ Skywalker showing an edge fighting Vader. And then coming to his senses.

[BotheDMBFan]

What does this even mean? :lol

Hotter than your mom.

[GrooGrux420]

That Cena segment is the first wrestling I've seen in like forever.

[GrooGrux420]

Bellas are retard hot in person.

Agreed. So damn sexy.

[jackisback24]

talk about a career killer. He was over as a monster. It's like going from One Man Gang to Akeem.

[GrooGrux420]

Wtf happened to Brodus and JTG is still with the WWE?

[Rodey]

Funkasaurus is so awesome.

[BotheDMBFan]

Funkasaurus pointed to me.

[jaking1185]

Funkasaurus pointed to me.

That means he wants to eat you.

[BotheDMBFan]

That means he wants to eat you.

I'd let him. Best gimmick ever.

[Speilmen230]

i just don't know where you go with the Funkasaurus character. Kinda like Face Rikishi, idk where you go with him. Face big men rarely get over uber well.

[Speilmen230]

AJ is only 95 pounds? Get that girl a cheeseburger. What the fuck.

[jaking1185]

I'd let him. Best gimmick ever.

:lol:lol

[jackisback24]

Is Bo there live??

[Rodey]

AJ is only 95 pounds? Get that girl a cheeseburger. What the fuck.

AJ is perfect the way she is. So cute.

:lol @ Jericho

[jackisback24]

I was waiting for Laurenitis to say "you need me on that wall."

Was this show any good?

[kingchrisII]

Jericho is the fucking man.

[Rodey]

Barrett has the best theme ever and now I just read that they might be changing it? Screw that.

[JacobLovesYou]

Laurinaitis has been good the past few weeks.

[Brohan_Santana]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgefT5_t62A&feature=youtu.be

[hbktonyb]

Loving Jericho and the Funkasaurus. sheeeplex!

[CrashDMB237]

Loving Jericho and the Funkasaurus. sheeeplex!

Same. Both were awesome tonight. I started out hating this Jericho gimmick but I think they are really playing it up the right way. I actually laughed out loud last night during the match when he tagged in, went apeshit, then tagged out and walked out :lol

And Brodus, just AWESOME.

[Rodey]

I admit I was wrong about Jericho. The first appearance was kind of lame I think still, but it's gotten better and last night was absolutely awesome.

[hbktonyb]

Yeah I was dead wrong about both Brodus and Jericho. I love them.

And Cena is getting better each week. Punk's pipe bomb was also great.

[hbktonyb]

I want to walk around screaming "My Bad" all day :lol

[hbktonyb]

This explains why Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston dropped the tag team titles on Sunday.

WWE issued the following statement on Tuesday morning announcing that Evan Bourne has been suspended once again for his second violation of WWE's Wellness Policy.

STAMFORD, Conn., January 17, 2012 – In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE (NYSE:WWE) has suspended Matthew Korklan (Evan Bourne®) for 60 days effective Tuesday, January 17 for his second violation of the company’s policy.

This is Bourne's second violation of WWE's Wellness Policy in under 3 months. Bourne's first violation was announced back in November. One more strike and he's terminated.

[Rodey]

Bourne :lol

[JacobLovesYou]

do bad fake tans broach the wellness policy?

if i was kofi kingston i'd be mad.

[Speilmen230]

Bourne needs to lay off the bud.

[BotheDMBFan]

Frankly, I'd just straight up release Bourne at this point.

[keithcoldroses]

Barrett has the best theme ever and now I just read that they might be changing it? Screw that.

Where did you read that?

[Rodey]

Where did you read that?

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2012/0116/548643/

[BotheDMBFan]

Barrett's theme is fucking awful.

[davidhamrick10]

Do we know for sure that his first positive was for pot?

Could this be a steroid thing that just showed up this time because of the cycle?

[Rodey]

Barrett's theme is fucking awful.

You're fucking awful.

[BotheDMBFan]

Do we know for sure that his first positive was for pot?

Could this be a steroid thing that just showed up this time because of the cycle?

It was for synthetic weed, yeah.

[hbktonyb]

Now I gotta go smoke.

[davidhamrick10]

It was for synthetic weed, yeah.
oh yeah that's right. Him and R-truth.

He must be just plain stupid to get back to back weed busts

[YankeesDMB41]

i knew you would all turn on the Jericho angle!!!..I was literally laughing out loud when they came back from commerical break and hes taking pictures of the fans and shit...great stuff lol

[JacobLovesYou]

When it comes to wellness policy violations, I always assume its drugs, booze, or pills. There is obviously some serious steroid users, but that's just the way it is. I can understand suspending people for the other things though. Bourne is an idiot for back to back suspensions.

[BotheDMBFan]

SMACKDOWN was great.

[davidhamrick10]

I just now started getting excited about going to the Rumble. We got really good seats behind the anouncers so we can see the in entrances with out looking away from the ring.

So who are your alls picks a week and a half for the Rumble itself?

I love Jericho but I hope it's not him just because we all kind of think it will be him. I would love for punk to maybe lose the belt and then win the Rumble but that probably won't happen. So I'm gonna take Orton since it's in St. Louis.

[bartender_man]

I just now started getting excited about going to the Rumble. We got really good seats behind the anouncers so we can see the in entrances with out looking away from the ring.

So who are your alls picks a week and a half for the Rumble itself?

I love Jericho but I hope it's not him just because we all kind of think it will be him. I would love for punk to maybe lose the belt and then win the Rumble but that probably won't happen. So I'm gonna take Orton since it's in St. Louis.


Rumble is a tough call. I was going with Kane but guess he is fighting Cena in a singles match. I think they'll try and pull a surprise on us for sure. Kinda like Edge couple years back.

[bartender_man]

do bad fake tans broach the wellness policy?

if i was kofi kingston i'd be mad.

Yeah Kofi got screwed big time

[crush0617]

Lets see what they do on Impact tonight. Hopefully they clear up who the #1 contender is for the next PPV. If they were smart the hold off on Storm and Roode.

[kingchrisII]

Madison Rayne is scrumptious.

[SeekUpSaratoga]

I just now started getting excited about going to the Rumble. We got really good seats behind the anouncers so we can see the in entrances with out looking away from the ring.

So who are your alls picks a week and a half for the Rumble itself?

I love Jericho but I hope it's not him just because we all kind of think it will be him. I would love for punk to maybe lose the belt and then win the Rumble but that probably won't happen. So I'm gonna take Orton since it's in St. Louis.

I'm sure it will be Orton. The "shock the world and return from injury early" win. Ugh. I hate Orton. I'd love to see Cody Rhodes, Dolph Ziggler, Wade Barrett, or Sheamus to win.

But yeah, Orton wins.

[BotheDMBFan]

They're announcing Orton for the Rumble Monday.

[JacobLovesYou]

yeah i read where they're announcing him instead of it being a surprise. that lowers his chances a lot i think.

[Speilmen230]

Jericho or Barrett

[crush0617]

I am going with Jericho. My original pick with Ziggler but, I guess that ain't happening

[BotheDMBFan]

yeah i read where they're announcing him instead of it being a surprise. that lowers his chances a lot i think.

SMACKDOWN! Needs him THAT badly.

[JacobLovesYou]

So its Henry/Show/Bryan in a cage at Rumble

[davidhamrick10]

Thank god for youtube. I can watch every rumble in preparation for sunday

[davidhamrick10]

http://rajah.com/base/node/25850

I was pretty sure Evan wasn't dumb enough to get popped for pot twice in a row.

[JacobLovesYou]

A guy at WZ just tweeted that WWE is going to drop the MITB PPV! WTF?

[BotheDMBFan]

They're bringing MITB back to Wrestlemania.

[Speilmen230]

Fucking fuck. That is the third best ppv of the year. It gives a nice boost to a generally pretty stagnant may through July ppv run.

[Rodey]

Well it looks like Ryder will be getting a ton of time off.

[YankeesDMB41]

Jericho has spoken!!!

[Pablo23]

They should bring back the King of the Ring PPV in June. And make them have to wrestle 3 matches like they did in 2000 when Angle won it.

[JacobLovesYou]

They're bringing MITB back to Wrestlemania.

at this years' event then i'm assuming?

[Rodey]

Did Alex Riley die?

[hbktonyb]

I walk around all day like I'm from the planet funk, screaming my bad and should I get him??

Sheeplex

[Rodey]

Somebody call my momma!

[Speilmen230]

I am honestly not excited at all for the Royal Rumble. I feel like we know that Jericho or Orton are the only two logical choices for the winner, and i could honestly care less about the Lauranitis/Punk storyline because it has been so poorly crafted and built. It is the worst McMahon/Austin ripoff of all time. Bishoff/Cena was ten times better than this. Punk is carrying about as much weight as he can but he has nothing to play off of.

I feel like they should have made a small faction amongst John, Otunga, Vickie, Dolph, & Swagger. the 5 of them just consistently screwing over Ryder, Cena, & Punk. They arrive the arena's together, they are backstage hanging out together. Then you have the two biggest heat magnets associated with Dolph and then let him step into the forefront and have him and Punk going at it back and forth while John is trying to help Dolph out at every turn.

Kind of like Jericho and Bischoff in 2006.

[bartender_man]

Did Alex Riley die?

No, he just sucks.

[bartender_man]

Anyone got any word on when Taker comes back? Very curious to see what happens with him. also enjoyed last night's raw. Thought it pretty entertaining. Glad to see lots of Punk :thumbsup

[JacobLovesYou]

Prediction, Laurinaitis screws Punk, then next Monday when you think HHH is going to fire him, he tells him he did the right thing and turns heel. Possible power faction then rises.

Other prediction is Punk v Jericho v Ziggler at WM with Foley, Johnny, & Vickie in each respective corner. Winner becomes champ and the person in their corner becomes GM.

No matter what, I think we're getting Punk v Johnny at Elimination Chamber.

[Speilmen230]

Prediction, Laurinaitis screws Punk, then next Monday when you think HHH is going to fire him, he tells him he did the right thing and turns heel. Possible power faction then rises.

Other prediction is Punk v Jericho v Ziggler at WM with Foley, Johnny, & Vickie in each respective corner. Winner becomes champ and the person in their corner becomes GM.

No matter what, I think we're getting Punk v Johnny at Elimination Chamber.

this would OWN....OWN!

It would be the best match storyline wise aside from Rock/Cena and it would feel important because the title doesn't mean shit now adays.

[YankeesDMB41]

Prediction, Laurinaitis screws Punk, then next Monday when you think HHH is going to fire him, he tells him he did the right thing and turns heel. Possible power faction then rises.

Other prediction is Punk v Jericho v Ziggler at WM with Foley, Johnny, & Vickie in each respective corner. Winner becomes champ and the person in their corner becomes GM.

No matter what, I think we're getting Punk v Johnny at Elimination Chamber.

Great booking, i think this would be awesome. I'm just not a fan of Triple Threats and would much rather see Punk V. Jericho. But add Ziggler, who is very talented, and im sure the three of them could put on something just as good as WM 20.

and to the second point, i can't see them having a championship match at a ppv that wouldnt be a 3 minute squash. I just can't picture realistically Johnny dominating Punk at any point in the match without it seeming ridiculous. The match would just be a waste if it was a squash. And if you think Johnny screws Punk, that means he loses the title Sunday, which would put Punk in the chamber i would think

[JacobLovesYou]

Yeah I know the predictions don't work in conjunction. I think Lauranitis/Punk happens at Chamber because somehow it won't be a squash (others get involved, idk) it would work to build conflict toward WM without dicking with title too bad (like a better version of Miz/Lawler at last years chamber ppv...hopefully). It wouldn't be a normal match though, that'd be boring fast. Probably no DQ so others would get involved or something.

[YankeesDMB41]

Yeah I know the predictions don't work in conjunction. I think Lauranitis/Punk happens at Chamber because somehow it won't be a squash (others get involved, idk) it would work to build conflict toward WM without dicking with title too bad (like a better version of Miz/Lawler at last years chamber ppv...hopefully). It wouldn't be a normal match though, that'd be boring fast. Probably no DQ so others would get involved or something.

or they could just bring Shane Douglas back and have a Dynamic Dudes handicap match :lol:lol

my thought is that Punk gets screwed but keeps the title due to a HHH ruling the next night on raw or even wins the match anyways and theres a match with Johnnys job on the line at the chamber against Punk

[stayorleave83]

Did anyone else notice the lack of expression on Laurinitis' face when he was up on Punk's shoulders?

[Speilmen230]

Did anyone else notice the lack of expression on Laurinitis' face when he was up on Punk's shoulders?

He was super focused on not fucking up the spot. Which he kind of did because he was so obvious about getting his hand placement correct. After all it isn't like he is taking a stunner, the GTS takes two to make it work. Which is exactly why i think Punk should adopt the MMA Headkick as his tertiary finisher/signature move. He rarely uses the Vice, so why not have an out of nowhere move like the headkick, especially since HBK isn't active anymore. And it looks super vicious.

[BotheDMBFan]

That was easily the best GTS on a big guy ever.

[Rodey]

I'm shocked that Punk can even get some of these dudes up. He's one of the least physically intimidating main event guys I've seen. He has absolutely no physique (n/h).

[Speilmen230]

I'm shocked that Punk can even get some of these dudes up. He's one of the least physically intimidating main event guys I've seen. He has absolutely no physique (n/h).

IMO he has actually bulked up some since becoming champion. Look at him during Nexus and prior to that and look at him now, way more toned and defined. It is really hard to look big and intimidating when you are sharing the ring with guys like Cena, Orton, Kane, & Haitch. He is a pretty well built guy and it shows more when you see him in person.