Pro Wrestling is FAKE!?!

[CrashDMB237]

Originally Posted by JRS1386

One thing the WWE does worlds better than any competition it has ever had is do great video work. I have been loving the docus on netflix

Absolutely. Which is why I think the network will have success with its original programming. I'm not expecting all of their shows to be amazing 2 hour documentaries, but if every week we get a one hour show on whatever topic that is produced anywhere near like that I think it will be some great stuff.

[Doors Allan Coe]

Originally Posted by CrashDMB237

Absolutely. Which is why I think the network will have success with its original programming. I'm not expecting all of their shows to be amazing 2 hour documentaries, but if every week we get a one hour show on whatever topic that is produced anywhere near like that I think it will be some great stuff.

Do you think it will end up being 100% wrestling oriented programming? Obviously I'm sure they'll be showing WWE Films movies, but I read a while back about reality based TV shows and other ideas.

I don't think I remember them talking about that at the stock holders meeting the year. But, I could have sworn I either read a press release or they announced the idea 2 WM's ago.

[CrashDMB237]

I would guess that there would be some sort of reality based show on there because the network promos have stuff from that show Legends' House which means it was already shot. I can't see them canning that idea after putting money into it. I'd imagine they would have a few more reality series if they already have one. Hopefully we get some more info soon.

[Doors Allan Coe]

Originally Posted by CrashDMB237

I would guess that there would be some sort of reality based show on there because the network promos have stuff from that show Legends' House which means it was already shot. I can't see them canning that idea after putting money into it. I'd imagine they would have a few more reality series if they already have one. Hopefully we get some more info soon.

I'm pretty sure the stock holder meeting mentioned several shows, including a top 10 countdown shows. I kind of thought some might have been more geared towards the youtube channel.

I'm assuming with Hornswoggle starring the new WWE Films Leprechaun installment, we could also see the WWE play movies that they didn't film. Leprechaun marathon?

[CrashDMB237]

Oh I'm sure they will be running movies. If they are smart they will cross promote out the ass. The stockholder meeting mentioned and showed part of the top 10 countdown show. You posted the link to it, anyone who hasn't seen it should check it out. It was a segment about Vince's "YOU'RE FIRED!" that was pretty damn entertaining.

[bartender_man]

Originally Posted by CrashDMB237

There are a solid 10,000 people in attendance at every Raw that disagree. And if they do agree, they are giving him the desired reaction. Removing Johnny from TV right now would be counterproductive. It would be like taking Dolph of Raw next week and putting him on Superstars.

Agree to disagree then. I do worship Dolph though. That guy needs to stay main event status.

[K3nTaKa0s]

F4Wonline.com is reporting that the relationship between WWE and Alberto Del Rio is becoming heated.

Reportedly, Del Rio had a major dispute with a top WWE official and threatened to quit the company. One source says Del Rio is frustrated with his current standing in the company, while a second source claims the incident wasn't a big deal and the dispute was more about contractual terms. A third source believes the incident between Del Rio and management is a combination of the first two reports.

Del Rio is viewed by WWE as having leverage. He has no personal issues with income and could easily return to Mexico as a former WWE Superstar. In the report, one WWE employee questions how legitimate Del Rio's concussion really was. Del Rio was apparently "too injured" to work his match against Sheamus Sunday at the No Way Out pay-per-view but was healthy enough to perform on Monday Night RAW. The employee thinks the concussion was a cover up because of the issues going on between Del Rio and officials. The feeling is WWE would rather claim he has a concussion to get him out of a high profile title match, and not risk Del Rio going into business for himself.

[CrashDMB237]

Honestly, I wouldn't miss Del Rio for one second.

[Doors Allan Coe]

Good for him.

It's rare anyone has any leverage on the WWE.

[Pudgeman316]

I just can't get into him. We already had an "international" star with his own personal ring announcer...who always used to tell us what his name was during every promo....

Remember Armando........Alejandro.......Essssssssssssssssss sssstrada?

Then of course there was Daivari and Sheik Abdul Bashir.....


But back to Ziggler for a minute...HE got the call on marketing his own WWE Merch, and the man used Social Media outlets like it was old news.

For his pink Show Off T, he would post on Twitter that the first 50 people at each house show would get a meet and greet with him at some point during the night. Right there you're guaranteed to sell 50 Dolph T's to people willing to meet a superstar, nevermind the people that already would've bought the Dolph T's if there was no promo.

I can tell you, for the last Raw House Show that came through RI, which was a sellout of close to 10,000, we sold 78 of the Dolph T's and returned 28 to WWE. And those 28 were probably due to missed Meet & Greets. So Props to him for being able to connect like that, even as a "mid carder". And I use quotations because three years from now, if marketed correct, he will not be a mid-carder, and someone will have passed him one of the torches within WWE.....just not the one Hunter still holds.

[JRS1386]

Not even three years from now. He is ready now. He is good on the mic, he can draw heat on his own if given the opportunity, and he has so much in ring ability. I think the only thing he has against him is that the fans are really love him for his abilities. Creative needs to have him do something "bad" to get the fans back against him, I just don't know what it would be, except maybe get Johnny his job back or something, but I don't want that at all.

[BotheDMBFan]

Dolph should honestly be a face, and hate every minute of it. That would be fantastic.

[Doors Allan Coe]

Originally Posted by Doors Allan Coe

Also don't forget 8/4/12 in Fishkill, NY. Bustrip from Manhattan are booking as we speak. The show is expecting like 5,000+.

HULK HOGAN

Northeast Wrestling Title Match
Falls count anywhere in Dutchess Stadium
NEW Champion Brian Anthony vs. Matt Taven w/ Kasey Ray

Special Attraction
Jerry "The King" Lawler & Former NY Yankee Joe Ausanio
vs.
Romeo Roselli & Luke Robinson
(Managed by "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart)

ALSO APPEARING:
Matt Hardy w/Reby Sky
Amy Dumas fka Lita
Mickie James
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan
Many more superstars to be announced.

Just added : Big Van VADER

Those in the area defintely think about checking this out. Looks like the action will all be LIVE on the big screens in the stadium. Plus, we're already putting together entrance and promotional videos for the screen also.

This is easily bigger than the NEW shows with Ric Flair, and the Warrior show at the Mid Hudson Civic Center. I usually never snap pictures, but for this show I might make an exception.

[Speilmen230]

Originally Posted by BotheEgonfan

Dolph should honestly be a face, and hate every minute of it. That would be fantastic.

Like a reluctant face who hates being cheered?

[JacobLovesYou]

Regardless, face or heel, he should still be the show off. If he went face it could be "you people cheer me because you know how damn good I am"

[BotheDMBFan]

Originally Posted by Speilmen230

Like a reluctant face who hates being cheered?

Originally Posted by JacobLovesYou

Regardless, face or heel, he should still be the show off. If he went face it could be "you people cheer me because you know how damn good I am"

Exactly.

[bartender_man]

Originally Posted by JacobLovesYou

Regardless, face or heel, he should still be the show off. If he went face it could be "you people cheer me because you know how damn good I am"

Def fully agree with this

[BotheDMBFan]

I guess there is a plan right now for Cena v Punk to headline Summerslam...again...with whoever wins MITB (probably Barrett) cashing in MITB on Punk being the designed finish...again...

[JacobLovesYou]

Sounds lazy. Dolph being the cash in would be the good part, but still.

[JacobLovesYou]

Punk going over Cena clean would really cap off his run, but if HHH/Brock is the main event, that devalues it.

[Doors Allan Coe]

Originally Posted by JacobLovesYou

Punk going over Cena clean would really cap off his run, but if HHH/Brock is the main event, that devalues it.

Savage/Flair WM8 held up not being the main event.

If it's a great match with a clean meaningful finish its value won't suffer. Whether it's on last or not doesn't matter if the match sucks or the finish is screwy. But, that's my opinion. I don't watch every week, but I would contemplate tuning in for Cena/Punk at Summer Slam.

[Speilmen230]

Ziggler and Cena should feud up to summerslam. I know WWE doesn't want him to take a backseat to the WWE Championship, WHC, and HHH/Brock, but this is a perfect time for him to get Ziggler over as a legit heel. And they could make it logical and work with Vickie being the GM this week.

[JacobLovesYou]

Vickie being GM this week should be beneficial to Ziggler. I'd think she's going to put him in at least 1 beneficial match. Hopefully he continues winning.

[Speilmen230]

Although it should be Cena/Brock pt 2. Shoulda been mirrored to the Brock/Mir rematch where Brock made a mistake and has learned from it. Not Brock/HHH & WWE.

[JacobLovesYou]

Watching last weeks impact. I don't know what happens.

[CrashDMB237]

I know the ratings dropped. But we don't talk about TNA ratings here.

[Speilmen230]

seriously... come off the the K3nta bashing. It is more stale than Cena over coming the odds in a match.

[CrashDMB237]

It's shtick at this point. And sadly enough it also happens to be true.

[Pablo23]

Y2J returns tonite & according to rajah.com he is suppose to be a good guy! Excited to see Jericho again, but hope he isn't too much of a goody good. Also I predict Lesnar tries to F5 HHH, but Hunter escapes, kicks Lesnar in the gut & tries a pedigree, but Brock somehow gets out & runs away.

[Pudgeman316]

Lesnar's not scheduled to appear on Raw until the go-home show before Summerslam. His contract had him booked for I think 12 appearances before it expired. And when they brought him back they used up 4-5 already. So SS will make somewhere around 6. And if they want to keep him ready for WM, they can't use him until the fall. So expect something "special" stipulation wise to come out of the SS match.

And I'd prefer it if Jericho came back as the whiny bitch he was when he had the TV title in WCW. The Lionheart is/was way better than this "OH SAVE US Y2J" bullshit. But it doesn't matter, because he's taking off again in August for Uproar Festival w/ Fozzy. They need to stop allowing old talent to come/go as they please. This is exactly what's discrediting the up and comers.