Every time I need to be disappointed, I know exactly what to do.
Every time I think to myself, damn, I need to watch an old episode of WCW Thunder.
Every time these things happen, I know just the right cure...... Impact Wrestling....
This week's fabulous edition came to us with "limited commercial interruption" and from the same venue that every other episode has been from, the cleverly titled "Impact Zone".
We are treated to the shenanigans of Sting , who is for some reason wearing Heath Ledger style Joker face paint, which like most other things in TNA would have made a statement years ago, maybe, but not now. I am now convinced that no one over there knows what year it is....
In this bat sh*t crazy, Bound for Glory tournament, that is essentially just a vehicle to push Crimson, Roode, and Gunner, they have Samoa Joe lose to Dvon, which makes no sense.
They have Michael Shane, I mean Matt Bentley, go up against Kaval, I mean Senshi, I mean Lowki, and Jimmy Wang Yang, I mean Jimmy Yang, I mean "Flying Elvis" Jimmy Yang. In what was not a bad match, Lowki wins, and advances into another round of this nonsensical tournament, where he must now win again to "earn the right" to have a TNA Contract....
In a triple tag team, elimination match, Tara, Mickie James, and Miss Tessmacher defeat Madison Rayne, Winter and Angelina Love; who is now apparently talking again.
Jumping around here, Mexican America cuts a promo, that no one cares about, except for the blatant Universal Patrons that have no idea what is going on, and think this is just part of the park....
AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels have a contract signing, that doesn't end in a fracas, but does end with everyone arguing over who started the X Division, which leads to a match made for next week's Thunder, between RVD, Jerry Lynn, AJ, and Daniels...
Jerry Lynn brings up being the "NEW F'N SHOW" which is a 10 year old gimmick...
And in the main event we have Scott Steiner, who can't move worth a damn, and Sting. Which ends with Sting attempting to put face paint on Steiner, until...Bully Ray, the best named heel in the business, (sarcasm) interferes, which leads to Sting attempting to do it to him, until...Why not, Ken Anderson comes out and gives Sting the Mic Check... Bully Ray continues to beat up Sting and calls out Hulk Hogan....But just then Kurt Angle comes out! Yes We now have, in the ring, four washed up wrestlers in an angle, that no one should care about, and really serves no purpose....
Here's an idea TNA, find a Delorean, put Sting, Steiner, and Hulk into the "Mr. Fusion", get it up to 88 mph, and go back to when you didn't hire Paul Heyman, and then hire him! That's right, I'm a Paul Heyman guy...
-Mark X
Thursday, June 30, 2011
What a d-bag
Not that it is even remotely newsworthy, but Jonny Fairplay the d-bag that lied about his grandma on survivor, and then popped up in TNA and his very annoying wife, who was a contestant on Tough Enough, have apparently split up.
Fairplay being the huge d-bag that he is, had this to say while trying to be clever on his almighty Twitter account:
" Yes, I am separated. Michelle was served with separation papers on Friday. I wish her the best in her future endeavors."
What a d-bag.
-MarkX
Fairplay being the huge d-bag that he is, had this to say while trying to be clever on his almighty Twitter account:
" Yes, I am separated. Michelle was served with separation papers on Friday. I wish her the best in her future endeavors."
What a d-bag.
-MarkX
The New New Nexus
Reports were making the rounds today that Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar are in talks with the WWE.
Source: http://www.wrestlinginc.com/
Of course if they were coming in to be on TV it would be denied.
This would be the most awesome angle that has been done since the inclusion of ECW in the Invasion angle.
Imagine a heel stable, with Heyman at the helm, with CM Punk as WWE Champion, Colt Cabana, Brock Lesnar, and maybe even some other ROH stars like "Daniel Bryan" and maybe even Samoa Joe. It would be incredible. They could have this group seem like a group of outsiders, that come and go on WWE programming, ROH programming, in Japan, wherever.
If such a group ever were to form, and they needed a manager, Paul Heyman would be the guy. For my money, the best Heel manager of the last 20 years would be Paul E. He knows just what to say, when to say it, and gets heat when he needs it, and can also turn the fans against him in a second.
In my opinion, if one can get over as a face, then they will be a mega heel. Heyman had the fans of ECW eating out of the palm of his hand, every time he picked up a microphone.
This group would be huge, and would help ROH, and the WWE. If the WWE wants to continue to make money, and make even more money, it is to their benefit to have companies like ROH prosper, because there are only so many superstars that you can make with the FCW and NXT.
Wrestlers, oh I'm sorry "superstars" need a platform to make themselves, and with so many wrestlers on the current roster not even being able to make themselves, they need a place to do that, places like ROH could definitely be that place.
With almost a national audience being able to see ROH programming later this year, it is the best place, it could be the ECW of the '10s. The attitude era came from ECW, what era will ROH create? Only time will tell, but if this angle is happening, it would surely kick it off, with a bang.
-Mark X
Source: http://www.wrestlinginc.com/
"Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
According to backstage WWE sources, CM Punk mentioning Paul Heyman, Brock Lesnar, and Colt Cabana during his promo on RAW may not have been a coincidence. There are rumors that all three could be returning to WWE.
CM Punk recently asked WWE to hire his good friend Colt Cabana. He also requested that Colt be placed on the main roster. This was a sticking point as to whether Punk would re-sign with the company. As far as CM Punk's future is concerned, WWE's creative team has been told that he's finishing up with the company at the Money in the Bank PPV. Of course, that could change depending on what Punk decides to do. Most backstage feel he's leaving come July 17th. WWE has an offer on the table right now for him to stay.
As of last week, Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar had either made a deal or were at the very least in serious negotiations for a business relationship with WWE. As far as Lesnar is concerned, word is that he will not be returning to TV as a character. Heyman's deal would be similar to Lesnar's. No word on what the busines deal is just yet."
Of course if they were coming in to be on TV it would be denied.
This would be the most awesome angle that has been done since the inclusion of ECW in the Invasion angle.
Imagine a heel stable, with Heyman at the helm, with CM Punk as WWE Champion, Colt Cabana, Brock Lesnar, and maybe even some other ROH stars like "Daniel Bryan" and maybe even Samoa Joe. It would be incredible. They could have this group seem like a group of outsiders, that come and go on WWE programming, ROH programming, in Japan, wherever.
If such a group ever were to form, and they needed a manager, Paul Heyman would be the guy. For my money, the best Heel manager of the last 20 years would be Paul E. He knows just what to say, when to say it, and gets heat when he needs it, and can also turn the fans against him in a second.
In my opinion, if one can get over as a face, then they will be a mega heel. Heyman had the fans of ECW eating out of the palm of his hand, every time he picked up a microphone.
This group would be huge, and would help ROH, and the WWE. If the WWE wants to continue to make money, and make even more money, it is to their benefit to have companies like ROH prosper, because there are only so many superstars that you can make with the FCW and NXT.
Wrestlers, oh I'm sorry "superstars" need a platform to make themselves, and with so many wrestlers on the current roster not even being able to make themselves, they need a place to do that, places like ROH could definitely be that place.
With almost a national audience being able to see ROH programming later this year, it is the best place, it could be the ECW of the '10s. The attitude era came from ECW, what era will ROH create? Only time will tell, but if this angle is happening, it would surely kick it off, with a bang.
-Mark X
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Ultimate Warrior or Charlie Sheen?
I just found this, and it is possibly the best thing I've ever seen....
Charlie Sheen? or Ultimate Warrior?
Charlie Sheen? or Ultimate Warrior?
Now Hold Up Playa...
In the past year, I'm not sure what I've watched less of, The Lifetime Network, Cinemax which I don't get, or WWE Smackdown.
Smackdown was my first foray in to wrestling, and it is a shame that rarely, if ever do I watch it...
The crazy thing about it is, I can't quite put my finger on what exactly it is about Smackdown that makes me not care about it.
Is it the fact that it's on Fridays?
Is it the fact that I know what will happen three days in advance?
Is it the lackluster roster?
Is it the fact that it is blatantly the "B" show?
The truth is, all of the reasons add to my non viewership of it, as well as, according to the ratings, the non viewership of others. Smackdown is WWE's "B" show, there is no doubt about it. There is a reason why the RAW main event on a WWE PPV, is always the actual main event. Does anyone care about Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio? Or do they want to see the Miz vs. John Cena with involvement from the Rock?
Smackdown is taped on Tuesdays, for the few who didn't understand what Paul Heyman meant at One Night Stand, and who currently reside under a rock (Is that where parts unknown is?) and has always been the compliment show to RAW. It was designed as a compliment show, and was very effective as that before the "Brand Extension".
However, having the stigma of a "compliment show" for so long, has probably hurt it's credibility as it's own brand. Couple that with the fact that their "World Championship" is the old WCW Belt, and the fact that the "WWE Title" is a RAW championship.
Is this why Smackdown sucks? Or does it just suck?
The spoilers are often so bland that I never feel like tuning in. Often, I don't even bother to set my DVR to record it. Whereas, I never miss a RAW, and strangely enough I find myself DVRing TNA each week...
But TNA isn't live either?
I know, but something about TNA spoilers makes me want to watch. Is it because I can't believe what I'm reading, and thus must tune in to see if the world has come to this?
I do this with the hope that "maybe this week it won't be a complete pile of garbage" however, each week I am horribly disappointed. Can it be true that I watch TNA more often than Smackdown? Sadly yes, and why I still don't know.
Smackdown, why have you become sooo bad, that Randy Orton can not even save you?
Is Smackdown worse than TNA?
NO! nothing is worse than TNA
"Now hold up playa...."
OK, Teddy, lets put this to a vote, what is worse? Smackdown? or TNA?
-MarkX
Smackdown was my first foray in to wrestling, and it is a shame that rarely, if ever do I watch it...
The crazy thing about it is, I can't quite put my finger on what exactly it is about Smackdown that makes me not care about it.
Is it the fact that it's on Fridays?
Is it the fact that I know what will happen three days in advance?
Is it the lackluster roster?
Is it the fact that it is blatantly the "B" show?
The truth is, all of the reasons add to my non viewership of it, as well as, according to the ratings, the non viewership of others. Smackdown is WWE's "B" show, there is no doubt about it. There is a reason why the RAW main event on a WWE PPV, is always the actual main event. Does anyone care about Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio? Or do they want to see the Miz vs. John Cena with involvement from the Rock?
Smackdown is taped on Tuesdays, for the few who didn't understand what Paul Heyman meant at One Night Stand, and who currently reside under a rock (Is that where parts unknown is?) and has always been the compliment show to RAW. It was designed as a compliment show, and was very effective as that before the "Brand Extension".
However, having the stigma of a "compliment show" for so long, has probably hurt it's credibility as it's own brand. Couple that with the fact that their "World Championship" is the old WCW Belt, and the fact that the "WWE Title" is a RAW championship.
Is this why Smackdown sucks? Or does it just suck?
The spoilers are often so bland that I never feel like tuning in. Often, I don't even bother to set my DVR to record it. Whereas, I never miss a RAW, and strangely enough I find myself DVRing TNA each week...
But TNA isn't live either?
I know, but something about TNA spoilers makes me want to watch. Is it because I can't believe what I'm reading, and thus must tune in to see if the world has come to this?
I do this with the hope that "maybe this week it won't be a complete pile of garbage" however, each week I am horribly disappointed. Can it be true that I watch TNA more often than Smackdown? Sadly yes, and why I still don't know.
Smackdown, why have you become sooo bad, that Randy Orton can not even save you?
Is Smackdown worse than TNA?
NO! nothing is worse than TNA
"Now hold up playa...."
OK, Teddy, lets put this to a vote, what is worse? Smackdown? or TNA?
-MarkX
The Best Shot in the south....
The king of shoots himself, Jim Cornette, commented on CM Punk's promo on Twitter:
"@CMPunk Recognizes the best wrestling in the world when he sees it.Thanks Punk. #bitw #ROHbest #findroh"
Mainly just a plug for ROH, but Cornette rules.
"@CMPunk Recognizes the best wrestling in the world when he sees it.Thanks Punk. #bitw #ROHbest #findroh"
Mainly just a plug for ROH, but Cornette rules.
The Rock Says......
It took the Rock sometime but he finally came up with something to respond to CM Punk with.
It typical The Rock fashion, he did it in character, which by the way is starting to sound more and more like a bully....
Come on Rock, "Be A Star"....
The Tooth One, had this to say, via his almighty Twitter account:
"CM Punk: it's simple business - The Rock is the main event at Wrestlemania cause it draws more money in one night, then u will in lifetime."
It's an unfortunate fact that the Rock still draws money, but this was CM Punk's point, the fans will continue to spend money on people like The Rock, and John Cena, when CM Punk can actually wrestle, and cut amazing promos that get everyone talking, also Rock, he doesn't need a teleprompter...
By being the People's douche bag here, The Rock has only proved CM Punk's point..
-Mark X
It typical The Rock fashion, he did it in character, which by the way is starting to sound more and more like a bully....
Come on Rock, "Be A Star"....
The Tooth One, had this to say, via his almighty Twitter account:
"CM Punk: it's simple business - The Rock is the main event at Wrestlemania cause it draws more money in one night, then u will in lifetime."
It's an unfortunate fact that the Rock still draws money, but this was CM Punk's point, the fans will continue to spend money on people like The Rock, and John Cena, when CM Punk can actually wrestle, and cut amazing promos that get everyone talking, also Rock, he doesn't need a teleprompter...
By being the People's douche bag here, The Rock has only proved CM Punk's point..
-Mark X
Promo heard 'round the world...
If you missed the promo heard 'round the world Monday, you missed one of the most amazing moments in Raw history. CM Punk let loose a worked, shoot promo that was so controversial many thought it was a complete shoot, and very well could have been. If you missed it, here's the video:
A scorching promo that rocked the wrestling world, so scorching in fact, that almost everyone is commenting on it:
Jim Ross: Amazing feedback on @cmpunk end of Raw comments. Too many overanalyzing it. Did you like it? If so, enjoy it. Was it compelling? Yes
Taz: Punk did a great job & I always liked him when we were in wwe together and his work! But I must say... There r many of us who were NEVER pushed to the level Punk was & were NEVER allowed to shoot like that, he's lucky he was allowed to do that. But it was very strong & real!! I liked a lot! Good stuff Punk!
Colt Cabana: Colt Cabana's Trending but @CMPunk should legit trend FOREVER. Coolest thing on wrestling since 1998. Can't believe theyre gonna let'm walk
Maryse: @CMPunk for President of the United-States....
Todd Grisham: Punk came unhinged tonight. Never seen anything like it in my 8 years @WWE
MVP: @CMPunk stayed at my house saturday night & we had a very in depth convo. I haven't seen the promo. But I'm sure my friend made me proud! ...
Mick Foley: "I have no idea where this @cmpunk thing might go, but I know I'll be watching. Captivating stuff."
Jim Ross: "Most compelling, controversial end of Raw in a long time. @cmpunk edgy, attitudinal & full of rage. Don't know what to think. Wow."
Joey Styles: "Holy crap! I thought I was bad when I was shooting on Vince and the company. OMG! Holy crap!"
Billy Corgan: "@CMPunk that may have been the GREATEST promo i have ever seen...to paraphrase Paul E, 'you sir, are f'n hardcore'..."
Seth Rollins: "Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. @cmpunk holy f***. One more shout out to @cmpunk. I've always drawn comparisons to him, which is very flattering, but we are our own men. I'll have my time, but right now is his. Very excited for the future."
Kurt Angle: "CM Punk had classic promo last night. Good for Him. But if U ever say another word about Me again, Ur toast! If U don't believe Me, try Me!"
Tommy Dreamer: "Just watched @cmpunk promo. FN GREAT. WWE has everyone talking. Could actually create their own competition. Kudos 2 Punk & VKM b different"
Zach Gowen: "WWE shoulda gave @CMPunk the ball a long time ago. Dude connects with people on a whole other level. Mad love for punk. Outta this world."
Shane Helms: "And @CMPunk took his own "Rocket to the Moon" tonight!! I'm gonna have a drink in his honor! A big glass of Pepsi! :-)"
Batista: "well im embarrassed to say that i seem to be the only loser in the world that didn't see the cmpunk promo!! so my goal of the day is to see it. i was watching Pawn Stars. love me some Chumley!! heard he raised HELL though!!! i have house envy because of Punk by the way!"
Blue Meanie: "Just saw the @CMPunk end of RAW on YT. TREMENDOUS! Punks is 1 of the best on the mic. Congrats to #ColtCabana and #ROH for the shoutouts! WWE should let Punk go back to ROH with the WWE to play up the "I left" angle and eventually come back. WWE could give ROH a rub as a shot TNA as they did with ECW vs. WCW. They could do a "state of the WWE belt" and show Punk on ROH shows with the belt. There's so many cool things they could do. Not only for the storyline but also help a ROH get some good pub. Wrestling needs more companies to make it."
Shad Gaspard: "@CMPunk God DAMN I love you brotha!"
Trish Stratus: "Sorry @joeystyles but @cmpunk on #Raw...OMG! What did y'all think of that?"
Maria Kanellis: "After seeing the events of today. I have to say some people are THE BEST IN THE WORLD....;)"
MVP: "My verdict after watching the @CMPunk promo, he just had his Austin 3:16 moment. Don't f**k this one up @wwe.
DEEP SOUTH WRESTLING Heyman: Hey man, let's take a walk outside. ME: sure. Conversation ensues. 2 weeks later shoot promo on creative team. 2 more weeks pass, MVP gets called up & does his 1st vignette. YES! I too, am a Heyman guy!"
JBL: "CM Punk's promo-shoot or work? Who cares? When you are so good that you can put that doubt in viewers minds you have done your job very well"
JBL Via his Facebook: "I haven't watched a wrestling program since well before I left WWE 2+ years ago. Heard about CM Punk's promo and watched it this morning-WOW! That was awesome, as good as I have ever seen. I worked with CM when he first became champ-really enjoyed it and really happy to see what a stud he has become. When you can put doubt as to whether shoot or work-you have done your job very well!"
Shawn Michaels: "Gettin ready 2 head home. 2 words 4 @CMPunk- thata boy. Felt like old times. Anywho, back 2 my normal life, tweet u on touchdown:-)"
Chavo Guerrero: "Did u see @CmPunk promo last night? WOW! If all those things are being said by a guy being used...think how I feel! Good Job Punk! Work or shoot, @CmPunk 's promo was true. I know Punk & half if not all of that promo was off the cuff. Cm Punk has always done things his Way, and for that I admire him. Kudos Punker! :)"
Bill DeMott: "CMPUNK put the lockerroom on notice...you better be #willing to step up! Things just got very real.who is #willing to take a chance?"
Taz: "Punk did a great job & I always liked him when we were in wwe together and his work! But I must say There r many of us who were NEVER pushed to the level Punk was & were NEVER allowed to shoot like that, he's lucky he was allowed to do that But it was very strong & real!! I liked a lot! Good stuff Punk!"
Everyone is talking, and it seems like the WWE is finally doing something that is actually creative. I've heard speculation and rumors about Punk winning the belt, and going to ROH and defending it, and things like that which would be awesome, but I don't know if the WWE would do that.
It wouldn't be the first time they let their superstars, wrestle for other promotions, however; there was the time with Matt Hardy, when he would do run ins, and then wrestle for ROH to make it seem like he really was intruding, which was cool while it lasted.
There was also the awkward period when Brian Danielson was future endeavored , and wrestled for some indies, before returning quickly, which seemed at the time, like just a way to get him away from the Nexus, and of course the whole fiasco at the end of ECW where Taz wrestled Mike Awesome, for the ECW Championship and then defended the ECW title on WWE programming.
I can not remember a time where the WWE championship was defended in a non WWE ring, it would certainly be an awesome concept. However, the only awesome thing about WWE might just be the Miz.
-Mark X
A scorching promo that rocked the wrestling world, so scorching in fact, that almost everyone is commenting on it:
Stone Cold Steve Austin: @CMPunk just melted my 52 inch TV with a scorching hot promo...delivery, content, and attitude...one of the best promos I've ever seen.
Taz: Punk did a great job & I always liked him when we were in wwe together and his work! But I must say... There r many of us who were NEVER pushed to the level Punk was & were NEVER allowed to shoot like that, he's lucky he was allowed to do that. But it was very strong & real!! I liked a lot! Good stuff Punk!
Colt Cabana: Colt Cabana's Trending but @CMPunk should legit trend FOREVER. Coolest thing on wrestling since 1998. Can't believe theyre gonna let'm walk
Maryse: @CMPunk for President of the United-States....
Todd Grisham: Punk came unhinged tonight. Never seen anything like it in my 8 years @WWE
MVP: @CMPunk stayed at my house saturday night & we had a very in depth convo. I haven't seen the promo. But I'm sure my friend made me proud! ...
Mick Foley: "I have no idea where this @cmpunk thing might go, but I know I'll be watching. Captivating stuff."
Jim Ross: "Most compelling, controversial end of Raw in a long time. @cmpunk edgy, attitudinal & full of rage. Don't know what to think. Wow."
Joey Styles: "Holy crap! I thought I was bad when I was shooting on Vince and the company. OMG! Holy crap!"
Billy Corgan: "@CMPunk that may have been the GREATEST promo i have ever seen...to paraphrase Paul E, 'you sir, are f'n hardcore'..."
Seth Rollins: "Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. @cmpunk holy f***. One more shout out to @cmpunk. I've always drawn comparisons to him, which is very flattering, but we are our own men. I'll have my time, but right now is his. Very excited for the future."
Kurt Angle: "CM Punk had classic promo last night. Good for Him. But if U ever say another word about Me again, Ur toast! If U don't believe Me, try Me!"
Tommy Dreamer: "Just watched @cmpunk promo. FN GREAT. WWE has everyone talking. Could actually create their own competition. Kudos 2 Punk & VKM b different"
Zach Gowen: "WWE shoulda gave @CMPunk the ball a long time ago. Dude connects with people on a whole other level. Mad love for punk. Outta this world."
Shane Helms: "And @CMPunk took his own "Rocket to the Moon" tonight!! I'm gonna have a drink in his honor! A big glass of Pepsi! :-)"
Batista: "well im embarrassed to say that i seem to be the only loser in the world that didn't see the cmpunk promo!! so my goal of the day is to see it. i was watching Pawn Stars. love me some Chumley!! heard he raised HELL though!!! i have house envy because of Punk by the way!"
Blue Meanie: "Just saw the @CMPunk end of RAW on YT. TREMENDOUS! Punks is 1 of the best on the mic. Congrats to #ColtCabana and #ROH for the shoutouts! WWE should let Punk go back to ROH with the WWE to play up the "I left" angle and eventually come back. WWE could give ROH a rub as a shot TNA as they did with ECW vs. WCW. They could do a "state of the WWE belt" and show Punk on ROH shows with the belt. There's so many cool things they could do. Not only for the storyline but also help a ROH get some good pub. Wrestling needs more companies to make it."
Shad Gaspard: "@CMPunk God DAMN I love you brotha!"
Trish Stratus: "Sorry @joeystyles but @cmpunk on #Raw...OMG! What did y'all think of that?"
Maria Kanellis: "After seeing the events of today. I have to say some people are THE BEST IN THE WORLD....;)"
MVP: "My verdict after watching the @CMPunk promo, he just had his Austin 3:16 moment. Don't f**k this one up @wwe.
DEEP SOUTH WRESTLING Heyman: Hey man, let's take a walk outside. ME: sure. Conversation ensues. 2 weeks later shoot promo on creative team. 2 more weeks pass, MVP gets called up & does his 1st vignette. YES! I too, am a Heyman guy!"
JBL: "CM Punk's promo-shoot or work? Who cares? When you are so good that you can put that doubt in viewers minds you have done your job very well"
JBL Via his Facebook: "I haven't watched a wrestling program since well before I left WWE 2+ years ago. Heard about CM Punk's promo and watched it this morning-WOW! That was awesome, as good as I have ever seen. I worked with CM when he first became champ-really enjoyed it and really happy to see what a stud he has become. When you can put doubt as to whether shoot or work-you have done your job very well!"
Shawn Michaels: "Gettin ready 2 head home. 2 words 4 @CMPunk- thata boy. Felt like old times. Anywho, back 2 my normal life, tweet u on touchdown:-)"
Chavo Guerrero: "Did u see @CmPunk promo last night? WOW! If all those things are being said by a guy being used...think how I feel! Good Job Punk! Work or shoot, @CmPunk 's promo was true. I know Punk & half if not all of that promo was off the cuff. Cm Punk has always done things his Way, and for that I admire him. Kudos Punker! :)"
Bill DeMott: "CMPUNK put the lockerroom on notice...you better be #willing to step up! Things just got very real.who is #willing to take a chance?"
Taz: "Punk did a great job & I always liked him when we were in wwe together and his work! But I must say There r many of us who were NEVER pushed to the level Punk was & were NEVER allowed to shoot like that, he's lucky he was allowed to do that But it was very strong & real!! I liked a lot! Good stuff Punk!"
Everyone is talking, and it seems like the WWE is finally doing something that is actually creative. I've heard speculation and rumors about Punk winning the belt, and going to ROH and defending it, and things like that which would be awesome, but I don't know if the WWE would do that.
It wouldn't be the first time they let their superstars, wrestle for other promotions, however; there was the time with Matt Hardy, when he would do run ins, and then wrestle for ROH to make it seem like he really was intruding, which was cool while it lasted.
There was also the awkward period when Brian Danielson was future endeavored , and wrestled for some indies, before returning quickly, which seemed at the time, like just a way to get him away from the Nexus, and of course the whole fiasco at the end of ECW where Taz wrestled Mike Awesome, for the ECW Championship and then defended the ECW title on WWE programming.
I can not remember a time where the WWE championship was defended in a non WWE ring, it would certainly be an awesome concept. However, the only awesome thing about WWE might just be the Miz.
-Mark X
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Love Botchamania
"Don't ever f**king call it a hurricanrana when you're talking to me."
I love Botchamania...Here is the latest....
I love Botchamania...Here is the latest....
ROH: BEST IN THE WORLD 2011
I have followed the indies for sometime, some more than others, for example as a resident of New Jersey, I have been a huge follower of JAPW.
One company I kick myself for not following from the start is...ROH.
When ROH first began, I looked at is a gimmick company, that was just running shows where ECW used to run. I never got into it, of course I've watched dvds, and seen videos, but only after their stars have went elsewhere, and I've always wanted to see more of them, but never took the time.
However, lately, as TNA continues to poor garbage into a two hour time slot, on a weekly basis, and WWE continues to make stupid decisions, and push the wrong people, all the while, not putting out a good product at all, and having "fan vote" shows that are blatantly a work, and with the shenanigans going on in JAPW, I decided to take the time, and started reading up on ROH.
I heard about the purchase by Sinclair, and began reading up on the few stars of ROH, that I did not know that much about. After seeing the press conference, and watching all the hype videos, and miraculously having a Sunday off from work, I decided, what the hell, and ordered the ROH I-PPV: Best In The World 2011.
I had seen enough videos of ROH to know that they always put on a good show, with amazing matches. Their tag team division is definitely one of, if not the top tag team division in all of wrestling, and I've always loved tag team wrestling. Which is one of the main reasons I ordered it, however, after watching the whole show, that match was not my favorite, not even close.
So I will give my humble thoughts, on ROH: Best In The World 2011.
We open and we are told that this is the largest viewing audience, with the internet viewers and the live attendance considered. Unfortunately, Kevin Kelly was the play by play announcer. How he of all people became "the voice of ROH" I'll never understand.
The opener was a typical opening match.
Jay Lethal's return was sick. The Macho Man tribute stuff, the anti TNA chants, the post match ROH chant, it was awesome. The Prodigy looked good, but not ROH good, he belongs on NXT, and Brutal Bob has a good character, but he doesn't put anything in to it.
Rhino vs. Homicide was what I thought it would be. I didn't think they would get too violent, considering everything, and I hope it's not Homicide's last match in ROH. What was with his "F**K MICHIGAN" promo? The match was alright though, and I always love a Gore through a table.
The Kevin Steen angle was off the charts, and turned him from massive face to hated heel in seconds, in a way only Brian Pillman has done before. And it's always a huge plus to see Jim Cornette angry as hell.
Michael Elgin is a huge powerhouse, and seems that he can be legit, but I cannot buy a monster with the name Michael Elgin, his name, for being so incredibly lame, takes away his credibility in my opinion. Props to the fan who yelled out during the match "you do not do the package pile driver, asshole." I thought that was hilarious.
What is the deal with Truth Martini? Like, he's supposed to be the mouthpiece, but his promos sound strange, and Daniels definitely doesn't need anyone to help with his promos. However, I guess he's doing his job, because I loved seeing him get super kicked.
The tag team match was awesome in it's own right, but I expected a lot more from the four of those teams, also I don't know if it's just me but Haas looks tired. The post match beat down by the Briscoes was awesome, and sets up a fued with them and WGTT, and also helps build the Briscoes up even more to any new ROH fans.
If Edwards vs. Richards was match of the year, a close second is Generico vs. Daniels. Daniels is a natural heel, and you can tell he enjoys it, and who doesn't enjoy something they are really, really, good at. It's a shame he would rather work for the Carter Family Dump.
The match of the night, the match of the year, was Richards Vs. Edwards. I have never seen a match with such spot on spots, no pun intended. Every single bit of that match was impeccable, and blew me away, and the post match was some of the most emotional stuff I've ever seen.
This show was awesome from top to bottom. Awesome way to showcase what ROH is all about, and in front of what was reportedly the largest viewing audience, they definitely "came through in the clutch".
I will go as far as to say that this show saved wrestling, well for now anyway.
-MarkX
One company I kick myself for not following from the start is...ROH.
When ROH first began, I looked at is a gimmick company, that was just running shows where ECW used to run. I never got into it, of course I've watched dvds, and seen videos, but only after their stars have went elsewhere, and I've always wanted to see more of them, but never took the time.
However, lately, as TNA continues to poor garbage into a two hour time slot, on a weekly basis, and WWE continues to make stupid decisions, and push the wrong people, all the while, not putting out a good product at all, and having "fan vote" shows that are blatantly a work, and with the shenanigans going on in JAPW, I decided to take the time, and started reading up on ROH.
I heard about the purchase by Sinclair, and began reading up on the few stars of ROH, that I did not know that much about. After seeing the press conference, and watching all the hype videos, and miraculously having a Sunday off from work, I decided, what the hell, and ordered the ROH I-PPV: Best In The World 2011.
I had seen enough videos of ROH to know that they always put on a good show, with amazing matches. Their tag team division is definitely one of, if not the top tag team division in all of wrestling, and I've always loved tag team wrestling. Which is one of the main reasons I ordered it, however, after watching the whole show, that match was not my favorite, not even close.
So I will give my humble thoughts, on ROH: Best In The World 2011.
We open and we are told that this is the largest viewing audience, with the internet viewers and the live attendance considered. Unfortunately, Kevin Kelly was the play by play announcer. How he of all people became "the voice of ROH" I'll never understand.
The opener was a typical opening match.
Jay Lethal's return was sick. The Macho Man tribute stuff, the anti TNA chants, the post match ROH chant, it was awesome. The Prodigy looked good, but not ROH good, he belongs on NXT, and Brutal Bob has a good character, but he doesn't put anything in to it.
Rhino vs. Homicide was what I thought it would be. I didn't think they would get too violent, considering everything, and I hope it's not Homicide's last match in ROH. What was with his "F**K MICHIGAN" promo? The match was alright though, and I always love a Gore through a table.
The Kevin Steen angle was off the charts, and turned him from massive face to hated heel in seconds, in a way only Brian Pillman has done before. And it's always a huge plus to see Jim Cornette angry as hell.
Michael Elgin is a huge powerhouse, and seems that he can be legit, but I cannot buy a monster with the name Michael Elgin, his name, for being so incredibly lame, takes away his credibility in my opinion. Props to the fan who yelled out during the match "you do not do the package pile driver, asshole." I thought that was hilarious.
What is the deal with Truth Martini? Like, he's supposed to be the mouthpiece, but his promos sound strange, and Daniels definitely doesn't need anyone to help with his promos. However, I guess he's doing his job, because I loved seeing him get super kicked.
The tag team match was awesome in it's own right, but I expected a lot more from the four of those teams, also I don't know if it's just me but Haas looks tired. The post match beat down by the Briscoes was awesome, and sets up a fued with them and WGTT, and also helps build the Briscoes up even more to any new ROH fans.
If Edwards vs. Richards was match of the year, a close second is Generico vs. Daniels. Daniels is a natural heel, and you can tell he enjoys it, and who doesn't enjoy something they are really, really, good at. It's a shame he would rather work for the Carter Family Dump.
The match of the night, the match of the year, was Richards Vs. Edwards. I have never seen a match with such spot on spots, no pun intended. Every single bit of that match was impeccable, and blew me away, and the post match was some of the most emotional stuff I've ever seen.
This show was awesome from top to bottom. Awesome way to showcase what ROH is all about, and in front of what was reportedly the largest viewing audience, they definitely "came through in the clutch".
I will go as far as to say that this show saved wrestling, well for now anyway.
-MarkX
The Birth of Markdem
It was a Thursday night, Thanksgiving actually, and as I flipped through the channels, I landed on one, one I had not seen before, one that caught my eye. I was nine years old at the time, and I knew that what I was watching was entertaining, not only was it entertaining, it was action packed as well.
I was watching the 1999 edition of Thanksgiving SmackDown, and I have been a fan ever since.
It started as just watching casually, then when I discovered that the same thing could be seen on Monday nights, I naturally tuned in. Sometime later, I stumbled across a wrestling magazine at the local supermarket, but not just any magazine, it was a Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Inside I read all about everything that was going on in wrestling, but most important of all I found inside a listing of all Pro Wrestling television shows. Every week I would tune in to WCW, WWE, and ECW, I would hate the heels, and love the faces.
At Nine years old, I was a mark....
Soon, the shows weren't enough and I began reading all about wrestling on the internet, and discovered what are now known as "dirt sheets". I discovered a whole new love for something, I had already loved.
At Ten years old, I was a smark...
Since then I have continued to follow wrestling, read the "dirt sheets", attend indie shows, and even still follow WWE, and even, unfortunately for me, and anyone else with eyeballs, TNA. However, through it all, I have kept it a secret. I've done this to avoid the stigma that is placed on someone who is a wrestling fan. The constant "you know it's fake right" or "how can you watch that, it's all a show" are far too annoying to have to put up with.
WWE, and TNA with the product they put out, definitely don't help wrestling's case.
However, after ordering the ROH I-PPV; Best In the World 2011, and witnessing the history C.M. Punk made on RAW, only a night later, I had to share my opinions with the "IWC".
I needed a forum to discuss what needs to be talked about, what should be talked about, and after ROH: Best In The World 2011, I am not afraid to do that.
I don't know what this blog will become, but one thing is for sure, I won't hesitate to express my true opinion.
-Mark X
I was watching the 1999 edition of Thanksgiving SmackDown, and I have been a fan ever since.
It started as just watching casually, then when I discovered that the same thing could be seen on Monday nights, I naturally tuned in. Sometime later, I stumbled across a wrestling magazine at the local supermarket, but not just any magazine, it was a Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Inside I read all about everything that was going on in wrestling, but most important of all I found inside a listing of all Pro Wrestling television shows. Every week I would tune in to WCW, WWE, and ECW, I would hate the heels, and love the faces.
At Nine years old, I was a mark....
Soon, the shows weren't enough and I began reading all about wrestling on the internet, and discovered what are now known as "dirt sheets". I discovered a whole new love for something, I had already loved.
At Ten years old, I was a smark...
Since then I have continued to follow wrestling, read the "dirt sheets", attend indie shows, and even still follow WWE, and even, unfortunately for me, and anyone else with eyeballs, TNA. However, through it all, I have kept it a secret. I've done this to avoid the stigma that is placed on someone who is a wrestling fan. The constant "you know it's fake right" or "how can you watch that, it's all a show" are far too annoying to have to put up with.
WWE, and TNA with the product they put out, definitely don't help wrestling's case.
However, after ordering the ROH I-PPV; Best In the World 2011, and witnessing the history C.M. Punk made on RAW, only a night later, I had to share my opinions with the "IWC".
I needed a forum to discuss what needs to be talked about, what should be talked about, and after ROH: Best In The World 2011, I am not afraid to do that.
I don't know what this blog will become, but one thing is for sure, I won't hesitate to express my true opinion.
-Mark X
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