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« Reply #1701 on: January 21, 2012, 07:35:30 AM » |
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Sam Roberts of After Opie and Anthony Live recently interviewed WWE Legend Mick Foley, and spoke with him on a number of topics including his recent comedy tours and his return to WWE. The following are highlights from the interview, which you can listen to in its entirety by clicking on the above link: -Foley says that he might stop doing comedy for awhile after the current set of dates he's booked for, likely so he can focus on his WWE return. -Foley reveals that he would need about 3 months to get back into ring shape for a return match, and that it will not be at WrestleMania, but likely a couple months after that. credit: www.wrestlezone.com
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« Reply #1702 on: January 22, 2012, 03:32:17 PM » |
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Despite Ric Flair claiming on a number of occasions that he will be present for the induction of The Four Horsemen at this year's WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, The Wrestling Observer is reporting that in reality Flair being allowed to appear is far from a done deal. Flair has admitted privately that he has a long way to go in making sure that all legal issues are avoided with TNA. It should be noted that although Flair did attend the ceremony last year, he was not shown on WWE TV as he was under contract to TNA. credit: www.wrestlezone.com |
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« Reply #1703 on: January 24, 2012, 02:41:15 PM » |
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I am so glad that the end of Chris Jericho is finally near. Timmy never liked Jericho since day one. I wish absolutey nothing bad on the the guy at all. I just want Chris Jericho out of my life for good already. Last night timmy saw it, he's on his way out. That Jericho highlight reel he played on RAW last night really showed how terrible he looks now. He's a wrinkly old man with a broke chest. I never thought he had it, but whatever he had is now gone. He's now the old man of the roster making himself look silly. This is Chris Jericho's last push in the ring and Timmy couldn't be happier!
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« Reply #1704 on: January 24, 2012, 03:15:00 PM » |
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He's a wrinkly old man... He's now the old man of the roster making himself look silly. He ain't the only one, Chef:    Sure, I could have posted pics of Bret, Hogan, or Flair, but it was a rough day, and this is how I get my jollies. |
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« Reply #1705 on: January 24, 2012, 06:15:14 PM » |
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He ain't the only one, Chef: Sure, I could have posted pics of Bret, Hogan, or Flair, but it was a rough day, and this is how I get my jollies. Bret, Hogan, Flair, HBK. You throw 3:16 in there you have the top five best. Jericho is the new oldest guy on the roster. Jericho is a balogna sandwich that is so close to being a memory. Remember rough days always seem to bring out the best in us! Drink a cold one, have a bite to eat, and figure out how we're gonna be better tomorrow. Life is good! |
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« Reply #1706 on: January 24, 2012, 06:36:36 PM » |
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Bret, Hogan, Flair, HBK. You throw 3:16 in there you have the top five best. Jericho is the new oldest guy on the roster. Jericho is a balogna sandwich that is so close to being a memory. Remember rough days always seem to bring out the best in us! Drink a cold one, have a bite to eat, and figure out how we're gonna be better tomorrow. Life is good!
Eh, it's only opinion - he wasn't the best, but I liked most of Jericho's work; at least his earlier stuff. But, you've got to learn to fight fire with fire, Timmy. See, if I were to do "web battle" with an asshole like myself, I'd counter with unflattering pics of all my idols. For instance: Davey Boy - tombstone Hennig - tomstone Dynamite - wheelchair Savage - tombstone Keeping it real...  |
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« Reply #1707 on: January 24, 2012, 06:43:16 PM » |
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Although I do like your bologna sandwhich reference. It's somewhat analogous to The Brain's "ham & eggers." Gold, baby...GOLD!!  |
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« Reply #1708 on: January 24, 2012, 08:54:21 PM » |
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Eh, it's only opinion - he wasn't the best, but I liked most of Jericho's work; at least his earlier stuff. But, you've got to learn to fight fire with fire, Timmy. See, if I were to do "web battle" with an asshole like myself, I'd counter with unflattering pics of all my idols. For instance: Davey Boy - tombstone Hennig - tomstone Dynamite - wheelchair Savage - tombstone Keeping it real... It's a battle I can't win, plus I don't wanna fight with anyone. Timmy is a fan for life but knows zero about anything except what they show on TV. I have learned so much from you guys and really appreciate everyones posts. Finally Chris Jericho is just about finished. Those close ups last night were really not working for him. His broke down chest and that silly blinking jacket, the guy is done. Jericho will not appeal to the crowd looking the way he does. His days are numbered. |
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« Reply #1709 on: January 25, 2012, 03:06:21 AM » |
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It's a battle I can't win, plus I don't wanna fight with anyone. Timmy is a fan for life but knows zero about anything except what they show on TV. I have learned so much from you guys and really appreciate everyones posts. Finally Chris Jericho is just about finished. Those close ups last night were really not working for him. His broke down chest and that silly blinking jacket, the guy is done. Jericho will not appeal to the crowd looking the way he does. His days are numbered.
Opinions are just that. I also believe that, as paying fans, we're entitled to any opinion we want, and none are wrong. There are current and past performers in this business who blast the fans' criticisms, but it seems to me that the FANS' opinions matter MOST. Here's why: Fans don't need wrestling...but, WRESTLING NEEDS FANS. That also means that wrestlers need fans. But, I guess everybody likes to bitch about their boss. |
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« Reply #1710 on: January 27, 2012, 07:48:31 AM » |
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WBAL TV in Baltimore reports that 25 year old Quentin V. Jackson died on January 20th at former WWE star Gillberg's Pro Wrestling Academy. Jackson died from injuries he sustained while training. Police say that Jackson struck his head during a fall and no foul play is suspected.
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« Reply #1711 on: January 27, 2012, 02:56:59 PM » |
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WBAL TV in Baltimore reports that 25 year old Quentin V. Jackson died on January 20th at former WWE star Gillberg's Pro Wrestling Academy. Jackson died from injuries he sustained while training. Police say that Jackson struck his head during a fall and no foul play is suspected.
Wow. That's sad. |
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« Reply #1712 on: January 27, 2012, 03:41:02 PM » |
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Wow. That's sad.
The biggest illusion in wrestling is NOT the action in the ring, but that some guys think it's a good business to get into. |
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« Reply #1713 on: January 28, 2012, 06:44:01 PM » |
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Hulk Hogan recently spoke to Examiner.com in an attempt to clarify his controversial comments about Bobby Roode “not being ready” to hold the TNA World title, days before Roode was set to headline TNA’s biggest PPV of the year, Bound For Glory. Hogan said that he didn’t think Roode had what was needed as a babyface and needed to go heel to get that extra edge:
“It was my opinion, and it was a simple gut feeling to do what was best for the company I was sitting watching Roode’s parents saying what a great son he is and his wife saying what a great husband he is and his kids saying what a great dad he is. He’s the ultimate good guy. He’s going to win the belt! But, then what? Who does he wrestle? So, I sat back and thought, ‘You guys have just done one of the best old school wrestling angles I’ve ever seen.’”
“[Turning Roode heel] give him that extra spice – then he’ll have everyone to work with, rather than throw him out there and set him up for failure.”
“It was just me trying to take a step back, throwing in my two cents. They didn’t have to do it – I didn’t make anyone do anything. It just makes sense.”
Hulk Hogan also took a few shots at the Ultimate Warrior during an interview with the UK’s Sports Vibe , calling Warrior an “idiot” who was never one of the “boys” and was in the business strictly for the money. Regarding Warrior, Hogan said:
“.. You can’t do business with him, he really never loved this business, some of us have the business in our veins like Ric Flair, Vince McMahon, Macho Man and myself. That’s what we are, we can’t move without this business. I think the Ultimate Warrior came in just to make money and he only lasted a couple of years, then when he left, he tried to do independent things but would screw the promoter’s over.”
“He’s really not what we would call one of the boys. The last time I saw the Ultimate Warrior, he was at my house spending time with my family, having a great time. Then all of a sudden I haven’t seen him for 10-years and I see all this crazy stuff he was putting on Twitter. Someone must of hit him in the head with a brick or something.”
“You just have to ignore him because he’s an idiot and you can’t do business with him. I can just pray for him and feel sorry for him, the guy is messed up, so there isn’t going to be a Twitter wrestling match between me and him because he might not show up or he might do something crazy. I’m into doing positive good things, I don’t need that crap.”
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« Reply #1714 on: January 29, 2012, 03:42:01 PM » |
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Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Update on the demographic breakdown of WWE's current audience by age.
* 22% are between the ages of 2-17.
* 23% are between the ages of 18-34.
* 26% are between the ages of 35-49.
* 30% are 50 and older
*35% of audience is female
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« Reply #1715 on: January 29, 2012, 06:27:22 PM » |
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Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Update on the demographic breakdown of WWE's current audience by age.
* 22% are between the ages of 2-17.
* 23% are between the ages of 18-34.
* 26% are between the ages of 35-49.
* 30% are 50 and older
*35% of audience is female
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« Reply #1716 on: January 30, 2012, 10:10:20 AM » |
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There was a WWE creative plan that was listed for John Cena to win Royal Rumble according to F4Wonline.com.
The report noted that if John Cena were to win the Rumble, the storyline would be based around him having to choose between a WWE title match or his match with The Rock.
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« Reply #1717 on: January 31, 2012, 05:26:07 PM » |
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The Wrestling Observer reports that Bushinroad Group Publishing, a popular card game company, has purchased 100 percent of the stock of New Japan Pro Wrestling from previous owners Yukes, a video game company in a transaction that was announced earlier today.
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« Reply #1718 on: January 31, 2012, 05:30:41 PM » |
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John Laurinaitis revealed exclusively to WWE.com the Superstars who will compete for the WWE Title in the Raw Elimination Chamber Match: WWE Champion CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler, Chris Jericho, R-Truth, The Miz and Kofi Kingston.
gerweck.net
If you wondered why John Laurinaitis wore a sleeveless WWE referee shirt last night at the Royal Rumble to officiate the CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler WWE title match, well, it was a rib since Laurinaitis has skinny arms.
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« Reply #1719 on: January 31, 2012, 05:41:15 PM » |
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The Wrestling Observer reports that Bushinroad Group Publishing, a popular card game company, has purchased 100 percent of the stock of New Japan Pro Wrestling from previous owners Yukes, a video game company in a transaction that was announced earlier today.
Ha-ha... Supposedly, Bushiroad bought it for 500 million yen. How much is a "yen" in USD, anybody know? Tim? You travel. |
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« Reply #1720 on: February 01, 2012, 05:02:15 PM » |
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Ha-ha...
Supposedly, Bushiroad bought it for 500 million yen.
How much is a "yen" in USD, anybody know?
Tim?
You travel.
I haven't been to Japan in about three years. Actually was recently invited to go at the end of this year. One of the most expensive places I have ever been. |
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« Reply #1721 on: February 02, 2012, 04:26:39 PM » |
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PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE plans to develop a new show for the debuting WWE Network which will be centered exclusively around cruiserweights. The report notes that WWE has been searching the indy scene for talents weighing in at around 200 pounds for the show.
As previously reported, WWE filmed a test pilot at Florida's Sunlife University back in December, reportedly loved the feeling of the pilot, and plans to use the venue as the location for the cruiserweight-based show.
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« Reply #1722 on: February 02, 2012, 04:28:48 PM » |
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Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign reported raising $326,646 in the fourth quarter (Oct 1 – Dec 31) last year from 1085 individual donors. “We view our new donors as shareholders eager to help share Linda’s positive message of job creation and economic recovery. The members of Team Linda agree that what Connecticut needs now are job creators, not more professional politicians,” McMahon’s campaign manager, Corry Bliss, said in a press release. “These 1,085 new shareholders join our growing grassroots organization of Team Linda members who have contributed their time, energy and effort to spreading our positive message of getting Connecticut back to work. Team Linda is energized and working hard toward our goal to knock on half-a-million doors and make one million phone calls. They are volunteering as Town Coordinators, endorsing our campaign, sharing our plan to help small business owners on social media, joining a rapidly growing coalition of more than 200 women and even contributing as little as $10.” The latest figures do not include a $770,000 loan that Linda made to the campaign. During her failed 2010 Senate campaign she spent around $50 million of her own personal fortune.
(Source: Wrestling Globe Newsletter)
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« Reply #1723 on: February 02, 2012, 04:31:17 PM » |
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WWE champion C.M. Punk has revealed WWE will be releasing a three-disc DVD on his career and life. "My three-disc DVD has been green-lit and I get to tell my story," Punk said on the latest "Art of Wrestling" podcast with Colt Cabana. "It's the old documentary slash life story slash follow-me-around-with-a-camera. I get to pick a bunch of matches to put on there and who I want to be interviewed. I was told I'm in charge. I've already made a lot of people angry with a lot of decisions I've already made. They told me what they wanted and I went and watched a couple of them (other WWE DVDs), then I immediately sent this ridiculously-long email about what I wanted." Included in his request is hand-selected music.
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« Reply #1724 on: February 02, 2012, 04:33:26 PM » |
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Sinclair Broadcasting has brokered a deal with Opus Distribution for the international distribution rights to Ring of Honor's new weekly syndicated TV show.
Opus will be presenting the ROH series to potential international buyers at the MIPCOM marketplace in October. Opus president Ken DuBow noted in a press release that "several countries have already made inquiries regarding syndication."
Joe Koff, the new ROH COO, said, "ROH wrestling has no language barriers, and we are expecting to see growth internationally. In brokering this deal with Ken DuBow, we’ve accelerated that plan and are glad to have someone so experienced to bring ROH to the rest of the world.”
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