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funk51 · « **Reply #1975 on:** November 14, 2015, 07:24:21 AM »

billy gunn fired from wwe as a trainer because he failed a drug test for a power lifting meet, which he stills competes in...

.. enter the PC era of wrestling...

Thin Lizzy · « **Reply #1976 on:** November 14, 2015, 07:27:11 AM »

Quote from: funk51 on November 14, 2015, 07:24:21 AM

billy gunn fired from wwe as a trainer because he failed a drug test for a power lifting meet, which he stills competes in... .. enter the PC era of wrestling...

There's something else, there.

In a Podcast, Austin mentioned that Billy is a crabby guy. He probably pissed off the wrong person.

littleguns · « **Reply #1977 on:** November 15, 2015, 05:50:37 PM »

Quote from: Montague on November 05, 2015, 03:21:09 PM

I think most of the guys today are too "beta" to engage in such shenanigans.

Jim Ross has said numerous times that if a Bill Watts wrestler was in a bar fight and lost there was hell to pay. Now if a WWE wrestler loses in Madden 15, there is hell to pay.

calfzilla · « **Reply #1978 on:** November 15, 2015, 06:17:55 PM »

Quote from: littleguns on November 15, 2015, 05:50:37 PM

Jim Ross has said numerous times that if a Bill Watts wrestler was in a bar fight and lost there was hell to pay. Now if a WWE wrestler loses in Madden 15, there is hell to pay.

The wwe has gone soft, too pc and also because it's publicly traded. I heard Dean Ambrose say that when when fans get in the ring they are not allowed to touch them. Just have to stand there looking beta and wait for security. I think this is a major safety issue. They need to stomp the fans like the old days.

Playboy · « **Reply #1979 on:** November 16, 2015, 11:39:26 AM »

Quote from: calfzilla on November 15, 2015, 06:17:55 PM

The wwe has gone soft, too pc and also because it's publicly traded. I heard Dean Ambrose say that when when fans get in the ring they are not allowed to touch them. Just have to stand there looking beta and wait for security. I think this is a major safety issue. They need to stomp the fans like the old days.

I remember the 90's when Randy Savage punched out a fan who got gunho in WCW and entered the ring. Nash knocked a few people out and so did Eddie Guererro. Undertaker has been known too to crack a few heads.

Montague · « **Reply #1980 on:** November 16, 2015, 01:41:22 PM »

Quote from: calfzilla on November 15, 2015, 06:17:55 PM

The wwe has gone soft, too pc and also because it's publicly traded. I heard Dean Ambrose say that when when fans get in the ring they are not allowed to touch them. Just have to stand there looking beta and wait for security. I think this is a major safety issue. They need to stomp the fans like the old days.

It's a majory liability issue.
Too many lawsuits today!

Playboy · « **Reply #1981 on:** November 17, 2015, 08:03:26 AM »

Quote from: Montague on November 16, 2015, 01:41:22 PM

It's a majory liability issue.
Too many lawsuits today!

Some fans deserve it though. Why the hell would you hop the rail and jump in the ring with guys who are 6'5", 250 plus lbs and expect not to get knocked around?

Montague · « **Reply #1982 on:** November 17, 2015, 04:54:21 PM »

Quote from: Playboy on November 17, 2015, 08:03:26 AM

Some fans deserve it though. Why the hell would you hop the rail and jump in the ring with guys who are 6'5", 250 plus lbs and expect not to get knocked around?

^^ Agree.

Playboy · « **Reply #1983 on:** November 27, 2015, 12:38:33 PM »

Lana Reportedly Has “Nuclear” Backstage Heat in WWE

As noted, WWE Diva Lana currently has backstage heat in WWE for a number of reasons, one of them being her recent internet spat with Paige, which was not something that was a planned storyline.

According to this morning’s edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Lana has “nuclear heat” backstage in WWE right now, as there’s a feeling she’s the one who leaked the news of her real-life engagement to Rusev. Officials are also not pleased with some of the recent, cryptic comments Lana has made on social media.

calfzilla · « **Reply #1984 on:** November 27, 2015, 12:45:35 PM »

^ I read that earlier, and if true it's bullshit and makes me almost want to stop watching wwe. Maybe it's time for Vince to step down. He was a genius in his day but he's lost touch.

Playboy · « **Reply #1985 on:** December 01, 2015, 05:28:26 AM »

Quote from: funk51 on November 14, 2015, 07:24:21 AM

billy gunn fired from wwe as a trainer because he failed a drug test for a power lifting meet, which he stills competes in... .. enter the PC era of wrestling...

Apparantly he will be brough back to the company in 4-6 months after he "served his punishment".

Montague · « **Reply #1986 on:** December 01, 2015, 03:25:15 PM »

Quote from: Playboy on December 01, 2015, 05:28:26 AM

Apparantly he will be brough back to the company in 4-6 months after he "served his punishment".

Yes. Too bad this didn't happen back in the Spring - would have made for a nice Summer vacation!
But, at least he won't have to work through the Christmas season.

Thin Lizzy · « **Reply #1987 on:** December 01, 2015, 05:13:29 PM »

AJ Styles is missing matches as a result of a bulging lower back disk. Not good.

Unfortunately, the high flying style doesn't age well. He's 38.

Playboy · « **Reply #1988 on:** December 02, 2015, 04:50:44 AM »

Quote from: Thin Lizzy on December 01, 2015, 05:13:29 PM

AJ Styles is missing matches as a result of a bulging lower back disk. Not good.

Unfortunately, the high flying style doesn't age well. He's 38.

Yeah, he needs to start toning it down a bit with the high flying.

Playboy · « **Reply #1989 on:** December 12, 2015, 05:07:54 PM »

If you can believe this....

Val Venis’ New Job & Name Revealed – Details

By Ryan Clark on December 12, 2015

Former WWE Superstar Val Venis (Sean Morley) is now running a marijuana dispensary in Mesa, Arizona called Health 4 Life Dispensaries. Morley, who has been a long time supporter of medical marijuana use, is now going by the name Kaptain Kannabis…

Playboy · « **Reply #1990 on:** December 12, 2015, 05:10:22 PM »

And better still...if you can believe this....

Update – WWE Not Interested In Noelle Foley

By Ryan Clark on December 11, 2015

Here are some new details on Noelle Foley’s potential future in WWE. Reports previously noted that Noelle was being considered for a position as a backstage interviewer. In an update, there are no plans to bring her on board right now.

Foley does want a interviewer job with the company and WWE may bring her in at a later date, but it isn’t in the works right now. Noelle’s brother Dewey was recently hired to be a creative assistant and will start in January.

I see WWE is "serious" about new creative "wrestling knowledge people" hires lately to "cure" the stale product

Montague · « **Reply #1991 on:** December 12, 2015, 05:39:39 PM »

Quote from: Playboy on December 12, 2015, 05:07:54 PM

If you can believe this....

Val Venis’ New Job & Name Revealed – Details

By Ryan Clark on December 12, 2015

Former WWE Superstar Val Venis (Sean Morley) is now running a marijuana dispensary in Mesa, Arizona called Health 4 Life Dispensaries. Morley, who has been a long time supporter of medical marijuana use, is now going by the name Kaptain Kannabis…

😶

Playboy · « **Reply #1992 on:** December 28, 2015, 06:10:51 PM »

The Rock has made it official: he will be at WrestleMania 32. The Great One took to Instagram and made the post, which shoots down recent rumors that he would be unable to make it to the event. Rock is going to be shooting Baywatch during March and April and it was believed that there was a concern about him getting insured for the film if he wrestled.

The Instagram post, which you can see below, does not say that he will compete in the ring and just says that he’ll be there. An in-ring segment of some kind is of course a possibility. WrestleMania 32 takes place in Dallas, Texas on April 3rd.

calfzilla · « **Reply #1993 on:** December 28, 2015, 07:35:24 PM »

Vince McMahon will be on RAW tonight.

Playboy · « **Reply #1994 on:** January 04, 2016, 09:42:35 AM »

Quote from: calfzilla on December 28, 2015, 07:35:24 PM

Vince McMahon will be on RAW tonight.

When he's on Raw the rating usually move up a few notches.

Montague · « **Reply #1995 on:** January 04, 2016, 03:58:03 PM »

Quote from: Playboy on January 04, 2016, 09:42:35 AM

When he's on Raw the rating usually move up a few notches.

That's because a 70 year-old man is the most riveting member on the current roster.

calfzilla · « **Reply #1996 on:** January 05, 2016, 12:46:47 AM »

Quote from: Montague on January 04, 2016, 03:58:03 PM

That's because a 70 year-old man is the most riveting member on the current roster.

His arms and Stephanie's tits both looked great tonight.

njflex · « **Reply #1997 on:** January 05, 2016, 05:56:24 AM »

Quote from: calfzilla on January 05, 2016, 12:46:47 AM

His arms and Stephanie's tits both looked great tonight.

yes/yes..his one arm was vascular as hell...

Thin Lizzy · « **Reply #1998 on:** January 05, 2016, 07:57:40 AM »

Vince raiding New Japan. Albert, who's running the training for WWE, was Karl Anderson's partner in Japan. So, there's a previous relationship. Can't blame the others for making the move. They live in the states and have families. Continually making the trip to Japan has to be hard. Nakamura relies on Western influences, Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson, for his character. So, it's not surprising that he wants to perform on the biggest American stage.

I'd like to see them do well, but WWE hasn't inspired much confidence, these days.

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"According to MLW Radio, several big New Japan Pro Wrestling talents have given their notices to the company. Among those rumored to be leaving New Japan are AJ Styles, Shisuke Nakamura, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows.

Wrestling Observer Radio says that WWE has targeted all of these talents, and they'll be leaving the company shortly. We first reported in early December that WWE was interested in signing Nakamura. Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that he may be leaving later than the others, as he's the current IWGP Intercontinental Champion."

funk51 · « **Reply #1999 on:** January 05, 2016, 09:58:48 AM »

fan throws a bottle and hits sheamus in the head at a house show... KAYFABE is alive and well in w virgina..