Sharpshooter Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Yeah, I figured Roode was going to turn heel for this title run, no surprises there. I think it took me awhile to finally do so, but I appreciate the talent that is on Impact now. I know they've been better than WWE for years as far as talent and booking goes, but I guess taking Hogan out of the picture changed things for the better. (What a shocker lol) Do you miss the octagon ring at all? I liked those Ultimate X matches and I was wondering if they were bringing them back anytime soon. It seems like forever since we've seen one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Nope. Six-sided ring was gimmicky for the sake of being a gimmick. It didn't really "add" anything. Four-sides works for me and works better for most wrestlers who are used to it. They're likely going to continue to bring it back once a year for Destination X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I agree. I'm more of a traditionalist and I think with the six-sided ring, they were trying too hard to be different. Do you know when the Motor City Machine Guns are coming back? I can't remember if it was Shelley or Sabin that had the bad injuries, maybe it was both. But they are greatly missed. Especially now that they had this tag team tournament. I remember those matches with Beer Money they had were incredible. Plus, Shelley is just a fantastic personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Sabin was expected for January 2012, and I just read this morning that they're looking to push Shelley back (who's also coming off an injury). My guess is Shelley comes back before Sabin, but the minute Sabin can go you'll see the return of MCMG. TNA could use the depth, too. Their tag division is really floundering right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Were you pissed when they split up the Dudleyz? That seemed to be the start of the downfall of the tag division right there, for obvious reasons. And Beer Money too, of course. Do you remember how long Aries was out of TNA for? I've been watching since 2006 and don't remember him. He's a great wrestler and a great heel. He's great at being a douche. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Oh and I was wondering, did you ever play the TNA video game that out about three years ago? Is it any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 I was, but honestly, I love that they made that decision. I was convinced early on that the singles push for both men would completely flop, but Bully Ray is probably the best heel in the business right now, period, not just in TNA, and he's completely proven every doubter wrong. Devon still struggles, but I've never cared for him much at all anyway. Aries was with TNA originally from 2005-2007 as Austin Starr. He was Austin Aries at first in just a handful of XD matches, but had his first real run with the company as Austin Starr, debuting at Bound For Glory (under a really cool "A Starr Is Born" set of vignettes). Aries reminds me so much of Jericho it isn't even funny. That guy has main event written all over him if they just give him the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I was, but honestly, I love that they made that decision. I was convinced early on that the singles push for both men would completely flop, but Bully Ray is probably the best heel in the business right now, period, not just in TNA, and he's completely proven every doubter wrong. Devon still struggles, but I've never cared for him much at all anyway. Aries was with TNA originally from 2005-2007 as Austin Starr. He was Austin Aries at first in just a handful of XD matches, but had his first real run with the company as Austin Starr, debuting at Bound For Glory (under a really cool "A Starr Is Born" set of vignettes). Aries reminds me so much of Jericho it isn't even funny. That guy has main event written all over him if they just give him the chance. I agree about Bully Ray. I was not happy at all when they were split up, but like you said it's worked out. The whole thing with Devon and his kids with Pope hasn't really done anything for me. It's probably the worst angle they have going right now. I could care less about it. I never thought Ray would be good on his own, let alone with a stable like Immortal, and becoming a key cog in that group. It's only a natter time before he gets a title. I think he should. Good comparison with Aries and Jericho. While Jericho is great as a heel or a face, he's always been a better heel and Aries, I think, should always be one because it fits him perfectly. Some wrestlers are like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Speaking of Jericho, by the way, I didn't get a chance to comment on this. But, about his return to RAW the other night......WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT!?!?! Worst return ever, for one of the best ever. They don't even have him say anything!? Now we have to wait for him to say something? Bullshit! Ok. I'm done with that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Oh and I was wondering, did you ever play the TNA video game that out about three years ago? Is it any good? Yeah. It blows. They made the default setting WAY too high so in any basic game play against a CPU you're LUCKY if you can pull out a victory, let alone develop any kind of offense. It was a major flaw with the game. I agree about Bully Ray. I was not happy at all when they were split up, but like you said it's worked out. The whole thing with Devon and his kids with Pope hasn't really done anything for me. It's probably the worst angle they have going right now. I could care less about it. I never thought Ray would be good on his own, let alone with a stable like Immortal, and becoming a key cog in that group. It's only a natter time before he gets a title. I think he should. Good comparison with Aries and Jericho. While Jericho is great as a heel or a face, he's always been a better heel and Aries, I think, should always be one because it fits him perfectly. Some wrestlers are like that. Aries just gets it, because he has that "it" factor. He can get the crowd to boo him just by making a couple facial expressions, much like Jericho. Add in his fantastic work rate, his innovative move set and his look and you've got all the makings of a superstar. I LOVE that he wears a fucking cape to the ring, too. Gets him tons of cheap heat. As for Ray, I doubt he'll get a title run, but he's going to be a main event guy for a while — probably to finish up his career there. Speaking of Jericho, by the way, I didn't get a chance to comment on this. But, about his return to RAW the other night......WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT!?!?! Worst return ever, for one of the best ever. They don't even have him say anything!? Now we have to wait for him to say something? Bullshit! Ok. I'm done with that now. I gave it a shot — a legit shot, and they blew it, big time. No surprise though, considering the company (and it's state) he returned to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 When was the last time you watched a full episode of RAW? 2004? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Nope. The Jericho return. I watched from start to finish. The time before that? Probably some point in like 2007 when Jericho was still on top of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Nope. The Jericho return. I watched from start to finish. The time before that? Probably some point in like 2007 when Jericho was still on top of the world. http://cache.ohinternet.com/images/2/24/I_see_what_you_did_there_super.jpg Wow, that's impressive. I thought you'd just watch when he came on and then turn it off. lol Hopefully they do something useful with him now that he's back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Step into the arena and break the walls down! Your heartbeat is the only sound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentyseven Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Chris Jericho appeared at Saturday night's WWE RAW live event in Tyler, Texas. He came to the ring but was quickly interrupted by David Otunga before he could even say a word on the microphone. Otunga demanded that Jericho take off his jacket because it was causing seizures. Otunga got into Jericho's face and the segment ended with Jericho putting Otunga in the Walls of Jericho before making his exit. ------ I'm worried that this means Jericho won't speak for a few weeks -_-. Secondly, I wish he would bring back the real Walls of Jericho(liontamer) instead of this elevated Boston Crab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Watching Jericho's return now. The point would have gotten across in half the time. I want 10 minutes of my life back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Y2J pulls his bullshit again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Chris Jericho appeared at Saturday night's WWE RAW live event in Tyler, Texas. He came to the ring but was quickly interrupted by David Otunga before he could even say a word on the microphone. Otunga demanded that Jericho take off his jacket because it was causing seizures. Otunga got into Jericho's face and the segment ended with Jericho putting Otunga in the Walls of Jericho before making his exit. ------ I'm worried that this means Jericho won't speak for a few weeks -_-. Secondly, I wish he would bring back the real Walls of Jericho(liontamer) instead of this elevated Boston Crab He does the elevated BC because the size of his opponents has increased. The Liontamer was only applicable on guys who were essentially under 6'0. He's said repeatedly in interviews that were he to put some of the larger guys into it, he'd seriously injure them. There bodies aren't designed to sustain that type of a hold. Same as Bret Hart and Sting only ever leaned back on their Sharpshooter/Scorpion on smaller competitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Jeff & Karen Jarrett are big Nashville Predators fans. Awesome. @karenjarrett: On our way to see @jtootoo22 and the #Preds!!! @JeffJarrettTNA has a surprise for the kids!!! #DADDYJEFFRAWKS!!!!! @JeffJarrettTNA #wewanthockey http://t.co/nePCwunO Only in Nashville...a Pred fan just threw a catfish on the ice...no goal.... @Jtootoo22 and Legwand... RT @SteveWood68: @JeffJarrettTNA do u have a favorite hockey player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Second loudest pop I've ever heard in my life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEY4DJs6II0 God, I miss talent like DDP. What a fuckin' promo. MAKE. ME. FAMOUS! [maniacal laugh] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 ^ huh? edit: I think you posted a vid but youtube is blocked in my office... so yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Second loudest pop I've ever heard in my life: YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEY4DJs6II0 God, I miss talent like DDP. What a fuckin' promo. MAKE. ME. FAMOUS! [maniacal laugh] SELF HIGH FIVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 ^ huh? edit: I think you posted a vid but youtube is blocked in my office... so yeah. Yup. DDP's WWF debut back in 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Yup. DDP's WWF debut back in 2001. I always loved DDP. I love how Jay Z had to pay him for stealing the Diamond Cuter gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 DDP was one of my favorite wrestlers in WCW. Sting is obviously numero uno, and really has been since the day I first saw him, but DDP is right up there with Steiner, Flair and so many more. I miss WCW so much. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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