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The bully character suits him. The reference to Lilian Garcia was in poor taste but I wouldn't blame him for that. He was probably fed that line by you know who. Wish he was a better wrestler though. Poor Ziggler.
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Thoughts on Smackdown
1.) Similar to last week, no Bray Wyatt, no Daniel Wyatt, just Harper and Rowan. They wrestle the Usos. Okay, I didn't say anything last week, but this is the second straight week, and from the same source. Alright, there's no commercial breaks in between matches. What I mean is the video doesn't fade in and out when commercial breaks happen. After segments, sure, for wrestling matches, no. Since action during the break is aired on the WWE App, I think that explains why the runtime for Smackdown is longer than usual for me. Really, this doesn't make much of a difference, and is just an observation. Coming off of watching Impact, and being all over Dixie Carter for her lack of facial expressions, I became more keen on the facial expressions of Erick Rowan. Specifically later in the match when he bulldozered over an Uso, that angry face looks creepy. It's the beard, it adds to the facial expression. Anyways, the match was pretty good, vintage high energy work from the Usos. Now it seems clear that one thing about Harper and Rowan, aside from the look and strength, is how sudden they can turn a match around, with those aforementioned attributes. One Uso's in control, suddenly, wham, a clothesline from Luke Harper. One Uso runs the ropes, then they're launched up and dropped down from Rowan. Anyways, some chemistry between both teams, and it's nice to see. However, there was no winner, it ended in a double countout because of the guys fighting outside. Not minding the ref's count. Bummer, but then Daniel and Bray Wyatt appear! It's 4 on 2, and it included Bryan's knee strike to an Uso. Bray laid the other one out, and all 4 men pose. Bray and Bryan were on their knees, and given the dominating segment here, this would've been the perfect first impression. Not what happened on RAW, but alas. Great stuff. Note: double DQs, double countouts, no contest, all are counted as "draws" for the records. 2.) Something that the WWE World Heavyweight Champion doesn't think is great, is "best for business." He now hates the line, as Vickie said that to him regarding HHH and Steph's intentions for Randall. They aren't in the building for Randall to confront. He said on RAW, he will confront them, and do it because it's what's best for Randall! Damn right. I can only wish Randall goes super heel and RKOs Hunter and Stephanie. I'd pop, and I said "super heel," not turn face. 3.) MizTV, Big Show as the guest. I'll breeze through this. He challenged Brock Lesnar to a match. Why? He just doesn't like Brock. Pretty simple. So does Brock answer the challenge? Nope, Paul Heyman comes out, yay! Heyman called Lesnar the "ultimate fighter," and you know that's so fitting. Anyways, Heyman teased bringing Lesnar out for a fight with Show, here in Philly. He turned it around, for Royal Rumble. Well that was easy to predict. Brock and Big Show actually wrestled at a Royal Rumble. 2003, right? I did see that match. 11 years later, and given their history of "Oh my God" moments in their feud, I hope they deliver a new one. At the same time, what more can they do? 4.) This Smackdown was taped before the big Wednesday announcement, but they obviously made space to recap that event. It's shown, and to go back to the MLB Advanced Media guy, the partnership included them helping WWE on the technology side. The streaming and stuff, because that had to be a big concern for the Network. Supposedly MLBAM's streaming service is top notch, so hopefully the Network doesn't get that. There's supposed to be a meeting at next week's tapings over how WWE will be paid in PPV bonuses. Since WWE's changing their PPV model, that could lead to cable/satellite providers dropping PPV distribution for WWE, there's questions on how talent will be paid in replacing that certain avenue. 5.) LATINO HEAT! That's right, it's Rey Mysterio, Sin Cara, Los Matadores vs. the Real Americans and Rybaxel. The match was pretty short, and wasn't some epic 8 man tag that brought the best out of 8 wrestlers that range from decent to incredible (as in Antonio Cesaro). Nope, instead, it went too fast to digest stuff, with spots happening over the top rope, that wiped everyone out gradually. Thus Swagger and Rey were the last man standing, with Rey eventually winning the exchange for his team. Cole said after the match, this was all what Smackdown's about. He's actually right, because Smackdown is thought of as more accessible to the Latino fanbase. Notice Rey's long time presence on the show, Eddie Guerrero, and fast forward to 4 Latino superstars in one match. You get the idea. I'm sure it's not what Cole means, and is just the sappy "put a smile on family's faces" schtick, but still man, that's how I see it. Moreso than this being a good wrestling match. I didn't smile, but I wasn't mad or disappointed. Torito flew too by the way. Zebby was mad, what else is new? Curtis Axel has the worst win/loss record in the company currently. 0-3. HAHAHAHAHA! 6.) A video package for the Cena/Randall rivalry heading into the Royal Rumble, played. EHHH! I couldn't get into it, because they've wrestled each other a bunch of times. They've had multiple rematches to premiere PPV bouts too. I'm sure they'll have a good match, but there's really almost no way the guys can really hype a fan up for this. Especially with Batista returning, and the intense talking from Cena and Randall, happening on the road to TLC. It's as if, what can they do? Well, video packages, as is the case here. 7.) And the thing is that with the feud, the guys can't do much together, but they sure can do stuff when separated. Randall's doing more of that than Cena, as the man wrestles Intercontinental Champion, Big E. Langston. Cena hasn't wrestled a match yet on TV. So all John boy's been doing is talk. Randall at least wrestles, but it's not their fault. JBL said a very interesting comment. Guys without ego, don't win. Look at the past couple months. Daniel Bryan? No ego, he barely wins. John Cena, always wins...ginormous ego? Hmmm. HHH, always wins, ginormous ego, no question, haha! Anyways, the match was filled with comments, praising Big E. Langston. Oh he's so strong, so mature, so this, so that. I get it, big opportunity for Langston, his goal's to make fans remember his name. Stemming from advice Cena gave him. I already remember his name. However, ask me about this show. I remember that Big E Langston lost to Randall. Hehehe, but he put up a good fight. It was a decent match for sure. Nothing too exciting, and the match gave room for the face to take over. Langston took over for most of the match, and still was put down, make a comeback, but Randall stopped it. Using the ref's inability to look over Langston's massive body as the shot to do the vintage thumb to the eye, followed by an RKO. He's been using the thumb to the eye a lot, I'd like a sneaky low blow, but thumb to the eye is tried and true. 8.) LIE! Daniel Bryan yelled that, actually sounding pretty goofy. Yeah, that's the difference between Bryan and the Wyatts. When Bray says that kind of stuff, he says it with fitting tone. Eerie, creepy, convincing. When Bryan said just a bit here, it sounded funny. It's a work in process, but it's still a short term alliance. Bray said "run," and that's it. Little segment here. 9.) Why don't they give Xavier Woods the theme song he used from NXT? Instead, they give him Brodus Clay's Funkasaurus theme song. I guess that makes sense, as it pertains to the storyline of Clay's transformation into a (generic) heel. HAHAHA! R-Truth doesn't consider Cole his friend, but he's down with JBL. Even agrees with Leyfield's "TI & Yellow Wolf" reference. Very short match, and really, nothing at all to mention. Okay, one, Xavier Woods won, by a rollup, after less than 3 freaking minutes. Ugh. Too short, and I'd rather see Woods and Fandango light it up. It's a new matchup after all. 10.) Let me ask you something. When was the last time the Usos talked? At least on TV, screw the App and any other avenue. On TV, RAW, Smackdown. When? I have no freaking clue, but I think it was a very long time. Tom Phillips tried to get a word from them. Jimmy did all the talking, on the topic of always standing up. Whether backed against the corner, beaten down, they stand up. I thought it was nice to finally hear them talk, and they hyped up their match with Bryan and Bray. They will stand up to those two, for they are not afraid. That's their message, and I can dig it. However, their message could get a reply in the form of a knee to the face. 11.) The Shield main events TV again, this time against CM Punk and the New Age Outlaws. Before that, a promo, first by Roman Reigns. Recapping RAW, as if the video that aired before this wasn't enough. Reigns though ended his talk on an interesting note, saying he's the new Best in the World, he beat CM Punk. No arguments from the members. Ambrose though talked about his hatred for snakes, as if he's Indiana Jones. He was so angry, Rollins had to take the mic from him, Reigns hold him back. Rollins said tonight's about the future of WWE, which excludes the New Age Outlaws. Also, the future includes them beating on Punk like they always do. Believe in the Shield, solidarity, I liked it. The match took place after. How it worked, Punk had his time, Billy Gunn had his very brief time, Road Dogg had a long time, mostly getting put down. A hot tag was made to Punk, but then he got put down, then Billy Gunn got a hot tag. JBL said on RAW that Billy Gunn blew himself up just through the entrance and stuff. Well here, I guess he blew himself up with a bunch of wrestling moves that make him look at least 10 years younger. It was a short burst, but it was great for its duration. Soon after, Billy Gunn got speared from Reigns from attempting the Fameasser. Gunn took the pin, the team lost, but Punk's not hurt from it. This win closes a strong week for The Shield. If anything, the dissension teases are probably a transparent way for fans to justify Shield losing. Because when they do, now people (Cole) rumble about them splitting up. When they win, they (Cole) shut up. I'm definitely fine with that, as The Shield's time is not up yet. Anyways, great match, Billy Gun surprised. No need to include the New Age Outlaws Randall Orton: 1-0 Damien Sandow: 1-1 Naomi: 1-0 Cameron: 1-0 Alicia Fox: 1-1 Rosa Mendes: 0-1 Kofi Kingston: 0-2 Natalya: 0-1 The Usos: 3-0-1 Rey Mysterio: 2-0 CM Punk: 1-2 Roman Reigns: 2-2 Seth Rollins: 1-2 Dean Ambrose: 1-1 Fandango: 0-2 R-Truth: 1-1 Xavier Woods: 1-2 Cody Rhodes: 3-0 Goldust: 3-0 Daniel Bryan: 0-1 Erick Rowan: 0-2-1 Luke Harper: 0-2-1 Nikki Bella: 1-1 Brie Bella: 0-1 Aksana: 1-1 Curtis Axel: 0-3 Big E. Langston: 2-1 Alberto Del Rio: 2-0 Sin Cara/Hunico: 1-2 Jack Swagger 1-2 Antonio Cesaro: 1-2 The Great Khali: 1-0 Heath Slater: 0-1 Jinder Mahal: 0-2 Drew McIntyre: 0-2 AJ Lee: 1-0 Summer Rae: 0-1 Tyson Kidd: 1-0 Los Matadores: 1-0 The Ryback: 0-1 Justin Gabriel: 0-1 |
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The JBL & Cole Show went old school, but without Cole. Weird, it's been a few episodes now. He's no loss though, anything that gets Renee more of a spotlight is fine. This was obviously taped at Old School RAW, JBL's attire, and Renee's which I didn't see at the show. The investigation of the abeyant golden boot was supposed to take place, but a bunch of interruptions happen. First from Grand Master Sexay, then from Cody Rhodes (who said Sgt. Slaughter was supposed to join him), then from Zeb Colter, then from Scotty 2 Hotty. Each one having a funny segue. Grand Master Sexay started a running gag on JBL having a nephew by the name of "Clem." Also Gene Okerlund plugging his hotline, which Renee said is the WWE Shop phone number. I didn't bother calling for confirmation. I don't know if this is a knock on Piper's age, the alzheimers stereotype, or maybe Cody's actual starpower, but it is rather funny. Piper came in and didn't know Cody at all. As if the wrestling attire and the championship title doesn't give it away. Piper called JBL, "Vince." Maybe that's who Leyfield was trying to portray. The hair indicates it. Then the Godfather came, business with JBL involving some hos, that JBL didn't want to discuss in public, and just blew the business off. Gene Okerlund cut in again and mentioned WWE Shop "purchasing" his hotline, which ran at an outstanding $10 a minute. That's highway robbery. After that, you know who comes in. Very funny episode this week. Another thing, the LA Times posted this article on the WWE Network. The biggest take away here is Vince McMahon turning down cable/satellite distribution offers, and essentially bitch slapping those distributors with his "Over The Top" vision. The same bitch slapping that could mean the end of PPV distribution from said sore providers, but with the Network coming, it won't make a difference. Quote:
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^A lot of people seem to dig crazy chicks .
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WWE wouldn't be for me. I like staying at home :/
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listen to the man. for anybody that hasn't went to a live event. Go. Uso's still unbeaten I can't remember them talking either lol. other than the Uso Uso thing they do. It looks like Curtis Axel could become my new loveable loser. Brock vs Big Show at Royal Rumble 2003. fucking hell. It doesn't feel that long. I'm sure you know the details. This was during Brock babyface run after Paul Heyman turned on him and joined Big Show. That was a rushed turn that flopped in the end because he went back to being a heel again soon after. a face Brock today would have no problems. I think if they deliver an oh my god moment we haven't seen before it will probably be Show getting his arm broke. Punishment for the new year baby skit. Royal Rumble 2003 was also the first time I figured John Cena would be a star after he came out and did his rap on the way to the ring. ''I'm a win this, I'm a make my impression, show Vinnie Mac that I've got ruthless aggression''. he sure showed him. I can remember the event more now because I was most looking forward to Scott Steiner vs Triple H. Scott Stiener had that hot debut and was one of the main men at WCW at the end. Not saying much, but I was really excited to see what he could do in WWE. In one night the Scott Steiner aura was gone. Thank you once again Triple H. Nah, he didn't do him any favors, but you could see how broken down Steiner was. |
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Speaking of 2K14, I beat the Undertaker in the Defeat the Streak mode for the first time yesterday, with The Ryback! So he's not all bad. I also recommend attending a live event, if you've never gone. Even though it might not be all it's cracked up to be, it's still a great and memorable experience and you're bound to find at least some things you enjoyed. I remember when the Usos first debuted they used to talk a little more. Also I think there was some gimmick of them being street wise but still cultured, I don't remember exactly. They dropped that pretty quick! As hot as AJ is, picking her over Kate Beckinsale?? People dig crazy chicks, but are they crazy themselves? Anyway I would have liked to see Summer Rae included as a choice. |
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I don't see the appeal in Summer Glau, she is in Arrow now and there are 3 maybe 4 girls hotter than her. I guess that has nothing to do with it, but I'd have AJ over her.
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I'd like to see Kaitlyn with her clothes off, especially the way she looks now compared to the earlier pre WWE photos. Hopefully her new venture is some bondage wrestling porno stuff and her husband is the director. I can dream My ps3 broke down and I lost all my saved games, everything, so I'm done with it. I got those packs for WWE 14 as well. I'm looking forward to this year because 2k games have the full time and maybe they can add a prospect mode or career mode. It could be like the NBA 2k games. you start at the bottom, make your way to raw and then headline Wrestlemania. I guess the lame WWE universe mode is too important to leave out. If wins and losses were acknowledged on TV they could have The Uso's stay unbeaten, then mention their record and they could be a hot contender for Codedust(tm) Get some Don King style character on and he hypes the shit out of their unbeaten records. Then the Uso's lose. The post SC made the other day about keeping Codeust together . I couldn't agree more. I'm not sure they have hit their peak together and they should have a defense at Wrestlemania. I don't see them losing the title before that. I don't see why they should split anytime soon. This is one of those teams that it benefits them both. I've never been convinced with Cody on his own, he is missing some of that Goldust personality. Maybe he learns more tagging with him. Of course in time they split, but not next week or anything. I'm not too down on Big E losing to Orton. As long as they don't make it a regular thing, just because I'm not his biggest fan, that doesn't mean I don't want to see what he could do if he gets pushed. I've heard some personality from him before. Like me he is sarcastic, so yeah. One loss wont hurt and maybe next time he gets a dq or no contest. That could happen if Big E gets pushed properly. I'm not holding my breath for that to happen. I'm not holding my breath for anything. I'm sure he will rebound with a win over Curtis Axel or Damien Sandow next week. Yay. |
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I saw this picture and was questioning it because of the spelling. Whether that's an "h" or "k" at the end. I searched and found the tweet that confirms it.
[img]http://***************/thumbs2/aPfdrep-PM_tn.png[/img] [img]http://***************/thumbs2/n4SMqnl-Ryback_tn.jpg[/img] Lesson of the day, Phoenix Marie is a wrestling fan . Anyways, I'm finishing up this near 3 hour shoot interview with Dean Ambrose. From 2011, before being signed to WWE later in that year. I'll go into more detail later... |
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she has that look on her face. she wants the meat hook
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