The General Wrestling Thread

[ThomasTomasz]

The other part of the influence argument, is Punk really opened the door for WWE to take a serious look at indie stars. WWE signed Punk in 2005, he was really the first of that new crop of indie guys to get a deal. His success probably had a lot to do with the door opening for your Rollins and Bryan's and Cesaro's and Neville's and Zayn's and Amborse's etc etc etc all of whom are stars or poised to be stars. Where would the WWE be today without mining the indies post Punk?

WWE would still be at the top, but their future would be a lot less secure. TNA would actually be able to sign decent talent as WWE would have ignored many of the names they have coming up. Jeff Jarrett's new venture would have talent to sign, instead of ex-TNA stars when they come available. Very smart decision on their part. The one thing I wish is that they would acknowledge more of what went on in the indies and that these folks have squared off before.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

So they can keep giving RVD his 90 days, and are going to put Darren Young in the bunny suit :lol4:

Yet Christian has apparently been cleared to return to the ring but creative has nothing for him? :dead:

 

[EmpireWF]

Tonight's NXT is the most excited I've been for a WWE show all year with the exception of WM (and that was only to see Daniel Bryan get his crowning moments), NXT tonight should be great from top to bottom.

 

[Ravin]

Got to speak with Mick Foley yesterday doing an interview on his show that he is doing here where I live. I'll type up some of the questions and answers I asked him later on, but have to say, if you ever have talked to him, he is the most relaxed, chill guy to talk to. I don't get nervous much when doing interviews, but this is Mick Foley, and for a few moments I had some butterflies. But just so easy to talk to.

One question I asked is who does he like watching right now. He actually said "I know this sounds ridiculous, but I love whatever Damon Sandow is doing."

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

All I do know is this...

Warner is going to be ALL IN on this next set of NXT episodes after reading spoilers. ALL IN.

Might end up being Warner's favorite 4 week stretch of NXT ever.

Full dose of KENTA, Full dose of HOSS DIVISION member TITUS, and more.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

All I do know is this...

Warner is going to be ALL IN on this next set of NXT episodes after reading spoilers. ALL IN.

Might end up being Warner's favorite 4 week stretch of NXT ever.

Full dose of KENTA, Full dose of HOSS DIVISION member TITUS, and more.

Yeah, I saw the Titus pics. I don't read spoilers of shit i'm going to watch, but i'm very excited.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Based solely off Warner's tweets and some content, I am 110% behind Titus right now.

 

[EmpireWF]

JR on Brock's career

http://www.foxsports.com/buzzer/story/brock-lesnar-paul-heyman-wwe-s-true-power-couple-091514

Points out that Lesnar's University of Minnesota wrestling coach suggested they sign Shelton Benjamin along with Brock to make sure that he would stay focused and ease the transition.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

This is great: http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/wwe...rgal-devitt-kevin-steen-hideo-itami-interview

Zayn goes HAM and name drops like crazy. Never thought i'd read something like this on WWE.com.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Might have been the best singular NXT episode in a while. This batch of tapings is going to deliver, for sure.

The in-ring wasn't great, but not insulting either...but the storyline progression was something we don't often see from NXT in recent vintage.

Writer turnover seems to be working out for the best.

 

[EmpireWF]

If we get Neville & Zayn for the next 3 months building up their first singles match for the belt on the next live special in December, sweet.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

NXT needs more TITUS as well. They need a few legitimate big hosses to have hoss matches. Bull Dempsey ain't cuttin it. Hoss of the Month would be a good special guest at each batch of tapings.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Might have been the best singular NXT episode in a while. This batch of tapings is going to deliver, for sure.

The in-ring wasn't great, but not insulting either...but the storyline progression was something we don't often see from NXT in recent vintage.

Writer turnover seems to be working out for the best.

Great show, I definitely agree with that. Loved seeing NXTitus in a serious role instead of the next Kane/Danielson comedy tag.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

I thought Brodus Clay had a nice little run on NXT, but I really think Titus can shine. I dont read spoilers so I have no idea if he sticks around, but I loved him rag dolling Zayn & dragging him around. Since Titus's Superstars run seems to be over, i'm all for seeing him on NXT until they decide to give him a proper push on the main roster.

Switching gears, go out of your way to watch the Cavernario vs Rey Cometa, and Atlantis vs Ultimo Guerrero mask vs mask match from the CMLL Anniversary show. The former was a legit MOTY contender, and the latter was just an amazing spectacle of emotion. It was a good match, too. Fantastic finish, and flat out amazing, emotional post match.

 

[OnlyOneBeerLeft]

So Roman reigns out of NoC, hernia surgery, are they just going to patch it with Ambrose?

 

[ThomasTomasz]

It appears they booked Florida-Georgia line to perform live tonight. Considering your venue is in Nashville, they did a good job replacing Reigns/Rollins from a box office perspective and not having to really offer refunds or anything.

Really, if they had Ambrose face off with Rollins, I think that's essentially replacing Reigns. Sure, they are building him to be a top guy, but it's not like Cena, Lesnar or the Rock are injured and not able to compete.

 

[s@ppisgod]

So on a scale of 1-3, 1 being unbelievably terrible and 3 being just a hair below a passable wrestling PPV, how would you guys rate NOC? I'm gonna go with a 2; really, really bad but with one or two things that didn't totally suck. The Sheamus/Cesaro match was really good, and I'm not a big strong style guy. Cesaro is really top notch in the ring. I might have him above Ziggler now.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

James Storm, Manik and Great Sanada ask the Wolves to join their group. Richards turned Storm down. This turned into a brawl. Storm then cashed in his Feast Or fired tag title match from December that nobody remembered. Storm brought out his mystery surprise as Abyss.

I have not watched Impact since, I think the beginning of August...but this shit made me lol.

So, James Storm has a clique...himself, TJP, and Sanada (lol)...he wants the Wolves to join, they say "no thanks" and he cashes in a briefcase that no one remembers from nearly a year ago...AND THEN HE WINS THE TITLES WITH ABYSS?!?!

:dead:

TNA is truly just shitting itself on the way out. They were strung up, hanged, and now they are just dangling there, soiled, waiting to die.

 

[EmpireWF]

RAW was bad again.

But I liked the AJ/Nikki match. It was like Flair working with a broom. The awkward Nikki ass "move" against the ropes was a great WTF moment amongst it all.

Also, Nattie I'm sure takes pride in working with the girls who may not have much experience...she shines through when given time, even 5 minutes.

This womens division they have between AJ, Paige, Nattie and with Charlotte & Bayley on nxt is the best they've had in years. Sure, sometimes we get Bellas or one of the half dozen girls who have little to offer in a match, but you gotta take the shit with the good.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

RAW was bad again.

But I liked the AJ/Nikki match. It was like Flair working with a broom. The awkward Nikki ass "move" against the ropes was a great WTF moment amongst it all.

Also, Nattie I'm sure takes pride in working with the girls who may not have much experience...she shines through when given time, even 5 minutes.

This womens division they have between AJ, Paige, Nattie and with Charlotte & Bayley on nxt is the best they've had in years. Sure, sometimes we get Bellas or one of the half dozen girls who have little to offer in a match, but you gotta take the shit with the good.

Emma needs to get her groove back.

She should go back down to NXT for a while and get that groove back. She debuted to a fart, and has squandered ever since (despite a good match a few weeks ago)...send her back down to NXT (Charlotte is moving up sooner rather than later)...and have her work there for a little while as a gate keeper to get the groove back and bring her back up...she's a good hand when she isn't getting arrested.