The General Wrestling Thread

[ThomasTomasz]

While the situation is shitty, at least he's on TV.

Could be House Show-bait or pulling Armory Shows remembering how things used to be with Virgil and Greg Valentine.

Very true. I'm not a Miz fan by any means, but it's a crime how they've booked him from once being at the top to now essentially bottom-feeding.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Two and a half years off main-eventing Wrestlemania, and he's jobbed to Brodus and Kofi, plus that mini-feud with Ryback- I'm guessing he jobbed but I haven't kept up other than knowing Ryback chucked a couch at him. There is something seriously wrong with that booking, and if I'm Miz, I take my chances with TNA when my contract is up.

He'll make more money jobbing in the WWE, especially if he gets a PPV spot here or there, plus merchandise.

He's not the type of guy i'd suggest to go to TNA. Even at the top in TNA, he figures to make more as a mid carder in WWE, plus there is always the possibility they decide to push him again at some point.

Guys go hot & cold, for whatever reason he's cold right now. But just existing on the roster and getting PPV checks and ending up on DVD's or whatever, he comes out ahead where he's at as opposed to TNA.

TNA is great if you are looking for your first break (Magnus, Robbie E, etc), or if WWE doesn't want you (Chavo, Chris Daniels, etc), or if you are a veteran and want the easy schedule (Sting, and people in the past like Booker T). Christian is one of the few I can think of who truly jumped from WWE to TNA on their own, while in his prime. And his was a case of being frustrated creatively, and also wanting to dabble in acting. Most don't have the guts to do that, and in the long term, it probably cost Christian a shit ton of money.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

They actually put the guy on a lot of media duties and even casted him in a movie, even if hes jobbing leaving the E would be retarded for the Miz. Hes not going to get anywhere near that kind of exposure flaming away in TNA.

 

[SuperKevin]

The Miz is still one of the most charismatic wrestlers on the roster. He's a guy the WWE needs to keep around because he can hold his own on the mic against just about anyone

 

[JimLeavy59]

Yet they push guys like Ryback.

 

[SuperKevin]

Only because Vince is trying to sell his product to kids. Ryback is like a cartoon's portrayal of what a pro wrestler should look like. Plus Feed Me More is catchy as hell for a chant.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Feed Me More is actually a rib that somehow caught on...it is no secret that Ryan Reeves eats a shit ton. When he was on Tough Enough it was something they constantly made fun of him about. He is always eating. Danielson rides with him supposedly and makes fun of his constant eating.

 

[JayDizzle]

Feed Me More is actually a rib that somehow caught on...it is no secret that Ryan Reeves eats a shit ton. When he was on Tough Enough it was something they constantly made fun of him about. He is always eating. Danielson rides with him supposedly and makes fun of his constant eating.

I heard about the Panera Bread story (either from here or out in ether somewhere on the internet).

Danielson, Ryback and another dude go to Panera Bread to eat one day and while Danielson is getting his Vegan on, Ryback starts asking about the meat that comes with a certain meal.

MFer's caterwauling about a full steak when he's getting bits of it at best.

I think he paid extra just to get a full meat plate plus some lettuce added to it for a garnish.

 

[EmpireWF]

PWI says WWE began production on a Foley documentary with interviews including Vader and Shane Douglas so far filmed.

 

[s@ppisgod]

PWI says WWE began production on a Foley documentary with interviews including Vader and Shane Douglas so far filmed.

What's with the multi DVDs on guys? Not that I'm complaining, because Foley is always a good one, but it seems like a bit much.

 

[EmpireWF]

Maybe he's going into the hof.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

What's with the multi DVDs on guys? Not that I'm complaining, because Foley is always a good one, but it seems like a bit much.

They are out of DVD subjects.

Jinder Mahal three disc set?

"From Edge Head to Superstars Superstar": The Curt Hawkins Story (complete with bonus footage of his yearly 4 second WrestleMania cameos)?

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

They are definitely running out of DVD subjects at this point.

I am sure a Triple H complete bio three disc set plus the "Anthology" is sure to come, but I have little interest in that outside of a sure to be very slanted bio.

I'd like to see them get a bit more niche-y in their DVD releases. Perhaps a "Best of WCW Cruiserweights" or something considering a majority of their releases lately are "Best of" and compilation DVDs.

I hear they got a full nWo DVD coming out, a Brock Lesnar DVD, and an Attitude Era spotlight (surely to coincide with the WWE 13 release).

 

[s@ppisgod]

They are out of DVD subjects.

Jinder Mahal three disc set?

"From Edge Head to Superstars Superstar": The Curt Hawkins Story (complete with bonus footage of his yearly 4 second WrestleMania cameos)?

I get that it's a money grab over their stars like HBK, Edge, Rock, etc. But they've got rights to SO much footage, and can tell so many stories, but they'd rather tell the same ones over and over again. Especially now that the WWE Network has hit some major snags.

 

[EmpireWF]

They also have a series of ECW releases wide open. Volume 1 came out earlier in the year. Compilations of matches so nothing we haven't seen.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

I'd love to know who actually comes up with the match listings for these DVD releases. I feel they leave a lot on the table often. Especially when you have the top tier wrestlers. I mean, you could dig up some real "unreleased" or not often seen matches for the likes of Bret Hart.

 

[SuperKevin]

I would love to see a DVD compilation of the "Best, Worst, and Weirdest gimmicks in wrestling history" Add some backstory as to how they came up with them. It will never happen though

 

[BigBiss]

 

[SuperKevin]

Uhh didn't Chris Mordetzky/Mortis/Kanyon die?

 

[EmpireWF]

Uhh didn't Chris Mordetzky/Mortis/Kanyon die?

Killed himself, yep.

Doesn't mean someone else can't go under the hood lol. A little weird, but these are carnies.