(31 Jul 2015, 10:25 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Rowdy Roddy Piper has reportedly Passed Away at the age of 61, according to TMZ.
Bloody hell...
Will have a look about see if I can find anything about it
(31 Jul 2015, 10:25 pm)MrFozz wrote [ -> ]Bloody hell...
Will have a look about see if I can find anything about it
Just read it on the Wrestling Rumours App on my Phone.
Davey Boy was my favourite as a kid, but I liked Roddy too...
First Dusty, now Piper.
who will be next...
Flair, Hogan, Hacksaw Jim Duggan???
Rowdy Roddy Piper Passes Away
WWE is deeply saddened that Roderick Toombs, aka “Rowdy” Roddy Piper — WWE Hall of Famer and Intercontinental Champion — passed away today at the age of 61.
WWE extends its sincerest condolences to Toombs’ family, friends and fans.
“Roddy Piper was one of the most entertaining, controversial and bombastic performers ever in WWE, beloved my millions of fans around the world,” said WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. “I extend my deepest condolences to his family.”
Just a general question here.
Do you think that WWE should split RAW & Smackdown into two Rosters again, with a Yearly Draft as seen in years past?
(09 Aug 2015, 6:01 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Just a general question here.
Do you think that WWE should split RAW & Smackdown into two Rosters again, with a Yearly Draft as seen in years past?
Why was the draft ended in it's first incarnation???
(09 Aug 2015, 6:05 pm)MrFozz wrote [ -> ]Why was the draft ended in it's first incarnation???
Because WWE decided to do "Supershows" with all Superstars appearing on both Raw & Smackdown, with the same Matches over and over again which to be fair has gotten quite tiring to watch, how many times have we seen Rusev vs Jack Swagger in the last year, must be in double figures, feuds such as Sheamus vs Randy Orton and Dolph Ziggler vs Sheamus over the years, clearly WWE is lacking creativity, compelling story lines and great feuds/matches, well with the exception of Kevin Owens vs John Cena, Divas Revolution, any match featuring Cesaro in the last few months and Paul Heyman Promos, as that has been good to watch, the rest is utter shite in my opinion.
(09 Aug 2015, 6:21 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Because WWE decided to do "Supershows" with all Superstars appearing on both Raw & Smackdown, with the same Matches over and over again which to be fair has gotten quite tiring to watch, how many times have we seen Rusev vs Jack Swagger in the last year, must be in double figures, feuds such as Sheamus vs Randy Orton and Dolph Ziggler vs Sheamus over the years, clearly WWE is lacking creativity, compelling story lines and great feuds/matches, well with the exception of Kevin Owens vs John Cena, Divas Revolution, any match featuring Cesaro in the last few months and Paul Heyman Promos, as that has been good to watch, the rest is utter shite in my opinion.
Would you not get the same tiresome matches if the brand, it just means you see the same old match once a week rather than twice, you may still get Rusev v Swagger a lot, just it would be limited to, say, Smackdown and Smackdown only...
I am personally not bothered either way, while I am still a fan, I dont watch it as much these days
(09 Aug 2015, 6:01 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Just a general question here.
Do you think that WWE should split RAW & Smackdown into two Rosters again, with a Yearly Draft as seen in years past?
Nope.
(09 Aug 2015, 6:43 pm)MurdnunoC wrote [ -> ]Nope.
Short and sweet answer
(09 Aug 2015, 6:43 pm)MrFozz wrote [ -> ]Short and sweet answer
To elaborate, RAW was considered the flagship brand the last time around. Certain wrestlers twisted on when they were drafted to Smackdown (or ECW) because it was viewed as 'second-tier' (or third-tier). Shortly before his little episode, Benoit was drafted to ECW. Reportedly, this caused him to grow even more despondent as he felt he'd been demoted despite being booked to win the ECW title from CM Punk (which, for obvious reasons, didn't happen).
Some wrestlers have fragile egos. However it is presented, one brand is going to favoured over the other. Being on the 'lesser brand' causes problems.
(09 Aug 2015, 6:56 pm)MurdnunoC wrote [ -> ]To elaborate, RAW was considered the flagship brand the last time around. Certain wrestlers twisted on when they were drafted to Smackdown (or ECW) because it was viewed as 'second-tier' (or third-tier). Shortly before his little episode, Benoit was drafted to ECW. Reportedly, this caused him to grow even more despondent as he felt he'd been demoted despite being booked to win the ECW title from CM Punk (which, for obvious reasons, didn't happen).
Some wrestlers have fragile egos. However it is presented, one brand is going to favoured over the other. Being on the 'lesser brand' causes problems.
Am I right in saying that despite being the 'Flagship' Show, a Paul Heyman led Smackdown Show actually outdid Raw at some point???
Wrestling-wise, Smackdown was often the better show. However RAW, being in the traditional Monday Night spot, drew the most ratings and, ergo, the most money.
WWE NXT will be coming to the UK for a Tour in December (10th to 16th), kicking off the Tour at the Metro Radio Arena on the 10th.
(23 Aug 2015, 2:48 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]WWE NXT will be coming to the UK for a Tour in December (10th to 16th), kicking off the Tour at the Metro Radio Arena on the 10th.
That will be canny, but would it not make sense financially to run an NXT Tour alongside the main tour in November
(23 Aug 2015, 4:10 pm)MrFozz wrote [ -> ]That will be canny, but would it not make sense financially to run an NXT Tour alongside the main tour in November
NXT draws a different type of fan. I would have liked to have seen WWE bring NXT to smaller venues but it'll do fine nonetheless. NXT's success is another reason why the reintroduction of a brand-split would be a bad idea. If you've got an upper tier (for top wrestlers) and lower tier (for up-and-coming wrestlers), what's the point in introducing a middle-tier? Who's that for? The Mediocre?
(23 Aug 2015, 6:07 pm)MurdnunoC wrote [ -> ]NXT draws a different type of fan. I would have liked to have seen WWE bring NXT to smaller venues but it'll do fine nonetheless. NXT's success is another reason why the reintroduction of a brand-split would be a bad idea. If you've got an upper tier (for top wrestlers) and lower tier (for up-and-coming wrestlers), what's the point in introducing a middle-tier? Who's that for? The Mediocre?
Quick Question, not quite sure how to word it...Here goes
Could NXT, despite WWE being it's parent company, stand alone from Raw and Smackdown and could it perform will if it had a degree of automony from WWE HQ
(23 Aug 2015, 6:27 pm)MrFozz wrote [ -> ]Quick Question, not quite sure how to word it...Here goes
Could NXT, despite WWE being it's parent company, stand alone from Raw and Smackdown and could it perform will if it had a degree of automony from WWE HQ
It already does. It's HHH/Steph's project and wrestlers have much more creative freedom to do whatever they want. Last night, they brought in New Japan legend, Jushin Thunder Liger, to work the opening match and recognised him as the pioneer of the junior-heavyweight style which influenced much of what we see today in addition to the innovator of the Shooting Star Press.
NXT is essentially an indie promotion under the umbrella of the WWE.
Apollo Crews is freakin unbelievably athletic a 260 Pound guy.
(23 Aug 2015, 7:44 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Apollo Crews is freakin unbelievably athletic a 260 Pound guy.
First time seeing him in action like?
(23 Aug 2015, 7:45 pm)MurdnunoC wrote [ -> ]First time seeing him in action like?
Certainly is.
(23 Aug 2015, 7:50 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Certainly is.
He's pretty decent. My only worry is his size. He looked huge in Dragon Gate but he's not that tall in the land of the giants. He's smaller than a lot of guys - hell, I think Tye Dillinger (the guy who he debuted against) is slightly taller.
Anyone got any ideas for a sign when I goto the Smackdown Taping in November
(24 Aug 2015, 12:33 pm)MrFozz wrote [ -> ]Anyone got any ideas for a sign when I goto the Smackdown Taping in November
Erm, 'This sign draws attention to me' or 'Real men don't make signs; they probably don't watch wrestling either'.
I used like seeing signs with things like 'Who Farted', 'I'm with stupid' or 'Save Chip'
Would like to do something NEB related so you'll know it is me, I have a habit of doing things to stand out on Telly by giving a sign to my friends...off topic a little
1. I nearly became a Soccer AM 3rd Eye when I nearly fell over a barrier drunk at Darlington Arena
2. Tooting an air-horn at an England match at Sid James', right in the middle of the Azerbaijani National Anthem, with the commentary team said I was disrespectful
I don't think 'Benoit for the Hall of Fame' would go down well, nor would something like 'I'm Paiges bitch'
(24 Aug 2015, 4:51 pm)MrFozz wrote [ -> ]I don't think 'Benoit for the Hall of Fame' would go down well
Why not? It's a perfectly valid argument.
(24 Aug 2015, 5:02 pm)MurdnunoC wrote [ -> ]Why not? It's a perfectly valid argument.
I have heard of people supposedly getting kicked out of events for having Benoit Signs, cant remember where I read it mind, but I definately heard of it.
WWE are going as far as banning people for making Benoit CAWs
Well Monday Night Raw was eventful!