Wrestling
Wrestling
(27 May 2014, 12:44 pm)AdamY I use a variety of sources. Chikara, prior to their hiatus last year, used to release weekly podcasts via Youtube which documented the latest storyline developments in addition to airing featured matches from the promotion. Presumably, they will continue to do this now that the promotion is back.
New Japan Pro Wrestling, arguably the second placed promotion after WWE, also release matches and events via Youtube as do Mexican promotions CMLL and AAA.
People, of course, sometimes rip matches from DVD's and post them to YouTube, Daily Motion and Vimeo. Through this, pretty much every promotion in the world is covered to some extent. You just have to know what to search for and where to look I suppose.
Here's one of Chikara's old weekly podcasts. This one covers their annual 'King of Trios' event from 2009 featuring current WWE wrestlers Antonio Cesaro (then known as Claudio Castagnoli) and Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson); and British wrestling legend Johnny Saint
(27 May 2014, 12:44 pm)AdamY I use a variety of sources. Chikara, prior to their hiatus last year, used to release weekly podcasts via Youtube which documented the latest storyline developments in addition to airing featured matches from the promotion. Presumably, they will continue to do this now that the promotion is back.
New Japan Pro Wrestling, arguably the second placed promotion after WWE, also release matches and events via Youtube as do Mexican promotions CMLL and AAA.
People, of course, sometimes rip matches from DVD's and post them to YouTube, Daily Motion and Vimeo. Through this, pretty much every promotion in the world is covered to some extent. You just have to know what to search for and where to look I suppose.
Here's one of Chikara's old weekly podcasts. This one covers their annual 'King of Trios' event from 2009 featuring current WWE wrestlers Antonio Cesaro (then known as Claudio Castagnoli) and Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson); and British wrestling legend Johnny Saint
I'm busy watching New Japan's annual Best of the Super Juniors tournament at the moment.
I would really love to see either Mascara Dorada or Ricochet win the tournament although Ricochet (representing Dragon Gate) is reportedly WWE-bound soon so politics may come in to play here. Incidentally, last years' winner, the Irish-born Prince Devitt, has recently been signed by WWE. Along with WWE NXT's Adrian Neville (who got to the Semi's in 2012), Dorada and Ricochet are two of the most spectacular aerialists in the world. Things have moved up a notch since the days of Rey Mysterio.
(02 Jun 2014, 4:42 pm)AdamY I haven't watched it yet, but Payback seems to be getting some pretty good reviews with the Cena/Wyatt match being described as the 'Best Last Man Standing Match' ever.
Did anyone watch it?
Is it worth checking out?
(02 Jun 2014, 4:42 pm)AdamY I haven't watched it yet, but Payback seems to be getting some pretty good reviews with the Cena/Wyatt match being described as the 'Best Last Man Standing Match' ever.
Did anyone watch it?
Is it worth checking out?
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There's two indy-wrestling events on this month in Newcastle.
Sunday 22nd June sees Tidal Championship Wrestling's "20,000 Leagues Under the Tyne"
And on Friday 27th June, Main Event Wrestling presents "Masked Vengance"
Anyone up for going?
Personally, I'd choose the TCW event as it appears to feature better UK talent such as Noam Dar, El Ligero, Rampage Brown, The Bucky Boyz and GRADO!!, who was the focus of a BBC documentary about wrestling last year.
So Raw was interesting the other night. Batista took his ball and went home turning his back on Evolution, at the end of the show, HHH announced his plan B...Seth Rollins turned heel on the Shield...
Where do people see this going, will The Shield bring in a new man or is this the end for the hounds of justice, I actually thought Ambrose would have been the one to turn, not Rollins
(05 Jun 2014, 8:27 am)marxistafozzski So Raw was interesting the other night. Batista took his ball and went home turning his back on Evolution, at the end of the show, HHH announced his plan B...Seth Rollins turned heel on the Shield...
Where do people see this going, will The Shield bring in a new man or is this the end for the hounds of justice, I actually thought Ambrose would have been the one to turn, not Rollins
(05 Jun 2014, 8:27 am)marxistafozzski So Raw was interesting the other night. Batista took his ball and went home turning his back on Evolution, at the end of the show, HHH announced his plan B...Seth Rollins turned heel on the Shield...
Where do people see this going, will The Shield bring in a new man or is this the end for the hounds of justice, I actually thought Ambrose would have been the one to turn, not Rollins
(05 Jun 2014, 5:09 pm)AdamY I think it was the right decision to turn Rollins heel.
I can understand why Ambrose may seem like the obvious choice to some. However, in addition to being sneaky and probably untrustworthy, I think his character also comes across as unhinged and non-conformist. The current version of Evolution comes across as conformist, yielding to corporate whimsy and I don't think Ambrose really fits that mould. Besides, although Reigns is being positioned as the obvious star, Ambrose has a lot of charisma and is probably one of the top three babyface wrestlers in the company (Goldust and Cena would be other two). By this I mean he actually knows how to get sympathy from the crowd through what he does in the ring. Just watch him, Ambrose really is that good.
I'm not sure as to whether adding a new member to The Shield is a good idea. They would have to bring in someone who fits the group better than Rollins did which, of course, is problematic as this is the only version we've known and Rollins was an integral part of that group. A new version of The Shield may diminish the strength of the previous version which wouldn't help Reigns (or Ambrose) if they are to move up the card. However, although Reigns is popular, he needs someone to cover his weaknesses. He is still quite green having being protected by Rollins, Ambrose and a variety of opponents. Outside of his Superman Punch and Spear, both of which generate huge crowd reactions, what other notable offence has he got?
Rollins will be fine in his new role - I think he'll make a good lackey for HHH .
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(05 Jun 2014, 5:09 pm)AdamY I think it was the right decision to turn Rollins heel.
I can understand why Ambrose may seem like the obvious choice to some. However, in addition to being sneaky and probably untrustworthy, I think his character also comes across as unhinged and non-conformist. The current version of Evolution comes across as conformist, yielding to corporate whimsy and I don't think Ambrose really fits that mould. Besides, although Reigns is being positioned as the obvious star, Ambrose has a lot of charisma and is probably one of the top three babyface wrestlers in the company (Goldust and Cena would be other two). By this I mean he actually knows how to get sympathy from the crowd through what he does in the ring. Just watch him, Ambrose really is that good.
I'm not sure as to whether adding a new member to The Shield is a good idea. They would have to bring in someone who fits the group better than Rollins did which, of course, is problematic as this is the only version we've known and Rollins was an integral part of that group. A new version of The Shield may diminish the strength of the previous version which wouldn't help Reigns (or Ambrose) if they are to move up the card. However, although Reigns is popular, he needs someone to cover his weaknesses. He is still quite green having being protected by Rollins, Ambrose and a variety of opponents. Outside of his Superman Punch and Spear, both of which generate huge crowd reactions, what other notable offence has he got?
Rollins will be fine in his new role - I think he'll make a good lackey for HHH .
Sami Zayn's character doesn't really fit in with The Shield. Zayn is a likeable, all-smiling babyface with tons of underdog charisma - he's also an outstanding wrestler to boot. There are rumours that he may turn heel soon which should add an interesting counterpoint to how he's always been portrayed. If he does turn heel then I'd imagine he'll be portrayed as the annoying little prick with the face you'd want to smack. Given his ability, I think he'll be pull-off just as well but I digress. Either face or heel, Zayn doesn't need to be associated with The Shield. He'll get over fine on his own.
As for CM Punk, well, if he grows his hair back out and dyes half of it blonde then I guess he'd look similar to Seth Rollins. They both have similar body-types. But I don't think Punk is coming back any time soon - rumour has that's he's retired anyway. Apparently, he's also got a wedding coming up soon - to AJ Lee which explains her absence of late.
I say let The Shield rest. They came up from developmental together and were essentially nobodies. Initially, no-one had any star-power to speak of and the group was always supposed to be the focus - not one particular wrestler. They weren't trying to take over the show like the nWo; nor were they protecting each others titles like The Four Horsemen. They don't represent the past, present and future like Evolution; nor are they some demonic cult like The Ministry or Raven's Nest.
(08 Jun 2014, 5:50 pm)aureolin Ultimate Warrior air max
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(09 Jun 2014, 5:28 pm)AIG20 I can't wait for Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose's reaction to Seth Rollins face turn last week. I hope they have a new member to replace him.
In addition, I wonder who the new General Manager of Raw will be?
(09 Jun 2014, 5:28 pm)AIG20 I can't wait for Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose's reaction to Seth Rollins face turn last week. I hope they have a new member to replace him.
In addition, I wonder who the new General Manager of Raw will be?
(09 Jun 2014, 5:28 pm)AIG20 I can't wait for Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose's reaction to Seth Rollins face turn last week. I hope they have a new member to replace him.
In addition, I wonder who the new General Manager of Raw will be?
(09 Jun 2014, 5:28 pm)AIG20 I can't wait for Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose's reaction to Seth Rollins face turn last week. I hope they have a new member to replace him.
In addition, I wonder who the new General Manager of Raw will be?
Due to Injury Daniel Bryan has been stripped of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, meaning the Title will be defended in a Ladder Match at Money In The Bank, Worst Part Daniel Bryan wasn't even there to Surrender the Belts and they were hanging above the Ring.
(10 Jun 2014, 12:15 am)NEBCD Malarkey Due to Injury Daniel Bryan has been stripped of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, meaning the Title will be defended in a Ladder Match at Money In The Bank, Worst Part Daniel Bryan wasn't even there to Surrender the Belts and they were hanging above the Ring.
(10 Jun 2014, 12:15 am)NEBCD Malarkey Due to Injury Daniel Bryan has been stripped of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, meaning the Title will be defended in a Ladder Match at Money In The Bank, Worst Part Daniel Bryan wasn't even there to Surrender the Belts and they were hanging above the Ring.
Good to see Cena teaming with The Shield even if it is on a short-term basis. This means Roman Reigns push will not stagnate as I imagine he and Cena will become BFF over the next year or so eventually culminating in a feud where one becomes jealous and turns on the other (think Savage/Hogan -WM5). It also means that Ambrose will be peeled away from the group and left to do his own thing once the immediate issue with Evolution is resolved.
(10 Jun 2014, 6:46 am)marxistafozzski I love Dean Ambrose, he is a madman and what he had to say on Raw made me laugh.
(10 Jun 2014, 6:46 am)marxistafozzski I love Dean Ambrose, he is a madman and what he had to say on Raw made me laugh.
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