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Rhinocerous Surprise · October 2008

Jeremy1012 wrote:

I don't think I've ever seen that Steve Regal one before. Hilarious

For one of the great ringworkers, he's sure been saddled with some awful gimmicks in the WWE.

Is it a sign of how old and bitter I am that it still sticks in my craw to call it the WWE instead of the WWF?

Jeremy1012 · October 2008

Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:

For one of the great ringworkers, he's sure been saddled with some awful gimmicks in the WWE.

Is it a sign of how old and bitter I am that it still sticks in my craw to call it the WWE instead of the WWF?

Old and bitter? No. I'm the same. Admittedly, I haven't really watched it since the change but I'd still call it WWF if I did.

Igivesuchgoodparadym · October 2008

anyone have any info on the book Chris Benoit was writing before he passed with Scott Zerr? It's coming out soon.

Left Porch · October 2008

Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:

For one of the great ringworkers, he's sure been saddled with some awful gimmicks in the WWE.

Is it a sign of how old and bitter I am that it still sticks in my craw to call it the WWE instead of the WWF?

No man, you're not old and bitter I hate calling it WWE. I think all old school fans do.

rhcpjam1029 · October 2008

Gossard_Is_God wrote:

Im 23 and have watched since I was 5 and am currently in training. Its what i wanna do

Good luck man.

Favorite wrestler: Undertaker.

Umm...can't really answer anything else really. It's all great to me. I must say however, Wrestlemania XX was a great one for me.

24 has the been the best since IMHO.

Shows: MSG House Show 2005, Raw Taping 2006, Raw Taping 2007, Smackdown! House Show 2007.

Left Porch · October 2008

rhcpjam6306 wrote:

Good luck man.

Favorite wrestler: Undertaker.

Umm...can't really answer anything else really. It's all great to me. I must say however, Wrestlemania XX was a great one for me.

24 has the been the best since IMHO.

Shows: MSG House Show 2005, Raw Taping 2006, Raw Taping 2007, Smackdown! House Show 2007.

Good stuff man, Wrestlemania XX was a great, great show. I was a huge Benoit fan dating back to his ECW days and seeing him win the title at the Garden was probably my favorite wrestling moment of all time, at that time. The image of him and Eddie embracing and holding the two titles at the end of the biggest show EVER is something that will stick in my mind forever. Unfortunately because of Benoit's horrific actions it's hard to rewatch that main event without getting angry and to be honest feeling kind of sick. Weird how things change

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Austicman · October 2008

The soap opera that goes with the shows has been absolutely hilarious lately.

Undertaker: I didn't come for an a apology, I come..............................For your SOUL!! I still crack up thinking of that one.

The Ultimate Warrior is up there in my all time fav's. Loved watching the British Bulldogs too.

These days Edge. He's got the gift of the gab and I've seen him in a couple of absolutely bruising affairs on the free to air. I don't get the PPV's just watch the free to air stuff. That new lad Evan Bourne has been awesome too. Him and Ray Mysterio teaming has been insane.

Left Porch · October 2008

For anyone who hasn't seen it, the damage to Jericho's tooth from last nights ladder match is INSANE!!

Brain of mJ · October 2008

Faves: Flair, Mr. Perfect, Ravishing Rick Rude, Carlito, Honkey Tonk Man, Lance Storm, 2 Cold Scorpio

Rhinocerous Surprise · October 2008

Left Porch wrote:

Good stuff man, Wrestlemania XX was a great, great show. I was a huge Benoit fan dating back to his ECW days and seeing him win the title at the Garden was probably my favorite wrestling moment of all time, at that time. The image of him and Eddie embracing and holding the two titles at the end of the biggest show EVER is something that will stick in my mind forever. Unfortunately because of Benoit's horrific actions it's hard to rewatch that main event without getting angry and to be honest feeling kind of sick. Weird how things change .

Not to turn this into a Benoit thread, or to in any way excuse what he did, but after all the media circus died down, they autopsied his brain, and it was comparable to that of an 85 year old alzheimer's patient, due to all the concussions and head bumps he'd taken. So, yeah, what he did was sick, twisted and utterly wrong... but there's a chance it really was a case of him going legitimately insane.

With that said, I've only recently been able to appreciate his matches for what they were... unbeatable displays of technical ability. He's the only wrestler I'd ever put over Bret in terms of being able to get it done. His matches with Bret, Dean Malenko, Jericho, Kurt, Regal and Eddie are still amazing to watch. It just sucks that for all he gave to the business, he ruined it all, and his name's a black mark rather than a watermark.

Left Porch · October 2008

Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:

Not to turn this into a Benoit thread, or to in any way excuse what he did, but after all the media circus died down, they autopsied his brain, and it was comparable to that of an 85 year old alzheimer's patient, due to all the concussions and head bumps he'd taken. So, yeah, what he did was sick, twisted and utterly wrong... but there's a chance it really was a case of him going legitimately insane.

With that said, I've only recently been able to appreciate his matches for what they were... unbeatable displays of technical ability. He's the only wrestler I'd ever put over Bret in terms of being able to get it done. His matches with Bret, Dean Malenko, Jericho, Kurt, Regal and Eddie are still amazing to watch. It just sucks that for all he gave to the business, he ruined it all, and his name's a black mark rather than a watermark.

I totally know what you're saying and definitely don't want this to become a Benoit thread. I was aware of the study, it's a sad story either way. Its good you're able to now appreciate his matches, I'm not there yet though.

Left Porch · October 2008

Brain of (M)J wrote:

Faves: Flair, Mr. Perfect, Ravishing Rick Rude, Carlito, Honkey Tonk Man, Lance Storm, 2 Cold Scorpio

I love the 2 Cold Scorpio pick. He was sick in ECW. So misused by WWE, "Flash Funk" you gotta be kidding me!! A guy with that much talent stuck with a horrific gimmick, been done to too many talented guys.

pjoasisrule · October 2008

Wrestling was cool again for about a year or two when I was 13 and 14. It died with the end of the WCW/WWF wars and the end of ECW. Its just disgraceful now, I dont know how people can still watch this crap.

Rhinocerous Surprise · October 2008

Left Porch wrote:

I totally know what you're saying and definitely don't want this to become a Benoit thread. I was aware of the study, it's a sad story either way. Its good you're able to now appreciate his matches, I'm not there yet though.

I hope you get there... some of those matches are too good to be forgotten.

But to get back to the best matches ever... I just finished watching this gem.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=2+0ut+0f+3+F%40ll%24+-+EC%5C%2F%5C%2F+26%2F08%2F95&search_type=

Vedderlution_Baby · October 2008

When I was younger i watched it fanatically.

I don't know if it's just because I've grown up and matured but the story lines nowadays just seem so god damn ridiculous and laughable compared to the ones they had when I used to watch it.

Rhinocerous Surprise · October 2008

Vedderlution_Baby! wrote:

When I was younger i watched it fanatically.

I don't know if it's just because I've grown up and matured but the story lines nowadays just seem so god damn ridiculous and laughable compared to the ones they had when I used to watch it.

There's always been a fair share of ridiculous storylines... at least since the mid-80s. I mean... The Ultimate Warrior, hailing from "Parts Unknown"?

Papa Shango?

But I find I focus more on the matches and the workrate now, rather than the storylines. That's why someone like Jamie Noble is far more impressive to me than the likes of Batista, who gets storylines and title shots up the wazoo, but has the workrate of a one-legged donkey (they don't call him Botchista for nothing).

But of course, there are still good storylines, which I totally mark for. Michaels/Jericho has been awesome, and the Santino/Glamarella/Honka-meter gimmick cracks me up every time.

Left Porch · October 2008

Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:

I hope you get there... some of those matches are too good to be forgotten.

But to get back to the best matches ever... I just finished watching this gem.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=2+0ut+0f+3+F%40ll%24+-+EC%5C%2F%5C%2F+26%2F08%2F95&search_type=

Total classic. For my money there's no two current wrestlers that could put on a match that is as technically perfect as this one. Thanks for the link I'll definitely be giving this one another view sometime soon.

Vedderlution_Baby · October 2008

Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:

There's always been a fair share of ridiculous storylines... at least since the mid-80s. I mean... The Ultimate Warrior, hailing from "Parts Unknown"? Papa Shango?

But I find I focus more on the matches and the workrate now, rather than the storylines. That's why someone like Jamie Noble is far more impressive to me than the likes of Batista, who gets storylines and title shots up the wazoo, but has the workrate of a one-legged donkey (they don't call him Botchista for nothing).

But of course, there are still good storylines, which I totally mark for. Michaels/Jericho has been awesome, and the Santino/Glamarella/Honka-meter gimmick cracks me up every time.

When I watched it Stone Cold was at his peak and the Kane/Undertaker Family story line was still going. When I first started watching I preferred WCW to WWF and remember when the NWO was taking over and Sting would drop from the rafters as an unstoppable force. I used to love that stuff. I just fell out of it. Now, if I'm watching wrestling, it's mostly on youtube and I'm watching a botch montage. Those things are hilarious.

Rhinocerous Surprise · October 2008

Left Porch wrote:

Total classic. For my money there's no two current wrestlers that could put on a match that is as technically perfect as this one. Thanks for the link I'll definitely be giving this one another view sometime soon.

I think the problem is, they're not given the time to do it. People like Shelton Benjamin, Jericho, Regal, Noble... and then guys like AJ Styles and Angle in TNA... They can all do it in the ring, they're just not given the chance, as far as I can tell. Vince has always been a proponent of "big roid-monsters = money" (and it's worked, unfortunately, which is what's responsible for a lot of the problems in the business). So small guys don't get much of a chance to prove themselves in 30 minute exhibitions like that.

All the more reason to miss ECW.

Austicman · October 2008

Does anyone know the tale behind Mick Foley's defection?

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