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Wrestling Thread!
burningdoom:
--- Quote from: kr2nist on December 01, 2014, 08:52:08 am ---
--- Quote from: burningdoom on November 18, 2014, 02:13:19 pm ---So what were some of your favorite rivalries in wrestling?
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As I've been a huge fan of wrestling ever since I was little, I've seen so many rivalries that it's not even funny. But some of my favorite rivalries include: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant, Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Mr. McMahon, Bobby Roode vs. James Storm, Michael Cole vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler, and WWE vs. WCW.
Now I realize some of my choices were mainly storyline-driven feuds, but that's the one thing I miss about the old school days of wrestling -- better quality storylines to go along with the in-ring action. Plus, not to mention how I also miss the days when WWE wasn't so PG-rated and kid-friendly. It's so squeaky clean anymore that it's practically nauseating.
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Indeed. I think a big problem with that is that they have PPVs every single freaking month, and they treat the fans like they should forget everything that happened in the PPV period before, WHEN IT WAS ONLY A MONTH AGO!
Treat the fans with a little respect and put a little more effort and faith into the storylines, and we'd have a better modern product.
And great choice on Bobby Roode vs. James Storm. I wasn't even considering TNA when I thought up the question. Bobby Roode is probably the single best all-around wrestler in TNA or WWE.
kr2nist:
--- Quote from: burningdoom on December 01, 2014, 12:24:37 pm ---Indeed. I think a big problem with that is that they have PPVs every single freaking month, and they treat the fans like they should forget everything that happened in the PPV period before, WHEN IT WAS ONLY A MONTH AGO!
Treat the fans with a little respect and put a little more effort and faith into the storylines, and we'd have a better modern product.
And great choice on Bobby Roode vs. James Storm. I wasn't even considering TNA when I thought up the question. Bobby Roode is probably the single best all-around wrestler in TNA or WWE.
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Exactly. It was much MUCH nicer when the PPVs were more spread out, allowing there to be time for storyline build up leading up to the next PPV. But now it's gotten way out of hand and totally unnecessary....and predictable as hell. Like for instance, this year's Survivor Series PPV with the Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose match. It hadn't even been 24 hours since that PPV when it was already announced that those two will go at it again at TLC. Of course I wasn't surprised, but I can remember back in the day when their match would develop into a decent storyline - like say "Who's The Better Lunatic?" - and their feud would continue to fuel, until the decision was made later on to put their asses back in the ring at the next PPV. And now anymore it's like who won't be in the PPV.....*sigh*......
As much as I watch (or at least try to) pro wrestling, it isn't very often when I'm taken by surprise by something. This is why I chose the Bobby Roode vs. James Storm rivalry. Back when those two were still a team as Beer Money Inc., I honestly didn't see it coming when Bobby turned heel like he did....I even yelled "Daaaaaaaamn!" at the T.V. when he hit Storm with the beer bottle! Bobby is a rare gem among the TNA and WWE rosters, and I gotta admit he plays the bad guy part really well. But regardless whether he's heel or face, he's undoubtedly "The IT Factor".
burningdoom:
^ Yep, that's when TNA was great!
Do you get Destination Channel on your cable network? That's where TNA is going starting the beginning of 2015. In December it's just gonna be "The Best of TNA" episodes, rather than real wrestling cards.
Unfortunately, to get Destination on my cable network, I have to order the super-deluxe 300+ channel package, which I'm not gonna do. My 100 channel package is good enough. And from what I read, only 52% of Americans have this on their cable package. I really hope TNA re-airs their Impacts online. Not only that, but Destination is giving them 3 time-slots, which equals 3 TNA shows a week! I'm really bummed I'm gonna miss that. I actually prefer TNA to WWE.
jcalder8:
Some of my favorite feuds have been:
Bret vs Shawn
Undertaker vs Kane
Undertaker vs Mankind
nWo vs WCW
Sabu vs RVD
Rock vs Austin
kr2nist:
--- Quote from: burningdoom on December 02, 2014, 12:12:34 pm ---Do you get Destination Channel on your cable network? That's where TNA is going starting the beginning of 2015. In December it's just gonna be "The Best of TNA" episodes, rather than real wrestling cards.
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So it IS true then that TNA is moving! I had seen something on Facebook recently about Destination Channel, but wasn't sure what that was all about. But nope, we don't have that channel...hell, I'm not even sure if our satellite service even carries it. I don't see why TNA wouldn't have their matches online, but that's just going to be weird with them leaving the Spike TV network...
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