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Epico and Primo beat Percy Watson and Titus O'Neil in a dark match prior at tonight's Raw SuperShow in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Epico and Primo were accompanied by Rosa Mendes.
Nash has been pulled from all the Live Tour shows he was previously scheduled to be on, including a show in Japan.
boy I sure hope this thread turns into chikara viral marketing
Chikara booked a better invasion angle in 2010 than WWE ever has. I'm just sayin'.
ROH didn't have the pressure of weekly cable TV when they were doing the Steen thing.
What does that have to do with the BDK?
OK first of all I'm not sure what BDK means but I was talking about the fact that ROH was (and pretty much still is) and indy promotion so they can take bigger risks than the big leagues. And until they got on TV they relied completely on house shows and the random PPV to advance their storylines which meant they could drag out the Steen thing for a long time and not have it get stale. You couldn't do that for the Nexus or Punk.
Edit: Everything I said about ROH applies to Chikara as well. That's my way of trying to not look like an idiot with this post.
Right but I wasn't talking about drawing it out and it not being stale, I was talking about the actual booking. The WWE has a tendency to rush, yes, but it also doesn't like making the champion look weak, ever. Chikara didn't have that problem. The Bruderschaft des Kruzes debuted at the end of 2009 by kicking the shit out of everyone on the roster, revealing that they'd been manipulating shit all year, and killing the power. They spent a good bit of 2009 absolutely dominating. Even Green Ant, probably the #1 face in the company (After Quackenbush, but Quack is more of the dude who only shows up when Shit Gets Real), got rocked day in and day out. It made every victory, when they came, feel like it mattered.
If this was the WWE, they'd cheat to beat Cena and he'd shrug it off and then next week he'd just rapadoo them into the ground and the angle would be over. It'd be rushed, yes, but more importantly it never feels threatening. No matter who holds the title right now, it always feels like it's just a waiting game till Cena gets it back.
Also the BDK had absolutely badass music and I'm so mad that that's not really a stable anymore (What with Claudio gone and the rest of the team going their separate ways (I want Pinkie Sanchez to come back to Chikara and look around for the rest of the guys and be like what the hell))
My name is Buttlord and I really like Chikara's 2010 season. 2011 not so much, but 2010 ruled.
thinking no Jonah Hill was why Lawler was quiet all night
Booker T was the emergency replacement
...? Lawler was quiet because he lost his voice. He tried to talk at the very beginning of the show but nothing was coming out that you could really understand, sort of like Booker T on commentary.
thinking no Jonah Hill was why Lawler was quiet all night
Booker T was the emergency replacement
...? Lawler was quiet because he lost his voice. He tried to talk at the very beginning of the show but nothing was coming out that you could really understand, sort of like Booker T on commentary.
YOu don't need to understand Booker. Just know that he's having a good time and you should be too.
I would like to apologize to geebs for my ridiculously off picks. Survivor series was considerably more fun than I picked though so that's a plus. Also on the plus side my 100% streak calling the divas division remains alive.
Great Raw. Punk/Ziggler match was phenomenal and crazy Truth tweener turn is a great idea.
Truth is probably my favorite right now and as much a great bad guy he makes I don't think he gets the push he deserves being a straight heel. Push him in that grey of being a total nutjob who everyone can cheer for is a good idea.
I'm guessing TLC is going to be Cena vs. Miz vs. Truth. I think Miz & Truth are both going to be heels, but they just won't like each other.
They're more valuable as individual heels right now than as a heel tag team now that Survivor Series is out of the way. After TLC they can do one-on-one feuds without having to involve the other.
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I loved the spot in the Punk/Ziggler match where the ref caught them both using the ropes on pin attempts.
That whole match was just goddamn fantastic. Both guys are so good.
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The show wasn't too bad, my only complaint's really with Cena's promo at the end. (Which definitely could've been done before the solid Ziggler/Punk match) I understand he had his lines he had to hit and he's playing nice guy, but the match last night was him getting whupped on for the majority of the time by Miz and Truth and the Rock cleaning house at the beginning and the end, not a horribly equal, "connected" situation, IMO nor a thing where Cena should even pretend to play doormat. Secondly, I'm greatly saddened by the likelihood of the AT break up. While all good tag teams must do so eventually, they've been so hilarious together and it just fit so well, I thought it might last a bit longer before implosion.
Also, as a general note, just want to express my ongoing love for Punk's use of the flying elbow, it's a wonderful thing.
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King started losing his voice last night trying to talk over the NY crowd, and fully lost it tonight.
Oh, why couldn't it have been Cole instead?
Actually, that was a funny thing at the theatre last night: the sound kept going in and out all through the night, which sucked during Punk and Rock's promos. On the bright side, that meant we didn't have to hear Cole as much, annoying as it was otherwise.
As far as Dolph and Vickie go, I'm getting a sort of Shawn Michaels and Sensational Sherri vibe from them now...
And has there been an on-air/story explanation for Bourne's sudden absence?
Wait who was portrayed as the face? Cause if this leads to an R-Truth face turn that could be something.
I keep seeing this brought up, but why would we want that? R-Truth was stale before he turned heel, and I'm unsure the gimmick would work as well if he tried to apply it as a face.
It could just as easily solidify him into heel land. Another betrayal, go after Miz because he's now part of the conspiracy. Maybe he can join Orton in the 'behaves like a psycho, get cheered anyway' category. I did notice that AwesomeTruth couldn't really get the crowd to boo them at SS. Everyone seemed to be just sitting out the 'You Suck' song (which even for WWE is a bit unsubtle).
It could lead to to him trying to get other superstars to help him against the conspiracy, for a series of possibly great backstage segments (which could result in beatdowns / easily setup matches)
If they had the balls, they'd have Truth come back after his suspension and blame it on the conspiracy against him. But they'll never acknowledge Wellness on-air.
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Taking bets now on what licensed song Taker will use for his entrance when he comes back.
I'm pulling for Hells Bells by AC/DC
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I rented WWE 12 today and from what I've played it's a solid wrestling game. It still has weird animation glitches that stop it from looking super smooth, and a lot of the high flying moves look really bizarre, but those have been problems forever so it's not surprising. I spent too much time creating my own wrestler, and if you give your guy a normal name, or your own name, there's a good chance you can have the announcer say your name. If you have a common name and your last name happens to be a first name like mine.
Also the vertabreaker is called underhook piledriver in this game. I assume most people want to make that their finisher because it's awesome as shit.
I rented WWE 12 today and from what I've played it's a solid wrestling game. It still has weird animation glitches that stop it from looking super smooth, and a lot of the high flying moves look really bizarre, but those have been problems forever so it's not surprising. I spent too much time creating my own wrestler, and if you give your guy a normal name, or your own name, there's a good chance you can have the announcer say your name. If you have a common name and your last name happens to be a first name like mine.
Also the vertabreaker is called underhook piledriver in this game. I assume most people want to make that their finisher because it's awesome as shit.
I preordered from Amazon. Got it for $47, $10 credit, and I get The Rock. It won't get here till next week though.
I haven't played too much Smackdown the past few years, so I am hoping the re-branding of the series is more than just the name. How is the online play? Is there so much lag that it is a slideshow or is it playable? I remember, I think it was Smackdown 2010, had terrible lag that just made it not fun.
Oh well. Either way, I am going to enjoy the shit out of the game. It won't be Fire Pro, but it will be fun.
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I had a feeling it was Truth that was the one for whom the double standard was held (he was caught at the same time as Bourne, but he was in the main event so they only fined him).
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Right but I wasn't talking about drawing it out and it not being stale, I was talking about the actual booking. The WWE has a tendency to rush, yes, but it also doesn't like making the champion look weak, ever. Chikara didn't have that problem. The Bruderschaft des Kruzes debuted at the end of 2009 by kicking the shit out of everyone on the roster, revealing that they'd been manipulating shit all year, and killing the power. They spent a good bit of 2009 absolutely dominating. Even Green Ant, probably the #1 face in the company (After Quackenbush, but Quack is more of the dude who only shows up when Shit Gets Real), got rocked day in and day out. It made every victory, when they came, feel like it mattered.
If this was the WWE, they'd cheat to beat Cena and he'd shrug it off and then next week he'd just rapadoo them into the ground and the angle would be over. It'd be rushed, yes, but more importantly it never feels threatening. No matter who holds the title right now, it always feels like it's just a waiting game till Cena gets it back.
Also the BDK had absolutely badass music and I'm so mad that that's not really a stable anymore (What with Claudio gone and the rest of the team going their separate ways (I want Pinkie Sanchez to come back to Chikara and look around for the rest of the guys and be like what the hell))
My name is Buttlord and I really like Chikara's 2010 season. 2011 not so much, but 2010 ruled.
Booker T was the emergency replacement
Something wrong with Raw? I thought it was a good show.
Very good, in fact. They should have ended with Punk/Ziggler is my only complaint.
Also, from twitter
...? Lawler was quiet because he lost his voice. He tried to talk at the very beginning of the show but nothing was coming out that you could really understand, sort of like Booker T on commentary.
YOu don't need to understand Booker. Just know that he's having a good time and you should be too.
I respect her for getting in shape, and think she's a great asset to the program and like her as a performer.
But I have no problem saying I think she's pretty damn ugly.
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Luckily, Cody's got you covered with his handy supply of paper bags.
Truth is probably my favorite right now and as much a great bad guy he makes I don't think he gets the push he deserves being a straight heel. Push him in that grey of being a total nutjob who everyone can cheer for is a good idea.
Kofi/Barrett was a good match as well, but it definitely should have been before Punk/Ziggler.
Also Piper made a thing for Funny or Die which is worth watching.
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/04d00cdbb0/piper-s-pit-with-rowdy-roddy-piper?playlist=featured_videos
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They're more valuable as individual heels right now than as a heel tag team now that Survivor Series is out of the way. After TLC they can do one-on-one feuds without having to involve the other.
That whole match was just goddamn fantastic. Both guys are so good.
Steam: Chagrin LoL: Bonhomie
Also, as a general note, just want to express my ongoing love for Punk's use of the flying elbow, it's a wonderful thing.
I eagerly await the zach ryder heel turn coming in a few months
he's gonna be an awesome heel
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Oh, why couldn't it have been Cole instead?
Actually, that was a funny thing at the theatre last night: the sound kept going in and out all through the night, which sucked during Punk and Rock's promos. On the bright side, that meant we didn't have to hear Cole as much, annoying as it was otherwise.
As far as Dolph and Vickie go, I'm getting a sort of Shawn Michaels and Sensational Sherri vibe from them now...
And has there been an on-air/story explanation for Bourne's sudden absence?
I keep seeing this brought up, but why would we want that? R-Truth was stale before he turned heel, and I'm unsure the gimmick would work as well if he tried to apply it as a face.
He wasn't bad at it in ECW, as I recall. I certainly loved his title matches against Christian.
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Currently Ebaying Nothing at all but I might do in the future.
It could lead to to him trying to get other superstars to help him against the conspiracy, for a series of possibly great backstage segments (which could result in beatdowns / easily setup matches)
Welp!
I'm pulling for Hells Bells by AC/DC
also two tag teams ruined due to wellness
maybe that's why vince hates tag teams????
BREAKING NEWS: Miz and Kofi to team up.
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Currently Ebaying Nothing at all but I might do in the future.
Kofi could be a sweet heel
Also the vertabreaker is called underhook piledriver in this game. I assume most people want to make that their finisher because it's awesome as shit.
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I preordered from Amazon. Got it for $47, $10 credit, and I get The Rock. It won't get here till next week though.
I haven't played too much Smackdown the past few years, so I am hoping the re-branding of the series is more than just the name. How is the online play? Is there so much lag that it is a slideshow or is it playable? I remember, I think it was Smackdown 2010, had terrible lag that just made it not fun.
Oh well. Either way, I am going to enjoy the shit out of the game. It won't be Fire Pro, but it will be fun.
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