WWE Thread

[Big Troubles]

[flappo]

you really should log out now , chris


while you still have a fucking chance

haha

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yeah... Um....no. MORON ALERT!

[flappo]

see , what i mean ?

NO ORIGINALITY

fuck , you sure owe ebaum royalties

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hey I know, lets talk about wrestling in the WWE thread!

Warlord is rumored to be on Raw tonight. As well as Jannety signing a 1 year deal.

[Full Bug]

Anyone know the answers to these?
1. Raw debuted in 1993 as a much-needed shot in the arm to the WWF. In what venue did Raw emanate from during its first several weeks on the air?

2. Just like Nitro had its resident bad broadcaster in Steve McMichael, Raw too had one. He was terrible in that he cracked jokes about WWF's top heels and stole all their heat. Who was that guy, who also doubles as a writer for Don Imus?

3. One of the best matches in the early years of Raw was Shawn Michaels' impromptu match with someone he knew very well. He took off his hood and revealed himself to a huge crowd pop, and then beat Shawn for the IC title. Who was this man?

4. Gorrilla Monsoon's most famous Raw appearance was as WWF commissioner. After an unpopular decision, Monsoon was squashed to near death by one of the largest world champions in wrestling history. Who brutally attacked Monsoon in this famous angle?

5. When Jim Cornette was mainly writing the TV, there was a big NWA invasion angle in '97 that largely flopped because the modern day WWF fans were clueless about wrestling history. Well, that was part of it. The other part was that the Rock n Roll Express were badly out of shape, and the other choices of talent were, well, questionable. Who made up the "New" Midnight Express?

6. Another classic Cornette moment, which was actually very idiotic but entertaining nonetheless, was when he went on a taped tirade against WCW and how Nash satirized the Horsemen. All that did was admit everyone was watching Nitro and no one was watching Raw, which was true. Cornette went on another tirade after Pillman died, this time targeting a well-known WWF critic in New York City. What newspaper journalist was the target of Cornette's tongue-lashing?

7. The big turning point for Raw (and WWF in general) was the legendary Austin-Tyson angle. Tyson's involvement was pricey, but well worth it, as it helped catapult Austin to greatness. Weeks later, Tyson and Shawn Michaels almost got into it in the ring. But they didn't fight. How did that Michaels-Tyson "match" end?

8. After the '94 Rumble, the WWF was left with 2 guys who both claimed they won and deserved a title shot at WrestleMania X at MSG. In order to pacify them, a coin toss was held live on Raw to determine who would get a bye at WrestleMania. At the time, WWF was hoping for a record 4.0 rating for the coin toss, which was so outrageous and shows just how bad things were. Which 2 wrestlers am I talking about?

9. Ric Flair was still on top during the early Raw days. WCW was calling him back and wanted him to return at SuperBrawl '93 (which he did). In return for getting a contract release, Flair had to lose a loser-leaves-WWF match live on Raw. In what was a very good match, Flair showed he was a true pro by really hussling, unlike most others who cry and whine when asked to job on their way out. Whom did Flair lose that match to?

10. One of the most famous Raw's in history was the tribute show following the death of Owen Hart. While some thought it was tasteless, I thoroughly enjoyed that show. The last guy to pay tribute to Owen was his real-life enemy, Steve Austin. Just before the show went off the air, how did Austin show his respect to Owen?

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1- I remember what the place looked like but cant remember the name
3- I'm guessing Marty Jennety
4- Yokozuna I think...
8- Bret Hart and Luger I think
9- Curt Henning
10- Toasted Owen with beer

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Warlord? Why would they bring him back? He sucked....

[Big Troubles]

I dunno. My guess? Another "Legend Killer" moment? i dont know. But it's been reported on 1wrestling and the torch. I know, of all people eh? A good Legend to kill off for Orton to gain heel heat would be Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and do it in New York.

[Big Troubles]

Originally posted by Full Bug
Anyone know the answers to these?
1. Raw debuted in 1993 as a much-needed shot in the arm to the WWF. In what venue did Raw emanate from during its first several weeks on the air?

2. Just like Nitro had its resident bad broadcaster in Steve McMichael, Raw too had one. He was terrible in that he cracked jokes about WWF's top heels and stole all their heat. Who was that guy, who also doubles as a writer for Don Imus?

3. One of the best matches in the early years of Raw was Shawn Michaels' impromptu match with someone he knew very well. He took off his hood and revealed himself to a huge crowd pop, and then beat Shawn for the IC title. Who was this man?

4. Gorrilla Monsoon's most famous Raw appearance was as WWF commissioner. After an unpopular decision, Monsoon was squashed to near death by one of the largest world champions in wrestling history. Who brutally attacked Monsoon in this famous angle?

5. When Jim Cornette was mainly writing the TV, there was a big NWA invasion angle in '97 that largely flopped because the modern day WWF fans were clueless about wrestling history. Well, that was part of it. The other part was that the Rock n Roll Express were badly out of shape, and the other choices of talent were, well, questionable. Who made up the "New" Midnight Express?

6. Another classic Cornette moment, which was actually very idiotic but entertaining nonetheless, was when he went on a taped tirade against WCW and how Nash satirized the Horsemen. All that did was admit everyone was watching Nitro and no one was watching Raw, which was true. Cornette went on another tirade after Pillman died, this time targeting a well-known WWF critic in New York City. What newspaper journalist was the target of Cornette's tongue-lashing?

7. The big turning point for Raw (and WWF in general) was the legendary Austin-Tyson angle. Tyson's involvement was pricey, but well worth it, as it helped catapult Austin to greatness. Weeks later, Tyson and Shawn Michaels almost got into it in the ring. But they didn't fight. How did that Michaels-Tyson "match" end?

8. After the '94 Rumble, the WWF was left with 2 guys who both claimed they won and deserved a title shot at WrestleMania X at MSG. In order to pacify them, a coin toss was held live on Raw to determine who would get a bye at WrestleMania. At the time, WWF was hoping for a record 4.0 rating for the coin toss, which was so outrageous and shows just how bad things were. Which 2 wrestlers am I talking about?

9. Ric Flair was still on top during the early Raw days. WCW was calling him back and wanted him to return at SuperBrawl '93 (which he did). In return for getting a contract release, Flair had to lose a loser-leaves-WWF match live on Raw. In what was a very good match, Flair showed he was a true pro by really hussling, unlike most others who cry and whine when asked to job on their way out. Whom did Flair lose that match to?

10. One of the most famous Raw's in history was the tribute show following the death of Owen Hart. While some thought it was tasteless, I thoroughly enjoyed that show. The last guy to pay tribute to Owen was his real-life enemy, Steve Austin. Just before the show went off the air, how did Austin show his respect to Owen?

Lets see. (cracking knuckles)

1. Manhatten Center
2 Ron Bartlett
3 damn...? Ken Shamrock? Marc mero? Mr Perfect?
4 vader
5 Bart Gunn Bob Holly? Sounds wrong. shit....
6 Phil Munchass-nick
7 Oooh... with tyson having his shirt ripped off revealing a Dx logo.
8 Lex and Bret
9 Perfecto
0 toasting owen with two steve-weisers.

[rustoffa]

Originally posted by Mr Badguy
That would be true if he would let some other guys get over.

Kinda like Flair did when he was on top fifteen years ago.

Although he always had the belt, he showed enough vulnerability to make you think that he might lose it on any given night.

HHH never does that.

He`s doing the exact same thing Hogan and Nash did at WCW.

If Batista beats him for the belt (which I think he will for the good of the WWE), he will only have it for about four weeks tops (when HHH will become 11 times world champ).

When was the last time that belt changed between two guys other than HHH?

I won't argue with any of that.

I was referring to his ring abilities.

He rarely misses a spot and more times than not, makes anyone he works with look better. He fell off for a bit after the quad tear, but has been back to full speed as of the last few months. Taz, Jericho, Benoit...all have cited him as the best in the biz.

I had very good seats last week, and the dude put on a clinic.

EVERYONE in the off-air tag match was exhausted, and it was basically a face-over as those matches usually are.

Guess who got the most punishment/work in that one? Bautista had the old rubber-legs going and Edge was sucking wind. HHH looked as good as he did in his earlier match and sold EVERYTHING.

Nash was always known as a master backstage manipulator as far back as "the clique" in the WWF which Hunter was a big part of. There's no doubt it had a lasting impact.

I totally agree on HHH needing to do more clean jobs and be a bit more willing to put others over.

Unlike Hogan and Nash, at least the fucker can go.

[monkeythe]

Originally posted by Big Troubles
Lets see. (cracking knuckles)

1. Manhatten Center
2 Ron Bartlett
3 damn...? Ken Shamrock? Marc mero? Mr Perfect?
4 vader
5 Bart Gunn Bob Holly? Sounds wrong. shit....
6 Phil Munchass-nick
7 Oooh... with tyson having his shirt ripped off revealing a Dx logo.
8 Lex and Bret
9 Perfecto
0 toasting owen with two steve-weisers.

Pretty good Big Trouble. You were right on #5.
The answer to #3 is MArty Jannetty

[monkeythe]

Originally posted by Mr Badguy

When was the last time that belt changed between two guys other than HHH?

Benoit & Orton this summer

[Mr Badguy]

Originally posted by monkeythe
Benoit & Orton this summer

Yeah, and how long did Orton have it before he had to drop it to HHH?

About a month.

They should have had a longer feud with him and Benoit and had Evolution get a new tag team over as the tag team scene at WWE is currently a joke.

[Mr Badguy]

I think Jannety getting a deal is good.

He did a solid job last week although he is another "old" guy.

How many times can they go to the well for former wrestlers?

Warlord?

Who`s next?