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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 17, 2011 20:11:31 GMT -5
Hernandez and crew are mucho underwhelmingo
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 17, 2011 20:09:40 GMT -5
Joe has the facial hair of a 14 year old.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 17, 2011 20:08:24 GMT -5
Lets just be thankful that Pope found the arena.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 17, 2011 19:55:12 GMT -5
Seems that Morgan got into Orton's baby oil stash.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 17, 2011 19:53:31 GMT -5
This is terrible.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 17, 2011 15:10:48 GMT -5
Don't really see the nonsense. Its just same ole same ole with these guys or at least from Matt. It comes across as attention seeking baloney.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 17, 2011 14:18:42 GMT -5
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 16, 2011 22:36:15 GMT -5
Nothing flourishes in TNA anymore, they aren't allowed to do that. Yeah, if in WWE or TNA, JOMO honestly reminds me of a young HBK and as such could eventually be a major player. I may get some heat with people, but that is my impression. Jomo has the personality of a deflated balloon. HBK oozed it from day one and it exploded when he finally went solo. Some things cant be taught. I think Morrison has eons of talent in the ring, but he can't talk. He's not Hardy-bad, but he really lacks anything in his promos. The most personality Ive ever seen from Morrison is when he was completely deadpan during the Dirt Sheet era. I think Melina is gone next wave of releases. I dont think Morrison will leave at the same time, but he'll get pushed down the card and eventually not renew his contract or get released.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 16, 2011 19:57:17 GMT -5
I really hope this is newz. I think it'd be funny as hell if it was true. Seen Carrrrrrra
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 16, 2011 19:13:17 GMT -5
I have the answer.
Its clearly MAVEN.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 16, 2011 18:48:53 GMT -5
Smackdown bound obviously. I think its too soon to say. It really depends on when. I could see Orton being drafted or traded to Smackdown to fill that face hole and Jericho returns to Raw.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 16, 2011 18:42:22 GMT -5
Hell, a younger guy may not want to do it in case of resentment from the rest of the locker room.. Who would be total marks if they behaved like that. I agree, but its not an unheard of story where a guy gets pushed and the rest of the locker room resents the person for it. Business wise alone breaking the streak is foolish. Theres too much money in 20-0. Merch, DVDs, etc. Having HHH break the streak is pointless and its breaking it for the sake of breaking it. At the least having a younger guy (not necessarily new) breaking it allows them to create another star/legend as was suggested on the page prior. DiMaggio's hit streak is considered the untouchable record left in baseball. While this "sport" is scripted, Taker's streak is on that same level. I doubt anyone gets to 10 straight Mania wins again, much less 20.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 16, 2011 18:26:20 GMT -5
Its also not very often that these things are on the line. The streak is once a year and rarely do guys like Flair retire like that. And theres instances of younger talent doing this. IE Santino Marella and the 1-2-3 Kid. Obviously, neither of those were nearly as big as Flair's retirement or are they often, but the WWE have shown the propensity to book the lesser guy in spots to get them over. If HHH is booked against Taker, I am less inclined to believe he has a chance of breaking it whereas if it was, say, Wade Barrett, as the common thought behind a Barrett among the masses would be that he doesnt have a chance. I also dont think anyone is breaking the streak to begin with. If the WWE decided to break it, I think they would want to maximize the impact of it rather than having HHH do it and having the least possible impact. The Flair retirement also is possible it came down to the man himself. Perhaps Flair didnt want to work with anyone else? We dont know how Taker thinks in respects to this situation and I'd bet he will have a say on who breaks the streak if it has to be broken. So, what it really comes down to is what Taker thinks - whether he wants the streak to end or not. Nobody but him and those close to him knows what he's thinking, that means that thinking it's possible the streak ends doesn't make you a "mark" I stated my opinion on why I thought the streak would end from a purely "behind the scenes" perspective. At no point did I say anything to the affect of "Triple H is so strong! He's the game, he'll slay the dead man!!" No, I was talking from a business perspective why I though Triple H is a legit threat to the streak. So perhaps you should watch out next time before you come out with your holier than thou name calling. Learn to read and not cherry pick statements for an argument. Also, get off of your high horse. I didn't call you anything derogatory, you chose to take it as such and get defensive for whatever reason and become condescending. Your original statement which this discussion is derived from is off base. HHH has no more of a chance of breaking the streak today than he did prior to WM 27. The statement you made and why I called you a "mark", which you seem to be so offended by, is exactly how they plan on selling a potential rematch down the line. You are buying into a story before they even start selling it. The way to get viewers in is by creating that doubt because very few believe Taker will lose at this point. Theres also nothing wrong with being a mark. We're all marks for certain things. Who knows exactly what it comes down to? Obviously, Taker will have a say. Vince will have a say. The writers will have a say. Assumingly, even the opponent (depending on who it is) will have a say. HHH may not want to do that. Hell, a younger guy may not want to do it in case of resentment from the rest of the locker room. And if we're speaking purely from a business sense, breaking the streak is the stupidest idea they can think of.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 16, 2011 16:49:39 GMT -5
Flair's loss was completely different. It was a retirement match. Vince (kayfabe) said that Flair had to keep winning to keep his job. They used the respect between the two men to push the story. No one thought HBK was going to lose that match and everyone knew Flair was going out. It also gave Michaels a way to immediately feud with Batista following Mania. The way that you're suggesting HHH beating the streak is markish. Its exactly what the WWE want people to believe so you watch. It makes less sense for HHH to beat it as it does nothing for him. It still doesnt matter. The streak is not going to be broken. That is Taker's legacy. Well you obviously know everything, so I guess there is no point in even discussing anything with you, but I will try. It is not completely different, it is the ending of something significant that people have great emotional investment in. Had they had someone young end Flair's career they could have talked about it for years, much like you're suggesting that someone could be made as "the man who broke the streak." What you're failing to realize -in your infinite wisdom- is the way the WWE actually works. They do not simply have up and comers beat the mainstays to make them. Those guys must be built up to a certain level before they can achieve certain things. Beating the streak is a feat that has been failed to be accomplished by A string of Hall of Famers, all of a sudden having a new face beat the streak would not be believable to the general audience. Perhaps that would be the way to go, but that is not the way the WWE has worked time and time again. What it comes down to is whether or not you think Taker wants the streak to end. I'm not saying that I know what he wants to do with it, but if he does in fact want the streak to be ended Triple H is on a very short list of people that would fit the criteria I listed above. Its also not very often that these things are on the line. The streak is once a year and rarely do guys like Flair retire like that. And theres instances of younger talent doing this. IE Santino Marella and the 1-2-3 Kid. Obviously, neither of those were nearly as big as Flair's retirement or are they often, but the WWE have shown the propensity to book the lesser guy in spots to get them over. If HHH is booked against Taker, I am less inclined to believe he has a chance of breaking it whereas if it was, say, Wade Barrett, as the common thought behind a Barrett among the masses would be that he doesnt have a chance. I also dont think anyone is breaking the streak to begin with. If the WWE decided to break it, I think they would want to maximize the impact of it rather than having HHH do it and having the least possible impact. The Flair retirement also is possible it came down to the man himself. Perhaps Flair didnt want to work with anyone else? We dont know how Taker thinks in respects to this situation and I'd bet he will have a say on who breaks the streak if it has to be broken.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 16, 2011 15:42:11 GMT -5
This coming week is historically the week of the spring cuts. However, they're in Europe for another week. It'll be interesting to see if any moves are made the week following this one. I doubt anyone gets let go on the tour. I thought they usually wait till after the draft. Just to make all those trades even more pointless. Seriously, every year it's "so and so has been traded to smackdown" on the WWE.com supplemental draft. 2 days later, "so and so has been release, we wish them the best in all their future endevours". Last year the releases happened on April 22nd, 4 days before the draft. I remember as I went to the show and it was in Richmond, so Mickie fans were whining that she didnt get to appear. The draft isnt until June this year most likely. We still dont even know if they're doing one for sure.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 16, 2011 15:36:53 GMT -5
If the streak was to be broken, and to be clear, I dont think its ever going to be, it would make more sense to do it with someone younger. It serves nothing even in terms of potential future acknowledgement unless it was done by an up and comer. While I think WWE would snuff it up one or another no matter who broke it, its an even lesser impact to have a big name do it. It would mean even less. Having someone whos not as established or over gives them a leg up and a possibility to build off of. At the end though, its not going to happen. Ever. Just like Shawn Michaels didn't need the rub of beating Flair? That might be the way you think things SHOULD work, but that's not the way they do. The lowest on the totem pole of "up and comers" I can see Taker going is The Miz, and he's been WWE Champion for 145 days now. Flair's loss was completely different. It was a retirement match. Vince (kayfabe) said that Flair had to keep winning to keep his job. They used the respect between the two men to push the story. No one thought HBK was going to lose that match and everyone knew Flair was going out. It also gave Michaels a way to immediately feud with Batista following Mania. The way that you're suggesting HHH beating the streak is markish. Its exactly what the WWE want people to believe so you watch. It makes less sense for HHH to beat it as it does nothing for him. It still doesnt matter. The streak is not going to be broken. That is Taker's legacy.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 16, 2011 15:24:49 GMT -5
What's the drama with Melina and JoMo? I feel so out of the loop. Briefly: Trish stated in an interview that Morrison gave her a "cold shoulder" prior to the Mania match. The rumor/drama stems from the fact that that perceived shoulder stems from Melina and John believing Trish's slot was Melina's. Add to that all the history of Melina being "promiscuous" in the locker room and the recent Val Venis video posted in the forum.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 16, 2011 15:23:05 GMT -5
Melina will be released before JoMo, because divas have a very short shelf life. I don't know if it'll be due to any backstage shenanigans... it'll probably just be because she's gotten a bit too old for their tastes. Its pretty much a certainty that Mickie was released for shenanigans and Melina's the same age. I think any diva over 30 these days is expendable in the WWE's eyes.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 16, 2011 15:16:01 GMT -5
This coming week is historically the week of the spring cuts. However, they're in Europe for another week. It'll be interesting to see if any moves are made the week following this one. I doubt anyone gets let go on the tour.
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 16, 2011 15:12:35 GMT -5
I don't want to insult your intelligence, but do you know the meaning of the word big? Who are you to doubt X-Pac?
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