Joekishi
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Post by Joekishi on Dec 7, 2007 1:58:15 GMT -5
I've come across many boards that have compared HUSTLE to Chikara, and I don't know why.
I mean sure they are both comedy based, but HUSTLE has a LOT of big stars, celebrity involvement, and you know great wrestling on most cards with big stage shows. It's glitzy sorta like WWE, except all based on a type of Power Rangers Style of entertainment.
Chikara is an independent with a lot of guys who wear funny costumes, a bunch of rookies, and a bunch of independent wrestlers. THey wrestle a more subdued comedy/lucha style. I would compare Chikara more to DDT, which i actually consider my favorite comedy wrestling federation. Which also uses mostly independent wrestlers, rookies, and guys in whacky outfits.
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Post by SSP on Dec 7, 2007 2:08:38 GMT -5
You don't consider Bob Saget a celebrity?
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Post by Chuckie Finster on Dec 7, 2007 2:22:46 GMT -5
If Chikara had the money that HUSTLE has waisted over the years, they'd be the third biggest promotion in America right now, hands down.
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Post by Baixo Astral on Dec 7, 2007 3:13:12 GMT -5
If Chikara had the money that HUSTLE has waisted over the years, they'd be the third biggest promotion in America right now, hands down. By default they would be, but I'd actually say they'd be second.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Dec 7, 2007 10:54:51 GMT -5
I'd say the DDT comparison is actually more accurate than the HUSTLE one, yes. Certainly the low budget feel of both promotions is comparable.
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Post by samachine on Dec 7, 2007 11:12:08 GMT -5
If Chikara had the money that HUSTLE has waisted over the years, they'd be the third biggest promotion in America right now, hands down. That could apply to almost any promotion
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Dec 7, 2007 11:24:07 GMT -5
If Chikara had the money that HUSTLE has waisted over the years, they'd be the third biggest promotion in America right now, hands down. That could apply to almost any promotion Like CZW?
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Post by samachine on Dec 7, 2007 11:24:54 GMT -5
That could apply to almost any promotion Like CZW? Sure, they could hire a new booker, and finally buy out Zandig.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Dec 7, 2007 11:29:34 GMT -5
Like CZW? Sure, they could hire a new booker, and finally buy out Zandig. I'm literally BEGGING someone to get up the funds to try this. I've watched CZW, and honestly just can't get over some of the shit Zandig books. He's ridiculous.
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Post by Brain Of F'n J on Dec 7, 2007 11:30:08 GMT -5
Like CZW? Sure, they could hire a new booker, and finally buy out Zandig. So what'll take ... six pack of Ol Mil and a subway token? Jed Shaffer ~Oh, wait, I'm cheaping out Zandig. Milwaukee's BEST. He'd be a fool to turn that down.
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Post by Tea & Crumpets on Dec 7, 2007 14:10:09 GMT -5
Sure, they could hire a new booker, and finally buy out Zandig. So what'll take ... six pack of Ol Mil and a subway token? Jed Shaffer ~Oh, wait, I'm cheaping out Zandig. Milwaukee's BEST. He'd be a fool to turn that down. Well there's not much hope then, as you don't get much bigger fools than Zandig. And yeah, I'd say CHIKARA is closer to DDT than HUSTLE, but IMo does better wrestling than DDT. If they recived good finances, however, they'd do very well. Not neccessarily just because they would have the money, but because they're family friendly so will be looked on in a positive light in the public eye. Similar with ROH, since they tend to focus on wrestling being a legit sport, so might be credible among the pro sports newscircles.
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Godhand
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Post by Godhand on Dec 7, 2007 14:17:40 GMT -5
Sure, they could hire a new booker, and finally buy out Zandig. I'm literally BEGGING someone to get up the funds to try this. I've watched CZW, and honestly just can't get over some of the crap Zandig books. He's ridiculous. Zandig isnt the booker right now. I dont think he has had the book for 3 years actually.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Dec 7, 2007 14:19:14 GMT -5
I'm literally BEGGING someone to get up the funds to try this. I've watched CZW, and honestly just can't get over some of the crap Zandig books. He's ridiculous. Zandig isnt the booker right now. I dont think he has had the book for 3 years actually. Fine, then, whoever the hell booked some of the stupid crap I've seen, no matter who it is. I want the head of the idiot that booked what happened to Eddie Kingston on that show.
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Post by Godhand on Dec 7, 2007 14:22:23 GMT -5
Zandig isnt the booker right now. I dont think he has had the book for 3 years actually. Fine, then, whoever the hell booked some of the stupid crap I've seen, no matter who it is. I want the head of the idiot that booked what happened to Eddie Kingston on that show. Well......that was Zandig sadly. He was jsut being an idiot though. Maven Bently is the czw booker these days and from what I have heard Zandig has pretty much left ruinning the companey up to him. I forget who was booking czw in 05 and 06 but he was good, and those are widely considered czws best years.
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Post by Chuckie Finster on Dec 7, 2007 14:27:01 GMT -5
Fine, then, whoever the hell booked some of the stupid crap I've seen, no matter who it is. I want the head of the idiot that booked what happened to Eddie Kingston on that show. Well......that was Zandig sadly. He was jsut being an idiot though. Maven Bently is the czw booker these days and from what I have heard Zandig has pretty much left ruinning the companey up to him. I forget who was booking czw in 05 and 06 but he was good, and those are widely considered czws best years. There best years were actually 03-05. 2006 was the beginning of the fall as they didn't capitalize on their end with the ROH/CZW war.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Dec 7, 2007 14:27:39 GMT -5
Fine, then, whoever the hell booked some of the stupid crap I've seen, no matter who it is. I want the head of the idiot that booked what happened to Eddie Kingston on that show. Well......that was Zandig sadly. He was jsut being an idiot though. Maven Bently is the czw booker these days and from what I have heard Zandig has pretty much left ruinning the companey up to him. I forget who was booking czw in 05 and 06 but he was good, and those are widely considered czws best years. Ah, Bentley's the guy booking it today? Hmm, weird, I'd think he'd actually be pretty good.
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Post by Godhand on Dec 7, 2007 14:30:25 GMT -5
Well......that was Zandig sadly. He was jsut being an idiot though. Maven Bently is the czw booker these days and from what I have heard Zandig has pretty much left ruinning the companey up to him. I forget who was booking czw in 05 and 06 but he was good, and those are widely considered czws best years. Ah, Bentley's the guy booking it today? Hmm, weird, I'd think he'd actually be pretty good. He has a nasty habit of Vince-mcmahoning himself into all the shows. Plus Dj Hyde got a big push this year beacuse he is friends with Maven. He also doesnt have the booking talent to make up for czws weak roster these days.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Dec 7, 2007 14:37:59 GMT -5
Ah, Bentley's the guy booking it today? Hmm, weird, I'd think he'd actually be pretty good. He has a nasty habit of Vince-mcmahoning himself into all the shows. Plus Dj Hyde got a big push this year beacuse he is friends with Maven. Okay, as someone that watches SOME CZW, but not a whole lot, what is the deal with DJ Hyde. I get that he apparently sucks, but is this some unheard of level of supersuck we're talking? I ran across a myspace group one time that was named "DJ Hyde SUCKS!!!!!" and was populated mostly with other CZW wrestlers. What's the deal?
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Post by Godhand on Dec 7, 2007 14:42:58 GMT -5
He has a nasty habit of Vince-mcmahoning himself into all the shows. Plus Dj Hyde got a big push this year beacuse he is friends with Maven. Okay, as someone that watches SOME CZW, but not a whole lot, what is the deal with DJ Hyde. I get that he apparently sucks, but is this some unheard of level of supersuck we're talking? I ran across a myspace group one time that was named "DJ Hyde SUCKS!!!!!" and was populated mostly with other CZW wrestlers. What's the deal? Ok Il try to say this simply but effectivly. DJ Hyde is slow in the ring, sloppy, and is generally not a great worker. He is pretty much the top heel in czw right now but he isnt a very good heel at all. His idea of working the crowd is to just yell and swear at them alot. Hell his promos are nothing more than him swearing a lot. I dont take him seriously and there are lots of other people who dont. He is getting pushed becasue he is friends with Maven. Throughout 07 he has been a major part of almost every show. Imagine a fatter obnoxious Shane Storm with even less talent and you have DJ Hyde. Well thats jsut my oppionon.
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Post by Joekishi on Dec 7, 2007 14:46:59 GMT -5
So what'll take ... six pack of Ol Mil and a subway token? Jed Shaffer ~Oh, wait, I'm cheaping out Zandig. Milwaukee's BEST. He'd be a fool to turn that down. Well there's not much hope then, as you don't get much bigger fools than Zandig. And yeah, I'd say CHIKARA is closer to DDT than HUSTLE, but IMo does better wrestling than DDT. If they recived good finances, however, they'd do very well. Not neccessarily just because they would have the money, but because they're family friendly so will be looked on in a positive light in the public eye. Similar with ROH, since they tend to focus on wrestling being a legit sport, so might be credible among the pro sports newscircles. See I don't go into both promotions expecting workrate classics, I expect to laugh and be entertained. it's good stuff for both. Thouh I like DDT more because of CUTE REFS! No way would grown men in dragon costumes be in pro sports articles in the united states EVER... ROH is not true sports, especially now with all those groups. They've become DG America.
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