Mr T L Wolf
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Post by Mr T L Wolf on Jun 9, 2012 18:51:46 GMT -5
I can't wait for a team to get in an argument over who the captain is based on the 1P box.
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Post by froggyfrog on Jun 9, 2012 19:00:24 GMT -5
They really need to limit the number of the defenses of the Grand Championship, makes it seem kinda worthless if anyone can get a shot. Having thousands of title defenses doesn't make a good champion. Uhm yes it does. Defending the championship is the only thing that makes a good champion
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2012 19:42:50 GMT -5
They really need to limit the number of the defenses of the Grand Championship, makes it seem kinda worthless if anyone can get a shot. Having thousands of title defenses doesn't make a good champion. Uhm yes it does. Defending the championship is the only thing that makes a good champion If you make a thousand meaningless title defences, they're just that: meaningless. The only defence of Kingston that was in any doubt was the one against Jigsaw, and that was for the wrong reasons. Having Kingston beat every Frank and Jose in CHIKARA who've earn their shot by "we need Eddie to do something tonight" doesn't mean give their Grand Championship any great meaning. For what was introduce to be their new centre piece, its feels as the secondary belt to Campeonatos de Parejas. This idea that defences make a good champion I have to disagree about. If this was a case, to take a current example, CM Punk would be the best WWE Champion since Cena's run with the belt in 2007. But he isn't. Why? Because while he may be making defences left, right and centre, he's not the focus of attention. And thats the real problem with Kingston. He's CHIKARA's world champion practically, yet he's lost in the mix with no real direction other than the GEKIDO deal, but he's only been semi-involved, and that storyline is directed more at Quack, Jig and The Colony. I have a sneaking suspicion that they're letting him gather the wins is so he can be their "Samoa Joe" champion, the guy everyone wants to be surpass in their title reign. But unless he gets some real direction later in this season, this is becoming a poor first title reign to me. The lack of any credible rival to Kingston is hurting him.
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Post by Ultimo Chocula on Jun 9, 2012 19:48:48 GMT -5
"Every Jose & Frank" is a pretty good term. I can see this going somewhere.
For the record, King's defenses against Vin and Brody meant far more than Jig. King and Vin were in an all too brief feud and EVERYBODY wanted to see King vs Brody smack each other around. All Jig did was get people ready to walk out of the door. Dasher is a great challenger for the potential "Bret vs 123 Kid on RAW" style match where the underdog just might pull it off.
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Post by Error on Jun 9, 2012 20:51:35 GMT -5
I'd like to see Chikara set some sort of guidelines for getting a GC shot. I mean right now it just seems so random that the matches are basically meaningless unless there is an outside factor propping them up. I know that other companies just make the matches but I kinda expect, really want, more out of Chikara in that regard.
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Post by Steveweiser on Jun 10, 2012 8:44:16 GMT -5
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Post by Steveweiser on Jun 11, 2012 7:08:17 GMT -5
GoGo Goodness - this week with The Young Bucks vs. Cannon & Corbin from Chicago Ridge, and Sara Del Rey vs. Obariyon from Fayetteville.
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Post by Steveweiser on Jun 11, 2012 7:33:16 GMT -5
Title match now official for Syracuse. And also official for Syracuse.
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Post by Ultimo Chocula on Jun 11, 2012 13:46:50 GMT -5
I'm pulling for Dasher to make a huge impact in this match. I hope he makes the leap that I know is in him. I'd love to see him get made by King in this match.
So...yeah....about those dirty dark secrets that GEKIDO was referring to way back in the beginning of the year. We're almost at the midway point in June and.......yeah. We gonna do anything about that or just have another hodown?
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Mr T L Wolf
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He has the looks of Andre the Giant, and the strength of Barry Windham. Not to mention he's a hero to a few armadillos, a kangaroo and a small herd of bison.
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Post by Mr T L Wolf on Jun 11, 2012 19:52:29 GMT -5
How far out do they usually announce matches? I just want a little something to be excited about for the show I get to see.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2012 20:08:03 GMT -5
How far out do they usually announce matches? I just want a little something to be excited about for the show I get to see. They should announce matches as early as next week for the July shows. This week it's just gonna be the June shows and more trios.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2012 23:14:26 GMT -5
I'm pulling for Dasher to make a huge impact in this match. I hope he makes the leap that I know is in him. I'd love to see him get made by King in this match. So...yeah....about those dirty dark secrets that GEKIDO was referring to way back in the beginning of the year. We're almost at the midway point in June and.......yeah. We gonna do anything about that or just have another hodown? {Spoiler}Mike Quackenbush had an affair with Dixie Carter
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Post by Steveweiser on Jun 12, 2012 7:03:17 GMT -5
Solider Ant features in this week's Throwdown Lowdown.
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Post by Chardee MacDennis on Jun 12, 2012 10:30:34 GMT -5
Hey everybody,
After ROH has disappointed me time and time again, I need a new indy fed to get into. After doing some research, it just seems like Chikara will be my best option for this. Now I know you guys probably get this all the time but what do I need to do in order to get into Chikara now? Like where can I read up on the history I need to?
I know they have a lot of videos on youtube and such for free...what ones do i need to start watching? I also know that i'll have to order some past iPPVs or DVDs to get caught up...which ones do I go with? My budget for this is fifty dollars.
Thanks for your guys help! I appreciate it.
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Post by Steveweiser on Jun 12, 2012 10:34:06 GMT -5
I'd get the 12 Large Summit DVD for a lot of the important stuff from last year, and when it comes out, the Best of 2011 DVD. This year, Long Island, Ottawa, Chicago Ridge, the Aniversario weekend and Chikarasaurus Rex have been the best shows.
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Post by Ultimo Chocula on Jun 12, 2012 10:40:15 GMT -5
Anything King Of Trios is a good bet.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Jun 12, 2012 11:35:52 GMT -5
Hey everybody, After ROH has disappointed me time and time again, I need a new indy fed to get into. After doing some research, it just seems like Chikara will be my best option for this. Now I know you guys probably get this all the time but what do I need to do in order to get into Chikara now? Like where can I read up on the history I need to? I know they have a lot of videos on youtube and such for free...what ones do i need to start watching? I also know that i'll have to order some past iPPVs or DVDs to get caught up...which ones do I go with? My budget for this is fifty dollars. Thanks for your guys help! I appreciate it. Damn, you chose an expensive spot to jump on, history wise, as last year's 12 Large Summit to crown the Grand Champion of Chikara covers a LOT of DVDs. That said, you hardly need them all. Though that said, all you really HAVE to see is the finale, which took place at the High Noon show.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2012 11:51:00 GMT -5
Sugar D announced his comeback match: June 23rd vs. Tim Donst.
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Post by Steveweiser on Jun 12, 2012 12:26:21 GMT -5
Hey everybody, After ROH has disappointed me time and time again, I need a new indy fed to get into. After doing some research, it just seems like Chikara will be my best option for this. Now I know you guys probably get this all the time but what do I need to do in order to get into Chikara now? Like where can I read up on the history I need to? I know they have a lot of videos on youtube and such for free...what ones do i need to start watching? I also know that i'll have to order some past iPPVs or DVDs to get caught up...which ones do I go with? My budget for this is fifty dollars. Thanks for your guys help! I appreciate it. Damn, you chose an expensive spot to jump on, history wise, as last year's 12 Large Summit to crown the Grand Champion of Chikara covers a LOT of DVDs. That said, you hardly need them all. Though that said, all you really HAVE to see is the finale, which took place at the High Noon show. There's a single DVD that has all the 12LS matches on it.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Jun 12, 2012 12:27:48 GMT -5
Damn, you chose an expensive spot to jump on, history wise, as last year's 12 Large Summit to crown the Grand Champion of Chikara covers a LOT of DVDs. That said, you hardly need them all. Though that said, all you really HAVE to see is the finale, which took place at the High Noon show. There's a single DVD that has all the 12LS matches on it. Oh, right. Well, color me embarrassed. Just get that then, Chardee.
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