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Post by A Platypus Rave on Aug 13, 2014 10:35:08 GMT -5
Flair did a diving chop a few times.
Though his record for hitting it was about 1 in 1000
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Post by Nickybojelais on Aug 13, 2014 17:17:40 GMT -5
Particularly for Raw during the Attitude era, I used to wonder just what exactly was the original match card for the shows (if any).
Every match on Raw seemed to be initiated by a random event transpiring during the course of the show or a wrestler demanding a match from the commissioner. So (kayfabe) it appears that there was absolutely nothing planned in advance and the show just kind of fell into place on the fly.
You'd never go to a boxing event without knowing what was happening on the show, so why is this the case in Wrestling?
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Post by Stauf Crust on Aug 14, 2014 11:30:03 GMT -5
I always wondered the most important question... if these guys hated each other so much and wanted to destroy each other, why do they only take care of business once a week when the cameras are on them, two hours a night?
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Aug 14, 2014 11:32:06 GMT -5
because you not only get to legally beat the crap out of your foe, you also get paid to do it
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2014 12:03:55 GMT -5
Particularly for Raw during the Attitude era, I used to wonder just what exactly was the original match card for the shows (if any). Every match on Raw seemed to be initiated by a random event transpiring during the course of the show or a wrestler demanding a match from the commissioner. So (kayfabe) it appears that there was absolutely nothing planned in advance and the show just kind of fell into place on the fly. You'd never go to a boxing event without knowing what was happening on the show, so why is this the case in Wrestling? As much as I love the early days of Monday Nitro, they really got this trend started and it's never gotten back on track. Seems to me they would be better served to build every card up a week in advance. Not only would it be more plausible, but it would also give every show a little cliffhanger and something to look forward to throughout the week instead of just never knowing what's going to happen.
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Post by The 1Watcher Experience on Aug 16, 2014 1:17:22 GMT -5
Why have so many wrestlers come to the ring with their hair wet? Did they just take a shower and not dry their hair? Wouldn't it make more sense to shower after the match? That never made any sense to me.
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Post by mrjl on Aug 16, 2014 7:38:23 GMT -5
Particularly for Raw during the Attitude era, I used to wonder just what exactly was the original match card for the shows (if any). Every match on Raw seemed to be initiated by a random event transpiring during the course of the show or a wrestler demanding a match from the commissioner. So (kayfabe) it appears that there was absolutely nothing planned in advance and the show just kind of fell into place on the fly. You'd never go to a boxing event without knowing what was happening on the show, so why is this the case in Wrestling? As much as I love the early days of Monday Nitro, they really got this trend started and it's never gotten back on track. Seems to me they would be better served to build every card up a week in advance. Not only would it be more plausible, but it would also give every show a little cliffhanger and something to look forward to throughout the week instead of just never knowing what's going to happen. then you risk them deciding to tune out and time for the competition to counter program
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Aug 16, 2014 10:42:39 GMT -5
Why have so many wrestlers come to the ring with their hair wet? Did they just take a shower and not dry their hair? Wouldn't it make more sense to shower after the match? That never made any sense to me. My headcanon kayfabe explanation that I've just come up with: You'll note one of the old heel tactics was hair pulling, and also accusing the other guy of pulling your hair. This was much less prominent as the 90s rolled on and even less so now. This was because wet hair - or more accurately, greased hair - is a lot harder to grab onto, and the wrestlers realised this in the 90s which is why the majority either cut their hair shorter or wore it wet so that heels couldn't grab it.
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Post by The 1Watcher Experience on Aug 16, 2014 18:41:01 GMT -5
Why have so many wrestlers come to the ring with their hair wet? Did they just take a shower and not dry their hair? Wouldn't it make more sense to shower after the match? That never made any sense to me. My headcanon kayfabe explanation that I've just come up with: You'll note one of the old heel tactics was hair pulling, and also accusing the other guy of pulling your hair. This was much less prominent as the 90s rolled on and even less so now. This was because wet hair - or more accurately, greased hair - is a lot harder to grab onto, and the wrestlers realised this in the 90s which is why the majority either cut their hair shorter or wore it wet so that heels couldn't grab it. I'll give you an E for effort. Haha.
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Aug 16, 2014 18:45:12 GMT -5
My headcanon kayfabe explanation that I've just come up with: You'll note one of the old heel tactics was hair pulling, and also accusing the other guy of pulling your hair. This was much less prominent as the 90s rolled on and even less so now. This was because wet hair - or more accurately, greased hair - is a lot harder to grab onto, and the wrestlers realised this in the 90s which is why the majority either cut their hair shorter or wore it wet so that heels couldn't grab it. I'll give you an E for effort. Haha. I give it an A because I pulled it out of my ass.
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Post by SAJ Forth on Aug 16, 2014 19:16:40 GMT -5
That some keep running 4-45 times in an Irish whip.
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Post by Sparvid on Aug 16, 2014 20:26:27 GMT -5
Also why do wrestlers arrive late for a show? Perfect example is Cena during his recent feud with Orton. Orton attacks his dad and Cena's arrives just as the show ends? If he wanted to attack Orton so bad why wasn't he there early too attack Orton when he arrived? I mean let's think about this. Your job is to be at this show. The show starts at 8pm. Why is it ok that you arrive at 10:55 when the show is almost over? Any other job and your ass is fired! During Batista's first title reign on Smackdown, there was a period where it seemed like every other week he was shown arriving at the arena in the middle of the show. You'd think the World Champion would have a bit more responsibility. if the champion gets disqualified in a title match he always keeps his title. what incentive is there for a heel champ to not always immediately get himself disqualified every time? Because winning means getting paid more. See Triple H apologizing to Shawn for intentionally getting DQ'd against JeriShow. One thing I've wondered about recently is how does breaking the ten count work? Two wrestlers are fighting outside the ring. The ref is counting. One of the wrestlers quickly rolls in and out of the ring and returns to beat up the opponent, and the ref has to restart the count. Shouldn't the opponent who stayed outside the whole time still be counted out?
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Post by The 1Watcher Experience on Aug 16, 2014 20:57:51 GMT -5
I'll give you an E for effort. Haha. I give it an A because I pulled it out of my ass. Don't forget to wash your hands.
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Post by Hit Girl on Aug 17, 2014 7:35:55 GMT -5
Why evil authority figures make life miserable for wrestlers they hate, but still take the time and effort to craft Titantrons, theme songs, special lighting and pyro for them
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2014 9:19:01 GMT -5
When someone Irish whips you, why don't you just not run? Or at least don't bounce off the ropes and run directly back into the guy who's setting you up for a move.
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Post by EP 54 is banned from Collision on Aug 17, 2014 16:06:46 GMT -5
If you aren't expecting someone grabbing your arm and yanking on it with their full bodyweight, you tend to 'run' two or three steps. I tend to think of the irish whip as a tool to present the back of their opponent to them, but their opponent counters by continuing on to hit the ropes and come back at them.
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Aug 17, 2014 16:26:45 GMT -5
If your a midcard Babyface in WWE currently enjoying a pretty decent push.
Why do you suddenly decide to become Cena's buddy?
You know it won't end well.
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Post by hisinsanity on Aug 17, 2014 19:56:08 GMT -5
Why have so many wrestlers come to the ring with their hair wet? Did they just take a shower and not dry their hair? Wouldn't it make more sense to shower after the match? That never made any sense to me. Lol, a fan held up a sign at RAW the other week that said "Why are you all wet?" when Roman Reigns was outside the ring at one point.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2014 20:02:41 GMT -5
Pretty sure I saw some wrestling documentary thing once where they showed someone backstage spraying Sid down with a spray bottle. He was always dripping when he came to the ring. Might have been Wrestling With Shadows.
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Post by eDemento2099 on Aug 19, 2014 19:00:32 GMT -5
I remember being like 7 and my brother put me in the Boston crab. It felt good. Like a good stretch. I remember pondering this fact for a year or two wondering what secret wrestling technique we missed that made it hurt other wrestlers so much. He didn't put it on correctly. I had the Boston Crab applied to me when I was about 10 years old, and it hurt like hell.
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