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Post by seanwalsh on Jan 24, 2007 15:45:15 GMT -5
I have to say I'm peeved by the disrespect shown towards Demolition. They were basically Road Warrior knockoffs, granted, but dammit they were popular and over with the crowds. The roofs were loosened by those pops at WM5 and 6, and even their heel win at WM4 got a good response IIRC. And weren't they even the 1st 3-time tag champs (or any other title for that matter) in WWF history or something? Now, 15+ years later, they're rip-offs of the Legion of Doom/Road Warriors and really nothing more.
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Post by WHATAMANOOOVER on Jan 24, 2007 15:48:55 GMT -5
How after Vince bought Georgia TV from the Brisco's, the WWF ratings in the timeslot were great. In actuallity, the ratings were piss poor and the people hated WWF and their squash matches. Eventually, Turner bought back the timeslot I believe and eventually got into the business himself.
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Post by RedSmile on Jan 24, 2007 15:49:29 GMT -5
I dont like how two guys can have a bitter feud, and then turn around and be friends with no explanation. Like Cena/HHH recently.
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Post by Feyrhausen on Jan 24, 2007 16:15:59 GMT -5
How after Vince bought Georgia TV from the Brisco's, the WWF ratings in the timeslot were great. In actuallity, the ratings were piss poor and the people hated WWF and their squash matches. Eventually, Turner bought back the timeslot I believe and eventually got into the business himself. That really bothered me on the McMahon DVD. Being that it was so early on the documentary it ruined the rest of it, all I could think was how much of this is BS too.
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Post by Error on Jan 24, 2007 16:24:47 GMT -5
That the National Wrestling Alliance has never existed, period. Not now and not in the past.
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Post by BillyBlood on Jan 24, 2007 16:28:59 GMT -5
Working in WCW was always miserable, even in the pre-Bischoff era.
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Post by OGBoardPoster2005 on Jan 24, 2007 16:56:23 GMT -5
a.The TBS/WWF Fiasco b.New ECW is what ECW is all about c.Cena is the greatest and top drawing champion of all time d.WWE Fans are smart for going to bed at Midnight New Years Day,skipping the Penn State/Tennessee Game,and turning on their TV at 9 JUST to watch RAW e.9 million people watched K-Fed/Cena f.Cena/Viscera=Hulk/Andre
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Post by Doctor Tull-eus S. Venture on Jan 24, 2007 16:57:30 GMT -5
That Vince felt that it would be wrong to take Heyman's talent, and not give something back, cause he's such a kind soul.
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Post by mysterydriver on Jan 24, 2007 17:03:32 GMT -5
I have an uncle who basically believes that: Cena/Viscera > Hulk/Andre and that I should like Cena because of his amazing strength. Being strong isn't a reason to like a guy.
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Post by AmericanDragon420 on Jan 24, 2007 17:03:47 GMT -5
The way that they try to present Hunter as the greatest worker in wrestling history is disgusting. I remember Jim Ross basically calling Jack Brisco, Harley Race, and Ric Flair rolled into one performer. Trips has had maybe one or two matces in the past 5 or so years that could earn that praise for him.
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Post by WHATAMANOOOVER on Jan 24, 2007 17:04:48 GMT -5
On 24-7, Styles and Tazz always talk about how WCW raided ECW's talent. I don't think I ever heard them say the same about WWE. I guess they try and make it sound like WCW was the big bad wolf while WWF was the underdog along with ECW.
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Post by Dr. T is an alien on Jan 24, 2007 17:09:33 GMT -5
Working in WCW was always miserable, even in the pre-Bischoff era. To be fair, a lot of people that worked there apparently felt that way. That's not to say that Vince didn't kill the love of the business for quite a few people as well, but I don't think that is true revisionism.
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Post by Hiroshi Hase on Jan 24, 2007 17:12:57 GMT -5
That Vince felt that it would be wrong to take Heyman's talent, and not give something back, cause he's such a kind soul. To add to that, how Bischoff "Stole" Malenko, Benoit, Guerrero from Heyman and kidnapped them to WCW, give me a f****n break,they went there cause the money was good. Those 300-400 fans in the Viking Hall can't pay the bills, so they did what was right. I bet Malenko, Benoit and co. didn't think they were bring stolen.
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Post by Sharpy Snow on Jan 24, 2007 17:17:35 GMT -5
4 short words:
The Life Of Kane
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Post by iamthegamewjwf on Jan 24, 2007 17:25:13 GMT -5
4 short words: The Life Of Kane HAHA, That is the funniest thing I heard all day. I want a "The Life of Kane" T-shirt
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Post by rocket on Jan 24, 2007 17:36:37 GMT -5
I hate how they downplay Randy Savage's time with the company. Back when he was around, he might have been the second-biggest name in the company. Now, they rarely mention him when it comes to the company's growth in the 80's.
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Post by Tiger Millionaire on Jan 24, 2007 17:47:58 GMT -5
Trips tries to kill Flair...sixth months later....Best Friends
WCW stole ECW talent and buried them, while WWF was a haven(see Flash Funk)
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Post by HMARK Center on Jan 24, 2007 17:55:36 GMT -5
Yeah, I hate that part; hell, today, I hate when WWE takes away a talent from ROH, but they're not stealing them, they're offering them a better payday. Why should I hold that against WWE? WCW just offered Benoit, Malenko, Eddie, Raven, Whipwreck, Bam Bam, et. al. better pay days than Paul E. could, just as WWF could offer more money to Mick Foley, Meanie, Stevie Richards, The Dudleys, Taz, and plenty of other ECW names. It sucks, but that's the business for you.
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Post by JMA on Jan 24, 2007 17:58:28 GMT -5
I hate revisionist history in all its forms. The entire concept is anathema to me.
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Post by Citizen Snips on Jan 24, 2007 18:22:23 GMT -5
The only John Cena thing that has ever really angered me is when they declared the FU to be "the sickest finisher ever." Which, by default, makes it sicker than....
-Randy Savage's flying elbow/double axhandle, which once almost killed Ricky Steamboat
-Jake Roberts' DDT, which, also, once almost killed Ricky Steamboat
-The Stone Cold Stunner, which spent a good five years as the most over move in the business
-The Tombstone, which used to result in people being shoved into bodybags.
-The Banzai drop, which is essentially simply a 550 lb man dropping onto your chest from 5 feet in the air.
-The Sharpshooter, a move which one caused The Toughest SOB in the History of the World to pass out from the pain.
-The LARIAT-OOOOOOOO, which while not a big WWF known move, did once break the neck of the greatest champion in WWF history.
Not to mention the Crippler Crossface, Crossface Chickenwing, Legdrop of Doom, Ankle-Lock, Pedigree, Sweet Chin Music, F5, Jackhammer, Diamond Cutter, Rock Bottom and every other lights-out move of the last 30 years. Nope, a slam out of a fireman's carry beats them all.
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