Just heard JR call Golddust “bizarre and controversial” as he entered the Royal Rumble. What year is it? 2009? Golddust’s heyday was in 1996. I was a big fan of the original Golddust character, because it was unlike anything else in WWE at the time. It’s still—or rather, it’s again—that way, but everyone has seen [...]
I went to a friend’s on Saturday and watched the Affliction PPV. There was plenty of talk about next week’s UFC, and the Super Bowl. Not a single person mentioned the Royal Rumble, even though the party host is one of the biggest wrestling fans I know.
I had fun watching the Affliction show. Everyone was [...]
I watched a little bit of RAW last night while working. The JBL/Michaels/Cena stuff was really well done.
Not so wild on the McMahon/Jericho and then McMahon/Orton angle. I’m losing track of who is supposed to be the babyface and the heel here. I mean, Jericho has that awful 70’s porn star moustache, so he’s the [...]
Bob Holly Released
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar Bob “Hardcore” Holly as of today, January 16. WWE wishes Bob the best in all future endeavors.
I’m not in the habit of wishing people out of their job, and I find it actively disturbing that so many wrestling fans belittle [...]
… has been nonexistent for me. I recorded RAW but haven’t had time to watch it yet, and I didn’t even bother to record TNA Impact. I’ve been slammed with work and it’s all heavy work that ties me to my desk; can’t float onto the couch and watch TV in the background. Don’t think [...]
From what I’ve seen, I’m not a fan of the hit-and-run story that’s unfolding with Jeff Hardy, which is probably related to “Jeff found collapsed in a hotel stairwell” story from late 2008. Here’s why:
Wrestling angles that involve real crimes always break the bounds of realism, as wrestlers rarely get arrested, and if they do [...]
I haven’t been watching Smackdown on a regular basis lately, so I’m a little out of date on storylines. How is this episode as a jumping-in point?
Triple H is in Triple Jeopardy tonight, as Vickie G has booked him in three different matches.
Triple H vs. John Morrison, Tables Match
Triple H chucks one of the tag-team [...]
Today, January 9th, WWE has wished D-Lo Brown, Bam Neely, and Val Venis the best in their future endeavors.
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstars D-Lo Brown and Val Venis, and ECW Superstar Bam Neely as of Jan. 9, 2009. WWE wishes them the best in all future endeavors.
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