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Cody Rhodes, the classic babyface. 
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Poisoned Slice
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Cody Rhodes once set himself on fire to get over. Did you really think a torn PEC would keep him out of his first ever WWE PPV main event?
That's a very good point. haha ''His legend continues to grow.''
That's a very good point. haha ''His legend continues to grow.''
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My booking instructions are a bit like Dusty's. ''Don't try to do things you don't know how to do, baby.''
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It really writes itself. Things you didn't see in real life but are plausible in game world. Brock Lesnar is working for NJPW at this time. I have a relationship with NJPW. Paul Heyman is the leading promoter. Samoa Joe has been destroying people since he made his debut and Paul Heyman has dropped some hints that he reminds him of somebody. Etc. But I'm going to be patient. Joe has a lot more to do before he can grab Brock's attention.
Then I'll get Brock in for a couple of shows. He'll say that he is doing this for Paul Heuman. Then I'll do the PPV main event with Lesnar vs Joe. Oh, dream match.
Then I'll get Brock in for a couple of shows. He'll say that he is doing this for Paul Heuman. Then I'll do the PPV main event with Lesnar vs Joe. Oh, dream match.
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Where do I start with Scott Steiner? The usual place where I first saw him. Halloween Havoc 1990. I'll probably start rambling a bit in different directions. I'll always go back to Scott. Hopefully.
Part 1.
WCW videotapes were not really available here in 1990, well, maybe they were, but not in the big places in city center. I'd only see WWF videos there. It changed later on. But anyway, out on trip with grandparents and Nanny/Granny would always buy me a video. I had heard about Halloween Havoc on TV. I got it because I wanted to see the Sting vs Sid Vicious main event.
All I could think about after I watched the show was Scott Steiner. The Steiner Brothers were fighting the Nasty Boys and I thought it was the best tag team match I had ever seen at the time. Was just a boy and had not seen a lot yet, so it has greater impact. It was more of a fight as well. ''You see blood on us. This isn't our blood. This is Nasty Boys blood.''
I had seen acrobatic stuff before but not on this level. This was also the first time I had seen the frankensteiner move.
Damn. The Jim Ross commentary, before he became a gimmick. Something else. Yes, he was still fantastic in WWF. Here, he was more into the actual wrestling. Matches being called feels so different now. The frankensteiner might not look so special now, we have the junior heavyweights doing multi moves off the top rope and so on. Back then, it was mind-blowing.
Random note. The frankensteiner is commonly known as a hurricanrana. Of course, the frankensteiner name fits perfectly with Scott. I'll always refer to the move as a frankensteiner.
So immediately, I knew he was special. I'd read the magazines that covered all areas for a more neutral point of view. You know how WWF would only talk about WWF etc. Steiner brothers performances in WCW and the tours of Japan brought many legendary matches. I've gone back and watched most of them. I consider the Steiner's to be the best tag team of the 90s.
The one thing holding Scott back was his lack of personality. He was seen as one of those college guys, you know, strong, athletic, but not much else. That would all change later on...
Part 2 coming soon.
Awesome writeup. Looking forward to part 2, sir.
Kind of cool to get that background on how you got the videos back in the day, too.
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Save yourself! Professional Wrestling is dangerously addictive.
It really only takes a few Attitude era highlights videos to suck someone in.
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Does anyone remember The Warlord?
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Thanks, love the memories it gives me.
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Cody Rhodes is out for 9 months! Wow.
Can already read the thoughts about a return at the Royal Rumble. Yeah, that ain't 9 months, but these guys love to push it.
Can already read the thoughts about a return at the Royal Rumble. Yeah, that ain't 9 months, but these guys love to push it.
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Yeah, for sure. First time I saw him, he was in the powers of pain team with the barbarian. Did a really strange angle that I didn't understand then. Mr. Fuji managed Demolition but he turned on them to join Powers of Pain. The crowd incorrectly assumed that Mr. Fuji was now a good guy. But no, he was still bad and now the powers of pain were bad. Demolition now good.
Was known for being a really crap wrestler but his match with British Bulldog at Wrestlemania 7 isn't too bad.
Famous comment from Shawn Michaels about ''how this Warlord crap isn't going to get it done anymore.'' This is when they started moving away from the big bodies and four moves style.
Interesting name to hear, just because I never really hear anybody ask about The Warlord. haha But yeah, he is probably most known for his tag team with the Barbarian
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Meltzer and Cornette mad beef these days.
Big Dave is one of those guys. He can't stand praise for anybody he dislikes. Has to take a shot at them every time they are mentioned. Disgusting behavior. The most recent thing he said is Jim Cornette should be the last person Tony Khan listens to. LOL wow.
OK then, I better send some booking tips in for uncle Tony.
Paige is finally leaving WWE. I'm guessing she will wrestle for AEW.
Big Dave is one of those guys. He can't stand praise for anybody he dislikes. Has to take a shot at them every time they are mentioned. Disgusting behavior. The most recent thing he said is Jim Cornette should be the last person Tony Khan listens to. LOL wow.
OK then, I better send some booking tips in for uncle Tony.
Paige is finally leaving WWE. I'm guessing she will wrestle for AEW.
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''Judgement day now have a leader who is no Hall of Famer., They appreciate Finn Balor's talent, but even that was never on the level of Edge. Judgement Day were getting over and now they are three under card nitwits.''
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Who???
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I still haven't gotten over Fuji waving the American flag when Yokozuna was babyface.Who???
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Meltzer and Cornette mad beef these days.
Big Dave is one of those guys. He can't stand praise for anybody he dislikes. Has to take a shot at them every time they are mentioned. Disgusting behavior. The most recent thing he said is Jim Cornette should be the last person Tony Khan listens to. LOL wow.
OK then, I better send some booking tips in for uncle Tony.
Paige is finally leaving WWE. I'm guessing she will wrestle for AEW.
What is the Cornette podcast like?
Is it something that will decipherable for people who dont know that much about pro wrestling, or is it for the longtime fans only?
Very interesting comments about The Warlord! Thanks for going in-depth with that.
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You would have no problem figuring out which era The Warlord was a part of. The big body and not much wrestling talent. That's why I mentioned the match with The British Bulldog. Bulldog ended up all muscly as well but he had a lot of talent. He just added to his size because that is what the thought was. You have to be big. Fortunately, we ended getting over that, although never completely. You will still see less talented men only getting the chance because of their size. Or as Vince used to say. ''BECAUSE OF THE BEEF. LOOK AT THE BEEF. WOW.''
I think Jim Cornette is for everybody. Some will say he is lost in time but I wouldn't be one of them. Or maybe I'm lost in time with him. That's another thing to think about. haha I sure don't have much love for WWE today. Just enough to check out the results. I think his thoughts on AEW are pure comedy. He's always ranting about something but I have never watched enough AEW., I just find him funny.
You should be fine.
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Resurrected Undertaker style in July 1994, when Vince was found not guilty.
MichaelNadal
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Meltzer and Cornette mad beef these days.
Big Dave is one of those guys. He can't stand praise for anybody he dislikes. Has to take a shot at them every time they are mentioned. Disgusting behavior. The most recent thing he said is Jim Cornette should be the last person Tony Khan listens to. LOL wow.
OK then, I better send some booking tips in for uncle Tony.
Paige is finally leaving WWE. I'm guessing she will wrestle for AEW.
About time they let Paige go. A damn shame they didn't use her better after the injury. Discarded her like the paper from a straw lol
I don't always agree with Jim but he's hilarious. I watch him sometimes, along with Booker t and Ric flair's YouTube shows
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Booker T has a Youtube show!?! Would love to see that.
How do you access it? Is it YouTube subscription based or free?
What is Jim Cornette's main contribution to pro wrestling?
MichaelNadal
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Free, his channel is reality of wrestling (he runs a promotion with the same name)
Jim's contribution is being in the right place at the right time to have a heck of a lot of stories and opinions lol
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Shirley, on this site, You Cannot Be Serious!!!!!
To stay in kayfabe. I would have voted for all those wrestling observer manager of the year awards he won. haha
1984–1990, 1992–1996
Guess that leaves the big question. Which elite performer won the 1991 award? Sensational Sherri, of course. Big Dave had to concede that her performance during the Ultimate Warrior vs Randy Savage feud was excellent.
Just walking out to this theme every night is enough to make you know you've done very well for yourself. I'mm not sure if Jim Cornette every said that or if I'm just making it up. haha
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I want to know it all. Racquet head size, grip etc. What are the details?
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His racquet cover is a mystery wrapped in an enigma...........................lined with leadI want to know it all. Racquet head size, grip etc. What are the details?
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Hands on. Sorry, hand on.MN whats up......................................with this?
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Crazy to read about the prices paid for some of those old action figures. If only I didn't take them out of the packaging. haha Yeah, having dream matches and breaking them was too important.
But anyway. TNA getting over. The slow process. South East is home venue so really have to get everywhere else caught up a bit before we get more over. Going to stick with this game. Once a week doesn't burn you out. Once again using that NJPW relationship for my next main event. The Steiner brothers getting together for the ''final time.''
Steiners had those great matches in NJPW in the 90s so they are going to face the best of Japan in 2005. I haven't used deaging magic on Rick Steiner. He's exactly how he was in 2005, past it.
Kobashi and Tanahashi will be facing them. Oh, Big Dave will like that. Huh. It's really a matter of choosing who will pin Rick and then he will most likely get a title shot at Scott further on down the line. Maybe.
But anyway. TNA getting over. The slow process. South East is home venue so really have to get everywhere else caught up a bit before we get more over. Going to stick with this game. Once a week doesn't burn you out. Once again using that NJPW relationship for my next main event. The Steiner brothers getting together for the ''final time.''
Steiners had those great matches in NJPW in the 90s so they are going to face the best of Japan in 2005. I haven't used deaging magic on Rick Steiner. He's exactly how he was in 2005, past it.
Kobashi and Tanahashi will be facing them. Oh, Big Dave will like that. Huh. It's really a matter of choosing who will pin Rick and then he will most likely get a title shot at Scott further on down the line. Maybe.
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Rack Her
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Saw Lex wrassle Flair in a Main Event Live. Lex was a stiff in 1992 WCW, Flair, as usual, carried him.
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That does not surprise me.
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WWE love going back to the well.
Sounds weird when you look at it now but I was thinking Giant Gonzalez was hot **** when he came and took the undertaker out. It's all like, Undertaker has entered, there is nobody who can stop this man. Then this weird costume comes out and destroys The Undertaker like nobody has before. I was hyped. Great to be a kid. lol
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How much of an impact would you say Sabu made in ECW? I only ever really read was going on thanks to trusty ol powerslam magazine. The feud with Taz was hot. ECW is quite fascinating. I often wonder what Paul Heyman could have done if he had some money, well, more money than he was letting on. haha But then I think that style isn't sustainable.
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Anyone watch this on Jeff Hardy? https://www.tmz.com/2022/06/14/thre...f-hardy-during-dui-arrest-police-video-shows/
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Rinse and repeat. Yeah, I'm well aware that recovery isn't linear. But, this guy needs help, has been offered help, but he's all, I'm alright. Yeah, typical addict behavior, of course.
It's sad but then when you're out on the road potentially killing somebody due to dangerous driving. Time for Jail. You have to say enough is enough.
It's sad but then when you're out on the road potentially killing somebody due to dangerous driving. Time for Jail. You have to say enough is enough.
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Dbl shots of Fireball early in the morning is enough
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hmmm, I've been reading that Ric Flair's final match could be against Ricky Steamboat. See how good Ricky still was back when he returned at Wrestlemania 25? Still had them flawless armdrags. Was a nice moment at the Belfast house show after Wrestlemania 25. Used to go every year. But anyway, Steamboat came out and got a good ovation.
Mike Tyson was meant to be appearing at the roast but ''unforeseen circumstances'' mean he now isn't coming.
Mike Tyson was meant to be appearing at the roast but ''unforeseen circumstances'' mean he now isn't coming.
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The most uninteresting storyline reaches its conclusion. Sasha Banks out on her ear. I do care enough to click but that's as far as it goes. Bye. Sasha.
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I did think it was quite harsh to have a go at Matt Hardy and Reby etc. The so-called enablers. Matt went on to talk about himself being sober for a long time and that he can't be with Jeff every minute of the day.
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Yeah the video Reby posted yesterday was great.
Damn. I love Sasha but she is and has been entitled for a long time, smh. Hate that she's gone but I can't say she doesn't deserve it with her constant demands.
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Damn!!!!!!!!!!