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  1. But one question.

    what would be Laurenitis reasoning behind it? I mean his motive is not "personal" enough

     

    Technically, both men within the span of ... two weeks? ... assaulted Johnny Ace. Cena with the shot at MitB, and Punk kicking him in the head. And during that span, both men have questioned his authority, and insulted him, so there is a personal vein that runs through it.

     

    I'd believe it would be at the call of someone higher, though, such as a Stephanie or Vince.

  2. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Imarevenant" data-cite="Imarevenant" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Yankees are definitely not owned by the WWE. Stay on topic damnit! <img alt=":mad:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/mad.png.69834f23b9a8bf290d98375f56f1c794.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> Ahem.........Booker T is damn horrible on commentary but I have a soft spot for the guy going back to his days when he worked for that company that wasn't the WWE.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> But could the Yankees own the WWE? A-ha, blew your mind! <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I like Booker, but he doesn't seem to gel for me on commentary. It's like he's unsure what kind of personality he wants to project, and gets caught up in himself. Two weeks ago, "D-Bry" was a nickname because Bryan was a void of charisma, but now, his boy "D-Bry" is the total package. </p><p> </p><p> And if I hear about the "Fave 5" or "Fab 5" or "Circle of 5" or whatever he's calling it at any given minute, I may scream. </p><p> </p><p> I still say a team of Josh Matthews, William Regal, and Matt Striker would be gold. Josh doing play by play (*gasp* lost art!), Regal with the old school wrestler/villain/funny story about Vinegar Viera, and Striker marking like a five year old. Classic!</p>
  3. That was a solid match. Glad to see Wade not jobbing too. Odd to see Bryan losing. Seems like they need to start some build up for him, unless he's going to come into Mania a complete joke and pull some huge upset.

     

    Yeah, I rather enjoyed it myself. And I think the idea was more to boost Barrett, with Bryan having the case, and 7 1/2 to 8 months to go. Even Cole made a point to say it was evenly matched.

     

    My guess is that by November, he'll be running on a full head of steam pushing into `mania.

  4. Jericho at Bash at the Beach and the Nitro after was some of my favorite heel work ever. They really did his character right back then.

     

    Was that when Jericho was telling all the people in the crowd to get jobs?

     

    I don't know if it was BatB or maybe some promotional thing, where Jericho was razing the crowd for being jobless bums, and was awesome doing it, but I found out later, he did it hungover. Like almost reliving the night on live television hungover. lol

  5. See, I think it should go the opposite way. Keep the belt out of it, to add fuel to the fire. Since Cena promised to have the belt going into the match, him not having it post NWO gives Rock more ammunition. And depending on how he plays it, Rock could secure himself a heel like persona going into `mania, thus "protecting" Cena's face status, or it gives more friction for the face on face confrontation, since I sincerely doubt Cena will be turning anytime in the near future.
  6. Just seemed like after the Miz/Austin showdown, and the fact that the four cups out now are Cena, Rock, Miz, and Austin, they were heading in that direction.

     

    Seemed... logical?

     

    Miz has been on a downturn since this would've been a thought though, so I could see things being changed to the current major heel. Anything to make Punk look good is fine by me too.

     

    Oh yeah, what with the TE moment they had, and Miz recently mentioning his name somewhere, I definitely agree with you. It makes sense (which makes it less likely to happen. lol) My gut tells me that he'll be a good guy going into the Rumble, though. He's becoming too synonymous with "face of the WWE" for them not to consider the spin on his character, in my opinion.

  7. Was figuring Miz/Austin. Wouldn't mind seeing Austin/Punk though.

     

    To be honest, I'd be surprised if Miz was still a heel to pull off a Miz/Austin match at WM28. Unlike the ever elusive Cena heel turn of the Serengeti, the Miz face turn of Manchu Picchu seems a strong possibility, what with his ability to connect with the crowd, and PR machine mentality.

     

    Also somewhat unrelated, but my future ex-wife (even if she doesn't know it yet) Michelle Beadle did a podcast for ESPN along with some other WWE fans, about Summerslam. Rather interesting listen, what with it being sportscasters who are more mainstream in their fandom, discussing the go home edition of Raw. If you're interested.

  8. Except CM punk...

     

    There have been exceptions to the rule, and Punk is definitely first and foremost at this juncture.

     

    I will also say that I, personally, don't fault Cena for it. Which is why I included writers and agents, among others. In his position, Cena has the capability to elevate, he's the high tide that could lift all boats. I just don't believe he's given the opportunity to do so, and people like Sheamus and Barrett have suffered.

  9. Cena makes EVERYONE he wrestles look bad. They can't withstand a punch, 3 shoulder blocks, and being gingerly laid on their back a time or two, but Cena can come back from 7 vs. 1 odds.

     

    Not to mention a devastating DDT on concrete that Cena shook off in 4 seconds, to "enhance" the super Cena belief. Whether you want to pin it on Cena, or the agents who map out the match, or the writers, or whatever, the issue remains that any who stepped in the ring with Cena, have failed to shine when compared to superman in jorts.

  10. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="shawn michaels 82" data-cite="shawn michaels 82" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Also, if Punk wins and his title reign ends up beeing recognized, will John and Rey's reigns be considered null? That part of the storyline is confusing. Or was the title officially vacated when Punk left?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Cole mentioned it last week during the tournament. When Punk left, McMahon vacated the title, to set up the tournament.</p>
  11. What a story for Miz, from fan to #1 in the world (arguably).

     

    I love Punk's "what's my name?" thing he's doing. His "I'm back" then dropping the mic was great too.

     

    They are building strong for Summerslam. Hope Punk takes that one too.

     

    He's been doing the What's my name? thing since the SES, hasn't he? And I still prefer the kneeling watch glance and "It's Clobbering Time" to anything else, entrance wise.

     

    I want him to "bury" HHH

     

     

    Proof that Michael Cole is in D-Bry's head. lol

  12. Isn't Regal announcing on there too? I hate that because they have "veteran" announcers, they don't use the ones that can put the product over.

     

    Striker and Regal are far more knowledgeable about the current roster than any of the other announcers.

     

    My friend and I used to joke that if Mike Tenay and Matt Striker were ever in the same room the world would implode from how much wrestling knowledge was in one place.

     

    Granted, Tenay hasn't really kept up it seems, but still.

     

    Regal is, by far, my favorite announcer going right now. Not only does he do NXT, but he's working FCW as well, I think as both an announcer and "scout" as it were. And the man is just golden. I admit to being biased, since I've been a fan of Regal for so long as I can remember, but darnit, when you can mention your girlfriend from England named "Vinegar" Vera, who works at a Fish & Chips shop, during an FCW title match, you have a gift.

     

    Striker wasn't a terrible wrestler either. Why did he retire? Health problems?

     

    I remember Josh Mathews and Striker on ECW during some of the Swagger/Christian matches. That was full of announcing goodness.

     

    If I'm not mistaken, Striker messed up his shoulder, didn't he? That's why he became a manager in the first place? And since they won't give him time at the table, why can't the man be a manager to the stars? Not like the WWE is lacking in people who can't "work the stick" as it were.

  13. Not sure where you're from, but Pro Wrestling Ohio is his home promotion. I've been watching him on Sports Time Ohio for years with that promotion and Cleveland All Pro Wrestling before that.

     

    I'm down in Florida, so I don't have that kind of access. Do get to attend FCW on occasion, though, or moreover, take my brother to FCW on occasion.

     

    Reason why this Iron kid interests me is because my brother has Cerebral Palsy, but to a slightly worse degree. And he's avid about wrestling, so I spend a good chunk of my week watching it. lol I'm a huge fan of Duke "Husky Harris" Rotundo and Drew McIntyre because they both met my brother, and went out of their way to embrace him, where as others were a little less personable. And if I can show him some matches with a guy who has been through some similar situations, I think he'd rather enjoy that.

  14. Iron is fantastic guy too. I've had the amazing honor of meeting him quite a few times. He's also a perfectionist. There was a botched spot in a match at a show I was at. I went up to shake his hand afterward and tell him he had a great match as usual, and he just said it sucked and all this stuff...for one spot. This guy is a fantastic person and a very talented worker, Cerebral Palsy or not.

     

    Which is awesome. I'm going to have to go out of my way to learn more about him now.

     

    Can Zack Ryder be Chris Jericho?

     

    Only if they give him air time on television. :p

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