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  1. I'm going to buy two ROH DVDs for a friend who has never watched before. He's in his mid twenties and has only watched WWE in his life, no TNA. He's also an MMA fan, just to give you background on his watching preferences.

     

    Which two DVDs would you suggest? A loaded question that I'm sure will give a lot of different answers, but I'd be appreciative of some help. Thanks in advance.

     

    I am a relatively new ROH fan, so this is just based on what I have seen:

     

    Final Battle 2010 was a nice mix of different styles, with some great matches. And Glory by Honor VIII would be a good choice. Ladder War II, Daneilson vs McGuinness in their last ROH match and lots of other good matches.

  2. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="20LEgend" data-cite="20LEgend" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Looks like the Spirit Squad or something. If is out of character, I don't like it.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> KENNY...JOHNNY...MITCH...NICKY...MIKEY...RANDY... AND WE ARE THE SPIRIT SQUAD!!!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>
  3. The Observer website said that not all Sinclair stations are expected to show ROH, and posted a list of the stations that are expected to. Sure enough, my station was not on it. :( Oh well, guess it's online viewing for me.

     

    Its sad the TV show won't initially reach all of the markets Sinclair Broadcast Group reaches, but the list seemed like a good starting point, and will hopefully grow in the future. And for now everyone with Internet access will seemingly still get the product (which means streaming to the TV for me).

     

    My excitement for this deal stems from the fact that ROH are making a real attempt to grow, and provide an alternative to the "Big 2".

     

    How will it turn out? No-one knows, but I would prefer them to atleast try this rather than just stick with their current business model, which like The Final Countdown said isn't working anymore.

  4. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Fantabulous" data-cite="Fantabulous" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="26106" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Good for ROH?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Beat me too it. F'n fantastic news.</p><p> </p><p> It sounds like they are keeping there product but its seemingly going to be on a large network, and their website.</p><p> </p><p> As long as a decent taping schedule can be worked out, this is really a new era for ROH.</p>
  5. This is why. :p

     

    No seriously if it's a prank that means my number was given out. Does not make me happy.

     

    While you should not rule out the possibility of it being a real case of mistaken identity (or number in this case), it sounds very much like a prank. I didn't even recognise the story when you posted it, but it is a semi-famous prank call.

     

    A clean version (so I dont get warned) can be found here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI1II--x4dY

  6. How long has Little Guido been a WWE ref? I saw him holding King back when Swagger accepted his challenge on behalf of Cole.

     

    Holy something.

     

    Just looked through the photo's for the Divas match last night and they have several photos of him in plain sight, there obviously not trying to hide the fact (or think we won't notice :p). Although honestly if I hadnt read this thread before looking at the photos I probably wouldnt have even realised it was him :o

     

    I'm just wondering how long it will take for him to become involved in some angle, or have someone randomly point it out in a promo.

  7. Just watched the first show which was really good in my opinion. Can't wait till Friday, when I get to watch night 2.

     

    Just a question though, did anyone get slightly burnt out towards the tail end of the show. Maybe it's because the matches were longer and built up slower, but I found myself less interested in the matches post Richards/Strong then the ones before. Maybe I need a break instead of watching it all in one go.

  8. Just ordered myself. Suck it, Wrestlemania! :p

     

    (Well, I will be watching Mania, actually, but only because my friend is buying it.)

     

    Ordered, will be watching the shows when I get a chance during the week. And wont be watching Wrestlemania myself.

     

    Looking forward to the shows, and they are both packed with quality matches. And $20 dollars (Or about £12 for me) is tremendous value.

  9. People keep saying it looks like a hockey mask, but it resembles Paul Gray's mask more to me.

    http://www.metalinsider.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Paul_gray-199x300.jpg

     

    It does look similar to that. I hope Husky can pull the gimmick off because I like him, but am already skeptical. His motions looked forced, his Stunner wasnt brilliant, and I despise people who wrestle in street clothes (I even dislike them just wearing a shirt like Big Show has done recently).

     

    But like I say, good luck to Husky.

  10. Is his real name Eddie Edwards? If so, what were his parents thinking...Wikipedia doesn't list any other names

     

    I think it's his real name. Quite weird to name someone like that, but I think Eddie Edwards has a nice ring to it.

     

    And on a side note there is someone at my college called Matthew Matthews.

  11. Bumping this thread back up to share something that I just posted on the forums at ROH's official website, but thought I would post here as well. My thoughts regarding the possibility of Eddie Edwards winning the World title tonight:

     

    Spoilers: Message cut short due to my mobile not liking the text box to type the message, but got my points across.

     

    I'm actually quite disappointed Edwards won. I liked Roddy as a champ, and despite him getting some criticism I felt he had a lot left in the tank.

     

    Where was the rematch with Davey after Final Battle, it's like that match was forgotten, would have felt better suited to have Richards/Strong at MM and Edwards further down the line.

     

    Why have String beat Generico/Cide/Briscoe last night with the stip that they couldn't challenge him for the belt if he won, and then have him lose the title the next night. ROH have pretty much said that these men aren't worthy challengers to the former champ, but will probably get shots at the new one.

     

    Everyone talked about Roddy not being a good enough talker to be champion. Surely it can't be just me that thinks Edwards is the same or worse.

  12. http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/sincarajoinswwe

     

    I hope that's his new mask and ring gear because it looks cool.

     

    The hype is amazing on the WWE site. Absoulutely shocked its happening though. Hyping and accepting someones past is a big deal in the WWE, and I just hope it pays off.

     

    Not sure about the name Sin Cara, but I guess it will grow on me. I remember hating Daniel Bryan & Evan Bourne :p

  13. So if Carlito came back, would it be acceptable to have him in the world title match at THE biggest show of the year?

     

    Ok, maybe poor choice of words by me.

     

    In Christians case it doesnt matter. I have been talking to a friend about this (not an internet wrestling fan, just an average WWE viewer) and like me all he remembers about Christian's run on Smackdown (what he was doing before he took time off for the injury) is that he got injured.

     

    Maybe internet wrestling fans are different but people I know that just watch casually dont seem to care if Christian was jobbing to Rhodes, because the that is now irrelevant.

     

    Adding Christian would make things more exciting because:

    A) He got injured by ADR. He needs revenge. (And its not like Christian is unpopular and would drag the match down)

    B) The history of E&C. I think everyone I have spoken to (Internet & Casual fans) want to see Edge vs Christian. And this could be a prelude to it.

     

    And I suppose the main reason I want it is something fresh & entertaining at the top. We need more variety at the top of the card and Christian would give that, and undoubtably has the skills to be at the top. And maybe my friends and I are part of the minority but I really dont see the downside to adding Christian.

  14. But if it adds nothing, why add it? It doesn't make any sense for Christian to just show up and receive a title shot. When HBK was put in a Mania Triple threat it's because he was in a major feud with the champion for months. And it doesn't matter that the show doesn't actually "main event," it's a main event match-up on WWE's B-show between two of their top names. Adding someone that is not one of their top names makes no sense.

     

    In my opinion it adds that X-Factor into the match, that bit of unpredictibility. Even if you dont believe Christian will win (Which I believe he could) it then adds unpredictibility on the storylines going forward. If Edge beats Del Rio you could go down 2 routes: Del Rio complaining he didnt get a fair shot OR Christian saying Edge couldnt beat him. Del Rio wins: Edge could blame Christian for the loss OR Christian could blame Edge for him not winning OR they could both continue pursuing the title. Or Christian wins and has finally reached the top and either man can pursue him.

     

    He went over Rey Mysterio in a major feud that main evented frequently on Smackdown, then won the Royal Rumble. To answer your question in one word: YES.

     

    I still think based on crowd reaction he isnt there yet. It feels like a forced push at the minute, not someone comfortably sat at the top.

  15. He is over, but he is not important in the eyes of the higher ups.

     

    No matter how over you are, you cant go from jobbing to Cody Rhodes, to main eventing Mania while being off TV for 6 months

     

    History doesnt really matter when you have been gone for so long. Personally all I remember of Christian before the injury was him getting injured by ADR. Maybe I am alone on this one but I believe what he does now is more important then what he did before getting injured. While Christian doesnt get huge pops, neither does anyone else anymore and I would say Christian gets as much as a pop as either Edge or Del Rio.

     

    Also can anyone really expect the World Title match to be the main event? I personally doubt it will even be the co-main event. Miz vs Cena will be the main, and I expect whatever the Undertaker does will be co-main. Also if the arguement is that Christian isnt as big a draw as Edge or Del Rio, do you really think adding Christian would turn fans away? I dont.

     

    And is Alberto Del Rio really a solid main eventer. I wouldnt class him much higher on the card then Christian.

  16. I posted it last night but my posts still needed verification then, so...

     

    Is anyone else expecting a triple threat for the World Heavyweight Championship with Christian involved at WrestleMania?

     

    Yep, I am. In my post above :p.

     

    After what happened it has to be. And I hope Christian wins, he really deserves a World Championship run.

     

    The emotions in that match would be incredible.

    -Edge against the odds.

    -Alberto trying to fulfill destiny.

    -Christian trying to finally reach the top of the WWE mountain.

    -Edge & Christians friendship (or are the WWE still saying brothers?)

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