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Raspberry Red, Blueberry Blue, Grandiose Green. It's all part of a good Trix Galaxy Explosion.

A'ight guys, here's the deal. I've decided to start back up the KOTR tournament and make it an annual thing in the WWE. Here's the bracket for this year's KoTR. First Round RAW Neville vs Elijah Burke (Returnee) Kane vs Braun Strowman Sami Zayn vs Adam Rose Hideo Itami (Call-Up) vs Tyler Breeze SmackDown Shinsuke Nakamura (Call-Up) vs Sheamus Goldust vs Seth Rollins Bad News Barrett vs Jack Swagger Kurt Angle (Returnee) vs Curtis Axel Quarterfinals RAW Neville vs Braun Strowman Sami Zayn vs Hideo Itami SmackDown Shinsuke Nakamura vs Seth Rollins Kurt Angle vs Bad News Barrett Semi-Finals RAW Sami Zayn vs Braun Strowman SmackDown Kurt Angle vs Seth Rollins Finals Sami Zayn vs Kurt Angle As you can see, I've kind of gotten it all filled out. My only question is this. When it comes time to crown a king, who deserves the honor more? Sami Zayn (who currently is in a feud with Kevin Owens) or Kurt Angle? (who is having one last run at the big time and is currently feuding with Cesaro)

<p><a href="http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/794703-breaking-news-kurt-angle-to-headline-2017-wwe-hall-of-fame-class" rel="external nofollow">http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/794703-breaking-news-kurt-angle-to-headline-2017-wwe-hall-of-fame-class</a></p><p> </p><p> It's happening.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CelticCandian" data-cite="CelticCandian" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41193" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Just need some suggestions for a new name for Christian York (WWE 2004)</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> How about Delton York?</p>

<p>Playing a long-term WWE game, I've started the brand split a little earlier than in real-life and it's worked out pretty well getting up to the SummerSlam season.</p><p> </p><p> On RAW I've made Paul Heyman the GM and brought back the World Heavyweight Title. The two people who would fight for it won this right by winning Fatal Four Way qualifying matches; Reigns won the title against Owens in a Tables match and is currently going under purgatory until I can find a suitable opponent for him. (Leaning towards a heel Ryback)</p><p> </p><p> Speaking of Owens, He's feuding with Sami Zayn who wants his revenge on Owens for everything that happened on NXT. I plan to keep this feud going on until SummerSlam at the most when Zayn will finally get his big win over him and go on to become the intercontinental champion.</p><p> </p><p> Samoa Joe debuted squashing Bo Dallas on the night after WrestleMania and Rusev got a little jealous over him; so he attacked. They settled it in a match at Extreme Rules where Samoa Joe humiliated the Bulgarian Brute by making him tap out. (needless to say, he was not happy with me) They will face off again at Battleground where Samoa Joe will more than likely win at move on to feud with someone else.</p><p> </p><p> The only interbrand feud we have is The New Day and the new team of Y2-Neville; Jericho made his big return at WrestleMania 32 alongside Michaels and Angle (!) and quickly took a liking to Neville. He saved him from an attacking Del Rio and they hit it off ever since. They won the right to be no. 1 contenders during a fatal four way tag match at the Extreme Rules pre-show; they beat New Day but only by DQ. (Xavier hit Neville with the trombone most likely) They will most likely feud until SummerSlam at the latest where Y2-Neville will win the titles.</p><p> </p><p> The Women's feud has...kind of gone the same way as it did in real life, only difference being the ending. Asuka has now gotten involved and is being geared for a monster push early on.</p><p> </p><p> The Miz won the intercontinental title away from Stardust at WrestleMania when Maryse returned to the company to distract him. (Too bad their divorced now) Stardust turned face and was slightly revamped to be 'A Star Named Cody' to get him away from the stigma of being a 'Dust'. In their rematch at Extreme Rules, Elijah Burke also returned to the company and helped Miz retain. The blowoff is expected to be at Battleground where Miz will 'kill' the character of Stardust for good. (In reality, A Star Named Cody will simply revert back to Cody Rhodes and return at the 2017 Royal Rumble)</p><p> </p><p> Braun Strowman has for the most part remained the same as he is in real-life, being virtually unstoppable; except for one match when he was pinned cleanly by Kevin Nash. (Booking error on my part. And no, count-outs don't count) He went insane after the match and now looks prime to take out his frusterations on everyone he sees until he gets a rematch with him to 'write the wrong'. Needless to say, he'll probably murder Nash at SummerSlam.</p><p> </p><p> The RAW Money in the Bank Ladder Match looks like this- Rusev, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Neville, Samoa Joe, Alberto Del Rio. Rusev will probably be the guy that wins Money in the Bank there.</p><p> </p><p> Over on SmackDown, Sting has been named GM. There is also now a SmackDown Women's Championship to be named. (She will almost certainly be Nikki Bella)</p><p> </p><p> The top story over there, as it has been for the last two months is the story of Bryan and Ziggler. Bryan made a triumphant return to WWE on Fastlane and seemed ready to enter back in the title picture. Mysteriously, he was injured by someone. The next week, Bryan returned and surprisingly attacked Reigns after his match with Ziggler; (who became no. 1 contender for Triple H's title) it turned out, Bryan had accused Reigns of attacking him. Falsely accused, Reigns went on the defensive and denied such thing. Triple H would make a deal with Bryan that if he beat Braun Strowman. He did, was attacked by Triple H and was saved by Roman; proving his innocent.</p><p> </p><p> Ziggler entered the feud when he saved Bryan from Triple H when he interfered in the middle of their match. At WrestleMania 32, during an absolute clinic by all three wrestlers; Bryan won back the title making him a four time world champion. Ziggler offered an embrace to Bryan, which he accepted. Then Ziggler superkicked Bryan to oblivion, revealing that he was the man that attacked Bryan; his reason? Jealously. He worked just as (if not harder than) Bryan did, but he never got his shot at the mountain-top. As the years went by, Ziggler got more desperate; so he knew he had to take action. Needless to say, this feud is not going away anytime soon.</p><p> </p><p> Dean Ambrose faced The Undertaker at WrestleMania, (In what The Undertaker claims might be his 'most important' match ever) and had a very tense feud with him. Some time around it, Wyatt got involved; declaring that since Taker had beaten him, he had been cursed with bad luck and that by beating him; he would be rid of 'the curse'. The two realized that Wyatt was kind of insane, so they reluctantly worked together to take care of him...this partnership did not last long.</p><p> </p><p> But you probably want to know what happened at WrestleMania. Dean Ambrose went into the match with The Undertaker and became only the second man to beat The Undertaker at the Grandest Stage of All. Not only that, he won the respect of The Deadman and shook his hand.</p><p> </p><p> Since then, he has been embroiled in a bloody feud with Wyatt where Wyatt has decided to try and corrupt Ambrose to be in The Wyatt Family. This will lead up to a hardcore match at SummerSlam where if Ambrose loses, he joins the Wyatt Family.</p><p> </p><p> Angle made his comeback to WWE at WrestleMania and has found a potential superstar in Cesaro. He challenged him to a match at Payback to see who the better man is; he accepted. This feud will not necessary be a feud between face and heel, as it is more of a feud between two well established veterans fighting to decide who the better man is. (Angle wins Payback, a rematch will happen at an undetermined SmackDown where it ends in no contest and the final match will take place at SummerSlam where Cesaro wins in an ironman match)</p><p> </p><p> Finn Balor stunned the world when he won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal (which for the first time held a title) and the United States champion. Also by his side were his old friends from The Club, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. Styles and Balor reunited to face The Usos and things seemed to go normal until Anderson and Gallows appeared to steal the win away from The Usos. They then proceeded to beat on them. The Usos warned Styles not to trust him, but Styles has persisted. Eventually, the truth will be revealed at SummerSlam where he ends up facing against John Cena of all people and wins; only to be attacked by Finn Balor.</p><p> </p><p> At Survivor Series; Styles will face the Club in a five on five Survivor Series match, his team will consist of him, Cena, Orton and The Usos while The Club contains Balor, Gallows, Anderson, Hero (Kassius Ohno) and Bad News Barrett.</p><p> </p><p> This will all lead up to match at WrestleMania 33 where Styles and Balor face off at WrestleMania in a title versus career match. (By this point, Balor will have become WWE champion)</p><p> </p><p> SmackDown's Money in the Bank consists of- Ambrose, Wyatt, Barrett, Cesaro, Harper and Styles. (I'm conflicted on having either Ambrose or Styles win. Any suggestions?)</p><p> </p><p> Other occurrences-</p><p> NXT's had a bit of a growth spurt, with new talent such as Adam Cole, Cody Hall, Sonjay Dutt, Scarlett Bordeaux, Tessa Blanchard and others filling in the holes. Shelton Benjamin, John Morrison, Kaitlyn and Tajiri have also returned to help train.</p><p> </p><p> Bobby Roode has yet to debut; when he does, he will enter the United States title scene. James Storm will also debut and will likely be the next challenger for Finn Balor.</p><p> </p><p> The Undertaker might have one last Mania left in him at WrestleMania 33, the following nominees to be his final opponent are Strowman, Wyatt, Cena, Kane or Zayn.</p>

That's around the territory for me, though I find it pretty hard for WWE to match what Dave Meltzer called a six star match.

The person I want to win: Seth Rollins or Chris Jericho (C'mon, he's been doing this for years now, give him his due) The person who will probably win: Maybe Taker or John Cena.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Mootinie" data-cite="Mootinie" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I think Balor is winning it but honestly, anything other than Reigns I will be happy with.<p> </p><p> </p><p> I remember three of Kevin Owens' rivals entering in a row and him scrapping with all three of them. He was brilliant in that match.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I heard a rumor that either Taker or Strowman were the favorites to win it this year. Wouldn't be against a Balor win though.</p>

Ok, is everyone about the fact that we might have a potential new tag team in Rusev and Jinder Mahal? Not only would it give Jinder Mahal something to do, it would add some depth to the tag team scene. I can already imagine their team name. Ru-Hal. And their finishing move? The Ru-Mahal! I just...Just book it already WWE, what are you waiting for? You're wasting a perfectly good opportunity here!

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="milamber" data-cite="milamber" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span>http://njgubwvkaweudhvtymxylmnvbq00.g00.ign.com/g00/2_d3d3Lmlnbi5jb20%3D_/TU9SRVBIRVVTMCRodHRwczovLzY4Lm1lZGlhLnR1bWJsci5jb20vMzhmMWUwZWU2MGJhMjU4MzJjOTc2ZmNjMDkwODZiNTUvdHVtYmxyX29pM3Rhc3dGOFIxdTFsanJ6bzFfNTAwLmdpZj9pMTBjLm1hcmsuaW1hZ2UudHlwZQ%3D%3D_$/$/$</span><p> </p><p> New Day broke the record. Now they can finally drop the titles they should have dropped months ago.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> If nothing else, they've guaranteed themselves a place in the WWE Hall of Fame.</p>

<p>Ok, so this is just speculation; so don't take of it as word of god yet but...</p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://www.inquisitr.com/3782643/wwe-news-theres-apparently-major-speculation-that-wwe-superstar-paige-failed-another-drug-test/" rel="external nofollow">http://www.inquisitr.com/3782643/wwe-news-theres-apparently-major-speculation-that-wwe-superstar-paige-failed-another-drug-test/</a></p><p> </p><p> I dunno guys...if this is true, then we might be seeing the end of Paige's career in WWE, and more than likely in America if Lucha Underground, TNA or ROH don't take her.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Mootinie" data-cite="Mootinie" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>According to Meltzer, Lesnar pushed for a multiple-match program with Goldberg and Vince agreed.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> After the 'Most Shocking Moment' of the year contender that was yesterday, I agree with this decision 110%. No way Lesnar agrees to be squashed.</p>

I'm guessing Bayley was blackmailed into doing it. There's just no other way around it.

They've been entitled since around the RAW after WrestleMania back in 2013, but got really bad after that disaster of a Royal Rumble in 2015 (whether it was justified or not is entirely up to you) Don't be surprised.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Blackman" data-cite="Blackman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I was just watching the Donald Trump material on the WWE network (for 9.99).<p> </p><p> If ever there was a WWE Hall of Famer that would ever become president of the United States, Donald Trump would not be in my top 5 (and I mean that). But here we are... <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> And now, he's won the presidency...</p><p> </p><p> Hoo boy...</p>

<p>Sweet jesus...</p><p> </p><p> Sasha Banks just became my no. 1 favorite women wrestler on the roster after today.</p><p> </p><p> Just...amazing.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="milamber" data-cite="milamber" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Vince is usually smarter at working the crowds, though. They should have just had Brock lapping up the hometown hero chants then have Heyman launch into a tirade against Goldberg about how no one will be cheering or give a stuff about Goldberg once his client has destroyed him. 5 minutes and done.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm guessing Vince either had a bad day or was annoyed with how RAW was going.</p><p> </p><p> And seeing what people thought of last night's RAW, I'd imagine he'd had every right be pretty annoyed...</p><p> </p><p> On second thought, yeah, he must have had a bad day.</p>

<p>One thing I've learned about Vince McMahon during my years watching wrestling is that he really loves keeping kay-fabe alive. He wants heels to be boo'ed and faces to be cheered. No if's, ands or buts. Argue all you want that the times are changing and that kayfabe is dead. It's McMahon's word and will be his word until he either resigns (which probably won't happen for a while) or dies (which will definitely not happen for at least another ten years)</p><p> </p><p> Even if he's out of touch, even if he's got a few screws loose. We might be stuck with him for a while. And unless if something drastic happens, that's not changing anytime soon. And that's the sad reality of Vince McMahon.</p>

<p>I remember an animated feature from back in 2006 called Everyone's Hero. It was about a young kid going on an adventure to bring Babe Ruth's baseball bat back to him after it was stolen by a pitcher from the Chicago Cubs.</p><p> </p><p> The Cubs were the villains obviously. If they ever decide to make another baseball movie about the Cubs, it has to be about their 2016 run. Don't care if it's animated or live action. This run has been near inspiring.</p><p> </p><p> I've been a Yankees fan for many years. I supported the Royals for their two world series, and will be rooting for the Cubs to win the world series this year.</p>

The gimmick already sounds like a complete ripoff of The Wyatt Family. Only with an actual female competitor. But then again, Eric Young has turned chicken garbage into chicken salad before so...Maybe?

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Blackman" data-cite="Blackman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Goldberg promo was better than I expected. Now we just need a date. Is Mania already confirmed? <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I think it's already been confirmed to happen at the Survivor Series.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="K-Nection" data-cite="K-Nection" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Back in my day they used to let them do that on Live TV.....oh they had no problem getting ratings then cough*</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Oh, go on; say it! You know you want to.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Coop" data-cite="Coop" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>And poof, just like that. Another child hood memory killed. A kinder, gentle Goldberg. Thanks. I'll be in the back hanging myself now.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> He's nearing fifty, I don't see how you expect Goldberg to remain an ass-kicking machine for that long, especially when he has a kid who is going to see his father wrestle for the first time.</p><p> </p><p> I'm highly expecting Goldberg to come out and be that fighting monster that everyone loved back in the day for his match against Brock Lesnar.</p><p> </p><p> Speaking of Goldberg, he looked great out there. Really liked his promo.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="daz101in2015" data-cite="daz101in2015" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41193" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>looking into creating a tournament (maybe a one off) to determine the greatest couple in wrestling. its going to be filled with mostly legit couples. To be honest im just throwing crap at the wall and seeing what sticks.<p> </p><p> Only problem is i cant think of a catchy name for the tournament. Can anyone help me with an idea for the name please?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> All I have is the Homer and Marge Invitational.</p>

<p>Cocaine's a serious drug. If it's true that Paige is taking cocaine, then maybe Paige needs to go to rehab.</p><p> </p><p> I still think Paige is trying to deliberately ruin her career for Del Rio, but maybe this is a sign that Paige has an addiction problem.</p><p> </p><p> Worse off, I've been hearing rumors that a picture went around on Reddit showing Paige with 'coke eyes' and in pretty bad shape. That's not a good sign.</p><p> </p><p> I honestly think that at this point Paige needs to part ways with WWE and get everything sorted out, maybe take the next year off if necessary. Addiction is not something you want to mess with, it can ruin careers. It happened with Sunny, it happened with Hawk, you can bet it will happen to Paige.</p><p> </p><p> And who knows? Maybe in a few years, she can come back after the tension's calmed down. But right now, it's clear that she's not ready for the bright lights of WWE and needs some time to mature.</p>