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Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind words.

ROH World Championship Elimination Scramble Match: Bryan Danielson © vs Jimmy Rave vs Alex Shelley vs Low Ki vs Jay Lethal vs AJ Styles Comments: I think if Danielson does drop the belt here it will be to Styles but I'm thinking he retains. The Kings of Wrestling vs Christopher Daniels and BJ Whitmer Comments: ROH Pure Championship Match: Nigel McGuinness © vs Jimmy Yang Comments: McGuiness underestimating Yang costs him the title. Abyss vs Jay Briscoe Comments: Homicide vs Davey Richards Comments: Austin Aries vs Delirious Comments: Scramble Tag Match: The Second City Saints vs Generation Next (Roderick Strong and Jack Evans) vs The Backseat Boyz vs The Irish Airborne Comments: Pre-Show Bonus: Tony Mamaluke vs Derrick Dempsey

<div style="padding: 10px;border: 8px solid#8B0000;margin:10%; presents SoCal Showdown! Attendance: 423 The show opens with Dave Prazak and Mike Hogewood at the announce desk, they welcome everyone to SoCal Showdown and go through the match card for the night. The opening contest is the grudge match between Sonjay Dutt and Delirious. Before it kicks off we see a video highlighting the bizarre feud that has built mostly around Dutt's inappropriate behavior towards Daizee Haze. Sonjay Dutt vs. Delirious Winner by submission: Sonjay Dutt Dutt blows a big kiss in the direction of Daizee as he heads to back, she is clearly not pleased. Jack Evans vs. KENTA Winner by pinfall: KENTA Following the match we get a pre-taped promo from PAC & Eddie Kingston. Eddie Kingston brings up what happened last time he met Chris Hero in the middle of the ring. He warns Hero and tells him he'll be having flashbacks tonight when Kingston connects with the BLKOUT and ends this once and for all. PAC tells them they are going to regret getting him involved in this, because he came to ROH to make a name for himself. And he doesn't care who he has to go through to get what he wants. The Kings of Wrestling vs. PAC & Eddie Kingston Winner by pinfall: The Kings of Wrestling We are told that up next we will find out who the returning ROH star that Jim Cornette has been alluding to is. It's Jay Lethal! He hasn't been seen in Ring of Honor for nearly 4 years now! Lethal tells the fans he's beyond excited to be back, but now isn't the time for talk. He has a match to win! Jay Lethal vs. Rhett Titus Winner by pinfall: Jay Lethal Once Lethal disappears through the back, El Generico & Colt Cabana make their way out to the ring. Bandaged up and walking with a limp, it's clear Generico is still feeling the beatdown from Steen. Cabana speaks for him and says with all of the time off they have had a lot of opportunity to reflect on the events that took place. Generico hoped to confront his former best friend tonight, but of course he isn't in attendance. El Generico promises the fans he will get answers from Kevin even if he has to beat them out of him. Cabana reveals Generico will still need some time to heal, but whether it's next week, next month, or next year, he vows that he will stand in the ring with Kevin Steen and deal with this. Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championship Match The Briscoes © vs. The Young Bucks vs. The American Wolves Winner by pinfall: The Briscoes As the Briscoes are celebrating their successful title defense in the ring, they are greeted by the same pair that attacked them last month at Final Battle. It's The Kings of Wrestling and after their big win earlier tonight, it looks like their eyes are set on the gold that the Briscoes currently hold. The two teams stare one another down, before Mark & Jay lift their belts high over their heads, and make an exit. Ahead of the main event Tyler Black makes his way to the ring and sets up a chair next to the commentary table so that he can keep a close eye on the main event. Roderick Strong vs. Austin Aries Winner by submission: Austin Aries As Kenny King & Rhett Titus rush to the ring to hoist Aries onto their shoulders and celebrate, so too does Tyler Black enter. Black points at the belt around Aries shoulder, and then at himself. The show finishes as the two men who will do battle 2 weeks from tonight stare daggers into one another from across the ring.

Thanks so much! Really appreciate it. I still find it crazy in retrospect when I remember just how much talent they had on the roster at the time. Fingers crossed that unlike irl, I can keep the talent here!

<div style="padding: 10px;border: 8px solid#8B0000;margin:10%; on HDNet #43 Attendance: 300 Just like last week, we are kicking things off with a pre-taped promo. This time it's #1 contender Tyler Black with some words for the current champ. Tyler Black is fired up as he hypes his rematch with Austin Aries. He tells Aries he can run and hide all he wants this time, because it doesn't matter to him whether he takes the title directly from him, or if he has to win it once it's vacated. All he knows is that the next name going down in the record books as Ring of Honor World Heavyweight Champion will be Tyler Black. Jack Evans vs. Rocky Romero Winner by pinfall: Jack Evans The Kings of Wrestling make their way to the ring and grab a microphone to address their recent issues with PAC & Eddie Kingston ahead of their match with The American Wolves tonight. Hero says that he considered things with Kingston to be wrapped up. But when he saw fans cheering for him two weeks ago against PAC it made him sick. He says Kingston is not welcome in ROH. He adds that while he and Claudio are the KINGS of professional wrestling, Eddie Kingston is a 'thugged up street fighter' at best. Castagnoli grabs the microphone and adds that he and Hero will prove all of this, when they face off against Kingston & PAC in a tag team match next week at SoCal Showdown. The American Wolves head to the ring, mics in hand. They tell Hero & Castagnoli that maybe they should focus on tonight's match before they look ahead to SoCal Showdown. Eddie Edwards adds that after they beat The Kings of Wrestling tonight, it will be The Wolves looking ahead to SoCal Showdown, where they are going to take back their tag team titles. The American Wolves vs. The Kings of Wrestling Winner by pinfall: The American Wolves As we return from break Delirious is backstage nervously talking to Daizee Haze. Of course what he is trying to say is impossible to understand through the mumbling and the gibberish, but it seems like it might be something along the lines of telling Daizee he is going to beat Sonjay Dutt for her at SoCal Showdown. Daizee touches Delirious' arm which makes him even giddier but they're quickly interrupted. Sonjay Dutt runs into view and immediately starts beating on Delirious. He lands some big shots to the face before throwing him into the wall and kicking him in the back. Daizee Haze screams for help but by the time anyone arrives the damage is done. Dutt laughs as he's pushed away, and promises there's more of that to come next Friday. Adam Pearce vs. Kenny Omega Winner by pinfall: Kenny Omega As the match ends, we head backstage where Colt Cabana is taking a phone call. After just a few words it becomes clear who he's talking to on the other end... We can't hear anything Generico is saying, but the conversation can be understood through Cabana's echoing. "I don't know what is wrong with Kevin either, he won't even talk to me. I keep trying to get it out of him but he just pushes by. It's like the lights are on but nobodies home..." "So you'll be back next Friday? Okay, I'll see you there." The crowd pops at the news that El Generico will be returning at SoCal Showdown! Tyler Black & Roderick Strong vs. Austin Aries & Kenny King (w/Rhett Titus) Winner by submission: Tyler Black & Roderick Strong Black enters the ring and meets Strong with a hard shove. He's absolutely furious over Strong taking the win. With a smug grin on his face, Strong asks for a microphone. He says as far as he's concerned, he is the one who just beat the Ring of Honor World Champion. He made Austin Aries tap out. Strong says if Black gets a rematch just because he didn't lose to Aries, then making him tap should give Strong a title shot too. Black looks ready to snap, nostrils flaring and gritting his teeth. If it wasn't for Jim Cornette quickly joining the two in the ring, a brawl would've been imminent. To the surprise of many, Cornette grabs a microphone and agrees with Strong. He says as part of the Pick 6 series going away, it's important that they reward big wins in Ring of Honor. But he isn't just going to give Roderick a title shot, especially not with Black vs. Aries already booked. What he will do, however, is allow Strong to earn his place within the title match at ROH's 8th Anniversary Show next month. Black objects, but to no avail. Strong looks pleased. Cornette continues on, telling Strong all he will need to do in order to make the title match next month a three way, is beat Austin Aries in a non title match at SoCal Showdown! The show ends with the crowd cheering while Strong signals that next month he will be wearing gold around his waist.

Konnan’s TNA Contract vs. NWA World Tag Team Title Shot Konnan vs. Michael Shane Comments: AJ Styles vs. CM Punk Comments: TNA X-Division Championship Christopher Daniels © vs. Chris Sabin Comments: Jeff Hardy vs. Kid Kash Comments: Jeff Hardy to the moon!

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><div style="padding: 10px;border: 8px solid#8B0000;margin:10%;</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="eRjCSXf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eRjCSXf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="4Xr8TbM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4Xr8TbM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> on HDNet </p><p> #42</p><p> Attendance: 335</p><p> </p><p> <em>This week we kick things off with a pre-taped promo from the ROH World Heavyweight Champion</em></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="rbhqwJb.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rbhqwJb.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Aries reminds everyone that A Double is the first and <em>ONLY</em> 2 time world champion in Ring of Honor history. He says that he has nothing to fear with the new stipulation for his rematch with Tyler Black, because if he wanted to, he could beat him in the middle of the ring any day of the week.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="eRjCSXf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eRjCSXf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="F7Me8nG.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/F7Me8nG.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="zdboFS9.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zdboFS9.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="p1rg7qP.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p1rg7qP.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Kevin Steen</strong> vs. <strong>John Silver</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53104" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>This is the first we have seen of Kevin Steen since his betrayal of longtime best friend El Generico at Final Battle. The change in the persona of Steen is clear from the get-go in this one. He strikes Silver with an incredible ferocity, and while Silver refuses to go down easily, he might be his own worst enemy in that regard. The longer the match goes on, the angrier and more physical Steen gets. He lands his signature package piledriver eventually but rather than going for the easy pinfall victory, he decides to add to the punishment, locking in a sharpshooter and refusing to break the hold despite Silver tapping. After what seems like minutes of pleading from the referee Todd Sinclair, Steen eventually releases his grip. He doesn't celebrate or raise his hand though, he simply walks out of the ring and back up the ramp.</div></div><div><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by submission:</strong> Kevin Steen</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="eRjCSXf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eRjCSXf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="lYz8hP7.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lYz8hP7.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="F7Me8nG.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/F7Me8nG.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> As Steen is walking to the back he is stopped by Colt Cabana. Cabana demands answers for what he did to Generico. Steen puts his arm around Cabana, in a sort of half-hug motion, and continues forward as if he didn't hear anything. Cabana stands still, looking bewildered, as Steen disappears through the back.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="eRjCSXf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eRjCSXf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="I3eHdaH.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/I3eHdaH.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="omNJYcj.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/omNJYcj.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Dutt is getting ready to make his way to the ring when he sees Daizee Haze walking by. Dutt peaks through the door and makes some rather... demeaning comments to the woman he has been harassing for weeks now. </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="1N9RiI8.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1N9RiI8.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> As he turns back to head towards the ramp, Delirious is standing menacingly in the hallway. Dutt slinks by but it's clear this one isn't over.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="eRjCSXf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eRjCSXf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="I3eHdaH.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/I3eHdaH.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="zdboFS9.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zdboFS9.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Evxju4q.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Evxju4q.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Sonjay Dutt</strong> vs. <strong>Tyler Black</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53104" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Tyler Black takes the upper hand in this one early, with Sonjay Dutt constantly looking over his shoulder for Delirious. A big falcon arrow gets Black a 2 count early, but Dutt is able to get his knees up when Black looks to finish him off with a Phoenix Splash. While Black's periods of control are high octane, stylish, and violent, Dutt takes a much different approach. He's constantly looking to take the fight to the ground and brutally punishing the neck of Black to work towards the camel clutch. The decisive moment came after Dutt locked in his signature submission. With Black looking ready to submit, he made one final effort to flip Dutt off his back. Successfully doing so allowed him to land a powerbomb into the turnbuckle and as Dutt fell forward Black hoisted him up for <em>God's Last Gift</em>.</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by pinfall:</strong> Seth Rollins</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="eRjCSXf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eRjCSXf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <em>As we return from commercial, a video airs hyping the upcoming PPV event </em><em><strong>SoCal Showdown</strong></em></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="aIy63Pi.gif?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aIy63Pi.gif?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> The commercial reveals Delirious will face Sonjay Dutt, The Briscoes will be defending their tag team titles, and Jim Cornette has revealed the return of a former ROH star! Get your tickets or pre-order the DVD now!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="eRjCSXf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eRjCSXf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="bp7xSdl.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bp7xSdl.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="zdboFS9.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zdboFS9.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RTfD4OK.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RTfD4OK.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>PAC</strong> w/<strong>Eddie Kingston</strong> vs. <strong>Claudio Castagnoli</strong> w/<strong>Chris Hero</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53104" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This match was made in the wake of last week's main event which saw PAC save Eddie Kingston from a beatdown at the hands of <em>The Kings of Wrestling</em>. As things get under way the crowd seems more interested in trying to coax Kingston to seek revenge on Hero at ringside, but the action in the ring quickly takes priority. Neither of the two men battling have ever shied away from a physical contest, and that's evident with how this match plays out. Hard chops delivered by PAC, vicious european uppercuts from Castagnoli. We even get the signature big uppercut spot when PAC hits the top rope and gets caught with a nasty blow on his way down, which results in a 2 count. The pair continue to go back and forth and eventually the action spills over to the outside. The participants return to the ring, but things heat up when Kingston takes exception to something Hero says. The pair start brawling and eventually Paul Turner regains control long enough to eject them from ringside. Unfortunately for PAC this means Turner is facing the opposite way when he rolls up Castagnoli for a would be 3 count. As PAC goes to get the ref's attention, Castagnoli jumps to his feet and delivers the <em>Ricola Bomb</em> for the win.</div></blockquote></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by pinfall:</strong> Claudio Castagnoli</p><p> </p><p> Castagnoli raises his hand and heads back up the ramp holding his neck, with a snarky grin on his face. Last week PAC foiled their plans, but this week <em>The Kings of Wrestling</em> end the night on top. </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="eRjCSXf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eRjCSXf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53104" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Prediction Scores</strong></p></div><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong>GooverDan: 3pts</p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p></div><p></p></div><p></p>

<div style="padding: 10px;border: 8px solid#8B0000;margin:10%; on HDNet #41 Attendance: 300 The show opens with a vignette letting us know Jim Cornette will have an important announcement later tonight. Chris Hero vs. Rasche Brown Winner by pinfall: Chris Hero After the match ends Hero grabs a microphone to share some thoughts regarding his loss at Final Battle. He claims he should go down as the winner of the match considering Kingston could barely manage to get out of the ring afterwards. He says regardless of the outcome, he left the match looking better than Eddie, and that's all that matters to him. Sonjay Dutt vs. Rocky Romero Winner by submission: Sonjay Dutt Following the match a video is aired replaying Kevin Steen's brutal attack on El Generico at Final Battle. Dave Prazak has informed us El Generico was not fit to travel and will not be in attendance tonight. They have tried to set up an interview with Steen, but he has declined to comment on his actions. The All-Night Express vs. The Young Bucks Winner by pinfall: The Young Bucks Ahead of the main event for tonight Jim Cornette makes his way to the ring for what he has referred to as a very important announcement. Cornette says the first thing he needs to do is apologize on behalf of all of Ring of Honor for Final Battle's main event. Austin Aries running from Tyler Black for the better part of 60 minutes was not the expected outcome of the match. He criticizes Aries behavior and says it’s only right to the ROH fans that there’s a rematch held. Therefore, at Ring of Honors 8th Anniversary Show, Austin Aries will defend his title again against Tyler Black. However this time, to stop Aries from avoiding Black, Cornette announces a draw will result in Aries having to forfeit the title. As the fans cheer, Cornette adds that he has more to announce. In a decision made by those who Cornette refers to as being 'above him,' he was instructed to cancel the Pick 6 World Championship qualifier system, as it was deemed to be overly complicated and 'unnecessary.' Cornette shares his disappointment over the decision, but promises the fans he has something in mind that he feels will make up for it. Eddie Kingston vs. PAC Winner by pinfall: Eddie Kingston The crowd gives the two competitors a great reception after the match, applauding the effort put forth. PAC is basking in the moment when suddenly two men come charging down the ramp towards the ring... It's Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli, The Kings of Wrestling! The pair run right by PAC and make their way towards Eddie Kingston. Kingston tries to get out of the ring but before he can do so he is grabbed. The pair lay into him with vicious strikes. Eventually Claudio grabs him and holds him still while Hero sets up to take his head off with a big discuss elbow. PAC has seen enough and comes to Kingston's rescue before the elbow can connect, driving the attackers away with a series of hard hitting chops and kicks. The show ends with The Kings of Wrestling retreating up the ramp while PAC checks on Kingston in the ring.

<div style="padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 8px solid#8B0000;margin:10%;background-color: rgb(211,211,211); Championship History ROH World Heavyweight Championship ROH World Tag Team Championship ROH Television Championship

<div style="padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 8px solid#8B0000;margin:10%;background-color: rgb(211,211,211); Roster In Ring Talent Managers Misc. Staff <div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);border-top:3px solid #8B0000;"></div> Stables The Aries Three The Embassy The Hagadorn Corporation The Temple

With a roster packed full of talent destined to become the stars of tomorrow, Ring of Honor moved into the new decade with all the potential for growth they could hope for. Austin Aries currently sits atop the proverbial mountain as holder of the prestigious ROH World Heavyweight Championship. In saying that, coming off of a 60 minute marathon match that ended in a draw against Tyler Black at Final Battle 2009 his reign as the top dog looks like it could be in jeopardy. Elsewhere on the roster are the likes of Kevin Steen and El Generico, who's relationship took quite the (mind the pun) 'bump' at Final Battle when Steen turned on his long time tag team partner and friend. Fans who have been watching ROH for awhile will of course also be very familiar with Roderick Strong who seems to find himself perpetually toiling just beneath the companies elite, and will most certainly looking to make waves this coming year. It seems like this might end up being a make or break year for the 8 year old company who just last year signed a weekly television deal with HDNet. Can they use the abundance of talent at their disposal and their recently granted tv time to catapult them to the next level, or will they simply function as the feeder organization that continues to fall victim to the money and prestige of bigger federations like WWE and TNA. There's only one way to find out... Event History

<p>Best moment of the whole night right here.</p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK_w8ObTvkg" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK_w8ObTvkg</a></p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="NeddyHernandez" data-cite="NeddyHernandez" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41174" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> So SummerSlam 2017 (more than a full in-game year of booking) was a bit of a success (even if a little unrealistic), sans the surprisingly disappointing Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura main event.</p><p> </p><p> The Money in the Bank cash-in by Neville managed to save the ending of the show, though. He won't have the title for too long, though.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Awesome show! I've never managed to stick out a WWE save for long, but seeing dream cards like that makes me wish I could. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Screen_Shot_2016_09_04_at_11_27_34_PM.png" data-src="https://s16.postimg.io/750otb5jp/Screen_Shot_2016_09_04_at_11_27_34_PM.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Just finished the World Tag League on my NJPW save, and I'm definitely a touch disappointed with the B- 75 rating it pulled. Michael Elgin has been absolutely on fire during my first year, and at the moment he's the most popular superstar on the roster with a whopping 92 pop in the Kanto region (yes, that's more than Okada AND Tanahashi.) I still have him holding the IC belt, so he might just be my replacement for Shinsuke, at least for now. I'm still deciding on whether or not I want him to become a double champ by holding the tag belts with Roderick too.</p>

<p>Just finished running my 10 Day G1 Climax on my NJPW save, can't say I'm too disappointed in the finish, although a slightly higher rating would have been nice.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Screen_Shot_2016_09_02_at_4_35_38_PM.png" data-src="https://s14.postimg.io/4s8h6xqpd/Screen_Shot_2016_09_02_at_4_35_38_PM.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I'm also currently in a bidding war with the WWE over Y2J and Finn Balor, because who needs realism? <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

I was 100% sure Rollins was turning face, until he cut that promo at the top of Raw when the four men were in the ring. He seemed to be far more heelish than Owens, which makes me think maybe Owens and HHH will work together as faces? Hard to say because of the whole JerichKO thing, but it definitely has me excited for next week's Raw.

As soon as Trip came out it was clear where the match was going, but congrats to KO regardless. Well deserved.

Can't stress this enough. I'd say it's the same thing as Mankind/Mick Foley, it's great to see him get to the top of the mountain because he deserves it, but once he gets there, the only way he can stay is by changing his character, and clearly WWE creative isn't ready to do that.

<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>So uhh... AJ Styles is totally winning the WWE title at Backlash isn't he? 2016 is crazy.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I hope. He's put on some wicked matches with the company, and with him as the top heel on SmackDown (I think he is whether he wins the belt or not) he could drag out a good match with just about anyone. I already felt like Dean's reign would end sooner than later, but after the disappointing match with Dolph I feel like it will definitely be finished at Backlash.</p>

<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>Disagree. Very underwhelming match, got the reaction it deserved, maybe more than it did. And im a huge Rollins fan and I like Balor, but that was so...meh....Fin was hotshoted to a world title for no good reason in a no good way. Maybe it could have end up working, but that match did not. It did no favors to anyone. I got the impression they had to rush it for time constraint reasons, but maybe that's just me.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Really? I loved the slow build, and while I agree with Finn being hotshotted, I think that falls back onto introducing the demon angle too soon. It would be somewhat of a burial to introduce that side of him on the main roster just to have Rollins go over.</p>

Sucked to see them so out for the Rollins/Balor match, as it was arguebly my favourite of the night. I mean, don't get me wrong, the belt is incredibly lazy, but still I feel those two deserve better than that kind of reaction.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="KibblesNVick" data-cite="KibblesNVick" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41174" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Playing as WWE 2004. Managed to sign Lesnar for another 5 years. I was in negotiations with Goldberg but TNA signed him for <strong>5 years at $63,000 a month.</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> That's some serious money right there.</p>

I love Eva Marie's new gimmick and I'm kind of sad about this tbh. I hope they continue with it when she's back, not only because it's awesome, but also because I never want to see her wrestle again.