The Wrestling Thread

[the King]

Snookie over Hugh Jackman for A-lister of the Year

Kelly Kelly for Diva of the Year, and she's actually given the undeserved honor of being inducted by Lita

Some of the credit Cena? Wan't Rock the one who issued the Mania challenge, meaning that he deserves ALL of the credit? All that crap about him never being there really doesn't matter when he shows up at the FREAKING PAY PER VIEWS where what happens ACTUALLY MATTERS, including the biggest pay per view of the year in next year's WRESTLEMANIA! I'm so sick of that juvenile, "he's never here, wah, wah, wah" argument.

Jim Ross rapping? The dancing was funny, but know when to leave well enough alone. Very hard to sit through three hours of this stuff

Sometimes I wonder if you realize that this is all scripted...

[NesimLE]

Snookie over Hugh Jackman for A-lister of the Year

Kelly Kelly for Diva of the Year, and she's actually given the undeserved honor of being inducted by Lita

Some of the credit Cena? Wan't Rock the one who issued the Mania challenge, meaning that he deserves ALL of the credit? All that crap about him never being there really doesn't matter when he shows up at the FREAKING PAY PER VIEWS where what happens ACTUALLY MATTERS, including the biggest pay per view of the year in next year's WRESTLEMANIA! I'm so sick of that juvenile, "he's never here, wah, wah, wah" argument.

Jim Ross rapping? The dancing was funny, but know when to leave well enough alone. Very hard to sit through three hours of this stuff

I'm pretty sure they just gave it to her because she was the one who was willing to send in a tape. As for Kelly Kelly, I've pretty much given up on the Divas division. Just waiting for the Beth Phoenix/Natalya feud, 'til then I'll just ignore it.

Also, Fatal Fourway match was pretty fun. Four of my top 7 guys all in the ring at the same time? Awesome.

[pakopako]

Sometimes I wonder if you realize that this is all scripted...

It doesn't mean it can't be scripted better.
It's like "dude, he was a plumber when she answered the door and now suddenly he's the pizza guy?"

(Rurouni Fencer, have you thought of submitting these lines to, say, the Twitter?)

[Gamerforlife]

Move over Henry and Show, Daniel Bryan is the new champ!

Zak Ryder is the US Champ!

Punk is still the champ on Raw!

NO CENA ON THE PAY PER VIEW AT ALL!!!!!

Speaking of which...

"WWE has begun selling a T-Shirt geared toward detractors of John Cena. It reads "CENA SUCKS". The anti-Cena garment was put up for sale at this weekend's live events."

That's....weird

[retrosportsgamer]

I'm still a little in shock that Cena didn't show at all. He must be filming some straight to DVD release over the weekend.

I don't get the Bryan decision though - was he not turned down when he tried to cash in on a passed out Mark Henry? He's definitely turning heel so I'm glad he got a nice reaction tonight.

It still sucks that the briefcase is the only plot vehicle they seem to like to book nowadays. His big win after an actual match would have gone a lot further for him, but nowadays EVERYbody seems to win it like this.

[Gamerforlife]

I'm still a little in shock that Cena didn't show at all. He must be filming some straight to DVD release over the weekend.

I don't get the Bryan decision though - was he not turned down when he tried to cash in on a passed out Mark Henry? He's definitely turning heel so I'm glad he got a nice reaction tonight.

It still sucks that the briefcase is the only plot vehicle they seem to like to book nowadays. His big win after an actual match would have gone a lot further for him, but nowadays EVERYbody seems to win it like this.

Well, they took away his win over Henry by telling us that Henry wasn't medically cleared to wrestle. Kind of a weak excuse as wrestlers often go against medical warnings all the time, but that's the reason they gave us. I don't know if Bryan is going heel, but I always thought he'd be best as an aggressive, ruthless heel who makes everyone tap out. Kind of like a modern day Benoit, but I think he'd be better because I think Daniel Bryan may have some good mic skills in him. His promos have been improving. I'd have put him over as a guy who is a master wrestler with more holds and submissions than anyone on the roster and have people be afraid to get in the ring with him because he knows so many different ways to hurt you

Money in the Bank may seem like a cheap way to win the belt, but remember how difficult it's supposed to be to win the briefcase in the first place. You're in the ring with multiple opponents in a dangerous match that can end your career. For all intents and purposes, the Money in the Bank match is the equivalent of a world title match. It guarantees that you will be champ, but winning it is arguably much harder than winning a one on one title match, or at least that's what the WWE wants us to believe

[Gamerforlife]

I know I complain about a lot of stuff, but I just want to throw out a big thank you to the WWE for some nice Christmas gifts this year

Punk, Ryder and Bryan wearing titles and having a big celebration on the last Raw of the year, Cena being snubbed on a pay per view, Del Rio FINALLY being the one to tap out to Daniel Bryan rather than it being the other way around, masked Kain coming back and kicking Cena's ass, a potential clue in their last, mystery video that Jericho may be returning, and the Cena Sucks shirts being sold at local house shows is just the icing on the cake. I'm feeling the holiday spirit right now. Thank you WWE

[Razzmatazz]

It's been a bit quiet on here lately, I take it everyone is glad Jericho is back? I've not watched Raw for a couple of weeks but I will definitely be watching Royal Rumble as it always kicks up a surprise.

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[BurningDoom]

Actually, I've been contemplating dropping WWE from my viewing habits completely. It's a big decision because I've watched WWE since the late 80s. But things have gotten so lackluster, so predictable, and frankly silly at times in the WWE. The only thing keeping me hanging on at this point is the return of Jericho and the hope that Wrestlemania and the lead up to it is gonna be good.

But Jericho is disappointing me fast, and I'm a huge Jericho fan. I hope this silent treatment doesn't last for long. So many wrestling fans online are saying it's genius...I wholeheartedly disagree. It's freaking retarded. He's Chris Jericho. He's one of the greatest mic-workers in wrestling history, LET HIM FREAKING TALK! And last week's fake cry was horrid. That must be why he's never tried his hand at acting.

I am still keeping TNA on the viewing schedule, though. Things have steadily been getting better since Hogan left TV spotlight. There's been a much bigger focus on actual wrestling, and an influx of great, fresh talent like the X-Division Champion Austin Aries. And Robert Roode being TNA World Heavyweight Champion is a breath of fresh air from the normal ex-WWE stars winning the belt.

[Gamerforlife]

Actually, I've been contemplating dropping WWE from my viewing habits completely. It's a big decision because I've watched WWE since the late 80s. But things have gotten so lackluster, so predictable, and frankly silly at times in the WWE. The only thing keeping me hanging on at this point is the return of Jericho and the hope that Wrestlemania and the lead up to it is gonna be good.

But Jericho is disappointing me fast, and I'm a huge Jericho fan. I hope this silent treatment doesn't last for long. So many wrestling fans online are saying it's genius...I wholeheartedly disagree. It's freaking retarded. He's Chris Jericho. He's one of the greatest mic-workers in wrestling history, LET HIM FREAKING TALK! And last week's fake cry was horrid. That must be why he's never tried his hand at acting.

I think you may be missing the whole point of what Jericho is doing