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THE WRESTLING THREAD: HHH KEEPS DOING HHH THINGS.....

Upgrade Dave said:
:smh:

I think I'm the last person in this thread that keeps up with Impact!.
They changed nights months ago.

This is what I don't get:
-We complain that WWE doesn't treat Black wrestlers better.
-TNA crowns their first Black world champ and have the most diverse roster around and they get no attention for it.
Ron Killings was champ but he was NWA champ, not TNA champ.

-We complain about about the same guys being on top in WWE for years and years.
-TNA rotates their top guys all the time and try to make new stars.

-You say "The last time I watched TNA, they were pretty bad."
-The last time you watched WWE, they were pretty bad too but you gave them another chance (which would be how many second chances for them?). For every good show they air, they give you a half dozen that are---unimpressive, to be generous.
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I agree
 
Upgrade Dave said:
:smh:

I think I'm the last person in this thread that keeps up with Impact!.
They changed nights months ago.

This is what I don't get:
-We complain that WWE doesn't treat Black wrestlers better.
-TNA crowns their first Black world champ and have the most diverse roster around and they get no attention for it.
Ron Killings was champ but he was NWA champ, not TNA champ.

-We complain about about the same guys being on top in WWE for years and years.
-TNA rotates their top guys all the time and try to make new stars.

-You say "The last time I watched TNA, they were pretty bad."
-The last time you watched WWE, they were pretty bad too but you gave them another chance (which would be how many second chances for them?). For every good show they air, they give you a half dozen that are---unimpressive, to be generous.
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The only reason why I keep up with WWE is because they re-air it on Hulu Plus, once they put it on the Network (for 9.99) I'll probably stop seeing it as well.
 
Vince gonna be mad about this come up. :lol:
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Link- http://marvel.com/news/comics/23636/welcome_to_marvel_cm_punk_-_hope_you_survive_the_experience
 
So Hulk Hogan vs Stone Cold at Wrestlemania 31 was trending yesterday. Stone Cold says he might come out of retirement as long as he doesn't have to lay down to Hogan. Your thoughts?
 
e40atl said:
So Hulk Hogan vs Stone Cold at Wrestlemania 31 was trending yesterday. Stone Cold says he might come out of retirement as long as he doesn't have to lay down to Hogan. Your thoughts?
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Just watch this instead because I promise you that actual match is going to be epic suckage.:smh:
 
145evil said:
Has anyone checked out Lucha Underground? It looks like it has the potential to be good.
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I just came across an article on Bleachers Report about it. John Morrison and Chavo are on there. Saw a comment about somebody named Puma vs Johnny Mondo (Morrison) was great. Saved to watch later on YouTube.
 
Nochturnal said:
:hmm: They got Kofi too :smh:

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OH............ C'mon :smh:








No wonder Lashley ain't worrying about going back to the E. I saw the interview Del Rio explained why he was fired - no this makes me wonder if there wasn't some validity to the theory about sterotyping goin on in WWE:smh:
 
chrislee said:
I just came across an article on Bleachers Report about it. John Morrison and Chavo are on there. Saw a comment about somebody named Puma vs Johnny Mondo (Morrison) was great. Saved to watch later on YouTube.
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we may see Rey Mysterio in there soon since he just turned down an offer to return to the E
 
e40atl said:
So Hulk Hogan vs Stone Cold at Wrestlemania 31 was trending yesterday. Stone Cold says he might come out of retirement as long as he doesn't have to lay down to Hogan. Your thoughts?
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Not enthused about this even being a remote possibility.

RealHipHop said:
Guess they had to rework whatever angle they're getting ready to push kofi, big e, and woods into. Im intrigued at the least.

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I am because I like those guys but it seems like something else for me to fast forward through while they get 3MBed every week.

Rollie_Fingaz said:
I keep up with TNA as best as I can. They have been putting out a better product than the WWE but the day change makes it harder for me to keep up.
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Simply Sickenin' said:


Fair point. I know I'm guilty of this. I've tried to keep up with TNA, but at this point, I barely keep up with WWE. Hell I barely watch tv outside of Game of Throne, Korra, Lakers, and Sixers games.
The latter two of which have been fucking painful to watch this season. :(

I mostly keep up with wrestling through this thread and the Colt Cabana podcast.

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Thanks for everyone that answered me. This was on my mind and I was looking for some input from other fans.
 
MORE ON JIM ROSS CALLING NEW JAPAN DOME SHOW
by Mike Johnson @ 12:16 PM on 11/11/2014

For those who have asked, Jim Ross will be traveling to Tokyo, Japan and will be calling the New Japan Pro Wrestling WrestleKingdom PPV live from ringside.
I am told that Ross was not interested in calling the show unless he was going to be live at the Dome. He made that clear during negotiations and had that not been agreed upon, he likely would have passed on the job.

GFW are currently mulling over several possibilities for his broadcast partner.

Good move by Jarrett.

If Tenay wasn't locked up by TNA, he would be the perfect fit.
 
Well at least they still got them working together (Kofi, E and Woods), but man...that shit is going to suck.

It's like they were too scared to go with the black power/nation of domination thing, probably because they don't want to fuck around and actually empower black people or shed light on themselves as a company on how they've put wrestlers of color in such stereotypical gimmicks (such as the one they've now put them in) and how they've never had a black man other than half of The Rock hold the company's title.
 
RealHipHop said:
Guess they had to rework whatever angle they're getting ready to push kofi, big e, and woods into. Im intrigued at the least.

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At least they're getting something. I'm looking forward to their heel turn which I hope that we get from them. I guess that we'll next get a preacher sermon from Big E next.

chrislee said:
I just came across an article on Bleachers Report about it. John Morrison and Chavo are on there. Saw a comment about somebody named Puma vs Johnny Mondo (Morrison) was great. Saved to watch later on YouTube.
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Puma is also known as Ricochet on the indys. He's big in PWG.
ThaBurgerPimp said:
we may see Rey Mysterio in there soon since he just turned down an offer to return to the E
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I heard him on the MLW podcast and he was talking as if he doesn't want to really wrestle and look into other opportunities.

NightMare Paint said:
I just discovered that ROH comes on here on ABC @ 11A.M. on Saturdays. Anybody else suddenly seeing this?
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They just started showin ROH here in Atlanta in the last month. It's a simple show with some good talent. The WWE will definitely be raiding them again. The 1 shame of the show is that the Briscoes are still there instead of making big money in WWE. They could have been the new Wyatt family if need be.
 
ScottyPiffen745 said:
Well at least they still got them working together (Kofi, E and Woods), but man...that shit is going to suck.

It's like they were too scared to go with the black power/nation of domination thing, probably because they don't want to fuck around and actually empower black people or shed light on themselves as a company on how they've put wrestlers of color in such stereotypical gimmicks (such as the one they've now put them in) and how they've never had a black man other than half of The Rock hold the company's title.
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Frankly, the "Black militant" gimmick would be another stereotypical role.
They could just put them together as guys who are overlooked bonding together and never mention their color at all.

NightMare Paint said:
I just discovered that ROH comes on here on ABC @ 11A.M. on Saturdays. Anybody else suddenly seeing this?
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Sinclair has been acquiring stations and as they grow, ROH becomes available in more areas.
That's a pretty good time slot.
 
Upgrade Dave said:
Frankly, the "Black militant" gimmick would be another stereotypical role.
They could just put them together as guys who are overlooked bonding together and never mention their color at all.



Sinclair has been acquiring stations and as they grow, ROH becomes available in more areas.
That's a pretty good time slot.
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Here in bmore it comes on at 1pm on Sunday on Fox.

I met a roh wrestler the other day dude fixed my cup. Cool as shit, his name is ruckus. He trained under Bret Hart. Had stories for days, said cessaro big swing was the worst shit ever. He was like :puke:
 
down here in Alabama ROH airs on Saturday at 11pm, which is just an awful timeslot. Most Sat nites I might be out having some drinks, or have some company over or watching SNL depending on the host.
 
As long as they don't do this whole black pastor storyline i'm intrigued by "New Day". I want to see where they take it. They may be the new 3 MB. But man its looking like they breaking up the Wyatts, broke up The Shield.......there's no stable anymore. May be a lane they are opening up for them.
 
The Pope said:
down here in Alabama ROH airs on Saturday at 11pm, which is just an awful timeslot. Most Sat nites I might be out having some drinks, or have some company over or watching SNL depending on the host.
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Ok I'm in Bama too. I'm gonna look for it.

I'm kinda worried about the direction they take the new day stable. Hopefully they come out and whoop some cac's and take about how they've been held down and it's time for a NEW DAY. But yeah I hope they stay away from the pastor stuff unless Big E does it.
 
chrislee said:
Ok I'm in Bama too. I'm gonna look for it.

I'm kinda worried about the direction they take the new day stable. Hopefully they come out and whoop some cac's and take about how they've been held down and it's time for a NEW DAY. But yeah I hope they stay away from the pastor stuff unless Big E does it.
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Yep but I don't even want Big E to do that gimmick. It was an interesting look but that shit would get old quick.


FULL DETAILS ON NEW TNA TV DEAL
by Mike Johnson @ 12:44 PM on 11/19/2014

The following press release was issued to PWInsider.com:

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS ACQUIRES EXCLUSIVE BROADCAST RIGHTS TO TOP PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING LEAGUE, TNA IMPACT WRESTLING, FOR DESTINATION AMERICA

(Silver Spring, Md.) – Discovery Communications announced today that it has signed a multi-year deal with TNA (Total Nonstop Action) IMPACT WRESTLING to bring the popular league to homes nationwide on Destination America, the only network dedicated to celebrating the people, places and stories of the United States.

Destination America officially enters the ring with its first world premiere of IMPACT WRESTLING in January 2015. The series features some of the biggest names in professional wrestling, including Jeff Hardy, Bobby Roode, Kurt Angle, Bobby Lashley and Gail Kim.

The partnership includes the U.S. premieres of additional TNA WRESTLING series and specials and provides Discovery Communications with international broadcasting rights in select regions, to be announced at a later date.

“Our partnership in this uniquely entertaining franchise with TNA IMPACT WRESTLING provides a significant addition to Destination America’s programming strategy,” said Henry Schleiff, Group President of Destination America, Investigation Discovery, American Heroes Channel, Discovery Fit & Health and Discovery Family Channel. “The enduring, cross-generational enthusiasm of pro wrestling is felt by millions of fans around the country, from coast-to-coast and throughout the heartland. We are delighted to bring this beloved American pastime to the one and only network dedicated to celebrating the unique spirit of the U.S., Destination America.”

“Our knockout partnership with TNA IMPACT WRESTLING continues Destination America’s mission of bringing our viewers the best of all-American entertainment, and going center ring with one of the world’s foremost professional wrestling leagues fits perfectly within our DNA,” said Marc Etkind, general manager of Destination America. “Wrestling has created a fiercely loyal, passionate and widespread fan base, and we look forward to being part of the TNA family.”

“We are very excited about Destination America being the new network for IMPACT WRESTLING and the partnership with Discovery Communications both domestically and across the globe. Their commitment to promote and grow our brand in innovative and compelling ways was instrumental in knowing we had found the right home,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “Together we will create an experience that takes our fans on a new journey that will push the envelope of technology, including where we take our cameras, going deeper into our superstars’ lives and showing the reality of what it takes to create a weekly professional wrestling show, all while showcasing the very best male and female athletes in the world.”

Since launching in 2012, Destination America has become one of cable’s top five fastest-growing networks*, earning 10 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth in Prime among P2+. With top series that explore unique American cultures and ways of life – including Mountain Monsters, A Haunting, Hillbilly Blood, Buying the Bayou, Buying Alaska, Ghost Asylum and BBQ Pitmasters – Destination America’s programming spans the nation from Alaska, Hawaii and Colorado to Louisiana, West Virginia and communities in between. To find Destination America, the new home of TNA’s IMPACT WRESTLING, go to destinationamerica.com/watchda.

TNA is a privately held sports entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn., specializing in TV properties, events, merchandise, music, and the management and promotion of professional wrestlers. TNA annually delivers more than 500 hours of original content to millions of fans around the world.

A step back from Spike (going from a second tier network to a third tier one) but at least it's on the upswing in growth and it's better than nothing.

Of course, I don't have it on the U-verse package I subscribe to so I have to find an alternative until it is.
 
TNA on a Discovery-owned channel wtf... :smh:

robert rodriguez shouldve just told dixie that she could sign with El Rey Network so that the show could air back-to-back with Lucha Underground :lol:
 
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