Professional Wrestling Thread

[Molo316]

I agreed with what The Rock said about the man back in the day, Stone Cold Steve Austin, not fighting for the other guys and everything, but Cena just owned Rocky last night.
It was a sad thing to see, but I'll give Cena all the credit in the world.
It was painful to see that Rock did indeed have notes written on his wrist, which I have never seen before and would never have imagined The Rock, of all people having to do that.
And what got to me was that the majority of the time, Rock was talking a lot of hot air about Twitter trends and chants. Apart of from the comment about fighting for the others, what he said seemed to have no meaning towards building up to WrestleMania. In the few minutes that Cena was face to face with him, he did and said more than The Rock seemed to the entire time.

[XMW]

Cena was great last night. He definitely owned Rock. As for Rocky having notes on his wrist, call me crazy but I think it's a work. Why the hell would a Hollywood actor who needs to memorize scripts, and who has so much experience with promo's have notes written on his wrist? It's the first time I've ever seen him with it, and it's just too much of a coincedence, it's just so Cena could say something about it (imo) 'cause Rock has been burying Cena for a year already.

[Yuuichi]

Cena was great last night. He definitely owned Rock. As for Rocky having notes on his wrist, call me crazy but I think it's a work. Why the hell would a Hollywood actor who needs to memorize scripts, and who has so much experience with promo's have notes written on his wrist? It's the first time I've ever seen him with it, and it's just too much of a coincedence, it's just so Cena could say something about it (imo) 'cause Rock has been burying Cena for a year already.

I agree. Rock would never do that. It was a good way to give Cena a 1up.

[claud3]

i feel WM 28 is going to be ok, but the main match will not be cena vs The Rock. It will be the Undertaker vs Triple H hell in a cell match

The Undertakers Match will be the biggest match of the year because its the most important match in the WWE and the last one the Undertaker will wrestle in.

The Cena and Rock match, is just like the WWE getting celebraties in to boost ratings and get more Media attention for the company. They do it all the time with WM, KOTR, SS etc.... All their top PPV's, But because the Rock is a Movie star and not a wrestler anymore, accept for WM. It puts him in the role as celebrate vs wrestler type situation.. That is how i see it

[The Cage]

Cena got owned and went crying lol

[claud3]

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer

-- USA sent out a press released promoting their win as the top-rated cable network during February. The press release gave Raw credit for doing its part, stating: WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW made USA the #1 network in all of television Mondays from 9:00-11:00 p.m. in February 2012 among M18-34 and the top cable network in P18-34 and M18-49. USA beat ABC and CBS head to head among P18-34 in this timeslot and outperformed ABC in every male demo (M18-49/25-54/18-34/total males).


-- The Undertaker has surgery done on both his hip and shoulder during his time away from the ring. When he showed up last week at RAW, he was estimated at 275 - 280 pounds which is the lightest of his career. Many believed he would retire after WrestleMania 28, but as that hasn't been hinted at his colleagues expect he will wrestle a few more years since he's only wrestling one match a year. He's also got his own gym and ring in his home.

Link: http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/2...we-future-more


Some update on the Understakers career in the WWE

its small news but enough to make me believe i am wrong in thinking he will retire at wrestlemaina or on raw the next night

PLUS THIS BIT OF NEWS

Source: Pwinsider

The latest word internally on the planned WWE Network is that it will launch in November during sweeps. No hard launch date has bet set as of now. The company definitely wants it to air before the end of the year.


November is also when they plan to debut their new Crusierweight series. Talents who had been talked with about working the show were told that plans to sign anyone were pushed to the fall. WWE is looking for wrestlers in the 200 lb range.

Link: http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/2...erweights-show

This i am excited for, because its bringing the Crusierweight back as a series and i loved the crusierweight when it was in the WWE and i hope they add it to the shows

[mankind]

Will they ever get rid of the PG?

[Yuuichi]

Will they ever get rid of the PG?

After mattell deal expires.

[claud3]

Here is an interview with Mick Foley



Its a great interview

[mankind]

After mattell deal expires.

When will that be?

[Yuuichi]

When will that be?

I think it is a 3 year deal with almost 2 years already done. No clue tho.

[XMW]

I doubt WWE will get rid of their PG programming, it doesn't really make sence for them to get rid of it..

Also the cruiserweight show sounds awesome, hopefully they'll sign some awesome indy talent like Ricochet, PAC, Flip Kendrick and AR Fox for this show.

[claud3]

the cruiserweight show sounds awesome, hopefully they'll sign some awesome indy talent like Ricochet, PAC, Flip Kendrick and AR Fox for this show.

It does sound great... I been waiting for a long time for the WWE to bring it back.... Just hope its a permit thing in the WWE

Here is audio of Hulk Hogan, discussing his issues with the Ultimate Warrior. During the audio, Hogan states that he feels bad for Warrior, that Warrior wanted to end the WM 6 match after 4-minutes, and that Warrior used to be a nice guy and hang out with his family, that he has totally changed, and then calls his a "pussy." Check out the short interview below…

Link: http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/2...timate-warrior

Hogan has a cheek to call anyone a Pussy and get away with it, he is one to and a joke in fact... In fact he is just a joke and the way he gets on now, i have no interest in him anymore.... The sooner he goes from the wrestling scene the better

[Yuuichi]

Ultimate warrior is a pussy and always has been a joke. I have never liked him. If he wasent so selfish and greedy he could have had a bigger career. Aside from being first to own ic and heavyweight title he has done nothing.

[claud3]

true, but since hogan has been back on the scene for awhile. He thinks he is all what he was back in the 80's and all the 90's... He is nothing anymore

[XMW]

Fuck it, I'm still a Hogan fan. There'll never be another Hogan, and nobody will ever make the impact on the wrestling biz like he did.

Ultimate Warrior is a complete retard who didn't appriciate what he got in wrestling, even though he sucked in the ring and he always had incoherent promos.

[claud3]

Look i am only currently disrespecting hogan, I loved what he has done for the business.

Some Great News...

Source: PWInsider

WWE has published their 10-K report for 2011 and it includes their wrestling contract with Paul Levesque (a/k/a Triple H). The new agreement went into effect January 1, 2012 and expires on March 30, 2016, when he is 46 years old.
Highlights:

* Levesque will be paid a 'Minimum Annual Compensation' of $1 million for each year under contract.

* Levesque will be limited to 180 dates per year, unless both parties mutually agree to extend beyond that number.


* Levesque cannot work or perform in any capacity for any 'martial arts' organization while under contract.

Link:http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/2...our-more-years

So we will see alot more of Triple H until 2016

[XMW]

Meh, I don't have a problem with what Hogan is doing nowadays. He's pretty much staying out of the ring, which is a good thing, though he's still more over then 90% of the TNA roster.

As for HHH, I doubt we'll see him alot, likely the same as these past 2 years which is fine with me.

[XMW]

Double post.. I'm sure some of you guys have read the report of Ring Of Honor blocking The Briscoes and Adam Cole from signing with WWE. It turns out Jim Cornette (former NWA/WWF personality, and former WWF, OVW, TNA booker, and the current ROH booker) was the one blocking them from signing:



I hope people get that one though lol..

[claud3]

well, lets hope the WWE never sign to many wrestlers. Because to many equals crap storylines and sometimes crap matches

Hint Hint.... WCW and ECW wrestlers, it was like over 100 or more wrestlers. But now they have it down to about 50 or as low as 30 wrestlers now and to me that works extremely well for the company

[XMW]

Yeah that's true, I just hope WWE keeps signing talented wrestlers instead of failed football players and college athletes. Though I do give WWE credit, they have had some great signings since about 2009/2010, Daniel Bryan/American Dragon, Kaval/Low Ki, Dean Ambrose/Jon Moxley, Seth Rollins/Tyler Black, Kassius Ohno/Chris Hero, Antonio Cesaro/Claudio Castagnoli. Kaval didn't work out since he got fired but I have high hopes for those still in FCW.
It seems since Triple H took a bigger development role upon himself the signings have gotten better.

[claud3]

well the proof is in the pudding and the devil is in the detail... The talent has been good and i hope it keeps going that way.

As i have always said, the young talent is the future of the WWE

[yourmumsface17]

well the proof is in the pudding and the devil is in the detail... The talent has been good and i hope it keeps going that way.

As i have always said, the young talent is the future of the WWE

Apparently The Rock has been filming a load of stuff for Raw today (Him stood by some fountain next to a Cena cardboard cut out and him with some Cena merchandise) so it looks like he will be cutting promos shitting on Cena in his own home town throughout Raw and as he is in Boston I imagine he will turn up on Raw.

[Molo316]

Apparently The Rock has been filming a load of stuff for Raw today (Him stood by some fountain next to a Cena cardboard cut out and him with some Cena merchandise) so it looks like he will be cutting promos shitting on Cena in his own home town throughout Raw and as he is in Boston I imagine he will turn up on Raw.

I hope he is actually there in person. This close to WrestleMania, it'll suck if he isn't!

[claud3]

here is confirmation of The Rock Being on RAW

WWE is now officially advertising The Rock confronting John Cena on RAWtomorrow night. Cena tweeted this response today:

"In Bangor Maine then off to Boston. After what happened last week..cant wait to see what dwayne does tomorrow."

Link: http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/2...-cena-responds

To make it work for an outside venue, WWE is reportedly considering the use of a modified Hell in a Cell structure for the Undertaker/Triple H match at WrestleMania 28. The company is looking at a design that would aid in the suspension of it as it relates to the canopy and rigging that will be above the ring. The reason for the modification is because the venue in Miami is an outside arena, making it logistically more difficult than normal..

Link: http://www.phenomforever.com/?p=9329


So a new Hell In A Cell Structure is getting used for Wrestlemaina 28... Never knew they had to, always thought they had that bit covered