Originally posted by P-Geyser
I actually agree with Paige. The match that disappointed me, was Rusev/Owens. To me it's interesting to see two heels clash which the WWE rarely does. When I saw the match advertised, I thought this was going to be interesting(In my opinion.) Then as soon as I saw Ryback sitting at the announcement table, I ALREADY KNEW the bull sh!t predictability that was about to come.
Oh, I agree with Paige too, which is what makes it funny.
Originally posted by Henry_Pym
It has more to do with Mommy Bella being with Johnny Ace than Nikki sleeping with Cena. Lol @ Bryan having political power though
Bryan doesn't need it because where Nikki goes, Brie goes, and Vince wants to keep John Cena happy at all costs.
At least Nikki actually improved as a wrestler. Brie did too, but I think she's lagging behind her sister.
Originally posted by Henry_Pym
Super controversial statement but,Brie is honestly Trish's level, and better than Lita as a worker. I started re-watching older diva's matches and damn, Lita was Sin Cara level but she can't blame a blinding mask or for Mystico also wrestling in the dark.
Lita was never a truly great worker, but she was solid enough, and had no problem putting herself on the line for a match.
Brie on Trish's level though? Early Trish maybe, but the Trish that went up against Mickie James towards the end of her career? I don't agree.
Originally posted by Henry_Pym
Tbf Mickie was one of the best workers of her era (Gail Kim and Beth Phoenix are the only other contenders), Trish was far more over and wasn't ripping off someone else's work but honestly she was very limited.
I don't necessarily disagree; I just think she's still better than Brie.
Originally posted by Henry_Pym
tell me more about your love of old Japanese wrestling.
It started from the Apter magazines where they had the official rankings for all the major promotions. I read through the Japanese ones and noticed American stars, most notably Hogan. When I read that the invincible Hogan actually, LOST, by pinfalll and submission no less to these Puro stars it was mindblowing.
I followed as much as I could through some recap shows until I really got into the tapes and then of course the Holy Grail that is Youtube.
There are still tons of classics that I find on Youtube that even hardcore fans are unaware of.
P.S. I saw Hansen on the FN recap show at Wrestle Kingdom and he looked great!
Originally posted by Henry_Pym
Have you watched Hogan's anti-WWF promos from that era, he was their world champ and just crapped on the belt as a "trinket". What is your thoughts on Baba?
No, I've never seen those promos. As an aside I have been looking all over for Watt's "Burial" promos involving stars that left Mid-South. There was a tape trader extradonaire by the name of Barnett I believe who possibly made a comp.
I haven't seen much of Baba at all. My viewership has been largely skewed toward the more recognized workers. Hayabusa, Jumbo, Kawada, KENTA, Kobashi, Liger, Misawa, Muta, Tiger Mask, Shinsaki AKA Hakushi, etc. It is tragic to note of their American counterparts with whom they've feuded have passed away. That being said, Jumbo and especially Misawa's death was heartwrenching.
Originally posted by Henry_PymTo me ever since Kane first lost his mask, all the magic went out the window after that.
Right now the New Day is the only real entertaining thing on Raw, I like other guys and gals but the are either doing nothing or stuck feuding with Kane... I watched Raw with a buddy of mine who was a fan during the attitude era and he hated Kane by the end of the show.