wrestling The Big Wrestling Thread!

[Rappy Veteran]

Yeah I used to like Ken Shamrock when he did the ankle lock :D

[Mazhar]

I remember Angle locking the ankle lock to HBK at WM21 when HBK eventually tapped out! It was the greatest moment, Micheals felt lot of pain there.

[Rappy Veteran]

I can't remember a really good angle moment....I still can't believe he is a 13 time world champion...that's crazy!

[Mazhar]

Who is 13 time champion? Not Kurt Angle, it is HHH.

[Rappy Veteran]

Who is 13 time champion? Not Kurt Angle, it is HHH.

No Angle is a 13 time world champion...they mentioned it on Impact

Foley comes out to the ring he said that Kurt made him tap out after he said it would never happen. He was ready to go home until he heard Angle was messing with the front office and saying that there would be no TNA without MEM. He admits they all dropped the ball last night and maybe he ran out of gas last night...and that with Kurt as a 13 time Champ, knows what its like on 12 occasions how to have a bad day.

[Gio Takahashi]

Mazhar, Kurt angle is definitely 13 time world champion, though if you only combine WWE and TNA, he would be 10 time, but then you add in his Junior World Wrestling champion (which he won three times in the late 80s), that makes 13 times according to TNA. Source

And I'll be honest, I said it before, and I'll say it again. Kurt Angle is better off sticking with TNA. TNA is on the rise, and he's really at the time. I can't imagine him doing that well in WWE.

[LOC Veteran]

Until TNA can do something other than push Kevin Nash and retarded storylines with Abyss and AJ Styles (over the past couple of years) they will never rise enough to really take on WWE. They have AMAZING home grown talent like AJ and Joe and Abyss yet they make them look like idiots more than WWE does to their talent. Way more. Anyone remember that wonderful "angle" they did with Kurt Angle, his wife and AJ? God. And they wonder why married couples never last when they get put on TV. Hopefully Booker T and his wife can last.

[Rappy Veteran]

I like TNA's X-Division but that's all really, I really hate the MEM they are like the NWO of WCW taking up to much air time and controlling to much.

[Gio Takahashi]

I remember that Angle storyline, it's kind of pretty dumb, but I will say I like the new Kurt Angle look. As for MEM and TNA, I try not to pay much attention to that, but the way TNA is taking and the way WWE is taking, I have to say that I enjoy TNA more so.

TNA would need to get a second show eventually, they've been getting a lot of new talents lately, and more will soon be joining.

I remember that Angle storyline, it's kind of pretty dumb, but I will say I like the new Kurt Angle look. As for MEM and TNA, I try not to pay much attention to that, but the way TNA is taking and the way WWE is taking, I have to say that I enjoy TNA more so.

TNA would need to get a second show eventually, they've been getting a lot of new talents lately, and more will soon be joining.

[LOC Veteran]

X-Division is the shiznit. But having Kevin Nash involved with them was retarded last year, and it's retarded now. Keep a 7ft tall over the hill once fairly good big man away from the smaller guys who can run rings around him.

As for the MEM, eh. The moment they added Joe to it, well let's just say it's only a matter of time now until it collapses and it's forgotten.

[Gio Takahashi]

X-Division is the shiznit. But having Kevin Nash involved with them was retarded last year, and it's retarded now. Keep a 7ft tall over the hill once fairly good big man away from the smaller guys who can run rings around him.

Pretty much like WWE getting Big Show involved with some of the newer rising stars lately. I am looking forward to seeing Umaga in TNA, he and Samoa Joe would be a vicious force to reckon with.

[LOC Veteran]

Except in WWE, Big Show NEVER wins. He hasn't won a PPV match (or many TV matches) in the months since his return. When was the last time he went over? He's being used properly (even if you disagree with it) while Kevin Nash is put over younger guys and smaller guys quite a bit.

As for Umaga and Joe, it would be a mistake to pair them together as soon as Umaga joins TNA. Down the road, maybe.

[Gio Takahashi]

While this is true, I don't think he should be involved. All I see is that it just ruins a potentially good match, involved or not.

[Mazhar]

Except in WWE, Big Show NEVER wins. He hasn't won a PPV match (or many TV matches) in the months since his return. When was the last time he went over? He's being used properly (even if you disagree with it) while Kevin Nash is put over younger guys and smaller guys quite a bit.

And Big show has lot the 500 pounds gimmick also as he lost some weight and now weighs around 400lbs I think.

Seriously I was tired of hearing commentators saying "7 foot tall and 500 pounds"!

[Rappy Veteran]

Big show should try some awesome moves like when Lesnar did this :p

[LOC Veteran]

God, he'd either break his neck if he did that or land and break his leg like Sid Vicious did back in WCW that time. God that looked painfulllllllllll.

[Rappy Veteran]

God, he'd either break his neck if he did that or land and break his leg like Sid Vicious did back in WCW that time. God that looked painfulllllllllll.

oh man I just had flashbacks to that :| :x

[LOC Veteran]

Amazing how he's interested in coming back to WWE now isn't it? He's about as old as Kevin Nash lol He better be in damn good shape if he's really serious about making a return. But, we all know Vince lovessssssss the big guys.

Anyways, anyone getting a spooky vibe going into NoC with Cena? I'm just getting this feeling he's gonna turn heel and help Orton win and join Legacy. After all, Cena is a 2nd gen star (sorta). I could be wrong, as it has been said many times with WWE's new PG crap and the fact that Cena is soooo popular with kids and women it might be a mistake to make him a heel. But then again, I don't subscribe to that notion. A wrestler is popular whether he's a heel or a face. One gets cheers, the other gets boos. They still sell merchandise and still bring in ratings if booked correctly. Cena could make a great heel just like Edge is going to make a great face (finally!) when he comes back (I hope, please).

[Rappy Veteran]

Edge and Christian were awesome and that needs to happen again!

[LOC Veteran]

UGH Shaq might get in the ring next week on RAW:

Prepare to roll out the red carpet, WWE Universe, for Raw?s latest celebrity guest host and his size 23 shoes. That?s right, NBA great and WWE fan Shaquille O?Neal will take the ball and run with it when Monday Night Raw heads to Washington, D.C.

A longtime WWE enthusiast, Shaq has attended scores of events over the years, but next week marks the first time the Cleveland Cavaliers? center will be able to arrange matches to his liking. Armed with a well-known sense of humor, the playful giant will doubtlessly have his share of antics for the Raw roster, and who knows, maybe he?ll even try his skills in the ring.

Whatever it is the NBA center, U.S. Olympian and massive baller has in store for Monday Night Raw, one thing is certain: It?s sure to be a slam dunk.

Source: Wrestlezone

[Rappy Veteran]

oh god! I hate these hosts so much!

but he wouldn't be the first basketball player!

[LOC Veteran]

NBA legend and next week's WWE RAW celebrity guest-host Shaquille O'Neal has a new reality television program debuting on the ABC Network on August 18th.

Filming for the show, which features Shaq challenging other sports stars to their respective sports, starts this Wednesday in Pitrtsburgh, PA with NFL Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. That is, if the story that came out today where Roethlisberger was accused of rape don't conflict with that taping.

This reality show is apparently what Shaq is coming to RAW to promote next week.

According to sources, Hulk Hogan's name has come up in WWE creative meetings as a potential future guest-host for an edition of RAW.

Those same sources claim that everytime Hogan's name is brought up, Vince McMahon immediately shoots it down.

Speaking of the RAW guest host concept, Vince McMahon reportedly seeks the input of WWE's Entertainment Relations' Kristin Prouty for the weekly RAW guest-host angle.

Both stories from Wrestlezone.

Yeah no duh Shaq is there to promote something. Everyone that's guest hosting will want to promote something they are doing, both Seth Green and ZZ Top did obviously. And what the hell Vince, you don't want Hogan guest hosting? Afraid he might overshadow you or actually be good at it? I bet we'll see the Iron Sheik host before Hogan.

Anyone else hoping Macho Man comes back to WWE soon? It's obvious Macho and Vince are on better terms now that the Macho Madness DVD is out and his name is on the WWE Alumni page etc. It would be awesome to see him again. Plus, he's still in great shape and could probably wrestle still!

[Rappy Veteran]

As long as we get to hear the theme music again :D

He could be a candidate for HOF next year thinking about it.

[Gio Takahashi]

And Big show has lot the 500 pounds gimmick also as he lost some weight and now weighs around 400lbs I think.

Seriously I was tired of hearing commentators saying "7 foot tall and 500 pounds"!

450, if memory serves.

Anyone else hoping Macho Man comes back to WWE soon? It's obvious Macho and Vince are on better terms now that the Macho Madness DVD is out and his name is on the WWE Alumni page etc. It would be awesome to see him again. Plus, he's still in great shape and could probably wrestle still!

A good friend of mine told me that Macho Man had nothing to do with the creation of the DVD, but I didn't verify this.

Edge and Christian were awesome and that needs to happen again!

Definitely. That need to happen!

Amazing how he's interested in coming back to WWE now isn't it? He's about as old as Kevin Nash lol He better be in damn good shape if he's really serious about making a return. But, we all know Vince lovessssssss the big guys.

Vicious hasn't wrestled in a damn long time because of that injury. God I remember when he broke his leg. I'm amazed he wants to wrestle again after THAT! If I recall, it was WCW's fault, because Vicious specifically requested for no air maneuver, and he was forced to do one, which resulted to him breaking the leg.....literally.

[deuz]

stopped watching TNA, once AJ left the x-div ....good times...