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I was watching some videos on Youtube today and stumbled upon the one with Goldberg's WWE debut, with The Rock. This got me thinking about something. WHAT makes a good powerhouse these days?? I mean, Ryback could be the same thing as Goldberg, no mic skills, short matches, total domination. Reigns could be too. Yet people don't seem to agree with any of them (myself included). Goldberg had charisma, he had a PERFECT entrance theme (and pyros) to fit his character, and, of course, the streak. Right now, it seems that WWE can push ANYONE in a similar role and he wouldn't last a month as a crowd's favorite. Why??

 

On another note, that video got me to watch some old WCW videos with Goldberg vs. Hogan, Hall, etc. and I cannot believe how different today's commentary team is compared to those times . Back then you could really feel that these guys were "living" the show, Tony Schiavone, Heenan, all of them were adding to the experience. In WWE's post WCW-time JR was great too, but that's about it, today's team is light years away. WWE is a big company, so I don't believe they can't get better people. Is the monopoly the reason it sucks so much these days?

On 2/12/2016 at 4:51 PM, MightyJordan said:

 

Just heard about this unusual event coming up; wrestling, boxing, MMA, and grappling all in the same show.

 

Also, so much for that farewell tour Kurt's been doing this year.

 

Oh, they're also running a mask design contest for Rey Mysterio, so if anyone here's a bit creative, give it a go.

He said it was his TNA farewell tour. Not that he was retiring.

1 hour ago, episode said:

He said it was his TNA farewell tour. Not that he was retiring.

Yes, but he did say he was taking a break from wrestling after finishing up with TNA: http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/618117-breaking-news-kurt-angle-says-he-will-take-a-break-from-wrestling-addresses-tna-bound-for-glory-would-he-entertain-a-wwe-return

1 hour ago, MightyJordan said:

 

Thats way before he announced he was leaving TNA though. 

1 minute ago, episode said:

 

Thats way before he announced he was leaving TNA though. 

No, that was when he announced he was leaving TNA; he said in that interview he wasn't going to renew his contract (which ended last month).

1 hour ago, MightyJordan said:

No, that was when he announced he was leaving TNA; he said in that interview he wasn't going to renew his contract (which ended last month).

You're right. What I meant was that it was before it was all set out how he was going to leave, do the 'farewell', etc. 

So tonight: (I choose to have hope for the main event)

 

US Champion Kalisto vs Alberto Del Rio (2 out of 3 falls match)
Winner: ADR

 

AJ Styles vs Chris Jericho

Winner: AJ Styles

 

Ryback, Big Show, Kane vs The Wyatt Family
Winner: The Wyatt Family

 

Becky Lynch & Sasha Banks vs Naomi and Tamina

Winners: Becky Lynch & Sasha Banks

 

IC Champion Kevin Owens vs Dolph Ziggler

Winner: Kevin Owens

 

Divas Champion Charlotte vs Brie Bella

Winner: Charlotte

 

Dean Ambrose vs Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar

Winner: Dean Ambrose

 

I also think that Edge and Christian will introduce an opponent for New Day. Who do things that can't be taught. And they will win the match - just not sure if they take home the tag titles on the first night.

He didn't troll the 14 with the crown or the AJ Styles pic. Those were accurate. Just don't know which ones.

 

Meltzer said that Taker's WM opponent is someone thats not an active wrestler. People out injured are included in 'active'. So the list is actually very short. It has to be either Punk or Austin, really. 

7 minutes ago, episode said:

He didn't troll the 14 with the crown or the AJ Styles pic. Those were accurate. Just don't know which ones.

 

Meltzer said that Taker's WM opponent is someone thats not an active wrestler. People out injured are included in 'active'. So the list is actually very short. It has to be either Punk or Austin, really. 

Well, Punk had back surgery very recently, so I'm not holding my breath there.

 

 

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