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I couldn’t pass up Mick’s return to the scene of the crime – in 2012, Mick bombed on stage on his last visit – the main problems being he’s not a comedian (anecdotes don’t have punchlines), he can’t deal with overly enthusiastic fans (shouting ‘talk about Undertaker!’) etc – stopping mid-sentence to chastise ~2 audience members, and having an extended meet and greet …
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It’s NXT Takeover 7: Respekkkkkkkk! (Booker T used to reiterate the word respect in the Main Event Mafia, it was amazing.) It’s October 7, back at Full Sail University, FL in front of 400 fans. Let’s do it to it! https://twitter.com/OSWreview/status/651911862636953600 FINN BALOR & SAMOA JOE vs THE MECHANICS (SCOTT DAWSON & DASH WILDER) The first of 3 tag matches, the semi-finals and …
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So we went to see Vince Russo tonight! Here’s the skinny: There were about 70 at the event, free seating in a function room at a hotel, which was perfect as it was a more intimate venue. The host was a super-nice guy with mad hair, looks like Pat the NES Punk. It was Eamon D’arcy, the announcer from Irish whip wrestling! Russo …
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My thoughts on the Hogan/racist comments: • What he said was hateful, ignorant, and completely wrong. He admits to being a racist, to a point. • However, this was said 8 years ago, • in a private residence, • in a private conversation. • It was recorded without his knowledge/permission (Hogan says), and given to a scumbag trash website, Gawker. • They released …
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WWE Beast In The East house show New Sumo Hall, Tokyo, Japan, July 4th, 2015 (10:30am BST) I’m so glad they made the decision to air this on the Network. Despite having hallmarks of a house show, it’s very cool to see WWE in unfamiliar surroundings with a different setup. The production was more like NXT: harsh bright lighting, less rigid camerawork – …
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Massive drop in interest around the net about Tough Enough after the premiere. Can’t blame ’em! The show averaged 1,047,000 viewers (losing 162,000 from last week, which isn’t that bad!). USA now also have a 2-hour version of RAW as a lead in. • The format of the show is Jericho/Renee Young and the judges (Bryan, Paige & Hogan) in front of a …
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Wow, nobody is talking about Tough Enough! Here’s a review of the little engine that could, but probably shouldn’t, but is anyway. Review of the Competition Special here • The première of Season 6 of Tough Enough! Originally going to be a Network exclusive, WWE managed to get a deal with USA Network. It’ll be free on either WWE.com or YouTube soon for countries without a TV …
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Thoughts on the special: • This show was the first few rounds of tryouts at the WWE performance centre, 40 were chosen from over 11,000 entries, whittled down to a final 13. • Trainers: Booker T, Lita, Billy Gunn (Tensai is shown in clips as well). Billy admonished a hopeful for swearing, saying it was offensive to women. Thanks, Mr. Ass, the guy who …
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Hey yo! You know the sweet action figure placecards we’re using for the X7 Saga? They’re done by the lovely DayDream Figures! They shoot a bunch of pics and my favourite(s) make it into the episode. Check out the photos, plus a bonus KANE FRIZZ photo! Follow @DayDreamFigures! //
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A surprising return of Stone Cold to the WWE Network, as the softball-throwing Chris Jericho had replaced him for a brace of Network interviews, and Austin’s no longer involved in Tough Enough (due to continual delays in shooting). But to keep those new Network subscribers interested, they’ve paired up two of the biggest names in wrestling for an hour-long chat. Let’s do it …