Pro Wrestling

[BurningHammer]

the AEW cm punk promos with MJF and eddie kingston have bret hart/shawn michaels 1997 vibes. so personal. so real. this is how wrestling should be. no scripts. just tell the truth and people will buy it. i have no doubt these guys are saying what they truly feel even though they respect each other. theres definitely real competitive animosity/spite/jealousy that goes on in locker rooms and its better to use it in storylines than doing some dumb shit like wwe and make everything some childish over the top thing or about belts. no wrestler cares about fake belts lol

Or about eggs :oldlol:

Anyway, Miz and Edge cut similar promos to MJF and Punk's yesterday. Edge even mentions Punk referring Maxwell as a "less famous Miz" without saying the name.

Vince and WWE producers seem to follow AEW. :ohwell:

[BurningHammer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZtH3dgwGUs

:roll::roll::roll:

[Lebron23]

1995 Royal Rumble Match

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNCfDMRC228

[BurningHammer]

RIP Blackjack Lanza :(

[BurningHammer]

WWE has finally released Jeff Hardy. He recently was sent home after a show for an unknown reason that people suspect it was another substance abuse case yet again. WWE later offered Jeff a rehab, which Jeff refused.

Dude really needs help. I hope he will fine one soon after WWE.

[BurningHammer]

Both Johnny Gargano and Kyle O'Reilly are now a free agent as their WWE contracts have been expired after the last NXT 2.0 PPV.

Both were integral to Triple H's NXT but Triple H is not demoted and Vince and his cronies have now taken NXT over as NXT 2.0 and Gargano and O'Reilly are no longer needed.

[Lebron23]

https://www.boxingscene.com/forums/filedata/fetch?id=31221005&d=1639285541

[Hey Yo]

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of James Guffey, otherwise known as Jimmy Rave. We offer our sincere condolences to his family & friends during this difficult time. Rave made his IMPACT debut in 2002 during The Asylum Years & became a mainstay of the X-Division.

https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/1470495094461632520


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FGg-aTOWYAEwMHL?format=jpg&name=small

[BurningHammer]

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of James Guffey, otherwise known as Jimmy Rave. We offer our sincere condolences to his family & friends during this difficult time. Rave made his IMPACT debut in 2002 during The Asylum Years & became a mainstay of the X-Division.

https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/1470495094461632520


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FGg-aTOWYAEwMHL?format=jpg&name=small

There were many efforts to raise funds helping him paying medical cost. Series of amputations and his past drug addiction were too much though. :(

RIP

[BurningHammer]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FGh4gScXsAEuOWe.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FGh4g_uX0AUS-l9.jpg

WWE Raw taping seems to get worse and worse in term of attendance, among other things.

[Charlie Sheen]

Great match last night, but the draw was a strange decision. How do you top that in a rematch? AEW is loaded but looking a little thin at the top with Mox and Omega gone.

[BurningHammer]

Great match last night, but the draw was a strange decision. How do you top that in a rematch? AEW is loaded but looking a little thin at the top with Mox and Omega gone.

There is no other way to let Hangman keep the belt while Bryan not losing. Both would love to do a 60-minutes epic match anyway.

[BurningHammer]

Kevin Owens has reportedly re-signed with WWE. Good for him.

[BurningHammer]

Thanks to Roman getting COVID-19 positive, Brock Lesnar was moved to WWE title match on the Raw side on Day 1 PPV instead and won. Poor Big E doesn't deserve this. :(

Also, poor Seth.

https://i.redd.it/3y3yxf1s67981.jpg

[Lebron23]

We might see Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar

[BurningHammer]

We might see Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar

I think WWE may actually pull the trigger this year for either Royal Rumble or WrestleMania. Who else would do it? Drew has already done it. Rock and Cena are unlikely. Big E jus got pinned clean.

[BurningHammer]

According to Meltzer, yes, Lesnar vs Lashley is coming soon.

[Lebron23]

According to Meltzer, yes, Lesnar vs Lashley is coming soon.

I hope the wwe bring back the Big eagle belt or the undisputed championship

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[BurningHammer]

I hope the wwe bring back the Big eagle belt or the undisputed championship

https://scontent.fmnl8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/118599365_3232617613441309_5531806561118595291_n.j pg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=b9115d&_nc_eui2=AeGbAEvY9BYZ6V68ngt-4uaY4AGiWTUxdCjgAaJZNTF0KJ9dLPJC87MwdusFaru91420E7 XlKShISwsgQlrGj7wj&_nc_ohc=Yarp0KoVUMEAX9dWqE0&tn=ZcbzwBjhiElfMQUw&_nc_ht=scontent.fmnl8-2.fna&oh=00_AT-OsoXbpnezj4yiT2GywkDspYMd_O-suqHVCDMH2ZMTDw&oe=61F8DB75

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No, they won't.

[Lebron23]

No, they won't.

I won't buy their current WWE Championship Belts. The US title looks good.

[BurningHammer]

I won't buy their current WWE Championship Belts. The US title looks good.

That I can agree with.

[BurningHammer]

WWE has released more personnel including William Regal, Ace Steel, Ranjin Singh, and Ryan Katz.

[BurningHammer]

More WWE releases; Road Dogg, Scott Armstrong, George Carroll (script writer), Hideki Suzuki (of Diamond Mine in NXT), Timothy Thatcher, Danny Burch, Cathy Corino (aka Allison Danger), Sarah Cummins (senior VP consumer products).

They are wiping Triple H's legacy of NXT clean.

[BurningHammer]

Samoa Joe has just been released, again. :ohwell:

[BurningHammer]

Impact Wrestling has broken the biggest Forbidden Door with its Impact Knockout champion Mickie James with be in the Women's Royal Rumble! :lebronamazed:

[BurningHammer]

MLW has sued WWE.

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/wwe-rival-sues-over-alleged-illegal-wrestling-monopoly-2022-01-12/

[Nanners]

https://i.ibb.co/93n8GJL/hogan.jpg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX_k5_egUAo

[Patrick Chewing]

Impact Wrestling has broken the biggest Forbidden Door with its Impact Knockout champion Mickie James with be in the Women's Royal Rumble! :lebronamazed:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKECiyIsq3I

[BurningHammer]

RIP Reo Varnado, Snoop Dogg's uncle and Sasha Banks' father :(

[Lakers Legend#32]

Who knew a pro wrestling thread would be the playpen of MAGAS?

[BurningHammer]

https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1483113787557388294

Interesting. He won't quit AEW and suddenly show up at WWE Royal Rumble with the TNT belt, will he?

[BurningHammer]

WALTER is now known as GUNTHER.

WWE trademarked the name "Gunther Stark", which happens to also be the name of Nazi commander during WWII. :oldlol:

[Patrick Chewing]

WALTER is now known as GUNTHER.

WWE trademarked the name "Gunther Stark", which happens to also be the name of Nazi commander during WWII. :oldlol:

You don't say! Oh my!

[Lebron23]

In addition to Lio Rush, multiple contracts are set to expire over the next 30-60 days.
Brian Cage, Marko Stunt and Joey Janela are amongst the names expected to have their contracts come up and be allowed to expire.

[Lebron23]

excited for the Rumble tomorrow

[BurningHammer]

Rondawinslol

[BurningHammer]

This Royal Rumble sucks big time. WWE no longer cares.

[Lebron23]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFrMBADPh08

Rey and AJ had a great match. Love to see Rey wins the WWE Championship

[John_Connor]

how many wrestlers are still technically world champions from "screw jobs"

Hogan never got beat for nor dropped the wcw title

https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/05/1710f-15566997333986-800.jpg


Bret never got beat for nor dropped the wwf/e title

https://i0.wp.com/wrestlingrecaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/bret-hart-6.jpg?fit=370%2C637&ssl=1

technically this is his belt and the guys running around with it since are interim champions


tons of guys have dropped the belt without getting beaten. but they relinquished it or they failed to appear and were forced to be stripped. hogan and bret were never given notice/dates and were stripped of it illegally by any REAL combat sports criteria

every other title change/drop was a work. these were real robberies/screw jobs



Wendi Richter was pinned for real so she technically lost for real in a shoot so she doesn't count

https://i0.wp.com/www.diva-dirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/04a6a81afd8e3a9ba824153de9c1fb7ad23a8917r1-799-703v2_hq.jpg?resize=696%2C612

[Lebron23]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQf1d5P8fEg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kZZhjfav1U

Alpha Academy || For The Academy || Custom Titantron 2021 (Otis & Gable)

[BurningHammer]

Cody and Brandi Rhodes have reportedly opted not to re-sign with AEW and are in talk with WWE. :eek:

Not sure if it is a work or not, but we will see how things go soon.

[John8204]

Well he left the issue is does AEW and WWE have a working relationship (which wouldn't be crazy). I think Cody got himself in a bit of money trouble and we'll see if Vince and company push him or dump him in a year.

[BurningHammer]

Well he left the issue is does AEW and WWE have a working relationship (which wouldn't be crazy). I think Cody got himself in a bit of money trouble and we'll see if Vince and company push him or dump him in a year.

Cody has a lot of things in common with his father Dusty, as a wrestler/promoter/booker. Dusty did the exact same thing in the past when he often jumped ships when things didn't go well for him either money or booking power. He would rather wrestle in polka dots for Vince McMahon and WWF/E than losing his booking power after Turner bought WCW.

Whatever WWE will do to Cody if the deal is done, they will try their best to milk the money out of him. It won't just Vince being ass by paying Cody just to bury him. There are investors watching too.

[BurningHammer]

Now Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Kevin Owens is now set, there is another rumour that WWE is trying to do Shawn Michaels vs AJ Styles too.

WWE is going all out trying to fill AT&T Stadium.

[Lebron23]

https://scontent.fmnl25-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/274037286_700136881352763_5102204250558069081_n.jp g?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_eui2=AeHTi62-T7P56QjkYuzbuNp6VFUJ11OI3gNUVQnXU4jeA476f3PGQsUbJQ py3mWbO69XIa1uGKXNeXFSF9eW3xMP&_nc_ohc=ouRG5gf0ArYAX9BuQ1w&_nc_ht=scontent.fmnl25-1.fna&oh=00_AT8hcWNgsNMPL4BC47URgFV70HdoJX9_Fh_ukfS-SEs0tQ&oe=6215DF68

[BurningHammer]

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Very obvious direction. Ronda vs Charles on Day1. Brock vs Roman on Day 2.

[Street Hunger]

Who are the best WWE and AEW stars these days? I need to catch up

[BurningHammer]

Jake "The Snake" Roberts recently said he doesn't have to use an oxygen tank any more.

After years of drugs and alcohol abuse, Jake is still around and kicking. He really is the Keith Richards of pro wrestling.

[BurningHammer]

Cesaro has quietly been done with WWE now that his 1-year contract has expired. He had a great run with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns during last year's WrestleMania season and that was it.

He has no 90-days non-compete clause so he could show up at anywhere in pro wrestling as of today.

[BurningHammer]

AEW's Tony Khan will have a big announcement tonight, which he says he will do it himself.

Rumors have been that it's either AEW buying Ring of Honor or HBO Max deal.

[Patrick Chewing]

AEW's Tony Khan will have a big announcement tonight, which he says he will do it himself.

Rumors have been that it's either AEW buying Ring of Honor or HBO Max deal.

You do realize no one is responding to your posts, right?? Quit acting like a bot.

[BurningHammer]

You do realize no one is responding to your posts, right?? Quit acting like a bot.

You did. :oldlol:

[Lebron23]

You did. :oldlol:

Tony Khan just bought Ring of Honor

[Patrick Chewing]

You did. :oldlol:

To point out how silly you look. Listen, I used to watch wrestling at its peak during the Monday Night Wars.


But now? It's utter shite.

[BurningHammer]

To point out how silly you look. Listen, I used to watch wrestling at its peak during the Monday Night Wars.


But now? It's utter shite.

Yeah, Monday Night War was the shit.

The current pro wrestling environment though has been very interesting. WWE is still dominating but smaller promotions toward indie level can now hold on their own with AEW leading the way. Promotions outside the US have had produced great product and talents as well. You can easily find pro wrestling the way you want nowadays.

[Lebron23]

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[BurningHammer]

AEW reportedly is trying to acquire the right for this song:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efibftfDPw4

For some reasons, WWE doesn't own this song even though they have used it for the Hardys for years.

[BurningHammer]

Scott Hall :(

Also, Big-E :(

[BurningHammer]

Cody Rhodes has officially signed with WWE, according to PWInsider. Expect to be re-debut at WrestleMania and be on Raw brand after.

[Charlie Sheen]

Cowboy Brock is a real one. He is doing great promo work ripping doors off trucks :lol

Jeff Hardy got to bring his music with him to AEW. Caught me by surprise. Didn't see burninghammer's post :facepalm

[Lebron23]

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[Hey Yo]

Scott Hall :(

Also, Big-E :(

Was sad to see Razor pass away

R.I.P chico.... one of the real bad guys. (toothpick flick)

[Lebron23]

I actually enjoyed WrestleMania 38.

[BurningHammer]

I actually enjoyed WrestleMania 38.

It was good, yes. There are some low lights (Boogs' injury, Vince wrestling, etc.) but not that much.

[Wally450]

I actually enjoyed WrestleMania 38.

Night 1>>> Night 2

[John_Connor]

night 2 was trash. and vince ruined a good moment. we didn't need a second appearance by undertaker and stone cold. and we definitely didn't need more Roman reigns wrestlemania headliners with him winning. it's crazy how young fans love this monotone boring repetitive garbage man. he's the next John cena

[BurningHammer]

night 2 was trash. and vince ruined a good moment. we didn't need a second appearance by undertaker and stone cold. and we definitely didn't need more Roman reigns wrestlemania headliners with him winning. it's crazy how young fans love this monotone boring repetitive garbage man. he's the next John cena

Some folks could only be on one night though. For Undertaker's case, I somewhat agree but it was alright. For Stone Cold's case, this WM basically was built around him with Austin's product tying on it. He had to do something both nights. At least he did wrestle, with a great cushion in Kevin Owens, and do the beer bash thing.

[RogueBorg]

I actually enjoyed WrestleMania 38.

I cracked up watching the Jackass crew punish Sami Zayn.

[Lebron23]

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[BurningHammer]

Tickets for AEW x NJPW event Forbidden Door sold out in 40 minutes. Nice.

[BurningHammer]

https://i.redd.it/07vflh9cfyy81.jpg

Darby Allin is a crazy mf'er. Wish him of his best health when, or if, he gets older.

[Lebron23]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiQPWaGaa5U&lc=UgxMyK_oobFVD4fs_2l4AaABAg.9bvNzXZmTtA9bvW5tRI6 CU

[BurningHammer]

Cody won the HIAC main event with a torn pec. :bowdown:

[Lebron23]

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BREAKING NEWS: Vince McMahon and John Laurenitis Involved In A Sexual Affair with Former WWE Employee. Hush Money Paid. Multiple Previous Incidents Being Looked Into.
The Wall Street Journal is reporting the WWE Board of Directors is looking into a secret $3 million settlement that longtime chief executive Vince McMahon agreed to pay to a departing employee with whom he allegedly had an affair, according to documents and people familiar with the board inquiry.
A January 2022 separation agreement agreed upon by the unnamed woman and the WWE bars the now-former employee, who was hired as a paralegal in 2019, from discussing her relationship with Mr. McMahon or disparaging him, the people said.
The board's investigation, which began in April, has unearthed other, older nondisclosure agreements involving claims by former female WWE employees
of misconduct by Mr. McMahon and one of
his top executives, John Laurinaitis, the head of talent relations at WWE, the people said. The Journal couldn't
determine how many previous agreements were being scrutinized.
The 3,000,000 was discovered by Board Members after a series of anonymous emails from someone claiming to be a friend of the Paralegal.
The first email, sent to board members on March 30, alleged that Mr. McMahon, 76 years old, initially hired the woman at a salary of $100,000 but increased it to $200,000 after beginning a sexual relationship with her. The email to the board also alleged that Mr. McMahon "gave her like a toy" to Mr. Laurinaitis. The board is investigating the allegations in the email, the people familiar with the inquiry said.
"My friend was so scared so she quit after Vince McMahon and lawyer Jerry paid her millions of dollars to shut up," the initial email to the board said, referring to Mr. McMahon's longtime lawyer, Mr. McDevitt, who negotiated the deal, according to people familiar with the board inquiry.
The Company tells WSJ that relationship was consensual and is cooperating with the inquiry
The Wall Street Journal is reporting the WWE Board of Directors is looking into a secret $3 million settlement that longtime chief executive Vince McMahon agreed to pay to a departing employee with whom he allegedly had an affair, according to documents and people familiar with the board inquiry.
A January 2022 separation agreement agreed upon by the unnamed woman and the WWE bars the now-former employee, who was hired as a paralegal in 2019, from discussing her relationship with Mr. McMahon or disparaging him, the people said.
The board's investigation, which began in April, has unearthed other, older nondisclosure agreements involving claims by former female WWE employees
of misconduct by Mr. McMahon and one of
his top executives, John Laurinaitis, the head of talent relations at WWE, the people said. The Journal couldn't
determine how many previous agreements were being scrutinized.
The 3,000,000 was discovered by Board Members after a series of anonymous emails from someone claiming to be a friend of the Paralegal.
The first email, sent to board members on March 30, alleged that Mr. McMahon, 76 years old, initially hired the woman at a salary of $100,000 but increased it to $200,000 after beginning a sexual relationship with her. The email to the board also alleged that Mr. McMahon "gave her like a toy" to Mr. Laurinaitis. The board is investigating the allegations in the email, the people familiar with the inquiry said.
"My friend was so scared so she quit after Vince McMahon and lawyer Jerry paid her millions of dollars to shut up," the initial email to the board said, referring to Mr. McMahon's longtime lawyer, Mr. McDevitt, who negotiated the deal, according to people familiar with the board inquiry.
The Company tells WSJ that relationship was consensual and is cooperating with the inquiry.

[BurningHammer]

Vince has done many shitty things in the past, covering up Jimmy Snuka's murder, covering up Pat Patterson's ring boy scandal, steroid trial, etc. He escaped them all.

I don't think this one will take him down.

[BurningHammer]

According to Raj Giri, Sasha Banks has been released from WWE. (https://twitter.com/fightful/status/1537283467615973376)

[BurningHammer]

https://i.redd.it/8cd90l0m87891.jpg

Forbidden Door was amazing, maybe one of the best PPV events ever.

[BurningHammer]

WWE has officially signed Logan Paul. He will wrestle with the Miz again in upcoming Summerslam event.

[BurningHammer]

The card for Jim Crockett Promotion Presents: "Ric Flair's Final Match":

https://i.redd.it/bnx8lc04uec91.jpg

Pretty much all top promotions from WWE (via Jeff Jarrett) to MLW and even AAA and NJPW are on it. Another Forbidden Door event this year.

[BurningHammer]

Vince McMahon has retired from WWE, giving his everyday duties to Stephanie and Nick Khan as new co-CEOs while Triple H as EVP of talent relations.

[BurningHammer]

https://i.redd.it/gudl1hz8l0f91.jpg

[BurningHammer]

Sasha Banks and Naomi have reached a deal to return to WWE.

Triple H Era is in full force.

[BurningHammer]

Since Triple H taking control, WWE has brought Dakota Kai, Karrion Kross and Scarlett back.

Some banned and restricted words Vince set up like "fans" ("WWE universe" is used instead), "wrestlers" ("superstars" is used instead) and "wrestling" have also been un-banned.

[BurningHammer]

John Laurinaitis has been officially out of WWE now. He is one of the suspects, along with Vince McMahon, in the hush money scandal that has already brought Vince down.

[BurningHammer]

Over 90,000 tickets for WrestleMania 39 at SoFi Stadium in LA next year have been sold in the last 24 hours. Excellent number for WWE.

[BurningHammer]

NXT UK will be on hiatus and repackaged as NXT Europe in 2023. Many NXT UK wrestlers have been released along the process.

Also, Shawn Michaels has been promoted to WWE Vice President of Talent Development Creative. Shawn has been deeply involved in NXT, both original and 2.0, for quite a long time until now that his best pal Triple H has risen to the top spot in WWE hierarchy. Congrats to him. :applause:

[BurningHammer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRC49phR1KE

They actually had Punk squashed to Moxley. There has to be the masterplan behind it, right?

[Patrick Chewing]

Wrestling was good in the 90's.

[Wally450]

Shits going down in AEW with the Punk, Young Bucks, Omega stuff.

[BurningHammer]

Shits going down in AEW with the Punk, Young Bucks, Omega stuff.

They have been all suspended and stripped from their titles (Punk's AEW champ, Elite's Trios champs). A new tournament is set to crown a new AEW champ at Arthur Ashe Stadium event very soon.

That's a good decisive decision from Tony Khan.

[Street Hunger]

Random but I'm still amazed that The Miz was able to go from MTV real world to being a WWE star

[OrlandoMagicGuy]

It's 2022 going into 2023 and Chris Jericho is still the best mic worker in the business.

[Lee]

It's 2022 going into 2023 and Chris Jericho is still the best mic worker in the business.

Not as many talents as before. WWE randomly from time to time gets Brock Lesnar, but other than that it's boring.

[OrlandoMagicGuy]

Not as many talents as before. WWE randomly from time to time gets Brock Lesnar, but other than that it's boring.

It was great tuning in to see Brock whenever he returned,they ended up butchering his feud with Lashley,could've been better.AJ Styles is easily one of my favorites,was following him since he was in TNA,haven't really watched current WWE in a few years
so I'm not sure what he's up to now.But when I was consistently watching him and Joe were my go-to's.

For Japan I was into guys like Naito,Okada,Ishii and Suzuki.

I don't watch AEW but I did watch a few clips of CM Punk and MJF going back and forth.

Overall I stopped watching wrestling at least current products,I just watch the old shit from the 90s/early 00s.

[SATAN]

Been watching Impact! on Plex. Seen The Dudley Boys (Team 3D), Big Poppa Pump, Christian, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Sting etc.

First time I seen any wrestling in years. What the hell happened? Why are all these people on "Impact!"? I think it's TNA? Pretty sure I remember all those guys being with some other company though?

[BurningHammer]

Been watching Impact! on Plex. Seen The Dudley Boys (Team 3D), Big Poppa Pump, Christian, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Sting etc.

First time I seen any wrestling in years. What the hell happened? Why are all these people on "Impact!"? I think it's TNA? Pretty sure I remember all those guys being with some other company though?

TNA has changed its brand to Impact Wrestling since the owner change few years ago. The roster has been changing a lot since too. People have come and go, both new and old. Bully Ray aka Bubba Ray has just returned to Impact recently.

[Charlie Sheen]

TK is really doing the same thing Vince did when he bought WCW and jobbing the ROH talent to his guys :lol

[BurningHammer]

TK is really doing the same thing Vince did when he bought WCW and jobbing the ROH talent to his guys :lol

Technically, ROH is Tony Khan's though. He bought it with his own money while AEW is his and other investors (Warner Bros Discovery allegedly be among them).

TK is trying to boost ROH value for upcoming TV/streaming/whatever deals by having a major storyline running with Jericho vs ROH thing. He surely has some workers to be the core of the promotion in mind while featured other possible additions. Dalton Castle's work yesterday was great. We will get to see Matt Taven, Mike Bennett and Maria being featured soon. Jericho's feud with all past ROH champions also give possibility of more talents to fill other roles. PCO, American Wolves, Homicide, Nigel McGuinness, etc. are available.

[OrlandoMagicGuy]

Who is the greatest technical wrestler?

Angle
Malenko
Bret
Danielson
Benoit
Mr.Perfect

[Charlie Sheen]

Technically, ROH is Tony Khan's though. He bought it with his own money while AEW is his and other investors (Warner Bros Discovery allegedly be among them).

TK is trying to boost ROH value for upcoming TV/streaming/whatever deals by having a major storyline running with Jericho vs ROH thing. He surely has some workers to be the core of the promotion in mind while featured other possible additions. Dalton Castle's work yesterday was great. We will get to see Matt Taven, Mike Bennett and Maria being featured soon. Jericho's feud with all past ROH champions also give possibility of more talents to fill other roles. PCO, American Wolves, Homicide, Nigel McGuinness, etc. are available.

I didn't know all of this :cheers:

You ruined my joke with facts tho :lol

[Paolo Banchero]

Who is the greatest technical wrestler?

Angle
Malenko
Bret
Danielson
Benoit
Mr.Perfect

Bret Hart

[Paolo Banchero]

Kurt Angle great too

[BurningHammer]

Kurt Angle great too

I think he is the best of those GOAT technicians considering how fast he rose the rank from ECW appearance to the WWE champion.

[majari1234]

What a match Logan Paul vs Roman Reigns.

[BurningHammer]

What a match Logan Paul vs Roman Reigns.

Logan really is natural. He probably is the best celebrity pro wrestler ever.

[majari1234]

Logan really is natural. He probably is the best celebrity pro wrestler ever.

Logan Paul just announced he has suffered a torn meniscus, MCL & ACL.

How the heck he even walk let alone perform with an MCL/ACL injury?

[BurningHammer]

Logan Paul just announced he has suffered a torn meniscus, MCL & ACL.

How the heck he even walk let alone perform with an MCL/ACL injury?

Adrenaline rush.

It's the same injuries Seth Rollins suffered on an exact date in 2015 too.

[BurningHammer]

Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame 2022 entrants:

Holy Demon Army (Kawada Toshiaki & Taue Akira) (highest vote % this year)
Mistico
Ibushi Kota
Naito Tetsuya
Los Villanos
Rollerball Mark Rocco (the original Black Tiger)
Lou Daro (promoter)
Johnny Doyle (promoter)

[M.V.W.]

Adrenaline rush.

It's the same injuries Seth Rollins suffered on an exact date in 2015 too.

Yo BurningHammer, which WWE Superstars past and present do you find charismatic besides the typical names like Hogan, Savage, Austin or Rock? (Tag teams included)

[M.V.W.]

Kurt Angle great too


Adrenaline rush.

It's the same injuries Seth Rollins suffered on an exact date in 2015 too.

Yo guys, which WWE Superstars past and present do you find charismatic besides the typical names like Hogan, Savage, Austin or Rock? (Tag teams included)

[BurningHammer]

Yo BurningHammer, which WWE Superstars past and present do you find charismatic besides the typical names like Hogan, Savage, Austin or Rock? (Tag teams included)

John Cena
Roman Reign
Kurt Angle (He was a complete package. Too bad his body broke down fast and drugs ruined him.)
The Miz
Enzo (Yes. His charisma alone brought 205 Live to be watchable for awhile. Too bad he is small and problematic.)
Sami Zayn
The New Day

[Wally450]

John Cena
Roman Reign
Kurt Angle (He was a complete package. Too bad his body broke down fast and drugs ruined him.)
The Miz
Enzo (Yes. His charisma alone brought 205 Live to be watchable for awhile. Too bad he is small and problematic.)
Sami Zayn
The New Day

I would add Chris Jericho to that list. Great charisma and could work with anyone.

[M.V.W.]

I would add Chris Jericho to that list. Great charisma and could work with anyone.

Who else? How about the women? Or tag teams?

[BurningHammer]

Who else? How about the women? Or tag teams?

AJ Lee
Sasha Banks
Becky Lynch
Hardy Boys

Also, to dig deeper in single male wrestlers:
Dusty Rhodes (He didn't really have a great run as an active wrestler in WWE compare to other promotions with the polka dots thing. But even that he made it somewhat worked.)
Goldberg
Mick Foley
Junk Yard Dog
Superstar Billy Graham (The prototype Hulk Hogan)
Bruno Sammartino (11 years title reign proves it.)
Andre The Giant
Roddy Piper
Rey Mysterio

[Patrick Chewing]

Can't believe BurningHammer put himself out there like this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6pRbwu4Pf0

[Yeezy]

John Cena
Roman Reign
Kurt Angle (He was a complete package. Too bad his body broke down fast and drugs ruined him.)
The Miz
Enzo (Yes. His charisma alone brought 205 Live to be watchable for awhile. Too bad he is small and problematic.)
Sami Zayn
The New Day

this is such a pathetic list

heres a real one

- Rick Rude
- Jake the snake
- Roddy Piper
- Jeff Jarrett
- Christian
- Jesse Ventura
- David Schultz
- JBL
- Eddie Guerrero
- Chris Jericho
- CM punk
- Jerry Lawler
- Ted Dibiase
- Curt Hennig
- Dusty Rhodes
- Mick Foley
- Brian Pillman
- Sherri Martel
- Road Dogg



the only one you got right was kurt angle lol


LMFAO@ roman reigns

[Yeezy]

AJ Lee
Sasha Banks
Becky Lynch
Hardy Boys

Also, to dig deeper in single male wrestlers:
Dusty Rhodes (He didn't really have a great run as an active wrestler in WWE compare to other promotions with the polka dots thing. But even that he made it somewhat worked.)
Goldberg
Mick Foley
Junk Yard Dog
Superstar Billy Graham (The prototype Hulk Hogan)
Bruno Sammartino (11 years title reign proves it.)
Andre The Giant
Roddy Piper
Rey Mysterio

LOOOL

goldberg????
ANDRE???? LOL


charisma??????

and bruno was dull as **** too. all his titles prove is he was a legit badass. you had to be a shoot wrestler back then to carry the title for a long time. bob backlund was the same for them



dude stop talking about wrestling immediately

[BurningHammer]

LOOOL

goldberg????
ANDRE???? LOL


charisma??????

and bruno was dull as **** too. all his titles prove is he was a legit badass. you had to be a shoot wrestler back then to carry the title for a long time. bob backlund was the same for them



dude stop talking about wrestling immediately

Charisma draws and they drew massively during their peaks and continued to do so after. There are tons of legit badass pro wrestlers around but there are few that actually draws money.

There is a good reason WWE kept bringing 50-something Goldberg back over and over.


- Rick Rude
- Jake the snake
- Roddy Piper
- Jeff Jarrett
- Christian
- Jesse Ventura
- David Schultz
- JBL
- Eddie Guerrero
- Chris Jericho
- CM punk
- Jerry Lawler
- Ted Dibiase
- Curt Hennig
- Dusty Rhodes
- Mick Foley
- Brian Pillman
- Sherri Martel
- Road Dogg
Agreed on the bold ones. A bunch of those are not that charismatic without their best-known gimmicks.

[Yeezy]

Charisma draws and they drew massively during their peaks and continued to do so after. There are tons of legit badass pro wrestlers around but there are few that actually draws money.

There is a good reason WWE kept bringing 50-something Goldberg back over and over.


Agreed on the bold ones. A bunch of those are not that charismatic without their best-known gimmicks.

how are you separating their charisma from their characters/gimmicks

so only how they are in real life? I don't get it

and have you never seen Jesse Ventura before. wtf lol

David Schultz is another who's exactly like he was on tv

curt henning was every bit the heel shit talker in real life

brian pillman was legit crazy



charisma is personality. all of these people were larger than life personalities


you had goldberg and Roman reigns lol

[BurningHammer]

RIP Don West, the voice of TNA :(

[Wally450]

Vince McMahon forcing his way back onto the board of directors of the WWE. He'll probably be head of creative after Royal Rumble. :oldlol:

[Lebron23]

https://www.boxingscene.com/forums/filedata/fetch?id=31703884&d=1673421800

https://scontent.fmnl8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/320716656_574469764132230_2079772756316654945_n.jp g?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=OqDNeMS0RagAX9_XSAw&_nc_ht=scontent.fmnl8-2.fna&oh=00_AfC-jBmD5vipNyc0u1onoAYitoSRfjHcl8sgrItQs0wQQA&oe=63C27A18

https://www.boxingscene.com/forums/filedata/fetch?id=31703890&d=1673423283

[Street Hunger]

ESPN: "Stephanie McMahon announced her resignation as co-CEO of WWE on Tuesday evening, less than one week after her father, Vince McMahon, came out of retirement and returned as chairman of the board."

[BurningHammer]

The Saudis, the same group who owns LIV, is rumored to be the leading potential buyer of WWE. Steph resignation may be the response to that.

[BurningHammer]

The Saudis, the same group who owns LIV, is rumored to be the leading potential buyer of WWE. Steph resignation may be the response to that.

Further rumor: the deal is done. The Saudis will also turn the company private.

[BurningHammer]

I guess Vince is using the selling deal so that he will be brought back in full control of wrestling products, at least. Because the way Vince was out won't let him get back in straight away, he has to pull his voting power as he is still holding majority of WWE stocks to do so.

[Charlie Sheen]

I guess Vince is using the selling deal so that he will be brought back in full control of wrestling products, at least. Because the way Vince was out won't let him get back in straight away, he has to pull his voting power as he is still holding majority of WWE stocks to do so.

All the stories I've heard people shoot on Vince holding a grudge and not letting go of it... he might be determined to sell because he's not leaving the company to HHH, Steph or Shane after they "allowed" him to be removed.

[M.V.W.]

Shane might be a moot point b/c he doesn't seem to care about being involved in the executive side of things too much. But I think Vince more so wants to make sure he gets the best deal more so than get even w/ Trips and Steph.

[Lebron23]

RIP Jay Briscoe

[BurningHammer]

RIP Jay Briscoe

Car accident. Jay died instantly while his 2 daughters who Jay was driving them to cheerleading practice were in the accident too and seriously injured. :(

[Lebron23]

Cody Rhodes won the Royal Rumble

[BurningHammer]

Cody Rhodes won the Royal Rumble

It is very obvious he is gonna win. Lesser so, but about as obvious, for Rhea.

The best thing about this Royal Rumble is the last minutes of the show with the Bloodline storyline. I hadn't heard that massive pop in any WWE events for awhile.

[Wally450]

I’m curious how they build a Cody/Roman Reigns match for Mania.

[BurningHammer]

I’m curious how they build a Cody/Roman Reigns match for Mania.

Yeah. With Sami being the most over star in WWE right now, integrating Cody into the Bloodline feud could be more complicate than it supposes to be.

The current status reminds me of the years of Daniel Bryan's Yes Movement and Kofi Kingston's KofiMania.

[BurningHammer]

It could be the time to break up the top belts held together by Roman for more almost a year. Since WM will be two nights again, why not having Roman work both nights defending each belts against both Cody and Sami?

[Lebron23]

It could be the time to break up the top belts held together by Roman for more almost a year. Since WM will be two nights again, why not having Roman work both nights defending each belts against both Cody and Sami?

I heard a rumor that Cody Rhodes is planning to bring back the Winged Eagle Belt if he wins the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania.

[BurningHammer]

GCW has got Ibushi Kota for upcoming WrestleMania week events. :kobe:

A lot of promotions that is not WWE will try their hardest milking that week as dry as possible.

[Lebron23]

https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/talent_champion_xl/public/all/2023/02/20230202_death_announcement_lonny_poffo_16x9--bdb915f9e03a449933afd1ce18f88430.jpg

[Lebron23]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaPscKdCw-0

[BurningHammer]

So it will be Roman vs Cody and Sami & KO vs Usos at WM. No Sami winning the top belts for you.

[Hey Yo]

Was the nWo the first superteam of wrestling?

[Patrick Chewing]

Was the nWo the first superteam of wrestling?

You watch the A&E special? :lol

[Lebron23]

One of my favorite tag team during the Attitude era. They had a great theme song, and finisher.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-GDiTR6Ww4


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtuJqcfnkKo&t=57s


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbxjwdWgtp8

[Lebron23]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dyjflxPeOs The Ruthless Aggression era was very underrated it was a combination of the Attitude era, and the in ring skills of the New Generation Era

[BurningHammer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dyjflxPeOs The Ruthless Aggression era was very underrated it was a combination of the Attitude era, and the in ring skills of the New Generation Era

It's barely an era to me. It was there to feature Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Randy Orton and Batista, 4 best graduates from OVW in 2002.

[Lebron23]

It's barely an era to me. It was there to feature Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Randy Orton and Batista, 4 best graduates from OVW in 2002.

It sucks the era ended after Benoit murdered his family.

[M.V.W.]

Speaking of the Ruthless Aggression Era, Lebron23 which wrestlers from then would you describe as charismatic?

[BurningHammer]

Rey Mysterio in WWE Hall of Fame. Stacy Kiebler and Great Muta are rumored to be in this year as well.

[Lebron23]

Speaking of the Ruthless Aggression Era, Lebron23 which wrestlers from then would you describe as charismatic?

Cena Orton, and Batista

[M.V.W.]

Rey Mysterio in WWE Hall of Fame. Stacy Kiebler and Great Muta are rumored to be in this year as well.

Muta got confirmed yesterday on ESPN.

[BurningHammer]

Gunther has now become the longest-reigning WWE Intercontinental champion, a record that Honky Tonk Man held for a long time.

[BurningHammer]

It's WrestleMania weekend! There are many events around LA areas all weekend long starting on Thursday. Other than WWE/NXT events on Saturday and Sunday, there are also events from Impact, ROH, GCW, NJPW, DDT/TJPW and many other promotions.

Biggest features this years are recently US TV debuted El Hijo del Vikingo and returning Ibushi Kota, who both headline many events throughout the weekend.

[Wally450]

Pretty stacked card for WM to be honest.

[BurningHammer]

Tim White is the first ever referee to be posthumously inducted into WWE HOF under Warrior Award category.

Interestingly, White is inducted before Earl Hebner, probably thanks to him breaking WWE's trust after selling WWE merchandises out of his car trunk.

[Patrick Chewing]

Recent video of BurningHammer at a wrestling Q&A:


https://youtu.be/Yvd3aEsThbc

[BurningHammer]

Recent video of BurningHammer at a wrestling Q&A:


https://youtu.be/Yvd3aEsThbc

Hi, Chewy! :cheers:

[BurningHammer]

Wrestlemania 39 cards:

Night 1:

John Cena VS Austin Theory
Men's Tag Team Showcase Match
Seth Rollins VS Logan Paul
Becky, Lita & Trish VS Damage Ctrl
Rey Mysterio VS Dominik Mysterio
Rhea Ripley VS Charlotte Flair
KO & Sami vs Usos

Night 2:

Brock Lesnar VS Omos
Women's Tag Team Showcase Match
Drew Mcintyre VS Sheamus VS Gunther
Bianca Belair VS Asuka
Edge VS Finn Balor
Cody Rhodes VS Roman Reigns

Well booked, they seem to be. Night 1 is a bit more loaded, while Night 2 has the big finale, likely the torch-passing match in Cody vs Roman.

[Lebron23]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGmO_kpA1j8 Logan Paul is better than 80 percent of the WWE Wrestlers

[BurningHammer]

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/wwe-ufc-merger-endeavor-buys-1235275244/

If the deal is done, Vince McMahon will be the executive chairman of both WWE and UFC while Nick Khan will be the president of wrestling business. Endeavor gives WWE enterprise value $9.3 billion dollars.

[BurningHammer]

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/wwe-ufc-merger-endeavor-buys-1235275244/

If the deal is done, Vince McMahon will be the executive chairman of both WWE and UFC while Nick Khan will be the president of wrestling business. Endeavor gives WWE enterprise value $9.3 billion dollars.
It officially is a done deal.

[BurningHammer]

It looks like Triple H will remain as WWE's chief content executive. We will see if Vince will have any influence in content production in the future.

[Wally450]

It looks like Triple H will remain as WWE's chief content executive. We will see if Vince will have any influence in content production in the future.

Vince back fully in charge lol.

Brock vs Roman at Summerslam incoming.

[BurningHammer]

Logan Paul has officially re-signed with WWE.

[BurningHammer]

AEW All-In at Wembley now has over 45,000 registrants for pre-sale. It could draw over 60k at this rate, something not many pro wrestling promotions that are not WWE have done over 2 decades.

[BurningHammer]

Goldberg is going to have his retirement world tour organized by himself instead of relying of big promotions like WWE or AEW.

[M.V.W.]

WWE made a deal w/ Twitch so wrestlers can stream again.


Cena Orton, and Batista

Definitely Cena and Batista for me. Also T, Mysterio, Guerrero and Carlito.

[Haaland]

Used to watch ton of Stone Cold When I was a 5-6 years old. It just doesnt feel the same anymore for some reason.

[Lebron23]

I love the design of the New World Heavyweight Championship.

[Haaland]

I love the design of the New World Heavyweight Championship.

Do you have picture? Who is the New World Heavyweight Champion?

[BurningHammer]

Do you have picture? Who is the New World Heavyweight Champion?

https://staticc.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/04/90c3e-16824367760137-1920.jpg

It will be brand-specific, pretty much splitting the top belt once again.

WWE is trying to keep Roman the champ until he breaks Bruno's record.

[BurningHammer]

AEW All-In at Wembley now has over 45,000 registrants for pre-sale. It could draw over 60k at this rate, something not many pro wrestling promotions that are not WWE have done over 2 decades.

About 60,000 seats have been sold. There were 6,000 left and now they are opening up more seats. It may reach 80k at this point.

[Patrick Chewing]

About 60,000 seats have been sold. There were 6,000 left and now they are opening up more seats. It may reach 80k at this point.

Tell us more!

[warriorfan]

Tell us more!

:roll: :roll:

[BurningHammer]

RUMOR: AEW and WBD have come to a new 5 year long ONE BILLION DOLLAR agreement.
The entire AEW package, including PPVs and weekly TV, would be exclusive to Warner Bros and subject to streaming on WBD platforms.
An announcement is expected at the WBD Upfronts next week.

Huge if true. It is still a tiny deal compare to Fox getting WWE Smackdown, 5 years for 1 billion. Same value but WBD gets the whole package while Fox only gets one show.

[Patrick Chewing]

Huge if true. It is still a tiny deal compare to Fox getting WWE Smackdown, 5 years for 1 billion. Same value but WBD gets the whole package while Fox only gets one show.

Tell us more!

[BurningHammer]

RIP Superstar Billy Graham

One of the most influential pro wrestlers of all time. Without him, there would be no Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura, Scott Steiner, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Ric Flair, etc.

[Lebron23]

https://scontent.fmnl8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/346478544_262500563126265_564880378596286460_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=CBS2TTzTLIwAX9ulCrS&_nc_ht=scontent.fmnl8-2.fna&oh=00_AfBqq3vDv7LRe6rxHYuG9Tm836bYz4z7AJ_rMTHvkhRy kA&oe=646A8D26

[Patrick Chewing]

RIP Iron Sheik


Loved how he kept his feud with Hogan and carried it over to social media for all these years.

[Lebron23]

RIP Iron Sheik


Loved how he kept his feud with Hogan and carried it over to social media for all these years.


Iron Sheik makes Hogan Humble


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8sPIeLZ6eE

[BurningHammer]

Back from Forbidden Door 2. Now I know what 6+ stars match feels like.

[Nanners]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C34Unu-HOAU

[BurningHammer]

All In at Wembley Stadium is now set up for up to more than 85,000 seats. Almost 75,000 tickets have been sold. It is on pace to be one of the biggest non-WWE, non-North-Korea pro wrestling events ever.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F0OJk4mXoAAetRU.jpg

[BurningHammer]

https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/news/the-elite-renew-contracts-with-aew

The Elite; Young Bucks, Kenny Omega and Adam "Hangman" Page, will stay with AEW for a long while.

[Patrick Chewing]

https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/news/the-elite-renew-contracts-with-aew

The Elite; Young Bucks, Kenny Omega and Adam "Hangman" Page, will stay with AEW for a long while.

No way!

[BurningHammer]

AEW All In at Wembley has sold over 80k tickets.

WWE WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia next year has sold over 90k tickets for 2 days event.

The business has been doing great. :rockon:

[BurningHammer]

RIP Terry Funk, one of GOATs. :(

[BurningHammer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHBhVJbY994


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fq0Dtf6cJQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpzZYIzkx50

Terry Funk's career spanned over 5 decades since territory days in Texas and Florida. He also worked in AJPW, ECW, WWE and many other promotions. He influences AJPW's King's Road and hardcore/deathmatch wrestling in general. He also memetically retired then un-retired many times.

[BurningHammer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5NbbOoFP3A


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HitHAHRTmcU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL_mm7_D1wM

[BurningHammer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erdZ0NcYAzs


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFI3gG_POCk

[Axe]

Rip

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQQxCxFKM8OSJwe-Jmumat-RGPQNp-5n59gvg&usqp=CAU

[BurningHammer]

Rip

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQQxCxFKM8OSJwe-Jmumat-RGPQNp-5n59gvg&usqp=CAU

What a terrible week of pro wrestling.

There was a report that Bray had got better and been prepared for a return. Then he had a heart attack. :(

[Axe]

What a terrible week of pro wrestling.

There was a report that Bray had got better and been prepared for a return. Then he had a heart attack. :(
:cry:

Poor fella.

[BurningHammer]

:cry:

Poor fella.

Don't forget he had a wife, former WWE ring announcer Jojo, and 2 kids. :(

[Lebron23]

RIP Bray Wyatt

[Charlie Sheen]

What a terrible week of pro wrestling.

There was a report that Bray had got better and been prepared for a return. Then he had a heart attack. :(

Funk was sad news but at least he had the opportunity to live a full life.

Bray... heartbreaking when anyone does not even make it to 40 :(

[BurningHammer]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F4jaXpwWcAA94Sp.jpg

81,035 paid attendances.

[BurningHammer]

CM Punk's tantrum on Jack Perry has been a mess that has also spilled over Tony Khan. Both Punk and Perry are now suspended and Punk may miss All Out in Chicago all together now. :ohwell:

[Patrick Chewing]

Was nice to see BurningHammer talk to his heroes the other day:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvd3aEsThbc

[BurningHammer]

Was nice to see BurningHammer talk to his heroes the other day:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvd3aEsThbc

David Wills is a pretty cool dude.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pAAVRL5dN8

[BurningHammer]

WWE and UFC merger will be finalized next Tuesday September 12th. Expect a lot of personnel cuts after that date.

[BurningHammer]

https://i.redd.it/oqfe5hl0ctnb1.jpg

[BurningHammer]

https://i.redd.it/02l17zdnvtnb1.jpg

Known names presented there are: Nick Khan (current WWE president), Vince McMahon, Kevin Dunn (long-time Vince's right-hand man), Bianca Belair, Ari Emanuel (CEO of Endeavor), Dana White, Daniel Cormier, Triple H.

[John8204]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9AycNZ8L-Vw


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf3f2pvFhgE

Sean Strickland to main event Wrestlemania confirmed

[Lebron23]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peuSz-fEvHU

[BurningHammer]

WWE has released a lot of wrestlers today:

Mustafa Ali (https://twitter.com/Fightful/status/1704867722717487240)

Emma (https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1704871771151782049)

Rick Boogs (https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1704874964170485808)

Aliyah (https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1704877659052736905)

Elias / Ezekiel (https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1704880032986824823)

Riddick Moss (https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1704881017494864376)

Top Dolla (https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1704881017494864376)

Shelton Benjamin (https://x.com/sheltyb803/status/1704888168560906292?s=46&t=YLj_CtUx2GT6lj8SkodQMQ)

Dolph Ziggler (https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1704889592510402963)

Dabba Kato (https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1704965419059011616)

Bryson Mantana (https://twitter.com/Fightful/status/1704963230882546048)

Shanky (https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1704964968955752901)

Mace and Mansoor (https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1704962161544466570)

Quincy Miller (https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1704961457786331167)

Quincy Elliot (https://twitter.com/WrestleOps/status/1704949535783387320)

Dana Brooke (https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1704961347581075745)

Yulisa Leon (https://twitter.com/WrestlingNewsCo/status/1704967765956678032)

Ali will be a hot commodity in the indie scene right away.

Dolph/Nick Nemeth has already worked as a comedian with his brother Ryan Nemeth, who is working in AEW. So, there is a good chance Nick will show up there.

Rick Boogs is too entertaining not to be called up by other promotions. Same as Elias (Brother Elrod soon? :oldlol: ) and Mace and Mansoor, who were great as Maximum Male Models.

Emma/Tenielle Dashwood has already done very well in indie after her first WWE release so she should continue doing what she left off.

[BurningHammer]

Matt Riddle is also released as well.

[John8204]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKamLlxs8Hw

Nikita Lyons though...still employed

[BurningHammer]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F7Z-z-kbIAAQcoA.jpg

:rockon:

[Wally450]

CM Punk back in the WWE after 9 years.

[BurningHammer]

CM Punk back in the WWE after 9 years.

It's quite a different WWE now that it's Triple H and Endeavor who controls the ship rather than Vince. Punk, not long after AEW incidents that led to him being fired, automatically generates interest and that alone is worth hiring him.

WWE gets a huge clout. Punk gets the money and gets to continue wrestling. Fans gets to enjoy further. Win-win-win.

[Wally450]

It's quite a different WWE now that it's Triple H and Endeavor who controls the ship rather than Vince. Punk, not long after AEW incidents that led to him being fired, automatically generates interest and that alone is worth hiring him.

WWE gets a huge clout. Punk gets the money and gets to continue wrestling. Fans gets to enjoy further. Win-win-win.

People are wondering if Punk's ego will be his downfall. I think Trips will take care of punk this time around though.

[BurningHammer]

People are wondering if Punk's ego will be his downfall. I think Trips will take care of punk this time around though.

They don't have any more power than the company itself now that WWE is now truly a corp. They won't let Trips or Punk running things and they can cut Punk easily if he doesn't go along.

[John8204]

People are wondering if Punk's ego will be his downfall. I think Trips will take care of punk this time around though.

Punk also is likely friends with the new bosses and Trips is going to play nice. Punk is basically coming in to win the Rumble and make Roman look strong at WM. The bigger deal is getting AJ Lee back to run a couple programs with the Horsewomen.

[BurningHammer]

Punk also is likely friends with the new bosses and Trips is going to play nice. Punk is basically coming in to win the Rumble and make Roman look strong at WM. The bigger deal is getting AJ Lee back to run a couple programs with the Horsewomen.

AJ has been the head booker of WOW women's wrestling show, the one that Jeanie Buss owns, right now. But who knows if she will return to WWE or not.

[Patrick Chewing]

Fat nerd BurningHammer caught on video worshipping his wrestling gods:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvd3aEsThbc

[BurningHammer]

Hi, Chewie! :oldlol:

[Patrick Chewing]

Hi, Chewie! :oldlol:

Shut up, nerd.

[BurningHammer]

Shut up, nerd.

:roll:

[BurningHammer]

Kenny Omega had an emergency surgery to deal with what turned out to be diverticulitis, the same disease that almost killed Brock Lesnar. He will be out for a long while. :ohwell:

[BurningHammer]

Charlotte Flair suffered a torn ACL, a torn meniscus and a torn MCL when she fell from the top rope while wrestling Asuka last Friday. She will be having surgery as soon as it can be scheduled and will miss almost a year, at least. :(

[BurningHammer]

Rey Mysterio, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair have reportedly re-signed with WWE. For Charlotte's case, the report says it is "one of the highest deals for woman in WWE history".

So far, Endeavor don't seem to cheap out on WWE like it has done with UFC.

[BurningHammer]

Tanahashi Hiroshi, the long time top star of New Japan Pro Wrestling, has been appointed as the new president of NJPW. :rockon:

[Patrick Chewing]

Tanahashi Hiroshi, the long time top star of New Japan Pro Wrestling, has been appointed as the new president of NJPW. :rockon:

I don't believe it!

[Chick Stern]

I can’t think of anything more questionable than posting about sweaty muscled men in lycra on christmas day

[BurningHammer]

Kevin Dunn, the long time WWE head of TV production and arguably the most loyal right hand man of Vince McMahon, is stepping down after what it reportedly is said to be creative difference between him, who personally handled WWE looks and feels in the last 3 decades, and Endeavor, who wants to change directions.

[John8204]

Chris Jericho might end up retired at the end of the year as his sex scandals are breaking.

[Wally450]

WWE Raw to begin exclusively streaming on Netflix in January 2025.

The ratings war is officially over.

[BurningHammer]

The Rock has also joined TKO board of directors. A lot of movements today for Endeavor.

[SATAN]

Was just reading something about Vince McMahon trafficking a woman and shitting on her head during a threesome. Wtf? :biggums::biggums::biggums:

[BurningHammer]

Was just reading something about Vince McMahon trafficking a woman and shitting on her head during a threesome. Wtf? :biggums::biggums::biggums:

Brock Lesnar is implied to be involved as well. That has caused his schedule to show up at Royal Rumble this Saturday being altered. They are asking everyone in the company to lay low and only concentrate on Royal Rumble right now.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Was just reading something about Vince McMahon trafficking a woman and shitting on her head during a threesome. Wtf? :biggums::biggums::biggums:

I haven't followed wrestling in over 20 years but I had to post when I heard about this shit. McMahon seem to have a thing about black dudes and gang bangs. That part was funny... the poop stuff is just, well, disgusting and it's all hilarious.

[BurningHammer]

According to Nick Khan, Vince McMahon is out of TKO.

https://twitter.com/davemeltzerwon/status/1751056968939458601

The absolute end of the era.

[BurningHammer]

I haven't followed wrestling in over 20 years but I had to post when I heard about this shit. McMahon seem to have a thing about black dudes and gang bangs. That part was funny... the poop stuff is just, well, disgusting and it's all hilarious.

It's an open secret that Vince has swept a lot of dirty stuff under the rug for business; steroid scandals, Pat Patterson's ring boys scandal, Jimmy Snuka alleged murder scandal, etc.

This is not that surprising for long time pro wrestling fans but it is hilarious nonetheless. :oldlol:

[Real Men Wear Green]

It's an open secret that Vince has swept a lot of dirty stuff under the rug for business; steroid scandals, Pat Patterson's ring boys scandal, Jimmy Snuka alleged murder scandal, etc.

This is not that surprising for long time pro wrestling fans but it is hilarious nonetheless. :oldlol:


I try not to judge, and if this woman was a willing paid participant then whatever...I dont know about some of this other stuff. Well steroids is a known thing but the other stuff, I don't know about personally. But he has some kinks that I would just say aren't cool... not that it should be illegal but just really embarrassing. Also they don't appear to be practicing safe sex. :no:

[John8204]

It's kinda absurd that Vince McMahon was never prosecuted for every time he made a deal and then defaulted on it. Then you have all the sex charges...including rape BTW/ It's shameful that companies do business with him

[BurningHammer]

I try not to judge, and if this woman was a willing paid participant then whatever...I dont know about some of this other stuff. Well steroids is a known thing but the other stuff, I don't know about personally. But he has some kinks that I would just say aren't cool... not that it should be illegal but just really embarrassing. Also they don't appear to be practicing safe sex. :no:
Vince can still win the case, yeah. The thing is that Endeavor may never want to bring him back ever again now that he will very likely hurt the sponsorship thus the business if he returns. I think they know strengths and weaknesses of having Vince in the company and they have used his strengths cutting good deals for them already.

[BurningHammer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJUpB9UdmiQ

The man that dethrones Vince McMahon 23 years ago.

[Wally450]

I read the court filings. My god, its disgusting. Vince and everyone else involved need to be taken out back.

[Wally450]

Cody Rhodes Rumble winner again. First time in 26 years. Eliminated Punk to win it.

Cody gets his revenge on Reigns this WM.

[BurningHammer]

Cody Rhodes Rumble winner again. First time in 26 years. Eliminated Punk to win it.

Cody gets his revenge on Reigns this WM.
I guess Rock vs Roman at WM40 won't happen then.

Or it may happen in Perth (Elimination Chamber) or Saudi Arabia?

[Wally450]

I had read that The Rock doesn't have a talent contract currently. So I wonder if the Rock gets in the ring with Reigns at any point on this road to WM. Or they just let the Cody/Reigns story play out.

[John8204]

Whats interesting to me is going to be all the cuts TKO are going to do with Vince gone.

We could see Bruce, Hayes, HHH, HBK, Brock and many others gone before Wrestlemania.

Apparently Lesnar was supposed to be in the Royal Rumble but his spot was given to Bron Breaker...which is heartbreaking for Tom and Nick Mysterio as they were going to get the Lesnar elimination.

[BurningHammer]

Scott D'Amore, the president of TNA, has been fired by its parent company Anthem.

[Lebron23]

https://youtu.be/d_IqiDsEldI?si=60bGPLsqQBFj8ABD Corporate and Holywood Rock is back.

[BurningHammer]

RIP Ole Anderson and Virgil/Vincent/Soul Train Jones/etc

[Hey Yo]

https://triblive.com/sports/ole-anderson-founding-member-of-pro-wrestlings-four-horsemen-has-died/?s=09

Read at times over the years that he wasn't really liked among his peers.

RIP

[BurningHammer]

https://triblive.com/sports/ole-anderson-founding-member-of-pro-wrestlings-four-horsemen-has-died/?s=09

Read at times over the years that he wasn't really liked among his peers.

RIP

Upcoming Dark Side of the Ring season will have an episode covering Black Saturday, which Ole was heavily involved. That will give even more further details of the life and time of Ole Anderson as a booker during the dying days of territorial era.

[Hey Yo]

RIP Virgil

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/virgil-former-wwe-wrestling-star-dies-61-rcna140940

[John8204]

How bad is the Hall of Fame class this year..

Paul Heyman
US Express
Bull Nakano]
Muhammad Ali
Thunderbolt Patterson

[BurningHammer]

How bad is the Hall of Fame class this year..

Paul Heyman
US Express
Bull Nakano]
Muhammad Ali
Thunderbolt Patterson

Triple H handpicks those. So....