Rasslin’ (WWE, AEW, etc…)

[Deleted member 856878]

How do you all like Daniel Garcia from AEW??

 

[Turbo Kid]

I kind of miss unpredictability in wrestling. 2014 was amazing because WWE ended up in an unexpected war with the fans who rebelled against the people the company was pushing to get behind Daniel Bryan. Some of the most exciting moments in wrestling are things that weren't planned. Watching Triple H do a promo as the crowd basically tells him, "we don't give a fuck" was amazing

or Batista returning to WWE to win the Rumble and getting booed out of the building

 

[Yousef Yousef]

I kind of miss unpredictability in wrestling. 2014 was amazing because WWE ended up in an unexpected war with the fans who rebelled against the people the company was pushing to get behind Daniel Bryan. Some of the most exciting moments in wrestling are things that weren't planned. Watching Triple H do a promo as the crowd basically tells him, "we don't give a fuck" was amazing

or Batista returning to WWE to win the Rumble and getting booed out of the building

Same same. All good memories. We got both bootista and even bluetista out of it.

It’s funny how this was what led him to saying he doesn’t wanna wrestle again. He tried to pass it off as creative disagreements but really, he was just overcome with embarrassment.
But honestly, what’s there to be embarrassed about? This is beyond legendary. This is where wrestling peaked. GIVE ME WHAT I WANT.

Batista doesn’t realize how much of an goldmine of unintentional comedy he is.

 

[Turbo Kid]

Man, Dominik Mysterio used to get the loudest boos in WWE, and maybe all of professional wrestling. They HATED him. The guy couldn't cut a promo because the crowds booed so loud he couldn't even get a word in. I literally watched him give up on promos or literally scream out every word at the top of his lungs to be heard over the crowds. Now, he's out there getting cheered by the crowds and his opponents are the ones getting booed. He hasn't changed a bit, he's still a heel, but now he has that Eddie Guerrero energy. He's lying, cheating, and stealing and the people love him for it.

I wonder how Liv Morgan will fit in when she returns as his onscreen, heel girlfriend now that he's popular

 

[Jayonnaise6105 Jayonnaise6105]

How do you all like Daniel Garcia from AEW??
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He was alright. A little straight-laced and boring for me when I was watching, but that dancing gimmick was a bit fun.

Man, Dominik Mysterio used to get the loudest boos in WWE, and maybe all of professional wrestling. They HATED him. The guy couldn't cut a promo because the crowds booed so loud he couldn't even get a word in. I literally watched him give up on promos or literally scream out every word at the top of his lungs to be heard over the crowds. Now, he's out there getting cheered by the crowds and his opponents are the ones getting booed. He hasn't changed a bit, he's still a heel, but now he has that Eddie Guerrero energy. He's lying, cheating, and stealing and the people love him for it.

I wonder how Liv Morgan will fit in when she returns as his onscreen, heel girlfriend now that he's popular

Far as I'm concerned, Dom has been the best thing going in WWE since around Mania 39. When he was "Ex-con Dom" and had the police escort for his match against Rey. He has been too good, on screen, for Liv Morgan for a while now

 

[Turbo Kid]

I think Liv has improved a lot as a performer since they started having her be involved in Dom's storylines. She really came into her own as a heel and has gotten really good in the ring too. Though admittedly I also like Liv for...other reasons

 

[Jayonnaise6105 Jayonnaise6105]

I think Liv has improved a lot as a performer since they started having her be involved in Dom's storylines. She really came into her own as a heel and has gotten really good in the ring too. Though admittedly I also like Liv for...other reasons

In her defence, the last thing I actually saw Liv do was getting squashed as champion by Rhonda Rousey. She probably is great, but booking like that doesn't leave a great impression

 

[Turbo Kid]

In her defence, the last thing I actually saw Liv do was getting squashed as champion by Rhonda Rousey. She probably is great, but booking like that doesn't leave a great impression

I actually hated her back then, so I get where you're coming from

 

[Deleted member 856878]

He was alright. A little straight-laced and boring for me when I was watching, but that dancing gimmick was a bit fun.

Far as I'm concerned, Dom has been the best thing going in WWE since around Mania 39. When he was "Ex-con Dom" and had the police escort for his match against Rey. He has been too good, on screen, for Liv Morgan for a while now

I think AEW tries to make a new Daniel Bryan out of him. Who knows, I'm curious to see how it will go with him.

 

[DjQuick2008]

Ive stuff to do round the house from tomorrow onwards im sitting watching royal rumble 99 the rock and mankind match is so brutal

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Just uploaded ill be watching this as its raining here.

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Bobby Monsoon panned another episode of raw I havent even brought myself to watch highlights.

 

[Turbo Kid]

I think AEW tries to make a new Daniel Bryan out of him. Who knows, I'm curious to see how it will go with him.

That's what we all thought, but then they weirdly shifted over to Wheeler Yuta.

 

[DjQuick2008]

This weeks AEW looks stacked so i wonder if NXT will also be stacked.

 

[Turbo Kid]

Am I the only person who sees Ricky Saints as jobber material? Even back when he was in AEW. Big downgrade from Oba Femi IMO.

 

[Yousef Yousef]

Honestly it’s pretty darn sweet this thread so close to 300 replies already.

 

[DjQuick2008]

Honestly it’s pretty darn sweet this thread so close to 300 replies already.

I find it easier to talk about wrestling than to actually watch it these days i will keep you guys entertained.

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Who remembers?

 

[Jayonnaise6105 Jayonnaise6105]

This weeks AEW looks stacked so i wonder if NXT will also be stacked.
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Wait, Jurassic Express are back?

Hollywood, Florida

Honestly it’s pretty darn sweet this thread so close to 300 replies already.

Yeah, despite my curmudgeon-y nature towards wrestling these days, it's still cool to see people interested in it

 

[DjQuick2008]

oohohooowwoaaahooooooooowaaayoooo

 

[Yousef Yousef]

Wait, Jurassic Express are back?

Hollywood, Florida

Yeah, despite my curmudgeon-y nature towards wrestling these days, it's still cool to see people interested in it

Same yeah. I like learning about it and talking about it more than I do staying up till 3 am to watch 3 hours of a mod soap opera only to have to go to work soon after cuz my shift starts at 6 am.

On that note,

 

[Jayonnaise6105 Jayonnaise6105]

A fun wrestling-related gag in a non-wrestling manga I've been reading called Joshiraku

And just so I'm not completely off-topic on the rasslin' thread:
Did anyone else know there was an official Tetsuya Naito manga?

 

[Yousef Yousef]

A fun wrestling-related gag in a non-wrestling manga I've been reading called Joshiraku
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And just so I'm not completely off-topic on the rasslin' thread:
Did anyone else know there was an official Tetsuya Naito manga?
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I adore this (and I think it’s on-topic actually don’t worry cuz Japan is a lot more acquainted with its wrestling)
compared to western media anyways, which would solely only reference the golden age and attitude era.
I would know, I played a hundred line recently, it’s an SRPG/VN hybrid, has a character named Moko, who makes varied Japanese references while her western wrestling references are a bit more skewed (though i do vaguely remember at least one reference to the ruthless aggression which is nice)

 

[Jayonnaise6105 Jayonnaise6105]

I adore this (and I think it’s on-topic actually don’t worry cuz Japan is a lot more acquainted with its wrestling)
compared to western media anyways, which would solely only reference the golden age and attitude era.
I would know, I played a hundred line recently, it’s an SRPG/VN hybrid, has a character named Moko, who makes varied Japanese references while her western wrestling references are a bit more skewed (though i do vaguely remember at least one reference to the ruthless aggression which is nice)

If I needed another reason to check out Hundred Line Academy sometime, then I guess I have it hehe
The crossover with New Japan Pro Wrestling is another reason why I like Yakuza so much. I had no idea back when I bought Yakuza 6 that there even was a crossover deal, so all of that took me by complete surprise!

 

[Jotaro]

and i was like

lmao


ps: aj lee still looks fine, in her late 30s, and its good to see her back in action

 

[Jayonnaise6105 Jayonnaise6105]

ps: aj lee still looks fine, in her late 30s, and its good to see her back in action

She definitely seems to have kept active. I'd wager she was probably getting ready for a little while before she came back for that recent tag match.

 

[Yousef Yousef]

Even in late 30s it can still be wary to hide aging. Depends on genetics, methinks.

 

[Deleted member 856878]

and i was like

lmao


ps: aj lee still looks fine, in her late 30s, and its good to see her back in action

Yeah it fits that AJ is Vegeta's sister.