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I kind of could see kaitlyn going hardly see her in the ring these days. Would be so cool if wwe announcement tonight would be to get rid of the pg and to bring a ppv over here to England
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Or Wales.
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Word is doing the rounds that Mae Young is very ill in hospital and has just been taken off life support which is certainly not good news.
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So WWE Network will cost $9.99 a month (at current exchange rate that is £6.07 a month) with a minimum 6 month commitment. So nobody could buy for a month to see what it is like then cancel it. You can pay with a credit card or through PayPal.
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There's nothing there that would convince me to sign up. WWE is also showing usual contempt for fans in other countries by making us wait almost a year for it.
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They nearly sold me at £6 a month until I seen the minimum sub length. It would be ideal for my working pattern. Always a way to ruin everything eh.
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Bull, never saw that. Was going to be tempted to get someone to buy me a subscription for my birthday. Oh well.
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Here is a good article comparing the WWE model and the UFC model:
http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/1/10...ufc-fight-pass If both are a success, it'll kill the televised PPV market in America. |
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First time in a LONG time I've been excited about a WWE HoF inductee - can't wait!
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Whereas I am a bit meh about him.
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Watching the opening match between Wyatt and Bryan at the RR, Bryan is ridiculously over, not seen anything like this since Stone Cold.
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Gutted with the results. If it wasn't for the fact that I have to download it for my brother then it wouldn't even waste space on my laptop.
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BBC Radio 1: Daniel Bryan blames WWE for exclusion.
A WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) star has apologised to fans who were disappointed he did not appear in the Royal Rumble main event on Sunday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/25911039 |
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Word is doing the rounds that CM Punk has left WWE legit.
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Yes, I gather he told Vince during RAW he didn't want to do it any more and walked out. He has been removed from all house shows, and apparently was due to be in the Chamber match but was replaced as he has left.
Sad day if he has gone for good, he is one of my favourites. |
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OMG why would he walk out for he one of wwe best superstars
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I can see his point though about the part timers coming back and getting push after push. Yet the 2 best athletes on the entire roster, Punk and D Bry, are being held back because their faces don't fit.
I'm seriously worried about the product once Vince dies. Triple H will run it into the ground. Much as he is my all time favourite wrestler, I think his business skills are rubbish. |
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Some good wrestling rumors on this site:
http://www.cagesideseats.com/2014/1/...hamber-matches Not sure how many are true however |
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I'm also getting the impression WWE is heading in the wrong direction and can only get worse. I've been annoyed at PG for some time now but it was something I could live with. PPV's can generally be hit and miss but the Royal Rumble was just something else. Punk leaving is just the start but I disagree with the Batista thing, he has something to give and can make an effort like everyone else. I don't agree with the Rumble win but still he's a mile ahead of some idiot like Lesnar.
Lesnar then, look at this guy in the ring, he's hopeless, the MMA thing is just awful and he looks completely dead after 5 minutes. The rumours of having him pull off a match with Taker at WM30 make me want to boycott it already. Have lesnar fake kimura him for 40 minutes? No thanks. Cena or Bryan please. Reigns going on his own should provide something for a while though. |
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This is the problem when Vince no longer has a promoter with deeper pockets than his own as competition....
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Hulk Hogan returns to WWE but thankfully not to wrestle. |
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Worst business decision EVER by Vince. Cannot believe he is spending money on that washed up has been.
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He's a has-been in terms of in-ring ability (he won't wrestle or even do a run-in as he failed the wellness tests) but his name still has brand value. He'll forever be the first (and some say biggest) worldwide wrestling 'superstar' but the timing of this indicates it's more a case of Vince using him for the launch of the Network - rumour is he'll be on Raw this Monday along with the return of the Undertaker.
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What's happening with cmpunk has he really left or is it part of a story line?
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It's no storyline but will probably be incorporated in to one if he ever returns.
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Shame if he has left for good, wonder how long it is before Daniel Bryan gets fed up with being screwed over every opportunity the company gets.
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It's a bit different for Bryan as Punk is older and pretty close to the age he wanted to retire at anyway.
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Watching WWE Hall of Fame, in all the years I've watched it I have never seen anything like Jake the Snake's acceptance speech. Such a tragic waste of talent and life but you can see the guy has faced his demons square in the eye. Anyone starting out in the business needs to carefully study what he had to say to know of the pitfalls that can swallow them up. DDP clearly saved his life many times, let's hope he stays on the right track.
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CM Punk to return tonight? Can you VPN the WWE network? I'm at work. Usually am for all PPVs now so isn't a big deal paying a years sub. Guessing you'll be naffed off when paying Via British bank or credit card. If anyone has suggestions for watching it on mobile. Do let me know.
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There are rumours he'll be there and have some sort of encounter with Stone Cold Steve Austin who is strongly rumoured to be part of the show - he's been photographed at the WWE hotel.
If Punk is going to be involved it has been very well hidden - apparently he is in the area but that could be something to do with AJ Lee. |
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I've always said the best RAW crowd is the one after 'Mania and this year is no exception. One day I WILL do the AXXESS/Mania weekend thing but it won't be complete without doing RAW too :)
This has to be WWE's best PPV/RAW combo in a long time - possibly ever. Finally it looks like they've decided that listening to the fans is what's 'best for business'. |
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Not according to the stock market, apparently their shares went down $5 yesterday during trading.
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That was due to the figures being released for the WWE Network. They were hoping for 1 million by WM but only managed 600,000.
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Yeah, taking 21 years of history and handing it to a battered UFC reject is what was best for business says the 20% slip on the stock market. one promo was gold, besides that it felt like a pretty normal raw.
600,000 in the US alone.. says it all. Now what? Lesnar retires, we persist with HHH inserting himself into every single storyline on the show. |
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Yeah it would need to be heel but I mean in terms of what was being planned for whoever it was. Apparently Reigns is being groomed as the next 'Cena' (in a good way - maybe the next 'Rock' would be a better description) so big things are in store for him.
The only heel I can think of along those lines would be Wyatt. |
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To be brutally honest though, there was no way WWE or Taker was going to let the streak end to someone like Reigns in case they bombed. Looking back, I bet they are glad that Punk didn't end the streak the way he walked out.
It was always going to be someone like Brock. |
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Will we see undertaker in the ring again or at wrestlemania 31?
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Just watched a great documentary on the WWE Network called Ultimate Warrior, The Ultimate Legend. It's probably one of the best WWE documentaries I've seen.
It's a behind the scenes look at Warriors Hall of Fame week through to the point of his passing. It was great to see him put his demons to bed one by one, and renew old friendships, before his life abruptly ended. I was surprised to see Sting in the documentary discussing his relationship with the Warrior and his death. HHH and Vince McMahon are really struggling to keep it together at the end. If you have access to the WWE Network you really need to catch this. Alternatively it's available via the 2 main wrestling torrent trackers. |
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I watched it last night too - probably the greatest WWE documentary I've ever seen. Genuine emotion from Vince and HHH and it easily buried the Self Destruction DVD.
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Watched WWE Legends House last night. It's WWE meets Big Brother. Rowdy Roddy Piper, Tony Atlas, Mean Gene Okerlund, Jimmy Hart, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Hillbilly Jim, Howard Finkel and Pat Patterson living together in Palm Springs. Not totally sold on it however the best bit was mad mental Gary Busey popping round for a spot of meditation and breakfast :D I don't really watch WWE at all now, I just tend to drop in and out. The WWE Network is great for those who love documentaries and love action from the 80's and 90's. Infamous Gimmicks and Biggest Blunders where also fun watches from their Countdown series. This needs to come to the UK on a official capacity. |
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WWE does have a UK office.
I've got no interest in watching the Legends House. I watched the first season of Total Divas as I'm always interested in the behind-the-scenes stuff but Season 2 started a few weeks ago and I've got no interest in that either. That and LH just seem a bit 'meh' for me. |
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WWE won't be using the term PPV anymore. Companies are pulling out from selling them too. More people watched on WWE network than they did TV PPV. There's talks Raw will move to Spike TV but if it does it'll only be short term. It seems inevitable now that once the WWE Network launches worldwide that all WWE programming will be removed from TV and solely broadcasted on the WWE Network.
It's likely WWE programming will continue in certain countries though where internet and payment options are a problem. The live shows will still be riddled with ad breaks unfortunately. In other news, Daniel Bryan somehow found himself Double Booked. He's due in Japan and New York on the same night. |
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£6 a month for the WWE Network with all that content including special events/PPV Or £15 each PPV and whatever you pay to Sky to access Sky Sports. I have no idea what ondigital tried if you wish to educate me on both the idea and the outcome. Too young to have paid attention. As for the filling up without repeats. They're trying that with their own TV shows which to be fair are horrible. Its obvious WWE are coming to an end of dealing with TV deals and the 600,000 subs signed up to see WM30 over the 400,000 on TV show it's already started. |
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Brits Mason Ryan, Oliver Grey and Martin Stone have been released from NXT.
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No idea where the Cena - Wyatt thing is heading but I've enjoyed Wyatt, I can see why they chose Cena though, biggest guy in the company and who better to put Wyatt way over.
Surprisingly enjoying the 3MB - Hornswoggle thing :confused: Evolution vs the Shield is a no brainer, unless you really have it in for WWE. Lastly, Kane vs D-Bryan just isn't doing it for me. Bryan's fine but didn't they do this storyline with Cena and Kane not so long ago? Another opponent please. |
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IRS sons are the most over rated WWE Superstars I have seen and they only got WWE jobs due to their Dad.
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You're crazy! It's on of the best WWE gimmicks in a longgggggg time!
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Seen these doing the rounds before. Supposed leaked WWE script. Nothing really shocking however the check list page is a good read:
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I saw that last week, apparently WWE doesn't use paper scripts for reasons such as this. It appears the script was drawn up by the venue and that happens a lot. There's a rumour it was deliberately leaked by a disgruntled employee to embarrass WWE and one of the pages has a footprint on it which has been suggested was to give it a more 'accidental leak' look and also to signify what the 'leaker' thought of that week's production....
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Legendary WWE commentator Jim Ross to call boxing for FOX Sports on the 26th May:
http://www.badlefthook.com/2014/5/10...xing-on-may-26 I'm intrigued to see how he gets on. |
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If it is anything like WWE, then bloody marvellous. Might have to see if I can watch that fight, miss JR doing commentary on WWE. Bryan winning at WM XXX would have been even better with JR going nuts.
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I love Adam Rose's gimmick but it looks like it has a disastrously short shelf life. Impressive pre-debut vignets, instantly over with the crowd and an interactive entrance theme for the fans....look what happened with Fandango.
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With Daniel Bryan out injured and he was ment to be on the wrestlemania revenge tour which starts in the uk tommorow (Wednesday) any idea what the main event will be as it was ment to be randy orton vs Daniel Bryan for the belt
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Speculation elsewhere is that he will be allowed the next PPV off and then defend it as normal at the PPV after that. Other speculation is that Bryan will drop the title to Kane at the next PPV and have a few months out to recover and come back at the Rumble next year to win and then headline WM XXXI.
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WWE shares slammed as TV deal fails to impress investors
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WWE release 11.
Gone are: JTG Drew McIntyre Jinder Mahal Aksana Curt Hawkins Theodore Long Camacho Brodus Clay Evan Bourne Yoshi Tatsu Marc Harris (referee) http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwe-releas...-2014-26386880 |
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Already fired is the chief writer, and also apparently Vicki Guerrero has been sacked by WWE. NXT is also facing some severe cuts, due to the poor state of finances in the company.
Also, Daniel Bryan has been stripped of the title and the MITB match is now for the vacant title. Looking likely we will once again be in the age of Cena being champion. YAWN. |
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Theodore Long wasn't sacked, he just didn't renew his contract. Same for Vicky.
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Why don't they do promos like this any more?
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Oscar De La Hoya and FOX where so impressed with Jim Ross' boxing play by play debut that he'll be doing it on a regular basis going forward. Here's a sample of how Ross got on for anyone who's interested.
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That's good but I won't be happy until I hear the words "Bah gawd almighty!! What a slobberknocker!!" or "beaten like a government mule" :D
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Personally I'd prefer "Bah gawd, he is broken in half!" :)
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I am disgusted with WWE that they stood by the old drunk Flair and got rid of JR. WWE has never been the same since he stopped commentating. I mean don't get me wrong, Michael Cole is OK but he is never going to be JR.
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"I got some bad news for ya."
They say things come in three's: 1st. England out of world Cup. 2nd. WWE.com is reporting some bad news about Bad News Barrett 3rd. (What next?) http://www.wwe.com/news |
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Just finished watching The Ultimate Legend again and still can't get my head around the fact he's dead. For all the BS in the Self-Destruction DVD, HHH, Vince, Hogan and others show genuine emotion. Would have loved to have seen what if anything he and Hogan could have done together, although obviously not a match.
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A shame as he was one of the best heel managers they'd had in a long time but his release shouldn't come as much of a shock. Although a talented wrestler he wasn't in anywhere near good enough shape for WWE and for about a year or so his role was limited to backstage agent, PPV commentary for the Spanish announcer team and assisting with NXT production.
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And the blood letting continues. Much worse people there who need to be sacked.
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Yes, he apparently assaulted a member of the backstage staff, although RUMOURS on Twitter are that he assaulted a member of staff who is well known for making racist comments and Del Rio was the one who was fired.
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Word is the employee was in catering and someone asked him to clear a plate, to which he replied "That's Del Rio's job" - in America they have a lot of Mexican waiters, cleaners, home-help etc
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Sean O'Haire dies in apparent suicide.
Sean O’Haire took his own life, it has been reported. The former WWE wrestler was found hanged by his father at his home in South Carolina, local police sources were quoted as saying. The cause of the 43-year-old athlete’s death is not being treated as suspicious. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/pe...e-9725817.html |
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WWE have delayed the launch of the Network in the UK, they're holding off announcing the date until 1st November while they continue negotiations with connected parties so who knows when we'll get it. I bet we'll get nothing like the American version and if we have to pay on top for PPVs they'd better make the price extremely low.
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Yeah, a bit shocked by that. Always found him quite nice, and thought next to Lilian Garcia the best announcer they had.
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Apparently he does have some movement in it but obviously not enough to be a wrestler with. The procedure is ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction and apparently there's a good chance of success but recovery can be 6 to 12 months.
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As the WWE tour coming up will randy Orton be there just as what happened to him on raw he my favourite. Also what's happening with wwe network?
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I don't think Orton will be performing much this month now, he is filming a movie.
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Best Survivor Series EVER :)
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