November 25, 20204 yr comment_5932746 British tabloids are the biggest trash piles in the world, so I'd consider them hating as a badge of honor.
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932750 If you need a reminder of how culturally irrelevant WWE really is, Obama likens politics in the Trump era to a "World Wrestling Federation constant cage match" at 9:50 of this video.
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932751 My favorite example was how the producers of the Mandolorian discovered Sasha Banks from her appearing on Hot Ones eating peppers rather than anything WWE related.
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932752 I’m not in a position to know, but I have a feeling the Iron Sheik doesn’t run his own social media posts.
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932755 Bob Ryder played a huge role shaping my concept of what it was to be a "smart" fan on Prodigy back when. He was always helpful and nice answering questions from a clueless teenager trying to figure pro wrestling out beyond childhood fandom. Hadn't thought about him in years but very sorry to hear he passed.
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932761 49 minutes ago, Al said: I’m not in a position to know, but I have a feeling the Iron Sheik doesn’t run his own social media posts. He doesn't. It's run by two Persian Jewish brothers, the Magen Brothers.
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932766 8 hours ago, KawadaSmile said: Some British tabloids still hold a grudge, with petty headlines. Fuck 'em. Greatest babyface in the business baby!! *English tabloids. We love him in Wales. The Scots do as well, I'd wager.
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932767 Yeah, I think the passing of time, plus the fact most people under the age of 40 weren't following football at the time, means that most people I know revere him as a genius, rather than a cheat. The fact Peter Shilton appeared in the Daily Mail yesterday still fuming about it is delightful though.
November 26, 20204 yr Author comment_5932776 What would be the pro wrestling equivalent of Maradona? Ric Flair? 5 hours ago, ButchReedMark said: *English tabloids. We love him in Wales. The Scots do as well, I'd wager. My bad, bubba. But hey we all know '66 was a fraud anyway.
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932778 Flair would be George Best, I think. Maybe Negro Casas for Maradona. One of the best ever to do it, kinda lovable, but definitely some kind of simmering sleaziness to him. An inbuilt charisma that transcends language
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932780 Just now, ButchReedMark said: Peter Shilton was overrated anyway. Hate him To this day, his "efforts" during the World Cup '90 penalty shoot out against West Germany is a constant source of amusement amongst a group of friends. So slow and old, the ball is already in the back of the net by the time he dives!
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932782 This thread is like when it's the World Cup and everybody around you is talking about something you don't give a flying fuck about in a context where usually you don't have to listen to it. (damn, I wish that Covid thing had hit on a World Cup year instead)
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932788 1 hour ago, El-P said: This thread is like when it's the World Cup and everybody around you is talking about something you don't give a flying fuck about in a context where usually you don't have to listen to it. (damn, I wish that Covid thing had hit on a World Cup year instead) Glad I'm not alone! NXT had a ladder match between Pete Dunne and Kyle O'Reilly last night that was decent. Both took some stupid bumps. There was also a Tim Thatcher/Kushida match that I had really high hopes for, but unfortunately it never really got into that gear.
November 26, 20204 yr Author comment_5932789 9 minutes ago, Blehschmidt said: Glad I'm not alone! NXT had a ladder match between Pete Dunne and Kyle O'Reilly last night that was decent. Both took some stupid bumps. There was also a Tim Thatcher/Kushida match that I had really high hopes for, but unfortunately it never really got into that gear. what puzzles me about that ladder match is that they've done a similar angle so many damn times in the span of weeks. are they literally reusing old scripts?
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932790 Just want to say that I’m English and Peter Shilton is a boring old, lead-legged, racist, wife-cheating dickhead and I’m glad Maradona punched one past him. I didn’t watch NXT.
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932795 SHOCKING video of Maradona hitting girlfriend Rocio Oliva | Daily Mail Online Yes a real hero lol, plus what two rape charges accused against him. Maybe we should move talk about this cocaine addicted woman beater to the speaking out thread.
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932796 3 hours ago, El-P said: This thread is like when it's the World Cup and everybody around you is talking about something you don't give a flying fuck about in a context where usually you don't have to listen to it. (damn, I wish that Covid thing had hit on a World Cup year instead) Euro 2020 next year pal. I'll be posting non stop about Wales' March to elimination during the group stages.
November 26, 20204 yr Author comment_5932798 This isn't really groundbreaking news, bubba. I know that there are some dangers whenever any public figure passes away, specially those who inspired the strongest of feelings, but I believe most people are aware that he has done many, many bad things. He went to jail, had some issues with the mafia, plus the things you mentioned. He himself didn't shy away from admitting to those things. Possibly could've and should've done a better job for attoning for them, but that's where the tragedy of his life lies. In some ways, he might be very similar to Ric Flair.
November 26, 20204 yr comment_5932810 4 hours ago, KawadaSmile said: This isn't really groundbreaking news, bubba. I know that there are some dangers whenever any public figure passes away, specially those who inspired the strongest of feelings, but I believe most people are aware that he has done many, many bad things. He went to jail, had some issues with the mafia, plus the things you mentioned. He himself didn't shy away from admitting to those things. Possibly could've and should've done a better job for attoning for them, but that's where the tragedy of his life lies. In some ways, he might be very similar to Ric Flair. Pfft. Everyone knows Ric Flair would be Hal Robson Kanu
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