April 2, 20223 yr comment_5978618 Still kinda gross that a legit hero like Shad gets honored with an award named after trash.
April 2, 20223 yr comment_5978620 I value my time with you guys and most especially during the mutual Mania coping session, but I just can't this year. I might pop in based on something I see online or what not, but I just can't take the production values and hearing the word stupendous every other minute and the weird, weird corporate speak, and a card full of matches no one cares about and with stakes that should matter but absolutely don't. I wish you guys all the best of luck in surviving what you inflict upon yourselves over the next two nights and do apologize for not helping you through it as per usual. Maybe next year.
April 2, 20223 yr comment_5978621 1 hour ago, Johnny Sorrow said: Sharmell's speech last night was amazing. If you didn't check it out, you should. She's on another level as a public speaker. I actually found her speech a bit grating. I think it was "overwritten" as they say. Maybe she speaks that ornately in real life, but to me, it came across as unnatural, especially as, at tiimes, it seemed like she was over-enunciating. That being said, I did think it was cool when the fans chanted "You deserve it" for her as obviously the reaction to her being inducted was "mixed" at best on the internet/social media. And, having seen how deeply moved and appreciative Booker was to see his wife get that moment, I think turning the HoF into a participation trophy isn't really all that big of a deal. I mean, a guy like Tyson Kidd or Alicia Fox are not necessarily wrestlers/performers with Hall of Fame credentials, but its nice to think that one day they might get their moment too.
April 2, 20223 yr comment_5978622 47 minutes ago, sek69 said: Still kinda gross that a legit hero like Shad gets honored with an award named after trash. Didn't JTG lobby for it? If his tag team partner and family are okay with it, that's all that matters. But yeah, I wish the award had nothing to do with Warrior - especially since it's not even what he intended. Warrior wanted the Jimmy Miranda Award to recognize great behind-the-scenes workers.
April 2, 20223 yr comment_5978623 6 minutes ago, C.S. said: Didn't JTG lobby for it? If his tag team partner and family are okay with it, that's all that matters. But yeah, I wish the award had nothing to do with Warrior - especially since it's not even what he intended. Warrior wanted the Jimmy Miranda Award to recognize great behind-the-scenes workers. Yeah JTG did lobby for it, and by what the award has come to mean he absolutely deserves it..... its just like you said it would be nice if WWE had one self aware moment and realize the people who get that award don't deserve to be used to whitewash a piece of garbage.
April 2, 20223 yr comment_5978624 38 minutes ago, Matt D said: I value my time with you guys and most especially during the mutual Mania coping session, but I just can't this year. I might pop in based on something I see online or what not, but I just can't take the production values and hearing the word stupendous every other minute and the weird, weird corporate speak, and a card full of matches no one cares about and with stakes that should matter but absolutely don't. I wish you guys all the best of luck in surviving what you inflict upon yourselves over the next two nights and do apologize for not helping you through it as per usual. Maybe next year. This. I can’t. I just…can’t. Life is too short to subject myself to hours of nauseating quick cuts peppered with Michael Cole bleating out WWE robocorporatespeak at the top of his lungs. I don’t know what the hell WWE has turned into but it sure isn’t Pro Wrestling anymore. I used to enjoy these PWO watch along threads but even that isn’t enough anymore to get me to watch this shit.
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978625 So they only have 7 matches each night so on paper there's no reason this show can't complete in 3 hours and change. Will be interesting to see how much padding they do.
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978626 5 minutes ago, sek69 said: Will be interesting to see how much padding they do. Nah, they're not gonna do anything like have cheerleaders come out for no reason.
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978627 Dying at opening the show, Wrestlemania, with a paid advertisement match, complete with the faces getting new gear to match the color scheme of the brand, the announcers straight up doing a plug, the logos on the video screens, and the brand's mascot in the crowd.
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978628 Well they are in the Cowboys stadium, so it's not for no reason, but yeah. Also missed opportunity not having BOOGZ out there shredding with them.
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978629 Mania! There are enough interesting matches to make for one really solid show and enough filler that each night has ample bathroom, refreshment and other appropriate breaks. But at the end of the day its still Mania and that's as good an excuse as any to hang and hopefully enjoy a couple big shows. Surprised at the opener but let's hope Shinsuke can turn the clock back....over a half decade at this point?
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978630 2 minutes ago, sek69 said: Well they are in the Cowboys stadium, so it's not for no reason You're right... Next time they're in the American Airlines arena, I expect all of the stewardesses to come out, offer refreshments, and make sure everyone's seats are in the upright position.
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978631 I mean, the Cowboys cheerleaders are probably the most famous cheerleading group in the US, but I suppose it's easy to make jokes.
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978632 1 minute ago, sek69 said: I mean, the Cowboys cheerleaders are probably the most famous cheerleading group in the US, but I suppose it's easy to make jokes. Yeah, I'm not getting the mocking of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders kicking off an event in their home stadium. Did Boogz hurt his knee for real there?
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978633 End of Days is legit the most protected finisher in WWE, so this is one Mania finish kickout that actually has impact.
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978634 We're nearly an hour in and only 2 matches in the books. One of which was apparently cut short due to injury. This does not bode well.
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978635 Roman vs. Brock Charlotte vs. Ronda Becky vs. Bianca AJ vs. Edge Seth vs. Cody (maybe?) RK Bro vs. Street Profits vs. Alpha Academy Choose your own adventure for 1 or 2 more matches. That's a solid Mania lineup and a show I'm looking forward to. I'll always prefer the full weekend over a 6-7 hour night, but they don't have the booking for compelling back to back nights.
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978636 Lmao at this mf wearing a diamond encrusted pokemon card for his entrance
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978637 One of the announcers just said "this match rolls on" and like the Pavlovian dog that I am I fully expected a commercial break.
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978638 Dave tweeting that Boogz might have a torn quad. That suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucks
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978639 Props to Shinsuke and the Usos for being pros so things didn't totally fall apart.
April 3, 20223 yr comment_5978640 Bianca, on top of everything else, seems to be an excellent hairdresser as well.
April 3, 20223 yr Author comment_5978643 It seems I fucking JINXED Boogz last night. Heard about his injury and this totally sucks ass. Bianca and Becky are great, bubbas.
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