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This is probably the best take down of the WWE I've ever seen.

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Silver King (from Nacho Libre)...posted here instead of obscure thread
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WWE is now on Fox. And tonight it's this ginormous event.

And since it's on Fox, there's NFL crossover. Erin Andrews just interviewed Kofi Kingston.

Pretty sweet.
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Shane McMahon is 49 years old. I don't know how he does it.
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I enjoyed Smackdown last night. There are tons of people that are up in arms about the squash at the end. Love seeing Luke Harper back in action.
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One half of the first black tag team champs.
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bfj wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:28 pm

One half of the first black tag team champs.
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and now Simone Johnson (Daughter of the Rock) just signed with the WWE. She is training at the Performance Center in Florida.
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Only wrestling thread I could find...

Femal Wrestler Wins N.C. State High School Championship

The runners up look just like you'd figure high school boys would look after losing to a girl...

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That kid on the right is absolutely going to be posting on incel forums soon if he isn’t already.
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I thought this was a really well-written piece about the Firefly Funhouse.
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The WWE released about half of their roster today.

Not really, but here's a partial list.

WRESTLERS:
* No Way Jose
* Zack Ryder
* Mike Kanellis
* Maria Kanellis
* Primo
* Epico
* Rowan
* Sarah Logan
* Karl Anderson
* Luke Gallows
* EC3
* Drake Maverick
* Curt Hawkins
* Heath Slater
* Eric Young
* Lio Rush

PRODUCERS:
* Kurt Angle
* Billy Kidman
* Mike Rotunda
* Pat Buck
* Fit Finlay
* Shawn Daivari
* Scott Armstrong
* Sarah Stock
* Shane Helms
* Lance Storm

ANNOUNCERS:
* Aiden English

REFEREES:
* Mike Chioda
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Please stop watching WWE, at least until COVID is over. My fucking numpty governor named WWE an "essential" business, and they're allowed to continue to film in Orlando, like they did for Wrestlemania a few weeks ago. DeSantis' move to add WWE (not directly named, but clearly aimed at them) to the list of essential businesses came on the same day that Linda McMahon donated $20m to Trump 2020.
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Their roster was bloated anyways. The only ones getting much TV time was Gallows and Anderson. Hopefully EC3 finds a place that will use him correctly. Same goes for Sarah Logan.

I just wish they would shut down and furlough all their talent. Just rebroadcast great episodes of RAW, Smackdown, and Nitro. They own all that shit. People would still watch it and be entertained.
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govmentchedda wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2020 3:51 pm Please stop watching WWE, at least until COVID is over. My fucking numpty governor named WWE an "essential" business, and they're allowed to continue to film in Orlando, like they did for Wrestlemania a few weeks ago. DeSantis' move to add WWE (not directly named, but clearly aimed at them) to the list of essential businesses came on the same day that Linda McMahon donated $20m to Trump 2020.
Don't worry. I think I've watched maybe 20 minutes of WWE programming over the last two years. I prefer to watch AEW or New Japan Pro Wrestling.
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govmentchedda wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2020 3:51 pm Please stop watching WWE, at least until COVID is over. My fucking numpty governor named WWE an "essential" business, and they're allowed to continue to film in Orlando, like they did for Wrestlemania a few weeks ago. DeSantis' move to add WWE (not directly named, but clearly aimed at them) to the list of essential businesses came on the same day that Linda McMahon donated $20m to Trump 2020.
And its all for 'content'...

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Sabo wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:18 pm
govmentchedda wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2020 3:51 pm Please stop watching WWE, at least until COVID is over. My fucking numpty governor named WWE an "essential" business, and they're allowed to continue to film in Orlando, like they did for Wrestlemania a few weeks ago. DeSantis' move to add WWE (not directly named, but clearly aimed at them) to the list of essential businesses came on the same day that Linda McMahon donated $20m to Trump 2020.
Don't worry. I think I've watched maybe 20 minutes of WWE programming over the last two years. I prefer to watch AEW or New Japan Pro Wrestling.
DeSantis' order clears the way for AEW to start doing lave shows again in Jacksonville, so that merits watching.

The performers get it on the way out. Their likelihood of getting hired by another promotion is about zero, even when the pandemic is controlled. There may be a couple who get snapped up, but with AEW having essentially a full roster at this point, there is no space there.

Meanwhile, McMahon is able to keep up his pre-pandemic profit projections in time for today's quarterly stock call. I think Meltzer tweeted it would take about $2.1 million to keep all those performers on the books for three months. By the way, WWE looks to bring in over a billion dollars this year for the first time ever... with the pandemic happening. Their live shows allegedly lose money, which would mean the pandemic is making them more profitable.
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Sabo wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2020 3:31 pm The WWE released about half of their roster today.

Not really, but here's a partial list.

WRESTLERS:
* No Way Jose
* Zack Ryder
* Mike Kanellis
* Maria Kanellis
* Primo
* Epico
* Rowan
* Sarah Logan
* Karl Anderson
* Luke Gallows
* EC3
* Drake Maverick
* Curt Hawkins
* Heath Slater
* Eric Young
* Lio Rush

PRODUCERS:
* Kurt Angle
* Billy Kidman
* Mike Rotunda
* Pat Buck
* Fit Finlay
* Shawn Daivari
* Scott Armstrong
* Sarah Stock
* Shane Helms
* Lance Storm

ANNOUNCERS:
* Aiden English

REFEREES:
* Mike Chioda
Update: All of the producers were furloughed except for Kirk Angel, who was flat-out released.
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Just putting it here since this thread has been bumped recently.

Howard Finkel, WWF/WWE ring announcer, has passed away at age 69.
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DSafetyGuy wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:10 am Just putting it here since this thread has been bumped recently.

Howard Finkel, WWF/WWE ring announcer, has passed away at age 69.
Damn, that sucks. He was the WWF's first employee, if I remember correctly. He's also one of those people where you know his voice but don't necessarily know his name.
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No one can hold a candle to The Fink. I had heard he wasn't doing well.
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OMFG

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Pruitt wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:03 am OMFG

The most astute words ever from Donald Trump. The Game is the greatest ever. Fuck politics, this man gets my vote in November.
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FS1 is having a Wrestlemania III watch along right now. Steamboat and Savage right now.
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Has to be like watching Evansville basketball’s 1977 home opener again.
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mister d wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 10:37 pm Has to be like watching Evansville basketball’s 1977 home opener again.
Not really. As far as I know only Andre and Macho are dead. Plus Miss Elizabeth and the Brain. But they didn't die in a plane crash that killed the entire roster and coaching staff.
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mister d wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 10:37 pm Has to be like watching Evansville basketball’s 1977 home opener again.
That's why I can't watch and classic movies.
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duff wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 8:36 pm FS1 is having a Wrestlemania III watch along right now. Steamboat and Savage right now.
Had never seen it before, but that was fantastic. Excellent storytelling.
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DSafetyGuy wrote: Wed May 13, 2020 10:53 am
duff wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 8:36 pm FS1 is having a Wrestlemania III watch along right now. Steamboat and Savage right now.
Had never seen it before, but that was fantastic. Excellent storytelling.
Top five matches of all time.
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duff wrote: Wed May 13, 2020 11:51 am
DSafetyGuy wrote: Wed May 13, 2020 10:53 am
duff wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 8:36 pm FS1 is having a Wrestlemania III watch along right now. Steamboat and Savage right now.
Had never seen it before, but that was fantastic. Excellent storytelling.
Top five matches of all time.
All four performers had roles they played exceptionally well. I also really enjoyed how red Dave Hebner's face was getting from the up-downs from all the false finishes.
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duff wrote: Wed May 13, 2020 6:44 am
mister d wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 10:37 pm Has to be like watching Evansville basketball’s 1977 home opener again.
Not really. As far as I know only Andre and Macho are dead. Plus Miss Elizabeth and the Brain. But they didn't die in a plane crash that killed the entire roster and coaching staff.
Can Am Connection def. Cowboy Bob Orton & Magnificent Muraco

Full Nelson Challenge
Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules went to a double count-out

Hillbilly Jim, Little Beaver & The Haiti Kid def. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo by DQ when Bundy flattened Little Beaver

Loser Bows Match
King Harley Race w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Fabulous Moolah def. Junkyard Dog

The Dream Team, Brutus Beecake & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, w/ Luscious Johnny Valiant and Dino Bravo def. The Rougeau Brothers

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper def. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart

Hart Foundation & "Dangerous" Danny Davis w/ Jimmy Hart def. British Bulldogs & Tito Santana

"The Natural" Butch Reed def. Koko B. Ware

Intercontinental Championship
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat w/ George "The Animal" Steele def. Randy "Macho Man" Savage w/ Elizabeth to become new champion

Honky Tonk Man w/ Jimmy Hart def. Jake "The Snake" Roberts w/ Alice Cooper

Nikolai Volkoff & Iron Sheik def. Killer Bees by DQ

Hulk Hogan def. Andre the Giant w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan to retain

If they bold, they dead.
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Dino Bravo is also very dead.
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duff wrote: Wed May 13, 2020 6:44 am
mister d wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 10:37 pm Has to be like watching Evansville basketball’s 1977 home opener again.
Not really. As far as I know only Andre and Macho are dead. Plus Miss Elizabeth and the Brain. But they didn't die in a plane crash that killed the entire roster and coaching staff.
Can Am Connection def. Cowboy Bob Orton & Magnificent Muraco

Full Nelson Challenge
Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules went to a double count-out

Hillbilly Jim, Little Beaver & The Haiti Kid def. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo by DQ when Bundy flattened Little Beaver

Loser Bows Match
King Harley Race w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Fabulous Moolah def. Junkyard Dog

The Dream Team, Brutus Beecake & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, w/ Luscious Johnny Valiant and Dino Bravo def. The Rougeau Brothers

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper def. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart

Hart Foundation & "Dangerous" Danny Davis w/ Jimmy Hart def. British Bulldogs & Tito Santana

"The Natural" Butch Reed def. Koko B. Ware

Intercontinental Championship
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat w/ George "The Animal" Steele def. Randy "Macho Man" Savage w/ Elizabeth to become new champion

Honky Tonk Man w/ Jimmy Hart def. Jake "The Snake" Roberts w/ Alice Cooper

Nikolai Volkoff & Iron Sheik def. Killer Bees by DQ

Hulk Hogan def. Andre the Giant w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan to retain

If they bold, they dead.
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Ryan wrote: Wed May 13, 2020 9:04 pm Dino Bravo is also very dead.
Updated the list. If half the tag team is bold one of them has died.
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bfj wrote: Wed May 13, 2020 9:08 pm
duff wrote: Wed May 13, 2020 6:44 am
mister d wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 10:37 pm Has to be like watching Evansville basketball’s 1977 home opener again.
Not really. As far as I know only Andre and Macho are dead. Plus Miss Elizabeth and the Brain. But they didn't die in a plane crash that killed the entire roster and coaching staff.
Can Am Connection def. Cowboy Bob Orton & Magnificent Muraco

Full Nelson Challenge
Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules went to a double count-out

Hillbilly Jim, Little Beaver & The Haiti Kid def. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo by DQ when Bundy flattened Little Beaver

Loser Bows Match
King Harley Race w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Fabulous Moolah def. Junkyard Dog

The Dream Team, Brutus Beecake & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, w/ Luscious Johnny Valiant and Dino Bravo def. The Rougeau Brothers

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper def. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart

Hart Foundation & "Dangerous" Danny Davis w/ Jimmy Hart def. British Bulldogs & Tito Santana

"The Natural" Butch Reed def. Koko B. Ware

Intercontinental Championship
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat w/ George "The Animal" Steele def. Randy "Macho Man" Savage w/ Elizabeth to become new champion

Honky Tonk Man w/ Jimmy Hart def. Jake "The Snake" Roberts w/ Alice Cooper

Nikolai Volkoff & Iron Sheik def. Killer Bees by DQ

Hulk Hogan def. Andre the Giant w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan to retain

If they bold, they dead.
The point isn't that the wrestlers are dead. The point was that is was a reference to a tragedy where a whole team of college basketball players died in a plane wreck (except one that wasn't on the plane, but he died in an car crash two months later), along with the coaching staff.

The watch along started with the Steamboat/Savage match. So looking at those matches, only Miss Elizabeth and Andre were dead before 50.
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I wasn’t trying to prove you wrong. I was just interested to see who from that event was still with us.
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