The Wrestling Thread: WWE WrestleMania 31 [NSFW]

[Lonestar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzEuRJEP ... re=related

How have I never seen that before

[Corazon de Leon]

WWE Submit & Quit

I look forward to the followup, WWE Pin & Win.

Zellery and I will take on all comers... in fact there might be some collusion going on with Rog McMahon... are we in cahoots, or aren't we?

Rog, Drumstick and Zellery in the new Corporation?

I couldn't say.

The very thought disgusts me.

[Cropolite]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzEuRJEPK68&feature=related

How have I never seen that before

Hogan sure came prepared, didn't he?

[Zellery]

So the day after RAW and I'm the only one who's posted anything about it.

Flair is calling out Orton next week and basically said the exact same thing KKLEIN quoted the other day so I imagine it was part of his promo not thoughts that he had as a person.

[KK]

Great crowd for Raw, they were hot all night.

There's been somewhat of a strange theme running throughout the WWE the last month; they're constantly burying their programming. Everything from the roster, to their film division, poor vignettes & promos killing the ratings, knowingly admitting that what's happening on the show is garbage (Vickie Vs Santina). It's every week.

Talking of every week, isn't this the 3rd bloody week the Main Event has been a Handicap match?

Nice to hear Jim Ross back on Raw again, but I don't believe it was explained what he was doing at the building in the first place.

[Ginga]

So did Coach leave the WWE for a job at ESPN? I didn't know that.

[Return_of_the_STAR]

So did Coach leave the WWE for a job at ESPN? I didn't know that.

Yeah, i would guess that it was about a yr ago now. Watching RAW now, the crowd really are very hot like KK said. Surprising as it is a pretty small arena. Crowd were very hot for Cena as well.

Also i'm sure there has been a double booking before, i think last yr, which WWE knew may happen so when the team in question knew they were into the playoffs, WWE just switched to another arena nearby. I can only assume that there isn't an available suitable venue nearby and that's why WWE seem to be refusing to move. Unless they are just making a fuss for publicity reasons.

Edit - watching the Miz in the ring talk trashing John Cena, really reminds me of Angle's fued with Cena a few years ago, when he would get in the ring and rap about Cena.

[KK]

Both Madison Square Garden & the LA Staples Centre have offered to host Raw next week. What that would mean for the fans that bought tickets though, I dunno.

[Return_of_the_STAR]

Both Madison Square Garden & the LA Staples Centre have offered to host Raw next week. What that would mean for the fans that bought tickets though, I dunno.

I read that as well but i think it will just be switched to Colorado Springs where they are recording SD. It allows some of those who were attending Denver to travel there as it's not as far.

On another note Santino's pig impression is sooo good!

[Cropolite]

Both Madison Square Garden & the LA Staples Centre have offered to host Raw next week. What that would mean for the fans that bought tickets though, I dunno.

I hate when controversy is swepped under the mat by logical solutions.

Where the strawberry float is my Parking Lot Brawl?

[Ginga]

Both Madison Square Garden & the LA Staples Centre have offered to host Raw next week. What that would mean for the fans that bought tickets though, I dunno.

I hate when controversy is swepped under the mat by logical solutions.

Where the strawberry float is my Parking Lot Brawl?

This. I don't want them to have an alternative and for some bonkers gooseberry fool to go down.

It won't happen but God-dammit I want it to.

[Chocolate Jim]

How on earth are WWE expecting to get buys on 'Extreme Rules' when all they are doing...

..is making rematches from Judgement day --> Mysterio vs Jericho, Hardy vs Edge, Punk vs Umaga, Batista vs Randy Orton ... how ridiculous!

[A J Styles]

How on earth are WWE expecting to get buys on 'Extreme Rules' when all they are doing...

..is making rematches from Judgement day --> Mysterio vs Jericho, Hardy vs Edge, Punk vs Umaga, Batista vs Randy Orton ... how ridiculous!

And Cena vs Show in a submission match.

[teh bork]

How on earth are WWE expecting to get buys on 'Extreme Rules' when all they are doing...

..is making rematches from Judgement day --> Mysterio vs Jericho, Hardy vs Edge, Punk vs Umaga, Batista vs Randy Orton ... how ridiculous!

And Cena vs Show in a submission match.

Christ knows why they thought that would be a good match, almost as funny as the Samoan strapmatch that's been announced between Umaga and Punk

[KK]

How on earth are WWE expecting to get buys on 'Extreme Rules' when all they are doing...

..is making rematches from Judgement day --> Mysterio vs Jericho, Hardy vs Edge, Punk vs Umaga, Batista vs Randy Orton ... how ridiculous!

This is why, for the past few years, it's made Judgement Day for fans 'in the know' a completely throw away event, as the matches never have a proper conclusion. You know you're going to get the same bullshit 3 weeks later for free on Sky Sports, but with the added appeal of some guaranteed brutality.

However, a lot of people seemingly haven't cottoned on to this fact yet, so when the buy rates come in, Judgment Day always does considerably better than One Night Stand/Extreme Rules.

[A J Styles]

How on earth are WWE expecting to get buys on 'Extreme Rules' when all they are doing...

..is making rematches from Judgement day --> Mysterio vs Jericho, Hardy vs Edge, Punk vs Umaga, Batista vs Randy Orton ... how ridiculous!

And Cena vs Show in a submission match.

Christ knows why they thought that would be a good match, almost as funny as the Samoan strapmatch that's been announced between Umaga and Punk

I want Umaga to be a good heel but i don't really want to see that match.

Has anyone got the Smackdown spoilers yet?

[teh bork]

Smackdown Spoilers:

Dark Match
* Sheamus b. Jimmy Wang Yang
- Sheamus drew a lot of heel heat. Crowd was behind Jimmy Wang Yang.

SmackDown (Airing Friday)
* A recap of Judgment Day is shown. The opening pyro hits.

* Edge is out first. He cuts a promo saying that there is no more debate, he is the face of SmackDown. He criticizes Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho, & CM Punk for their loses at Judgment Day. The fans are cheering hard for Hardy to come out. Teddy Long comes out to the ring. He announces that Edge will take on Jeff Hardy in a rematch at Extreme Rules. Jeff Hardy comes out to the ring. He asks the crowd want to see that match tonight. Jeff will take on Edge tonight and the winner will pick the stipulation for their match at Extreme Rules.

* Ricky Ortiz cuts a heel promo dogging Cincinnati for their sports teams.

* Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin, & Ricky Ortiz b. Cryme Tyme & John Morrison
- The World's Greatest Tag Team start the match off working on JTG's shoulder. JTG finally tags out to Morrison. Everyone gets in the ring and begins fighting. The referee separates everyone and Morrison hits Starship Pain on Charlie Haas for the win.

* Melina is backstage with Josh Mathews. She talks about the number one contender match between Michelle McCool and Gail Kim. She says she ran through Raw and now it's time to see what SmackDown has. Alicia Fox comes in and says that McCool says to warm the titel up for her. Melina smacks her.

* Michelle McCool w/ Alicia Fox b. Gail Kim to become the #1 Contender.
- Quick match. Fox tries to get involved but Gail hits her face on the ring post. McCool connects with a Styles Clash for the win.

* Rey Mysterio is shown getting ready for an interview.

* A preview for next week's Raw is shown; Ric Flair calling out Randy Orton.

* Rey Mysterio is interviewed backstage. He says that he's moving on from Jericho to give some of the young guys a chance. He wants to bring back some honor to the title. He then talks about past Intercontinental Champions, wanting to become the greatest, the history of the mask, and more.

* CM Punk b. Chris Jericho
- Before Punk comes out, a recap from WWE Superstars is shown. Jericho plays the crowd up and takes control of the match. Jericho & Punk continue to go back and forth both connecting with their finishers. Umaga comes out of the crowd and attacks CM Punk. He gets on the mic (yes,in English) and challenges Punk to a "Samoan Strap" match at Extreme Rules.

* Ricky Ortiz & Maria are shown backstage talking. He says he is going to rally up. Jeff Hardy walks by and Maria ditches Ortiz. She tells him he did a good job at Judgment Day. They then talk about Extreme Rules. Hardy leaves and Ortiz tells Maria she is looking for love in all the wrong places. He tells her to "keep your head up and rally up" then gives her his rally towel.

* A SmackDown rewind of the Dolph Ziggler/Great Khali feud is shown.

* Dolph Ziggler b. R-Truth
- Ziggler gets the win with his finisher after R-Truth dominates the majority of the match. After the match Khali comes out and chases Dolph back into the ring where Truth hits him with a spinning elbow.

* A replay of the Eve & Layla feud is shown. Eve vs. Layla is announced for next week.

* Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio in a No Holds Barred match is announced for Extreme Rules.

* Jeff Hardy b. Edge
- Jeff Hardy comes out to a huge pop. Edge dominates early on and draws a ton of heat. Hardy is down on the outside. The crowd is trying to "bring him back" but Edge does the duty instead. Hardy gains control and hits Whisper in the Wind for a two-count. Jeff Hardy then misses two Twist of Fates but eventually hits a third for the win via pinfall.

Todd Grisham asks Hardy what the stipulation at Extreme Rules will be and he says a "Ladder Match." This ends this week's SmackDown.

Dark Main Event
* Rey Mysteiro b. Chris Jericho to retain the Intercontinental Championship in a Steel Cage Match.

[A J Styles]

Smackdown Spoilers:

Dark Match
* Sheamus b. Jimmy Wang Yang
- Sheamus drew a lot of heel heat. Crowd was behind Jimmy Wang Yang.

SmackDown (Airing Friday)
* A recap of Judgment Day is shown. The opening pyro hits.

* Edge is out first. He cuts a promo saying that there is no more debate, he is the face of SmackDown. He criticizes Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho, & CM Punk for their loses at Judgment Day. The fans are cheering hard for Hardy to come out. Teddy Long comes out to the ring. He announces that Edge will take on Jeff Hardy in a rematch at Extreme Rules. Jeff Hardy comes out to the ring. He asks the crowd want to see that match tonight. Jeff will take on Edge tonight and the winner will pick the stipulation for their match at Extreme Rules.

* Ricky Ortiz cuts a heel promo dogging Cincinnati for their sports teams.

* Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin, & Ricky Ortiz b. Cryme Tyme & John Morrison
- The World's Greatest Tag Team start the match off working on JTG's shoulder. JTG finally tags out to Morrison. Everyone gets in the ring and begins fighting. The referee separates everyone and Morrison hits Starship Pain on Charlie Haas for the win.

* Melina is backstage with Josh Mathews. She talks about the number one contender match between Michelle McCool and Gail Kim. She says she ran through Raw and now it's time to see what SmackDown has. Alicia Fox comes in and says that McCool says to warm the titel up for her. Melina smacks her.

* Michelle McCool w/ Alicia Fox b. Gail Kim to become the #1 Contender.
- Quick match. Fox tries to get involved but Gail hits her face on the ring post. McCool connects with a Styles Clash for the win.

* Rey Mysterio is shown getting ready for an interview.

* A preview for next week's Raw is shown; Ric Flair calling out Randy Orton.

* Rey Mysterio is interviewed backstage. He says that he's moving on from Jericho to give some of the young guys a chance. He wants to bring back some honor to the title. He then talks about past Intercontinental Champions, wanting to become the greatest, the history of the mask, and more.

* CM Punk b. Chris Jericho
- Before Punk comes out, a recap from WWE Superstars is shown. Jericho plays the crowd up and takes control of the match. Jericho & Punk continue to go back and forth both connecting with their finishers. Umaga comes out of the crowd and attacks CM Punk. He gets on the mic (yes,in English) and challenges Punk to a "Samoan Strap" match at Extreme Rules.

* Ricky Ortiz & Maria are shown backstage talking. He says he is going to rally up. Jeff Hardy walks by and Maria ditches Ortiz. She tells him he did a good job at Judgment Day. They then talk about Extreme Rules. Hardy leaves and Ortiz tells Maria she is looking for love in all the wrong places. He tells her to "keep your head up and rally up" then gives her his rally towel.

* A SmackDown rewind of the Dolph Ziggler/Great Khali feud is shown.

* Dolph Ziggler b. R-Truth
- Ziggler gets the win with his finisher after R-Truth dominates the majority of the match. After the match Khali comes out and chases Dolph back into the ring where Truth hits him with a spinning elbow.

* A replay of the Eve & Layla feud is shown. Eve vs. Layla is announced for next week.

* Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio in a No Holds Barred match is announced for Extreme Rules.

* Jeff Hardy b. Edge
- Jeff Hardy comes out to a huge pop. Edge dominates early on and draws a ton of heat. Hardy is down on the outside. The crowd is trying to "bring him back" but Edge does the duty instead. Hardy gains control and hits Whisper in the Wind for a two-count. Jeff Hardy then misses two Twist of Fates but eventually hits a third for the win via pinfall.

Todd Grisham asks Hardy what the stipulation at Extreme Rules will be and he says a "Ladder Match." This ends this week's SmackDown.

Dark Main Event
* Rey Mysteiro b. Chris Jericho to retain the Intercontinental Championship in a Steel Cage Match.

I really actually want to see the Ladder match between Hardy and Edge. Smackdown has seemed really strong these past few weeks.

[teh bork]

Smackdown Spoilers:

Dark Match
* Sheamus b. Jimmy Wang Yang
- Sheamus drew a lot of heel heat. Crowd was behind Jimmy Wang Yang.

SmackDown (Airing Friday)
* A recap of Judgment Day is shown. The opening pyro hits.

* Edge is out first. He cuts a promo saying that there is no more debate, he is the face of SmackDown. He criticizes Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho, & CM Punk for their loses at Judgment Day. The fans are cheering hard for Hardy to come out. Teddy Long comes out to the ring. He announces that Edge will take on Jeff Hardy in a rematch at Extreme Rules. Jeff Hardy comes out to the ring. He asks the crowd want to see that match tonight. Jeff will take on Edge tonight and the winner will pick the stipulation for their match at Extreme Rules.

* Ricky Ortiz cuts a heel promo dogging Cincinnati for their sports teams.

* Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin, & Ricky Ortiz b. Cryme Tyme & John Morrison
- The World's Greatest Tag Team start the match off working on JTG's shoulder. JTG finally tags out to Morrison. Everyone gets in the ring and begins fighting. The referee separates everyone and Morrison hits Starship Pain on Charlie Haas for the win.

* Melina is backstage with Josh Mathews. She talks about the number one contender match between Michelle McCool and Gail Kim. She says she ran through Raw and now it's time to see what SmackDown has. Alicia Fox comes in and says that McCool says to warm the titel up for her. Melina smacks her.

* Michelle McCool w/ Alicia Fox b. Gail Kim to become the #1 Contender.
- Quick match. Fox tries to get involved but Gail hits her face on the ring post. McCool connects with a Styles Clash for the win.

* Rey Mysterio is shown getting ready for an interview.

* A preview for next week's Raw is shown; Ric Flair calling out Randy Orton.

* Rey Mysterio is interviewed backstage. He says that he's moving on from Jericho to give some of the young guys a chance. He wants to bring back some honor to the title. He then talks about past Intercontinental Champions, wanting to become the greatest, the history of the mask, and more.

* CM Punk b. Chris Jericho
- Before Punk comes out, a recap from WWE Superstars is shown. Jericho plays the crowd up and takes control of the match. Jericho & Punk continue to go back and forth both connecting with their finishers. Umaga comes out of the crowd and attacks CM Punk. He gets on the mic (yes,in English) and challenges Punk to a "Samoan Strap" match at Extreme Rules.

* Ricky Ortiz & Maria are shown backstage talking. He says he is going to rally up. Jeff Hardy walks by and Maria ditches Ortiz. She tells him he did a good job at Judgment Day. They then talk about Extreme Rules. Hardy leaves and Ortiz tells Maria she is looking for love in all the wrong places. He tells her to "keep your head up and rally up" then gives her his rally towel.

* A SmackDown rewind of the Dolph Ziggler/Great Khali feud is shown.

* Dolph Ziggler b. R-Truth
- Ziggler gets the win with his finisher after R-Truth dominates the majority of the match. After the match Khali comes out and chases Dolph back into the ring where Truth hits him with a spinning elbow.

* A replay of the Eve & Layla feud is shown. Eve vs. Layla is announced for next week.

* Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio in a No Holds Barred match is announced for Extreme Rules.

* Jeff Hardy b. Edge
- Jeff Hardy comes out to a huge pop. Edge dominates early on and draws a ton of heat. Hardy is down on the outside. The crowd is trying to "bring him back" but Edge does the duty instead. Hardy gains control and hits Whisper in the Wind for a two-count. Jeff Hardy then misses two Twist of Fates but eventually hits a third for the win via pinfall.

Todd Grisham asks Hardy what the stipulation at Extreme Rules will be and he says a "Ladder Match." This ends this week's SmackDown.

Dark Main Event
* Rey Mysteiro b. Chris Jericho to retain the Intercontinental Championship in a Steel Cage Match.

I really actually want to see the Ladder match between Hardy and Edge. Smackdown has seemed really strong these past few weeks.

I was hoping for TLC, though no doubt this one will have a few table and chair spots in it, also surely Jericho v Rey would have been better as a submission match than Show v Cena

[gaminglegend]

the idea for an all submission PPV would suck in my view just a bad idea.