THE WRESTLING THREAD

[ulukinatme]

On the eve of Wrestlemania?!

Obviously wrestling is real.

 

[calvegas04]

 

[Irishnuke]

LGBTWWE

 

[ShakeDown]

I popped into this thread hoping to see some discussion around WTTs and the very questionable call in Dake v Starocci and I see a clown juggling balls. Thanks IE.

 

[Pete]

I popped into this thread hoping to see some discussion around WTTs and the very questionable call in Dake v Starocci and I see a clown juggling balls. Thanks IE.

I think Carter got robbed. Great takedown with what I think was a second to go. But I’m also a point whore and give them out a lot when none are awarded. 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[ShakeDown]

I think Carter got robbed. Great takedown with what I think was a second to go. But I’m also a point whore and give them out a lot when none are awarded. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Looked like an easy call to me, takedown.

 

[pumpdog20]

Not sure on takedown, but exposure it seemed for sure.

 

[ShakeDown]

I’ve watched this now a few times in slow mo and agree with the call. What great awareness and defense by Dake.

 

[ulukinatme]

Haven't been too plugged into wrestling lately, but I still catch the big PPVs for fun with a couple buddies. I knew about this guy for a few years because he did some appearances at my buddy's store, but he's the hottest thing in wrestling right now. Good dude too! Nice to see him have success.

 

[pumpdog20]

For those who like the unscripted variety... The US Open is this weekend.

 

[jerseyborn1971]

Vito Arujau moving up to 65kg to avoid Jax Forrest.

 

[jerseyborn1971]

I worked in nightclubs in Orlando and Daytona Beach during the Monday Night Wars. Had a number of interactions with all the wrestlers. WCW, ECW, WWE. Notable ones:

Disappointingly Kind of a Dick: Chris Jericho. Also, he's really short.

Surprisingly polite and very nice: X-Pac Sean Waltman

Nicest wrestler I met by far: Arn Anderson. We just said "hi" to him in bar while he was walking by with his arms filled with drinks. He stopped and talked to us for 15 minutes while his friends waiting for their drinks.

Solid Dude: Bubba Ray Dudley. He was super fun at the bar, made me do shots with him even though I was working. I let him and Little Vito into the bar past the line with no cover. He was great with the staff. Mocked Hulk Hogan. Told me the next time they were in town he'd bring me backstage passes. A year later, I had already moved back to NJ. My friend from the bar calls me and tells me Bubba Ray came in with 5 backstage passes and asked for me by name. A YEAR later.

Funniest: Scott Hall. But he was also an alcoholic at the time, so not as funny now. He was drinking at the bar after Nitro. He had his booze in a coffee cup so Eric Bischoff wouldn't see, but got caught anyway. When Scott Steiner walked past the bar with a girl, Hall yelled, "Hey Scotty, your wife called. She said you forgot to let the dog out!"

Lastly, Eric Bischoff and Medusa came into my bar during the day a few weeks before the Hog Wild ppv. He was really cool. I called my buddy who had just beaten cancer and told him. I asked Bischoff if he would say hi to him. He got on the phone and talked to him for a few minutes and was super encouraging and supportive. Madusa was pitching Bischoff to become the NWO's first female wrestler.

 

[pumpdog20]

Vito Arujau moving up to 65kg to avoid Jax Forrest.

Probably smart... Jax is a different beast

 

[jerseyborn1971]

Jax already beat him once before too.

 

[Irish#1]

I worked in nightclubs in Orlando and Daytona Beach during the Monday Night Wars. Had a number of interactions with all the wrestlers. WCW, ECW, WWE. Notable ones:

It's been a long time, but the wife and I were working out at a gym when the Big Show came in. Dude had to bend down and turn sideways to come though the door.

 

[matman4593]

Vito Arujau moving up to 65kg to avoid Jax Forrest.

65kg is the most stacked weight IMO, so not sure he's dodging Jax. Probably more a move to prep for LA28

 

[pumpdog20]

Davino took out Jax. Bassett in finals at 65. HS wrestling is insane these days.

I know Jax won an ncaa title a month ago, but he should still be a senior right now.

 

[Irish#1]

Davino took out Jax. Bassett in finals at 65. HS wrestling is insane these days.

I know Jax won an ncaa title a month ago, but he should still be a senior right now.

I watched Jax's matches last night. Impressive for his age. Looks like his lack of strength cost him in the semis.