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Norrissey’s G1 Climax 28 Night Ten Review

Norrissey’s G1 Climax 28 Night Ten Review 28 July 2018 Live from Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Aichi   You can read my preview of the entire tournament here. You can read my Night One review here. You can read my Night Two review here. You can read my Night Three review here. You can read my ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2OzSnif via IFTTT

Smackdown – July 31, 2018

Smackdown Date: July 31, 2018 Location: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida Commentators: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton Most of the blue half of Summerslam is either set up or you can tell where things are going. We still need to get the confirmation of Miz vs. Daniel Bryan and some #1 contenders for the Bludgeon ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LEs7FD via IFTTT

Vince

I was reading an article on Vince McMahon about Vince being out of touch with the fan base. I feel that way, but, the articles title had one key word, acceptance. Has Vince sold out, because now he is feeling accepted and plays things safe to be part of the in crowd? Reading about his ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2M6qgWo via IFTTT

Tuesday Smackdown Thread

The build to SummerFest 2018: Lowered Expectations continues tonight. Plus 205 Live! RAW ratings were up thanks to Brock. The Cena and Nikki soap opera has shifted back to “off again”. There you go! from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2M7qLiT via IFTTT

WWF Wrestling Challenge – January 26th, 1992

January 26, 1992 From the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers, FL Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan In action this week are Sid Justice, The Mountie, Virgil, and Irwin R. Schyster   Hacksaw Jim Duggan & Sgt. Slaughter vs. Pete Sanchez & Jim Cooper Gorilla tells Heenan to tone down his excitement ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2M3qnSx via IFTTT

What the World Was Watching: WCW Pro – January 21, 1995

–Gordon Solie, Dusty Rhodes, and Larry Zbyszko are doing commentary and they are concluding the tapings in Dalton, Georgia. –Non-Title Match:  Big Van Vader (United States Champion w/Harley Race) (1-0) beats J.R. Willett with a flapjack at 1:18: Vader is shown without the U.S. title because this match was taped before Starrcade and WCW did ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2vr1CbK via IFTTT

Rock Star Gary reflects on WWF WrestleMania IX

Live from Las Vegas, NV Airdate: April 4, 1993 Attendance:  15,045 (14,000 paid) Hosted by Jim Ross, “Macho Man” Randy Savage & Bobby “The Brain” Heenan Will Bret retain the WWF title against Yokozuna? How will Hogan affect WrestleMania this year? How does this show compare to previous WrestleManias? Let’s find out! While wearing a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mXWMir via IFTTT

Good Volkoff match

What was Nikolai Volkoff's best match?  I only remember him from the WWF in the mid 80s. I honestly can't think of any specific "good" match he ever had.  Probably a tag match with him and Sheik against the Bulldogs in the 80s, but as a worker he was someone who worked a pretty specific ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LR6QI5 via IFTTT

Braun Losing The MITB Briefcase?

I was watching Raw and realized they added the stipulation of "no matter how Braun loses, Owens wins the briefcase". Is it just me or could that stipulation mean they want to put the briefcase with Owens without having Braun job? From a character standpoint, it would make more sense that Owens would use Roman ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2M62AkZ via IFTTT

Romans character is what’s wrong with society

It just hit me why Roman is so unlikable to most, he’s the absolute epitome of toxic masculinity. (The character, not the wrestler) The only time he shows emotion is if he’s angry or he’s cracking jokes. Never shows sadness and only shows humility when he’s the better man. Never learns from any of his ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NZLiXn via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – January 25th, 1992

January 25, 1992 From the Oceanfront Center in Daytona Beach, FL Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Mr. Perfect. We see Perfect gloating over the fact Flair is the new champion. This week, we will have a Royal Rumble report. Also in action are Sid Justice, Ted DiBiase, and Bret Hart.   New Foundation vs. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2n1z7gV via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: July 31, 2018

WWE.com Smackdown Preview https://ift.tt/2LI4j3G   Ronda Rousey to Make Her RAW Debut Next Week Rousey will face Alicia Fox https://ift.tt/2M25p6r   Young Bucks & Kota Ibushi vs. Rey Mysterio & Fenix & Bandido Announced for All In https://twitter.com/ALL_IN_2018/status/1023984289329946629 from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mWBlyh via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Monday Night RAW–05.26.97

The SmarK Rant for WWF Monday Night RAW – 05.26.97 When we left things last week… https://ift.tt/2LJN91y Live from Evansville, IN Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Jim Ross Steve Austin joins us to start as Vince notes that “The more he cheats, the more people love him”, along with his reluctant tag partner Shawn ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2OuV8Bq via IFTTT

Monday Night Raw – July 30, 2018

Monday Night Raw Date: July 30, 2018 Location: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Jonathan Coachman You can tell it’s a big night around here as Brock Lesnar is actually gracing us with his presence for the first time in three months. Now a lot of people would find that to ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2AqA1NG via IFTTT

New Site, Please Plug

Hi Scott, Over the past few months I've been putting together my first wrestling-related site. It's about my favourite WWF/WWE and WCW matches. You and the Blog of Doom have been a huge influence and inspiration for me. Throughout the process of building my site, it has really helped me to read your reviews and ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2M4uOwl via IFTTT

Monday Night Open Mic

Howdy Blog O’Doomers! After a tough Sunday for fans of pro wrestling maybe we can all look forward to RAW today (doubtful). For those stuck in a hole over the last 24 hours the wrestling community lost WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff, long time southern territory star Brickhouse Brown and WWF Attitude Era star ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2v1GrOj via IFTTT

Norrissey’s G1 Climax Review Night Nine

G1 Climax 28 Review Night Nine 27 July 2018 Live from Shizuoka, Act City, Hamamatsu You can read my preview of the entire tournament here. You can read my Night One review here. You can read my Night Two review here. You can read my Night Three review here. You can read my Night Four ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2OufVoL via IFTTT

Cody Rhodes Pays For Fan

Hi Scott If you have a look at Cody Rhodes twitter account, if you haven't already, it seems like a wrestling fan bought a ticket to an upcoming All In Wrestling show but then realised he couldn't afford to actually get there. Up steps Cody who has paid for this travel.  What a nice man.  ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LJBqn7 via IFTTT

MLB Star?

Hi Scott  So, question for you.  August 11th 1953, Terry Eugene Bollea is born in Augusta, Georgia. As a kid, he starts playing Little League Baseball. He remains fit and well and attracts scouts from all over the country, as he gets older, he ends up in the Major Leagues and becomes a baseball star.  ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2K8XCBW via IFTTT

WWF 1992 Royal Rumble

January 19, 1992 From the Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, NY Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan   We have Vince doing a voice over for all 30 competitors. We see that Nikolai Volkoff and Haku have been added to the match, replacing Marty Jannetty and Brian Knobbs. Marty’s reason was storyline and Knobbs ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2AoJEwb via IFTTT

No Austin after Owen

I’m sure you’ve addressed this before but what if the OwenDriver at SummerSlam 97 ended Austin’s career. That coupled with Bret leaving and HBK’s injury in January leave Vince with no top stars, and no uber babyfaces to feud with Mr McMahon… what was the backup plan? Was there a back up?  Does the company ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LDad6p via IFTTT

The SmarK RAW Rant–10.26.98

The SmarK RAW Rant – 10.26.98 Last week: Steve Austin held Vince McMahon hostage and left him with a mysterious letter in his pocket! Taped from Madison, WI Your hosts are JR & King Mr. Mahon gets wheeled out to start, and he not only holds Austin responsible for everything that happened last week, but ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2OsmlEX via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: July 30, 2018

WWE.com RAW Preview https://ift.tt/2uZCpWF   4 More Competitors to the AAW Jim Lyman Memorial Cup Announced https://twitter.com/AAWPro/status/1023732934904303616   NJPW Free Match of the Week You can watch EVIL vs. Kazuchika Okada from 8/5/17 from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LYCLmU via IFTTT

Mid South Wrestling – November 3rd, 1983

November 3, 1983 Your hosts are Boyd Pierce and Bill Watts This week, Butch Reed & Jim Neidhart defend the Tag Team Titles against Jim Duggan & Dusty Rhodes. Also, Junkyard Dog vs. Bobby Duncum and more!   We are shown last week’s North American Heavyweight Title match where Junkyard Dog defeated Butch Reed to ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2M3UTeQ via IFTTT

Wrestling’s Darkest Day

Hey Scott,   All jokes aside with Volkoff, Brown, and Sexay all passing in one 24 hour period could this be wrestlings darkest day ever? I’m pretty sure the weekend where we lost Benoit, Nancy and Sherri Martel and nearly brought down the entire industry as a result was worse.  But yeah, this was a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2AnkI8C via IFTTT

A solution for Warrior’s lack of challengers in 90

Hey Scott, It comes up on the blog a lot that Warrior had no credible challengers.  Since Demolition was so massively over after WM6, do you think them turning on Warrior right after and laying him out, and then LOD debuting to save him could've led to a massive 6-Man at SummerSlam instead?  I know ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2v0EQrV via IFTTT

Sunday Night Reset: July 29, 2018

Lazy Sunday, wake up in the late afternoon… Thanks to Scott for posting the morning thread and allowing me to see it, roll over, and go back to sleep.  Which I need after the NOVA Pro show blew the doors off the Elks Lodge.  On a side note, I’m sure being in the building for ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LKjRDm via IFTTT

WWF Wrestling Challenge – January 19th, 1992

January 19, 1992 From the Corpus Christi Memorial Auditorium in Corpus Christi, TX Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan. We hear Heenan go nuts saying Flair will be the champion and promises us a surprise for this show. This week’s featured match is Randy Savage vs. Hercules. Also in action are Legion of ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2K5zWyl via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat–10.25.98

The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat – 10.25.98 Taped from wherever they were for RAW last week. Your hosts are Michael Cole & Jim Cornette, as Shane mysteriously has the night off. WWF Light heavyweight title: Christian v. Brian Christopher Christopher gets a slam to start, but Christian takes him down with the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LKDESV via IFTTT

Saturday Night’s Alright

It’s the night thread! There’s UFC Fight Night on FOX and some baseball to watch.  Plus season six of Orange is the New Black on Netflix, which I started watching and it’s decidedly more unpleasant than the last few seasons as of the first episode. Welcome Lorcan Mullan to the blog, who will be covering ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LJRoxf via IFTTT

World of Sport Wrestling – Episode #1

Greeting grapple fans, and welcome to a new weekly recap for the latest TV wrestling show. One that has the potential to have the highest domestic viewing figures for a wrestling show in the world. In theory, anyway. It is a truth universally acknowledge that the UK wrestling scene has been going through a renaissance ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NTtGw6 via IFTTT

Smackdown – July 26, 2004

Smackdown Date: February 26, 2018 Location: Kemper Arena, St. Louis, Missouri Commentators: Michael Cole, Tazz So Kurt Angle is now full on heel again and that means Smackdown World Champion Eddie Guerrero is in real trouble. On top of that you can see most of the Wrestlemania card and that’s a good thing given how ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mPz3Rq via IFTTT

What the World Was Watching: WCW Main Event – January 15, 1995

–Gene Okerlund and Bobby Heenan are the studio hosts for a special ninety minute episode. –Opening Contest:  Kevin Sullivan & the Butcher (w/Avalanche) defeat Mark Starr & Scott Studd when the Butcher makes Studd submit to a sleeper hold at 4:13: This bout is commentated by Gordon Solie  Dusty Rhodes, Larry Zbyszko and was taped ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LyF7g4 via IFTTT

Mid-South Wrestling – October 27th, 1983

October 27, 1983 Your hosts are Boyd Pierce and Bill Watts Pierce leads off the show by telling us that Watts came from the Board of Directors meeting in Tampa, FL and we will hear about a landmark decision during the show.   Pierce tells us about no other organization having the courage to regulate ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LtaCIh via IFTTT

Vince, WWE Stock and #MeToo

Hey Scott, Just curious what you thought about this. The pro wrestling industry as I understand It as a fan of 20-something years can be a pretty despicable place, fraught with sexual harassment, drug abuse, early death, adultery, and all kinds of emotional and physical abuse. It's gone mostly unchecked because wrestling for decades has ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LWFwFg via IFTTT

Tapping out

Hello Scott When did WWF/E start using the tap-out to signify submissions? I came back to watching wrestling in early 2000 after missing most of the 90s and they were tapping. My guess is when Shamrock and Severn came in and UFC was getting popular? Thanks.  It was apparently a thing before them, but Shamrock ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uWLPlt via IFTTT

The slingshot suplex/Flair’s figure 4

What is it about the slingshot part of the move that makes it more deadly that a regular suplex? Considering it worked so well for Tully, is it perhaps time to make the slingshot suplex great again? Flair never beat anyone of importance with the figure four thus it is the worst finisher of a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NSwYjn via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant–NXT Catchup time!

The SmarK Rant – NXT Catchup OK, enough people have bugged me for my thoughts on these two matches that I figured I’d just review them and be done with it. So here’s the tag title match from the 07.11.18 show and then the NXT title match from the 07.25.18 show. NXT tag titles: Trent ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mQKb0x via IFTTT

Saturday Morning Thread

Welcome to the weekend! I went to see Teen Titans Go! last night and it was bloody hilarious, especially all the inside-baseball references for the parents while the kids laughed at the fart jokes.  Highly recommended for comic book nerds of all ages. Tonight is the UFC in Calgary and I was debating driving out ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2OnkrW5 via IFTTT

This Evolution show that’s a thing

Hey Scott,    Could this potentially be more harmful to the Women's Revolution than good?  I can't see most of the women on the roster holding the crowds attention or even having a good outside of Becky, Sasha, Asuka, Charlette, Rousey, and Bliss.  Everyone else doesn't get much reaction from the fans.  Could a show ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NQHcAF via IFTTT

Friday Night Party Thread: July 27, 2018

We made it to the weekend, everyone! AIW and BEYOND are putting on their signature events this weekend. Tyler Breeze is helping out on the NXT House Show loop while waiting for Fandango to heal from surgery. Tama Tonga and Roman Reigns are in a Twitter feud… for some reason. Meiko Satomura, the Undertaker of ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uUQpRo via IFTTT

Favorite Monster Heel who faced Hogan

Excluding Andre, of all of the monster heels over the years such as Bundy, Kamala, One Man Gang, Killer Khan etc, who was your favorite Monster heel that challenged Hogan in the WWF?  Who drew the most money on house shows among those guys? Also was the ever a plan to make Bam Bam a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LtJbya via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – January 18th, 1992

January 18, 1992 From the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Mr. Perfect. This week, we have a special interview with Hulk Hogan. Our featured match is Randy Savage vs. The Barbarian. Also in action are Jake Roberts and Virgil plus highlights from last week’s “Barber Shop” with The ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mMLv4k via IFTTT

Norrissey’s G1 Climax 28 Review Night Eight

G1 Climax 28 Review Night Seven 22 July 2018 Live from Ao-re Nagaoka, Niigata   You can read my preview of the entire tournament here. You can read my Night One review here. You can read my Night Two review here. You can read my Night Three review here You can read my Night Four review ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LG3QhG via IFTTT

Randy Orton

Isn't it crazy what actual character development does for these guys? 3 weeks ago people were talking about how bad and stale Orton has been, he comes back, turns on Jeff, tries to rip his ear out and cuts the best promo hes done in about 7 years most likely cause the stuff he said, ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2vbeH98 via IFTTT

Ciampa as Champ

I know you’re not watching NXT regularly (which I find baffling considering how much I look forward to, and enjoy it), but thoughts on Ciampa as champion? I think they pulled the trigger exactly right, added a layer to his feud with Gargano, and on top of that, he and Black had an awesome match. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LwDijS via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWA The Revolution – 02.24.02

WWA: The Revolution – Well, thanks to the miracle of PPV, I was torn between this and Pride, but since watching Ken Shamrock blow the big match is hardly a novel thing anymore, I went with the much bigger potential disaster: WWA Revolution. With their advertised main eventer having pulled out and thus no main ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NPE4F5 via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: July 27, 2018

ESPN.com Article on NXT https://ift.tt/2v4DADn   RoH Throwback Match of the Week You can watch The Briscoes vs. Necro Butcher & Joey Matthews from the 2008 Take No Prisoners show.   Kayfabe Commentaries Releases Supercard: Butch Reed Re-Experiences the Ghetto Street Fight     from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NONdh5 via IFTTT

Impact Wrestling – July 26, 2018

Impact Wrestling Date: July 26, 2018 Location: Rebel Sports Complex, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Commentators: Josh Matthews, Don Callis Believe it or not this company is on fire at the moment and they’re coming off a red hot Slammiversary this weekend. I don’t remember the last time this company was going so strong and if they ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NN7AeA via IFTTT

Wrestling Trivia Tonight

The HypSports app is holding a Wrestling Trivia game tonight at 8:30 ET with the winners splitting $200. Just in case people were looking for something else to do besides watching Impact. Holy cow, you could buy 2 shares of WWE stock with that payday! from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LA3edB via IFTTT

$85 a share

https://ift.tt/2Ol4GPy With my extensive Wall Street savvy, I credit this record buttload of cash to the addition of the Best of Bret Hart Coliseum video on the Network. And the five star tag title match on NXT.   from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LW9xFi via IFTTT

Thursday Night Discussion

Not much news today.  So let’s get into the wrestling roundup.  If you want to attend a big show this weekend, here are the highlights: AIW is holding their signature event, Absolution, on Friday night in Cleveland.  Joey Janela and Tim Donst have a ladder match, Dominic Garrini and Tom Lawlor have a Dog Collar ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2A9FHLK via IFTTT

What the World Was Watching: WCW Saturday Night – January 14, 1995

–Sister Sherri provoking Stars & Stripes on last week’s show is replayed. –Tony Schiavone and Bobby Heenan are doing commentary and they are taped from Atlanta, Georgia.  The matches on this telecast were taped on December 8 and January 8.  The announcers discuss the Hulk Hogan-Big Van Vader main event that has been signed for ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mMP0Id via IFTTT

WWF Wrestling Challenge – January 12th, 1992

January 12, 1992 From the Corpus Christi Memorial Auditorium in Corpus Christi, TX Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan This week in action are Roddy Piper, The Undertaker, Jake Roberts, and the New Foundation. Plus, The Rockers as guests on the “Barber Shop” and more!   The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer vs. Scott ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NPfioO via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – January 18th, 1992

January 18, 1992 From the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Mr. Perfect. This week, we have a special interview with Hulk Hogan. Our featured match is Randy Savage vs. The Barbarian. Also in action are Jake Roberts and Virgil plus highlights from last week’s “Barber Shop” with The ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LRYv3R via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: July 26, 2018

SI.com Week in Wrestling https://ift.tt/2LAkbV1   Hiromu Takahashi Update While his actual injuries have yet to be revealed, Takahashi remains hospitalized in Japan. Credit Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter   WWE Interested in Outside Talents According to Dave Meltzer of the “Wrestling Observer Newsletter,” the WWE are interested in signing Juice Robinson and Angelico. Credit ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Ol0qzd via IFTTT

The Coliseum Video Rant 2018: “The Hulkster” Hulk Hogan!

The Coliseum Video Rant 2018 – The Hulkster, Hulk Hogan! Oh baby, they just dumped a SHITLOAD of new Coliseum Videos on the Network, basically all of the individual showcase tapes that were missing. So let’s start from the beginning, with THE HULKSTER. Your host is Vince McMahon WWF title: Hulk Hogan v. Brutus Beefcake ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2OiB19B via IFTTT

Cactus Jack in WCW

From what we saw Mick Foley do in the WWE, was there more WCW could have done with him? Other than the horrible Lost in Cleveland skits in 1993, I don't know what else he could have done.  It seemed that storyline wise and based on his character, there just wasn't room for him to become ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NOFJuL via IFTTT

John Cena – a good person

Hi again Scott,  I was thinking about John Cena being a good person. I can't recall anyone from the past who has as impeccable a record as he has as far as reputation.  Doing tons of make-a-wish stuff, helping kids, being a total pro, company man through and through, etc. It's almost impossible for someone ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LABWUe via IFTTT

Music royalties

Hi Scott,  Not sure if you can answer this, but I was wondering about how much royalties are for use of licensed music.  For example, WWE edited out "My Way" from WM 17, "Ain't no grave" and "For whom the bell tolls" from WM 27, etc. from their DVD releases. It's a little irritating, I ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NNC6VL via IFTTT

Monday Night Raw – February 23, 2004

Monday Night Raw Date: February 23, 2004 Location: Qwest Center, Omaha, Nebraska Attendance: 14,752 Commentators: Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler Wrestlemania is rapidly closing in on us and that means things are getting serious around here. In addition to the big main event story with Chris Benoit vs. HHH vs. Shawn Michaels for the World Title ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Oi5yEr via IFTTT

NXT – July 25, 2018

NXT Date: July 25, 2018 Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Percy Watson, Nigel McGuinness It’s a big match night as we have a rare NXT Title defense. Aleister Black is putting the title on the line against Tommaso Ciampa, who would make a rather terrifying champion. We’re less than a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2v2rSJq via IFTTT

205 Live

Now I know you don't care for the show but 205 Live has dramatically improved since HHH took over. The matches have been pretty damn good, the show has made Buddy Murphy of all people look like a diamond that was in coal all these years and it has made me look forward to the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JVBECu via IFTTT

Wednesday Night Tidbits

In WWE milestones: today is the day that, if he had not lost, CM Punk cited in 2014 as being the date of passing Bruno Sammartino’s run with the WWEFG Championship (in fact, Punk would have had over a year to go). Today is also Finn Balor’s birthday, who turns 37 today. Slow news day… ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Acj75s via IFTTT

Next Step For The Women In WWE

How soon until we get a segment for Raw where all the women from Raw and SmackDown are called out to the ring because Stephanie has a major announcement… Roman Reigns is named number one contender to Brock Lesnar's Universal Title, and all the women break into celebration and even shed some tears? Because isn't ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2A66l8g via IFTTT

Evolution

Last year, Brock Lesnar entered Summerslam in Brooklyn as Universal Champion with Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, and Samoa Joe as the top 3 World Title contenders. This year, Brock Lesnar enters Summerslam in Brooklyn as Universal Champion with Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, and Samoa Joe as the top 3 World Title contenders. Vince employs how ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LquT16 via IFTTT

Elias Push

You recently mentioned Elias in response to an e-mail about guys with poor in-ring ability that you still like as a performer.  I couldn't agree more, and here is my question:  Elias released an "album" which is #6 today on ITunes and he has 2 specials this week on the WWE Network-how far do you ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2v1FODu via IFTTT

Some ranking questions

1) Top three and bottom three cities for crowds (participation, excitement, lack of trying to BE the event, etc, and vice versa)? 2) Top three underrated "big men"? 3) Top three WWF/E debuts? 4) Top three "worst attempt at something new" things (eg: the animated on-screen text in Smackdown)? 5) Top three WWE ppv set/stage ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2A9nmyJ via IFTTT

Gorgeous George says Macho/Stephanie rumors are true

Hey Scott,   Gorgeous George Stephanie Bellars says Randy Savage told her, while he was on drugs, that his tryst with Stephanie did happen.   Of course this is not proof of anything & I’m not saying I believe her. The reason I thought this was noteworthy and why I’m telling you is she is ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JUouG2 via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – January 11th, 1992

January 11, 1992 From the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Mr. Perfect This week we will see highlights . Plus, Ric Flair on the “Funeral Parlor.” Also in action are El Matador, Natural Disasters, and IRS   Hacksaw Jim Duggan & Sgt. Slaughter vs. Barry Horowitz & Jesse ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NJlluJ via IFTTT

WWE 205 Live – 24th July 2018

WWE 205 Live 24th July 2018 Evansville, Indiana Commentators: Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness and Percy Watson   The weeks simply fly by during a hot summer, grapple fans, as here we are again with another episode of 205 Live.  Should be a buzz-worthy episode this time round, as we’ve got a fatal four-way to determine ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LHOPMx via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF All Star Wrestling–02.09.80

The SmarK Rant for WWF All Star Wrestling – 02.09.80 Wait, so last week’s show actually BEAT Sunday Night Heat in the pagecount race for the week. Only by 100 views, but still. What is WRONG with you people? So I guess that’s a sign that I should continue. And of COURSE the Network is ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uMSJtG via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: July 25, 2018

WWE.com NXT Preview https://ift.tt/2Lj3kGW   2018 PWG Battle of Los Angeles First Round Matches Announced https://ift.tt/2v5sC0a   Impact Wrestling Match of the Week You can watch Scott Steiner & Jeff Jarrett vs. Samoa Joe & Sting from the 2006 Sacrifice PPV from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2v4JBjz via IFTTT

Roman’s new merch?

https://ift.tt/2ii8fGU Saw this advertised on Hulu during Robot Chicken.  Maybe Roman should get a piece of this. Maybe sometime the Big Dog has trouble patrolling his yard?  Couldn’t make him any LESS cool.  from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NJ9ixB via IFTTT

After Strowman cashes in…

I know everyone is desperately hoping Strowman walks out of SummerSlam with the belt, but assuming he cashes in and wins, where do you possibly go from there? He's beaten almost the entire Raw roster in the past year. Who could challenge him? Isn't this why guys like Andre and Big Show typically weren't given ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mIaHZG via IFTTT

Smackdown – July 24, 2018

Smackdown Date: July 24, 2018 Location: Ford Center, Evansville, Indiana Commentators: Corey Graves, Byron Saxton, Tom Phillips It’s a big night around here as we have the announcement of who will be challenging Smackdown World Champion AJ Styles at Summerslam. There’s one name out there that would seem to be the most likely option but ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Oc2l9g via IFTTT

Impact Reviews

Scott, Long time fan! I think you should go back to reviewing Impact shows like you did during the Aces and 8’s days. It seems like they are close to the 2005-2006 era with great talent and great storylines. It has everything for everyone. I would love to see a Smark review of Slammiversary 2018. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uN05NB via IFTTT

It Just Dawned On Me

Can you please explain thr logic behind Brock and Reigns IV. Is Brock staying away and not defending supposed to want me care for Roman? The SHIELD better be getting back together. Even if Roman wins, who does he feud with? It would have made more sense to go with Lashley.  Also, why not have ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uZ7KrD via IFTTT

All Japan TV – 20th of March 1994

First off, I’d like to thank Scott for giving me a chance to produce some content for the blog. I stumbled across the YouTube page of Roy Lucier, who has uploaded a tonne of classic All Japan Pro Wrestling episodes, so I thought I’d go a write up for one at random due to the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Loe9Yk via IFTTT

WWF Wrestling Challenge – January 5th, 1992

January 5, 1992 From the Corpus Christi Memorial Auditorium in Corpus Christi, TX Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan In action this week are the Natural Disasters, Bret Hart, Repo Man, and Big Bossman. Plus, Sid Justice as guest on the “Barber Shop” and more!   Bret “The Hitman” Hart vs. Barry Horowitz ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uMBJDW via IFTTT

What the World Was Watching: WCW Worldwide – January 14, 1995

–Tony Schiavone and Bobby Heenan are doing commentary and they are taped from Orlando, Florida.  Schiavone announces that Hulk Hogan will defend the WCW title against Big Van Vader at SuperBrawl. –Opening Contest:  Johnny B. Badd (2-1) defeats Rick Thames with the Badd Day at 2:03: Showing how the taping cycle is out of whack, ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NHbuWs via IFTTT

Rock Star Gary reflects on WWF March to WrestleMania IX

Taped from Fayetteville, NC Airdate: March 28, 1993 (taped 3/7) Attendance: unknown Hosted by Vince McMahon & Bobby “The Brain” Heenan Can Savage derail the runaway locomotive known as Yokozuna? Will Bigelow destroy Undertaker prior to WrestleMania IX? Let’s find out! This is my very first re-do! The original was written over four years ago. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LnFJVC via IFTTT

Rock Star Gary reflects on WWF Monday Night RAW 03-22-93

Live from New York, NY Airdate: March 22, 1993 Attendance: 1,000 (sold out) Hosted by Vince McMahon, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, & Rob Bartlett Can Kamala overtake Doink in the main event? Also, an important announcement will be made. What could it be? Let’s find out! Opening montage. Match 1: The Bushwhackers versus Repo Man ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2A9xqHS via IFTTT

Rock Star Gary reflects on WWF Monday Night RAW 03-15-93

Live from Poughkeepsie, NY Airdate: March 15, 1993 Attendance: unknown Hosted by Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, & Rob Bartlett It’s the blizzard episode! Will Frosty the Snowman wear a singlet and jump in the ring? Can either the Headshrinkers or Nasty Boys win in the main event? Or does the Poughkeepsie faithful feel ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2OczJgd via IFTTT

CM Punk vs. WWE roster

Good afternoon Scott, So we've learned that CM Punk is not the best UFC fighter. Even if he wasn't able to keep up in UFC, shouldn't his training make him better than most people in a legit fight? Assuming this, how would Punk do in a real fight against members of the WWE roster? I'm ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JQwAPK via IFTTT

Entrance Music

Scott,   Thanks, as always, for the blog.   Question re Entrance music – for both of these, give the answer that is not necessarily the best, but rather the music that contributed most to the wrestler / stable / team getting over :   1.       Theme music that was originally from another source (Mine ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LLgN6w via IFTTT

Mailbag question

Hi Scott, long time reader and fan but I haven't asked a question for a while. The Women's Evolution collection on the Network (please review!) clearly shows how far the industry has come for women – no more comedy spots rolling across the ref, no more Lawler shouting "Puppies!", no more lingerie matches etc. The ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mDXp0n via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – January 4th, 1992

January 4, 1992 From the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Mr. Perfect This week, we will have a special interview with Randy Savage & Elizabeth. In action are The Undertaker, Roddy Piper, Beverly Brothers, and the British Bulldog.   Roddy Piper vs. Brooklyn Brawler We see Ric Flair ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mDOvjt via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Monday Night RAW–05.19.97

The SmarK Rant for Monday Night RAW – 05.19.97 Doing the 98 RAWs made me realize that I kind of dropped the 97 shows when it was getting really good, so let’s jump back to May of 97 and all the crazy stuff therein. It’s immediately a different world, with Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LJN91y via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: July 24, 2018

WWE.com Smackdown Live Preview https://ift.tt/2A7q0Vt   Matt Riddle Off of PWG Battle of Los Angeles Show Riddle will be replaced by Trevor Lee https://twitter.com/OfficialPWG/status/1021579296463249409     WWE Free Match of the Week You can watch Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman vs. Samoa Joe vs. Brock Lesnar for the Universal Title from 2017 SummerSlam from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LwnUTx via IFTTT

Vince Epic Troll

I’ve been of the opinion that Vince has been actively trolling audiences for years since a) he’s rolling in TV/Saudi money and b) no serious competition. I am going to SummerSlam and I totally see the crowd chanting for Braun the whole main event only for spear, pin, coronation and NOTHING. It’s really the ultimate ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JO8ZPR via IFTTT

Monday Night Raw – July 23, 2018

Monday Night Raw Date: July 23, 2018 Location: US Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Jonathan Coachman It’s a big night around here and you know that because the official preview for the show is a big picture of Stephanie McMahon. She has some kind of a major announcement tonight and since ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mErI78 via IFTTT

Evolution All Womens PPV

So most likely they aren't selling out the Coliseum but what matches would you put on top to bring the most people in? Maybe Trish/Rousey for the Raw title, Becky/Lita for SD? Throw in a legends match under like Victoria/Mickie James.  ​I SO DO NOT CARE. ​ from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uW7Jol via IFTTT

Monday Night Open Mic

Howdy Blog O’ Doomers! I hope all of you had a great weekend. It’s a Monday night and that means a live episode of RAW where Stephanie McMahon is back and has a BIG announcement. I don’t know and I don’t really care but let’s hope it’s something that might alter the current course of ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uIFVEE via IFTTT

Norrissey’s G1 Climax 28 Review Night Seven

G1 Climax 28 Review Night Seven 22 July 2018 Live from Esforta Arena, Hachioji, Tokyo   You can read my preview of the entire tournament here. You can read my Night One review here. You can read my Night Two review here. You can read my Night Three review here. You can read my Night ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JMh7QS via IFTTT

G1 Climax Week 1 Recap

Hi Scott, This is Fax of the Curtain Jerks again, and I wanted to share our video recap of the first week of G1 Climax action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfyc6w_2-qI Also, I never did share out final preview links, where I was hideously wrong in many, many things… A-Block Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oy0XUewYkg  B-Block Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhA_GuGYcNc We put a lot of effort into ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2OakaFW via IFTTT

Monday Night Raw House Show – July 21, 2018

Never let it be said that a severe thunderstorm knocking out the power to my house for thirty hours will keep me out of a house show. There was a horrible storm in Lexington on Friday and nearly a fourth of the city was without power for over twenty four hours. As luck would have ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2O9maxW via IFTTT

WWF Madison Square Garden – December 29, 1991

December 29, 1991 From Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan   Hercules vs. Greg “The Hammer” Valentine This match was also shown on the 1/20/92 edition of “Prime Time Wrestling.” Gorilla brings up how Valentine is a former Intercontinental Champion and a former “Boxcar.” Valentine ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JMqOPh via IFTTT

New Book: KB’s Complete 2003 Monday Night Raw Reviews

Oh it’s a dark time. WWE loves to talk about the history of Monday Night Raw. With over 1,300 episodes, it’s hard not to brag about it just a bit. There are some times you don’t hear about though, and that includes 2003. It’s considered one of the lowest points ever of the show’s history ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uTYUeJ via IFTTT

WWE Women’s Championship

In one of your recent emails, the person mentioned that if they do headline WrestleMania 35 with Rousey/Charlotte it should be title for title.  Do you think it would be better to have Charlotte and someone else unify the titles at Royal Rumble and then have Rousey win the rumble match? If they have Rousey ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2myRDx4 via IFTTT

Cena’s chase

Once WWE gets the Universal championship off of Lesnar and the belt is full-time again, will WWE pull the trigger on Cena's chase to capture it to beat Flair's record?  ​I don't think Cena's coming back for a LONG time, if ever.  Unless Flair does something to wreck his standing with the company, I think ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2zZ8HpD via IFTTT

ANOTHER WM match idea

Hi Scott I was thinking that instead of booking the usual tripe for Mania with all the part timers matches and Reigns annual coronation (or coronation abortion) why not combine them all into something people actually may want to see or get invested in?  How about a Shield vs Cena, HHH and Undertaker match?  It ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mB70Fp via IFTTT

The SmarK RAW Rant–10.19.98

The SmarK RAW Rant – 10.19.98 Oddly, I got an ad before this show, for wrestlingfigures.com, which is weird because I usually get in-house WWE ads. Maybe because I’m watching this on PS4? Anyway, use code “RAW” for 10% off your order with them! Live from Milwaukee, WI Your hosts are JR & King Welcome ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LjJqvC via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: July 23, 2018

WWE.com RAW Preview https://ift.tt/2A2xBEV   WWE Smackdown Tag Team Tournament Teams Announced https://ift.tt/2mB09eU   First Four Competitors of the AAW Jim Lyman Memorial Tournament Announced https://twitter.com/AAWPro/status/1021183358213255168   NJPW Free Match of the Week You can watch Larry Zbyszko defend the AWA Heavyweight Title against Masa Saito from 2/10/90 from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uYRrer via IFTTT

Slammiversary 2018

Slammiversary 2018 Date: July 22, 2018 Location: Rebel Entertainment Complex, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Commentators: Josh Matthews, Don Callis Believe it or not this actually looks like a great show. Impact Wrestling has been on a roll as of late with one very good show after another, but now they need to pay that off with ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LJ0eZf via IFTTT

WWF Wrestling Challenge – December 29th, 1991

December 29, 1991 From the Corpus Christi Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi, TX Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan This week in action are Ric Flair, Sgt. Slaughter & Jim Duggan, Irwin R. Schyster, and El Matador. Plus, Jake Roberts as guest on the “Barber Shop” and more!   Ric Flair w/ Mr. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2zXQeda via IFTTT

Smackdown – February 19, 2004

Sorry for the delay on this.  A really nasty storm knocked out the power for about a fourth of the city and my house didn’t have electricity for about thirty hours. Smackdown Date: February 19, 2004 Location: SaveMart Arena, Fresno, California Attendance: 3,000 Commentators: Michael Cole, Tazz Viva la new champion. Eddie Guerrero shocked the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LHL4mK via IFTTT

205 and New Japan

Dear Mr. Keith,Watching the New Japan G1 match between Zach Sabre Jr. and Kota Ibushi, does that make them the smartest wrestlers for not signing a WWE contract for 205 Live? ​I think Aries is the smartest for expanding his name value on the brand and then leaving when they fucked up his push.  ​ from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uMX4x9 via IFTTT

Shayna Baszler vs Ronda Rousey

I was watching the recent NXT episode and Baszler was a guest on commentary for the the main event. Its crazy how much she has improved both in the ring and on the mic since the Mae Young Classic as shes just nailing her character right now as a bad ass jerk who thinks shes ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LEwD2K via IFTTT

Mania 35

Isn’t the easy answer for “big main event, sell the show around it match” for Mania: Charlotte vs Rousey “Title for Title” so Stephanie can have another FIRST EVER HISTORIC FIRST EVER WOMENS FIRST EVER WRESTLEMANIA FIRST EVER MAIN EVENT!  Then a Shield 3-way for the Universal and AJ/Bryan for the WWE is pretty huge ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JL3120 via IFTTT

Sunday Night Reset: July 22, 2018 (feat. SLAMMIVERSARY)

Time to bid the weekend adieu with some Sunday Night talk. Tonight’s baseball game of the week is Mets vs. Yankees.  Noah Syndergaard will not be pitching for the Mets because he contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease.  For the record, the average age of those who get that disease is about 5.  Any other ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2myZieJ via IFTTT

Norrissey’s G1 Climax 28 Review Night Six

G1 Climax 28 Review Night Six 21 July 2018 Live from Korakuen Hall, In the Shadows of TGI Fridays, Tokyo   You can read my preview of the entire tournament here. You can read my Night One review here. You can read my Night Two review here. You can read my Night Three review here. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Ld2DyQ via IFTTT

900 numbers

Scott,Since the Observer updates are getting closer to the (in)famous Mean Gene teasing Ric Flair being dead when it was actually Crusher Blackwell taking a dirt nap, how did the split go for 900 numbers between the various promotions and whomever was the topic provider on a given night? Hopefully the fine window replacement company in ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Lu31Z3 via IFTTT

5 stars

Hey Scott,   Here's a two parter for you.  Who do you think is the best wrestler to never hit the 5 star club and on the other hand who do you think is the worst wrestler that's had a 5 star affair? ​The worst is easy, Sid Vicious.  He got to be part of ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JLuBMD via IFTTT

Early WM predictions?

Hey Scott, Just occurred to me: they've got jack shit for WrestleMania this year. Am I missing a potential big match they'd actually run? I know the event sells itself but they still usually have a decent big match card. But what's available? I guess they could put Cena's career on the line? Or Brock's ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mDvr4N via IFTTT

Lazy Sunday Thread: July 22, 2018

Last night at G1 Climax, YOSHI-HASHI got on the board while Jay White dropped his first match.  Everyone is within 2 games of the top spot through 4 rounds. Although Brickhouse Brown is still alive, we did lose a lucha legend in Rayo De Jalisco Sr. If you see Johnny Gargano out on the street, ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uDIVlC via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat–10.18.98

The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat – 10.18.98 It’s the pre-show for Judgment Day! I should note that in the Observers at the time, Meltzer was already noting how these hour long pre-shows were burning out the PPV audiences and what a bad idea it was. Live from Chicago, IL Your hosts are ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LAE9Md via IFTTT

ECW on Sci-Fi #110 07/15/2008

We’re in Charlotte, North Carolina and it’s Miz & Morrison vs. The Hardy Boyz for no reason! ECW Champion Mark Henry (accompanied by Tony Atlas) gets interviewed by Tazz. Tony explains when Henry offered to give Tony a payday to carry his bags, he decided he’d be OK with that if that guy was The ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uHJ3At via IFTTT

Saturday Night Tidbits

Tonight is the eve before Impact Wrestling’s Slammiversary XVI – I checked, “16” is not a typo! On the card tomorrow, LIVE from the Rebel Complex (Nightclub) in Toronto, Canada: Impact World Championship: Austin Aries (C, 81 days reigning) Vs. Moose Impact X Division Championship: Matt Sydal (C, 183 days reigning) Vs. Brian Cage Impact ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2O4pR89 via IFTTT

What the World Was Watching: WCW Pro – January 14, 1995

–Gordon Solie, Larry Zbyszko, and Dusty Rhodes are today’s broadcasters and they are still taped from Dalton, Georgia. –Opening Contest:  The Nasty Boys (2-0) defeat George South & Gary McAllister when Jerry Sags pins McAllister with the Trip to Nastyville at 2:29: South was a noted preliminary wrestler in the NWA/WCW and WWF in the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LbPPca via IFTTT

JR Confirms That “X-Pac Heat” Is Real?

Hi Scott,Curious about your feelings on "X-Pac Heat", specifically whether or not it actually exists. Personally, I think that it's a real thing, but there are those that feel that it is impossible to differentiate between a crowd booing a heel because they're *good* at playing a villain, and a crowd booing a heel because ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NtOaLy via IFTTT

Renegade losing the TV Title to DDP

When WCW took the TV Title off of Renegade and had DDP beat him at Fall Brawl 95, was it more of just getting the belt off of him or had WCW started to see something in DDP, that he was getting heat from the feud with Dave Sullivan? ​Ha, heat from a feud with ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LzeUtO via IFTTT

Lloyd’s of London

Can you give a readers digest version  of how these policies worked?  I know Rude and Henning both had them.  Being that Henning came back and Rude was about to come back.  Were they beating the system at the time? ​Totes.  In fact, guys like Hennig and Animal claiming that they were retired and then ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LdTc2p via IFTTT

Saturday Day Thread

Good Morning Blog of Doom! Here’s a day thread since I don’t see one posted, and I’m watching G1 from this morning and I want a place to talk about it. Here some news: WWE added four more competitors to the Mae Young Classic. Flip Gordon still isn’t a part of All In. Stephanie McMahon ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2zYmA7h via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Mid-South Wrestling–02.13.82

The SmarK Rant for Mid-South Wrestling – 02.13.82 OK, let’s get back to this again for fun before we return to 1998 WWF. Taped from Shrieveport, LA Your hosts are Boyd Pierce & General Skandor Akbar Last week, Ernie Ladd brags about how much money he’s got and what a fantastic team he’s got with ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LC6wd5 via IFTTT

Friday Night Party Thread: July 20, 2018

One small step for a man, one giant leap for the Blog of Doom.  It’s weekend time.  Whether you’re watching CMLL or looking for a retro show to watch, enjoy the night. RIP Brickhouse Brown, who succumbed to cancer at age 57.  Brown was one of the top wrestlers in the Memphis and Alabama territories ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2La9Q2O via IFTTT

Norrissey’s G1 Climax 28 Review Night Five

G1 Climax 28 Review Night Five 20 July 2018 Live from Korakuen Hall, In the Shadows of TGI Fridays, Tokyo You can read my preview of the entire tournament here. You can read my Night One review here. You can read my Night Two review here. You can read my Night Three review here. You ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LD23Xh via IFTTT

Sloppy Joe

Rumor has it that Samoa Joe will be challenging AJ Styles for the WWE Title at Summerslam.  Joe is 0-2 on PPV this year, and has only won 4 televised matches all year – 3 of them against Rhyno, Sin Cara, and Tye Dillinger.  Even making a Roman Reigns v. Bobby Lashley No. 1 contender ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Ld9RTx via IFTTT

Jeff Jarrett on ‘Because WCW’

Hi Scott,We recently had 'The Chosen One' himself on our WCW podcast. Quite a few interesting topics discussed from his time on the sinking ship:– Why working with Mongo wasn't as difficult as it probably seemed– Whether he was going to turn on the Horsemen the same way Curt Hennig eventually did– An insight into ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JErB4K via IFTTT

Wrestling Observer Flashback–10.17.94

Wrestling Observer Flashback – 10.17.94 window replacement in Elkhart, IN   Let’s take a break from being nostalgic for 1998 and be nostalgic for 1994 again for a bit! – It’s been quiet in the wrestling world leading up to Halloween Havoc, Dave notes. So let’s take a look at what’s going on in the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JEBa3w via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: July 20th, 2018

Brock Lesnar Update Lesnar is scheduled to return to TV on the 7/30 edition of RAW Credit Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter   Jeff Cobb Update Cobb will debut for Ring of Honor on the 7/21 TV tapings in Atlanta, GA. Credit Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter   from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uQWflP via IFTTT

Impact Wrestling – July 19, 2018

Impact Wrestling Date: July 19, 2018 Location: St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario, Canada Commentators: Josh Matthews, Don Callis It’s the go home show for Slammiversary and for once I’m actually interested in where we’re going. The build for the show has been rather good so far and that could make for a solid pay per ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2zT27AO via IFTTT

Thursday Night Thread: July 19, 2018

Been a bit of a quiet Thursday.  The big news is a bunch of new action figures revealed at SDCC. Oh, right, and Cain Velasquez reported to the Performance Center.  No big deal. Anyway, if you want to watch live wrestling this weekend, here are the highlights: MLW will be in New York for Battle ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mtXELq via IFTTT

Hogan/Lashley

Theres a rumor actually going around that at Summerslam, its gonna be a triple threat with Lashley/Brock/Reigns. The idea is to put Hogan in as a special enforcer, have Lashley win and have Hogan award Lashley the belt and raise his hand to sort of say "see guys look, I LOVE black guys!". Its gotta ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uxRZbU via IFTTT

What the World Was Watching: WCW Main Event – January 8, 1995

–Eric Bischoff and Bobby Heenan are doing commentary and they are live from Atlanta, Georgia.  According to thehistoryofwwe.com, the show drew a packed crowd of 785, with no one having to pay for their ticket. –Gene Okerlund; in the heel locker room with Avalanche, the Butcher, Colonel Robert Parker, the Blacktop Bully, Bunkhouse Buck, and ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2L6Gdzj via IFTTT

Norrissey’s G1 Climax 28 Review Night Four

G1 Climax 28 Review Night Four 19 July 2018 Live from Korakuen Hall, In the Shadows of TGI Fridays, Tokyo You can read my preview of the entire tournament here. You can read my Night One review here. You can read my Night Two review here. You can read my Night Three review here. The stage is ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2zTXExL via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – December 28th, 1991

December 28, 1991 From the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Mr. Perfect This week’s featured match has the Legion of Doom defend the Tag Team Titles against The Rockers. Plus, Roddy Piper as guest on the “Funeral Parlor.” Also in action are Repo Man, Big Bossman, and Rick ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uBDDqF via IFTTT

Michael Cole, Bay-bay!!!

Adam Cole, Michael's Cole's bullying older brother comes up from NXT.  Do you work their brotherhood into an angle right away or let it build to a 60 minute Iron Match at Wrestlemania?   I would expect nothing less than Tommy Dreamer-doing-Raven's-pose reactions from the audience the first time Michael stands over his fallen brother ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2zZI586 via IFTTT

Booking

In 50 words or less, can you explain the logic behind WWE's "wins and losses don't matter" philosophy, e.g. Roman Reigns losing cleanly to Lashley but still being "uncrowned champion"? Vince gonna Vince. from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uA5sjk via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: July 19th, 2018

Impact Wrestling Preview https://ift.tt/2NsOTg7   Ayako Hamada Retires From Wrestling Following Drug Sentence https://ift.tt/2mtwpAz   Highspots Wrestling Free Match You can watch Jeff Cobb vs. Tomohiro Ishii from the 2018 Wrestlecon Supershow from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uO9hjY via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Judgment Day 1998–10.18.98

The SmarK Rant for WWF Judgment Day 1998 – 10.18.98 (Originally written 07.18.18) Live from Chicago, IL, drawing 18,000 and a 0.89 buyrate. Not bad for an obvious B-PPV, actually, and it really shows the roll that they were on. Your hosts are JR & King I literally don’t remember a thing about this show ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LwpRw6 via IFTTT

Monday Night Raw – February 16, 2004

Monday Night Raw Date: February 16, 2004 Location: Centennial Gardens Arena, Bakersfield, California Commentators: Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler We’re less than a month away from Wrestlemania and it’s time to crank things up a bit. The World Title match is at least partially set but the question now is what happens between Shawn Michaels and ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LsxlA1 via IFTTT

NXT – July 18, 2018

NXT Date: July 18, 2018 Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida Commentators: Nigel McGuinness, Mauro Ranallo, Percy Watson Tonight we get to see one of NXT’s best features in action. The main event of this week’s show is a triple threat match for the #1 contendership to the Women’s Title. Around here, that’s something ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mrjRK7 via IFTTT

Wednesday Night Tidbits

All the news that fits, we print! TMZ reports that Mr. Ronda Rousey, Travis Browne, is getting the itch to enter the grappling game. If Ronda goes heel he could be the world’s best version of K-Fed! NXT’s Instagram published a photo of Dallas Page teaching DDP Yoga to the Performance Centre trainees and presumably ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JzzBnm via IFTTT

Plug request.

Hi Scott,  I wrote an article re BDE (big dick energy) as it relates to wrestlers. A plug would be great! Thanks.  https://ift.tt/2Lkqf3W For a minute I thought you were talking about a new drink.  Good article, thanks for sharing! from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JyRRxl via IFTTT

RF Video Inside the Office with Pat Patterson & Bruce Prichard

I do not know how often I’ll be able to recap shoot interviews but for now expect them sporadically.   This was filmed January 29th, 2018 It runs at three hours and seven minutes long Bruce Prichard is the host.   The interview starts off with the two joking around then Pat saying he was ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uFKgYc via IFTTT

Who shouldn’t resign?

Who in the WWE should, at this point, just cut their losses and try to work either in Indies, England or Japan? Let's assume the issue is card placement/match quality rather than money. ​Can I just say "The entirety of 205 Live" and be done with it?  Because that covers both criteria.​ from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mqCGgs via IFTTT

PVR Proof

Hey Scott,  With all this money that WWE will be raking in because they've sold their show as PVR proof, would you put a poll up on the blog seeing how many people watch it live and how many watch it later.  I haven't watched live in as far as I remember and I actually ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uKsl2S via IFTTT

Raw Gaining on Nitro

Hey Scott,Making my way through 1998 and Nitro has been running some big main events to start the year, including Hogan vs Savage in early February. was this done because Raw was gaining on them, or something from Turner execs?Ill hang up and listen.  ​Given how obsessed with ratings that Bischoff was, I wouldn't be ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2L7vox5 via IFTTT

WWE 205 Live – 17th July 2018

WWE 205 Live 17th July 2018 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Commentators: Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness and Percy Watson Tonight sees Lio Rush’s first main event on 205 Live, grapple fans, as he tussles with Akira Tozawa. Also in action are TJ Perkins and Noam Dar in a rematch of their clash two weeks ago. Let’s get to it! Worth ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NZc96D via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF All Star Wrestling–01.26.80

The SmarK Rant for WWF All Star Wrestling – 01.26.80 I need something quick and easy tonight, and this week’s show clocks in at only 30:00 without commercials, so let’s head back to 1980 for more WWF All Star Wrestling! THE FOLLOWING WRESTLING EXHIBITION REQUIRES DISCRETIONARY VIEWER PARTICIPATION! Taped from Hamburg, PA Your host is ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uRsOjV via IFTTT

WWE Business Booming How?

Scott, Just read that Morgan Stanley raise its price target for WWE to $100 from $58. This, in addition to WWE share rising again to $76.90. Now I don’t think you have to be a wiz on Wall Street to know WWE has been killing it lately. Couple that with their Fox deal and they ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mmupds via IFTTT

Smackdown – July 17, 2018

Smackdown Date: July 17, 2018 Location: Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Commentators: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton We’re past Extreme Rules and officially on the way to Summerslam, meaning things should be getting a lot bigger in a hurry around here. AJ Styles is still the WWE Champion and is going to be needing ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2ux90CJ via IFTTT

Question and a Plug

  What are your thoughts on the reports this week that WWE is seriously considering purchasing Evolve? What are your thoughts on it and what do you think is the potential game plan here? Never watched it, no idea. Also, I actually emailed you this about 5 years ago and you posted it on your ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LfKTCb via IFTTT

Smackdown and 205 Live Thread

Hey, it’s another Tuesday night, so it’s time for the B-Show. RAW rebounded a bit, up from the LOWEST RATING IN HISTORY, so that’s good.  Meanwhile, the stock is headed for $100 a share.  Wall Street remains a mystery. Tomorrow, I dunno.  Maybe Judgment Day 98?  I’m still on the fence. Talk about the stuff ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uCjwbc via IFTTT

What the World Was Watching: WCW Saturday Night – January 7, 1995

–Tony Schiavone and Bobby Heenan are tonight’s broadcast team and they are taped from the Center Stage Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia.  The tapings were done on December 7, 1994. –Footage of Big Van Vader confronting WCW Champion Hulk Hogan at the end of Starrcade is shown.  The highlight is Vader grabbing Doug Dillinger by the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LrBl43 via IFTTT

WWF Wrestling Challenge – December 22, 1991

December 22, 1991 From the Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, MA Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan In action this week are Virgil, Beverly Brothers, and the New Foundation. Plus, an interview with The Mountie and more!   Virgil vs. Brooklyn Brawler Gorilla tells us that Virgil is ecstatic over being part of ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2NnGr1D via IFTTT

Rock Star Gary reflects on WWF Monday Night RAW 3-8-93

Taped from New York, NY Airdate: March 8, 1993 (taped 3/1) Attendance: 1,000 (sold out) Hosted by Vince McMahon, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, & Rob Bartlett Can Martel thwart Mr. Perfect’s momentum? Will Santana and Virgil pull an upset over the tag champions? Let’s find out! To begin the program, the MegaManiacs along with Jimmy ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mqcH99 via IFTTT

Rock Star Gary reflects on WWF Monday Night RAW 3-1-93

Live from New York, NY Airdate: March 1, 1993 Attendance: 1,000 (sold out) Hosted by Vince McMahon, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, & Rob Bartlett Can Bret survive and retain the WWF title amidst the onslaught of the Headshrinkers? What does Doink have in store for us this week? Let’s find out! Opening montage. Prior to ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2L61tFm via IFTTT

Brock is winning at Summerslam

Apparently Brock is being advertised for the Raw after Summerslam. He is winning. Deal with it. ​Wait, you're supposed to be working the anti-smark gimmick.  That sounds like something a SMARK would say.  You need to work on your consistency if you're going to meet Dougie's high standards of trolling. ​ from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Nowdy3 via IFTTT

Norrissey’s G1 Climax Review Night Three

G1 Climax Review Night Three 16 July 2018 LIVE from the Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center, Hokkaido   You can find my preview for the entire tournament here. You can find my Night One review here. You can find my Night Two review here.   Night Three brings the A Block back to the forefront, as ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JvSdoo via IFTTT

The SmarK RAW Rant–10.12.98

The SmarK RAW Rant – 10.12.98 Well I can’t just stop now. There’s a TOURNAMENT to be recapped! Turns out that Vince stripped HHH of the IC title off-screen last week, so it’s a one-night tournament to find a new champion. What, no series of four-way matches leading to another four-way match to crown the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2usR4sT via IFTTT

Undertaker/Hogan Survivor Series 91/Tuesday in Texas

When they booked in October of 1991, that the main event for Survivor Series would be Hulk Hogan vs Undertaker, did they already have the Survivor Series/Tuesday in Texas – Vacate the title scenarios laid out? Were Hogan and Undertaker filled in long before the Survivor Series what it all was leading to including the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2mn8fb1 via IFTTT

Bobby Lashley vs Brock Lesnar

I know alot of people aren’t big on Lashley but I feel the most unique direction they can go with regarding the title program for Summerslam is Lashley/Lesnar. Its simple storytelling, show videos of them training, do MMA style promo videos and keep the inevitable face to face saved for the last Raw before Summerslam. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2uF8H8o via IFTTT