tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post3001017069194858353..comments2023-10-05T10:40:37.936-06:00Comments on Rantsylvania: Monday Nitro - January 31, 2000Scott Keithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125091232930805562noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-613462111443646832015-06-25T16:36:29.694-06:002015-06-25T16:36:29.694-06:00"HULK HOGAN vs a middle aged bald guy."
..."HULK HOGAN vs a middle aged bald guy."<br /><br />LOL - I know you weren't playing this as a joke, but still...justicegrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-88087645478097320882015-06-25T16:34:06.639-06:002015-06-25T16:34:06.639-06:00Holy cow. Cornette and Flair together?!?! That w...Holy cow. Cornette and Flair together?!?! That would've blown my mind.justicegrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-36807335095637362812015-06-25T11:44:04.877-06:002015-06-25T11:44:04.877-06:00He was doing the same exact shtick as the Great Hu...He was doing the same exact shtick as the Great Hussein Arab, at least 2 or 3 years before the crisis.PeteF3noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-49994282286210157362015-06-25T08:14:45.052-06:002015-06-25T08:14:45.052-06:00>Yeah, that's delusional as hell and arroga...>Yeah, that's delusional as hell and arrogant to boot. <br /><br /><br />Completely missing the point, which is what you seem to do when people criticise you.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />>I hated it last week -- and so did Bayless. I'm not in the minority. Several others on the boards agreed with my opinion. If I was "forced to like it", I wouldn't have given it such a low rating. The truth is you're in a rage because I dared to trash what you thought was perfection.<br /><br /><br />I didn't like RAW either. No one said you were "forced to like it." <br /><br /><br />What I said was your reviews weren't even about the show anymore, it was basically one long blob of text of you trying to get yourself over at the expense of recapping the show. <br /><br /><br />Segments were seemingly discarded and details missed if they were not deemed worthy of some unfunny snark. <br /><br /><br />>No. It's not. I'm scheduled and obligated to watch and report for who I write for. You're not scheduled nor obligated to be here or to argue with me.<br /><br /><br />So, I watch WWE programming because I genuinely like it just got changed to "I'm scheduled and obligated to watch and report for who I write for." <br /><br /><br />>Thanks for finally admitting that! You've proven everything I've said to be correct!<br /><br /><br />Was I just the victim of another scoring Matt Pierri hot take? Just like segments of RAW he glosses over, he has to gloss over this with unfunny snark if it doesn't fit his formula.<br /><br /><br />Where is Danielle to jump in and drag this down even further?wnyxmcnealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-83997053075909475882015-06-25T08:08:21.642-06:002015-06-25T08:08:21.642-06:00>Hardly. The recap is still getting the same am...>Hardly. The recap is still getting the same amount of clicks.<br /><br />I did read the comments, where everyone was basically telling you to stop and that this RAW is Snark style was not working. As said before, you were overlooking aspects of the show and flat-out getting things wrong if it didn't fit your snark view.<br /><br />>And you still read it. And you take hours of your personal time to argue with a guy you hate. I mean, seriously: what do you care what I think? Just enjoy the show, dude. I'm not stopping you.<br /><br />I didn't read this. I don't read the Total Divas stuff, because, ugh. Also, I don't watch Total Divas because it's not my thing, which is quite the novel concept. I think your mind was just blown.<br /><br />It's a shame I didn't read this, sounds like I missed some good gay bashing. <br /><br />>Oh, and I might add: Bayless had nearly the exact same line of thought on Monday's show that I did. In fact, him and I have lined up well in the last four weeks.<br /><br />I didn't like RAW either. <br /><br />I do read Bayless' recap every week. He gets them up in a timely fashion and he focuses on recapping RAW, not trying to get himself or his girlfriend over with unfunny comments and mindless snark. <br /><br />I don't always agree with him, but I can see where he's coming from and he explains himself well. I'm really glad he started recapping RAW.<br /><br />>You're just trying to join what ever mob you think is left.<br /><br /><br />You were wrong about NPP, so it's not just a generic mob? Okay, then.wnyxmcnealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-54055258697088441872015-06-25T07:55:21.779-06:002015-06-25T07:55:21.779-06:00Meltzer reported it at the timeMeltzer reported it at the timeJeremy Rinehartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-17862539550180070412015-06-25T01:53:28.459-06:002015-06-25T01:53:28.459-06:00Not to put too fine of a point on it but I have ne...Not to put too fine of a point on it but I have never read anything by you before. This was my first go and I gave up largely because of the fact you were negative about the show before you even watched it. How do I know this is your "thing"?<br /><br /><br />So while your legion of fans may be into it, for those of us reading for the first time it comes across as petty. That's why it matters about first impressions. <br /><br /><br />So I did the courtesy and went and read your recap. I really wish I hadn't. There's a difference between satire and sarcasm and just being mean spirited in the guise of being witty. You fall into the latter with a thud. I'm not a PC champion but derogatory gay-bashing humour stopped being funny long ago. It's one of the final refuges of the unimaginative. But hey, you stood up against Big Bad Billy Gunn and his comments about the woman...YOU DA MAN!<br /><br /><br />As for this "Danielle" stuff...unfunny, pointless and wholly unbelievable.Dedicated Underachievernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-49121660353381348622015-06-25T01:22:55.811-06:002015-06-25T01:22:55.811-06:00I think Vince genuinely thought that Hogan vs Slau...I think Vince genuinely thought that Hogan vs Slaughter coinciding with Desert Storm was going to be massive, and got a nasty shock when it wasn't. Although that said, WMVII was booked for the 100K LA Memorial Coliseum since before even WMVI aired, long before the Slaughter storyline was even conceived of, so god only knows what the thinking was there.<br />The funniest part of this whole episode though was when the WWF claimed that they were forced to switch WMVII to the 20K Sports Arena because of "security concerns". LOL. So the fact that they only sold 16,000 tickets had nothing to do with it then?Robert Davisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-35280921782333416022015-06-25T01:21:19.669-06:002015-06-25T01:21:19.669-06:00Yes, because all men are ripped and muscular, you ...Yes, because all men are ripped and muscular, you can see that in the sea of jacked up Adonises in every WWE crowd. So, yeah, dude, you're sexist, but I guess at least you're...owning it?GodEatGodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-34332339808049186072015-06-25T01:18:48.858-06:002015-06-25T01:18:48.858-06:00I don't know that you have to look on the same...I don't know that you have to look on the same level as VKM. You could go entirely in the other direction; instead of glossy and polished, gritty and rough. The production values would have to be solid, yes, but I don't see why anyone would ever try to out VKM the WWE again.Mug O'Hosshttp://toddlorenz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-1771643108941137792015-06-25T00:36:28.415-06:002015-06-25T00:36:28.415-06:00Ring of Honor had a killer episode tonight.
Lucha...Ring of Honor had a killer episode tonight.<br /><br />Lucha is amazing for fans who think the Sports Entertainment part of wrestling is crucial<br /><br />PWG is basically the best "Pure" wrestling around<br /><br />If you're willing to look, there is a promotion for youKyle Warnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-51908149247008449762015-06-24T23:51:08.774-06:002015-06-24T23:51:08.774-06:00>You gave praise to several RAWs basically afte...>You gave praise to several RAWs basically after you were dragged kicking<br /> and screaming because your reviews has basically become RAW Is Unfunny <br />Snark.<br /><br />Yeah, that's delusional as hell and arrogant to boot. I hated it last week -- and so did Bayless. I'm not in the minority. Several others on the boards agreed with my opinion. If I was "forced to like it", I wouldn't have given it such a low rating. The truth is you're in a rage because I dared to trash what you thought was perfection.<br /><br />>You still watch WWE programming. Same thing.<br /><br />No. It's not. I'm <i>scheduled and obligated</i> to watch and report for who I write for. You're not scheduled nor obligated to be here or to argue with me.<br /><br />You don't have an excuse.<br /><br />>Man, you're obsessed with that moment, aren't you?<br />>Pretty much.<br /><br />Thanks for admitting that. You're done.<br /><br />Keep reading!THEFELINE Randy Ortonhttp://wehateyourgimmick.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-30444324349203273412015-06-24T23:44:43.132-06:002015-06-24T23:44:43.132-06:00No. I write for this and two other blogs where I a...No. I write for this and two other blogs where I am scheduled and obligated to produce pieces. I choose the recap route.<br /><br />Anyhow, that's the last time I explain it. By the way, Daniel up there is right.THEFELINE Randy Ortonhttp://wehateyourgimmick.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-85770274598461243472015-06-24T23:43:05.538-06:002015-06-24T23:43:05.538-06:00>This is coming from the guy who basically alie...>This is coming from the guy who basically alienated everyone with his RAW recaps in the spring.<br /><br />Hardly. The recap is still getting the same amount of clicks.<br /><br />>I think it's more that your readers are just tired of this style since <br />you don't do it very well. Snark can work in reviews when the person is <br />funny or biting. You are neither. Most of what you write comes off as <br />eye rolling at best, blank stares at worst. I think Danielle's <br />"contributions" usually merit a head shake.<br /><br /><i>And you still read it. And you take hours of your personal time to argue with a guy you hate.</i> I mean, seriously: what do you care what I think? Just enjoy the show, dude. I'm not stopping you. <br /><br />I just disagree with you and you can't stand it.<br /><br />Oh, and I might add: Bayless had nearly the exact same line of thought on Monday's show that I did. In fact, him and I have lined up well in the last four weeks. <br /><br />We've both liked what we've seen and we've disliked what we've seen.<br /><br />You're just trying to join what ever mob you think is left.<br /><br />Good luck.THEFELINE Randy Ortonhttp://wehateyourgimmick.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-19581350819049218302015-06-24T23:34:42.381-06:002015-06-24T23:34:42.381-06:00I like WWE, I'm just going to act like almost ...I like WWE, I'm just going to act like almost every time I watch one of their programs it's torture. <br /><br /><br />Got it.wnyxmcnealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-68277672942777013442015-06-24T23:34:00.182-06:002015-06-24T23:34:00.182-06:00>Oh, I do take it as constructive criticism. Th...>Oh, I do take it as constructive criticism. The problem is that you're missing the point: it's a snark-filled recap. If that's not your thing, sorry.<br /><br /><br />This is coming from the guy who basically alienated everyone with his RAW recaps in the spring. <br /><br /><br />>1) I like WWE and wrestling in general.<br /><br /><br />Wrestling, sure, why not, but if you "like" WWE, I'd hate to see how you respond to things you actually don't like.<br /><br />>I don't think this is about me "posturing" so much as it's readers taking what I write so seriously. There's a difference.<br /><br /><br />I think it's more that your readers are just tired of this style since you don't do it very well. Snark can work in reviews when the person is funny or biting. You are neither. Most of what you write comes off as eye rolling at best, blank stares at worst. I think Danielle's "contributions" usually merit a head shake.wnyxmcnealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-77639507542613332862015-06-24T23:30:27.429-06:002015-06-24T23:30:27.429-06:00>No, you just don't agree with my explanati...>No, you just don't agree with my explanation and you're ignoring several shows I've given praise to. But, you know...don't let facts get in the way of your arguments.<br /><br />You gave praise to several RAWs basically after you were dragged kicking and screaming because your reviews has basically become RAW Is Unfunny Snark. <br /><br />>And you still read it.<br /><br />You still watch WWE programming. Same thing.<br /><br />>Man, you're obsessed with that moment, aren't you?<br /><br />Pretty much. It summed up everything bad about your reviews and its style in a nutshell. Had to go for the big hyperbolic moment in a pathetic attempt to generate attention and it fell flat on its face. Ooo you went after a meaningless B-show, my keyboard is scorching from the hot takes.<br /><br />>In your opinion. And you realize they no longer have the titles...right? Just sayin'...<br /><br />Did New Day not get over? Did they not soon find themselves as one of the hottest acts in the company? Did they not end up getting a lot of heat? Were you wrong? <br /><br />>Yep. On occasion. Next?<br /><br />Yea, this makes you kind of bad at the whole recapping thing. <br /><br />>I've said, several times, that I like watching it. You don't listen because it's more fun for you to argue. If you can't handle what I say about it, then don't read it. It's really that simple.<br /><br />If what WWE puts out is so bad, don't watch it. Or you could keep on claiming that you do like it, even if your recaps are pretty much endless negativity. But you do like it, even though you don't.<br /><br />You like Total Divas, even though you don't.<br /><br />>by WWE who also gave us two of the greatest genre master works ever in "Total Divas" and "Swerved"<br /><br />But remember, you like Total Divas.<br /><br />>So you didn't read it...but you read it?<br /><br /><br />Saw your opening spiel and was immediately turned off by how douchey and unfunny it was and did not read the rest. <br /><br /><br />>No. I took the criticism and responded because it doesn't make any sense. <br /><br /><br />The guy above was right. Sorry, but it's true.<br /><br /><br />>I'm no longer interested in engaging with one of the children from NPP. The behavior and cyber-stalking from you guys has been creepy as all get out. And the longer you keep at this, the more pathetic you guys seem. Not only to me, but to the other people here.<br /><br /><br />No idea what this is referring to. Who is "you guys?" What cyber-stalking have I done?<br /><br /><br />>I just let you guys troll every single Tuesday and I don't respond and then I chuckle as I watch your posts get deleted because even Scott's admins are sick of the act.<br /><br /><br />No idea what this is referring to either.wnyxmcnealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-90230323294743682272015-06-24T23:28:28.564-06:002015-06-24T23:28:28.564-06:00I've answered it. About a dozen times. You'...I've answered it. About a dozen times. You're not interested and you're just here to argue, so...yeah...THEFELINE Randy Ortonhttp://wehateyourgimmick.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-58212900669109931142015-06-24T23:27:33.163-06:002015-06-24T23:27:33.163-06:00Sure it's juvenile comedy but so what?
This c...<i>Sure it's juvenile comedy but so what?</i><br /><br />This confirms every I said above.<br /><br /><i>But more than a few people agree with me and you're the only person to reply with a rebuttal to what I said.</i><br /><br />That's great. Congratulations on receiving all those upvotes. It wouldn't be the first time a bunch of people agreed with somebody's opinion about me. I've had those moments on the board where everyone agrees with me on something, too. That happens on Disqus. It's pretty common.<br /><br />I'm also glad you liked Swerved. Enjoy.<br /><br /><i>Maybe you should take it as constructive criticism and less with the butthurt posturing.</i><br /><br />Oh, I do take it as constructive criticism. The problem is that you're missing the point: it's a snark-filled recap. If that's not your thing, sorry.<br /><br />Apparently, it works. People like to read me and they hate to read me. I just keep doing it, regardless of what they think. I take my jabs because I think what I say is pretty harmless. I choose to cover it for three reasons:<br /><br />1) I like WWE and wrestling in general.<br />2) WWE programming recaps are things that get clicks.<br />3) I write for this and two other blogs where I'm obligated to produce pieces for them such as the recaps I write and they like the clicks.<br /><br />I don't think this is about me "posturing" so much as it's readers taking what I write so seriously. There's a difference.<br /><br />I've taken criticism in the past and I've used to be better. I DO respond to criticism that doesn't make sense to me in a sarcastic manner.<br /><br />Sorry for sounding like a dick.<br /><br />Anyhow, have a good night.THEFELINE Randy Ortonhttp://wehateyourgimmick.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-75907587256222307022015-06-24T23:26:41.425-06:002015-06-24T23:26:41.425-06:00That's interesting- for some reason, I always ...That's interesting- for some reason, I always figured that the Sheik was directly inspired by the Hostage Crisis.jabronivillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-25255736550027705062015-06-24T23:26:19.789-06:002015-06-24T23:26:19.789-06:00You may be right. The voters may not be the bright...You may be right. The voters may not be the brightest. I just think that they see ZZ as a cute little ratings-grabber. I could sense that ZZ was gonna stay the more he would grin at the camera and do goofy shit.THEFELINE Randy Ortonhttp://wehateyourgimmick.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-5272267922898705002015-06-24T23:22:16.643-06:002015-06-24T23:22:16.643-06:00Evil Warrior would have been fucking cool. But he&...Evil Warrior would have been fucking cool. But he'd have gotten way too popular to still be a heel- it was like how Demolition was popular so quickly. I could totally see it as a "Great Muta in Japan" type situation, where he'd unleash Evil Warrior against strong opponents.jabronivillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-56913105949101441382015-06-24T23:19:10.346-06:002015-06-24T23:19:10.346-06:00I think he was just a mark for the male physique, ...I think he was just a mark for the male physique, and wanted to run his own event, "promoted MY WAY, dammit!", with his own control.jabronivillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-25211794233474214482015-06-24T23:18:11.463-06:002015-06-24T23:18:11.463-06:00Did they earn enough money from Trump Plaza to jus...Did they earn enough money from Trump Plaza to justify airing from such a small venue? Obviously there was no getting around that after a point, but still.<br /><br />But no, I don't think any match could have sold out 100K by the time WrestleMania VII. Not even Hogan/Flair.jabronivillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-14874728840286879562015-06-24T22:50:51.573-06:002015-06-24T22:50:51.573-06:00You missed my point.
You complained negatively ...You missed my point. <br /><br /><br />You complained negatively about Tough Enough being made to begin with. It had nothing to do with the quality of the show. You're introduction was dripping with sarcasm and if you, as a reviewer, already have such a negative opinion about the topic you are writing about then me as the reader, will have that taint all that you say. <br /><br /><br />Even how you structured your reply to me keeps the negative flow happening and you are wrong to boot. Total Divas is a E! Network show not the WWE. They collaborate with the WWE on the type of show they want and since they cough up the $$$ for the rights, what we largely see is what the E! wants. USA wanted to reboot Tough Enough as part of the TV rights fee agreement and they are footing the bill for the production. Again, what airs is likely what USA wants. High on "personal" drama, low on actual wrestling. <br /><br /><br />My kid and I watched Swerved this morning. He's 7 and laughed hysterically at the 1st episode. Sure it's juvenile comedy but so what? Candid Camera and Jackass survived for years doing this exact same thing. I got a laugh at Hornswoggle running around covered in cheese trying to rub himself up against Rene Young. I got a laugh at the hatred everyone got for Ziggler as they kept getting shocked. Totally harmless fun.<br /><br /><br />Knock yourself out with what you want to write. You're the one that has to spend time and effort writing something you had no desire to enjoy in the first place. But more than a few people agree with me and you're the only person to reply with a rebuttal to what I said. Maybe you should take it as constructive criticism and less with the butthurt posturing.Dedicated Underachievernoreply@blogger.com