The Joker's Wild tag matches are tonight between those in the BFG Series. Also, Gail Kim faces Taryn Terrell in a ladder match for the Number One Contender to the Knockouts Title
For those who watched some of WCW´s Lethal Lottery matches... What´s your favourite one? I have a soft spot for Savage & Flair vs Anderson & Guerrero at Slamboree ´96.
They messed him up by making him just another guy. If they were gonna leech off of Sting's Crow gimmick AJ should have completely embraced it.
No talking, vicious attacks on A&8s, have the entire roster afraid of him and unsure of his motives - that would have worked. This version is just the same old AJ in unwashed clothes and wrestling at a 'deliberate pace.'
I don't think this character is in AJ's wheelhouse. He comes off as whiny instead of brooding. The dude is such a good white meat babyface - while it's cool they're trying different things with him, that's where he needs to be.
Maybe from a storyline perspective, but no way should Ken Anderson headline their biggest PPV of the year. Just go all out with Magnus. Make him the guy, put the belt on him. He doesn't 'deserve' it, but they couldn't do any worse business-wise.
I was wondering how they were going to present Rampage, since is gimmick basically ripping off JYD. I just don't see JYD in a suit from Men's Warehouse.
I feel like he's become a fan of his own Botchamania 'taz's insepid commentary' persona. He purposefully goes off on ridiculous tangents for no reason at all, he seems to just be popping himself. I'm totally fine that.
Maybe this how they inject some star power into Aces and Eights? Sting recruits all of these big names but, when the time comes to fight, they all turn on him.
Yeah, my second choice would be a face-turned Aries. They'd have a little backstory too, with his near-miss Destination X cash-in. Third would be Joe, with Magnus then turning on him out of jealousy (I prefer Magnus as a heel), and ending up Joe's first challenger after BFG.
For my entertainment, I'd prefer either of those two options. The only reason I offered Magnus as a first choice is that TNA is seriously going through the motions, and at least he'd be different. I don't particularly like Magnus as a face, but he's over with the crowds, so whatever. And he's the only viable option in the field who's not 'damaged goods' after so many stop-and-start main event pushes for Joe, Aries, etc.
Ladder match was great. Ending of it was pure awesomeness. TNA's Knockout division is on fire. Send Velvet back to managing and the division is great. Add in maybe Melina or a couple indy women then boom!
I loved the continuity of it. They aren't like WWE where they expect people to forget things. They brought up Sabin/Shelley beating Team 3D in their retirement match and Sabin kicking out of the 3D. I am really excited for this title match. I know Sabin will probably lose, but at least the match will be great
AJ needs to get his top off. I'm not gay, but the t-shirt thing really rubs me the wrong way. It's indy-like. He should get slapped in the face, spat on, swore at, etc. by Bully and the Aces before ripping his shirt off and fighting them. Babyface AJ makes a triumphant return!
If there was ever a case for Wargames, it would be now.
ReplyDeleteIt's the Lethal Lottery!
ReplyDeleteChristy = Missy Hyatt
Borash = Bischoff
AJ Styles is looking more and more like Barth from "You can't Do That on Television" every day.
ReplyDeleteDaaaaah I heard that.
ReplyDeleteAfter missing last week entirely, I managed to only miss the first half hour tonight. IMPROVEMENT!
ReplyDeleteAlso, tickets to the live event on August 3 have been bought.
For me, Tazz is a .8 on the Heel Cole scale of unbearable commentating.
ReplyDeleteBad Heels vs. Dirty Influence??
ReplyDeleteNONE of these gentlemen are bad heels. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis could be quite good.
ReplyDeleteAnd the tension between Aries and Hemme keeps being there.
It's not a Lethal Lottery knockout without the mixmatched tag partners match.
ReplyDeleteAries should just hire a red-head female valet and verbally abuse her. Call her "Misty Hemme"
ReplyDeleteToo bad Ms. Hendrix was fired recently...
ReplyDeleteWhat about val? She looks like she does not mind teabagging
ReplyDeleteFor those who watched some of WCW´s Lethal Lottery matches... What´s your favourite one? I have a soft spot for Savage & Flair vs Anderson & Guerrero at Slamboree ´96.
ReplyDeleteOther than standing around and looking (sorta) pretty, her role in TNA is...?
ReplyDeleteVal does a lot at house shows.
ReplyDeleteHey, Barf!
ReplyDeleteTHIS could be the ladder match to be what Michaels-Ramon III would have been.
ReplyDeletewhy the shit do we have a ref in a ladder match?
ReplyDeletehttp://stream1.gifsoup.com/view6/4692323/tna-traci-brooks-gail-kim-and-christy-hemme-o.gif
ReplyDeleteI thought she quit.
ReplyDeleteFun stuff with Aries/Daniels Vs Roode/Kaz.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember Taz ever being in a ladder match. For those who saw it was he still too short to get whatever was hanging above the ring?
ReplyDeleteNice figure four on the ladder..!
ReplyDeleteTerrell sells more consistently than John Cena.
ReplyDeletenever seen that shit before
ReplyDeletethat was awesome. this feud should continue 2 more months.
ReplyDeleteClever finish!
ReplyDeleteThat was an odd move for a heel to do to get the win.
ReplyDeleteGail wins with the gordian weave knot! Awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhy are you people not watching SHARKNADO!?
ReplyDeleteI can't think of any. ECW didn't do them as often as you'd think.
ReplyDeleteSharks + Tornadoes: PASS. Unless you add lasers.
ReplyDeleteNow that is just being greedy.
ReplyDeleteAim high.
ReplyDeleteThe one where Rip Rogers got murdered by Hawk.
ReplyDeleteThat one is great. Rip draws Hawk and is so happy and Hawk just kills him.
ReplyDelete..uh, yeah, While you were gone the sharks were put on the endangered species list. We tried to get some but it would have been too much red tape..
ReplyDeleteEmo AJ isn't cutting it. He doesn't seem to be connecting with the crowd either.
ReplyDeleteIf he IS their end game plan for Bound for Glory, I think they should call an audible.
He was fine when he didn't talk. The more he talks the more it ruins the character.
ReplyDeleteSide note: Wasn't this show taped last week?
Who do you sub in?
ReplyDeleteThis AJ makes me think of The O.C.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing that comes to mind is Anderson, as some sort of subterfuge that they seem to be building up as he rises up the Aces ranks.
ReplyDeleteOf course, the match with Bubba doesn't excite me and both guys play better heels, so I find it more interesting than likely to be successful.
Wow. AJ was eliminated. Didn't see that happening.
ReplyDeleteThey messed him up by making him just another guy. If they were gonna leech off of Sting's Crow gimmick AJ should have completely embraced it.
ReplyDeleteNo talking, vicious attacks on A&8s, have the entire roster afraid of him and unsure of his motives - that would have worked. This version is just the same old AJ in unwashed clothes and wrestling at a 'deliberate pace.'
I think it was pre-taped.
ReplyDeleteI don't think this character is in AJ's wheelhouse. He comes off as whiny instead of brooding. The dude is such a good white meat babyface - while it's cool they're trying different things with him, that's where he needs to be.
Personally, I think he needs a manager to pull this off. Imagine if he was with Paul Heyman.
ReplyDeleteMaybe from a storyline perspective, but no way should Ken Anderson headline their biggest PPV of the year. Just go all out with Magnus. Make him the guy, put the belt on him. He doesn't 'deserve' it, but they couldn't do any worse business-wise.
ReplyDeleteMagnus is coming up big and Roode is a stud for putting him over so strong these past few weeks without looking weak himself.
ReplyDeleteHogan is wearing one of Macho King's old bandanas.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Almost ANYONE but Anderson. Eff that guy.
ReplyDeleteTaz is now worse than Cole.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of his generally, but his move to Aces has been the best stuff he's done since fighting Kurt in a cage years back.
ReplyDeleteI would take AJ off TV for the next set of tapings.
ReplyDeleteThey could do worse than going 'great white hope' with Magnus, plating up that he's under the tutelage of 3 former world champs.
ReplyDeleteGood call.
Either Taz is wasted ever time he puts on a headset or he just doesn't care about life anymore.
ReplyDeleteDestination X free on Spike? Sweet!
ReplyDeleteMan, I'm usually not the guy to care about this kinda stuff, but Sabin looks like a midget next to the crippled 60-year old GM. Not a good look.
ReplyDeleteWife on Sabin: "That guy looks like Dean Ambrose." I never made that connection till now.
ReplyDeleteLike a midget and like 14 years old. Bring back the bearded look, thank you.
ReplyDeleteSabin looking like a scared child about to wet his pants doesn't help either.
ReplyDeleteSabin did a good job with his promo.
ReplyDeleteHe grew up fast.
ReplyDeleteSabin bringing the HEAT with that promo!
ReplyDeletePapa proud?
ReplyDeleteWay to dress for the occasion, Rampage.
ReplyDeleteI love when a guy takes you by surprise with something like that. Good on him.
ReplyDeleteHe's like Heenan in WCW but worse cos at least Heenan was still hilarious
ReplyDeleteDecent show tonight, but they have to do more to pop the crowd in the taped version of the show.
ReplyDelete..but on that note, I gotta go:
http://i.imgur.com/NR2ce.gif
He's entering Schivonie territory.
ReplyDeletealways keeping it real
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how they were going to present Rampage, since is gimmick basically ripping off JYD. I just don't see JYD in a suit from Men's Warehouse.
ReplyDeleteLast week's opening promo was good, too. He's been bringing it. Good for him.
ReplyDeleteAnybody else wish Hulk would just GO THE FUCK AWAY?
ReplyDeleteI feel like he's become a fan of his own Botchamania 'taz's insepid commentary' persona. He purposefully goes off on ridiculous tangents for no reason at all, he seems to just be popping himself. I'm totally fine that.
ReplyDeleteAries.
ReplyDeleteMaybe this how they inject some star power into Aces and Eights? Sting recruits all of these big names but, when the time comes to fight, they all turn on him.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, I totally marked out for the return of Chris Harris. F**K all the Braeden Walker chants.
ReplyDeleteGods work, son.
ReplyDeleteHEIGHTIST!!!!
ReplyDeletePlease Sting would never be so gullible as to have a friend turn on him!
ReplyDeleteYeah, my second choice would be a face-turned Aries. They'd have a little backstory too, with his near-miss Destination X cash-in. Third would be Joe, with Magnus then turning on him out of jealousy (I prefer Magnus as a heel), and ending up Joe's first challenger after BFG.
ReplyDeleteFor my entertainment, I'd prefer either of those two options. The only reason I offered Magnus as a first choice is that TNA is seriously going through the motions, and at least he'd be different. I don't particularly like Magnus as a face, but he's over with the crowds, so whatever. And he's the only viable option in the field who's not 'damaged goods' after so many stop-and-start main event pushes for Joe, Aries, etc.
Isn't that sexual harassment?
ReplyDeleteJESUS that ladder match. Taryn is beyond her years.
ReplyDeleteOther than the Stairway to Hell, I can't think of ECW doing ANY ladder matches (yknow, where there's actually a title/contract hanging above).
ReplyDeleteHot. As. Shit.
ReplyDeleteIs that Hemme on Kaz's biotch?
jane, you ignorant slut
ReplyDeleteSafety. You can see ODB hold the ladder at certain points to steady them.
ReplyDeleteLadder match was great. Ending of it was pure awesomeness. TNA's Knockout division is on fire. Send Velvet back to managing and the division is great. Add in maybe Melina or a couple indy women then boom!
ReplyDeleteI loved the continuity of it. They aren't like WWE where they expect people to forget things. They brought up Sabin/Shelley beating Team 3D in their retirement match and Sabin kicking out of the 3D. I am really excited for this title match. I know Sabin will probably lose, but at least the match will be great
ReplyDeleteAJ needs to get his top off. I'm not gay, but the t-shirt thing really rubs me the wrong way. It's indy-like. He should get slapped in the face, spat on, swore at, etc. by Bully and the Aces before ripping his shirt off and fighting them. Babyface AJ makes a triumphant return!
ReplyDeleteBully just has to make him look like he has a chance of winning and he'll be fine.
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