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Article on NXT and potential issues


Hey Scott,

Know you're a big NXT booster, as am I, but thinking about the treatment of Emma on the main roster, I sense the NXT diehards may be alienated by the main WWE brand over time.


What say you
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I'm just happy that HHH is committed to putting NEW faces on the shows now, and that they've gone dozens of guys cycling through developmental to keep fresh faces.  Bo Dallas is probably gonna bomb, but at least it's something different and he'll bomb in a totally unique and different way than other guys.  

I just wish they would have jettisoned CJ Parker with the other dead weight.  

Comments

  1. LOL at the phrase NXT diehards. You meant to say wrestling nerds that will watch anything. Thats the beauty of the WWE being a monopoly. They dont have to appease the hardcore wrestling fan because y'all gonna watch anyway.

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  2. As long as they don't fuck up Sami, it's fine.

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  3. OH,they will.

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  4. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    It can't be we are watching NXT because it's a solid show with some new characters and fresh booking. Nope, it's just us wrestling nerds will watch ANYTHING put in front of us.

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  5. *sigh* Yeah, I know.

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  6. #1 problem is that everyone has stupid names like Peter Pumkin just for WWE copyright reasons. Also, the talent seems like they all have the exact same style.

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  7. Already did by taking his mask away

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  8. If he was 300 pounds,he may have a chance.

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  9. Honestly I don't think Bo is gonna bomb. I see him getting massive heat.

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  10. they ordered him too.

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  11. Put him with Cena,instant heat.

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  12. The watered down sports entertainment style,although there is exceptions,I.E: Zayn,that's why he's gonna bomb(hope I'm wrong).

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  13. Neville needs to jump in the Main roster soon.

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  14. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    Me too, I don't see Bo being a huge main eventer but I can see him being a solid mid carder.

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  15. He's the perfect stooge for Cena.

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  16. Was Paige a heel in Nxt? And was Emma less awful?

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  17. Yes, and it's a matter of opinion.

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  18. Emma was a cute girl type thing.Paige was a badass anti-diva.

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  19. She's atrocious now so anything better would be a positive.

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  20. They took an annoying gimmick, and then paired it with Santino. I think sometimes that WWE hates us.

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  21. Like Westboro hates us.

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  22. Nah, I think it's all just a put on. They just want the attention.

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  23. The thing with Bo Dallas is doesn't John Cena already have that gimmick?

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  24. I don't know about that; he's really personable and expressive and great on the mic and the last two are furthered by the lack of mask/incoherent interviews.

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  25. Happy labor day!

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  26. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    Nice, thanks for making the TNA thread Bayless. The other Thursday thread was a total sausage fest.

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  27. Bayless=people power!

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  28. ...you think this WON'T be a sausage fest?

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  29. I am also watching TNA.

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  30. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    Bayless=Punky Power! And that joke is going over your young head. By the way, how's college going?

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  31. Would you guys nail Dixie with in her full beard and male costume from Sacrifice?

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  32. I wouldn't nail her if she dressed like a WWE Diva.

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  33. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    It's possible we'll get an influx of TNA wrestling fans who happen to be pretty females.

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  34. We can all change our avatars and names to hot women.......

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  35. Another holiday season,I'm only coming back there on monday.I was reading a medieval text and ancient one today.Saturday,going out with my friends and sunday I may go to a Comics/anime event.

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  36. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    Doggy style is there for situations such as this. Although Dixie's expiration date is close to running out.

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  37. ...I think there is a better shot at hot women than there are TNA fans

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  38. Pick a card is how they play who's getting paid this week too.

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  39. I like how it's all three winners from Sacrifice asking for a title shot instead of WWE where they put Kane in there randomly.

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  40. Spud says otherwise.

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  41. You can tug on the beard from behind, too

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  42. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    That is the Internet way!

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  43. The proletariat of the BoD will rise!

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  44. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    Cool beans, I know you said you need to stay out of trouble but try to go out there, have fun and meet new people.

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  45. This card flip is the equivalent to the Luger/Bret coin toss in terms of history.

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  46. Yeah, probably.

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  47. In recognition of Magnus' tough week, this is "Go Go Power Rangers" (acoustic)

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  48. I had a date couple of weeks but I did not scored the win.

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  49. Plank>Janice.

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  50. That's the effect of watching TNA.

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  51. So there's no way The Dudleys will ever go back to the WWE?

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  52. Had no idea Bully was such an Elton John fan.

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  53. Never say never,Warrior buried his hatched with WWE.They can do it too.

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  54. He only likes his 80s stuff.

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  55. Someone kill her.

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  56. I didn't realize there was an issue. Devon did a "Where are they now" with Devon.

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  57. Emma was pretty good in NXT, actually. Hell, her and Paige had a couple of great matches against each other.

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  58. They sued WWE when they left due a copyright issue,they lost and started to use the "team 3d" moniker.

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  59. Testing, testing, I'm guessing Disqus is working again?

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  60. Yo keep ya finger off the switch Dunn.

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  61. Did I miss an opening promo?

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  62. Missed a card draw between Roode, Gunner, Anderson to see who will face Eric Young and a fight between Magnus/Abyss.

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  63. How can they afford those tables?

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  64. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    you need to make your own fun when watching TNA.

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  65. Marry,fuck,kill


    Paige
    AJ
    Lana


    The choice is yours.

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  66. It's really terrible what they did with Emma. In NXT, she was a quirky, but fully capable wrestler. She had some pretty good matches and some great ones with Paige (including their match on Arrival). The crowd was behind her not just because of some silly dance but because she had fun, likeable character that they could get behind. They'd even cheer when she would struggle and then successfully do the skin-the-cat move into the ring.


    Now, she's become a joke and it's just getting worse. It certainly doesn't help that her and Santino have basically been having the same match with the same people for almost two months now. Two months of Santino/Emma vs. Fandango/whatsherface or just Emma vs whatsherface. It's any wonder she or the program as a whole has fallen flat with the audience.


    The one that I'm curious to see get called up is Mojo. I don't think the guy is that great but they're clearly behind him. I can't stand his silly moveset. It belongs on Doink, not a big guy who could be built as a legit threat.

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  67. I treat it like Wrestling's SNL.

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  68. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    M:AY
    F:Paige
    K:Lana

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  69. Such a tough one.

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  70. So you're not a fan of the russia chick?

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  71. ShopTNA collectors corner: 25 items, all posters, featured performers include RVD, Hulk Hogan, Tomko, Scott Steiner, Kevin Nash & Matt Morgan.

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  72. In defense, you had a lot of tough choices. Someone had to go.

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  73. Gunner=boring
    Roode=lost motivation
    Anderson= was fun until 2010.

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  74. Lana
    AJ
    Paige

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  75. At least Anderson's top is off tonight.

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  76. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    Oh shit, Lana is the Russian chick with the fantastic legs. I mixed her up with Laya. Revised list
    M:AJ
    F:Lana
    K:Paige

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  77. I thought he was funny in his Angle costume once.

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  78. Too tough....

    paige
    AJ
    Lana

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  79. Unless you're Steen,Raven or Tommy Dreamer,don't use a shirt.

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  80. I've never seen a remotely good Anderson/Kennedy match, although to be fair I wasn't watching wrestling when he was in WWE

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  81. It's not like one of the choices was ODB

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  82. Yeah, he became the king of the game.

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  83. Angle vs Anderson

    Anderson vs Morgan.

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  84. His cage match with Angle in TNA was ****3/4

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  85. Just follow the order of the names.


    For those in Boonieville:


    M: Paige
    F: AJ
    K: Lana (nothing against you, just more interest in the other two)

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  86. If she was on it, kill kill kill.

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  87. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    Bully and The Jets

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  88. Less dude,less.It was ****.

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  89. M: Paige
    F: Lana
    K: AJ

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  90. I'm pretty sure I haven't seen that, I feel like I'd remember it.

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  91. No way, it was definitely above four stars.

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  92. Paige is so yummy!

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  93. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GsMtDGMiO8

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  94. What a ripoff! Non of these guys are on the roster anymore!

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  95. I'm never going to make it until 11pm

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  96. He was doing a good job 2010-2011 until he joined immortal.

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  97. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    George Lucas: I'm sorry, about Howard the Duck.

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  98. Who's that dude?

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  99. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    I'm sure you can find a gun and end the misery.

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  100. All I remember was that suicide flip off the top of the cage.

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  101. Vintage Angle.

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  102. Was wondering that myself.

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  103. and Angle stomping on Anderson's nuts while walking out

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  104. Who the hell would have ever bought a Tyson Tomko poster?

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  105. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    He's just getting old and losing stamina. It happens to most men.

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  106. I'll give it a look later, I doubt that one great match (against someone who can get *** out of a cushion) will change my opinion of Anderson any though.

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  107. It's where he debut his leap of death.

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  108. I just spent 130 minutes on the elliptical set on 16!

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  109. Wait til you get old.

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  110. I already have a old man's soul.

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  111. Yeah, Anderson's been pretty much an average wrestler.

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  112. Really? Did you murder him and take it?

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  113. "Thats the beauty of the WWE being a monopoly. They dont have to appease the hardcore wrestling fan because y'all gonna watch anyway."
    Bingo

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  114. Howard the duck is the best thing Lucas ever put his name to.

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  115. But Karl Anderson in the other hand.

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  116. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Who orders breakfast at Taco fucking Bell? Seriously? You should be forced to do ten pushups to prove you are healthy enough to eat fucking breakfast at taco fucking fuck bell!

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  117. MACHINE GUN!!!!!!!

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  118. That doesn't mean anything. I was the same way but when I was a freshman in high school I was either working til 2 am or drinking til 2 am and still able to wake up six hours later. If I do the latter I'm useless the next day.

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  119. No,I act crusty and morose.

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  120. :Machine Gun pose with the gun sound playing:

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  121. I'll stick with my greek yogurt, fruit, and oats in a blender instead of spending $ on a diarrhea producer.

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  122. 10 pushups is pretty fucking easy...

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  123. Underrated!

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  124. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    That's good you are finding ways to release that energy.

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  125. That's fucking awesome. I try and do it 70 minutes a day. I can't run anymore before my knees are shit.

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  126. Not to me, sadly....

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  127. Brutus Magnus will return.

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  128. I bet >50% of Taco Bell customers would struggle with that.


    (Does not eat Taco Bell.)

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  129. Guns,guns,guguguguns!

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  130. All these bearded dudes are starting to look the same. I thought this guy was Gunner at first glance.

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  131. You have a condition though right?

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  132. Looks EXACTLY like Gunner.

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  133. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    This is very spot on. I used to be able to stay up 40+ hours going to class, partying and working. I wouldn't even want to try that today, I think I would die.

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  134. I still have no clue who that guy with Magnus was.

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  135. Just realised that NJPW themes sound like a figthing game soundtrack or Anime.

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  136. Well, all 3 of those are in Japan.

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  137. Same, that's why I do elliptical instead of running... I had been doing 75 or so, but this week I decided to do 2 full hours every day... trying to get my BMI really low because we have a wellness program at work that has some nice bonuses and one of the things they check is (the bullshit statistic) of BMI so even if you are muscular and in great shape your BMI will be higher.

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  138. Varsity Club is back!

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  139. Nakamura's theme is probably the best in wrestling ATM.

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  140. FIghting games=awesome


    Anime-dropped quality.

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  141. You gotta love Spud.

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  142. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    I would guarantee the people going to taco bell for breakfast can't do it. At least the majority.

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  143. You should see Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood or Durarara!

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  144. I can do 25.

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  145. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    Dumb high school/college kids don't count btw. I'm talking adults.

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  146. Oprah NoodlemantraMay 1, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    This is embarrassingly bad...

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  147. I'm enjoying him and EC3 more each week.

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  148. If I pushed it I could probably bang out 100... I could do 60 without breaking a sweat.

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  149. Only watched FMA first series.You should check Getbacker,nice buddy cop,adventure anime.

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  150. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    If you don't mind me asking what condition (I think you've answered that before actually)? Do you have an 11 inch penis that makes it impossible to do pushups?

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  151. Alright,EC3 needs to go over.

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  152. What adult would eat Taco Bell for breakfast? Or at all, really?

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  153. That reminds me, I still need to check out this Attack on Titan that all the kids seem to love.

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  154. Impressive.

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  155. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    You do?

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  156. Anyone ever watch Dragon Ball Z? If I wanted to start watching it, where would I start? Dragon Ball? GT? Z?

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  157. Nothing will surpass the quality of Fist of the north star.

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  158. EC3 and Spud are a great pair. They're like Meanie and Stevie Richards

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  159. Not in the romantic way.

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  160. Avoid GT at all costs!

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  161. I watched them in order. DB, then DBZ, then GT. But feel free to skip GT

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  162. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    That's what I was asking. Apparently they are out there.

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  163. Does anyone here goes to a gym?

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  164. I literally have no idea what is happening on the show

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  165. You're already dead.

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  166. 1. Yeah, it was a heart condition.
    2. I just have 2 very skinny arms, plus a slur of other problems.

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  167. 4-5 days a week,lost 15 KG,now regaining in mass slowly

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  168. Uh yeah I know, I'm just saying that's how well it holds my attention

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  169. How much is 15 KG in real people numbers?

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  170. No, walk every few days at parks and such.

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  171. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Me neither, I look up every once in a while but my attention is between this thread and something else.

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  172. Who is so far you're wrestler of the year?




    Tomohiro Ishii,in a perfect world he leaves CHAOS wins the G1 and dethrones Okada.

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  173. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po77bJk1DdI

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  174. 15 x 2.2 = 33 lbs

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  175. Yeah I forgot.

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  176. Ah tie between Bray Wyatt, Bryan, Cesaro, and Barrett.

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  177. Now on the quest for a girl.

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  178. I'm afraid I've got some good news,Barrett is gonna win sunday.

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  179. Magoonie NOT Teddy BelmontMay 1, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    That's good you take walks in the park but to enhance your experience. Step 1. Get a puppy, Step 2. Take puppy with you for walks, Step 3. Women"

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  180. That is very good news indeed.

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  181. I'm trying,but I think I'm gonna be friendzoned.

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  182. Goto or Ishii or even Naito

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  183. Crazy Steve & The Freak! 750,000 buys!

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