Oh, fuck, I'm not getting into the middle of that. I mean, I can handle myself if I need to, but I'm a lanky white dude that lives out in the suburbs and hasn't been in a fight in almost 10 years, I ain't getting in the middle of a Hispanic-on-black fight. And I don't call 911 unless it's for an ambulance or family shit, I don't want to be known as a snitch. Those guys probably think I'm a cop already.
It's funny that the Blue Jays basically teach their hitters to be looking dead-red all the time (which is how you can grab castoffs with power from other squads and turn them into 40 HR guys) and yet they'll still get fastballs down the heart of the plate or middle-in on fastball counts.
He was gone as soon as they drafted Wiggins. Doubly gone when they gave Kyrie an extension. If they overpay Hayward, then I'd be shocked if they don't move Waiters before season's open.
I think he's a good piece for the future, he's a great lockdown defender and his offense is getting better. I think him and Rondo would be a great backcourt pairing for a while if they can hang onto Rajon.
Wow...I was at this show, and it's incredible how much of it I don't even remember (and I wish I could just blame that on alcohol, but sadly, no). I do recall Flair's promo, as he seemed to go over the top in talking about how much he loved Buffalo, which, true or not, is always nice to hear about your hometown. Overall though, this one just looks like yet another example of how time has not been good to late 90's WCW...man is there a whole bunch of totally unwatchable stuff from that time or what?
Sega of Japan fucking KILLED the Sega market here in America with the misplays.
If Sega had gone Genesis - Saturn - Dreamcast, and supported the Saturn properly, it could have turned the late 90s-early 00s into a true Big 3/Big 4 (once MS enters... or does MS enter with another real live competitor?).
God yes. Even as a diehard Nintendo fan (who turned on them for Sony come the PS-X), I was sad to eventually see Sega just shrivel up and die. The Sega/Nintendo Rivalry was FUCKING AWESOME for the time- just SO vitriolic and full of nasty marketing campaigns. I haven't seen anything like it since.
Classic WCW. Sick amount of names and talent, feuds built without any logical execution, with awful matches and booking. On paper, Hollywood Hogan vs Flair should main event anywhere. Piper vs Hart has built in history, another two big names. Poppa Pump and DDP were both getting hot and their feud was botched. Goldberg vs Bam Bam had money written all over it, I loved that pairing. Mysterio Jr, Booker T, Hall, Nash, Raven, Benoit, and a massively underrated tag team in Henning and Windham, were all in action or name dropped. On top of what could have been a sick tag title tournament, with such a deep roster you would think the show would have entirely TOO MUCH happening, instead of boring bullshit. The worst part here is a was a huge fan of just about anything during the Wars, I'm from Buffalo, and got to work security for this show. I remember nothing, except praying to be able to jump into the ring to break up a brawl. That's how boring this shit was live.
For some reason all I remember about this show is the segment where Meng goes to take a shit and Bischoff is forced to smell it or something. Next week though is the show where the nWo attacks Ric Flair in a field for 30 minutes. That one was the beginning of the end of my WCW fandom
Again I'd point you to Tony's commentary at Starrcade 98:
"Anyone that follows tournament karate knows how skilled Eric Bischoff is." The closest thing I know of to tournament karate is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tournament Fighter.
Poor Mongo. (SNIFF) This and David's heel turn made no sense. They even hinted at a Hogan/Nash feud when Hogan told Torrie Wilson that the finger poke of doom was a Japanese submission hold. A joke that Nash and him already did weeks earlier, but now Nash takes offense of it. August/September was the only time WCW made sense in 1999. You had suits that didn't want the product and believed Russo's resume.
Sadly, if I was booking WCW in 1999 -- I would have booked the Mongo vs. Hogan match.
You made the right decision.
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ReplyDeleteMany of those were NXT, which I didn't include. She's had 9 wwe TV matches so far, so she just missed the minimum.
ReplyDeleteLoneliness. Wait hold on I don't miss that.
ReplyDeleteMan I am proud that I got my very own stalker just from posting in the comments.
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Oh, fuck, I'm not getting into the middle of that. I mean, I can handle myself if I need to, but I'm a lanky white dude that lives out in the suburbs and hasn't been in a fight in almost 10 years, I ain't getting in the middle of a Hispanic-on-black fight. And I don't call 911 unless it's for an ambulance or family shit, I don't want to be known as a snitch. Those guys probably think I'm a cop already.
ReplyDeleteWhy? FUCK YOU....THAT IS WHY
ReplyDeleteIt's funny that the Blue Jays basically teach their hitters to be looking dead-red all the time (which is how you can grab castoffs with power from other squads and turn them into 40 HR guys) and yet they'll still get fastballs down the heart of the plate or middle-in on fastball counts.
ReplyDeleteHe was gone as soon as they drafted Wiggins. Doubly gone when they gave Kyrie an extension. If they overpay Hayward, then I'd be shocked if they don't move Waiters before season's open.
ReplyDeleteBest comedy guy on the mic since goofy Kurt.
ReplyDeleteIf he AA's Amy Poehler, then it'll be worth sitting through 100 minutes of Amy Poehler.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I know what's coming but I don't want to admit that it's coming.
ReplyDeleteSantino's tea party with Sheamoose was great. "We have green tea, ginger tea--oh. >_>"
ReplyDeleteI think he's a good piece for the future, he's a great lockdown defender and his offense is getting better. I think him and Rondo would be a great backcourt pairing for a while if they can hang onto Rajon.
ReplyDeleteWhite guy
ReplyDeleteNail on the head. It's an easy out and saves a little bit of cash.
ReplyDeleteBeing entertained on monday nights
ReplyDeleteThe guy blows and if I never seen him on TV again it will still be too soon
ReplyDeleteThey did that with Eugene, it didn't really work.
ReplyDeleteI fucking loved every second of it, remote in hand.
ReplyDeleteWow...I was at this show, and it's incredible how much of it I don't even remember (and I wish I could just blame that on alcohol, but sadly, no). I do recall Flair's promo, as he seemed to go over the top in talking about how much he loved Buffalo, which, true or not, is always nice to hear about your hometown. Overall though, this one just looks like yet another example of how time has not been good to late 90's WCW...man is there a whole bunch of totally unwatchable stuff from that time or what?
ReplyDeleteSega of Japan fucking KILLED the Sega market here in America with the misplays.
ReplyDeleteIf Sega had gone Genesis - Saturn - Dreamcast, and supported the Saturn properly, it could have turned the late 90s-early 00s into a true Big 3/Big 4 (once MS enters... or does MS enter with another real live competitor?).
I was always working. Kind of regret it now. It's the reason I don't want my boys to work yet. Working as a teenager sucks.
ReplyDeleteIt's scary that WCW could be that detailed about something nobody cared about but completely drop the ball on the stuff that mattered.
ReplyDeleteI don't know the words...lol...just stupid fine.
ReplyDeleteHell yes, maybe I took WCW for granted. Hell based on what we've seen lately I definitely did!
ReplyDeleteGod yes. Even as a diehard Nintendo fan (who turned on them for Sony come the PS-X), I was sad to eventually see Sega just shrivel up and die. The Sega/Nintendo Rivalry was FUCKING AWESOME for the time- just SO vitriolic and full of nasty marketing campaigns. I haven't seen anything like it since.
ReplyDeleteA midget bull has a better winning percentage than nearly the entire roster...let that sink in
ReplyDeleteClassic WCW. Sick amount of names and talent, feuds built without any logical execution, with awful matches and booking.
ReplyDeleteOn paper, Hollywood Hogan vs Flair should main event anywhere. Piper vs Hart has built in history, another two big names. Poppa Pump and DDP were both getting hot and their feud was botched. Goldberg vs Bam Bam had money written all over it, I loved that pairing.
Mysterio Jr, Booker T, Hall, Nash, Raven, Benoit, and a massively underrated tag team in Henning and Windham, were all in action or name dropped. On top of what could have been a sick tag title tournament, with such a deep roster you would think the show would have entirely TOO MUCH happening, instead of boring bullshit.
The worst part here is a was a huge fan of just about anything during the Wars, I'm from Buffalo, and got to work security for this show. I remember nothing, except praying to be able to jump into the ring to break up a brawl. That's how boring this shit was live.
Then they should keep Deng.
ReplyDeleteI recall the WWF named Teri Poch as "Tori" around this time just to fuck with WCW, who were hesitating on naming the blonde at first.
ReplyDeletePsi (FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!) winning the Cruiser Title was a markout moment for me. Lasted a week but fuck yeah!
ReplyDeleteI like that you do that, never change.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason all I remember about this show is the segment where Meng goes to take a shit and Bischoff is forced to smell it or something. Next week though is the show where the nWo attacks Ric Flair in a field for 30 minutes. That one was the beginning of the end of my WCW fandom
ReplyDeleteNoted.
ReplyDeleteAgain I'd point you to Tony's commentary at Starrcade 98:
ReplyDelete"Anyone that follows tournament karate knows how skilled Eric Bischoff is." The closest thing I know of to tournament karate is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tournament Fighter.
Yet still in the main event.
ReplyDelete303BathroomGuy needs braces!
ReplyDeleteI think it was the fact he was American and not a luchadore that brought him so much attention at the time.
ReplyDeletePoor Mongo. (SNIFF) This and David's heel turn made no sense. They even hinted at a Hogan/Nash feud when Hogan told Torrie Wilson that the finger poke of doom was a Japanese submission hold. A joke that Nash and him already did weeks earlier, but now Nash takes offense of it. August/September was the only time WCW made sense in 1999. You had suits that didn't want the product and believed Russo's resume.
ReplyDeleteSadly, if I was booking WCW in 1999 -- I would have booked the Mongo vs. Hogan match.
He was also Chuck Pancamo on the HBO TV series "Oz."
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