NXT Date: January 31, 2018 Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Commentators: Percy Watson, Mauro Ranallo It’s time for another of the pre-Takeover shows as we haven’t had time to do more tapings, meaning we have some dark matches from this weekend’s Takeover: Philadelphia. This includes a match between Roderick Strong and Tyler Bate with ... Read more NXT – January 31, 2018 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2E3IBSZ via IFTTT

Hey Scott. I wrote a silly article about my predictions for where the 8 XFL teams will be located and their most probable team names. Perhaps the blog would care to weigh in? http://ift.tt/2rZ25DL I'd go with the Chicago Fire myself.  Their mascot can be a cow. from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rRq0oq via IFTTT

Bobby Roode resurrected the U.S. Open Challenge at the Royal Rumble, but it seems like defending the title then kept him out of the Rumble match itself.  Meanwhile, The Miz did not defend his brand's secondary championship and got a spot in the Rumble as a result.  So, by being a fighting champion, isn't Roode ... Read more Glorious Dummy from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DQKQd5 via IFTTT

Hey There, Lately I found that the only way I can get myself hyped in any way to watch PPVs is to skip Raw and Smackdown. By just reading recaps and maybe the YouTube clips when something sounds interesting, I find more motivation to watch the big shows and not be burned out on seeing ... Read more Proper WWE Viewing from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2nuNvy5 via IFTTT

The last night of January. NXT tonight features Bate vs. Strong for a UK title No.1 Contender’s spot. Now talk! from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2E69sxO via IFTTT

http://ift.tt/2DQ4RfO Never forget!  Because otherwise we might another bodybuilding PPV in addition to the XFL. from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2nuLeTO via IFTTT

December 23, 1990 From the Onondoga War Memorial in Syracuse, NY Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan In action this week are Jake Roberts, Legion of Doom, Dino Bravo, and Jim Duggan. Plus, an interview with Brother Love & The Undertaker and more!   Jake Roberts vs. Boris Zhukov Zhukov didn’t even get ... Read more WWF Wrestling Challenge – December 23rd, 1990 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DSFOgw via IFTTT

Monday Night Raw Date: September 1, 2003 Location: Cajundome, Lafayette, Louisiana Commentators: Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler Wrestling please. Last week’s show was about everything but wrestling and I’d like to see that change this time around. The McMahons were all over last week’s show, along with various things such as attempted murder and bragging about ... Read more Monday Night Raw – September 1, 2003 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2nvgx0v via IFTTT

WWE.com NXT Preview http://ift.tt/2nwFtVo   New GM of 205 Live Announced Drake Maverick, formerly Rockstar Spud of Impact Wrestling, is now the new GM of 205 Live http://ift.tt/2DQBEFK   More News on Jeremy Borash Getting Hired by WWE http://ift.tt/2nxKL3l   WWN Live Free Match of the Week You can watch Munenori Sawa vs. Bryan Danielson ... Read more BoD Daily Update: January 31, 2018 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2nu9qWq via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling – 11.14.81 OK, jumping forward another two weeks, as the November 7 show is missing for whatever reason. This one is also sporting a “production difficulties” disclaimer at the beginning. Taped from Charlotte, NC Your hosts are David Crockett & Bob Caudle Fun fact: This is where WWE ... Read more The SmarK Rant for Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling–11.14.81 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2ns9F40 via IFTTT

 Has the "wrestler is in a losing streak" storyline ever actually worked?  The closest I remember it to working was M.V.P. at the end of his losing streak in 2009, turning face and eventually winning the U.S. Title.  Other that that, though, I can't recall any hits.  You?  ​We just saw it work with Johnny ... Read more “Wrestler Is In A Losing Streak” Storyline/Trope from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2GAv6Jc via IFTTT

I agree with the ratings.  I thoroughly enjoyed the fast paced women's rumble, the men's to me though seemed to slow down at the final four, I almost want to say shin & Finn had to bog it down and work at the other twos pace and if just seemed to be stop motion at ... Read more NXT rumble from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rRIVj3 via IFTTT

The Mixed Match Challenge — example #5000 of how the wrestlers come off way more naturally likeable and interesting when they're left to their own devices rather than reading scripts. ​Well, it's not available in Canada, and I'm not hunting it down the next day on WWE Network, so I guess I'll never know.​ from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2GzfTIi via IFTTT

Hey Scott, I don't know if you ever saw the ESPN 30 for 30 episode on the XFL (or even knew of its existence), but it's an amazing look at the entire ordeal from conception to completion. But the most interesting bit to me is at the very end. It's Dick Ebersol and Vince sitting ... Read more XFL ESPN 30 for 30 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rPbflW via IFTTT

The CZW 2005 reviews took forever to do so if I’m going to type essay-length reviews to entertain myself they may as well be about something relevant, so let’s look at the efficient German indie Westside Xtreme Wrestling instead. Over the last few years they’ve gone all-out to make the company as accessible as possible ... Read more wXw Back To The Roots XVII 01/20/18 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2FuhcXw via IFTTT

Oh boy, Daniel Bryan is bringing a top ten ranking system to Smackdown. Tonight, we’ll learn all about it, plus four jobbers compete to be #1 contender to another jobber’s US title.  Sounds exciting!  Then, on a platform that’s only accessible to the US, MIXED MATCH CHALLENGE!  Plus 205 Live, where they’ll continue to pretend ... Read more Tuesday Smackdown / 205 Live Thread from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2EpIbEd via IFTTT

WWF Royal Rumble 1992 Live from Albany, NY Airdate:  January 19, 1992 Attendance:  17,000 (sold out) Hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby “The Brain” Heenan The WWF title stands as the prize for the Rumble winner this year? Will it be fair to Flair? Let’s find out! Match 1: The New Foundation versus the Orient ... Read more Rock Star Gary reflects on WWF Royal Rumble 1992 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2Gz5EDU via IFTTT

–The usual broadcast team of Vince McMahon and Dok Hendrix are calling the action and they are concluding the tapings in Evansville, Indiana. –Opening Contest:  Hakushi (21-2) defeats Aldo Montoya (12-5) after a flying headbutt at 4:01: As noted before, Shinja has left the WWF so Hakushi is now having to handle issues by himself.  ... Read more What the World Was Watching: WWF Superstars – August 12, 1995 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rSYM0F via IFTTT

December 22, 1990 From the Rochester War Memorial in Rochester, NY Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Roddy Piper, and the Honky Tonk Man In action this week are Macho King Randy Savage, Hart Foundation, Rick Martel, and Davey Boy Smith. Plus, Dusty & Dustin Rhodes as guests on the “Brother Love Show” and a Royal ... Read more WWF Superstars of Wrestling – December 22nd, 1990 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2E26ElC via IFTTT

Is there any chance it goes on last at Wrestlemania? ​Sure, if John Cena, Undertaker, Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns all die horribly in a car accident the day of the show.  Otherwise, I'm thinking not.  I wouldn't want them close anyway, because I typically stop caring about Wrestlemania matches 5 hours into the show ... Read more Styles vs. Nakamura from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2BE2ieQ via IFTTT

I swear this is a real question – how did Ronda blow the sign pointing? Asuka does a perfect sign point from the top rope just a minute before. Then Ronda comes out for her only spot, which is to point at the damn sign. And she does so like she's never pointed before. So ... Read more Ronda’s Sign Pointing from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2njLdTp via IFTTT

WWE.com Smackdown Live Preview http://ift.tt/2DL7CiI   ESPN.com Interview with Shinsuke Nakamura http://ift.tt/2En1huM   NJPW Free Match of the Week You can watch Hirooki Goto vs. EVIL from 11/7/15 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2npdTcX via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Lucha Underground – S01E14 “A Shot of El Patron” Your hosts are Vampiro & Matt Striker Dario Cueto picks up his conversation with Alberto where it left off last week, as El Patron wants BLOOD. Well, he has certainly come to the right person for it. Argenis v. Fenix They quickly ... Read more The SmarK Rant for Lucha Underground–S01E14 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2nrEc1X via IFTTT

Howdy Blog O’Doomers! ….and we’re officially to the Road to Wrestlemania! You know I’m going to say that was a decent little Network Special last night. Both of the Rumbles were good enough and that was over half the show so even if the undercard was not very good they’re usually just window dressing for ... Read more Monday Night Open Mic from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2EnuiXh via IFTTT

Were you in a bad mood yesterday?  Battling the flu?  The men's rumble was in the top 3-5 all time.  Well-paced, great drama, fewer dead spots than usual.   Opener was also better than you gave it credit for. Hey man, it's a free country until Trump signs an executive order to rescind the Bill of ... Read more Royal Rumble star ratings from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rTc3Xe via IFTTT

Remember when Brock Lesnar returned the night after Wrestlemania, smiling like a lovestruck dipshit all the way to the ring, and then he offered to shake Cena’s hand and Cena mocked him and then Lesnar left the ring and awkwardly shook hands with HHH and then awkwardly pointed at the Wrestlemania sign and then awkwardly ... Read more Classic Debut from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2EkI6BK via IFTTT

Okay Scott picture this.  Next year's Rumble match.  Have Braun enter at number 30, come down to the ring where the last of the field is fighting and before he enters the ring he stops, looks around, grabs the ring and tips it eliminating everyone inside as they tumble over the top rope.  Best idea ... Read more Greatest Rumble idea ever from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DOfPH2 via IFTTT

Scott, How the heck does Michelle get five eliminations, including Molly Holly? I have to imagine someone else should have had that spot… ​It's almost like performances in the match were somehow linked to who they were married to… ​ from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2nohKXs via IFTTT

I can attest from where I was sitting at Wells Fargo that the men's Rumble burnt the crowd out huge. They teased BOTH Reigns and Cena real hard that the tension was crazy. When Nakamura won we went nuts and needed a breather. We missed half the tag title match because of long bathroom/food lines ... Read more Rumble crowd from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DLeIYl via IFTTT

Saw this opinion today from a fairly well-known wrestling enthusiast/personality and it seems like a good debate topic. Not sure if i would jump to this conclusion just yet. I am actually quite skeptical of Ronda’s ability to perform in WWE, outside of the initial interest she will obviously bring in the upcoming months. Wouldn’t ... Read more Ronda = Biggest WWE Signing Ever? from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2noStMT via IFTTT

Man, Ronda Roysey sure has the whole “pointing to the sign” spot down. She has a future in this business, pal! ​Yeah, real talk, she didn't really come off like a star presence last night.  Her buddy Shayna really seems to understand how to carry herself much better, which is weird because we've seen Ronda ... Read more Getting It from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DMmyRs via IFTTT

December 17, 1990 Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan This is the special 300th episode   Boris Zhukov vs. Dustin Rhodes Sean Mooney and Lord Alfred Hayes are on commentary. This is from the 10/10 “Wrestling Challenge” tapings in Cape Girardeau, MO. We get some “USA” chants then Zhukov takes Rhodes over with ... Read more WWF Prime Time Wrestling – December 17, 1990 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DK5kQJ via IFTTT

WWE.com RAW Preview http://ift.tt/2rRpozj   Current WrestleMania Plans For Ronda Rousey http://ift.tt/2GrYQIf   Rey Mysterio Update Rey’s deal to appear in the Royal Rumble match was put together within the last week. However, it was just a one-time appearance and he has not signed a new deal with the WWE. http://ift.tt/2rQSGOq   WWE.com Promo With ... Read more BoD Daily Update: January 29th, 2018 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rUcCjF via IFTTT

Hey Scott, Jake "The Snake" Roberts did an interview with The Wrestling Estate ahead of his one-man show in Philadelphia on Saturday. He sounded in really good spirits talking about dropping DDTs at 62 years of age, and he's six-and-a-half year sober. Most interestingly, he reached out to the Nature Boy after his recent health ... Read more Jake Offers Flair Help from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2nmlfxM via IFTTT

Hey Scott,  Was thinking about the Rumble as a means to getting guys over, and it occurred to me there's a spot I don't think they've ever done. We all know and love the deadwood clearing spot where a monster comes in and destroys a bunch of geeks, but how huge would it be for ... Read more Can’t Miss Rumble Spot from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DJTFpd via IFTTT

Talk about the show here. from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rOWcJ2 via IFTTT

December 16, 1990 From the Onondoga War Memorial in Syracuse, NY Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan This week, we will see highlights of the Intercontinental Title match between Mr. Perfect and the Texas Tornado . Also in action are Sgt. Slaughter, Big Bossman, Rick Martel, The Bushwhackers, and Earthquake.   “The Model” ... Read more WWF Wrestling Challenge – December 16, 1990 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DG7sZS via IFTTT

Every year we hear the sheep announcers predict Big Show and no one brings up that he did (as you pointed out in your 95 Rumble rant) technically win the 2000 Rumble. I was there and remember fans screaming on the way out they saw Rock's feet touch, AND they actually used it for an ... Read more Big Show DID win a Rumble! from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2njsJ5i via IFTTT

https://youtube.com/watch?v=WjuGXPPj81o An infamous NES game that lives up (down?) to its reputation. from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2BAci8V via IFTTT

Did you know this existed? It’s been a nice guide to follow along with, but wondering how long it would take to update post-Oct 2015? How many matches have you given the full 5 to since 2016? …Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to give myself a wedgie for this very nerdy email http://ift.tt/2BAch4R ... Read more Star rating update? from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2nhLhD2 via IFTTT

It’s Rumble Sunday! Plenty of goings-on in the wrestling world to talk about today. NXT Takeover: Philadelphia was last night. You can read reviews from Scott and Thomas Hall. Major happenings at NJPW The New Beginning in Sapporo this morning also. If you want to know, this photo should give you some clue. For some ... Read more Sunday Thread from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DJgidn via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for NXT Takeover: Philadelphia Live from Philly Your hosts are Mauro Ranallo & Percy Watson, with Paul Heyman providing an intro video for atmosphere. NXT Tag titles: Bobby Fish & Kyle O’Reilly v. The Authors of Pain AOP jump the champs before the bell and Rezar plows through O’Reilly and pounds him ... Read more The SmarK Rant for NXT Takeover: Philadelphia from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2nk0VwZ via IFTTT

Takeover: Philadelphia Date: January 28, 2018 Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Commentators: Percy Watson, Mauro Ranallo This one is a little bit different as we don’t really have a top match to build this show around. There’s a lot of good stuff but nothing all that great. That being said, it’s kind of NXT’s ... Read more NXT Takeover – Philadelphia from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2BxDOnG via IFTTT

It’s time for NXT Takeover from Philly!  There hasn’t been a bad one yet, and I’m far more excited to see this one than the Rumble. Chat about that or whatever else is going on tonight! from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2EgmI0G via IFTTT

May 12, 1983 Your hosts are Boyd Pierce and Bill Watts This week we will see Jim Duggan vs. Kendo Nagasaki in a Lumber Jack match.   Watts says that the Junkyard Dog wanted to be here today but his schedule was too busy.   We are now shown clips of the Duggan/DiBiase/Akbar stuff from ... Read more Mid-South Wrestling – May 12th, 1983 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2FldC1Q via IFTTT

Smackdown Date: August 28, 2003 Location: Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas Commentators: Michael Cole, Tazz Summerslam is over and done with and this show has to be better than Raw. I know Smackdown hasn’t been great in recent weeks but this week’s Raw was one of the worst shows I’ve ever seen. Kurt Angle could ... Read more Smackdown – August 28, 2003 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rHvQst via IFTTT

                         What about Baron Corbin as a possible Royal Rumble winner?  Normally I'd say no way, but the fact that he was (apparently) scheduled to win the WWE Title when he captured the MITB briefcase last year leads me to think otherwise.  Sort of ... Read more Baron Corbin As Rumble Winner? from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DEPxTo via IFTTT

Netcop Retro Rant for Royal Rumble 1991 (2012 Scott sez:  I find this rant a tad embarrassing at times, actually.) Live from Miami, Florida, bastion of Americana and/or old people. Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Roddy Piper. This show is, of course, in the thick of the Gulf War and the Sgt. Slaughter storyline, ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 1991 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2niwfMq via IFTTT

Netcop Retro Rant for Royal Rumble 1992 Live from Albany, NY Your hosts are Gorilla and Brain. Opening match: The New Foundation v. The Orient Express. Hart Foundation – Bret + Owen = New Foundation. (2012 Scott sez:  Although Owen later joined the real Hart Foundation, so the algebra got REALLY ugly at that point…) ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 1992 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rF01jY via IFTTT

Netcop Retro Rant for the Royal Rumble 1993. (2012 Scott sez:  First ever Royal Rumble available on PPV in Edmonton back in the day!  And man what a disappointment!  It’s funny because PPV didn’t launch until Summerslam 92 in my neck of the woods, and we bought pretty much everything offered, and they all sucked.  ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 1993 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2Gnh39y via IFTTT

Netcop Retro Rant for Royal Rumble 94 – Live from Providence, Rhode Island. Is that the state or Dusty while he’s swimming? – Your hosts are Ted Dibiase (the Million Dollar Man) and Vince McMahon (The Billion Dollar Man). Triviata: Ted Dibiase is the only color man to have done a PPV with both Vince ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 1994 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DUdzxb via IFTTT

Netcop Retro Rant for Royal Rumble 95 – Live from Tampa, FL. – Your hosts are Mr. McMahon & The King (2012 Scott sez:  I would have sworn on a stack of bibles that I did a redo of this show after the “Netcop” era, but I can’t find one, so I guess I’m losing ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 1995 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2Edz3CI via IFTTT

Netcop Retro Rant for Royal Rumble 1996. – Live from Fresno, CA – Your hosts are Vince and Perfect. – Free 4 All match: Hunter Hearst Helmsley v. Duke Droese. Winner gets to enter #30, loser gets #1. Duke looks decent enough to start and HHH sells a lot, which is a good thing. (2012 ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 1996 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2nhMSrQ via IFTTT

Here’s a great mini-documentary about Kassius Ohno NXT Takeover: Philadelphia is tonight Roman Reigns has been officially added to the men’s Royal Rumble match Now talk, damn it! from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2nkDN1w via IFTTT

(OK, time to MARATHON these before NXT starts.  We’ve got 10 left, so buckle in for the rest of the day.) The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 1997 – 01.21.97 Frankly, I’m shocked this one won the poll. Usually you guys like to torture me and I thought it was Souled Out in my ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 1997 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DHHdGt via IFTTT

So who is your favorite character from the first three seasons?  Malvo and Mike Milligan are popular choices, but I really liked Dodd Gearhart, Hanzee, and even the Butcher of Luverne (specifically his "honey, you gotta stop stabbing him" scene and the "okay then" scene when leaving the butcher shop) ​I guess it depends whether ... Read more Best Fargo character from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2Bwhn2a via IFTTT

Hey Like Vince isnt bothering to hide it is he? XFL is for Trump fans who think black NFL players are just too uppitty! Maybe he will make them dance more … … …what?! from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DEWKXq via IFTTT

Here’s a trailer for HBO’s Andre the Giant documentary. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson vs. The Revival and Kalisto, Lince Dorado & Gran Metalik vs. TJP, Jack Gallagher & Drew Gulak have been added to the Royal Rumble kickoff show alongside Bobby Roode’s US title open challenge. Here’s a video of NXT stars picking their Royal ... Read more Friday Night Thread from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2BwbFgN via IFTTT

With the current Enzo controversy, how do you think it compares to the Jerry Lawler incident back in the 90s, or do you prefer to wait and see how it all plays out before making that kind of statement? Now I'm trying to imagine how badly the Lawler situation would have played out for him ... Read more Enzo and the King from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2ncYo8y via IFTTT

Scott, Will players be cut from XFL rosters if their thighs are not meaty enough? I feel like people are not treating this endeavor with the gravitas that Vince would like.  from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DNeoaX via IFTTT

–A video package recaps last week’s tag team title match between Owen Hart & Yokozuna and Razor Ramon & Savio Vega.  Also, WWF Champion Diesel and Sir Mo cut dueling promos against each other for their match, with Diesel saying that he is going to welcome Mo to the “castle of coolness.” –Vince McMahon and ... Read more What the World Was Watching: Monday Night RAW – August 7, 1995 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2BvCxxo via IFTTT

In this book, I look back at the title’s history by looking at over 285 matches, all of which are for the WWE Championship. These matches range from the first ever title change all the way to the most recent title change in November 2017. There are matches from pay per views, house shows, TV ... Read more New Book: KB’s History of the WWE Championship (2018 Update) from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2ne4ODy via IFTTT

Netcop Retro Rant for Royal Rumble 98 – Live from San Jose, CA – Your hosts are JR & The King – Opening match: The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust v. Vader. This was during Goldust’s incredibly weird mid-life crisis period. (2012 Scott sez:  Did that ever actually end?  Dude wanted to get breast implants ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 1998 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2Fh6XG3 via IFTTT

December 15, 1990 From the Rochester War Memorial in Rochester, NY Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Roddy Piper, and Honky Tonk Man. This week, Texas Tornado defends the Intercontinental Title against Mr. Perfect. Also in action are Legion of Doom, The Undertaker, Jim Duggan, and Power & Glory.   Legion of Doom vs. Paul Perez ... Read more WWF Superstars of Wrestling – December 15th, 1990 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DCpa0p via IFTTT

http://ift.tt/2Fin71M So what could be the endgame here. Another change of plans on a Mania coronation? Suspension? Unless he's got credit card slips, it's a non story.   from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2EdqbNB via IFTTT

Scott, I was reading Bayless's latest Superstar recap and was amazed to see seven whole weeks before the Royal Rumble they had already announced twenty of the participants. Here it is and three damn days before this year's rumble they can't even bother to announce half of the participants when we damn well know these ... Read more Lameness of the WWE Writers from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2BtWxAJ via IFTTT

Hi Scott –   I’m catching up on Bruce Prichard’s podcast, and I’m up to the episode discussing the New Age Outlaws…and that got me thinking.   Can you think of a higher profile performer/team that didn’t really have a distinguishing finishing move? Almost EVERYBODY had their murderdeathkill move that signified the end of the ... Read more what’s their finish? from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2ndeBus via IFTTT

WWE.com Royal Rumble Preview http://ift.tt/2D4khjF   All Charges Against Rich Swann Dismissed http://ift.tt/2nfVizF   Ring of Honor Throwback Match of the Week You can watch the RoH Tag Title Match of Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs vs. Kevin Steen & El Generico from the 2008 Driven show. from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2BwjMKc via IFTTT

Hey Keith question for the blog. When Meltzer broke down the failings of the NFL, he told a story about Vince naming pro wrestlers as his favorite NFL players, which suggested he was very unaware of the actual product of NFL or it's history. Do you know if this has somehow changed?  ​He doesn't need ... Read more Vince & The NFL from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2BtAEBw via IFTTT

It’s time for SLAMBOREE. But first, Vince gets lucky in court. – US District Court Judge Jacob Mishler decided to drop two of the five charges against Titan Sports.  The charges were that Vince was distributing steroids to Titan Sports or vice versa, and since Vince is 100% owner of Titan clearly it was ridiculous ... Read more Wrestling Observer Flashback–05.30.94 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rFIrMZ via IFTTT

Impact Wrestling Date: January 25, 2018 Location: Aberdeen Pavilion, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Commentators: Josh Matthews, Jeremy Borash So apparently this is one of their big shows, which was only first mentioned last week. Most of the titles are on the line tonight, including a triple threat match inside a cage with Eli Drake defending against ... Read more Impact Wrestling – January 25, 2018 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rEGvUZ via IFTTT

Thursday night chat – reimagined! XFL v2, the Royal Rumble and even good old Impact Wrestling. Talk about it all here, but please be aware there will be no place for social issues. from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DGpLCp via IFTTT

Didn't hit me before but with the announcement today of the return of the XFL. I have a theory, Trumps issues with the NFL of course been well documented over the years and we know the Mcmahon/Trump connection so could this have been an idea by both to combat the NFL? Only if there's a ... Read more XFL Trump Related? from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DEOyXi via IFTTT

How have I never seen this before today? The picture of Sid Vicious meeting Sid Vicious is the REAL rarity. from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DLKQKB via IFTTT

Netcop Retro Rant for Royal Rumble 99 (2018 Scott Sez:  I would have SWORN on a stack of bibles that I did a more recent version of this one because I distinctly remember rewatching this shitstain of a Rumble much more recently than this was written.  It’s from the Wrestleline era, so it was done ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 1999 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DKcrMf via IFTTT

Do they really expect this to work?  Shouldn't they use this money to buy writers who can help WWE come up with better storylines? http://ift.tt/2nbxTPW This is Vince's personal company with his own funds.  WWE isn't getting dragged into it this time.   from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2naJXBW via IFTTT

Hi Scott, Was hoping you could share a link with fellow wrestling fans. Hardcore Holly joined me this week on our weekly online sports show, More than the Score, to talk about his past experiences in the Royal Rumble as a preview to this year's show. Thanks for sharing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOO4njZLF68 More than the Score RUMBLE (Jan. ... Read more Hardcore Holly talks Royal Rumble from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2E8bPOr via IFTTT

What wrestler pulled off the best trickery and skulduggery on their boss that you know of? My personal favorite is Brian Pillman working Eric Bischoff into releasing him as part of an angle. ​An excellent choice.  I'm also fond of Jesse Ventura cutting a million promos for Verne Gagne at a taping and then showing ... Read more The Best Swindle? from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2Bv0cyc via IFTTT

…is coming to WWE Network February 5th! Are you and your readers as jacked as I am?! http://ift.tt/2E7IpA4 I'm always jacked for new content.  I start doing the rebooted Coliseum Video Rant series a few years back and then the dude who was posting them to YouTube got taken down by the site, so this ... Read more Coliseum Video… from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rzipKY via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Monday Night RAW – 05.23.94 My Wii is getting a bit out of control now, as I picked up a pair of classic controllers to play Mario 64, and then got Super Mario Sunshine on GameCube again before realizing that you need an actual GC controller to play THAT. Ever try ... Read more The SmarK Rant for WWF Monday Night RAW–05.23.94 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2E4AbZb via IFTTT

SI.com Backstage Notes From RAW 25 http://ift.tt/2E4kxNy   Current Plans For The Intercontinental Title Match at WrestleMania Right now, the plans are for The Miz to defend the title against Braun Strowman Credit Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter   PWG Announces Card For Next Show “Neon Knights” will take place on February 16th. Matches include: ... Read more BoD Daily Update: January 25, 2018 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2GeTVdk via IFTTT

Scott you cruel bastard……….I have been curious to see what you would think of Unforgiven for years now. We were so close to you reviewing it………..please tell me you are planning on doing it still??? ​Yeah, of course, I think it's actually my last one from 2006.  Maybe Armageddon, too, I dunno.  I just figured ... Read more Unforgiven 2006 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2nbeuhZ via IFTTT

NXT Date: January 24, 2018 Location: Center Stage Theater, Atlanta, Georgia Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Nigel McGuinness, Percy Watson It’s the go home show for Takeover: Philadelphia and that means most of the show is already set. There’s always the chance of throwing some stuff in via a backstage segment but odds are we’ve seen the ... Read more NXT – January 24, 2018 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2Gc5FNT via IFTTT

Monday Night Raw Date: August 25, 2003 Location: Convention Center, Tuscon, Arizona Commentators: Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler It’s the night after Summerslam and HAHA HHH is still World Champion thanks to a sledgehammer to Goldberg’s head. That’s pretty much all we have on the less important story, but we do have Shane McMahon still wanting ... Read more Monday Night Raw – August 25, 2003 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2E6w8M8 via IFTTT

Netcop Rant for Royal Rumble 2000 – Live from Madison Square Garden – Your hosts are JR & The King – Opening match: Kurt Angle v. Tazz. I guess that Byte This lied to us. I’m so crushed. (2012 Scott sez:  That would be the WWF’s internet call-in show thing, where they basically said “Angle’s mystery opponent ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for Royal Rumble 2000 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DHo2fe via IFTTT

December 8, 1990 From the Rochester War Memorial in Rochester, NY Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Roddy Piper, and the Honky Tonk Man. In action this week are Jake Roberts, Sgt. Slaughter, The Bushwhackers, and Earthquake. Plus, Dustin Rhodes as guest on the “Brother Love Show” and more.   The Bushwhackers vs. Troy Durham & ... Read more WWF Superstars of Wrestling – December 8th, 1990 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rEy6AE via IFTTT

Does she enter in the #1 spot and runs the table ala Flair/<redacted>?   Does she come in mid-20's to keep her time short but dominant?  What's the over/under on the number of women she eliminates?  Everyone seems to be presuming that the Rumble exists solely for the purpose of Ronda being a "surprise" entrant and ... Read more How does Asuka win the Rumble? from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2E1JF7v via IFTTT

Hey Scott, I know you love tournaments, so you'll be pleased to know House of Hardcore's Twitch TV Championship tourney kicks off Friday in Philly. It's 8 people including Austin Aries, Brian Cage, Hornswoggle, Victoria and more. Tommy Dreamer did an interview with The Wrestling Estate to promote the show and offer some thoughts on ... Read more Twitch Title Tournament from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2n8luwY via IFTTT

WWE.com NXT Preview http://ift.tt/2n7393z   Samir Singh Out of Action With Torn ACL http://ift.tt/2BpzBSM   Ricochet Talks About Joining the Performance Center from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2BqZKRd via IFTTT

So apparently Canada Netflix can get this but not me in Netflix Buffalo, NY (btw I don't know why buffalo sucks, but they certainly do, why does Edmonton suck this year?!?), do you get all 3 seasons? If so, thoughts? Season 1: Fantastic! Season 2: GREATEST FUCKING SEASON OF ANYTHING MAYBE COULD BE!?! Season 3: ... Read more Fargo from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DvFHD8 via IFTTT

I think its safe to say that this year's rumble has been the worst built ppv of all time. From the way things are set up, the women's rumble has to be the main event at this point. It has been the most pushed rumble and The men's rumble has no clear winners or enough ... Read more Rumble from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2E3DNdV via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 2001 – 01.21.2001 (Originally written 01.23.18) Well this one was due to be redone because I have a lot of fond memories of the match but haven’t reviewed it since the original rant in 2001! Live from New Orleans, LA, drawing 16,000 and a 1.35 buyrate. WWF tag ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 2001 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2E5lVzA via IFTTT

Smackdown Date: January 23, 2018 Location: Capitol One Arena, Washington DC Commentators: Corey Graves, Byron Saxton, Tom Phillips It’s the night after the Monday Night Raw 25th Anniversary so now we need to bring things back down to earth a bit. This time around though it’s also the go home show for the Royal Rumble ... Read more Smackdown – January 23, 2018 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DuKe8Q via IFTTT

Live from Norfolk, VA Airdate: December 29, 1991 Attendance:  9,000 Hosted by Jim Ross & Tony Schiavone Tag team turmoil surrounds this inaugural event. Who will survive to become Battlebowl champion? Read on! On the podium, Eric Bischoff, Missy Hyatt, and Magnum T.A. stand in front of a tumbler. All forty wrestlers appear with fireworks ... Read more Rock Star Gary reflects on WCW Starrcade ’91 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2n7oE3o via IFTTT

December 2, 1990 From the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, IN Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan In action this week are Macho King Randy Savage, Legion of Doom, Dustin Rhodes, and Mr. Perfect. Plus, an interview with Sgt. Slaughter & Gen. Adnan and more!   Macho King Randy Savage ... Read more WWF Wrestling Challenge – December 2nd, 1990 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rw9ES5 via IFTTT

Tonight should be a VERY interesting 205 Live, as I’d assume they get the title over to Cedric Alexander somehow. RAW did monster ratings numbers, although not as monster as RAW 1000 did.  You’d think it would have done the same, since they basically repeated the same show. Tomorrow is a SURPRISE rant, since I ... Read more Smackdown & 205 Live Thread from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2Dwq5iZ via IFTTT

http://ift.tt/2n3j2YG The WWE is going to make a huge deal out of this, but does it really change anything? They did nothing to draw interest of the extra viewers seeing the show to keep watching the product going forward. Next week they'll be back to their normal numbers most likely and this will just end ... Read more Raw 25 Does Huge Numbers from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2BnRsti via IFTTT

–Jim Ross and Todd Pettengill are doing commentary that are in St. Louis, Missouri. –Opening Contest:  The 1-2-3 Kid (7-2) defeats Nick Barberri after a spinning heel kick at 2:35: Barberri really takes the fight to the Kid here, working the back with some simple blows and doing some choking on the ropes.  However, the ... Read more What the World Was Watching: The Action Zone – August 6, 1995 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2G8O1dX via IFTTT

http://ift.tt/2DAuiWT With WWE having released Enzo Amore today, where does the Cruiserweight Division go from here?  This came not too long after Rich Swann's incident here in Florida, so the depth is lacking a bit now. …a BIT lacking?  Time to just scrap the division.  Either that or bring in Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate ... Read more Enzo released from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DuwgUC via IFTTT

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Reckon they just quietly kill the division now, or will they strip Enzo and publicly admit why? ​Well, he's already got the ankle injury storyline built in, so they could just say he can't defend within the 30 days and go with that.  ​ from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DuQltS via IFTTT

So Raw 25 came and went, dissappointing show to say the least. Best part was the Legends by far. Biggest thing to me was they had somebody who was if not one of, the hottest topic in Pro Wrestling over the past year who besides Austin, clearly got the loudest pop of the night and ... Read more Chris Jericho at RAW 25 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2n4XPgh via IFTTT

December 1, 1990 From the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, IN Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Roddy Piper In action this week are the Texas Tornado, Ted DiBiase, Tugboat and the Orient Express. Also, Hacksaw Jim Duggan as a guest on the “Brother Love Show” and a look at the Gobbledy Gooker.   Texas ... Read more WWF Superstars of Wrestling – December 1, 1990 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2rzGh1c via IFTTT

WWE.com Smackdown Live Preview http://ift.tt/2n4OjcX   ESPN.com Interview with Sasha Banks http://ift.tt/2n082LK   Kota Ibushi To Appear At Ring of Honor’s “Supercard of Honor XII” Show http://ift.tt/2Dvk89M from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2BmwBqq via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 2002 – Live from the Underwater City of Atlanta. – Your hosts are JR & The King. (2018 Scott sez:  Apparently I reposted the 2012 Scott Sez version back in January of 2016, so now we go FURTHER down the rabbit hole as I repost the repost and ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for WWF Royal Rumble 2002 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2BnCiUW via IFTTT

Monday Night Raw 25th Anniversary Date: January 22, 2018 Location: Manhattan Center, New York City, New York/Barclays Center, New York City, New York Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Booker T., Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler Now this is a big night with the show having been build up for several months and a slew of guest ... Read more Monday Night Raw – January 22, 2018 (25th Anniversary) from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2F4KyeO via IFTTT

http://ift.tt/2F4vRIW   Well, this could go very, very bad for a lot of people.  I bet WWE exiles him like Hulk unless there’s overwhelming proof of his innocence, because other people might start being investigated as well. from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DBhCOA via IFTTT

Howdy Blog O’Doomers! Well tonight is the 25th anniversary show of RAW, which *Schiavone mode on* may be the biggest night in the history of our sport (entertainment) *Schiavone mode off*. Shawn Michaels was on ESPN promising MAJOR stuff and of course HHH, Steph and New Day did promotion on the Tonight Show and coaxed ... Read more Monday Night Open Mic from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2F3wUIY via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWE Royal Rumble 2003 – Live from Boston, which rhymes with Austin. Is this a sign of his impending return? STAY TUNED!  (Well, yeah, kinda.)  – Your hosts are JR & King & Cole & Tazz. Opening match: Big Show v. Brock Lesnar. And here I bet Show thought he was ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for WWE Royal Rumble 2003 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DXU3xa via IFTTT

Have you heard? There's a milestone Raw coming up! What's your single favorite episode and single favorite moment? (I'd ask for your least favorite, but, I assume it involves Katie and/or Vick.) Single favorite moment is the unveiling of the RAW is War revamp in 1997. Completely made it feel like a new and fresh ... Read more Favorite Raw Ever? from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2G88vU6 via IFTTT

Scott,   The question that will launch a thousand arguments, but which I don’t think has been properly debated on the blog –   Taking into account story, booking, workrate, bumps and everything else, what is Undertaker’s best Wrestlemania match?   ​I'm fond of the one where he told everyone he was retiring beforehand, did ... Read more Undertaker – THE question to start arguments. from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DCQpv7 via IFTTT

November 25, 1990 From the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, IN Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan This week, we will see highlights from the Ted DiBiase vs. Ultimate Warrior match from “Main Event.” Also, The Bushwhackers vs. Orient Express, Jake Roberts, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Earthquake, and Haku.   Hacksaw ... Read more WWF Wrestling Challenge – November 25th, 1990 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2Bli26s via IFTTT

WWE.com RAW Preview http://ift.tt/2Dv1y1r   Samoa Joe Update Joe will not be cleared in time to work the Royal Rumble and there is no timetable for his return at this point. http://ift.tt/2n1dIUN   ESPN Interview with Drew Gulak http://ift.tt/2DwKY1c   NJPW Match of the Week Below you can watch Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Black Tiger ... Read more BoD Daily Update: January 22, 2018 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2n1dm0p via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling – 10.31.81 Jumping ahead another couple of weeks for some reason. This one has an “Original Production Difficulties” disclaimer at the beginning, too. Taped from Charlotte, NC Your hosts are Bob Caudle & David Crockett Buddy Landel v. Charlie Fulton We’re joined immediately in the action with a ... Read more The SmarK Rant for Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling–10.31.81 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2E11Omd via IFTTT

Hey Scott, After reading the recent Jindel Mahal win as 2017 Gooker award winner, I was thinking about how the WWE’s planned ‘tour’ of India slowly dwindled down from several shows to two shows to just one (with the inevitable Triple H win over Jinder). Regardless of Jinder’s ‘importance’ to the tour, it left me ... Read more Failed wwe India tour from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2Dn3q8E via IFTTT

Hideo Itami or Sin Cara? Both men were signed due to their international reputation and stardom in their respective countries. Sin Cara was the first signing under the Triple H regime and was supposed to be Rey Mysterios successor. And Itami, they brought Hulk freaking Hogan to Japan to announce his signing. ​I'm gonna go ... Read more Biggest International Signing Bust? from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DX8Bgr via IFTTT

You have to give it to HHH for being pretty awesome about the whole Lip Sync Battle thing.  Also, the New Day are great.   from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2DqSd6X via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Royal Rumble 2004 – Live from Philly. – Your hosts are JR, King, Coach, Cole & Tazz in various combinations. Opening match, RAW tag titles: Batista & Ric Flair v. The Dudley Boyz. Batista goes for the cheap heat by insulting the Eagles in his pre-match promo, but even Philly has ... Read more Royal Rumble Countdown: The SmarK Rant for WWE Royal Rumble 2004 from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2mWAc9G via IFTTT

The combination of Sgt. Slaughter being the break out star of your 1981 Mid Atlantic rants and my renewed interest in GI Joe – thanks to the brilliant piece of nostalgia The Toys That Made Us, on Netflix – got me to thinking: Is there any concrete proof or reliable sources that Robert Remus actually ... Read more Sgt Slaughter – A (Un)Real American Hero? from Scotts Blog of Doom! http://ift.tt/2Dxykis via IFTTT