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WWF Superstars of Wrestling – September 21st, 1991

September 21, 1991 From the Rochester War Memorial in Rochester, NY Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Roddy Piper. Vince tells us that Savage’s appeal to have his suspension lifted was denied and that he “systematically destroyed” Tunney’s office as Piper goes off on a rant about the news. Ah, Vince and is wacky choice ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LNhxZy via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: May 31, 2018

SI.com Week in Wrestling https://ift.tt/2soHllL   William Regal Update Regal has not been around of late due to a health issue that took place prior to WrestleMania Credit Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter   Rey Fenix Heading to CMLL https://ift.tt/2xui9A3   WWN Live Free Match You can watch Zack Sabre Jr. vs. WALTER from EVOLVE ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LLYpeu via IFTTT

174-0 or 173-1 Clean

Hey Scott, Two Goldberg Streak Scenarios 1) You've probably answered this question but, if Goldberg HAD smashed Nash, what WOULD have been Chapter 2? Goldberg had run through the roster. Bam Bam was coming in but no one was buying him as a threat. NWO was quickly becoming a parody and even Hogan was fastly becoming irrelevant. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2sm5muA via IFTTT

WWE after part timers retire

Hi Scott,  This is a very open question in case you'd like to ruminate, but where do you see WWE after part-timers like HHH, Lesnar, Cena, Undertaker, etc. hang it up for good?  WWE's year revolves largely around WM as its focal point. And since WM 29 or so, WWE relies on part-timers to sell ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2xqnyIi via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Juggalo Championshit Wrestling Vol 1 & 2

https://youtu.be/-7CqAwtajKk If you don’t re review stanglemania I’ll find your house and play ICP records from my car. Then follow you around town with the music blaring while I tell everyone that you have a shaggy 2dope tattoo on your lower back. I don’t respond well to threats.  However, as a compromise, how about a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2slVOQh via IFTTT

Impact wrestling shopping networks

If RAW gets 2.5 billion $ and SDL gets 1 million $ for 10 year TV deals, what could Impact possibly get? ​Cancelled? The value is not “wrestling”, it's WWE specifically.  There's no magical market for anything outside of them all of a sudden. ​ from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JkQHt8 via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – September 14th, 1991

September 14, 1991 From the Rochester War Memorial in Rochester, NY Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Roddy Piper. We hear from Piper telling WWF President Jack Tunney that if he has any guts he’s reinstate Randy Savage. This week, we will have a special interview with Hulk Hogan. In action are The Undertaker, Jim ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LGOwP0 via IFTTT

Spring Stampede 2000

https://ift.tt/2H3NKIb This was weird in that the wrestling is by and large pretty awful, but there's so much going on that it's still mildly watchable if you ignore the fact it's supposed to be a wrestling show and just gawp at the car crash I agree, it's strangely entertaining, as were most of Russo's reboots.   from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IWIV9H via IFTTT

Money In The Bank winner from past eras

Hey Scott, If Money In The Bank existed way back in the late-80s, who do you think would've been some great briefcase holders? I think: 1987: I'd say Paul Orndorff having the case and trying to screw Hogan would've been nuclear heel heat.  1988: Ted DiBiase. He would've been a perfect inaugural case holder, right ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2shKOmQ via IFTTT

Red Rooster’s Face Turn

Speaking of Terry Taylor, was the Red Rooster face turn on Heenan and their match at WM V always the plan?  Or did Vince think Terry would get over as a heel under Heenan's guidance. Also their match at WM V got cut short, but which match ran long to make that happen, where it ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2H4InZl via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWE Hidden Gems–05.28.18

The SmarK Rant for WWE Network Hidden Gems – 05.28.18 Continuing on! “The Dark Side of Royalty” Jerry Lawler v. Mean Mark Callous – 10.08.90 This is from the USWA, and obviously we’re very close to Callous jumping ship at Survivor Series. This is appears to be part of the tournament for the vacant USWA ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IXnl0I via IFTTT

WWE 205 Live – 29th May 2018

WWE 205 Live 29nd May 2018 Raleigh, North Carolina Commentators: Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness and Percy Watson The quality of 205 picked up somewhat last week, with Akira Tozawa and Hideo Itami ripping it up in their grudge match.  Can defending champion, Cedric Alexander, and heel contender, Buddy Murphy, keep the momentum rolling this week?  ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LI3Hrd via IFTTT

WWF Prime Time Wrestling – September 9th, 1991

September 9, 1991 Your hosts are Sean Mooney and Bobby Heenan Tonight’s guests are Undertaker & Paul Bearer, Legion of Doom, and Ric Flair in his WWF TV debut.   Before the show, we see Heenan backstage holding the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. He yells at the staff to clean up as the real world’s ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2L63KvE via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for NWA Starrcade ‘84–11.22.84

The SmarK Rant for NWA Starrcade 84 – 11.22.84 (Originally written 05.28.18) True story: Some guy actually went to the trouble of finding my home number and called my house in 2004 asking me to review this show. I didn’t have a copy of the tape back then, but now there’s the Network and I’ve ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2snBugj via IFTTT

WWE Network Viewership Questions

I guess in the age of streaming, it's not as important to track actual same-day viewers.  I know Netflix is super secretive about viewership for their shows but is there any data for the WWE Network on: – Most watched PPV? – Most watched Network Original Show? – What the general viewership is for PPV's ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IY4Ucb via IFTTT

Mid-South Wrestling – September 1st, 1983

September 1, 1983 Your hosts are Bill Watts and Jim Ross This week we have the Road Warriors vs. Hacksaw Jim Duggan & Magnum TA. Also in action are Buzz Sawyer, Junkyard Dog, Ted DiBiase, and Krusher Darsow.   Watts talks about Missing Link and Skandor Akbar saying his name is “Max.” We then see ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GYWH5I via IFTTT

Piper

Hey Scott – just read your Hidden Gems post and had a question about Piper.  I’ll start by saying I was a fan of his so this isn’t meant to be a shot at him or his legacy. He wasn’t an imposing figure (especially in his really early days), his selling looked horrible most of ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GZsdQX via IFTTT

Terry Taylor

How was it that Terry Taylor was always jumping back in forth between WCW & WWF?  After he left Crockett, he went to Vince and became the Red Rooster, when that didn't work he went back to WCW.  Then he had a brief run back in the WWF in '92-93 before going back to WCW.  ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JcjZtP via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWE Network Hidden Gems–05.28.18

The SmarK Rant for WWE Network Hidden Gems – 05.28.18 More new stuff added this week! So let’s do this chronologically again. “Dog Fight” Davey Boy Smith v. Dynamite Kid (10.29.82) We’re back in Stampede Wrestling, from a broadcast where Ed Whalen was not doing commentary. Joined with Kid beating on Smith and getting a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2INCe9E via IFTTT

WWF Wrestling Challenge – September 8th, 1991

September 8, 1991 From the Erie Civic Center in Erie, PA We get a new montage here too with the Ultimate Warrior completely removed. Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan as Heenan plugs Ric Flair’s appearance this week on “Prime Time Wrestling.” In action this week are the Natural Disasters and Big Bossman. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2xhg22i via IFTTT

Tatanka and Luger

In a reverse of the Ric Flair Savage/Warrior swerve, both Tatanka and Luger should have been revealed as having sold out. ​Yeah, but then what's the heat and where they do they go with it from there?  I think in order for that to work you'd have to have a third guy involved who is ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LyWPMN via IFTTT

Cole and Tazz

Dear Scott, How are you doing today? So I have been watching WWF stuff from 2002 and I gotta say that I can get a sense of JR saying things that sound a little like Vince is in his ear…. but it is not as noticeable as it is with Cole on Smackdown… For me ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IPjYZC via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat–08.23.98

  The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat – 08.23.98 Your hosts are Shane McMahon & Jim Ross The Rock brings out a ladder to start and just leaves it there. Well, that’s a pretty blatant safety violation. Good thing they’re not unionized. Southern Justice v. The Oddities The theme song for the Oddities ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2L1mtc1 via IFTTT

ECW on Sci-Fi #106 06/17/2008

San Jose, California and we have a CHAMPIONSHIP CONFRONTATION between Kane and Big Show, as well as CM Punk vs. John Morrison Part VII: First Contact. Hornswoggle vs. Armando Estrada Clips from last week’s win over Armando play and strangely the commentators are acting like it’s normal for Hornswoggle to have a singles match. Adamle: ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2shgUOW via IFTTT

Tv shows

best character from each show…go!   -Roseanne ​Original recipe?  Darlene.  ​ -Night Court ​Come on, Dan Fielding and it's not even close.  ​ -Wings ​Never watched it.  ​   -The Drew Carey Show ​I always liked Oswald and the fact that he grew and changed over the years.  ​ -King of the Hill ​Gotta be ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LypYb5 via IFTTT

Mid-South Wrestling – August 18th, 1983

August 18, 1983 Your hosts are Boyd Pierce and Jim Ross This week we will see Butch Reed vs. Jim Duggan in a “Battle of the Hacksaws” with the stipulation that if Duggan wins, he gets five minutes with Skandor Akbar.    We see Akbar with Reed. He continues to call Duggan a “hippie” and ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2s8GSVl via IFTTT

Network owned wrestling

Scott. Piggybacking off the time Warner question.  Do you think that there is a chance. That will all the money wwe has just been given. That a network would want to start their own promotion.  Or an even scarier thought.  Does impact wrestling actually Have value now? ​That “network starting their own promotion” idea is ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KVXjLH via IFTTT

Revenue sharing?

I know this may be a ridiculous question but is there any chance that due to all the money that WWE is now going to be receiving. That  salaries go up or even God for bid they start getting benefits for themselves and their families? ​Real talk:  If they do that, then they have to ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2JaXENi via IFTTT

Smackdown – December 25, 2003

Smackdown Date: December 25, 2003 Location: Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq Commentators: Michael Cole, Tazz This is a very special show as it’s Christmas in Iraq for the first of a series later called Tribute to the Troops. Back in the day they actually went overseas for the shows, giving this a very special feeling indeed. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2J9zm6p via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Monday Night RAW–09.18.94

The SmarK Rant for Monday Night RAW – 09.18.94 Taped (ugh, again) from Lowell, MA Your hosts are Vince McMahon & Randy Savage Interesting bit in the pre-show video, as Tatanka shows up on Superstars wearing a suit after turning heel, which is exactly the direction they should have gone with him. Lex Luger v. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IMLHyd via IFTTT

Strong Style Saturday Thread

Jake Hager/Jack Swagger is planning to debut for Bellator before the end of the year. Candice LaRae is “done” with Johnny Gargano. Velveteen Dream has spoken out following a school shooting in Indiana yesterday. Now talk, damn it! from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GRDBhR via IFTTT

SmackDOWN pre-empted

Doesn’t FOX still have the World Series rights? Will SmackDOWN be getting preempted in October? I spoke to Rupert Murdoch on your behalf and he says he'll take care of it.   from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Lui6ar via IFTTT

WWF 1991 King of the Ring

September 7, 1991 From the Providence Civic Center in Providence, RI This is not an official WWF release but rather a “Fan Cam” version of the show. Some of the matches are floating around YouTube and Daily Motion but I got this copy from a tape trader.   First Round Match: Jerry Sags w/ Jimmy ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IM22mu via IFTTT

A Couple Questions

Why in your opinion has Tony Schiavone not been inducted into the hall of fame?  And, if he ever does get in, will Conrad be the guy to induct him? Also once Roman Reigns invents time traveling technology by basically spearing himself, do you think Reigns would have been the guy to overtake Hogan in the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GOB2Nx via IFTTT

New Book: KB’s NXT The Full Sail Years Volume III: From Dallas To New Orleans

What more is there to say about NXT? The promotion, which started off as nothing more than a developmental territory to build up some of WWE’s stars, has taken on a life of its own. There have been more classic matches, more stars made and more great moments there than anywhere else in recent wrestling ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GO36Rj via IFTTT

Monday Nitro, 10th of April 2000

https://ift.tt/2GQovJg Or, as it was also known, “How to fit four weeks of storylines into a 2 hour show” Went back to read your Spring Stampede 2000 review ( https://ift.tt/2ktxCXz It didn't fill me with optimism… Amazingly, there were lots of people online at the time who 100% bought into the reboot as the thing ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2s82hOC via IFTTT

One More Question

Do you think when they finally give in and let Brock face Bryan, will Brock shoot snap on Bryan and break in half and then MURDER him because he smells the fear of death on him? How will WWE handle the future of Brie and their kid? Will they give them a life time pension?  ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2s7E2jt via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for UWF Blackjack Brawl–09.23.94

The SmarK Rant for UWF Blackjack Brawl 1994 – 09.23.94 (Originally written 05.24.18) Ask and ye shall receive. The miracle of YouTube.   Air conditioning repair Elkhart, IN     Live from Las Vegas, NV Your hosts are Carlo Gianelli (?) & John Tolos. No idea who the play by play guy is, but he’s ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2kqZ48E via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: May 25th, 2018

  ESPN.com Interview with Mauro Ranallo https://ift.tt/2s67Fku   OTT Wrestling Matt Riddle vs. Will Ospreay Match from 5/12/18   RoH Throwback Match of the Week You can watch Will Ospreay vs. Marty Scurll from the 11/20/16 Reach for the Sky show. from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GQmrku via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – September 7th, 1991

September 7, 1991 From the Rochester War Memorial in Rochester, NY We have a new opening montage with a lot of Sid Justice shots and Virgil holding the Million Dollar Title belt. The Ultimate Warrior has been completely removed. Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Roddy Piper. This week, we will see footage from the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2J4r3IV via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: May 24, 2018

SI.com Week in Wrestling https://ift.tt/2IF163s   WWE 2018 Mae Young Classic Update The unofficial working dates for the Mae Young Classic are 8/7 and 8/8. Credit Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter   Katsuya Kitamura Update Kitamura is still out of action due to a concussion but of late the idea is that he will be ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2s3SXuX via IFTTT

Backstage Atmosphere

I read a current interview with Kevin Nash who stated Vince told him recently that “theres no fire in the locker room anymore, it used to be a shark pit here”. And I also just read a interview where Drew Mcintyre said the locker room is too laid back now, too many people are “happy ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2ILTBrG via IFTTT

Wrestling Observer Flashback–10.03.94

Wrestling Observer Flashback – 10.03.94 Guys, this Hogan-Flair feud is getting serious now! CAREERS ARE ON THE LINE! What’s so funny? – In a move that Dave describes as “stunning”, WCW has added a stipulation to the Hogan v. Flair main event at Halloween Havoc where Flair will retire if he loses, and since Hogan ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KOiuPM via IFTTT

Network Fantasy Draft

Here’s an idea that tickled me: Let’s say after Smackdown goes to Fox, they keep the brand split going. Unlikely, I’d say, but not impossible. How funny is the idea of NBC/Universal and Fox negotiating with WWE (and more importantly EACH OTHER) over who’s on which show. “Ok, you can have Ronda Rousey, but we ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LsEzVi via IFTTT

Did AOL/Time Warner Make A Mistake

Hey Scott The Baconman here, from Sherwood Park.   Questions and looking for your thoughts, compared to mine.  The powers that be decided they didn’t want The WCW on their networks anymore.  No wrestling period.  They owned all the content, all the rights, the shows were still drawing strong ratings (especially compared with current ratings).  They ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KRaDkE via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – August 31st, 1991

August 31, 1991 From the Worcester Centrum in Worcester, MA Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Roddy Piper. We learn something happened at the Savage/Elizabeth Wedding Reception as Piper goes off on a rant about Jake Roberts and says Sid Justice saved the situation from getting worse. This week in action are Big Bossman, Ted ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2kkuayo via IFTTT

WWE 205 Live – 22nd May 2018

WWE 205 Live 22nd May 2018 Worcester, Massachusetts Commentators: Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness and Percy Watson We’re back on U.S. soil, grapple fans, as 205 Live gets back to its regular routine.  Can any of the usual suspects build some momentum?  Will any of the exhausted, post-SmackDown viewers care?  Let’s find out! I must begin ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2x9kfVW via IFTTT

Biggest matches on TV

Scott- with the ridiculous amount of scratch Fox and USA are throwing out, doesn't that pretty much end the ppv/network special? Wouldn't the biggest matches make more sense, particularly with Fox, to be on the weekly shows with the network as a supplement/archive? Do we get Wrestlemania on live network TV? ​It has certainly gone ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2s4Uh00 via IFTTT

Real reign of terror

Shane Douglas had TWO thirteen month reigns as ECW world champ, what an overly long mess both of them were! People should diss him (and Heyman) more for these! ​Yeah, Shane!  Boo!  And that match with Al Snow really sucked, too!​ from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IDQrWS via IFTTT

A question that does not involve Roman Reigns

Hey, Scott. Long-time reader, and I was curious about something. I either heard or read, a long while back, that Bret Hart considered himself the 'best there is, etc.' because he never injured anyone in the ring. I'm a huge Triple H fan (his SS98 ladder match and the Iron Man are two of my ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2s6ie7e via IFTTT

1 billion a year?

Everything else being equal to what it is today, how much would a TV contract be worth in 1999 or 2000?  The WWE is going to get 1 billion over 5 years for Smackdown. Good for them, but I feel like they are just settling when they could be making so much more.  How can ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IDxx24 via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWWF All Star Wrestling–01.05.80

The SmarK Rant for WWWF All Star Wrestling – 01.05.80 I dunno, call me a glutton for punishment with these, I guess. I’m jumping ahead a year to the start of 1980, because there’s a lot more recognizable faces and Hulk Hogan is now around. Your hosts are Vince McMahon & Bruno Sammartino WARNING: THE ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GHsYOw via IFTTT

Rock Star Gary reflects on WCW Starrcade ’92

Live from Atlanta, GA Airdate: December 28, 1992 Attendance:  8,000 (6,500 paid) Hosted by Jim Ross & Jesse “The Body” Ventura Who will win Battlebowl? Who will become the King of Cable? Can either Simmons or Chono retain their respective World titles? Or do Rude or Muta stand a chance to unseat them? Let’s find ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2x3Ro5d via IFTTT

WWF 1991 SummerSlam

August 26, 1991 From Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan, and Roddy Piper   The Dragon & Texas Tornado & British Bulldog vs. Warlord & Power & Glory w/ Slick Roma decks Dragon then scoops him up for a slam. Roma then taunts the crowd after ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LjaxmO via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Extreme Championship Wrestling–10.04.94

The SmarK Rant for Extreme Championship Wrestling – 10.04.94 Taped from Philly. Your host is Joey Styles, who shares the unfortunate news that someone has taken it…TO THE EXTREME. Joey Styles is out of the hospital, where someone has been rushed via ambulance…but we can’t tell you who it is yet. Stay tuned, though! Right ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2s4cj2g via IFTTT

Another what if question

Hey Scott,   I was reading a reddit post about Kurt Angle doing commentary on an episode of ECW Hardcore t.v. in 96.  Now we've all heard that he was going to sign there and the crucifiction angle made him say no thank you.  So my question is if Kurt Angle had started his career ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IDGWXo via IFTTT

Longer and bigger

https://ift.tt/2s57SEB Who even is supposed to be the audience for these marathon shows anymore?  Their last 3 shows have been a complete chore to get through as it is.  We're gonna start having 60 minute Iron Man matches to open every show, apparently.  from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GE41nh via IFTTT

Smackdown on Fox

If you're Fox, do you want to: a) Maintain the brand split? The pro is that you have an “exclusive” roster. The con is that you only get 40% of the roster, and history has shown that Vince treasures his Monday Night baby. b) Be live? Audiences prefer a live show, but unless the show ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IFPCN1 via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: May 22, 2018

WWE.com Smackdown Live Preview https://ift.tt/2IDNlxO   WWE Extending Length and Start Time of PPV Events https://ift.tt/2kea74N   NJPW Free Match of the Week You can watch KUSHIDA vs. Kyle O’Reilly from the 2015 Best of the Super Juniors Tournament from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KIHiIW via IFTTT

Next great mania moment

I want to start by saying this is pure fantasy as I feel that Vince and company will never put their faith in Bryan as THE guy due to his history. That out of the way though, is there a better story right now than Bryan winning the rumble and being the first guy to ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2J08sOw via IFTTT

Female wrestling hall of fame

The Uk will have its first all female hall of fame in central london. Klondyte Kate first entry Your top 3 entries? https://twitter.com/BishopsgateInst/status/998506053598896128?s=19 ​1. Stephanie McMahon 2. Linda McMahon 3. Aurora Rose Levesque ​Maybe Santina in the pre-game show if there's time. from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IzP1Zm via IFTTT

WWF Wrestling Challenge – August 25th, 1991

August 25, 1991 From the Portland Civic Center in Portland, ME Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan, and Jim Neidhart In action this week are Legion of Doom, British Bulldog, and Ted DiBiase. Plus, comments from Jake Roberts and Sgt. Slaughter as guest on the “Barber Shop.”   Legion of Doom vs. Kerry Davis ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IWxhKT via IFTTT

The Case for Extending a Title Run

Hey Scott. Could you make a case for extending the following title runs? Or did they pull the plug at the right time? ​- ​ Macho Man in 88/89 ​Macho will always be champion of my heart and should have reigned for a thousand years.  Especially as a heel.  ​ ​- ​ Macho Man in ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KGsASS via IFTTT

Curtain Call importance

May 19th was the anniversary of the Curtain Call at msg. Meltzer said on twitter that it's importance is revisionist history, but if it's true that HHH was punished by losing his KOTR 96 opportunity and thus Austin 3:16 wins and begins his rise… coupled with the debut of Hall on nitro just a week ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IBCtR2 via IFTTT

Wrestling Observer Flashback–09.26.94

Wrestling Observer Flashback – 09.26.94 Is it time for Fall Brawl already? Time flies when you don’t give a crap, I guess. – Yes, it’s time once again for Dave to declare that pro wrestling in the US is in trouble. In this case, the new fall season has started, and syndicated ratings are in ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KKa0ZR via IFTTT

Stanley Cup/Million Dollar Belt

 Hey Scott, Would you say that if the Las Vegas Golden Knight won  the Stanley Cup it would be the equivalent  of Virgil winning the Million Dollar Belt? Can't you just year Bobby Heenan saying, “The next time you see the Cup it will be hanging from the VIP Room at the Bunny Ranch.” ​I ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2s0bZS2 via IFTTT

Trips and Billy

It's common knowledge that Triple H is a huge fan of the National Wrestling Alliance. They tried to purchase the NWA Houston Wrestling tape library in 2015 and even went as far as allegedly firing the woman executive who failed to obtain it in the negotiations. Then again in 2016 when Triple H met with ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IDRD8E via IFTTT

Million Dollar Nightmare

Scott, Should Ted DiBiase be considered a bigger flop as a manager than Paul Jones and Mr. Fuji due to actually having wrestlers who were supposed to be at the top of the card and his bringing in anti-heat?  At least Paul Jones vs. Jimmy Valiant would get a crowd reaction. Separately, was there a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2LgICUH via IFTTT

Pure Mark Moment

Hi Scott, Has there ever been a match (or series of matches) that you just hated from a technical standard but loved just because the guy you liked won? I'm not even saying from a dispassionate “that was good booking” POV but purely from a markish “I like that guy and he won so YAY” POV. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IzCe96 via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat–08.16.98

The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat – 08.16.98 At the suggestion of many, I’m switching from star ratings to the point system for these. Your hosts are Shane McMahon & Jim Ross WWF tag team titles: Mankind & Kane v. LOD 2000 Droz debuts as Animal’s partner here, given that Hawk is “in ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GyD58j via IFTTT

Sunday Thread

Mark Haskins will team with Nick Aldis vs. The Young Bucks for Ring of Honor’s UK tour Ring of Honor also announced the opening of a new training dojo in Baltimore Episode five of MLW: Fusion, featuring Pentagon Jr. vs. Rey Fenix, is now available to watch online (in the USA) For some Sunday reading, check ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KFeAZt via IFTTT

Smackdown – December 18, 2003

Smackdown Date: December 18, 2003 Location: Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida Commentators: Michael Cole, Tazz This is the last regular show of the year as next week’s is from Iraq for the first Tribute to the Troops. Since last week’s show was a stand alone episode, odds are that’s going to be the case this ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2ISYqP2 via IFTTT

Research on Women’s Wrestling

Hi Scott,  My name is Dr Tom Phillips (no, not that one), and I'm a researcher at the UEA in Norwich, UK, writing about the state of women's wrestling today.   I'm asking people to head to https://ift.tt/2IyAxsx to take 10-15 minutes to complete a short survey about women's wrestling. Whether people love it (or possibly ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Izhand via IFTTT

King of The Ring 1994

Hey Scott! Love the stuff. Keep killing it! I was watching 1993-1994 and came across the GEM OF A SHOW King of the Ring 1994. And the questions I have about it. 1). I get it, Bret Hart wasn't a huge draw, so he's in the middle of the show vs Diesel…BUT WHY IS LAWLER ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Iwbqe3 via IFTTT

Rollins vs Brock!

There’s been speculation, including from PW Insider, that Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins could be the next match for “The Beast.” From Cagedsideseats. Hopefully this sticks and he wins the Title instead of ending up a bump on the road to Roman. ​Here's how it would go if they were planning on putting the belt on ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2wTlNDp via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Monday Night RAW–09.12.94

The SmarK Rant for Monday Night RAW – 09.12.94 So welcome to a very strange time in my life, as back in 1994 we got one of those C-Band satellite dish monstrosities for our backyard, added a grey market subscription to a US channel package, and VOILA, I suddenly could watch Monday Night RAW live ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Iw7hmk via IFTTT

What the World Was Watching: WWF Superstars – November 11, 1995

–A video package shows the outcome of the Smoking Gunns-Razor Ramon & 1-2-3 Kid match at In Your House 4 and how the Kid apologized to the Gunns later.  Razor and the Kid warn the Gunns that they are coming after them in today’s rematch. –Vince McMahon, Jerry Lawler, and Jim Ross are today’s broadcasters ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Iu2TUY via IFTTT

Holy sh!t…

Tom MaGee beaten up…any chance we ever see that match footage with him and Bret Hart? https://ift.tt/2KAZx2R Hold on, I'm trying to find a punchline here.  “And then Vince McMahon hired the other guy on the spot”.  No, that doesn't really work.  Dammit, snarky comments are TOUGH sometimes.   from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KDLGJf via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for UFC #3

(To go along with the Observer this morning, here’s my rant for UFC 3 from Heavy.com) Ultimate Fighting Championship III – The American Dream! – So we’re back to an 8-man tournament again after the failed experiment that was the 16-man tournament of UFC 2. One minor rule change, as Big John now has the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Isxar7 via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – August 24th, 1991

August 24, 1991 From the Worcester Centrum in Worcester, MA Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Roddy Piper, and Randy Savage This week in action are Sgt. Slaughter, Bret Hart, and The Natural Disasters.   The Dragon vs. Jim McPherson Vince & Piper tease Savage about getting married then talk about the six-man tag at SummerSlam ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IrMT9X via IFTTT

Tommy Dreamer Talks Impact

Hey Scott, Tommy Dreamer spoke to The Wrestling Estate ahead of House of Hardcore 43 this Saturday in Philly. He discussed working with Impact Wrestling and how all these companies have to unite in order to compete with WWE. He also explained why Jerry Lynn is one of the most underrated wrestlers ever. https://ift.tt/2IvEbDx Should ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rPg8t8 via IFTTT

Hey man, checking to see if I can get a plug?

Hey Scott, I did a fun little interview with PCO- Carl Ouellett for the website yesterday and thought some of the Blog folks might enjoy it.  5 Questions! Volume 25: PCO-Pierre Carl Ouellet 5 Questions! Volume 25: PCO-Pierre Carl Ouellet Welcome to the 25th edition of 5 Questions! This started out as just a crazy ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IvWLiT via IFTTT

The Main Roster “promotion”

Hi Scott Having watched The Revival get squashed by Bray Wyatt and Matt Hardy, I'm wondering is the promotion to the main roster seen as the big deal it should be? Sure you get the bigger crowds, bigger pay I guess… But is it worth it if you're only wrestling for five minutes in front ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2wPrQIQ via IFTTT

Living the Gimmick

Hey Scott, So WWE put out a video about how Nikki Bella and Cena have been “reconciling”. In my opinion, this means that their break-up was a work that everyone fell for, and will be resolved by the last episode of next season's Total Bellas. Is it safe to assume that the world is a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2ITbPGL via IFTTT

Wrestling Observer Flashback–09.19.94

Wrestling Observer Flashback – 09.19.94 And now, for the first time I can remember, the UFC gets the lead story. Well, that probably won’t happen again for a while. – So UFC III was supposed to be another easy ride for Royce Gracie, but in fact the KING IS DEAD. Well, sort of. Steve Jennum ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2ItwhPd via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: May 18th, 2018

Nick Aldis (Magnus) Confirmed for Ring of Honor U.K. Tour https://ift.tt/2wSo29L   Highspots.com 25% Off Memorial Day Sale https://ift.tt/2ILYVu6   RoH Throwback Match of the Week You can watch The Briscoes vs. Ultimo Guerrero & Rey Bucanero from the 2017 War of the Worlds: Edinburgh show from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KCQuyF via IFTTT

WWF SummerSlam Spectacular – August 18th, 1991

August 18, 1991 Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Roddy Piper This show was taped on 7/29 at the Worcester Coliseum in Worcester, MA Matches include: Hawk vs. Brian Knobbs, Bret Hart vs. The Barbarian, The Dragon & Texas Tornado & British Bulldog vs. The Orient Express (with Sato), Virgil vs. A Mystery Man selected ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GsrBDl via IFTTT

SummerSlam idea

Hey Scott, longtime reader and enjoy your work. I had an idea for SummerSlam and was wondering what your thoughts were. What if Seth Rollins continues his tremendous run that he is on as Intercontinental Champion, putting on great match after great match through May, June and early July. He begins to grow confidence and ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rN6V4u via IFTTT

Reigns cashing in on Seth

Rollins beats Brock at Summerfest. Reigns who has won money in the bank cashes in during the match to claim the title. Is this seen as a heel move, or would fans take Seth as a hypocrite if he complained? ​Clear heel move for Reigns.  Just because you're justified doesn't mean you're not a dick.  ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Gqy7uf via IFTTT

Friendships in wrestling?

Hey Scott, Might you (or anyone on the blog) know of any real-life friendships in wrestling?  Like I always figured Sting and Lex Luger were real-life best friends. Shawn and HHH is an obvious one. But what are some others? I guess Flair and AA were really close? Are any of the modern guys (Cena, ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rPg6Bf via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for NXT–09.05.12

The SmarK Rant for NXT – 09.05.12 Well thankfully the Jinder-riffic NXT title tournament is done with and we can move onto other things. Taped from Orlando, FL Your hosts are Byron Saxton & William Regal Richie Steamboat v. Kassius Ohno They trade chops to start and the crowd is pretty dead for this already, ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GpydSJ via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – August 17th, 1991

August 17, 1991 From the Worcester Centrum in Worcester, MA Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Roddy Piper, and Randy Savage   The show starts off with Jake Roberts final training for the Ultimate Warrior as we do not get a show introduction of what matches to expect. They are in a dark room as Jake ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IJFSRf via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: May 16th, 2018

WWE.com NXT Preview https://ift.tt/2rMIrbm   Hulk Hogan Addresses Rumors of WWE Return https://ift.tt/2Gn29ik   Impact Wrestling Classic Match You can watch Generation Me (Young Bucks) vs. Motor City Machine Guns from the 2010 TNA No Surrender PPV from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2L1qaz3 via IFTTT

Superhero Movies

I know virtually nothing about comics and superheroes. I haven't seen any of the Avengers movies or Black Panther or Wonder Woman. In fact, I think the last superhero movie I saw was Superman IV in the theater. But with the success of all of the recent movies, it's piqued my interest. I want to ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2InaKTX via IFTTT

No logic in tag team wrestling

So, I'm supposed to take Riot Squad seriously as a close-knit, three-woman unit, and yet they lose to a randomly thrown together three-woman team? Where's the logic in that? As a team, they're already dead because the booking has now made it clear that they are nothing distinctive *as* a team. What, they're a real ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2k3Q0pY via IFTTT

Lesnar vs Rollins

Money match is Lesnar vs Rollins Title for Title match at SummerSlam but we'll probably get Roman vs Brock again though and THIS time he'll win!  ​Meh, hopefully he does win.  The issue was never really that Roman would be a terrible champion, it's that they just kept building it up and teasing it out ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2InfaKD via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for ECW Heat Wave ‘98–08.02.98

The SmarK Rant for ECW Heat Wave ’98 (08.02.98) As promised, let’s take another look at this one. The Network actually gives this one TWO separate TV-MA warnings, so you know it’s gonna be good. Live from Dayton, OH, drawing 4376 for $110,000 and a 0.2 buyrate. Your hosts are Joey Styles & Shane Douglas, ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IKwRXV via IFTTT

WWE 205 Live – 15th May 2018

WWE 205 Live 15th May 2018 London, England Commentators: Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness and Percy Watson Here we are, grapple fans, in my neck of the woods; the U.K.!  A nice change of pace is in store this week as the stars of 205 Live clash with combatants from the U.K. Division.  Let’s get to ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Kpwakb via IFTTT

What the World Was Watching: Monday Night RAW – November 6, 1995

–Todd Pettengill recaps Ahmed Johnson slamming Yokozuna on last week’s show and hypes tonight’s big contests. –Vince McMahon and Dok Hendrix are tonight’s commentary team and they are still in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. –Opening Contest:  The British Bulldog (w/Jim Cornette) (12-5-1) defeats Marty Jannetty (5-1) after a running powerslam at 9:30 shown: The problem with ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IHmNza via IFTTT

Rock Star Gary reflects on WWF Survivor Series ’92

Live from Richfield, OH Airdate: November 25, 1992 Attendance:  17,500 Hosted by Vince McMahon & Bobby “The Brain” Heenan Can Shawn Michaels win his first WWF title? How will Savage fare against Flair/Ramon? Who’s his partner? Also, who will win the casket and nightstick matches? Let’s find out! Match 1: Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) versus High ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Kp4lZ8 via IFTTT

The Guy

Hey Scott, I know you don’t get a lot of emails about Roman Reigns so I thought I’d send you another. With this new anti-authority, “screwed” persona they seem to be giving his character, is there any shot this goes somewhere good? Meaning do they basically copy Bret Hart’s heel turn (minus the whole Canada ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2InUx0Y via IFTTT

WWF Prime Time Wrestling – August 12th, 1991

August 12, 1991 This show is all about Randy Savage’s Bachelor Party   Heenan is in his dressing room yelling at Jameson. He leaves then a news bulletin comes across the radio about people escaping from the “Stamford Sanitarium” and driving a yellow bus.   Gene Okerlund, Lord Alfred Hayes, and Sean Mooney are exhausted ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IiIpCr via IFTTT

WCW Questions

I'm really trying to get the most out of my 3 month/99 cent deal from the Network. I'm on a WCW kick right now and have two questions. Why did Flair's knee pads always make their way down to his shins? Every other superstar in history has no issues keeping them on their knee caps. ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2GhmNRa via IFTTT

Story Line

Hey Scott, two storyline ideas. 1. Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins continue to accumulate losses. It get to the point where they are both ribbing on eachother. The announcers mention the losses time in and time out, specifically Michael Cole and Corey Graves. They both mention on how both should not even be on the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KsXVrR via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Mid-South Wrestling–02.06.82

The SmarK Rant for Mid-South Wrestling – 02.06.82 Taped from Shreveport, LA Your hosts are Boyd Pierce & Bill Watts Bob Orton Jr. v. Ken Woodby Orton takes him down and works the arm and poor Woodby gets twisted around like a pretzel trying to escape it. Orton cranks on it while Cowboy relays all ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KlDJYU via IFTTT

Nia vs Rousey upcoming

https://mobile.twitter.com/WWE/status/996074652228292609?s=19 Ronda's many hardearned wins sure pay off here Meanwhile they can't even pull the trigger on Sasha vs Bayley after six months.  from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Kl9u4y via IFTTT

WWF Wrestling Challenge – August 11th, 1991

August 11, 1991 From the Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan, and Jim Neidhart This week in action are Sgt. Slaughter, Bret Hart, The Undertaker, The Rockers, and Natural Disasters.   Bret “The Hitman” Hart vs. Ed Moretti Heenan plugs Randy Savage’s bachelor party that will air on “Prime ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KjEB0s via IFTTT

Percentage of All In tix picked up by scalper bots

Hi Scott, Everyone is touting the All In sell out as a success, but what percentage do you think reasonably might have been scooped up by scalper/resale bots, and never actually will move on the secondary market?  Yeah, a sold ticket is a sold ticket from the bottom line perspective, but there might still be ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2jX6nVm via IFTTT

Rollins

Since he's shown up on WWE TV, everyone's said that Rollins is a good worker.  It's possible that he's finally at that point in his career where's he's figured everything out and put it all together to be transcend from “good” to “elite”, and we'll look back at mid-2018 as the time he did it.  ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Ik9t0a via IFTTT

What’s the point of All In if it doesn’t lead to anything else?

Help me understand something. If All In is simply a one and done show, what purposes does it serve besides making Cody Rhodes and his buddies extra money by charing WWE type prices for an indy show? Appreciate your thoughts as always. ​The point was to prove an indy could draw 10,000 people in the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Ie7C0V via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: May 14th, 2018

WWE.com RAW Preview https://ift.tt/2wHk57U   ESPN.com Article on Saudi Arabians Experience at the Greatest Royal Rumble https://ift.tt/2wzmBNn   NJPW Free Match of the Week You can watch Will Ospreay vs. Ryusuke Taguchi from 6/7/16 from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IkFhBS via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WCW Saturday Night–04.25.92

The SmarK Rant for WCW Saturday Night – 04.25.92 Taped from Atlanta, GA Your hosts are Jim Ross & Bill Fralic. He’s seriously considering wrestling with WCW, apparently. HOT NEWZ! It’s a baseball week, so get to breeze through this one at 42 minutes. Scotty Flamingo v. Firebreaker Chip We get a pre-match rap from ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IdzbY1 via IFTTT

Why drop the belt first?

Following up your previous comment about Rollins taking the belt off Brock, why make Rollins drop the IC belt first? Wouldn't the IC champ winning the World/Universal title strengthen the IC belt? Let's say Rollins goes over Brock. The next night GM Angle makes Seth vacate the IC belt (Vacant for HOF in 2019). Now ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rGehpj via IFTTT

ALL IN Sells out

https://ift.tt/2KkPqPL All in sold out! i guess the young bucks and Cody have paid off in their risk. Wonder what Vince is thinking… 80s and 90s Vince would immediately try to find a legal loophole to keep them out of the building, or sign CM Punk back and run opposition.  Or book a show the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rDL9Qn via IFTTT

Forgoing Roman…

So this is assuming they don’t go with The Guy, but…. Which of these scenario seems like the bigger money bet? 1) Strowman takes the belt off Lesnar while Rollins goes on a tear doing IC Open Challenges, drops the belt, challenges Strowman and beats him for the Universal belt. 2) Rollins goes on a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Gc8mgY via IFTTT

Protecting Your Finish

Hey Scott. Way back in the day, wrestlers were protective over their finish. Nowadays, guys kicking out of multiple finishers is the norm. Does the current generation just not care about stuff like that? Do they think it's a great way to tell a story? Or were the old timers just taking this stuff too ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2wyYbn6 via IFTTT

Still a B+ Player?

Why has WWE booked Daniel Bryan the way they have since his return from injury?   Could you imagine if Shawn Michaels came back from his years-long hiatus to feud with Test? Is there any sort of plan to put Bryan in any of the “dream matches” we were hearing about when he was cleared?  The ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IAyis5 via IFTTT

When you think about it…

Watching old stuff on the network.    For all the shit we give him.   You have to admit.  It’s actually kind of mind blowing that Vince is out doing commentary on these huge PPVs when he is the decision maker on every little thing.  I know he had great road agents.  But he really left ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2wxDMyS via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat–08.09.98

The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat – 08.09.98 Well I guess “Sunday Morning Heat” is more appropriate in this case. Taped from wherever RAW was that week. Oakland, I think it was? Your hosts are Shane McMahon & two models & Jim Ross Kane and Mankind join us and Shane is immediately on ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rG6DLN via IFTTT

ECW On Sci-Fi #104 06/03/2008

But first, WWE One Night Stand 2008! The Big Show vs. Chavo Guerrero vs. John Morrison vs. CM Punk vs. Tommy Dreamer (Singapore Cane Match) Adamle hypes up Singapore Cane matches as being a regular part of ECW but only Sandman and Credible used them on a regular basis. If ECW did do a Cane ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2jSGW77 via IFTTT

Sunday Thread

Tickets for All In go on sale today at 4pm EST.  Mike Johnson of PW Insider had said of Daniel Bryan’s contract situation: “He has not [signed]. His deal is still set to expire in September and if he does not, he could still walk out and go work elsewhere. Although my gut feeling is it’s ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rDn4Zj via IFTTT

Wrestling Observer Flashback–09.12.94

Wrestling Observer Flashback – 09.12.94 Thankfully this week is a bit calmer, although there’s always the stupidity of the NWA to depend on. And sadly, we do lead off with the death of a legend… – Leading off is the death of “The Great” Boris Malenko, father of Joe and Dean. Dave relates the story ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2wBLOqF via IFTTT

It’s for the kids!

Scott – many old coots around here (myself included) have moaned and groaned about the product for years, and settling that this product may not be for us anymore but “for the kids”.  The same has been said about some guy named Roman (who doesn't get enough mention on this site, BTW), and it's generally ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2jSREe4 via IFTTT

Matches Vince hates

Hi Scott, At this point, Vince McMahon has probably seen tens of thousands of matches. I've heard of a Flair/Savage match that he made them re-shoot and theres a story of a Tajiri/Rhino match that he stopped at a house show, are you aware of other matches that he has been known to hate? ​The ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2G9ZpVE via IFTTT

Cooling off

Hi Scott  It appears over the years promoters have deliberately tried to cool down certain acts to not overshadow their intended top star.  Whats the quickest you have ever seen a hot act cool off either deliberately or otherwise? To answer my own question I’d nominate the hart foundation in 97. They were enjoying nuclear ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2jSeYss via IFTTT

Strong Style Saturday Thread

PW Insider reports that Charlotte Flair underwent dental work to repair the teeth that were broken at a house show in Germany. Vince Russo/All In/Starrcast drama. Ed Leslie’s wants some help to repair Beefcake’s Bad Knee. There are currently no plans for any further 205 Live live events. Now talk, damn it! from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Ii1Cjw via IFTTT

What the World Was Watching: WWF Superstars – November 4, 1995

–Vince McMahon, Jerry Lawler, and Jim Ross are calling today’s action, which is still unfolding in the confines of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. –Opening Contest:  Hunter-Hearst Helmsley (21-0) pins Mike Legacy after a Pedigree at 2:28: Legacy was a Scott D’Amore-trained talent, wrestling between 1994 and 2013 for Border City Wrestling.  The announcers discuss Helmsley’s ongoing ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IhfWbZ via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – August 10th, 1991

August 10, 1991 From the Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Roddy Piper, and Randy Savage In action this week are The Nasty Boys, Ted DiBiase, Big Bossman, and Irwin R. Schyster.   Big Bossman vs. Mike Starr  Bossman beats on Starr in the corner as Piper says the closest ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IcQVic via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Extreme Championship Wrestling–09.27.94

The SmarK Rant for Extreme Championship Wrestling – 09.27.94 Man, the battle between ECW and Sunday Night Heat is RAGING in the pageview wars. Heat holds a slim lead at the moment, but they’re both doing really strong numbers. Taped in Philly. Your host is Joey Styles. Tommy Dreamer is ready for the I Quit ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2Kdh7d7 via IFTTT

Royal Rumble/Money in the Bank

So this would never happen since the WWE does not ever embrace change, but how’s this for an idea? The Royal Rumble is always like 25 nobodies and maybe 5 guys that have a chance, and Money In The Bank usually has a bigger air of unpredictability to it. So wouldn’t it be cool if ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rBxIjW via IFTTT

Mask off

Who had the uglier/more ridiculous mask: Brutus Beefcake (WMIX) or Aldo Montoya (soccer jockstrap)? ​Beefcake’s was far more audacious and ridiculous.  I’d also throw the Undertaker’s face protector in 1995 into the “burn it” pile as well.  ​ from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2ww6kbY via IFTTT

The Business Excuse

Dear Scott, Good day to you in the Great White North. So we seem to always have a lot of people talking back and forth on the internet with the focus being that “the product sucks because it is the current model that makes money so that’s an ok excuse.” I mean, really, I don’t ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rABpGR via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: May 11, 2018

ESPN.com Article on Season 4 of Lucha Underground https://ift.tt/2KgMT9o   Article on Women Wrestler’s Unhappy WWE Removed the Fabulous Moolah’s Name From the WrestleMania Battle Royal https://ift.tt/2rBbte1   RoH Throwback Match of the Week You can watch Alex Shelley & Abyss & Jimmy Rave & Prince Nana vs. AJ Styles & Austin Aries & Jack ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2wz1s69 via IFTTT

WWF Wrestling Challenge – August 4th, 1991

August 4, 1991 From the Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan, and Jim Neidhart,w ho are all wearing cowboy hats. In action this week are Col. Mustafa, The Bushwhackers, Ted DiBiase, and the British Bulldog   “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase w/ Virgil vs. Jason Anderson Anderson lands a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rz9DdL via IFTTT

The Man In The Arena Podcast

Mr Keith, I have had a podcast going for a little bit now. I talk about big sports action from around the world (and some local stuff in Tennessee) and then in the last part I talk pro wrestling. I would love to hear feedback from your readership. The website is here: https://ift.tt/2G1XGkZ Thanks for ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2jOgRWY via IFTTT

The Secret Plan to Get Roman Over…

Shinsuke Nakamura beats A.J. Styles for the WWE Title at Money in the Bank after a dastardly nut shot. Roman Reigns comes out to check on his buddy (who he never really has been buddies with, but we’ll ignore that part) while Nakamura remembers he speaks English and calls Roman a yellow-bellied coward, and immediately ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IahzYW via IFTTT

Squashes

Hey Scott, why does WWE not run squash matches like in past? I am thinking Superstars, Spotlight, Challenge, etc. I think it would eliminate the half sided booking with the trading of wins and losses. Also, guys like Ryder, Hawkins, Gable, mid card guys can remain somewhat strong by building up wins. Plus, you can ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2I7UoT6 via IFTTT

Wrestlemania on TV?

So pretty much every WWE business metric is down (w/ the exception of TV ratings which ticked up  but have been trending down for years) and the WWE Network numbers are fairly stagnant. AND YET… b/c of the TV Deals (and their selfless mission to help enrich Saudi Arabian culture) they’re still profitable and seemingly will ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IbjeO6 via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling–01.30.82

The SmarK Rant for Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling – 01.30.82 Taped from Charlotte, NC Your hosts are Bob Caudle & David Crockett, with Roddy Piper dropping in to annoy everyone here and there. The ELECTRIFYING Sandy Scott joins us to remind everyone that the world is still buzzing about this NWA World tag title tournament. We ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IbFqrx via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: May 10, 2018

Neville Update Neville has moved back to the U.K. but still remains under contract with the WWE. Credit Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter   Dalton Castle Update Castle is currently suffering from back problems and an issue with his hand. Credit Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter   Being the Elite #101     from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KSLxTk via IFTTT

Wednesday Night Thread

Here’s a trailer for Lucha Underground season 4, which premieres June 13. According to PW Insider, Charlotte Flair will be undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured breast implant. NXT is tonight. Ohno vs. Ciampa. Not bad. You know what to do… from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2wsz8SW via IFTTT

That Saudi Money

Scott, I’ve seen you mention a few times how the WWE will have cash on hand for years thanks to the Saudi deal. Have any actual numbers from that been released it, and if so what are they?  I’m more than a little curious. Thanks! $75m over 10 years is the main number floating around.   from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2ruSv8H via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – August 3rd, 1991

August 3, 1991 From the Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Roddy Piper, and Randy Savage This week, we will have an interview with Hulk Hogan & Ultimate Warrior. In action are The Undertaker, Sgt. Slaughter, The Dragon, and The Natural Disasters. The Rockers vs. Ed Moretti & Mike Rosetti ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2FZiWbk via IFTTT

Final Four Original Plans

It has been said that despite rumors of Bret-Shawn for the WWF Title at WM 13, that they decided ahead of time that it would be Sid-Undertaker for the belt, even before Shawn gave up the title prior to the IYH PPV.  If the Final Four was supposed to be winner gets a title shot, ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rx5i9R via IFTTT

Mizspect

After delivering the best matches on Backlash and WWE TV this week (excluding 205’s excellent main event), Miz deserves more respect for upping his game inside the ring. And the getting-carried-argument doesn’t apply, since I’ve seen Rollins or Jeff Hardy have way worse matches with other good workers ​Delivering the best match at Backlash isn’t ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2I208hx via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat–08.02.98

The SmarK Rant for WWF Sunday Night Heat – 08.02.98 Huh. So now this is a thing on the Network. The first 52 episodes dropped yesterday, so that gives me yet another show to add to the rotation. This show didn’t air in Canada until much later in the run, so I have no particular ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rvFyuF via IFTTT

Cena/Reigns

Since it’s been about 16 minutes since you’ve answered a Reigns question, here’s another one for the queue.  I had tuned out during Cena’s rise to the top. I stopped watching completely while he was still rapper John Cena, and when I tuned back in it was the glory days of LOLCenaWins. During his initial ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2wpvWY5 via IFTTT

WWE 205 Live – 8th May 2018

WWE 205 Live 8th May 2018 Baltimore, Maryland Commentators: Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness and Percy Watson Has it already been a week since we last touched base on 205 Live, grapple fans?  I’d say “time flies when you’re having fun”, but 3 ½ hours of Backlash and two nights of Money in the Bank qualifying ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2KNrdCx via IFTTT

Wwf

Hi, Do you still have wwf tapes available? ​Sure, but you’ll have to take a time machine back to 2004 and dig through the dumpster they all ended up in when I changed everything to digital format.​ from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rvhGbe via IFTTT

WWF Wrestling Challenge – July 28th, 1991

July 28, 1991 From the Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan, and Jim Neidhart In action this week are The Nasty Boys, Big Bossman, Irwin R. Schyster, and The Dragon.   The Dragon vs. Louie Spicolli Gorilla tells us about Piper having another motorcycle accident as he is once ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2HYRoZr via IFTTT

What the World Was Watching: Monday Night RAW – October 30, 1995

–Todd Pettengill does a horrible Dracula impression as he recaps last week’s twenty man battle royal and how Goldust is making his television premiere tonight. –Vince McMahon and Jerry Lawler are doing commentary, still calling the show from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.  Since it is Halloween, McMahon taunts the federal government by dressing up like a ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rvo3uv via IFTTT

Rock Star Gary reflects on WCW Clash of the Champions XXI

WCW Clash of the Champions XXI Live from Macon, GA Airdate:  November 18, 1992 Attendance:  7,500 (700 paid) Hosted by Jim Ross & Jesse “The Body” Ventura Who wlll win the Clash of the Sexes? Will Steamboat and Douglas capture tag team gold? What happens in the boxing match? Let’s find out! Earlier today, Uncle ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2I8FtEw via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – July 27th, 1991

July 27, 1991 From the Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Roddy Piper, and Randy Savage In action this week are Bret Hart, The Bushwhackers w/ Andre the Giant, Texas Tornado, and The Warlord. Plus, Jake Roberts as guest on the “Funeral Parlor” and more!   Texas Tornado vs. Vern ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2IqShJu via IFTTT

If Balor hadn’t got injured…

Hello Scott, This may be a shot in the dark, but do you have any ideas what the plans were for Finn when he won the Universal title? Would Goldberg / Brock have carried on the same but without the belt? Maybe a Finn v Seth program through the Autumn? Thanks as always. ​I imagine ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2jJxeUG via IFTTT

Any chance you’ll redo ECW Heatwave 98

https://ift.tt/2rs9DvW Maybe time will have made you hate it less perhaps? It’s in my top ten shows of all time, but then again I always enjoyed me some ECW 😉 ​I didn’t hate it at all, I just thought it was not up to the level of what WCW and WWF were producing at the ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2wpLyec via IFTTT

Reigns is Luger circa 88/89

Scott- assuming Vinny doesn’t view Reigns as the guy anymore, the roadmap to his rehab is Luger late 88/89. He lost to Flair twice…put a mid card title on him for a while ala Luger beating Windham (transition ic to balor then reigns beats him) then have him go heel on Rollins and feud over ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2I6Ad4e via IFTTT

The Final Step?

The crowds boo Roman out of the building. Then it became chanting random sh*t to amuse themselves. At Backlash, it evolved to flat out starting to walk out before the match ends. Its been said the only thing that might make WWE grasp the situation is sitting on your hands and staying dead silent, cuz ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2jHZ0kw via IFTTT

BoD Daily Update: May 8, 2018

Kevin Owens Signs Five-Year Contract With WWE https://ift.tt/2IiaRDR   Rey Mysterio To Wrestle At NJPW Dominion https://ift.tt/2K3l8Rz   Impact Wrestling Free Match  You can watch AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle from the 2013 Slammiversary Show from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2jEtL9I via IFTTT

The SmarK Rant for Extreme Championship Wrestling–09.20.94

The SmarK Rant for Extreme Championship Wrestling – 09.20.94 The Network skips the 09.13.94 show, if there even was one. Anyway, these continue to do really well on the blog, so we’ll carry on for the time being. We’re getting into the period where the ECW mutants on RSPW, led by Dave Scherer, started getting ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2ruG3Fe via IFTTT

Scott’s Scintillating Origin Story!

Hey, Scott: You’ve shared the story of how you became a wrestling fan on many occasions. So, how did you first get into comics? What was the first title or storyline that hooked you for good? Has there ever been a title or a run that’s given you the same feelings as the current WWE ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2jHmeam via IFTTT

WWF Wrestling Challenge – July 21st, 1991

July 21, 1991 From the Fresno Convention Center in Fresno, CA Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan, and Jim Neidhart In action this week are the Natural Disasters, British Bulldog, and The Mountie. Plus, Randy Savage as guest on the “Barber Shop” and an interview with Sgt. Slaughter.   Texas Tornado vs. Ed Moretti ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2I6lSot via IFTTT

Do they think Reigns is bigger than the belt?

Hey Scott, I was wondering if it’s possible WWE thinks Reigns doesn’t need the belt to be a star — ala Taker or Andre? I know that sounds ridiculous, but they let him main event a ‘Mania with Taker without the title (and without any real issue or storyline between them) and he main events ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2jCcmyx via IFTTT

WWF Superstars of Wrestling – July 20th, 1991

July 20, 1991 From the Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Roddy Piper, and Randy Savage This week, we will have a special interview with Sgt. Slaughter. Also in action are Virgil, Nasty Boys, and Beverly Brothers. Plus, we will find out the special guest referee for the “Marriage Made in ... Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! https://ift.tt/2rr1cjM via IFTTT