The Wrestling Thread

[Gingawaria]

Apparently the long term plan was for HHH vs HBK to be announced for WM29 last week, however after signing Brock, they may go with him vs The Rock as the main event. They may still go ahead with HHH/HBK as well though.

[Gibbo]

Hmm Interesting.

Is Lesnar signed to a Rock style 5 appearances a year jobby or is he in it for the long haul week in week out?

[Alex]

Id imagine it would be Brock v Taker, and Cena v Rock at WM29 as refugee said. Cena with the title possibly and The Rock trying to win back the title like he said last week.

Its interesting to be a fan again.

[Gingawaria]

As far as I know he's signed for at least 30 appearances over the next 12 months.

[Gingawaria]

Id imagine it would be Brock v Taker, and Cena v Rock at WM29 as refugee said. Cena with the title possibly and The Rock trying to win back the title like he said last week.

Its interesting to be a fan again.

For the first time in ages, I actually watched Raw this week instead of reading the results.

That said, I think they've already killed a lot of Brock's momentum by having him just come out and do the same thing to Cena again.

IMO they should've had him in a quick, dominant squash to remind people of what he's capable of.

The Jericho/Punk stuff is gold though, really enjoying their feud.

[Jayesh87]

Id imagine it would be Brock v Taker, and Cena v Rock at WM29 as refugee said. Cena with the title possibly and The Rock trying to win back the title like he said last week.

Its interesting to be a fan again.

He won't be on RAW next week as it is abroad.

I just hope he F5's Cena everyweek until Mania 29

[Gingawaria]

Got to thinking the other day. I was showing my mum some photos I had on my USB stick the other day and she noticed I had a couple of wrestling videos on there.

Her instant reaction was "You're not still watching that rubbish are you?!" and it got me thinking just how long I've been a wrestling fan. Gave me an idea to ask you lot what got you into wrestling and how long you've been watching?

I got into it around Wrestlemania IV because of the hype surrounding Hogan/Warrior, seem to remember only watching Wrestlemania and the odd episode of Superstars/Prime Time though! Got majorly hooked around the time of Wrestlemania VIII and have watched it pretty much non stop since then!

Got to the point where you'd normally grow out of it and then the Attitude Era began and it was cool to watch wrestling again so I just never got the chance to grow out of it!

[Alex]

Wrestlemania 8 was my earliest memory. I think Savage v Flair was the thing I remembered most.

Ive watched it on and off ever since. Really liked the Attitude era, as it was all going on when I was in school.

Its one of those things that I've just always liked, never been ashamed to admit it. Its pantomime. But who cares.

Also WM9 was my favorite. It was so outlandish in its presentation its always stuck with me. Thinking back to Hogan winning at the end is laughable now too.

[Gingawaria]

I loved Wrestlemania 9 when I was younger. Was amazed when the other Doink came out and attacked Crush

[Gibbo]

The attitude era was amazing, that was what got me into wrestling at first.

[MrShawnMichaels]

WM9 is probably one of the worst. Bad, bad matches and an awful ending.

The idea has been pitched by Rock. Rock v Brock for the title, Brock goes in as champion. Cena v Taker is the second main. Austin v Punk may happen or get delayed for WM30

[Gingawaria]

Probably should have mentioned that I rewatched Wm9 recently and it was godawful!



Still brought back some memories though!

[Alex]

Yea it was terrible. But when your 10 who cares

[refugee]

I'm not sure I could pinpoint exactly when I got into wrestlng. My uncle used to get his mates to video it and he would let my brother and I watch it.

I suppose my most vivid memory is the series of matches Bret had with Mr Perfect for the intercontinental title. I always supported Bret because he always seemed to use tactics whereby he targeted one body part rather than the traditional chain together a bunch of moves that have nothing in common. Although, in saying that, I liked LOD as well.

[Gingawaria]

My parents used to hate me watching wrestling

I'd always have to watch it sneakily with the volume down as they were convinced I'd end up copying it and hurt myself or someone else!