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red terror

Most of that Deadspin hit piece is old news. Let him Rest In Peace.

Milk

Well, I guess if it's fine for him to put the boot into other people once they've died, then I guess it's fine for people to do the same to him. What he said about Ledger was abhorrent, and I consider myself a Warrior fan.

red terror

It's tasteless all around. One doesn't justify the other. Everybody has dark material from their past that they're not proud. Those things needn't be ignored, but they shouldn't be the lead or the summation of a man's life, either, at least not until the autopsy is complete.
 
There's a good <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://espn.go.com/espnradio/grantland/player?id=10764100'>Cheap Heat podcast discussion at ESPN with David Shoemaker & Peter Rosenberg</a> with a balanced discussion about Warrior's career and death. I am very much like Rosenberg, I disliked Warrior for most of his career, the way a performer of limited skills would always squash his opponents, and I disliked his political views, but I've long been fascinated by him. He's complicated.

red terror

<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://regressing.deadspin.com/wrestlemania-xxx-box-score-every-suplex-chair-hit-an-1560958251'>Wrestlemania XXX Box Score: Every Suplex, Chair Hit, And Top Rope Dive</a>
 
 
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A few takeaways:
<ul><li>Daniel Bryan recorded 11 submission holds during his match with Triple H, showing that even when he was getting his ass kicked, the American Dragon stayed plenty active.</li>
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<li>No surprise here: The Undertaker had by far the longest entrance, at just over seven minutes. Triple H and Bray Watt came in at 4:11 and 4:10, respectively.</li>
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<li>However, a creaky Undertaker showed his age by relying on the turnbuckleâ€”his six turnbuckle-based moves lapped the field.</li>
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<li>John Cena kicked out of the most pinsâ€”including one out of a finisherâ€”of anyone at Wrestlemania this year.</li>
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<li>Each wrestler with the shortest entrance ended up winning their match.</li>
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Godder

That triple threat count seems wrong. I'm sure Batista, Orton and Bryan all hit finishers at least once each during the match, and that's not counting the combo Batista bomb/RKO on the announce table.

Stockcar86

Forgot to mention earlier. How good is Bray Wyatt. That guy can really work a crowd and sell a match just as good as Ted DiBiase in his prime.

red terror

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...the combo Batista bomb/RKO on the announce table.
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Holy shit, how bad did Orton's back look after he took the worst of it with a TV monitor in his back? He and Batista seemed to go to extraordinary lengths to clear that table, so it's a mystery how they missed the monitor beneath. I'm cringing just thinking about it, that could have crippled the poor bugger!

Godder

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Holy shit, how bad did Orton's back look after he took the worst of it with a TV monitor in his back? He and Batista seemed to go to extraordinary lengths to clear that table, so it's a mystery how they missed the monitor beneath. I'm cringing just thinking about it, that could have crippled the poor bugger!</blockquote>
 
He was definitely tender for a few minutes... Dedication to the craft from Randy! I got the impression they missed it because it was under the cover on the ground, and when the announce table collapsed, it got moved into view.

Stockcar86

Just watched the latest Raw. Forget all the other stories, the biggest news is that Paul Haymans ponytail has gone!!!

red terror

From this past week...

Powerful documentary on the death of The Ultimate Warrior and the days leading up to it. Amazing stuff. Vince looks shattered.

Godder

I watched that last night - powerful stuff. Kudos to the WWE production team for putting it together so quickly after his death as well, because most of the footage is from WM weekend or just before, and yet it doesn't look rushed at all.

Stockcar86

I'm not sure how happy Marvel will be with having Batista defeated by a Superman punch...

Godder

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I'm not sure how happy Marvel will be with having Batista defeated by a Superman punch...
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At least it was followed by a mighty spear. Roman Reigns should totally add the jackhammer to his arsenal as well...
 
In other news relevant to the thread title, apparently WWE intends to make the network available internationally by the end of 2014.

Godder

To follow this up - WWE network is now available in NZ. I signed up just in time to watch Summerslam tomorrow night :).

JK

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To follow this up - WWE network is now available in NZ. I signed up just in time to watch Summerslam tomorrow night :).
 
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For just $9.95???

Stockcar86

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For just $9.95???
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New Zealanders who sign up for six months can access the Network for $9.99 USD per month, or $59.94 USD in total which was equivalent to $71.10 NZD at the time this article was published.
Any individual monthâ€™s access to WWE Network, without a six-month commitment, will be made available for $12.99 USD ($15.40 NZD).
 
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JK

lol wasnt serious mate...
 
Its just a common advertising phrase/joke on raw and smackdown.

Stockcar86

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lol wasnt serious mate...
 
Its just a common advertising phrase/joke on raw and smackdown.
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Doh, blame my lack of caffiene...
 
On another note, just released is WWE SuperCard - a card based game for IOS that is quite fun.

red terror

Main Event, Summerslam spoiler:
 
[spoiler]8 -- WWE champion JOHN CENA vs. BROCK LESNAR (w/Paul Heyman) -- WWE World Hvt. Title match Cena charged Lesnar right when the bell sounded, but Lesnar fought back with right hands, driving Cena across the ring. Lesnar then hoisted Cena into the air, overpowered him, and delivered an early F5. Lesnar covered, but Cena kicked out just before three. Big smile from Lesnar, who nearly won in 35 seconds. Big buzz for the early nearfall. "I will kill you!" Lesnar shouted down at Cena before smashing him with a release German Suplex. Lesnar stalked Cena, who clutched his head as Cole said Cena is already out of it. Cena came to his senses as Lesnar continued to stalk and taunt. Another release German, then Lesnar bounced up and down doing his pose. Lesnar stalked Cena again, then put a knee in his gut. Cena tried to fight back, but Lesnar brushed him aside. Lesnar delivered a big suplex, then glared at Cena, angry with Cena for even existing in the same ring with him. Cena tried to fight back with a sudden flurry, but Lesnar knocked him down, then delivered another knee to the gut. Lesnar then sat down on Cena with sort of a standing Camel Clutch. Cena came to his feet to elbow out of the hold, but Lesnar yanked Cena down to the mat. Lesnar left himself open for punches to the gut from Cena, but Lesnar quickly absorbed and kneed Cena in the gut again. Lesnar went back to a methodical attack picking his spots, including another release German. And a fourth. And a fifth. Lesnar took a break from his work as Cena continued to sell on the mat. Lawler told the announcers not to count out Cena, who kicked out of a light cover. Lesnar went back to work with another German suplex. "Very uncomfortable," Cole said. Another German, then Cena had a brief conversation with referee Charles Robinson. Lawler wondered aloud what Cena was telling the ref. Lesnar, drenched in sweat, smiled down at Cena. Lesnar wanted another German, but Cena blocked and elbowed. Right hands, then he tried a clothesline, but Lesnar blocked. Lesnar scooped up Cena for an F5, which popped the crowd, but Cena slipped out and nailed an AA. But, Lesnar kicked out of a pin. Reset with Lesnar laughing as he recovered and Cena dragged himself to the corner. Lesnar bounced to his feet, laughed some more, bounced up and down, and told Cena to come bring some more. Meanwhile, Cena sold having gas. Cena suddenly charged out of the corner, but Lesnar tackled him to the mat and pounded the crap out of Cena. Cena tried to cover up, but Lesnar just pounded and pounded and pounded. The announcers talked Lesnar's UFC career before Lesnar finally got off Cena. Lesnar stalked Cena for more punishment, this time for a German, and a second, and a third consecutive rolling German. Lesnar kept going, delivering a fourth, this time a release German. "Die!" Lesnar shouted down at Cena. Lesnar shook his head as Cena sold on the mat. Lesnar looked toward the ref to ask him about ending the match, but Robinson said Cena won't quit. So, Lesnar snapped off three more consecutive German Suplexes. Cena refused to give up, though. JBL started to eulogize Cena's career as the announcers wondered about ref Robinson just calling the match to protect Cena. But, Lesnar left himself open for Cena to trip Lesnar's feet and put him in the STF. Lesnar sold the hold, but suddenly flipped on top of Cena to smash him with punches. Lesnar then hoisted Cena into the air for another F5. Lesnar covered and it was good for the win. Lesnar is the new champion. Post-match: Cole said Lesnar won in convincing fashion. WWE cut to actor Adam Sandler being stunned, then medics hit the ring to check on Cena. Meanwhile, Heyman entered the ring and bowed down to Lesnar as the announcers continued to hype Lesnar as unstoppable, a beast, and unconquerable. No attempt to cover for Cena losing. Lesnar posed with the WWE Title belts as Cole hyped this being the most dominant year in WWE history with Lesnar stopping The Streak and slaying the WWE champion. On the stage, Heyman told Lesnar that he has conquered the WWE Universe. Cole relayed a stat that Lesnar delivered 16 suplexes to Cena during the match. JBL said Cena may never be the same. Cole said WWE must now deal with Lesnar. A final shot of Cena selling in the ring as the PPV ended at 7:53 PST. WINNER: Lesnar at 16:06 to capture the WWE World Title. Exactly what was advertised in terms of Lesnar destroying Cena and playing up Lesnar as a monster heel when healthy. He is officially rebuilt after a weak start to his WWE return. And, with the announcers not trying to cover for Cena, it's apparent they're shifting to the next big babyface star going after Lesnar (even though Cena presumably has a title re-match). If it's Roman Reings to get the heat transfer from WM30/Summerslam to WM31, they have a lot of work to do with Reigns. (***1/2) So, how does WWE handle a part-timer as WWE champ (and not The Rock's boom, boom, boom schedule from the Rumble to Chamber to WM)? Does Lesnar hand over possession of the titles to Heyman while he's off TV? Do they run an angle on Raw? Tournament? Interesting fall-out to come.[/spoiler]
 
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canefan

The WWE is about to bestow the ultimate honour on kiwi wrestling team the Bushwhackers 
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