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triplexpac posted:Haha I forgot all about the martian invasion storyline. Can we get some cliffnotes on this because 
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Apr 5, 2012 18:39
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He also had an idea where they'd have an invisible wrestler.
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Apr 5, 2012 18:39
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Chikara is just a toned-down (and decent) version of what Russo wanted WCW to be. Except for the wrestlers wearing masks.
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Apr 5, 2012 18:42
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SamuraiFoochs posted:Can we get some cliffnotes on this because This is sadly the best I could find: quote:The 2 hours I spent reading this started with chapter 10 entitled, "Disco Doesn't Suck". This chapter covers Vince's relationship with Glenn Gilberti, AKA The Disco Inferno. For those of you who don't know, Disco Inferno was never really all that popular in WCW. He was ok but it's really hard to believe that Disco is this great TV genius with all these great ideas when his claim to fame is coming out like John Travolta and dancing the night away. But never-the-less, Vince tries to put him over as best he can while describing Disco's best idea as one involving a martian invasion storyline in which they invade and we find out one of the announcers is one and he is the mastermind behind it all. I'll end this review with that thought in your head and return next week for further commentary on this epic classic. Some dude has a fairly long class book report about this book here. Chinston Wurchill fucked around with this message at 18:45 on Apr 5, 2012 |
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From what I remember the Martian invasion storyline was basically just wrestlers being replaced with alien versions of themselves? It's all so hazy, I haven't read the book in a while. It really was worth reading if you want to get a glimpse inside Russo's mind though. I'm fascinated by him, so I enjoyed it.
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Apr 5, 2012 18:47
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triplexpac posted:From what I remember the Martian invasion storyline was basically just wrestlers being replaced with alien versions of themselves? It's all so hazy, I haven't read the book in a while. Soap Operas do alien invasions all the time, so why not? It would have a great lead up to a halloween havoc or something.
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El Gallinero Gros posted:He also had an idea where they'd have an invisible wrestler. Not to mention the evil architect, Bill Ding.
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Apr 5, 2012 18:51
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coconono posted:Soap Operas do alien invasions all the time, so why not? It would have a great lead up to a halloween havoc or something. WCW was already invaded by aliens: Juventud Guerrera, Konnan, Psychosis...
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coconono posted:Soap Operas do alien invasions all the time, so why not? It would have a great lead up to a halloween havoc or something. Wait what? Is this a thing or a joke? All UK soap operas are about working-class people leading horrible lives and being miserable.
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US Soap Operas are all about rich people who like to bang, drink, and be bad folks. It's like a porno in which everyone keeps their clothing on.
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Z-Magic posted:Wait what? Is this a thing or a joke? All UK soap operas are about working-class people leading horrible lives and being miserable. American Soap Operas are the exact opposite. They are universally about incredibly wealthy people with relatively insignificant problems and outrageous plot twists. England kills off Grace Archer, America has Grace Archer turned into a billionaire split-personality vampire.
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Apr 5, 2012 19:14
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CombineThresher posted:Not to mention the evil architect, Bill Ding. You know, someone like that would probably be good at a MITB match where they make complicated structures out of ladders...
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CopywrightMMXI posted:I went through the next 6 chapters of Russo's book. Highlights! They were horrible workers and the only time they were tolerable was when they were Standards and Practices or some bullshit and they didn't cut promos or really do anything except for run-in to matches.
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Edit ^^ One of them also thought it would be a fantastic career move to get covered in neo nazi tattoos.Z-Magic posted:Wait what? Is this a thing or a joke? All UK soap operas are about working-class people leading horrible lives and being miserable. Dynasty spin off The Colby's ended with one of the lead characters being abducted by aliens, Dark Shadows had a vampire as one of the main characters. The rules are different, as much as the auidences are. Skinty McEdger fucked around with this message at 19:24 on Apr 5, 2012 |
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1st AD posted:They were horrible workers and the only time they were tolerable was when they were Standards and Practices or some bullshit and they didn't cut promos or really do anything except for run-in to matches. I've been rewatching a lot of Nitros from 2000 before bed lately (troubles sleeping, no more!) and they are just awful. Kronik is just as bad in their APA rip off gimmick.
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The martian thing would have been like the nWo, but the wrestlers were martians. Lance Storm would be the leader. But, Mike Tenay would be the secret mastermind, and they'd cut to a shot of him having antenas sprout from his forehead.
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CopywrightMMXI posted:The martian thing would have been like the nWo, but the wrestlers were martians. Lance Storm would be the leader. But, Mike Tenay would be the secret mastermind, and they'd cut to a shot of him having antenas sprout from his forehead. If they indicated "Alien Duplicate" by having the wrestlers wear deely-boppers that non-alien wrestlers couldnt see unless they were pointed out, that would have owned bones. I would unironically watch the poo poo out of that. Although wrestling invasion storylines are never handled well, at least with that one there would have been a good chance that no-ones wife would pin DDP. Edit to add: Of course, Roddy Piper would be able to see the deely-bopper antenna, but only when wearing his sunglasses.
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SiKboy posted:Edit to add: Of course, Roddy Piper would be able to see the deely-bopper antenna, but only when wearing his sunglasses.
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They Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lwlx3GnLGs
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Sue Denim posted:What movie are you referencing? I've wanted to watch this for some time but I can never remember the title. They mother fucken Live
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I would pay big money for a UFO on a pole match.
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when was nitro at it's absolute peak?
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Professor Skittles posted:when was nitro at it's absolute peak? April 1996 - June 1998
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Even before I saw your post, I was thinking May '96 to July '98. Pretty much beginning at the first 2 hour Nitro when Hall showed up, and ending with Goldberg's world title win.
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I would say it was May '96 to December 1998. Once Goldberg lost to Kevin Nash there was really no turning back and then the rape storyline and finger poke of doom sealed the deal.
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bobkatt013 posted:They mother fucken Live That's it! Thanks for that!
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bobkatt013 posted:I would say it was May '96 to December 1998. Once Goldberg lost to Kevin Nash there was really no turning back and then the rape storyline and finger poke of doom sealed the deal. Wait...rape storyline?
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Miching Mallecho posted:Wait...rape storyline? After Starrcade they did some thing where they sent Goldberg to jail because Liz said he touched her.
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Lone Rogue posted:After Starrcade they did some thing where they sent Goldberg to jail because Liz said he touched her. And of course it turned out to be a false rape accusation. Because thats what all stories really need. Everyone involved hated this angle by the way, and it was never mentioned ever again on nitro.
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Lone Rogue posted:After Starrcade they did some thing where they sent Goldberg to jail because Liz said he touched her. And even though the opening segment established that the police station was across the street from the arena it somehow took Goldberg forever to get escorted back so he could run in on the main event.
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Lone Rogue posted:After Starrcade they did some thing where they sent Goldberg to jail because Liz said he touched her. It was all the night of the fingerpoke of doom. They had Liz say that Goldberg attacked her and then he was arrested and sent to the jail right across the street. Later in the show it was revealed she was faking and Goldberg was released. However it took it 30 minutes to get across the street and then get beat down at the end of the show.
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Kalli posted:They Live
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Quarex posted:Huh. I assume the whole movie is not this good, or else I cannot imagine why this is not instantly mentioned as the best movie ever starring a professional wrestler. That was, like, genuine quality storytelling, and Roddy Piper actually did a decent job going from irritated that he got some stupid box of crap to terrified, all without saying a word. That is more than I can say for lots of actors, let alone wrestlers. This IS the best movie ever starring a professional wrestler. It is in fact a drat fine movie with no qualifiers needed on that description at all and you should watch it.
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Yeah, They Live should have made Roddy Piper a big star. Unfortunately nobody else saw his potential and Tag Team only got a pilot when it would have been THE BEST SHOW EVER.
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They Live is pretty much considered a cult classic, at this point, from what I can tell. Plus, it was made by John Carpenter. He made Halloween! It's far more of a 'legit' movie and definitely the best movie ever made starring a professional wrestler. Plus the ending is fantastic. I came here to chew bubblegum and to kick rear end, and I'm all outta bubblegum.
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nasboat posted:They Live is pretty much considered a cult classic, at this point, from what I can tell. Plus, it was made by John Carpenter. He made Halloween! It's far more of a 'legit' movie and definitely the best movie ever made starring a professional wrestler. Plus the ending is fantastic. The Princess Bride. 
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Gonzo McFee posted:The Princess Bride. Truth.
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Gonzo McFee posted:The Princess Bride. Good point, well made. But They Live is still up there!
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The answer is Over the Top http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TJXPyGynYA
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