WWE Discussion 12/26: finishing 2016 strong

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Push El Burrito: May 9, 2006; Soiled Meat

Alexa has been dwarfed by a lot of wrestlers.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 17:06

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# ? May 16, 2024 02:11

IcePhoenix: Sep 18, 2005; Take me to your Shida

HerraS posted:

Sadly that's pretty unlikely given how the cameraman knew exactly where to be to get the best possible shot of her arm.

It's possible to tell the road agent/production but nobody else

# ? Dec 28, 2016 17:26

DLC Inc: Jun 1, 2011

my vote for most improved 2016 is Braun Strowman. never dreamed this big green hoss who debuted ages ago would become really fun to watch and get better in the ring. I look forward to Braun becoming Big Champ next year in 2017.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 17:33

Golashes: Aug 8, 2006; team starslay3r!!!!!!

I am very happy we all learned to love Braun.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 17:42

projecthalaxy: Dec 27, 2008; Yes hello it is I Kurt's Secret Son

Bug report: James Ellsworth is still on smackdown

# ? Dec 28, 2016 17:44

Endless Mike: Aug 13, 2003

projecthalaxy posted:

Bug report: James Ellsworth is still on smackdown

Working as intended. Ticket closed.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 17:55

Luigi Thirty: Apr 30, 2006; Emergency confection port.

Good news guys

https://twitter.com/AP_Sports/status/814154839131385858

# ? Dec 28, 2016 18:11

WrasslorMonkey: Mar 5, 2012

Psh, does anyone think a car could do in Big Show if this didn't?

# ? Dec 28, 2016 18:17

Big Coffin Hunter: Aug 13, 2005

lol 2015 roman reigns

# ? Dec 28, 2016 18:19

Raskolnikov38: Mar 3, 2007; We were somewhere around Manila when the drugs began to take hold

OctoberCountry posted:

Corbin's definitely improved a ton this year. For example, he wrestles in a shirt now and I no longer have to look at his clinically depressed torso.

agreed

# ? Dec 28, 2016 18:22

DoctorGonzo: Jul 25, 2016; by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

BROCK LESBIAN posted:

Alexa has been dwarfed by a lot of wrestlers.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 18:25

IcePhoenix: Sep 18, 2005; Take me to your Shida

WrasslorMonkey posted:

Psh, does anyone think a car could do in Big Show if this didn't?

This is a good rear end spear

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:09

Cool Post Beg: Mar 6, 2008; DADDY MAGIC

Why do you all want The Worlds Most Metal Athlete to not have a skullet? That's a top shelf metalhead hairstyle guys

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:20

Chris James 2: Aug 9, 2012

Foley posted:

ABOUT THAT HIP OPERATION

I guess I should've said something when I started getting prayers and well wishes from friends and colleagues alike � including some of the biggest names in the business. I have definitely mentioned that I needed a hip replacement, definitely mentioned that I intended to get one sometime early in 2017, but never actually set a date. I have this little tiny problem in that I don't actually have health insurance.

I had health insurance for 26 years, but the last four years have been tough � with companies sending out letters telling me they will no longer be insuring families, and that I needed to find alternate insurance. By 2016 health insurance was particularly confusing, and after missing one payment, I found myself no longer insured. I am doing my best to be insured in 2017, but nothing is guaranteed, and I have no idea how this new insurance company will feel about replacing a hip that clearly should've been replaced many years ago.

For those wondering why the general manager of Raw needs to procure his own health insurance: well, I'm on a handshake deal. I do the job as long as I enjoy it and feel like I am making a difference, and I do it as long as WWE is happy with me and thinks I'm the best person for the role. No contract involved at all, except for the legends deal, which is strictly about merchandise. For those wondering why I just don't pay out-of-pocket, well it's a $60,000 operation, and I am going to look at some other options before I shell out 60K for an operation. Maybe I will concentrate on landing a couple of TV or film roles and get the far superior AFTRA insurance to take care of the operation. I probably should not be talking about it at all � but the word is out there, and I feel like I owe people an explanation.

Luckily, I am used to the constant pain � and it's not like I wasn't warned by almost every guy in the wrestling business that the moves I was doing as a younger man were going to come back to haunt me. Well, they're haunting me! The weight-loss has helped considerably; without it, and the DDP yoga, I don't believe I could even get through airports. But the constant travel means constant pain. I love being the Raw GM, and I will miss it when it's gone. But my quality of life will probably improve when Stephanie and WWE decide to go in a new direction.

Thank you for your prayers and concern. I am coming off an amazing December, during which I created some memories that I know I will hold onto for a lifetime. I know a lot of people don't get my whole Santa thing. I can only tell you that when that red suit goes on, the very best part of me comes out, and I do some things I am very proud of each December. I had wanted most of December off, but I had made a commitment to the Pittsburgh Children's Hospital, and it meant a lot to me to fulfill that commitment. Then Mr. McMahon said something to me about a shark cage in question with Chris Jericho suspended above it, and I knew I had to be at that Raw. I missed Monday's raw. I should be back for almost every episode until that moment comes when/if the company decides to go in a different direction. If they do, I will simply be grateful for every single day I had a chance to go out and try to make a difference. Some nights I was more successful than others. But deep down I think the superstars in the back know I was doing my best to look out for them - and they know that has not always the case when it comes to the people who fill these roles.

With or without a new hip I'm going to lead a good life. The medical sciences out there to help me lead a life with far less pain. I hope that I am given the opportunity to take advantage of the new technology. Maybe some enterprising orthopedic specialist can think outside the box and look at me as a potential poster-boy for their services. If The Rock can sell tires, then I have to believe I can sell hip replacements.

Have a nice day.

Insane

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:32

No Irish Need Imply: Nov 30, 2008

Corbin, he's good. Needs to get better at cues. Though AJ kicking out of a superkick instead of a pin break up solidifies AJ Styles as The Finisher Kickout Master.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:32

No Irish Need Imply: Nov 30, 2008

Jesus Christ WWE pay for the loving operation

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:34

Blaise330: Aug 13, 2007; GOD'S FAVORITE CHAMPION

Roman spear gifs make me like Roman til I watch the show and see Roman.

Edit: Or until I see a Rhyno gore.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:34

bradzilla: Oct 15, 2004

No Irish Need Imply posted:

Jesus Christ WWE pay for the loving operation

Also Mick is dumb as loving poo poo for agreeing to a handshake deal

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:37

Big Coffin Hunter: Aug 13, 2005

burn wwe burn capitalism

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:42

Gumball Gumption: Jan 7, 2012

bradzilla posted:

Also Mick is dumb as loving poo poo for agreeing to a handshake deal

Doing anything for the love of the business is stupid. The business will never love you.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:46

triplexpac: Mar 24, 2007; Suck it
Two tears in a bucket
And then another thing
I'm not the one they'll try their luck with
Hit hard like brass knuckles
See your face through the turnbuckle dude
I got no love for you

sigmachiev posted:

I still think Baron did some cool stuff on his own. Had a really slick run around entry to cut Ziggler off, great intensity throwing the table niknaks around, good verbal beatdown of Dolph... that's all I got but he's improving.

So I'm a Baron Corbin apologist now. Huh.

Oh yeah, I don't mean to say Baron sucks or anything. I've been a fan of his since that WWE Network Developmental documentary where he buried all the nerds. But people flipping out about "wow he's doing so great!!" and not putting a giant asterisk beside that since he's in the ring with AJ is silly.

Not saying people here were doing that, I just saw it elsewhere and it made me laugh. Put Baron in there with Roman and let's see if he's ready to be a main eventer.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:48

ParanoidInc: Apr 27, 2013; You dun scuffed me for the last time you no-good Zayn boy!; Fun Shoe

Big Coffin Hunter posted:

burn wwe burn capitalism

yeah, fuckin christ it's awful for this to happen to foley

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:48

Golashes: Aug 8, 2006; team starslay3r!!!!!!

ahahahahaha mick you stupid idiot

i saw him backstage at an indie show a year or so ago and he was in bad shape. like head against the wall barely able to stand. even if he is a moron it's good to hear he's getting better, in spite of wwe

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:49

HerraS: Apr 15, 2012; Looking professional when committing genocide is essential. This is mostly achieved by using a beret.

Olive drab colour ensures the genocider will remain hidden from his prey until it's too late for them to do anything.

mick foley became a stupid idiot after getting his brains scrambled one times too many

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:51

schweens: Jan 14, 2011; kakarot ain't got shit on me

Big Coffin Hunter posted:

burn wwe burn capitalism

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:53

Sanguinia: Jan 1, 2012; ~Everybody wants to be a cat~
~Because a cat's the only cat~
~Who knows where its at~

Fucks sake Mick, it doesn't matter what the Insurance company thinks about your hip not being replaced years ago, the law says they can't refuse you coverage for prexisting conditions! Now its too late for you get insurance before the new government rolls in and probably cocks that up on their first day. Dumbass.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 19:54

oatgan: Jan 15, 2009

WWE can't be sure if his hip disintegrated falling off the cell or uhhhh doing nothing in TNA and as long as that confusion is lingering they aren't liable imo

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:05

IcePhoenix: Sep 18, 2005; Take me to your Shida

bradzilla posted:

Mick is dumb as loving poo poo

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:06

Gumball Gumption: Jan 7, 2012

A handshake deal to get little pay, no insurance, and get to look like poo poo each week.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:07

StarkRavingMad: Sep 27, 2001; Yams Fan

Rhonne posted:

I hope Alexa Bliss didn't tell anyone that she was double jointed and everyone in the back freaked out when they saw her arm bend backwards.

wake up, marks
https://twitter.com/TimWelcomed/status/813936168119238656

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:08

StarkRavingMad: Sep 27, 2001; Yams Fan

also jesus christ WWE, knock two minutes off of Hunter's next Wrestlemania entrance and use the money to pay for Mick's hip

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:10

achillesforever6: Apr 23, 2012; psst you wanna do a communism?

You'd think Foley would know where handshake deals lead to in the wrestling industry, but he legit has memory loss so he probably doesn't. I wish at some point someone in the industry would have brought these ethical abuses up and that it would have gained traction and get the government involved, but that is probably a pipe dream as long as wrestlers are paranoid about their spots/afraid of getting blackballed from the industry because its probably not just the WWE that is really against the idea of unionization.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:11

keevo: Jun 16, 2011; WAKE UP

I hope the news companies pick this up to start talking poo poo about Linda and force her to pay for Mick's operation.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:14

Prokhor Zakharov: Dec 31, 2008; This is me as I make another great post

Good luck with your depression!

bradzilla posted:

Also Mick is dumb as loving poo poo for agreeing to a handshake deal

Mick has severe brain damage and WWE took serious advantage of him.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:22

Chris James 2: Aug 9, 2012

Prokhor Zakharov posted:

Mick has severe brain damage and WWE took serious advantage of him.

And not a drat soul in the media will pick up the story and acknowledge this, because then Trump would say they're just picking on more of his friends

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:24

Big Coffin Hunter: Aug 13, 2005

burn the usa

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:28

CubsWoo: Aug 17, 2005; Where the big boys RAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGH FUCK YOU

Mick Foley: A man literally too brain-broken to set up automatic debits for his health insurance

or make it right within the 1-4 month grace period depending on company and status

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:28

Endless Mike: Aug 13, 2003

StarkRavingMad posted:

wake up, marks
https://twitter.com/TimWelcomed/status/813936168119238656

1/10 would not!!!!!

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:31

Davros1: Jul 19, 2007; You've got to admit, you are kind of implausible

Gumball Gumption posted:

A handshake deal to get little pay, no insurance, and get to look like poo poo each week.

Handshake deals are the way Vince likes to do business.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:33

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DoctorGonzo: Jul 25, 2016; by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

For fucks sake Mick, you where one of my favorites growing up and its sad to see you on tv. I think the guy is legit not right and the wwe are scumbags for taking advantage of him. gently caress the wwe, they are monsters.

# ? Dec 28, 2016 20:36

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