Professional Wrestling (WWE, TNA, ROH, etc)

[BigKaboom2]

They need to bring up Colt Cabana and Matt Sydal pronto - I love how they're in developmental when they're ten times as good as the majority of WWE, especially Cabana on the promo side of things.

[Lean]

Released when the WWE needs them the most.

[Andrew]

The WWE could have used Booker on Smackdown but there was no place for him on RAW. It should also be noted that Booker reportedly wanted to be able to sit in on production meetings so it might not necessarily be a case of the WWE feeling they don't need him but rather a case of being unable to agree on certain terms.

[Lean]

Probably, how about Ric Flair?

[Andrew]

The last I read, there was a meeting that didn't go particularly well so while he's still under contract he probably won't be back on TV just yet.

[Lean]

Stumbled upon this on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rAe8SLjmUE

Happened just last Monday on Raw, after HBK's match against Orton. Could be a sign of DX coming back. Anyways, it may not have been shown on air.

[shadowgrin]

Even when Shawn returned on Raw I thought he was about to do a DX crotch chop after he did a sweet chin music on Orton. He did crotch chops without the 'X' though.
Maybe Shawn wants DX to come back again and it may happen considering HHH was the one who wanted Shawn to come back immediately so HHH might consider the idea as a way of returning the favor.

Or what they did on that clip was just a way of showing the last time DX will be together.

[Lean]

You have a point. But then this could be the last "chance" that DX will be together. Triple H and Shawn are scheduled to be in a tag team match against Orton and Umaga next week on Raw. (scroll down for the main event)

[Chino]

I really want DX to reform for the last time. I really miss their funny moments.

Also, the Armageddon poster is released... and Batista was the featured wrestler with the WHC, So Undertaker will lose at Cyber Sunday.

[Lean]

Definitely, it's way too early for Batista to lose.

[McDwyane]

Yeah,i hope batista still wins.

[Andrew]

I'd like to see another title reign for Taker and have it last for a long time (as was supposedly the original idea), but I'm admittedly biased in that regard. I'd also like to see DX reform again since HHH's injury cut their last run short without any real closure.

[Lean]

DX to perform tomorrow night on Raw. Hope to see more of them in the coming weeks.

[Chino]

DX to perform tomorrow night on Raw. Hope to see more of them in the coming weeks.

I hope this one night reunion become longer like for months.

Also I heard that Jericho might comeback after Survivor Series. Maybe the Raw after the SS2007 . Also there's a rumor that Jericho can't comeback because of weight issues( I taught his overweight but not ) because he's under 200 lbs.

Batista might lose the title at Survivor series because WWE release a new poster for Armageddon w/ Batista w/out the title . Well who never knows, WWE always change decisions.

[Andrew]

The DX reunion is probably only a one time thing, though as I said before I would have liked them to make it more permanent so they could have finished that angle with a bit of closure, since HHH's injury ended it fairly abruptly.

[Chino]

Chris Masters was released by WWE. Well, what do you expect? He was supended for 3 or more times for steroids and painkillers issue.

[Andrew]

It was bound to happen sooner or later, the Masterlock Challenge was a long way past being stale and while there have been worse workers in the company in times gone by (and I'd suggest he's still ahead of Khali as far as current performers are concerned), he didn't bring much to the table except a physique that doesn't bode well for the WWE with all the criticisms of the wellness policy, which as you noted Masters has violated several times.

To be honest I haven't been keeping up with things as much lately. Perhaps if Taker recaptures the championship at Survivor Series and goes on a long run it will rekindle my interest.

[[Q]]

my friend had a life changing experience the other day.
here's his story:
Wow ladies and gentlemen, I have been in seattle less than 24 hours and I had the overwhelming need to blog about seriously one of the most amazing things that has ever happened to me. Granted I gave most of you who are tagged here a rundown of the story, but I've also tagged new faces and who knows maybe this will show up on your mini feed and you will relate to it as well.

So I get on the plane for seattle at about 5:30am today and I''m assigned a seat behind the emergency exit. Most of you who have flown planes before should know that whoever sits directly next to an emergency exit on a flight needs to read a brochure and consent to be willing to help get people off of the plane in case of an emergency. Well guess I had some n00bs sitting in front of me because when they were told this they were freaked out and asked to move, which the airline fully consented to.

So now, the plane is about to close its doors when one last passenger runs onto the flight and plops down in the emergency exit row, right in front of me. The flight attendant asks him if he's familiar with the emergency exit process and he fully consents. I got a good long look at the person when he same in to sit down and I kept on peering at him through the crack in the seats. Turns out this person was none other than CHRIS JERICHO. And if you don't know who that is, let's just say for now that he's most famous for his work as a professional wrestler, and I'll get into more details later.

He immediately fell asleep with a blindfold on and ipod in his ears. I knew I needed to talk to him, though. The coincidental chain of circumstances that led to this larger than life figure sitting literally inches from me was just too good to be true. It took me all the nerve to tap him on the shoulder after he finally woke up when the plane was about to land to actually ask him if he was indeed the AYATOLLAH OF ROCK AND ROLLAH, and he confirmed. All I could tell him was that I really admired his work, and I was very thankful for everything he had done, especially when I saw him live at Wrestlemania 21. After thanking me politely, he actually directed the conversation away from wrestling and asked where I was from and what I was planning on doing in seattle. And that was that.

The reason why this encounter was so important to me is that Chris Jericho was arguably one of the top stars in professional wrestling in the last decade. But he wisely stepped away from the business in the last couple of years in lieu of greater concerns for his long term health, a decision VERY FEW wrestlers have ever made - a decision which has literally meant life or death for a lot of Chris Jericho's friends, peers, and role models. Professional wrestlers literally put their lives on the line everyday, in both the short- and the long-term, regardless of how "fake" you think their profession is. Whether it be to feed their families, perfect a performing art, or fulfill selfish, testosterone fueled desires for attention and admiration, many men who have portrayed invincible adonises on television have either withered away into relative obscurity, or even worse, death. So when I met Chris Jericho, especially with internet rumors rampant about his return to the wrestling business (cuz hey, lets face it, I'm sure his family had problems adjusting to a new lifestyle when his income was reduced by at least 80%.), I didn't need him to sign my boarding pass or some other worthless memento. I didn't even need to take a picture with him to prove to you all that I met a celebrity. All I felt I NEEDED to do was show him that his work was appreciated on a deeper level than feeble celebrity glamour.

So to Chris Jericho the performer, and the man Chris Irvine who embodies that persona, thank you again.

[Andrew]

Very cool, Y2J sounds like a class act.

[Chino]

It was said that Carlito is not happy w/ WWE and requesting his release. I actually like him and his COOL, but he just lack push. It looks like when I play SVR08, many of them will be just a former WWE superstar.

Another message was seen on Raw w/ the title "BREAK_THE_WALLS" and "NEXT_MONDAY". I think for sure, Jericho will show up next monday.

OFF WWE TOPIC: Booker T just debuted on TNA.

[Lean]

That's one inspiring blog entry by your pal, Q.

Well I think that the next Smackdown vs. Raw game will be renamed into TNA Impact with all ex-WWE stars jumping to TNA.

Yeah just checked that video tsinoh34, this one gave more obvious clues from the SAVE_US.X29. Like "Y=X+1" and "J=9+1."

[Chino]

Finally! Y2J is back on Raw! Raw is Jericho!

[Andrew]

I have to say I’m disappointed that they didn’t put the title on Taker at Survivor Series, though hopefully another reign is in the pipeline. Adding Edge to the mix makes sense given his involvement in the title picture prior to his injury and making it a three way dance at Armageddon keeps thing fresh, I suppose. Edge vs Undertaker at Wrestlemania 24 is a rumour I’ve seen before, perhaps this is a sign they’re heading in that direction and will probably involve the world title.

It’s great to see Y2J back on RAW and his return segment was very entertaining, though as he mentioned in a recent interview it probably turned out to be the worst kept secret in wrestling, at least in recent times. I’d like to see a title reign; nothing against Orton (though there have certainly been more charismatic heels) but I’d love to see a Jericho/HBK feud over the title, though it’s probably unlikely they’d have either one turn at this point and while face vs face matches have their own charm, face vs heel is tried and true for lengthy feuds.

[Lean]

I thought Shaq will interfere in that Khali-Hornswoggle match. And Melina got to do her Survivor Series entrance twice.

My guess is that both the WWE and World Heavyweight title feuds will be three-way for the moment, or there will be an Edge-Taker feud going to the Rumble, leaving Batista with no main-event opponent.

[Andrew]

I can't say I'm a fan of the latest angle with Vickie Guerrero. I suppose if she's involved with it then none of us should complain about it being in poor taste but it was kind of predictable they'd go that way.

On the other hand, Jericho's second week back was very well done, both his brief match against everyone's favourite glorified jobber, particularly the spot with King as it allowed Y2J to introduce the name of what looks like his new finisher and give him some more mike time.