The Wrestling Thread: WWE WrestleMania 31 [NSFW]

[Phatman]

WWE: TLC

World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker vs. Batista (Chair Match)
Winner (worth double): Batista

WWE Champion John Cena vs. Sheamus (Tables Match)
Winner (worth double): John Cena

Intercontinental Champion John Morrison vs. Drew McIntyre
Winner: Drew McIntyre

Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Randy Orton

Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show vs. D-Generation X (Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match)
Winning Team (worth double): D-Generation X
Number of tables broken: 3

ECW Champion Christian vs. Shelton Benjamin (Ladder Match)
Winner (worth double): Christian

Predict which is the opening match:
Prediction: Intercontinental title

Predict which is the main event:
Prediction: The Undertaker vs Batista

[sw26]

The Right After Wrestling show on Sirius radio sent out the following announcement, regarding their interview with Hulk Hogan, and his claims as far as his TNA debut goes…

HOGAN SAYS THAT TNA IMPACT RATINGS WILL "TRIPLE" ON JANUARY 4

When interviewed by Arda Ocal and Corey Erdman of the "Right After Wrestling" program on SIRIUS 98, Hulk Hogan predicted that Nielson ratings would triple to a 3.0 on his debut appearance on TNA Impact on Monday January 4. Hogan went on to list names such as AJ Styles and Matt Morgan as guys with "something there" and that he will look to mold and "bring to life".

Hogan's insane! To get a 3.0 is nigh on impossible. It would mean over doubling the current iMPACT! audience.

Never mind suing over the bog seat - this confirms he really has lost the plot. To coin a well known phrase, there's no chance in hell that iMPACT! is doing a 3.0. Absolutely none.

[gaminglegend]

If the WWE's push of Kofi is to continue, you'd think they'd let him win at TLC. But knowing the WWE, they're tired of him now and have decided that Orton will win.

If they give them enough time and Orton wins by the skin of his teeth it will still elevate Kofi though.

I put Orton down for the win so it leads to a street fight or something at the Rumble where Kofi gets the big win. Hopefully something goes on over on Smackdown building Morrsion up so it's between the two of them to win any MITB match if it happens.

This is the end of the feud as far as I can tell. On Raw they called it 1-1 and said that this would be the decider.

I think Orton has to win, on the scale of things, kofi's beat him, and constantly attacked him backstage/hardcore style, plus Orton has lost steam and character in this feud in my view

[KK]

The WWE won't be taking a break this Christmas. Tribute to the Troops will be airing on NBC on the 19th December, & Timbaland will be hosting the 28th Raw.

And in a sign of impending doom, TNA iMPACT! will be 4 HOURS on the 31st December. New Year's Knockout Eve (catchy name) will kick off at 7.

[Lonestar]

Just listened to the Jim Cornette interview on F4W.com, what a legend ! Didn't realise how badly he hates Vince Russo, he spent 45 minutes ranting about him.

[Balloon Sod]

EggRog, For the DX vs Jerislow, is it for the titles or not because if it isn't, the my prediction is with DX

Always some attempt to have an extra guess

[Balloon Sod]

Just listened to the Jim Cornette interview on F4W.com, what a legend ! Didn't realise how badly he hates Vince Russo, he spent 45 minutes ranting about him.

Do you need to be a subscriber for that? It takes me to the page but won't play.

[Dangerblade]

PTO

[Dangerblade]

BJW's Jun Kasai vs. Ryuji Ito has won Tokyo Sport's Match of the Year award; the first deathmatch since 1990 to do so. If you know either of these 2 you know what to expect. Don't watch if razorblade bumps make you wince. If you like garbage wrestling then it's very much worth watching. Features a Kasai trademark 30ft dive...



Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7Uw-52jVxc
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEu0aJOtOXw
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWGMcKQUqCU

[Johnny Ryall]

I used to be into that sort of thing but it just strikes me as moronic now.

[Balloon Sod]

Piledriver on a barbed wire cactus?

How very odd. I skimmed through that quickly, seems good as far as death matches go, but I'm not a fan at all, really. And the fans peaked on the 3rd to last nearfall.

[Dangerblade]

Barbed wire cactus on top of light tube shards, thumbtacks and a razorblade board.

[Balloon Sod]

Ace.

Something else I found lolworthy, Figure4 posted the TNA spoilers earlier in the week, with the following headline:

Impact taping report for 12/7 -- TNA prepares for new Monday Night Wars by booking Thunder

[Balloon Sod]

Scott Steiner is the only member of the Main Event Mafia

Edit: strawberry float ME STEINER JUST GAVE THE BEST PROMO EVER

He threatened to beat up Myles, Bobby Lashley's son. Hemme said "Isn't he just 2 years old?" and Steiner said, "No, 1 and a half. I don't discriminate you see."

He then walked off camera, waited for a few seconds and shouted "I'll beat anybody up"



Another stupid edit: Earlier, Foley walked into a room with Russo in it at a desk, and asked him to write a vignette where Dixie Carter returns his calls.

Wot

[gaminglegend]

Anyone else beginning to see Dixie Carter onscreen as a TNA Problem? To me, and I think its a fair point, is she is wanting some sort of fame or something. Theres no need for her to be on screen at all, especially when she has limited experience in the biz, and no training for it whatsoever. She's not Eric B, nor is she by anymeans Vince McMahon. That speech a few weeks back just showed her up and the company. It would be appear shes gaining more control over the show as a whole, but I don't think she is needed in the storylines in anyway. What do you guys think?

[gaminglegend]

Also god bless TNA for that mudmatch Tazz's commentary was great

[KK]

Another stupid edit: Earlier, Foley walked into a room with Russo in it at a desk, and asked him to write a vignette where Dixie Carter returns his calls.

Wot

Russo is back on TV?!

[Zellery]

WWE: TLC
World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker vs. Batista (Chair Match)
Winner (worth double): Batista
WWE Champion John Cena vs. Sheamus (Tables Match)
Winner (worth double): John Cena
Intercontinental Champion John Morrison vs. Drew McIntyre
Winner: John Morrison
Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Randy Orton
Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show vs. D-Generation X (Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match)
Winning Team (worth double): D-Generation X
Number of tables broken: 3
ECW Champion Christian vs. Shelton Benjamin (Ladder Match)
Winner (worth double): Christian
Predict which is the opening match:
Prediction: IC Title
Predict which is the main event:
Prediction: Tag Titles

[Zellery]

The TLC Tag match, can they only win by putting the opponent through a table or is it straight pin fall and submission?

[Cardinal Chunder]

The TLC Tag match, can they only win by putting the opponent through a table or is it straight pin fall and submission?

Surely they win by grabbing the belts from above the ring?