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Goldust gives Lance Storm a makeover
WWE Raw - August 11th, 2003

“Congratulations on your huge ass… ass… as-ass… ass…”

After being called “boring” by Stone Cold Steve Austin in one of my personally most hated segments from the show, Lance Storm began hanging out with Goldust who helped Storm develop a personality. This was one of my favorite moments in that time, with Lance dressing in Goldust make-up and talking to WWE Women’s Champion Molly Holly, who had been getting teased by Trish Stratus about the size of her posterior.

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droptoehold: “Long Live Owen Hart” - WWF RAW is WAR [5/24/1999] When the news stinger showed up on television touting the “shocking death of a WWF performer live at a wrestling event”, I thought that the upcoming newspiece would definitely be about Mick Foley. I never once assumed it would be about Owen Hart, and I watched the entire Tribute RAW the next day in complete disbelief. Owen Hart’s death didn’t affect me in the way that Benoit’s did, but this was the first time I could recall everything just stopping for a fallen wrestler.

droptoehold:

“Long Live Owen Hart” - WWF RAW is WAR [5/24/1999]

When the news stinger showed up on television touting the “shocking death of a WWF performer live at a wrestling event”, I thought that the upcoming newspiece would definitely be about Mick Foley. I never once assumed it would be about Owen Hart, and I watched the entire Tribute RAW the next day in complete disbelief.

Owen Hart’s death didn’t affect me in the way that Benoit’s did, but this was the first time I could recall everything just stopping for a fallen wrestler.

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Posted 23, May, 2013

droptoehold:

Match Of The Day:

Owen Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin - IC Title Match (Part One)
SummerSlam
August 3, 1997

At the July 6th Canadian Stampede PPV, Hart pinned Austin in a five on five match. On the following RAW, Austin attacked Hart while he was singing the Canadian National Anthem and told Vince McMahon that if he didn’t beat Hart at SummerSlam and take his title, he’d kiss Owen’s ass.

After this match, on the next night’s RAW, Owen came out and cut a promo in one of the most memorable WWE shirts I’ve ever seen.

Related Link: Owen Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin, Part Two.

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Posted 23, May, 2013

suicide-straight-edge asked: Thoughts on ECW back in the 90's ?

Some of the best shit that’s ever been on television. Paul Heyman’s idea of making wrestling mirror reality created an entire generation’s worth of television and he gets little to no credit for it. Dude’s a pure genius, and I’m not just saying that because it’s cool. I had the pleasure of getting to know Paul for about a year and it was one of the best relationships I’ve had with a person.

In the 1990’s, when everything was “cute” or “cool”, Heyman made it real. He was taking drunken fathers and making them lose their sons. Taking weaklings and making them legends. Taking short guys and making them icons. Without Paul Heyman, there would be no CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler… Heyman made it ok to be a “small” guy and to still be a company giant. I’d even say that without Heyman, there wouldn’t be a Shawn Michaels. Believe that.

A lot of people snub ECW since it was hardcore, but was it really? Was it ALL hardcore? No. There was goofy shit, but nothing compared to the goofy shit today. ECW was edgy, like the music of the 90’s that was popular. Like the TV shows that focused on real life. Like the movies about drama and deceit. ECW was a revolution, and it was televised.

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Posted 23, May, 2013

2 Out Of 3 Falls Match: CM Punk Vs. Colt Cabana
ROH Punk: The Final Chapter - August 15th, 2005

At the end of the Summer of Punk in Ring Of Honor, the time had come for CM Punk to say goodbye to the company in order to join the WWE and fulfill his newly signed contract. In a match against Colt Cabana, Punk’s farewell was an emotional one, as even the hardened heel showed raw emotion upon stepping through the curtain to the appropriately placed Bouncing Souls song “Night Train”. It was one of Punk’s best matches, and considering it was his last official ROH match, it was absolutely perfect.

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Posted 23, May, 2013

William Regal and Layla

Although this alliance was short-lived, the pairing of William Regal and Layla was such a wonderful thing to see. Although Layla had joined the side of Jamie Noble, William Regal sought out the Diva and, after defeating Noble in a match, finally had her join his side. Shortly after, Regal defeated the reigning Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella for the gold in Manchester, England, to the delight of his home country’s fans. The only reason these two went their separate ways was because of the WWE draft, which sent Regal to ECW and Layla to SmackDown.

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Posted 23, May, 2013
cracked: When your headliner shows up blotto, that perfect wrestling storyline you wrote is going to get clotheslined. The 5 Greatest Unscripted Disasters in Pro Wrestling #5. Jeff Hardy Shows Up to His Headline Pay-Per-View Match Completely Bombed Now, keep in mind that the TNA officials knew that he was fucked up at this point, but they didn’t know it was this bad until minutes before he was due to walk out and perform. So while Hardy was stumbling down the ramp and trying to absorb the pretty colors, TNA’s management was rushing around backstage, trying to figure out how to avoid the inevitable lawsuit that forces them to pay out hundreds of thousands of dollars in refunds. Remember, this was the match that they had built up for weeks as the reason for you to give them money for a show that’s normally free. When they finally got around to the actual introductions, the crowd booed Hardy, and he returned the sentiment by flipping them off. Read More

cracked:

When your headliner shows up blotto, that perfect wrestling storyline you wrote is going to get clotheslined.

The 5 Greatest Unscripted Disasters in Pro Wrestling

#5. Jeff Hardy Shows Up to His Headline Pay-Per-View Match Completely Bombed

Now, keep in mind that the TNA officials knew that he was fucked up at this point, but they didn’t know it was this bad until minutes before he was due to walk out and perform. So while Hardy was stumbling down the ramp and trying to absorb the pretty colors, TNA’s management was rushing around backstage, trying to figure out how to avoid the inevitable lawsuit that forces them to pay out hundreds of thousands of dollars in refunds. Remember, this was the match that they had built up for weeks as the reason for you to give them money for a show that’s normally free.

When they finally got around to the actual introductions, the crowd booed Hardy, and he returned the sentiment by flipping them off.

Read More

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Posted 23, May, 2013
Charles Robinson Affectionately known as Little Naitch, Charles Robinson is my favorite referee. It almost seems ridiculous to coin a “favorite referee”, but he really adds to the matches. He has great facial expressions, as well as empathy for when a good guy loses and he’s forced to hold up the hand of the bad guys. Another thing I like about Robinson is that he stands back enough when the superstars are going hot. The only time you really notice him is when the action is slowing down, and Robinson adds to the matches with his expressions, be them of fear, disgust, or even shock. Charles Robinson is the man.

Charles Robinson

Affectionately known as Little Naitch, Charles Robinson is my favorite referee. It almost seems ridiculous to coin a “favorite referee”, but he really adds to the matches. He has great facial expressions, as well as empathy for when a good guy loses and he’s forced to hold up the hand of the bad guys. Another thing I like about Robinson is that he stands back enough when the superstars are going hot. The only time you really notice him is when the action is slowing down, and Robinson adds to the matches with his expressions, be them of fear, disgust, or even shock. Charles Robinson is the man.

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Posted 23, May, 2013

Jim Ross announces Owen Hart’s death
WWF Over The Edge - May 23rd, 1999

It’s painful to watch this video. To see that Jim Ross, a long-time co-worker and friend of Owen’s, had to announce that Owen had passed away. The fact that Lawler is at a loss for words speaks volumes about the effect that the news had on the WWF as a company, and the workers as friends of the Black Hart.

Rest in peace, Owen. I despised you, but only because you were just as good as you said you were.