Ricky Jackson

I thought the Japan result was strange at the time considering the respective standings of each guy. I wonder if it was a way to punish Almas for some transgression or something. I love Lorcan. Probably not destined for greatness or anything, but fun to watch and get behind as a scrappy underdog

I would say the tie in with Impact makes it likely to be unsatisfying, but who knows And welcome back JVK. It's been kinda boring without you

I think he's a great heat magnet. The people truly hate him, which is rare in modern wrestling

Main event was fun. Really good show this week

Ohno and the Drifter begin feuding and set up the blow off to the feud in the most economical promo in wrestling history

Asuka's heelish mega squash was awesome and now I'm hyped for her match with Moon

Lorcan vs Almas was fucking sweet

I think I've only seen that Savage vs Hart match when it aired live on ppv and never again. I remember being let down because they were two of my all time faves and I expected a classic. I'll have to finally rewatch it one of these days

Yep Toronto match is tops for me as well

The Hogan LJN figure I had as a kid came with the green belt. It's always had a spot in my heart

Considering it's over a year away, I'd give it some time before making a statement like that 😉

Brad Maddox. Forgot about that guy

Hear that something interesting popped up today

Yes, someone did. I also recommend the episode of the late, great pod Letters From Kayfabe where the segment was discussed in depth

Basically pick any random MSG show from the 70s/ early 80s with their clueless Athletic Commission refs

Considering how bad the situation for women as far as being taken seriously was even two years ago, a Mania main event anytime soon is a pretty unrealistic expectation

I agree that Hell in a Cell was sloppy at times, but man come on, you're acting like several highly praised, and awesome, matches from the last couple years were as bad as the piss break divas matches from the previous era

I'm loving late in life troll the smarks main event booking Vince

Hilarious

Cruisers match was great

I really liked that tag match. Cool finish that sets up a reason for a rematch

I like the concept. Could be an interesting journey if the young, modern fans, begin to slowly come around on the classic stuff after starting here as novices with a lot of negative preconceptions about the old days. I would suggest uploading the footage if possible and have your commentary over it so everyone can watch along.

On paper this show looks good. Reigns vs Strowman should be heated and hard hitting. I expect Joe vs Zayn to deliver. Charlotte vs Bayley should as well. I'm intrigued with how you book Owens vs Goldberg. Seems wrong to have Goldberg work a competitive long match before facing Lesnar again. Do we get a squash of Owens then?

What percentage of the time do you think WWE storylines payoff in satisfying fashion? I am afraid to provide my answer to that for fear it will be seen as a troll, but I am genuinely curious. I will provide it at some point after other people provide theirs. I have no idea, depends on your definition of "satisfying". I just feel that there is way too much hand wringing about hypothetical shittyness

Why must we always condemn a match/storyline/whatever before it happens? At least let it play out first, and then shit all over it