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Dave mentioned on today's audio that he know's someone who knows Vladimir Putin. He then goes on to say this person says Putin is extremely intelligent but evil. Rather random.

Might be a coincidence - but this happens the day after Frank Mir calls out Brock at the UFC Brazil show.

They might (and rightly so) have the attitude of "well, if you can't up with anything better then shut up and do the damn angle", but then again, they might not. As it is WWE and they love contradictions/mixed messages/total headfuck decisions that don't show rhyme or reason on occasion.

He might of learnt something from what Punk said to him and Vince, you never know.

How do you know they don't have a long term plan for Triple H? Come on, if Reigns beats Brock for the title (which is the expected outcome) then who's Reigns going to feud with past Rollins and Rusev? I wouldn't be surprised if we see Triple H work a program with Reigns. Popping the crowd is great and all, but the wheels do keep turning post 'Mania, I don't think for one second that WWE aren't scared shitless in a drop in subscribers and will try to avoid that if at all possible and have plans for the rest of 2015. We are conditioned to think wins and loses don't matter, and that's evident in your post, because people should care if Triple H loses.

The thing is, unlike others, Brock can stand up because he has leverage. Do you think Wade Barrett is going to to Vince "nah mate, I'm not jobbing to R-Truth, as I could leave tomorrow and headline PCW"?

Actually, I wouldn't be surprised to see Hunter winning given the WWE vs. WCW narrative being spun. Plus, what is Sting's future? All evidence suggests that at age 56, that this is likely his final match and that WWE have no real plans for him afterwards other than a Hall Of Fame induction next year. Agree with Keith here. Why put Sting over unless they've got some long term plans for him?

Will look forward to reading it, as I'd love to explore his weird fucked up relationship with Vince. Also his Mid-South and Jim Herd stories will be a hoot.

Really summed up my current thoughts on ROH in that post Dylan. I agree with your thoughts about Hanson, I am happy that he's being pushed, he's got a good upside. (Ditto for Moose (MOOSE!). Warming up on the product as a whole after being put off greatly during the Richards era. I think that the TV this last few weeks has been really fun, I am very much looking forward to the PPV next month.

I'd be happy for Bryan to simply work NXT at this point. Really.

Russo blocked me on twitter suggesting he's been talking to Konnan who's been talking to LU on his behalf to come in and write for them.

I voted for Mizdow, as it's provided me with a few laugh out loud moments, which means I must of been entertained.

I wonder if we get a sturdier Andre The Giant trophy this year.

Just spotted this. Really great topic for a show. Excited to listen.

"I don't recall the details" Pretty much this.

Those Big Sky squashes were a hoot.

Those damn shambles. If he didn't do them I could still be watching WCW Worldwide from Disney/MGM.

Austin has always been worried about how he'd be perceived by people, peers and fans alike. He's stated that if he came back, he'd have to perform to the same standard he did before he retired.

I don't think the in-ring has been the issue though, overall. It's been more the general direction of the product.

Care to elaborate why? Due to the start of the national expansion from WWF or another reason?

I completely agree with this regarding them having a status page like http://status.last.fm/ for example, as this would help.

ah. i just meant that gimmick in particular but thanks! really it's the combination of that look with the level of push they got in NXT that makes the whole thing so corny for me. i can't help but compare them to LOD and such. If the Outlaws has out right refused to do the job at the Rumble who would the Assention have been booked to wrestle? Why would the of refused to job? What an odd statement to make in 2015. I dunno. Outlaws/Assention was just a dull match. Just wondering if the Outlaws hadent been booked who they could have used. They could of used anyone they wished who's under contract. Not sure how else I could answer this.

Didn't Central States have a decent Flair vs Brody match around 82? Are you referring to the 2/3 falls match from February 1983? iirc this forum has a great search function. No I was just going through someones list and they listed a couple of their matches. What matches were listed? Dates etc?

No just no. If Shawn comes back it needs to be for the right reasons alough hes had a great career and doesnt need to return. He had his retirement match. If he did come back to wrestle the one guy id pick is Rock. Dude do you understand how the wrestling business works. Older talent puts over new talent to create stars. You should lose your Dr. title for being so wrong . Id rather older talent not put new ones over and just sting to new vs new. Sorry if you dont like it but I just hate the idea of a fav of mine jobbing out to someone who cant lace his boots. We dont need another legacy being tarnished like Slaughters. If new guys are that talented they dont need a old star to make them good. HBK vs Rock is a dream match, I cant say the same thing for Sting vs HHH. I don't think you get it. Historically, older talent has put over young talent for obvious reasons.