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Slammiversary 20 was about as perfect as you could get to celebrate the 20 years of TNA/Impact in all its warped and flawed glory. The one quite surprising thing to me was no appearance nor video from Jarrett. But apart from that, it was so much fun, with America's Most Wanted having beers with Good Brothers & Briscoes, a very cool spot involving Earl Hebner, who alongside his son paid tribute to Dave, Traci Brooks getting her cool spot too in the same match, D-Lo Brown also making a run-in hitting his two classic spots, Dixie Carter doing what she does (thanking the fans for their support), Goldylocks and Scott Hudson making backstage interviews, video tribute from Sting, Kurt Angle and holy shit AJ Styles !, Mickie James as a guest enforcer in the Queen of the Mountain Battle Royal (which had some great spots, they all worked super hard and made the best out of this silly yet engaging gimmick), Davey Richards as the fith man was actually quite cool and clever since it made for a good dynamic with his former partner, Moose & Sami Callihan having a monstruous garbage match (surprise surprise), Mike Bailey very deservingly so winning the Ultimate X in ways only he can. And that main event which was chockfull of tributes to past names of the promotion, with Alexander & Young using key spots and finishers from Kurt Angle, Chris Daniels, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, Abyss, Bully Ray (the infamous exposing of the wood) and of course, Jeff Jarrett with the obligatory guitar shot. One hell of a feel-good show. Basically, this show was the answer to the question : was it worth it despite all the stupid bullshit over the years ? And the answer is : YES !

Despite all the ridiculous stuff she was a part of, Dixie Carter showing up at Slammiversary 20 sounds right. I would hope the 5th man in the IMPACT team facing Honor No More is actually Jarrett, despite his WWE contract (I mean, they worked together so Mickie could show up at the Rumble). Cards looks pretty fun, and they embracing the most ridiculous aspect of their history is actually pretty cool (Reverse Battle Royal, Queen of the Mountain match). Crazy that TNA/IMPACT is actually 20 years old.

Next thing you'll tell me Oz is for Kevin Nash... Meanwhile Really ? That's next level.

Speaking only for me, that is pretty spot on, not a mystery for anyone here really... But it's actually even funnier than this for anyone who knows me IRL. Considering the exchange I just had with a friend yesterday if I told him this he would literally die laughing at the absurdity. But anywoo, won't elaborate, enough time and energy wasted already. Does that includes my love for FTR ?

Apparently he took the firing for what he thought was an unfair reason pretty hard. His nephew Brian is retiring after Slammiversary too, although this has nothing to do with it, but pretty heavy time for him too. Funny thing, since I began to watch WWF only in 1990, I only knew Dave as the guy who looked exactly like one of the referee when he would show up to break up fights. But yeah, most famous angle in the 80's maybe.

Indeed. All of this is beyond idiotic, as the above, completely out-there remark shows. Like, WTF ? I call him Brucie because whatever. Sound kinda cool. Like Stephy actually, maybe because I used to be a fan of Steffi Graff way back then. Wanna call any Stephanie Stephy rather than Steph (which works in French as a diminutive for both genders). All this to say : WHAT THE FUCK ARE PEOPLE SMOKING EXACTLY ? No. Because there's nothing infantilizing about it. It's just a thing I do with random names, whether I like the people or not (I love Chiggy, I don't care much for Goldy, I dislike Stephy etc...) I also don't actually speak to them, nor even address them on their social media by tagging them and using that formulation. I use it on a freaking pro-wrestling board. Close-circuit. And well, no. Because since there's nothing infantilizing about it, there's nothing misogynistic about it. Also, denying intent in language is understanding jackshit about how it works, sorry to say. And I have a masters degree in research in langage science, so there, I don't deal in "I don't think that" opinions on the matter. Especially when the point comes from an obvious troll to begin with (which is where the "fake-ass virtue signaling" line comes from BTW). Choosing to chime in only for this is indeed a choice. Interesting hill to die on... Especially in the middle of the current context. For fuck"s sake. (oh, and yes, Stephanie McMahon-Lesveque is a shameless human being, like her father. Ya know, Vinnie. Fuck both of them, to get back on tracks)

My brain is totally fried by the heatwave, so it did not occur to me, but it makes total sense. What a creep.

They can throw reDragons on singles main event every week with those matches against Mox and Darby. They really are low key my favorite signees of the last few months. They can mix it up with anyone and it's always a pleasure to watch. Love the style and contrast of personalities. Fish is such a great veteran too, he took care of Darby like a champ while kicking his ass. That rap by Caster was something else too. NDA and January 6 references.

That's true. There was absolutely puzzled looks in the audience and people laughing looking like "I can't believe this guy". He did get a big pop for the promo though, whatever that was supposed to mean.

Yeah, just watched it too. Coms have been desactivated too. People cheering him in the audience, yikes. Pretty embarrassing stuff. Not quite sure what he meant with "Together" being the most important. Maybe it's about Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar together main eventing every big show then, now, forever...

Can't wait for Roman vs Brock at Mania next year when Dwayne can't make it. Honestly, this is beyond pathetic.

Wasn't that supposed to be Cody's moment ? Wouldn't be hilarious (for all the wrong reasons of course) that after all this, the entire Cody big return would take a backseat to lifer Randy Orton's big return ? Well, they tried to pop a rating just with the announcement. Not even remotely interesting after all. Hey, it's Vince. He false advertised his own bullshit basically.

This is gonna be the worst part in a way. Embarrassed for these people already. Like, really. Maybe he can go in a blaze of infamy by detailing all the vile shit he did during all those years and end with

Wow, I absolutely did not connect those dots. Agreed. Paige vs Emma were the first women matches in NXT that had people go "Wait a minute ?". She absolutely predates the Horsewomen. Of course TNA predates all of them with Gail Kim vs Awesome Kong, but that's a whole different story. I wonder if AEW would go after Paige. She wants to work again and considering all those people who could "never work again" and actually do, she could be a rather big deal if played right.

Wait, I had no idea that actually happened ! Holy shit. And now, Bix mentions that Hugo Savinovich is spreading rumors of Alberto talking to WWE. That has to be complete bullshit, right ? Although likewise Riddle, there's nothing more to be said, case closed, ya see... Alberto vs Riddle for the WWE title at Sumerslam anyone ? I mean, while we're at it, go for broke and burn that company to the ground.

No shit, the guy drove that shit straight into his skin and it *had* to suck. The fact blood was beginning to drip on his face only made him look even more badass.

Stop that shit now. The mere fact that in a discussion about sexual harassment and power dynamics in WWE the *only* thing you saw fit to post is "Wow, the use of "Stephy" is misogynistic" says *everything about you*. You're basically a troll. Welcome to my ignore list too (so don't bother answering with another idiotic take), you're in quite a really shitty company there BTW.

Really now ? I will try to remain polite, but what a fucking idiotic thing to say. I call Meltzer "Meltz" all the time. I've called Goldberg "Goldy" for ever. Desperado is called "Despy" by a shitload of people. Abdullah the Butcher is "Abby" to everyone. So, I will keep on calling Stephanie McMahon "Stephy" because, well, I do. Nothing is worse than fake-ass virtue signaling.

I mean, Mr. McMahon. That's the character. These people...

Sexual harassement = RATINGS !!!! Gotta have Stephy talk about it's an attack against the family, that THESE PEOPLE are trying to get Sugar Daddy Vince. Maybe Riddle can win a belt too. They really want to upstage the Crown Jewel shows as far as most disgusting promotional tactic now, don't they ?

That too !

Also, how long before good ol' Johnny Ace gets thrown under the bus ? Speak up now ladies !

If there's ever a time for a "Holy shit" chant. Gotta love the fact they put Stephy in as a socko for his father a few weeks after they buried her. Because it's nothing but a shadowplay of course. It's like Putin "only" being the prime minister or something.