flyonthewall2983 Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 It's in pretty stark contrast to the first one Rock hosted 15 years later, which is still one of the funniest episodes I've ever seen.
Victator Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 Yeah I liked the shot at Belzer. Pissed they cut out so much of the episode for no reason.
Boondocks Kernoodle Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 I'm pretty sure Hogan and T only got booked because the original host canceled. That's the story I've read though I don't remember who it was who they replaced.
Bix Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 Steve Landesberg was the originally scheduled host. He got sick during the week and was replaced by Hogan/T. Dunno if it was because they were booked late in the writing process or what but they were only in the cold open (as Prince's bodyguards), the monologue (obviously), the Friday the 13th parody (Hogan only), and the famous Fernando's Hideaway sketch where Blly Crystal cracks them up. They only spoke during the monologue and Fernando sketches. They also introed a Piper/Orndorff promo and a Landesberg monologue (since he had gotten better by Saturday). No, nobody knows why the Netflix episodes are so badly butchered other than maybe some issues with the incidental music. Seasons 1-5 are the complete episodes because the rights were arranged for the DVDs.
Strummer Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 Comedy Central never re-ran the Hogan/T episode which pissed me off as a kid The first Rock show is great despite getting inexplicably shit on by the net at the time (the boys at the oratory didn't like it much)
KrisZ Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 The 1984-85 season of SNL was one of the greatest ever and Crystal wanted to come back for another season but Ebersol decided to walk away thus ending that happening.
Dooley Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 Stay away from my wife Nicatrel!!!! You don't talk to Nicatrel like that!
FLIK Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 ........has anyone besides Lex Luger ever used the torture rack as a finisher?
Loss Posted April 15, 2011 Author Report Posted April 15, 2011 Hercules. I'm also pretty sure the Argentinian backbreaker was used by some guys in the 70s and before. It was a cool finisher that would get over now.
Tim Evans Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 ........has anyone besides Lex Luger ever used the torture rack as a finisher? Mason Ryan uses it in FCW.
Boondocks Kernoodle Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 Ludvig Borga did. Oh, and Dr. Guildo.
tomk Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 Argentina Rocco most famously. Curtis Hughes when wrestling as Big Cat. Chris Jericho used what Ross correctly called the "Atlantis style backbreaker" during his feud with Rey. Masao Inoue and I can't remember which joshi stars.
JerryvonKramer Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 Did anyone aside from Hercules use the bearhug as a finisher after 1980?
JerryvonKramer Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 Very good shout! Also, The Yeti, of course.
rzombie1988 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 The Superstar. Also, add Manabu Nakanishi to the Torture Rack list.
JerryvonKramer Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 Bloody hell, Ted Arcidi was HUGGGGEEEE
flyonthewall2983 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 Guessing this is from the Observer, but can't be sure We’ve posted a few news items about this in the past week but this story is really being talked about behind the scenes in TNA – so it deserves a closer look. Spike TV and TNA Wretling officials have had extensive talks in recent weeks about bringing sweeping changes to TNA. When we major changes – we’re talking everything – from the company name to the talent roster to the company’s entire identity. Some have suggested that Dixie Carter’s mother Janice has stepped in and finally put her foot down regarding TNA’s lack of growth or direction. TNA has been spending millions and millions of dollars in recent years establishing the company as a “WWE lite” sports entertainment company. They’ve signed Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, RVD, Jeff Hardy, Mr. Anderson and plenty more WWE castoffs with little-to-no return on their money.It’s been suggested that TNA drastically cut its budget, release most of the expensive top-tier talent and run a promotion that focuses on younger, smaller performers – which would finally give the company an identity that’s completely different from WWE. TNA changing its name has been suggested for years, but Dixie Carter has always been against it because they have spent so many years and so much money getting the TNA name out there. There has been talk about a new ad campaign that would put a heavy emphasis on the word “impact” .. Impact Wrestling Federation, anyone? - Alex Marvez of Scrippsnews.com recently interviewed TNA champion Sting, who had some interesting things to say about why he decided to stay with TNA instead of signing with WWE, the possibility of him working a future WrestleMania and his debacle of a match with Jeff Hardy at TNA Victory Road. Here are some highlights of what Sting said about: His Match With Jeff Hardy at Victory Road: “On my first pay-per-view back with TNA and my first world-title match, are you kidding me?” Borden said. “I was already trying to overcome the ‘Oh, they didn’t put (the title) on him again did they? He’s a dinosaur’ stuff, and then you add, ‘What just happened?’ I know everyone’s first reaction was, ‘Wow, they’re really trying to get Sting over (to the fans) so much now that it’s ridiculous. They’ve totally ruined Jeff Hardy.’ “You know the real scoop. This is not what I wanted. I had something really good planned out and was ready to have an incredible match with Jeff that night. I’m very disappointed and hurt. So is everyone else.” “The ripple effect of that (Hardy) match is bigger than you can imagine.” Never thought I'd say this, but some actual good news about TNA.
JerryvonKramer Posted April 16, 2011 Report Posted April 16, 2011 Anyone know why Sean Mooney was released in 1993? I HATED Todd Pettingill. Hated him. At least Mooney had kitsch appeal. I always thought Mooney wouldn't have been out of place in the 1966 Batman. Something so awesomely cheesy/ corny about him.
flyonthewall2983 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Posted April 16, 2011 Wouldn't be surprised if he left, actually. Last I heard, he was working with Fox Sports out of Phoenix. And for all the shit people throw at Michael Cole, Todd was way more deserving of it.
smkelly Posted April 16, 2011 Report Posted April 16, 2011 I was researching title reigns tonight for another board and discovered this: WWE World Heavyweight Wrestlers Reign Date Days held Edge 1 January 8, 2006 21 Edge 3 November 23, 2008 21 Edge 4 January 25, 2009 21 John Cena 4 September 13, 2009 21 Randy Orton 5 October 4, 2009 21 There are two other reigns that lasted 21 days - Koloff and Rock. Cena has a 21 day reign with the other World title too.
sek69 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Posted April 16, 2011 Wouldn't be surprised if he left, actually. Last I heard, he was working with Fox Sports out of Phoenix. And for all the shit people throw at Michael Cole, Todd was way more deserving of it. Pretty sure he left to be a legit reporter, he worked for WWOR in New Jersey for a while and now his Fox Sports gig. It looked like they were grooming him to be the new Mean Gene too.
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