Victator Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I have a bunch of DVDs that OVW would sell of their weekly TV before WWE put their foot down, it was really good stuff. One thing though, is that it will really make you mad to see how WWE missed the boat on a lot of guys. The best example probably would be seeing how Johnny Jeter was great in OVW, but got his passion for the busines beat out of him by getting stuck in the Spirit Squad. Its remarkable they managed to kill four careers in one swipe. Dolph is a survivor. You know Cornette was gone by then, or he would have hit Titan Tower with a tactical nuke. Jeter is sad because he was really trying to get the Spirit Squad over. They were all trying, but he was going all out to give himself a personality. The Heyman booked shows are very interesting and good in their own way. It feels like Heyman being brought into book SMW in 95 but trying to stay true to both his and Corny's vision. When reviewing NXT (which he usually praises) he talks about all the restrictions he was given by WWE. Then ponders being given free reign and the ability to spend millions. Though NXT in some ways shows WWE was right to hide OVW from a more mainstream audience. As you see people locked into gimmicks early on and no effort is made to reintroduce them to the main roster. I think of guys who have been called up who have done well. Elias has thrived because no one has preconceptions of him good or bad, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrzfn Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I thought the Tito vs. Kevin Condron match from last week's CWF Hollywood show was a lot of fun. I recently started watching their TV again and had forgotten what a fun product they put out. I think Condron has the potential to be a really special talent, maybe in the ring, definitely as a super charismatic personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I thought the Tito vs. Kevin Condron match from last week's CWF Hollywood show was a lot of fun. I recently started watching their TV again and had forgotten what a fun product they put out. I think Condron has the potential to be a really special talent, maybe in the ring, definitely as a super charismatic personality. I really enjoy his vaping douchebag gimmick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Rock Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I remember he was vaping while doing commentary for Cage-Tessa at Wrestle Circus. Crazy to believe he's also Jervis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Yeah, I love Jervis. I know he isn't the first person to do the character but he brought it to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrzfn Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I was amazed when my buddy pieced together that they were one and the same. His range is really impressive. And yes, definitely better than the original Jervis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 My friend wouldn't believe me when I told him Drew Gulak was Soldier Ant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrzfn Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I have a love/hate relationship with peeking under the mask of wrestlers. On the one hand I can respect that wrestlers don't really appreciate it, but it's really interesting to make connections and see how guys are able to modify their style from one character to another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Enthusiast Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Just watched Heidenreich/Taker casket match at Rumble '05. Holy shit. That is one of the worst things I have ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blehschmidt Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 I had to wonder if the people who were enjoying Orange Cassidy being Orange Cassidy over Mania weekend, had any idea of how different and good he can be when he's under the mask and not doing comedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 https://twitter.com/MLW/status/989141972333056000 Tom Lawlor vs. Fred Yehi set for MLW next week... Awesome, awesome, awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richeyedwards Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Apparently wrestlingdata.com does not exist anymore, At least the site is not up right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Wow... I just checked it for something on Monday. Hopefully that is temporary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 They tweeted the website is down at the moment, but they are working on it. You can always use Cagematch which is great, too, in the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Rock Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Love Cagematch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Jackson Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 I'm a wrestlingdata guy. I find they have a deeper amount of results from obscure promotions and the territory years in general compared to cagematch, so it would suck big time if that's lost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 I prefer cagematch on the whole. The interface is just easier for the stuff I am usually looking for. However, Wrestlingdata is where I turn if I can't find something on cagematch. Both are great resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brockobama Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 I have a love/hate relationship with peeking under the mask of wrestlers. On the one hand I can respect that wrestlers don't really appreciate it, but it's really interesting to make connections and see how guys are able to modify their style from one character to another. I had to wonder if the people who were enjoying Orange Cassidy being Orange Cassidy over Mania weekend, had any idea of how different and good he can be when he's under the mask and not doing comedy. Yeah this latter idea is sort of how I feel about it. If I had the choice I'd sort of rather not know who every masked wrestler is before they're unmasked but it's a useful bit of knowledge for our sorts of purposes when talking about wrestling and especially in regards to something like GWE. I'd think of Drew Gulak and Fire Ant highly just based on what they've each done under those names but considering the Soldier Ant and Orange Cassidy stuff too it's hard for me to not think of them as top 100 contenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Enthusiast Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 https://twitter.com/MLW/status/989141972333056000 Tom Lawlor vs. Fred Yehi set for MLW next week... Awesome, awesome, awesome! That’s great. I’m going to need to start watching their show. Always love Yehi and have really been enjoying Lawlor more each time I see him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 https://twitter.com/MLW/status/989141972333056000 Tom Lawlor vs. Fred Yehi set for MLW next week... Awesome, awesome, awesome! That’s great. I’m going to need to start watching their show. Always love Yehi and have really been enjoying Lawlor more each time I see him. Last weeks debut show had Austin Aries vs. ACH and the first Penta vs. Fénix match. Aries/ACH was OK -- much better live. If you are a fan of the Lucha Bros, then you should watch their match. The show is good fun though and the production is a lot better than the production of the majority of U.S. indys. Tony Schiavone is also doing commentary on the show, so that is a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KawadaSmile Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 This does not seem like a sound move at all. https://twitter.com/forexposure_txt/status/989172192058355712 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrzfn Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Christ, if all the photographer wanted was credit, that's an awful response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 You know that guy would be the first to rant and rave about his profession getting disrespected too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Has anyone tried the AmazonBasics blank DVDs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khawk20 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Has anyone tried the AmazonBasics blank DVDs? Decent price point on them? My choice of brand and speed is apparently no longer being made so I will be searching for an acceptable alternative once my current lot is used up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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