Sometimes a foreign object is just a weapon that one uses to win a match or the object is part of the match i.e. Ladder match. But there are some objects that become part of the character. An extension of the character if you will. I'm probably over thinking it, but if I said microphone or ring bell. You probably won't think of a wrestler, tag team or manager. But if I said bat, sledge hammer or nightstick. Certain wrestlers may come to your head, instantly.
Like I said the object can be an extension of the character. Maybe you could you imagine that person(s) without that object? But, that's like imagining Thor without his hammer or Captain America without his shield. So I got to thinking, what are some of the most synonymous foreign objects in pro wrestling. Just 1 rule for the list. No ladders, tables or chairs.
1. Urn- The Undertaker (WWF/WWE)
2. Sledge Hammer- Triple H (WWF/WWE)
3. Baseball Bat- Sting (WCW/TNA)
4. Snake- Jake Roberts (WWF)
5 Singapore Cane- The Sandman(ECW)
6. Nightstick- The Big Boss Man (WWF)
7. Guitar-Jeff Jarrett/Honky Tonk Man (TNA/WWF)
8. Brass Knuckles- William Regal (WWE)
9. Cattle prod- The Mountie(WWF)
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
WWE Raw review (4/22/13)
WWE was in Great Britian last night on WWE RAW. Just a few comments on the show before I get to the Britian audience. The show was ok, nothing really big happened. But I didn't think it was going to. Big E Langston has a new song and it didn't sound bad. They are trying to push him a little. I personally don't think it'll work. Big E reminds me of Ezikel Jackson. Big strong black guy, with not a lot of personality. I think if he becomes more of a techincal wrestler, he will do well, but we'll see.
What else happened? The Undertaker returned to RAW, that match was pretty good. Good to see Undertaker work more than 1 month out of the year. Maybe he'll stick around...maybe.
Now on to the audience. I thought we would relive the Raw after WM. And we kind of did, but this audience wasn't as hyped as the other audience in New Jersey. They did have the wave and some memorable chants i.e. "We are awesome" and of course they fandangoed. But not a very rowdy Britian crowd, however they were still entertaining.
What else happened? The Undertaker returned to RAW, that match was pretty good. Good to see Undertaker work more than 1 month out of the year. Maybe he'll stick around...maybe.
Now on to the audience. I thought we would relive the Raw after WM. And we kind of did, but this audience wasn't as hyped as the other audience in New Jersey. They did have the wave and some memorable chants i.e. "We are awesome" and of course they fandangoed. But not a very rowdy Britian crowd, however they were still entertaining.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
WWE Total Divas
Apparently the Divas division is getting their own reality TV show on E!
Great, just what the world needed, another reality TV show.
http://www.inquisitr.com/630990/wwe-twins-to-star-in-new-series-total-divas/
Great, just what the world needed, another reality TV show.
http://www.inquisitr.com/630990/wwe-twins-to-star-in-new-series-total-divas/
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
4/8/13 Monday Nigth Raw Review
I don't usually do RAW reviews. But I felt like I had to talk about this past Monday night. I think that was the most bizarre RAW EVER. Strange things happen in wrestling all the time, but the other night was off the scale. First we have Mark Henery wanting the WWE championship. That was random. Then the Miz losing the IC belt after holding on to it for 24 hours. Which I can't remember the last time that happened. A new World Heavyweight champion was crowned. And of course Ryback turning on Cena. Which I think that makes Ryback heel. Depends on who you ask, I guess. But the thing that made the night the most bizarre was the attending audience. Oh my God, what was up with that crowd?? You know it's crazy when the commentators don't know what to say. Crowds have been hyped before. But I think this took it to another level. According to crowd reactions, the "faces" were "heels" and "heels" were "faces." Especially when Dolph cashed in his MITB. The crowd erupted into a frenzy. I thought Dolph was the bad guy...? I guess not.
Also when was the last time a crowd randomly did the wave or chanted anything they wanted?? There were RVD, ECW, Randy Savage, JBL, Jerry, Michael Cole(really!) and of course We are awesome chants. That's just a few, there were plenty more. They also "sang", Fandango's music. I'm not sure why but like I said before RAW was off the scale and entertaining as hell.
Also when was the last time a crowd randomly did the wave or chanted anything they wanted?? There were RVD, ECW, Randy Savage, JBL, Jerry, Michael Cole(really!) and of course We are awesome chants. That's just a few, there were plenty more. They also "sang", Fandango's music. I'm not sure why but like I said before RAW was off the scale and entertaining as hell.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Wrestlemania 29 review
First I want to say that "Living Colour" was 10 times better than P-Diddy. Unless he as going to be joined by Mase and/or Lil Kim. It was a waste of time. So much so that Tons of Funk and Rhode Scholars was cut.
As a whole, the PPV was not bad. There were some entertaining matches and all the matches were appropriate length. That is a big plus. Maybe a few surprises i.e. Fandango defeating Jericho.
The best match of the night: CM Punk vs. The Undertaker. To me, there really wasn't a worst match. None of them bored me nor did they go on too long. But I think the most disappointing match was HHH vs. Brock. It wasn't bad, but I think it could have been better than what it was.
Overall I would give Wrestlemania 29 a grade of C+
As a whole, the PPV was not bad. There were some entertaining matches and all the matches were appropriate length. That is a big plus. Maybe a few surprises i.e. Fandango defeating Jericho.
The best match of the night: CM Punk vs. The Undertaker. To me, there really wasn't a worst match. None of them bored me nor did they go on too long. But I think the most disappointing match was HHH vs. Brock. It wasn't bad, but I think it could have been better than what it was.
Overall I would give Wrestlemania 29 a grade of C+
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Wrestlemania 29 thoughts and ideas
I was looking at the card for this year's Wrestlemania. Looks ok, but I did notice something odd. There are a lot of "rookies" on the Wrestlemania card. Naomi, Cameron, Big E, and Fandango?? Are these individuals ready to step up their game to the level of Wrestlemania? Where's Kofi, R-Truth, or Cesaro? And the Intercontential championship, is going to be on the pre-show??? Ummm, no. No, just no. Why? Did Miz or Wade make someone mad or do they think that P-Diddy will draw in more people? If I wanted to see a P-Diddy concert I would go to a P-Diddy concert. Unless he is singing someone's entrance music, he is unnecessary.
Here are a few ideas for WM 29. Scrap P-Diddy, have the divas title on the pre-show, and put the Intercontinental title on the WM card. Small changes, but I think that would be a better wrestling show.
Here are a few ideas for WM 29. Scrap P-Diddy, have the divas title on the pre-show, and put the Intercontinental title on the WM card. Small changes, but I think that would be a better wrestling show.
Wrestlemania 29 predictions
Is this year's WM going to predictable??? Maybe. They should throw us a curve ball. Maybe, Dolph will cash in money in the bank. I think that would be the first time it has been cashed in at WM. That would be cool. We'll see. Except for a few matches, WM feels like just another PPV. Nothing really big happens. And at $60-$70, something big SHOULD happen. Just to make me feel like I didn't waste my money. I'm getting off of the subject. Predictions, yea, that's what I'm here to talk about.
The shortest match will either be Tons of Funk vs. Rhode Scholars or Team Hell No vs. Ziggy/Big-E.
The best match will be Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H. But without any further stalling. Here are my picks for WM 29.
John Cena def. The Rock
Brock Lesnar def. HHH
Del Rio def. Swagger
Ziggler def. Del Rio
Tons of Funk and company def. Rhode Scholars and company
The Shield def. The Big Celtic Vipers
Wade Barrett def. The Miz
Team Hell No def. Ziggler/Big E
Fandango def. Jericho
Ryback def. Mark Henry
The Undertaker def. C.M. Punk
The shortest match will either be Tons of Funk vs. Rhode Scholars or Team Hell No vs. Ziggy/Big-E.
The best match will be Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H. But without any further stalling. Here are my picks for WM 29.
John Cena def. The Rock
Brock Lesnar def. HHH
Del Rio def. Swagger
Ziggler def. Del Rio
Tons of Funk and company def. Rhode Scholars and company
The Shield def. The Big Celtic Vipers
Wade Barrett def. The Miz
Team Hell No def. Ziggler/Big E
Fandango def. Jericho
Ryback def. Mark Henry
The Undertaker def. C.M. Punk
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