Sunday, November 25, 2012

CM Punk on the Talking Dead

For those who don't know. The Walking Dead is a show on AMC about people surviving the zombie apocalypse  There is another show called "Talking Dead" that follows the "Walking Dead." In which they discuss the events of the new episode of the "Walking Dead." Well for some reason, CM Punk is going to be on the "Talking Dead." I don't know who the other guest will be. Probably a producer or director of  "The Walking Dead." I don't know why CM Punk is going to be on the show, maybe he's a fan.

http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/cm-punk-talking-dead-26070530

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Wrestling Obscurity update

2013 is nearly upon us as a result I will be changing my cut off date for WO. In the past, I have focused on events that have occured from 2000-present. That will change come Janurary. I won't look back as far. Probably not past 2003 or 2004. Hopefully I can stick with my own rules.

Wrestling Obscurity: Judas Mesias

Maybe it's not fair to put TNA wrestlers in WO. TNA seems to have a revolving door when it comes to its roster.  Some stay for a long period of time i.e. James Storm, AJ Styles etc. And  some stay for a short period of time trying to make an impact in that time, but alot haven't and have been forgotten, as far as TNA goes. I'm focusing on Judas because I saw "Best of TNA 2007" DVD and he was on the list of the people to watch in 2008.  For those who don't remember. Judas was Abyss' "brother" or half "brother." James Mitchell was Abyss' manager. Abyss would later turn his back on Mitchell. So Mitchell got someone else...Judas, to terrorize Abyss. Oh did I mention that Mitchell is Abyss's "father"? Sorry for the spoiler. Abyss and Judas have a series of matches and even have a barbwire match. Not a bad feud, regardless of how silly the storyline was. This happened in the later part of 2007 and early 2008. Unfortunately Judas was released in March of 2008. So I guess when they said watch this guy in 2008. They meant just the winter of 2008, not the whole year.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judas_Mesias

Monday, November 19, 2012

WWE Survivor Series quick review

I thought popped in my head this morning. Could Survivor Series have been better? I don't know. I think so, nothing REALLY big happened. And it was kind of predictable. I twitted that I didn't think any titles would change. Unfortunately, I was right. A new champion could've made the PPV better. Some matches could've either been better or ended better i.e. Sheameus vs. Big Show. I can't really say that there was a great match in the whole PPV. Overall good matches, but nothing spectacular. I'd give it a grade of C.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Wrestling Obscurity: Dolph Ziggler's new hairstyle

Now that Dolph is a lone survivor and a money in the bank winner. We must never forget when Dolph tried something different. A new look if will. Now why did he do it? I have no idea. New look, new opportunities? Maybe, but the look didn't last long.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvyTVenOlAw

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

WWE Survivor Series idea

I can't take credit for this idea. This idea came from my wife. Now I don't call her a genius often, but she came up with a great idea last night. There should be another survior series tag match, but this one will be a mixed tag match. Sin Cara/Rey Mysterio/Tyson Kidd/Justin Gabriel/Natyala vs. Primetime Playas/Epic&Primo/Rosa or Aksana. I thought it was a good idea for two reasons. 1. Survior Series should have more than 1 Survior Series match. 2. I don't remember if there has ever been a mixed survior series team, so they would be making history. How cool would that be?.

WWE taking things too far?

It doesn't happen often and I guess this is up for debate, but sometimes WWE takes things to far. Case in point; Last nigt Paul Heyman faked a heart attack in the ring. Making fun of Jerry Lawler.  Now I know it's supposed to be "entertaining" but I think it's poor taste. Given the fact that Jerry was clinically dead and that other wrestlers have died from heart failure. This is not really something that can be made fun of. Joking about it, is not funny. If anything it's cruel. I personally think that Cole had a problem with it because if you look at his expression or his body language. He looked uncomfortable and disintrested in what was happening in the ring. He barely said anything during that segment. I don't know, but sometimes I think they, WWE take things too far.

NTWA: Jerry Lawler returns to RAW

Not really alot to say about this one. Everyone knows the story about Jerry Lawler suffering a heart attack on 9/10/12. Thankfully he is still with us and returned to Monday Night Raw last night. How awesome is that?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za2TcFM1mdE&feature=g-all-u

Friday, November 9, 2012

NTWA: Summerslam 2011 Christian vs Randy Orton

Sorry to say but here is a feud I got tired of, but damn if they didn't have some great matches. I think they had 5 matches in the summer of 2011. However many,  all of them were very good to awesome. I don't know why but they had such great chemistry in the ring. Maybe because all their matches were very back and forth. No one had control of the match for too long, or because they would counter moves all the time. If I remember right they tried to steal one another's finishing move. I haven't seen that in a LONG time. I can't say this is the best match they had, but this match and the ending were nothing short of awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Una6Keb3800
I could only find a highlight video, sorry.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

NTWA: Christian Cage vs Kaz ladder match

Here's a match I didn't think that was going to be a very good match. I don't know why I thought that. Both are great wrestlers in their own right, and it's  a ladder match. Cage does great in those matches. Maybe I was depressed at the time or I was pretty sure that Cage was going to win this one easy. I was so wrong. Kaz and Cage worked great together. I don't remember them having a feud, but maybe they should have. Regardless, this match was an awesome match and should be remembered in TNA history as one of the best ladders matches.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Wrestling Obscurity: The angry Miz girl

Who out there remembers the angry miz girl? Ok. She wasn't a wrestler or a manager. But she had the best reaction to a heel becoming champion, EVER. Her face says it all. I was never sure if she was anti-miz or pro-orton...maybe both. Either way she was pissed. No, I mean REALLY pissed. I'm sure other kids felt this way, but they didn't get caught on camera showing their disgust and hatred for what took place that night on RAW.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxu-MBDC_kI&feature=fvwrel

NTWA: CM Punk's mic gets cut off

I'm sure alot of people who look at this blog have already seen the CM Punk DVD. And I realize that alot of NTWA features CM Punk. That is not intentional at all. But the things that he has done in the past year...ok really in 2011, were very awesome. It really drew me in and I really couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. That was 2011, before this promo. I can't really remember a "rant" like this. He mentions ROH, Paul Heyman, Colt Cabana, calls out Vince and his family. It was surreal. At the time I couldn't tell if he was supposed to say that or not...I'm STILL not sure. Guess I should get the DVD. Anyway this was shot of adreniline that a fan like myself needed. Not to say I was getting bored with WWE, but it did feel like there weren't any big surprises, no game changing events, no pushing the envolope. And then THIS happened. After the "shoot" I thought "Ok now you have my full attention." Any event/wrestler that grabs your attention is nothing short of awesome!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2JC8saqnEA

Sunday, November 4, 2012

NTWA: Mike Awesome vs Masato Tanaka ECW One Night Stand 2005

ECW: One Night Stand was one of the best PPV of 2005 and this match is definetly one of the reasons and is the last ECW DVD I bought. If you  are a fan of hardcore matches or the old school ECW. This match is for you. Tables, Chairs...no ladders, but it has Masato and Mike Awesome. Two men who were awesome to watch back in the day. Mike Awesome was a very gifted wrestler. He did things that most big men couldn't or wouldn't do or even think about doing. Masato also great in his own right, who had been in some great matches in Japan and USA.
Why do I think this match is awesome? Well I do like the old school ECW and this match reminds me of some of those great matches back in day. But that aside, it's really a good back and forth hardcore match. I honestly don't think they can pull this off anymore in TNA or WWE...maybe ROH.