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In defense of Dave Batista winning the Royal Rumble last night…

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So last night was not only the Grammy Awards, there was also a WWE ppv last night called the Royal Rumble where 30 men fight in the ring at the same time. You’ve probably heard of the Royal Rumble before and know what the rules are right? Last man standing in the ring is the winner. The winner ended up being Dave Batista aka The Animal who is known as a heel/badguy kind of wrestler.

I didn’t watch the ppv since I don’t watch WWE anymore and I heard when the 30 man Rumble match got over with Batista got pretty strong boos from the crowd. Batista is a pretty big guy… large muscles and all. Google him. Batista came back from the WWE after a long hiatus ’cause he wanted to start a movie career and he’s been in a few major films already.

Sure enough the whole internet of the wrestling community is mad that Batista won the Rumble. To be honest, I think it’s a good choice and he deserved to win and be a huge part of Wrestlemania. I liked Batista. He’s a good performer and one of the best wrestling bad guys out there, in my opinion. He has good mic skills. He’s a bad guy that you love to hate.

The thing with WWE is they love to give the bad guy wrestlers a huge push. That’s what they did with CM Punk, Triple H, and Randy Orton when they were heels. They gave them so much screen time and gave the bad guy wrestlers the opportunity to win all the big ppvs. This is just Vince’s thing, ya know? Personally, I find the bad guy wrestlers more entertaining than the good guys. If WWE is pissing a lot of fans off even the smart fans, then they are doing their jobs. That’s what heel wrestlers are supposed to do. Piss off the fans. They’ve been doing this stuff for years. Pushing the bad guys to the extremes.

Bad guys in professional wrestling is all part of entertainment. If there were no bad guy wrestlers, then professional wrestling would be boring as hell and nobody would care if everybody were good guys. There are even bad guys in all fighting sports like MMA and boxing (like Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr., perfect examples) as well.

Yes, bad guys in WWE are just a storyline but that’s the thing a lot  of people in this day and age mistakenly wants to believe that everything in WWE is real. That’s how the WWE wants to make you think. They control your mind and they want you to believe what they do is real. They don’t believe in the “fake” word.

I stopped watching WWE not because the bad guys keep getting pushed… I stopped watching ’cause the story lines were getting really bad and didn’t like the direction they’re headed into but with this Batista thing, I’m thinking about watching again, not sure. Sounds like an interesting wrestling angle they’re doing.

I never took what WWE did seriously ’cause I know it’s just a show. If I want to cheer on the bad guys and support them, I’ll have no problem doing just that. The heel wrestlers put on a better show than the good guys, anyways. I haven’t been watching for at least a year now and feel good about it.

Kev

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Will Hulk Hogan induct the Ultimate Warrior into the wrestling Hall of Fame??? I don’t know…

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In facebook, the WWE official page posted up a status asking the fans who should induct the Ultimate Warrior into the WWE Hall of Fame, and sure enough… most of the responses were Hulk Hogan. So it’s pretty clear that most of the WWE Universe want Hulk Hogan to induct Warrior which should be an obvious choice. Why? Simply because Hogan was the one who helped Warrior get over at their famous Wrestlemania 6 match.

Even though I can’t stand Hulk Hogan, I agree that he’s the obvious choice to induct Warrior; however, Hulk and Warrior would have to do some hatchet burying and put their differences aside in order for that to happen. Hulk and Warrior have been having a real life feud for many years and they still don’t get along in real life. I don’t know. It be cool that Hulk would induct the Ultimate Warrior but there’s a slight chance of that not happening.

If Warrior can bury the hatchet with Vince McMahon then I’m sure Warrior can bury the hatchet with Hulk too so who knows… anything is possible. We’ll have to wait to see what happens. I’m sure Hulk will be all for burying the hatchet with Warrior but it’s all up to Warrior of what he wants to do.

If Hulk isn’t gonna do it who else should induct Warrior into the Hall of Fame? I can see Jake “The Snake” Roberts doing it.

As far as Hulk and Warrior goes, we’ll have to see what happens. Even though I hate Hogan, I’d like to see Warrior and Hulk bury the hatchet ’cause those two guys held grudges for too long.

Kev

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WWE finally announces, “WWE Network” for the launch of Feb. 24th, and I actually think it’s pretty cool!!!

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Last night, the WWE finally announced the launch of “WWE Network” which is a 24/7 streaming service for Feb. 24th of this year! The WWE have been planning this for many years and this is finally happening this year. What’s the “WWE Network” going to be about? What’s gonna be on it? Well, I watched some of the announcement show online last night and here’s what I learned about “WWE Network”.

You will be able to watch every WWE PPV the WWE has ever made. PPV’s from all 12 of their ppv events and yes, that includes all of their “Wrestlemanias” and “Royal Rumbles”. You wanna watch all the old RAW and SMACKDOWN episodes? No problem, they’ll all be on there. Wanna re-live all the 80’s wrestling and the 90’s Attitude Era? No problem. All that stuff will be on there. Never got to watch any old WCW Nitro or ECW? No problem. All that stuff will be on there too! There will be much more wrestling material to watch on there too like reality shows and stuff.

And the price of subscription is only $9.99 a/ month!!! At first, I kept thinking that this was gonna be very pricey but $9.99 a month is actually pretty cheap! That’s not all though, this is not only an internet streaming thing. You can watch “WWE Network” pretty much anywhere. You can watch ’em on your Iphones, Ipads, kindles, PS3/PS4/Xbox, etc.

More info on, “WWE Network” here.

This is pretty cool actually! WWE bought the entire WCW/ECW library and even though they say that only 300 episodes will be on there for now… I’m sure the entire library will be on there soon enough. This is a new thing for them and it will get bigger.

Honestly, I think this is WWE’s way of competing with Netflix, pretty obvious don’t you think? I do like it, though. Since I’m a huge wrestling fanatic, I would love to watch all the old-school wrestling again.

I don’t care for the current direction of wrestling — I hate how it is today — but I will always love the old-school wrestling, though. The old days of WWE was the greatest.

I’m probably gonna end up subscribing to this but not right away, though.

Kev

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Ultimate Warrior confirms reconciling with Vince McMahon and is now back in the WWE Universe….

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Ultimate Warrior wrote today on twitter to Vince McMahon:

@VinceMcMahon Vince, thank you for your personal welcome back to the WWE Universe. It is noted and appreciated. All the Warriors of Parts Unknown take pride in being one of the original galaxies of the Universe you created. Not one of my days has passed without a flashback to my time in the business and my relationship with you. After 17 years of battling one another, perhaps the stars have finally aligned and Destiny is prepared to tell one of Sports Entertainment’s greatest stories: how two of the industry’s most determined, colorful, intense and explosive personalities brought to life a persona that made such an inspiring impression that it still captures the hearts and minds of fans all over the world, even all these years later. I am proud Ultimate Warrior is an iconic, immortal spirit in the Universe you created. I know, Vince McMahon, you are proud, too. The inhabitants of your WWE Universe believe your personal welcome is an invitation of sorts. If so, consider this my RSVP with one condition. Wisdom takes a seat at the table with us when we meet, but we each also leave unburied a slight edge of the hatchet we’ve carried over the years. that other gutless and heartless God-fearing men urge us to lay to rest forever. Face it, neither one of us were ever any good at being bored or boring others. So coming prepared to kill one another makes for a interesting backup plan. Always Believe, Warrior

As you can see, Vince and Warrior have been feuding in public for years. Over the years Warrior has kept away from WWE and he wouldn’t even let the WWE induct him into the Hall of Fame. Now that Warrior buried the hatchet with Vince McMahon officially… I think a Hall of Fame induction is very possible now.

Also a short WWE return is possible since Warrior revealed that he is back in the “WWE Universe”. He didn’t say anything about returning to WWE television on RAW but I think they’re just trying to keep it a surprise.

I think we will see Warrior back on WWE TV. Not sure if he’s coming back full time, part time, a one off or what but we’ll wait and see. He’s probably just coming back for one final match against Vince as a way to finish off that feud… in a kayfabe kind of way. Do you know what, “kayfabe” is right? It is a wrestling term meaning that it is the portrayal of events in wrestling that are actually “real”.

Some off TV feuds have been finished on WWE television before so it’s nothing new. Kayfabe already happened with Vince and Bret the “Hitman” Hart. Vince and Bret have feuded for years while Bret stayed retired… now they are reconciled… Bret makes occasional appearances on RAW. They finished their Montreal “screwjob” angle on TV. Mick Foley and Ric Flair had an off TV feud for a while and they were gonna finish on TV but things got a little different. Jerry Lawler’s heart attack scare was kayfabe. Sometimes things you see on TV can be real which can be called, “kayfabe”. The McMahon steroid trial from years back and the Owen Hart death, all kayfabe.

I can see them doing a lot of kayfabe stuff with Vince vs. Warrior. A Vince vs. Warrior feud on TV would be entertaining. I’m gonna have to start watching WWE again to watch out for Warrior’s return. Warrior won’t return to WWE this soon… they want to make things surprising and unpredictable so Warrior can appear out of no where.

Glad to finally see Vince put his ego aside. He did a great thing for a change. Vince can be a cool guy after all!

Kev

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The Ultimate Warrior still means so much to so many people to this day…

Yes, there have been many wrestling legends over the years but in my opinion, I think the Ultimate Warrior is the most important one of them all. Hulk Hogan was the one who helped get him over at their legendary match at Wrestlemania 6 which was the match that helped Warrior’s popularity. That match still means a lot to so many people to this day. So many wrestling legends Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Randy Savage, Ric Flair, etc. I think the Ultimate Warrior tops them all. Warrior claims that he is retired from wrestling for good but I think he is on his way to a short comeback — now that WWE has gotten Warrior as a playable character for the 2k14 video game.

Vince and Warrior used to never get along. They had feuded for years behind the scenes. They must of reconciled and buried the hatchet. Now that Warrior is gonna be in the next WWE game — could this mean that Warrior is on his way to the Hall of Fame? Will Warrior make one last WWE run? Maybe one last match? Warrior claims that his days in the ring are over ’cause he made his mark in the past but never say never, ya know?

I haven’t been watching WWE for a long while. I hate the way it’s going but I’m gonna have to start watching again just to watch out for Warrior’s possible return. Warrior’s being secretive about it and in an interview I saw of youtube… he said he wouldn’t mind one more match with Vince. Even though Warrior still does bodybuilding and works out… his body still can’t take wrestling anymore ’cause of his age (he’s in his 50’s now, I believe). So if he wrestles Vince… the match won’t be as physical. Warrior would have to wrestle someone who is not an actual wrestler… Vince would be the most likely choice.

Plus, it would be a fine way to end the Warrior vs. Vince feud by settling it in the wrestling ring.

The reason Warrior means so much to so many people still is ’cause his character is a positive character. No negativity. In real life, when Warrior is not wrestling… he’s a very nice man. He’s brutally honest but he seems like a very friendly and down to earth guy if you watch all of his videos in youtube.

Simply put, Warrior inspires everyone. That’s why he’s important. He deserves the Hall of Fame and one more WWE run. I think both are a huge possibility. Warrior is awesome. I always respect him like most. He has no ego. He’s respectful to other talent. He’s just a humble dude. I’d like to meet him in person myself someday ’cause I hear he does the best autograph sessions.

Hope Warrior comes back to RAW. People still love him to this day.

Kev

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Cool Video: The Ultimate Warrior returns to the WWE… sort of…

Is the Ultimate Warrior on his way back to WWE television? For the first time in history, Warrior, the wrestling legend is being featured in a WWE game. Vince McMahon and Warrior must have finally buried the hatchet. They used to never get along as they were having public feuds for a lot of years. WWE has been ignoring the Warrior for a long time and it’s about time, they finally give him the respect he deserves.

Even though I stopped watching WWE for a long while… I always respected the Warrior. He was a good wrestling character. His character really means something to a lot of people. I think he’s more serious than Hogan and Randy Savage, in my opinion. Warrior is a positive inspiration to everybody. Plus, he’s a good wrestler and mic worker.

Even though, Warrior is a retired wrestler… he still makes occasional appearances at various Indy wrestling events across the states. So I’m assuming all that is teasing his upcoming possible WWE return. He maybe back in a video game but will Warrior make a surprise appearance on RAW? All we can do is hope and pray! Cross your fingers! Warrior deserves one final match. The next Wrestlemania would be perfect to have his final match at. Who should Warrior have his final match against? I would say either Vince McMahon or CM Punk. Probably Vince McMahon would make a lot more sense so they can do an on TV feud and finish it in the ring.

Yeah, I stopped watching RAW. Lost my appreciation for it. Don’t like the direction it’s heading but if Warrior returns… that’s what makes me want to start watching again. I wouldn’t rule out a Warrior return just yet, though. This commercial in the video just might be a possibility that he maybe on his way back to WWE television.

I’m thinking about buying this video game myself. Warrior being made a playable character will be worth it alone.

Kev

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I’m so happy I didn’t pay $70.00 to watch Wrestlemania last night! Glad I skipped it this year!

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I didn’t watch last night’s Wrestlemania but I was reading all the results as it was being posted in facebook, twitter, live blog feeds, etc. As expected the card for Wrestlemania this year was going to be very very predictable. You knew who was going to win every match and what was going to happen. I knew that Triple H would win against Brock Lesnar, I knew the Undertaker would win against CM Punk, and I knew John Cena was going to walk out with the belt last night. *Yawn*. I read the full results and sounded like it wasn’t a very good, Wrestlemania. I’m really starting to dislike WWE and the way it’s headed. Wrestling is not wrestling anymore. It changed over the years. That goes for TNA too. The whole wrestling industry is no longer the same anymore in general. Wrestling used to be great in the 80’s and the 90’s, but it’s so different today. Therefor, wrestling is dying.

It’s going to be interesting to see what the buy rates results will be from last night. I bet a lot more people stopped watching Wrestlemania this year too, ’cause of the price raise. Will WWE bring the price back down for next year once they learn that a lot of people stopped watching? Hopefully, but I doubt it!

Anyway, I watched, “Game of Thrones”, and the new “Vikings” episode last night instead, which were way better than, Wrestlemania. “Game of Thrones” and “Vikings” are both getting intense and both episodes were pretty EPIC. I’ve been watching a lot of season 2 of “GOT”. “Game of Thrones” the books & the show are both so good ’cause George’s stories are pretty addicting. George R. R. Martin can tell stories like no one else. “Game of Thrones” whether the books or the TV shows are so amazing. I love them so much.

Kev

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It’s official… I’m not watching Wrestlemania 29 this year…

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For the first time in a long time, I’m not watching Wrestlemania this Sunday night. Why? For a few reasons.  First of all, the WWE raised the price for Wrestlemania this year. They raised it up $60 standard, and $70 HD. Secondly, the card this year is crap. It’s like the same repeat of Wrestlemania. WWE can’t come up with new material. It’s always John Cena headlining the main event and taking the title, every year, and it’ll be the same this year. Cena becoming champ. Who would want to pay $70 for that?

There are a few matches, I want to see on WM-29, however like: Undertaker vs. CM Punk, Brock Lesnar vs. HHH, and Mark Henry vs. Ryback. Those would probably be the good matches. Other than that, the rest of the card is garbage this year.

I’m fed up with WWE. They are not the same anymore. Wrestling is dying, and it has changed over the years. I still love and respect, all the performers, I just want a better product, ya know?   Bring back the good wrestling we all want to see, not all that soap opera garbage.

I still have a love for professional wrestling, though. I always will be a fan. I just hate how wrestling is today. TNA Impact, is even having problems. I stopped watching TNA, ever since Hogan joined. Back to WWE, I’ll still have a lot of love for old school 80’s wrestling, and the Attitude Era in the 90’s. That’s where the great wrestling was at. It’s not like that anymore today. The business is horrible the way it is.

On Sunday, I will be following up on WM-29 during the live results, to see who wins and all. I’m gonna be watching, “Game of Thrones”, and, “Vikings”, this Sunday night instead. Glad “Game of Thrones” finally came back. Now that “Walking Dead” is gone, good TV will continue with GOT.

Back to WM-29, I’ll still watch it though. I’ll just wait for the DVD release.

Kev

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No Vince, you don’t make people smile with your WWE shows…

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I was watching the WWE press conference when they made their so called huge announcement live on the internet, when it was said that the WWE is going to have Wrestlemania 30 at the Dome in New Orleans, and Vince was saying that the only goal with WWE that they want to put smiles on people’s faces everyday, and globally. I just laughed when Vince said that. Why? Because it isn’t true. Vince doesn’t make people smile with WWE shows. Who does the smiling when it comes to WWE? Yes, that’s right. No one other than Vince McMahon, himself. He’s all about making himself smile. All he cares about is making money. He doesn’t care about the WWE fans as he claims. He’s all about doing the things that makes him happy.

Evidence of that. Dropping the TV-14 rating and going PG. Getting rid of great wrestling. Ditching hardcore wrestling. Shoving John Cena in our faces for the past 10 years. Bad writing in storylines. Trying to take the wrestling part out of the WWE. Need I go on? He can bring back the Attitude Era, turn John Cena heel, bring back hardcore wrestling and all that stuff anytime he wants to. He won’t ’cause he knows that the family friendly part of wrestling and John Cena is what helps Vince make the money.

I’ve been so turned off by WWE for the past several years now. I gave up watching WWE ppvs and I’m thinking about bailing out of Wrestlemania 29 this year. Not sure if I’ll watch it ’cause everyone knows Cena will take the belt from the Rock, anyways. I don’t really want to see Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar again either, that match isn’t confirmed yet, but will be soon.

With that being said, the WWE just sucks currently. Ratings are bad, and I don’t like all the current gimmicks. Wrestling is not the same anymore.

As far as TNA Impact goes, they are an alright company, but the only reason they are getting bigger and more successful is ’cause of Hulk Hogan. That’s why TNA hired Hogan ’cause they know he would take their company to the next level. TNA is traveling the world now with their live TV shows. I can’t stand Hulk Hogan either. Wish is why I gave up on TNA Impact. Maybe I’ll start watching again if Hogan will ever leave though.

Back to WWE, if they are going to have Wrestlemania 30 in New Orleans, they better make that card a good one. John Cena, will obviously headline that WM like he usually does every year (*rolls eyes*), but I hope they pick Cena a different opponent for WM-30. I certainly don’t want Cena vs. The Rock III. If they want to make Wrestlemania 30 a historic one, they better have dream matches that people want to see like Stone Cold vs. Hogan, Lesnar vs. Undertaker, and matches such as those. Will they? Nope. They will come up with stupid matches, whatever makes Vince the money.

That’s how much of a greedy businessman Vince is. He’s an egomaniac in real life and only cares for himself. I’m fed up with WWE. Have been for a long time. I still respect the performers and wrestlers, they are great. I’m just knocking the company’s creative direction.

Kev

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WWE to make major announcement Monday…

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WWE.com reported this weekend, that they will make a major announcement for the company this coming Monday at noon. They will hold a live press conference, featuring Vince McMahon, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, The Rock and John Cena.

It is being speculated that the location for Wrestlemania 30 will be in New Orleans will be announced, or the WWE Network (the 24 hr. wrestling channel for cable TV) will be confirmed, or the announcement could be both.

While it would be cool if the announcement will be that they will finally drop the PG rating and return to TV-14, that’s probably not gonna be it. Like they always say, anything is possible in the WWE, so ya never know.

Maybe the announcement could even be another Hall of Fame induction too? If Scott Hall is going to make the Hall of Fame finally, that would be worthy of a press conference announcement, instead of announcing it on RAW.

Read, the report, here.

Kev