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[4wrestling]

A new wrestling thread! Yes! Yes! Yes!

After a long tour of Asia, Australia, and Africa, the WWE crew finally returns to the US.  Not a whole lot happened on last week's Raw except for a very bizarre Mr. McMahon promo, Stephanie suggestion Daniel Bryan needed a corporate makeover, and Ryback once again losing to John Cena in a Tables Match.

We're now just two weeks out from Summerslam, so things should be in full build mode tonight.  The biggest news is Brock Lesnar will return tonight.  Punk and Heyman have been gold on the mic as usual, but Brock being there takes it to another level.  The last time we saw Brock, he was destroying CM Punk around the ring.  Definitely looking forward to what they have for "The Best" vs "The Beast" tonight.

There has been very subtle tension between John Cena and Daniel Bryan so far, but nothing to really give fans any real interest in the match other than the idea of Daniel Bryan challenging for John Cena's WWE Title.  That of course isn't enough, so we'll probably have the McMahons involved in the storyline.  Vince was really bad last week, even after all of the editing they did on the taped show.  His age and work ethic is starting to catch up to him.  He's not nearly the on air character that he used to be 5-10 years ago.

The Shield will get their match for Summerslam tonight.  It's penciled in to be all three members of The Shield vs Mark Henry and The Big Show, but that is all dependent on the health of Show.  He was supposed to be on Raw two weeks ago, but wasn't able to get cleared.

We'll have more with Bray Wyatt and Kane, Dolph Ziggler and Big E, and AJ and Kaitlyn.  I don't know if Del Rio and Christian will be on tonight's show.  And that kind of leaves Randy Orton and RVD out in the cold.  Perhaps those two will face each other at Summerslam.  Or they may just be keeping Orton off TV so it will come as a surprise if/when he cashes in Money in the Bank.

 

[hymen man]

Sweet. Interested in what happens with Punk/Brock with Lesnar being there tonight.

 

[derryj3]

The original wrestling thread got me back into watching it on TV. Been watching RAW for like 2mths straight now lol.

 

[B Sox]

Awesome to see Brock on tonight's show. Have a feeling they will let Punk get his shots in on him....Hopefully some sort of physical altercation between DB and Cena. Been pretty boring so far...Interested to see what the Wyatt Fam does...Overall though, this Summerslam card is looking pretty weak in my opinion. Not really a fan of any of these feuds going on right now other than Brock/Punk.

 

[robpzee612]

 

[naija nitemare]

What's the word on Goldberg and Scott Hall in 2K14?

 

[TXZ]

Day 2 of G1 Climax. Good match here fellas - Tomohiro Ishii vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi (NJPW - 02/08/2013)

Dat Steiner Screwdriver

NJPW G1 Climax 23 Day 4 - Tomohiro Ishii vs. Katsuyori Shibata (08-04-2013)

That whole show's worth a watch, esp. Ibushi/Nakamura.

 

[rrlegend]

dont know if posted but this is great

 

[T0INE]

What's the word on Goldberg and Scott Hall in 2K14?

Nothing as of yet.

2k should be unveiling the roster for the game during SummerFest weekend like they've done for the past couple of years.

 

[donmega]

I do think Punk does get some shots in on Brock tonight. He's been pretty much manhandled by Brock the whole feud so I guess it's his turn tonight.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Dat Steiner Screwdriver


NJPW G1 Climax 23 Day 4 - Tomohiro Ishii vs. Katsuyori Shibata (08-04-2013)

That whole show's worth a watch, esp. Ibushi/Nakamura.

Yup watching Day 4 as we speak. John Pollack said it is one of the best shows he has ever seen.

Kinda felt bad for DBry's twin when they came out of his house for the chopping contest..The Cena twin was talking about needing an advantage, so they wore skimpy tops to distract the guys..Ole Big Boob Bella comes bouncing out the front door in a sexy top, followed by Pirate's Dream Bella in a Playtex cross your heart bra..

I get what you are saying but she paid for her enhancements. So she is basically cheating.

I suppose as far as looks go, Nikki is a bit better looking with her enhancements, but her personality seems absolutely terrible. Brie seems like she is actually kinda cool. Just my two cents though.

Don't forget this is television man.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Review-a-Wai - WWF SummerSlam '92 w/ Bret Hart, Harry Smith - Fight Network http://fightnetwork.com/news/33249:review-a-wai-wwf-summerslam-92-w-bret-hart-harry-smith/


And just a heads up, Harry Smith (Davey Boy Smith Jr) is doing his thing in New Japan over the last year from what I am hearing. He is doing aight in this year's G1 Climax

 

[Peep Game]

I honestly doubt her non-wrestling personality is any different from the "character" she's playing on tv. Seems way too natural

 

[22stylez]

DBry or Cena need to do something other than have eachothers back...going into Summer Slams main event...theres really no build or tension between the two...Hopefully theres some build up for more matches on the card...

 

[4wrestling]

What's the word on Goldberg and Scott Hall in 2K14?

Nothing as of yet.

2k should be unveiling the roster for the game during SummerFest weekend like they've done for the past couple of years.

I'm waiting for GHIMSlater to confirm if CM Punk will be in this year's game.  I have my fingers crossed hoping for the best.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

I honestly doubt her non-wrestling personality is any different from the "character" she's playing on tv. Seems way too natural

Maybe you are right?

But again, it bothers me that Cena/American Dragon are spending so much time together on this show and they have a match this month. Yes these shows were "taped" a while ago but got damn man.

 

[Case]

Yup watching Day 4 as we speak. John Pollack said it is one of the best shows he has ever seen.
I get what you are saying but she paid for her enhancements. So she is basically cheating.
Don't forget this is television man.

It just seemed sad that Cenabella came out with a sexy top on and DBrybella came out wearing something from the local Walmart..And the Cenabella is not as attractive as DBrybella..The Bella that doesn't wear all the makeup and gunk on her face is prettier to me than the one that looks like she was a model on Face Off..

 

[DCAllAfrican]

It just seemed sad that Cenabella came out with a sexy top on and DBrybella came out wearing something from the local Walmart..And the Cenabella is not as attractive as DBrybella..The Bella that doesn't wear all the makeup and gunk on her face is prettier to me than the one that looks like she was a model on Face Off..

@ The names you give them.

 

[naija nitemare]

What's the word on Goldberg and Scott Hall in 2K14?

Nothing as of yet.

2k should be unveiling the roster for the game during SummerFest weekend like they've done for the past couple of years.

I'm waiting for GHIMSlater to confirm if CM Punk will be in this year's game.  I have my fingers crossed hoping for the best.

SO FOUL

 

[rell826]

Both Bellas look like a foot.

 

[hymen man]

 

[4wrestling]

Watching Total Divas now.  This week's episode is so much worse than the first week.

Fandango picks his own dancers?  Oh yeah...  And he only ever had two dancers.

**** Brie looks so freaking thin.

 

[4wrestling]

Fffffffffffffffffffffffffff this Eva Marie "storyline" is so freaking manufactured (poorly) for the show.

 

[4wrestling]

I also don't understand why some people on the show use their real names and other use their kayfabe names.  I need to slam my head right about now.

 

[4wrestling]

Eva's engaged after being with the dude for 2.5 months?