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This is pretty awesome!
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I hope this is going to be a Network Special/PPV but its a week after Survivor Series so that’s dashed my hopes a bit!
I was coming here to post that! I love the Starrcade name. And I hope it’s a network special!
Now all we need is war games
http://www.sescoops.com/backstage-news-on-possible-plans-for-eric-rowan-luke-harper-tag-team/
I really wish they would’ve had Harper aganist Wyatt and Orton at WM.
He’s been the most underrated guy on the roster for quite some time.
I agree, I really thought they were going that way when he and aj tied in the battle royal.
https://twitter.com/TomArnold/status/909569626689777666
Missed out on the live watch last night but I’m like Tom Arnold( a sentence I thought I’d never say) I’ve been watching Heenan videos all day.
Fun time last night. We watched the ’92 Rumble match followed by a spontaneous watch of Bobby’s HOF induction.
Glad you guys did the introduction then too. Nice suggestion from Stuttsy.
Anyone remember which WCW show featured Big Bubba Rogers freaking out in an interview with Mean Gene?
They were near the top of the ramp and Big Bubba screamed out “RIIIIIIIING” followed by Gene telling him he had an identity crisis, so might’ve been right when he turned back into being Big Bubba somewhere in early 1995.
Any help on the date of the show or a link would be greatly appreciated.
I have it marked down somewhere … we talked about it on an early episode of Letters from Center Stage. I’ll check my notes when I get home.
Thanks!
Off to watch more Heenan on YouTube.
Speaking of which, why the hell didn’t WWE put something up for him on the Network?
Hopefully, they get that done tonight.
It would not surprise me if we see a Network Collection go up next month in honor of him.
It’s not often that people have a god given talent in one thing, Bobby Heenan had it in two things! He will be sorely missed
Watching Havoc 97… it is weird seeing Hennig is his 1990 orange and black singlet. I feel like he rarely wore that one, especially in WCW.
Thru on a Prime Time from Dec. 86
Gorilla : were kicking off things with midget action
Bobby: well that’ll be a short match
I hope we get a 10 Bell Salute for Bobby tonight.
I’m sorry but Jordan doesnt have what it takes to pull off this role. That and the fact the story line is crap.
I had high hopes but yeah it hasn’t been good.
It’s garbage.
Really thought Bayley was gonna belly to belly sasha there
Well, if you needed further proof that Emma was an afterthought.
How do they not have her come out during that. Why even have her in the match.
Good lord, Cole’s attempt at a Heenan-style joke was awful.
An awful long segment for that setup.
Been busy tonight so far… seems like a skippable Raw so far?
Completely skippable.
Reigns is an icon now?
So Goldust switched to Dustin? Picking up pieces from Twitter.
Tried to redeem himself after Wyatt wiped the makeup off last week.
Aroldis Chapman was a straight beast tonight.
The Os better win this fucking game.
I know! I keep checking it and they blow ever damn lead they have
In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin, Scott and Santa Pete Schirmacher are feeling festive, enjoying their gifts and snuggling by the fire as they take a look at the 12/26/86 Madison Square Garden house show!
The boys discuss Bobby Heenan in the booth, a pedestrian opener, the arrival of Honky Tonk Man, the continued misuse of Dick Slater, a moribund Women’s Title match, a terrible return to the WWF by Dino Bravo, a fun Hogan/Kamala title match,a big weekend of movie releases, a rare win for Jose-Luis Rivera, the big Hillbilly Jim/Mr. Fuji tuxedo match, a fun Santana/Hercules battle, a worthless final match and more, including end of show awards!
So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott, Justin & Pete as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast!
http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-464-wwf-house-show-madison-square-garden-122686/
I hope angle doesn’t screw miz. He’s the best thing going on Raw.
Good story from our local newspaper on the brain.
http://m.startribune.com/bobby-heenan-a-self-taught-genius-who-became-awa-s-wonderful-weasel/445415413/
How was the Bobby tribute video?
Really well done. Mostly his comedy bits but still good.
WCCW 86 dropping
http://www.wwenetworknews.com/2017/09/18/wwe-network-adds-more-wccw-from-1986/?wt=2
I just heard that Giancarlo Stanton hit his 55th home run yesterday. He could hit 60 before the season is over and no one seems to be talking about it. I never thought someone could quietly hit 60 home runs
He’s gonna hit 60. Four games in Colorado, three in Arizona and three at home against ATL.
It’s a shame that it’s happened so quietly. Imagine if he played for a west coast team? It would be happening even quieter.
I’ve read a couple things on it, but its also surprised me with how quiet it is. usually articles comparing the feat to Bonds and how this is clean. I think what also hurts is that MLB set the season record for HRs yesterday – with 10 days left to go in the season. Lot of homers this year -and the Marlins being awful doesn’t help.
For sure. If he was playing in a bigger market, it would be more mainstream. I mean, Miami isn’t a small market, but it baseball it is.
Heck, your boy in Philly Rhys Hoskins is getting more press than Stanton.
Hell of a run he’s had.
Rhys is the man – another Ryan Howard-like situation where he was in the minors a touch too long, but he’s able to come in and super produce right away vs. struggle (at least).
I’m not into revisionist history but it IS kinda crazy that he’s going to be the first (presumably) clean player to beat the Maris record. When that record was SUCH A HUGE DEAL in 1998. Even the Bonds chase and surpasing 70 wasn’t even as big of a deal when it happened than the McGwire/Sosa chase in 98, probably because everyone knew Bonds was on roids, they just weren’t sure how to feel about it yet.
You know you are desperate for hockey when you find yourself watching a replay of a preseason Capitals/Devils game. Please send help.
Is Jeff Learns Wrestling still going? It’s been 8 weeks.. i need my fix dammit
Hey man! We have had it scheduled a few times but life keeps getting in the way… coming soon, I promise!
Still no internet at home…would have had it back yesterday but the tech guy from AT&T no showed the appointment. Had to schedule another one for next Wednesday so looks like still no WiFi til then. Fucking A.
That sucks, man.
Should pitch a cot in a Starbucks for the next week. WiFi AND coffee.
Not sure if anyone has seen or mentioned it but looks like Paige is on her way back.
When they get to the “bury all the young talent you can” bit in the video package, they literally show a clip of Cena from the Nakamura match that HE LOST.
My gods this angle is stupid.
Smackdown has only been on for 27 minutes and it’s already been better then raw.
Smash cut to…
That was somehow worse then last week.
This is fucking terrible. Jesus Christ.
I think this is great
Someone backstage thought that was a good idea?!?!?!
A 72 year old who took a frog splash last week.
Really enjoying this AJ, Tye and Baron storyline.
I’m certainly thankful Tye is still involved.
The run of For Your Consideration shows is finished – possibly more on the way later (and a thanks to Will, who banged these out way in advance so we could schedule them two months out) – BUT we do have fresh GWWE audio for you as Stacey put together a show discussing how to rank/tier Trish Stratus. Audio in the main post.
http://placetobenation.com/wednesday-walk-around-the-web-09202017/
This week in the Wednesday Walk: The Mad Pooper of Pine Creek, space surgery, fadeouts in music, juggalo allies, Peak New England Autumn, lie detectors, important information about Waluigi, lunchboxes, more information about table saw design than you might require, Toys R Us, the new flag of Mars, translated Star Wars, modern stonecarving, the rubber bands of the future, the best worst ice cream commercials, and The Hobbit as read by The Professor.
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Anyone else get an email with a new Network survey?
http://www.wweresearch.com/se/0B8801407CE6C73F
I’m all for a couple of those ideas.
Legit LOL at their continued use of ROH and NJPW.
Yea just filled it out.
“Wrestling-themed series inspired by wrestling’s colorful and rich history such as WWE’s version of Game of Thrones”
THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN!!
Just finished the 5 on 5, losing stable must disband, no DQ, elimination tag match from Dragon Gate 9/18.
It felt like an above average survivor series match, but I’m not a hardcore DG guy so I might have missed callbacks and the like.
Genki Horiguchi as face in peril was fun in the beginning and the end sequence was also really good when it was 3 on 2 with the faces ahead. The visual of 4 heels armed with wrenches each dismantling a turnbuckle was really cool too.
It feels like the middle slowed down badly, mostly because it was non hardcore wrestlers trying to do garbage spots and not being great at it. There were a few parts that felt sloppy and not as urgent as the stakes should make it.
I enjoyed it, but it wasn’t super duper great from what I saw.
Everyone should check out the new Alundra doc on the Network. I dare you to get through it without shedding a tear.
Hey guys, I’m restarting my podcast Meet The Press Slam with a series interviewing wrestling fans about their fandoms and about current and past wrestling. I’ve so far recorded with Kelly Harrass of Voices of Wrestling and Trevor Dame of ThROH The Years and you can hear those podcasts here http://shoutengine.com/MeetThePressSlamVolume2/
Working on getting the podcast on iTunes ASAP. And today or tomorrow be on the lookout for episodes recorded with Allan Blackstock of Letters Center Stage and Sean Sedor of Voices of Wrestling. Also havetalked to Jeff Hawkins, Case Lowe, among others to do this series. Thanks and have a wonderful day
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Not a good thing!
https://twitter.com/sr_torch/status/910930338662232065
Watching the Flyers/Bruins preseason game. When is the last time the Flyers has a decent goalie??? Feels like it’s been a decade.
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So SD went pretty racist this week with the Jinder/Nak promo, huh?
Was in the mood for a classic Heenan pick-me-up here on a Friday afternoon so I loaded Wrestlemania 8 on the Network. Bobby and Gorilla are so good on this night…probably my favorite overall show for them.
“You always buy that cheap cologne so you can get a free comb!”
“Will you stop!?!”
That’s a favorite Mania of mine bc of how Gorilla and Bobby are so good in it along with the rest of the card.
Yeah Rumble 92/WM8 is their peak… tremendous back-to-back shows.
Boy, this Floslam/WWN kerfuffle sounds extra shitty.
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-reportedly-considering-moving-chargers-010040080.html
The Bobby collection has that really fun Heenan vs Lord Al Hayes match
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/911637746124558336
About fucking time
Feels like he was involved in trade rumors since the day he signed with the Knicks.
Just finalized talks with respect to the return of The Glenn Butler Podcast Hour Spectacular–my brother and I will be back this coming week discussing the first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery, RIGHT HERE at Place To Be Nation Dot Com.
YESSSS
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