Wow. This crowd for Backlash is so good. Loud as hell.

I realize I might be in the minority here, but something about Rhea Ripley grosses me out.

bigcat22 said:

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I realize I might be in the minority here, but something about Rhea Ripley grosses me out.

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No way...

If you are starting a wrestling promotion and could pick two stars from another promotion who would you choose:


Omega and MJF

or

Rhodes and Rollins?

Or a third option?

DAMN YOU, DON CALLIS

DAMN YOU STRAIGHT TO H-E-DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS

The House always Wins!

The MCU is adding a visionary...


https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/seth-rollins-spotted-filming-on-the-set-of-captain-america-new-world-order

Sex Panther said:

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The MCU is adding a visionary...


https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/seth-rollins-spotted-filming-on-the-set-of-captain-america-new-world-order

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Alert me when they get Henry Rollins.

Not to F16 this thing up but does anybody watch Gutfeld! around here? I forgot all about Charly Arnolt who played the role of Renee as backstage interviewer several years ago and didn't even realize she had moved onto ESPN to work for a bit.

She was a guest on Gutfeld tonight but with Tyrus/Brodus Clay hosting and my God she is gorgeous. Apparently full timer hired by Clay Travis now for Outkick.

The Superstar Billy Graham Just Left Us 🙏🏻 THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR INFLUENCE On My Career! pic.twitter.com/YH0eT2NM4p

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) May 18, 2023

johnnyblaze36 said:

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Not to F16 this thing up but does anybody watch Gutfeld! around here? I forgot all about Charly Arnolt who played the role of Renee as backstage interviewer several years ago and didn't even realize she had moved onto ESPN to work for a bit.

She was a guest on Gutfeld tonight but with Tyrus/Brodus Clay hosting and my God she is gorgeous. Apparently full timer hired by Clay Travis now for Outkick.

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Working for Outkick and appearing on Gutfield? I see she's at the right wing grift stage of her career. 35 is a little young to already be at that stage.

johnnyblaze36 said:

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Not to F16 this thing up but does anybody watch Gutfeld! around here? I forgot all about Charly Arnolt who played the role of Renee as backstage interviewer several years ago and didn't even realize she had moved onto ESPN to work for a bit.

She was a guest on Gutfeld tonight but with Tyrus/Brodus Clay hosting and my God she is gorgeous. Apparently full timer hired by Clay Travis now for Outkick.

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Renee Young (in WWE) is Renee Paquette, who is Jon Moxley's wife and works for AEW. Charly Caruso (in WWE) is who you are talking about.

Also, you need to include pics next time

Thank you. I deserve a temporary ban for sure.

Haven't watched aew in a while. I still love Orange Cassidy though. Hilarious finish to that match

Scotty Flamingo said:

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Haven't watched aew in a while. I still love Orange Cassidy though. Hilarious finish to that match

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OC is great... that finish was perfect

And after this made me lol

i will forever love Orange Cassidy because of comments like this pic.twitter.com/EQBXPk11cD

— Tripping Balls (@IsThisWrestling) May 29, 2023

Not a lot of chatter about Double or Nothing. I thought it was pretty mediocre until the final two matches. Anarchy in the Arena was fun, typical AEW over-the-topness


But the Four Way Pillars match was the standout by far. Awesome showing from everyone and an incredible match even if you knew MJF had no shot to lose

I didn't watch it

just wasn't all that interested in the card

BREAKING NEWS
As announced by #AEW CEO & GM @tonyrkhan on #AEWDynamite, @CMPunk returns to #AEW on Saturday, June 17 for the premiere episode #AEWCollision LIVE from the @UnitedCenter in Chicago!

Get your tickets NOW at https://t.co/UN1cNj1SFY pic.twitter.com/2hPrJgCFxM

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 1, 2023

Knew it

Dom getting booed for just touching a microphone is one of my favorite things in wrestling

We lost the Sheik

WWE is saddened to hear of the passing of WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik, and extends its condolences to his family, friends, and fans. https://t.co/uY4mLvnWTF

— WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2023

Sad. Even tho he was a bad guy I always liked home and his wrestling boots.

If you look up the definition of wrestling heel, his picture is there.

No, I'm not kidding, that's some real $#!+

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heel_(professional_wrestling)

He seemed to be well liked and respected by wrestlers of all ages

Rip Sheik thank you for everything pic.twitter.com/NvfQFsrY5y

— Michael 🎅 (@Collingwoodmag) June 7, 2023

When Iron Sheik was training to be a pro wrestler, there was another wrestler in his training camp, who would go on to some fame. this guy....I think I've heard of him....

My Dear Friend Khosrow Vaziri!!! We Started Wrestling Together In 1972. Seems Like So Long Ago! We Crossed Paths So Many Times Over The Years & You Were Always So Entertaining. The Greatest Line You Ever Said To Me In 1972: “If I Had Your Hair, I Would Be With Elizabeth Taylor!”… pic.twitter.com/MG4PO69wP1

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) June 7, 2023

Damn the heels are running it now. I hate to say it but Hogan has got to go. The baby faces need a big name to drop to even things out in heaven

Just got back from my frist trip to Seaside, FL last night and on our final night there on Friday we walked into Bud and Alley's to get a table upstairs.

I've mentioned many of times in this thread the collective that was responsible for getting me into my 3rd phase of wrestling that I became obsessed with.

As we entered I look over as we are having to pass by this one table and did a doubletake and said "Are you who I think you are?". Guy replies instantly "Well who do you think I am?" and I said "You're Xavier Woods".

He said "Yeah it's me" with a big ol' smile wearing a Golden Girls tank top. I said "Holy **** I hate to bother you but HAVE to take a quick pic if you don't mind" and proceeded to tell him the New Day got me back into wrestling eight years ago or so.

He was cool as hell and said of course I don't mind and thanked ME. Then I asked what he was doing there and he said he was there with family. I said oh I'm sorry to bother in that case but thanks so much for all of the entertainment over the years. Slapped hands and did a brotha hug and he sat back down and we went on our way.

I was with family that aren't wrestling fans and they had no idea who it was or why I was freaking out until I told them I just met one memeber of the longest running tag team champs in WWE history. It was such a cool and totally random moment for me.

I only wish I could have told him I had to stop watching WWE when they did Kofi so dirty when he went on that epic run to win the title only to lose to Lesnar in 10 seconds on Smackdown but it all happened so fast and not that he needed to hear that. I also walked away thinking damn I wish I would have asked him about Big E but again he was there with family and not trying to have some 5 minute conversation with me.

I was just grateful for the pic and short exchange and he was completely unbothered. I honestly got the sense too that nobody else in that place knew who we was.

Great spot if you ever make a trip to 30A/Seaside btw.

You never want to be 'that guy'. I think you played it perfect…

aggiephoenix02 said:

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You never want to be 'that guy'. I think you played it perfect…

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Exactly. I was just tipsy enough to almost be "that guy" though but kept it movin'.

That's awesome... Woods seems like a super cool guy. And yeah sounds like you handled it perfectly.


I went to the Tampa Bay Lightning - Toronto Maple Leafs Game 6 a few weeks ago. Me and my two buddies were walking in with the sea of people and we turned a corner and ran smack into Edge and Christian. Walked alongside them for about a minute into the stadium.

One of my friends I was with is a huge wrestling fan and me and him immediately looked at each other with "holy ****" written all over our faces. It happened so fast and they were with their young kids so we didn't bother them. Pretty sure they picked up on our body language that we recognized them though.

I don't really get star-struck but for some reason seeing Edge was so cool. I totally geeked out.

johnnyblaze36 said:

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Just got back from my frist trip to Seaside, FL last night and on our final night there on Friday we walked into Bud and Alley's to get a table upstairs.

I've mentioned many of times in this thread the collective that was responsible for getting me into my 3rd phase of wrestling that I became obsessed with.

As we entered I look over as we are having to pass by this one table and did a doubletake and said "Are you who I think you are?". Guy replies instantly "Well who do you think I am?" and I said "You're Xavier Woods".

He said "Yeah it's me" with a big ol' smile wearing a Golden Girls tank top. I said "Holy **** I hate to bother you but HAVE to take a quick pic if you don't mind" and proceeded to tell him the New Day got me back into wrestling eight years ago or so.

He was cool as hell and said of course I don't mind and thanked ME. Then I asked what he was doing there and he said he was there with family. I said oh I'm sorry to bother in that case but thanks so much for all of the entertainment over the years. Slapped hands and did a brotha hug and he sat back down and we went on our way.

I was with family that aren't wrestling fans and they had no idea who it was or why I was freaking out until I told them I just met one memeber of the longest running tag team champs in WWE history. It was such a cool and totally random moment for me.

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Had a similar encounter with Booker T and his family at the Houston Stock Show a few years ago. My kids were showing cattle that weekend and his little boy came down the aisle and asked my son if he could pet his cow. I looked up and saw Booker and gave him the nod of
Did he approve? He gave me the head bob and his son petted out "cow." They took a couple of pics but I left my phone on my pocket. As they were done, Booker thanked my son and shook my hand. I told him thanks for the years and asked where was Stevie Ray? He just laughed and gave me a bro slap across my back. When they left, my son was like "Who was that?" So I pulled up a Wrestlemania video of Booker doing the Spineroonie. My son was like "What the hell? You know a celebrity?" I was like "No, but he was here as a dad not as a celebrity so I let him have a dad moment."

Booker T is the main reason why I watch NXT. His commentary is the best.

He seems like a genuine guy…

When I was in Houston, one of my soldiers in our unit wrestled in Booker T's Reality of Wrestling…until he got arrested for murdering his girlfriend.

Awesome story! Was waiting for you to tell him your kid's a 5 time 5 time 5 time 5 time 5 time stock show champion.

superunknown said:

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Awesome story! Was waiting for you to tell him your kid's a 5 time 5 time 5 time 5 time 5 time stock show champion.

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2 time only. Would have sounded like The Miz or something

Well, I can dig that...


SUCKAAAAAAAAA!

Booker T is one of my all time faves, I'm jealous.