hogso Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 NJPW is back, has kicked off with the New Japan Cup GCW is also back, they're running two outdoor social distance complying shows so they can have fans. Not many, but good to see Probably the biggest news in wrestling at the minute is the speaking out movement. Many, many wrestlers have been accused of sexual assault and harassment. I guess the biggest name (so far, there are more all the time it seems) is Matt Riddle. I have to say though, of all the things coming out, that's the one I'm not sure I believe. The other names...there are masses of accusations against British wrestlers, or those based over here. Jimmy Havoc, Travis Banks, El Ligero, David Starr, Joey Ryan...not a good look for the business as a whole over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Jack Gallagher got released from WWE the other day after allegations of rape. I'm not sure why WWE singled him out, but I do believe his response on Twitter was seen as an apology which could be construed as an admission of guilt. Matt Riddle for instance took a less tactful approach and claimed the woman accusing him was crazy which seems to have worked. So without proof Riddle remains for now. I am curious to see how AEW handle the Jimmy Havoc thing. We know that WWE like to sweep things under the rug unless given no choice, I'm not sure what AEW do as this is their first potential controversy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Apart from the above the last thing I posted about in here was Danny Havoc's suicide, I think. Moxley wore a t shirt dedicated to him this week on AEW, nice to see. Surprisingly they had very few matches against each other in CZW, which in hindsight is a terrible shame. Also, anyone keeping up to date with NJPW? The last week or so has been fantastic, catch up while avoiding spoilers if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 21/06/2020 at 15:57, Daweii said: Jack Gallagher got released from WWE the other day after allegations of rape. I'm not sure why WWE singled him out, but I do believe his response on Twitter was seen as an apology which could be construed as an admission of guilt. Matt Riddle for instance took a less tactful approach and claimed the woman accusing him was crazy which seems to have worked. So without proof Riddle remains for now. I am curious to see how AEW handle the Jimmy Havoc thing. We know that WWE like to sweep things under the rug unless given no choice, I'm not sure what AEW do as this is their first potential controversy. I thought riddle was gay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 11 hours ago, Demitri_C said: I thought riddle was gay? He has a wife. She defended him throughout all the sexual assault allegations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 On 20/05/2020 at 09:03, Demitri_C said: Anyone watched the undertaker documentary? Have to say its one of the best wwe documentaries ive ever seen A brilliant must watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 On 02/06/2020 at 10:34, Wainy316 said: The above reading just randomly made me remember when Headbanger Mosh wrestled for a while as Harry the Beaver Cleavage. A guy with serious mommy issues. With that in mind, what do people think is the worst gimmick ever? Right to Censor (Attitude Era) The Oddities. (Earthquake John Tenta dressed as Golga) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 On 02/06/2020 at 17:41, sharkyvilla said: Kai En Tai, not sure if they had the worst or best gimmick Managed by "Mr Yamaguchi-san" "I choppy choppy your pee pee" as he once said to Val Venus on an episode of War Zone whilst wielding a samurai sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 On 02/06/2020 at 20:24, Zatman said: no surprise Hogan comes across as a prick Hogan was the biggest piece of shit going in that industry. On 03/06/2020 at 18:00, Demitri_C said: Repo man Brilliant. Much preferred Barry Darsow in his days being 'Smash' of Demolition though. My favourite WWF tag team of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted July 19, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2020 Can anyone set an argument between me and the missus, I don’t want to google She said Billy Gunn won brawl for all but I think it was Bart Gunn. Also we can’t remember the professional heavyweight who he fought, AlI can vaguely remember it was a bald fat bloke. Answers very much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted July 19, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Managed by "Mr Yamaguchi-san" "I choppy choppy your pee pee" as he once said to Val Venus on an episode of War Zone whilst wielding a samurai sword. What about Jeff Jarrett and Tennessee Lee, that’s JE FF J ARR E TT, Ain’t he great...... Edited July 19, 2020 by Follyfoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Follyfoot said: Can anyone set an argument between me and the missus, I don’t want to google She said Billy Gunn won brawl for all but I think it was Bart Gunn. Also we can’t remember the professional heavyweight who he fought, AlI can vaguely remember it was a bald fat bloke. Answers very much appreciated It was Bart Gunn and he fought Butterbean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 7 hours ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Right to Censor (Attitude Era) The Oddities. (Earthquake John Tenta dressed as Golga) Right to Censor was a great gimmick, they were done to take the piss out of people that were vocal in the media about the product, think they were a religious cult like group. They were so annoying and haf shit music that made them perfect heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Follyfoot said: Can anyone set an argument between me and the missus, I don’t want to google She said Billy Gunn won brawl for all but I think it was Bart Gunn. Also we can’t remember the professional heavyweight who he fought, AlI can vaguely remember it was a bald fat bloke. Answers very much appreciated Would strongly recommend you give the Dark Side of the Ring episode on it a watch, it's one of the better ones. Lots of input from Russo, Cornette, JR, Godfather, Gunn and Droz. I'm kind of surprised that the inspiration wasn't UFC and / or Pancrase, as UFC's popularity was growing at the time, and shoot fighting was big in Japan at the time. If you watched at the time, you'll see why it was so easy to mix up Billy and Bart Gunn, who tagged as the smoking gunns some time prior to Brawl for all. They practically looked the same. Edited July 19, 2020 by hogso 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 19, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Follyfoot said: Can anyone set an argument between me and the missus, I don’t want to google She said Billy Gunn won brawl for all but I think it was Bart Gunn. Also we can’t remember the professional heavyweight who he fought, AlI can vaguely remember it was a bald fat bloke. Answers very much appreciated Yep 100% it was Bart Gunn (much to the WWF's dismay) and he fought Butterbean at Wrestlemania. The doc Hogso has linked is brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted July 19, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Yep 100% it was Bart Gunn (much to the WWF's dismay) and he fought Butterbean at Wrestlemania. The doc Hogso has linked is brilliant Will give it a go Absolutely loved the wrestling in the late 90s. Remember well Kane emerging, his battle with the undertaker at wrestlemania. I think he twatted Vader with a wrench as well. Stone cold versus DX and Mike Tyson Edited July 19, 2020 by Follyfoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Zatman said: Right to Censor was a great gimmick, they were done to take the piss out of people that were vocal in the media about the product, think they were a religious cult like group. They were so annoying and haf shit music that made them perfect heels RTC were in response to the PTC (Parents Television Council) who would regularly picket WWF shows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) 21 hours ago, Follyfoot said: What about Jeff Jarrett and Tennessee Lee, that’s JE FF J ARR E TT, Ain’t he great...... I preferred it when he had Debra and her 'Puppies' as his valet! His "Don't P!$$ me off" gimmick. (Debra was Stone Cold's wife at one time in real life) Edited July 20, 2020 by AvfcRigo82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Dark Side of the Ring mixed with the John Oliver piece not too long ago really shows what a nasty piece of work McMahon is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted July 23, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2020 Watched for NFL, stayed for the promo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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