In the meantime though, here's a taste of what you're missing –
It seems that TNA has a new World Title belt.
Let's take a look at it, shall we?
Aaron Wood
One report I've seen is that Hogan throws the old TNA title in the bin (which you can see).
Anthony.Analog
Why would anyone want to actually compete for THAT belt? WTF kind of evil power ranger bullsh*t is that? F*ck TNA. Seriously.
Mike Johns
It looks better than the Butterfly Princess Belt LayCool is carting around these days.
exx
Did Jeff Hardy have to beat Optimus Prime for that belt?
The Green Teabagger
Kurt Angle is a wrestling machine. Does that count?
The Chosen 1
That belt looks ALOT like the dark and mighty Cthulhu who rose from another dimension to bring about 3,000 years of darkness. Praise the dark Cthulhu long may he reign... there is no stopping him you know.
James Bullock
Actually, it looks like the perfect belt for a wrestling fan with this shirt in his or her closet.
Mike Johns
Bruce Vilanch?
James Guttman
You see that building over there? They shouldn't have built it there. Now you can't park your fire engines where you really need to. My work here is done!
Tenchi
Thank you, Captain Hindsight!
WWE is taping TV in England this week, and our resident UK fan, Aaron Wood was on hand LIVE for both tapings, giving us a rundown of RAW, SmackDown, NXT, and Superstars.
Of course, the fact that our resident Scotsman was in Manchester, trying to show his Scottish Pride and represent the Land Colonized by Wankers (because they couldn't even find a decent culture to be colonized by… and kudos to you if you get the Trainspotting reference) didn't stop our resident smart-asses here on the boards from talking about RAW.
So, because we haven't done it in a while, let's see what stupid things Michael Cole said this week….
Aaron Wood
I'm on location in Manchester now. However, even though I left home yesterday, I've only just realised I forgot something mildly important. My Scotland flag. Sure, I wasn't likely to be seen on tonight's RAW anyway, but by God it would have helped. I might, by the grace of God, find one somewhere in England that hasn't previously been set on fire, but it's unlikely.
But yeah, I'll have a report up on site ASAP after the show and the same with NXT/Smackdown tomorrow.
James Guttman
You should make a big sign that says "I SUCK!"
That would be epic.
Canadian Bulldog
Need..... gold..... bar......
ZAH
Aaron Wood
Well, the thing is, assuming I get into my old Uni tomorrow for a nosey round, there will be art supplies available for sale, for obvious reasons. So...
[Mike's Note:
Uni?
Nosey Round?
Seriously, man, speak English!]
The Chosen 1
It's a shame you people hate him, because having Cena explain how it started as a joke for Halloween is actually kinda funny,
Aaron Wood
I laughed. Although I'm sure he erroneously said Thanksgiving.
The Green Teabagger
I just want Cole and Josh to go off like they do on NXT.
Do it, you nutless wonders.
"How did Alicia Fox miss the switch?" - Josh
"It's Alicia Fox. You answered your own question." – Cole
Josh and Cole are awesome.
wolfchild
Isn't old school Raw called TNA?
Aaron Wood
No. Some Old School RAW's were good.
nelsolo
Did I really hear Josh Matthews say "six girls, one cup"?
The Chosen 1
I think Josh & Cole work together well... to the point where I wouldn't be surprised if they considered making it a three man booth on RAW as a promotion for Matthews.
But they do need to pull back somewhat on their NXTism talking about the stupidness of certain segments is BAD for RAW.
Otunga wearing the Nexus Swearshirt is such a simple move, but it seems like such an obvious thing to do on the level of both his character and the fact that pushing the other Nexus merch is something they NEVER EVER Do.. No reason no one wears the Hat
wolfchild
Hey Aaron... Are you chanting "Let's Go Cena!" or "Cena Sucks!"?
The Green Teabagger
Anyone else expecting Benny Hill music to start playing?
Aaron Wood
As Santino came out, you saw a Scotland flag. It wasn't mine, but I was right by one. Will have to get a clean copy of it to check.
wolfchild
This segment needs Regal. How can you go to England and not have Regal facing Santino...?
The Green Teabagger
Kozlov chooses NOW to talk.
Poor Santino
The Chosen 1
I wish that the crowd responded like this to segments like this every week. I can't tell if this is retarded because the crowd is actually making me believe this is actually funny.
Aaron Wood
I loved it. Indeed, the chanting seemed louder live. And yes, I chanted "Kozlov" with pride! Hell, I just about started it. I picked it up for my immediate surroundings anyway.
I forgot to mention that...
Did you know? WE WON A PLATE!
The Green Teabagger
Did you get the rest of the dinner set to go with it?
The Chosen 1
Why is John Cena the ONLY Guest Referee ever (including Mick) who actually 100% acted like an actual referee.
The Green Teabagger
...because he's that corny
Did you know that NXT: Divas was still going?
Yep.
Nine weeks now.
It's become an Internet-Only show since leaving the SyFy Network, and, apparently, The Green Teabagger is the only person alive who watches this show.
Yes, even my Diva-Obsessed ass isn't watching this show.
So, because SOMEONE is watching it, let's see what people… or, at least, The Green Teabagger… has to say about NXT:Divas – Week 9 –
The Green Teabagger – 9:56 PM
so I guess we get the fallout from The Aksanadust wedding
I wonder what stupid competitons we get this week.
PRobably something England related, maybe a tea drinking contest or something.
10:08 PM
Suddenly, Aksana is Cole's favorite.
"They'll beat me with shovels." – Aksana
10:12 PM
Arm wrestling....well it could be worse.
10:13 PM
The video froze. I'M FREE!
10:23 PM
Crap...its working agin
10:52 PM
Then, my internet dies and comes back just as Naomi is pinning Aksana.
I'm guessing I missed something at some point. Probably another contest.
Guess I'll have to read Wood's live report now if I really want to know.....not really.
exx – 10:58 PM
I thought Aksana looked better in the ring. Not sure if its cause she's working heel now or if Naomi just carried her well. Or if its just cause the storyline with her and goldust is freaking hilarious.
This week's Final Word comes from exx, who posted this in response to a thread I started about a week ago referencing a recent Bryan Alvarez editorial about the need to replace TNA's Creative Team.
Exx pretty much summed up his thoughts on TNA like this –
exx
I will just say this. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY TNA CONTINUES TO TAKE THEIR WEAKEST ASSET AND MAKE IT THE FOCUS OF THE SHOW. The reason most net fans criticize TNA is because they want it to be a true alternative to WWE. And their weakest asset is their heavyweight division. Everyone in that division is seen as a WWE castoff. Its either guys who WWE didn't want or guys who couldn't handle the grind of the WWE schedule. And everything they do with the heavyweight division comes off as WWE-lite. None of these names they've signed have meant a thing for ratings. There's no point in spending the money to bring in people with name value if it isn't improving the bottom line.
And the most irritating thing is they have things like tag team wrestling and x division/cruiserweight wrestling which WWE chooses to ignore, but instead of TNA featuring those things they always throw them in the undercard which makes those titles look like they have no value. If they don't treat it as a big deal, fans don't see it as a big deal. Knockout division was fantastic a year ago and could have been featured also, but they chose again to make it WWE-lite. I have nothing against the beautiful people, but it was a far better gimmick when they were the exception rather than the focus of the division. They should try to be as different from WWE as they possibly can to create their own identity.
I really want to like TNA but they make it difficult.
This is just a taste of what you're missing on the Boards. Why don't you come by sometime and check it out for yourself, eh? You never know when something you post may end up being the next Hot Thread.
http://s14.zetaboards.com/Wrestling_Insanity
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