Bobby Lashley is the main event this week on the podcast!
Who knows where he's going next, but he's had a storied career both in WWE and abroad in TNA and MMA. So if you've got any thoughts on Almighty, we'd love to hear them for the show.
The New Day is so great. I know it’s hard to keep a shtick interesting for five years. But they’re one of the few portrayals of pure friendship that’s never gotten plagued by “rivalries” or bitterness. That’s just special, man.
#WWEChamber
Unpopular opinion: Jinder Mahal was not an awful WWE Champion. The only awful part was his promos against Shinsuke with “Let’s make fun of Japanese people!” stuff. He was fine in the ring, had a great look and was an example of WWE trying something new. Could’ve been worse.
In case people forgot what Hogan said:
“I am a racist... fucking n*****s. I mean, I’d rather if she was going to fuck some n*****r, I’d rather have her marry an 8-foot-tall n****r worth a hundred million dollars! I guess we’re all a little racist. Fucking n****r.”
Alright fuck it: I hate Ronda. I hate her so much. This seals it. This is the absolute pits. She’s easily in the bottom 5 of the company when it comes to dialogue and character work. Just awful.
I've given a lot of thought about it and my take on Priscilla Kelly's tampon spot is that Hulk Hogan is a racist piece of trash who never properly apologized for what he said.
I’ve been enthralled and energized and taken on emotional journeys plenty of times in wrestling before. But I’ve never before been moved to tears. What a damn match. Bravo.
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#NXTTakeOver
HELL IN A CELL! WHERE THERE ARE NO LIMITS, NO RULES, AND NO EXCUSES... Unless you get, like, really hurt and we need to end it. Like, we didn’t end it when Mick Foley died, but God forbid a door get ripped apart.
#HIAC
Just a reminder that Naomi's glowing title was incredible and I've never been more disappointed by the fandom at large's inability to get on-board with something so dope.
No one should ever be mad that a wrestler isn't happy with their current situation and wants to explore other options. Everyone who has to work for a living should be so lucky. Corporate loyalty, from workers and fans, is stupid.
Love how the lines of reality and character feel blurred here. Bianca’s overcome because she’s amazed this is real. Sasha’s steel with vindication because she would’ve accepted nothing less.
#WrestleMania
This is amazing both on a purely visceral level of hating Ronda but also the frustration that they’ve built up for Charlotte after SummerSlam. Perfectly realized arc.
#SurvivorSeries
In case people forgot what Hogan said:
“I am a racist... fucking n*****s. I mean, I’d rather if she was going to fuck some n*****r, I’d rather have her marry an 8-foot-tall n****r worth a hundred million dollars! I guess we’re all a little racist. Fucking n****r.”
#WWEHOF
Becky Lynch’s act has not gotten “stale” and it’s not “less hot” than it was in Fall. It’s less new. You’re more used to it.
She’s still really popular and has only just begun to realize her potential as a top star. I’ll accept no more disingenuous criticism.
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@WrestleMania
@RJStadium
In case people forgot what Hogan said:
“I am a racist... f***ing n*****s. I mean, I’d rather if she was going to f*** some n*****r, I’d rather have her marry an 8-foot-tall n****r worth a hundred million dollars! I guess we’re all a little racist. F***ing n****r.”
We spend so much time with these people as an audience. They’re practically 24/7 performers. But the truth is we have no idea what battles they’re fighting in their personal lives. Fucking heartbreaking.
#RAW
#ExtremeRules
In case people forgot what Hogan said:
“I am a racist... fucking n*****s. I mean, I’d rather if she was going to fuck some n*****r, I’d rather have her marry an 8-foot-tall n****r worth a hundred million dollars! I guess we’re all a little racist. Fucking n****r.”
Hulk Hogan. Specifically him being a union busting narc and being outed as a racist. I want the people who cape for him to be on camera making those excuses.
An honest to God “Thank You Charlotte” chant. We wanted them to give Becky more prominence and dammit if they didn’t give both her and Charlotte a fresh coat of paint. Awesome.
#SurvivorSeries
Ladies, Gentlemen and those beyond the binary:
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We’re talkin’ life as King, wrestlers in musical theater,
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I remembered his words that he never apologized for:
“I am a racist... fucking n*****s. I mean, I’d rather if she was going to fuck some n*****r, I’d rather have her marry an 8-foot-tall n****r worth a hundred million dollars! I guess we’re all a little racist. Fucking n****r.”
Completely forgot how much
@BiancaBelairWWE
played into the build to WrestleMania last year. Her and Rhea being the final two who eliminated Charlotte before Bianca’s victory is a nice full-circle journey
Like seriously, what the hell is with The Olds clutching their pearls over the tampon spot while also glorifying the rudest, crudest and incredibly dated era of the wrestling industry and insisting that what Hogan said was "never a big deal to begin with?" Christ Almighty.
Ah yes, please remove us from this “politically correct” era of wrestling where racists are welcomed back with open arms and characters can begin and end with “she’s the sexy one!”
We cannot as a fandom heap praise on Japanese wrestling and simultaneously dismiss Japanese wrestlers in WWE because English is their second language. It’s not really helpful and is generally pretty mean-spirited.
When an act needs a refresher, the first answer shouldn’t be to bust them up. This “squad constantly pushing for their guy” is so great to see and it wouldn’t work if we hadn’t seen New Day together for 5 years
#SDLive
- 10+ year careers.
- Multiple time champions.
- Introduced WWE programming to an entirely different audience with crossover multimedia prowess.
- Nikki was PWI's No. 1 woman wrestler in 2015.
- Helped bridge together two eras of WWE women's wrestling.