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QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 18, 2010 -> 10:44 AM) That is what one article is saying. Again, I don't think anyone knows and I've heard multiple people saying the refs wouldn't tell them what the call is. It is f***ing awful, awful, awful. So deplorable what these refs get away with. Donovan said afterward that the refs didn't even speak English. How does that happen?

QUOTE (The Critic @ Jun 16, 2010 -> 11:57 AM) Well, they won't have her campaign to worry about much longer if the polls are to be believed. Thank the Gods for that.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Jun 15, 2010 -> 10:22 AM) Did Benoit choke himself or anyone else with a tie? That Benoit thing is a sham - Mattel cried about it and the E buckled. He choked himself with a weightlifting cord. And I've heard it was Linda's senate campaign that complained, NOT Mattel.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Jun 12, 2010 -> 02:10 PM) I can't WHAT it's been confirmed and then not corroborate it? http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/tna/8123.html More on the Huge Changes Coming to TNA By Marc Middleton Jun 11, 2010 - 9:06:39 PM Source: PWInsider.com - As noted before, Dixie Carter has hyped some major changes coming to TNA on her Twitter account. There has been a lot of talk that TNA has reached out to big names to work on the creative end of the company. It has been confirmed that two of those names are Kevin Sullivan and Paul Heyman. Word is that if Paul Heyman would come into TNA, he would need complete control of the creative side of things. It's also confirmed that TNA has talked with Sullivan about coming in. Thank you. Just wanted to know where it came from, that's all.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Jun 12, 2010 -> 10:33 AM) So Dixie has promised "major, sweeping fundamental changes" coming to TNA soon. It's been confirmed that TNA has been in contact with Kevin Sullivan and Paul Heyman to head the creative team. The report said that Heyman would want complete control of the creative team in order to join. Interesting.... Confirmed by who? You can't it's been confirmed and then not corroborate it.

Dave Scherer from PWInsider's take, and that last paragraph sums it up perfectly. "Unless you were completely off of the grid in the last 12 hours, you know by now that Bryan "Daniel Bryan" Danielson was released by WWE last night. According to numerous WWE sources, the firing is legitimate and they are being told to move forward as if Bryan is gone (even to the point that he is now edited out of most of the footage from the NXT attack that happened on last Monday's Raw). The reason we have been told for the company releasing of one of the most talented performers in the business is that he choked Justin Roberts on the show (and damn, don't I remember Heath Slater trying to do the same thing to John Cena with the ring ropes during the same angle). Danielson's heinous offense was so egregious that he was fired, not given a warning or guidance to that fact that even though he has wrestled all over the world, things here in PGWWE, where the company matriarch is trying to become a US Senator, are just a tad did different thank everywhere else you have been. You may be used to pro wrestling, where things are supposed to look realistic, but this is PGWWE, where we don't know the difference between the actors who play characters in The A Team movie and the people themselves. And Bryan, don't give us that "You didn't know it wasn't OK to get physical" line of BS either. WWE is not a wrestling promotion friend, they make movies. They entertain. Clearly, what you did to Roberts wasn't entertaining to kids, I guess. And don't even tell me that you saw a Raw recently where Edge snuck up on Randy Orton and bashed him with a door. That's OK because everyone knows that a tie is much more deadly than a door. Certain felonies are perfectly acceptable in WWE but others aren't, got it? Me either. What makes matters worse is that Danielson was a major cog in the best angle that WWE has done in years, and I mean many years. He was a guy who came into WWE with all of his fans skeptical of how he would be used and instead he quickly became THE star of NXT. We all knew he could work, but damn he also showed the world that he could do promos and show great personality too. Now, if WWE.com is to be believed he is gone, and he will probably take a lot of the joy of that great angle with him. Of course, where WWE is concerned I am always skeptical. At first, I had hoped that this was just part of an angle to further the NXT invasion. Perhaps it still is, but given that they posted the news on their website near midnight on a Friday, which is the black hole for companies to release news that they want read by the fewest amount of people, I don't think that will be the case. Then I wondered it perhaps he kicked Superman Cena too hard in the head (you know because in wrestling it's OK for some people to get hurt but not others). If that turns out to be the case, and again I am just wondering because WWE doesn't feel that its "Universe" deserves explanations to important things related to the company, then there will be a lot of skewerings of WWE and/or Cena coming in the near future. Given that the company worked most of its employees as to what was going to happen at the end of Raw on Monday, we can hold out hope that this is an elaborate ruse, one that will impugn what credibility WWE.com has left but that doesn't really matter. Perhaps it's the next step in the nWo shoot style angle that began on Monday. If that is the case, it's fine by me. WWE.com isn't exactly the site I go to when I am looking for the straight dope on WWE anyway. But if that is not the case and Bryan has been let go for, in effect, being a pro wrestler, then this company has completely gone off of the rails and Vince McMahon can look forward to more conference calls where he has to try and explain dipping ratings and dropping PPV buyrates to concerned stockholders. If that is the case, here's a hint Vince. Before the call, go into the bathroom and stand in front of the mirror. The answer will be looking back at you."

And didn't Heath Slater ALSO try to choke Cena with the ring ropes during that segment? The Roberts thing was one of the BEST visuals from the angle, and a MAJOR reason it got over in my opinion.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Jun 12, 2010 -> 03:15 AM) It's stupid IMO for a company that "blew up" its own chairman on TV to tell a guy that the style of fake violence he chose to pretend to use is WRONNNNG. EXACTLY - but with Linda running for Senate, It doesn't suprise me that they're throwing the baby out with bath water in this instance. And I NEVER thought of Benoit in that situation. That was what - 4 years ago?

From the PWInsider Elite section: "Former WWE star Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson, the name we'll have to get used to calling him by again) was released today as punishment for going beyond the company's PG standards and practices during the NXT invasion angle on Monday, according to sources within the company. The belief among those I spoke to is that when Danielson choked Justin Roberts with his tie, he broke a company protocol that was put in place after the Benoit tragedy that talents were not to use ropes or objects to choke opponents. I am told that the final decision was made earlier today and Danielson was informed shortly before the company publicly announced it. For those who are thinking this is an angle, I am told by everyone I have spoken to that it is not, although I want to point out a number of wrestlers in the company do believe it is a work. For those who are wondering why the company is giving Danielson such a harsh punishment, well a former company executive is running for office, although how much of a cause and effect is there is anyone's guess. It's certainly a viable theory, since the company has been very gun shy about going outside of their PG rating. There's no word as to whether Danielson was aware of the protocol at the time of the angle, although the Roberts choking was one of the elements that made the end of Raw so memorable. It's interesting to note that at least on the company's Youtube.com channel, the incident, including the choke, are still available for viewing. The loss of Danielson will immediately change the future of the WWE NXT angle since he was considered the most versatile and well rounded performer of the group and would have been extremely important in carry the brunt of the in-ring work load. The release of Danielson does put him in an amazing position on the independent scene. How many top flight stars get signed, leave, and get released right after laying out the WWE champion? We'll have more on this as it develops. " Still don't agree with it, but there it is............

when does it start?

QUOTE (WCSox @ Jun 7, 2010 -> 10:06 AM) He was not even the prized piece of the White Flag package (Barcelo was). I'm sorry, but that's just not true. Caruso was the gem of the package, Foulke & Howry the closest to major league ready, and Barcelo just had high hopes. He wasn't a throw-in, but he wasn't thought of the way Caruso was.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Jun 2, 2010 -> 12:13 PM) Why not change their dads' names while they're at it? "McGillicutty (Joe Hennig) is the son of Buster O'Houlihan (Curt Hennig) and the grandson of Knock-Knees McGee (Larry Hennig)". It would be just as stupid that way. HAHA that's great. Why not just leave it at Joe Hennig? WWE out-dumbs themselves over and over.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 1, 2010 -> 09:04 PM) Wade Barrett wins NXT. Season 2 starts next week. Low Ki is in it and his pros are Michelle McCool and Layla. LoL If that wasn't bad enough, they have two 3rd generation wrestlers in there and they've completely changed their last names! McGillicuty is Mr. Perfect's son, Joe Hennig Harris is Windham Rotunda (grandson of Blackjack Mulligan & son of Mike Rotunda)

Undertaker has a broken orbital bone and will take the summer off. He will have to replaced in the Fatal Four-Way main event.

Apparently NXT will announce its second "season" tonight, and Kaval (Low-Ki) will be a part of it. *fingers crossed*

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 22, 2010 -> 07:37 AM) Watched Crazy Heart last night. Very solid film. Bridges did a heckuva job. TERRIBLE ending tho. Saw Splice last night - just okay, and it was more scifi than horror. Some good "ewwwwww" moments.

HAHAHAHAHAHA - nice!!!

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ May 26, 2010 -> 11:51 AM) We should of traded his ass when we could . This is the price of loyalty. Should HAVE.

QUOTE (T R U @ May 25, 2010 -> 09:57 AM) I cant believe he agreed to lose this match He didn't. WWE creative pulled the plug on the feud as Mysterio is apparently leaving for a few months to take care of injuries and they wanted him to "win" the feud. I think it kinda kills Punk's heat, but he'll find some way to get it back I'm sure. It could have stretched all the way to Summerslam......

QUOTE (CrimsonWeltall @ May 18, 2010 -> 10:41 PM) I don't think the complaint was that the winner was a volunteer rather than someone chosen by Jacob, but that all the huge buildup of candidates led to a super short scene where one guy quickly volunteered and the other three sat there. Also, thanks SO MUCH, Jack, for not bothering to ask questions of Jacob about what the job actually entails or why you're doing it. I guess the skeptical man-of-science to unquestioning, gullible, man-of-faith change is complete. Who's to say Jack ENDS up as the Island's guardian anyway? Couldn't this be a big swerve before the 2.5 hr finale?

I still recommend the museums - LACMA, Getty, Museum of Tolerance, Griffith Observatory, Huntington Gardens, etc. Santa Monica is nice, but Venice and its boardwalk are better. Even Hollywood is nice if you like tourist-type stuff. The Chinese Theatre is amazing, and the best place to actually see a movie in LA. I imagine In-n-Out Burgers is on your list, right?

Rewatched "Everyone Loves Hugo" last night - have to say, it made me appreciate "Across the Sea" even more. The young boy, the well that MiB chooses to show Desmond - all seen in a new light.

Good restaurants: Bossa Nova (Brazilian) on Sunset and also Robertson. BJ's Pizza in Westwood and also Burbank. lots of good sushi places too. As for sights, apart from touristy things, see the Griffith Observatory and the LA County Museum of Art (on Wilshire). Worth it.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ May 12, 2010 -> 12:25 PM) Yumm. Good beef I assume? Anybody ever go to the Stinking Rose out there? Interesting looking garlic themed restaurant. It's REALLY expensive, and I found the food just okay.

I have Sirius radio and they had the Vancouver broadcast of the game and post-game last night. A lot of the callers were complaining about the Hawks just standing around in front of the goal and not being hit hard enough by the Canucks. I was laughing at them. What dopes.