The W
February 23, 2017 - mayflower.jpg
Views: 178604101
Main | FAQ | Search: Y! / G | Calendar | Color chart | Log in for more!
19.3.24 0624
The W - Pro Wrestling - December to Dismember final thoughts
This thread has 5 referrals leading to it
Register and log in to post!
Thread rated: 4.57
Pages: 1 2 Next
(5614 newer) Next thread | Previous thread
User
Post (31 total)
It's False
Scrapple








Since: 20.6.02
From: I am the Tag Team Champions!

Since last post: 2190 days
Last activity: 572 days
#1 Posted on | Instant Rating: 4.82
Easily runs away with "Worst PPV of the Year".

Just two matches were announced leading into the show and they couldn't even give us THAT, as they pulled a bait and switch with Sabu. The two most over guys in the night were CM Punk and RVD, so naturally they got eliminated from the match FIRST.

The highlight was the opener between the Hardys and MNM. It was all downhill from there.

For those curious, the matches were:

Striker vs. Balls (Extremely Enforced Rules match)
Terkay & Burke vs. FBI
Dreamer vs. Daivari
Mike Knox & Kelly Kelly vs. Kevin Thorn & Ariel

Congrats to Lashley for winning the title, but I give it a month before he drops the belt to someone else.

EDIT: I thought I heard some TNA chants, but dismissed it as a silly thought. But Meltzer confirms that fans busted out a few TNA chants. Probably not what WWE was hoping for.

(edited by It's False on 3.12.06 1934)


"That's the thing: Maybe he'll be up and down this season, but when he's up, is there another center in the league quite like him? He protects the rim, passes out of double teams, has great hands around the basket, up-fakes on his jump-hooks, rebounds in traffic, even has a motor that keeps going and going (unlike a stiff like Eddy Curry). I'm not sure what's missing here. This is stunning. This is startling. There's almost no precedent for it. Just what the Lakers needed: More obscenely good luck. Meanwhile, I have to watch Al Jefferson whip jump-hooks off the front of the rim for the third straight season. I will now pour scalding hot water down my pants."
-Bill Simmons on Andrew Bynum (11/08/06)
Promote this thread!
OMEGA
Lap cheong








Since: 18.6.02
From: North Cacalacky

Since last post: 5376 days
Last activity: 2981 days
#2 Posted on | Instant Rating: 7.96
The crowd gave a shit about TWO guys. Rob Van Dam and CM Punk. Yet, Lashley gets the belt because he's big and muscular.

Fuck this company, and their 20 years behind the times mentality.

Show went off the air at 10:18.

This show sucked.



~!~!~!
Texas Kelly
Lap cheong








Since: 3.1.02
From: FOREST HILLS CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE

Since last post: 2359 days
Last activity: 1520 days
ICQ:  
#3 Posted on | Instant Rating: 3.99
Ladies and gentlemen, the following public service message is brought to you by your friends from D-Generation X, who would like to remind each and every one of you that if you're not down with that, we've got two words for you...

    Originally posted by It's False
    I thought I heard some TNA chants, but dismissed it as a silly thought. But Meltzer confirms that fans busted out a few TNA chants. Probably not what WWE was hoping for.

I'm pretty sure that was in direct reaction to Terkay ripping off Samoa Joe's finisher.

I pity anyone who actually paid for this pile of dogshit.



e-mail me at texas (dot) kelly (at) gmailread a bunch of incoherent nonsense
now 52% more incoherent!
smark/net attack Advisory System is Elevatedsmark/net attack Advisory System Status is: Elevated
(Holds; June 18, 2006)
While the switch from Cena to RVD should alleviate some complaints, the inevitability of the belt's return to Cena (note where Summerslam is this year) and the poor initial showing by the new ECW are enough to keep the indicator where it is for now. The pieces are in place, though, especially on RAW, for improvements to be made to the IWC's psyche in the near future.
Peter The Hegemon
Lap cheong








Since: 11.2.03
From: Hackettstown, NJ

Since last post: 52 days
Last activity: 21 days
#4 Posted on | Instant Rating: 6.28
    Originally posted by OMEGA
    The crowd gave a shit about TWO guys. Rob Van Dam and CM Punk. Yet, Lashley gets the belt because he's big and muscular.

    Fuck this company, and their 20 years behind the times mentality.


Well, RVD would probably be in a different situation if he hadn't gone and gotten himself arrested, and Punk is still pretty new--if he doesn't get the belt somewhere not-too-far down the road with more buildup, THEN there's a complaint there.

Of course, that doesn't address all the other things wrong with this PPV, and with this company in general, but I don't have a problem with putting the belt on Lashley per se.
flairforthegold13
Kishke








Since: 1.5.03
From: Gainesville, FL.

Since last post: 5950 days
Last activity: 5937 days
#5 Posted on | Instant Rating: 9.00
Meltzer was the bomb recapping this: Favorite parts:

"MNM vs. Hardys are opening the show. Maybe they can do a two hour draw."

"He said when Hogan dies, Hulkamania dies. When Flair dies, nobody will yell "Whooo." But there will still be an ECW when he dies. I hope not, because that would mean he's got a terminal illness."

Not a great show, but honesltly...was anyone expecting it to be? I'm shocked that any "smart" fan bought this show, as all the lead-up indicated it to be a steaming pile of shit.

Think this'll beat Genesis?
Tyler Durden
Landjager








Since: 22.2.04
From: Frankfurt, Germany

Since last post: 1272 days
Last activity: 1202 days
#6 Posted on | Instant Rating: 1.78
OH MY GOOOOOD!

Lashley = ECW champ? *nuffsaid*


And the first two guys eliminated (before Holly and Test!!!) are Punk and RVD! Wow! That is exactly what I predicted! BUT I JUST TRIED TO BE FUNNY! IT WAS A JOKE, VINCE! A JOKE!


Edit: From gerweck.net: Bob Ryder is reporting that Rob Van Dam's contract is set to expire in about six months, and is reportedly miserable with his current situation.

(edited by Tyler Durden on 4.12.06 0744)


The first rule of Fight Club is:

You donīt talk about Fight Club!


The second rule of Fight Club is:

You donīt talk about Fight Club!
chill
Landjager








Since: 18.5.02

Since last post: 6122 days
Last activity: 6122 days
#7 Posted on | Instant Rating: 2.67
This show really did suck. The whole time, I think everyone was thinking, "why is this on PPV?" It was like a televised house show. Most original ECW guys got buried HARDCORE.

Give it 9 months and RVD will be squaring off for a real dream match for the fans - versus AJ Styles. It'll be interesting to see how they use RVD in the coming months.

Lashley is just as new to WWE as CM Punk. So I don't understand how a short career in WWE so far can be used against CM Punk. Lashley is WWE's answer to Brock Lesnar, and it helps that he's black - I'll say it. Lashley's not that bad for a guy with less than two years time in the business, and I actually like him. However, he has not proven himself on the mic, has very little charisma, is still green in the ring, and can't be trusted to carry or lead a match due to his inexperience. So the Brock Lesnar look must be why they want him carrying the belt.

This show bombed. Big time.




// the circus // dvd shelf // top 20 //

oldschoolhero
Knackwurst








Since: 2.1.02
From: nWo Country

Since last post: 5422 days
Last activity: 5356 days
#8 Posted on | Instant Rating: 9.00
Um, Lashley's been on WWE TV for over six months longer than CM Punk, and in that time had won the US Title and competed for the World Title in a PPV main event. His tenure is a little more filled-out than CM Punk's.

A terrible, awful show. Did any of you seriously pay money for this? I only watched it because we get it for free over here.



To those who say people wouldn't look; they wouldn't be interested; they're too complacent, indifferent and insulated, I can only reply: There is, in one reporter's opinion, considerable evidence against that contention. But even if they are right, what have they got to lose? Because if they are right, and this instrument is good for nothing but to entertain, amuse and insulate, then the tube is flickering now and we will soon see that the whole struggle is lost. This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it is merely wires, and lights, in a box.-Edward R. Murrow
miknight
Blutwurst








Since: 22.10.02
From: Oztraya

Since last post: 3431 days
Last activity: 3367 days
#9 Posted on | Instant Rating: 3.00
Only got this show cause my cable company screwed up and gave me credit.

Quick fix 1: CM Punk and RVD were out 1st and 3rd.

Quick fix 2: TNA chants were also sporadically in the main event after RVD was eliminated.

Lashley winning this match is gonna cause the same type of backlash that Cena experiences. Namely, in what was supposed to be a huge competitive match (Cena's win over JBL, specifically), he wins without too much trouble and seems unstoppable instead of really earning it. Which in turn de-values the belt beyond recognition. Hopefully he doesn't put hydraulics in it.





Three oinkers wearing pants, a plate of hot air, a basket of grandma's breakfast and change a bull to a gill, got it.
2P4E
Boerewors








Since: 4.1.05
From: SE12, London, UK.

Since last post: 3011 days
Last activity: 643 days
#10 Posted on | Instant Rating: 2.45
On the bright side:

I really liked the opening match, and didn't hate any of the others. This is the first ECW tv i've seen in about 9 weeks since i was home from uni this weekend, so i may be biased in that i was just glad to see anything. I like Lashley, but the only way i'd truly be happy with his winning would be if it involved a running powerslam or, even better, a dominator on Show, as long as that didn't kill either of them.



Watching Grunge leg drop New Jack through a press table

Carpet Hed

Shem the Penman
Toulouse








Since: 16.1.02
From: The Off-Center of the Universe (aka Philadelphia)

Since last post: 3698 days
Last activity: 3497 days
#11 Posted on | Instant Rating: 5.42
The promise of Hardys v. MNM was almost enough by itself to get me to haul myself down to the bar to watch this. Thank Goddess common sense asserted itself.



"The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?"
Mayhem
Scrapple








Since: 25.4.03
From: Nashville, TN

Since last post: 2429 days
Last activity: 242 days
#12 Posted on | Instant Rating: 4.96

Anyone else fully expect a swerve to where Lashley turns heel, aligning himself with Paul Heyman & saying it was Paul that brought him into the fold all along?

dMp
Knackwurst








Since: 4.1.02
From: The Hague, Netherlands (Europe)

Since last post: 256 days
Last activity: 3 days
#13 Posted on | Instant Rating: 5.29
    Originally posted by Mayhem

    Anyone else fully expect a swerve to where Lashley turns heel, aligning himself with Paul Heyman & saying it was Paul that brought him into the fold all along?




Yes. Because the Big Show can no longer cut it, that will be the reason.
Just like RVD couldn't cut it, according to Heyman.

And, to go way back..just like Brock Lesnar couldn't lift the Big Show and thus couldn't manhandle the Big Show, yadda yadda.

It totally makes sense for Heyman's character to latch on to the Next Big Thing.
The important question however, is who will be the face out for revenge? Considering he can claim he never got his shot, I would say it will be Sabu.





*sigh* Why bother?
chill
Landjager








Since: 18.5.02

Since last post: 6122 days
Last activity: 6122 days
#14 Posted on | Instant Rating: 2.67
    Originally posted by oldschoolhero
    Um, Lashley's been on WWE TV for over six months longer than CM Punk, and in that time had won the US Title and competed for the World Title in a PPV main event. His tenure is a little more filled-out than CM Punk's.


Thanks, my point exactly. What is six months? It says something when Punk is immeasurably more over than Lashley, when each one is just about as new as the other. Punk can now go back to feuding with Test, even though a feud with RVD would tear the house down and put both guys even more over.



// the circus // dvd shelf // top 20 //

oldschoolhero
Knackwurst








Since: 2.1.02
From: nWo Country

Since last post: 5422 days
Last activity: 5356 days
#15 Posted on | Instant Rating: 9.00
How is that your point exactly? I don't deny that CM Punk is over, and would have been a better choice to make champion. But your first point was that Punk's been around about as long as Lashley, which isn't true. Punk debuted in July. Lashley debuted last October. Punk hasn't won a title yet. Lashley's won one. Punk hadn't even main-evented an ECW show before Sunday. Lashley main-evented on SmackDown all the time, and at No Mercy. Lashley has had far more exposure than Punk, and he's a safer bet from a business perspective.



To those who say people wouldn't look; they wouldn't be interested; they're too complacent, indifferent and insulated, I can only reply: There is, in one reporter's opinion, considerable evidence against that contention. But even if they are right, what have they got to lose? Because if they are right, and this instrument is good for nothing but to entertain, amuse and insulate, then the tube is flickering now and we will soon see that the whole struggle is lost. This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it is merely wires, and lights, in a box.-Edward R. Murrow
spf
Scrapple








Since: 2.1.02
From: The Las Vegas of Canada

Since last post: 3060 days
Last activity: 395 days
#16 Posted on | Instant Rating: 5.57
    Originally posted by oldschoolhero
    How is that your point exactly? I don't deny that CM Punk is over, and would have been a better choice to make champion. But your first point was that Punk's been around about as long as Lashley, which isn't true. Punk debuted in July. Lashley debuted last October. Punk hasn't won a title yet. Lashley's won one. Punk hadn't even main-evented an ECW show before Sunday. Lashley main-evented on SmackDown all the time, and at No Mercy. Lashley has had far more exposure than Punk, and he's a safer bet from a business perspective.

I agree with everything you said until the very last line. Lashley has shown absolutely nothing in terms of being able to move business. He's shown nothing in terms of generating a crowd response. In terms of drawing money, Lashley has never been given a chance to do so on any level, whereas at least Punk has done well in smaller promotions. Lashley, if given the belt for any length of time, is a total crap shoot business-wise, just as Punk would be.

That said, I don't mind this move, because right now whomever holds the ECW belt is a transition champ until they figure out what the hell they are doing with the brand. Why waste your youngest, hottest, most over star on a one month title reign? Lashley will be able to get over again simply because of his look and raw physicality. Punk though is still in a position where he needs to be protected in the booking, and if ECW is in a death spiral, why risk it with him? I suspect Punk will be on Raw by mid-2007.



Now I'll never be able to lead SPF's spfers! (The W)
sentonBOMB
Frankfurter








Since: 25.11.02
From: Jersey

Since last post: 5408 days
Last activity: 4109 days
#17 Posted on | Instant Rating: 3.82
    Originally posted by spf
      Originally posted by oldschoolhero
      How is that your point exactly? I don't deny that CM Punk is over, and would have been a better choice to make champion. But your first point was that Punk's been around about as long as Lashley, which isn't true. Punk debuted in July. Lashley debuted last October. Punk hasn't won a title yet. Lashley's won one. Punk hadn't even main-evented an ECW show before Sunday. Lashley main-evented on SmackDown all the time, and at No Mercy. Lashley has had far more exposure than Punk, and he's a safer bet from a business perspective.

    I agree with everything you said until the very last line. Lashley has shown absolutely nothing in terms of being able to move business. He's shown nothing in terms of generating a crowd response. In terms of drawing money, Lashley has never been given a chance to do so on any level, whereas at least Punk has done well in smaller promotions. Lashley, if given the belt for any length of time, is a total crap shoot business-wise, just as Punk would be.

    That said, I don't mind this move, because right now whomever holds the ECW belt is a transition champ until they figure out what the hell they are doing with the brand. Why waste your youngest, hottest, most over star on a one month title reign? Lashley will be able to get over again simply because of his look and raw physicality. Punk though is still in a position where he needs to be protected in the booking, and if ECW is in a death spiral, why risk it with him? I suspect Punk will be on Raw by mid-2007.


I'm worried about the prospect of Punk going to RAW or SmackDown!. He's a small guy, and if you're name isn't Rey Mysterio then that tends to mean being in a) a tag team or b) the cruiserweight divison.
mikebuk
Pickled pork








Since: 22.11.03
From: Blackpool, England

Since last post: 5242 days
Last activity: 2588 days
ICQ:  
#18 Posted on | Instant Rating: 0.76
Joey Styles was guaranteeing us a new champion from the Chamber. Of course we knew this, but we weren't meant to read spoilers of course !

The sort of card besides this and Hardyz / MNM that you could have got from picking names from a hat. A wonder they stretched to even 2ž hours.



Mike Brailsford - Quiz champion & Web Ring Master
CTX
Chourico








Since: 11.5.02

Since last post: 2647 days
Last activity: 1589 days
#19 Posted on | Instant Rating: 7.62
I was going to make a crack about even Vince himself hoping for a VKM appearance by the end of that abortion, but then I realised this is probably how Vince has always actually viewed ECW, so if the attendance/buyrates/reviews suck it will just prove to him that only his creations can draw.



WCW Archive
WCW Magazine Archive - Ongoing WCW Magazine archive. Includes cover scans, contents, release dates and more for over 100 publications.
WCW Promotional Ads Archive - Now featuring over 150 promotional ads, including everything from PPV's to the WCW Hotline.
WCW VHS Archive - Currently serving mainly as an image gallery for almost all WCW VHS releases, but will eventually host full information for each release.


Click Here (wcwarchive.50webs.com)
RYDER FAKIN
Six Degrees of Me








Since: 21.2.02
From: ORLANDO

Since last post: 1431 days
Last activity: 1214 days
#20 Posted on | Instant Rating: 7.63
I was going to make a crack about even Vince himself hoping for a VKM appearance by the end of that abortion, but then I realised this is probably how Vince has always actually viewed ECW, so if the attendance/buyrates/reviews suck it will just prove to him that only his creations can draw.

And it's funny that Two Night Stands and that one TV show drove a PPV to Georgia. And the people live appeared to love it.

I've never seen someone, in charge of making people money, make this much of a monkey out of people that used to be smart

Speaking of which - now would be the time to shell out 4 bucks to hear the "pay smark sites" go apeshit for a month. It's quality entertainment, but takes some serious marochistic / sadist behaviour.

FLEA



Demonstrations are a drag. Besides, we're much too high

1ryderfakin.com
Pages: 1 2 Next
Thread rated: 4.57
Pages: 1 2 Next
Thread ahead: WWE/UFC in talks to buy PRIDE, says Observer
Next thread: Ultimate Warrior Interviews
Previous thread: Has anyone ever seen this before?
(5614 newer) Next thread | Previous thread
I doubt Hogan wrestled 100 times a year in his first reing much less 250. I only remember seeing Hogan on Superstars actually wrestle a few times. He would wrestle on PPVs and SNME that were televised.
- Hopper, Longest winning streak? (2002)
Related threads: December to Dismember - More...
The W - Pro Wrestling - December to Dismember final thoughtsRegister and log in to post!

The W™ message board

ZimBoard
©2001-2024 Brothers Zim

This old hunk of junk rendered your page in 0.339 seconds.