Happy New Year to all of you…
As 2011 ends and 2012 begins, it’s time for the 15th annual AS I SEE ITYear-End Review. As usual, I should note that my selections are based on whatI’ve actually seen this year, either live, online, on TV, or via tape/DVD;which primarily means North American wrestling.
Written by Darbie Gatorade
When I am bored I often have to deal with an unsuspecting flow of creative juices. Someone recently challenged me to come up with some fantasy booking ideas and I sometimes get carried away. What started out as a fun little game ended up being a 42-match marathon. When you read down this list of matches, please remember that wrestlers are assumed to be in their prime.
In my mind this is the ultimate wrestling show (which would end up being a full blown weekend of incredible matches). In fact I have split the madness up into three nights, with three strategically booked cards, each with multiple epic main events. I took a lot of time organizing the cards so the shows would flow in a manner that would keep the fans attention. It’s not as easy as it looks, considering I set a rule that I could only use a wrestler once for the entire weekend. This my attempt at fantasy booking.
Look at each match, close your eyes, and imagine how the match would play out in your head. You might find your own creative juices flowing. You’re encouraged to leave comments at the bottom of the page. Please use your imagination when you read this article and enjoy yourself!
A drunken clown once told me “WRESTLING…. In Canada, it’s a Tradition… in Mexico, it’s a Religion…. in Japan, it’s a Sport… in America…. It’s a Joke.”
Now he told me he read that on a message board so if I’m ripping somebody off, I humbly apologize, but this is the most genius statement I’ve ever read! Its level of truth is unlimited..
A friend of mine purchased a travel package to go to New York for five days to watch WrestleMania XX and take in all the festivities. Now THAT’S a mark! No, I take that back, THAT’S a WWE-mark! I’m not saying it’s a bad thing, I’m glad you enjoy the WWE that much. Vince McMahon’s accountant says you’re not alone. But what I do take offense to is when you call yourself a “Wrestling Fan”……. Uhhhhh, stop the music, no, you are NOT a wrestling fan, you are a WWE fan! A “Wrestling Fan” or “Wrestling Mark” has seen all forms of the sport; Lucha Libre, Puroreso, Independant, and from its purest form back in the early 1900s, until the 1970s, BEFORE it was transformed into “Sports Entertainment”.
If you missed the Tuesday October 11th edition of the Online World of Wrestling Radio with host Alan Wojcik with weekly contributor Spug. Here are the highlights:
The 1st interview of the evening came courtesy of our friends at Crossfire Wrestling who will hold “A New Beginning” on November 5th in Nashville, TN. Former WWE & current TNA producer Al Snow joined the program to talk about his opponent former WWE/WCW superstar “Fit” Finlay, running WWE Tough Enough for 3 seasons, should TNA have a developmental program, traveling experiences in WWE and his territorial days, his best rib played on a WWE superstar and much more. Log onto www.crossfirellc.vze.com for the entire lineup heading to the TN State Fairgrounds!
The Pipe Bomb #1: Pro Wrestling is becoming fun again
So Matt Hardy finally won the race with his brother Jeff to get fired from TNA. He was finally fired (after being on an indeterminate suspension from the promotions, reportedly for refusal to go to rehabilitation) when he was arrested for a DUI on Saturday afternoon after smashing his Corvette into a tree.
Dear TNA Wrestling
Back in 2004, I witnessed one of your Wednesday night pay-per-view promo after a pay-per-view. While watching the promo, I saw several familiar faces from Sting, Jeff Jarrett, and numerous others. Curious about the event, I pleaded with my parents, so I may order the next pay-per-view. April 28, 2004, I saw a decent show with some interesting established characters, and a strong direction for the talent. Once upon time ago, I didn’t have a capable understand of wrestling terminology, but I knew what I liked. After that pay-per-view, I ordered every TNA Wednesday pay-per-view. It was costly ordering those events, but $10 a pay-per-view wasn’t a erroneous deal. In the next few months, the direction of the company changed from the world title, to the X-division title. The X-division was young, gifted, and had highlight worthy talent.
Host Alan Wojcik is joined weekly by Spug & Mase along with national contributors like Scott Fishman & Jim Varsallone of the Miami Herald, Phil Strum of the Poughkeepsie Journal, Graham Cawthon of the History of the WWE website, Anthony Castellano of Newsday (NY), Kevin K. Scott, Sarah & Ari Daigen of “In This Very Ring” & Lekisha Oliver of Examiner.com.
Topics up for discussion include: recaps of the taped Monday Night Raw that features an in-ring confrontation between John Cena & Mr. McMahon regarding the “shoot” comments made by CM Punk, a preview of the July10th Destination X PPV plus a recap of Impact Wrestling & news from around the wrestling world and MMA.
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