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I have a question about the WCW Hotline. Did anyone here actually phone it? If so was there a person at the other end or was it a recording or something like that?
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Jul 26, 2010 18:53
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savinhill posted:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddJFLgY8UgY My understanding is he started doing a ton of meth. After meeting him in person a few times, I can say it's pretty likely that he either is or has been a serious abuser. I also noticed at his wrestling school there didn't seem to be any weight training equipment at all. Just junk and a ring. I guess drugs plus no real working out results in becoming a walking skeletal legend.
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Jul 26, 2010 19:16
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AlbertFlasher posted:I have a question about the WCW Hotline. Did anyone here actually phone it? If so was there a person at the other end or was it a recording or something like that? A friend and I called it when we were kids. If I remember correctly it was just a recording of Gene basically giving you a list of things you could hear about and requesting you choose a number. At that point it would be another recording of him giving you some sort of "backstage" report that more often than not was kayfabe bullshit. Once in a while they'd have some actual story but when I called it was mostly storyline details made up to keep you on the line while they charged you per minute. Usually it'd be talking about what wrestlers were making live and tv appearances and where, though. I also got punished for being a stupid kid and not knowing I was running up like 50 bucks on my parents phone bill, too. Orange Carlisle fucked around with this message at 19:23 on Jul 26, 2010 |
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Jul 26, 2010 19:18
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Mr. Carlisle posted:A friend and I called it when we were kids. If I remember correctly it was just a recording of Gene basically giving you a list of things you could hear about and requesting you choose a number. At that point it would be another recording of him giving you some sort of "backstage" report that more often than not was kayfabe bullshit. Once in a while they'd have some actual story but when I called it was mostly storyline details made up to keep you on the line while they charged you per minute. Usually it'd be talking about what wrestlers were making live and tv appearances and where, though. I remember when I was a kid I called the WWF one, which actually had a game you'd play. You were Hulk, I think, and you played it using the touchtones: 1 for punch, 2 for kick, 3 for bodyslam, 4 for legdrop, etc. You had to pick the right moves at the right time, or else they'd be countered and you lost. I think I started off with a kick or something, and that was of course wrong and game ended immediately. I think if you made it all the way to the end you were entered into a drawing for some video games or something. And yeah, the report I heard was all kayfabe stuff that dragged on to be able to charge you $3 a minute.
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Jul 26, 2010 19:45
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I'm curious what was on the ECW hotline? New Jack saying something saucy no doubt
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Jul 26, 2010 21:19
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Manwithastick posted:I'm curious what was on the ECW hotline? New Jack saying something saucy no doubt Joey Styles says stuff Bob Ryder made up.
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Jul 26, 2010 21:28
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AlbertFlasher posted:I have a question about the WCW Hotline. Did anyone here actually phone it? If so was there a person at the other end or was it a recording or something like that?
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Jul 26, 2010 22:07
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LividLiquid posted:I never called it but there used to be write-ups of the content on the Daily Lariat and it was almost always complete bullshit. Worse than dirtsheet rumors. Just a recording of Mean Gene spewing forth with his mouth diarrhea. The one time he told the truth was being the first to reveal that Bret punched Vince out at Survivor Series.
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Jul 26, 2010 22:36
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LividLiquid posted:I never called it but there used to be write-ups of the content on the Daily Lariat and it was almost always complete bullshit. Worse than dirtsheet rumors. Just a recording of Mean Gene spewing forth with his mouth diarrhea. I have a vague recollection that Mean Gene took it seriously and would ask Bobby Heenan to give him some "dirt", and Bobby - who was pretty much just collecting a paycheck for his retirement - just straight up made poo poo up that Gene would then regurgitate. As Donald Trump says, we love ya, Bobby.
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Jul 26, 2010 22:49
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I had the backdoor number to the WCW Hotline and checked it out on a pretty regular basis for free. Fun fact, if you called the backdoor number and entered the numbers that spelled out Freebird, you would hear a 9 minute version of Free Bird that I recorded there by holding up my phone to a stereo speaker.
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Jul 26, 2010 23:59
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Is it just me or did Rick Rude and Jake the Snake look like twins?
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Jul 27, 2010 00:08
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Shitty_Wok posted:Is it just me or did Rick Rude and Jake the Snake look like twins? That would explain Cheryl Roberts' behavior.
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Jul 27, 2010 00:08
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Hinoarashi posted:He wasn't cut, he asked to leave to take of some family issues. The family issues were something happened with his sister and he had to take in her kids. The personal training business was huge, actually something that limited his success in wrestling. WWE took a while to get interested because he progressed slowly, due to his limited schedule. TNA didn't want to get 100% behind him because he wasn't progressing and refused to work house shows and indie bookings on a regular basis to get better. Rusty Shackelford posted:Scott Steiner was in WWE while Rick was in TNA in 2002-3. This isn't even worth noting. TNA was an indie at this point.
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Jul 27, 2010 00:12
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Shitty_Wok posted:Is it just me or did Rick Rude and Jake the Snake look like twins? I thought Rick Rude was John Stossel for the longest time FOR REFERENCE-    Must be the mustache.
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Jul 27, 2010 00:12
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What always weirded me out about Ric Rude was how perfectly his tights fit. Most wrestlers, there is a little indent in the skin where the elastic pulls on the fat. For Ric Rude, his tights always looked painted on.
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Jul 27, 2010 00:14
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WeaselWeaz posted:This isn't even worth noting. TNA was an indie at this point. I couldn't think of any other siblings.
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Jul 27, 2010 00:16
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TelevisedInsanity posted:Must be the mustache. It must be - watching them fight at WM4, if it weren't for the tights I wouldn't be able to tell at all.
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Jul 27, 2010 00:18
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Shitty_Wok posted:It must be - watching them fight at WM4, if it weren't for the tights I wouldn't be able to tell at all. Really? ... Am I the only guy who can actually tell Doinks and Suicide's apart?
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Jul 27, 2010 00:31
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Lone Rogue posted:Really?
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Jul 27, 2010 00:38
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savinhill posted:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddJFLgY8UgY You should see him today. He does all of the indie shows in this area, and he looks like he's on death's door. It's sickening to see him.
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Jul 27, 2010 00:59
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Rusty Shackelford posted:I had the backdoor number to the WCW Hotline and checked it out on a pretty regular basis for free. Somebody being able to insert their own messages unknown into the WCW hotline seems oddly appropriate.
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Jul 27, 2010 01:08
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Acrolos posted:You should see him today. He does all of the indie shows in this area, and he looks like he's on death's door. It's sickening to see him. Well, seeing as he debuted in '64, and is almost seventy. They all can't be on the juice like Vince.
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Jul 27, 2010 01:37
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Acrolos posted:You should see him today. He does all of the indie shows in this area, and he looks like he's on death's door. It's sickening to see him. He's also had hepatitis since the 80s. Have you ever been to his school/museum? I've thought of making the drive, it's only a few hours away but it looks lovely.
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Jul 27, 2010 03:51
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Does anyone still use the shoulder-breaker?
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Jul 27, 2010 06:55
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WeaselWeaz posted:He's also had hepatitis since the 80s. Have you ever been to his school/museum? I've thought of making the drive, it's only a few hours away but it looks lovely. It's a waste of time if you're serious but if it's a short drive, go for it. My brother and I have been a couple times. It's mostly sad, but the people are really nice. Plus the lessons are fun as hell if you don't mind getting scammed out of 20 bucks.
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Jul 27, 2010 07:56
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Shitty_Wok posted:Does anyone still use the shoulder-breaker? Last person I recall used it was Heidenreich.
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Jul 27, 2010 14:01
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Have any wrestlers worked for WWE, WCW, ECW, and TNA? ECW and WCW only count when they were separate from WWE.
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Jul 27, 2010 14:56
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Endorph posted:Have any wrestlers worked for WWE, WCW, ECW, and TNA? ECW and WCW only count when they were separate from WWE. Raven and Sandman at the very least.
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Jul 27, 2010 15:06
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Cordialatron posted:Raven and Sandman at the very least. Had Sid worked for TNA? Because I remember him having a surprisingly cool run in ECW.
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Jul 27, 2010 15:08
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Shitty_Wok posted:Does anyone still use the shoulder-breaker? Jack Swagger does it all the time
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Jul 27, 2010 15:29
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Endorph posted:Have any wrestlers worked for WWE, WCW, ECW, and TNA? ECW and WCW only count when they were separate from WWE. Mick Foley is a definite.
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Jul 27, 2010 15:37
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Endorph posted:Have any wrestlers worked for WWE, WCW, ECW, and TNA? ECW and WCW only count when they were separate from WWE. Sabu for sure.
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Jul 27, 2010 15:41
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Pretty much every recognizable ECW star other than Paul Heyman has worked for all four.
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Jul 27, 2010 15:50
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RVD has, too.
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Jul 27, 2010 15:54
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Who was the last true heel commentator?
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Jul 27, 2010 15:57
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savinhill posted:Who was the last true heel commentator? Don West or Matt Striker.
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Jul 27, 2010 16:05
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Matlock posted:Pretty much every recognizable ECW star other than Paul Heyman has worked for all four. Dudleys haven't, Dreamer, Taz, Corino, Rhino, New Jack, Mike Awesome. Another who has is Jerry Lynn.
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Jul 27, 2010 16:13
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Mike Awesome did.
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Jul 27, 2010 16:18
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Endorph posted:Have any wrestlers worked for WWE, WCW, ECW, and TNA? ECW and WCW only count when they were separate from WWE. I think Rob Van Dam was in WCW as Robbie V.
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Jul 27, 2010 16:19
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Endorph posted:Have any wrestlers worked for WWE, WCW, ECW, and TNA? ECW and WCW only count when they were separate from WWE. Chris Candido did.
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Jul 27, 2010 16:22
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