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Smackdown for August Week 1 posted:
That's a spicy B grade! Basic Chunnel fucked around with this message at 07:52 on Jan 15, 2017 |
# ? Jan 15, 2017 05:19 |
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# ? May 13, 2024 07:02 |
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Happyman posted:- Worldwide TV Ratings: I think we should normalize these ratings by dividing them by 8. Raw: 2.87 SD: 2.53 Impact: 1.04 That sounds about right for TV ratings?
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# ? Jan 15, 2017 06:55 |
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i want to watch this version of tna so much.
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# ? Jan 15, 2017 07:47 |
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Here's my feedback on the "competition": RAW - The idea of a RAW belt tourney is good, as is the Spartacus CM Punk angle. But making Rey Mysterio a direct Punk proxy does the former a real disservice. That Rey believes Punk is the rightful champion makes him look ridiculous in the context of the tournament. And besides, Rey is Gods' Own face but he wasn't a Punk-style tweener, and I can't buy him as one. Rey Mysterio is the kind of character who when faced with impossible odds, believes in himself and fights on. He's a gutsy face. Punk is a guy who when faced with impossible odds, steps back and questions the legitimacy of the odds and who decides them. There's an obvious element of brazen self-regard and resentment that a character like Punk requires to really work (it's what makes him a tweener - he's a rebel for the right reasons). Rey Mysterio doesn't have that self-regard or resentment, he's a go-get-em babyface. So right now his gimmick reads as "CM Punk's #1 fan" or, less charitably, a bizarro world version of Big Show taking over for Bryan in the WM30 build. There's just not enough there to sell the idea that Rey naturally became a standard-bearer to the fans who want to see someone other than him. The idea in itself doesn't really work. I would much rather see Rey as his own man, not Punk's hype man. Have Punk send taunting videos to Vince or whatever, have him be his own hype machine. It's what the people in-universe want to see. Of course, if Punk came back and obliterated Rey for heel heat, that would be another thing. It would also be immeasurably humiliating for Rey, unless you built a long program to make him the actual champ. TNA: I wasn't expecting the new signees to make an... effect so soon. Purging the low card of chaff was a good move. Shame about all the chaff on the high card. But you'll get there. I like Steiner for absurd segments but the idea of him on top of the company is less interesting - at this point he's got, what, a year or two tops before he completely breaks down? Basic Chunnel fucked around with this message at 08:51 on Jan 15, 2017 |
# ? Jan 15, 2017 08:48 |
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I'm just glad Teddy is still making tag matches
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# ? Jan 15, 2017 08:53 |
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Basic Chunnel posted:TNA: I wasn't expecting the new signees to make an... effect so soon. Purging the low card of chaff was a good move. Shame about all the chaff on the high card. But you'll get there. I like Steiner for absurd segments but the idea of him on top of the company is less interesting - at this point he's got, what, a year or two tops before he completely breaks down? Scott Steiner has more time left as a professional wrestler than CM Punk, if we're basing things on 'reality'.
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# ? Jan 15, 2017 08:57 |
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IcePhoenix posted:I'm just glad Teddy is still making tag matches
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# ? Jan 15, 2017 09:06 |
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Basic Chunnel posted:Unfortunately we may have to get him a new gimmick because the only two tag teams we have on roster at this point are Khali / Mahal and the Chickbusters. That's fine though because the essence of a teddy tag match is putting people who don't tag with each other against two more people that don't tag with each other because all four of them were fighting with each other for some reason
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# ? Jan 15, 2017 09:11 |
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Basic Chunnel posted:Here's my feedback on the "competition": Your criticism seems to willfully omit something important. You say WHAT Rey Mysterio does when he faces impossible odds. What you seem to have not bothered to consider is WHY. Rey Mysterio is not motivated by pure sportsmanship or a desire to be on top or championships in a vacuum. Rey Mysterio's central characteristic is his desire to inspire others by his example. When he comes to the ring he doesn't just put a mask on a kid like Bret did with his goggles, he has an intimate moment with that kid, he touches his forehead to theirs and shares words and prayers. Its not flippant pandering to fans, its a highly ritualized effort to create an important moment in another person's life. He's also perhaps the most famous luchador in the world and one of the men most single-handedly responsible for the spread of a cultural touchstone of his people to every corner of the globe. Just as he wants to inspire people, he also stands as the avatar for an entire tradition of Pro Wrestling, inspiring those who have come after him in the sport to greater heights. He takes neither of these responsibilities lightly, and invests all his personal honor as a competitor and a man in standing strong for them regardless of the odds. So I ask you: In a world where Rey Mysterio is the last veteran in the entire locker room, and Vince McMahon is trying to erase the accomplishments of the rightful Champion from history, what SHOULD he do? Do you think its more appropriate for him to swallow Vince's bullshit? Do you think he should set the example for the young lions in the back by bending down and licking Vince's boots when he demands that they compromise everything WWE is supposed to stand for? Or do you think he should look at what Punk said and did, search his soul, remember two decades and two wrestling companies stepping on his neck because he wasn't what they wanted, and do what the Locker Room Elder is supposed to do when a tough situation arises: speak the god drat truth because its the right thing to do, and use his fists to handle the consequences? I know what I think he should do. Because that's the stuff I wrote him doing. I didn't write him to be a Punk fanboy, a Punk proxy or a Punk Storyline Hijacker. I wrote him to be what Rey Mysterio is: the guy doing the right thing in the face of evil because nobody else has the guts. As for his decision to also fight to win the title tournament while he's doing that, I thought I explained his reasoning very thoroughly. I really don't know how I could have been clearer as to why he's going along with it, and he's certainly not being shy about also making it clear he's basically just fighting to be #1 Contender until either Punk comes back or he retires, whichever comes first. Edit: And as for Punk himself, I wouldn't worry too much about that. We're aware of what the people want to see.
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# ? Jan 15, 2017 10:25 |
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That TNA purge was absolutely glorious.
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# ? Jan 15, 2017 17:47 |
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Scott Steiner is great,
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# ? Jan 16, 2017 07:52 |
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Luigi Thirty posted:I think we should normalize these ratings by dividing them by 8. I accept that. Good evening marks! We bring you Prograps Unlimited Issue #2! News: - Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam have both been sent to rehab by TNA for showing up on and wrestling under the influence (alcohol and pot, respectively). Expect them out for several months. - The RAW booking team is reportedly looking for some big names to bring in for WrestleMania 28, needing something extra to match the star power of SmackDown's Cena/Rock match. - TNA's total firings: Robbie E, Murphy, Rob Terry, Jessie Godderz, Kid Kash, Matt Morgan, Rosita, Sarita, Jerry Lynn, Jacqueline, ODB, Shannon Moore, Jesse Neal. Traci Brooks managed to hold on to her job, as her husband Kazarian objected to her firing. - Verne Gagne has passed away at the age of 85. - Shinsuke Nakamura has won the 21st G1 Climax. As it stands currently, the main event of Wrestle Kingdom VI will be Nakamura vs. Tanahashi. TV Ratings: RAW: 2.84 SmackDown: 2.54 Impact. 0.81
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# ? Jan 16, 2017 17:23 |
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TEW TNA does more for his workers than real TNA. Also RIP Verne.
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# ? Jan 16, 2017 17:46 |
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drat TNA got slapped pretty hard in week-to-week numbers. That's what you get for sacking the hot prospect Matt Morgan.
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# ? Jan 16, 2017 18:01 |
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Basic Chunnel posted:drat TNA got slapped pretty hard in week-to-week numbers. That's what you get for sacking the hot prospect Matt Morgan. He's the Blueprint!
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# ? Jan 16, 2017 18:49 |
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Binged the old TEW LP. Really enjoyed it. Does anyone need any additional writers?
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# ? Jan 16, 2017 20:03 |
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Our fourth writer has kinda dropped off the face of the earth, it's up to Happyman but we could use someone else to help book the insanity that is TNA
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# ? Jan 16, 2017 20:05 |
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It would be an honor and a pleasure. edit: On Discord
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# ? Jan 16, 2017 20:17 |
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Working on getting Raw up tonight, but I almost forgot this:quote:
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# ? Jan 21, 2017 04:03 |
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Special Thanks to Scenario for writing most of the Main Event match. Sanguinia fucked around with this message at 11:43 on Jan 21, 2017 |
# ? Jan 21, 2017 11:17 |
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quote:Hey guys, it's your pal Jeremy D Borash here! Bad news: I was caught by the security staff stealing personal belongings from other comatose patients on the floor. Now I'm hiding out in a broom closet sleeping in a bed of dirty scrubs and subsisting on the uneaten hospital food they throw away. But dammit, I'm gonna get that promotion! Here's Mauro Ranallo, Taz, and Mike Tenay This show was not up to the quality of previous Impacts, a C quote:Show opens with a video recap of Impact, highlighting Immortal Explodes and AJ Styles attack at the hands of Daniels and Kazarian Pinche Rudo fucked around with this message at 21:21 on Jan 21, 2017 |
# ? Jan 21, 2017 21:12 |
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Oh yeah, I forgot. I will never forgive Happyman for killing the ECW thread before we could release our greatest creation: the elite hardcore tag team New Jack 420, consisting of New Jack and the debuting 420, so named because of his giant pot leaf tattoo. 🤔
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# ? Jan 22, 2017 01:11 |
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Edit: I said something here but since I'm only 99% certain of the future of the other thread, I withdraw it.
ChrisBTY fucked around with this message at 02:06 on Jan 22, 2017 |
# ? Jan 22, 2017 01:59 |
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IcePhoenix said I could spoil our plans since we assume it's not coming back
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# ? Jan 22, 2017 02:32 |
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Considering basically everyone who was still interested in the last game is part of this game ( Senerio) there's like no chance the other game comes back so yeah, PS when we won the time traveler this is who we were gonna use it on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WNV2AihSp0
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# ? Jan 22, 2017 03:05 |
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We was gonna get Io Shirai, so I'm glad how this has turned out.
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# ? Jan 22, 2017 05:31 |
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quote:Caller, you're on the air. Who is this and where are you calling from? Luigi Thirty fucked around with this message at 06:48 on Jan 22, 2017 |
# ? Jan 22, 2017 06:24 |
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uhh WOL doesn't exist in this universe, it's all about PGU Sorry I've been slow on SD posting, Long War 2 came out and then I got drunk
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# ? Jan 22, 2017 07:21 |
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Alright. I was sad that my one contribution to creative never saw the light of day. That contribution. A stable consisting of Fatu, Vampiro, Kurgan and Mike Quackenbush devoted to the worship of... Deee-lite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzoEK545j64 (May the groove be in the hearts of us all) This isn't 100% my idea though. I wanted it to be Belinda Carlisle, but the rest of the team felt that was a little too esoteric.
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# ? Jan 22, 2017 07:42 |
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Basic Chunnel posted:uhh WOL doesn't exist in this universe, it's all about PGU You don't tell Bryan Alvarez what universe to exist in, his rage against TNA transcends dimensional barriers.
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# ? Jan 22, 2017 08:26 |
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I'll get the SD write up posted today, this weekend was hellish in many ways
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# ? Jan 23, 2017 08:24 |
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Basic Chunnel posted:uhh WOL doesn't exist in this universe, it's all about PGU Okay, it's Prograps Live
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# ? Jan 23, 2017 14:49 |
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Smackdown For August Week 2 posted:
A real preponderance of low-card talent out this week, and new guys featured prominently, so the episode suffered a bit. B- this time. Basic Chunnel fucked around with this message at 21:40 on Feb 20, 2017 |
# ? Jan 24, 2017 08:34 |
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Twitter posted:I'm counting this as our weekly internet content.
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# ? Jan 24, 2017 23:38 |
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It looks like I might be the only SD writer still kicking, I can pledge to carry it through SS if I have to but after that it's gonna be pretty rough going it alone.
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# ? Jan 25, 2017 04:37 |
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Second Smackdown writer still standing, was on vacation last week and forgot to inform the writing room
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# ? Jan 25, 2017 19:18 |
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Senerio has offered to help write matches on occasion as a freelancer on discord as well if you really need it (he wrote the excellent Rey/ADR match for us this week)
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# ? Jan 25, 2017 19:23 |
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Where did you get the 2011 mod for TEW?
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# ? Jan 25, 2017 20:20 |
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iirc it's a 2012 mod that's been rolled back manually.
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# ? Jan 26, 2017 05:44 |
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I figure this can be a general use spreadsheet for anyone who wants assistance with a match and anyone who has completed all their matches but are waiting for another team to post their show, but here's the form: https://goo.gl/forms/GET9wSLSP7szTL2X2 The form https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S6O7ZJvEcB5xfo2AaV3_2_HohhVo2YeUcWFh6ch6_64/edit?usp=sharing The responses If you write up a match, please right click-> insert comment with a pastebin link on the timestamp column for the appropriate match in the responses sheet
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# ? Jan 26, 2017 21:25 |