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Exactly. Someone as green as Heidenreich doesn't warrant the kind of leeway that a veteran would. Causing an injury in your second "big-time" match may not be just cause for a public stoning, but you can't just excuse it as a momentary gaff or lapse of concentration either. Newbies should be the ones who take the most caution when performing in the ring.

I guess that's one way to get excited about a wrestling PPV…

"Here are my card..." I stopped after that. I don't think my pedantic brain could handle an aneurysm that big. Truly, he "are the retarded".

Not to get off-topic or anything, but would you guys consider Heidenreich's move a release Thunder Fire Powerbomb?

You're not missing much.

It's a matter of quality over quantity. What good is pushing every new face that walks through the curtain if they end up sucking in the ring? I need only point to last night's match between the Vanilla Express and the Dudleys. JinCade got nary a pop during their entrance, and it got even more quiet while they were showing off their vast array of clotheslines and dropkicks. You know why? Because they suck, and the fans made it abundantly clear that they didn't like them. How long do you push ineffectual losers before you pull the plug on them? Obviously a long time, since Vince hates to admit that he's wrong. [Anti-hoss rant] What irks me the most is that Vince is still stuck on the notion that you have to be big to make an impression or get the audience's attention. Since wrestling made the move from live event to TV, it's less important for Joe Sixpack sitting in the rafters to see the guys in the ring, and more important for the guys in the ring to do something noteworthy. Which wrestlers fit the former sentiment? The hosserific sloths who can't string two moves together without a chinlock. Which wrestlers fit the latter sentiment? The same ones who end up wrestling each other on the B-shows or getting squashed by the bigger guys to illustrate just how big and impressive they are, which of course translates into bigger ticket sales and hefty PPV buyrates. Right. [/Anti-hoss rant] In the case of Heidenreich, he doesn't look all that bad, but it seems like he rushes things a bit and doesn't let the match come to him. That may be a timing issue, but safety should always come before everything else in the ring. I may have to watch the match again, but it looked like he didn't have Richards up in a good enough position to drop him safely from his shoulder. He would have been better off using that wedgie uranage. I'm sure Richards would agree.

Then let your wallet speak for you. Don't watch it. If more people would stop going to see all these stupid movies... you know, the ones that you know will be worthless movies, with talentless "actors" and no discernible plots... then maybe... just maybe, they'll stop making them. I won't hold my breath though. If you must see it solely for the train wreck factor, wait the two months for it to show up on cable. Don't even rent it. Don't give those Hollywood schmucks the satisfaction of recouping any losses for their lousy shit. And I agree: Jessica Simpson is as dumb as rocks. Maybe dumber. But not as dumb as the people who watch her on TV. Now that's dumb.

I agree with Capt. America... I mean, Steve Rogers. Hulk doesn't really have a mythos that John Q. Public can readily attach to. Between the comic book, the various cartoon incarnations, and the live TV show, there has never really been a consistent story to tie them all together. Hulk's origin, his supporting cast of characters... hell, even his name was changed among all three. So to expect the general public to buy wholly into the Hulk movie based solely on the "popularity" of the character, especially knowing how Ang Lee approached the story, may have been a bit lofty. I for one was thoroughly pleased with the film. But my film tastes have always been skewed more toward stories than spectacle. The DVD is also a keeper, with loads of extras, despite not having the requisite booklet. And at $14.00 (thank you BJ's Wholesale Club), what's not to love?

Waitaminute... there's a new Degrassi show? Channel please. And this better not be Canada only. Cuz if it is...

411's writing contigent has gotten much worse lately. I'm not even talking about typos and grammatical errors. Check out this tidbit from Jack Daniels' TNA report: The pirate-costumed cage dancer has a total butterface. As in, "She's got a great body, BUTT 'er face!" Um, no. That's not what butterface means. Everyone knows the phrase is "Everything's good on her butterface (but her face)." Stupid humans.

Back for more: Bad Religion 1. Are you male or female? 21st Century Digital Boy 2. Describe yourself: Modern Man 3. How do some people feel about you? Better Off Dead 4. How do you feel about yourself? No Direction 5. Describe your girlfriend/boyfriend/interest: Infected 6. Where would you rather be? Kyoto Now 7. Describe what you want to be: I Want To Conquer The World 8. Describe how you live: Against The Grain 9. Describe how you love: No Control 10. Share a few words of wisdom: Fuck Armageddon... This Is Hell

Shane has now achieved full McMahon status in my household. I hear his entrance music, get one look at his toe-headed face, and immediately change the channel, where it stays for the rest of the night. Seriously, that ghey little retard dance he does is embarassing on so many levels. Doesn't he know what kind of a moron he looks like? Corky from Life Goes On probably shakes his little Mongoloid head at such a sight. (No offense to the mentally-challenged who might be reading this.)

The Basham's introduction into the Fed and their initial stint in the tag ranks has made this title win seem unwarranted. Their gimmick isn't all that fleshed out other than they have a manager who dishes out some half-hearted play-punishment. And I have yet to see a convincing victory by them that proved they were more than average grapplers who rely on a third party for their wins. Not exactly enthralling characterization. However, they're not too offending in the ring, and their backstage skit with Haas/Benjamin made them seem more than just bodies in the ring. Considering the overall landscape of the SD! tag division, I'm willing to give them a bit of slack. Either they'll rope themselves a worthy tag champ stint, or hang themselves with their lackluster ways. In any event, I sense a face turn for the former Team Angle and a feud with the Gimps to take back their tag titles. And not for nothing, but I wish they'd use something other than that "ball and gag" finisher. I'd be much more in favor of a "Total Elimination" type move with Danny chop blocking and Doug running in with the lariat. It's more believable than the russian leg sweep. Hell, even that top rope sidewalk slam by Doug would work better.

Well put.

But the question is: can Steiner make a good ME heel? I say nay. He's a small blip on the radar, barely registered but making constant annoying sounds. No one cares enough about him enough to want to see him wrestle in a significant match. Pairing him with Jericho reeks of desperation, and will only hurt Jericho in the end.

Okay. last one, I promise... Elvis Costello 1. Are you male or female? This Year's Girl 2. Describe yourself: Brilliant Mistake 3. How do some people feel about you? Loveable 4. How do you feel about yourself? Less Than Zero 5. Describe your girlfriend/boyfriend/interest: Party Girl 6. Where would you rather be? New Amsterdam 7. Describe what you want to be: Miracle Man 8. Describe how you live: Uncomplicated 9. Describe how you love: Pump It Up 10. Share a few words of wisdom: (What’s So Funny ’Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding

Art imitates life… sort of…

That was fun. I wanna try another... Juliana Hatfield 1. Are you male or female? A Dame With a Rod 2. Describe yourself: Ugly 3. How do some people feel about you? Sellout 4. How do you feel about yourself? Everybody Loves Me But You 5. Describe your girlfriend/boyfriend/interest: Cool Rock Boy 6. Where would you rather be? Nirvana 7. Describe what you want to be: Supermodel 8. Describe how you live: Dumb Fun 9. Describe how you love: Sneaking Around 10. Share a few words of wisdom: Get Off Your Knees

Tool 1. Are you male or female? H. 2. Describe yourself: Cold And Ugly 3. How do some people feel about you? Useful Idiot 4. How do you feel about yourself? Disgustipated 5. Describe your girlfriend/boyfriend/interest: Hooker With A Penis 6. Where would you rather be? Bottom 7. Describe what you want to be: The Patient 8. Describe how you live: Sober 9. Describe how you love: Prison Sex 10. Share a few words of wisdom: Crawl Away

Wow. I feel the exact opposite about all four guys. I guess I'm just a bigger fan of dry, sarcastic wit than most. And I think Logue tries too hard. That kind of loud, in-your-face humour always gets low marks from me.

Ask Bob Holly and Bart Gunn about that one. Embarassing for the former incarnations of the MX, that's for sure. Imagine having your legacy carried on by those two never-weres. Spanky and London would be a major improvement.

I thought it was okay, but not worth the exorbitant amount of hype it got. The video quality was hard to watch at times, especially during the attack scenes, where blood was flying all over the place. It looked like the scenes were lit with a strobelight. Some of the flaws that HellSpawn brought up were right on the mark. Why is it that the Infected didn't attack each other? If they were so hungry, why didn't they eat the dead people? Or each other? And how did they have the wherewithall to organize attacks with each other if they were so full of rage? The alternate endings did nothing for me, although the storyboarded one was interesting. What pissed me off the most was all the Pepsi placement. How annoying. To sum up: good cheap rental, but not a keeper.

You can never have enough jobbers. Welcome to the circus, Nova. Try to pack light. You won't be going too far.

Both of them are off my wrestling radar... and I couldn't be happier. Morons.

You RACIST~? I don't even know where to start with that assertion... If you're referring to the "ham 'n' eggers" line, that's an old Bobby Heenan line. It's an abbreviation of "ham-and-eggers" and it means "average Joes". Besides, how would dropping the N-bomb apply to JinCade? You know, I have a year long running joke and people still take it serious EVERYTIME I use it. If we can't laugh at words that slightly resemble racist word if you say it really really fast and ignore all the words around it because it doesn't even fit in the context of the statement that was made and obviously wanst a racist comment, what can we laugh at? WHAT I ASK YOU, WHAT? My bad. The Internet is mightily limited in conveying the kind of sarcasm that can only come verbally. Plus, you have a history of posting quite passionately and fervently, so I mistook the intent of your message. I see the joke for what it is now. But for the record, I still hate JinCade. I also can't stand Maven and Orlando Jones. See, I'm an equal opportunity misanthrope.