alfdogg

Drake went down two spots after beating Butler? How does that work?

And they still won. That's horrible.

courtneywasmurdered

He's no Darko, but not too shabby.

You know, the Pistons played in that game too, guys.

I'm going to try to write up one of my patented Heartland clusterfucks for this show. Anyone who wants in, let me know via PM. EDIT: Rules: All 14 men will be competing at the same time. Eliminations occur five different ways: 1. Pinfall 2. Submission 3. Over the top rope 4. touching all four corners while dragging your opponent via a barbed-wire bullrope. 5. pulling your opponent to the end of the rampway on a stretcher. No disqualifications or countouts, obviously, and falls count anywhere. Participants: Reject "After Hours" Felix Strutter Vitamin X Cuban Wall Spanish Fly Christopher Patrick Allen Biff Atlas Alfdogg Brock Ausstin Thunderkid Denzel Spencer The Love Doctors and...MISTER Warrior!

The stuff with Krista was great, as usual. Lots of funny one-liners all show. GENSHOU is looking to be a nice addition to the roster. Although MISTER Warrior may have to look into legal action against him and the Christ Air Express. MISTER Warrior made the ALL CAPS cool! I'm digging these promos between Zack and Bo. Can't wait to see how it all culminates. Good promo from Love Generation. WWE has a show called Afterburn? Isn't that what happens after you're done shaving? Terrible name. Actually, I think we have a liquor at the store where I work called Afterburn. I'll have to look into that. Really exciting ten-man tag match. Seemed like not a dull moment the whole way through. Nice use of Cole's cliches, as well. Reel Talk was really good stuff. Seemed like it ended kind of abruptly, but what was there built up the upcoming match brilliantly. Great Survivor match. SJ sneaks out with the victory once again. No doubt PRL will be out for blood after this one. Lots of interesting angles to be resolved at LYS...Krista's son, GENSHOU'S secret, and now what of the relationship between Landon and Black? Should be a most interesting show next week. Hot main event between Chicks over Dicks and the Heavenly Rockers. And a great promo by Teddy to follow. Again, can't wait until LYS. MOTN: Survivor match LOTN: "Theodore Moneymaker has got me wondering if you're my mom. And call me crazy, but the shoe fits. It really does. For instance, I've got a great sense of humor for one thing. And I've been doing lots of work on my standup routines. Observe. Who is this general sow character? Doesn't he have anything better to do then sit around on his BUTT and make chicken?" - Thunderkid, via Patty

The Yahoo Pick 'Em leagues are up.

Sorry I haven't been doing feedback lately. I'll try to have some for this show before bed.

Tue, Feb. 19 New York @ Washington, 7:00 Houston @ Cleveland, 7:00 Orlando @ Detroit, 7:30 Philadelphia @ Minnesota, 8:00 Charlotte @ San Antonio, 8:30 Boston @ Denver, 9:00 Golden State @ Utah, 9:00 Sacramento @ Portland, 10:00 Memphis @ Seattle, 10:00 Atlanta @ LA Lakers, 10:30 Wed, Feb. 20 Orlando @ Toronto, 7:00 New York @ Philadelphia, 7:00 Cleveland @ Indiana, 7:00 Chicago @ New Jersey, 7:30 Detroit @ Milwaukee, 8:00 Dallas @ New Orleans, 8:00 LA Lakers @ Phoenix, 9:00 ESPN Atlanta @ Sacramento, 10:00 Memphis @ LA Clippers, 10:30 Boston @ Golden State, 10:30 Thu, Feb. 21 Miami @ Houston, 8:00 TNT San Antonio @ Minnesota, 8:00 Seattle @ Portland, 10:30 TNT Fri, Feb. 22 Sacramento @ Charlotte, 7:00 Philadelphia @ Orlando, 7:00 New Jersey @ Indiana, 7:00 Toronto @ New York, 7:30 Washington @ Cleveland, 8:00 ESPN Milwaukee @ Detroit, 8:00 Denver @ Chicago, 8:00 Dallas @ Memphis, 8:00 Houston @ New Orleans, 8:00 Boston @ Phoenix, 10:30 ESPN Utah @ LA Clippers, 10:30 Atlanta @ Golden State, 10:30 Portland @ Seattle, 10:30 Sat, Feb. 23 Charlotte @ Washington, 7:00 Indiana @ New Jersey, 7:30 Philadelphia @ Miami, 7:30 Denver @ Milwaukee, 8:30 New Orleans @ San Antonio, 8:30 Atlanta @ Utah, 9:00 LA Lakers @ LA Clippers, 10:30

These referees are hilariously awful. It's really starting to suck the fun out of the game.

I do think the Cavs got better with this trade, but not to the extent that people are trying to talk themselves into. I'd say they're a solid #3 in the East now, but to me the Pistons are to the East what the Spurs are to the West. They've been the most consistently great team in the East for the last several years, and until I see someone beat them that's who I'm picking. Even though I just said Boston about a month ago, but that was before the Pistons went on their recent hot streak, in which they looked like arguably the best team in the NBA. I think Ginobili is definitely underrated. A lot of people write him off as a flopper and forget that he's one of the more exciting players in the league to watch. If you asked people to list their top 5 SG's, I don't think he would appear on many people's lists, but I think he definitely has an argument.

Also, if they get to coast past two teams completely crippled by injuries on their way to Detroit or Boston like they did last year, they have a chance.

[i]Where I'm From[/i] by C-Murder hits, and Reggie Lamont makes his way through the curtains. COLE Heartland title on the line next here on HeldDOWN~! Let's go to Michael Buffer! BUFFER [i]The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the OAOAST Heartland championship! Making his way to the ring, the challenger, hailing from Laguna Beach, California, weighing in at 260 pounds...RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREGGIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEE LAAAAAAAAAAAMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONT!!!!![/i] COLE Big opportunity for Reggie Lamont, now residing in California by way of Jamaica, his first-ever shot at a singles title! Reggie climbs into the ring, and stands in the corner. COACH Reggie's a big, brutal man, but I he'll really know what brutal is after a few minutes with this guy! Suddenly, the lights dim, then begin going crazy, as if a virus has infected them, randomly jerking around the arena, frantically changing colors and turning off and on. It’s as if a bad anime scene has come to life. Loud scratching fills the airwave, as if a DJ has lost their mind and is attempting to break their equipment. In-between the rips, legitimate music kicks on, of a Southern, heavy metal nature. I ask you please just give us/ Five Minutes Alone.” The lights continue to dart and flash as the music leaves and the scratching continues, only to come back again, now of a hip-hop nature. White America/ I could be one of your kids.” The rap fades out and the scratching continues, at an even greater pace, until music comes back, now of a hardcore variety. Final Prayer/ Final prayer for the human race.” The music leaves once again and the scratches reach their apex, before the sound cuts out and the arena goes pitch black. A single spotlight appears on the stage, the only light in the darkened arena. People look towards the light, but see nothing. Then People = Shit by Slipknot hits. HERE WE GO AGAIN MOTHERFUCKER! A figure punches through the curtains, wearing torn black jeans, a sleeveless black t-shirt, and two bandanas, one over his face and the other over his head. His hands are taped up, with a red "X" on the back of each of them. COLE And there he is, the Heartland champion! BUFFER His opponent, hailing from South of Heaven...weighing in at 220 pounds...he is the OAOAST Heartland champion...SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNDMMMMMMAAAAAAAAA AAAANNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNE THHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNND!!!!! Sandman walks to the ring, then climbs in, and is immediately jumped by Reggie! *DING DING DING* COLE Here we go! COACH Well, Reggie's not backing down, you've got to give him that! Sandman and Reggie exchange blows on the mat, then roll to the outside and continue the slugfest. Sandman gets the better of the exchange. COACH But he doesn't want to take it to the floor if he doesn't have to! Reggie goes to the eyes, however, and grabs a side headlock, but is shoved into the ringpost! COLE Reggie Lamont sent into the steel ringpost! Sandman walks over towards Reggie, and picks him up, but Reggie counters an Irish whip, sending Sandman into the steel guardrail! Reggie quickly follows up with a bicycle kick, sending Sandman over the railing and into the crowd! COLE Reggie with a nice recovery, finished with a bicycle kick! Reggie follows Sandman into the crowd, then picks him up and slams him on the floor! Reggie then grabs a fan's beer, drinks part of it, and tosses it onto Sandman before stomping away! COACH And one of our great fans offering Reggie a little refreshment! COLE :rolleyes: Sandman fights to his feet, and the two brawl further into the crowd. Reggie gets the better of it this time, and sets up a piledriver! COLE Piledriver coming up, perhaps! Sandman blocks twice, however, and backdrops Reggie onto the floor! COLE But it's Reggie who hits the concrete! Sandman kicks Reggie as he moves back towards the ring, then tosses him over the guardrail. Sandman then waits for Reggie to get to his feet, and executes a slingshot clothesline over the railing! COLE Great clothesline by Sandman! Sandman stomps away briefly on Reggie, then attempts an Irish whip, but Reggie reverses once again, sending him into the steel steps! COLE And Sandman once again tasting steel! Reggie catches his wind, then goes under the ring, finding a trash can, full of assorted goodies! COLE And Reggie Lamont now looking for some weapons! Reggie dumps the contents of the can into the ring, then grabs the can and brings it down across the back of Sandman! COLE Reggie Lamont looks really impressive so far, I have to say! Reggie rolls Sandman back into the ring, then grabs a small road sign which was in the can, and brings it down across Sandman's head! COACH DAY-UM~! Reggie brings the sign down again, then covers... 1... 2... Kickout! Reggie slides the can into mid-ring, then picks up Sandman, signaling for the end. COACH Reggie going for it early here! Reggie sets up the O.C. DRIVER~!!!!!11111 However, Sandman slips behind the back, and executes a release German suplex! COLE But it's countered into a nice suplex! Sandman then grabs the can as Reggie gets to his feet, and brings it down on his head! COACH Uh-oh...I don't like the looks of this! Sandman lays the can down, and executes a DDT onto the can! Cover... 1... 2... Shoulder up! Sandman follows with BOOT SCRAPES~! to the face of Reggie! COLE Sandman working on Reggie with those boot scrapes, one of his trademark maneuvers! Sandman picks up Reggie, and grabs him in a side headlock, but Reggie counters with a back suplex onto the trashcan! COLE And a very resourceful move there by Reggie Lamont! Cover... 1... 2... Kickout! Reggie picks up Sandman, and whips him into the ropes. Reggie drops down, and Sandman hops over, then Reggie gets to his feet and puts his head down, but Sandman stops and delivers a big kick to Reggie, then follows with a dropkick! Reggie goes down, then gets up at the ropes, where Sandman meets him with a Cactus clothesline! COLE Nice counter, and Reggie sent over to the floor! Sandman hangs on, and skins the cat back inside, then comes down on Reggie with a SOMERSAULT PLANCHA~! COLE And Sandman flying to the outside! Sandman follows Reggie out, and stomps away, then tosses him back inside. He then goes under the ring, and finds a BARBED WIRE CHAIR~! COACH Oh, no! COLE Sandman's got the big guns now! Sandman rolls back inside, and waits for Reggie to get to his feet. Sandman takes a big swing, but Reggie ducks, then quickly drops down and delivers a low blow! COLE But a counter by Reggie Lamont! Reggie then grabs the chair, and brings it down across the back of Sandman! COLE Reggie with a HUGE blast from that chair! Reggie picks up the chair again, and brings it down again as Sandman is on all fours! Reggie then holds the chair up in the air, as the crowd boos. Reggie covers... 1... 2... NO! Shoulder up! Reggie picks up Sandman, and executes a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker! Cover... 1... 2... Shoulder up! Reggie tosses Sandman to the outside, then poses some more, drawing boos. Reggie then follows Sandman outside, and starts to pick apart the announce table. COACH Better watch out here, Cole! Reggie finishes the job, then rolls Sandman onto the table and follows him up. Reggie hammers away, then sets up a piledriver, but Sandman backdrops out! COACH OW! COLE Sandman with the counter, but the table didn't give! Sandman then waits on Reggie to get to his feet, and executes a URINAGE THROUGH THE ANNOUNCERS' TABLE~! COLE But it gave that time! Both men lay in the table wreckage for a few seconds, then Sandman picks Reggie up and tosses him back inside. He grabs the barbed wire chair, then scoops it under Reggie, lifting him off the mat, and scoop slamming him onto the chair! COLE And Reggie slammed right onto that chair! Cover... 1... 2... NO! Shoulder up! COACH But it's not enough yet, Cole! Sandman waits for Reggie to get to his feet, then hooks him and plants him with the ARCHANGEL'S WINGS~!!!!!11111 COACH But I think that is! 1... 2... 3!!! COLE And it is! Sandman his Heartland title! BUFFER [i]The winner of the match...and STILL OAOAST Heartland champion...SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNDMMMMMMAAAAAAAAA AAAANNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNE THHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNND!!!!! COLE Reggie Lamont never recovered from going through our table! COACH Well, I think most people expected Sandman to retain here, but Reggie really showed a lot as a singles competitor tonight! COLE Yes indeed, we expect to see a lot more of Reggie Lamont, and a lot more of that guy, the Heartland champion, Sandman9000!

Toronto sends Juan Dixon to Detroit for Primoz Brezec, via Yahoo Sports.

The cupcake probably plays better defense.

Bill Simmons proposed a deal of Jermaine O'Neal and Jamaal Tinsley to the Knicks for Stephon Marbury, Malik Rose and David Lee. And honestly...if this didn't require Marbury actually playing for us, that deal isn't half bad. It's just too bad that his deal doesn't expire this season instead of next, we could make a push for Elton Brand and not even miss Jermaine that much.

Ric Bucher with a couple new ones being discussed Ben Wallace and Chris Duhon to Cleveland for Larry Hughes Wally Szczerbiak to Cleveland for Donyell Marshall and Ira Newble

If nothing else, they could probably start Wallace at PF.

The Wallace deal would also have Chris Duhon and Joe Smith going to Cleveland, and Donyell Marshall and Devin Brown going to the Bulls.

Chad Ford: (1:24 PM ET ) Maybe ... call was about Ben Wallace in a possible deal with the Cavs. I've got to stress that it was from what I'd call a third party source ... not someone directly involved in the negotiations. So ... take it with a grain of salt ... but interesting ... Chad Ford: (1:25 PM ET ) The deal as I heard it ... by the way ... had Drew Gooden, Ira Newble, Shannon Brown and Cederic Simmons coming back to Chicago.

The Rockets are close to sending Bonzi Wells and Mike James to New Orleans for Bobby Jackson and Adam Haluska. This from Adrian Wojnarowski at Yahoo Sports.

See, I knew the Suns would be worse with Shaq. He's knocking out his own teammates!