The Dames

This is a very important one, I think. Keeping in line with the intention of Dames' post here, how would you propose this to Vince without saying explicitly to him that what they're doing currently insults the intelligence and often times makes no sense in order to save yourself from getting fired? You propose it to Vince by reassuring him that both characters benefit. Give him the following scenario and both Vince & Triple H would like it. Edge walks into Evolutions locker room to talk about the SS match, but gets confronted by Triple H. Triple H tells him that while he's glad to have him on his team, since he knows how capable he is, he remembers him talking about how he could beat Triple H for the World Title at Taboo Tuesday. Just shut up and follow his lead. Edge responds by telling him that he almost lost to Shawn Michaels at Taboo Tuesday, who was on one leg, so he should be thanking him for having the Title in the first place since his interference gave him the win. They go nose to nose, but Batista and Flair make Edge back and tells him that they need to work together and Edge tells Triple H that he'll hold up his end of the bargain. Boom, you tease the context of their teamwork during the match, you gave Edge a little more credibility and Triple H/Edge can be set up if they ever want to do that and Triple H stays true to the leader role in the promo. Dames

Not cheesy at all, as a similar system was attempted in the late 80's in the NWA. I would love to have a system like that, so that every match at least has some sort of meaning. AND...to add to that, there should be pre match interviews with both competitors prior to the match, which is also strongly lacking these days. Dames

I like that. Too many people on the roster are portrayed as not being good enough to be there (i.e. Maven, Steven Richards, Rosey, Hurricane, etc.). Everyone should have definable strengths, not necessarily definable weaknesses, but at least an idea of how to approach a match with that person. Dames

Come on now, this was Rocky THREE. This is an established blockbuster franchise. Cena's move is nowhere in the same league. Cena is well into his career as who he is and what his gimmick is established as. The comparison is void. Rocky III is the movie that got Hogan recognized after his first brief run with the WWF. He was known mostly as a main eventer for the AWA and after taking the role of Thunderlips, Hogan gained notorioty. What I'm trying to say is that it was a small part that ended up helping Hogan prior to him being a main event juggernaut. Cena's movie (i.e mainstream opportunity) is being manufactured by WWE at a time where business is low and they desperately need a new star and being the star of the movie, they're banking on him to draw. So, if this movie does poorly, Cena's stock in the eyes of management as the new star of the company will highly decrease. Dames

Let's just say that upper management really wouldn't go for that idea and leave it at that. Dames

I've been to three. Niagara Falls Casino and like Mole, I've been to Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods. I also preferred Mohegan Sun, but the BIG negative with that one is that there are no standard Poker Tables at Mohegan Sun. Therefore, you must to go to Foxwoods for any real Hold 'Em action. Sorry, but 3 Card Poker & Carribean Stud Poker just don't cut it. Dames

Rocky III had a tremendous influence on Hogan's career, which was prior to Hulkamania. Dames

You lost me after you wanted to rename Orton into RKO. Dames

I want to make sure everyone understands the CONCEPT of what I'm asking for here. Not just suggestions that you can think of, but REALISTIC changes that you can suggest to management that would take effect, working until Wrestlemania in either a creative or business way. It's not what you can suggest, but what do you think you can get the company to approve to turn it around and HOW would you sell it to management to get it approved. This is what those on the creative team have to deal with. Dames

Joe is right. Vince wouldn't go for it because Mole is right in terms of the monthly revenue that's brought in. Think about it. 300,000 in October on 2 PPV's. Assuming that WWE keeps those figures right where they are, with 3 months out of the year with 2 PPV's, that's an extra 900,000 of PPV revenue a year and that's WITH bad figures. Dames

Great start, HartFan. Just keep in mind that you have to sell these ideas to upper management, i.e The McMahon's, Triple H, Kevin Dunn.. Dames

Either or. Just 5-10 ideas that you think could help the business, whether it be from an angle standpoint, or changing the way matches are booked, etc. You're on the creative team, you have input, but you have to get it approved... Dames

Rando, Happy Birthday. I remember when you first started posting and you made it a point to post in EVERY SINGLE THREAD. I'm glad you smartened up I would have gotten you a pony too, but the delivery was hijacked by a Z. Malibu. Dames

So, it's been quite a while since I've said anything to anyone and I feel really bad about it too. I just wanted to give you guys a heads up as to what's going on in my life and hopefully re-integrate myself onto the board. So, as I'm sure most of you know, I'm living on my own now and it's really not as easy as it seems. Not necessarily because it's hard, but because more or less...I'm just lazy. Since I work from 10 - 6:30 at a job which can be VERY stressful at times, I normally spend the next couple of hours at my friends place, just relaxing. I don't get home until about 8-9pm on most nights and by that time, I'm either watching something on TV or I just don't feel like moving off my couch. But this morning, I finally got up and cleaned this place up for a change. Having crazy ass dreams all morning about being in Dawn of the Dead doesn't help, especially since I haven't seen the fucking movie! (It's all improv up there, baby.) Did some laundry, watched some TV, etc. and now I'm actually got nothing to do. Now here's a story that's going to make you laugh. I had my car for all of ONE DAY before it broke down on me and got towed away. The night of the Mayorga-Trinidad fight almost a month ago, I drove to my friends place (which is another hilarious story that I won't get into now) to watch the event. I headed back at about 2:00am as I stayed to watch a replay of the Klitchko fight on Showtime. On the way home, NO ONE was on the road and since I had my license for less than 24 hours at that point, I decided to give it a spin, try and learn the area. After about an hour of driving, I decided I was going to call it a night...and I broke down going up a hill less than a mile away from my place. So, let's check it... It's 3:00am. It's cold, I JUST got my license...and I don't know much about car maintenance since this is my first car. (It's a POS 15 year old LeBaron) Anyway, I didn't have Triple A yet, since I've had the car for ONE DAY and I didn't have any roadside plan...and who the hell am I going to call at 3:00am? So...I didn't freak out until about 4:00am when a cop rolled by and told me that I had to move the car since I was on a road. He called in a tower and took the car away...and the cop gave me a ride home, but made me sit in the back. Now, even though I was only less than a mile away from home, I live practically on the town line between Bristol and Southington and I was technically in another town at that time, so since I didn't have much cash on me, they towed the car to a lot in Southington and I had to pay over a $100 to get it back. I finally got it back and I've FINALLY got the damn thing running again, but I blew a fuse the night I broke down since I kept trying to start the car. So, basically I've got no headlights right now, which makes the car useless. That's being repaired this week, but this past month has been horrible in terms of that. On the flip side, I'm doing GLORIOUS at my job as I finished the month standings in the top 10 out of 200 Sales Agents, top 3 on my team and made a $1000 commission in my FIRST MONTH out of training! My manager loves me and I'm getting a great reputation at work. I've recently discovered the beauty of Bit Torrent and combine that with the fact that I'm getting DVR installed in two weeks and I'm never missing a show again. I haven't been home in over a month and I've got the afro to show for it. For those of you who ask why I don't just cut my hair up here forget that I don't have a RUNNING VEHICLE and two, I don't trust anyone in CT with a pair of scissors and a buzzer. I've been catching a TON of shit at my job for being a Yankee's fan this postseason as it's 70% Sox there. I was STILL talking shit when the SOX were up 3-0 on the Cardinals! I wasn't saying much during the ALCS, but after the Yanks lost and I got taunted for days...AngleSault had nothing on me. I FINALLY subscribed to the Wrestling Observer after years of procrastination and it's been worth it so far. I haven't been to the movies in months, but I do want to check out Saw. Lost RULES and I want to confirm once again my hatred for fullscreen. I'd rather download the HDTV rip and watch it on the comp that watch it on TV. Smallville's been great so far this season, but TV isn't the same without any Buffy or Angel and making me wait so damn long for 24 & Alias. Finally got through Season 2 of the Shield and THAT was awesome. Can't wait to get the 3rd one on DVD. Don't know what else to say for now, but I am still watching... Dames

And not one mention of Mike Sanders!? You're all bastards. Dames

Why dont you download it, Mole? Dames

The show was never shot in widescreen.... Dames

Well, I wouldn't say that I'm horrible...I'm just not confident, but that comes from lack of experience. I got my license and since then, I've only driven the damn car 3 times. The car has given me trouble ever since I got it and to be honest with you, the guy who sold it to me is a friend and he's been putting in all of the money to fix it. I still haven't even paid him for the car. I just can't wait to get back on the road. Dames

I've pretty much had every pizzaria and chinese take out place in the area deliver to my apt. In the town over, there's a strip with every single fast food chain, a Denny's and several cultural restaurants. Lots of options. But...I'm a picky eater so I haven't ventured into exotic foods here. Dames

The honest to God truth is that I'm a horrible driver since everyone crashes their first car, I just wanted a beater for about a year or so, while I can save money and gain experience. Dames

It was a Tang Orange and you're right...that was the funniest part of the whole thing, even though Stone Cold Steve Austin trying to piss on Arn Anderson was pretty damn surreal. Dames Actually, it was green because Show had on some white(or off-white) pants and they turned green when Regal pissed on them. Austin had the orange piss, I think. And yes, it does scare me that I remember something like that. Oh, I was thinking of the Austin/Anderson segment, the Regal/Show segment had dark green piss...I do remember that. Nevermind. Dames

Oh, I remember Hoff... He was mishandled the very MOMENT he was on screen in a non-taped promo. Dames

If this was the one where he runs in and absolutely destroys Road Dogg, triple power bombs him, then yeah. I was marking out hardcore. Actually, that was the Smackdown after his debut. Dames

Oh God, please don't post that way. You're about to make my head explode. Is it so much to ask for a little punctuation and correct grammer from people? Dames

It was a Tang Orange and you're right...that was the funniest part of the whole thing, even though Stone Cold Steve Austin trying to piss on Arn Anderson was pretty damn surreal. Dames