The Dames

First off, it was Faith No More dude. Second, Rsssh, Strong isn't one of the focuses of TNA, Styles is and at least he got to get SOME offense in, unlike Monty Brown's opponent. Speaking of that, Brown has given much better Pounces to people, that was a bit of a disappointment, especially if you see his match with Abyss at last years Turning Point. The guy can put on a good match with the right guy, but showing about a minute of the guy won't really do much for you right away, especially with his Serengeti stuff. Styles wasnt trying to tell a story with this match. See his matches with Daniels or Samoa Joe for that. This was a 5-8 minute showcase of his offense to an audience that has never seen him before. Think about it that way, since thats how it was intended. It wasn't intended to be a marquee match up or a PPV build up against Strong, it was intended as a Styles showcase so it's ok in my opinion to let Styles show just a portion of his amazing offense to a new crowd. The 3 way dance could have been better, I agree. If you watch the PPV's TNA has put on in this past, this match pales in comparison, but at least it shows that its going to be fast paced, shows moves you've never seen before and has guys that are willing to go balls out, which is more than you'll see on WWE TV these days from the cruisers, which is no fault of their own. Jarrett and Nash on top, while I don't WANT them on top, is only to show the world that is tuning in for the first time (which most of are marks) that this is where these guys have been lately and while you might not care, I'm sure you've seen or spoken to enough marks that happen to like Nash or the Dudleys to show enough interest in it. If you put it on fresh faces right away, you have to showcase them...instead, give them a build first. Dames

As someone who started watching TNA when they were PPV only and got a number of people interested with my reviews, tonight was a great night for TNA. Even though the Dudleys were stale as hell when they left WWE , I marked out when they came out. AMW is a GREAT tag team that turned down a WWE offer and have easily had the best tag matches in TNA since their inception. AMW just recently turned heel after a 3 year run and dammit, those two teams can put on a show...but AMW needs to be put over first to the new crowd. This wasn't even a showcasing of the entire roster. You've still yet to see Samoa Joe, Abyss IN ACTION and Christopher Daniels light the screen up. I'm so proud of the TNA product right now. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Dames

During the interview that I did with Dangerous A for the Danger Zone this weekend, he asked me about TNA and how long I've been watching it. I know that most of you in this forum are faithful TNA viewers, but how many of you are actually watching the TNA product for the first time or know anyone who will be tonight? I'd say that's a good indicator of the kind of word of mouth/advertising/promotion that's being generated. Dames

Now, I know there's a thread on the DVD already, but I didn't see anyone post this just yet. PWInsider has found the trailer for the new Warrior DVD which confirms that this is just going to be a burial beyond belief... mms://wmsvod.wwe.com/dvdtrailers/200508/ultimatewarriordvd300.wmv Copy and paste this into your browsers... Dames

The Black one is the best one, IMO. Dames

I don't buy the "too short" argument. Look at Taz in '97...shorter than most cruisers and people bought that the guy was tough. It's the build up and execution that matters. Dames

Now, I'm not saying that Rhodes = WARGAMES, but since he did come up with the idea, HHH has another ally in terms of getting WARGAMES on WWE TV. Dames

The moment he was clotheslined out of the ring by Funaki in the first 10 seconds of the match, I realized that WWE is going to fuck up another can't miss prospect. Dames

Batista made me laugh for the first time since the turn... Dames

Is anyone else who saw "The Oil Storm" starting to freak out. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ...YEAH! I'm creeped out already. FX should play it again and freak EVERYONE out. Dames

...I concur with the gimmick poster belief on this one. Dames

Alright...I'm officially pissed off that I'm not as in shape as fucking CARROT TOP. *does 100 push ups* Dames

....I disabled pictures to come into this thread just so I can call you a bastard. Bastard. My name is still in Red mofos!!!! Dames

Alright, I just finished watching the show. It would help if you had a set outline as to what you were going to talk about to cut down on your tangents, but I think you did a REALLY good job flying solo for your first ever broadcast. I will gladly take you up on the offer to be interviewed, I think it would be a great back and forth conversation, but I wouldn't want the focus to be on me much at all, more along the lines of discussing the weeks news and stuff like that. Just say the word and I'll help in any way that I can for you there. Just curious, how long did it take for you to get everything done, since it seems you were discussing wrestling from 2 weeks ago. DA, you're off to a great start. Dames

I'm downloading it as we speak so I can give it a listen. This was actually something that I wanted to do when I had my own radio show back in college, but I wasn't in charge of the format. I'd love to be a guest! Dames

Those assholes rewrote history and changed the finish to Bret vs. Owen in the bio. Dames

Showing it close up only shows that its an add on and it doesnt really belong there though... I wonder if the marks West of the Hudson get it though... Dames

...I didn't mind Jillian's promo. "Don't look here...look at my 'eyes'" YES Jillian. Dames

I paid $126 a month, after the server change, it went down to $118... So, I've put about 3G's into this place and I didn't even really realize it. As for whether or not I'm a shameless self promoter, I could care less...think what you want. Considering I haven't written anything in the last year and a half and I still paid for the site every month, yeah...I got a little pissed when it seemed like people wanted to phase me out, writing wise and I let them know about it. I think anyone would have done the same thing. Did I make some decisions that didn't please some folks? Of course. You can't please everyone all the time. Those of you who have run your own boards know that by now. Dames

Yeah, I know... I guess it's up to Mike if those banned under my regime are allowed to come back, but I'll paypal the guy a dollar a month if he keep Leena out forever Oh yeah, I can hold a grudge. Dames

And once again... I AM NOT leaving to never return.... I just won't be in charge anymore. Who knows...maybe one day, I'll even get banned Dames

Actually, yes, that is what I've been doing. First off, I've got no beef with you. It seems like lately, whenever my ownership or leadership of the board has been in question, you've been one to criticize me. I'm just curious as to why you feel this way, since you've never been one of the mods and weren't a contributor to the main page for very long. Many of those guys have brought up legitimate beefs with me and the way that I've handled things and I respect that, but I don't get what you're deal is. Especially since you've always been one of my favorite posters and I never thought I ever did wrong by you. Dames <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, you're supposed to go away now. Don't make me bust out the hurtful racial slurs. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No...YOU can go away now. I'll ban you every day from now until the 15th, just because I can, Leena. Dames

I would have replied for myself, but I didn't see the post until well after RRR had already replied and I didn't want to just reiterate what he said, since he pretty much said what I was going to. Dames

Actually, yes, that is what I've been doing. First off, I've got no beef with you. It seems like lately, whenever my ownership or leadership of the board has been in question, you've been one to criticize me. I'm just curious as to why you feel this way, since you've never been one of the mods and weren't a contributor to the main page for very long. Many of those guys have brought up legitimate beefs with me and the way that I've handled things and I respect that, but I don't get what you're deal is. Especially since you've always been one of my favorite posters and I never thought I ever did wrong by you. Dames

I was spoiled in the fact that I watched LOST with HDTV rips off the internet and live on HD channels. I absolutely hate fullscreen now. The show really loses a lot of its flair when its "formatted to fit your television screen". Dames