DrVenkman PhD

It was a seizure induced by a "major league mistake".

The gamertag "TSMsDrVenkman" would be pretty silly if there was no TSM.

Let's plug it at some Paul London fansites.

Go for it. Czech's post was one big TL, DR. Good, because it was the buzzkill of the year. At least I had the decency to lie in the very dead Raw thread and claim I accidentally deleted a bunch of posts just to make it seem like everything was a-ok.

Especially ones started by HTQ!

Way to go CBright, you've made everyone depressed. *sarcastic clap*

It certainly is.

I did notice that, but as I am in a non-US part of the world, I thought it would affect me. Apparently it did not. I didn't look at it very closely but it seems this whole "text to vote" thing is the 2008 edition of writing in "Get Well Matilda / Hogan / Whoever" way of getting your address for a catalogue. Now it's used for singing you up for WWE Mobile if you don't pay attention and cancel (again, I didn't read it closely - I just noticed this and that about a $3.49 a month charge that would occur after voting).

God, yes. Worst TSMem ever. Because of bps participating in so many of them, his sig is fucking big now. I keep hearing about people's sigs being too big our outdated and I feel great about having no idea what anyone is talking about. Using TSM at work and being forced to turn all images off may have been the best decision I was ever forced to make.

I do notice in the middle of the night that it's very slow, but it seems fine during the day. Not 2003 or 2004 booming or anything, but fine. We have a similar issue on the IRC channel I chat in - when it's active, it's great, but it often goes hours without anyone typing a word. It's often just me and World's Worst Man talking to each other about random stuff until someone else speaks up. It was much busier years ago.

They've been in NES instruction books since the 80s. I've yet too see some one OD off weed, I've tried to do this everyday for about 10 years, so I'm kind of an expert. Marijuana is also a non-strike fine. Why did this even come up as being the same?

This is exactly what I meant by saying how sad it was in hindsight. The whole business is about sticking up for the boys and that sort of thing, and you can tell Cornette was really hurt and offended that the death of a friend would be used by a columnist who seemingly takes joy in bashing wrestling and wrestling fans as the impetus for a Congressional Hearing. It was an effective rant though - I had never heard of Phil Mushnick but I was sure I hated him forever after it (and Sam and Irv too, just for almost having the same last name).

It's possible he's epileptic and was playing a video game without reading the warnings at the front of the instruction book.

JR's blog mentions that online voting has been reinstated for Cyber Sunday. This is news to me. My cable company is also listing the standard definition version of the PPV as being $34.99. I expect that to change.

JR doesn't specify what he's talking about here, but the title of his blog entry has "Knoxville" in it and he's not mentioned anywhere else... Edit: Eh, his name DOES appear later on.

From JR's blog:

Yes. I believe he didn't have a clue who anyone was which led to some problems, plus OVW was just a disaster once Cornette was gone.

I was happy to receive everything by 10am this morning except Boggs/Perfect, but no loss there since I have it on DVD. Things are back on track!

This is, by far, the funniest commentary track I have ever heard. "Rene Goulet going to sleep like many of the 36,000 fans in attendance".

It's possible - I was basing it on the match order listed on wikipedia and the fact the show started with Jose Estrada vs. Angel Marvilla. The order I assumed is already wrong as the tag title match airs before Hogan/Andre. Random note: apparently if you preface it "The old", you can say "WWF" to your hearts content. Edit: Fixed. Indeed, Greg Gagne vs. Rick McGraw is the only cut.

I'll correct this if it's wrong, but based on the first 3 matches and what's been advertised as being shown, this is the 24/7 version of the card: Un-aired: Greg Gagne vs. Rick McGraw 24/7 Aired Version: 1. Jose Estrada vs. Angel Marvilla 2. Dominic DeNucci vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna 3. World Wrestling Federation Junior Heavyweight Championship: Tatsumi Fujinami © vs. Chavo Guerrero. 4. World Wrestling Federation World Martial Arts Championship: Antonio Inoki © vs. Larry Sharpe. 5. World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship - Best 2 out of 3 Falls: The Wild Samoans Afa and Sika © vs. World Wrestling Federation Champion Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales. 6. Pat Patterson vs. Tor Kamata 7. World Women's Champion The Fabulous Moolah and Beverly Shade vs. Kandi Malloy and Peggy Lee 8. Wolrd Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship: Ken Patera © vs. Tony Atlas 9. Ivan Putski vs. Johnny Rodz 10. The Hangman vs. Rene Goulet 11. Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant 12. Steel Cage Match: Bruno Sammartino vs. Larry Zbyszko

The October 13th Nitro has a segment where Debra confirms rumours that Jarrett left WCW. Mongo calls him a quitter but Debra promises a surprise for him at Halloween Havoc. Is there where the Goldberg/McMichael feud started? Edit: Guess not.

Wow, it really is like Survivor Series never happened - right into Slammys hype. How bizarre (great, now I have that song in my head). Apparently Jake Roberts has returned to the WWF from his "Oriental tour". Ok then. Wasn't he at Survivor Series? The video package on Brutus Beefcake where he cuts some hair, spraypaints jobbers, and then shows them a mirror causing them to comedically freak out was entertaining. I like this Don Muraco promo where he calls out Butch Reed as Bruce Reed, "what your mommy and daddy named ya".

Mid-month update. The description for the 51st episode of Raw is GOLD, Jerry. Raw: Episode 50 January 31, 1994 | Approx. run time: 40 mins. The 50th episode of Raw is earth-shattering with the gigantic return of WWE Legend Earthquake. Will Earthquake send shockwaves throughout the Fernwood Resort in his re-debut? There will also be some controversy at the broadcast table because IRS is the guest commentator. He still holds Razor Ramon’s gold chains and the Bad Guy will do anything to get them back. Don’t miss Raw! Raw: Episode 51 February 7, 1994 | Approx. run time: 37 mins. Warning: Do not watch this episode if you have a weak stomach! That is unless you’re Bastion Booger’s No. 1 fan because Booger co-hosts Raw this week. You can also catch a young Hardcore Holly in action as “Sparky Plugg.” In the main event, IRS challenges Marty Jannetty. It’s a can’t miss episode of Raw. DrV: With THAT main event? I'll bet it is! I'm just sayin' Wrestling Challenge: Episode 16 December 21, 1986 | Approx. run time: 39 mins. Will Ricky Steamboat ever return to the ring? Those answers might be revealed on Wrestling Challenge as Gene Okerlund visits his doctors. Andre the Giant also gives an exclusive interview discussing his sketchy reinstatement. Finally in six-man tag action, The Junkyard Dog and British Bulldogs face Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake and Moondog Spot. Wrestling Challenge: Episode 17 December 28, 1986 | Approx. run time: 38 mins. This week’s Wrestling Challenge features some of the largest Superstars in WWE. King Kong Bundy and Kamala are in action and both are victorious in record times! Along with the largest, one of the strongest Superstars, Dino Bravo wrestles. There’s also a big six-man tag this week as The Hart Foundation teams with Adrian Adonis to face Mike Rotundo, Dan Spivey and SD Jones. The final Wrestling Challenge from will be memorable. DrV: The final Wrestling Challenge from what? (I know, I know - 1986) Wrestling Challenge: Episode 19 January 12, 1987 | Approx. run time: 42 mins. It’s a Hall of Fame edition of Wrestling Challenge this week. Tito Santana, King Harley Race, Don Muraco and Bob Orton Jr. are all in action! Plus, get caught up with all the happenings in WWE from Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat to Andre the Giant. WrestleMania III is just around the corner, so anything can happen on Wrestling Challenge. DrV: I suspect Episode 18 of Wrestling Challenge featured and endless string of people saying "WWF" or mentioning Superstars "OF WRESTLING". J.R.’s Pick of the Month: Dr. Death/Terry Gordy vs. The Steiners October 15, 2008 | Approx. run time: 19 mins. For the third consecutive month Jim Ross takes a look back at classic tag team wrestling. This time, he discusses a classic match between The Steiner Brothers and Dr. Death and Terry Gordy. Catch J.R.’s exclusive interview then watch this memorable encounter. Bonus Feature: Exclusive Interview with Jim Ross. My Favorite Match: Matt Hardy - Hardys vs. Edge and Christian - Tag Team Ladder Match October 15, 2008 | Approx. run time: 22 mins. You voted for Matt Hardy so enjoy an exclusive interview where he discusses his favorite match; of course, a Ladder Match. In fact, this is the first tag team Ladder Match in WWE history, and it’s between The Hardy’s and Edge and Christian. For the first time ever on WWE.com Legacy, re-witness this classic Ladder Match. Bonus Feature: Exclusive Interview with Matt Hardy Introducing: Victoria October 15, 2008 | Approx. run time: 6 mins. Victoria sits down with WWE.com Legacy and looks back at her WWE wrestling debut from 2002. Victoria, currently the longest active WWE diva, talks exclusively what it’s like being a ring veteran and how she’s grown throughout the years. After the interview, check out Victoria’s debut match from Sunday Night Heat against Trish Stratus. Bonus Feature: Exclusive Interview with Victoria WWE Live Event from Madison Square Garden - 7/1/1991 July 1, 1991 | Approx. run time: 115 mins. Catch the Madison Square Garden event WWE Universe unanimously voted for! Relive a classic tag team title encounter between The Nasty Boys and The Hart Foundation and Jake “The Snake” Roberts takes on the daunting task of defeating Earthquake. In the main event, Undertaker faces Ultimate Warrior in a Body Bag Match. Don’t miss the entire event from Madison Square Garden! Saturday Night's Main Event 11/28/1987 November 28, 1987 | Approx. run time: 65 mins. An interesting thing happened when WWE Universe voted on the episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event they wanted to see. There was a tie between two episodes. Instead of having a tie-breaker, WWE.com Legacy decided to air both episodes! This episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event features a WWE Championship Match between Hulk Hogan and King Kong Bundy. The other big match of the evening features Bret Hart taking on Randy Savage. Can the Excellence of Execution defeat Macho Man? Saturday Night's Main Event 4/27/1991 April 27, 1991 | Approx. run time: 66 mins. Ultimate Warrior is looking for revenge against Sgt. Slaughter on this edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. Three months earlier, both Superstars were battling it out for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble. Last time Slaughter was victorious; will lightning strike twice for the Hall of Famer? Also on the show is a 20-man battle royal and Bret Hart challenges “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase. It’s no wonder WWE Universe wanted this Saturday Night’s Main Event to win at the polls!

Oh yeah, this episode also has the infamous "Stu is dead" comment. When I saw the scene in Wrestling with Shadows where Bret is informed of the comment, I could never remember any promo where Shawn declared Stu to be dead, so it's nice to be able to piece it all together.