bob_barron

I'm going!

My name is in a different colour now! That's sick!

I'm mad that the second batch of promos was yanked after a week. I never got to see them.

I remember your thread in site feedback about TSM needing an ombudsman and I agreed. Being an ombudsman sounds like it'd be a great job.

Hey- I don't object to this ban.

Whoa, one of these shorties is the promo they use in the Dance All Night Long video!

The Braves screwed up a rundown. Yep

What happened with The Rock, Deon? All I know is that him and wife split up but remain on great terms.

I did not laugh out loud. Kill yourself.

You have an opinion. I can have the opinion that I disagree with your opinion. I can also ask you to explain your opinion.

While wrestling-wise, Rock is not on the level of Hogan, his movies have blown away anything Hogan has ever made. Neither are any good. The Rock has not got the global crossover into film yet - and I don't think he has the ability to achieve it. Get Smart- 129 mil domestic, 94 mil worldwide Game Plan- 90 mil domestic, 57 mil worldwide Rundown and Walking Tall also did moderately good business, and Rock is seen as a movie star in Hollywood, given he is racking up A-list leading roles, while many of Hogan's films landed DTV. I was defending it against people acting like this is the worst WWF/E has ever been, which is utter nonsense.

The Saints signed Joey Harrington. The picture NOLA used was him getting sacked.

What's your point? I remember when I was called an apologist because I was against such stupid plans as launching a boycott of RAW. I'm just sick of seeing people regurgiate the same talking points from 2002-2003 when the product truly was awful. People act like one bad rating is means for a crisis. A 2.7 rating sucks, no doubt, but in the bigger picture it's not the end of the world. If they get a 2.7 again next week, then maybe it's cause for concern. While wrestling-wise, Rock is not on the level of Hogan, his movies have blown away anything Hogan has ever made.

Yea, it's called terrible, which is what it was in 2002. I don't like the way Punk lost either, but everyone's been on Jericho's nuts since he turned heel, especially the HBK feud, so they put the belt on Y2J and make that the feud for the World Title. Don't see the problem

Agreed, but in years past, WWE saw very little loss of audience to MNF. Now, with the (IMO) less interesting shows, people are turning the channel on Raw. How long before more people follow suit? I'm not suggesting it's time to panic, but it is time to take a good look at what they're doing right/wrong. In my memory of watching wrestling (27 years), I can't remember a more lackluster WWE/F than today's product. I don't understand how can people talk about the product being the most lacklustre. As mellow said above, 2002-2003, (RAW in particular) was some of the most dreadful TV. Smackdown in 2004 was horrific. The product is fine right now. They put the belt on the guy everyone said was the top heel in the company and he's in the best feud in the company on a main event level. What more can you ask for?

The big issue is: Who says smoking a BUTT?

I always thought it was idiotic to just look at one week of ratings and completely whig out, like they do at PWInsider. RAW suffered poorly against an insanely highly rated football game. Big shocker. They're not going to have a decline in profits because they drew a poor rating against football. They're still one of the highest rated shows on cable TV

Go back to what formula? The Crash TV? The Attitude Era is over, it's done with. Just because it worked in 1999, doesn't mean it will work it in 2008. The 2.7 was against the most watched game in ESPN history. Ratings mean nothing in the long run, given the immense profitability of the company.

Remember when Dr. Black was Chris Benoit's doctor? That was awesome

Edge did once in 02. I thought Dr. Black was the WWE doctor, and Astin was Benoit's doctor

http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/6783/ Jeff Hardy incident notes By Dave Meltzer Details remain sketchy over an incident yesterday morning where Jeff Hardy was removed from his flight going from Nashville to what is believed to be Raleigh. The incident has been confirmed and has been a major topic of conversation in WWE today, but those contacted did not have details and at this point, nothing has surfaced regarding a company reaction. Nashville Airport Security corporate communications officer Emily Richard had not returned phone calls asking for a comment on the reason Hardy was removed from the flight. Those closest to the situation have remained mum. Hardy is scheduled to headline the 10/5 No Mercy PPV against HHH for the WWE championship.

Good Luck Chuck opened to 13.6 mil last year, and I just figured that Kate Hudson is a bigger star then Jessica Alba. Hence, my 15 mil prediction. Fantasy moguls- FINAL PREDICTIONS FOR WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 19 1. NEW - Lakeview Terrace (Sony) - $15M 2. Burn After Reading (Focus) - $12M 3. NEW - My Best Friend’s Girl (Lionsgate) - $11.9M 4. Righteous Kill (Overture) - $8.1M 5. Tyler Perry’s The Family That Preys (Lionsgate) - $6.8M 6. NEW - Ghost Town (Dreamworks/Paramount) - $6.25M 7. NEW - Igor (MGM) - $5.5M 8. The Women (Picturehuse) - $5M 9. The House Bunny (Sony) - $3.1M 10. The Dark Night (Warner Bros) - $2.9M Boxofficeguru- Lakeview Terrace- 13 mil My Best Friend's Girl- 12 mil Burn After Reading- 11.5 mil Tyler Perry- 9.5 mil Righteous Kill- 9 mil Igor- 8 mil Ghost Town- 5 mil

Weasel your way out....I never thought I'd say that. The pre-Rumble interviews are great

No, we don't. 2004 is a lot better I think. Gorilla's voice of disdain when Jake comes out is great. As is Hacksaw starting the USA chants in the middle of the Rumble.

That was the famous April 21 RAW I think. That moment was awesome, because it really added to the realism of the events that night. Austin always mocking an exasperated Gorilla was great