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Thanks for the reply. I think I'm going to give the second one a try. I'll let you know how it works out. I didn't know Dell's were to stingy with their BIOS. It reminds me of an old Packard-Bell computer that I had in the early 90's that you could only upgrade with Packard-Bell parts. Lame.

Bad Ass!

Yeah, it was. I like ODB, but she is better working in the ring then with an interview show. That Sarah Palin thing was HORRIBLE. Eh, as soon as OBD started talking about her favorite instruments being the Rusty Trombone and the Skin Flute, I turned the channel.

Hell's Gate? I thought JR had been calling it The Devil's Triangle for several weeks?

I knew he did his own TNA theme, but that's Jeff singing his current theme? Big improvement. Could have sworn it was Rev Theory, though.

Eh, the shitty part about that whole thing was Tommy Dreamer won, then was immediately beaten by Big Daddy V. Armando came out when Dreamer was celebrating and told him he had to win one more match, and he was promptly destroyed, though he did put up a good fight. I wouldn't mind them doing it again though, just without the bullshit ending.

2Gold, if it makes you feel any better, the Jonas Brothers, who are all uber-religious, took a vow of Celibacy until marriage, so whichever one was dating her, did not hit it. Instead, from what I hear he broke up with her for Camilla Belle. The girl from that God awful remake of "When a Stranger Calls". Win-Win? Yeah you know, I don't buy for one minute any one of those little weasels is uber-religious. It comes off more like them playing up their image to Disney so they can sell more merch as the wholesome rock band. Every Disney star plays up that innocent shit and I don't think one of them lasted til past 16 with it. If they lasted to 16. The only guy I ever believed took a vow of celibacy and meant it was A.C Green and THAT guy deserves a god damn medal AND movie deal for pulling it off so long in the NBA. And really, I didn't even think that deep into it. Where are you getting all your Jonas knowledge? I've been subjected to their "performing" twice and holy shit, do they fucking suck. They make me hate having nieces. Watching Camp Rock AND their live DVD in one night...bullet, gun, head, click, boom is what you start thinking about. With Taylor, I don't know. Her videos always made me feel uncomfortably wrong and I like the beat and the way she sings in her songs but the lyrics are total teen girl lyrics so not meant for me to understand. But she still isn't Miranda Lambert. Seeing that girl live, she is one attractive young lady and good singer. But she also comes off like someone who if you cheated on her, she would chop off your dick and set you on fire while laughing. Eh, my girlfriend's niece and nephew live with her. The niece and nephew are Disney-holic's, so my girlfriend has learned a lot about Raven, The Jonas's, HSM actors, and I hear it from her, so you get the idea. Honestly though, I had never heard of the Jonas's until all that HOOPLAH went around during the VMA's where that skinny British guy went off on them for wearing Purity rings. Speaking of Disney, and it's wholesome image, I have an off-topic question. I seem to remember Anne Hathaway being released from her Disney contract after doing a topless scene in a film (Havoc?). Well, that one girl from High School Musical had nude pics that she "took for her boyfriend" leaked-out onto the net, and Disney instantly forgives her saying "she made a mistake, and she has learned from it". Hell, they nearly ex-communicated Miley Cyrus for *gasp* showing her back in Vanity Fair (though that was probably due more to the fact that she's underage). I don't get it.

I want to say that it was the RAW on 01/16/01, which was one week after he returned after being a month-long absence. Thanks!

That also kind of occurred to me. If Edge forgot his tights, why ask to borrow the fat guy's tights? Why not Cade's, since he's closer to Edge's size? I remember the picture of Umaga in Orton's trunks that was floating around. Those trunks must have a LOT of give on them. FWIW, I was at a WCW house show in 1997 or 1998, sometime around there. DDP was the United States champion at the time, and made his entrance wearing the Television title. I always figured maybe he forgot the belt at home, or something. At the Tribute to the Troops in 2006, didn't Lashley wear the World title rather than the ECW Belt? Wonder what was going on there?

This is completely off topic, but it's something I've been wondering. What was the first PPV/TV Taping where Triple H dropped "My Time" and used "The Game"? I want to say it was Royal Rumble 2001, but I could be wrong

OMG Moment of the Year - CM Punk cashes in Money in the Bank to win the World Heavyweight Title on RAW - As I said previously, and Franchise and I'm sure many others agreed with, I fucking dare WWE to make me mark out like that again. It takes a LOT to get me so into a wrestling event on TV that I stand up and cheer for someone. Damn, I loved this moment. It's going to take a lot for WWE to top this. Probably the last time I actually stood up and cheered a victory was Benoit making Triple H tap out at Wrestlemania XX. Couple of the Year - Santino Marella and Beth Phoenix - No on screen couple has been this consistently entertaining in a long time.

That would weird me out something fierce. Having to wear another guy's tights. Maybe he just forgot his or something. It grosses me the fuck out if I've slacked on laundry, and I'm out of clean underwear and have to borrow a pair of my Dad's. Yea, it was a pretty chilling event. Long story short, Shane (disgraced former police officer) didn't want himself or his pregnant wife to have to go to jail for some murders that they were linked to. They had a very young son (how old was Jackson, 2? 3?), and Shane didn't want him to grow up in foster care knowing his parents were murderers, or for his unborn daughter to share a similar fate. So, he drugged some drinking water that he gave his wife and son, and they simply died in their sleep. "Happy and innocent. Just the way I found them", as his suicide note read. He placed them side by side on a bed, and left a bouquet of flowers in his wife's hands, and a toy police car in his son's hands. Similar to Chris Benoit leaving bibles next to Daniel and Nancy's bodies. While Shane was in the process of writing his suicide note, an army of police knocked-down the door of his house, and when a couple female officers turned a corner and saw him sitting in his bathroom, he shot himself in the head. I don't think chilling is a proper word to describe the event, it was just terribly sad more than anything.

It would be another Rev Theory song if it is rock knowing WWE. If not, they'll probably give him "Spoilin' For a Fight" just to shove that song and phrase down our throats again. That actually wouldn't be a bad idea. The theme that Rev Theory made for Randy Orton is perfectly acceptable, and a hell of an improvement over "Burn in my Light". Did they also do Jeff Hardy's theme? Either way, I'd like to see them do something for Cena.

There is a sense of "credibility" to the short trunks. Look at all the world champions who wore short trunks compared to the ones who wore long ones. Some just look better in the long though. Jericho, IMO, did. And don't say that too much, or Edge will be the next to lose the long trunks. It took me forever to get used to Triple H when he ditched the long tights in 1999. Macho Man Randy Savage is a unique case, going from trunks to long tights.

2Gold, if it makes you feel any better, the Jonas Brothers, who are all uber-religious, took a vow of Celibacy until marriage, so whichever one was dating her, did not hit it. Instead, from what I hear he broke up with her for Camilla Belle. The girl from that God awful remake of "When a Stranger Calls". Win-Win?

You know, that's actually not that bad. The lyrics are laughable, but the music is listenable. That really fast-singing part is funny as hell. I've heard much MUCH worse. I listen to mostly European Power Metal, so most of my favorites from the year are songs / bands few have heard of. Best Album - "Rethroned" by Northern Kings - This was released a week ago in Europe, and I haven't stopped listening. For those that don't know, Northern Kings is a "super group" featuring Jarkko Ahola from Teräsbetoni, Marco Hietala from Nightwish and Tarot, Tony Kakko from Sonata Arctica and Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto from Charon. Rethroned is a cover album featuring Power Metal renditions of popular pop songs from the 80's, 90's, and 2000's. They produced some truly amazing recreations of "Kiss From a Rose", "Wanted Dead or Alive", "Take on Me", and "Nothing Compares 2 U". They also made a goth rendition of "I Should be So Lucky" by Kylie Minogue. It's a really fun album with an interesting twist on several popular songs. Best Live Album - "Ghost Opera: The Second Coming" by Kamelot - This not only featured a reissue of their 2007 Studio album Ghost Opera, but also came with an bonus disc featuring a 10-track live performance recorded in Belgrade, Serbia, along with a couple unreleased tracks. Roy Khan has one of the best voices in Power Metal, and their live shows never cease to amaze. Worst Album - "Anthems for the Damned" by Filter - I enjoyed these guys in the 90's and early 2000's, mainly due to vocalist Richard Patrick's inhuman vocal chords. I was excited to hear they were working on a new album, but this was a huge let down. Long gone are Patrick's screams, and the rest of the band seems to have mellowed-out as well. Really, I'm just glad I downloaded it, and saved myself $16. Biggest Shock of the Year - "Chinese Democracy" was finally released.

Watch out, there's a crap ton of people here that will jump on you for suggesting anything that doesn't adhere to WWE's current kid friendly image. Personally, I would find that (Jericho dogging Steph) funny as hell!

I had no idea.....my old jewelry was worth so much....money?!

Oh, heavens no! We'll sell the GTA series, R-Rated Movies, Tobacco, Alcohol, and any other "questionable" material. but we are NOT going to poison your children's minds with that horrible Rock or Rap language.

I believe he addressed this on one of the first episodes of the original Tough Enough series. One of the trainees, Kenny I think, asked about the Liontamer, so Jericho put him in it. After letting the guy experience a little "discomfort" for a few minutes, Jericho asked "how would he like to be in this position after wrestling a 15-20 minute match", or something to that effect. The guy said he understood completely.

When WWE made the decision to put the ECW World Title on John Morrison in 2007, I was fucking pissed. I knew CM Punk may have not been ready to be the brand's top star at that point, but come on, Johnny Fucking Nitro?! I will say though that the guy has improved by leaps and bounds since then, and is one of the more impressive wrestlers they have. His agility and flexibility are probably only matched by Evan Bourne, and he can almost always be counted on for a good showing.

There are people that still boo Cena. It's a little hard to hear through the high pitched screams of women and children, but you still hear boos mixed in there. I may be a "Cena Basher", but I will be the first to admit the guy has a rabid fan base. He's just not someone I personally enjoy watching. The guy's dedication to wrestling is second to none though, and I will give credit where it's due.

1. Who are you and what's your business here? I'm Haws Bah Gawd. It's the best way I could spell that drivel that Jim Ross used to yell about Prince Albert, week-in and week-out. I'm here to have other people to talk about, concerning Wrestling, Games, and Movies other than my personal friends. I gotta say, I miss the main page that used to have reviews of Raw, SD, and TNA (when it was a weekly PPV show), along with the weekly DVD release info. 2. When did you discover an interest in wrestling? Late 1980's, early 90's. My cousin clued me into this guy called The Ultimate Warrior. He said he wore awesome face paint, screamed a lot, and beat guys in seconds. Been hooked ever since. Honestly, if a friend hadn't told me about "this guy named Sting, who was like the Ultimate Warrior, but a little better in the ring", I don't know when I would have ever caught onto WCW. 3. The Company Line: A. Which companies have you actively followed in your tenure as a wrestling fan? WWF(E), WCW, USWA B. What have some of your favourite companies been? Your least favourite? I enjoyed the theatrical stuff that the WWF was doing when I first started watching. Stuff like The Ultimate Warrior, Hulk Hogan, The Rockers, etc. The WCW may have been putting on better quality matches, but WWF was far more entertaining, IMO. C. What is your favourite company right now? Any reason why? I guess my favorite would be WWE. TNA has more high-impact stuff, but WWE's overall quality seems a little better. 4. (Not So) Favourites: A. Who were your favourite wrestlers (or gimmicks) growing up / when you first started watching wrestling? Ultimate Warrior and Sting. I was all about the face paint and intensity. B. Who were some guys you couldn't stand? This will probably get me crucified, but Bret Hart. I couldn't stand his "goody-goody one minute, cocky dick the next" attitude. C. Who are your current favourites (if applicable / different from A.) Evan Bourne, Batista, Triple H, CM Punk, AJ Styles, and Kurt Angle Specific Questions about your Interest 5. How would you gauge your current interest level in the product? I look forward to Wrestlemania, as I always have. I HAVE to watch RAW, I guess out of habit, but I don't get irritated if I miss the other shows. 6. At what point in wrestling history (if it's not now) would you consider your interest to have been at it's peak? Attitude Era. I enjoyed WWE pushing the limits of what they could/couldn't show on TV. It also helped that this was during the "Austin Boom", and everyone I knew at least caught RAW every week. 7. At what point could you tell your interest was dipping and why do you think this happened, or what specific event(s) triggered the decrease? Honestly, my interest was pretty strong and steady up until the Superman push of John Cena began in 2005. I just got tired of the same "Cena overcoming the odds" finish to nearly everyone of his matches. I even kept my interest during Triple H's 2002-2003 "Title Reign of Terror", but theres just SOMETHING about Cena that I can't get into. 8. Have you ALWAYS stuck with wrestling even during times of low interest, or are there any lengths of time you stopped watching for a period only to come back at a later date? I gave up on wrestling from mid 1993-late 1995. WWE and WCW were just getting to the point of being TOO cartoony and gimmicky for my taste. 9. If applicable, at what point did you decide to pack in the wrestling fandom? I returned to watching in 1996 when we finally got cable at my house. Really, it was The Giant/Hulk Hogan and Macho Man/Ric Flair and Elizabeth feuds that got me back into wrestling. Interesting Questions of a Somewhat Random Nature 10. What style of pro wrestling best resonates with your personal tastes? I'm kind of "in the middle" between a high-flying match, and a straight power match. 11. Where do you "draw the line" with the whole "suspended disbelief" deal? When Rey Mysterio can beat Kane each and every time they face-off. When wrestlers always fall into JUST the right position for the 619 from some of the most contrived moves, be it a Headscissors, Hurricanrana, or Dropkick. When Cena can get a submission victory by putting so little effort into the STFU, that his opponent can swing his head from side-to-side while locked in the STFU. When Cena can hold-off an attack from 3 guys only to go down to a single weak shot from behind by Jericho. When a wrestler would lay there for eternity waiting for The People's Elbow. When 5 or 6 guys from the nWo could destroy WCW in the ring, but when all 30+ members were in the ring, and Sting could take out each and every one with his bare hands. I'll admit though, I used to mark the fuck out when Sting would attack. Nothing would get me more riled-up than when he would drop the bat and take out everyone. Like he was saying, "I don't need this crutch to beat you guys". Honestly, I could go on forever with this one. 12. Do you attend live events? I enjoy live events. Especially down here in the south, there's really no experience like a bunch of drunken rednecks at a RASSLIN' show. 13. If applicable, what are the best and worst experiences you've had going to a show live? The best experience would be a tie between two. I suppose I can include a house show experience here? My girlfriend and I attended an NWA-Midwest event at a local high school in February 2007. For the intermission, you could get your picture taken with any combination of Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner, or Buff Bagwell for $10 per wrestler. I had a decent job at the time, and I know these guys are just trying to make ends meet on the Indy's, so being a fan of them in the early 90's, I decided to get my picture taken with the Steiners. Both guys were very professional and friendly. My girlfriend wanted to get her picture taken with Buff Bagwell (her Mom and Sister were HUGE Buff fans in the 90's), so I was going to give her the money to get the picture taken. So, I gave the camera man the $10 for the picture. Buff saw that my girlfriend is in a wheelchair (complications from birth), and he would have no part of the money, promptly returned the $10 to me, and took the picture for free. He then took the time to ask us what we thought of the show so far, and told us how much it means to all the wrestlers that we (the fans in general) came out to see them that night. The guy was a class act all the way, and forever won me over as a fan. Sitting third row, opposite the cameras, at the final SD taping before Armageddon 2004. My friend and I had a blast. Worst experience.... Well, I've never had a horrible experience at a show. The most inconvenient experience I had was probably at the RAW taping following Royal Rumble 2002, in Greenville, SC. My friend and I had floor seats, behind approx. 12 rows of signs. We eventually gave up on trying to see, and found empty seats on the next level up. 14. What are your favourite matches, moments, or events? My favorite match of all time is Stone Cold Steve Austin vs The Rock from Wrestlemania X-SEVEN, which is also my all-time favorite event. My favorite MOMENT would have to be either CM Punk winning the World Championship back in the Summer, or Chris Benoit's World Title win at Wrestlemania XX. 15. Freestyle I really don't have any closing remarks. This has been a fun experience, and I would like to see more topics like this. Edit: You know, actually I do have something to add. People should learn to lighten up a little around these parts. Just because someone doesn't have the exact same tastes in what they like to see on a pro wrestling program as you do, doesn't mean you should be a dick to them.

On the other hand, I might just watch this week's Impact just for this match. I mean, WOW. This has trainwreck possibilities beyond my wildest dreams. Also, I maintain that Christy Hemme is a perfectly tolerable wrestler, at least as long as her opponent is Awesome Kong. Remember the early days of Kong's tenure, when every time they got in the ring together, Christy ended up broken in half and sent out on a stretcher? Hemme takes a spinning backfist shot like no other woman in this country. Eventually, she just started screaming and running every time Kong even showed up. Now that's some quality television right there. HAHA, Hell yes! I remember that one Impact where they had the Knockouts in some Christmas themed Battle Royal. Kong got hold of Christy, who proceeded to scream like a Banshee and hold onto a teddy bear(?) for dear life as Awesome Kong broke her in half.