Zack Malibu

They'll never phase the adults out. There have been episodes where Peter Gallagher has MADE the show.

Awesome episode last night. Sets up the last two episodes nicely. Everyone finding out about Jimmy and Hailey was done well. Instead of a fake "I'm happy for you", Kirsten showed genuine concern for what Jimmy may be getting in to. The interaction with Ryan and Sandy was excellently done. Having Ryan go beat Eddie's ass is predictable, but having him turn around and realize that doing so would ruin everything the Cohen's have done for him wasn't worth it. I like having Theresa back, as there is unfinished business between she and Ryan, no matter how "happy" he and Marissa might be at this point. Seth was hysterical, as always, and the situation with Summer's dad sucks. I don't wanna see them breakup, especially with Anna gone. Next week looks AWESOME with the guys in Vegas, Julie and Hailey catfighting, and Sandy FINALLY getting up in Caleb's face. My guess is that Ryan reveals that he's blackmailing Marissa and Sandy has enough.

Buy the DVD. NOW. You have no clue what you're missing.

I've got all the Rhino releases, save for the Sci-Fi era ones that just came out, since I've got them on tape anyways (but will eventually get the DVD's when I get more spending cash). I loved this show, finding it purely by accident on Comedy Central one night when I had nothing to do. The first episode I ever saw was Eegah!, and I just died laughing during it. I wish a lot more of the CC era eps were able to be released, because I definitely favor them over the Sci-Fi era (although a few of those were hysterical as well).

No, Herman was William Ragsdale from Fright Night 1&2, as well as Mannequin 2: On The Move.

Ah, gotcha. Usually I'll start a feud off with a match on a normal show, then just have angles, interviews, run-ins and tag matches to build to the next major match, which would be at a PPV. So yeah, the actual feud matches only take place on my big shows for the most part.

Fucking knucklehead You're the first person I've ever seen insult The Piss.

That's OK, you'll get yours in the Triple Quadruple Match, muahahahahaha. *goes back to writing and plotting*

"GOD DAMN IT!" The cursing of Mike Van Siclen opens up this segment, as the now former co-holder of the SWF World Tag Team Titles does not appear to be pleased with the recent events surrounding those belts. Seated at a hotel bar, he kicks back what appears to be scotch on the rocks. "Those bastards...just walk right back in and take what's mine. Wild and Dangerous...I'll show 'em wild and..." Mike's mumbling to himself is interrupted by a hand placed on his shoulder. Van Siclen turns to his right, and sees that the hand belongs to his partner, the "Urban Legend" Todd Cortez. "Hello, Mike." "Hey, Todd, take a seat, will ya?" Cortez seats himself at the bar. The bartender comes over and asks what he'll have . "Coke." Van Siclen snickers. "You straight edge people, you don't know what you're missing." Cortez doesn't even dignify that with a response, instead turning and glaring at his partner. "All right, look Todd, here's the deal." says Van Siclen, at the same time motioning for the bartender to refill his cup. "We got off to a good start, and last night...last night wasn't our best night. Now we've got this match at Battleground, and..." "I know, Mike. I know the details." "Well, good then. So, what's the plan?" "The plan?" asks Cortez. "Yeah, you know, the plan. Strategy, baby. How're we gonna walk out with all three belts, which one goes to you, which one goes to me, blah blah blah." "You know, Mike, this is where you have problems." Van Siclen raises an eyebrow to his partner. "Problems? I have problems?" Cortez turns so that he can face his partner, and leans in. "Let me explain things to you, Mike. As a wrestler, maybe you have more experience than me. As a fighter though, as a survivor, you haven't seen the things I've seen. You're too afraid to drive down the streets I've lived on. You turn on the news and hear about people rioting, looting, shooting at each other in the ghetto and in the barrio and you say "better them than me", don't you?" Van Siclen gulps, then quickly downs his second round of scotch. "Mike, I've lived on those streets. I come from the neighborhoods that your kids will never play in. I've been mugged, jumped, shot at and stabbed. I have seen more bloodshed in one day than any viewer of this organization would see in a month. Now you're asking me if I have a plan going into this match with six other guys? That's gang warfare baby, I've been there, and there is no way you can plan on what's going to happen." "Then what do you want to do then, huh? All I know is I've got a chance...I mean, WE have a chance to walk out with not just tag team gold, but singles gold as well. I cherish that fact, and as a newcomer I'm sure you're looking to elevate yourself a bit too, am I right?" "I'd be lying if I said you weren't, Mike. Just don't think too hard about this match, because that will be where your flaws come from. If you want to win this, if you want us to regain the tag belts, then you need to keep an open mind. Those other six guys, you think that they're not worried? That's why we don't need to be. We train, we work out, but we don't worry. While thoughts race through their minds, we catch them off guard. Expose their flaws. Exploit their weaknesses. It's the art of war." Van Siclen pauses for a moment, looking at Cortez, as Todd takes a swig of his soda. "I hope you're right, Todd." "I don't have to be right, Mike. Neither do you. We just have to survive." With that said, Cortez gets up, and lays $3 on the bar for his Coke and a tip. He pats Van Siclen on the back and heads out of the bar, most likely headed back to his room for some much needed rest, as Van Siclen stays at the bar, letting out a sigh as we fade to black.

Not a problem. I'm still having to adjust to learning everyone's stats myself.

I build my feuds on nearly every show, Satanico. Unless you want a prolonged feud, you can do it on all/most shows.

Haven't read through the whole show yet, but just a few character notes on my part, since I caught them while reading the ladder match: 1)I wouldn't come down to the ring with a cocky smirk just like MVS. I'd just look focused, with a cold glare. The signature part of my entrance (clutching my cross and pointing to the sky) was also left out. 2)A spot was written where Johnny grabbed me by the hair. Cortez has closely cropped hair, not long or even semi-long hair where that would be possible.

I'm surprised there hasn't been much reaction here for Tomko, lol. I'm guessing they have other plans for A-Train, since Meltzer had said that he was a possibility to hook up with Christian in the near future. Why the name change though? They don't already have a Travis. At least Tyson is better than Garrison.

So, how long until he feuds with Tajiri? And will Funaki magically appear on RAW as his manager, or is Mr. Fuji primed for a comeback? At any rate, I smell an anti-US alliance between this guy and La Resistance.

Have a Canadiens jersey on.

Perfectly cool with me, Dama.

I would assume the new Japanese guy (Hirohito, right?) is going to be Kenzo Suzuki, although last I had heard was that he was headed to Smackdown with Funaki as his manager and he would feud with Billy Gunn. I do know Kendo Ka Shin has had dark matches in recent months, so I'm wondering if Hirohito could be him as well. I like the idea of Orton/Edge, although it seems that Edge would just be a stepping stone in the grand scheme of things to get Orton *more* over. Benoit/Edge winning the tag belts does make a semblance of sense, as they'd teamed in the past on Smackdown, but I think it's just another case of the belts being used to further an angle rather than establish them.

Just like last week, we're keeping with this so that people who don't get here until after RAW don't have to search through the RAW thread. Post-show reactions, thoughts, etc., as well as the reactions of those who didn't see the show live can go here.

::Sells CWM on Ebay.::

Great column, Adam. I think it sums up all the problems and flaws within the Smackdown brand. RAW has done a great job making you care about nearly everything and everyone (from Benoit's win right down to Benjamin's push to the top and even Victoria acting like she won a million bucks when she won the Women's Title). Smackdown, it's just like they're throwing everyone to the wolves. I don't buy into Bradshaw, and actually wouldn't buy into many of the roster as a contender these days. Save for Booker T., RVD (who had good/great matches with Eddie two years ago for the IC Title), Undertaker (based on name value), Big Show or Cena, no one is really worthy of a WWE Title shot, and out of those 5 names, 3 of them are faces that won't be going heel anytime soon. Dupree, and to a lesser extent Haas (I say that because Dupree has shown more in-ring presence and charisma) aren't ready yet, but are on their way. However, the problem isn't the future, it's right now. Good job, dude.

Zack, Preppy, CJ (my first and middle name initials) or D (first initial of my last name). Also, at the school I student teach at, there is a child named Chris in the class, so the little kids dubbed me "Big Chris".

Dama if you want, use my Global Party Exchange guys in the match. Just let me know if you have anything big planned for it.

If it's the one I'm thinking of, where the chicks voice sounds British, I *think* it's something by the Breeders (but I don't mean "Cannonball").

Easily one of the best movies I've seen. The plot, the action, the characters, everything clicked on all cylinders IMO. Thomas Jane did a great job, as did Travolta. I loved the way the Punisher outsmarted Saint, and... SPOILERS Set up Quentin and Livia to look like they were having an affair, causing him to kill them both. It was one final "fuck you" to the guy who had his family killed, and I dug every second of it. Favorite scene had to be the apartment fight, when he jammed the knife through the guys jaw and up through his mouth.

Zsasz, why bother. You're not funny to me, I'm not funny to you. It leaves me with an empty, unfulfilled feeling. I'd rather just spend my days on the board doing something meaningful.