RavishingRickRudo

Yes.

PQN3D!!!1 (oh I'm such a whore)

They should have a "fan" jump the rails and try to beat up Daivari. I don't mean an Indy worker and they get in a fight, I mean try to make it look legit and have security get at him quickly (after he gets in a shot) and Daivari pulls an Eddie and beats him up as well. It wouldn't be a great message to send to the fans, but shit, if this angle is about turning up the heat, that would do it.

I don't want to rag on Dames for not putting in the time here. The guy has different priorities now, and TSM doesn't appear to be on top of the list. That's fine with me, I come for discussion on the forum and that's what I get. I don't need an explanation. The vast majority of people on this site, if the poll here is accurate, feel the same way. I do, however, feel a lil bad for the writers of the site. They put the time and effort in supporting the site through their articles and columns, and the site really isn't supporting them. I think that maybe Dames should give them an explanation. Maybe he should say what his objectives and goals for the site are, because I don't really see a point in watering to a dead plant. If it won't bloom by spring, you should just throw it away (if that's the case). If Jhawk and Nik and Peter and Dr. Tom (etc. etc.) like doing the columns and find it a rewarding experience, that's great, continue on doin what yer doin, I just don't see things improving over the next year.

T.O. actually might cheer Edge now since his character isn't a pussy now and he hates HBK.

It should be said that the actual RAW discussion is here... http://www.hosted-forum.com/index.php?boar...wn&showtopic=16

But being lazy and just talking about it is much more easy than actually doing it. You guys gotta make the site profitable, $$$ is a great incentive. Whore out Downhome.

I rarely ever go to the main page. I just go to my address bar, scroll down, and link directly to the forums. I don't know what's wrong with just having the forum, either. If I want to write a column, it would be better to write it on the site because you're more likely to get feedback and at least you know someone has read it. The sites I go to now are mainly forum-driven, rather than site-driven. That's because the main thing I want is wrestling discussion. Maybe the forum should be polled on what they're looking for when they go to TSM (the results of the poll above say that most people are looking for discussion as well) and what they'd like to see. Of course, I'm not willing to do any of this and am just talking like the rest of the folk in this thread, but when ever anything is going to be done here, I suggest doing some research first.

I caught a lil MadTV last night and the fat dude does a much better W impression than Forte. Like, his was near Farrellian.

I guess it depends on what kind of success you are looking for, but I don't think just writing good articles is going to draw a significant amount of people to the site. At least initially. Like I said, it's possible to get an audience from quality work, but it takes time to build a reputation. Patience is something the site lacks. So this flows over to what the sites objectives are. I don't think there really are clear objectives here. What's the Mission Statement? This is crucial not only for the format of the site, but for the writers as well. If the writers don't share the same goals as the site, then you'll lose em. Then you can't build up the image of a "quality site" because of such a high turnover, there is no "following", and then you can't get more people reading. I think the articles are the easiest and the hardest thing to do. Initially it's the easiest, as there are ideas flowing and people are passionate. The hardest thing (re)starting up is getting attention. It's tough, as people inherantly desire instant gratification. They put in the work, now where's the pat on the back? When that doesn't happen, how will the writers respond? Do they quit after 2 or 3 articles or do they keep going? A support system between writers and site and even forum would probably be needed. If the promotion is done right, perhaps a few partnerships made with other sites, TSM could attract a large audience within a month. That's when the writing becomes the hardest because you have to build the habit, hold that interest, and keep the articles constant and consistant. In terms of wrestling writing, that's pretty easy. TSM is near the top of wrestling forums, IMO. Only a few would I consider to have more knowledgable people, and I don't think any are able to balance quantity with quality like TSM does. Plenty of people disagree with me on that, which is fine, that's just how I feel. This forum matches what I want. In terms of pop culture though? This place will get smoked. Yes, there have been some really good reviews on this site BUT those are few and far between. A site like AICN is able to do that more often, which is why I go there for my movie stuff and not here, or InsidePulse, or 411. I do like the weekly DVD releases feature, though. It's a good resource. And that's a key feature websites - being a resource. That's how I found all the websites I go to today. I wanted Tape Reviews and I found DVDVRMB, Shootangle ARC, Justin Baisden and Scott Keith (and by extension Rantsyvania>>>TSM) or if I wanted BIOs on certain wrestlers I found TOA. If I wanted wrestling news I found WWFWCW.com ( ) and Crimson Mask and eventually got around to WrestlingObserver. Would you consider TSM today to be that good of a resource? This ties back into objectives and USP and what TSM should be. This was a pretty long process to finally find the right sites for me, and it took me weeding through the bad stuff to find the good stuff. It takes time. I don't think its as simple as "a friend telling a friend", unless that's what the objective of the site is.

Nah. You have to think like that. If your goal is to hire more writers and have them write more often, then you'll wind up in the same situation as you are now because it won't last.

But... if they want New Jack as a bad-ass street thug, then the scar tissue enhances the image. If they wanted Corino as a clean cut babyface, it detracts from the image.

People is mainly about celebrities. Time is more about geopolitics and social issues. Rolling Stone is about music. Life is about stuff at home. Besides, the magazine rack and the internet are two different things. You walk by a newstand and you can see the coverpages - you don't even have to be "looking" for it to see it-, on the internet you have to take a more active role in searching. If someone wants DVD reviews, they will type in "dvd reviews" into a search engine. They won't find TSM, even though there are DVD reviews on TSM. Why? People there are countless sites whose primary focus is DVD reviews. And they have thousands of DVD reviews. I doubt TSM has 50. Offering "Unique Perspectives" isn't, well, unique. If everyone is unique, then no one is unique. First you have to know what you are, what you have to offer, and who you want to target. Then you have to know what your target audience wants. You can't get by on "The Best ______ " because in order to establish that you need to put the time into establishing a reputation. Good luck on that, because people on-line get into habits. If they have a DVD site for reviews, they're going to stick with that site. You're living in a dream if you think just putting out quality articles is going to get you an audience on the internet and make you distinct. A Unique Selling Proposition is a fundamental marketing concept, this site right now doesn't have one.

--New Jack announced at the IWA Mid South show in Highland, IN that he had signed a contract with WWE. Based on what we've been told, I would be highly skeptical of that being the case at this point. He also claimed to make sure to watch him quick because he's probably only last a few weeks. He was slurring his words, so he may not have even known what he was saying. Damn you Meltzer. Why couldn't you let us live the fantasy?

He shouldn't be associated with CCC at all. Just some black guy with real street cred who sees Cena as a poseur. "I killed mothafuckaz before. I was too violent even for ECW! I'm the king of the streets bitch. You're some whiteboy from the suburbs who thinks because he can rhyme that makes him tough. You're nothin but my trick. And I'm gonna take your belt, pawn it, and buy all the malt liquor I can."

And I'm glad I wasn't the only one getting the Daily Show vibe off WU. C'mon, Update pre-dates DS in the fake news dept. by 20+ years, have some self-respect.

Dude, Mayas Rashad was great. She hit all the notes. They just had her talk for way too long.

On the next episode of The Ultimate Fighter... Episode 1 - The Quest Begins Air date: 1/17/2005 The 16 fighters arrive in Las Vegas to begin their journey towards the UFC contract. The fighters will see the UFC training center for the first time, and will meet the coaches who will be training them over the next several weeks. The fighters will then be taken to their new home for the duration of their stay on the show. The fighters will soon learn this is no vacation home though when their coaches wake them up early to train after a long night of partying. Each fighter will be put through a strenuous 3-day training regimine while the coaches look on and evaluate who they'd like to select to be on their teams. For many, this is the most intense workout they have ever experienced. After 3 days of intense training, the coaches will choose teams. This sets the stage for the competition to begin as Team Couture will take on Team Liddell in weekly competitions to eventually determine who is The Ultimate Fighter

Do you think it would be insensitve to start a wave, given the current situation over in Asia?

..I've been waiting months for this show. It's on after RAW. The Ultimate Fighter™ Sixteen men from across the Americas travel to Las Vegas with one dream, one goal – to become The Ultimate Fighter™. Determination. Discipline. Excellence. These young men are accomplished athletes, disciplined in wide range of mixed martial arts that include wrestling, boxing, judo, Jiu-Jitsu, karate and kickboxing. Each has the dream, the hope, and the will to fight in an Ultimate Fighting Championship® event. Only one fighter from each of the two weight classes will succeed with the challenge. During the show the competitors will take their training to a higher level. They will be brought to Las Vegas where the UFC® brand has its National Training Center. For the next seven weeks the competitors will be under the strict supervision of two of the most successful and famous UFC® fighters and trainers on the planet, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture and UFC Light Heavyweight #1 Contender Chuck Liddell. The competitors will endure the most grueling training and intense pressure of their lives. They will train together, live together, and fight against each other inside and outside of the storied UFC Octagon. The men are split into two teams, Team Liddell and Team Couture. The two squads compete against each other within their weight classes to avoid elimination. In each episode, the competitors will also compete in a “Challenge.” The Challenges are designed to push the fighters to the edge of their physical and mental capabilities. The Challenges revolve around old school training techniques, physical stamina, and mental strategy. The team that wins the challenge controls which fighters must fight to avoid elimination. At the end of each week, one fighter from each team must fight in the Octagon to avoid being kicked out of the UFC Training Center™ until only two remain in each weight division. In the end, The Ultimate Fighter™ will be decided by a competition match -- a head-to-head fight to the finish inside the Octagon®. The weak are eliminated… The strong will survive… Only one will be left standing in each weight class. The Ultimate Fighter™ Website: http://www.theultimatefighter.tv/index.php

Elektra lost out to... RACING STRIPES? Ouch.

Didn't we already go through this? 1. The episode was good. 2. You're fucking nuts and/or high.

The thing is, so many other sites do "Pop Culture". What would make this site unique?

NOOO!!! Don't kill my dreams!! ... that would explain why they killed off the Kenzo feud so early... NOOOOOOOOOO!!!

If New Jack ends up at the RAW show in Toronto... *bites lip* *hands shake* *tear rolls down cheek* It couldn't happen again. It won't happen again. It can't happen again. "Wrong Again! Wrong Again! Wrong Again!" - New Jack.