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WWE may have to put an expiration date on the official count of wellness violations else the simple passage of time could trip up wrestlers. Elaborate on that point, please. It sounds like you are saying that if it has been a long time, the wrestlers might forget that they had been busted before, and start doing drugs. Is that what you are saying?

You would have to, as surely a person that fails three drug tests over the course of their career wouldn't be blackballed from the company for the rest of their lives. Why would they have that in the contracts?

We keep creeping closer to that elusive tie score. Where's Al?

I ran this by Al for the WWE folder. He didn't necessarily think it was a bad idea, but wasn't sold on it either. I'm not sure I am sold on it as well, but I was trying to think of something to make the folder a little more enjoyable. What do you think about having a thread for each of the World Titles? I was thinking that current feuds, possible upcoming feuds, fantasy booking, etc. could go there and create just a little less clutter for the CWDWAT. Like I said, it's barely a mediocre idea, but at least its something.

The better play would be Karen attempting to do that, but Joe expecting it after last time, then going on to win the belt.

Strong = good. Have you guys seriously never heard that term?

Serious question: Are you a mark for Hart? If you are, it could make you lean to that match toward bias. Nothing wrong with that, just curious because of your name.

Both are horrible. I voted Marvin after thinking of just what a sad-sack, miserable, buffoon he is. I used to tolerate Marvin and try to put myself in his shoes. But over the past two years or so, he's just stepped up his Eeyore personality, skipped out on dates to go to an amusement park (which was his highlight of the year), acts like he wants to be known as a bad poster, and then complains about it when he is recognized as such. Marvin wins, but that doesn't excuse MVP for his douchebaggery.

I'm glad this is getting some discussion. Feel free to do a little more discussion than just answering the questions, though. I just threw those out there, but discussions and opinions will breed more discussion.

Yeah, the "Let's Talk About.." was exactly what I had in mind, I just wanted to give it a different name and slightly different format. I was hoping there would be discussion as well as answering the 5 questions posted.

I have always liked the Elimination Chamber as a whole. I, like most people, wanted WarGames to be brought back for WWE to use. This is not WarGames, but it seemed to be a decent enough concept. I liked the fact that all the entrants were already inside the cage, and there would be no coin flip to determine which side went in. Also, it was not set up for team matches, though it certainly could be adapted as such. More on that later. The chain instead of regular cages or fencing didn't make a big difference for me, but it was a slight change that makes it different than other cage matches, so it was an okay addition. The chamber idea with a timer was the part that I liked the best. This match does not have the history of Hell in the Cell, and I don't think it ever will. I don't think they will be going to the top of the Chamber for "Holy Shit!" spots any time soon. However, it is now hard to top previous HIAC matches when they bring that match back every other year or so. The EC doesn't have that obstacle at the moment. One of the major things I don't like about the EC is that the chamber was hyped as having bulletproof glass, which has been shattered a few times. They should have had they foresight to either not hype it as such, or not plan any spots where the glass would be shattered. One other thing I don't like is that even though it is set up fairly well to prevent other from coming into the chamber, they still have the problem of letting a defeated wrestler exit the cage, which opens up opportunities for outside interference. Perhaps if they had to go into a small outer cage and have the door shut behind them before the outer door was opened for them to exit. That is just a kayfabe issue to make it that much more an isolated match to prevent interference. To me, this match is the ultimate setup for a 6 man elimination. However, it could also be used for teams or stables to face off and end a fead, a la War Games. For a four on four situation, however, there would have to be a slight modification to allow for the other two entrants. I guess you could just start of with two on two instead of one on one. I don't know. As for the future of the match, I see it becoming a staple of No Way Out, but I hope it doesn't become a yearly tradition to determine the number on contenders for the titles at WM, as that would ruin the Rumble's tradition. I do see it being used only in title matches or to name a contender unless they modify it for stables. If it is used for No Way Out, you have a strong lineup of Rumble, No Way Out, and WM. Now for the questions: 1. I haven't seen the two newest chamber matches, so as of now, my favorite is the first one in late 2002. 2. RVD's frog splash off the top of a chamber to injure Triple H. He didn't really get much air, but it looked devestating, which in retrospect it was just that. 3. I would have the glass not shatter, and have someone that has bladed get thrown into the glass at some point. It is a very simple spot, but I think it would have a cool visual if someone slowly slid down the glass after impact, leaving a smear of blood on the glass as a result. I would also like to see more spots of maneuvers or throws over the ropes onto the steel floor. 4. I don't think the EC is overused at the moment, but they really shouldn't do it more than it is. Once a year or so would make it more effective. 5. I answered this above. Yes, it will be reserved for that unless it is modified for stables to end feuds.

I figured we could use some decent discussion in this folder. Maybe a topic a week (unless the topic doesn't get enough discussion for a full week) for a few weeks and see how it goes. The subject could be a wrestler, an angle, a PPV, a match, a maneuver, etc. I doubt this will be the saving grace for the folder, but maybe we could get some decent discussion going on. This week, we shall discuss the Elimination Chamber. Give your opinions on the concept of the match, and what its future may hold. Does it get you more excited than usual for a PPV? Are you totally apathetic toward the event? How could they do it better? After stating your opinion on the match, answer the following questions: 1. What was your favorite EC match? 2. What was your favorite spot from an EC match? 3. What spot have you thought of that would be great in the EC? 4. Should this match be done less often, more often, or as is? 5. Should the match be reserved for title matches/contender matches?

Don't ask me why this works, but it does. The "Rule of 72" can calculate how quickly you double your money. Divide 72 by the percentage rate you are getting with your investments, and that number is how many years it will take to double your money. Simple and straightforward for lump sum investments, but obviously if you are making systematic contributions, it won't be exact due to the new money you are also putting in. That will give you a good idea for what you will have in the future. I shoot for an average of 12% on my investments so I can look at doubling my money every 6 years. When I get closer to retirement age, I will naturally get safer in my investments, but while I am young, 12% is my number.

Restore it, al. Wave that enormous dick.

Al is lying. I didn't give my consent. I'm being oppressed. Maybe another one week suspension will teach Mr. Keiper (if that is his real name) a lesson?

I'm alkeiper.

It outdated Snoop Dog by several years. I know that I did it in 88 or so on my notebooks.

No, I stepped on the plate and I was ruled out on appeal.

Are you suggesting that it would be hard to figure out how to do that? Edit---Nevermind, it is harder than it sounds after experimenting.

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We were at a basketball game and Snoop was seated in the same section, so we went up to him to get his autograph. We talked for a minute and he spent most of the time staring at my gf's tits. Pics plz.

Dynamite drop-in, Marv.

I thought it was from a band. Was that not the "S" in some band? It was metal. Scorpions? Nah, I don't think so. Hmm.

Got to give the nods to MVP and Marvin. Truthiness stays mainly in the WWE folder, and EHME gimmicks it up a lot. Deon and Marvin are legitimate horrible people, though.

I have a laundry list of interactions with celebrities/wrestlers. I have mentioned a few of them on here before, but I know I haven't told the full stories on some of them. Anyway, if you want more details on any of these, just ask: (In no particular order) 1. Watched Jenna Jameson finger herself on the beach at Panama City Beach. 2. In the same pool and hotel at PCB with Steve-O, Pontius, and WeeMan (same trip). 3. Same trip to PCB, it was the last Nitro. WCW and WWF were both there (moreso WCW). I won their Mr. Nitro Contest and hung out with Mike Sanders, Booker T, Kanyon, Jeff Jarrett, Jimmy Yang, Sean O'Haire, and I a few others that are slipping my mind. Booker and Kanyon cut promos with me on my video camera. 4. Met Pat Patterson and Sylvain Grenier at Pike Place Market in Seattle before WMXIX. This was before Sylvain started wrestling. He had a hot chick with him. 5. Interacted with Brock Lesnar very brieflyat Pike Place Market. I neglected to mention that he and my best friend's older brother were banging the same chick two years prior. 6. Went to the AXXESS show before WMXIX and talked with Kanyon again. Chatted with the Fink for about 15 minutes. Talked with Eddie Guerrero and Chavo. Tried to ask a question to the Rock during his interview session, but I was the next guy in line when Rock's time was up (Fink was the emcee, and we had just chatted. He was coming to me and my buddy for questions almost every segment.) 7. Talked to Eli Manning on the phone at 4AM while talking to Byron Leftwich, Troy Brown, and a QB that didn't make it to the NFL. 8. Had a Journalism class with Chad Pennington, and he and I were in a two-man group for projects in that class. 9. This guy might get drafted this year in the NFL, so in a few months, it could be more relevant. I got into a bar fight with Bernard Morris, Marshall's QB of the future at the time. I was choking him out when he grabbed a beer bottle of a table and hit me in the eye with it. 10. I met John COugar Mellencamp on three separate occasions at Myrtle Beach when I was younger. He vacationed there the same week we always went down there, and he always stayed at the same hotel. 11. Met Terry Bradhsaw and got his autograph. 12. Met Mike Singletary and got his autograph. 13. Met General Jack Keane in January. He is an analyst for ABC News, and a consultant for the White House. 14. Had a ton of interaction with Rick Huckaby, a musician. He gets radio play and has released a couple of albums, but I'm quite sure none of you have ever heard of him. 15. Randy Moss called me "dog" once. 16. Jamie Noble is from the town that neighbors my hometown. I used to work out at the smae fitness center that he did, and talked to him a few times. 17. I hung out and drank with The Godfather, Chainz, and Jim Dotson (security guy for WWF for a long time). Funny motherfuckers. 18. When I managed a bar, many NFL players came in their. They either went to Marshall or came in to town with people NFL guys that played at Marshall. Brandon Webb from the Diamondbacks, and Tamar Slay (used to play for the NJ Nets) came in there often as well. Seems like there are more, but I'm drawing a blank. 19. Matthew McCounaghey and McG here in Huntington while filming "We Are Marshall." 20. If we are counting fan interaction at wrestling shows, Samoa Joe, Senshi, and Nigel McGuiness at a show with possibly 60 fans present. I was front row and McGuiness made me part of his match. Edit #2---I was a part of Tracy Brooks' match, too.