Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 --The Smackdown main event for Unforgiven will also be a scramble match. The Smackdown spoilers have the match. Don't want to give away the four guys with HHH because they are determined by who wins matches that air on Friday night. They have changed the rules again today of the two Scramble match title bouts. They've added a Royal Rumble/War Games like stipulation. The champion and one challenger will start. The other challengers enter every five minutes. When a fall is won, the winner of the fall is called the temporary champion, but will not be recognized as a new champion in title histories. The last pinfall winner when the 20:00 expires leaves as champion. F4W So then the last guy, while coming in fresh, only has five minutes to do anything? In theory, his freshness would be a big advantage and would simply only need to pick off the weakest one of the bunch. They'll make to hype the importance of being the last man in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerousDamon 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 The Championship Scrambles certainly offer a lot of different strategies to be utilized during the match. Do you wait for everyone to beat the crap out of each other and steal a pin at the end of the match? Do you use team work? These matches can play out a lot of different ways. *All the CS talk should probably be moved into its own thread* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Tomko, who recently parted ways with TNA, was backstage at last Tuesday's SmackDown/ECW taping in Atlanta. It wouldn't be surprising to see him return to WWE as there has been interest in him since his career revival in TNA. Im wondering about Gail Kim now that shes out of TNA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Truthiness 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 When did Gail Kim leave TNA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wally Balls 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 I think they need to add someone with a little more star power to Smackdown's unforgiven scramble match. I know its been said, but Kendrick and Shelton are far from title contenders. MVP is up there, but someone in his position should be the "lowest" in a match like this. Jeff Hardy is a legit contender, but as for the rest...nah. Kennedy, Umaga, Show, Carlito, and hell, even Koslov should be in there above Kendrick and Shelton. I hope they add more to the match, because even with the scramble stipulation, even the most casual fan should be well aware that HHH is winning this match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wally Balls 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 When did Gail Kim leave TNA? According to Wikipedia, she was released today 8/20/08 for "unknown reasons". I'm not too familiar with TNA, but it was probably due to personal issues as I've never heard of her being a problem backstage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 I'd probably spoiler tag your first post, Combusken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 You should spoiler tag the participants for the Scramble, Combusken. Some people don't want SD! spoiled Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wally Balls 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Sorry about that. Fixed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 I don't get the lack of current push for Kozlov. With Russia currently back in the news it seems obvious that Kozlov could be pushed as a top heel. He's sort of a question mark at the moment, mostly squashing people but showing some signs of being decent in more lengthy matches (like with Festus this past week). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 I'm not sure how Carlito would be considered above TBK and the current US Champion, Shelton Benjamin. Besides, Kennedy and Umaga are injured right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 I don't get the lack of current push for Kozlov. With Russia currently back in the news it seems obvious that Kozlov could be pushed as a top heel. He's sort of a question mark at the moment, mostly squashing people but showing some signs of being decent in more lengthy matches (like with Festus this past week). I REALLY hope they dont get crazy and try and do HHH vs Kozlov to capitalize on the events with Russia while they can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PILLS! PILLS! PILLS! 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 I REALLY hope they dont get crazy and try and do HHH vs Kozlov to capitalize on the events with Russia while they can. Are you on drugs? Right now seems like the only chance in the foreseeable future where Kozlov can serve any kind of pertinent uppercard purpose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 I REALLY hope they dont get crazy and try and do HHH vs Kozlov to capitalize on the events with Russia while they can. Are you on drugs? Right now seems like the only chance in the foreseeable future where Kozlov can serve any kind of pertinent uppercard purpose. But he's not ready..and the fans wont buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Cucaracha 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 I don't get the lack of current push for Kozlov. With Russia currently back in the news it seems obvious that Kozlov could be pushed as a top heel. He's sort of a question mark at the moment, mostly squashing people but showing some signs of being decent in more lengthy matches (like with Festus this past week). That's a reason to push someone in pro wrestling. Not by being entertaining (strike 1), showing that you can connect to the audience in anything other than getting cheap heat (strike 2) or bringing something new and exciting to the table that'll get people to tune in to watch you (strike 3), but because your country is declaring war and bombing another country. That Festus match was as much Festus as Koslov, if not more. Why not push Festus? At least he's entertaining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanks for the Fish 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Wwe definitely should bring in Gail Kim. Both womens division need new talent. I've never been a big fan of Tomko, and figure he could probably be higher on the card in Japan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 I REALLY hope they dont get crazy and try and do HHH vs Kozlov to capitalize on the events with Russia while they can. Are you on drugs? Right now seems like the only chance in the foreseeable future where Kozlov can serve any kind of pertinent uppercard purpose. But he's not ready..and the fans wont buy it. Has that stopped them before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PILLS! PILLS! PILLS! 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Courtesy of PWI BACKGROUND ON GAIL KIM'S TNA DEPARTURE AND WHERE SHE'S HEADING by Mike Johnson @ 11:55 AM on 8/21/2008 Former TNA Knockout champion Gail Kim will be heading back to World Wrestling Entertainment, according to several WWE sources. From what I am told, it was a pretty sizeable offer so I'd expect her to be pretty heavily in the Diva mix when she debuts. Kim's contract with TNA was coming up, so once it expires, she is free to start working for WWE. I was told the decision was completely a financial one, not anything stemming from unhappiness over how she was booked or presented by TNA, which made her the nucleus of their Knockouts division when it officially launched last year. TNA sources indicate that Kim left on extremely good terms and as one person told me, the "door is always open". I am told there was no heat over her departure. Kim's final TNA appearance will be on tonight's Impact broadcast, facing TNA rival Awesome Kong in a Street Fight. What I wouldn't give for Molly and Trish to return to the E right about now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 I'm just saying this...if they aren't building Kozlov to do something fairly major then what's the point of him being there and squashing people? They'll almost have to pay it off with some sort of PPV title match with HHH, even if it's to job him out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 There's the more obvious angle of Kozlov gunning for the U.S. title, a title that is more suited for a guy in his position and push. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruteSquad_BRODY 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 http://i21.tinypic.com/2i1edle.gif Someone explain this to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silence 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 http://i21.tinypic.com/2i1edle.gif Someone explain this to me Todd Grisham is one creepy guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanks for the Fish 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 So which brand does Gail Kim end up on? The SD! diva's need some help there, but you'd think they'd add her to the Raw division which is down to one face Diva (well two if you count Kelly Kelly). Mickie James Beth Phoenix Gail Kim Katie Lea Jillian Kelly Kelly Melina(injured) Layla (though she no-showed wwe events recently) That's a pretty damn good division. However that would leave SD! with - Michelle Nattie Maria Victoria Candace (rumored switch upon return) Alicia Fox (if she is brought back with Edge) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 http://i21.tinypic.com/2i1edle.gif Someone explain this to me WTF is that? His Titantron?? o_O Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sluggo 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 So which brand does Gail Kim end up on? The SD! diva's need some help there, but you'd think they'd add her to the Raw division which is down to one face Diva (well two if you count Kelly Kelly). Mickie James Beth Phoenix Gail Kim Katie Lea Jillian Kelly Kelly Melina(injured) Layla (though she no-showed wwe events recently) That's a pretty damn good division. However that would leave SD! with - Michelle Nattie Maria Victoria Candace (rumored switch upon return) Alicia Fox (if she is brought back with Edge) Sup with Layla? I haven't heard anything negative about her since she joined up. As far as the women's division goes, right now, they have enough talent to merge both titles and have their own show. Not in a campy way like GLOW, but something to draw some kind of creditability while at the same time grab the male demographic. No point in having 12-13 wrestlers just to have 2 matches a week. I love the CS concept. I hope they will use this more than once a year, but in 1 on 1 matches. It gives title matches some importance. You could even implement a scoring system for extra drama. Pinfall = 1 point Submission = 2 points DQ/Count Out = 2 point for the other guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanks for the Fish 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 I'm cautiously optimistic about the scramble matches not that I've read that Pat Patterson came up with the concepts and has ideas ready for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shelton Benjamin outta f'in nowhere! 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Mike Adamle has hooked up with a personal trainer, because he's been told to get ready because he's going to be wrestling. MISTERRRRRRRR ADAMLE! ADAMLE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Layla El posted on her MySpace that there are no issues with her and WWE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Adamle training for a match AND an announcement that Steve Austin is making an appearance at Cyber Sunday coming out at the same time... wonder if they're finally doing their Coach/Austin match (with Adamle in Coach's place). Vote for Verbal Debate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Only if they job Austin out to Adamle the way they wanted to job him to the Coach. It still blows my mind that they wanted to do that and then also wanted Austin to wrestle Hogan at WM after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
