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The SmarK Rant for WWE NXT – 12.12.12

25th March 2023 by Scott Keith

The SmarK Rant for WWE NXT – 12.12.12

Whoa, trippy date.

Also why the bloody hell am I getting ads on the WWE Network before shows again?  I thought they knocked that crap off when they moved to Peacock.  Considering how expensive it is to subscribe in Canada they should be plugging my blog or something.

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Morning Daily News Update

25th March 2023 by James Holder
CM Punk

Tony Khan Held Multiple Meetings With CM Punk Following AEW Brawl

More details have emerged about the aftermath of All Out 2022.

Vince McMahon Reimburses WWE Multimillion-Dollar Sum 

Vince McMahon has paid WWE more than $17 million to cover the costs of the investigation into his conduct.

Rey Mysterio Finally Grants Dominik His WrestleMania Wish

Rey Mysterio finally reached breaking point, smashing Dominik in the face and the world loved it.

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Smackdown – March 24, 2023

24th March 2023 by Thomas Hall

Smackdown
Date: March 24, 2023
Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Commentators: Michael Cole, Wade Barrett

We are eight days away from Wrestlemania and there isn’t much left to get ready for the show. The big things remaining is finding out who will be in the women’s showcase tag match, as there are three spots remaining. Other than that, expect a lot of hard pushes towards what is already announced. Let’s get to it.

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Mike Reviews Shows Considered To Be Stinkers – WWF WrestleMania XI

25th March 2023 by Michael Fitzgerald

Happy Stinky Saturday Everyone!

We’re back with another Stinker Review, where I look at a show with a bad reputation and see if it’s deserved. This week our target is WWF WrestleMania XI, a show that is wildly regarded as one of the worst Mania events ever. It was a show that was built around Bam Bam Bigelow facing off with famous American Footballer Lawrence Taylor, which is at least a big celebrity match with freak show appeal, but the under card isn’t really close to being Mania-Worthy.

However, maybe WrestleMania XI has been unfairly maligned and it’s better than people give it credit for? Let’s give it a chance to defend itself before we decide whether it deserves to be labelled as a Stinker.

You can view the card by clicking the link below;

https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=1925&page=3

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Roman

25th March 2023 by Scott Keith

Hey Scott,
I know how you feel about The Rock, so I mean no disrespect to him when I ask this, but is Roman Reigns a better actor than Dwayne Johnson? And…is Jey maybe better than either of them? (Just pure acting skills, not who is a bigger star or more charismatic or as a wrestler.)
You get the hell off my blog and don’t come back with questions like that.  
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Impact Wrestling – March 23, 2023

24th March 2023 by Thomas Hall

Impact Wrestling
Date: March 23, 2023
Location: Sam’s Town Live, Las Vegas, Nevada
Commentators: Tom Hannifan, Matthew Rehwoldt

It is the night before Sacrifice and we are eight days away from Multiverse United. That means it is time to build up both shows at the last minute, as there is still some work that needs to be done. The good thing is that both shows already have quite a bit set and now the final touches can be applied. Let’s get to it.

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Evening Daily News Update

24th March 2023 by Craig Ballantyne
CM Punk

Major Update On CM Punk’s Scathing AEW Comments

A new report has provided a major update on the backstage reaction in AEW to CM Punk’s recent comments

Big-Name Celebrity Takes Part In Secret WWE Training Session Ahead Of WrestleMania 39

WWE held a secret training session for a huge entertainment star ahead of potential involvement at WrestleMania 39.

Steve Austin Breaks The Hearts Of Zelda Fans Around The World

‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin has broken some news that will disappoint Zelda fans around the world.

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What the World Was Watching: WWF Prime Time Wrestling – December 9, 1991

24th March 2023 by LScisco

Vince McMahon moderates another night of discussion.  This time the panel features Gorilla Monsoon, Lord Alfred Hayes, Bobby Heenan, and Mr. Perfect.

A replay of WWF President Jack Tunney’s announcement on Superstars about the vacating of the WWF Championship is shown.  Heenan hates the idea because Ric Flair should be handed the title instead of having to go through 29 superstars to get it.  Perfect adds that Flair will prove that he is the “real world’s champion” in the Rumble.

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The Two-faced Giant

24th March 2023 by Scott Keith


Pop in a Princess Bride making-of featurette, or catch a convention appearance and you'll hear many a verbal valentine to Andre, his friendliness and generosity (and his alcohol tolerance and heroic flatulence, can't forget).  At the same time, there are multiple
stories from the wrestling world (and fan interactions, such as they were) of him being a miserable sod.  Now, human beings are a mass of contradictions, and its completely plausible that he could be both at various points (and if you were in the kind of pain
he was constantly in, you'd probably be a bit surly, too).  That said, what do you think is the more likely cause of the diverging stories: a) he was consistently his best self outside of wrestling, or b) his co-stars are keeping their encounters with Andre's
sour moods under wraps because they know the “gentle giant” stories play better to the crowds?


I think a little of both, but of course human beings are rarely only one thing all of the time.  Andre was a complex guy like everyone else, and as much as he could be a wonderful person, he could also be a colossal shithead if he didn't like you.  
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Stooges

24th March 2023 by Scott Keith

So Metzler is such an ego maniac that can't lose an argument, especially on his own website, that he half reports new info regarding Punk situations. But he doesn't even have the marbles to give the whole story, because he has to be right. Of course Punk being the ego maniac he is, who has already started to come out of hiding recently, rightfully defends himself with his side and drops some concerning news himself about TK wanting him to preform while not cleared. So instead of people talking about the Omega match and somewhat positive TV ratings, now everyone is talking about this Punk stuff. He made some pretty bold claims so not surprised he deleted it. Plus I am sure he knew he left it up long enough for someone to screen shot and share it.

So where does this leave things. It seemed like things looked promising for CM Punk to come back. This doesn't make sense to be a work. This certainly doesn't help the narrative that AEW is unsafe, especially with the questionable decisions to let people wrestle with possible injuries like both Hardys. Making Mox look like Hogan refusing to do the job isn't a good look either. One could say Punk was being bitter, especially since they went out of their way to block his face on the truck. But none this helps the current situation to get him back. And none of this happens if Dave could just controls himself on the message boards. So I don't it see it being a work or CM Punk being able to go back there. 

Does TK finally cut him lose and Punk get a payday for one off WWE spot? Or is Punk fully done in wrestling? Is Dave in the doghouse with TK for starting this mess? Does this affect FTRs decisions of they haven't already re-signed. And is Jericho having the last laugh here since he is probably Dave's source and Punk being in AEW affects his top spot in Tony's ear? Tune in next week for another episode of Tony's Cult of Personality.
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Used to be a Firm believer

24th March 2023 by Scott Keith

Hey remember when the Firm debuted and Stokely was giving out cards and then they announced that not only was the group born to assist MJF, they all made their intentions on what titles they each wanted?

Yeah…..why are they reduced to Dark Elevation and treated as a complete joke?

Because they're doofus heels who talk a lot of shit and can't back it up when it comes time.  Not everyone can be the Jerious Appreciation Society, sometimes you need fodder.  
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A little Hart left?

24th March 2023 by Scott Keith

Hey Scott,

So obviously all hypothetical, as many of these questions are, but let's say Bret doesn't get his career ended via injury and is still good to go after Vince buys WCW. Does Vince bring him back for one last run? (No idea how much that would cost, for one thing…)

And, if so, do you see a scenario where he gets one last serious go as WWE Champion to eventually put over whoever?

Or do they just attempt to bring him back for a one shot deal to lose to HHH like they basically did with Sting? (Which I'm sure no amount of money would make Bret agree to that.)

Cheers, and thanks for all the content.


Yes, if Bret didn't have the injury in 2000, I'm 100% convinced that he would have returned to the WWF for the Invasion, if not sooner.  I think despite all the ill will, at heart Bret is a born carny because of his heritage and Vince would have talked him into it and convinced him to do business.  And yes I think he would have ended up as WWF champion one more time and probably would have wanted to put over Kurt Angle or Brock Lesnar.  
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STIIIIIIIING

24th March 2023 by Scott Keith

Sending you my fantasy booking scenario since I know you're on Tony Khan's payroll and this is the only surefire way for him to see it.

Since this is supposedly his final year, I'm loving the idea of Sting earning a World Title shot against MJF. Build it up big for 3 weeks as him taking his last chance ever at the title, and blow it off with a hot Dynamite main event where Sting ALMOST pulls it off but MJF hits him with the ring or something. Could easily lead into a Darby vs. MJF PPV program from there if they wanted.

They can certainly go that way and probably they'd do a good rating for it as well. 
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Flashback Friday: WWF Magazine February 1989

24th March 2023 by J.W. Braun

From the pages of WWF Magazine… this week, we look back at an issue featuring Hacksaw Jim Duggan that went to press in December of 1988 that sold for $2.50 in the U.S. and $3.25 in Canada.

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The SmarK Rant for WWE Playlist – The Complete Bloodline Story

24th March 2023 by Scott Keith
The Bloodline Roman Reigns Sami Zayn Solo Sikoa The Usos Jimmy Uso Jey Uso celebrate at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2022

The SmarK Rant for WWE Playlist – The Bloodline Complete Story

Oh yeah, now THIS is the kind of stuff that the WWE Network should be doing more of, replacing the old DVD compilations with 2 hour storyline recaps for those of us who don’t want to watch 25 hours of TV shows every week to catch up on the story headed into Wrestlemania.

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Ring Of Honor – March 23, 2023

24th March 2023 by Thomas Hall

Ring Of Honor
Date: March 23, 2023
Location: Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Ian Riccaboni, Caprice Coleman

We continue the rapid fire build towards Supercard Of Honor with week four of this show, which hopefully continues to have solid action. At the same time, things need to loosen up a bit as the show is so packed that it is hard to remember much of what happens week to week. Odds are they won’t slow down but you have to have hope. Let’s get to it.

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Morning Daily News Update

24th March 2023 by James Holder
Stone Cold Steve Austin celebrates at WWE WrestleMania 38

Wade Barrett Calls On WWE To Sign Top Free Agent

Wade Barrett would “love” to see one particular free agent wind up in WWE.

Steve Austin Claims He “Doesn’t Miss” Competing In WWE 

Steve Austin has surprisingly claimed that he doesn’t miss wrestling.

Former WWE Star Reveals Why Bret Hart Was “Very Difficult” To Work With 

A former WWE Superstar has opened up about Bret Hart being difficult to work with.

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Yeah, Punks probably gone

23rd March 2023 by Scott Keith

https://bleedingcool.com/tv/cm-punk-calls-out-jon-moxley-tony-khan-chris-jericho-dave-meltzer/

Yeeeaaahhhh pretty sure that's gonna put an end to that.
It could still be a REALLY REALLY long term 5D chess work!  Nah you’re right.  
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Evening Daily News Update

23rd March 2023 by Sondra Ruth
CM Punk makes his entrance AEW Rampage The First Dance 2021

CM Punk Blasts “Liars”, Tony Khan, Chris Jericho, & Jon Moxley In Now-Deleted Post
CM Punk and AEW seem no closer to reconciling if a now-deleted social media post is any indication.

WrestleMania 39 Plans For Bobby Lashley Revealed If Bray Wyatt Misses The Show
A new report details what may be in store for Bobby Lashley if Bray Wyatt isn’t able to compete at WrestleMania.

WWE Star Alexa Bliss Appears On The Masked Singer
Alexa Bliss’ WWE absence has been at least partially explained after she was unmasked on national television!

Austin Theory Makes Bold Claim Regarding His WrestleMania 38 Appearance
United States Champion Austin Theory isn’t short on self-praise, and he has a surprising claim stemming from his performance at WrestleMania 38.

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Smackdown – April 11, 2008

23rd March 2023 by Thomas Hall

Smackdown
Date: April 11, 2008
Location: TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Commentators: Michael Cole, Jonathan Gresham

We are on the road to Backlash and believe it or not, Edge is already getting his rematch after losing the World Title at Wrestlemania. Undertaker isn’t overly pleased and that rarely works out well for anyone else. Other than that, Batista isn’t happy with Raw’s Shawn Michaels, which almost has to be better than the last time he fought someone from Raw. Let’s get to it.

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