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I always thought he was a great character but crap to watch unless it was a comedy match like beating up The Mountie or a squash like he had with Jake The Snake. No jeopardy, the fucker never really lost unless it was a silly finish. And when he started losing to Mankind it didn’t matter because the matches were mostly boring until Survivor Series. It wasn’t until he was wrestling Bret and Shawn that I decided he could be decent on his day (funny that) but in the years that followed I still thought he was usually shit. His matches with (examples) Vader at Canadian Stampede, HHH at Mania XVII or Kurt at No Way Out 2006 were usually outliers amidst endless Khali, Mark Henry or Kozlov stinkers and/or him turning or, getting turned on or teaming with Kane long past the point of me caring. The Streak was shit too, especially after they started letting regular blokes kick out of the Tombstone for false finishes. I think vs HHH at Mania 27 was the last match of his I got really into which is remarkable given how I’d considered both of them rubbish for ages - most people think the Cell match at 28 was better, but they’re wrong. Great character but by and large, to steal a phrase… shame the damn bell had to ring.

Hi guys. Bought these second hand forever ago but like a lot of top Indy I stockpiled, have never watched them ; Open The Historic Gate Doi vs Shingo, Dragon Kid vs Yoshino, Hulk vs YAMATO, CIMA & Yokosuka vs Young Bucks, Chikara 8-man tag, Scorpio vs Ken Doane Open The Untouchable Gate Bryan Danielson vs Doi, Kid vs Yoshino, Bucks vs Saito & Horiguchi, CIMA vs Brian Kendrick, Shingo vs Davey Richards, Quackenbush & Jigsaw vs YAMATO & Akuma Open The Freedom Gate Open The Freedom Gate title final 4-way dance, (semi final round) YAMATO vs Richards (1), Hulk vs Kendrick (2), CIMA vs Quack vs Super Crazy vs Jorge Rivera (3), Gargano vs Hallowicked vs Akuma vs Dorado vs Matt Jackson vs Nick Jackson (4), Doi & Yoshino vs Kid & Shingo, Eddie Kingston vs Jigsaw Each is the 2 disc version so comes with a ton of extra matches and bonus features e.g Untouchable has two extra Shingo vs Richards matches from FIP, Historic has a recent (at the time) 8 man from Osaka featuring Liger, Matt Sydal and Kevin Steen. Seen plenty of newer DGUSA show DVDs go for £15 plus hefty shipping on eBay so I reckon a fair price is £35.35 for these three. £10 each and £5.35 to cover Royal Mail Tracked 48 signed for. DM me if you want them, photos of sleeves & discs upon request.

Go back and read the quote posts again and it’s perfectly fucking obvious what was wrong.

Why does anyone care who wins the Saudi sideshow belt anyway? Real ones know that Zayn is THE champ, Reigns just holds the “I Couldn’t Beat Roman Reigns” Participation Belt/Seths Silver Medal, and no amount of blood money changes perception of the two titles based on a non-canon match between the two men that hold it. Parklife!

Worth remembering that as well as Starfleet Captain, Stonecutter etc the man was a tremendous wit. The Clarkson one yes, but he was also fabulous on Twatter.

I’m beyond depressed. From TNG to Charles Xavier to his fantastic turn as himself in Extras, the man was the gift that kept on giving. Just the phrase “…. on the grass” still makes me laugh to this day when brought up between my friends. “Eject the warp core” or “initiate self destruct” is how my family respond to any minor crisis on account on how fond Captain Picard was of either as a solution to anything from hostiles commandeering the Enterprise D, to the vending machine running out of fun size Crunchie bars. I realise not days ago did I exile myself from Off Topic but such was the impact of this incredible gentleman on my life, especially my youth when TNG repeats at 5PM on Sky One were appointment viewing, that I couldn’t let his death pass without being moved to tribute, as ineloquent as this may ultimately be compared to what Sir Patrick would deserve, as his mission finally comes to end. My professor, my captain, knight of the realm… boldly go, and thank you. There are four lights.

Jesus Christ. These two being tag partners and/or feuding is the new “this week Big Show turned heel” isn’t it.

Maybe we’re all fed up of the tired old notion of “good guys vs bad guys” and having our intelligence insulted.

Counts for me. Were being brought in to feud with the Harts for the belts because the runs with the Bulldogs and Killer Bees had ran their course. Appeared on one house show in St Paul to challenge the Harts (a convenience, as they were based in Minnesota while working for the AWA) then taped one squash match in New York which I believe has never seen the light of day. Rubbed a few guys the wrong way in the locker room including Andre, partied a little too hard that night, got sacked. One and done.

What?? No, it annoys me. To your “literally everyone” observation, I’ve never heard it used by anyone English before but full disclosure, it’s possible I’ve not been in many conversations where the label for that demographic has been used. Fair to say had I heard a “zee” used by Brits, I’d have been here before, already complaining about it. I take mild offence to the idea this was anything but a genuine grumble, especially how infrequently I take the time to post almost anything these days. This is (sometimes) a safe space to pop in with a petty whine and see if it resonates, so that’s what I did. I’m in my 40s, I couldn’t give a flying fuck about being “performative” anything. Especially not here in Off Topic when slowly but gradually over the years it’s felt like posting anything close to an opinion about almost anything is a pitfall waiting for someone or another lurking round the corner to meerkat up and tell me my feelings or opinions are invalid. Right on cue… No, I wouldn’t. Because that’s a name, stage name or otherwise. He says how it’s pronounced so I wouldn’t contradict him any more than I’d tell Niamh or Siobhan they’re saying it wrong. Shared common language is a hill I can die on. Yanks are wrong when they say “twot” when they’re trying to say twat, it’s zed if you’re not a colonist. But you know, whatever. I’ll stick to wrestling, it’s been a long time coming. ENDUT, HOCH HECH.

Spotted on a doc : English web journo mentioning “Gen Zee” as opposed to “Gen Zed.”

Anyone else given this a whirl? https://www.champman2627.co.uk/ Really enjoyed a “quick season” though in typical Spurs fashion every 3-0 at Old Trafford was followed swiftly by resting a couple and losing 5-1 at Portman Road. Even more typically, I was 4th for most of the season until a dip in form for the last two games saw me finish 5th. C’est la Spurs.

It’s the only part of the match I’ve seen and it was dumb as fuck. Increasingly elaborate, increasingly obviously safety staged with not a jot of thinking “isn’t this at least meant to look real?” all for the sake of “moments” to “go viral.” The crowd look like they went mild too. I don’t blame them, how do you get up for yet another “Oh, they’re doing a stunt” bit?