Paid Members air_raid Posted June 15, 2015 Paid Members Posted June 15, 2015 Not to be a nitpick (even though I am), but wasn't the Light Heavyweight Title around during Michaels claim of being the "Grand Slam" champion, and thus isn't really a grand slam. I remember that irritating me at the time. (P.s. I know it's splitting hairs). Shawn used "Grand Slam" for all four titles shortly after he won the European title in September 1997. The Light Heavyweight title bumped the fed's quota to 5 belts and was first won in December 1997.
Moderators PowerButchi Posted June 15, 2015 Moderators Posted June 15, 2015 The Light Heavyweight came into being in December '97, and Shawn won the European to complete the Grand Slam on those terms in September '97. Also, he was billed as being 230 or whatever despite being around 210, and the Light Heavyweight originally had a weight limit of 215 as opposed to WCW's 225, so he wouldn't have qualified. So, Shawn Michael's Grand Slam is legit, even if I can't ever remember him defending the European title.
Paid Members air_raid Posted June 16, 2015 Paid Members Posted June 16, 2015 Not including losing it to Hunter, he defended it against Owen Hart in a title v title on Raw while Owen was Intercontinental champ. I was on holiday and missed it, so I want to say it was 20th October. Half term week, sounds about right. Same show when Kane chokeslammed Dude Love on the ramp, I think.
Moderators PowerButchi Posted June 16, 2015 Moderators Posted June 16, 2015 Honestly don't remember it, so with it being shown here on a Friday night it must have either:- A) Been shite, or B) I was watching something dirty on RTL 2 or World of Wrestling on DSF.
Paid Members air_raid Posted June 16, 2015 Paid Members Posted June 16, 2015 I think it was also the show where Bret wrestled Farooq and if I remember right, the inconcruous sight of Steve Austin attacking the Nation and thus Austin helping Bret win a match.
Moderators PowerButchi Posted June 16, 2015 Moderators Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) No drawing a blank there, although I'd probably remember some fucking match like Salvatore Sincere vs Kevin Quinn on it and draw a blank as regards stuff that, you know, matters. "Oh cool! Tommy Rogers! Awesome, not seen him in ages. Against Bobby Fulton? The Fantastics take each other on? Fucking right!" " Who's Tommy Rogers? That Austin interview before this match was awesome, wasn't it? Especially when he stunnered Owen." "Austin Interview? When was that?" That pretty much sums up how I've watched wrestling for the past 26 years. I can tell you more about Flash Flanagan in 1998 along with Buchanan and Poirer wearing singlets with swords on than I could about Austin vs McMahon during those same spring months. Edited June 16, 2015 by PowerButchi
EdgarTheSlouch Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 No drawing a blank there, although I'd probably remember some fucking match like Salvatore Sincere vs Kevin Quinn on it and draw a blank as regards stuff that, you know, matters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYV1Z1hEGvI To be fair the Dec 97 Owen/Shawn match with the crutch finish is a lot more famous
Moderators PowerButchi Posted June 16, 2015 Moderators Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) No, I don't remember it. It any good? I remember the Owen Hart crutch match because I got annoyed that he and Jeff Jarrett were passed over for a title shot at the Royal Rumble as Owen had a DQ win over Michaels in it, and Undertaker got a shot yet "The World's Greatest Wrestler.... MEEEEEEEEEEEE!" Jeff Jarrett beat Taker at IYH:DX Edited June 16, 2015 by PowerButchi
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted June 16, 2015 Paid Members Posted June 16, 2015 I see WWE have started putting those LED boards on the ring skirts on main shows now like they have on NXT.
Paid Members Linus Posted June 16, 2015 Paid Members Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) I like wrestling (not at all covering that I just posted in the wrong thread, honest) Edited June 16, 2015 by Linus
Paid Members Statto Posted June 16, 2015 Paid Members Posted June 16, 2015 I see WWE have started putting those LED boards on the ring skirts on main shows now like they have on NXT. They've been doing that a good while, now. Since Mania, I think.
The Dart Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 So neil is brill was talking shit after all when he said it was a one off.
Paid Members IANdrewDiceClay Posted June 16, 2015 Paid Members Posted June 16, 2015 Love the LED ring aprons. Can never have to many bits and bobs knocking about the arena. Love the LED scoreboard thing NXT has hanging above the ring as well. I want to be on the verge of an epileptic fit when watching wrestling. I wish they'd get some electronic advertising boards instead the barricades.
Dr.PeterVenkman Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Just seen So Cal Val share a gif of her being superkicked by Joey Ryan which then linked to a video of him 'boobplexing' women I trust he is a heel? And even if he is it's still dodgy as fuck
Paid Members Carbomb Posted June 17, 2015 Paid Members Posted June 17, 2015 To be fair, it's not just that he's a heel, his character is one of a sleazy sex pest, so it fits.
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