WWE.com
When World Wrestling Entertainment revealed that the new name for their February pay-per-view would be Fastlane in 2015, a fair few fans were left scratching their heads. Gone was the lengthy association between that month and the Elimination Chamber bouts, and No Way Out was an even more distant memory. Instead, WWE focused on the literal, citing Fastlane as part of the ‘Road To WrestleMania’.
This year, the main event saw a Triple Threat encounter which promised to solidify who would face Triple H at the promotion’s biggest annual showcase. Dean Ambrose, Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns were the combatants, and it would end up being the latter who scored the match-winning pinfall. Before the event, many people could see this coming, as much as some hated to admit it.
Massive table bumps, a first one-on-one WWE pay-per-view match for a relative newcomer, and even references to former Ecw,...
When World Wrestling Entertainment revealed that the new name for their February pay-per-view would be Fastlane in 2015, a fair few fans were left scratching their heads. Gone was the lengthy association between that month and the Elimination Chamber bouts, and No Way Out was an even more distant memory. Instead, WWE focused on the literal, citing Fastlane as part of the ‘Road To WrestleMania’.
This year, the main event saw a Triple Threat encounter which promised to solidify who would face Triple H at the promotion’s biggest annual showcase. Dean Ambrose, Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns were the combatants, and it would end up being the latter who scored the match-winning pinfall. Before the event, many people could see this coming, as much as some hated to admit it.
Massive table bumps, a first one-on-one WWE pay-per-view match for a relative newcomer, and even references to former Ecw,...
- 2/22/2016
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
In a few short weeks time WWE will present Fastlane, their February pay-per-view and the next really big stop on the road to WrestleMania. Fastlane is a new addition to the PPV/Network special calendar – before it was Elimination Chamber, a show that the WWE Universe very much looked forward to.
Before even Elimination Chamber was No Way Out, which ran between 1998 – 2009 (minus a year’s absence in 1999) before being brought back for a one-off in 2012. The event spanned the Attitude Era, the Ruthless Aggression era and the PG era, something few PPV concepts can boast.
Looking back at No Way Out cards past, if I had to sum them up it would be – so-so undercard, great main event(s). That was generally the case with the show, especially when it briefly became a single-branded affair in the mid-2000s. Many classic matches have gone on last at Nwo,...
In a few short weeks time WWE will present Fastlane, their February pay-per-view and the next really big stop on the road to WrestleMania. Fastlane is a new addition to the PPV/Network special calendar – before it was Elimination Chamber, a show that the WWE Universe very much looked forward to.
Before even Elimination Chamber was No Way Out, which ran between 1998 – 2009 (minus a year’s absence in 1999) before being brought back for a one-off in 2012. The event spanned the Attitude Era, the Ruthless Aggression era and the PG era, something few PPV concepts can boast.
Looking back at No Way Out cards past, if I had to sum them up it would be – so-so undercard, great main event(s). That was generally the case with the show, especially when it briefly became a single-branded affair in the mid-2000s. Many classic matches have gone on last at Nwo,...
- 2/6/2016
- by Lewis Howse
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
If there’s one reason this episode of Raw will be burned into the memory of any old-school WWF fan, it’s the iconic dumpster ride segment, one of the more controversial and effective moments in the early days of Dx’s dominance.
It’s always fun to pore over these classic episodes for some very un-pc signs, hilarious indicators of the time, and of course, the insane, envelope-pushing storytelling that can only be the result of one man: Vince freaking Russo.
In addition, the build continues for the WWF’s inaugural No Way Out pay-per-view two weeks later (or as it was known then, No Way Out of Texas), and there’s further teasing for the Hbk/Stone Cold match at WrestleMania, a whole two months away from the date of this show.
Here are 26 Wtf moments from the February 2nd, 1998 episode of Raw…
26. Dx’s “Enormous Genitalia” WWE.
If there’s one reason this episode of Raw will be burned into the memory of any old-school WWF fan, it’s the iconic dumpster ride segment, one of the more controversial and effective moments in the early days of Dx’s dominance.
It’s always fun to pore over these classic episodes for some very un-pc signs, hilarious indicators of the time, and of course, the insane, envelope-pushing storytelling that can only be the result of one man: Vince freaking Russo.
In addition, the build continues for the WWF’s inaugural No Way Out pay-per-view two weeks later (or as it was known then, No Way Out of Texas), and there’s further teasing for the Hbk/Stone Cold match at WrestleMania, a whole two months away from the date of this show.
Here are 26 Wtf moments from the February 2nd, 1998 episode of Raw…
26. Dx’s “Enormous Genitalia” WWE.
- 2/5/2016
- by Jack Pooley
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
With so much praise constantly heaped onto the relatively short-lived period of the WWE known affectionately as the Attitude Era, it’s difficult to consider anything about it “underrated.” And yet, despite the legions of fans (yours truly included) that won’t shut up about how wonderful this time period was, there are still a few elements that remain under-appreciated by the masses.
For instances, the matches. For some weird reason, the actual wrestling that happened in the Attitude Era has been largely forgotten, save for a few key, epic in-ring duels. The focus tends to shift to the outrageous characters, entertaining promos, and ridiculous(ly delightful) storylines.
And that’s a real shame, because although it may not have been the peak of technical wrestling in the WWE, the Attitude Era served up what should have been some truly career-defining matches. For whatever reason, though, they were...
With so much praise constantly heaped onto the relatively short-lived period of the WWE known affectionately as the Attitude Era, it’s difficult to consider anything about it “underrated.” And yet, despite the legions of fans (yours truly included) that won’t shut up about how wonderful this time period was, there are still a few elements that remain under-appreciated by the masses.
For instances, the matches. For some weird reason, the actual wrestling that happened in the Attitude Era has been largely forgotten, save for a few key, epic in-ring duels. The focus tends to shift to the outrageous characters, entertaining promos, and ridiculous(ly delightful) storylines.
And that’s a real shame, because although it may not have been the peak of technical wrestling in the WWE, the Attitude Era served up what should have been some truly career-defining matches. For whatever reason, though, they were...
- 12/11/2015
- by Jacob Trowbridge
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Although it has yet to be officially announced, Jack Swagger will likely be going up against Alberto Del Rio for the United States Championship at next Sunday at WWE’s TLC pay-per-view. The feud has failed to excite fans in recent weeks, mainly because the it’s been done before and Swagger hasn’t been relevant in years.
Swagger is far from a rookie on the rise; in fact, he’s been with WWE for over nine years, having started out as a top prospect with a ton of potential, and impressing officials in developmental before punching his ticket to the main roster. He had a strong start on the now-defunct Ecw brand, but it was all downhill for the All-American American from there.
From forgettable title runs to missed managerial opportunities, the powers that be have mishandled Swagger on multiple occasions over the course of his career.
Although it has yet to be officially announced, Jack Swagger will likely be going up against Alberto Del Rio for the United States Championship at next Sunday at WWE’s TLC pay-per-view. The feud has failed to excite fans in recent weeks, mainly because the it’s been done before and Swagger hasn’t been relevant in years.
Swagger is far from a rookie on the rise; in fact, he’s been with WWE for over nine years, having started out as a top prospect with a ton of potential, and impressing officials in developmental before punching his ticket to the main roster. He had a strong start on the now-defunct Ecw brand, but it was all downhill for the All-American American from there.
From forgettable title runs to missed managerial opportunities, the powers that be have mishandled Swagger on multiple occasions over the course of his career.
- 12/5/2015
- by Graham GSM Matthews
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
What’s the one thing that every single member of the WWE Universe has in common? Family. How have WWE ensured they garner a reaction from their Universe in a storyline more times than they would care to mention? Have a family at the centre of any commotion!
WWE is all about connecting with its Universe, and one of the easiest ways to do this is to play the family card; calling on those everyday scenarios that happen in every household and ramping them up to 11.
This is a tactic that has been used quite literally since the beginning of time and doesn’t seem to be letting up. After all, family storylines are often the most compelling inside the ring due to the backstories you can create; just look at The Undertaker and Kane as an example of this happening…
Here are 12 examples of when WWE tricked...
What’s the one thing that every single member of the WWE Universe has in common? Family. How have WWE ensured they garner a reaction from their Universe in a storyline more times than they would care to mention? Have a family at the centre of any commotion!
WWE is all about connecting with its Universe, and one of the easiest ways to do this is to play the family card; calling on those everyday scenarios that happen in every household and ramping them up to 11.
This is a tactic that has been used quite literally since the beginning of time and doesn’t seem to be letting up. After all, family storylines are often the most compelling inside the ring due to the backstories you can create; just look at The Undertaker and Kane as an example of this happening…
Here are 12 examples of when WWE tricked...
- 10/23/2015
- by Ross Tweddell
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Hell in a Cell is WWE’s ultimate feud-ender, and one of its most punishing match types. It’s also been the site of some truly iconic moments, including Kane’s debut, Mankind’s legendary plummet, and the ‘End of an Era’ match at WrestleMania 28. Unfortunately, nothing in life is perfect – not even the Hell in a Cell stipulation.
There have been 30 Hell in a Cell matches throughout WWE history (if you include a multi-man post-Raw dark match in 2011), and a fair few have been utterly terrible.
The stipulation’s worst moments don’t just revolve around shoddy in-ring action; the Cell match has also featured its fair share of terrible booking decisions and ill-advised finishes.
10. Mick Foley Didn’t Retire After Losing His Retirement Match At No Way Out 2000 WWE.com
Everybody knows that wrestling retirements seem to last as long as the average Hardcore Title reign.
Hell in a Cell is WWE’s ultimate feud-ender, and one of its most punishing match types. It’s also been the site of some truly iconic moments, including Kane’s debut, Mankind’s legendary plummet, and the ‘End of an Era’ match at WrestleMania 28. Unfortunately, nothing in life is perfect – not even the Hell in a Cell stipulation.
There have been 30 Hell in a Cell matches throughout WWE history (if you include a multi-man post-Raw dark match in 2011), and a fair few have been utterly terrible.
The stipulation’s worst moments don’t just revolve around shoddy in-ring action; the Cell match has also featured its fair share of terrible booking decisions and ill-advised finishes.
10. Mick Foley Didn’t Retire After Losing His Retirement Match At No Way Out 2000 WWE.com
Everybody knows that wrestling retirements seem to last as long as the average Hardcore Title reign.
- 10/19/2015
- by Jack G King
- Obsessed with Film
WWE
The scheduled WrestleMania 31 main event match was Brock Lesnar defending the WWE Title against Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns, but apparently those plans could be changed.
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer radio on Sunday night, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has changed his mind and has decided it to make it a triple threat with Daniel Bryan involved. A few weeks ago it was reported that they wouldn’t do a triple threat for the second year in a row, but apparently those plans have changed.
The original WrestleMania booking plans for Bryan this year involved a match against Sheamus, who would return as a heel, and then there was a rumored match against fellow babyface Dolph Ziggler, which would have been an outstanding contest to make the fans happen. Apparently those plans have changed in the last few days because McMahon probably feels that if he does Reigns vs.
The scheduled WrestleMania 31 main event match was Brock Lesnar defending the WWE Title against Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns, but apparently those plans could be changed.
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer radio on Sunday night, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has changed his mind and has decided it to make it a triple threat with Daniel Bryan involved. A few weeks ago it was reported that they wouldn’t do a triple threat for the second year in a row, but apparently those plans have changed.
The original WrestleMania booking plans for Bryan this year involved a match against Sheamus, who would return as a heel, and then there was a rumored match against fellow babyface Dolph Ziggler, which would have been an outstanding contest to make the fans happen. Apparently those plans have changed in the last few days because McMahon probably feels that if he does Reigns vs.
- 2/9/2015
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
wwe.com
The Undertaker is WWE’s biggest legend. On screen he was a fearsome character and exceptional wrestler. Off screen he was a leader and inspiration to the locker room. He has carried this revered reputation for nearly three decades now, in a main event run that is unrivalled in the business.
His legacy will endure forever, but his story is perhaps over after losing to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 30. That loss marked the end of Taker’s 21 year unbeaten streak at WrestleMania. It was significant, because at that point, Undertaker and the streak were one of the same thing.
If that was the narrative ending for The Undertaker character, then what we are left with are some great memories. You’ll have your own personal favourite moments, perhaps the time he launched Mankind off Hell In A Cell or his classic match against Kurt Angle at No Way Out...
The Undertaker is WWE’s biggest legend. On screen he was a fearsome character and exceptional wrestler. Off screen he was a leader and inspiration to the locker room. He has carried this revered reputation for nearly three decades now, in a main event run that is unrivalled in the business.
His legacy will endure forever, but his story is perhaps over after losing to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 30. That loss marked the end of Taker’s 21 year unbeaten streak at WrestleMania. It was significant, because at that point, Undertaker and the streak were one of the same thing.
If that was the narrative ending for The Undertaker character, then what we are left with are some great memories. You’ll have your own personal favourite moments, perhaps the time he launched Mankind off Hell In A Cell or his classic match against Kurt Angle at No Way Out...
- 11/21/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
As we have seen from previous installments, sometimes the biggest stories in WWF/E happen off screen rather than on screen. Last time, in 1997, we learned that Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels were supposed to face off at Wrestlemania 13, the Road Dogg ended the Ecw Invasion, and Vince McMahon tried to re-sign the Ultimate Warrior…again.
In 1998, the WWF gained momentum in the Monday Night War against WCW. Stone Cold Steve Austin won the WWF Championship at Wrestlemania, the second incarnation of D-Generation X became fan favorites, and The Rock rose to prominence.
With so much happening on- and off-screen, you’d think you would know everything that went on backstage in the WWF, but you’d be wrong. There are plenty of little nuggets of trivia that came from this year. Some of these you may have also known about, but simply forgot.
10. The Quebecers Reunited...
As we have seen from previous installments, sometimes the biggest stories in WWF/E happen off screen rather than on screen. Last time, in 1997, we learned that Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels were supposed to face off at Wrestlemania 13, the Road Dogg ended the Ecw Invasion, and Vince McMahon tried to re-sign the Ultimate Warrior…again.
In 1998, the WWF gained momentum in the Monday Night War against WCW. Stone Cold Steve Austin won the WWF Championship at Wrestlemania, the second incarnation of D-Generation X became fan favorites, and The Rock rose to prominence.
With so much happening on- and off-screen, you’d think you would know everything that went on backstage in the WWF, but you’d be wrong. There are plenty of little nuggets of trivia that came from this year. Some of these you may have also known about, but simply forgot.
10. The Quebecers Reunited...
- 9/30/2014
- by Justin Seagull
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Just one week ago, at SummerSlam, Brock Lesnar destroyed John Cena in a one-sided contest to become the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Lesnar first won the title twelve years ago today, defeating The Rock at the 2002 edition of the so-called Biggest Event of the Summer. Brock last held the title in February of 2004, losing the championship to Eddie Guerrero at No Way Out of that year.
While it’s been nearly a decade since the former Ufc fighter held the most coveted prize in sports entertainment, the plan for Brock to become champion has been in place for some time. However, not everything went according to the original plan.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter recently stated that the original idea was for Lesnar to defeat and decimate Daniel Bryan at SummerSlam — similar to how he laid waste to John Cena. Supposedly, this would have been...
Just one week ago, at SummerSlam, Brock Lesnar destroyed John Cena in a one-sided contest to become the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Lesnar first won the title twelve years ago today, defeating The Rock at the 2002 edition of the so-called Biggest Event of the Summer. Brock last held the title in February of 2004, losing the championship to Eddie Guerrero at No Way Out of that year.
While it’s been nearly a decade since the former Ufc fighter held the most coveted prize in sports entertainment, the plan for Brock to become champion has been in place for some time. However, not everything went according to the original plan.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter recently stated that the original idea was for Lesnar to defeat and decimate Daniel Bryan at SummerSlam — similar to how he laid waste to John Cena. Supposedly, this would have been...
- 8/25/2014
- by Douglas Scarpa
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
One of the biggest concerns that people seem to have with the overall WWE product is the company’s constant reliance on John Cena. Most of the time, he seems to be the only person on the entire roster that is able to look strong all the time, even in the rare instances that he loses. Whenever they try to push someone new to the top, something inevitably happens, causing them to change their minds, and they go right back to putting Cena on top.
At SummerSlam, John Cena and Brock Lesnar will deliver their big money rematch from Extreme Rules 2012, a match that was heavily hyped and still exceeded all expectations. This time, the WWE World Title is on the line, making it Brock’s first shot at being atop the company heap since he dropped the WWE Title to Eddie Guerrero at No Way Out 2004.
There...
One of the biggest concerns that people seem to have with the overall WWE product is the company’s constant reliance on John Cena. Most of the time, he seems to be the only person on the entire roster that is able to look strong all the time, even in the rare instances that he loses. Whenever they try to push someone new to the top, something inevitably happens, causing them to change their minds, and they go right back to putting Cena on top.
At SummerSlam, John Cena and Brock Lesnar will deliver their big money rematch from Extreme Rules 2012, a match that was heavily hyped and still exceeded all expectations. This time, the WWE World Title is on the line, making it Brock’s first shot at being atop the company heap since he dropped the WWE Title to Eddie Guerrero at No Way Out 2004.
There...
- 8/7/2014
- by Aaron Hyden
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Summer is always one of the best times creatively for WWE, trailing only Wrestlemania season. Fans know that summer is around the corner when the creative team breaks out of their post-Wrestlemania lull and starts building towards Summerslam.
Some of the most memorable moments in WWE history have happened in the months of June, July, and August. So as the temperatures begin to rise and the days get longer and longer, let’s take a look at the top 10 hottest summer storylines in WWE history.
10. Vince McMahon’s Demise (2007 – 2012)
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The more things change in WWE, the more they stay the same. Like clockwork, around June of every year, Vince McMahon finds a way to get thrown off the show permanently, only to return like nothing happened. This phenomenon started in June 2007, where a crazy McMahon stepped into a limousine, which promptly blew up. A huge...
Summer is always one of the best times creatively for WWE, trailing only Wrestlemania season. Fans know that summer is around the corner when the creative team breaks out of their post-Wrestlemania lull and starts building towards Summerslam.
Some of the most memorable moments in WWE history have happened in the months of June, July, and August. So as the temperatures begin to rise and the days get longer and longer, let’s take a look at the top 10 hottest summer storylines in WWE history.
10. Vince McMahon’s Demise (2007 – 2012)
WWE.com
The more things change in WWE, the more they stay the same. Like clockwork, around June of every year, Vince McMahon finds a way to get thrown off the show permanently, only to return like nothing happened. This phenomenon started in June 2007, where a crazy McMahon stepped into a limousine, which promptly blew up. A huge...
- 6/15/2014
- by Seagull
- Obsessed with Film
Copyright: WWE Triple H – Thy Kingdom Come Blu-ray
As fans pour through the vast library of the WWE Network, you’ll see many of the same faces again and again. While more than seven hundred wrestlers have appeared on WCW and WWF pay-per-views, there’s a select group of top stars that have wrestled on dozens and dozens of times on PPV.
Using data collected from CageMatch.net and WCW PPV and WWF PPV star ratings from Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, I’ve compiled a list of the most prolific PPV wrestlers. Also, I’ve included match suggestions covering many of their finest in-ring accomplishments. To be on a list like this you need longevity, star power and a lot of tenacity.
Let’s see who qualified!
20. Mick Foley
57 WWE PPVs + 18 WCW PPVs + 9 Clash of the Champions = 75 PPVs and 9 other events
All three of Mick Foley’s famous personas (Cactus Jack,...
As fans pour through the vast library of the WWE Network, you’ll see many of the same faces again and again. While more than seven hundred wrestlers have appeared on WCW and WWF pay-per-views, there’s a select group of top stars that have wrestled on dozens and dozens of times on PPV.
Using data collected from CageMatch.net and WCW PPV and WWF PPV star ratings from Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, I’ve compiled a list of the most prolific PPV wrestlers. Also, I’ve included match suggestions covering many of their finest in-ring accomplishments. To be on a list like this you need longevity, star power and a lot of tenacity.
Let’s see who qualified!
20. Mick Foley
57 WWE PPVs + 18 WCW PPVs + 9 Clash of the Champions = 75 PPVs and 9 other events
All three of Mick Foley’s famous personas (Cactus Jack,...
- 2/28/2014
- by Chris Harrington
- Obsessed with Film
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Nelson Frazier Jr, also known as Viscera and King Mabel in many of his WWE incarnations, has passed away after suffering a heart attack in his hometown of Memphis, Tennesse.
He had just celebrated his 43rd birthday this past Friday on Valentine’s day.
Wrestling agent Eric Simms first broke this news on his Facebook page…
Others then followed suit and paid their condolences.
I am shocked & so sad. Mabel, Viscera, Big Daddy V (Nelson Frazier) passed away. He was a good friend. He just celebrated his 43Bday
— Tommy Dreamer (@Thetommydreamer) February 19, 2014
Nelson Frazier/Big V has died.This really hurts!He was one of the good guys, and was always a great mentor and supportive. I Love U BigV Rip
— Chris Masters (@ChrisMasters310) February 19, 2014
First joining the WWF way back in 1993, Frazier was one of the...
Nelson Frazier Jr, also known as Viscera and King Mabel in many of his WWE incarnations, has passed away after suffering a heart attack in his hometown of Memphis, Tennesse.
He had just celebrated his 43rd birthday this past Friday on Valentine’s day.
Wrestling agent Eric Simms first broke this news on his Facebook page…
Others then followed suit and paid their condolences.
I am shocked & so sad. Mabel, Viscera, Big Daddy V (Nelson Frazier) passed away. He was a good friend. He just celebrated his 43Bday
— Tommy Dreamer (@Thetommydreamer) February 19, 2014
Nelson Frazier/Big V has died.This really hurts!He was one of the good guys, and was always a great mentor and supportive. I Love U BigV Rip
— Chris Masters (@ChrisMasters310) February 19, 2014
First joining the WWF way back in 1993, Frazier was one of the...
- 2/19/2014
- by Aziz Miah
- Obsessed with Film
WWE superstar Big Show is celebrating his 42nd birthday Saturday (Feb. 8) and has quite a career to look back on with pride. Nearing 20 years in the ring, Big Show has pretty much done it all.
To mark the big man's special day, take a look at five of his very best WWE matches below, including the company's only barbed wire steel cage match and the infamous ring implosion. Happy birthday, Big Show.
Big Show vs. Jbl at "No Way Out 2005"
Big Show and Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio and Batista at "Hell in a Cell 2009"
Big show vs. Brock Lesnar on "Smackdown" in 2003
Big Show vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle at "Vengeance 2003"
Big Show vs. Undertaker at "No Mercy 2008"...
To mark the big man's special day, take a look at five of his very best WWE matches below, including the company's only barbed wire steel cage match and the infamous ring implosion. Happy birthday, Big Show.
Big Show vs. Jbl at "No Way Out 2005"
Big Show and Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio and Batista at "Hell in a Cell 2009"
Big show vs. Brock Lesnar on "Smackdown" in 2003
Big Show vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle at "Vengeance 2003"
Big Show vs. Undertaker at "No Mercy 2008"...
- 2/8/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Copyright: WWE Elimination Chamber 2013 Blu-ray
It’s been a pretty terrible couple of weeks for WWE, but something good is on the way, and I’m not talking about Wrestlemania. I’m talking about the Elimination Chamber Pay Per View, one of the more underrated Pay Per Views of the entire WWE schedule.
Sandwiched between the two biggest shows of the year (Mania and the Royal Rumble), the Chamber doesn’t seem to get a lot of love. But at the time of year when WWE’s booking is at its strongest, we get great matches featuring (usually) six of the top superstars on each brand. So rather than dwell on the negative, I’m going to channel my inner optimist and make myself feel better by counting down the 10 best Elimination Chamber matches of all time.
There have been 16 total Chamber matches since the first one back in 2002, so...
It’s been a pretty terrible couple of weeks for WWE, but something good is on the way, and I’m not talking about Wrestlemania. I’m talking about the Elimination Chamber Pay Per View, one of the more underrated Pay Per Views of the entire WWE schedule.
Sandwiched between the two biggest shows of the year (Mania and the Royal Rumble), the Chamber doesn’t seem to get a lot of love. But at the time of year when WWE’s booking is at its strongest, we get great matches featuring (usually) six of the top superstars on each brand. So rather than dwell on the negative, I’m going to channel my inner optimist and make myself feel better by counting down the 10 best Elimination Chamber matches of all time.
There have been 16 total Chamber matches since the first one back in 2002, so...
- 2/6/2014
- by Seagull
- Obsessed with Film
One of the WWE’s most famous monthly PPVs which began in the mid-1990′s In Your House provided fans with higher quality product for a cheaper then usual price compared to the likes of Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania; and no pay-per-view series produced more epic matches, historic moments or championship showdowns than the WWE’s In Your House. Hosted by Todd Pettengill, who was the face of In Your House, this eight hour collection features matches from all the top WWE stars of the 90’s, such as Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Triple H, The Rock, Kane, Diesel and many more!
Debuting in 1995 and retired in 1999, the In Your House PPV’s were the preeminent setting for the top Superstars in WWE to settle their scores in the months between the “big 4” events. Spanning five years and 28 events the PPV’s featured the first ever Hell in a Cell,...
Debuting in 1995 and retired in 1999, the In Your House PPV’s were the preeminent setting for the top Superstars in WWE to settle their scores in the months between the “big 4” events. Spanning five years and 28 events the PPV’s featured the first ever Hell in a Cell,...
- 5/27/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
In life, sometimes when you chase a dream you have to take a leap of faith. This jump is not without its consequences, gaining you many bruises and scars along the way. But if you put passion and love in everything you do you could transcend anything you thought possible and make an impact in the world. These words personify one of the most iconic wrestlers in the modern era. A guy that is the best-selling author, philanthropist, comedian, world champion and sock puppet aficionado Mick Foley. In the latest WWE DVD release, entitled “For All Mankind: the Life and Career of Mick Foley” they attempt to get a more in-depth look at the man behind the madness. Personally I think it’s much like the subject it follows it’s pretty good.
The set which features the first-ever WWE documentary on the Hardcore Legend complete with comments from his...
The set which features the first-ever WWE documentary on the Hardcore Legend complete with comments from his...
- 4/21/2013
- by Paul Jordan
- Obsessed with Film
The anthology horror film is back in the wake of the success of chapter-style horror films like The Theatre Bizarre (2011) and its announced follow-up, V/H/S (2012), the soon-to-be-released sequel V/H/S 2 (2013) and The ABC’s of Death (2012).
While this movement generates a good deal of conversation about the fondly remembered Amicus productions of the 1960’s and 1970’s like Dr. Terror’s House Of Horrors (Freddie Francis, 1965), Torture Garden (Freddie Francis, 1967), The House That Dripped Blood (Peter Duffell, 1971) and Asylum (Roy Ward Baker, 1972) among others, the comparison is not exactly accurate across the board.
While the segments of V/H/S are unified by shared visual style and a wraparound story, The Theatre Bizarre and The ABC’s of Death come off as collections of essentially unrelated horror short films loosely bound by a flimsy wraparound segment in the case of The Theatre Bizarre or a basic concept as...
While this movement generates a good deal of conversation about the fondly remembered Amicus productions of the 1960’s and 1970’s like Dr. Terror’s House Of Horrors (Freddie Francis, 1965), Torture Garden (Freddie Francis, 1967), The House That Dripped Blood (Peter Duffell, 1971) and Asylum (Roy Ward Baker, 1972) among others, the comparison is not exactly accurate across the board.
While the segments of V/H/S are unified by shared visual style and a wraparound story, The Theatre Bizarre and The ABC’s of Death come off as collections of essentially unrelated horror short films loosely bound by a flimsy wraparound segment in the case of The Theatre Bizarre or a basic concept as...
- 4/5/2013
- by Terek Puckett
- SoundOnSight
Covering the horror scene as long as we have, we've seen some pretty eclectic cast lists, but with its assortment of reality TV stars, ex-baseball players, lady wrestlers, and a musician (oh yeah, there are a few regular actors in there, too), Gravedigger could be the oddest one yet!
From the Press Release:
Have you ever felt you needed to just bury your guilt? Literally...
Currently filming is 2013’s most gruesome tale of fear and fright, Gravedigger. A sinister collaboration among the minds of award-winning actor Keith Collins (Stuck in the Middle, The Meat Puppet), Doug Bollinger (Waltzing Anna), and Brandon Ruckdashel (“Co-ed Confidential”) and from the eerie ink of NY Emmy-award winning writer Joseph Pepitone and his brother, Billy Pepitone (Stuck in the Middle), Gravedigger is a horrifying shockfest that will keep you on the edge of your seat and the brink of insanity throughout a terrifying journey of paranoia.
From the Press Release:
Have you ever felt you needed to just bury your guilt? Literally...
Currently filming is 2013’s most gruesome tale of fear and fright, Gravedigger. A sinister collaboration among the minds of award-winning actor Keith Collins (Stuck in the Middle, The Meat Puppet), Doug Bollinger (Waltzing Anna), and Brandon Ruckdashel (“Co-ed Confidential”) and from the eerie ink of NY Emmy-award winning writer Joseph Pepitone and his brother, Billy Pepitone (Stuck in the Middle), Gravedigger is a horrifying shockfest that will keep you on the edge of your seat and the brink of insanity throughout a terrifying journey of paranoia.
- 2/9/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
We’re back with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, which contains all the independent horror news recently sent our way. This week’s edition looks be our biggest yet, with trailers for Molly Crow and VIViD, news on the Shriekfest Film Festival, a new clip from Bad Kids Go to Hell, multiple short films, and much more:
First Details on Alice D: “In the early 1900′s the Davenport House was a famous and successful brothel, until a young prostitute named Alice killed herself there. After her death, the brothel became haunted by Alice’s ghost, and was eventually abandoned. One hundred years later, the old structure is renovated into a beautiful mansion. It is still rumored to inhabit the ghost of Alice. Despite this, the new owner; the rich and arrogant heir to the Davenport fortune, decides to throw a wild party for his first night in the house.
First Details on Alice D: “In the early 1900′s the Davenport House was a famous and successful brothel, until a young prostitute named Alice killed herself there. After her death, the brothel became haunted by Alice’s ghost, and was eventually abandoned. One hundred years later, the old structure is renovated into a beautiful mansion. It is still rumored to inhabit the ghost of Alice. Despite this, the new owner; the rich and arrogant heir to the Davenport fortune, decides to throw a wild party for his first night in the house.
- 1/27/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
By Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com
The upcoming horror/thriller Gravedigger is currently filming and a promo poster and along with movie details have been released. Take a look at the info below and keep your eyes peeled for more information as they become available.
From The Press Release:
Have you ever felt you needed to just bury your guilt? Literally…
Currently filming, is 2013’s most gruesome tale of fear & fright "Gravedigger." A sinister collaboration between the minds of Award Winning Actor Keith Collins, Doug Bollinger (“Waltzing Anna”), Brandon Ruckdashel (“Co-ed Confidential”) and from the eerie ink of NY Emmy Award Winning Writer Joseph Pepitone & Billy Pepitone (“Stuck in the Middle”), comes a horrifying shock fest that will keep you on the edge of your seat and the brink of insanity throughout a terrifying journey of paranoia.
A vigilante serial killer is stalking, killing and burying those he has judged...
The upcoming horror/thriller Gravedigger is currently filming and a promo poster and along with movie details have been released. Take a look at the info below and keep your eyes peeled for more information as they become available.
From The Press Release:
Have you ever felt you needed to just bury your guilt? Literally…
Currently filming, is 2013’s most gruesome tale of fear & fright "Gravedigger." A sinister collaboration between the minds of Award Winning Actor Keith Collins, Doug Bollinger (“Waltzing Anna”), Brandon Ruckdashel (“Co-ed Confidential”) and from the eerie ink of NY Emmy Award Winning Writer Joseph Pepitone & Billy Pepitone (“Stuck in the Middle”), comes a horrifying shock fest that will keep you on the edge of your seat and the brink of insanity throughout a terrifying journey of paranoia.
A vigilante serial killer is stalking, killing and burying those he has judged...
- 1/15/2013
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Agent Gates And The Secret Adventures Of Devonton Abbey Gn, $14.99
Antarctic Press
Crawling Sky #1 (Of 5), $3.99
Ape Entertainment
Dreamworks Adventure Magazine #1, $4.99
Dreamworks Adventure Magazine #2, $4.99
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #231, $3.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #25, $3.99
Aspen Comics
Executive Assistant Assassins #7 (Cover A Jordan Gunderson), $3.99
Executive Assistant Assassins #7 (Cover B Emilio Laiso), $3.99
Executive Assistant Assassins #7 (Cover C Elizabeth Torque), Ar
Avatar Press
Caligula Heart Of Rome #2 (Of 6)(German Noble Gore Cover), $3.99
Caligula Heart Of Rome #2 (Of 6)(German Noble Imperial Incentive Cover), Ar
Caligula Heart Of Rome #2 (Of 6)(German Noble Regular Cover), $3.99
Caligula Heart Of Rome #2 (Of 6)(German Noble Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #21 (Gianluca Pagliarani Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar
Crossed Badlands #21 (Gianluca Pagliarani Torture...
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Agent Gates And The Secret Adventures Of Devonton Abbey Gn, $14.99
Antarctic Press
Crawling Sky #1 (Of 5), $3.99
Ape Entertainment
Dreamworks Adventure Magazine #1, $4.99
Dreamworks Adventure Magazine #2, $4.99
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #231, $3.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #25, $3.99
Aspen Comics
Executive Assistant Assassins #7 (Cover A Jordan Gunderson), $3.99
Executive Assistant Assassins #7 (Cover B Emilio Laiso), $3.99
Executive Assistant Assassins #7 (Cover C Elizabeth Torque), Ar
Avatar Press
Caligula Heart Of Rome #2 (Of 6)(German Noble Gore Cover), $3.99
Caligula Heart Of Rome #2 (Of 6)(German Noble Imperial Incentive Cover), Ar
Caligula Heart Of Rome #2 (Of 6)(German Noble Regular Cover), $3.99
Caligula Heart Of Rome #2 (Of 6)(German Noble Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #21 (Gianluca Pagliarani Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar
Crossed Badlands #21 (Gianluca Pagliarani Torture...
- 1/14/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
I’ve followed WWE off and on since around 1991, when I was but an 8 year old. The business now, nearly 22 years later, is totally different, and yet exactly the same as it always was. Whilst the look and feel of the product has evolved over time, WWE has always had the ability to enthral, captivate and frustrate in equal measure, and in that regard some things never change.
A good example of this is the way in which matches and storylines are booked. Every once in a while an event transpires that genuinely surprises – like Edge cashing in his Money In The Bank contract in 2006 against a broken John Cena, who had seemingly once again demonstrated his invulnerability – until Mr. Copeland cashed in with ruthlessness and opportunistic timing. Likewise, Eddie Guerrero snatching the WWE title at No Way Out 2004 took me by surprise. Marty Jannetty answering Shawn Michaels’ challenge to...
A good example of this is the way in which matches and storylines are booked. Every once in a while an event transpires that genuinely surprises – like Edge cashing in his Money In The Bank contract in 2006 against a broken John Cena, who had seemingly once again demonstrated his invulnerability – until Mr. Copeland cashed in with ruthlessness and opportunistic timing. Likewise, Eddie Guerrero snatching the WWE title at No Way Out 2004 took me by surprise. Marty Jannetty answering Shawn Michaels’ challenge to...
- 12/23/2012
- by Adam Marsden
- Obsessed with Film
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Aam Markosia
All Star U Sc (not verified by Diamond), $18.99
Cancertown Blasphemous Tumours Tp (not verified by Diamond), $19.99
Anomaly Productions
Anomaly Hc, $75.00
Anomaly Hc (Special Limited Signed Edition), $150.00
Antarctic Press
Gold Digger Christmas Special #6, $3.50
Very Zombie Christmas #4, $3.50
Victorian Secret Girls Of Steampunk Masquerade #1, $3.99
Victorian Secret Holiday Fun Special, $3.99
Arcana Studio
Becoming Gn, $14.95
Creepsville Gn (resolicited), $14.95
Deadly Harvest Gn, $14.95
Evil Tree Gn (not verified by Diamond), $14.95
John Henry The Steam Age Gn, $14.95
Archaia Entertainment
Old City Blues Hc (Leather-Bound Edition), $29.95
Rust Volume 2 Secrets Of The Cell Hc, $24.95
Space 1999 Aftershock And Awe Hc, $24.95
Archie Comics
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #230, $3.99
Life With Archie #25 (Norm Breyfogle Regular Cover), $3.99
Life With Archie #25 (Fernando Ruiz Wraparound Variant Cover), $3.99
Mega Man #20 (Ryan Jampole...
Aam Markosia
All Star U Sc (not verified by Diamond), $18.99
Cancertown Blasphemous Tumours Tp (not verified by Diamond), $19.99
Anomaly Productions
Anomaly Hc, $75.00
Anomaly Hc (Special Limited Signed Edition), $150.00
Antarctic Press
Gold Digger Christmas Special #6, $3.50
Very Zombie Christmas #4, $3.50
Victorian Secret Girls Of Steampunk Masquerade #1, $3.99
Victorian Secret Holiday Fun Special, $3.99
Arcana Studio
Becoming Gn, $14.95
Creepsville Gn (resolicited), $14.95
Deadly Harvest Gn, $14.95
Evil Tree Gn (not verified by Diamond), $14.95
John Henry The Steam Age Gn, $14.95
Archaia Entertainment
Old City Blues Hc (Leather-Bound Edition), $29.95
Rust Volume 2 Secrets Of The Cell Hc, $24.95
Space 1999 Aftershock And Awe Hc, $24.95
Archie Comics
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #230, $3.99
Life With Archie #25 (Norm Breyfogle Regular Cover), $3.99
Life With Archie #25 (Fernando Ruiz Wraparound Variant Cover), $3.99
Mega Man #20 (Ryan Jampole...
- 12/10/2012
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Since being repackaged from his Nicky/Spirit Squad days, the man we know as Dolph Ziggler has stood out as one of the best heels in all of WWE, and given people dozens of reasons to hate his guts every time he puts a microphone near his face. He exudes smarmy charisma and a cocky strut that reminds one of both Ric Flair and the late Mr. Perfect.
When the bell rings, he shows off just as he says he can and will. Ziggler can wrestle, brawl, fly and pick apart a vulnerable limb until he decides a way to eliminate his opponent. He has held the Intercontinental Championship and United States Championship, as well as the World Heavyweight Championship…the latter for about the length of an average segment on Raw. The only thing missing from Ziggler’s resume is a one-on-one match that stands out as a true show-stealer,...
When the bell rings, he shows off just as he says he can and will. Ziggler can wrestle, brawl, fly and pick apart a vulnerable limb until he decides a way to eliminate his opponent. He has held the Intercontinental Championship and United States Championship, as well as the World Heavyweight Championship…the latter for about the length of an average segment on Raw. The only thing missing from Ziggler’s resume is a one-on-one match that stands out as a true show-stealer,...
- 7/20/2012
- by Adam Nystrom
- Obsessed with Film
The Attitude Era is seen by many as the best and most fun period in WWE history. Because of this, every year many fans use the creation features in WWE games to make their favourite stars, arenas, etc. that aren’t included in the game.
This year, WWE 13 will feature the Attitude era strongly, allowing fans to relive this popular era in WWE. But which storylines will be featured specifically? We’ve chosen eight that we think are essential and gave them a bit of fantasy booking for the upcoming game. For the record, I would have included Jericho vs. Benoit, but for fairly obvious reasons, Benoit won’t be included in the game.
1. Tyson vs. Austin
Let’s get the obvious one out of the way first. We all know that Mike Tyson is going to feature in WWE 13, we’ve all seen the adverts and we’ve all...
This year, WWE 13 will feature the Attitude era strongly, allowing fans to relive this popular era in WWE. But which storylines will be featured specifically? We’ve chosen eight that we think are essential and gave them a bit of fantasy booking for the upcoming game. For the record, I would have included Jericho vs. Benoit, but for fairly obvious reasons, Benoit won’t be included in the game.
1. Tyson vs. Austin
Let’s get the obvious one out of the way first. We all know that Mike Tyson is going to feature in WWE 13, we’ve all seen the adverts and we’ve all...
- 6/29/2012
- by Patrick Farren
- Obsessed with Film
The WWE’s run of exciting PPV’S ends with an underwhelming showing at No Way Out, Daniel Bryan assists Kane with the greatest in ring week of his career and Sheamus and Dolph Ziggler entertain fans with one of the best TV matches of the year on Smackdown. This is a look a the best and some of the worse stuff from the past week in WWE.
Superstar of the week: Daniel Bryan
The elite WWE worker had three brilliant showings in the ring over the past week, beginning with his thrilling contribution to the exciting triple threat title match with Cm Punk and Kane at No Way Out where he showed great chemistry with the champion, pulled off some neat sequences with the Big Red Machine and provided the highlight of the match by furiously pasting each rival back and forth with a series of frenzied kicks that...
Superstar of the week: Daniel Bryan
The elite WWE worker had three brilliant showings in the ring over the past week, beginning with his thrilling contribution to the exciting triple threat title match with Cm Punk and Kane at No Way Out where he showed great chemistry with the champion, pulled off some neat sequences with the Big Red Machine and provided the highlight of the match by furiously pasting each rival back and forth with a series of frenzied kicks that...
- 6/24/2012
- by Laurent Kelly
- Obsessed with Film
Last night’s WWE Raw SuperShow results from Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, New York.
Michael Cole and Jerry “The King” Lawler are on commentary.
Long Island’s own Mick Foley opens the show wearing a suit. He says he got a call late last night from the WWE Board of Directors who were calling former General Managers and Commissioners to see if they wanted to fill in whilst they figure out a permanent replacement for the fired John Laurinaitis.
Foley said for tonight’s Raw and SmackDown this week he will be the temporary host. He announces a Kane and Daniel Bryan vs World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and WWE Champion Cm Punk for tonight.
Foley then introduces John Laurinaitis to give a farewell address. Laurinaitis comes out on a crutch, with his arm in a sling and a brace around his neck. “You Got Fired” chants plays as Laurinaitis comes to the ring gingerly.
Michael Cole and Jerry “The King” Lawler are on commentary.
Long Island’s own Mick Foley opens the show wearing a suit. He says he got a call late last night from the WWE Board of Directors who were calling former General Managers and Commissioners to see if they wanted to fill in whilst they figure out a permanent replacement for the fired John Laurinaitis.
Foley said for tonight’s Raw and SmackDown this week he will be the temporary host. He announces a Kane and Daniel Bryan vs World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and WWE Champion Cm Punk for tonight.
Foley then introduces John Laurinaitis to give a farewell address. Laurinaitis comes out on a crutch, with his arm in a sling and a brace around his neck. “You Got Fired” chants plays as Laurinaitis comes to the ring gingerly.
- 6/19/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
WWE officials reportedly came very close to putting the WWE Title on Daniel Bryan last night at No Way Out but decided to continue the direction they were going in with Cm Punk as WWE Champion. Punk went over in the Triple Threat main event by pinning Kane who was distracted by Aj Lee being knocked off the apron during the finish.
This was the second pay-per-view in a row where WWE came within a whisker of a title change after some officials lobbied for Bryan’s push to continue by beating Punk at last month’s Over The Limit pay-per-view.
As we heard a couple of weeks ago, the current plan for WWE SummerSlam is for a WWE Title showdown between Cm Punk and Big Show, so as of right now Punk is at least keeping the title for the next two months. The only other match set in...
This was the second pay-per-view in a row where WWE came within a whisker of a title change after some officials lobbied for Bryan’s push to continue by beating Punk at last month’s Over The Limit pay-per-view.
As we heard a couple of weeks ago, the current plan for WWE SummerSlam is for a WWE Title showdown between Cm Punk and Big Show, so as of right now Punk is at least keeping the title for the next two months. The only other match set in...
- 6/18/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Matt Striker and Scott Stanford kick off the WWE No Way Out pre-show hyping up the card live from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Backstage we see Primo, Epcio and Rosa Mendes arguing with Abraham Washington. They want to know when they are going to get their WWE Tag Team Title shot. Aw says he has placed them in a fatal four-way match for the number 1 contendership for the tag titles and this will put them in a great spotlight for the gold. The Usos vs Primo & Epico vs Tyson Kidd & Justin Gabriel vs Titus O’Neil & Darren Young is set for the pay-per-view later.
Pre-Show Match: Brodus Clay defeated David Otunga via countout when Otunga wanted no more of Clay. Otunga poses as Clay and his dancers celebrate the victory.
John Cena cuts a promo and says his match with Big Show tonight will shake...
Backstage we see Primo, Epcio and Rosa Mendes arguing with Abraham Washington. They want to know when they are going to get their WWE Tag Team Title shot. Aw says he has placed them in a fatal four-way match for the number 1 contendership for the tag titles and this will put them in a great spotlight for the gold. The Usos vs Primo & Epico vs Tyson Kidd & Justin Gabriel vs Titus O’Neil & Darren Young is set for the pay-per-view later.
Pre-Show Match: Brodus Clay defeated David Otunga via countout when Otunga wanted no more of Clay. Otunga poses as Clay and his dancers celebrate the victory.
John Cena cuts a promo and says his match with Big Show tonight will shake...
- 6/18/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
WWE No Way Out returns to WWE’s PPV calendar tonight with an action packed card that all takes place from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. As WWE have liked to remind us, the event takes place just a small way away from the MetLife Stadium where next year’s WrestleMania 29 takes place from April 7th, 2013.
There are several questions going into tonight’s pay-per-view which all have interesting ramifications for future storylines. Will John Cena or John Laurinaitis be fired after the outcome of the Steel Cage main event between Big Show vs Cena? Who will Aj Lee align herself with tonight in the WWE Title three-way between Cm Punk, Daniel Bryan and Kane? Will WWE actually have the faith to properly push Dolph Ziggler and have him win the World Title tonight against Sheamus? And perhaps most importantly of all, who will win the Tuxedo...
There are several questions going into tonight’s pay-per-view which all have interesting ramifications for future storylines. Will John Cena or John Laurinaitis be fired after the outcome of the Steel Cage main event between Big Show vs Cena? Who will Aj Lee align herself with tonight in the WWE Title three-way between Cm Punk, Daniel Bryan and Kane? Will WWE actually have the faith to properly push Dolph Ziggler and have him win the World Title tonight against Sheamus? And perhaps most importantly of all, who will win the Tuxedo...
- 6/17/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
While spending Father's Day with your Dad and family doing things like going out to eat, pampering him with a fun filled day just for things he enjoys, why not add to that excitement by joining WWE Superstars John Cena, Cm Punk, David Otunga, Brodus Clay and so many more as WWE presents their latest PPV, No Way Out! Why get your Dad another tie when you can treat him to the best entertainment that money can buy with WWE's No Way Out on June 17. And what's even better is that you can watch some of the show for free, how awesome is that! Live from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ it's No Way Out. Prepare yourselves as the Big Show battles John Cena inside a Steel Cage, with John Laurinaitis' job hanging in balance. For a little refresher, despite being knocked out last Monday on Raw,...
- 6/17/2012
- by Russ Weakland
- HollywoodLife
Aj takes the crazy to a new level as she plants Kane with a giant kiss and Dolph Ziggler shines in the ring again as he wins a fatal four way elimination match to become the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. Here is a look at the best and some of the worse stuff from the past week of WWE.
Superstar of the week: Aj
For her natural comic timing and continued excellence in translating her twisted persona Aj has been chosen as the superstar of the week for the second running. On this week’s Raw, the Diva confronted the three men in her life by insisting that behind the dark exterior she knows Kane really has a heart, that she would never forget her first love Daniel Bryan and that Cm Punk was the coolest guy she had ever met effectively evoking the sweet, intoxicating...
Superstar of the week: Aj
For her natural comic timing and continued excellence in translating her twisted persona Aj has been chosen as the superstar of the week for the second running. On this week’s Raw, the Diva confronted the three men in her life by insisting that behind the dark exterior she knows Kane really has a heart, that she would never forget her first love Daniel Bryan and that Cm Punk was the coolest guy she had ever met effectively evoking the sweet, intoxicating...
- 6/17/2012
- by Laurent Kelly
- Obsessed with Film
With WWE’s No Way Out pay-per-view happening later tonight, we take a look back at some of the stand out moments of past No Way Out pay per views over the years.
Before No Way Out became one of the fixed pay per views in WWE’s calendar it was originally produced under the In Your House series, called: No Way Out of Texas. The event took place back in 1998, not coincidentally in Texas.
The top match was headlined by a non sanctioned 8 man tag which pitted Steve Austin, Owen Hart, Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie (Terry Funk) against a team of Triple H, Savio Vega and the New Age Outlaws. Then WWE Champion Shawn Michaels was supposed to take part but was unable to compete due to his back injury and he was being nursed through to defend his title against Austin at WrestleMania a month later, so Savio Vega took his place.
Before No Way Out became one of the fixed pay per views in WWE’s calendar it was originally produced under the In Your House series, called: No Way Out of Texas. The event took place back in 1998, not coincidentally in Texas.
The top match was headlined by a non sanctioned 8 man tag which pitted Steve Austin, Owen Hart, Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie (Terry Funk) against a team of Triple H, Savio Vega and the New Age Outlaws. Then WWE Champion Shawn Michaels was supposed to take part but was unable to compete due to his back injury and he was being nursed through to defend his title against Austin at WrestleMania a month later, so Savio Vega took his place.
- 6/17/2012
- by Andrew Smith
- Obsessed with Film
“Hardcore Legend” Mick Foley’s lack of use in the WWE since his return to the company last November is down to Triple H.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter editor Dave Meltzer said on F4WOnline.com’s radio show this week that Hhh has turned down almost all WWE creative’s suggestions to use him on television.
Despite Foley being the wrestler in early 2000 who did more for getting Triple H over as a main event guy in his first WWE title reign than anyone, including two tremendous pay-per-view main events as Cactus Jack in the Street Fight at Royal Rumble and a Hell in a Cell at No Way Out where Foley made Hhh put him over and make him look like a million dollars, Hhh is said to be resentful of Foley.
Dave Meltzer believes Hhh’s dislike for Foley that has built up over the years is his...
Wrestling Observer Newsletter editor Dave Meltzer said on F4WOnline.com’s radio show this week that Hhh has turned down almost all WWE creative’s suggestions to use him on television.
Despite Foley being the wrestler in early 2000 who did more for getting Triple H over as a main event guy in his first WWE title reign than anyone, including two tremendous pay-per-view main events as Cactus Jack in the Street Fight at Royal Rumble and a Hell in a Cell at No Way Out where Foley made Hhh put him over and make him look like a million dollars, Hhh is said to be resentful of Foley.
Dave Meltzer believes Hhh’s dislike for Foley that has built up over the years is his...
- 6/15/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
This past week on Monday Night Raw, Dolph Ziggler reigned victorious in a Fatal Four Way Elimination match that took place to determine a new number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. He replaes Alberto Del Rio who sustained a concussion at last weeks Smackdown tapings and will face Sheamus at WWE No Way Out this Sunday.
The question is, will WWE be gutsy enough to pull the trigger on Ziggler actually winning the belt?
Common sense insists that Ziggler has no chance of winning the title at No Way Out. He was never scheduled to be in the match with WWE having always intended for the bout to consist of Del Rio vs Sheamus. Ziggler had never even been a thought in the WWE’s creative minds, therefore it would make perfect sense for Sheamus to retain the title and continue his feud with Alberto once the Mexican...
The question is, will WWE be gutsy enough to pull the trigger on Ziggler actually winning the belt?
Common sense insists that Ziggler has no chance of winning the title at No Way Out. He was never scheduled to be in the match with WWE having always intended for the bout to consist of Del Rio vs Sheamus. Ziggler had never even been a thought in the WWE’s creative minds, therefore it would make perfect sense for Sheamus to retain the title and continue his feud with Alberto once the Mexican...
- 6/14/2012
- by Andrew Smith
- Obsessed with Film
Announced at Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings, John Cena will be fired from the WWE if he loses his Steel Cage Match against Big Show at Sunday’s WWE No Way Out pay-per-view.
The new stipulation was added by John Laurinaitis, who himself will be fired by Vince McMahon if The Big Show loses. As McMahon announced on Raw, he will be at ringside at No Way Out watching the match.
So the final card for Sunday is as follows;
WWE Title Match
Kane vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Cm Punk
World Heavyweight Title Match
Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus
Steel Cage Match
Big Show vs. John Cena
John Laurinaitis and John Cena’s jobs on the line. Vince McMahon will be at ringside.
WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Cody Rhodes vs. Christian
WWE Divas Title Match
Beth Phoenix vs. Layla
YouTube Pre-show Match
David Otunga vs. Brodus Clay
Triple H will make...
The new stipulation was added by John Laurinaitis, who himself will be fired by Vince McMahon if The Big Show loses. As McMahon announced on Raw, he will be at ringside at No Way Out watching the match.
So the final card for Sunday is as follows;
WWE Title Match
Kane vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Cm Punk
World Heavyweight Title Match
Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus
Steel Cage Match
Big Show vs. John Cena
John Laurinaitis and John Cena’s jobs on the line. Vince McMahon will be at ringside.
WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Cody Rhodes vs. Christian
WWE Divas Title Match
Beth Phoenix vs. Layla
YouTube Pre-show Match
David Otunga vs. Brodus Clay
Triple H will make...
- 6/13/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
M&C has added pictures from last night's (June 11th, 2012) WWE.s Raw . which airs Mondays, 9/8 Ct, on USA! Tensai slams his elbow down on WWE World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus. @Photo provided by WWE. WWE Divas Champion Layla thrills the live crowd. @ Photo provided by WWE. Dolph Ziggler takes the action to Christian during a number one contender.s match to face WWE World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus at the upcoming No Way Out. @Photo provided by WWE. WWE.s Raw airs Mondays, 9/8 Ct, on USA!
- 6/12/2012
- by Patrick Luce
- Monsters and Critics
Last night’s WWE Raw SuperShow from the Xl Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
John Laurinaitis comes down to start the bumper packed three-hour Raw show and is about to introduce himself when Vince McMahon’s No Chance music plays and he gets a big pop from the crowd.
Vince gets in the ring and says he won’t shake Johnny’s hand because he doesn’t know where he has been. He wants to get right to the job evaluation and he asks Laurinaitis why he should be spared from being fired. Laurinaitis says two words – people power. He says he fumbles his words but he listens to people and he empowers them and they love him for it.
Vince asks the fans if they love Laurinaitis and the response isn’t good. A “fire Johnny” chant breaks out in the crowd as he attempts to suck up to Vince.
John Laurinaitis comes down to start the bumper packed three-hour Raw show and is about to introduce himself when Vince McMahon’s No Chance music plays and he gets a big pop from the crowd.
Vince gets in the ring and says he won’t shake Johnny’s hand because he doesn’t know where he has been. He wants to get right to the job evaluation and he asks Laurinaitis why he should be spared from being fired. Laurinaitis says two words – people power. He says he fumbles his words but he listens to people and he empowers them and they love him for it.
Vince asks the fans if they love Laurinaitis and the response isn’t good. A “fire Johnny” chant breaks out in the crowd as he attempts to suck up to Vince.
- 6/12/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
As of yesterday morning, Vince McMahon was deciding on two different scripts for tonight’s bulky three-hour Raw SuperShow from the Xl Center in Hartford, Connecticut. F4WOnline.com reports that one of the scripts featured a lot of McMahon segments whilst the other barely featured him outside of the opening segment that has already been confirmed involving a job performance evaluation of John Laurinaitis.
There’s been great speculation tonight that Laurinaitis will be the latest name inducted into McMahon’s “Kiss My Ass” club tonight and as WWE are so desperate for ratings after an horrific couple of weeks, they may go for an elaborate firing angle and the hiring of a new General Manager.
WWE have neither Brock Lesnar or Triple H advertised for tonight’s show. The next step in that angle is expected to be at WWE No Way Out pay-per-view event next Sunday when Hhh “addresses” the Lesnar situation.
There’s been great speculation tonight that Laurinaitis will be the latest name inducted into McMahon’s “Kiss My Ass” club tonight and as WWE are so desperate for ratings after an horrific couple of weeks, they may go for an elaborate firing angle and the hiring of a new General Manager.
WWE have neither Brock Lesnar or Triple H advertised for tonight’s show. The next step in that angle is expected to be at WWE No Way Out pay-per-view event next Sunday when Hhh “addresses” the Lesnar situation.
- 6/11/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
In a follow-up to our earlier story on Alberto Del Rio, a WWE source has told sports blog Corey Unfiltered that Del Rio’s concussion suffered at Tuesday night’s SmackDown tapings was a “serious” one. The injury came when Sheamus slammed Del Rio’s head against the metal WWE logo and WWE officials are concerned he won’t get medical clearance in time for next Sunday’s WWE No Way Out pay-per-view event.
For last night’s SmackDown live event in Salisbury, Maryland, Kane replaced Del Rio and reports are that WWE officials are discussing taking ‘The Big Red Monster” out of the planned WWE Title triple threat match at No Way Out against Cm Punk and Daniel Bryan so he can face Sheamus for the World Title instead, if Del Rio fails to recover.
Personally, that idea would undoubtedly be the wrong move as at this point No Way Out...
For last night’s SmackDown live event in Salisbury, Maryland, Kane replaced Del Rio and reports are that WWE officials are discussing taking ‘The Big Red Monster” out of the planned WWE Title triple threat match at No Way Out against Cm Punk and Daniel Bryan so he can face Sheamus for the World Title instead, if Del Rio fails to recover.
Personally, that idea would undoubtedly be the wrong move as at this point No Way Out...
- 6/10/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
WWE officials fear that Alberto Del Rio suffered a concussion during Tuesday night’s SmackDown tapings in Columbia, South Carolina. With concerns that Del Rio still hasn’t recovered fully from surgery on the groin tear he suffered last night, WWE made the decision to pull Del Rio out of last night’s SmackDown live event in Salisbury, Maryland.
Del Rio’s concussion likely came when Sheamus slammed Del Rio’s head against the metal WWE logo on the show. He is now a big doubt for the June 17th WWE No Way Out pay-per-view where he is currently set to compete against World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus in one of the title main events.
WWE spent Friday trying to figure out alternatives in case Del Rio is pulled from the pay-per-view. Whilst none of the alternatives have leaked, we have to imagine the only sensible thing to do would be...
Del Rio’s concussion likely came when Sheamus slammed Del Rio’s head against the metal WWE logo on the show. He is now a big doubt for the June 17th WWE No Way Out pay-per-view where he is currently set to compete against World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus in one of the title main events.
WWE spent Friday trying to figure out alternatives in case Del Rio is pulled from the pay-per-view. Whilst none of the alternatives have leaked, we have to imagine the only sensible thing to do would be...
- 6/10/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Last night’s WWE Raw SuperShow results, live from the Bi Lo Center in Greenville, South Carolina.
The show opens with a video looking back at Big Show explaining his actions for turning hell.
John Cena’s music hits and he comes out to the ring for an interview with Michael Cole. Cole mentions to Cena that he has received two knockout punches from Show in 24 hours and Cole reminds us that he has taken out Brodus Clay, Alex Riley, Santino Marella, Zack Ryder, Kofi Kingston and R-Truth in the last week. Cole says none of this would have happened if he had supported Big Show in the first place. Cena jumps in and cuts a promo on John Laurinaitis saying he is power hungry. Cena says he is going to take out Show at WWE No Way Out pay-per-view.
Cole says Cena is self-centered and wrapped up in his own ego.
The show opens with a video looking back at Big Show explaining his actions for turning hell.
John Cena’s music hits and he comes out to the ring for an interview with Michael Cole. Cole mentions to Cena that he has received two knockout punches from Show in 24 hours and Cole reminds us that he has taken out Brodus Clay, Alex Riley, Santino Marella, Zack Ryder, Kofi Kingston and R-Truth in the last week. Cole says none of this would have happened if he had supported Big Show in the first place. Cena jumps in and cuts a promo on John Laurinaitis saying he is power hungry. Cena says he is going to take out Show at WWE No Way Out pay-per-view.
Cole says Cena is self-centered and wrapped up in his own ego.
- 6/5/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Last night’s WWE SmackDown taping results from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The show will air Friday night on SyFy (Us) and on Sky Sports (UK).
Dark Match:
Dean Ambrose defeated Luke Hawkins.
SmackDown results;
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus opens the show and cuts a promo on Alberto Del Rio and their title match at WWE No Way Out. David Otunga then comes out and demands an apology from Sheamus for running down John Laurinaitis two weeks ago. Sheamus refuses and Del Rio comes out. Otunga reveals that Del Rio will pick Sheamus’ opponent tonight. Otunga then gets hit with the Brogue Kick as Del Rio flees to the back.
1) Sin Cara (with new read and white ring gear and new pyro) defeated Heath Slater in his return match. The bout was said to be a good one and had no botches!
2) Damien Sandow defeated Ezekiel Jackson with the neckbreaker finisher.
Dark Match:
Dean Ambrose defeated Luke Hawkins.
SmackDown results;
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus opens the show and cuts a promo on Alberto Del Rio and their title match at WWE No Way Out. David Otunga then comes out and demands an apology from Sheamus for running down John Laurinaitis two weeks ago. Sheamus refuses and Del Rio comes out. Otunga reveals that Del Rio will pick Sheamus’ opponent tonight. Otunga then gets hit with the Brogue Kick as Del Rio flees to the back.
1) Sin Cara (with new read and white ring gear and new pyro) defeated Heath Slater in his return match. The bout was said to be a good one and had no botches!
2) Damien Sandow defeated Ezekiel Jackson with the neckbreaker finisher.
- 5/30/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Last night’s WWE Raw SuperShow results from the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia. The event took place just one night after WWE Over The Limit’s pay-per-view.
John Cena’s music hits and he opens the show, coming down to the ring with a serious look on his face. He congratulates John Laurinaitis on his win last night and the only explanation he can come up with for Big Show’s actions was that he had sold out. Cena says Show shouldn’t have worried as he would have been re-hired by whomever took over from Laurinaitis when he got fired.
Laurinaitis comes out in a handicap scooter with Eve Torres by his side. He gets to his feet with crutches and reveals he was sent to hospital last night because his injuries were so bad. He says if Cena or anyone else ever lays a hand on him they would be immediately fired.
John Cena’s music hits and he opens the show, coming down to the ring with a serious look on his face. He congratulates John Laurinaitis on his win last night and the only explanation he can come up with for Big Show’s actions was that he had sold out. Cena says Show shouldn’t have worried as he would have been re-hired by whomever took over from Laurinaitis when he got fired.
Laurinaitis comes out in a handicap scooter with Eve Torres by his side. He gets to his feet with crutches and reveals he was sent to hospital last night because his injuries were so bad. He says if Cena or anyone else ever lays a hand on him they would be immediately fired.
- 5/22/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Judging by his mugging of Randy Orton on WWE Raw, it looks like Chris Jericho will spend the foreseeable future battling with The Viper. They will surely produce some thrilling encounters, but that will not detract from Jericho’s fourth failure in consecutive pay-per-views to win a world title.
At Sunday’s WWE Over the Limit, he was pinned by defending champion Sheamus in a fatal four way that also featured Alberto Del Rio and his new nemesis Orton.
Having retired due to injury at the Elimination Chamber, and after losing cleanly against Cm Punk at Wrestlemania and Extreme Rules – this latest loss may signal the twilight of his distinguished 22 year career.
Since coming to the WWE in 1999, the Canadian grappler has come and gone, but has managed to re-invent himself with relative ease. Each one of his returns has been greeted with much fanfare; but he needs to deliver...
At Sunday’s WWE Over the Limit, he was pinned by defending champion Sheamus in a fatal four way that also featured Alberto Del Rio and his new nemesis Orton.
Having retired due to injury at the Elimination Chamber, and after losing cleanly against Cm Punk at Wrestlemania and Extreme Rules – this latest loss may signal the twilight of his distinguished 22 year career.
Since coming to the WWE in 1999, the Canadian grappler has come and gone, but has managed to re-invent himself with relative ease. Each one of his returns has been greeted with much fanfare; but he needs to deliver...
- 5/22/2012
- by Sohail Malik
- Obsessed with Film
After arguably throwing money down the drain with their Extreme Rules PPV last month, Vince McMahon’s WWE is back on your TV this weekend with their 3rd Over The Limit event. With no advertised appearance by Brock Lesnar one has to wonder how the buy rate will be affected, especially with a main event featuring a non wrestler.
Kane Vs Zack Ryder (Dark Match)
It seems illogical to have this match as a dark match when you consider the TV exposure Ryder got at the hands of his various beatings from The Big Red Machine. Hell, Ryder even interjected himself in Kane’s last PPV match with Randy Orton so surely the payoff for fans is to see this on television?
Prediction: We all know Ryder needs the victory but with the continued downward spiral of the Long Island Iced Z it’s surely another meaningless win for the masked demon.
Kane Vs Zack Ryder (Dark Match)
It seems illogical to have this match as a dark match when you consider the TV exposure Ryder got at the hands of his various beatings from The Big Red Machine. Hell, Ryder even interjected himself in Kane’s last PPV match with Randy Orton so surely the payoff for fans is to see this on television?
Prediction: We all know Ryder needs the victory but with the continued downward spiral of the Long Island Iced Z it’s surely another meaningless win for the masked demon.
- 5/20/2012
- by Matt Aspin
- Obsessed with Film
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Outside of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, which is traditionally 15 or 20 minutes of unhinged insanity, the Elimination Chamber might just be my favorite gimmick match. Six different wrestlers, no count-outs or disqualifications, suspenseful staggered entrances and perhaps most excitingly, elimination style rules, so none of that “Lost without getting pinned nonsense.” If you throw a humongous ladder in there, you might just have the perfect half hour of entertainment. Considering all that, you might just think that I’d be pretty excited for this Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, which features not one, but two EC matches. Unfortunately, while I’m sure...
Outside of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, which is traditionally 15 or 20 minutes of unhinged insanity, the Elimination Chamber might just be my favorite gimmick match. Six different wrestlers, no count-outs or disqualifications, suspenseful staggered entrances and perhaps most excitingly, elimination style rules, so none of that “Lost without getting pinned nonsense.” If you throw a humongous ladder in there, you might just have the perfect half hour of entertainment. Considering all that, you might just think that I’d be pretty excited for this Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, which features not one, but two EC matches. Unfortunately, while I’m sure...
- 2/17/2012
- UGO TV
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