Does Anyone Watch Wrestling? (WWE, AEW, TNA, NWA, etc)

[GTvsForza]

This isn't really wrestling related, but he was inducted: Ozzy has passed today.

 

[Darla Starch]

 

[Fezzik]

I was never a big Hulkamaniac but he was unquestionably a legend. RIP.

 

[kjb]

He was one of my favorites when I was a child. Prayers for his family

 

[JoeDaSnow]

Tuesday, Ozzy was gone. Today, it was Hogan's turn. Both men excelled in their respective occupations and were WWE hall of famers and I express condolences to both of them. May there be a ten bell salute for either of them and may they rest in peace.

 

[EngieDiesel]

Despite what he eventually turned out to be (a horrible person), it can't be denied that Hogan had a permanent effect on both pro wrestling and pop culture. I'll always associate him slamming the 2,400 pound Andre the Giant in front of 35 million fans at the Silverdome* as one of the most notable events of the 1980's.

*figures adjusted for inflation

 

[BKGlover]

Hogan became wrestling...and Hogan was the embodiment of so much wrong with people. I'll always appreciate the matches, but he was also one of the first that I learned what you see on TV is only a thin veneer of what they want you to see...the truth is never as simple and rarely as clean.

 

[Chris30]

OMG, Hulk Hogan died today, he was 71. I need to look online and research what exactly happened to him. Rick Flair was very upset about this.

 

[GTvsForza]

From what I heard, he had health complications after his neck surgery.

 

[MUSC4EVER]

I know what he turned out to be, but Hulk Hogan was a trailblazer and one of a kind who transformed the industry, he also transcended the industry and was one of the first to branch out in to TV and movies and had an impact in pop culture and Americana.

There has to be a 10 bell salute to him on Smackdown.

 

[Chris30]

I'm gonna look on WWE's website, I'm sure they're doing a huge tribute to him. Rick Flair was bawling and crying over losing Hulk Hogan.

 

[MUSC4EVER]

So Smackdown tonight will a big tribute to Hulk, WWE have asked Hall Of Famer's and legends to make video tributes which will be shown at different points during the show, some of those legends will record theirs at the venue tonight so they will be in attendance, some of the names include Sgt. Slaughter, Gerald Brisco, Ted DiBiase, Jim Duggan and Jimmy Hart.

There is no word about a 10 bell salute/tribute, there should be one.

Away from the Hulk stuff here's what else is advertised:

Cody Rhodes appearance.
WYATT SICKS v Andrade & Rey Fenix-tag title match.
Alexa Bliss v Roxanne Perez
Randy Orton, Jelly Roll, Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre segment.

We will also learn the match schedule for Summerslam, which matches will be on which night.

 

[MUSC4EVER]

Great tribute to Hulk Hogan to start Smackdown last night, they had a 10 bell salute with everyone on the entrance-way and then there was a fantastic video package which was narrated by Triple H. WWE always does this sort of stuff so well.

Two more matches made for Summerslam next weekend, Sami Zayn v Karrion Kross and a big six team TLC match for the WWE tag titles, this came during a chaotic end to the show with all six teams brawling at ringside.

Cody Rhodes gave a pretty standard promo saying he wanted to face the real John Cena (no Cena last night) and the Jelly Roll/Orton/McIntyre/Paul stuff was good fun, Jelly Roll used a Bossman slam on Logan Paul.

 

[GTvsForza]

Drew McIntyre is currently stuck in the UK after a friend's wedding. He forgot his passport. Hopefully things will get sorted out for him to return in time for Summerslam this weekend.

 

[MUSC4EVER]

Its should be fine as there is time before Summerslam, The Miz has said he is ready to step in for him in that tag match, I wouldn't mind that actually!

 

[GTvsForza]

That would be cool, but last time Miz and Paul were together they were in a feud. So I don't know how they would explain why they teamed.

 

[Darla Starch]

That would be cool, but last time Miz and Paul were together they were in a feud. So I don't know how they would explain why they teamed.

Logan Paul channels his inner Sting and inexplicably trusts Miz again

 

[MUSC4EVER]

Anyone watching WWE Unreal on Netflix?

I'm going to start watching it tonight.

 

[GTvsForza]

Maybe. I heard from people that they aren't really thrilled with the concept.

 

[MUSC4EVER]

I have seen two episodes of it, I've really enjoyed it so far.

Drew McIntyre is back in the US, so that situation has been resolved.

The WWE talent releases in May have seen their 90 notice period expire, meaning the likes of Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai and Shayna Baszler are now free agents.

 

[GTvsForza]

I thought Baszler was back, but just as a coach.

 

[MUSC4EVER]

I thought Baszler was back, but just as a coach.

Yeah she did some producing in NXT for a bit but not more recently I don't think.

 

[Chris30]

Anyone watching WWE Unreal on Netflix?

I'm going to start watching it tonight.

No, I don't have that. However I'm gonna watch the Hulk Tribute online.