Alright back to work, and we got some barn burner questions, good to see. I also try to rep good questions too, so soon ill give that out.
What were the top 3 PPVs of WWE and TNA last year?
WWE I'll have to say there were 4 notable ones. Basically four dvd worthy PPV, or worth the money for the ppv. The order of these four is kinda screwy, somedays ill say WM was the best, Others i say Royal Rumble, but heres my picks
1) Wrestlemania 23
Hard to not put this #1, Two monster main events, a solid MITB, and US Title match, entertaining four hour show (even though it could have been better)
2) Royal RUmble
Big title matches, and the rumble make this one of the hottest ppv's each year. This show featured my wwe match of the year, with Cena vs Umaga Last man standing, Then you also had Batista vs Kennedy. (Kennedy first ppv main event) Then the Rumble, so all in all great show.
Heres my dark horse picks so to speak. They may be a bit shocking.
3) One Night Stand.
Ok, ok ok, let me explain myself. Every match on this show was a gimmick, and not only did they pull it off, but they did a great job of NOT over doing it. The show started off with a great opener (RVD vs Orton stretcher match) Then it continued through the whole night. Lots of fun matchups. Good tables match with the ECW guys. Very good ladder match with the hardys vs WGTT, Edge vs Batista in a cage, Lashley vs Vince, Fun stuff all around.
4) No Mercy.
This is a must for any orton fan. I loved how this show had the story feel to it. Every show should be like this. It started off with Orton vs HHH and ends with Orton vs HHH in a last man standing. Also had a punjab prison match. Not much else on this ppv, but the title matches were real good. Probably the best storyline ppv in the wwe's history.
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TNA, i dont follow TNA too closely, but heres what i remember
1) Bound for Glory
I dont think much explaination is needed. TNA does very well at booking this show, making it the best they have to offer.
2) Slamiversary
KOTM match was probably my favorite tna match of that year. Also had a very good abyss vs tomko match. Then a couple of interesting matchups with Daniels/sting and Young/Roode.
3) Lethal Lockdown
Not a awesome ppv, but solid. TNA has put on some lackluster ppvs on paper. This one featured a big main event, thus making it more memorable.
What are your predictions for Wrestlemania 24?
Heres mine, in relation to kaedons picks.
24 man Battle Royal.
My original pick was Jamie Noble, who would go on to lose to Chavo at Mania, which i thought would start a nice fued. The more i think about it, im thinking the wwe has a trick up their sleeve for this one. 24 man BR, kind of a odd number to me. Then their is a list of names floating around, that are due for a return. Guys who were former ECW guys too. Perhaps its wishful thinking but i wouldnt count out a major return. Someone like RVD, Bobby Lashley, Matt Hardy, hell even REY MYSTERIO. So i think the "monsters" battling is only smoke to cover something/someone up. So i guess my pick now is Noble, but dont count out a big return.
7 man MITB
I think this is a toss up. Kennedy would make a lot of sense, but i think the one guy that is ready for the main event is MVP. As of right now, i wouldnt be too shocked to see CENA vs MVP headline WM 25! I'd love to see Punk win it, but i think they will move him along slowly. But the main reasoning why i dont think Kennedy will win, is because Raw is already stacked with Main event guys. Kennedy would get buried.
Batista vs Umaga
I'd piss myself if Umaga actually won a big match. Batista all the way.
JBL vs Finlay
I think this is a good time to have a heel win at mania. Ill take JBL based off that.
Big Show vs Floyd
Im thinking interfernce with this one. From Jericho not sure which way it will go. Perhaps a full heel turn to help Floyd money maywheather. But it won'tbe a clean ending
Edge vs Taker
Taker, i dont think edge has much of a chance here. Edge has been lame since he went to SD. MVP is the star of SD, and Edge is just holding the belt.
HBK vs Flair
I gotta go with Ric Flair too. This could be the show stealer, and the match im most looking forward to. Two of the best ever, trying to have one great last moment. Do they have enough left in them to take it back 10-15 years? Probably not, but it will still be good.
HHH vs Cena vs Orton
who cares??? Cena or HHH pick your poison. I'll go with Cena, i can't see them taking away Cena's undefeated WM streak for these two. Although the push has mostly been for HHH to take the belt.
Do you know where I can find a ROH and TNA roster from 2004?
No, but the main sites i go to is Onlineworldofwrestling.com, i go there mostly for profile info on wrestlers. I also go to prowrestlinghistory.com for PPV results. But heres what i can come up with as far as rosters go.
TNA (Based off their 2004 ppvs)
The Amazing Red, Mikey Batts, Jerrelle Clark, Jason Cross, D-Ray 3000, Sonjay, Dutt, Frankie Kazarian, Kazushi Miyamoto, Nosawa, L.A. Park, Psicosis, Puma, Chris Sabin, Michael Shane, Shark Boy, Alex Shelly, Sonny Siaki, Spanky, Hector Garza ,Matt Sydal, Erik Watts, Ron Killings, The Empire Saint, Johnny B. Badd, Andy Douglas, Chase Stevens, Kid Kash, & Dallas, Konnan, BG James, Kip, Eric Young, Robert Roode, Monty Brown, Raven, AByss, Petey WIlliams, AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, Elix Skipper, James Storm, Chris Harris, Jeff Jarrett, Jeff Hardy, Glen Gelberti, DDP, Macho, Hall, Nash,
ROH (Based off Major shows)
CM Punk, COlt Cabana, Samoa Joe, Austin ARies, Alex Shelley, Matt Stryker, Nigel Mcguiness, Chris Sabin, Jimmy Jacobs, JImmy Rave, AJ Styles, HOmicide, Joey Matthews, Jay Lethal, Carnage Crew, The Briscoe Brothers, Bryan Danielson, Ace Steel, BJ Whitmer, Christopher Daniels, Dan Maff, John Walters, Jerry Lynn, Special K, Backseat Boyz, Trent ACid, Delirous, Matt Sydal, Low Ki, Rocky ROmero, Doug Williams, Divari, Jack Evans, Roderick Strong, Ricky Reyes, Mick Foley, Ricky Steamboat
With Chris Jericho recently crowning himself the IC champion, what do you see him doing in the future? Will he eventually be back in the ME scene, or do you see him building up the mid-card (And the IC title) for the time being?
I see a fued with the big show coming up real soon. As far as after that, i think he will be in the upper mid card scene as he is now, and sooner or later he will be needed to step up to the main event scene. Its hard to say for sure with Jericho because you dont know if he's staying heel/face Raw/SD, Depending on how the chips lay, it will determine his sucess. Im pretty sure Jericho will find his way to a world title this year, if not he will be very close.
Giving the (old) ECW roster, how would you have booked the shows after Wrestlemania 23 up to Wrestlemania 24?
wow, this is going to be a very brief verison. I didnt think the wwe did that bad with the ECW championship. Half the guys on the ECW list did not last, new guys were brought in. Givin those same guys, heres how i'd break it down by month.
April:
Lashley = Dominant (over everyone)
May:
Monty Brown demands respect and says he's going after Lashley
June: Monty Brown wins the ECW Championship
July Brown/Lashley fued
August Brown vs Lashley Fued ( SummerSlam)
Sept: Brown vs ECW originals again
Oct: Brown vs ECW Originals
NOv Brown vs Punk (Punk wins) (Survivor Series)
Dec: Brown vs Punk
Jan: Punk turns heel on Originals (fueds with Dreamer/Sandman) (Punk vs Sabu at RR)
Feb: Punk feuds and disrespects Sandman/Dreamer/Sabu...teases RVD Fued
March WM 24 RVD Vs CM Punk for the ECW Championship.
Its a little screwy, but that roster was kinda thin. The feud in ECW can last longer, than on raw. I would have pushed Monty Brown/Punk/ Lashley/ RVD as the top four guys. Also use the vetern ECW guys to put over, and keep things fresh. I think RVD vs Punk at mania is a must see match. I didnt like the fact i started with Lashley as champ. I'd adjust the roster a bit, assuming i could and still make it fair. Use what i had with ECW. I didnt really mention Elijah Burke much, but i think he would have played a major role helping Monty Brown. Other than that, Sabu is always good for some Hardcore main events, I'd also push Renee Dupree, and see if he could get over. But yeah, kinda breif, but oh well.
Why do Australians suck so hard?
This is a prime example of someone of doesnt read directions. This is supposed to be wrestling related questions only. Not Blue questions like this. I like Australians, even though i've never met one in person. As far as their sucking habits, hmmm. Maybe they just strive to be the best at everything.
Anyways Stick to wrestling!!!