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Post by Zigzag on Oct 22, 2015 22:58:17 GMT -5
In person, would have been WM24, Flair losing to HBK. People in the crowd were crying. It was a magical moment. As far as on TV, The Streak ending... I yelled "What?Wait? thats it? Its Over?" Like 10 times. I was there too. Definitely '1-A' for me. |
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 22, 2015 20:04:54 GMT -5
With Hell In A Cell coming up on Sunday, I feel this is as good a time as any to post this. I was wondering, among this group, when was the last time you were so lost in a particular match or moment, that your belief was totally suspended? I mean suspended to the point you felt like you had, before you knew anything about spoilers/gossip or the inner politics we are so accustomed to nowadays. I'd like to share my moment, and then I'm curious to know yours.
It was Hell In A Cell 2013 from Miami. It was the second year of dating my now-fiance. A few weeks before the event, she and I were watching Smackdown, and at that moment, they were hyping Bryan-Orton in the Cell for the vacated title. She turns to me and asks - "So, you going to watch that at home when it happens?" I responded that I most likely would - thinking no more of it. Fast forward to the Thursday the 24th, three days before the event. Apparently, her mom - after failing to win tickets for us on the radio - had decided to buy HIAC tickets herself, as a gift for us. Next thing I know, I'm on TicketMaster, trying to pick out where I want to sit without looking at the prices. My future MIL bought floor seats five rows from the ring. Before I knew it, I went from watching it at home to being up close and personal, and able to take our chairs home.
Standing in line to get into the building that night, my homemade Bryan poster caught the attention of a Miami Herald reporter, and we were interviewed as fans for the Herald website. Ironically, my poster was taken by security (and returned after) for being big enough to block the hard camera. Still, I was amazed at how close we were. We had fun and enjoyed the whole show. But it was the main event that resonated most with me. It was then that it began to sink in that I could possibly see Bryan make history in front of my eyes. With the action so close, close enough to hear the cage rattle upon impact, I lost myself in the match. I made myself forget that this was technically a second-tier PPV, and I hoped I would witness a miracle. When they ended with HBK's attack on Bryan, I was as disappointed as I would've been at the age of 12, watching on TV. Still, I appreciated the circumstances that put me in the arena that night. What would've made it perfect would've been my current-hero winning. When he didn't, I was brought back to reality - but I'll never forget that night.
Maybe you don't have an elaborate story, but please share any similar moments.
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 22, 2015 17:54:41 GMT -5
IMO, only Angle has a legitimate, albeit remote, chance of being a total surprise in this game. That said, I'm not worried by it. No expectation, no disappointment.
I'm psyched to be able to have a tag team dream match possible - Hollywood Blondes vs. Bret/Anvil.
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 21, 2015 16:07:25 GMT -5
Update (10/21/15)
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 21, 2015 11:26:07 GMT -5
Stunning Steve Austin. Why?
So the JAKKS Hollywood Blondes tag team pack stays unique and hard to find.
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 20, 2015 21:23:05 GMT -5
I don't know if this was shared yet, but in this interview, it's pretty obvious that all the new features (Breakout, Pin/submission/reversal systems) will NOT be on last gen. Okay by me... It'll just make the game quicker to pick up and play.
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 20, 2015 21:07:45 GMT -5
Sounds like Hogan's moving back towards the title with a Yokozuna feud. Where does this leave Ric Flair? Will you keep him on the roster, or find a way to write him out?
I like what's happening with The Movement. I hope Ron Simmons can challenge for gold soon. Perhaps a 'Freebird-esque' tag reign?
So, Rick finally turned on Scott. Should be an interesting feud. Great week once again, and I look forward to your future booking.
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 20, 2015 17:00:46 GMT -5
Is the Winged Eagle belt definitely not in this game? I would've given it to 1991 Sting. It's in. From what I can tell from watching some of the videos, no belts have been removed. It's just those few shown in the unlockables video that have to be unlocked. The rest are there. Gotcha, thanks. |
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 20, 2015 15:14:45 GMT -5
Is the Winged Eagle belt definitely not in this game?
I would've given it to 1991 Sting.
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 20, 2015 10:54:53 GMT -5
That unlockables video indicated that they were the result of completing MyCareer. Do we know how it's going to work for those of us on Last Gen, who won't have that privilege? I'm totally digging that Hollywood Blondes tag team entrance.
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 20, 2015 8:22:04 GMT -5
Pretty much guarantees Hogan was gonna have a Showcase. What does? |
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 19, 2015 11:42:21 GMT -5
Hold the phone... The first video had a Buzz Lightyear on the shelf in the first minute, but the video is labeled as 1993. Toy Story didn't release till 1995.
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 18, 2015 22:33:21 GMT -5
Rocco & Rock? Was that a typo? Anyway, happy to see Public Enemy in your diary. Hopefully they have a more successful WWF run here.
Razor-Vader, Austin-Tatanka, Wildcard match, DiBiase-Taker... Plenty to look forward to for Survivor Series. Can't wait!
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 18, 2015 13:41:53 GMT -5
Someone beat me to the joke, but my answer was going to be...  |
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 17, 2015 22:44:29 GMT -5
Decided my first match will be (Blonde) Sting & Lex Luger vs. Rick Rude & Tyler Breeze.
This will springboard a Breeze-Luger feud.
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 14, 2015 23:55:54 GMT -5
From Gabe Sapolsky's Twitter. I knew there was something more...
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 14, 2015 15:59:20 GMT -5
Update (10/14/15)
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 14, 2015 15:21:10 GMT -5
My favorite parts are in the earlier episodes where Uncle Phil comes to Will (& Carlton's) rescue...
"Geoffrey? Break out Lucille."
"Now, you open that damn cell before I tie this place up in so much litigation, your grandchildren are going to need lawyers!"
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 14, 2015 14:23:11 GMT -5
Interesting that you're not going with the three-ring battle royal concept for WW3.
Renegade associating with Buck & Slater? That seems a little random.
Sting vs. The Giant should be awesome, can't wait. Great work.
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 13, 2015 17:03:08 GMT -5
It's official: the term Holy Grail has lost all luster. Your grail is something readily available for the masses and thousands of Walmart stores in North America. Aim for the sky and settle for the ceiling friend. Either that, or stop using aforementioned term. Dude, seriously? First of all, I was referring to a term used in a previous thread posted by another member. Secondly, when you factor in that not everyone has the money to regularly be buying figures (especially for a figure limited to one chain store, that may or may not stock that particular figure at the time you try and find it), that figure would indeed be a Holy Grail to that person. |
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