Monthly News Thread (July 2018)

[The Gongshow]

Almas was always going to get a big push. Despite the slow start I was never worried. The WWE wants a hispanic star, and he's that.

Inb4 Vince brings back Del Rio and pushes him instead

 

[Cor]

- Sasha Banks apparently has heat on her for her Instagram stories of the WWF Women’s Tag Titles

 

[Fro]

Here for Roman going over the rock at WM!

 

[Cor]

Here for Roman going over the rock at WM!

I can’t wait for Roman to beat The Rock and Stone Cold in the same night.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Shinsuke’s WWE contract is apparently up in a few months and NJPW wants him back.

Wouldn’t be surprised if he goes back. He did say he would go back one day iirc when he left and he wanted to learn more in NA so he’d be even better when he goes back to Japan.

 

[Cor]

Shinsuke’s WWE contract is apparently up in a few months and NJPW wants him back.

Wouldn’t be surprised if he goes back. He did say he would go back one day iirc when he left and he wanted to learn more in NA so he’d be even better when he goes back to Japan.

Nakamura, AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, & Karl Anderson’s contracts expire in January of 2019

 

[KaseMeOutside]

- WWE is interested in signing Juice Robinson to a contract.

- The Rock is hoping to have a match at WrestleMania 35, however it obviously depends on scheduling and insurance. He was supposed to team with Rousey at WM34 to go against Stephanie & HHH, but due to insurance issues, he was unable to. Elias has recently been talking smack about The Rock in recent media interviews.

The Rock is a rich man so my opinion means little, but the guy should take a break from movies. All his shit is the same. I can't remember the last time I talked to anyone that wanted to see one of his films

 

[M.C.G. 31]

The Rock is a rich man so my opinion means little, but the guy should take a break from movies. All his **** is the same. I can't remember the last time I talked to anyone that wanted to see one of his films

And yet he keeps topping box office numbers. Maybe you’re not talking to enough people.

 

[Paris in Flames]

I watched Jumanji on my flight to Vancouver. Pretty solid actually.

But yeah. He's box office gold. Whether the movies are good (not that likely) or shit (pretty likely) people still show up to see them.

 

[quoipourquoi]

I watched Jumanji on my flight to Vancouver. Pretty solid actually.

But yeah. He's box office gold. Whether the movies are good (not that likely) or **** (pretty likely) people still show up to see them.

Is there another actor on his level as a box office draw right now? I’m a little older, so for me, Tom Cruise gets my money every time.

 

[ColePens]

And if your hot, stay hot. Id take every film as long as i could if i were the rock.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Is there another actor on his level as a box office draw right now? I’m a little older, so for me, Tom Cruise gets my money every time.

I don’t think so.

I’d argue The Rock also saved the Fast & Furious franchise because of his inclusion and how big of a star he is.

I don’t think there’s anyone bigger in Hollywood today.

 

[Kimi]

The Rock as a big movie star is always strange to me.

Obviously I know he's a star, but I've never seen anything he's ever done. I'm not a movie guy at all, and I never go to the cinema (last time I went was probably Lord of the Rings 15+ years ago...), so in my brain there's like a giant void next to my wrestler Rock memories a note tagged on saying he's a bigger movie star.

It's a complete disconnect for me, and I have to remind myself about it whenever he's mentioned.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

I love The Rock, so I’ll watch whatever he’s in if I get the chance tbh.

 

[Big Poppa Puck]

Nakamura, AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, & Karl Anderson’s contracts expire in January of 2019

wishful thinking:

This Bullet Club Civil War is still going on by then. AJ and the Good Brothers show up and side with the Tongans.

/end wishful thinking

 

[tony d]

The Rock is an amazing character. Great to see a guy who started out in wrestling achieve so much in his life.

 

[Cor]

- Apparently the WWE has changed their plans for the Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam. Instead of just Rollins vs Ziggler more contenders are expected to be added to the match.

- Ronda Rousey says she wants to be the first Woman to Main Event WrestleMania next year.

 

[dahrougem2]

Personally, I think most of The Rock's action movies suck. Always good for at least one rock bottom, though.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

I really enjoyed Central Intelligence tho lol

 

[M.C.G. 31]

ROH is "actively" trying to book CM Punk for their MSG show but those close to Punk say the chances are slim as he's told those people that he has no interest in doing pro wrestling.

 

[Bubba Thudd]

When was the last time a heel used brass knuckles in WWE?

 

[Serac]

KO used them in a match against Reigns a while back, which Reigns kicked out of.

 

[Paris in Flames]

KO used them in a match against Reigns a while back, which Reigns kicked out of.

Feels unnecessary to even point this out.

 

[Howie Hodge]

The Rock's movies, despite sucking balls, are obviously making money, or he wouldn't be featured. He is truly a horrendous actor. But, $$$$$

The WWE, despite their resources, continue to suck also.

The best PPV in years was the recent Impact Card. AINEC.

I'm just a cantankerous old man who desperately misses the Territories.

Anyone who followed them can't possibly follow the s*** show that is today's WWE.

 

[Paris in Flames]

I don't think he's a horrendous actor. I'd say he's routinely the best part of any movie he's in.

He's just in generic dumb and shitty popcorn flicks.