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KRider Desire Grand Prix Entry from Origin System Since: Feb, 2021
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#8526: Jul 25th 2025 at 6:00:20 PM

The usual 10 Bell Salute plus a memorial video for Hulk Hogan narrated by Triple H. Then it opens with "sigh" Randy Orton & Jelly Roll and Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul cutting promos against each other.

On a sidenote, there's still no WWE Raw nor PLEs in Netflix Philippines but WWE Unreal will be showing here this Tuesday.

https://wrestlingheadlines.com/wwe-late-night-event-with-tony-hinchcliffe-planned-for-summerslam-weekend-reportedly-canceled-due-to-low-ticket-sales/

For some positive news, the WWE Late Night Comedy Event starring bigoted comedian Tony Hinchcliffe and set for Summerslam weekend has apparently been cancelled due to low ticket sales. He's 1 of the few celebrities along with Dana White who get universally booed when mentioned among the audiences in WWE events.

So far at least Cody does say that feelings regarding Hulk Hogan are complicated but he focused more on Hogan's accomplishments in the ring and in entertainment when he gave a brief thank you then quickly moved on to cutting a promo on John Cena.

While Roman Reigns & Main Event Jey Uso vs Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed will main event Night 1 of Summerslam and Cody Rhodes vs John Cena will main event Night 2, pitting almost the entire Smackdown Tag Team Division against each other in TLC for the WWE Tag Team Championship might become the match to watch for the PLE.

Edited by KRider on Jul 25th 2025 at 11:22:05 PM

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HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#8527: Jul 26th 2025 at 5:38:31 PM

Tony Schivonne(sp) with a heartfelt RIP to Hulk Hogan.

At this point, he was not a good person, but what he did for wrestling can't be denied is the best way to put it.

Of course, you're still free to deny it. I'm not gonna tell you not to hate him. I'm still deeply disappointed in his racist comments.

I'm actively looking for ways to separate the character from the person, so I can continue to at least enjoy his theme song.

One Strip! One Strip!
terumokou Pitiable and Illegally Dumped Object from In a bamboo forest full of bunnies, California Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Mu
Pitiable and Illegally Dumped Object
#8528: Jul 26th 2025 at 5:46:21 PM

Guess the best way could explain my feelings is that I'm not sad that he died but rather I'm sad I'm not sad about it. Because I recognize that wrestling wouldn't be wrestling without him today (maybe but that theorycrafting is for a different time) but I can't ignore the racist stuff, politicking and compulsive lying he did. And hawking beer in spite of his dumbass son's DUI.

Burning love!
omega2900 Jemerald of Brainrot from The Midwest, where everything is MID! (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: In my bunk
Jemerald of Brainrot
#8529: Jul 26th 2025 at 5:59:29 PM

The tribute caught me off guard a bit because I remember TK not wanting Hogan anywhere near AEW years ago.

I guess it’s near impossible to discuss how pro wrestling’s success came to be if we completely redacted Hogan.

Edited by omega2900 on Jul 26th 2025 at 8:03:20 AM

Get taxed. Idiot.
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#8530: Jul 26th 2025 at 6:04:29 PM

I guess they let Tony do it as one of the few active people who worked with Hogan, and maybe knew a better side of him

Also, Max Caster has earned the love of the fandom by being an obnoxious idiot who keeps getting beat. Who knew?

And Anthony Bowens is now a heel. Weird.

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KRider Desire Grand Prix Entry from Origin System Since: Feb, 2021
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#8531: Jul 26th 2025 at 6:14:50 PM

[up][up]Hulkamania and later the NWO was just too influential in the growth of the business in the US as we know it.

[up]In a way it's full circle if we consider Bobby Heenan's word where when Gorilla Monsoon died, Heenan wanted to commemorate him live in WCW Nitro which was contested by Tony with his justification being that Monsoon never worked for WCW but Heenan did so anyway.

https://wrestlingheadlines.com/double-champ-dom-could-be-coming-soon-after-dominik-mysterio-makes-surprise-aaa-appearance-big-wwe-vs-aaa-title-match-set/

Meanwhile at AAA, El Hijo Del Vikingo will be defending his AAA Mega Championship at Triplemania XXXIII on August 16 against 3 WWE guys: Dragon Lee, El Grande Americano and Dominik Mysterio.

Edited by KRider on Jul 26th 2025 at 9:35:22 PM

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Robotnik Since: Aug, 2011
#8532: Jul 26th 2025 at 9:26:26 PM

[up][up] As much as Creative tried to frame Max as a Dirty Coward, he was more like the Determinator. It helped that he got one heck of a zinger on Takeshita by pointing out his loss to Kenny Omega.

I never did buy Anthony Bowens as a face. He was too much of a blowhard. This is perfect for him.

terumokou Pitiable and Illegally Dumped Object from In a bamboo forest full of bunnies, California Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Mu
Pitiable and Illegally Dumped Object
#8533: Jul 27th 2025 at 1:49:52 PM

To everyone's rejoice, WWE is dropping Travis Scott. He's not taking to wrestling as seriously as he should be. And, say what you like about Logan Paul, who I hate with the passion of a thousand exploding suns, the guy can wrestle. And, if you cared about them, also dropped from 2K25 DLC completely (EL GRANDE AMERICANO!).

The fact that he also busted Cody's eardrum doesn't help his case either.

Edited by terumokou on Jul 27th 2025 at 1:52:21 AM

Burning love!
Ego-Man25 Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
#8534: Jul 27th 2025 at 1:52:06 PM

Never thought we'd reach the point where someone else can make Logan Paul look good by contrast... yet here we are.

Self-professed Wild Card who thinks cynicism isn't so bad.
KRider Desire Grand Prix Entry from Origin System Since: Feb, 2021
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#8535: Jul 27th 2025 at 4:09:29 PM

Good. They should've used a wrestler who was stuck on catering to be John Cena's goon instead of a celebrity anyway. Either A-Town Down Under (before they broke up off screen) or the New Day could've used the exposure.

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omega2900 Jemerald of Brainrot from The Midwest, where everything is MID! (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: In my bunk
Jemerald of Brainrot
#8536: Jul 27th 2025 at 4:21:47 PM

Didn't he waste four minutes of time just walking to the ring just so he could subject everyone to FE!N?

Get taxed. Idiot.
KRider Desire Grand Prix Entry from Origin System Since: Feb, 2021
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#8537: Jul 27th 2025 at 4:47:10 PM

Yes. Say what you will about Jeff Hardy or Penta doing their entrances at the start of run-ins but at least they run afterwards. Travis Scott took his sweet time strolling down the aisle for his run-in during Wrestlemania 41.

https://wrestlingheadlines.com/paul-triple-h-levesque-makes-special-breaking-news-announcement-regarding-aaa-triplemania-xxxiii/

Triple H announced that AAA Triplemania XXXIII will stream live on Youtube on August 16.

Edited by KRider on Jul 27th 2025 at 7:53:29 PM

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KRider Desire Grand Prix Entry from Origin System Since: Feb, 2021
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#8538: Jul 28th 2025 at 7:26:06 PM

Looks like we're getting a callback to the Brian Pillman vs Kevin Sullivan "I respect you" match: If Karrion Kross beats Sami Zayn at Summerslam, Sami has to say "Karrion Kross was right" but if Sami wins, Karrion has to say "I was wrong."

https://wrestlingheadlines.com/mercedes-mone-wins-two-more-titles-this-weekend-bringing-total-to-8-current-championships/

Mercedes Mone has added 2 more championships to her collection by beating Diana Strong at the Prime Time Wrestling event in Koslov, Poland on July 27 to become the inaugural Prime Time Wrestling Women’s Champion and the first-ever BestYa Wrestling Women’s Champion. Her other titles are the AEW TBS title, the 2025 Owen Hart Cup belt, the RevPro Undisputed British Women’s title, the Queen of Southside belt, the CMLL World Women’s Championship and the European Wrestling Association’s Women’s title which makes her total championship belts to 8. She's 3 more titles away from beating Ultimo Dragon's record of 10 championships at once.

And now, the debut of El Grande Americano Tres.

Edited by KRider on Jul 30th 2025 at 3:51:47 AM

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KRider Desire Grand Prix Entry from Origin System Since: Feb, 2021
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#8539: Jul 29th 2025 at 4:54:42 PM

https://wrestlingheadlines.com/wwe-announces-pair-of-special-events-in-japan-this-october/

WWE announced that they'll be doing a supershow this October 17 to 18 in Japan. With Iwatani Mayu now in Marigold, hopefully we get to see her, Kairi and IYO reunite even if it's just for 1 night.

WWE Unreal is also out but have yet to watch a single episode.

Edited by KRider on Jul 29th 2025 at 7:56:24 PM

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terumokou Pitiable and Illegally Dumped Object from In a bamboo forest full of bunnies, California Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Mu
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#8540: Jul 29th 2025 at 5:38:10 PM

[up][up]El Tres seems like a bit...bruiser? Maybe he has the weight to do stuff like I dunno, bite some fingers? Who knows.

On a completely different note, has anyone seen Pete Dunne lately. He could totally be the original El Grande American. (I have no idea who Tres is; I'm just spitballing here.)

Edited by terumokou on Jul 29th 2025 at 5:40:24 AM

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KRider Desire Grand Prix Entry from Origin System Since: Feb, 2021
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#8541: Jul 29th 2025 at 5:58:06 PM

At this rate all we need are El Grande Americano Quatro and Cinco and they'll rival the Villanos.

Edited by KRider on Jul 29th 2025 at 8:58:16 PM

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ReginaldOgron5 Est Ut Squimplex Ut from Two blocks down from the Undead Burg Since: Mar, 2022 Relationship Status: I want you to want me
omega2900 Jemerald of Brainrot from The Midwest, where everything is MID! (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: In my bunk
Jemerald of Brainrot
#8543: Jul 30th 2025 at 5:10:21 PM

Damn! The Bucks not only got the jobber entrance, but also a placeholder lower third.

Get taxed. Idiot.
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
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#8544: Jul 30th 2025 at 5:13:17 PM

Yeah. It's hilarious.

I don't think that's ever happened before to wrestlers who aren't local talent.

It's certainly a good way to show How the Mighty Have Fallen.

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omega2900 Jemerald of Brainrot from The Midwest, where everything is MID! (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: In my bunk
Jemerald of Brainrot
#8545: Jul 30th 2025 at 5:55:37 PM

I’m surprised Mox vs Hangman isn’t the main event.

Edited by omega2900 on Jul 30th 2025 at 7:55:49 AM

Get taxed. Idiot.
KRider Desire Grand Prix Entry from Origin System Since: Feb, 2021
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#8546: Jul 30th 2025 at 6:15:22 PM

The Bucks certainly deserve it a lot more than when Booker T lost his T along with his entrance music.

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omega2900 Jemerald of Brainrot from The Midwest, where everything is MID! (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: In my bunk
Jemerald of Brainrot
#8547: Jul 30th 2025 at 6:51:38 PM

The "Trapezoid of Grapezoid" is stupid. I love it.

Get taxed. Idiot.
Robotnik Since: Aug, 2011
#8548: Jul 30th 2025 at 7:52:53 PM

[up][up][up] Brisco vs. Ricochet was totally worthy of the main event spot, though. They both killed it. MJF did his part, too.

I was a little concerned when Marina Shafir hit Hangman with the belt, but thankfully, that didn't go anywhere. Man, I am so glad Moxley's title reign is over.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#8549: Jul 30th 2025 at 8:44:14 PM

So, I just found out that Alexa Bliss and Bianca Belair did a full on beat for beat re-enactment of a scene from Scary Movie 3.

I don't know when they did this. Was it Raw? Smackdown? A Payperview?

All I know is that it's damned hilarious.[lol]

Props, ladies, Props.

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KRider Desire Grand Prix Entry from Origin System Since: Feb, 2021
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#8550: Jul 30th 2025 at 9:02:22 PM

Holy crap they really did get the choreography right.

Edited by KRider on Jul 31st 2025 at 12:06:00 AM

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