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Armageddon is upon us.... are you ready? No, this isn't a DX plug... not yet anyway.
Let me ask you something: The Internet ruins the wresting experience sometimes, doesn't it? I mean, I know about the whole "card subject to change" crap, but come on. When you're promoting matches between people a month away that gives up the outcome of your pay-per-view for this month, it doesn't sound like a smart marketing strategy. So, If Jericho actually wins the title, and Triple H beats Jeff Hardy; I'll be extremely, and pleasantly surprised.
It has to be tough on wrestling promoters to work with this. It must drive the creative teams nuts. It looks like a failed storyline, when it's just a simple fact of people not wanting to pay $40.00 to see wrestling matches when they've figured out the winners and losers on their own- thanks to the Internet.
The one pay-per-view we never miss at my house is WrestleMania. We don't care if we're starving and they're turning off the power the next morning, we order it. Usually, starting a few weeks before, I stay away from the message boards and chats because of the simple fact that no one can keep a freaking secret anymore. Ask Bush if you doubt me.
TNA is even worse about this than WWE. Being that they work less, and tape two or three weeks worth of shows at a time; it makes it hard to keep it fresh. Hence, lower rating, and lower PPV buy rates. I actually have this warped theory that spending more on a live broadcast weekly would ultimately bring in more money for TNA. Raw is the number one show for a few reasons, but being live about every week is the biggest draw. When it's live, eight second delay or not, anything can happen. Everyone loves to watch a live show, because you get things like botched promos, wardrobe malfunctions, and unscripted cursing. I love when the entire routine gets blown, and they over-improvise. Just a thought.
I'm also waiting for the announcement about TNA's magazine that they're acting like they're not working on. Look for that attempt soon, though I hope they give it a little more time to establish their stars first. Hey, if they can have a board game and video game, they can have a monthly publication.
WWE has over-inflated the myth of Beth Phoenix. I know, the next Chyna, I've heard. She just pretty much handed Mickie her ass the other day in their tag match, so I'm not pumped about this title match at all.
Also, with WWE already promoting Edge and Batista for the World Title, guess the Undertaker is out of the title picture yet again. Too bad. I was hoping he'd get one more decent title run
Honestly, I'm not pumped about this pay-per-view at all. It's depressing. I did love the Raw Anniversary Special. Throwing the past and present together always makes for good television to me. I hope we see Sunny again real soon. I also hope that we don't see Marty Jannetty again all that soon.
Random Thoughts: Smackdown and ECW are improving, but I still say TNA Impact is just a better show.
Did you see Michelle McCool's shiner? Awesome. Finally Victoria gets vicious. I love it.
I'm ready for Angle to drop the title now.
Sorry, but Kelly Kelly is no Torrie Wilson, try as they may.
It was great to see RVD in the WWE again, even if it truly was a one shot deal. Then again, how many others have said the very same thing?
I'm thirsty. Hey Hulkster, get me a cold one next time you have another bonding moment with your son, okay? I like Miller Chill. Thanks.
And out comes the soapbox!
You ever hear about things and wonder to yourself, or out loud like myself, "What the hell are they thinking?" I do it all the time. It may be a neurological condition, I don't know.
Anyway, getting back on point here; I was watching the news today, and something tickled me. Easy kids, not like that. A guy in Pennsylvania that runs a sandwich place is causing quite a controversy. He put up a sign that reads "This is America, please order in English", or something to that effect.
Now, why this upsets so many people, I really don't know. In my mind, he's being upfront with the fact that he only speaks English. He's not saying he doesn't or won't serve people of other nationalities, only that those people need to order in a language that the man taking the order can understand. He actually even has the word "please" on the damn sign.
What does this have to do with wrestling? I'm getting there.
When we as Americans travel to foreign countries for extended periods of time, a majority of us try to at the least pick up on the local language of choice. My best bud was stationed in Japan for eight years, and learned the language. He also picked himself up a hottie wife, but some guys, you know what I mean. Basically, I'm on this guy's side. Live here, learn English. You should adapt to the country, not make the country adapt to you.
We have several great wrestling stars from other nations, and we should be glad they're here. Stars like Rey Mysterio and Khali are very entertaining, and talented in their own ways. Regardless of what you've heard, Khali both understands and speaks English, though his speech leaves room for improvement. There was a time many years ago where most people, even people in the wrestling business, thought that Gorilla Monsoon couldn't speak a lick of English. I guess anyone that grew up watching him and Bobby Heenan on Prime Time Wrestling know otherwise.
I've made comments on my views on immigration before, so I won't go balls out here. Let me just say that if you migrate to another nation where they speak a different language than you; don't be a prick, and learn the native tongue.
That's my two cents... spend it how you like!
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