The Pro Wrestling thread

ian_the_girth · Jul 5, 2023

Medway Blue said:
I've got my hands on Dark Side of the Ring. Need to watch them. I've also managed to get hold of the WWE/Biography collaborations that air on A&E in the US - Biography: WWE Legends and WWE Rivals. They're really good.

Have you ever watched 'Wrestling With Shadows' or 'Beyond The Mat'?

Medway Blue · Jul 5, 2023

ian_the_girth said:
Did you go to SummerSlam 1992?
I guess they could have it at the Principality Stadium and close the roof. But i'd love to see them have WrestleMania at Wembley. Lot's of talk about a PLE event coming out here to Perth WA.

There were complaints about lack of amenities/hotel rooms in Cardiff so I can't imagine them taking WrestleMania week there. I think it's most likely to be London, and I think that's best for a week long event like this. Wembley always an option - they have the history there of SummerSlam 1992, plus perhaps wanting to beat AEW's attendance. Could see Spurs' stadium being a great option too though.

Medway Blue · Jul 5, 2023

ian_the_girth said:
Have you ever watched 'Wrestling With Shadows' or 'Beyond The Mat'?

Wrestling With Shadows, yes. Ages ago, mind. Interesting though with all the Montreal Screwjob stuff.

Haven't seen Beyond the Mat.

ian_the_girth · Jul 5, 2023

Medway Blue said:
There were complaints about lack of amenities/hotel rooms in Cardiff so I can't imagine them taking WrestleMania week there. I think it's most likely to be London, and I think that's best for a week long event like this. Wembley always an option - they have the history there of SummerSlam 1992, plus perhaps wanting to beat AEW's attendance. Could see Spurs' stadium being a great option too though.

I went on a tour of Wembley Stadium about 10 years ago and they had no recollection of SummerSlam being there in 1992.

Agree about the lack of amenities / hotels around Cardiff.

Am i right in thinking only 3 countries have ever hosted the top 4 events. USA, Canada & UK?

ian_the_girth · Jul 5, 2023

Medway Blue said:
Wrestling With Shadows, yes. Ages ago, mind. Interesting though with all the Montreal Screwjob stuff.

Haven't seen Beyond the Mat.

Beyond the mat covers Jake Roberts, Mick Foley mainly. A good watch.

Kenny · Jul 5, 2023

Cena went out there and heavily teased for a Wrestlemania to get the fans all hyped up, but the big problem is that the host city WM usually has to pay quite a bit to WWE coffers to host it. I don't know if London feels the need to spend millions to land the event?

ian_the_girth · Jul 5, 2023

Kenny said:
Cena went out there and heavily teased for a Wrestlemania to get the fans all hyped up, but the big problem is that the host city WM usually has to pay quite a bit to WWE coffers to host it. I don't know if London feels the need to spend millions to land the event?

Just have it out here at the MFN' G and fill it with 150K

Mad Cyril · Jul 5, 2023

Mad Cyril said:
I used to love the American Wrestling highlights on ITV sport on a Saturday lunchtime in the late 80s.

I remember seeing Papa Shango win a match using Voodoo magic without even leaving his changing room.

I remembered it slightly wrong:

The General · Jul 5, 2023

ian_the_girth said:
Did you go to SummerSlam 1992?
I guess they could have it at the Principality Stadium and close the roof. But i'd love to see them have WrestleMania at Wembley. Lot's of talk about a PLE event coming out here to Perth WA.

No I was only 6 at the time and I doubt I even watched wrestling then! I think Auss will be a possibility in the coming years but at the moment there is a lack of Aussies' on the main/nxt roster.

class · Jul 5, 2023

Medway Blue said:
Me too! What seats did you get? Only problem is I've dropped off with AEW recently. Need to get back into it but I'm struggling a little bit with their product. Will still be a great experience though.

I am the front row of block 125, tickets were in the £175 bracket during the presale. How about you?

Medway Blue · Jul 5, 2023

class said:
I am the front row of block 125, tickets were in the £175 bracket during the presale. How about you?

Section 236, row 2. £125 bracket. Did some research on the seat map and seemed a good balance of affordability and decent position. It's hard camera side too, which was important to me.

class · Jul 5, 2023

Medway Blue said:
Section 236, row 2. £125 bracket. Did some research on the seat map and seemed a good balance of affordability and decent position. It's hard camera side too, which was important to me.

Yes I spent what seemed like an eternity on the seat map seeing what areas I wanted to go for!! If I worked it out right, I am looking straight on at the stage area basically opposite what would be the tunnel etc.

ian_the_girth · Jul 6, 2023

The General said:
No I was only 6 at the time and I doubt I even watched wrestling then! I think Auss will be a possibility in the coming years but at the moment there is a lack of Aussies' on the main/nxt roster.

I didn't go either. Still got the original recording on VHS from SKY Sports and the VHS release too. Hopefully in the next 10 years WWE will have WrestleMania in both the UK & Australia.

Beefy · Jul 14, 2023

ian_the_girth said:
Beyond the mat covers Jake Roberts, Mick Foley mainly. A good watch.

And Droz who sadly died a couple of weeks ago.

Kenny · Jul 14, 2023

Beefy said:
And Droz who sadly died a couple of weeks ago.

Vince "He's gonna...he's gonna...PUUUKKKEE!"

The Original Tribal Chief · Jul 14, 2023

Acknowledge me

Medway Blue · Jul 14, 2023

Tribal Chief said:
Acknowledge me

Yes, my Tribal Chief. I love you, my Tribal Chief.

The Original Tribal Chief · Jul 14, 2023

Roman is far and away the best thing in wrestling right now - the heel turn saved him. When he finally goes tweener as a badass and ditches the cowardly heel stuff, he's going to be Rock-tier.