2014 Pro Wrestling Thread

I knew the relation between Bray and IRS, but I didn't realize that Bo Dallas was also in that family.

Re: Austin at Mania, he had previously said on his podcast that he wasn't going to go just to go, so maybe they have something more for him to do besides some random appearances... It would be cool if Triple H tried to screw over Bryan in the championship match, only to be met by Austin, Hogan and other past champions. Spoilers from The Observer: There are also rumors that The Rock might contribute a taped promo or be there in person, and RVD might return in the battle royal or another spot.

 

Bring a "HELLO SportsJournalists.com!" sign, so we can see you.

 

I did not know they were brothers. I did know Bray was Rotundo's son. His uncles are Barry and Kendall Windham and his grandfather is Blackjack Mulligan.

Next up will be a test on the Samoan family tree.

 

The best thing I've heard regarding Austin is a fan theory that he and Rock both come out as surprise entrants for the battle royale and that the finish involves the two of them and one other person (Maybe Big Show?) They team up, throw the last person out and then it's just Rock and Austin in the ring, staring each other down.
That moment alone would be worth the $65....er $55 ... er WWE Network subscription alone.

 

It's supposed to POUR all day, so I don't know how feasible a sign would be without it getting ruined.

 

I'm kinda surprised people didn't know Bray and Bo are brothers.

On Austin, I thought he couldn't wrestle anymore? I know Hogan can't, but I thought I read somewhere that Austin couldn't get in the ring for a match now?

Other WM speculations have centered around Punk, and several pics of him in NOLA have swept the web. But a few of them -- of him in an airport and him with Kofi -- are old. The airport shots are from November in Nashville, and the Kofi one is at least a year and a half old.

 

As of a couple years ago, Austin couldn't wrestle because of his neck. And unless he's fibbing completely on his podcast, he's said he's checking in at about 275, 280 these days, which is kinda heavy for him.

 

I think Austin has said he would be able to come back for one match, and, while not being at his peak, obviously, still be able to go for that one match. But he wouldn't be able to come back on a consistent basis.

 

Anyone watching the Hall of Fame?

Pretty sure Jerry just called Diamond Dallas Page "DDT." Which is kind of fitting -- in a weird way -- considering who he's inducting.

 

Holy smokes, DDP is 58. He doesn't look it at all, but her certainly sounds old. He's pretty winded, it seems.

 

This is some funny stuff. DDP is telling about the time Jake was staying with him and Kimberly and lost his snake, which was a black cobra.

Jake said he would get the snake tomorrow, but didn't come back for three days.

 

Jake's speech ... If you get a chance, look it up.