TGM

Nov 24 2016, 06:28:42 AM

I don't doubt that, and I can see why he initially got over 20 years ago. What I don't understand is how he's still getting the reactions he's receiving now, considering how much "smarter" today's audience is compared to yesteryear, when, ignoring Roman for a second and looking at other similar examples, other guys who had similarly successfully gotten themselves over with fans, guys such as Batista (another guy who, while lacking in certain areas, is about a million times better both in the ring and on the mic than Goldberg), can't make a comeback without getting booed out of the building.

Fromage

Nov 24 2016, 02:41:37 PM

TGM

Nov 24 2016, 06:28:42 AM

I don't doubt that, and I can see why he initially got over 20 years ago. What I don't understand is how he's still getting the reactions he's receiving now, considering how much "smarter" today's audience is compared to yesteryear, when, ignoring Roman for a second and looking at other similar examples, other guys who had similarly successfully gotten themselves over with fans, guys such as Batista (another guy who, while lacking in certain areas, is about a million times better both in the ring and on the mic than Goldberg), can't make a comeback without getting booed out of the building.

I would say a large part of Goldberg's reactions are from nostalgia. So the old school fans chant Goldberg during his entrance and that helps make him seem like a legit star to today's crowds. I would say that Batista was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. The crowd wanted Daniel Bryan and to hell with everyone else.

Fromage

Nov 24 2016, 02:41:37 PM

TGM

Nov 24 2016, 06:28:42 AM

I don't doubt that, and I can see why he initially got over 20 years ago. What I don't understand is how he's still getting the reactions he's receiving now, considering how much "smarter" today's audience is compared to yesteryear, when, ignoring Roman for a second and looking at other similar examples, other guys who had similarly successfully gotten themselves over with fans, guys such as Batista (another guy who, while lacking in certain areas, is about a million times better both in the ring and on the mic than Goldberg), can't make a comeback without getting booed out of the building.

I would say a large part of Goldberg's reactions are from nostalgia. So the old school fans chant Goldberg during his entrance and that helps make him seem like a legit star to today's crowds. I would say that Batista was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. The crowd wanted Daniel Bryan and to hell with everyone else.

T-Unit

Nov 24 2016, 11:35:31 PM

In other news, Becky Lynch has announced that she is pregnant.



Becky will be back next week on Smackdown Live.

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Goldberg is officially back on the WWE roster after defeating Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series, but that wasn’t always WWE’s plan for the former undefeated WCW World Champion.

According to a new report by Dave Meltzer the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE’s original plan to have Goldberg lose in a one-off match against Lesnar was changed due to the recent decline in WWE’s TV viewership. The company decided that bringing Goldberg back for more than just that one match would be good for their viewership in 2017.

It sounds like now that Goldberg is back, that also means the plans original for Lesnar vs. Shane McMahon at WrestleMania 33 have been scrapped. Some in company management wanted to stay on course for Lesnar vs. Shane, but Vince McMahon ultimately made the call to start building to a Lesnar-Goldberg rematch at WrestleMania.

According to the report by Meltzer, Goldberg negotiated “phenomenal single-event deal” and is willing to wrestle any time for paydays like that.

pokajabba

Nov 26 2016, 10:14:10 PM

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Goldberg is officially back on the WWE roster after defeating Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series, but that wasn’t always WWE’s plan for the former undefeated WCW World Champion.

According to a new report by Dave Meltzer the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE’s original plan to have Goldberg lose in a one-off match against Lesnar was changed due to the recent decline in WWE’s TV viewership. The company decided that bringing Goldberg back for more than just that one match would be good for their viewership in 2017.

It sounds like now that Goldberg is back, that also means the plans original for Lesnar vs. Shane McMahon at WrestleMania 33 have been scrapped. Some in company management wanted to stay on course for Lesnar vs. Shane, but Vince McMahon ultimately made the call to start building to a Lesnar-Goldberg rematch at WrestleMania.

According to the report by Meltzer, Goldberg negotiated “phenomenal single-event deal” and is willing to wrestle any time for paydays like that.

Source: http://www.sescoops.com/backstage-news-on-why-wwe-signed-goldberg/

pokajabba

Nov 26 2016, 10:14:10 PM

Quote:

 

Goldberg is officially back on the WWE roster after defeating Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series, but that wasn’t always WWE’s plan for the former undefeated WCW World Champion.

According to a new report by Dave Meltzer the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE’s original plan to have Goldberg lose in a one-off match against Lesnar was changed due to the recent decline in WWE’s TV viewership. The company decided that bringing Goldberg back for more than just that one match would be good for their viewership in 2017.

It sounds like now that Goldberg is back, that also means the plans original for Lesnar vs. Shane McMahon at WrestleMania 33 have been scrapped. Some in company management wanted to stay on course for Lesnar vs. Shane, but Vince McMahon ultimately made the call to start building to a Lesnar-Goldberg rematch at WrestleMania.

According to the report by Meltzer, Goldberg negotiated “phenomenal single-event deal” and is willing to wrestle any time for paydays like that.

Source: http://www.sescoops.com/backstage-news-on-why-wwe-signed-goldberg/

Static

Nov 27 2016, 07:46:21 PM

^ Kane wearing a cape at a house show before his debut at Badd Blood.

(Credit to some dude on Reddit)

T-Unit

Nov 27 2016, 09:06:51 PM

Static

Nov 27 2016, 07:46:21 PM

^ Kane wearing a cape at a house show before his debut at Badd Blood.

(Credit to some dude on Reddit)

That guy directly over Kane's left shoulder looks exactly like a younger Kane would back in 1997.

Redders

Nov 28 2016, 01:17:53 PM

T-Unit

Nov 27 2016, 09:06:51 PM

Static

Nov 27 2016, 07:46:21 PM

^ Kane wearing a cape at a house show before his debut at Badd Blood.

(Credit to some dude on Reddit)

That guy directly over Kane's left shoulder looks exactly like a younger Kane would back in 1997.

Wait... are you trying to tell me Corporate Kane & Demon Kane actually ARE two different people!?!

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On the latest edition of the Talk Is Jericho podcast, Chris Jericho talked about the finish of the Brock Lesnar vs. Bill Goldberg match at Survivor Series. The former World Champion praised the match’s shock-value and called the idea “brilliant.”

“Everyone was shocked, everyone was surprised, but after thinking about it for a minute, I think it was actually a pretty brilliant finish,” he said.

Jericho feels that the 86-second Survivor Series match helped generate buzz while protecting both performers from a “plodding” longer match. Lesnar and Goldberg’s previous 13-minute match in 2004 was nearly universally panned in reviews.

“I loved the Goldberg finish. I think it was very smart,” Jericho said. “Had they gone out there for about a 10-minute match, and kind of been a little bit plodding, or maybe somebody blows up or whatever it may be, I don’t think it would have been as effective. It was a shock-value, water cooler moment. Everybody’s talking about it. It sets up for a huge main event rematch; and we have something to talk about, so I think it was a great idea.”

Jericho congratulated Lesnar and Goldberg on a successful match, and Goldberg on making an impressive comeback.

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Brock Lesnar vs. Bill Goldberg was the shortest match at this year’s Survivor Series pay-per-view, and because of that WWE’s announcers were reportedly told to call the match differently. Dave Meltzer reported in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter this week that WWE instructed their announcers to call the main event “like a fight,” as opposed to how they called the rest of the card.

According to Meltzer, WWE’s goal was for the match to have an explosive MMA-style finish. The company reportedly felt that their audience is familiar enough with UFC that fans wouldn’t be disappointed by the quick match, especially if they present it more like a “fight” than how they presented the other matches. Before the show, announcers were instructed how to call the match differently to help WWE achieve their desired effect.

Goldberg is currently scheduled to take part in January’s 30-man Royal Rumble match, and is expected to have a rematch with Lesnar at WrestleMania 33 in April.

pokajabba

Nov 28 2016, 02:05:58 PM

Quote:

 

Brock Lesnar vs. Bill Goldberg was the shortest match at this year’s Survivor Series pay-per-view, and because of that WWE’s announcers were reportedly told to call the match differently. Dave Meltzer reported in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter this week that WWE instructed their announcers to call the main event “like a fight,” as opposed to how they called the rest of the card.

According to Meltzer, WWE’s goal was for the match to have an explosive MMA-style finish. The company reportedly felt that their audience is familiar enough with UFC that fans wouldn’t be disappointed by the quick match, especially if they present it more like a “fight” than how they presented the other matches. Before the show, announcers were instructed how to call the match differently to help WWE achieve their desired effect.

Goldberg is currently scheduled to take part in January’s 30-man Royal Rumble match, and is expected to have a rematch with Lesnar at WrestleMania 33 in April.

Source: http://www.sescoops.com/report-wwe-gave-announcers-unique-instructions-for-goldberg-vs-lesnar-at-survivor-series/

TGM

Nov 24 2016, 06:28:42 AM

I don't doubt that, and I can see why he initially got over 20 years ago. What I don't understand is how he's still getting the reactions he's receiving now, considering how much "smarter" today's audience is compared to yesteryear, when, ignoring Roman for a second and looking at other similar examples, other guys who had similarly successfully gotten themselves over with fans, guys such as Batista (another guy who, while lacking in certain areas, is about a million times better both in the ring and on the mic than Goldberg), can't make a comeback without getting booed out of the building.