Scott's Blog of Doom

Hey Scott,
I want to ask how you feel about gimmicks and their marketablity. It seems these days, a "gimmick" is becoming less rare, especially in comparison to their heyday in the Hogan era. Specifically referring to WWE, the average wrestler these days comes out with just a name (usually their real one or a close variation), a pair of tights and a crew cut. It's basically the "cookie-cutter superstar" that the fed enjoys promoting.

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I apologize if you've seen this, but any comment?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0M5FtN164w

 

Really, unless they can come up with another supplement that can deliver the same “look” and style of physique that steroids can, only genetic freaks like John Cena can get away with not using them on the way to the top.  Let’s be totally honest here, steroids alone are not the main problem, it’s the vicious cycle of injuries and painkillers that are really crippling the industry.  Just look at Ken Kennedy.  Steroids enlarging the heart and causing heart attacks might kill individuals, but guys jumping off ladders and then taking bottles of Oxycontin are the larger-scale problem.  Either way, the solution is not whatever stupid ICOPro supplement Larry is shilling.  But you knew that. 

Also, someone needs to name their finish the Morphoplex, just because it would be awesome. 

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/26/jon-kate-plus-8-premiere-hits-record/19414

Never mind the basketball, the trainwreck that is Jon & Kate Plus Eight did almost TEN MILLION viewers on TLC last night, which not only made it the highest rated TV show of any kind last night, broadcast or cable, but makes it one of the highest rated cable shows in history.  That had to siphon some of RAW’s numbers off as well.   It was also one of the most depressing hours of television I’ve ever seen.  Perhaps Vince should steal his next big angle from this, although I don’t know how.  HHH and Steph Plus Two?  They have a fake affair and leak it to the tabloids?  I dunno, but apparently people would watch.

The SmarK Legacy Rant for Monday Night RAW - February 22 1993

- Live from New York

- Your hosts are Vince & Rob & Macho

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The SmarK DVD Rant for 24: Season Seven

"WHO DO YOU WORK FOR?"

- Jack Bauer

I'm sure that longtime readers already know my love affair with the world of 24 and the saga of this season, but here's the capsule version:

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Hey Scott,
I write you every year or two, pimping a new fantasy-booking I've put together. Anyway, my newest piece, starting from the day after "WrestleMania 25" and going through "WrestleMania 26", is now up on my website.
You can read the full booking here:
http://www.aspiringwwewriter.com/9-draft-09-thru-wm26.html
Or you can read the list of PPVs here:
http://www.aspiringwwewriter.com/-9-cards.html
The theme I've gone with this year is the creation of new stars, something that is not only needed (due to injuries and potential retirements), but also something that Vince is rumored to have a renewed interest in. I look forward to any feedback that you and your bloggies could provide.

 

I really can’t say as I endorse fantasy booking, but enjoy the plug. 

http://www.jimcornette.com/Commentary.html

More interesting stuff from Cornette, and not even touching on his opinion of the smaller “hardcore” promotions today, this is a FASCINATING history of the transition from Memphis brawling and the infamous Tupelo Concession Stand Brawl and how it lead to FMW and the like.  And he still doesn’t like Paul Heyman, no shock there.

Think I'm going to take a break from the beach this morning. It's funny when I tell people I'll be beaching it for this American holiday weekend and they tell me to be careful because the beach is going to be crowded...Ummm not in this part of Florida. I live in a coastal city. Everyone here goes to the beach on a weekly basis and we've purposely jacked up the price on the parking meters (or metres if your Canadian) to keep the stupid college kids out. The only difference between Memorial Day and February here is about 15 degrees on the mercury.

Rant over. Sorry it's late again and I should know better after I gave TWO matches over **** last week and got no love. Of course Scott, the buzzkill that he is, had to do a Q & D on Judgment Day a few hours later.

I thought about doing a Q & D on SmackDown, but why give a show that works so hard so little respect.

The Princess SmackDown Rant for May 22, 2009

Live? Not here from the 'Nati

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I cannot believe someone finally uploaded it. I had never seen it. I would imagine most of your blog readers haven't either. Your descriptions have not done this justice at all, I'm not sure anyone COULD. Must be seen.

I apologize to the blog world for not fully communicating the horror of what will be witnessed on that clip.  I should have prepared you all better. 

Hey a while back, you reviewed the show Magnum TA getting into the car accident and you asked the fans of the blog to ask Dave Meltzer as to what was the going to be the Starcade main event was going to be before the accident. He did in fact tell me that Magnum was going to face Flair but wasn't sure if Magnum was going to win the belt. Also he did say that Magnum was going to beat Nikita before Starcade in a blowoff match to get momentum to Starcade. Just thought you wanted to know.

Indeed I did, thank you!