Wrestling Thread May 2-8 | 5/6 BOYCOTT SMACKDOWN TONIGHT - TELL @WWE YOUR THOUGHTS

[Bend_The_Knee]

A common question about Punk's gimmick, and one that comes up often with fans, is the meaning of the initialism CM. Originally the CM represented the phrase "Chick Magnet", the name of the tag team he was in as a backyard wrestler. Punk, however, later changed CM into an orphan initialism, declaring that it has no meaning, though when asked since he has taken to making up meanings that fit the initials, going so far as to make up long stories to explain the origins that do not match the actual origin story at all. Since beginning this practice, Punk has stated CM stands for "Cookie Monster", "Cookie Master", "Crooked Moonsault", "Chuck Mosley", "Charles Montgomery", "Charles Manson", "Crazy Mariachi", "Chicago Made", "Championship Material" and "Cole Miner" among others.

 

[Bend_The_Knee]

A common question about Punk's gimmick, and one that comes up often with fans, is the meaning of the initialism CM. Originally the CM represented the phrase "Chick Magnet", the name of the tag team he was in as a backyard wrestler. Punk, however, later changed CM into an orphan initialism, declaring that it has no meaning, though when asked since he has taken to making up meanings that fit the initials, going so far as to make up long stories to explain the origins that do not match the actual origin story at all. Since beginning this practice, Punk has stated CM stands for "Cookie Monster", "Cookie Master", "Crooked Moonsault", "Chuck Mosley", "Charles Montgomery", "Charles Manson", "Crazy Mariachi", "Chicago Made", "Championship Material" and "Cole Miner" among others.

 

[law3001]

Originally Posted by GotHolesInMySocks

A common question about Punk's gimmick, and one that comes up often with fans, is the meaning of the initialism CM. Originally the CM represented the phrase "Chick Magnet", the name of the tag team he was in as a backyard wrestler. Punk, however, later changed CM into an orphan initialism, declaring that it has no meaning, though when asked since he has taken to making up meanings that fit the initials, going so far as to make up long stories to explain the origins that do not match the actual origin story at all. Since beginning this practice, Punk has stated CM stands for "Cookie Monster", "Cookie Master", "Crooked Moonsault", "Chuck Mosley", "Charles Montgomery", "Charles Manson", "Crazy Mariachi", "Chicago Made", "Championship Material" and "Cole Miner" among others.

 

[law3001]

Originally Posted by GotHolesInMySocks

A common question about Punk's gimmick, and one that comes up often with fans, is the meaning of the initialism CM. Originally the CM represented the phrase "Chick Magnet", the name of the tag team he was in as a backyard wrestler. Punk, however, later changed CM into an orphan initialism, declaring that it has no meaning, though when asked since he has taken to making up meanings that fit the initials, going so far as to make up long stories to explain the origins that do not match the actual origin story at all. Since beginning this practice, Punk has stated CM stands for "Cookie Monster", "Cookie Master", "Crooked Moonsault", "Chuck Mosley", "Charles Montgomery", "Charles Manson", "Crazy Mariachi", "Chicago Made", "Championship Material" and "Cole Miner" among others.

 

[noblekane]

so was mcmahon serious about buying tna or was it a joke? kevin nash acting like a %$%%% threatening to go back to tna because the wwe dont wanna use him, watch vince buy tna just to put nash back on the shelf

 

[noblekane]

so was mcmahon serious about buying tna or was it a joke? kevin nash acting like a %$%%% threatening to go back to tna because the wwe dont wanna use him, watch vince buy tna just to put nash back on the shelf

 

[4wrestling]

In honor of tonight's huge return!!!!

 

[4wrestling]

In honor of tonight's huge return!!!!

 

[furrell]

Originally Posted by venom lyrix

WOW...that idea about the new wrestling lg sounds awesome...I'd be on board if it was done right

He needs donations and lot of them. I could see if he had his own money as the seed but he doesn't. Its easy to say things when you don't have any of your money invested in the project.

 

[furrell]

Originally Posted by venom lyrix

WOW...that idea about the new wrestling lg sounds awesome...I'd be on board if it was done right

He needs donations and lot of them. I could see if he had his own money as the seed but he doesn't. Its easy to say things when you don't have any of your money invested in the project.

 

[law3001]

Originally Posted by 4wrestling

In honor of tonight's huge return!!!!

 

[law3001]

Originally Posted by 4wrestling

In honor of tonight's huge return!!!!

 

[hellaones]

^^

I wish they would have done more with Estrada

 

[hellaones]

^^

I wish they would have done more with Estrada

 

[Good Ol J.R]

Originally Posted by Law3001

Originally Posted by 4wrestling

In honor of tonight's huge return!!!!

"Knock Knock."

"Who's there?"

"Braden Walker."

 

[Good Ol J.R]

Originally Posted by Law3001

Originally Posted by 4wrestling

In honor of tonight's huge return!!!!

"Knock Knock."

"Who's there?"

"Braden Walker."

 

[hombrelobo]

"Knock Knock. Who's there? Braden Walker."

Swag

 

[hombrelobo]

"Knock Knock. Who's there? Braden Walker."

Swag

 

[hombrelobo]

This one is for edgarfly. Happy Cinco De Mayo. Yes, even to you "Lost Cuatro Horsemen".

 

[hombrelobo]

This one is for edgarfly. Happy Cinco De Mayo. Yes, even to you "Lost Cuatro Horsemen".

 

[Deleted member 37754]

[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)]Bought my son his birthday gifts... sin cara and rey mysterio stuff (his favorite wrestlers) and a world title. [/color]
[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)]Was gonna get the BG but it is sold out. Spinner instead [/color]

[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)]. I hate that belt... but being that I'm RJ i do want that "R" one [/color]

[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)].[/color]
[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)]It's for him anyway, he is gonna love it.[/color]

[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)]Will post pics when everything comes in.[/color]

 

[Deleted member 37754]

[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)]Bought my son his birthday gifts... sin cara and rey mysterio stuff (his favorite wrestlers) and a world title. [/color]
[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)]Was gonna get the BG but it is sold out. Spinner instead [/color]

[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)]. I hate that belt... but being that I'm RJ i do want that "R" one [/color]

[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)].[/color]
[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)]It's for him anyway, he is gonna love it.[/color]

[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)]Will post pics when everything comes in.[/color]

 

[jdcurt2]

Some notes from the WWE 1st quarter (Wrestlemania was in the second quarter this year):


* Revenues from our Live and Televised Entertainment businesses were $70.4 million for the current quarter as compared to $98.2 million in the prior year quarter. That is a 28% drop from last year at this time.

* Business in North America is down to $89.7 million, this time last year it was $106.9 million.

* Live Event revenues were $19.6 million as compared to $26.0 million in the prior year.

* The 2011 WWE Royal Rumble PPV did 446,000 buys. This is down from last year’s 462,000 buys; a difference of 16,000 buys.

* The 2011 WWE Elimination Chamber PPV did 199,000 buys. This is down from last year’s 285,000 buys; a difference of 86,000 buys.

* PPV buys for the two PPVs are down 102,000 buys.

* McMahon noted that it was a somewhat disappointing quarter, but also stated that WrestleMania fell in the first quarter last year.

* McMahon also noted that PPV fell flat in the quarter, but said that TV ratings and the return of Tough Enough showed the power that the brand still has.

* McMahon discussed the new WWE, stating that they wouldn’t leave the current product model, but would be using their expertise in television production, live event production and licensing to create new revenue prospects for the company with other acquisitions and projects.

* They took on a loss of $1.5 million on The Chaperone, because they now take on all the costs of marketing and advertising themselves as part of their self-distribution of the film.

* McMahon noted that they would have two new live event programs, and that it would happen in the not too distance future. He also said finding a home for them would not be a problem. McMahon also stated that Edge’s unexpected retirement wouldn’t effect their bottom line because they are doing so well with developing talents.

* On current storylines, McMahon said that Rock’s return has brought them greater awareness by having older names mix it up with the new WWE talent, naming Miz and Alberto Del Rio.

* McMahon noted that they would have two new live event programs, and that it would happen in the not too distance future. He also said finding a home for them would not be a problem. McMahon also stated that Edge’s unexpected retirement wouldn’t effect their bottom line because they are doing so well with developing talents.

* Barrios went on to explain that their revenue from toys increased 86% from a year ago due to their partnering with Mattel. (That's why PG isn't ending anytime soon.)

 

[jdcurt2]

Some notes from the WWE 1st quarter (Wrestlemania was in the second quarter this year):


* Revenues from our Live and Televised Entertainment businesses were $70.4 million for the current quarter as compared to $98.2 million in the prior year quarter. That is a 28% drop from last year at this time.

* Business in North America is down to $89.7 million, this time last year it was $106.9 million.

* Live Event revenues were $19.6 million as compared to $26.0 million in the prior year.

* The 2011 WWE Royal Rumble PPV did 446,000 buys. This is down from last year’s 462,000 buys; a difference of 16,000 buys.

* The 2011 WWE Elimination Chamber PPV did 199,000 buys. This is down from last year’s 285,000 buys; a difference of 86,000 buys.

* PPV buys for the two PPVs are down 102,000 buys.

* McMahon noted that it was a somewhat disappointing quarter, but also stated that WrestleMania fell in the first quarter last year.

* McMahon also noted that PPV fell flat in the quarter, but said that TV ratings and the return of Tough Enough showed the power that the brand still has.

* McMahon discussed the new WWE, stating that they wouldn’t leave the current product model, but would be using their expertise in television production, live event production and licensing to create new revenue prospects for the company with other acquisitions and projects.

* They took on a loss of $1.5 million on The Chaperone, because they now take on all the costs of marketing and advertising themselves as part of their self-distribution of the film.

* McMahon noted that they would have two new live event programs, and that it would happen in the not too distance future. He also said finding a home for them would not be a problem. McMahon also stated that Edge’s unexpected retirement wouldn’t effect their bottom line because they are doing so well with developing talents.

* On current storylines, McMahon said that Rock’s return has brought them greater awareness by having older names mix it up with the new WWE talent, naming Miz and Alberto Del Rio.

* McMahon noted that they would have two new live event programs, and that it would happen in the not too distance future. He also said finding a home for them would not be a problem. McMahon also stated that Edge’s unexpected retirement wouldn’t effect their bottom line because they are doing so well with developing talents.

* Barrios went on to explain that their revenue from toys increased 86% from a year ago due to their partnering with Mattel. (That's why PG isn't ending anytime soon.)

 

[furrell]

You should add that there stock has dropped significantly since Dec 2010. Not that it was worth anything before but for a stock that does nothing, a four dollar drop is significant.