WWE Elimination Chamber Perth [Saturday Feb 24 2024]
- Thread starter Ry009
- Start date
- Tagged users None
- Aug 24, 2020
- 7,151
- 6,424
- AFL Club
- Carlton
I’d love to have gone to that Meet and Greet.
Cody/Seth vs Theory/Waller likely now? Seth wouldn’t even need to do anything.
nobbyiscool
Cancelled
WWE Board
Goosed
Sweet F.A Sikh Volunteers Charity Match
Tasmanian Team
NFL Fantasy Comp Champion
Armchair Endzone Major Comp Champion
- Aug 11, 2006
- 21,110
- 23,515
In a media consumed by bad, sensationalist news designed to spread fear, how often does the news make you smile?
I loved these action figures. My brother and I would spend hours staring at their immaculately shaped bodies and smashing them onto a plastic wrestling ring that used to make crowd noises whenever one of your toys would slam onto the mat.
My mother despised them and would frequently yell at us to, “Stop smashing those bloody wrestlers … it’s midnight!”
I was 10 at the time, and over the next few years, WWE became my life.
Both my parents got into it as well. I remember my dad becoming emotional when Shawn Michaels lost to The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 26, meaning he would have to retire. (Dad loved Michaels’ entrance music, Sexy Boy – if you have not heard it, I urge you to Google it as soon as possible.) Over the following years, my brother and I were lucky enough to attend three live shows in Adelaide. We saw legends Triple H, Undertaker, Batista, John Cena, Edge, Rey Mysterio, and my favourite wrestler, CM Punk, perform at the highest of levels.
I would race home from school on Monday and Friday nights for Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown, the company’s two most popular weekly shows. It was a special time to be a wrestling fanatic.
However, over the next few years, I lost touch with my WWE-side. I became more interested in soccer, girls, DJs and other teenager stuff like that. But in January 2023, sad and a little crushed after spending Christmas alone, my brother and I watched the Royal Rumble – one of the company’s “big four events” – in which 30 wrestlers enter a ring, and have to throw each other over the top rope to guarantee themselves a main-event match at that year’s Wrestlemania. “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes won, and, once again, I was hooked.
The most common criticism of WWE is the notion that “it’s fake and scripted”. And, well, it is indeed fake and scripted. However, there are certain elements of WWE that cannot be faked.
When a wrestler leaps off the top rope and smashes through the announcer’s table … they cannot fake that! Gravity doesn’t stop hurting because the script says Drew McIntyre wins the match. His ribs will hurt. His shoulders can be displaced.
When a guy as big as Roman Reigns jumps on you, it is still going to hurt … because he’s 6′ 3 and weighs over 130 kilograms.
These performers are insane people. They throw their bodies around like rag dolls for the entertainment of others, and yet there appears to be a real lack of respect for professional wresting among the general sports, particularly WWE. The recent A24 feature film, The Iron Claw – based on the true story of the Von Erich family – was an insight into what nearly every wrestler experiences: pain, tragedy and regret. These guys are remarkable athletes, and returning to it now that I’m older has made me reconsider how amazing it is for them to do what they do.
But, if I am being completely honest, my love for professional wrestling is not about the performance art. No, there’s a dumber reason. I adore the way professional wrestling, specifically the WWE, tells its stories. They are insane. They come up with the most ludicrous and bananas narratives, and I devour them like a three-course meal from Guy Grossi.
One of WWE’s biggest storylines over the past few years has revolved around the current “Undisputed, Universal WWE Champion” Roman Reigns – who is referred to in the world of WWE as “The Tribal Chief” – and the aforementioned Cody Rhodes. The son of WWE Hall of Famer, the late, great, Dusty Rhodes, Cody’s shtick has been to “finish the story” of his father. Dusty never won the WWE Championship, the most prized title in the business. Cody has yet to, either. So, since his return to WWE in 2022, Cody has made it his mission to win the championship that has eluded his family for over 55 years.
Now, I don’t care if you believe wrestling is fake or not, that is just classic storytelling.
Of course, WWE has its problems. The company is littered with lawsuits. From steroid use and sexual misconduct all the way at the top, to its hypocritical and problematic alignment with Saudi Arabia – in which some of WWE’s “superstars” (WWE lingo for employees) are not legally allowed to perform in the country due to religion, gender, sexuality, etc. Yet while these are genuine criticisms of the WWE – and professional wrestling in general – it seems the main thing that many people simply cannot get past is the “fakeness”. I find that so disappointing and boring when you consider the effort and genuine awe of it all.
For the first time since 2018’s Super Showdown, the WWE is coming to Australia this week for a televised, pay per view event – Elimination Chamber – in which the wrestlers fight inside a ring, inside a chain-linked circular cage. The show is on track to sell out Perth’s Optus Stadium (with a capacity of more than 60,000). My brother and I are both going, and for the first time since 2013, I will be at a WWE live event. I will be wearing my John Cena “U Can’t See Me” T-shirt, while cheering and booing my little heart out.
I hope to see you there.
www.theage.com.au
I don’t care if you think wrestling is fake. The WWE’s storytelling is insane
I remember February 14, 2008, for two reasons. No.1, my sister – Daisy – was born, about four in the afternoon. But No.2, it was the day I received my first World Wrestling Entertainment action figures – a two-pack featuring the then World Heavyweight Champion, Edge, and his bitter rival, Rey Mysterio.I loved these action figures. My brother and I would spend hours staring at their immaculately shaped bodies and smashing them onto a plastic wrestling ring that used to make crowd noises whenever one of your toys would slam onto the mat.
My mother despised them and would frequently yell at us to, “Stop smashing those bloody wrestlers … it’s midnight!”
I was 10 at the time, and over the next few years, WWE became my life.
Both my parents got into it as well. I remember my dad becoming emotional when Shawn Michaels lost to The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 26, meaning he would have to retire. (Dad loved Michaels’ entrance music, Sexy Boy – if you have not heard it, I urge you to Google it as soon as possible.) Over the following years, my brother and I were lucky enough to attend three live shows in Adelaide. We saw legends Triple H, Undertaker, Batista, John Cena, Edge, Rey Mysterio, and my favourite wrestler, CM Punk, perform at the highest of levels.
I would race home from school on Monday and Friday nights for Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown, the company’s two most popular weekly shows. It was a special time to be a wrestling fanatic.
However, over the next few years, I lost touch with my WWE-side. I became more interested in soccer, girls, DJs and other teenager stuff like that. But in January 2023, sad and a little crushed after spending Christmas alone, my brother and I watched the Royal Rumble – one of the company’s “big four events” – in which 30 wrestlers enter a ring, and have to throw each other over the top rope to guarantee themselves a main-event match at that year’s Wrestlemania. “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes won, and, once again, I was hooked.
The most common criticism of WWE is the notion that “it’s fake and scripted”. And, well, it is indeed fake and scripted. However, there are certain elements of WWE that cannot be faked.
When a wrestler leaps off the top rope and smashes through the announcer’s table … they cannot fake that! Gravity doesn’t stop hurting because the script says Drew McIntyre wins the match. His ribs will hurt. His shoulders can be displaced.
When a guy as big as Roman Reigns jumps on you, it is still going to hurt … because he’s 6′ 3 and weighs over 130 kilograms.
These performers are insane people. They throw their bodies around like rag dolls for the entertainment of others, and yet there appears to be a real lack of respect for professional wresting among the general sports, particularly WWE. The recent A24 feature film, The Iron Claw – based on the true story of the Von Erich family – was an insight into what nearly every wrestler experiences: pain, tragedy and regret. These guys are remarkable athletes, and returning to it now that I’m older has made me reconsider how amazing it is for them to do what they do.
But, if I am being completely honest, my love for professional wrestling is not about the performance art. No, there’s a dumber reason. I adore the way professional wrestling, specifically the WWE, tells its stories. They are insane. They come up with the most ludicrous and bananas narratives, and I devour them like a three-course meal from Guy Grossi.
One of WWE’s biggest storylines over the past few years has revolved around the current “Undisputed, Universal WWE Champion” Roman Reigns – who is referred to in the world of WWE as “The Tribal Chief” – and the aforementioned Cody Rhodes. The son of WWE Hall of Famer, the late, great, Dusty Rhodes, Cody’s shtick has been to “finish the story” of his father. Dusty never won the WWE Championship, the most prized title in the business. Cody has yet to, either. So, since his return to WWE in 2022, Cody has made it his mission to win the championship that has eluded his family for over 55 years.
Now, I don’t care if you believe wrestling is fake or not, that is just classic storytelling.
Of course, WWE has its problems. The company is littered with lawsuits. From steroid use and sexual misconduct all the way at the top, to its hypocritical and problematic alignment with Saudi Arabia – in which some of WWE’s “superstars” (WWE lingo for employees) are not legally allowed to perform in the country due to religion, gender, sexuality, etc. Yet while these are genuine criticisms of the WWE – and professional wrestling in general – it seems the main thing that many people simply cannot get past is the “fakeness”. I find that so disappointing and boring when you consider the effort and genuine awe of it all.
For the first time since 2018’s Super Showdown, the WWE is coming to Australia this week for a televised, pay per view event – Elimination Chamber – in which the wrestlers fight inside a ring, inside a chain-linked circular cage. The show is on track to sell out Perth’s Optus Stadium (with a capacity of more than 60,000). My brother and I are both going, and for the first time since 2013, I will be at a WWE live event. I will be wearing my John Cena “U Can’t See Me” T-shirt, while cheering and booing my little heart out.
I hope to see you there.
I don’t care if you think wrestling is fake. The WWE’s storytelling is insane
Australia’s about to host its biggest WWE event ever – Elimination Chamber at Perth’s Optus Stadium on Saturday – and I, for one, welcome our new wrestling overlords.
Cleavy
Hall of Famer
"I would race home from school on Monday and Friday nights for Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown, the company’s two most popular weekly shows. It was a special time to be a wrestling fanatic."
I'll just ignore the time difference and play along...
I'll just ignore the time difference and play along...
nobbyiscool
Cancelled
WWE Board
Goosed
Sweet F.A Sikh Volunteers Charity Match
Tasmanian Team
NFL Fantasy Comp Champion
Armchair Endzone Major Comp Champion
- Aug 11, 2006
- 21,110
- 23,515
There was period in the early-mid 00s that we got Smackdown before the US, as did the UK. That's part of the reason the Muhammed Hassan storyline couldn't possibly have suffered a worse string of happenstance. From memory we were one of the few markets that saw any of that segment.
Cleavy
Hall of Famer
true, Tuesday SD tapings seem like a lifetime ago
- Mar 29, 2019
- 11,637
- 16,220
- AFL Club
- Fremantle
- Other Teams
- Arsenal, Glory, Bulls
They're doing one with Waller at Karrinyup the same morning
Biggie
Eat better and exercise
- Moderator
- #33
Log into Facebook
Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.
www.facebook.com
- Jun 5, 2004
- 9,149
- 6,691
- AFL Club
- West Coast
nobbyiscool
Cancelled
WWE Board
Goosed
Sweet F.A Sikh Volunteers Charity Match
Tasmanian Team
NFL Fantasy Comp Champion
Armchair Endzone Major Comp Champion
- Aug 11, 2006
- 21,110
- 23,515
What's with the no autograph bullshit? What's the point if you can't get your figure signed?
tigland
Premium Platinum
- Oct 9, 2009
- 14,226
- 15,074
- AFL Club
- Richmond
- Other Teams
- Furies, LA Kings, Raiders, Boro
its says to inquire at Target. I am sure the person at the front can answer all your questions
nobbyiscool
Cancelled
WWE Board
Goosed
Sweet F.A Sikh Volunteers Charity Match
Tasmanian Team
NFL Fantasy Comp Champion
Armchair Endzone Major Comp Champion
- Aug 11, 2006
- 21,110
- 23,515
Target and the toy stores have apparently been stocking new figures for the first time in ages over the last few days ahead of the tour, and coincidentally Grayson Waller is in one of the series being released.
I'd be so filthy if I'd gotten the figure, I'd gone to his meet and greet, and they wouldn't let me get a 2 second autograph. That's quicker than a photo.
I'd be so filthy if I'd gotten the figure, I'd gone to his meet and greet, and they wouldn't let me get a 2 second autograph. That's quicker than a photo.
Nicho50
Club Legend
- Apr 20, 2022
- 2,768
- 3,152
- AFL Club
- Richmond
Could have something to do with the amount of people that get these signatures just to go ahead and sell them on ebay or the like.
LegacyNexus
Team Captain
- Jul 28, 2010
- 474
- 143
- AFL Club
- Adelaide
I’ve heard from On Location. They are useless. First of all there is no evening Friday event, it’s now a lunch event which I’ll be gladly in the air for and miss 
This is despite some of the confirmation I received today still showing a night event.
This is despite some of the confirmation I received today still showing a night event.
Only thing that sucked for Super Showdown was the no stage entry way in a stadium.
conjuredthought
Draftee
- Aug 17, 2022
- 2
- 1
- AFL Club
- Brisbane Lions
- Banned
- #44
Looking better then super showdown already.
NSWCROW
Make me an Admin!
I just want a Bronson Reed one-night rampage, ******* it up for everybody.
A bloke can dream...
A bloke can dream...
Cleavy
Hall of Famer
with Rollins and Waller cornering? or I guess you could do a 6 man tag
- Aug 15, 2014
- 10,410
- 21,473
- AFL Club
- Western Bulldogs
- Other Teams
- Chicago Bulls
I guess Waller could just slink away when the match it set-up. Don’t think they’ll risk Rollins in ring at all.
At the same time, don’t think Theory has anything lined up? They’ll have to fit him on the show somewhere. It might just be Waller & Theory vs Cody & Jey with more Bloodline interference.
Cleavy
Hall of Famer
might be something on the taped SD perhaps?
Similar threads
