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WWE Network

WWE • Feb 10, 2014

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I can’t even tell you how freaking EXCITED I am for the upcoming WWE NETWORK!

As a longtime WWE fan I think this is a genius idea! I have been a WWE follower for probably almost 17 years now (yes .. i’m turning 27 in a week!). The WWE Attitude era was one point in WWE history that has yet to be topped. The company has tried, tried and tried again but everytime they fail to surpass just the overall feeling of that time period in sports entertainment history.

One big problem as a fan is that I really haven’t been able, or had the ability, to watch the Pay-Per-View events. Besides the fact that they are expensive i’ve never had a cable box! Now don’t get me wrong, I do have cable, but i’ve never had a box. I’m one of those people that still have an original TIVO box. Because of the Tivo we don’t have the ability to order PPV events.

Quite awhile back WWE introduced Pay-Per-View streaming on their website. I’ve watched quite a few over the years via that method. But again, who wants to spend 3 or 4 hours sitting at their computer watching the event. Not fun.. i’d rather sit by my TV and use my computer, lol.

Last year WWE introduced the WWE Mobile App. You could then order PPV events via that. The great thing there is that I could order the even on my iPad and then stream it to my TV via Apple TV. FINALLY – i had a solution. But again, the price. They run $40 – $60 depending on the individual event so I really just had to pick and choose what it was I wanted to order throughout the year.

I tended to always order WRESTLEMANIA and the ROYAL RUMBLE. Both are my absolute favorites. Other than that I honestly would just pick and choose what it was i wanted throughout the year.

Now – for only $10 a month you get ALL OF THIS. It’s available the same way systems like Netflix and Hulu are now. I’ll be able to watch on my phone, my computer and i’m sure directly on my TV via Tivo and Playstation. I guess this brings me to some concerns…

The first is the fact that WWE is already hitting many roadblocks. The creative team behind the scripting is just not all there, all the time. Now – not all of it is bad. It just gets old. It gets boring at times. And it sure is all is no attitude era. Either way – I am still excited and I can’t wait until it’s roll out at the end of the month. Nothing better than ALL WWE ALL THE TIME!

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WWE’s Top 10 of 2013 .. SO FAR!

Random , WWE • Jul 6, 2013

I found this list of WWE’s Top 10 moments of 2013 (so far). I have to say that I pretty much agree with everything mentioned below. Lots of great events have happened this year (although nothing crazy .. this isn’t the ATTITUDE ERA anymore people). Thought this was something I would share!

#10 – Bruno Inducted Into The WWE Hall of Fame

Hell certainly froze over when WWE announced that Bruno Sammartino would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. It was fitting for all that he accomplished and was deserved. Bruno sold out Madison Square Garden more times than anyone in the world. That is impressive in its own. What was more impressive was seeing him and Vince holding hands on the stage in front of a sold out crowd in that very building. Whether it was backstage hate, historical inaccuracies, or just a personal dislike, both guys swallowed their pride for the better of the WWE. Bruno Sammartino is the biggest superstar to enter the WWE Hall of Fame so far. Not many can top all that he has done over a long period of time.

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WWE Wrestlemania 2013

WWE • Apr 7, 2013

Another WWE year has gone by and WRESTLEMANIA 2013 is upon us. As a long time WWE fan I have to be honest. I remember in the past the time from THE ROYAL RUMBLE to WRESTLEMANIA was always crazy. Story lines played throughout the year come into play in those few months and end at the big pay-per-view. Now, in the last few years, it seems as if they just randomly put some matches together. Where has THE ROCK been since last year’s WRESTLEMANIA. I know that he’s done stuff, he’s odviously the champion, but nothing has happened between him and John Cena since last years show.

I honestly just don’t get it. If these people want to headline Wrestlemania shouldn’t they wrestle all year?

Even after that mini-rant i’m still excited for the big show. TRIPLE H has been and always will be my favorite wrestler. I’m excited to see his match with Brock Lesnar but again, i’m still a bit bummed by the fact that there was really nothing leading up to this match. Did Triple H even wrestle at all since last year’s Wrestlemania? Oh well. I’m a big Stephanie McMahon too so i’m hoping that she will grace us with her presence!

I found The Undertaker Vs. CM Punk match to be interesting. It’s sad that Paul Bearer passed but the story line, in a creepy WWE sort of way, is interesting. It was a classic WWE way to create the rivalry. I loved it. Should be an interesting match. I hope that CM PUNK isn’t the one to break THE UNDERTAKERS record. It would just be weird. I’m just not a big CM PUNK FAN.

Are there any other matches on the roster??!! Just kidding. lol. There are plenty of more great matches on the roster but the top two are really the only two that i’m interested in. I’ve seen so many great matches over the years and Wrestlemania NEVER fails to disappoint. My favorite match of all time the MACMAHON IN EVERY CORNER match at WRESTLEMANIA 2000!  Tonight will be a great night!

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2012 Survey

Holidays , Personal • Dec 31, 2012

I was perusing some blogs and reading about everybody’s 2012 when I saw this great survey. RACHEL of Rachel.Nu completed this survey and requested that everybody do so. So.. why not??!! I hope that everybody else takes the time to do this survey as well. Feel free to link your blog in the comments. Thanks for the great survey idea Rachel!

  1. What did you do in 2012 that you’d never done before?
    I got to visit GERMANY in October. Although I have to be honest and say that it wasn’t the best vacation ever, it was truly a great unforgettable experience that I love reliving through photos.
  2. Did you meet any of your important goals this year? What are your goals for next year?
    Well, honestly, no. I lost a bit more weight and got below my goal but other than that no. 🙁
  3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
    No.
  4. Did anyone close to you die?
    Yes. My grandmother (and best friend) passed away in 2012.
  5. What countries did you visit?
    Germany!
  6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
    I’m going to agree with Rachel’s answer. I want to look better and feel better about how I look.
  7. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
    Besides my grandmothers passing, June! I got a promotion that i’ve been working years for.
  8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
    My promotion to MANAGEMENT mid year was one of worked very hard for. I also bought my dream card. A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE.
  9. What was your biggest failure?
    Procrastination and disorganization .
  10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
    5 sinus infections.
  11. What was the best thing you bought?
    My Jeep!
  12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
    None, people never fail to let you down.
  13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
    Those I shall not mention.
  14. Where did most of your money go?
    Hmm.. bills, gas, and Sephora! haha
  15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
    Going to a WWE show and the CARRIE UNDERWOOD concert!
  16. What song will always remind you of 2012?
    Call Me Maybe, this song drives me nuts! haha
  17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
    a) happier or sadder? Happier
    b) thinner or fatter? Thinner
    c) richer or poorer? Richer (yay!)
  18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
    Making money and working out.
  19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
    Eating unhealthy and spending money
  20. How will you be spending Christmas?
    I spend every christmas with my partner, my mom, my moms sister, my moms brother-in-lawn, my moms mom, and my two cousins.
  21. Did you fall in love in 2012?
    Wordpress. I also re-fell-in-love with Fanlistings.
  22. Read any good books?
    Yes. James Patterson never disappoints.
  23. What was your favorite TV program?
    WWE, Gossip Girl, and Risoli & Isles.
  24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
    Nope.
  25. What was the best movie you saw?
    Dark Knight topped my list.
  26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
    Justin Bieber? haha.. where have I been.
  27. What did you want and get?
    My Jeep!
  28. What did you want and not get?
    Happiness
  29. What did you do on your birthday?
    Nothing. Honestly, absolutely nothing.
  30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
    My grandmother not passing.
  31. Who kept you sane?
    My co workers. Honestly.
  32. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
    Danny Worsnop (from Asking Alexandria), I guess. I didn’t really fancy anyone, but he’s pretty cute.
  33. What political issue stirred you the most?
    Healthcare
  34. Who did you miss?
    My BFF who moved to Texas.
  35. Who was the best new person you met?
    Katie!
  36. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012:
    Whats mine is mine and what’s yours is yours in my relationship.
  37. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
    “For every time you broke me, Well youre gonna face an army, army of me” Christina Aguleria
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REVIEW: WWE 13

Personal , Reviews , WWE • Dec 31, 2012

WWE13
Release: October 30, 2012
Platform: PS3, XBOX 360, Wii
Publisher: WWE and THQ
Genre:  Professional Wrestling
ESRB: T (content may be suitable for ages 13 and older)
Overall Rating: ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣

The game focuses on the Attitude Era of WWE, replacing its Road to WrestleMania Mode with an Attitude Era Mode where the player plays through the Attitude Era in 6 different storylines. The game also brings back its Predator Technology engine, adding in a new audio system called WWE Live. The game is said to be the second phase of a “Revolution” in WWE video games, with cover athlete CM Punk taking charge. Following release and positive reception, the game would be nominated for the Spike VGA for Best Individual Sports Game

There isn’t to much about this game that I can say that hasn’t already been said on sites such as IGN, WWE Games, Gamespot, IMDB, and many others! For video games fanatics, sports freaks, and WWE fans alike this game is absolutely top-notch! I have been playing WWE video games since their Nintendo 64 release of WWF NO MERCY. So many great games have come. Wrestlemania 2000, Smackdown! line, and Smackdown Vs. Raw line. Many more as well. WWE and THQ really revolutionized the sports entertainment video gaming experience with the initial launch of WWE 12. The gaming system was COMPLETELY resigned and made easy to use for every gamer young and old.

I have to be honest and say that although I miss the idea of the road to Wrestlemania mode I don’t miss the actual road to Wrestlemania. I am loving the attitude era mode. I began my journey with WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT back in 1998 when the attitude era was really beginning to kick off. I was HUGE DX/HHH/Stephanie McMahon fan and remained that way until today. Side note, i’m a bit bummed HHH is retiring (for now) and that he cut his hair! This installment from the WWE franchise of games really was a well loved trip down memory lane.

Another great thing about this game is how easy it is to play. My one complaint with the game is that there is no training mode. My partner can’t play the game simply because I don’t have the patience to teach and he doesn’t have the patience to read the manual to learn. WWE 12 had a very annoying opening sequence to the game that slowly taught you how to play. I complained about that but now there is no way to learn how to play the game until you ACTUALLY play and read up a bit (if you’ve never played a WWE video game).

The game really makes up for this one spot it is lacking in how real the game looks. Check out Triple H’s entrance video below,

How awesome is that? I can not get over how real this game looks. There are a few annoying glitches in the game as far as graphics go but hell, its a video game. You can’t expect anything more. This game is a great play and can’t wait to get more game time in. Has anyone else played the game? Thoughts?

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