Posts Tagged ‘The Outsiders’

WWE 2K16 Apparently Getting The Tokyo Dome In Next DLC Pack

At a couple different points tonight, the official WWE Games Twitter account tweeted these animated GIFs to hype Tuesday’s release of the Hall of Fame downloadable content pack for WWE 2K16, which is out this Tuesday:

It was already known that 1991 versions of Ric Flair and Tatsumi Fujinami plus a relevant match replay mode were in the Hall of Fame pack, but they had two matches that year. It seemed like it made more sense for 2K to base it off their match from Superbrawl in St. Petersburg, Florida, but from the above footage, it looks like they didn’t. Instead, 2K picked the OTHER Flair-Fujinami match, from the NJPW Tokyo Dome show that year, which is known as both WCW Japan Supershow and NJPW Starrcade ’91 In The Tokyo Dome. So that means that the arena that comes in the pack is an ersatz Tokyo Dome, faithfully recreated by 2K Sports. They can’t call it that (and I don’t believe WWE games ever name real venues), but 2K does a great job with the presentation of the arenas and this should be no exception.

Here’s the full lineup for the DLC pack, which, if this is any indication, should also include at least two more WCW arenas and some early ’90s WWF arenas along with period appropriate versions of the wrestlers:

  • “Macho Man” Randy Savage vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts
  • Rikishi vs. The Rock
  • Alundra Blayze vs. Paige
  • Larry Zbyszko and Arn Anderson vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and Dustin Rhodes
  • Tatsumi Fujinami vs. Ric Flair
  • The Bushwhackers (Butch Miller and Luke Williams) vs. The Natural Disasters (Typhoon and Earthquake)
  • The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) vs. Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray)

Top Five Factions In The History Of Pro Wrestling

A lot of the factors in pro wrestling are subjective. Some people enjoy this, some people enjoy that. Some fans prefer a better in-ring technician, some like a strong promo guy and others enjoy a great character. No one is wrong, because it’s all personal preference.

Generally speaking, when an editorial features a list, it’s “the best of” or “the worst of.” Today, we are going to switch gears a bit.

In keeping with the subjective theme, today we are going to look at who I personally consider to be the five best factions in the history of the business. Not the five best, my five favorite. And I’ll explain why, starting with …

#5. The Varsity Club

Many of the current generation of wrestling fans may have never even heard of The Varsity Club. Growing up, they were one of my favorite wrestling stables.

The original group consisted of Kevin Sullivan, Mike Rotunda and Rick Steiner, all of which wore their amateur wrestling letterman jackets. The guys were among the most legitimate tough guys in the business at the time, and the group had the perception of being the baddest son of a bitches on the planet.

As is the case with any wrestling stable, as time went on the group was watered down. Members such as “Dr. Death” Steve Williams and “Dangerous” Dan Spivey were added to the mix, and before too long, the group ceased to exist. While they were around though, in my opinion, they were pretty damn cool.

#4. The Fabulous Freebirds

As far as I’m concerned any writer who doesn’t include The Fabulous Freebirds on their “top stables” or “top factions” lists should have their head examined. The Freebirds were as cool as it got when I was a youngster.

The group was led by Michael “P.S.” Hayes, a current WWE creative team member who is credited with introducing theme music to the ring-walk portion of the professional wrestling presentation. The group consisted of Hayes, Terry “Bam Bam” Gordy and Buddy Roberts. Roberts was considered a great in-ring technician, and prior to the Birds, had a lengthy career worthy of Hall Of Fame status. In fact, Roberts was part of the original “Hollywood Blondes” tag-team, a name that was later used for the team of “Stunning” Steve Austin and “Flyin'” Brian Pillman. Gordy was a legend in Japan and portrayed the “enforcer” role in the group. Hayes was a rock star and easily one of the most charismatic wrestlers of his time, if not of all-time.

Later on, Hayes and Jimmy “Jam” Garvin would bring back The Fabulous Freebirds as a straight tag-team act. How this group has yet to receive an induction into the WWE Hall Of Fame confuses me to this very day.

#3. D-Generation X

I’m of the belief that there is not a fan of North American professional wrestling that has not heard of D-Generation X. That would mean they did their jobs and left a lasting legacy in the business.

D-X consisted of Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chyna and Rick Rude. When the group officially formed, you could make the argument that along with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, they officially ushered in the infamous “Attitude Era” in WWE. They did things for shock value at a time when Howard Stern, The Jerry Springer Show and many other shock-television style shows reigned supreme. It was a natural fit, and the group really cemented Triple H as a main event performer in WWE.

Later on, as is the case with every faction or stable in history, an attempt was made to get the gang back together, only this time — it worked. You could argue that the second version of D-X was actually more successful than the first. The second group featured Triple H as the leader instead of Michaels, and his group consisted of Chyna, Sean “X-Pac” Waltman, “Bad Ass” Billy Gunn and “The Road Dogg” Jesse James. Anyone who saw WWE RAW the night that D-X “invaded” WCW will never forget that moment. It was amazing entertainment and really symbolized the “Monday Night War” going on at the time between WWE and WCW.

D-X was brought back again in the 2000s as a straight tag-team act that featured the two original members — Triple H and Shawn Michaels. Personally, I didn’t enjoy that run nearly as much as their first run, but it was still a cool thing to see the two back together having fun.

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Nash/Hall In WWE HOF Together?, Inside Jokes On RAW, Recent WWE Attendance

-According to recent figures, the WWE live event on September 13th in East Lansing, Michigan drew 3,500 fans. The event on September 14th in Saginaw, Michigan drew 3,000 fans. The other WWE live event on September 14th in London, Ontario, Canada also drew 3,000 fans.

-Kevin Nash said during his visit to Comic Con in Montreal recently that he and Scott Hall should be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame together. Nash did note, however, that nothing in that direction has been talked about officially with WWE.

-Apparently the name “Dr. Michael Kirshenbaum,” who portrayed Paul Heyman’s personal doctor on RAW a few weeks ago was an inside joke by WWE, as one of the new writers on the WWE creative team is Mike Kirshenbaum.

Latest Possibilities For WWE Hall Of Fame Inductees For 2014 Class [>>]

[Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

Matt Striker To Interview Nash/Hall/Waltman Together, Chris Jericho/WWE Classics

-Former WWE Superstar Chris Jericho will be the October “Hall Of Fame” feature on WWE Classics On Demand, according to recent advertising.

-Former WWE Diva and TNA Knockout Lisa Marie Varon (Victoria/Tara) will be appearinng on the Svengolie show on Saturday night on Me-TV. Varon will play herself in a comedy skit, a wrestling teacher who Svengolie thinks is a cooking teacher due to the fact she owns a restaurant.

RF Video will be recording a new shoot interview with Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Sean Waltman all sitting down together. The interview will be hosted by former WWE broadcaster Matt Striker, and will be taped this Friday.

New Matches Revealed For WWE Battleground — Click Here!

Scott Hall Cuts Promo On Outsiders Reunion (Video), Adam Pearce Interview

SESCOOPS.COM reader Mark Kruskol from MJK Public Relations sent along the following:

-Adam Pearce will be a guest on Busted Open Radio live this afternoon at 3:30 pm ET discuss the documentary DVD, “Seven Levels of Hate,” his TNA GutCheck and more.

Busted Open airs on Sirius 92, XM 208 and online on Sports Zone.

-Former WWE Superstar and nWo founding member Scott Hall will be appearing at the 20th anniversary event for Border City Wrestling on October 19th at St. Claire College in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Appearing alongside Hall is his Outsiders tag-team partner and fellow nWo founding member, Kevin Nash. Hall cut a promo on the upcoming event, which you can check out below:

Details On A Possible nWo Reunion At WrestleMania XXX — CLICK HERE!

Survivor Series Pre-Sale Password, Lawler vs. Jeff Jarrett Scheduled, Nash/Hall Note

-The pre-sale for this year’s WWE Survivor Series pay-per-view is currently ongoing, and will run through September 6th. The pre-sale password for tickets is: SURVIVOR.

-As previously reported, Jerry “The King” Lawler was going to wrestle Memphis Wrestling legend Austin Idol in his singles comeback match at the Memphis reunion show being put together by Lawler’s son, Brian Christopher. Lawler will instead face Jeff Jarrett in the main event of the show, which will also feature Rikishi, Koko B. Ware, The Rock N’ Roll Express, Doug Gilbert, Jimmy Valiant, Bill Dundee, The Spellbinder, Reggie B. Fine and others.

-Scott D’Amore’s Border City Wrestling (BCW) promotion announced plans for a special 20th anniversary show on October 19th at St. Claire College in Windsor, Ontario, Canada with “The Outsiders” Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, as well as former TNA stars Petey Williams, Angelina Love, Rhino, Cody Deaner, Johnny Swinger and Tyson Dux.

HUGE Match Featuring A RETURNING WWE Legend CONFIRMED For WrestleMania XXX

Jericho Jokes About Total Divas, Nash/Hall Appearing Together, Steiner Turns 51

-The man currently embroiled in a legal battle with TNA Impact Wrestling, Scott Steiner, celebrates his 51st birthday today. “Big Poppa Pump” was born on July 29, 1962.

-A fan recently commented to former WWE Superstar Chris Jericho on Twitter his opinion on what would improve the quality of WWE’s new reality show, “Total Divas.” The fan noted, “Total Divas would be so much better with Chris Jericho.” Jericho, who is apparently not the biggest fan of Total Divas, jokingly responded by saying, “Haha, I told them to edit me out!”

Follow Chris Jericho on Twitter @IAmJericho.

-nWo founding members Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, along with former WWE Superstars Shane “Hurricane” Helms and Big Daddy V, will be appearing at the Slam Pro Wrestling “Summer Heat” event this Saturday, August 3rd, in Sparta, Tennessee. Tickets are still available by calling 931-265-6507. For more information on Saturday’s “Summer Heat” event, visit the official website at Slam-Pro.com or the official Twitter page at @Slam_Pro.

nWo To Return?, Chris Jericho’s Retirement, + Scott Steiner/TNA Lawsuit Update!