While I mark hard for Sheamus and am glad to FINALLY have a fresh face in the WWE Championship picture, I'm really not sure Sheamus is the right guy. After all, the guy hasn't even been around for a year yet, guys such as MVP who were in the match could have been a better choice with far more PPV experience. If Sheamus just gets squashed by Cena at TLC, then he's had it. So long as Sheamus comes out of TLC looking strong then I'll be satisfied. But I can't help but worry that Sheamus will end up going down the 'Kozlov' path.

Guys.
You have to check out this guy on Youtube. He's done 8-bit versions of a bunch of Muse tracks and most of them are fucking awesome.

<3 Undisclosed Desires

All aboard the PPV Train, it's time for The D-Lucks Survivor Series Predictions! As you should know by now, winners in bold, match types/stips in italics. Let's do this shit.

1. Team Mickie (Mickie James, Eve, Kelly Kelly, Melina & Gail Kim) vs Team Michelle (Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix, Layla, Alicia Fox & Jillian) (Traditional SS Elimination Match)

To be honest, I could care less for this match this time. I may well be surprised, but I'm not expecting anything that great other than the possibility of Beth smashing some of Mickie's team around. That said, I'm not really that fussed as to who wins, but I'm going to go with Team McCool. As long as they don't do the whole "Kelly, Melina and Gail lost at Bragging Rights so let's have them win here" thing, things should go alright.
...Ok, fine, I just want to see Beth smash them around, is that so wrong? As far as eliminations go, I reckon McCool and Beth will be the Survivors for their team, with either Mickie or Melina being last to go on their team.
So yeah, Team McCool to win. Just, y'know, because.

2. Rey Mysterio vs Batista (YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE MY FWIEEEEEEND Match)

Two words, folks: knee surgery. Guess who needs it (allegedly anyway)? Yup, Rey Rey. So, if true, really this match is pretty much a given at this point. Dave kayfabe injures Rey in the match, Dave goes and makes Matt Hardy job to him some more whilst Rey gets his knees done. Lovely. Well, apart from the Matt jobbing part.
As for the finish? Well if Dave's meant to be 'taking Rey out of action' then I'm guessing it won't just be a pinfall. Referee Stoppage? As far as I can recall it's No-DQ after that contract they signed, so I'm assuming Dave just beats Rey down until he doesn't move anymore. To put it one way.
So Batista to win. Oh and Dave, take out that fucking nose jewellery, you look a complete nonce.

3. Team Morrison (John Morrison, Evan Bourne, Matt Hardy, Shelton Benjamin & Finlay) vs Team Miz (The Miz, Jack Swagger, Sheamus, Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler) (Traditional SS Elimination Match)

I hate to make this prediction in favour of Team Morrison, as when I saw who was included on Team Miz for the first time I marked oh so very hard. There's not one member on Team Miz that I don't mark for. So it saddens me that all signs point to them losing tonight. Firstly, Morrison lost to Miz at the last PPV and needs a notch over Miz. And secondly, there's that whole "Miz and Swagger can't co-exist" angle that's going on on Raw these days. So with that all in mind, unfortunately my beloved Team Miz is likely going in the 'L' column tonight. As far as eliminations go, I'm hoping Sheamus and McIntyre get at least 1 elimination as they should preferably look strong here. Swagger will probably screw over Miz (he wants him some US title after all), leading to Miz getting eliminated by Morrison or something. I'm guessing Team JoMo's survivors will be Morrison and either Finlay or Shelton.
So yeah, Team JoMo to win tonight.

4. Team Kingston a.k.a. Team Spot the Odd One Out (Kofi Kingston, MVP, Mark Henry, Christian & R-Truth) vs Team Orton (Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase, CM Punk & William Regal) (Traditional SS Elimination Match)

Simply put, Kofi is riding a huge wave of momentum into the main event level right now. Surely it would be all wasted in Kofi lost to Orton tonight? It doesn't matter so much if Kofi loses to Orton, say, at the next PPV, but for now I feel that Kofi should get the first win to show how he could hang with the boys at the top of the card (although that brawl with Orton on Raw was fantastic).
Pretty simple really, I don't see Kofi and his team losing tonight and if they do, it won't be clean. Orton and Co. winning through heel shenanigans is the only way I would be ok with the Nation of Kofination (complete with Christian Hart) losing. As for eliminations, I'm assuming Orton will be last so he can be hit with a shit-ton of finishers á la Survivor Series '06. Survivors I'm guessing will be Kofi and Christian, and maybe Mark Henry.
So Team Jamaican Me Lose My Accent to win.

5. WWE Champion John Cena vs Triple H vs Shawn Michaels (Triple Threat 'Another Combo of the Same 5' Match)

Ok, as much as I marked for Haitch Pedigreeing Hornswoggle on the MSG Raw, if that fucking midget shows his face in this match I will place my head through a wall.
Unfortunately, I can really see it happening... God damn it. Heelswoggle appears, distracts HHH/HBK, gets rolled up by Cena, ding ding ding. Hopefully the match will be decent enough until that point, otherwise it'll just be a whole other level of disappointment. God, Raw really does need fresh faces in the championship scene, and I don't mean that of a bloody leprechaun.
Oh well, at least it's not Cena/Orton #640.
And honestly, that's all I've got to say. I just don't care much for this match, is all. I don't see either of DX winning unless we get HHH/HBK at 'Mania... actually that could happen. Fuck it though, not changing my mind now.
Cena to win, if I'm wrong, I'm wrong. Blah, next please.

6. World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker vs Chris Jericho vs Big Show (Triple Threat 'Omg Jeri-Show could Implode Omgomg' Match)

Ok, let's weigh up our options. Numero Uno: Big Show. Simply put: lolno.
Numero Dos: Jericho. Could happen. Wouldn't be agitated at all if it did really. They've been teasing Jeri-Show's break up for ages now and if it should happen through Jericho being champ once more I wouldn't complain much. The only problem is, stripping 'Taker of the title in this match would leave him pretty much directionless.
So that's why I just can't see Undertaker losing the title tonight. Whether he loses the title before WrestleMania I don't know; I hope he does, but I don't think it'll be tonight.
Of course, we COULD see Jericho turn on Show/Show turn on Jericho after they've lost the match, but then they'd have to rush a scenario to get the Tag belts off of them.
Plus I wish they'd kept off Jericho/Taker until 'Mania. I would've liked their first singles confrontation to be more special than just a Smackdown main event. :(
But back to the here and now, like DX I don't see one member of the team winning tonight as it would leave the Deadman with no direction.
Undertaker to retain.

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And that's all. Shorter predictions this time but hey, only six matches after all.
Any thoughts on my humble predictions, gentlemen?

At 11/18/09 01:52 PM, aviewaskewed wrote: Last night was the first I caught ECW in awhile (I tuned in for the Burchill/Hurricane match) I really hope they send Burchill to SD! after this. The guy has a lot of potential and obvious in-ring talent. Katie Lea is also nice to look at too so I would love to see them really get a chance. Perhaps a team with Drew McIntyre could help them? Or just simply actually treat them with some respect.

This 100%. I'm praying that losing to Hurricane is just an excuse for Burchill to go and be awesome on Smackdown instead rather than just ending in getting future endeavour'd, and I like your concept of a Burchill/McIntyre team. With Katie Lea as their manager like Natalya is for Tyson and DH, we could get an interesting dynamic on Smackdown. And by that I mean no more in the Cryme Tyme/Hart Dynasty Best of 589 Series for starters.

I just keep going back to him getting that Pirate gimmick over and seriously, how many people honestly could have done that?

I miss Pirate Burchill, used to play as him so much on SvR'06 back in the day :(

Wait, last night's Raw was... good?!
About time. If WWE builds off this Raw then the brand may become good once more. Last night's episode was ace, marked for a lot of stuff. Here's hoping Raw keeps this momentum and puts on more shows like this.

Plus MATT FUCKING STRIKER ON RAW. Twice the commentator Cole has been and ever will be.

Couldn't take that episode seriously, couldn't unsee the baddies as Blastoise for the whole thing.

The Master should be ace at Christmas though.

At 11/14/09 12:42 PM, BananaBreadMuffin wrote: I saw MK Ultra (first time live) and it was incredibly badass

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Best be a link on Youtube, nugga.

At 11/14/09 01:29 AM, hhcash wrote: These setlists are lame, they need more resistance tracks. I think the encore for most shows should just be the entire exogenesis symphony nonstop, it makes so much sense and would be awesome.

Resistance tracks that were performed at the O2:
Uprising
Resistance
Undisclosed Desires
United States of Eurasia
Guiding Light
Unnatural Selection
Exogenesis Symphony Part 1: Overture

Those that weren't performed:
MK Ultra
I Belong To You
Exogenesis Symphony Part 2: Cross-Pollination
Exogenesis Symphony Part 3: Redemption

That's 7 included and 4 excluded. Add to the fact that just about everyone wants to see old favourites like New Born, Knights of Cydonia and Stockholm Syndrome and you're left with the fact that it wouldn't be enough time to include the whole of The Resistance on the tour as well as numerous fan favourites. Plus while seeing the whole of Exogenesis would be great, Redemption wouldn't send the fans home on such a high that Knights of Cydonia does as a finale.
So really what you are suggesting doesn't make much practical sense at all. What Muse are doing now is just fine.

At 11/13/09 07:59 AM, BananaBreadMuffin wrote:

"We are the universe" intro?

People certainly are quick on Youtube.

At 11/13/09 07:59 AM, BananaBreadMuffin wrote: They were awesome at birmingham too, loved their stage. Did they have the same big three tower blocks at the o2 too?

Yeah they did, it was brilliant. It's a shame my camera died a few songs in, I was going to take a couple pf photos for each song. Oh well, live and learn.

crowd was a bit mediocre though. didn't move around much, and I was near the front as well.

Our standing crowd was ace, they were moshing and throwing balloons around, it was fun to watch.

also, having a look at the o2 setlist,

"We are the universe" intro?

Yeah, there was this strange sci-fi sounding intro that led into Uprising.

Also, a bit of the set during 'Resistance'.

Holy shit you guys.
HOLY SHIT.
Muse were fucking amazing at the O2 last night. Anyone here who's going to tonight's gig is going to have a blast, the visuals and set up are absolutely stunning. It's a shame half my photos are crap and that we weren't as close to the stage as I'd have liked, but the atmosphere was absolutely electric and you'll be like an excited child all the way through.
My voice is pretty much gone from belting out every song, no regrets though. Totally worth it, and I'm so going next time they're in London (apart from tonight of course for obvious reasons such as not having a ticket).
I'll post any good photos I have later on.

Also The Big Pink beforehand were pretty meh.

Don't worry, I'm still here.

At 11/10/09 05:12 PM, TheD-LucksEdition wrote: wat.

Oh fucking dicks, forgot my nightmare pic.

wat.

At 11/9/09 12:41 PM, Outlaw88 wrote: Something is wrong with the Rumble? I hope this story breaks so I can be filled in.

Me too, I'm hoping it's nothing too serious considering the Rumble's one of my favourite PPVs.

Tomorrow Regal will be getting an ECW title shot in front of his hometown crowd. It will be interesting to see what kind of reaction he will get. It's a bit weird that the two guys that they have from England are heels on ECW.

As an Englishman. I will mark so incredibly hard out of patriotism if Regal and Burchill win their respective matches, even though Burchill practically has no chance given the stipulations. Why bother having Hurricane come back if you're going to just unmask him a couple of months later after all? Hopefully it's just an excuse to get Burchill off ECW so he can go and be awesome on Smackdown or something. Gotta love me some Burchill, he's my hometown boy after all :)

At 10/30/09 02:50 AM, Assi9 wrote:

At 10/30/09 01:42 AM, Outlaw88 wrote: TNA-related stuff

Well, THAT proves it. Too bad Russo is still included, but maybe Hulk can stop some of his stupid shit by being there to possibly say "HELL NO.".

Or you know, Hogan will be wearing a title within two months and bury some guys in the process. I don't watch TNA very much, but I'd put my last Rolo on this happening. It's Hulk fucking Hogan for Christ's sake, frankly I'd be surprised if it didn't happen.

After my unfortunate absense last time, it's now time for The D-Lucks Bragging Rights Predictions! As usual, winners in bold, matches/stips in italics, yadda yadda.

1. Divas Champion Melina, Kelly Kelly and Gail Kim vs Women's Champion Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix and Natalya

If there's any justice in the world, the arguably more talented team of McCool, Phoenix and Natalya should win this. I just think that a win from the SD team would be more believable in terms of kayfabe, as two of the strongest Divas on the whole roster are on that side in Beth and Nattie.
However.
The thing I can't shake off here is the possibility of Beth turning on McCool during the match to stake her claim to a future title shot, seeing as Beth's already made her intentions clear on SD verbally, or after the match should McCool get pinned by any of the Raw team. Although that's not to say Beth could turn on McCool after a win too, I'm guessing either McCool gets turned on mid-match leading to a roll-up from Raw, or McCool getting pinned anyway leading to a Beth turn. (tweener Beth perhaps?)
Raw Divas to win, possibly via Beth shenanigans.

2. Intercontinental Champion John Morrison vs United States Champion The Miz

Not only is this match pretty damn difficult to predict, it's also quite possibly the match I'm anticipating most on the card. The Dirt Sheet segment between the two on last week's SD was just brilliant and Morrison managed to show he does have some charisma despite the critisisms of some. In regards to the match Sunday night though, either man could really walk away with the 'W'. For ages I was leaning towards Miz winning this as I thought (and still think to a degree) that Miz needs the win more than Morrison does, and that JoMo could afford to take the loss more than Miz could after Miz's Super Castration with Cena a couple of months back.
However, I get the feeling that Morrison's going to be given the win purely based on the fact it's what most people want to see, and I get the feeling that's what WWE will deliver. Also due to the 'Morrison is Janetty' claims Miz has been making pretty much since the team split up after the draft.
Although I'd love to be proved wrong and see that Miz will get the nod, I can't shake the feeling that Morrison wins Sunday. Both guys have momentum going in and it's incredibly difficult to pick a winner, but I'm going to have to go with JoMo here. Though I don't mind if I'm wrong on this one.
Morrison to win.

3. Team Raw (Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Unified Tag Team Champion Big Show, Cody Rhodes, Jack Swagger, Kofi Kingston and Mark Henry) vs Team Smackdown (United Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho, Kane, Matt Hardy, R-Truth, Finlay, David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd) (Seven Man Bragging Rights Tag Match)

Before the events of this week's Smackdown, Team Raw looked incredibly stacked in comparison to Team SD. McIntyre and Escobar? While I'm sure they'll do well on SD in future (although McIntyre more than Escobar I feel), I thought it was way too early to include them in such a big match on the PPV, Escobar especially. However, now Smackdown's got some bigger threats on their team, they have a more credible chance of winning than before.
That said however, Team Raw is still incredibly stacked in comparison. Combined with their comments towards SD's team on Raw this week (regardless of the team change since), if Smackdown lose this match all the message will be is "Look we were right, Smackdown is weak, watch Raw instead". Raw's going to get ratings in the 3.0's and above regardless of whether they win or lose at the PPV; Smackdown however really does deserve a win.
What I think will transpire? Well what I think is most likely and most credible is Big Show turning on his team and laying them out, leading to Jericho getting the pin over say, Kofi or maybe even HHH or Michaels (a man can dream, besides it's better to have one of DX pinned rather than someone else on the team like Swagger who could lose their credibility if pinned).
In fact, I'd much prefer if this actually happened; it sends the message that the bond as Unified Tag Champs is stronger than brand loyalty (as it arguably should be, oh and ignore the shitty Jericho/Big Show Raw match from a couple of weeks ago) and it again pushes Jerishow as crafty and intelligent champions. Not to mention the whole Smackdown team gets the rub of beating such a strong Raw team.
Or of course WWE could just throw a massive 'fuck you' to Smackdown and just have Raw with their beloved DX bury Smackdown, the credibility of the tag belts and maybe even Cody and Swagger for good measures just because they're the team's other heels. And if this happened I would just facepalm massively and lose even more faith in the product.
So here's hoping for some Jerishow shenanigans and a Smackdown win Sunday.
Team Smackdown to win... hopefully.

4. World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker vs CM Punk vs Batista vs Rey Mysterio (Fatal Four Way Match)

Well with the way things are headed, it's probably safe to say we're going to have some sort of Undertaker/Vince McMahon culmination at WM26, so it's far too early to be pushing that program fully yet. Therefore, I'm inclined to believe the title stays on Taker for the time being, so that Taker can lose it in perhaps one or two PPV's time, which should be ample allowance for a WM26 rivalry push with Vince, who they're making out to be pretty obviously behind Taker getting screwed in the first place. I don't think anyone believes at this point that Rey's going to win the championship Sunday due the fact it would make no sense whatsoever. Batista would be believable to an extent, but then it would kinda ruin Taker's program. And with the way they've built up Rey and Big Dave as being such 'good friends' the last few weeks I wouldn't be surprised if perhaps seeds are sown for a Batista heel turn in the match, perhaps with Batista attacking Rey "by mistake", or something along those lines. I wouldn't really complain, plus it would keep them two busy and out of the title picture for the months proceeding.
But yeah, I don't think we'll have Punk win tonight either unfortunately, although perhaps in a PPV or two's time when the whole Vince/Taker thing comes into effect. But for now, I'm seeing Taker keep the belt for a month or two more.
So Taker to retain.

5. WWE Champion Randy Orton vs John Cena (1 Hour, Anything Goes Iron Man Match)

Let's be honest, this match will most likely suck out loud. I'd like to be proved otherwise, but it will probably be pretty crap. 20 minute Cena/Orton matches usually aren't fantastic, so how the hell are we meant to put up with an hour of it? I wouldn't be surprised if we have a few falls, then a "brawl to the back" (*cough*prerecorded*cough*) for about 20 minutes, then they return to the ring after resting for the last few bits. I don't think it's Falls Count Anywhere rules, but I wouldn't be surprised if they do this just because it's an excuse for more 'extreme' spots and to 'cause more damage so they're weak for the ring'. Blah.
Anyway, what I'm really waiting for in this match is whether Ted DiBiase turns face on Orton or not. They've been teasing it for so long now and they can only tease for so long before the fans lose interest in it. It's best to execute it now while the fans still care about it rather than pulling the trigger at say, the Royal Rumble where people won't care anymore.
That's really why I've got Cena down as winning this. DiBiase comes out when the hour is nearly up (Cena/Orton have equal falls) and attacks Cena; Orton is pleased. DiBiase then lays out Orton, gets a pop. Cena magically no-sells as usual and recovers as if nothing happens, AA's Randy and gets the last fall; avoids going to SD/ECW (like that would happen). Cena's champ again, Orton/Ted feud just in time for a certain DVD's release. Everybody's happy.
So yeah, Cena to win after Ted face turn.

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And that's it. Thoughts

Can't say I was familiar with him, but it's always sad when a community member passes on.
R.I.P. Ben.

At 10/23/09 11:45 AM, Random-Her03 wrote: WWE has resigned Lance Cade
that's pretty cool, i liked that guy... he was actually going pretty good too before his release, being jericho's protege, let's see if he'll be back on that level when he makes his re-debut.

It'll be interesting to see if they do pick up more or less where they left off and push him a bit, or whether they'll do a Chris Masters and do bugger all. Which wouldn't surprise me considering the reasons behind his initial release from the company.

This thread severely needs more Hurt by Johnny Cash.

At 10/16/09 06:01 AM, TheMaster wrote: Bought Frankie Boyle's book today, "My Shit Life So Far". I've read bits on the internet, and it seems pretty ace.

My Drama Prize that I won the other week at 6th Form Prizegiving ended up being a £10 Waterstones gift card. Ideally I should use it to buy George Orwell's 1984 which I need for English, but I might just buy Frankie's book with it instead.

At 10/13/09 06:25 PM, Nev wrote:

At 10/13/09 06:21 PM, TheD-LucksEdition wrote: If you mean Holly Walsh, then I agree, she's actually quite funny sometimes.
Plus she's from Guildford so that's an added bonus.

Aye, her.
She's also good on the eye ;)... though not many people have agreed with me on this.

I agree in part; sometimes she looks really hot and then other times I don't see it. Most of the time she's on form for me though.

At 10/13/09 02:03 PM, Nev wrote:

At 10/13/09 01:59 PM, TheD-LucksEdition wrote: I vaguely remember her being crap on Mock the Week a few times. Might need some research.

I'll second that she was funny on Live at the Apollo.
No women are funny on Mock the Week.

Except that lass who looks a bit boyish who was on an episode of the last series.

If you mean Holly Walsh, then I agree, she's actually quite funny sometimes.
Plus she's from Guildford so that's an added bonus.

Dicks, forgot about Harry Hill. Oh well, the series lasts for ages anyway so it's all good.

At 10/13/09 10:33 AM, BobbaQ wrote: Also, live at the apollo was on last night. That Shappi girl is pretty funneh.

I vaguely remember her being crap on Mock the Week a few times. Might need some research.

At 10/11/09 03:34 PM, TheMaster wrote: They're fruit gums idiot.

WHATEVER, I WAS CLOSE.

At 10/11/09 03:38 PM, Gagsy wrote: NGers in uni are great fun.

Keep at it David.

Go beat him up in front of his dorm Leanne, make him learn the hard way.

At 10/11/09 03:30 PM, DumbassDude wrote: How else can I express myself creatively?

How else will I be able to show my friends how long I'll last in a zombie invasion?
HOW

The same thing I am every year.

A miserable git who disappoints children.

And is sitting on the computer eating Wine Gums instead of socialising with the rest of the dorm in the kitchen. To give you an idea just how severe this situation is:
David says (20:17):
someone knocked on my door and asked me to come out
I declined

There are girls there, David. GIRLS. GO BE FUNNY OR SOMETHING JESUS.
Post words that might encourage him to go and mingle with the people he'll be around for the next few years.
HELP A NEWGROUNDER IN NEED.

It has come to my attention how slow I am with this.

I will now go sit in a corner and brood.

http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/toy -story-3/trailer

Let our inner childs proceed to go fucking mental.