http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/blog.php?14645-Brian-Cice Wrestling News and Discussion - eWrestlingNews.com Community en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:34:31 GMT vBulletin 10 http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/blog.php?14645-Brian-Cice http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/entry.php?45186-The-Stryke-Zone-Ideas-that-can-boost-the-WWE-s-weaknesses Mon, 25 Mar 2013 03:53:46 GMT The WWE has seen sharp declines in their mid card, tag team, and divas divisions. All three of these were once top notch divison. The... The WWE has seen sharp declines in their mid card, tag team, and divas divisions. All three of these were once top notch divison. The Intercontinental title scene in the WWF was sometimes better then the main events of most other feds.

However now they are almost laughable. I have come up with a few ideas on how to boost each division.

Intercontinental/United State championships:
This one is easy. Simply take a few main eventers specifically ones that aren't really in the title hunt. Like say take Randy Orton and have him compete for the IC title. The presence of a former multi world champion would bring interest back into the titles. Many people think that this would be a downgrade but however it would be improvement. They'd still hold a title instead of being a bottom rung in the World Heavyweight or WWE title.

Tag Teams:

This one is a bit more difficult. There have been several tag teams lately but none have stuck out. One suggestion is Tag Evan Bourne and Tyson Kidd up when they return from injury. Make a new Hart Foundation type tag team. The addition of these two wrestlers will create for a classic old school high flying team. Also push more tag teams in general. There are several teams in the division but we only see like 2. And theyve been the Tag Team Champions and the on/off Rhodes Scholars. Let's see Primo and Epico pushed again. The Usos get a few wins. Hell even the Prime Time Players.

Divas Division:

Another simple solution but difficult at the same time. The simple solution is just make matches longer then normal. Also bring in tougher women. The division had a chance with Karma but sadly she couldn't have a chance due to the many personal problems that she suffered. If she came back her presence would be a shot in the arm for the women's division.

There we go. Some simple ideas I thought about that can help breath some life into the dying divisions. ]]> Brian Cice http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/entry.php?45186-The-Stryke-Zone-Ideas-that-can-boost-the-WWE-s-weaknesses http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/entry.php?45179-The-Stryke-Zone-The-IWC-A-non-member-s-opinion Sat, 23 Mar 2013 05:57:13 GMT Now the IWC has become a important part of wrestling. However what started as a collection of everyone has slowly evolved into a group of hate... Now the IWC has become a important part of wrestling. However what started as a collection of everyone has slowly evolved into a group of hate mongers who will flame superstars and cream their pants over others. The IWC has become such a sentient life form it has taken the true meaning of IWC away.

The Internet Wrestling Community was original meant as anyone who talks about wrestling on the internet, DUH. But slowly the IWC became a collective of fans who became notorious with hating wrestlers, IE; Randy Orton, Kofi Kingston, Cena, etc. While praising others to no mercy like CM Punk, Zack Ryder, Dolph Ziggler, and Dean Ambrose.

Now I will admit I tend to go against the IWC when it comes to who they say are the best. Like take Dolph Ziggler for example. Do I think he is talented? Yes. Do I think he should be world champion? No. I see Dolph as the epitome of top mid carder. A 2013 Mr. Perfect. I could see him setting records as the US and IC champion.

Then there are wrestlers that the IWC will crap their pants over like Dean Ambrose. I personally can't see how anyone can like the man. I've seen him wrestle before the hype and he was god awful.

Now lately, with the arrival of El Generico into the depths of the WWE, the comments section has become a mad house of hate. While few specs of hope and understanding has bled through. it's quickly blocked by the hate of anything the WWE does with him.

First, they decided to unmask him and give him a new name. Saving Generico the trouble of trademarking his old name, allowing him to compete as El Generico if things don't work out. That's is genius on both WWE's and Rami end.

Think about it. What makes a gimmick get over? Is it the actual gimmick? No. It's the man behind it. If you gave the Millon Dollar Man's gimmick to say Hulk Hogan it wouldn't have worked. Ted Dibiase made that gimmick. And Rami Sebi has a chance to do the same with this Sammy Sane gimmick.

The man is clearly a talented wrestler and can have a talented career. But the IWC has to put aside their petty hatred and let the chance for something new grow. Don't bury it before you see it. ]]> Brian Cice http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/entry.php?45179-The-Stryke-Zone-The-IWC-A-non-member-s-opinion http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/entry.php?45134-The-Stryke-Zone-TNA-vs-WWE Sun, 10 Mar 2013 06:01:10 GMT Howdy people and welcome to the Stryke Zone. This is my first blog and I decided to take a swing and give my opinion on the everlong internet battle... Howdy people and welcome to the Stryke Zone. This is my first blog and I decided to take a swing and give my opinion on the everlong internet battle of TNA vs WWE.

First a quick run through at the big matches coming up in both companies.

TNA: Their Lockdown PPV is coming up and it's Jeffy Hardy vs Bully (Bubba) Ray for the World title.

Sting and his team will face the stable Aces and Eights, a rag tag biker like stable.

WWE: Wrestlemania is this month and it is The Rock vs John Cena for the WWE title.

CM Punk faces Undertaker to try and beat the streak.

Alberto Del Rio faces jack Swagger for the World Heavyweight title
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Okay I'll start with WWE first. Many people are complaining about this year's Wrestlemania. They understandably don't want to see John Cena beat the Rock for the WWE title. Now as a person who doesn't mind Cena I don't mind this. I thought it would have been better for Punk to stay champion till Wrestlemania and have Cena beat him, but I'm not on the writing team.

WWE has both very critical and very loyal fans. As does TNA, but WWE gets more scrutiny by the internet. Most times I see people start arguements with a comment like, WWE sucks balls, but never see them back up their arguments with good facts. As a life long fan of the WWE, 10+ years and counting, I'll admit I do miss the old days. I got into the wwe after the end of the invasion, so I got to see the "evolution" from that to ruthless agression, to the product on the tvs now.

I can say I don't mind what WWE puts on tv each week. I like to keep things simple when I watch. I boo heels, cheer faces. The main feuds interest me and make me want to get the ppvs, which i don't cause I'm poor...but that's not important right now. The Shield is the right step for the WWE. Many people were finally happy when Dean Amrbose and Seth Rollins got their call ups. Personally Ambrose annoys me to no end and I can't see how people like him, but he has a huge fan base.

The WWE is slowly starting to shift. It may not be obvious to some, but they are slowly but surely shifting to a new era. What that era is, we can't tell yet.
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Now TNA is a fairly young company. What started as a NWA associate like most companies, soon became a decent alternative to WWE. I used it to fill my week of wrestling since it airs on thursdays. What caught my eye was the six sided ring. Lucha libre style. It was unique and made me want to watch.

Also the talent was all young fresh face talents with a few vets thrown in to get some notice. It was mostly Kurt Angle, Team 3-D/Dudleys, and Ric Flair. Now they had other WWE talents come and go like Jeff Hardy before his WWE title run and R-Truth before he became R-truth and went by K-Kwik.

But it was the young talent that kept you. They were fresh and exciting. AJ Styles was becoming their ace in the hole. Their John Cena if you will. ANd by that I mean their biggest money maker. Their tag team division was good with Beer Money inc and Motor City Machineguns. You had Abyss the monster and man X-Divison superstars. I was hooked.

But then slowly, TNA came up with this idea of bringing in every thrown out WWE superstar in hopes of saying "Hey that mid carder you like? We're making him world champion! CHECK US OUT!" It was a cry for attention in my opinion. Then they decided to bring in a bunch of older wrestlers. Kevin Nash, Booker T, Rhyno, Sting, and Scott Stiener. Was the idea good? Maybe. Did it blow? Yes. Why? because the focus was on them and not the talent they had.

TNA tries to hard to win the older audience. And they do that by bringing in wrestlers from years ago. Look at Ace's and Eights it's mainy D-Von, Festus, Mike Knox (without his awesome beard), Mr. Kennedy, Taz, and A brisco, and Eric Bischoff's son. This gimmick started strong but got drawn out for to long. And now it's dangling on Nexus level of lameness.
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Now for my opinion. Which do I find better? WWE. TNA has potential to run alongside WWE on a global scale. However until they learn that their young home grown talent is what will get them there. They will always be behind.
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There it is my opinion on TNA and WWE. If you don't like what I said, prove me wrong. I'll gladly listen to your arguments as long as it's logical and not just hating to hate. Good bye for now and carry on. ]]> Brian Cice http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/entry.php?45134-The-Stryke-Zone-TNA-vs-WWE