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Maria Menounos’ Induction Speech of Bob Backlund

We Talk Wrestling | April 8, 2013 | No comments

Dear fellow WWE fans and members of the wrestling press,

As you know, I had the honor of inducting my friend, Bob Backlund, into the WWE Hall of Fame. The fans were a little rough as another inductee and friend, Donald Trump, would likewise experience. It’s understandable as we are not pro wrestlers and the honesty of the WWE fans is what makes it fun. However, I did the speech mainly to tell the world all the amazing things about Bob and I fear some of those things were not heard.

Below is my speech. I’m hoping you’ll print it for a good friend, a great champion and one of the most incredible human beings I know.

Thanks and God Bless,
Maria Menounos » Read more..

Category: We Talk Wrestling Blogs | Tags: 2013, Bob Backlund, Donald Trump, Hall of Fame, HOF, Madison Square Garden, Maria Menounos, MSG, Wrestlemania, WWE

We Talk Wrestling March 15, 2013: Mo Rambles On & On

Mo | March 15, 2013 | No comments

On The March 15th 2013 edition of We Talk Wrestling Mo is joined by… Nobody. That’s right, with the guys not able to co-ordinate their schedules and Mo missing out on last week’s show he decided to get on and just give a stream of consciousness 30 minute diatribe on what’s happening with The Wrestlemania 29 build, Punk & Taker, Paul Bearer, what should perhaps be The Wrestlemania 30 main event, Bully Ray as TNA Impact Wrestling Champion, story telling and the importance of a pay off, and much more in just over 30 minutes of wrestling goodness

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Why I Wish The Undertaker Was Immortal

Addie | February 25, 2013 | No comments

Wrestlemania season is here! That means that WWE has finally focused their efforts for this two month period and are getting ready to put on their biggest show of the year. One of the annual traditions of wrestlemania, at least of the past two decades, has centered itself around the Undertaker. The streak has been protected better than the Royal Rumble winning prize and even the WWE title over the last ten years. But, such is life, people age and with that age they slow down. Undertaker is no different and he has limited himself to just a Wrestlemania match for the past few years. I know we don’t have long with the Undertaker in the ring and that saddens me. I can look at the WWE roster now and I see a lot of possibilities for Taker at Mania, most of which won’t happen since Undertaker doesn’t have that long left in the ring. Here are some opponents that make me wish that the Undertaker was immortal. » Read more..

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We Talk Wrestling February 8, 2013: Bruno, Hogan, and The Elimination Chamber

We Talk Wrestling | February 7, 2013 | No comments

It’s another packed edition of We Talk Wrestling as Addie and Mo have returned from a week off due to illness. The guys talk at length about Bruno Sammartino’s induction into the WWE Hall Of Fame complete with the backstory about why it is such a big deal and how it all went down. Two RAW episodes are discussed including Brock Lesnar’s return, the Rhode Schollar break up, and Trish Stratus in the Hall of Fame. The Elimination Chamber card is discussed as well as Bret Hart’s comments about Triple H. All this plus an email question about Hulk Hogan in the Attitude Era.

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Who Should CM Punk Face At Wrestlemania?

Addie | January 31, 2013 | No comments

At the Royal Rumble, a People’s Elbow ended the longest title reign that WWE has booked in a while. That elbow also started the Road to Wrestlemania and a WWE title match that is Twice In A Lifetime. It also left CM Punk without anything to do at the biggest show of the year, Wrestlemania. For months it was speculated, rumored, and even planned to have CM Punk face The Undertaker for The Streak in what undoubtedly would be one of the top matches on the show. Now comes word that The Undertaker may not be ready in time for Wrestlemania, or ever for that matter, and CM Punk may be in need of a Plan B. While Taker may go through with the match, which I personally hope and think he will do, here is a list that I have complied of possible alternatives should Undertaker be unable to work. » Read more..

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We Talk Wrestling January 17, 2013: Aries and Roode Steal The Show

We Talk Wrestling | January 17, 2013 | No comments

This week’s We Talk Wrestling is online with all the news of the week. The guys look at RAW, Impact, the Royal Rumble, and TNA Genesis. Dolph Ziggler’s future, the WWE Hall of Fame, and the TNA pay per view schedule all all discussed. Addie and Mo also talk a little NXT and the Miz/Flair connection.

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We Talk Wrestling January 10, 2013: The Return of The Rock

We Talk Wrestling | January 10, 2013 | No comments

It’s a very newsworthy week in wrestling and Addie and Mo are here to talk it all! The Rock and CM Punk promo is discussed at length and the difference between it and the Rock/Cena confrontations. The impending return of Ric Flair to this Monday’s RAW, the signing of El Generico, and the injury to Tyson Kidd are also all talked about. Mo researched the winning percentages of the WWE roster in 2012 and both hosts give their impressions on the stats. All this plus Royal Rumble and Hall of Fame talk!

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We Talk Wrestling January 3rd, 2013: Revving Up The Rock & Royal Rumble

Mo | January 3, 2013 | 5 comments

Another week… No, another YEAR of We Talk Wrestling as Addie and Mo kick off 2013 discussing the upcoming RAW on Jan. 7th featuring the return of The Rock, who may be the surprise entrants, if a surprise entrant is bigger than an advertised one, best surprises in Rumble history and more. Also they discuss how to set up the Triple H / Brock Lesnar rematch, possible Wrestlemania 29 roles for Ric Flair and HBK Shawn Michaels, feud of the year and wrestler of the year for 2012, and try to pick out the 5 best years wrestling has had since Wrestlemania started. A great start to the new year!

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Rebuilding The X Division

Mo | December 30, 2012 | No comments

At one point in time it could be argued that TNA Impact Wrestling’s legacy could have been defined by their cutting edge X Division, as for the first several years of the promotion it was the life blood of the company and what truly made them stand out from the WWE.

Over time though it’s changed, and the X Division is now just another part of the show and a low priority one at that. Look no further than at this past Final Resolution PPV where the X Division title match was set up with a 3 way match in the last hour of the go home Impact show between Zema Ion, Kenny King and Kid Kash, none of whom were given a ring entrance, and it ended in 5:55 seconds. It would be hard to imagine less effort put in to a championship match on a PPV that was still announced ahead of time.

Still, I would love to see the X Division return to its former glory, but how do you do that?

Talent Acquisition

Once the X Division was populated by established stars with up and coming talents creating an exciting mix. Now… not so much. As we approach the end of 2012 the X consists of young guys seen as marginal talents and older performers who never reached their potential or are past their prime. And so very few of them to boot, at this point there’s only 6-7 performers active on the Impact roster web page that could be seen as competing in the X Division. » Read more..

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We Talk Wrestling December 27, 2012: History Lesson – 2012 & Beyond

We Talk Wrestling | December 27, 2012 | No comments

We Talk Wrestling ends the year by looking back at the year that was. The highlights, lowlights, significant moments, performers and matches are all looked at. Addie and Mo also talk about the Survivor Series buyrate and Mo is FINALLY ready to discuss the moments he thinks you should see to understand wrestling over the last 25 years.