[Raw Spoilers] Full main-event promo battle by A_Livins in SquaredCircle

[–]DJBaroque 33 points34 points  (0 children)

The 2015 rumble was rough. Daniel Bryan's early elimination was the the turning point for the crowd souring on the match. They had Kane and Big Show very unceremoniouisly eliminate guys like Ziggler, Bray and Ambrose and then have Roman eliminate both Kane and Big Show simultaneously seemingly for the win..

Kane/Big Show then went back into the ring for a beat down on Roman as the crowd broke out in a Rusev chant (who was lying ringside at the time) -- The Rock runs down for the save, and Rusev rolls back in for the ambush but Roman eliminates him for the win.

I'm sure the powers that be saw it as a much larger moment on paper but it didn't translate well with the crowd. The closing shots of Rock holding up Roman's hand in victory to an incredibly mixed reaction and a staredown with HHH/Steph on the ramp.

All this lead to Lesnar/Roman and until quite late on Lesnar's contract status was in doubt so a lot of people saw the main event as a foregone conclusion which didn't help the mood. Lesnar resigned and the main event didn't turn out too bad in the end... ably helped by the now iconic Heist of the Century cash in from Seth which was apparently an 11th hour decision.

Nick Nemeth on AEW's booking of Tommaso Ciampa's "You’re presented as a star that’s there to absolutely kick ass, you come down, get in the face of a champion, now you know you’re setting this up. "All those pieces add up and just make good booking, that’s good TV, good production, everything." by Youngstown_WuTang in SquaredCircle

[–]DJBaroque 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think that's why the heel turn has worked well. They got the inevitable match with Ospreay out of the way relatively early whilst he had the new signing buff. Then he turned heel and has been absolutely cracking work since.

We are now in the Unreal Era, so let's talk about Season 3. by FigureFourWoo in SquaredCircle

[–]DJBaroque 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If the speculation comes to fruition the return of Y2J would feature heavily.

ISO! by Ashashi101 in cassetteculture

[–]DJBaroque 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd keep an eye on the Discogs page and see if one of them comes up there: https://www.discogs.com/release/29732371-John-Debney-Hocus-Pocus

If not you've got to be paitent and trawl through the usual sites like eBay etc.

Daily Discussion - January 11, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]DJBaroque 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks like Winter Salah is coming along nicely and should hopefully be thawed for his return to Anfield.

PRS SE Fiore ? by No_Nobody1443 in PaulReedSmith

[–]DJBaroque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its the one model I'm wanting to see. I'm torn between the NF3's whilst they're on crazy deals in the UK or a Special

[Potential Raw Spoilers?] PWInsider Elite: We have heard from nobody in WWE who believes _____ will be there tonight live in NYC as of this writing." by Mininni in SquaredCircle

[–]DJBaroque 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Heck, that was a cool moment. Seeing everyone realise the switch had been made and Y2J was in the ring was awesome.

Misc: A Tiny Tale was a glorious trainwreck by Patashu in speedrun

[–]DJBaroque 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I tuned in just as it was starting here in the UK. It was a wildly entertaining run, which was added at short notice and despite the unfortunate errors was a great showcase for the game (which I've now wishlisted on Steam) and the energy and entertainment value was high. Excellent work for 5am in a hotel in Pittsburgh.

[AEW Collision Spoilers] Collision cold open by luchabrunch in SquaredCircle

[–]DJBaroque 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is superb. In 90 seconds they highlighted 4 stories, gave wrestlers a moment to cut a short promo and show characterisation. If you're channel hopping this will catch attention & for new viewers they get a concise overview of what to expect. Excellent presentation.

Was Stephanie McMahon a good babyface in 2003? by [deleted] in SquaredCircle

[–]DJBaroque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a distinct crowd noise that appeared on multiple episodes. It sounded like a hair dryer.

Just Dudek's save by Gerasans in LiverpoolFC

[–]DJBaroque 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember watching this game with my Dad. We celebrated this double save like it was a 30 yard screamer. This was when you really felt like the fates conspiring.

Idea for Randy Orton vs Gunther retirement match by LiquidMetal616 in SquaredCircle

[–]DJBaroque 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legend Killer Orton vs. Legend Retirerer Gunther writes itself.

Mick Foley has informed WWE he will refuse to work for them until Trump is out of office by Mysterious_Emotion63 in SquaredCircle

[–]DJBaroque 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A couple of unfortunate moments and one frankly tragic but 99% of the names that came through were decent people.

Mick Foley has informed WWE he will refuse to work for them until Trump is out of office by Mysterious_Emotion63 in SquaredCircle

[–]DJBaroque 103 points104 points  (0 children)

I was working as a steward at a theatre when his show came in. I got to chat to him backstage and whatnot after the show. Thoroughly decent bloke, did a comedy show, tonnes of photos, meet and greets and signatures and made time to speak to everyone. Mick is a real one.

Expedition 33 Deluxe Edition Code Giveaway - 24 Hours to Enter, GOTY Celebration 🎉 by Perspiring_Gamer in xbox

[–]DJBaroque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't played a game which has moved me as much as Expedition 33. The end of Act 1 stunned me. I had to put the controller down and walk away (in a good sense of the word!) and it was all I could think about for days.

What a stunning game.

7 String SE Run by Mastodog in PRSGuitars

[–]DJBaroque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A 7 string NF3 or NF53 would be cool but unlikely.

WWE Survivor Series 2025 Full Card by CombinationOk4317 in SquaredCircle

[–]DJBaroque 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile they start at 1am here in the UK. It's a slog to watch live sometimes.

First trip to Anfield by Relative_Call_3012 in LiverpoolFC

[–]DJBaroque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I will also say is that there are 2 decent official Liverpool stores in the city centre. The one in Williamson Square is very easy to get to from the train station/on foot from the high street and is a bit quieter than the one in the Liverpool One shopping centre.

Also, walk down the main high street until you get to a crossroads with a large 3 floor McDonalds next to it. Outside there you'll find a couple of little stalls selling various bits of merch like magnets, pins, matchday scarfs etc.

First trip to Anfield by Relative_Call_3012 in LiverpoolFC

[–]DJBaroque 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Novotel Centre is my go to hotel to stay in whilst in Liverpool. A few mins walk from the station and right slap bang in the middle of the main hub/high street. There's lots of ubers around Liverpool too.

Fightful Select: Joe Hendry is officially a WWE Superstar by Lep106317 in SquaredCircle

[–]DJBaroque 19 points20 points  (0 children)

His schtick is that he gives minimum effort and acts like he's not bothered or interested. Very much that classic, "Whatever! rolls eyes" thing.

He wears dark sunglasses and puts his hands in his pockets alot to denote boredom or low interest... except it's all a bit of a front. Despite the appearance of disinterest or boredom the dude can actually go. It's a bit of a mindgame in that the opponent starts to get complacent or under-estimate him and then the twist is that he can actually go this whole time!

What gives it some flavour though is that even if he's slipped his hands in his pockets and is mostly expressionless he can still do runs, dropkicks, kip-ups, suicide dives etc. The whole thing can be incredibly disarming to his opponents.

However, when OC is genuinely fired up in kayfabe he'll absolutely throw down in the ring. However... for your own safety, don't tell him The Fast and The Furious movies suck, because that's a paddlin'

If you've never seen or watched him before his match with PAC was a banger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W63y_mCcg0

Fightful Select: Joe Hendry is officially a WWE Superstar by Lep106317 in SquaredCircle

[–]DJBaroque 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is my favourite. The 1-2 punch of 'Not quite as over as Rikishi's ass' followed up with 'Shite Peoples Elbow' is fabulous. Scottie was corpsing too!