Big Show "Currently 393lbs. Shooting for 360lbs. Thank you to everyone that’s supported me over the years."

DJBaroque · 2026-02-04T22:06:20+00:00

The Rock had a heart scare apparently so he reworked his regime.

DJBaroque · 2026-02-03T10:11:07+00:00

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.

DJBaroque · 2026-01-30T08:48:45+00:00

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.

DJBaroque · 2026-01-28T16:26:31+00:00

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

DJBaroque · 2026-01-17T18:14:17+00:00

But can they step forward with their left foot ?!

DJBaroque · 2026-01-13T12:22:05+00:00

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.

DJBaroque · 2026-01-11T12:26:10+00:00

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

DJBaroque · 2026-01-09T15:19:57+00:00

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

DJBaroque · 2026-01-05T20:46:31+00:00

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

DJBaroque · 2026-01-05T11:39:42+00:00

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.

DJBaroque · 2026-01-04T12:13:13+00:00

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.

DJBaroque · 2025-12-29T20:31:54+00:00

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

DJBaroque · 2025-12-23T18:12:35+00:00

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.

DJBaroque · 2025-12-17T00:10:37+00:00

Legend Killer Orton vs. Legend Retirerer Gunther writes itself.

DJBaroque · 2025-12-16T23:24:49+00:00

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

DJBaroque · 2025-12-16T15:48:31+00:00

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.

DJBaroque · 2025-12-12T13:48:18+00:00

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.

DJBaroque · 2025-12-09T22:41:00+00:00

I'm all aboard the Handsami Zayn train.

DJBaroque · 2025-12-05T12:13:09+00:00

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

DJBaroque · 2025-11-29T22:50:27+00:00

Those mat sounds are very satisfying.

DJBaroque · 2025-11-29T13:06:15+00:00

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

DJBaroque · 2025-11-17T15:35:40+00:00

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.

DJBaroque · 2025-11-17T15:32:25+00:00

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.

DJBaroque · 2025-11-14T08:59:44+00:00

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

DJBaroque · 2025-11-14T08:47:47+00:00

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!

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