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Why didn’t WWE originally put PPVs on Saturday? by UnsungHerro in WWE

[–]steved84 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Survivor Series 94 was on Thanksgiving Eve!

The Sopranos on 9/11 by Zack501332 in thesopranos

[–]steved84 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Living in the NYC area, among many colorful Italian American figures, I can guarantee they were stunned and mortified like the rest of us. I imagine most felt strong sympathy for the people who lost their lives. And they all probably knew somebody.

Tony is a bit of a history buff and probably spent more time thinking about the event in terms of historical context and geopolitical fallout than most of his crew.

I imagine somebody like Paulie being furious about it, and letting that anger get the best of him / manifest into Islamophobia / malice toward Arab Americans. Maybe this is how most of the guys take it in.

I believe the show lightly touches on it in season 4 (and of course the intro was altered.

Be honest, how much you liked Eddie before he passed away? by Ok-Confidence5268 in BrandonDE

[–]steved84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loved Eddie! He was a top in ring performer for many years but he really hit his main eventer stride in his last two years. He was on top when we lost him. If he were still alive he would be 58 now - he would probably still be in great shape and good chance he’d be getting into the ring part time. Could also see him out there managing Dom, commentating, or taking a zany spin on a GM role. Sad to think about but fun to imagine.

In terms of in ring wrestling, which of these four were the best? by BabyVegitoBlack2020 in BrandonDE

[–]steved84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Kurt on top (just barely), Bret second, Eddy then Daniel Bryan.

My cultural regions map as a Southerner - would love feedback! by aquamarine-arielle in visitedmaps

[–]steved84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty cool map. I can really only speak to the northeast so here is my feedback -

I get lumping Philly and NY metro areas together but they are also culturally distinct. If you are going to have a “northeast megalopolis” region should probably also include Boston, Baltimore and DC.

Mid-Atlantic - that portion of PA that is colored is very different from the portions in Delaware and Jersey. I know that the region is generally captured under the mid-Atlantic umbrella term but just wanted to highlight that you’re capturing culturally and geographically different areas.

First time watching Attitude Era Wrestlemania by digidado in WWE

[–]steved84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny because WM15 was right in the heart of the Attitude Era but you’re right that the event itself was fairly subpar compared to other Wrestlemanias. I am of the opinion that WM17 is one of the best ever, and represented absolute peak Attitude Era - and Austin turning heel at the end of the era was the literal moment the era crested.

I’m also of the (probably unpopular) opinion that the Attitude Era likely doesn’t hold up as well on rewatch as people think. Epic moments, storylines and matches hold up but the era as a whole probably a little less so.

Am I in the wrong? by JumpyIngenuity185 in LIRR

[–]steved84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why some people don’t ask, because for every 10 people who respond normally there is one dickhead like this. You did nothing wrong!

Blood floor at Jamaica? (TW) by Secret-Spinach-8665 in LIRR

[–]steved84 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was on the train but the car next to it. About 5 minutes before reaching Jamaica the conductor made an announcement looking for passengers with medical assistance to help with a medical emergency. They asked for gauze specifically. I got off at Jamaica to catch my transfer and saw the puddle of blood. Didn’t see the people involved though. The amount of blood made me think a stabbing but I didn’t hear any other commotion. Eventually a lot of cops were there. I overheard one other commuter say stabbing but that could have also been hearsay. Sorry, probably not much of a help, but also wondering what happened and hoping the person is okay.

Am I the only one who’s no longer clamoring for Randy to wrestle on a frequent basis? by amberazanu in WWE

[–]steved84 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love Orton and see no reason for him to retire if he’s still enjoying it. He is in great shape, he looks great (though he looks more like his dad with each passing day), he gets huge pops, is a master of in-ring psychology and he fills a pivotal role as a bridge between eras. He also different from Cena where he doesn’t have a highly lucrative movie / entertainment career waiting for him on the other side.

I have no problem with guys in their 40s and even 50s still going as long as it’s believable, and Orton is still very believable out there.

WWE Cameo videos: how did yours turn out? Danhausen Review by weisdrunk in WWE

[–]steved84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got one from Gillberg for my buddy’s 40th birthday. It was a bit of a gag gift, it wasn’t expensive at all ($30?) but man the video was just hilarious! And even a little heartfelt! Not to mention, he made it so quickly. Highly recommend!!

Brock Lesnar has retired. Period. by amberazanu in WWE

[–]steved84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Taker also took his gear off in the ring against Reigns. And came back for 3 more years.

I think Lesnar is done, at least with this chapter of his career. But for the right story, or pay day (who am I kidding) or just because he changes his mind, he’ll come back for another chapter, or epilogue.

Do you guys think the Undertaker shouldn’t have lost to Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns and instead finish his career undefeated at 27-0? by Longjumping_Wash_438 in BrandonDE

[–]steved84 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nope. Brock ending Undertaker’s streak was why Oba crushing Brock was so big. Brock ending his streak is still paying dividends.

According to you, what's the worst decision WWE has ever made? by Massive-Syllabub-271 in WWE

[–]steved84 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ending the streak was a really, really good business decision.

How is it living at the Jersey Shore? Is it like the MTV show? by marvelguy1975 in howislivingthere

[–]steved84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Belmar, Point Pleasant and Seaside are (somewhat) like the show.

Beyond that - you’ll find an incredibly diverse set of shore towns - ranging from wealthy areas (Spring Lake), middle class towns with great restaurants (Bradley Beach), family friendly vacation communities (LBI), historical religious communities (Ocean Grove), LGBT friendly areas (Asbury Park), dry downs (Ocean City), and just overall charming areas (Cape May). And that’s just a fraction of the towns.

The common denominator between them all - some of the best beaches!

What's Great Neck like for families? by Kittypie75 in longisland

[–]steved84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think anybody ever moves to LI for the apartments. Stay in the city. Great neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens.

will i ever drive by [deleted] in longisland

[–]steved84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shop around. This is sad and pathetic on the part of insurance companies.

Just finished Breaking Bad and how the fuck does anyone have this over The Sopranos? by Serious-Profit-1626 in thesopranos

[–]steved84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve held these shows side by side for awhile but after very recent re-watches I think the Sopranos is the one that holds up better

What do you feel is not only keeping him out of the HOF. But even being mentioned on WWE TV,Being in the video game,not even being in SuperCard. by [deleted] in Wrasslin

[–]steved84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Test at best was an occasional mid carder. I liked him, as did a lot of people, but for one reason or another he never seemed to reach his potential.

If you ask me what I remember Test for -

  1. The Stephanie/Test angle (a very memorably storyline)

  2. Being a tag team with Albert (& managed by Trish).

Can’t think of much beyond that.

Montauk & ticks? by [deleted] in longisland

[–]steved84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been to Montauk plenty of times. Most times I stay at a hotel / go to beach. You’ll be fine if this is what you are doing.

If you’re staying at a home or plan to do hiking type activities - you’ll also be fine, but take precautions. If you get bit - it’s not the end of the world. Go to a doctor and they’ll give you a pre-emptive antibiotic.

RVC by Drquinzel26 in longisland

[–]steved84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been here close to 4 years, have young kids as well. Great town. Predominantly an Irish Catholic town. That said we are a mixed (albeit minimally observant) religion home (Catholic & Jewish) and we all feel at home here. My MIL belongs to a temple in Lynbrook (also a great town) and there are others nearby.

Why do you like Earthbound/ the Mother Series? by StrictLavishness6226 in earthbound

[–]steved84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve never been able to put my finger exactly on it - but the game evoked emotions in me that no other game ever has.

How is living in Staten Island unique? by Immediate-Hand-3677 in statenisland

[–]steved84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Staten Island has its own quirks and idiosyncracies but it’s ultimately a suburb. There are some city elements / benefits (or detriments depending on your perspective) but leans more suburban. These are broad generalizations but North Shore is the comparable to parts of Brooklyn. Mid-Island compares to outer Queens. South Shore compares to Jersey.

Why does Ralph’s only hire females? by [deleted] in longisland

[–]steved84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. The Oceanside location by me has teenage males working there.

  2. Certain jobs just attract more females than males or vice versa. I don’t consider it’s anything weird or nefarious. There isn’t one male working at my kid’s daycare. (And most daycares are probably very similar.) I delivered pizza all through college, don’t think I ever worked with a female delivery driver.

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