This Week With Caliber
By Scott Keith on July 16, 2012
Hey guys. This week we’re going to go over what I feel are the Top 4 moves that expose the business. World champions, movie stars, they’re all guilty.
This is something that’s really only
happened in the last few years it seems.
happened in the last few years it seems.
Obviously, with wrestling, the goal is
to win the match, correct? So, when you can snap off your finisher
you’d seemingly want to do it as quick as you can, right? Well, as of
late whenever a guy gets his finisher going, he makes sure he’s
facing the hard-camera. I’ve literally seen John Cena get someone up
in the AA over in a corner, then he saunters over to the center of
the ring to execute it. Brock Lesnar did the same thing recently. Meanwhile,
the guy who’s up on the shoulders, is just laying there, waiting.
It’s obnoxious, and takes you right out of the match. Although I would love to see Stone Cold whip someone off the ropes, boot’em in the stomach, then walk’em over to the center of the ring and drop the Stunner.
to win the match, correct? So, when you can snap off your finisher
you’d seemingly want to do it as quick as you can, right? Well, as of
late whenever a guy gets his finisher going, he makes sure he’s
facing the hard-camera. I’ve literally seen John Cena get someone up
in the AA over in a corner, then he saunters over to the center of
the ring to execute it. Brock Lesnar did the same thing recently. Meanwhile,
the guy who’s up on the shoulders, is just laying there, waiting.
It’s obnoxious, and takes you right out of the match. Although I would love to see Stone Cold whip someone off the ropes, boot’em in the stomach, then walk’em over to the center of the ring and drop the Stunner.
The People’s Elbow, honestly, could be a
strong contender for number 1, but it’s only been around for 5-6
years [active years]. I’m sure some of you know I got into wrestling
in 1995, so I was there for the boom period. Well, even though I’d be
watching wrestling with recent converts, they’d turn back to their
naysaying ways when The Rock would execute the most ridiculous
finisher in history. I mean, c’mon. The guy is laying down for quite
a while, getting a chance to rest, but is suddenly sent crashing back into the land of unconscious because an elbow grazed his arm. Could you imagine any UFC fighter
losing to something like that? Or any person with a pulse, for that
matter
strong contender for number 1, but it’s only been around for 5-6
years [active years]. I’m sure some of you know I got into wrestling
in 1995, so I was there for the boom period. Well, even though I’d be
watching wrestling with recent converts, they’d turn back to their
naysaying ways when The Rock would execute the most ridiculous
finisher in history. I mean, c’mon. The guy is laying down for quite
a while, getting a chance to rest, but is suddenly sent crashing back into the land of unconscious because an elbow grazed his arm. Could you imagine any UFC fighter
losing to something like that? Or any person with a pulse, for that
matter
OK. We’ve all done it. You’re growing
up watching wrestling, and you want to try moves on your friends or
siblings. You start off with something easy like the Boston Crab, or
the arm bar. Eventually you graduate to the Sharpshooter & The
Figure 4. Finally, someone says “Let’s try the sleeper!” to which
everyone agrees. Now, it’s discussed that when you feel yourself
going out, let us know. Of course that person never gets a chance
to, because about 3 seconds after it’s clamped on the person is out.
It scared the hell out of me when I had it done, because I was
literally unconscious in a matter of seconds. There was no hope spot.
There was no dropping of the arm 2 & ½ times until I stop short
and start to wag the finger in a “no” gesture. I was out, and
apparently making a snoring sound.
up watching wrestling, and you want to try moves on your friends or
siblings. You start off with something easy like the Boston Crab, or
the arm bar. Eventually you graduate to the Sharpshooter & The
Figure 4. Finally, someone says “Let’s try the sleeper!” to which
everyone agrees. Now, it’s discussed that when you feel yourself
going out, let us know. Of course that person never gets a chance
to, because about 3 seconds after it’s clamped on the person is out.
It scared the hell out of me when I had it done, because I was
literally unconscious in a matter of seconds. There was no hope spot.
There was no dropping of the arm 2 & ½ times until I stop short
and start to wag the finger in a “no” gesture. I was out, and
apparently making a snoring sound.
When I was 12, I still thought
wrestling was on the legit, even though I knew about the sleeper.
I had to lie to myself and say “He must not have it on right, and
THAT’S why it’s taking the guy so long…yeah, that’s it!”. Like
George Costanza said, it’s not a lie, if YOU believe it.
wrestling was on the legit, even though I knew about the sleeper.
I had to lie to myself and say “He must not have it on right, and
THAT’S why it’s taking the guy so long…yeah, that’s it!”. Like
George Costanza said, it’s not a lie, if YOU believe it.
I love The Flair Flop. I laugh, and pop
for it every time. But honestly, it’s an embarrassment. Now, others
may say that The Rock Bottom, or the sleeper is worse, but the Flair
Flop has been around for 30 years, and Flair was the champion for many of
those 30 years, so he was on top, and seen all the time. Meaning, the
Flop got a lot of exposure. You know, after the early 90’s when it
all came out about wrestling, I can understand the Flop, but how on
Earth could you stand beside it during the 80’s? I don’t mean as a fan, but as a wrestler. When they were so protective of the business. What bad-guy, or
person in a fight would EVER do that? It’s seriously as ridiculous as
all the crap Shawn did during his match with Hogan. I’ve seen a few
matches with people who are on the fence about wrestling, and every
time the Flair Flop happened, I’d get shit for the whole night.
for it every time. But honestly, it’s an embarrassment. Now, others
may say that The Rock Bottom, or the sleeper is worse, but the Flair
Flop has been around for 30 years, and Flair was the champion for many of
those 30 years, so he was on top, and seen all the time. Meaning, the
Flop got a lot of exposure. You know, after the early 90’s when it
all came out about wrestling, I can understand the Flop, but how on
Earth could you stand beside it during the 80’s? I don’t mean as a fan, but as a wrestler. When they were so protective of the business. What bad-guy, or
person in a fight would EVER do that? It’s seriously as ridiculous as
all the crap Shawn did during his match with Hogan. I’ve seen a few
matches with people who are on the fence about wrestling, and every
time the Flair Flop happened, I’d get shit for the whole night.
Caliber Winfield is playing at the following showings…
Str8 Gangster, No Chaser – recently added The Top 3 Deaths of Jason Voorhees, and there’s all the other good times I’ve got going on over there.
WCW In The Year 2000 – Recently updated with a SWERVE, baby! Disc 1 of WWE’s Falls Count Anywhere DVD.
The Man Movie Encyclopedia Vol.1 – You know what it is by now. 4 reviews, all 5 stars, baby.
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