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Laparkafan

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Don ages


Edge: 52

Christian: 52

Chris Jericho: 55

Bobby Lashley: 49

Shelton Benjamin: 50

Samoa Joe: 47

Special appearance by Mick Foley: 60
 

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If it didn’t involve the slog of a tv taping, I’d probably head to Rupp on Friday. I’d love to see Nakamura before he retires.
 

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As dumb as it is, I'm enjoying most of the Danhausen stuff. The backstage segment with him tinkering in his "lab" fell flat but the in front of the crowd stuff has been golden. I watch Svengoolie/House of Svengoolie and it's that type of humor. What's funny is Cornette and Last wanted to bury his match with Kit but as they described Kit being cursed and the pyro "shooting up his butt", they were laughing their asses off. It's really silly but it is working.

Dragon wants to die on the 'Danhausen is terrible' hill but it's only because WWE and DH have sold the hell out of this and it's more over than anything in AEW, including (I'm going there) Darby. Yes, Danhausen is more over than Darby. AEW could've had a short segment here and there for him and promoted him to a point where his merch was flying off shelves and kids were dressed like DH but mainstream marketing isn't TK's wheelhouse.
 

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As dumb as it is, I'm enjoying most of the Danhausen stuff. The backstage segment with him tinkering in his "lab" fell flat but the in front of the crowd stuff has been golden. I watch Svengoolie/House of Svengoolie and it's that type of humor. What's funny is Cornette and Last wanted to bury his match with Kit but as they described Kit being cursed and the pyro "shooting up his butt", they were laughing their asses off. It's really silly but it is working.

Dragon wants to die on the 'Danhausen is terrible' hill but it's only because WWE and DH have sold the hell out of this and it's more over than anything in AEW, including (I'm going there) Darby. Yes, Danhausen is more over than Darby. AEW could've had a short segment here and there for him and promoted him to a point where his merch was flying off shelves and kids were dressed like DH but mainstream marketing isn't TK's wheelhouse.
Ya it’s the biggest difference between wwe and AEW - Wwe sees the macro picture (Danhausen makes us money and sells merch + cm punk too) AEW sees the micro picture (I’ll put danhausen on ice for whatever reason + I fear for my safety with cm punk)
 

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As dumb as it is, I'm enjoying most of the Danhausen stuff. The backstage segment with him tinkering in his "lab" fell flat but the in front of the crowd stuff has been golden. I watch Svengoolie/House of Svengoolie and it's that type of humor. What's funny is Cornette and Last wanted to bury his match with Kit but as they described Kit being cursed and the pyro "shooting up his butt", they were laughing their asses off. It's really silly but it is working.

Dragon wants to die on the 'Danhausen is terrible' hill but it's only because WWE and DH have sold the hell out of this and it's more over than anything in AEW, including (I'm going there) Darby. Yes, Danhausen is more over than Darby. AEW could've had a short segment here and there for him and promoted him to a point where his merch was flying off shelves and kids were dressed like DH but mainstream marketing isn't TK's wheelhouse.
No, I've never liked Danhausen's shtick. It's stupid, childish, clown bullcrap, which makes it perfect for the creative state WWE is in right now.

If it were happening on the indies or AEW people would be berating it. Oh wait that's right it was happening on the indies and a little bit in AEW and people were.

It was consistently amongst the worst things on AEW TV in AEW's first five years along with Jericho and Codyverse bullcrap and not once did I ever go, "you know what would have made this show better? More Danhausen." But I did go "you know what would have made this show better? Less Danhausen"
 
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No, I've never liked Danhausen's shtick. It's stupid, childish, clown bullcrap, which makes it perfect for the creative state WWE is in right now.

If it were happening on the indies or AEW people would be berating it. Oh wait that's right it was happening on the indies and a little bit in AEW and people were.

It was consistently amongst the worst things on AEW TV in AEW's first five years along with Jericho and Codyverse bullcrap and not once did I ever go, "you know what would have made this show better? More Danhausen." But I did go "you know what would have made this show better? Less Danhausen"
Right because adult wrestling fans love the Costco group that shows up - real wrestling graps with that kid and his dad?
 

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Not trying to hi-jack the thread but I figured there'd be somebody nice enough in this thread to point me in the right direction. I just signed up. I used to post on rupp rafters before it changed over. My username was Demarcus Kidd-Miller. Can somebody tell me how i go about getting my username back or at least changing the username to something new. I appreciate any help.
 

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Right because adult wrestling fans love the Costco group that shows up - real wrestling graps with that kid and his dad?
The fact you are incapable of telling the difference between the two shows exactly how and why WWE is able to get away with treating their fans like idiots year after year.
 

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Not trying to hi-jack the thread but I figured there'd be somebody nice enough in this thread to point me in the right direction. I just signed up. I used to post on rupp rafters before it changed over. My username was Demarcus Kidd-Miller. Can somebody tell me how i go about getting my username back or at least changing the username to something new. I appreciate any help.
I just went to look at how you do it and it appears it is not possible by the user. Perhaps a mod can help you out but I don’t know the name of any of the mods to tag them for you.
 

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Not looking good for Kaiser.


The affidavit alleges that on April 23th 2026, at Paramount on Lake Eola in Orlando, complainant Richard Reap entered an elevator around 6:30 PM and encountered Barthel and a woman, who were described as acting in an “uncontrollably intimate” manner. After exiting on the 12th floor and telling them to “please have some manners,” Reap claimed Barthel punched him multiple times, pushed him to the ground, and threatened further violence.

Police documented a scratch on the back of Reap’s head and redness consistent with a recent altercation. Officers also stated that surveillance footage from the 12th floor showed a white male punching and pushing Reap outside the elevator around the reported time.

Authorities later identified Barthel as the suspect, and Reap reportedly identified him in a photo lineup. Based on the allegations and evidence cited, officers stated they established probable cause for an arrest on a simple battery charge.

The warrant also states there were no allegations involving weapons, firearms, intoxication, or shared residency. Barthel was ordered to have no contact with victims or witnesses and was permitted one supervised return to the apartment with law enforcement.

The affidavit reflects allegations made by the complainant and findings cited by police in support of the warrant. It is not a conviction or judicial determination of guilt.
 

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Yeah I couldn't figure out how to do it on my end either. Appreciate you looking though.
You must contact On3's support team to do it for you. You can reach out to them by submitting a request through the On3 Contact Page or by emailing [email protected]. When you contact them, it helps to provide a few backup options in case your first choice is already taken by another user.
 

J-Nunn

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You must contact On3's support team to do it for you. You can reach out to them by submitting a request through the On3 Contact Page or by emailing [email protected]. When you contact them, it helps to provide a few backup options in case your first choice is already taken by another user.

Well that was quick. I didnt get my original username Demarcus Kidd-Miller, but i got my 3rd choice. Thanks again for the help.
 
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This is interesting because of the ownership structure of TikTok in the US more than anything else.

TikTok is partially owned - 15% - in the US by Silver Lake, which owns Endeavour, which owns TKO/UFC/WWE.

Also partially owned - 15% - by the Ellisons, which own Paramount Skydance.

 

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Dragon has had 30 posts in the last 24 hours of binging? Too bad there’s no cap other than the one post per minute.
 

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The fact you are incapable of telling the difference between the two shows exactly how and why WWE is able to get away with treating their fans like idiots year after year.
So clueless it’s embarrassing you basically just use Reddit speak - might as well be an ai iwc aew mark.
 

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According to the arrest report and court documents, a man named Richard Reep told Orlando police that on April 23 he was riding an elevator with Ludwig Kaiser and a woman who were allegedly being "uncontrollably intimate" and aggressively kissing. When the elevator reached the 12th floor, Reep said he exited and told the couple to "please have some manners."

Reep alleged that Kaiser immediately attacked him, punching him multiple times, knocking him to the ground, and threatening further violence. Officers noted a fresh scratch and redness on the back of Reep's head, along with other visible injuries consistent with a recent altercation. Police also reportedly reviewed security footage that allegedly showed Kaiser striking Reep.

Reep told officers he wanted to pursue charges, and an arrest warrant was later issued. Kaiser turned himself in on May 20 and was charged with battery in Orange County, Florida. He was subsequently released after posting $1,000 bond.

Source: 7 News