MikeM
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Never understood what happened to Ascension. In NXT, they were a proper homage to old school teams like Road Warriors and Demolition. They were never presented as a joke. Always serious. As soon as they went to the main roster...nothing but bullshit.
One sentence - Vince didn't "get" them. They were just an LOD rehash as far as he saw, I doubt he even watched/watches NXT.
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The thing that killed TNA more than anything else was that they made a lot of the same mistakes as WCW - Chiefly they got Hogan involved in creative and his little circle. In those days the product even looked the same as WCW. The 6 sided ring went, the usual suspects got hired, the emphasis was put on names over the "TNA Originals", like Joe, Daniels, Styles etc
The only company where Hogan is a benefit is in WWE, because they're big enough to keep him in his box. But to go back to the point of the discussion - a p*ssed off wrestler with something to prove can be very damaging to a former promotion - provided they're allowed to have free reign. Ryder for example is a very charismatic guy, and lots of people would follow him if he moved somewhere where he was allowed to shine. WWE want to avoid giving this embryonic potential rival any weapons they can.
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https://twitter.com/bryanalvarez/status/1200514687453937664?s=19
WWE is reportedly considering a mass release of superstars for early 2020.
I doubt it now they're in full on "war" mode. They're desperately trying to hold onto anyone semi decent to keep them away from Cody's mob.
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So there's a Ghostbusters: The Video Game remaster launching on PS4 later this year?
Great news, I never got the platinum on PS3.... the servers went dark, and I'm still stuck at 98% completion.
Seriously? I bought two copies off Amazon for my XBox 360 and both crashed at the Grey Lady scene (tried two disks on two different Xbox consoles too).
I hope this is the "proper" one, and not the 2016 "Feminist" crap one?
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new photoshoot pics of Danielle Moinet (Summer Rae)
Brunette suits her much better.
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My left knee is in a shitload of pain, and I don't know why. Also, it seems to not only be staying through the day, but getting worse...which is something that rarely (if ever) happens to me. I have knee pains semi-frequently, but they usually subside pretty quickly. At this point, I'm hobbling around like Seth Rollins.
You might have twisted awkwardly in your sleep or something. If you've had pain there on and off for a while, I'd suggest going to see a doctor. It might be cartilage related - If I recall you're pretty active physically aren't you?
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This house move is doing my head in. What was supposed to be a relaxing "mental detox" week (when I booked it a couple of months ago) has now turned into one of the most stressful of my entire life. Shuttling between the old place, lumping boxes, building furniture and being in close proximity to my Mum in Law who is very bossy - Aaargh. Missed Liverpool V United because Sky TV didn't get set up - and only just got internet today. Depression is also out of control because I've missed medication for three days. My birthday also effectively was forgotten - in terms of people getting my presents and stuff.
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It's Cathy Kelley.
She has a Nathalie Dormer look about her, me likey.
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Proud of the United boys tonight, superb performance and worked their socks off. Okay Chelsea weren't great, but we were clinical and rapid on the break (despite not having Martial) and the off the ball closing down was excellent.
Wolves away in the Quarters.
Pogba and Herrera were both fantastic.
Herrera should be captain.
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GTA V.
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Proud of the United boys tonight, superb performance and worked their socks off. Okay Chelsea weren't great, but we were clinical and rapid on the break (despite not having Martial) and the off the ball closing down was excellent.
Wolves away in the Quarters.
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1: Looks like Charlotte has had that wart removed, I thought so last night. She looks great.
2: Who is this, and what is her phone number?
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This illness thing I came down with on Monday decided to turn into a full blown cold on Friday, so now I'm looking at another day off work tomorrow most likely (As my boss has said in no uncertain terms "not to come back until I'm completely better") - then I'm off on Friday till 4th March anyway. Plus the house move is ramping up, my little daughter effectively has already moved out (she's at my Mum in law's likely until we move on 23rd). So I won't see her for the best part of a week either.
And now the Sky website is playing silly buggers so I can't arrange a switch for the first week at the new place (apparently it's two weeks notice anyway)
So yeah, first world problems granted - but
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*Censored* outta here, Terminator is absolutely a classic. Especially the 2nd one which I'd say is one of the best sci-fi, action films going.
100% There's a reason Terminator II is often held up as an example of how to make a very good sequel.
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Someone needs to talk about this Dune reboot. Amazing director and cast so far.
never seen the original but this is looking promising with who they have casted
I've never even cared to see any film in the Terminator franchise
Don't let the newer additions put you off, the first and it's sequel are very good, Personally I treat them as the definitive story, I think that everything was very tightly wrapped up in those two. The third was simply stretching it too far (whilst trying to make it appeal to kids with the PG 13 rating)
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Ill probably just watch Alita because James Cameron is involved. I dont even like James Cameron much I just find him interesting.
Tell me that does not extend to the first two Terminator movies - they are classics.
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The juxtaposition of real actors and the animated character in 'Alita: Battle Angel' makes me not want to watch it.
That's actually one of the reasons why I still haven't watched Ready Player One as well.
Ready Player One is a fantastic movie. It's not exactly deep and thoughtful, but it's a damn fine action spectacular.
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Grandma passed and her birthday was the other week. Didnt even make time to call her cause I was working. I feel like an asshole
Sorry to hear that man. It's usually a part of the grieving process to feel some responsibility, had you called her, you'd be probably blaming yourself for something else right now. As you say, you were working, and you had a responsibility to take care of. No-one can use that against you - so you shouldn't hold it against yourself.
Anyway, I'm ill again - some sort of head cold thing, but they sent me home from work Monday afternoon because I looked unwell. Trouble is, I know I need to get in shape and start looking after my health, and get some pounds off but I can't even run on a treadmill until my ankle is fixed. Plus I just feel mentally drained with all that's happened with the having to move stuff, the stress of viewings and all that BS. My depression is quite high at the moment, and with it the anxiety.
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Try think of it as you've helped a friend recover to a point where she's happy enough with herself, rather than 'ah man I put in all this work for nothing'. Don't think of it as putting in work for a potential future relationship, think of it as helping someone you care about that's in need.
Yeah this precisely. You can never have too many friends, and the way you are towards her may do more for her that you'll ever realize.
She needs real friends right now I would think.
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Forgot to mention why I came in here today in the first place. I slipped over on the ice in the car park, and landed very heavily - fortunately aside from my knee, my work laptop took the impact (as I discovered when a couple of pieces fell off when I got it out of it's bag in the office)
Knee is gonna bruise like a b*stard. I joked this morning that I couldn't decide which leg to limp on (as of course my right ankle has been subject of investigations - see above).
Also realized that as all the stuff is being moved to the new house on the 23rd - I'm going to spend my birthday (24th) either with no sofa, or no TV. Also if the TV is moved, I won't have Sky set up - so I'll miss United v Liverpool.
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Today I feel fine, and I've previously been in therapy, but I couldn't continue because I graduated from school, so now I have to find a paid therapist or something. I've been seriously considering calling my doctor and seeing if I actually need medication for my depression, because I hate living like this, especially when it interferes with things I'm required to do in life like work, or enjoy video games.
That would be a very good move, again I speak from experience, because I have been taking anti depressants for nearly 18 years - and generally they really help. Your doctor can also suggest things like counselling, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) which helps change your thinking patterns and behaviours. Certainly the fact you say you find little enjoyment in even things you do for fun, points to depression. (I've filled out enough of those tests, to know that)
We are lucky in a way to be living in a climate where people are more understanding of mental conditions, and the stigma of having them is fast becoming a thing of the past. Depression is simply an illness - and like most illnesses it can be treated. There are many people on this very forum who suffer - and most are pretty open about it and offer advice.
I presume you're around 20 ish? I was around the same age when I was diagnosed, and I'd also had enough of women's mind games to last a lifetime. Life seemed pretty pointless at the time, and I found little interest in much - only one year later I would meet the woman who would become my wife, and mother to my child. Life can turn for the better, every bit as it seems to throw sh*t at you.
It seems like a cliche (and it annoyed the hell out of me at the time) but take everyday as it comes.
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Groundhog Day
Haha, me too. A channel over here was showing it all day on Saturday!!
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Saw a trailer for Alita - Battle Angel. Looks pretty damn good.
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Soulmates? Yikes man, I'd probably back off if they're still close with each other, unless you have immense trust and know she won't do anything you aren't comfortable with around/with him.
Yeah, that rang alarm bells with me. The absolute last thing you need is to fall into the rut of thinking you and her are going to be an item - when there's still an extremely close bond between her and her boyfriend - because you could end up being really hurt, which for you would be even more damaging. Also I've seen situations where the girl may even start a new relationship with someone else as well as you, because she is basically rebounding and recovering.
Plus it seems to me very likely that she is suffering from deep mental issues over the abuse - possibly even something like PTSD. She is most likely confused, and the best advice I can offer you is to put any preconceived ideas - or plans to one side, and simply offer her an ear, and a friend to talk to. Longer term a deeper friendship will develop, and when she's ready to trust again - perhaps explore it then.
Again (I can only speak personally) a lasting relationship happened to me when I literally stopped trying to find a girl. You become more relaxed, and you also don't feel you're under pressure of expectations, so that you are actually much better at communicating.
I made the mistake before of putting girls on a pedestal, and falling for what I wanted them to be, rather than learning to find out the real person first. Having been happily married for 12 years, and together for 18 - I can say that I think the most important thing in a lasting relationship, is trust - and communication.
As others have said, you might not feel like it right now - but the most important thing to do right now is to make sure you are happy - and don't take a risky move that could potentially be even more damaging to your self esteem. Also I would strongly advise that you speak to a doctor if you are as low as you suggested in your first post.
Apologies for the seeming lecture, just offering a bit of advice.
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Papa Shango's "darker side", he was already setting fire to people and making black goo come out of their foreheads!!