#mae young

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Okay, so maybe this isn't a great comparison but I just keep thinking about it. Smoke tossing Madam Bo over the balcony at the Tea House just gives me such Bubba Ray Dudley putting Mae Young through a table vibes.

Like, I imagine Madam Bo (since she came up with Raiden and Lao's test scenario) telling Tomas, "...And then you throw me over the balcony" and Tomas is like "UM WHAT????"

Because I guess initially Bubba Ray didn't want to do it, but ended up being fired up for it and Mae Young was just such a fucking badass. (I've heard different versions regarding his change of heart. Don't quote me but the one that stuck with me is that she was basically like, "Man up and do it.")

Anyway, there's my nonsensical MK headcanon for the day (and it didn't even involve Bi-Han; how did that happen?)

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Another behind the scenes of "Queen of the Ring"

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WWE Slam 25

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RIP Mae Young, you would've loved competing in the WWE's all female Royal Rumble.

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Most Beloved WWE Wrestler Tournament

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Mark Henry and Mae Young canonically have a child together. And that child is a human hand.

Wrestling lore is really funny to explain to non-wrestling people, mainly because you have to suspend your disbelief much more than you would do for stuff like anime or superhero fiction. Think of it like this; it’s normal for a shonen anime protagonist or a superhero to demonstrate they have superpowers usually because it’s established early on. That also goes for other parts of the lore, such as the world-building, the MacGuffins, and the history of that world.

But in wrestling, characters and storylines change all the time and are ongoing (I’ve seen the term “longform storytelling” used). So you end up with HUGE leaps in logic, such as:

1) There’s a supernatural being from hell who temporarily became a biker gang member, and then went back to being a supernatural being from hell

2) There’s a male model who gave out grooming tips who eventually evolved into Captain America/Homelander.

3) Triple H committed burglary on camera. He invaded Randy Orton’s home, beat him up, destroyed some of his property, and then threw Orton out the window. But it’s all fine because he’s the good guy, so he’s still employed by the WWE.

4) Dominik Mysterio is beefing with his dad, who literally fought for child custody of him in a wrestling match. Keep that in mind anytime you see Dominik not getting along with Rey.

5) Edge got sent to hell, but is okay now.

6) CM Punk was once a cult leader, but stopped doing that after he lost his hair. Then he became the opposite, as in he turned into an anti-authority rebel.

7) A lot of wrestlers, such as Sheamus and Shawn Spears, apparently used to work at WWE as background staff/security guards.

8) Real life famous music artist Bad Bunny is part of the lore and he actually beat a world champion (Damian Priest) in a match. And I don’t mean Bad Bunny is playing a character. In the WWE lore, Bad Bunny is playing himself.

(Feel free to add on any other leaps in logic from pro-wrestling)

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Ash Avildsen's "Queen of The Ring" is a highly embellished re-telling of the life of Mildred Burke, also known as the first female Million Dollar champ. Avildsen focuses too much on priding single motherhood as well as gender and racial politics when the focus for this picture would have been more enjoyable if it would have been all about women's wrestling like 2019's "Fighting With My Family". The film deviates not only in topics but also introduces a myriad of wrestling legends. Some who have gotten their flowers (Mae Young, Gorgeous George, Fabolous Moolah portrayed by a scene stealing Mickie James) and some who haven't (such as Babs Wingo, Marva Scott, and Trinity Fatu gifting audiences a cameo as Ethel Johnson). Also modern wrestlers (Toni Storm as Clara Mortensen, Kamille as June Byers) make noteworthy appearances. There's nods to NWA as a flagship promotion, the McMahon family, Brutus Beefcake and a slew of jargon is dropped to get casual onlookers familiar with pro-wrestling culture but the melodrama diluted the film. It's too late to put out a cautionary film about the trainer/trainee relationships that often bloom into tragic romance all throughout the history of pro-wrestling. Even wrestlers as young as Mia Friday are finding romance in between the ropes. And as an FBA viewer I could only see Babs Wingo's side story as pure pandering. She dropped her opportunity for a title and passed up on higher earnings with another promotion just to stay loyal to an anglo woman who already had her time in the sun. That and that little sneak in of a Jackie Robinson nod just felt weird. Especially given the way that Robinson was instrumental in ruining the revenue the Negro Leagues was earning as a "black business", before that term was even politicized. The semi-incest/ stepmother storyline was also strange but not surprising in the business of pro-wrestling. The constant "single mother" line being thrown in the audiences face did not work to make Mildred look sympathetic, but it made her look silly and deserved of the bumps that she sustains throughout the film for being stupid enough to mix business with pleasure and think that every man is just going to be happy to play stepdaddy. I've seen better re-enactments of wrestling matches in "The Iron Claw", but I did like that the audio from the original matches were interwoven into the film. I like that Avildsen attempted to make a film about women's pro-wrestling but I dislike the fantastical factors in the film. It was easy to see that alot of the history in this film was heavily revised. Knowing about Sweet Georgia Brown's legacy, I just couldn't stomach the embellishment of the story of Babs Wingo, Marva Scott, and Ethel Johnson. Damaris Lewis basically made Babs coon from the grave. It would have been great if she never took that role. It would have been great if Avildsen didn't frame this film to champion single motherhood and marriage only to be used as a business agreement; essentially using this period piece to cop a squat all over the Western family structure.

"Iron Claw" and "Fighting With My Family" in contrast were just more wholesome while "Queen Of The Ring" is a one-sided handicap match for every self-respecting man that ever celebrated the beauty in the art of women's pro-wrestling.

C.V.R. The Bard 16th/Mar.2k25

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The Royal Rumble Marathon: 2000

We’ve rumbled into 2000.

Warning, spoilers for past Rumbles.

The undercard:

Kurt Angle vs Taz. Taz wins in a surprisingly short match. Taz ends Kurt’s undefeated streak.

The Hardys (with Terri Runnels) promo.

The Hardys vs the Dudley Boys in a table match. Typical table match.

Kurt Angle promo as he recovers from being choked out.

Miss Rumble contest hosted by Jerry Lawler.

Judges: Jimmy Valiant, Sgt Slaughter, Tony Garea, Fabulous Moolah, Classie Freddie Blassie, and Andy Richter.

Partcipants: Ivory, Terri Runnels, Jacqueline, B.B. (Barbara Bush), Luna Vachon, the Kat (Stacey Carter), Mae Young

Mae Young unleashes the power of the puppies much to the disgust of Lawler and the other participants. Freddie Blassie is cheering her on in the background. Mark Henry comes out and covers Mae up.

Mae is declared the winner in a unanimous decision.  The segment was a waste of time and the talents of Ivory, Jacqueline and Luna until Mae came out and saved it.

Jericho and Chyna promo followed by a “do not try this at home” ad.

Hardcore Holly vs Chris Jericho vs Chyna for the Intercontinental title. Jericho wins in a fine match.

Rock promo where he claims Crash Holly and Headbanger Mosh will be his toughest opponents in the Rumble.

New Age Outlaws vs the Acolytes recap video.

New Age Outlaws vs the Acolytes for the Tag titles.  Outlaws win in a short match due to X-Pac’s interference.

Cactus Jack vs Triple H (with Stephanie) in a street fight for the World championship. Hunter wins in a fun match. Cactus Jack beats Hunter up even more after the match.

Linda McMahon promo.

History of the Rumble recap video.

The Rumble entrants, in order of appearance:

D-Lo Brown

Grand Master Sexay (Brian Christopher)

Mosh of the Headbangers

Christian

Rikishi

Scotty Too Hotty

Steve Blackman

Viscera (Mabel)

Big Boss Man

Test

Davey Boy Smith

Gangrel

Edge

Bob Backlund

Chris Jericho

Crash Holly

Chyna

Farooq

Road Dogg

Al Snow

Val Venis

Prince Albert

Hardcore Holly

The Rock

Billy Gunn

Big Show

Bradshaw

Kane (with Tori)

The Godfather (with a Ho train)

X-Pac

Winner: The Rock

First-time Rumblers: Grand Master Sexay, Christian, Scotty Too Hotty, Chris Jericho, Crash Holly, Prince Albert, Big Show

Surprise Entrants: Bob Backlund, Kaientai (unofficially), Mean Street Posse (unofficially)

Rumble Highlights: Too Cool and Rikishi dance-a-thon

Most Eliminations: Rikishi

Rating: 8 out of 10. The undercard was fun and the Rumble itself was fine.

Wrestlers and others who have passed on: Howard Finkel, Fabulous Moolah, Classy Freddie Blassie, Johnny Valiant, Luna Vachon, Mae Young, Chyna, Grand Master Sexay, Viscera, Big Boss Man, Davey Boy Smith, Crash Holly

Total Number of Deceased Individuals: 12 (up 3 from the previous Rumble)

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Behind the scenes on "Queen of the Ring"

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MAE YOUNG as a heel manager - Bay Area Wrestling 1992

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RIP Chyna, Luna Vachon and Mae Young, you would've loved the WWE's Women's Revolution.

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Most Beloved WWE Wrestler Tournament

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Wish would could have the Mae Young Classic again

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