Bubba replaces JB & Other Bubba Discussion

[trendkiller]

Was Kong wrong? Absolutely. One shouldn't go about hitting people in the workplace.

But...

Which situation is more of an issue for TNA the company? One of their newest hires publicly making *extremely* controversial and incredibly insensitive statements about a tragedy that has devasted a country and has killed hundreds of thousands?

Or Kong standing up to the loudmouth that made these statements and had refused to apologize?

The fact that Bubba then gave an apology which was tantamount to patting himself on the back for being such an awesome person as to apologize, doesn't make him look any better. Add in the fact that he implied that he could have "taken down" Kong to create a tough guy image is just kind of sad.

Which situation is worse for TNA?

Kong should most definitely be reprimanded. No doubt about it.

Bubba should be shown the door.

I couldn't agree more. Bubba needs to get the hell out of TNA. Not because of him "not deserving" to "take over" for JB, or because he sucks on the mic, or because he is a radio talk show host... no, he needs to be fired because of his "Fuck Haiti" sentiment.

Involving themselves with a PR disaster like Bubba can not end well for TNA, imo. He's been on the job for two weeks and is stirring shit up like a cat in a bowl of turds. Controversy creates cash, yes, but idiots should still be fired.

Bubba thinks he could take town Kong?
Bubba is a 400 lb tub of lard, Kong is a 300 lb TANK.

I'd love to see an MMA fight of Bubba and Kong, not in TNA, in actual MMA.

That would be awesome. I want to see Kong backhand Bubba until he is forced to submit while sniveling and sobbing for mommy.

 

[trendkiller]

I get no response for this? Come on people, let me hear you!

BatB2k was no more a work than SS97. Could the whole Bubba thing be a work?

Of course it could, but if so, there's a line where controversy becomes idiocy.

Is the JB being replaced thing a work? There's a good chance that that is so.

Is Bubba tweeting "Fuck Hati" [sic] a work? I doubt that - especially with the aftermath of Bubba half-assing an apology (that was more of a try to put himself over?)...

Is the whole Hogan/Bischoff vs the originals and smark-crowd a work? Of course it is...

 

[krispix]

First off, I love JB. I will miss JB. Borash wasn't just a great backstage interviewer, he was a great character. I really miss that sort of thing, where interviewers actually have personality and really interact with the wrestlers, like Coach and Lillian did with the Rock in 1999. While we do get a little bit of that in Christy Hemme, no one does it today the way JB does it.

I don't listen to the radio, so other than seeing his name tossed around on this website, I had no clue who the hell Bubba the Love Sponge was. He's a pseudo-celebrity with no business taking over JB's position. We haven't even seen him that much on TV yet and I'm already irritated by the sight and sound of him.

Regardless of my dislike for Bubba, he shouldn't have been punched out by Kong. When I first read about it, I thought it was hilarious, but really, it makes both of them look like idiots and it makes professional wrestlers appear even more ignorant than ever. It's a shame Kong reacted that way, not just because it wasn't right. It could really negatively affect her efforts with Wrestlers for Haiti, and then Kong and her cause lose much more in the end.

 

[trendkiller]

Regardless of my dislike for Bubba, he shouldn't have been punched out by Kong. When I first read about it, I thought it was hilarious, but really, it makes both of them look like idiots and it makes professional wrestlers appear even more ignorant than ever. It's a shame Kong reacted that way, not just because it wasn't right. It could really negatively affect her efforts with Wrestlers for Haiti, and then Kong and her cause lose much more in the end.

So, if he'd gone "Fuck New Orleans" after Katrina, that wouldn't have landed him a couple of punches from a lot of people?

Using an immensely tragic event such as an earthquake in a piss-poor country to further your political agenda and/or get yourself fucking over with your shit-for-brains "army" consisting of a couple of hundred people earns you a flick about the earhole - not laughs or credibility.

You know, I have this theory evolving about how people who want to be/are allowed to become absolutely uninhibited - due to celebrecy - have some kind of disorder. And the only way for an outsider to handle that tendency towards outrageousness is to hurt that person physically, or they will have no understanding of consequences. Some people do not understand consequences if they are not physically uncomfortable.

If they are allowed to be bullies and bastards and get away with it, we lose. They don't win, but we lose. So I think Kong (in a way) was absolutely right in bitch-slapping him.

(And I don't buy neither the report nor Bubba's own account of what happened - she just went up to him and punched him? ... Don't believe it for a second. Wouldn't be surprised if she confronted him about the Haiti comment, he had to be a smartass and when he tried to justify it, she slapped the bullshit out of his mouth. Well done, Kong. You're a sniveling little bitch, Bubba, not a man).

 

[nwogiant33]

BatB2k was no more a work than SS97. Could the whole Bubba thing be a work?

Of course it could, but if so, there's a line where controversy becomes idiocy.

Is the JB being replaced thing a work? There's a good chance that that is so.

Is Bubba tweeting "Fuck Hati" [sic] a work? I doubt that - especially with the aftermath of Bubba half-assing an apology (that was more of a try to put himself over?)...

Is the whole Hogan/Bischoff vs the originals and smark-crowd a work? Of course it is...

I still think BatB2k was a work. I think Hogan wanted out, and they came up with a way for him to split and look good. Russo, if nothing else, is good at taking heat. I'll admit, I could be wrong, but why else is Vince Russo still in TNA if they dislike each other so much? Bubba saying "Fuck Haiti" is no more controversial than Pat Robertson or Rush Limbaugh spewing that Haiti deserved it "for making a pact with the devil." Go listen to BTLS from yesterday when Bubba "cold calls" Jarrett and then JJ hangs up on him. If that stuff is a work, then I submit that the other stuff could be as well. Borash isn't going anywhere, Kong didn't really attack Bubba, Hogan/Jarrett/Bischoff/Russo are all cool and it's all working the smarks. All these men have made too much money in their lives to not know a little about what they're doing, whether most of us like it or not.

 

[krispix]

So, if he'd gone "Fuck New Orleans" after Katrina, that wouldn't have landed him a couple of punches from a lot of people?

Just as in this case, he would have received some angry threats and very negative press. But it's highly doubtful someone would actually go and punch him out.

His comments were incendiary, and he does deserve the shit storm of controversy that they've stirred up. And trust me, I too wanted to punch out Bubba when I first heard about his "F Haiti" comment.

But that doesn't mean that it's okay to go and actually PUNCH OUT the guy, especially when you work with him. I'm sure we've all had the giant douchebag colleage at work or school or whatever that we'd love to beat the stuffing out of, but you don't actually do it.

You know, I have this theory evolving about how people who want to be/are allowed to become absolutely uninhibited - due to celebrecy - have some kind of disorder. And the only way for an outsider to handle that tendency towards outrageousness is to hurt that person physically, or they will have no understanding of consequences. Some people do not understand consequences if they are not physically uncomfortable.

By your reasoning, because of Kong's actions, Bubba will stop saying stupid ass things. I highly doubt that.

I truly think that there had to have been something else that provoked Kong into hitting Bubba; I'd like to think she's got a cooler head than that.

 

[AnthonyM4]

I am not a fan of Bubba, but he should have not gotten assaulted in the workplace. Kong seems like she's a bully. I read a story about her and Lacey Von Erich in which Kong backed her in a corner and yelled at her or something like that? I think Kong should be fired for this. Putting your hands on a fellow co-worker is immediate dismissal in normal workplaces. I was never a fan of Kong because she's big and ugly(I hear she actually has a boyfriend, who'd want to date her???) and now I'm even less a fan since she uses her size to bully people and attack them.

 

[Mr Jones]

I am not a fan of Bubba, but he should have not gotten assaulted in the workplace. Kong seems like she's a bully. I read a story about her and Lacey Von Erich in which Kong backed her in a corner and yelled at her or something like that? I think Kong should be fired for this. Putting your hands on a fellow co-worker is immediate dismissal in normal workplaces. I was never a fan of Kong because she's big and ugly(I hear she actually has a boyfriend, who'd want to date her???) and now I'm even less a fan since she uses her size to bully people and attack them.

Obviously, you didn't see her promo on Impact.

She went into TNA thinking that just because she was a legacy, she could get the instant push without proving herself.

Kong just put her in check.

 

[Afro-Ameri-Spawn]

When I search for knowledge and enlightenment, I do it with people who have reading comprehension. In order- I do not care if a random message board tough boy thinks I have 'moxie'. I never expressed support for Bubba's tenure in TNA (in fact, I expect it will be gone before the next set of tapings.) And I'd like to know exactly how my reality is skewed when it notices that decisions are based upon money, and Kong hasn't been pushed (or a draw, even) since she complained publicly about how much she was being paid, and listed a series of backstage fights which were decided based upon stroke and money instead of what was right or justified.

So take your big britches to another thread. I'm not making the Kong vs. Bubba argument that you are so desperate to get into.

BTW, were you a Miz mark before or after he started taking scripted shots at Cena?

Aw, him so cute. Him done went and got all upitty round these here parts and done said I aint gots no readin comprehension. Well if that don't beat all, cuz he done went a found me out.

First and foremost kid, learn to read, reread and then read again your damned self because I never said you supported Bubba. You made the inference that was the boss and that being the bosses friend would help him save his job. I do believe that I referenced that during my rant. If you read my rant, that was the sole subject of my response. So I'm not sure where you are getting some ghost vibe that I was desperately trying to do some make believe Kong versus Bubba argument. I mean to take desperate measure. I've even been known to run around Desperately Seeking Susan. But if I don't say it, then don't assume it kid.

I said that Bubba has done alot of controversial statements since joining TNA, and not ones that might attract positive media either. he is pretty much putting his foot in his mouth and making it hard for Hogan, who once again is not the boss, to save or condone his actions. You read that right? Because I felt I needed to highlight it in order to get you to read it before your next response.

And to answer your inquiry and assumptions of who, I am here, let me introduce myself. I am the reformed prison sodomizer known as Spawn. One half of the founding members of the DBC and DBC Inc. I'm not one of these run of the mill "board bullies" who run around here just flexing their fingers to try and prove they are bad guys. I could care less about that. I usually don't even waste my time replying to posts unless someone has made an ass of themselves or they possess strong debating skills. Not sure which side of the fence you're fallin on kid, but I have a good feeling which side the acorns are going to be knocking you over to. And no, I'm not a Miz mark. I just liked the way he accented the squirrel in my banner. Isn't he just the cutest?

Well now that we have gotten that out of the way, I'll allow you to proceed to misread and misreply one more time before I move on.

 

[Rayne]

Calling someone "kid" on the internet does not make you tough. Doesn't make you come off as tough, either, no matter how many times you do it. It makes you come off like someone who has to say "kid" to try to establish a superior position, instead of using, say, wit, intellect, humor, coherent arguments, reading comprehension, or much else involving higher level brain function.

First and foremost kid, learn to read, reread and then read again your damned self because I never said you supported Bubba. You made the inference that was the boss and that being the bosses friend would help him save his job.

No, you assumed that based on what I wrote. I said one thing, and you assumed "oh, if he believes this, then he must also believe that." Wrong.

And to answer your inquiry and assumptions of who, I am here, let me introduce myself. I am the reformed prison sodomizer known as Spawn. One half of the founding members of the DBC and DBC Inc. I'm not one of these run of the mill "board bullies" who run around here just flexing their fingers to try and prove they are bad guys.

Are you for real? "Reformed prison sodomizer?!?!" What, are you going to come to my house, rape my wife, murder my kids, and steal my big screen TV? What's DBC, and why should I care? Do you sell shoes? Do you rap to yourself on street corners while waiting for the bus? Is that the name of your little fantasy pro wrestling tag? You're right, you aren't one of those "run of the mill" board bullies, you're an exceptionally ridiculous one!

Mods, seriously. Explain to me how I'm supposed to respond to that bit of ridiculousness with anything except derision. He had no points to argue! NightShiftLegend, do you seriously expect me to 'debate' this clown on his commentary? Is it enough of an 'opinion' for me to say that I find his little puffed-chest act silly, and expound on how?

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

I cannot believe JB might get replaced full time by Bubba the Fat Ass Sponge. If you were to look up bum in the dictionary, Bubba's fat face would be the picture next to the definition. I don't care what knowledge he holds in regards to the wrestling business. He is a radio personality, and nothing more, but he has a large forum to spew his junk. I have never liked this piece of trash, but when I read what he had to say about Haiti on his twitter page (what a joke, this idiot has a twitter page?), it made me sick. I have never wanted to punch someone I have never met in the face as much as him. This guy should have been fired from TNA immediately. But no, he is buddies with Hogan, so as long as he shuts his fat mouth for a while (which he won't), everything will be smoothed over.

If Dixie Carter wanted to show the fans of TNA that she isn't going to be trampled over by Hogan and his goons, she would fire this guy right now, no matter how pissed Hogan gets. I honestly think I am more disappointed in Hogan than I am Bubba. Bubba is an uneducated, hillbilly piece of garbage who makes a living running his fat mouth. Hogan is kind of a dick, always has been. But for Hogan to basically brush off what Bubba said about Haiti is almost the same thing as him saying he agrees with the sponge (and he very well might). I hope Hogan can turn things around in TNA, and he sure as hell doesn't need Bubba the Jack Ass to do so. There is no chance he will lose his radio show, because he is a shock jock, and he is supposed to be controversial (even though this goes wayyyy past controversial). But get that lard ass out of TNA, not just because of his Haiti comments, but also because there is nothing wrong with JB.

 

[bdpd]

was just listening to howard stern and he had bubba tell him the story about what happen between him and kong... but by the end of the story he told howard they have pulled her of the euro tour and she might be fired because of the punches she threw

 

[eezy1]

Bubbas just a fatass with an even fatter ego. Hes ur typical loser that gained sum z list celebrity status and its gone to his head and turned him into the asshole he always was, but was afraid to be before he got his lil radio show. Now hes found his voice/inner asshole. U can see guys like him a mile away, theyre weak of mind.

 

[Ambiguous Turd]

Are you guys listening to Bubba the Love Sponge? Hulk Hogan called in today during Bubba’s live satellite broadcast and laughed off the entire incident involving Bubba and Awesome Kong. He also believes Vince Russo encouraged Kong to attack Bubba backstage and advised for retaliation against Russo.

LOL.

Does Hogan think people are actually buying this crap that Vince Russo encouraged Awesome Kong to go and attack Bubba??

He is out of his mind if he thinks anyone is going to buy that lame story. And he's encouraging retribution against Russo?? LOL.

Honestly, Hulk .... sometimes you try too hard. Nobody buys that you and Russo have problems anymore, so just don't even go there and catch up to the 21st Century ... since working the Internet with that kind of stuff is a lost cause. People know BS when they see it.

My guess is that Kong and Bubba will have a nice little sit down talk, and that will be the end of it. Bubba is too much of a mark to give up his TNA job and Kong is too big a talent to let go over this.

 

[D-Man]

LOL.

Does Hogan think people are actually buying this crap that Vince Russo encouraged Awesome Kong to go and attack Bubba??

He is out of his mind if he thinks anyone is going to buy that lame story. And he's encouraging retribution against Russo?? LOL.

Honestly, Hulk .... sometimes you try too hard. Nobody buys that you and Russo have problems anymore, so just don't even go there and catch up to the 21st Century ... since working the Internet with that kind of stuff is a lost cause. People know BS when they see it.

My guess is that Kong and Bubba will have a nice little sit down talk, and that will be the end of it. Bubba is too much of a mark to give up his TNA job and Kong is too big a talent to let go over this.

I agree. This is another prime example of Hogan still trying to milk the teet of decade-old storylines.

I know that his arrival in TNA is for the better, but it's off to a rocky start. There is too much rehashing of old bullshit.

As for Bubba and Kong, their incident will probably get resolved off camera. But I wouldn't doubt if Russo writes it into the script. Borderline reality-based storylines is Vince Russo's calling card.

 

[Afro-Ameri-Spawn]

Calling someone "kid" on the internet does not make you tough. Doesn't make you come off as tough, either, no matter how many times you do it. It makes you come off like someone who has to say "kid" to try to establish a superior position, instead of using, say, wit, intellect, humor, coherent arguments, reading comprehension, or much else involving higher level brain function.

I didn't mean kid as an insult or to belittle you kid. I said it because I'm prolly old enough to be ur dad. I usually either say Kid or Son when directly speaking to someone. I said it because I was talking to you directly, not trying to downgrade you one bit. So don't take it so personally. Lighten up.

No, you assumed that based on what I wrote. I said one thing, and you assumed "oh, if he believes this, then he must also believe that." Wrong.

I'm sorry, but is THIS not ur statement?

Kong's going to get punished, but not because she hit someone backstage. She's going to get punished because she hit the boss's buddy. If she had slugged, say, Cody Deaner?

I mean, by your own words, you are saying that Kong is getting punished for hitting the Boss's buddy and that she would not be if it had been someone who isn't friends with Hogan. I mean if your words magically mean someone something else, then please, tell us all what you meant. Other than that, you made a statement, I responded accordingly. No assumptions were made.

Are you for real? "Reformed prison sodomizer?!?!" What, are you going to come to my house, rape my wife, murder my kids, and steal my big screen TV? What's DBC, and why should I care? Do you sell shoes? Do you rap to yourself on street corners while waiting for the bus? Is that the name of your little fantasy pro wrestling tag? You're right, you aren't one of those "run of the mill" board bullies, you're an exceptionally ridiculous one!

You REALLY should ask before you assume. Wait, isn't that what you accuse me of? lol

Mods, seriously. Explain to me how I'm supposed to respond to that bit of ridiculousness with anything except derision. He had no points to argue! NightShiftLegend, do you seriously expect me to 'debate' this clown on his commentary? Is it enough of an 'opinion' for me to say that I find his little puffed-chest act silly, and expound on how?

No chest puffing or pounding here. Just telling it like it is. You made a statement about Kong and Bubba's situation. I replied. You opened the door kid. Plain and simple.

 

[Schizophrenic]

Just got this from another site..
Bubba then talked about the incident with Awesome Kong earlier this week, calling her a bitch and saying he was mad at what she did to him. Hogan played it off as it being menstrual-related.

Bubba said he was pushing for a bigger role in TNA but now hates the wrestling business. Hogan said, "Wow!"

This just proves my point that Bubba=Piece of shit! He calls Kong a bitch for standing up for her beliefs. What would happen if someone said something Bubba didn't like. He would never get in their face about it since his fat ass would be laying once he did. Then to say he hates the wrestling buisness now but wants a bigger role. What a fucking hypocritical mother fucker. I wouldn't piss on this guy to put out a fire and I would shed no tears or even blink if this fat fuck died of a heart attack while eating his double cheeseburgers. Now Im starting to wish Kong took his head off. This is also the guy that bashed TNA when Morgan no showed his show then said how he's the biggest fan ever. He's a hypoctire and a sorry excuse for a radio personality. And when you need a name like "BUbba THe Love Sponge" just shows how low class and shit ont he radio you really are.