The moment in wrestling that pissed me off the most was the infamous Katie Vick incident. It's been covered hundreds of times, but it still really pisses me off that it was on television. I was 19 or 20 when it came on and it embarrassed the shit out of me to watch it on tv. It was the first and only time I've ever turned off wrestling because it was so lowbrow and unnecessary. ...I just watched the video online again and it still pisses me off beyond belief!
Another thing... the whole DX bit. Every week, HHH and Shawn Michaels come out to a huge cheering crowd, they slap high-fives and throw glow sticks to the kids...and then they start their spiel. After asking multiple times if the crowd is ready (?!?), he then screams, "LET'S GET READY TO SUCK IT!" I just don't get it. Does he want the whole crowd to suck his dick? I understand "Suck it" as a catchphrase when directed towards an enemy or opponent, but having an arena full of people chant along with him...?? I really don't get it. And, then, to make matters even worse, Shawn Michaels reminds us that "If you're not down with that, we've got two words for you: SUCK IT!" So, what DX is telling me is this: We, as a crowd, should be ready to suck it; however, if we're not down with that, we should suck it regardless. Yet, regardless of being told to suck it twice, the crowd still goes apeshit. DOES ANYONE ELSE SEE HOW THIS PISSES ME OFF??? I just wish that some of these wrestlers would listen to the bullshit they say week after week after week and realize that, just because something is catchy or rhymes, doesn't mean that it's a good idea to say it!
The Great Khali. How in the hell is this guy still on television, let alone on the payroll? I know that Vince is a sucker for big guys, but there needs to be some sort of standards. He's horrible in the ring, he's horrible on the mic (even with a translator, or whatever he's supposed to be), and he's already killed one worker. The only reason people cheer him is because his opponents are generally decent heels. The only redeeming part of this is where all of the cheers turn to loud boos once he starts actually fighting.
Hulk Hogan's book. I know, I know... I set myself up for failure. I actually expected him to come off of his pedestal and write something as a mere mortal. Boy, was I wrong.
Just like everybody else... the end of WCW. Honestly, I would still watch one, two or three hours of shitty WCW Nitro every week, just so I could have some variety.
The bit where Steve Austin broke into Brian Pillman's house... Austin comes in through the door, Pillman pulls a gun, the camera goes black and a shot fires. I understand that they're trying to build captivating television, but it's WRESTLING. There should never be any need for guns or any weapons like that!
Does anyone remember The Goon. I only remember watching one of his matches and it pissed me off. I can forgive the stupid hockey gimmick and even his stupid skate-looking boots, but his finishing move pissed me off. He would get his opponent outside of the ring and hipcheck them into the apron or the steps. Then, and only then, he would get back into the ring and wait for a count out. W.T.F.?/
As much as I love Jericho, his match at Wrestlemania XXV pissed me off, more specifically Jimmy Snuka and Roddy Piper. I thought Steamboat and Jericho put on a great show, but the other two were just embarrassing. I understand that you wanted to showcase some of these legends and sell tickets for the Hall of Fame, but, geez... Have a little dignity and leave the wrestling to those who still can compellingly.
ZZ Top as a guest host of RAW also pissed me off. They came out at the beginning for a couple minutes, but, for the rest of the show, they made puns based on their songs and pretended to play their own instruments with Santino. Wouldn't it have been easier for them to just play their own music instead of playing a CD and having them mime along? Gah!
Rick Steiner getting into an argument with Chuckie from Child's Play.
Zac Gowan. I'm all for equal rights for handicapped people, but having the body of a fifteen year old girl and only one leg does not mean you should be beating legit wrestlers. It also pissed me off to see Vince McMahon berate and belittle him on television. Yeah, it's just an angle to get you some heat, but still...
Melina turning face pissed me off as well. I don't mind looking at her, but I'm much less pissed off when she's a screaming, raving heel bitch. Her painted on smile just kinda creeps me out.
