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Studio 33 - Price is Right Discussion => The TALK Is Right => Topic started by: chad1m on August 04, 2009, 09:46:45 PM
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In an article in BusinessWeek (http://"http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/aug2009/db2009084_008420.htm"), they discussed the recent celebrity guest hosts World Wrestling Entertainment has had for its flagship program on USA, Monday Night RAW. Such previous stars have included Donald Trump, Jeremy Piven, Shaquille O'Neal and Seth Green (along with a couple of legend wrestlers.) The gimmick has been going on for a month and shows no signs of slowing down.
The following quote is from that article: "Down the road, [Vince McMahon's daughter and WWE's executive vice-president of creative development and operation] Stephanie McMahon says the show plans to have as hosts Freddie Prinze Jr., who will promote his new role on the Fox TV show 24, former game show host Bob Barker, and the Reverend Al Sharpton (who hasn't yet said exactly what he'll be promoting). The upside for the stars is huge. According to McMahon, by providing promotions in upcoming shows, replaying shows on its Web site, and adding the pickup it gets from other news outlets, the show can offer as many as 40 million impressions for whatever its hosts might be promoting."
This would be neat, yet completely nonsensical to most wrestling fans. Even if they did bring him in, he'll likely just sleep with all of the Divas and then fire them for being too fat.
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Well he beat up Happy Gilmore, so why not have him kick John Cena's ass too.
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This would be neat, yet completely nonsensical to most wrestling fans. Even if they did bring him in, he'll likely just sleep with all of the Divas and then fire them for being too fat.
While I have disdain for the man, is that pot shot really necessary?
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With this in mind, perhaps it's a good thing Earthquake's dead, or else Bob might well have given him the one-over for apparently crushing Damien so many years ago (then again, he might then have also come down on Jake Roberts for misuse of animals in captivity, especially given that in reality the cobra that bit the Macho Man itself died of toxic poisoning not long thereafter).
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Reading about this, I got a horrible image in my head of a "bad guy" wrestler hitting Bob with a chair and saying "The price is WRONG, b----!"
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While I have disdain for the man, is that pot shot really necessary?
Seconded.
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Chillax. It's not a potshot, it's a joke. No worse than (and probably similar to) something you'd hear on a late night show.
But also, let's not forget (or for some, let's find out) that game show hosts in the WWE isn't necessarily anything (http://"http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/2761/wm7e.jpg") new (http://"http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/263/wm8t.jpg"). Someone who even partook in a match ended up as a current host (http://"http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7226/rr201.jpg")...
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But also, let's not forget (or for some, let's find out) that game show hosts in the WWE isn't necessarily anything (http://"http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/2761/wm7e.jpg") new (http://"http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/263/wm8t.jpg"). Someone who even partook in a match ended up as a current host (http://"http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7226/rr201.jpg")...
Yeah and Drew still owes me money from the Royal Rumble!
*was in the 5th row by the entrance walkway*
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With this in mind, perhaps it's a good thing Earthquake's dead, or else Bob might well have given him the one-over for apparently crushing Damien so many years ago.
He made snake burgers out of damien on prime time wrestling... delicious!
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WWE might just be the place for Bob, considering that over the years they've had the Freebirds, the Bulldogs (and Matilda, another dog), Jake the Snake, Franki the macaw, pig farmers...he`d have a field day.
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How bout Vanna White at Wrestlemania IV? Does that count?
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I don't normally watch wrestling, but I may have to record this one. :-o
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How bout Vanna White at Wrestlemania IV? Does that count?
Of course it does! (http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/9213/vandb.jpg) Can't believe I forgot it the first time around.
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Bob as guest GM on RAW can mean only one thing.....RAW Roulette but with a modified TPIR Big Wheel complete with the wheel's electronic beep, with "Dig We Must" playing every time the wheel stops. And Barker's theme would be the TPIR theme with a badass TPIR-themed Titantron with Bob's name in Pricedown font. ;D
And imagine if Rich were to show up as well:
"Stay tuned for more RAW Roulette and the fabulous Showcase main event, coming up in the second half of RAW Is Right!" :D
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WWE might just be the place for Bob, considering that over the years they've had the Freebirds, the Bulldogs (and Matilda, another dog), Jake the Snake, Franki the macaw, pig farmers...he`d have a field day.
And don't forget you commentators, Gorilla and The Weasel.
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And don't forget you commentators, Gorilla and The Weasel.
Yeah, except the Gorilla (Monsoon) is dead, and the Weasel (Bobby Heenan) is unable to talk because of jaw surgery that was necessary because of his bout with throat cancer.
Can you imagine Rich Fields opening RAW like this?
(Show opens up with the "Walking" come on down music.) "Here it comes! Television's most exciting 2 hours of fantastic sports entertainment! The fabulous, 120 minute RAW Is Right! Ted DiBiase, COME ON DOWN! Cody Rhodes, COME ON DOWN! The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels, COME ON DOWN! And Triple H, COME ON DOWN! You are the four main eventers on The RAW Is Right!" (Music changes to the Price Is Right theme.) "And now here's the STAR of The RAW is Right, BOBBBBBBBBB BARRRRRRRRRKERRRRRRRRR!"
:-)
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Yeah and Drew still owes me money from the Royal Rumble!
*was in the 5th row by the entrance walkway*
I remember that particular Royal Rumble--I caught it on PPV. I was hoping someone like the Undertaker would have Tombstoned him or Stone Cold would have given him a stunner. I really would have loved that and rolled madly in the floor laughing if it would have happened.
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Oh My!!! I don't watch an entire show of RAW anymore. But this would be the last time that I watch a complete show if that happens!!!
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I remember that particular Royal Rumble--I caught it on PPV. I was hoping someone like the Undertaker would have Tombstoned him or Stone Cold would have given him a stunner. I really would have loved that and rolled madly in the floor laughing if it would have happened.
Heh...the Royal Rumble was always my favorite match to watch on VHS, back in the days when my family owned a video store. In fact, I'm pretty sure I swiped the 1991 RR VHS when my parents sold the store (they'd lost the box, so no one ever rented it anyway or even knew we had it). Wish I knew where that tape is now...
That and the Survivor Series, you know, back when they actually had Survivor matches.
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Heh...the Royal Rumble was always my favorite match to watch on VHS, back in the days when my family owned a video store. In fact, I'm pretty sure I swiped the 1991 RR VHS when my parents sold the store
That match included the epic moment of Bushwacker Luke getting eliminated in 4 seconds.
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Just for the added heat, I could see the recently-removed-from-RAW Miz (Who is from Cleveland) come down to tell Bob how he thinks Drew is a much better host of the show.
For all we know, Bob might do an awesome job hosting RAW. I mean, you really can't get much worse than Seth Green actually getting in a match against Legacy.
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I mean, you really can't get much worse than Seth Green actually getting in a match against Legacy.
That was not awful at all. Now Dr. Ken and Jeremy Piven.... That's Bad.
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Piven called it Summerfest... it was a pretty funny wrestlingFAIL
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if someone guesses the outcome of the main event, do they win a $500 bonus? or how about both showcases filled with wwe merchandise.
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Guys. look what i found from wrestlingepicenter.com:
Price is Right host Drew Carey has said he would be interested in hosting WWE's Monday Night RAW once the MLS season is over. Carey is a part owner of the MLS team Seattle Sounders.
UNBELIVABLE! First Bob, and now Drew. Who's next? Regis?
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Price is Right host Drew Carey has said he would be interested in hosting WWE's Monday Night RAW once the MLS season is over. Carey is a part owner of the MLS team Seattle Sounders.
Any other source for this besides wrestling newz sites that didn't give a source?
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Speaking of wrestling, I was watching "Rocky III" the other day and noted that Dennis James played himself as the wrestling commentator during the Rocky/Thunderlips charity match. Looks like Price's association with wrestling extends pretty far back!
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Drew did participate in the 2001 Royal Rumble, so i wouldnt be surprised to see him host raw.
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Guys. look what i found from wrestlingepicenter.com:
Price is Right host Drew Carey has said he would be interested in hosting WWE's Monday Night RAW once the MLS season is over. Carey is a part owner of the MLS team Seattle Sounders.
UNBELIVABLE! First Bob, and now Drew. Who's next? Regis?
Would you believe...Guy Smiley? Certainly his schedule's been open for the last 20 years.
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I can picture Rich as the guest ring announcer if Bob or Drew guest-hosted RAW. Imagine this intro for a Divas' battle royal.
"The following match is a Divas' Cliff Hangers match for the WWE Divas' Championship! The object of the match is to climb the mountain and retrieve the championship belt! Challenger Gail Kim, COME ON DOWN!!!!!! And Divas' Champion Mickie James, COME ON DOWN!!!!!!"
Or imagine a "Lethal Lottery" tag team match where you have to choose your tag team partner.....by dropping a Plinko chip. ;D
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I think I remember that Bob Barker hosted (or maybe just took part of) a fundraiser that had WW(still F)E hosted. I remember seeing this on the old "Superstars of Wrestling" syndicated series in the early 90's.
That was definetly the era of the "Superstars of Wrestling"
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Bob would be great as host.
Didn't he host circus of the stars many years ago as ringmaster?
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My friend told me about Bob possibly on WWE.
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I don't know what to say but.....
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Why?
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Bob would be great as host.
Didn't he host circus of the stars many years ago as ringmaster?
Bob then dropped the ringmaster persona and became Stone Cold Steve Barker.
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On the other side of the coin, years back Elizabeth would have been a great special guest Barker's Beauty had they done that kind of thing. All those years in Savage's corner demonstrated she'd probably more than have held her own doing the usual capacities we've seen Beauties handle over the years.
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Well, the hosts for the next two weeks have been announced and Barker is not one of them, yet.
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Being a huge wrestling fan myself...this is an awesome thread...lol
I like the lethal lottery plinko chip Idea LOL... How huge would that plinko board be if it had all the raw superstars names at the bottom? Wow lol
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Being a huge wrestling fan myself...this is an awesome thread...lol
I like the lethal lottery plinko chip Idea LOL... How huge would that plinko board be if it had all the raw superstars names at the bottom? Wow lol
They only seriously push the same 3 guys over and over and over and over again so really you only need spots for HHH, Cena, and Orton.
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I'm pretty sure Lawler's mouth is big enough to get at least two slots, and Bob's ego can take the other four.
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WWE might just be the place for Bob, considering that over the years they've had the Freebirds, the Bulldogs (and Matilda, another dog), Jake the Snake, Franki the macaw, pig farmers...he`d have a field day.
Let's not forget the Animal Batista, the Viper Randy Orton. He'd be right at home! :D
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http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007339.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007339.html?categoryid=14&cs=1)
Variety.com is reporting that Bob is indeed booked as a future guest host for RAW.
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I can see it now. Every WWE Diva is going to try to be a Barker's Beauty! :D
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If this is true this would be heaven for me. Best of both of my worlds. Bob Barker and Wrestling!!!!!!! *making the **** out*
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Well, if Mills Lane could do it, why not the WGMC?
That's one pack of Barker's Beauties I'd LOVE to see... :-)
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Well, if Mills Lane could do it, why not the WGMC?
Sorry, man, try as I might, I can't find the link between Lane and Barker. Mills Lane is a judge / boxing referee, Bob Barker is a game show host. How does that relate?
You might as well have replaced Mills Lane with either Mr T., Mike Tyson, Jay Leno, Bob Uecker or Donald Trump, it would have made the same amount of sense...
Now, had you said "If Drew Carey could do it, why not the WGMC?", I would've agreed wholeheartedly!
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If this is true this would be heaven for me. Best of both of my worlds. Bob Barker and Wrestling!!!!!!! *making the **** out*
Shouldn't that be marking? :)
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Oh..... :oops:
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They should use this as the logo. :D
(http://i26.tinypic.com/29ylf2e.jpg)
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Very amusing.
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See image above
I was actually thinking "The Price is RAW"
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I was actually thinking "The Price is RAW"
I know! Ugh! That seemed SO obvious!
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I was actually thinking "The Price is RAW"
With the WWE logo in place of the dollar sign.
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Actually, being a big professional wrestling fan, this is a RAW I would look forward to. I doubt seriously you would see Randy Orton try to take his hostilities out on an octogenerian, and I think most of the RAW wrestlers would be forced to treat Barker with respect.
To the poster way early in this thread who spoke about RAW Roulette, this seems to be the perfect plotline for Bob's appearance.
Brian
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Actually, being a big professional wrestling fan, this is a RAW I would look forward to. I doubt seriously you would see Randy Orton try to take his hostilities out on an octogenerian, and I think most of the RAW wrestlers would be forced to treat Barker with respect.
Orton doesn't care if your a woman, child, or an old man. He'll hit anyone, as he showed last night with the attack on Freddie Prinze Jr.
And yes, I know this is all scripted.
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Orton doesn't care if your a woman, child, or an old man. He'll hit anyone, as he showed last night with the attack on Freddie Prinze Jr.
And yes, I know this is all scripted.
That is a very good point. I hope Barker doesn't get hit with the RKO.
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Well, seeing how Bob is 85 years old, I highly doubt the writers for Raw are going to have Randy Orton RKO him, although he may thearten to do that. Should be fun to see what happens.
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Given how Happy Gilmore played out, the obvious punchline (pun intended) is for Bob to lay into Orton.
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Given how Happy Gilmore played out, the obvious punchline (pun intended) is for Bob to lay into Orton.
That was a movie. This is RAW, unless Bob brings his golf club and start hitting Randy Orton with it! :D
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That was a movie. This is RAW
What's the difference?
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That was a movie. This is RAW, unless Bob brings his golf club and start hitting Randy Orton with it! :D
I'd love to see that. Bob beating the hell out of Orton with a golf club. :D
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I'd love to see that. Bob beating the hell out of Orton with a golf club. :D
I actually wrote a sort-of fanfic several years ago on rec.sport.pro-wrestling (which is now being run over by the ATG-S trolls) where Bret Hart was a contestant and got his butt kicked by Barker. I'll have to find it and post a link.
Found a repost from some jabroni.
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.tv.game-shows/browse_thread/thread/953a9c7817b02a24/a7029d841a277e8f
Oh, and here's a sort-of fanfic with Stone Cold on "Whew!"
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.tv.game-shows/browse_thread/thread/c840bbf3a38bca57/ed26ec85e85b9c2d
:D
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This morning on 105.7 FM (The X) in the central Pennsylvania region, Barker did an interview where he confirmed that he will be hosting the September 7 episode of RAW, which will emanate from Chicago, IL.
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http://www.1057thex.com/Article.asp?id=1449881&spid=22436
*Dies from excitement*
It sucks though that I'm going to SD/ECW in Rockford on the 8th...
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Let's hope Lillian Garcia introduces Bob like Rich Fields did on TPIR. I betcha there's going to be a Barker's Beauty Match!
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Let's hope Lillian Garcia introduces Bob like Rich Fields did on TPIR. I betcha there's going to be a Barker's Beauty Match!
She won't be the one doing the announcing. She is leaving WWE this Monday.
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She won't be the one doing the announcing. She is leaving WWE this Monday.
Bring back "The Fink"
Seriously though. This has potential to be really good, but it also has the potential to be as bad a ZZ-Top was. Everything seemed preproduced for them.
Raw Roulette either BigWheel or Plinko Style would be good.
I would like to seem him smack Santino.
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WOW!!! 2 things worth viewing that day....The Jerry Lewis Telethon and Bob on RAW!!!! DVD recorder will be set. :-)
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Bring back "The Fink"
Howard "The Fink" Finkel still works for the WWE. I'd admit he's no Michael Buffer, but he DOES play his announcing part perfectly. On the other hand, The Fink is showing his age. Michael Buffer is more experience, both as a boxing announcer and a wrestling announcer. He even worked for WCW for some PPV main events in the past. Maybe The Fink or Michael Buffer could go to UFC in the future since that sport is getting popular.
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I think, it's safe to said that Bob Barker is going to host the Sept. 7 edition of WW
FE Raw.
http://www.prowrestling.net/artman/publish/WWE/article1007617.shtml
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I think, it's safe to said that Bob Barker is going to host the Sept. 7 edition of WWFE Raw.
http://www.prowrestling.net/artman/publish/WWE/article1007617.shtml
That should be interesting. I don't usually watch wrestling, but I may make an exception for this.
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Seriously though. This has potential to be really good, but it also has the potential to be as bad a ZZ-Top was. Everything seemed preproduced for them.
Everything with ZZ Top backstage was recorded before RAW went on the air. They only came out a tthe end to prove they were indeed in the studio.
What would be cool if maybe we got to use the chat that Monday so us Price and WWE fans could talk about the show? Please?
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Everything with ZZ Top backstage was recorded before RAW went on the air. They only came out a tthe end to prove they were indeed in the studio.
What would be cool if maybe we got to use the chat that Monday so us Price and WWE fans could talk about the show? Please?
If I'm home that night, I'll be sure to check out the action on the #rspwtalk IRC channel on DALnet. I'm known on there as The Darthfather. :D
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Everything with ZZ Top backstage was recorded before RAW went on the air. They only came out a tthe end to prove they were indeed in the studio.
That is what I thought. They were a perfect example of how NOT to guest host. They were aweful compared to Shaq, and some of the others.
I'm sure Bob's age will limit what they will have him do, but if they do it right, it could be great.
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i'll be seeing this episode without a doubt
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Accompanied by a few moments of clips, it was indeed confirmed by WWE on RAW moments ago that he'll be the guest host next Monday.
/And yes, they did play the Price is Right theme with the announcement, and I assume he'll enter to it next week.
//The 2007 version, you nit-picker.
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i saw that too. maybe they will play plinko for the wwe title. lol
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Y'all should've seen and heard the reaction I got when I saw the official annoucement. I think the neighbors might hate me now.....
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How funny would it be to see Bob Barker becoming a meember of DX trying to do the ole S*ck It LOL
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Uh oh.... Bob Barker is a Legend....
Randy... Don't even THINK about it..... lol
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Here's the notation from WWE's website announcing Bob as guest host next week:
(http://www.wwe.com/content/media/touts/splash/images/11516632)
Famed game show host Bob Barker will "come on down" to the next Monday Night Raw, when the former "Price is Right" purveyor takes the mantle of guest host. Will the WWE Universe witness a Showcase Showdown of a different kind?
Uh oh.... Bob Barker is a Legend....
Randy... Don't even THINK about it..... lol
I agree, BobJacobsenVer1. Randy Orton had better watch out, if tonight's events are any indication....
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Howard "The Fink" Finkel still works for the WWE. I'd admit he's no Michael Buffer, but he DOES play his announcing part perfectly. On the other hand, The Fink is showing his age. Michael Buffer is more experience, both as a boxing announcer and a wrestling announcer. He even worked for WCW for some PPV main events in the past. Maybe The Fink or Michael Buffer could go to UFC in the future since that sport is getting popular.
Fink now does just the WrestleMania shows as well as the Hall Of Fame shows. And I believe last night was Lillian Garcia's last night as RAW ring announcer. (She's leaving on her own terms.) I believe her replacement - Angela Fong - will be the ring announcer next week.
It was nice to see those clips as well as hear the TPIR '07 theme. (I remember they played the 1988-94 Family Feud theme when Ray Combs came down to the ring at WrestleMania VIII. And the Pricedown font...cool. :D
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/And yes, they did play the Price is Right theme with the announcement, and I assume he'll enter to it next week.
//The 2007 version, you nit-picker.
That's not the The Price is Right theme. That's a lame parody played by some guy and his Walgreens sound-making device. Don't you pay attention around here? Sheesh, keep up. :)
/Also, we don't do the slashy-thing around here.
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I'm definitely watching RAW this monday. With Bob Barker on the helm, I predict the big wheel will be in play just like the RAW roulette with all different kinds of matches. Every wrestler on the card will be spinning the big wheel to see what kind of match will happen. There's also rumors, hoping it's false, that the former models may buy a ticket to ringside and perhaps perform an ambush on the WWE divas. I would've said, in ode to Joey Styles, "OH, MY GODDESS!!!". I'll bet Drew Carey will be watching RAW this monday. When the show ends, Bob Barker will show up and do his pitch like he does before he leaves. PLEASE HELP CONTROL THE PET POPULATION, HAVE YOUR PET SPAYED OR NEUTERED. GOODBYE, EVERYBODY!
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Why do I foresee a tandom Shawn Michaels / Bob Barker superkick in the near future?... :P
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In case anyone missed it...
"And now, here is the star of 'Monday Night RAW', Bob Barker!" ;)
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"And now, here is the star of 'Monday Night RAW', Bob Barker!" ;)
They should bring in Rich to do that part... :D
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"And now, here is the star of 'Monday Night RAW', Bob Barker!" ;)
I'd love to see them introduce Bob like that for his guest host spot on Raw.
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What a great way to end a Labor Day Weekend than watching College Football Saturday, Jerry Lewis Sunday, and Bob Barker Monday! I think I've died and gone to heaven! :D
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Great news! I don't get USA so I wondering if someone could record this and upload it to the computer and send it to me? Thanks.
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It will likely be up on Youtube a day later. People have a habit of uploading it ASAP.
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If anyone watched Pardon the Interruption Tuesday, the last question on Odds Makers asked what were the odds that Bob would get in the ring and wrestle. :lol:
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I seriously doubt he will wrestle. I wonder if all of his segements will be pre-taped. Anyway, I can see a modified Big Wheel being used for Raw Roulette. Imagine this scenario:
Bob: "Now Chavo, make sure you get the wheel all the way around, or it doesn't count, you don't get to spin again, and you lose to Hornswoggle by forfeit."
And of course the wheel will be rigged to where it would be impossible for Chavo to get it even halfway around.
;D
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He'll probably smack Santino.
Not that I want to see this, but what a perfect chance for them to use Mae Young. Mae a new Barker's Beauty?
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I seriously doubt he will wrestle. I wonder if all of his segements will be pre-taped. Anyway, I can see a modified Big Wheel being used for Raw Roulette. Imagine this scenario:
Bob: "Now Chavo, make sure you get the wheel all the way around, or it doesn't count, you don't get to spin again, and you lose to Hornswoggle by forfeit."
And of course the wheel will be rigged to where it would be impossible for Chavo to get it even halfway around.
;D
Yeah. And after Chavo loses the match, cue the buzzer and the losing horns on close-up.
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He'll probably smack Santino.
Not that I want to see this, but what a perfect chance for them to use Mae Young. Mae a new Barker's Beauty?
How about a Barker's Beauty Peagent with the WWE divas? That could stir BIG trouble for Bob Barker IF Dian, Janice, and Holly were to show up at ringside.
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A few things I am wondering about Bob hosting Raw:
1) What song will be used when Bob "comes on down" to the ring?
2) Will he get cheers, boos, or some of both?
3) Will there be fireworks/pyrotechnics when he "comes on down"?
4) Will Bob announce matches in game show style?
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2) Will he get cheers, boos, or some of both?
Why would he get any boos? Seriously, the man is a legend and in the majority of America's eyes he is a positive icon.
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Just a reminder that this event will be tonight.
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Must you.
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A few things I am wondering about Bob hosting Raw:
1) What song will be used when Bob "comes on down" to the ring?
2) Will he get cheers, boos, or some of both?
3) Will there be fireworks/pyrotechnics when he "comes on down"?
4) Will Bob announce matches in game show style?
1. If last week's teaser was any indication, Bob's theme will be the TPIR '07 theme, and I figure there will be a Titantron featuring TPIR clips...and maybe even a Happy Gilmore snippet.
2. Cheers...unless he turns heel during the show like Slaughter, Piven, and Dusty.
3. Minimal pyros such as the sparklers they use for Chris Masters.
4. I figure some of his trademark phrases will show up. "Now Triple H, be sure to say 'suck it' because you can't say it again for 37 hours." "Help control the pet population. Have your Ortons spayed and neutered. Goodbye, everybody!" "Gail Kim, you're closest without going over."
I figure there will be a segment where some diva (maybe Santina...Santino in drag) is wearing a tube top and goes the Yolanda "she came on down, and they came on out" gimmick. And I wonder if the divas will have a "Six-Diva Cliffhangers Tag Team Match" where all the divas are dressed like Hans the Yodely Guy.
BTW I just read a spoiler for the show.
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.sport.pro-wrestling/browse_thread/thread/002c678dde78635b#
*Spoiler* for WWE RAW Tonight
By Amish Patel
Sep 7, 2009 - 1:56:29 PM
a.. Thanks to Gregory Davis and PWInsider.com for the following:
- I was walking around the area by the arena, and the WWE crew was
painting a wooden prop that looks like the Contestants Row "closest without
going over bid" game from the Price is Right, so expect that to appear
somewhere in the show.
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Must you.
He can if he wants.
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For those that are unable to watch tonight's event, is there a way for somebody to upload it to YouTube when it's over?
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Must you.
Pardon?
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For those that are unable to watch tonight's event, is there a way for somebody to upload it to YouTube when it's over?
Believe me, there are a ton of people that upload the past nght's WWE event no matter what's on. :P
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Pardon?
Just ignore him. He's trying to moderate in a forum he doesn't control.
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Just ignore him. He's trying to moderate in a forum he doesn't control.
And you're trying to moderate on a site you don't control.
Joe certainly has more authority on this matter than you do.
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Oh yeah, because I really moderated there. :roll:
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Joe certainly has more authority on this matter than you do.
I wasn't even aware there was a matter to be had.
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Oh yeah, because I really moderated there. :roll:
Dude, ya yelled at a moderator. That generally qualifies as an attempt to moderate.
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Getting back on topic here, I am looking forward to seeing how Bob Barker handles the show tonight. I had to change my programming package on DISH in order that I may be able to watch and record to DVD. But, I was not going to miss this for anything.
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He "moderates" the recap section. And I use that term loosely, because all he does is censor any negativity towards his recaps.
He makes an error and someone corrects it? He just edits the post and deletes the post correcting him like he's a saint. Doesn't even say thanks.
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He "moderates" the recap section. And I use that term loosely, because all he does is censor any negativity towards his recaps.
He makes an error and someone corrects it? He just edits the post and deletes the post correcting him like he's a saint. Doesn't even say thanks.
CSF23, you haven't been posting on this board long enough to criticize any forum member or moderator for that matter, so why must you feel the need to do so now? Joe has been a moderator (re-cap or otherwise) for as long as I can remember. I believe your remarks were uncalled for. I also feel an apology is in order.
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I had to change my programming package on DISH in order that I may be able to watch
...you had to change your programming package to get the most popular cable channel in America?
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I've been a member longer than you think.
And I'll never be banished. ;)
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This will be Cleveland's final post with us. I have been out of town all weeked.
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...you had to change your programming package to get the most popular cable channel in America?
Yup, I did. I had the lowest package available from DISH and USA was not a part of the package. I remember when I had cable and could get basic and classic service, which included USA in that. I believe it is also was included in the basic package (channels 2-25) from Comcast (formerly Insight Communications). Where I currently reside, the apartments are not equipped with cable hook-ups. I was told the apartments were built before cable tv came out. And the former manager never authorized installation of cable since.
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What a GREAT intro for Bob! The graphics and music were awesome. And it was a treat to see Bob with his mic instead of a RAW mic.
Now let's see how the next 120 minutes play out. But I am stoked! :-D
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bob is still sharp as ever. and santino needs tweezers for that unibrow.
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It's Monday night, the last day of summer vaca before I head back to school....
I am flipping around. Watching some of the Miami-FlaState game....
Then I see RAW on the guide and remember that Bob is on. I NEVER watch wrestling...
And now I watch some...
Bob.....why are you doing this to yourself?
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Bob.....why are you doing this to yourself?
I wholeheartedly agree. :-(
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Yeah, Bob. Why are you appearing on the #1 cable show on TV?
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Yeah, Bob. Why are you appearing on the #1 cable show on TV?
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Yes, why?
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Yes, why?
Well, for one, more people watch WWE on a weekly basis than they do Price.
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Well, for one, more people watch WWE on a weekly basis than they do Price.
And...?
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I'm not sure what you want from me, other than to try to dissuade you from your pre-conceived notions of professional wrestling regardless of its popularity and profitability, which clearly would be a futile attempt.
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This is so good. We're seeing Bob hosting "The Price is Right" one more time!
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I'm not sure what you want from me, other than to try to dissuade you from your pre-conceived notions of professional wrestling regardless of its popularity and profitability, which clearly would be a futile attempt.
I don't want anything from you at all. I don't dispute the continued popularity (and profitability) of the WWE. I just don't understand why Bob would do such a cheap parody of himself, especially since he had been doing a fine job of keeping in the public eye through his animal rights work.
He's an 85-year old man with nothing more to prove. If he is a wrestling fan, and thought this might be fun, then I am all for it. But it just comes across as cheap to me, so I don't get it....
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Got love that wheel... Guess it wasn't exactly the SCSD :)
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I don't want anything from you at all. I don't dispute the continued popularity (and profitability) of the WWE. I just don't understand why Bob would do such a cheap parody of himself, especially since he had been doing a fine job of keeping in the public eye through his animal rights work.
He's an 85-year old man with nothing more to prove. If he is a wrestling fan, and thought this might be fun, then I am all for it. But it just comes across as cheap to me, so I don't get it....
The same reason he came back to Price, to sell more copies of his book.
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Well, i'm entertained tonight!! I'm actually enjoying it and I don't watch wrestling!!
What I found VERY interesting... " A New Corvette...with a black leather interior! I slightly gasped when the announcer said that. Just thinking of Bob's stand on that and making appearances that don't cloud his message.
One of the match commentators seems like he LOVES TPIR...he even made mentions of games like "Barkers Markers" and "Trader Bob" and "Stack the Deck"...pretty cool!!
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I don't want anything from you at all. I don't dispute the continued popularity (and profitability) of the WWE. I just don't understand why Bob would do such a cheap parody of himself, especially since he had been doing a fine job of keeping in the public eye through his animal rights work.
He's an 85-year old man with nothing more to prove. If he is a wrestling fan, and thought this might be fun, then I am all for it. But it just comes across as cheap to me, so I don't get it....
Exactly. And that's why I'm not watching.
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Orrrr he's realizes he's a kitsch icon who, along with maybe getting a few more sales of his book, can poke fun at himself and have some fun in his twilight years.
Nah, that couldn't be it.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/JRaygor/barkerserious.jpg)
It's not like he's doing Cash4Gold commercials...
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One of the match commentators seems like he LOVES TPIR...he even made mentions of games like "Barkers Markers" and "Trader Bob" and "Stack the Deck"...pretty cool!!
I'm thinking it's more like Lawler doesn't really know much about the show, just Googled it today, and picked three games at random. Otherwise, if you're going to namedrop three games, why would you pick those instead of Plinko, Cliffhangers, and Hole in One?
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One of the match commentators seems like he LOVES TPIR...he even made mentions of games like "Barkers Markers" and "Trader Bob" and "Stack the Deck"...pretty cool!!
Lawlor reads from the script very well.
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I'm sure that Lawler was reading from the script.
Still, if you were writing the script, why pick a game that isn't really known at all?
Might as well have said Professor Price.
And another incorrect Showcase Showdown reference as well earlier in the show.
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i suprised no one said "barkers bargain bar".
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Have they said anything about Plinko during the show to this point?
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I'm just tuning in now, and I only have one word to say: HILARIOUS! :-D
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Have they said anything about Plinko during the show to this point?
i haven't heard anything yet. but raw isn't over yet.
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Bob seemed a little befuddled during that body slam contest. Maybe it was over too fast for him? :D
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He just punched Chavo in the gut and karate chopped him.
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He just punched Chavo in the gut and karate chopped him.
AND still had time to remind everyone to help control the pet population.
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Bob told the tube top story yet again. ::) At least he appears to be enjoying himself for this little... whatever you want to call what he's doing. lol
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Love him or hate him, Vince is a genius. The only reason I tuned in tonight is because of Bob! Will I tune into RAW next Monday? Probably not, but I've been enjoying the ride.
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I was afraid Chris Jericho was going to smack Bob in that confrontation. I'm so glad he didn't.
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I'm thinking it's more like Lawler doesn't really know much about the show, just Googled it today, and picked three games at random. Otherwise, if you're going to namedrop three games, why would you pick those instead of Plinko, Cliffhangers, and Hole in One?
I wouldnt be so sure. He also mentioned switchroo too
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OK, sometimes the stupidity that goes on in forums bothers me, this is the first time it's bothered me to the point where I reply. I am a casual wrestling fan (watch occasionally) and a big TPIR fan. I was looking forward to the Barker appearance tonight (mainly b/c we probably don't have many of them left). He got off to a nice start, but once we got into the "one bid" spoof it was downhill. He's ok in an interview situation, but some of the stuff was painful. Anyone over 80 shouldn't do live TV. The bodyslam segment was awkward, partially because of botched timing and sound effects, but partially because Bob was mis-pronouncing names and was lost himself. Granted, he could've done worse, but it was pretty bad.
And by the way whether Lawler knows the show or not. WRESTLING IS SCRIPTED! I am 100% positive it was either written for him or like someone else said, he researched TPIR stuff.
The one good line of the night was - "I've got two words for you, spin it!" That was some decent writing.
I chalk this right up there w/ Dick Clark still doing New Year's Rockin' Eve. Nothing is forever, and sometimes people should let it go. It's like the athlete who should've retired 1-2 years earlier.
OK, off of my soap box.
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I think some blame has to go to the Referee of the "Body Slam" match. All the Ref had to do was raise Big Show's hand and show Bob he won. He just kept walking around and waving his arms around.
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I'm a life long wrestling fan, this was just plain fun tonight. People look at WWE and wrestling as low brow entertainment and I will admit, sometimes they do stuff that is beyond stupid... but it's fun. It's time to escape from the world around you and, especially if your there live, a chance to let off a lot of steam from anything going on in your life, be it work or whatever. I know for myself, I work in a customer service call center position and I absolutely love it when wrestling comes to the area and I can go, have a good time and scream my lungs out, be it cheering for the guys I root for or Boo the guys that annoy me. It's just plain fun.
Bob tonight was a great guest host. There may have been a bit to much push for the book, but I understand that was probably the agreement for him to be there, so be it. Like someone else said, he looked like he was having fun, and that's what really matters.
These guys are athletes. Everyone knows the finishes are pre determined... but so are movies. I don't see to many people sitting at home saying...Gosh, how could people go see a movie. Uh...maybe because they want to see how it pans out? And even movies where people KNOW the ending (Titanic), it shatters records and becomes one of the highest grossing movies of all time... and it was close to 3 hours...and everyone knows the ship sinks! (And if you didn't know this...I do appologize for ruining it. lol).
Atleast with wrestling, the "Acting" that's going on is physical, right in front of you, spontanious and unfortunetly, they do get injuries. It's funny to see people look down on wrestlers and wrestling in general, when they wouldn't probably last 5 minutes in the ring with any of these guys, and I don't just mean the main eventers.
Think about this, wrestlers in 2 months have more matches, appearances, and travel then NFL players (The "Manly sport") do for a full season.
Plus, these wrestlers are also heros to a ton of kids and grant a TON of wishes for kids with life threatening diseases.
I'm sorry for this venting, but god it's annoying when right away when people hear wrestling, they have to make some kind of snide comment. If you don't like it, fine, but don't make it out that Bob's tarnishing his image because of being on a show like this. The crowd gave him such an ovation, it would make any game show fan proud.
It was cool to see some posters on here who haven't watched before though tune in and atleast enjoy it for what it was.
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Well, I gotta say it went off pretty well. Bob still giving his all despite a few flaws. Chavo Guerrero should've known what was coming for him. :oldlol:
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I thought it was fun to watch.
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I second that bob was great one of the best nights on Raw in a long time
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The opening sketch was hilarious. Bob was great.
The only trouble watching it was that I realize once again how much I miss Bob doing Price.
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The only trouble watching it was that I realize once again how much I miss Bob doing Price.
I think we all miss Bob doing Price.
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He was clearly there to promote his book. He clearly had a good time. God I miss that smile on TV.
It was great that they used The Fink, and that he got camera time.
The big wheel thing was cheesy, but I'm guessing they didn't have permission to use the real thing, and it made it easy to be scripted.
For a man of 84, he still has it.
Glad he got to do the Spay / Neuter plug. I'm sure he would have it no other way.
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i ddin't see all of it. I taped the rest of it from 10:30pm-11:30PM. SOOO HILARIOUS!!! :-D :-D.
What time (eastern) did it actually finish at? I checked my tape this morning and saw there was a match going on right at 11:30pm when the tape stopped
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i ddin't see all of it. I taped the rest of it from 10:30pm-11:30PM. SOOO HILARIOUS!!! :-D :-D.
What time (eastern) did it actually finish at? I checked my tape this morning and saw there was a match going on right at 11:30pm when the tape stopped
As far as I could tell, it ended around 11:15 PM Est...
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I thought Bob did a great job. I can't believe they used him in so many segments, I figured he'd come out to the arena for the live crowd at 9pm and then it would be all pre taped segments.
Jericho walking out with his name tag on and no shirt was really funny.
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One of the match commentators seems like he LOVES TPIR...he even made mentions of games like "Barkers Markers" and "Trader Bob" and "Stack the Deck"...pretty cool!!
Yeah, the dead giveaway there is mentioning a game that was only around for, what, a few years in the mid-80's?
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Last night's RAW was probably the best one I've seen in ages. Of course, I found myself screaming at the TV doing those one-bids during the two times Contestant's Row was used (I totally overbid on the Smackdown DVD, thinking it was like $40.).
If Drew does host RAW, I am actually hoping that he too gets to do Price is Right.
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Let's just hope Fremantle doesn't get any ideas from Raw's "Big Wheel". I enjoyed the show. Was it a little cheesy at times? Yeah. It was a treat to see Bob again, even if we had to hear the Yolanda story again.
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the mention of those three games on air by Lawler was random and weird.
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Well, after just seeing the post title here for weeks, I was not confirming anything until it was actually true. A couple of my friends, who are WWE fans, told me about it a few days ago, which I figured was a confirmation. The "No, seriously." was another. AND, IT WILL BE DONE IN CHICAGO! Boy, if I had the money and the availibility, I would have so been there. Well, it wasn't actually within the city of Chicago, but close to it. I needed to get a copy of this for my collection. My friends were unable to set up their VCRs for it, so my mother (hopefully) DVRd it (hopefully).
And yes, it was a good show. Liked how the event was introduced (or at least announced) like a regular Price episode. When Mr. Barker appeared, I showed mercy by bowing down to the almighty Bob. During the "One Bids", I had this huge hunch that the bid displays will be used for the new season of Price. Maybe I'm wrong on that. I also liked how the previous Showcase Showdown design was used on the program. All those plugs for the book reminded me I still need to finish my copy of it. Almost everything that had anything to do with Price and/or Mr. Barker I liked, including the "losing horns" and the prize descriptions.
But my personal pinnacles of the program was when Bob pwned Chavo and this, which I kept saying all last night:
"I've got two words for you: Spin It!"
Keep in mind, I am not as much of a WWE fan as my friends, but I still enjoy watching it with them. Unfortunatly, I sometimes make me want to beat up somebody with a chair and/or be smaked with a chair and/or beaten up, like how the program ended. I was kinda concerned if Bob would be anywhere near this, but his spay/neuter plug confirmed to me he was done.
Yes, this was an entertaining show.
{Okay, I think I am wrong about the "One Bid" displays; it's just what I thought when I saw them.}
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I saw the show last night and although it was NOT what I expected, I was still fun to watch. Howard Finkel done a great job as announcer. Johnny Olson and Rod Roddy would've been proud of him. The 'one-bid' skit was definitely fixed! The scorecards WERE NOT the same sportscaster numbers but they DID get the 'xylophone bell' sound (still want the sample) direct from the show. The matches were planned so the contestant wrestlers WOULD lose. Chavo Guerrero lost a $75,000-plus Corvette and blamed on Hornswoggle and took his anger on Bob Barker. BIG MISTAKE! Bob let him have it like what he did to Happy Gilmore. Santino Marella got himself tangled with the Big Show in a bodyslam match and they cued the 'losing horns' TWICE! Santino should've gotten the buzzer first in my opinion. Bob Barker did his pitch before the main event. At the end, John Cena gets whacked again by the cowardly Randy Orton.
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bob is still sharp as ever. and santino needs tweezers for that unibrow.
The unibrow is painted on. ;D
Bob told the tube top story yet again. ::) At least he appears to be enjoying himself for this little... whatever you want to call what he's doing. lol
Did you notice Jillian Hall was wearing a tube top when she was "called down"?
BTW I noticed they used the new losing horns. Makes me miss the old losing horns even more.
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Here's some video (about 30 seconds of Bob's "surprise" punch and karate chop) for those who didn't get to see the show last night, courtesy of AOL:
http://television.aol.com/tvtop5/the-price-is-fight-wwe-monday-night-raw/37800323001?icid=webmail
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One word sums up last night's RAW... AWESOME!!! Bob Barker, you are STILL the man!!! :D :-D :-)
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Remember, the graphics/numbers used for RAW were on screen graphics... The podiums themselves didn't display anything... You can see this on cutaway shots certain shots and more obviously after the win in which the camera was shaking and the bids remained stationary and everything else was in motion
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It's only 60 seconds or so, but the "After the Bell" interview with Bob is worth a watch on wwe.com.
He talks about his decision to do the show and his experience.
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I posted all of his segments in the Video section (http://www.golden-road.net/index.php/topic,12557.0.html).
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I think we all miss Bob doing Price.
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And by the way whether Lawler knows the show or not. WRESTLING IS SCRIPTED! I am 100% positive it was either written for him or like someone else said, he researched TPIR stuff.
The one good line of the night was - "I've got two words for you, spin it!" That was some decent writing.
+100.
Just in case anyone actually believes wrestling is real in any way shape or form. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kayfabe) (Yes I get that they actually hit each other, and it hurts. Not the point, click the link.)
Not to say it wasn't well done, it was. A bit cheesy, but good to know that Bob isn't quite as pretentious as it seems sometimes...
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Just in case anyone actually believes wrestling is real in any way shape or form. (Yes I get that they actually hit each other, and it hurts. Not the point, click the link.)
You do realize you contradict yourself, right? Making it out that it's fake in every single way and then admiting that the hitting and the pain is real...
Everyone under the sun knows the outcomes is pre determined (I would hope). They work out things there going to do during the match before the match and they talk things out during the match. They work with each other. Other then that, which is the physicality of it all, is very much real, whcih you admited... So why put it that it's not the point? Ignore the real aspects just to look down upon what you don't enjoy?
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You do realize you contradict yourself, right? Making it out that it's fake in every single way and then admiting that the hitting and the pain is real...
Everyone under the sun knows the outcomes is pre determined (I would hope). They work out things there going to do during the match before the match and they talk things out during the match. They work with each other. Other then that, which is the physicality of it all, is very much real, whcih you admited... So why put it that it's not the point? Ignore the real aspects just to look down upon what you don't enjoy?
Not exactly. As you stated, the whole match is fabricated. Other than a miscalculation, the pain to the wrestlers is minimal. What I said was that the hits are "real" in the sense that they do make body contact, vs. only acting like they're doing so, and that certain things are going to hurt, that doesn't make them any less fabricated. Compare the type of hit in Wrestling to pro sports, where taking a hit from a fastball, a football helmet in the gut, or a hockey puck in the leg is anticipated at some point but unexpected when it happens. One is designed to look real, one is real. Both may hurt, but one only hurts badly if something goes wrong.
And, I do have (adult) friends who actually think that Kayfabe is the myth and that the storylines are real. Heck, I did when I was first introduced to wrestling. I don't watch it any more (the clips of last night's RAW on YouTube were the only extent of WWE I have watched for years and all that I care to for the foreseeable future), because I realized how ridiculous it all really is. I don't like any of it. Fake or not.
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i did not know it was painted on, it looks bad either way. :biggrin:
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Not exactly. As you stated, the whole match is fabricated. Other than a miscalculation, the pain to the wrestlers is minimal. What I said was that the hits are "real" in the sense that they do make body contact, vs. only acting like they're doing so, and that certain things are going to hurt, that doesn't make them any less fabricated. Compare the type of hit in Wrestling to pro sports, where taking a hit from a fastball, a football helmet in the gut, or a hockey puck in the leg is anticipated at some point but unexpected when it happens. One is designed to look real, one is real. Both may hurt, but one only hurts badly if something goes wrong.
And, I do have (adult) friends who actually think that Kayfabe is the myth and that the storylines are real. Heck, I did when I was first introduced to wrestling. I don't watch it any more (the clips of last night's RAW on YouTube were the only extent of WWE I have watched for years and all that I care to for the foreseeable future), because I realized how ridiculous it all really is. I don't like any of it. Fake or not.
It just iritates me when people use the word fake with wrestling. They put there lives on the line in every match. Granted, like you said, unless something goes wrong, more times then not, they will go to the back, a bit tired, but able to lace up there shoes, go to dinner afterwards and wake up the next morning with no problems.
I have a couple friends that actually are in pro wrestling. To me, unless you have either truely gone through what they go throuh or know someone that has, it's just being ignorent making comments that what they do is "fake". I know you put the word close to the end and I'm not pointing directly at you when I say that, but just in general.
I miss the days where I believed that the storylines were real. The thing is though, I don't let knowing that they aren't real ruin the fun. To me it's like going to the theater with just a lot more physical action and a lot more yelling lol.
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It just iritates me when people use the word fake with wrestling. They put there lives on the line in every match.
Two words: Owen Hart
WWE my be scripted. WWE may be predetermined, but CSI, Law and Order, and all those are scripted as well. What makes THEM any different than what happens in WWE?
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Being a life-long WWE wrestling fan, Monday's "WWE Raw" with Bob Barker was a very enjoyable show. The segments involving Barker putting various wrestlers — specifically, Chris Jericho and Chavo Guererro — in their places were the best segments of the night. The skits involved were definitely TPiR-centric and appropriate.
The only disappointment was not using the "losing horns" after the Jericho and Chavo matches (because they "lost" their prizes, which were a trip to Hawaii and a new Chevrolet Corvette, respectively). Other than that, an A-plus show.
Brian
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Bob definitely still has it after last night! He was especially great in the beginning with the DVD one-bid. That kind of geniune and natural raport with contestants is one of the things I miss the most about him not being on Price anymore. I still can't believe I actually watched an entire wresting event though :-D
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It just iritates me when people use the word fake with wrestling. They put there lives on the line in every match. Granted, like you said, unless something goes wrong, more times then not, they will go to the back, a bit tired, but able to lace up there shoes, go to dinner afterwards and wake up the next morning with no problems.
I have a couple friends that actually are in pro wrestling. To me, unless you have either truely gone through what they go throuh or know someone that has, it's just being ignorent making comments that what they do is "fake". I know you put the word close to the end and I'm not pointing directly at you when I say that, but just in general.
I miss the days where I believed that the storylines were real. The thing is though, I don't let knowing that they aren't real ruin the fun. To me it's like going to the theater with just a lot more physical action and a lot more yelling lol.
Please take no offense at this, and try to understand an outsider's perspective. A fake, by definition, is "anything made to appear otherwise than it actually is; counterfeit" (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fake). By definition, WWE style wrestling is a "fake" of the original martial art which is in fact as much performance art and acting as it is athletics. Saying it is so does not demean the talents, skills, or abilities of those who participate, nor is it ignorant, in fact to do so is merely being well-informed and realistic. If you enjoy the type of entertainment WWE offers, then do so; it is, however, important to be firmly founded in reality while so doing.
Your comparison to the theatre is quite apt. I liken their "putting their lives on the line" to stunt actors. Very few people go to work every day with the belief they are going to die. I imagine, in fact, that most people try quite diligently not to do so. We all determine our own risk levels, and work within them, but the level of risk is subjective to each person. While I would never allow myself to be in such a position, a stunt actor who walks through fire daily is confident in his abilities not to be burned. The same applies to WWE wrestlers, they're confident in their abilities, just as I am in my abilities not to electrocute myself (I work in electronics, with hands-in fixes this is a real danger). It's all the same - we are all comfortable with our levels of risk.
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Not exactly. As you stated, the whole match is fabricated. Other than a miscalculation, the pain to the wrestlers is minimal. What I said was that the hits are "real" in the sense that they do make body contact, vs. only acting like they're doing so, and that certain things are going to hurt, that doesn't make them any less fabricated. Compare the type of hit in Wrestling to pro sports, where taking a hit from a fastball, a football helmet in the gut, or a hockey puck in the leg is anticipated at some point but unexpected when it happens. One is designed to look real, one is real. Both may hurt, but one only hurts badly if something goes wrong.
And, I do have (adult) friends who actually think that Kayfabe is the myth and that the storylines are real. Heck, I did when I was first introduced to wrestling. I don't watch it any more (the clips of last night's RAW on YouTube were the only extent of WWE I have watched for years and all that I care to for the foreseeable future), because I realized how ridiculous it all really is. I don't like any of it. Fake or not.
Tell that to Darrin Drozdov, who 10 years later is still in a wheelchair because D'Lo Brown botched a powerbomb.
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Tell that to Darrin Drozdov, who 10 years later is still in a wheelchair because D'Lo Brown botched a powerbomb.
And as I mentioned earlier, tell that to Bret Hart, who's brother DIED from an in-ring accident in 1999.
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Tell that to Darrin Drozdov, who 10 years later is still in a wheelchair because D'Lo Brown botched a powerbomb.
A botched portion of what was nonetheless a scripted match.
And as I mentioned earlier, tell that to Bret Hart, who's brother DIED from an in-ring accident in 1999.
And a botched portion of something that wasn't even part of the match and was even more blatantly staged. For cryin' out loud, Owen Hart fell out of the ceiling. That is not a situation that is even able to arise in most athletic exhibitions.
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The problem is the word "fake"
Is it scripted, yes
Is what they do athletic and dangerous, yes
Is it "fake", I guess that depends on if you are talking about the result of the match or the athletic stunts that they preform.
Heck, they don't even call themselves wrestlers anymore, they are now sports entertainers.
Just stop using the word "fake", problem resolved....
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The problem is the word "fake"
Is it scripted, yes
Is what they do athletic and dangerous, yes
Is it "fake", I guess that depends on if you are talking about the result of the match or the athletic stunts that they preform.
Heck, they don't even call themselves wrestlers anymore, they are now sports entertainers.
Just stop using the word "fake", problem resolved....
Problem is, it's not inaccurate, as it applies to WWE as "wrestling." If you're using "Sports Entertainment" as the moniker, then, yes, it's less inaccurate. It is, however, stil thl WWE (World WrestlingEntertainment), not the WSE. It's even spelled out on their website... :rollold:
To compare what you just suggested to another ongoing debate around here, it would be kind of like the following exchange:
"Drew's hosting is bad!"
"No it isn't."
"Yes it is!"
"Well, just stop saying it is. He's getting better!"
Now, while I'm not of that persuasion, how many times has something like that been hashed out around here? Things are what they are, like them or not. If you don't like what I call it (which is based on a dictionary definition, see my prior post) then that's cool. We can still be friends...
Sticks and stones, guys...
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(http://www.411mania.com/siteimages/jericho-price-is-raw_29781.jpg)
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My eyes! It burns!
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Bob told the tube top story yet again. ::) At least he appears to be enjoying himself for this little... whatever you want to call what he's doing. lol
I think he's getting a kick out of being a parody of his former self. I mean, he took himself so seriously for so many years!
I thought the show was great. But you know, pro wrestling is just so predictable. When Chris Jehricho got in is face in the opening segment, I turned to my buddy and told him that before the night was over, he was going to knock someone out a la Happy Gilmore. :lol:
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Tonight, the WWE Slammy Awards were held honoring "excellence" in the company throughout 2009. One of the awards presented was for Best Guest Host. Against competition from nominees Shaquille O'Neal, Seth Green and Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne, Barker won the award and accepted via a pre-taped message shown with him standing with the award in front of his home. So, it seems that those within WWE feel that Barker's appearance was the best one they've had so far.
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I would be curious if Barker actually gets a statue. It was mentioned in an interview once, with Chris Jehricho ironically, that the Slammy award was merely a prop, and they only had two or three on hand for television purposes. Jehricho said that he had asked the prop department for one of the statues as a soveigner, and was told no because a limited few only existed.
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I would be curious if Barker actually gets a statue. It was mentioned in an interview once, with Chris Jehricho ironically, that the Slammy award was merely a prop, and they only had two or three on hand for television purposes. Jehricho said that he had asked the prop department for one of the statues as a soveigner, and was told no because a limited few only existed.
They probably had only one initially, and make a few more when Owen Hart had that "2 time Slammy Award Winner" gimmick.
By the way, Off_trak, it's "souvenir"!!
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They probably had only one initially, and make a few more when Owen Hart had that "2 time Slammy Award Winner" gimmick.
By the way, Off_trak, it's "souvenir"!!
yes, I thought I was spelling it wrong.. although Firefox didn't correct me as it usually does, and I was too lazy to look it up :oops:
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BB doin WWE... :-o
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I hope he neutered Santino while he was there.
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I know it's been 7 years since this was posted but....seeing as this wasn't posted anywhere else and it relates to this thread....thought I'd mention it. Bob Barker did a podcast via telephone with Chris Jericho just recently on Chris's Talk is Jericho show, I discovered it just the other night. Take a listen to it here if you like, it was quite good actually, Bob told a few different stories (including Yolanda lol) some of which were actually a bit different from ones told in the past..and talked a little of course about his experience doing Raw as well in 09. Really neat find, his interview starts at 15:22 if you wanna skip directly to it.
http://www.podcastone.com/embed?progID=593&pid=1720927
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Was a pretty good interview. Chris and Bob had some great banter about his Raw appearance.
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Great interview indeed. Seems like Bob is just as sharp as he was in 2015 on the April Fool's show.