Snapshots: Crazy, Macho, Love

Posted on July 31, 2013 by 3mbooth
In Snapshots, Three Man Booth searches for images to share.

You never know when you will come across a wrestling reference, especially a reference to the Macho Man Randy Savage. We’ve discussed that Macho Madness is everywhere, as an indication of how Randy Savage is universally beloved. Now, the Macho Man has crossed paths with MTV’s Girl Code. The show, a spin-off of MTV2’s Guy Code, discusses important topics (for both genders) with humorous commentary provided by comedians and personalities. MTV supports their talking heads with interesting graphics. On the topic of “Boy Friends,” as in friends who are boys but not boyfriends, Tanisha Long explained that your boy friend’s girlfriend may see him as Ryan Gosling even if you see him as Macho Man Randy Savage.

First of all, who is this guy that can be compared to both Ryan Gosling and the Macho Man Randy Savage? He must be the greatest guy of all time! Secondly, this does not seem like a problem: who wouldn’t want to be around Macho Man all the time? You could snap into some Slim Jims and bring fringe jackets back in style. Also, kudos to the graphic department for using Macho Man’s mid-90’s full suited ring attire and not his Macho Man / Macho King tights and crown.

Incidentally, if you were looking for more of a wrestling connection, Ryan Gosling starred in a movie called “Half Nelson.” Spoiler Alert: while poignant and well-acted, it has nothing to do with Wrestling.

Watch MTV’s Girl Code. Not only is it informative but you may see some wrestling references you weren’t expecting.

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So That Happened: 07/29/13

Posted on July 30, 2013 by 3mbooth

RAW begins with Mr. McMahon and Brad Maddox walking to the ring.

Mr. McMahon says the WWE Universe is going to have fun tonight, then passes the mic to Brad Maddox who apologizes for letting John Cena choose his opponent at Summerslam. Mr. McMahon reminds Brad Maddox about him calling Daniel Bryan an undersized troll with psychological problems who doesn’t have the aura to be WWE Champion.


Mr. McMahon asks Brad Maddox how he really feels about Daniel Bryan, but Bryan interrupts.

Daniel Bryan takes the mic as Mr. McMahon tries to silent the Daniel Bryan chants. Bryan says with all due respect, those words came out of the mouth of Brad Maddox, but he believes they were dictated by Mr. McMahon. Mr. McMahon calls Daniel Bryan out on having a lack of disrespect for interrupting him, but Bryan tells Mr. McMahon respect is a two way street. Bryan talks about giving everything he had, night after night for the WWE for years, but thinks Mr. McMahon doesn’t give him an ounce of respect.

Mr. McMahon asks Daniel Bryan if he respects John Cena, then asks the WWE Universe to behave themselves since they’re chanting “YES!” Daniel Bryan says he respects John Cena as a human being, a Champion and that he picked him as his opponent at Summerslam.

Mr. McMahon asks Bryan if he would respect Cena if he was lying about all the things he said about Daniel Bryan. McMahon claims John Cena is lying through his teeth and that Cena is a master manipulator who is making Daniel Bryan look foolish.

Mr. McMahon asks Daniel Bryan and the WWE Universe if they’re fools, then tells Bryan that Cena also knows that Daniel Bryan can’t beat him. Mr. McMahon thinks that Daniel Bryan can’t even beat Kane because Bryan doesn’t have that intangible quality or Ruthless Aggression. Mr. McMahon tells Daniel Bryan that John Cena also lost his Ruthless Aggression, and that he’s ripe for the picking, but doesn’t think Daniel Bryan can beat Cena at Summerslam.

Mr. McMahon says even though he doesn’t want Daniel Bryan to win, he doesn’t want John Cena to win either. McMahon claims Cena walks around like he’s better than him and that he owns the place. McMahon says he doesn’t want a half-pint troll like Daniel Bryan, who is an embarrassment to the company, to win either. Mr. McMahon says that the person he wants to win at Summerslam is himself. McMahon bends down to get on “Daniel Bryan’s level,” then tells his theory of what he wants to happen at Summerslam. He wants Daniel Bryan and John Cena to lock up then spontaneously combust.

Daniel Bryan says that if John Cena is lying, he will have hell to pay. Bryan is about to tells Mr. McMahon what he likes about him, but decides to get on “McMahon’s Level” by standing on his tip-toes. Mr. McMahon tries to stand on his tip-toes as well, but quickly gives up.

Daniel Bryan tells Mr. McMahon that McMahon is always honest with him and what he really thinks, but it doesn’t matter what Mr. McMahon thinks. It matters what the WWE Universe thinks. After the “YES!” chants, Bryan says it sounds like the WWE Universe wants a new WWE Champion and his name is Daniel Bryan. Bryan tells McMahon to listen to the WWE Universe, then asks if they want a new WWE Champion. Loud “YES!” chants are heard as Daniel Bryan joins in with the WWE Universe. Mr. McMahon looks dumbfounded.

Match 01: The Shield vs. Mark Henry and The Usos

Mark Henry and Roman Reigns go Face-To-Face.

Winners: The Shield

Post-Match, Mark Henry takes out The Shield.

Backstage: WWE Employees are in catering having a case of the Mondays.

Ryback joins them in catering, then calls one of the employees out on having a problem. The employee says he doesn’t have a problem, but Ryback pushes him into a wall. Ryback asks if the employee has something to say to him and if he’s scared, but he doesn’t answer.

Ryback asks the employee if he’s hungry, then slaps him with a piece of tuna!

Ryback grabs the employee then says he’s going to put John Cena through a table like this tonight then says he could put the employee through a table right now if he wanted. A few seconds later, Ryback slams the employee through the table!

Backstage: Kane walks up to Brad Maddox and asks where the Wyatts are. Maddox says they’re not here, but if he wants to send a message that he’s a monster and has that killer instinct, he should do it against his former tag team partner and good friend, Daniel Bryan.

Match 02: Rob Van Dam vs. Fandango

Fandango walks out of the match.

Winner: Rob Van Dam (Via countout)

Post-Match, Fandango takes the mic and says his catchphrase.

Backstage: AJ Lee complains to Big E. Langston about having to face Kaitlyn again and how she doesn’t want to get speared. AJ starts yelling at Big E. Langston for allowing Kaitlyn to spear her.

Big E. Langston is about to speak, but AJ Lee starts laughing hysterically. AJ tells Big E. that she knows the reason Big E. stands there and watches is because he likes her and what she does in the ring. AJ tells Big E. that he never knows what she’s going to do next then skips off.

Match 03: Kaitlyn vs. AJ Lee

Kaitlyn hits AJ Lee with the spear!

Winner: Kaitlyn

Post-Match, AJ snaps and starts throwing a tantrum in the ring.

Dolph Ziggler’s theme plays and Ziggler comes out.

Dolph Ziggler congratulates AJ Lee on her loss, then says her new friend, Big E., can be her shoulder to cry on tonight. After that, AJ can do Big E. a favor and be a shoulder for him to cry on, because Dolph wants a match with Big E. Langston right now!

Match 04: Dolph Ziggler vs. Big E. Langston

Big E. Langston keeps screaming that it’s his time while he beats up Dolph Ziggler.

AJ Lee gets in the ring then attacks Dolph Ziggler. AJ starts pulling at his hair.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

Post-Match, Big E. Langston yells at a screaming AJ Lee, who’s for interfering in the match. Dolph Ziggler sneaks up then takes Langston down with a Zig Zag.

Backstage: John Cena is on the phone when Daniel Bryan interrupts him. Bryan asks John Cena if it’s true what Mr. McMahon said out there. Cena says that he wouldn’t believe a word Daniel Bryan said out there. Bryan says that good or bad, Mr. McMahon has always been honest with him. Cena asks Daniel Bryan if he’s calling him a liar, but Bryan doesn’t respond. Cena walks off as Bryan stares at him.

Match 05: Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio

Christian goes for the Killswitch, but his arm gives out. Alberto Del Rio goes for the Cross Arm Breaker, but Christian counters with a roll up!

Winner: Christian


Recaps on Caps on Caps: Damien Sandow vs. Cody Rhodes and The Gulf Of Mexico

Match 06: Wade Barrett vs. Cody Rhodes

Wade Barrett goes for a Pumphande Slam, but Cody Rhodes counters with Cross Rhodes!

Winner: Cody Rhodes

Post-Match, Damien Sandow damns Cody Rhodes for throwing his Money In The Bank Briefcase in the Gulf Of Mexico, then tells Cody that he filed a complaint against him with WWE Management. Sandow says he tried to bring Cody up to his level of success, but all Cody Rhodes did was grow a mustache. Sandow tells Cody that it’s not his fault since he comes from a family a clowns instead of a family of scholars like Sandow.

Cody challenges Damien Sandow to get into the ring, but Sandow declines claiming “Carny Folk” are beneath his constitution.

Match 07: Daniel Bryan vs. Kane

Kane goes for a small package, but Daniel Bryan counters with a roll up

Winner: Daniel Bryan

Post-Match, Kane chokeslams Daniel Bryan.

Kane goes for his fire trick, but The Wyatt Family’s music plays.

Kane tries to attack Bray Wyatt first, but gets attacked by The Wyatt Family

The Wyatt Family takes out Kane, then Bray Wyatt hits Kane with his finisher.

Bray Wyatt tells Kane that he likes to call himself the Devil’s Favorite Demon, but Kane is no demon. Wyatt grabs Kane’s head and says that he needs to let him in on a little secret: He needs to be careful who he says these things around because you never know who might be listening. Wyatt drops Kane’s head then laughs before screaming “Follow The Buzzards!”

Backstage: The Bellas are talking to each other when they’re interrupted by Natalya who tells them they have a match tonight.

Brie Bella tells Natalya that she’s going to be a losing tonight, but that they’re all winners in Total Divas. Nikki says that in every good story there’s always an ugly duckling.

Match 08: Brie Bella vs. Natalya

Natalya almost puts Brie Bella in the Sharpshooter, but Nikki Bella comes out and distracts Natalya with a duck whistle.

Brie Bella takes advantage and rolls up Natalya.

Winner: Natalya

Post-Match, The Bellas continue to mock Natalya with the duck whistle.

Match 09: R-Truth vs. Curtis Axel

Paul Heyman says that he finds it ironic that his client is known as R-Truth, because Heyman’s truth is that he’s the greatest manager, agent and advocate in sports entertainment in history. Heyman starts hyping up Brock Lesnar, then claims Lesnar will end the career of Heyman’s former best friend, CM Punk at Summerslam. Heyman switches his gears to Curtis Axel and says that being a Paul Heyman Guy means that you’re among the elite circle of top, tier talent in history. A fact perfectly personified by Curtis Axel.

Curtis Axel takes the mic and says that his father, Mr. Perfect, won the Intercontinental Title in Texas. But despite that, he went on to become Mr. Perfect. As for Axel, he claims that he’s more perfect than perfect.

CM Punk runs out and attacks Curtis Axel.

CM Punk goes for Paul Heyman and almost gets him.

Curtis Axel tries to stop CM Punk, but Punk takes him out while Paul Heyman runs away.

Winner: Curtis Axel (via DQ)

Backstage: Triple H asks Mr. McMahon if he’s done “jerking Daniel Bryan around” and McMahon responds that he’s using reverse psychology on Daniel Bryan and maybe he actually wants Daniel Bryan to be WWE Champion. Triple H calls McMahon out on not being able to say that with a straight face then says he thinks Bryan can beat Cena. Mr. McMahon says he doesn’t want Bryan to beat Cena. He wants someone like Triple H to beat John Cena…only 23 years younger.

Stephanie McMahon interrupts with an idea. Stephanie thinks Daniel Bryan needs a little bit of help and thinks they should give Daniel Bryan a Corporate Makeover. Mr. McMahon tells her Good Luck with That then walks off. Triple H says it’s worth a shot..

Match 10: John Cena vs. Ryback (Tables Match)

Ryback breaks the TABLE…by breaking it on the ringpost.

John Cena pulls out a table then tries to throw the table ON TOP of Ryback, but Ryback hides underneath the ring.

John Cena and Ryback each pick up Steel Steps.

John Cena and Ryback throw the Steel Steps at each other.

John Cena throws Ryback through the table with an AA.

Winner: John Cena

Post-Match, Daniel Bryan comes out doing the “YES!” Chant. Bryan grabs the WWE Title then gets in the ring with it.

Daniel Bryan almost hands the title to John Cena, but Bryan pulls it away.

John Cena snatches the title back from Daniel Bryan. Bryan starts doing the “YES!” Chant.

So That Happened:

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So That Happened: Total Divas?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by 3mbooth

Last night, Total Divas debuted on the E! Network much to the chagrin of angry wrestling fans. Despite the snarkiness, over 1.3 million people watched Total Divas.

From the smart fans….

To Former WWE Superstars:

And even celebrities!

Bottom line is, everyone was watching Total Divas!

Well, almost everyone. But WWE! (The team of WWE and E! together) has to be happy with the results. E! was so excited, they they even did their own version of a “So That Happened” recap. We’re not gonna say E!’s version of STH was bad, but it was a good first start. However, if E! is going to do this full time, we’d like to give them a little advice.

1. Please Get Better Screengrabs. You’re E! You Have An Actual Copy Of The Show. 

Courtesy of E!
2. Please Continue To Make Gifs Like This One.

Courtesy of E!
3. Please Step Your Meme Game Up. Quoting the show does NOT make it a Meme.

Courtesy of E!
If you’re gonna do Meme’s, go all the way like Overly Optimistic Natalya.

4.  Please! More Daniel Bryan!

Gif courtesy of Letty-P

5. Please Show Us Your Tweets!

Total Divas was trending worldwide last night. And since we’re taking a whole Never Before, Never Again stance on recapping Total Divas, we give E! (And only E!) full permission to borrow our Twitter Wall.

Here’s some of the tweets you missed:

Eva Marie and JoJo:

The Almost Fight Between Brodus Clay and Vincent:

Poor Natayla:

Cameron and Naomi’s Fight:

John Cena and Nikki Bella:

The Divas Match Being Cut From Wrestlemania:

Layla’s Surprise Cameo:

And last, but not least, Daniel Bryan: 

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So That Happened:


And that’s how it’s done. Keep up the good work, WWE! You’ve got millions of fans hooked on Total Divas. Just please. More Daniel Bryan next time.

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I Have Til 5: Total Divas

Posted on July 28, 2013 by 3mbooth
 In I Have Till 5, 3MB will Pick a Topic and Discuss the 5 Finer Points of it

The WWE enters the world of reality television once again. This time, in a partnership with the E! Network, Total Divas follow WWE Divas like The Bella Twins, Natalya, The Funkadactyls and WWE Diva Newcomers – Eva Marie and Jojo – through the various stages of not only their WWE careers but also their lives outside of the ring, whatever and whoever that involves. The premiere episode starts with Wrestlemania 29 Weekend, where the Bellas and the Funkadactyls were supposed to compete against each other on the grandest stage of them all; the match was pulled from the card at the last minute. The drama only increases from that moment for the series. With a kickoff like that, we are hoping to see at least 5 things when Wrestling meets Reality.

Image Courtesy of the Bella Twins’ Twitter

Note: We were going to include ‘crossovers’ on the list of 5 but the Bellas have already appeared on Fashion Police, the WWE has invaded The Soup, and it’s only a matter of time until the Kim, Khloe or Kourtney start using Naomi’s Booty Bump maneuver on Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Those are the only shows we know on the E! Network: we’re out of ideas.

5. Actual Twin Magic


For years, the identical twins Nicole and Brie Bella have been earning victories in the WWE. Some were hard fought and well-deserved. Others, less so. For those questionable victories, the Bellas were known for implementing Twin Magic: one Bella would swap places with the other mid-match, unbeknownst to their opponents or the referee. The surprise resulted in a quick victory more often than not. But where did the Bellas perfect this art of deception? Maybe WWE Divas can show us The Bella Twin putting in the work hours at the famous Magic Castle. Located in Los Angeles, the establishment regular features both world most famous magicians as well as skilled up and comers, honing their craft in all forms of Magic. The Bellas could show off the success of their trick while picking up new ones from the who’s who of the magic community (C’mon, Neil Patrick Harris!); it’s the stuff of Reality Television.

4. Planet Funk


Cameron and Naomi – The Funkadactlys – are two of the Divas featured on Total Divas. Since the series promises to show the lives of the Divas in and out of the ring, why not show Cameron and Naomi in their one bedroom apartment on Planet Funk? It must be hard to get space-approved cameras but, for well over a year, there have been mentions of the Funkateers, the Funkadactyls and Momma Clay’s bridge club on WWE television. Show us Planet Funk already! What are the living conditions like? How far is the trip? Do all the men wear red jumpsuits and Kangol hats? Do all the women dress like cheerleaders? Is their sun a glowing, shiny disco ball in the sky? Do they only speak in dance? Does anybody there call their Momma? We’re dying to know. We want the Funk! Show us Planet Funk!

3. Background Watching


With all the programming the WWE does on television and their YouTube channel (don’t forget about the WWE App), it seems like there are cameras everywhere: in the ring, outside the ring, backstage, in the parking lot, you name it. With Total Divas, there will be even more cameras, meaning there will be plenty of opportunities to catch WWE Superstars in their more candid moments. Who will be the secret scene stealer of the WWE, popping up, making a funny face, and walking away? Darren Young has enough facial expressions that a Bingo-style game can be made from it. Why can’t the same be done with our new favorite reality show? Who will be the Where’s Waldo of Total Divas, almost never appearing on camera? Or, who will be the WWE Superstar with the most “accidental” camera time? Early guesses include the Miz: his Real World experience gives him an advantage over the WWE Superstars. Either way, we can all play along together.

2. Special Appearances


Total Divas only focuses on a select group of Divas. What about Kaitlyn? Or Layla? Or Akasana? Or AJ Lee?!? We would love to see these Divas in the background while the Total Divas cast does their thing. What if The Funkadactyls are going over strategy while Layla and Aksana are continuing their heated Tout War? What if, while the Bellas talk about marriage, you see AJ Lee running away from Kaitlyn with Big E. Langston in tow.  Speaking of the Bellas, AJ and Kaitlyn, were the cameras rolling when Tamina was eating that banana? Whatever happened to the banana? Or Tamina for that matter?

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Special Appearances do not need to be limited to just the current Diva Roster. Since Total Divaspromises lives outside the ring and wrestling is a lifelong brotherhood and sisterhood, there is plenty of room for past Divas as well. Maybe a certain Glamazon shows up for a former tag team partner’s wedding? And, in general, which Superstars and Divas get the wedding inviations? Were Maryse and her fiancé The Miz be invited? Did Layla bring her former LayCool partner, Michelle McCool as her plus one? What’s Kelly Kelly up to? Surely, Divas keep in touch. Let’s see how much.
… Or, Kharma could randomly show up and destroy everybody at the wedding. Both work.

1. Daniel Bryan
Please have as much Daniel Bryan on Total Divas as possible. He makes everything better.

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See? 

If you’re still having any doubts as to whether you should watch Total Divas (Sundays on the E! Network), here’s Daniel Bryan again:

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Unprofessional Wrestling: The Hero

Posted on July 25, 2013 by 3mbooth
The 3ManBooth DVR records anything with “Wrestling” in the Title or Description. Good or Bad,
We’ll Share Its Unprofessional Wrestling 
Going into TNT’s “The Hero,” you should fully expect to see one professional wrestler. This reality competition features is Wrestler/Movie Star/Host The Rock in Panama City. In it, he puts 9 contestants through the rigors of challenges – Physical Challenges, Mental Challenges, Team Challenges and Hero (Solo) Challenges – in order to win money for both the collective pot and the American Red Cross but also to determine which among them is the truest “Hero.”
Image Courtesy of TNT

It turns out that one of the contestants is a professional wrestler! And Shaun Ricker was in ‘wrestler mode’ throughout the show: each of his confessionals sounds like he’s cutting a promo on the other contestants and America. He’s quickly earned notoriety for being the first one to take a ‘Temptation,’ money that The Rock – in a not very heroic gesture – offered contestants at random; however, accepting this offer sabotages the group challenges. When Shaun’s took the $35,000 temptation, it cost the teammates the Group Challenge and left him as the top Heel of the show. He was the first one eliminated once the opportunity presented itself.

Image Courtesy of TNT

But there is good news for Shaun. He has been signed to WWE Developmental contract. Hopefully, he’ll resist further temptations, and make fewer enemies in the WWE Performance Center. But wait, yet another wrestler appeared on The Hero! During the 5th episode of the show, ‘Honesty,’ the group challenged involved 3 contestants running through a bus graveyard to find 3 specific buses. Yup, a graveyard. And you can’t mention graveyards and wrestling without this man appearing:

It’s the Undertaker! or, rather, a reasonable depiction of the WWE’s Last Outlaw. His appearance is a reminder that wrestlers are heroes too, even when their heels. Also, it serves as a reminder that while “The Hero” may be The Rock’s show, everything is the Undertaker’s Yard, even bus graveyards in Panama City! Will this result in The Rock versus The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 30? Let’s hope no one takes this temptation awaits.

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