It's no secret that the Hall of Fame this year's going to be Big. After all, Texas will have the limelight since a good chunk of the inductees are Lonestar Legends. Funks, Austin, Von Erichs, quite the accomplishment for those guys. Many of the fans will say this about Austin: "It was only a matter of time." Which is true. Austin has done quite a lot during his run with the WWE. Connecting with the audience, representing the blue collar community and being who he always was deep in his heart. A hell raisin, beer drinkin, foul mouthed, rebellious hero of the communities all over the world. What a ride it has been. My hat comes off to him on this one. I wonder if he's tried Guiness yet? >_>; Most people don't like guiness, but thats another story.
Speaking of the King of Stunners, I just recently purchased the new Legends of Wrestlemania game for my X-Box 360. I must say, it's quite the treat. Unlike the SVR series (Which originally started out as just the SD! series until HCtP) the control system is far different compared to the ultimate grapple system. It is complex at first, but the more you play it, the easier it gets. The Random Grapple system is quite a treat in itself. Insted of just hitting a button and watching a character drop another with a Suplex, there's a series of holds used to lead up to the suplex. Hammerlock, Headlock, Armwrench to a Suplex. Something like that. But regardless it gives you more of an actual wrestling match feeling than just "Push up on the analog and he does a suplex". If that makes any sense. Unfortunately, the Wrestlemania's are 1-15. Which were the biggest ones. XV being the first ever Austin Rock Wrestlemania. Which can be relived by playing through it. ^_^
The roster is quite broad as well. To my surprise, Double A Arn Anderson was tossed into the equation with the "Naitch". Does that imply perhaps that The Enforcer of the 4 Horsemen is to be inducted sometime in the near future? And what of the Road Warriors? Perhaps they may have their opportunity in the future as well? As for The Undertaker, who knows? After all, he is one of the most successful performers alive today. Despite everything he went through, he still goes back for more. Although, I'm going off topic here. The main thing is, Legends of Wrestlemania is a must buy. If you missed out on all of those matches, you can relive them like you were actually there.
Still on the subject of Stone Cold and Legends of Wrestlemania, for those that have seen him in this game, you may notice that his model has no knee braces. Indeed, those were a trademark of his throughout his career, however, when he first started, he didn't have them. It wasn't until sometime around when WM XV came about that he started to wear them. At that time, it was just one on his left leg. Now he has two. Obviously, the business can be gruelling to your knees if your not careful. Then again, the mat is like concrete when taking bumps.
Although Steve Austin isn't the only one for the success he acquired. The classic Boss vs Employee Feud he had with McMahon built him as well. Plus, his matches with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson were the most "Electirfying" during their run together. The Rock in my opinion was a hell of an athlete, and a true showman. Every time he took a Stunner, he would flop his body all over the ring like he just got his carcus kicked back to 3rd Grade. Quite a feat. Very few performers actually do that. Though, I would definitely be one of the guys that would exaggerate the bumps I take just to get the crowds motivated. Then again, that's just me. I'm no Wrestler. I doubt I would survive three minutes. XD
As far as everything else goes, the main focus for me is to get my life situated. At the moment, I continue to work in a family business to keep my bills paid, take care of my loans, and hopefully prepare for the future. Although the family business is not a "Multi-Million Dollar Corporation" it is one of many venues controlled by one corproation. It's a place where many would get the good stuff for their automotive, marine and other motorized products. Though Personally, I'm not too kean about our driver handling a Toyota. Then again, I stopped watching NASCAR altoghether when the Restrictor Plates were installed and other big changes were made. It's not about the Engine anymore. As for competition, well, it could be better. But I won't go into detail about that.
That's about it for me. Feel free to drop a line if anyone wishes.
-Reno

