Archive for January, 2008

Spring Training

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Pitchers and Catchers report in 28 days baby!!!!

Blue Harvest

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

I just watched the Family Guy Blue Harvest dvd (Why is it called Blue Harvest anyway?)

This is of course, their Star Wars remake. It was pretty good but shorter then I thought it would be. My only complaint was that some of the jokes were a little "hackey."

Watch it and let me know what you thought.

Calgary Flames agree to terms with veteran goaltender Curtis Joseph

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

CALGARY – Curtis Joseph is headed back to the NHL.

The 40-year-old goaltender agreed to terms on a US$1.5-million, one-year contract with the Calgary Flames on Monday, a source told The Canadian Press.

Since a little more than half of the season is already gone, he’ll earn about $650,000 for the rest of the year.

A Flames spokesman would not confirm the signing Monday and said the team had no announcement at this point.

Joseph, who led Canada to a Spengler Cup title late last month, is one NHL victory shy of tying Terry Sawchuk for fourth all-time on the goalie career win list at 447.

Joseph went 18-31-2 with a 3.19 goals-against average and .893 save percentage with the Phoenix Coyotes last season.

He’s 446-341-95 in 913 NHL regular-season games with St. Louis, Edmonton, Toronto, Detroit and Phoenix.

The Flames need to give star No. 1 goalie Miikka Kiprusoff a breather once in a while in the second half of the season. He’s started in 45 of 46 games while rookie Curtis McElhinney has started just once.

The New York Rangers were also believed to be in the running for Joseph’s services before he ultimately decided to join with the Flames.

Stuff and Shit….

Monday, January 14th, 2008

We decided to take the kids to Calgary for the weekend to see grandma and grandpa. I felt like shit and still do but we had fun. Did a little shopping and my mom made lasagne which was awesome and then later Saturday we got Gondola Pizza. It was "The Boss" pizza and it was killer. Anyway, we had fun.

Last night we hit The Keg for supper which was also awesome. (I talk about food a lot….)

In 2 weeks we were thinking of taking the kids to Jasper but we can't seem to find a hotel room. If anyone has connections or knows a way we can get a hotel room please let me know.

The Flames are on a bit of a skid and dropped one to the Oilers last night which I'm sure I will hear all about when I get to work.

We watched the Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling last night which was as depressing as I expected. It must be hard for Kevin to recount all that stuff but he got through it like a trooper. I've heard if you watch the shoot interviews of a lot of the guys that were around back then you hear a lot more about the dark side of that promotion then you will oviously hear about in a WWE-made documentary. And there was quite a dark side if there is any truth behind some of the things I have read.

I also bought the 2nd volume of JCW Slam TV. They certainly shelled out some cash to bring in a lot of big names for the shows on this go 'round. Jimmy Jacobs vs. Ultimo should be good. Still waiting for the WSX dvd's to turn up around here somewhere.

Sleeze

Friday, January 11th, 2008

I was digging through some old shit and I found this. Enjoy!

Stuff

Friday, January 11th, 2008

I watched disc 3 of the Best of Raw XV tonight and when I came across the segment where Eugene has a group play musical chairs for a title shot, I realized that I'm sure back in '03 I hated it but it was damn funny now.

But on to other business, I think the temporary home for the potential internet TV show will be over on my video blog (http:..3btv.blogspot.com). Right now it is the home of videos I hae put up on Dailymotion, stuff I find interesting such as wrestling, music and overall zaniness.

Also, I have decided that the show will feature an advice segment….. A segment entitled "Ho Ass Help." So kids, sharpen your pencils and send any questions to "Dr. Ho" to bbboris@shaw.ca.

…..I know, you all think I'm nuts but I'm gonna make this happen.

BBB’s Notebook: Best of RAW 15th Anniversary Disc 1

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

-Taking the ring up that elevator for the first Raw in the Manhattan center must have SUCKED!!

-Holy, Vince's commentary is pretty over the top on Hennig vs. Flair.

-The little "pop up video" facts are a nice addition.

-Ah, the birth of the 1-2-3 Kid….

-Oh! My favorite tape/dvd game, Spot Fonzie!!! Ref for Jannetty/Michaels.

-Shawn and Marty put on a hell of a match, didn't care for the finish though.

-Savage is hilariously brutal on commentary.

-Bret and Waltmans match was pretty great as well.

-Lawler and William Shatner was well done.

-Nice little tribute to Owen.

-Goldust giving Ahmed Johnson mouth to mouth was a tad disturbing….

-Ah the Pillman gun angle. The classics never die.

-Haha the original ECW Invasion segment is taken right from the "Rise and Fall" dvd.

-Owen and Bulldogs Euro-title match was very good.

-Wow, I forgot what great shape Austin was in in 1997.

-Bret screwed Bret……

-Disc 1 was greas success.

Sweet!

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Drew gave me the Best of Raw 15th Anniversary dvd as a late Christmas present. Will probably dive into disc one tommorow.

Quote of the Day

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

"I think my show could be a lot like Laguna Beach…" – Drew (upon my asking for his participation in my show.)

BBB’s Notebook: WWE Royal Rumble 1990

Monday, January 7th, 2008

-It's odd seeing Tony Schiavone doing WWF events.

-"The fans are whacking away"…. "The 2 teams are feeling each other out"… Man, the Rougeaus and The Bushwhackers has a lot of homoerotic undertones…..

-The Bushwhackers are quite over.

-"Savat kick." You don't hear that anymore. I'm gonna start using it.

-Only DiBiase could use the word "Gestapoism" into a promo.

-A battle of PWA alumni, Brutus vs. The Genius.

-Poffo plays gay very well, almost too well……

-A double DQ? These 2 need to settle this at Night of Champions 2008!

-Ah the Greg The Hammer faceplant. Awesome.

-Valentine and Ronnie Garvin was an interesing match. Submission matches were pretty rare back then.

-Brother Love! Sweet. I LOOOOOOOOOOVE YOOOOOOOOU!!!

-The late Saphire. "Tons of fun" as Jesse the Body would say.

-Good lord, what the fuck is the Warrior talking about?

-Fuck Jake was good.

-What the hell is on Neidharts head?

-It's Rumble time! DiBiase drew #1, Koko is #2.

-Koko is out, up next is Jannetty.

-Jannetty is out, up next is Jake. Wow, he's over huge.

-Piper is a house of fire!

-The Red Rooster….. Sigh……

-Akeem looks retarded.

-Hogan and the Warrior are the final two.

-Oh wait, they aren't. Nevermind….

-Wow, I was way off. Serves me right for falling asleep during the damn Rumble.

-Hogan, Rude and Perfect are the final 3.

-Rude is out….. And Hogan is Hulking up!!!!!

-And Hennig is out, Hogan wins. I for one am shocked……