A Thing That Happens

I’m forgoing the usual PRR spiel for next week… and want to talk about something else for a change if you don’t mind.

More often than not, whenever you go through the various written musings and blog posts scattered about, you’ll no doubt come across instances where something would be described as a thing that happened… or in some cases, a thing that exists. It is the purest, most factual statement that could be said about something where no words could properly convey one’s feelings or critical thought processes regarding this thing that has happened or exists.

Why this statement is a thing depends on the person. Sometimes, it’s something that is said whenever one cannot think of anything better to say that might add more substance to the discussion. In my case, saying something is a thing that happens or exists is often the nicest thing that I have to say about something that yields very few highlights worth remembering. For example, there’s a weekly sports entertainment show that airs on Mondays that lasts ten years and all I have to say about that is that it’s a thing that exists. Mind you, I might have plenty more to say about the show in general, but since I haven’t watched a full episode in years, “this is a thing that happened” is perhaps the most apt descriptor I could apply that particular program.

As I watch more of these older wrestling shows and play some of these less older video games among other things, there are many things that I could perhaps best describe as “things that happened” or “things that exist.” It’s not something said in malice or contempt; it’s just something that’s said in terms of something that doesn’t do much for me on any deep level. Don’t get me wrong; there are things that I enjoy more often than not and I’ve seen and played some pretty great stuff while also digging into some truly wretched stuff… but most of this stuff is average fare to me. Neither good or bad; they’re just there.

And then I wonder why I feel this way… maybe it’s this shit weather. Nothing but rain and cold winds.

It’s probably all Charlotte’s fault anyway.

New review coming up in a little while.

WWF In Your House #26: Rock Bottom

“The Rock’s birthday is May 2nd, you stupid son of a bitch!”
-The Rock

Today is the Rock’s birthday, you stupid son of a bitch. And to celebrate the occasion, I decided to check out the only PPV named after the People’s Champ – the December 1998 edition of the WWF In Your House PPV series dubbed, appropriately enough, Rock Bottom. Though to be fair, this show isn’t as bad as I’m making it sound from the get-go; there’s a couple fun bits here and there, but I think it’s safe to say that this isn’t exactly one of the finer moments of the much-vaunted WWF Attitude Era.

Anywhoo… let’s give this thing a look, jabroni.

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ECW One Night Stand 2005

The era of extreme is revived for one night only… well, two if you count the Hardcore Homecoming show that took place the night before, but that’s not the focus of today’s post.

No, we’re focusing on the show that became a thing because WWE had put out a Rise And Fall Of ECW DVD documentary that was highly regarded by fans and apparently, that prompted them to do their own little ECW reunion show. Even going so far as to book it at the Hammerstein Ballroom arena and giving it ECW-like graphics.

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