I feared for Bob a few points during the interview.
I actually think Bob came off looking like the bigger jack arse...
I actually think Bob came off looking like the bigger jack arse...
Anyone see the Bob Costas interview w/ Vince McMahon on HBO? LOL
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Bob was chastising Vince regarding the entertainment quality of the WWF, and how that stigma affects the ratings in the XFL. Vince got up in Bob's face a bit several times... poor Bob would stand no chance.
I just watched that! Ouch! I thought Vince was goona kick his ass......what do you guys think of the WWF anyway? You know, I don't think I have ever even watched it. Looks really stupid to me....
The wresetling aspect of the WWF is boring. The thing that makes me come back is the drama. Its like a soap opera for men.
<< The wresetling aspect of the WWF is boring. >>
You've obviously never seen some of these PPV matches and some of the Hardy Boyz' spotfests..
You've obviously never seen some of these PPV matches and some of the Hardy Boyz' spotfests..
And to those that missed it, some highlights from memory so I'm sure to miss some things:
-They start off with the halftime clip from the past Saturday, and get talking about the XFL
-Vince then goes on talking about how he's a fighter and will keep on doing what it takes to bring the XFL up to par
-Bob says that the XFL has taken away from the prestige not of the WWF (just because), but from the prestige of NBC. Vince goes on to ask what bad prestige, as it's all football and nothing else. Bob says something about the clip they showed earlier, to which Vince responds it was a one time thing and was a spoof, and they clearly admitted it was a desperate attempt at ratings and nothing else.
Bob goes on to ask about the pre-game shows..Vince asks "What pre-game shows, we have none". Bob then goes on to ask about the game in the first week, and Vince explains that it doesn't involve him but only NBC.
-Vince says that it's the football quality that will bring viewers, as the ratings show that the 18-34 demographics are doing well. He blames the bad ratings on the media and the announcers, and that the "WWF announcers" weren't right for the job..and that it'll take time to find "real announcers".
-They then get talking about the WWF, and the clip with him and Trish stripping is shown. My God could there have been a worse time for that to have happened? Vince says it's just a storyline blah blah and that the Vince that works with the XFL is a complete turn-around from Vince the evil character...riight.
-They talk about wrestling and its civility and violential influences, to which Vince replies there's a possibility to it. Bob asks about the "suck it" and crotch chops, to Vince evilly replies with, "Look Bob, if you went ahead and watched the show instead of showing these clips which completely smear me, which I thank you by the way, we haven't done a suck it remark in over a year, and a crotch chop in over a year and half". They go on and talk about its violence influence, to which Vince goes and says how there's no murder, guns, rape, etc., and THAT's what he thinks violence is..and the WWF is not responsible for THAT.
-Bob then asks him about the objectification of women, and that clip earlier. Vince replies that "if you watch the show and follow it...you'd see that these are strong women, and in the end they'll get there's and Vince will get HIS". And it's just like the Sopranos and Sex in the city that's shown right before Bob's show
-And finally Bob asks about Owen and the safety of the wrestlers and Vince says there's a high level of risk, and they'll never try the "Owen thing" again. He says these are some of the most athletic and entertaining guys in the world, and the risk will always be there as it is in football and what not.
-They start off with the halftime clip from the past Saturday, and get talking about the XFL
-Vince then goes on talking about how he's a fighter and will keep on doing what it takes to bring the XFL up to par
-Bob says that the XFL has taken away from the prestige not of the WWF (just because), but from the prestige of NBC. Vince goes on to ask what bad prestige, as it's all football and nothing else. Bob says something about the clip they showed earlier, to which Vince responds it was a one time thing and was a spoof, and they clearly admitted it was a desperate attempt at ratings and nothing else.
Bob goes on to ask about the pre-game shows..Vince asks "What pre-game shows, we have none". Bob then goes on to ask about the game in the first week, and Vince explains that it doesn't involve him but only NBC.
-Vince says that it's the football quality that will bring viewers, as the ratings show that the 18-34 demographics are doing well. He blames the bad ratings on the media and the announcers, and that the "WWF announcers" weren't right for the job..and that it'll take time to find "real announcers".
-They then get talking about the WWF, and the clip with him and Trish stripping is shown. My God could there have been a worse time for that to have happened? Vince says it's just a storyline blah blah and that the Vince that works with the XFL is a complete turn-around from Vince the evil character...riight.
-They talk about wrestling and its civility and violential influences, to which Vince replies there's a possibility to it. Bob asks about the "suck it" and crotch chops, to Vince evilly replies with, "Look Bob, if you went ahead and watched the show instead of showing these clips which completely smear me, which I thank you by the way, we haven't done a suck it remark in over a year, and a crotch chop in over a year and half". They go on and talk about its violence influence, to which Vince goes and says how there's no murder, guns, rape, etc., and THAT's what he thinks violence is..and the WWF is not responsible for THAT.
-Bob then asks him about the objectification of women, and that clip earlier. Vince replies that "if you watch the show and follow it...you'd see that these are strong women, and in the end they'll get there's and Vince will get HIS". And it's just like the Sopranos and Sex in the city that's shown right before Bob's show
-And finally Bob asks about Owen and the safety of the wrestlers and Vince says there's a high level of risk, and they'll never try the "Owen thing" again. He says these are some of the most athletic and entertaining guys in the world, and the risk will always be there as it is in football and what not.
Nice recapitulation GoldenBear!
The worst moment for Bob, was when he basically said Vince was low class. Not the best move for a host of such a new show, yah?
The worst moment for Bob, was when he basically said Vince was low class. Not the best move for a host of such a new show, yah?
Yeah, haha i watched it over about 10 minutes ago.
The best was when bob kept interupting in and Vince got all pissy, then after 5 minutes bob lets him talk and vince has to have a big sip of his water or whatever and wait 30 seconds before talking.
.....Classic
The best was when bob kept interupting in and Vince got all pissy, then after 5 minutes bob lets him talk and vince has to have a big sip of his water or whatever and wait 30 seconds before talking.
.....Classic
OMG best part was at the end when Costas said, "Bobby Knight is waiting on you", and Vince said, "That's Coach Knight".
IMHO, Vince really is an ass, isn't he? I would like to see one of his wrestlers body slam him for fun.....
<< I would like to see one of his wrestlers body slam him for fun.....>>
Well, Jmman, if you had taken the time to pay attention to wrestling, and not just make assumptions on it, you would know that it HAS taken place..LOTS of times. Vince has even taken some VICIOUS falls in the past, as he once fell off of a 12 ft. high or so cage through a table. It was incredibly brutal and a great effort from the 50 yr. old vince.
And Vince has been embarassed SOOOOOO MANY times in the past it's amazing. He's been shown in the hospital without any pants, he's been shown wetting his pants, and MUCH MUCH more..
Well, Jmman, if you had taken the time to pay attention to wrestling, and not just make assumptions on it, you would know that it HAS taken place..LOTS of times. Vince has even taken some VICIOUS falls in the past, as he once fell off of a 12 ft. high or so cage through a table. It was incredibly brutal and a great effort from the 50 yr. old vince.
And Vince has been embarassed SOOOOOO MANY times in the past it's amazing. He's been shown in the hospital without any pants, he's been shown wetting his pants, and MUCH MUCH more..
"Well, Jmman, if you had taken the time to pay attention to wrestling, and not just make assumptions on it"
Uhhh, yeah, maybe I will do my dissertation on wrestling....NOT....
"He's been shown in the hospital without any pants, he's been shown wetting his pants, and MUCH MUCH more......"
Oh, I can't wait for what's next. Maybe he will accidentally crap his pants on live TV.....your have done a great job in convincing me that I can't live without wrestling and Vince is truly an American hero........
Uhhh, yeah, maybe I will do my dissertation on wrestling....NOT....
"He's been shown in the hospital without any pants, he's been shown wetting his pants, and MUCH MUCH more......"
Oh, I can't wait for what's next. Maybe he will accidentally crap his pants on live TV.....your have done a great job in convincing me that I can't live without wrestling and Vince is truly an American hero........
<< Vince is truly an American hero........ >>
Eh? I don't believe I said that. If I did, or ever do, shoot me.
Eh? I don't believe I said that. If I did, or ever do, shoot me.
Bob Costas look like a real A-Hole. He is so tired and played out its pathetic. Bob looked like a real moron when he's going on and on about how the WWF contributes to the incivility of society and Vince says what show preceded this one........The Sopranos. Bob's show sucks by the way. He was all over McMahon, but when the absolute mutt Bob Knight gets out there he's all nice. Bob Costas is a blow hard.
I hate it when peeps that don't know jack sh*t about the WWF complain about it. Even worst they say stupid sh*t like "The wrestling sucks, I watch it for the drama". Did you see that Eddie vs. Chris Benoit match on Monday? That match was great, it was a real mat wrestling match, no run-ins, just wrestling. The Kurt Angle vs. Rock main event wasnt so bad either. WM is looking to be pretty damn good.
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<< I hate it when peeps that don't know jack sh*t about the WWF complain about it. >>
I think it's just a bit too much to ask people to actually, you know, WATCH something, rather than listen to it and make assumptions after 2 minutes of it.
<< Even worst they say stupid sh*t like "The wrestling sucks, I watch it for the drama". >>
Yes, it's really sad that fans can't appreciate a good match in which two guys put together years of practice into making art and whatnot.
I think it's just a bit too much to ask people to actually, you know, WATCH something, rather than listen to it and make assumptions after 2 minutes of it.
<< Even worst they say stupid sh*t like "The wrestling sucks, I watch it for the drama". >>
Yes, it's really sad that fans can't appreciate a good match in which two guys put together years of practice into making art and whatnot.
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