When the WWF Didn't Refer to Pandas

What happened to the good old days of professional wrestling when all you wanted was a guy in face paint to jump off the top rope? We didn't need 10% clothed women, lots of swearing, sexual innuendos, and specialty matches. We also didn't have pay per views every stinking month. In the glory days, it was Royal Rumble, Wrestlemania, Summerslam, and Survivor Series. The reason we had four was because the royal rumble event was 30 guys in a ring until one was left and survivor series were teams of four battling each other until one team was fully eliminated. There are so many guys now that they have two leagues for two different shows. Are you kidding me? Maybe start cutting some of these mediocre "talent."

It is no mistake that the old school wrestlers are the ones with the biggest following. You could put a 60 year old Hulk Hogan out there tomorrow and outdraw Triple H or John Cena. I guarantee that I could get bigger numbers from a Macho Man v Ultimate Warrior reunion match than a Stone Cold and Goldberg duel. These days if there isn't something special like a bullrope, ladder, cage, or other weapon involved, no one cares. If you really want some good times, turn on ESPN Classic on a late weeknight for some AWA wrestling. Sure half the roster is dead today, but give me some Curt Hennig v Bruiser Brody anyday.

This topic is pretty random, but that is what Fridays are for. Blame this one on Always Sunny last night that not only pulled out a Rowdy Roddy Piper, but got I am a Real American stuck in my head all morning long. That was one catchy tune. I think the entrance music was the best part of the WWF back in the day. That and the action figures of course. Thank you eBay.

Parlay Time

I proved last weekend that I know nothing about picking college football upsets, but luckily I didn't share that with all of you. Off to a clearly mediocre start with a 7-6 record ATS last week, so we'll try to get a better profit margin this weekend.

Chicago -13
Baltimore -3
Buffalo +3.5
NYJ -3
Phily +1
SF +13
Seattle +10
St. Louis +4
San Diego -16.5
Green Bay -3
Tennessee -3
Carolina +11
Atlanta +10

The story this weekend will be taking the heavy underdogs and the points. These teams won't continue to win by huge margins. You start to lose your edge.