Episode 46 update

Date: Oct 15, 2004

Episode 46 update

Date: Oct 15, 2004

(Typing with one hand due to having reconstructive shoulder surgery today,) in answer to your first question, Eddie, re: whether I like seeing new images of each wrestler on each show is a resounding YES.

I like the way things are now; where we see new images for each wrestler involved in a match but when a collective stable appears or when another girl does a run-in then we see their generic images, so-to-speak.

Of course, this is a selfish answer on my part since I have no skill in editing images and, thus, would be useless in helping you. I know in general that we're all always anxious to see that next episode, as it's sort of human nature, but I believe this is one particular matter that is always worth waiting for.

Date: Oct 16, 2004

I like new images but not really necessary for enjoymrnt of shows. as far as editing other than some cropping, and basic stuff not much more talent than that. sorry

Date: Oct 16, 2004

The verdict ...

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I'll continue to use new images each show, but it's just a time-consuming process. An episode like Throwdown with 30 matches translates into 60 images. And that's assuming there are no tag matches, triple threats, fatal 4-ways, etc.

An idea ...

I feel that writers have enough to worry about, so I'd like to see some other FWF fans take an active role if they're able. They must (1) have a respectable image library and (2) be able to edit images. I use Photoshop and the only essential skills are cropping and resizing.

In an ideal scenario, I would assign one "photo person" to each writer and he/she would create images necessary for those matches. But that's a very lofty goal.

To the writers ...

I know that many of you have extensive libraries. If there are images you really want to see in an episode, don't hesitate to send them to me. This will save me the time of picking images out and all I have to do is edit them. If you're perfectly satisfied with the images I use each show, then that's cool too.

And finally ...

I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder, Geoff. What happened? Something tells me it didn't come from a rough encounter with Francine Dee over your "overrated" comments! I'm pulling for your successful recovery, G.

Eddie

Date: Oct 17, 2004

Well, actually Eddie, I was coming out of the building where my gym is and heading into the attached, open, above ground parking lot. It was after 11:00pm so it was pretty dark. All of a sudden, I see Francine standing there in black shades and a black leather jacket. She unzipped her jacket so her massive, uncovered boobs popped out. Naturally my jaw dropped. She said to me seductively, "So, G. Daigle, you think I'm still overrated?"

Being a red-blooded Canadian guy, I had to quickly get over my initial shock. However, I was not about to back down from my opinions. "Yes," I replied firmly. She snapped her fingers and suddenly, 5 or 6 guys stormed out of dark alcoves from all directions. I courageously was fighting them off, even more remarkable considering the fatigue I had after a tough workout. Finally I was nailed from behind, shoulder first into a steel railing. Then one of her cronies handed Francine a lead pipe and she smashed it straight down into said shoulder 3 times. The next thing I remember, I woke up in an ambulance in a lot of pain and was being brought to the hospital, oops, I mean, medical facility....

Actually, I had been on a waiting list for arthroscopic surgery since March, basically to make a long story short (yeah right), due to the fact that I separated my right shoulder in the gym a year-and-a-half ago, and the ligaments never healed properly. Thus, I separated it several times since then, to the point that it would pop out during relatively normal activities (like swimming) and pop back in on its own within a few seconds. Obviously not a good thing.

I had the scope 3 weeks ago but the doctor found bone fragments everywhere. Thus, all the bone loss meant following through with reconstructive surgery, via a process called a bone graft, which I just had on Friday. BTW, I had my OTHER shoulder done in Dec. 2001 so I now have 2 bionic shoulers. Hey, if I ever wrestle I could use a simple shoulerblock as a devastating finisher just like Lex Luger did with his steel-plated elbow in the mid-90's.

Anyway, I appreciate your asking, Eddie, and your pulling for my successful recovery.

Date: Oct 18, 2004

Oh man, I remember Lex Luger as "The Narcissist". And then he turned into the All-American after bodyslamming Yokozuna. Classic WWF!

But he's got nothing on Geoff "The Insider" Daigle. I can see it now: instead of bringing a mirror to the ring and flexing, you can bring a notepad and pen and start .... reviewing?! Okay, maybe the gimmick needs a little work. But I do love the shoulderblock finisher AND you've got the versatility of using either side! I wonder if the league would force you to wear padding over the steel plates like they did with Flexy Lexy.

I'll be emailing you a little gift, Geoff, to help with the healing process!

Eddie

Date: Oct 19, 2004

Thanks for the little gift Eddie. Even though it's not Debi Laszewski's phone number, I am greatly appreciative and it will definitely help with the healing process.

Re: my in-ring gimmick. By bringing a pen and notepad to the ring, you may have something if we go way back into the 80's. I wouldn't be reviewing, but RECITING. Poetry, that is, a la Lanny Poffo, the Poet Laurieut (sp.), who is the real life brother of Macho Man Savage. However, just don't expect me to actually come up with the poetry. Maybe Lanny could come up with it for me. Anyway, after having my shoulders x-rayed, I'm sure then WWF President Jack Tunney would have stated, in a very monotone voice, that my shoulders would be deemed as "legal" to use as weapons because my shoulder injuries were legitimate. And they would definitely have been at least as legit as Luger's, whose steel-plated elbow was the result of a motorcycle accident, at least according to WWF lore.

Yeah, I remember when Luger bodyslammed Yokuzuna on that aircraft carrier on the 4th 'o July, I think, 1993 or 1994. Then they started that All-American gimmick and, specifically, the rediculous Lex Express. Remember that? That's when they decorated some bus up and toured to 40 different destinations across the good 'ol U.S. of A.

On a personal note. I went to a RAW is WAR TV taping in Alexandria Bay, NY., a small, tourist town on the St. Lawrence River. Obviously this is when they still did tapings in small towns, as this was at a time when RAW was still only a 1 hour show. Yeah, A. Bay wasn't one of the 40 destinations for the Lex Express but that tacky bus was there in the parking lot. It was pushed at the taping to the point of being annoying... and we didn't even get to see Flexy Lexy.

However, talk about a coincidence, when we were driving back to the bridge to Canada, we were travelling on the road out of town, then Interstate 81. We were not 3 vehicles behind the Lex Express, we were not 2 vehicles behind the Lex Express but we were DIRECTLY behind the Lex Express, and making jokes the whole (brief) way. I say brief because we were heading for the Cdn. border while the Lex Express veered off toward Syracuse, NY.

Our joking encompassed such silly topics such as whether Lex could follow a high-protein, moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate diet to maintain his physique, whether Lex had adequate workout equipment on the bus and how difficult it would be to train when we was all but literally 'on the road', whether Lex was actaully driving the bus and, the most probable scenario, whether Lex was even on the stupid bus at all.

But, ultimately, the funniest thing about the entire gimmick was that Lex didn't even win the title at the following WrestleMania in that three-man tournament (where each guy wrestled one-on-one against his two opponents.) Either Yokozuna or Bret Hart did.

Regards all,

Geoff.

Date: Oct 20, 2004

New photos are an absolute must. Absolute.

I agree with Mr. eh (like my canadian jab chap?) on the in-between storylines and angles having the same pictures on each show.

I've had a few encounters with some WWE superstars. We drank beer with Rikishi in Panama City and smoked some bing bang with a former Outsider. A guy who works for me is good friends with the Hennig family in Minnesota. He has a lot of funny stories about chasing women with Curt back in the day.

Back to the photos. A MUST. New photos. Every show.

Who wants to be my picture fetcher bitch? lol. Please apply at theezjkid@hotmail.com

Applicant must be female. Height must be between 5' 4" and 6' 0" tall. You can be blonde, brunette, red headed, green headed........I don't care. You must have a banging ass body and you need to back it up with many pictures and personal testimonials from your local pimp. You will also get the privilege of doing my dishes and my laundry if I deem you to be lucky.

Have a nice day and apply with confidence!