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MY NIGHT AT SMACKDOWN!
Hello, everybody. I just attended the Smackdown taping here on Tuesday in the Tacoma Dome. It was the first Smackdown or Raw in my life, as the only wrestling event I had ever attended was a house show. I must say that I gained a lot more respect for pro recappers like CRZ and Scott Keith, because it is a bitch to remember everything, man. Even when I watch it at night on Thursday evening, I still probably couldn't put in a quality recap like those guys could. Nonetheless, I'll give you the 411 on the show that I attended and the environment around this wrestling event. Like I said before, this was the 1st Smackdown that I've ever attended. Even though it will go down as a poor show on television, I had the best time of my life. Attending an event like this was equivalent to going to a baseball game in Wrigley field. Wrestling live is like a thrill ride that never stops. Unlike other sports, the WWF live will always be loud, crude, and intense. I had awesome tickets, as I was sitting in the fourth row back in the center. The sound system was kind of poor, because I had trouble hearing the interviews and skits backstage. The indoor fireworks live are the most insane and innovative idea ever. I absolutely loved it. Unlike basketball and baseball games, this is the only sport where middle fingers, beer, swearing, and everything us men dream about can occur. Anyways, the environment of a wrestling event live will keep wrestling going on strong for years to come. Vince certainly knows how to put on a show. Now, here comes my view of the show.
Mass Confusion: What in the hell was up with DDP and WCW beating up Shane and Booker. Man, was I confused. Is Vince heel or face? Is Austin or Angle heel or face? I don't know, because the crowd didn't know who to cheer for. This invasion angle needs to have WCW guys wrestling WWF guys. The WWF boys can carry the WCW guys to a good match, and then have WWF defections. Then this angle might stand a chance. Overall, my friend who was with me gave this show a D+. Austin never showed up in the ring, Angle was in the ring for a brief minute, as the Taker entered and exited. I am much more forgiving because I like to take the environment in consideration. The fans were hot for some action, I loved Booker T's entrance, and I had a whale of a time. I hope to come again once the WWF invades Tacoma again.
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